This book offers detailed comparative analyses of graduate employment and work, drawn from a survey of graduates in 11 European countries and Japan. The book shows how transition to employment, job assignments, employee assessments of the quality of employment and work vary by the graduates’ socio-biographic and educational background. It demonstrates more substantial differences in the relationships between study and subsequent employment between various countries than previous debates and analyses have suggested.

Symposium on the patterns of change in the employment of university graduates in the UK - covers educational policy, labour market trends in respect of professional workers, occupational choice, the university graduate, the changing role of vocational guidance, the present and forecasted employment of graduates in industry, etc. Bibliography pp. 161 to 166 and statistical tables.

Taking the fear out of 'career'. Does the thought of graduation worry you? Does the word 'career' depress you? Do you feel you're getting nowhere and wasting your degree? Do you want something different but don't know how to get it? After you Graduate is for students who are about to enter the world of work or those looking for a change in career direction. It takes the anxiety out of career choice and job-hunting and answers frequently-asked questions such as: What is a graduate job? What do graduates in my subject do? How do I identify what sort of work I will enjoy? What's the use of a work placement? How do I write a good application form, CV and covering letter? How do I make a good impression at an interview? After You Graduate can be used as a reference guide to the whole career-choice and job-finding process including further study and self-employment.

In a world where there are increasing concerns about graduate underemployment and likely career trajectories, it is not surprising that there is a significant body of literature examining graduate careers in post-industrial societies. However, it has become increasingly evident in recent years that there is a stark disconnect between academics who research employment and education, and careers and employability professionals. Graduate Careers in Context brings these two separate groups together for the first time in order to provide a better understanding of graduate careers. The book addresses the problems surrounding the graduate labour market and its relationship to higher education and public policy. Drawing on varied perspectives, the contributors provide a comprehensive examination of issues such as geography, mobility and employability, before presenting and discussing the benefits of future collaboration between practitioners and academic researchers. The interdisciplinary focus of this book will make it of great interest to academics, researchers and postgraduate students in the areas of education, sociology, social policy, business studies and career guidance and coaching. It should also be essential reading for practitioners who wish to consider their role and responsibilities within the changing higher education market.

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.

Getting the first job after graduation is one of the key points in life where people go through a transition from student life to a working life. However, it is often hard for a graduate not only to get their dream job in their field, even getting their first job in a sea of graduates can be a difficult task. In this book, we ask 10 university graduates from around the world the following questions about their journey in finding their first job after graduating from university. How long did it take you to get your first job as a graduate? Was your experience in your first job what you expected? How far do you see yourself go in your chosen industry? A word of wisdom for university graduates trying to get their first job. Be encouraged and inspired by real people who have done it first. Featuring contributions from Ahmed Adouni , Ajayi Temiloluwa, Akoth Irine, Daryl Dela Cruz, Devon Culbert, Diah Dewi, Farah Mursyieda, Leanne Shaw, Muzaffar Ahmad, Sonali Tripathy

With all the pressure of turning a college degree into a stable, decent-paying job, those creative individuals who are considering the value of an art degree in the work world may be pleasantly surprised at the variety of good jobs available to art gradua

Giving a platform to the debate about graduate employability from the student, university and employer perspectives, this innovative How To Guide explores the challenges associated with ensuring the employability of university graduates. In defining the nature of employability, the book discusses how the concept is a shared responsibility dependent on individual capabilities, the labour market and social capital.

This manual offers useful career guidance to students and recent graduates who are entering the workforce.