CONSIDERING A YEAR IN INDUSTRY • Visit us in the Employability Hub • Sign up to the Employability Module • Book an appointment with an Employability Coordinator to discuss your options and how to apply • Log into Blackboard to view the vacancies available as a starting point, become part of our facebook group • Create a spreadsheet to keep track of your applications, e.g. where you have applied, job descriptions, etc. • Attend our Careers Fair, Part-time Jobs Fair & any other Employability Events throughout the year APPLICATION STAGE • The application process can begin at the start of your 2nd year • Keep applying for positions throughout the year • You can confirm a Year in Industry at any time until enrolment of the following year • Check your student emails for regular ‘Placement of the Week’ vacancies and SoM exclusive roles • Take full advantage of our Employability Service, there are no limits to the number of appointments with our team • Engage with mock interview sessions, mock assessment centres or bespoke appointments to prepare you for any stage of the recruitment process RECEIVING A YEAR IN INDUSTRY OFFER • You must inform the Employability team on receiving the offer • Complete all documents provided by the Employability Team • Collect a care package from the Employability Hub • You will be contacted if there are any issues with your documents • Start looking for accommodation if applicable, it is the student’s responsibility to make their own arrangements DURING YOUR YEAR IN INDUSTRY • You must enrol online in September at Swansea University • Update your term address and contact details • Ensure you have a copy of the Year in Industry handbook • Keep checking your student emails as your Employability Coordinator will be contacting you through this • You will have monthly calls with your Coordinator and can contact them at anytime • It is your responsibility to complete your work by the set deadlines COMPLETING YOUR YEAR IN INDUSTRY • Check your results on results day to ensure you have passed • Enrol onto your Final Year at Swansea University • Attend the ‘Welcome Back’ event to meet with other returning students and the Employability Team • Applications open for Employability Champions – check your student email for more information on this • Attend the Employability Awards for an evening of celebration • Connect on Graduway to network with Alumni
WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES Throughout your time at University, there are plenty of opportunities for you to gain transferable skills and experiences that you can use on a Year in Industry or Grad Role. This can be in the form of short term work experiences, Summer Internships or Part Time jobs. Make sure you prioritise your academic work, but if you have the opportunity, you can fit in these options when it suits you. Book an appointment to discuss these opportunities by visiting the Employability Hub or please email somcareers@swansea.ac.uk
MENTORING SCHEME
The Mentoring Scheme is another great opportunity for you to enhance your experiences and add to your CV. The Mentoring Scheme allows you to be matched up with a real-life employer, who can offer advice and guidance in terms of Employability. This is a great chance to listen to industry experts, learn about your sector and build your network. Many mentors also offer the opportunity to shadow them in the workplace. There will be training sessions you have to attend before carrying out the Scheme and if you are interested, please email somcareers@swansea.ac.uk
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