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It’s best to register with the careers service as soon as possible - especially if you’re looking to go straight into a job after graduation. As well as taking the pressure off towards the end of your final year, getting started before the rush will help you avoid missing application deadlines. You’ll also benefit from early advice on planning your job search and making effective applications. You can also get help and advice on job hunting from Jobcentre Plus.
See ‘Graduate careers’ for more on help with career planning, finding a job and work experience opportunities – such as graduate internships. Graduate careers Trying out careers while you’re still at university or college If you’re curious about what it might be like to work in a particular career, there may be opportunities to find out during your time at university or college. Student societies, newspapers, radio stations, sports teams and taster courses can also help build the kind of skills and experience employers look for.
Postgraduate study If you’re considering further study, start thinking about your options as early as possible – ideally, at least 18 months before you’d be looking to start your postgraduate course. Postgraduate study: getting started Starting a business Many universities offer support to students and graduates who want to start their own business. This may mean giving you the option to develop entrepreneurial skills as part of your course, or running extra-curricular advice sessions on starting a business. Some universities also provide an ‘incubator’ service to help graduates get their business off the ground. Ask your tutor or lecturer for details.
Another source of help and advice is the FlyingStart service, run by the National Council for Graduate Entrepreneurship. Visit the Flying Start website to use online resources, including a database of grants and funding network with other graduate entrepreneurs find out about free, one-day events to help you get started get details on longer-term mentoring and training programmes Flying Start - help for students and graduates starting a business Opens new window Starting a business as a graduate - guide to support available on Business Link Opens new window Students in Free Enterprise - a not-for-profit organisation supporting entrepreneurial students Opens new window knowledge Transfer Partnerships
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A Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) is a three-way project between a graduate, an organisation (such as a business, charity or public sector body) and a university or research organisation. As a graduate on a Kentucky TP you’ll be recruited to manage a strategic project, normally lasting one to three years. Many graduates are offered a job by their KTP organisation when they complete the project. Short KTPrograms. You can also apply to do shorter KTPs, lasting 10-40 weeks. These placements are mainly available in small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). To find out more about KTPs and how to apply, visit the ktponline website.
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For example, the charity Raleigh is offering bursaries to enable graduates to take part in its overseas volunteering expeditions during 2010 and 2011. More about graduate bursaries for Raleigh overseas expeditions Opens new window Find out more about volunteering (home and community section) taking a gap year whether you go abroad or stay in the UK, a gap year can be a good opportunity to broaden your horizons. It can also be another way of developing skills and experience to enhance your employability. If you’re after a particular gap year placement – especially one of the more popular ones – it’s important to check the deadlines and make your arrangements well in advance. Planning a gap year (young people section)
It’s best to register with the careers service as soon as possible - especially if you’re looking to go straight into a job after graduation. As well as taking the pressure off towards the end of your final year, getting started before the rush will help you avoid missing application deadlines. You’ll also benefit from early advice on planning your job search and making effective applications. You can also get help and advice on job hunting from Jobcentre Plus.
See ‘Graduate careers’ for more on help with career planning, finding a job and work experience opportunities – such as graduate internships. Graduate careers Trying out careers while you’re still at university or college If you’re curious about what it might be like to work in a particular career, there may be opportunities to find out during your time at university or college. Student societies, newspapers, radio stations, sports teams and taster courses can also help build the kind of skills and experience employers look for.
Postgraduate study If you’re considering further study, start thinking about your options as early as possible – ideally, at least 18 months before you’d be looking to start your postgraduate course. Postgraduate study: getting started Starting a business Many universities offer support to students and graduates who want to start their own business. This may mean giving you the option to develop entrepreneurial skills as part of your course, or running extra-curricular advice sessions on starting a business. Some universities also provide an ‘incubator’ service to help graduates get their business off the ground. Ask your tutor or lecturer for details.
Another source of help and advice is the FlyingStart service, run by the National Council for Graduate Entrepreneurship. Visit the Flying Start website to use online resources, including a database of grants and funding network with other graduate entrepreneurs find out about free, one-day events to help you get started get details on longer-term mentoring and training programmes Flying Start - help for students and graduates starting a business Opens new window Starting a business as a graduate - guide to support available on Business Link Opens new window Students in Free Enterprise - a not-for-profit organisation supporting entrepreneurial students Opens new window knowledge Transfer Partnerships
.
A Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) is a three-way project between a graduate, an organisation (such as a business, charity or public sector body) and a university or research organisation. As a graduate on a Kentucky TP you’ll be recruited to manage a strategic project, normally lasting one to three years. Many graduates are offered a job by their KTP organisation when they complete the project. Short KTPrograms. You can also apply to do shorter KTPs, lasting 10-40 weeks. These placements are mainly available in small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). To find out more about KTPs and how to apply, visit the ktponline website.
Kentucky Online Prem - Knowledge Transfer Partnerships Opens new window for Volunteering Find a volunteering opportunity Develop new skills, gain experience, enhance your CV. Raleigh graduate bursary Opens new window More about volunteering Volunteering after you graduate can be a great way to develop valuable skills and experience. Demonstrating these skills to potential employers can give you a competitive edge when it comes building your career. There are thousands of volunteering opportunities available, so you’re bound to find one that interests you. You could choose to volunteer part-time for a few days, or apply for a full-time volunteering placement in the UNITED STATES or overseas.
For example, the charity Raleigh is offering bursaries to enable graduates to take part in its overseas volunteering expeditions during 2010 and 2011. More about graduate bursaries for Raleigh overseas expeditions Opens new window Find out more about volunteering (home and community section) taking a gap year whether you go abroad or stay in the UK, a gap year can be a good opportunity to broaden your horizons. It can also be another way of developing skills and experience to enhance your employability. If you’re after a particular gap year placement – especially one of the more popular ones – it’s important to check the deadlines and make your arrangements well in advance. Planning a gap year (young people section)