International and EU Student Employability Programme LT_125377_CAS International Student events_final

2 International and EU Student Employability Programme Title Description Mastering UK CVs – a session for EU and International Students This session will help you to learn how to build a UK CV from scratch – it will look at structure, use of language and how best to highlight your skills. It will give you advice on what information to include as well as what not to! Navigating the Graduate Recruitment Cycle This session will cover the timeline for graduate recruitment and the assessment methods used by recruiters. It will also cover factors you should consider when applying for roles. We'll get you noticed! Simple steps to help you find a job while you study – A session for EU and International Students Run by Kent Union JobShop, this session will explain why working part-time during your studies is a great way to develop your skills and confidence and add experiences to your CV. Get some advice about how to find work part-time in the UK, find out what UK employers are looking for and how to make yourself stand out amongst the competition ahead of meeting employers and organisations at the International Student Experience Fair on the 20 October in Darwin, or the Kent Union JobShop Part-time Jobs Fair on the 2 November in Keynes Atrium. Work experience and placements in the UK – a session for EU and International Students What is work experience in the UK? Getting work experience is very important in the UK job market – this session will cover what is considered to be work experience, why it is important and ideas on where to look for opportunities on and off the campus. It will also brief section on what you need to consider if you are a Tier 4 student and want a year in industry or to be part of a vacation scheme. Making a Career Decision This session will help you to think through your values and strengths and how these can inform your choice of career. Working in the UK after your studies – options for International students This session will cover Tier 2 (General) work permit criteria and how to find a sponsoring employer. Tier 4 Doctoral Extension Scheme for PhD students and Tier 5 options International Student Experience Fair Come along to the International Student Experience Fair and learn about the support available to you at the University. Perhaps you need help with your studies, or you’d like to attend workshops to improve your learning? Maybe you’d like support for your personal wellbeing? Find out more at the fair. They’ll be a prize draw and the opportunity to win Amazon vouchers. An event not to be missed! We’re also holding an intercultural awareness workshop alongside the fair, where you can learn about other cultures as you study in an international environment. Talking Cultures: In the Workplace Talking Cultures: In the Workplace, addresses the notion of intercultural communication and aims to further enhance students' cultural awareness of working in a contemporary internationalised workplace. The interactive workshop will help to increase awareness of cultural differences, explore cultural heritage, prejudices and stereotypes, identify communication barriers and strategies to overcome these. Differences in politeness, respect and power are further elements which will be of focus. YABILITY PO LO INTERNATIONAL AND EU STUDENT EMPLOYABILITY PROGRAMME Employability Points 10 points for each of the talks, 5 points for the International Student Experience Fair and if you attend all you gain a bonus 5 making a total of 80 points altogether. #EmpFest17

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