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International Summer School 2012

Being Successful in the Global Labour Market

During the course you will use and be directed to a range of resources and links which will support you in managing your career and marketing yourself effectively.

International careers

All PowerPoint presentations will also be made available to you as we go along. You will be provided with a memory stick to save the resources you find most useful. As part of your own personal development planning, it is helpful to reflect on what you have gained from each session and to set actions that will enable you to work towards and achieve your career goals.   The resources will support you with this process.

This course will provide an opportunity for you to;

  • Learn more about the skills graduate employers require and why
  • Focus on graduate recruitment practices on a global basis
  • Review your employability skills, knowledge and experience
  • Research and consider your career and study options
  • Reflect on what you can do to enhance your employability and career prospects
  • Consider how you can effectively market your potential to employers
  • Develop an action plan for career development

Session agenda and associated resources: