Whatever stage of career planning you are currently at, this inspiring book will help you navigate your career journey. From gaining work experience, networking effectively, conducting a job hunt, writing a knock out CV, impressing at interview to getting the job, Steve Rook divides the graduate career journey into manageable steps. Accessible, practical and motivational, The Graduate Career Guidebook includes:- Guidance-based exercises to help you reflect on personal strengths and find opportunities that are a great match- Useful and inspirational case studies from students, graduates and employers- Sections on social media, entrepreneurship, and starting your own businessThe third edition takes account of changing working practices, including remote and hybrid working and the increased use of AI and digital technology within the recruitment process. It also features tailored guidance for international students and postgraduate students.The Graduate Career Guidebook will help you understand your specific career planning needs and guide you towards a successful career planning strategy.
Steve Rook has been a student-focused University Careers Adviser for twelve years and has also managed his own successful recruitment company.
Introduction: Help! Where do I start?PART I: CAREERS IN A COMPLEX WORLD1. Graduate employment and recruitment 2. An overview of career planningPART II: FINDING YOUR NICHE3. Exploring your skills, interests and motivations4. Identifying your career options5. Choosing a rolePART III: EMPLOYABILITY AND ACTION PLANNING6. Boosting your employability7. Planning your next stepsPART IV: PUTTING YOUR PLAN INTO ACTION8. Creating effective networks9. Securing initial experience10. Finding professional experience11. Further study12. Taking time outPART V: FINDING A JOB AFTER UNI13. Where graduates work14. Giving employers what they want15. Targeting your CV16. Tip-top application forms17. Cover letters that open doors18. Impressing at interviews19. Psychometric tests20. Succeeding at assessment centresPART VI: AN INTRODUCTION TO SELF EMPLOYMENT21. Becoming an entrepreneur22. Getting your business startedPART VII: DOWN THE LINE23. Dealing with job offers24. Succeeding in work25. If, at first, you don’t succeed
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