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DID YOU KNOW?
GRADUATE GUIDE TO EMPLOYABILITY
You have access to the Employability Team at the School of Management for up to 5 years after graduating!
Con-grad-ulations School of Management graduate! We know going out into the world of world of work can be daunting, so here's a handy guide to keep you on track with all things employability. Whether you have secured a graduate role or not, we hope you find this guide useful to take with you into the first few years of your career!
THE SOM EMPLOYABILITY TEAM Wishing you all the best in your future endeavours,
BOOST YOUR EMPLOYABILITY...
FIRST STEPS...
Join the SoM Graduate Facebook Group - SoM Graduate Careers.
LinkedIn - update! Add what you have achieved, what you are looking for and most of all engage!
Join Swansea Uni Connect - an alumni networking platform: https://swanseauniconnect.com/
Online Courses - there are lots of free online courses available to keep boosting your knowledge.
"You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step." — Martin Luther King Jr.
Update your contact details - you will lose access to your @swansea.ac.uk account soon. Go to the Swansea University link on the back of this booklet.
Volunteer - gaining experience related to the industry of your choice is a great way to network and improve your CV and skills.
JOB SEARCHING...
...TOP TIPS
Book an appointment with one of the team. Bring your CV along and we can help you get on track - just use the contact details on the back of this booklet.
Practice your interview technique. Use ShortlistMe to simulate real interview situations and get valuable feedback on your performance.
“Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” — Henry Ford
Attend careers events and webinars. Don't be afraid to reach out to speakers you have found interesting, or people in your network, you never know where opportunities may come from.
Take breaks! It's important job searching doesn't consume every part of your life. Take breaks and have structure to your days, break it up with activities you enjoy.
JOB SEARCHING...
...TOP TIPS
Make sure you tailor your CV and cover letter to the job description - we know it's tedious, but your chances of success are far higher!
Don't be put off if you don't hit every single mark on the job description, it is often unlikely that person exists!
“Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.” — Suzy Kassem
Keep a record of what you have applied for and when. There is nothing worse than taking a phone call and not knowing which company, or job you have applied for.
Narrow your search criteria - don't just scroll. Think about location, your salary expectations, business field etc. Write down what is most important to you and target jobs that match up.
JOB SEARCHING...
...TOP TIPS
If there is a company you are interested in don't be afraid to contact them, just because there isn't a live job vacancy, it doesn't mean the door is closed.
Always research the company you are applying for. Check out their values, do they align with yours? Drop in any insights you pick up about the company throughout your application.
“When one door closes, another door opens.” — Alexander Graham Bell
Don't dwell on rejection use it as an opportunity for growth. Always ask for feedback and use it constructively to help your next application.
Stay motivated - Don't lose hope or sight of the end goal. It will be worth it when you get that 'yes'.
Want to change your career route? Or thinking about starting your own business? THINKING ABOUT CHANGE?
FOUND A JOB?
Congratulations! Keep Growing!
But don't know where to start?
We can help you fulfil your ambitions and take your career to the next stage...
"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream." — C. S. Lewis
We have expert advisors to help you turn your experiences so far in a new direction - we can help you with advice, CV changes, and all types of applications for the next 5 years.
...whether it's Accreditations, Advice,
Networking, Mock Interviews or just Support - we can help, just get in touch.
Let us know how you are getting on! Your success stories are all unique and can help inspire others. SHARE YOUR SUCCESS!
HELP US TO HELP OTHERS... Would you like to be a guest in one of our employability webinars? Or even become a mentor for a current student? We would love to have you back!
"Your value will not be what you know; it will be what you share." — Ginni Rometty
Share your success in the Facebook group, tag us on LinkedIn, write us a blog or send us an email, we want to hear from you!
Could your company provide a placement? Part-time job? Mock interviews? Or even graduate opportunities? There are so many ways to get involved, just drop us an email.
Success is best when it's shared!
TESTIMONIALS
I wanted to thank the University, the Grad support, and Employability team for offering all the support and help they have. Being able to write to you with updates of my situation really helped a lot. I am incredibly grateful and am really proud to be a part of the University network and community. I'd love to be able to give back to the University, hopefully, in the future. - Jason Hundle, Benchmark International. (2020 Graduate)
The SOM Employability team were a great help last year when I found myself with all the qualifications but no work. They work tirelessly with you: updating CVs, proof-reading covering letters, showing you how to get ‘ins’ with certain companies. They also understand how difficult the grad job market can be and were a real emotional support network, as well as a professional one.
"People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." — Maya Angelou
- Chloe Quick, Mercer. (2020 Graduate)
KEEP IN TOUCH
DID YOU KNOW?
LinkedIn - Join the Group: School of Management Students & Alumni, Swansea University Connect with the Team: linkedin.com/in/hannahleighjohns linkedin.com/in/jessicaloomba linkedin.com/in/emmaevans2 linkedin.com/in/morwennatyler
Email - somcareers@swansea.ac.uk Facebook - SoM Graduate Careers
You will receive the Graduate Outcomes Survey, 15 months after you graduate. Run by an independent company, it helps to find out how grads from each University around the country get on after they leave, so please fill it in!
Instagram - @somemployability
USEFUL LINKS
Websites - ShortlistMe, Bright Network, Sanctuary Graduates, Student Circus, National Careers Service, Future Learn and LinkedIn Learning.
Update Your Contact Details - www.swan.ac/mydetails/ To Book a Careers Appointment - Email: somcareers@swansea.ac.uk
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