Making the most of University

Chemistry 1 Jan 2013

Career Management Programme yrs 1-5

Aims of the session

Main reasons students study:

EXTREMELY QUICK QUIZ Approximately how many UK

students graduate with a degree in Chemistry EACH year?

5. On average, how many applicants were chasing each graduate-level job in 2012?

From Accenture…..

From Shell…..

Top 10 skills that graduate recruiters want

How do employers know if you have these skills?

I know what you’re thinking (I think)…

*What can I do alongside my degree?

SAGE (www.ed.ac.uk/careers/sage)

Some part time jobs on SAGE

Summer work opportunities (SAGE)

Internships/Experience open to 1st years

Internships/experience open to 1st years – science and technology based

*How do you fit it all in?

Careers Service – what’s on offer

Where is the Careers Service?