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Sector or Commercial Awareness - Part 1 - Employability Pre-Arrival Workshop for NTU Students

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Help students with preparing a CV and
Linkedin profile, interview practice, and more
at every stage of the job-hunting and career-
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Making the Most of LinkedIn - Employability Pre-Arrival Workshop for NTU Students

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•Usually paid and can be from one week or up to a year - many deadlines are in
October/November, some are in January
• The employers offering these are usually the same as the ones offering graduate schemes
• Both employers and interns can get more idea of each other, particularly useful for
interns wanted to get in-depth knowledge of a sector or specific area within à sector

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• This covers all jobs requiring a degree which are not graduate schemes
• Jobs offered by medium to small organisations can be just as exciting as graduate
schemes with lots of opportunity for development and progression
- Vacancies are advertised as and when organisations need a new employee
meaning applications can be made three to four months before the desired start
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LinkedIn Checklist - Employability Pre-Arrival Workshop for NTU Students

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Nottingham Trent University Online Workspace (NOW)

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•These are rigorous, structured training schemes aimed at equipping graduates with the
skills and experience needed to flourish and become outstanding employees
•Places on them are highly sought after so applications need to be the best they can be
• Application deadlines vary, but some are in October and November of the year before
commencement or occasionally even earlier
•Many will expect applicants to have taken part in open days and or internships/insight
programmes or other work experience schemes - find out more from Prospects UK

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Providing career advice, practical skills
support and helping find part-time,
volunteering, placement and graduate job
opportunities tailored specifically to our
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Studying at NTU will kick-start your future, but there are lots of other skills you can build to help you secure a job that excites you. Employers are looking for candidates who can prove their passions and abilities - that's why we make sure our undergraduate courses are professionally accredited, with work experience built into every course.

Our dedicated Employability team are on-hand to advise on how to boost your career prospects, provide practical skills support and to help you find part-time, volunteering, placement and graduate job opportunities.

It's a personalised service, geared towards your own specific needs and goals. Located at our City and Clifton campuses, our Employability Centres offer drop-in sessions, and one-to-one appointments, as well as extensive online support.

Work experience opportunities

Whatever course you're studying, you'll have the chance to test and grow your skills in the workplace. When you meet with graduate employers, you'll have more than just a qualification; you'll have relevant, hands-on industry experience, and access to our huge network of companies and partners.

CV and interview skills

We provide tools and personalised support through every stage of the job-hunting and career-building process. That's everything from writing up your CV, LinkedIn profile to job applications and interview practice.

Links with global employers

We have developed a national and international reputation for the quality of our graduates. Study with us, and you'll get a professional head-start with our global network of employers who attend our job fairs on campus, giving you the chance to meet and present yourself face-to-face.

Nottingham also has a vibrant graduate recruitment market and we work closely with organisations within the region to retain our talent and provide exciting opportunities on your doorstep.

Self-employment and entrepreneurship experts

We've been supporting our students with their self-employment ideas since 2001, helping more than 400 start-ups into existence. If you've got the energy and ideas to forge your own professional path, NTU Enterprise - our purpose-built centre for entrepreneurship - can help turn your business dreams into a reality.

Job fairs and events

Our Jobs Fairs are held throughout the year, giving you the chance to talk to leading companies and organisations from around the world looking to recruit NTU students. Discover opportunities, network, and promote yourself to potential employers

The Employability team also run workshops and employer sessions every week to help prepare you for your next steps, improve your skills and knowledge and gain exclusive industry insight.

Part-time jobs

Build up your work experience while getting some precious funds on board through our JobShop and Unitemps teams. JobShop is a great resource for finding paid work in and around the city, with hundreds of opportunities across a huge range of sectors.

Unitemps is our in-house provider for all casual work at NTU. With a wide variety of roles on offer - from student ambassadors, to supporting NTU's own marketing campaigns, we'll help you to find the opportunities that best suit your own development, as you build the skills that matter.

Employability Online

Our online portal for graduate opportunities, vacancies and careers resources - offering exclusive access to a huge range of employers and organisations, all looking to recruit NTU students and graduates. The positions on offer include graduate jobs, internships and much more.

Future You - life after NTU

Our support doesn't end when you graduate. As an NTU student you will be entitled to dedicated careers support for up to three years after you complete your studies. You'll have access to exclusive events, initiatives and work experience opportunities to support you in the early stages of your graduate career.

All of our courses come with embedded work-like experience - things like live projects, briefs, and professional competitions.

Whatever the subject, we work closely with industry leaders to ensure that what you're learning is what employers expect to see. When you meet with graduate employers, you'll have more than just a qualification; you'll have relevant, hands-on industry experience, and access to our huge network of companies and partners.

Develop new skills, make professional contacts and get on the path to success with our different types of work experience.

Experience counts to employers and there are lots of ways to gain it outside of your course.

Our Employability Awards gives you points and recognition for taking part in work experience, volunteering, skills sessions, employability initiatives and Students' Union activities, earning you either a bronze, silver or gold award.

The more you do, the higher you can achieve.

Students in Classrooms

Be a positive role model, make a difference to local young people. Our Students in Classrooms programme is an innovative scheme that puts NTU students alongside teachers in primary and secondary schools, academies and colleges.

The programme aims to help raise attainment levels, develop pupil character, and raise awareness about the opportunities that are available post-16 and within higher education.

Who's eligible?

Students who meet any of the below criteria can access support from Rise:

Postcode: students from postcode areas where progression into higher education is low

Low-income households: students who are entitled to the maximum tuition fee and maintenance loan from Student Finance and are in receipt of the NTU Bursary

Disability: students in receipt of Disabled Student's Allowance (DSA)

Care leavers: students who have formerly been in Local Authority or Foster Care

University entry qualifications: Students who have entered university with BTEC qualifications only

What type of support is available?

Rise Work Experience Fund - funding up to £300 to help with the costs of undertaking unpaid work experience.

Rise Progression Fund - funding up to £100 to help with the costs of attending recruitment activities for formal placements, graduate opportunities and postgraduate study.

Rise PLAN (Placement Learning Academy NTU) - a specially developed programme designed to support second-year students seeking sandwich placements. This intensive programme aims to boost confidence and resilience, make you more commercially aware and give you the vital skills to succeed in recruitment processes.

Sandwich Placement Bursary - financial support of up to £1,500 for eligible students completing a sandwich placement as part of their course.

(Information correct as of July 2021 - funds are subject to change)

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Studying at NTU will kick-start your future, but there are lots of other skills you can build to help you secure a job that excites you. Employers are looking for candidates who can prove their passions and abilities - that's why we make sure our undergraduate courses are professionally accredited, with work experience built into every course.

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Jobs requiring a degree usually offered by small to medium enterprises

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To make the most of your LinkedIn profile, come and join us for a LinkedIn workshop, where you can get top tips and advice from one of our advisors.

Unable to attend a workshop? Join Live Chat, and ask to speak to an advisor to get directed to Online Drop-in we have lots of expertise and experience to offer you!

Employability Live Chat: Now extended -  every weekday - chat with an adviser on this site. Advice on your first or next steps, ideas

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4.Finding Work Experience and your Graduate Job Search

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CVs are tricky to get right and the success of a job application often hinges on your cover letter. If you're in need of expert CV and cover letter advice then you've come to the right place. Discover how to write them, mistakes to avoid and a variety of CV and cover letter examples to help you target your application to the company.

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CVs are tricky to get right and the success of a job application often hinges on your cover letter. If you're in need of expert CV and cover letter advice then you've come to the right place. Discover how to write them, mistakes to avoid and a variety of CV and cover letter examples to help you target your application to the company.

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Learn how to write a professional CV and cover letter and discover useful CV and cover letter templates to help your application stand out from the crowd

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CVs - how to build, improve and review your CV