Written by Amber

Looking for opportunities, whether that be placements, part-time work or graduate positions, and feeling like you are walking into the unknown? Well, here are the facts you need to know before getting started.

 

What we know

Research conducted by Prospects (2020) suggests that the student job market is being significantly influenced by the global pandemic. This is already having an impact on individuals with nearly two thirds of respondents feeling negatively about their career prospects. Unfortunately, this is understandable with the findings reflecting the losses of jobs, placements and internships for students.

So, what are the main concerns?

As you can imagine, the most common concern reported was there being less job vacancies in a chosen or relevant industry, with less placement/internship opportunities being the next significant concern.

However, it isn’t all bad. 18% of respondents stated they felt positive about their career prospects with the pandemic giving them more time to make plans and fully research their options.

 

 

What we can do

Whether you feel positively or negatively about your career prospects we can help. For those feeling positive about having some extra time to make plans, why not make an appointment to see a career coach to talk about those career plans or options and come up with an action plan.

Alternatively, if you are feeling negatively about your career prospects, let us help you change your mind or at least feel a bit more positive about it. It all starts with discussing what your goals are and then we can look at your options. For those of you who are actively seeking employment make sure you check My Career. Then once you have found an opportunity, we can help you by checking your CV, going over application forms or processes, and helping you prepare for interview. Whatever the outcome we are still here for you.    

 

 

What’s on offer

Current graduate opportunities we are advertising include:

• DevOps Engineering Graduate Programme – Sky – DEADLINE 07/02/21
• Automated Software Testing Graduate Programme – Sky – DEADLINE 07/02/21
• Graduate Audit – Pwc – DEADLINE 28/02/21
• Future Leaders Graduate Program – DHL – DEADLINE 31/03/21
• NHS SCW Graduate Management Scheme – Child Health – DEADLINE 12/02/21
• NHS SCW Graduate Management Scheme – Clinical – DEADLINE 12/02/21
• Data Analyst – Bloomberg – DEADLINE 31/03/21
• Communications & Marketing – TPP – DEADLINE 28/02/21
• Cyber Security Graduate Programme – Accenture – DEADLINE 26/02/21
• M&E Construction Management – Mace – DEADLINE 01/03/21
• Student Chartered Accountant – Dixon Wilson – DEADLINE 01/08/21
• Graduate IT Business Support – Premier Foods – DEADLINE 31/03/21
• Graduate Design Manager – AECOM – DEADLINE 01/06/21
• Graduate Strategy Design – Interior Design – AECOM – DEADLINE 01/06/21
• Trainee Solicitor – Ashfords LLP – DEADLINE 30/04/21
• Mental Health Social Work Programme – Think Ahead – DEADLINE 31/08/21
• Underwriting Graduate Scheme – Allianz – DEADLINE 30/04/21
• Consulting Graduate Programme – EY – DEADLINE 12/08/21

 

 

Remember, we’re here for you every step of the way! Contact us for further support or book an appointment via My Career. Check back next week when we highlight the placement opportunities that are currently available.

 

To speak to one of our Career Coaches get in touch:

Email: careers@staffs.ac.uk

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LinkedIn: @CareersAtStaffs

Career Chat: https://www.staffs.ac.uk/students/careers/careers-studio/chat-to-our-careers-coaches