COM 417 Session 1

Mairead McFadden

http://careers.ulster.ac.uk

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Today’s Session Self Awareness Making Effective Use of Career Information and

Resources WORK EXPERIENCE Employment Trends Transferable Skills Networking

Work Experience Development Unit Websitehttp://workexperience.ulster.ac.uk/

- Search vacancies notified to us- Find out about employer events at the University

Work Experience topic on Ulster GradNAVhttp://gradnav.ulster.ac.uk

- Types of work experience you can do- How to look for work experience- Industrial placement preparation- Employment Issues (law, entitlements, equality and diversity)

Work Experience Development Unit web

Industrial Placement Preparation Explore your skills, knowledge and attitude Explore options related to your job sector Plan for your placement experienceLink to … Personal Development Planning (PDSystem)

- CV Builder, Recording achievement OPUS placement management system

Work Experience topic onUlster GradNAV

Job Scene – Northern Ireland

“ I am particularly pleased that even in the current environment there is a continuing need for IT graduates and that a third of companies expect to recruit IT professionals over the next six months “

Sir Reg Empey, Minister for Employment and Learning

Current Trends Over 1,000 companies in the NI sector, employing

over 11,000 960 mainly software development 75 Telecoms Industry in NI to grow at lower level that 1.9% as

predicted last year. Fewer applications to courses means future

shortages in the industry Current skills shortages mainly in IT professionals

with 3 – 5 yrs experience Outsourcing to IT services suppliers Geosourcing Encryption & Security Northern Ireland ICT Snapshot e-skillsUK

A Strategy for the Digital Content Industry in Ireland

Web-based business Games Broadband wireless infrastructure systems

integration and automation Digital libraries Non-media digital applications RF and Mixed Signal design

What skills do Employers value?

In-depth knowledge of your speciality Team working Problem solving Time management Leadership Flexibility AdaptabilityBelbin Audit

What Employers Want http://workexperience.ulster.ac.uk/webct/it/Employerswant/index.phtml

Where to find vacancies From your placement tutor Ulster Work&Learn ilink Work-experience site Newspapers Company’s own website Directories from Careers Service Careers & Placement Fair

Work Experience resources at your Career Centre on campus

Work Experience publications: Graduate Prospects work experience magazine

and special interest series GradIreland Work Experience & Internships Text books on jobs and careers abroad

Career Development Centre publications: Leaflets: part-time work, vacation work,

voluntary work Guide to career planning for 2nd year students

Careers & Placement Fair

14 October, 2010 Sports Hall, Magee 11am – 2pm Student helpers required For set-up on Wednesday and on the day

of the fair. £5.66 per hour First 10 emails addressed to

b.madden@ulster.ac.uk

Useful Sites http://workexperience.ulster.ac.uk www.gradireland.com www.nases.org.uk/students www.targetjobs.co.uk/first-and-second-years/ www.workexperienceusa.com http://gradnav.ulster.ac.uk

Going Global Global opportunities Access from the My Careers section of the

student portal Professional advice, insider tips for 24

countries Employment trends, agencies, permits,

salaries CV advice Feature 30 largest cities in US Directory of employers with profiles for over

25,000 worldwide companies

The Career Development Centre Offers a Free Service to all Students Including:

Help with Career Planning Guidance, Advice and Information Support in finding placement or

employment A programme of recruitment and

information events Regularly updated information on

occupations, employers and further study

Today’s session – are you aware of

Aims and learning outcomes? Content of module? Value of placement? How to get a placement? Current Trends in employment? The Career Development Centre & Work

Experience Development Unit and how it helps?

Team skills, your strengths and weaknesses

http://workexperience.ulster.ac.uk

http://gradnav.ulster.ac.uk/html/resources-video.shtml