Employability

What is employability and why does it matter?

Employers are no longer looking for graduates who are just successful academically. Employers want well rounded individuals who know what it means to be employed and who know how to present themselves.

2012/13 will be a tough year to enter the jobs market, so you will need to get noticed above the competition.


Students at a Graduation ceremony

How we can help

The Employability and Careers Service offers a range of services to help you become a graduate with great employability skills.

  • CVs - Information on how to write a CV that stands out from the crowd. When you have drafted your CV, why not send it to a Careers Adviser to check?
  • Applications - Information on the dos and don'ts in completing application forms, giving you the best chance of an interview. For more advice, email or make an appointment with a Careers Adviser.-
  • Interviews - Interview tips and videos to help you sell yourself under pressure. Practice interviews are available with the Careers Advisers.
  • Psychometric testing - Including practice online tests. Full practice assessments with feedback are also available at the Careers and Employability Service.
  • Employer Mentoring Scheme - Get paired with an employer during your second year and develop your employability skills including gaining an insight into their industry.
  • Volunteering and work experience - Information on volunteering and work experience/placements to help you gain the experience to get into your chosen career.


Graduate Internship Programme - apply now!

Stand out from the graduate crowd: Internships can help graduates stand out from the crowd, gain confidence and satisfaction from making a real difference to a local business

Graduates and final year students can now apply for Anglia Ruskin University's Graduate Internship Programme, which has over 50 companies registered and waiting for enthusiastic graduates to start work. Internship projects last twelve weeks and the graduate is paid a wage of £250 per week with no tax or NI to pay. Please visit the Internship Information page for Graduates page to find out how to apply and to view current opportunities.


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