GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSOCIATES HANDBOOK 2021
Graduate Research Associates Handbook 2021 CONTENTS Welcome to the Graduate Research Associates Scheme............................................................page 2 Key People/Contacts..................................................................................................................................................page 2 Support from the Careers Team.........................................................................................................................page 2 Making the most from your Graduate Research Associate Opportunity – top tips and looking ahead.......................................................................page 3 Graduate Research Associates Professional Development Programme.........................page 4 Key dates................................................................................................................................................................................page 5 Celebration Event Details........................................................................................................................................page 5 Careers Advice for Life................................................................................................................................................page 5
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WELCOME TO THE GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSOCIATES SCHEME Congratulations and welcome back to The University of Winchester, now as a Graduate Research Associate. We are delighted to welcome you as part of the Graduate Research Associates Scheme. This handbook outlines the professional development/career support available to you as part of the Graduate Research Associates Scheme, and as a Graduate of the University of Winchester. We wish you good luck and hope you have a successful and enjoyable time on the Graduate Research Associates Scheme. We are looking forward to welcoming you and working with you as part of the University community. If you have any questions, please get in touch with the Careers & Opportunities Hub Team here at the University of Winchester.
Key People/Contacts Tom Lowe Head of Student Engagement & Employability Tom.Lowe@winchester.ac.uk Liz George Careers Service Manager Liz.George@winchester.ac.uk
Support from the Careers Team As a graduate and as a Graduate Research Associate of the University of Winchester, there is a breadth of resources to access and the Careers Team will support you to explore your different options, your job search and study ideas. Whether you are looking for graduate roles, considering professional or higher study, exploring self-employment, or still thinking about your options, we are here to help.
Careers Guidance Appointments during the Graduate Research Associates Scheme As part of the Graduate Research Associates Scheme, you will have an opportunity to plan and look ahead at your options both during and beyond your time at the University of Winchester. You will be linked to a named Faculty Employability Adviser who will arrange with you at least three appointments to explore with you your options and next steps.
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What happens in a careers appointment? Faculty Employability Advisers are professionally qualified and trained to enable you to help yourself, to take ownership of your career planning. During the discussion, they will listen to your ideas and help you through the process of choosing and applying for careers, work and courses. They will encourage you to identify your influences and any barriers, but they cannot do all the research or make decisions for you. In supporting you to make plans to move forward, they may refer you to other agencies that help with specific non-career queries or advice. The appointment is 40 minutes and an opportunity to look at yourself objectively. At the start the Adviser will agree with you the structure and agenda for the session and any limitations to confidentiality being maintained.
Resources to support you You have access to CareerConnect, our Careers and Jobs Platform where you can: ■
Search for work and set choices to be alerted of roles that suit you.
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View and attend our workshops and events.
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Access information and advice.
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Book a careers appointment with one of our Faculty Employability Advisers.
Making the most from your Graduate Research Associate Opportunity – top tips and looking ahead SET GOALS – What do you want to achieve on the Graduate Research Associates Scheme? What knowledge, skills and experience do you want to gain?
LEARN – An opportunity to learn, build on and develop your skillset. What opportunities can you get involved with to build and develop your skills?
EXPLORE your job ideas and the wider opportunities available – what next?
ASK QUESTIONS and be inquisitive – all jobs are learning experiences.
NETWORK AND CONNECT – an opportunity to meet new people, learn and engage with the Department, Faculty and wider University community.
RECORD AND REFLECT ON YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS/ SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES – to help you reflect and review your progress and look ahead to the future.
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Graduate Research Associates Professional Development Programme DATE
ACTIVITY
LEAD
16 August 2021 10.00-13.00
Welcome and Induction to the Graduate Research Associates Scheme
Careers & Opportunities Hub Team
16 August 2021 14.00-17.00
Meet your Manager/Mentor/Team
Manager/Mentor
16 August to 15 November 2021
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Careers Guidance Appointment with a Faculty Employability Adviser (x3) 1st = September 2nd = October 3rd = November
Allocated Faculty Employability Adviser (To be confirmed)
September to November
Careers & Opportunities Hub – Programme of events. See CareerConnect
Careers & Opportunities Hub Programme
Wednesday 15 September 13.00-14.00
GRA Professional Development Workshop. Utilising your online presence and job search strategies – Tips and Techniques
Faculty Employability Advisers – Gemma O’Donoughue & Shelley Hitchin
Wednesday 13th October 15.30-16.30
GRA Professional Development Workshop. Marketing myself as a graduate/ professional
Faculty Employability Advisers - Gemma O’Donoughue and Shelley Hitchin
Wednesday 3rd November 15.30-16.30
GRA Professional Development Workshop Career Resilience and Motivation - moving on and up
Faculty Employability Adviser Polly Wiggins
12 November (TBC)
GRA Scheme Celebration
GRA/Mentor/Careers Team
Key dates Start Date 16th August 2021 End Date Dependent on Contract Professional Development Workshops See Graduate Research Associates Professional Development Workshop Timetable
Celebration Event: Friday 12th November 2021 To celebrate the end of the Graduate Research Associates Scheme 2021 we will come together to celebrate the end of the scheme and what you have achieved. A time to also reflect and look ahead to the future. More details to follow.
Careers Advice for Life The University of Winchester Careers Team are here to assist you with your next steps. We provide Careers Advice for Life.
REGISTER
Register to CareerConnect and explore jobs, resources and events
EXPLORE
Explore your options after your degree in the ‘Step by step Career Guide for Graduates
ATTEND
Attend a Careers & Opportunities Hub Event
BOOK
Book an appointment with a Faculty Employability Adviser
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Contact the Careers Service Visit the Careers team on campus Create an account on CareerConnect by following this link winchester.jobteaser.com Use CareerConnect for information, events and to book Careers Advice Email: careers@winchester.ac.uk Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @_UoWcareers