The Graduate Career Handbook

Written by experienced careers advisor Steve Rook, the new edition of this indispensable guide will help readers to develop the skills they need to land their dream job. It breaks the career planning process down into manageable steps, from researching roles and gaining work experience to crafting a stand-out CV and impressing at interview. It also includes practical guidance on networking, entrepreneurship and responding to job offers. Packed with reflective activities, top tips for successful applications and real life case studies, it contains everything students need to develop their skills, get their foot in the door and set themselves up for a fulfilling future. This text will be core reading for students on a wide range of career-related and employability modules. It will also be an invaluable resource for students researching their career options independently. New to this Edition: - Updated content on networking and managing your online presence - More content on work experience and internships, and how they can help students get their foot in the door - Expanded careers theory content

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 *

The full text downloaded to your computer With eBooks you can: search for key concepts, words and phrases make highlights and notes as you study share your notes with friends eBooks are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the iPad and Android apps. Upon purchase, you'll gain instant access to this eBook. Time limit The eBooks products do not have an expiry date. You will continue to access your digital ebook products whilst you have your Bookshelf installed. Providing essential, life-changing guidance to help students get started on their graduate career, this indispensable guide helps readers discover how to make sense of their opportunities, weigh up their options and how to make the right choices. Packed with vital information and powerful ideas, tactics and strategies, it coaches readers in the positive mindset required to land a brilliant career. This new edition has been thoroughly updated with new content on managing the transition from student to graduate; updated data, stats and examples; and a full glossary of terms. There is also a section help tutors with teaching employability and career skills.

Written by experienced careers advisor Steve Rook, this indispensable guide will help readers to develop the skills they need to land their dream job. It breaks the career planning process down into manageable steps, from researching roles and gaining work experience to crafting a first-rate CV and impressing at interview. It also includes practical guidance on networking, entrepreneurship and responding to job offers. Packed with reflective activities, top tips for successful applications and real life case studies, it contains everything students need to develop their skills, get their foot in the door and set themselves up for a fulfilling future. This text will be core reading for students on a wide range of career-related and employability modules. It will also be an invaluable resource for students researching their career options independently.

The Graduate Career Handbook covers the big issue facing all final year students - how to get a great job. By demystifying the recruitment and selection procedures, it allows graduates to be in control.

A comprehensive learning resource that helps readers develop the skills they need to further their careers. Written directly for students and graduates in an accessible style it is designed to be a core textbook for the wide range of career and employability related modules. It is based on the author's extensive experience in developing, co-ordinating and teaching numerous accredited career development and enterprise modules for over a decade. Steve Rook's inspiring approach divides the career journey into manageable steps and helps students and graduates navigate each stage, from deciding that they want to gaining work experience, networking effectively, conducting a job hunt, writing a knock out CV, impressing at interview and getting the job. It includes: - Guidance-based exercises to help 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 business The third edition will be updated to take account of the changes in working practices which have arisen as a result of Covid, namely, the uptick in remote and hybrid working and the increased use of AI and digital technology within the recruitment process. It will feature additional guidance for international students and postgraduate students, who will benefit from resources which are specifically tailored to their experiences and situations. The book also encourages students to think about how privilege and prejudice can affect the experience of recruitment and employment for many groups of people. The aim is to increase support for students and graduates who face significant additional hurdles in navigating the experience of applying for jobs and starting employment. The Graduate Career Guidebook will help readers understand their specific career planning needs and guide them towards a successful career planning strategy.

Published by the American Geophysical Union as part of the Special Publications Series. Graduate school can be an exciting, challenging time for students, but it can be scary and intimidating at the same time. Navigating Graduate School and Beyond: A Career Guide for Graduate Students and a Must Read for Every Advisor outlines the steps and skills necessary to succeed in graduate school and in your career. "Insider tips" help students better understand their advisors, leading to more productive advisor/student relationships. The importance of sowing well now with good habits and management techniques in order to reap big later is the central focus of the volume.