2. Finding work globally
â˘Exploring global job markets and vacancy sources
â˘Developing your job search strategy
â˘Key resources and developing an action plan
3. Finding work globally
Consider..
Why look for global career (short or long term)?
What are the specific challenges?
Have you got a global mindset?
5. Finding work globally
Boost your international credentials..
⢠Understand yourself: what is your career plan?
⢠Identify your target industry
⢠Get international experience
⢠Achieve good grades
⢠Network
⢠Join Societies and INTERACT with other students
6. Finding work globally
A degree from a UK HEI provides..
ďIndependent enquiry in learning leading to critical analysis and
reasoning skills, independent thinking
ďTeam work, life skills, open mindedness and positivity
ďConfidence in discussing issues with senior colleagues
ďBroad horizons â adaptable + culturally aware
ďInternational contacts â students, staff, alumni
7. Finding work globally
The international reputation of Sussex
⢠14th in the UK
43rd in Europe
111th in the world
â The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2014â15
⢠4th in the UK for employability and further study
96% of Sussex graduates are in work or further study within six months
of graduating
â Higher Education Statistics Agency 2014
Source: Ranking of publicly funded multi-faculty universities based on
data from Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2014
From Sussex university facts and figures page
8. Finding work globally
Whatâs the job market like in your
preferred location?
⢠Growth sectors and expanding businesses?
⢠News-sites / jobs boards/ forums?
ďź www.goinglobal.org
â˘Can you use your personal networks - family, friends, others
⢠Relevant employment agencies?
ďźhttp://www.globalcareercompany.com
ďźhttp://www.asian-jobs.com/
ďźwww.careersinternational.com
9. Finding work globally
Resources
ď˛Careers and Employability Centre
www.sussex.ac.uk/careers/careerchoices/international
ď˛Prospects
www.prospects.ac.uk/working_abroad.htm
ď˛University of Kent resources
⢠http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/sitesint.htm
⢠http://www.ihipo.com/graduate_programs
⢠http://www.milkround.com/
⢠http://targetjobs.co.uk/
10. Finding work globally
Making appropriate applications..
Find outâŚâŚâŚâŚ..
â˘How are CVs/cover letters used and what style is preferred?
â˘How does interview format and etiquette differ?
11. questions?
⢠Briefings â Career choices, finding PT work, CVs and Applications
⢠Careers Advisers are available daily 11-5pm
⢠Call in or phone 01273 678429 for appointment
⢠Come along to the events â listed on news & events page
⢠Follow us on twitter & face book
⢠www.sussex.ac.uk/careers
12. Finding work globally
International graduate schemes
⢠Heineken
⢠Standard Chartered bank
⢠Volvo
⢠Damco
⢠Siemens
⢠ING ban
⢠Nestle
⢠Unilever
⢠HSBC
⢠Tesco
⢠Deloitte
⢠KPMG
⢠IBM
⢠JCB
Editor's Notes
welcome and introductions
welcome and introductions
lunch time briefings occur everyday â CVs, Sussex plus, pt work and IS briefing
flexible session try to cover what ever you want to discuss
Do you have a âglobal mindsetâ?âGlobal mindsetâ is the latest buzz phrase which major employers are talking about
â an understanding of how organisations need to operate in a global environment. In a recent survey of large graduate employers (AGR), around half the employers said they were interested in this
Do you have a âglobal mindsetâ?âGlobal mindsetâ is the latest buzz phrase which major employers are talking about
â an understanding of how organisations need to operate in a global environment. In a recent survey of large graduate employers (AGR), around half the employers said they were interested in this
Even more important to have a well thought through goal/plan
Mention broadening your horizons exhibition and working/studying internationally â flyers!
120 countries represented here
Language cafes
One world week
In the global job market, reputation and academic performance are key
Global careers company - Africa, Asia, Maghreb
Asian-Jobs.com was founded by a Human Resources professional in 2005 in Los Angeles, California and is the career site for employers who want to reach bilinguals who speak English and Asian languages such as Japanese, Korean, Thai, Chinese, Mandarin, Hindi and so many other asian dialects.
welcome and introductions
lunch time briefings occur everyday â CVs, Sussex plus, pt work and IS briefing
flexible session try to cover what ever you want to discuss
welcome and introductions
lunch time briefings occur everyday â CVs, Sussex plus, pt work and IS briefing
flexible session try to cover what ever you want to discuss
welcome and introductions
lunch time briefings occur everyday â CVs, Sussex plus, pt work and IS briefing
flexible session try to cover what ever you want to discuss