Louise Jones and Melanie Gideon- Employability Service

Introduction to Employability Service at LSBU

Group Exercise Where do I start? The process of finding a

placement Tips for your search Questions Last Year’s students- peer to peer learning

Quick Query sessions – 15 min slots daily

Support in getting throughthe whole job application process

Volunteering opportunities

Part time, full time and placement vacancies advertised

Extensive online resources https://my.lsbu.ac.uk/page/em

ployability-how-to

Work Placement Advice

Events and Fairs

Mentoring Schemes

Split into groups and brainstorm your ideas on the 2 following questions:

What are the benefits to me of doing a work placement ?

How should I approach searching for a placement? (What do I need to do to prepare for my search?)Ways of searching? Sources of Advice? )

Gives you hands on experience in industry- a chance to practice your skills in a real life setting

Complements your degree work You will gain valuable professional social skills &

build your commercial acumen Enhances your CV in preparation for your future

career and the graduate job market Enhances your portfolio Builds your network of useful contacts Help with your career planning- What do you

enjoy doing? What do you not enjoy?

• STEP 1 – Register with the placements service to discuss your interests and get your CV approved & add in a link to your portfolio

• STEP 2 – Search: - Reactive (mail outs from the placements team) - Check the blog http://www.msdm.org.uk/work-place/ - Proactive (identify companies you want to approach

speculatively

• STEP 3- Use the placements service to: -Review draft applications -Provide Support for Mock Interviews -Provide Support when you find a placement

Mon: Louise 9:30 to 11:30 amMel:  12:00 to :200pm Tue: Louise: 2:30pm to 4:30pmMel: 12:00-2:00pm Thurs: Mel: 9:30 to 11:30Louise 12:00 to 2:00pm Fri Mel: 2:30 to 4:30pm Louise 2:30 to 4:30pm

 

Your placement or placements must equate to a minimum of 70 hours activity

You must notify the placements service when you find a placement and before you start work

The placements team must contact your employer to check details before you start work

Targeted CV and covering letter (demonstrate an understanding of the business)

Identify appropriate skills (with evidence) match to the job/ USPs

Strong portfolio linked to your CV Use the placements service Check the blog- we will post opportunities

to apply for Use your contacts