Description
Book Synopsis The Graduate Career Handbook is the complete guide to graduate career planning and job hunting for students and graduates, offering vital guidance on how to discover your potential, what to do after graduation, how to maximise your employability, and kick-start your career. Organised in simple chapters, this graduate career guide book is designed to help you address the various issues you experience as you move through university and into work, uniquely starting from your first year at uni and taking you through to your first days at work and beyond. It is packed with career advice and guidance for students and new graduates. Topics include:
- How to use self-reflection to identify possible career paths
- How to gain work experience and build employability skills
- The importance of networking and research
- Whether to consider postgraduate study
- Recruitment practices and what to do if you need a Plan B
- How to make a good first impression at work and career management
Whether you have your heart set on a particular career, have a few ideas about possible lines of work, or wondering what job should I do , this book is for you. If you know what you want to do, it offers vital guidance on how to achieve your ambition and land your dream job; if you don t have a clue, it will help you work out what your next step should be.
With handy tips, checklists and real-life examples throughout, this You re Hired guide will help you to supercharge your career and get the graduate job you want!
A well-rounded and accessible book that covers everything you need to know. Highly recommended!
Stuart Johnson, Director of the Careers Service, University of Bristol
A timely book from two experts who really understand graduate careers.
Stephen Isherwood, Chief Executive of the Association of Graduate Recruiters
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Trade Review“Hooley and Grant’s debut handbook offers students and new graduates a fast read to successful entry to working life. Thorough, sharp and accessible, the handbook will become a must-read for those aiming at a graduate job.” * Jane Artess, Chair of the National Institute for Career Education and Counselling *
“A timely book from two experts who really understand graduate careers. Follow the advice in these pages and you’ll be a good few steps closer to getting a job and, more importantly, getting one you enjoy.” * Stephen Isherwood, Chief Executive of the Association of Graduate Recruiters *
“This is a well-rounded and accessible book that's really helpfully structured and covers everything you need to know. The authors have a vast amount of knowledge and experience between them and a real knack of communicating. You can dip in at any point and the tips, activities and case studies make it super practical. Highly recommended!” * Stuart Johnson, Director of the Careers Service, University of Bristol *
Table of ContentsAbout the authors
Acknowledgements
Who is this book for?
A note on the use of URLs, references and examples
Introduction
Chapter 1. I just don't know what to do with myself
Chapter 2. Making the most of your degree
Chapter 3. Are you experienced?
Chapter 4. It's not what you know, it's who you know
Chapter 5. Look before you leap
Chapter 6. Should I stay or should I go?
Chapter 7. Successful applications and interviews
Chapter 8. Help me!
Chapter 9. The importance of plan B
Chapter 10. Starting work
Chapter 11. If at first you don't succeed...
Conclusion - final thoughts
Endnotes
