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EAN Conference, Galway
29 June 2007
The role of Careers Services at the interface for student – university-employer
Margaret Dane AGCAS Chief Executive
EAN Conference, Galway
29 June 2007
The role of HE Careers Services
• at the interface for student-university-employer • in preparing students for life beyond
graduation and into employment• in supporting students’ personal and
professional development • in providing careers information, advice and
guidance• in liaising actively with a wide range of
employers
EAN Conference, Galway
29 June 2007
The Changing HE Context
• Growth and diversification of student population• Greater institutional diversity & differentiation• Huge range and diversity of HE courses• Focus on skills as well as academic knowledge• Impact of information & communication
technology• Internationalisation and globalisation• Influence of Government policies and priorities
EAN Conference, Galway
29 June 2007
Careers & employment expectations - students
• Expectations of 24 / 7 access to services• Providing tailored information and resources• Labour market information- local and national• Central support and resources from AGCAS• Help with accessing suitable employers• Huge variation in student needs and demands
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29 June 2007
Careers & employment expectations - universities
• Good graduate destination statistics for reputation
• Reputation for good employment records• Good information for marketing • Good services for students & employers• Collaboration with academic staff• Input into employability and other strategies
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29 June 2007
Careers & employment expectations - employers
• Well prepared students and graduates• Easy (& free) access to suitable applicants • Understanding of their business and its
needs• “Oven-ready” graduates• Input to careers provision & curriculum• Code of Practice for all three parties
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29 June 2007
What skills are employers looking for?
Self-management IntellectualReliance, confidence, discipline Reasoning, analysis, responsibility, adaptability creativity, synthesis
Communication Practical / appliedSpeaking, listening, writing, ICT, data interpretation, presenting, non-verbal, languages problem solving, innovation
Interpersonal OtherTeamwork, leadership, assertiveness, Organisation, time-
management,negotiating, networking, business & financial
awarenessmanaging people & resources political & cultural awareness
EAN Conference, Galway
29 June 2007
Career planning & management skills
Self awareness NegotiationSelf- promotion Political awarenessSelf-confidence Coping with
uncertaintyAction Planning Development focusMatching & decision-making Transferable skillsNetworkingExploring & creating opportunities
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29 June 2007
Implications for HE Careers Services
• Enhancing professional expertise & development• Very diverse range of student and graduate clients• Greater focus on enhancing employability & skills• Need for wide range of knowledge, skills & contacts• Understanding of education & employment trends• Knowledge of different labour markets & procedures• Access to accurate and up-to-date information• Need to promote recruitment of students and
graduates to employers
EAN Conference, Galway
29 June 2007
Useful links
AGCAS Conference 4-7 September, Briminghamwww.agcas.org.uk
FEDORA – European Forum for Student Guidancewww.fedora.eu.orgNetwork of HE guidance practitioners across
Europe