Making yourself employable as an international student

Making yourself employable as an international student Often I meet very concerned international students worried about how hard it will be to get a job post study in the UK. Yes, there are opportunities out there for international students but it does feel much harder because of visa regulations. It may not help that these visa regulations change with little notice and the impact on Brexit could add further complications to an already complex process. If you are an international student here are some tips to help you. By putting these into action you will be improving your chances of landing your graduate job. Remember that is never too late to get started on making yourself more employable! 1. Know what you want to do. Do you have a clear idea in terms of your career or is it still rather vague? Consider what it is that you want to do, what sector you want to work in. If you don’t know then use a reflective tool like the    Prospects quiz  and reflect on the results with a careers consultant. Reflect on the skills you have, the things you know and the things relating to careers you want to find out about. Know your values and needs. Know what you need to learn more about or to develop. 2. Do your research on sectors and companies â€" this is a key skill known as commercial awareness and you need it as much as any other skill. Indeed, many graduate recruiters feel that many students and graduates lack this ability, or the ability to demonstrate it! That also includes UK students! Remember that you need to know about what is out there and also, who is out there. The idea is that you have as much information to help you see what suits you. To be successful you will need to be commercially aware and demonstrate this awareness. . 3. Get work experience and get relevant work experience â€" all work experience is good but there is definitely some that is more desirable to a recruiter. So, yes, do get part time work as this will help you but think about internships and if you can, do a placement year as part of your course. Placements are usually part of a course so do speak to your department staff. By doing a placement year you will gain excellent experience that links to the area you want to work in and develop your networks further. Once you have completed work experience it is vital to reflect on the skills that you have developed. 4. Remember, it is quality rather than quantity in the number of applications you make. It is better to do 10 focused applications than 100 unfocused and untargeted ones. Rather than sending off non-tailored CVs and covering letters create bespoke versions that give clear evidence to a recruiter to help. Attend workshops on effective applications and any other workshops that can help. Check My Advantage for details. 5. Maintain your home networks whilst you are in the UK â€" networking is important in the UK and at home so utilise those that you have. You can develop new networks but don’t neglect others. So, join LinkedIn if you are not already a member. This can help you make contacts and become a contact for others. Attend workshops on developing your social media profile and make sure you make your profile effective and professional. If you want to connect to others always personalise your contact message to explain the benefits of connecting to you and why you want to contact to them. Connect to people in the areas that interest you and with academics and see who of their contacts can help you. 6. Practise your English language skillsâ€" if English is not your first language you are truly amazing to be able to study in another language at degree or post graduate level. Highlight this as many employers will be interested in your other language skills. Don’t down play these but talk about them where they are part of the criteria of a role. Sometimes English skills can fall by the wayside if a lot of your friends are also from the same country as you and you find yourself speaking in your mother language. Try to practice your language skills as much as you can. Be aware of slang used by friends from the UK too and if they use an expression or reference you don’t understand then ask about it. This helps to strengthen your cultural awareness. 7. Get involved in extra-curricular activities recruiters tell us that they really value the worth of such activity. So, join the clubs and societies that interest you and be active in them! Yes, it is a fine line in balancing your work with academic studies. Sometimes in the first year you can be tempted to get carried away by the social aspect but if it isn’t impacting on your studies have fun and keep developing those skill sets. Follow these simple steps to help you to develop your employability skills. Don’t forget to use your Careers Centre to help you throughout your time at university as well! Check out the Warwick Worldwide Careers Moodle and the  Office for Global Engagement Making yourself employable as an International Student No one can argue how much the UK Education sector is enriched and enhanced by the contribution of international students. International students often feel frustrated when they come to seek work in the UK post-studies but there are still many opportunitiesto develop employability whilst studying.   Yes it will be harder because of visa regulations but it is not impossible.  Some companies will be quite clear on whether they can recruit an international student but regulations can and will change so nothing can be taken for granted in this situation. Seek advice from within the University or from an excellent source such as the  UK Council for International Student Affairs   Why not start to put the following ideas into practical use from now on to help develop your employability? It is never too late to get started on making yourself more employable but early starts yield the most results. Have a career plan Do you have a clear idea in terms of your career or is are you still trying to find out what you want to do? Consider what it is that you want to do, what sector you want to work in. If you don’t know then use a reflective tool like the  Prospects career quiz and reflect on the results with a Careers Consultant. Do your research on sector and companies: This is important, many recruiters feel that applicants apply for jobs without knowing why they are. Don’t be someone who applies to everything and anything just to get a job. Demonstrating that you know what a company does, why you have selected a particular company and why you are motivated to work for them makes you more likely to stay and therefore be a good investment to the organisation. This is feedback not just from UK companies but worldwide recruiters. To be successful you must be commercially aware  . Demonstrate your motivation! Get work experience and get relevant work experience: All work experience is good but some will be seen as being more desirable to a recruiter. Do get part-time work as this will help you develop customer service skills and team working but also think about internships. If you can do a placement year then do! This is excellent experience that links to the area you want to work in. Also, consider volunteering and work shadowing. Reflect on your skills Often we take our skill set for granted. Few of us take the time to stop, pause and reflect on the skills we have, the skills we need to get or enhance. Don’t just think of skills as being what you do at work. You develop skills during assignments, volunteering or as part of our university societies. Understanding the skills we have and being able to explain them on an application form is vital. It is never enough to state we have a skill,  give evidence of it and how you have used it. Use a skills audit and use it regularly and see how you are developing. It is always better to do ten focused applications than a hundred unfocused It sounds obvious but quality will always win over sheer quantity every time. Avoid wasting yours and the employer’s time and energy. Avoid non-tailored, generic CVs and covering letters. Instead create bespoke versions that give clear evidence to a recruiter. Attend Careers workshops for help.   Maintain your ‘home networks’ whilst you are in the UK and network. Networking is important in both the UK and at home. Utilise the links that you have and develop new ones. Don’t be frightened by networking; it is a conversation with a careers focus. People will be open to helping you (where they can) if they can see you have a clear goal. Join LinkedIn to help you make contacts and become a contact for others. Make your profile effective and professional.   If you want to connect with others personalise your email to explain the benefits of connecting to you and why you are contacting them. Practise your English Language skills at all times and have a wide circle of friends from all backgrounds. Practice your English skills both verbal and written. Use your time in the UK to develop your English skills. Many international alumni often say they wish they had made more friends from different cultures to them. They regretted speaking too much in their mother tongue. Practice by talking to people you meet. Get involved in extracurricular activities Recruiters value the worth of such activity.   For Masters’ students they often feel they don’t have the time to get involved in clubs in their first term. Ultimately it is important to balance your workload. Undergraduates may get carried away by the social aspect and it can be a shock at the end of the year when you get your results! You may want to join societies when you have more times but make sure that you are active in them. or consider volunteering. Don’t see your Careers Service as only being there for CV checks and events Your careers team offers a variety of support and they are full of people who are highly knowledgeable of the UK graduate labour market. Use us! Additionally and importantly, we are impartial so it is your choice. Good luck and do not be frightened to ask for help. Enjoy your time in the UK.

Professional Resume Designers - Learning About Resume Designer Skills

Professional Resume Designers - Learning About Resume Designer SkillsResume Designer's are highly qualified individuals who are able to write effective resume. Their focus is to provide services to individuals who are in need of writing their resumes in a highly successful manner.They are equipped with an online portfolio that includes different sample resume. There are a number of skilled individuals who have used these sample resumes to write their own resumes. The skill to write a quality resume has been passed from generation to generation.The skills and knowledge of people who write resumes are the primary reasons behind the high level of success in writing a successful resume. These skills can be learned by any professional in this field.Any professional resume writer will guide you by sharing the traits and qualities they find most important in a writer. The main things they look for are, motivation, ability to manage time, self-discipline, self-confidence, etc. Also, they are willing to share about their successes and failures.The resume writer can explain how he or she works through the years. The best thing is, people will easily recognize the details when they read their resumes. These details show that they are able to write a highly relevant resume to their job description.Most resume writers to write a number of samples and guides the potential clients through them. They also explain that they use the skills and training that they have acquired throughout their careers. The result is that you get your dream job opportunity with high chances of getting it in a short period of time.The most important thing that any resume designer should do is to learn from his or her mistakes. If you have made a mistake on your resume, make sure that you let him or her know it before the deadline. It is the right way to show your readiness to make any corrections. Another important thing is that, you should have patience while dealing with the resume designer. It t akes time to produce a beautiful and impressive resume. You should be patient and work with him or her for as long as it takes to produce a high quality and informative resume.

Are you ready for your job search

Are you ready for your job search Are you ready for your job search? The world of job search has changed dramatically in the last 5 years and you need to be prepared. No more same old, same old! Here is my advice for “before, during, after” the job search process. What should you do before you send out your résumé? The top candidates understand that job searching is a process and every step needs to be mastered to progress to the next step, resulting in job offers. Organize your steps like this: READY â€" Anchor in your job goal, research the job descriptions in your market and outline your strengths, skills and passions. AIM â€" Prepare all of your “tools” such as a job tracker,résumé, LinkedIn profile, interview preparation and more. FIRE â€" Now you’re ready to apply, interview, follow up and negotiate offers! What are the first steps you should take to update your résumé so you get selected to interview? Step 1: Put it in perspective. Your résumé needs to be great, but don’t make it a crutch. Résumés don’t tell your great story and it is a back-up resource for your great efforts. It won’t win a job and it’s not the reason you didn’t get called for that interview. Step 2: Re-do your old résumé. Your résumé needs to talk to three decision-makers: the Hiring Manager, the Recruiter, and the “Robot” or the company’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Here are some rules: A summary section at the top of your résumé is a great place to share your next career move and highlight the skills you have that match what they are looking for. These are often called “keywords” or “key phrases.” This is the section you can modify for each application but keep the rest of the résumé the same. However, don’t stop there! Repeat those key words in your important experiences section and repeat them wherever you have used those skills. For the robot, be sure your header information is in the body of the document and not in the header section in Word. Additionally, don’t use the forward slash (/) anywhere, no underlines, and use bullet points. Be sure you include all volunteering, training, certificates or foreign language skills you have. Step 3: Proof, proof, then proof. Your résumé is a sample of your writing capabilities. A single error can get you fast-tracked to the “NO” pile. Read every word out loud, ask two people to scrub it for errors, and check that the font is consistent. How can you structure your cover letter for maximum impact? Even though some hiring teams don’t read cover letters, many do. Do you want to be one of those candidates who don’t? “There is no downside to attaching a great cover letter to your job application. But it has to be great!” Do not regurgitate your résumé. Too boring. And they can read! Count the number of times you use “I, me or my” and change as many of those as possible to “you, your position, your company.” If you don’t know anybody, start it with “Dear Hiring Team”. Start with a simple expression of your interest in their position. Then, write 3 bullet points that sound like “You are looking for someone with X years’ experience with ________. I have Y years of experience in this field.” Finally, close this short cover letter with your request to interview for the position. Are there “secrets” or keys to success on LinkedIn? The huge surprise is how many candidates believe they are using LinkedIn simply because they have a profile. Wrong! An even bigger surprise is how many people have poor LinkedIn profiles. I highly recommend every job seeker seek to become fluent in LinkedIn immediately. Some keys to success: Your profile needs to be 100% complete. Photo, headline, summary, experiences and more. For your photo, be sure you look professional, as you would look on the job. Smiles are nice and any friend can take a good shot for you! This isn’t Facebook so no puppies, kids or sunglasses. Be easy to be contacted. While you are a job seeker, put your e-mail address in your summary section so recruiters can call you right away. Load up your full résumé into LinkedIn. Copy and paste. Period. Many recruiters expect LinkedIn to be your digital résumé. Secure at least two recommendations within LinkedIn. Learn how in their help section! Always connect with others using a personal message after you have read their profile. They can be total strangers but explain your purpose in connecting with them and congratulate them on their success. Learn how to use LinkedIn job search tools such as finding jobs, finding recruiters’ names, learning about the company and so much more. Networking doesn’t have to be scary! Recent research shows that men are more likely than the women to get professional help from their contacts. However, women are better at building high-quality relationships. Good news: for job seekers, you don’t need to go to those huge banquets to exchange business cards. Bad news: you do need to get comfortable with connecting with total strangers via LinkedIn or e-mail. Let’s simplify the steps: Step 1: For every position you apply to, always apply online. Get into the system. Now the networking begins. Step 2: If you know anybody who works at that target company, forward your cover letter and résumé to them, asking them to forward it to the recruiter and hiring manager of the specific job. Step 3: Now, with your new LinkedIn fluency, use LinkedIn’s “advanced search” feature to find the recruiter and hiring manager for that position. Aim high, too, and search for the Director or Vice President of the department your target position resides in. Step 4: With maximum professionalism, connect with these wonderful strangers with a professional note. Then, when they connect back you will have their e-mail address. Step 5: Send them a well-written e-mail, sharing that you applied online for position title, and that you are very interested in interviewing. Follow up with them 3 more times, once every week. Rule: If you don’t ask for specific actions you would like your network to take, you will never know what kind of support is possible! The best ways to prepare success with your interviews. Each one of you can become interview MASTERS if you simply prepare. Yes, you will be nervous and, yes, you will get some oddball questions. So what? Remember, if you don’t do well in interviews, you won’t’ make it to the offer stage. Change your game now. Every conversation about a job IS an interview. Whether it’s a recruiter’s “phone screen,” a phone interview, a meeting in a coffee shop, or a face-to-face interview, you need to be fully prepared, on time, professional, and focused. Research the most commonly-asked interview questions and write out 3 short bullet point answers for each. Remember “the law of 3s.” Give no more than 3 short answers to every question then stop talking. Pause, smile, make eye contact. The interviewer will ask you for more information if they want it. Bring great questions to ask. Write your questions on a separate piece of paper and take notes of their answers on your document. “Situational” interview questions are very common and the latest trend. “Tell me a time when you…” or “Can you describe a time when you had to…” Your story should be told with the following framework. S: The situation was…(be brief!) A: The actions I took were…(3 actions using “I”) R: As a result…(metrics) A few special times just for women. If you meet 70% of the job description requirements, apply for it! When networking, aim high! Don’t be daunted by titles like Vice President, Director or even Chief X Officer. They are seeking good talent on all levels. When you network, be clear about what you are requesting them to do. “Will you please forward my credentials to the hiring manager?” Even if you have gaps on your résumé for raising children or care-giving, be proud of your skills and strengths and BRAG! Join Dana Manciagli’s Job Search Master Class ® now and get the most comprehensive job search system available!

5 Ways to Clean Up YOUR Online Image for the Job Hunt - CareerEnlightenment.com

2) Monitor what you put onlineThough you cant always control what other people put online, you certainly can be wary of what you post. Is your blog presentable? Do you list your contact information? Your Facebook is it privatized so only your friends can see it?Further, are certain things privatized so only certain people on your friends list can see it?Heres a useful article published by The New York Times of three Facebook settings every user should check. (http://www.nytimes.com/external/readwriteweb/2010/01/20/20readwriteweb-the-3-facebook-settings-every-user-should-c-29287.html?em)3) Be wary of third-party sitesMy sister Googled herself one day and found that sites such as Delver and Rapleaf had aggregated her online data without her knowledge. Thousands of Flickr photos she hadnt privatized were posted, along with a link to her Facebook profile.Know that what you put on one site may actually end up elsewhere without your permission.4) Watch yourself in publicWhen the drinks ar e flowing and cameras are flashing, its easy to let loose. But with sites like Facebook making it entirely too easy for pictures of you to be posted without your consent (and extremely visible to circles of friends who are not yours), its almost paparazzi-like.Be wary of what youre posing for. It sounds paranoid, but tell that to the people who end up on gossip sites that pride themselves on poking fun at ordinary people like us. (http://thedirty.com/)5) Be kind to your friends (and acquaintances)If you have unflattering or potentially scandalous pictures of them, laugh about it in private. You never know if theyll post similar pictures of you out of spite. Be the one to break the cycle.

Tough (Question) Tuesday How do you know that its time to quit - When I Grow Up

Tough (Question) Tuesday How do you know that its time to quit - When I Grow Up Motivational Art Print by HoneyBoo Deciding to not pursuing acting any more is probably the toughest decision Ive ever made. It started as a whisper, and I kept pushing it aside. Then The Voice got louder and louder, and I had to start paying attention. I knew this wasnt a Vampire Voice (yknow, the one ya have that sucks the good stuff right outta ya), but one that was legitimately looking out for me, alerting me that The Life of a Performer no longer fit Grown-Up Me. I thought Id be branded A Failure. I thought Id lose my identity. I thought I wouldnt know what to do with myself (my time, my goals, my money everything). But despite that.I knew it was time to Go. I was done going through the motions, spending entire days waiting to sing 16 bars, getting gigs for months at a time away from the ones I lovedit was OK (more than OK thrilling! exciting! important!) when I was 22, but by the time I was 27it wasnt me any longer. I asked my Clubhouse-ers when they knew it was time to quit something they were pursuing. Heres what they said: When do you know its time to quit? Let us know in the comments below. Im so curious to see if theres a commonality here If ya sign up for my newsletter, youll get access to a library of free exercises, workshops the works. In there is a workbook called Pounding (my head against) the Pavement, and it was made to be worked through the should-I-stay-or-should-I-go moments. Pick it up by signing up here.

How Contracts in Resume Are Used

How Contracts in Resume Are UsedThere are many times when one has to deal with writing contracts in resume. A resume is a document that is used by a person to showcase his skill and achievements and it also serves as a useful tool for a job-seeker to display his capabilities in all the areas of his life. A person who wishes to get good positions should make use of writing contracts in resume. This is because he can present himself with the various facets of his performance that helps in attaining the best possible positions.A resume can be used to highlight and enhance one's talent and capabilities by using contract. There are various types of contracts in resume such as a pre-employment contract, an employment contract, a resume contract, a non-competition contract, a documentation contract, a termination's contract and a training contract. Each contract has specific characteristics in it and this is why it is better that one prefers to use contracts in resume. These contracts come in handy when one is out to find work in different areas. It serves as an information for the employer that he has picked up a capable worker.Anyhow, if one wishes to be employable then he must be aware of the various skills and capabilities that he possesses. To this end, a person who desires to get into any of the selected jobs must be able to present his strengths and capabilities that are why he must use contract in resume. It serves as a guideline for the employer to figure out the level of his potential as he will get to know about the skills that are required in the job.Contracts are mostly considered as the latest format of writing in resume. They are mainly written to serve as the legal agreements between two parties. Thus, it becomes important that one must make use of contracts in resume so that he can prepare for his future life. Using contracts in resume also makes it easier for him to reveal his own capabilities.One must also be clear about his own capability so that t he contract is revealed in a favorable manner. In the same way, contracts are used to highlight the specific aspects of the performance in which he would like to show the employer. Thus, it makes it easy for him to perform his best. Once a person presents himself in such a positive manner then it will be difficult for the employer to refuse the offer of employment.Moreover, it can be ensured that one will have a chance to get any of the selected jobs as he has performed his best. A person who wants to apply for the same must keep in mind that every time he presents himself in a positive manner, then he has a better chance of getting a better position. It is also true that he must always use contracts in resume because it serves as a guideline to an employer to find out the type of person he has chosen.Therefore, it can be seen that contracts are essential to write in resume because it will serve as a guide for the employer to find out the necessary skill and capabilities that one ha s. Thus, one must keep in mind that the contract is mainly used to highlight and enhance the performance in which the applicant has highlighted and enhanced it.

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