International Students: Work Experience Ideas

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CONTENTS
Introduction ................................................................................................... How to Improve Your Employability................................................................ Finding Part-time work & Extra-Curricular Activities ....................................... Speculative Applications ................................................................................ Graduate Job & Internship Recruitment Process ........................................... Facing Work Experience Challenges ............................................................ General Work Etiquette in the UK ................................................................. Work Experience Outside the UK .................................................................. Top Tips for International Job Search ........................................................... Appendices ................................................................................................... 1. 2. 3. International Students UK Employment Destinations ....................... International Students Overseas Employment Destinations ............. China Job Hunting Tips A Guide for Students ............................... 1 4 7 8 8 10 12 13 17 19 19 28 37

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INTRODUCTION
Do you want to add value to your UK study experience? Are you looking for work experience ideas to enhance your job prospects? In this booklet you will see what constitutes work experience in the UK. A wide range of activities undertaken during and after your studies can enhance your employability or readiness for the job market in the UK or overseas. This booklet will also provide basic information about the nature of the UK jobs and work experience market. Your work experience strategy coupled with an understanding of the job market will enable you to identify and take advantages of the opportunities on offer. Be proactive and intentional and make sure that your UK experience provides you with the best investment in your career. In order to make sense of all the potential options, make the University Careers & Employability an essential part of your work experience and career planning strategy. As an International student from a non-EU country, Careers & Employability can be of assistance to you in addressing issues related to work experience and choice of career path and you are certainly welcome to make use of all our facilities while you are here. Nevertheless, understanding the nature of Careers & Employability and the limits of the help we provide will enable you to make the most of whats on offer. Your home country may have career or job placement services but they will probably differ significantly from UK university careers services. What we CAN Provide Confidential and independent careers advice from professionally qualified staff. Careers-related information including a well resourced Careers & Employability Centre and website at www.cardiff.ac.uk/careers Online jobs pages http://cardiff.ac.uk/careers/students/jobs-pages with vacancy details for permanent and temporary jobs, postgraduate study, work placements and voluntary work in the UK and abroad, and across all industry sectors. Includes a section on overseas opportunities. Opportunities to identify and develop employability skills. Opportunities to meet with Student and Graduate Recruiters through a comprehensive programme of careers events.

What we CANNOT Provide We are not an express placement service, slotting graduates into jobs regardless of ambitions or needs. We do not hold full job market information on every country in the world. We do not issue a list of employers who will accept applications from international students and graduates but we do provide advice on possible ways of identifying and approaching such employers.

We aim to help all students with application techniques but we are not an English-language service. We provide general information on work permits but we are not authorised to give advice on students individual circumstances. The International Student Support Team in the Student Support Centre (50 Park Place) is able to give advice on a case by case basis.

HOW TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE INTERNATIONAL CAREER CONSULTANT Aled Williams, International Career Consultant offers 30 min International Queries at the Careers & Employability Centre (50 Park Place) on Thursdays (semester time) and on selected dates during vacations and provides: Advice on how to identify and approach UK employers. Information on the work permit category most relevant to working in UK after your studies. Advice on job hunting strategy and most effective use of language in CVs, job applications and interviews.

To book an appointment, go to: www.cardiff.ac.uk/careers

Specific Careers Workshops for International Students As International students, you are welcome to attend any event in our Careers Programme, but remember to book a place on the following term-time workshops. Bookings are made on-line at: http://cardiff.ac.uk/careers/events/ Work Experience Ideas for International Students This workshop explores the main ways in which you can gain work experience as a student and as a graduate in order to give yourself the competitive edge in the jobs market. There are tips from Cardiff International Alumni and advice on how to identify and approach employers. Copies of the workshop booklets on Getting Work Experience and Identifying Employers are available in the Careers & Employability Centre and can be downloaded from our website. International Students: Employment Regulations This workshop gives an honest and up-to-date overview of the main work visa routes most relevant to working in the UK after finishing your studies here. A copy of the workshop booklet is available in the Careers & Employability Centre and can be downloaded from our website. International Students: CV Writing

This workshop provides practical tips on how to use effective language and grammar in a CV that is right for the UK job market. There may be an opportunity to get individual feedback on your own CV at the end of this session if time permits. A copy of the workshop booklet is available in the Careers & Employability Centre and can be downloaded from our website. HOW TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR SUBJECT-BASED CAREER CONSULTANT We have a team of professionally qualified and experienced Career Consultants & Advisers and each one has a caseload of Academic Schools. So whatever subject you are studying, there is a Consultant with specialist knowledge of typical career choices and opportunities in your subject area. To book a Career Consultation, Quick Enquiry or any event in our Careers Programme, register on our on-line Booking System: www.cardiff.ac.uk/careers

Work Experience Support at Careers & Employability A Work Experience Adviser will work alongside the Career Consultants in each academic school to offer support specifically for work experience activities. The Advisers all currently run work experience programmes within Careers & Employability. For each academic school, Advisers can offer: Group appointments in Schools. Either free-form or themed events which enable Advisers to work with groups of students. These will be bookable online at: http://cardiff.ac.uk/careers/students/get-experience/ Work Experience Workshops available as part of the Career Management Skills programme. Titles available: Planning Your Employability This is a generic workshop aimed at first year students. Students will understand why employability is important and what employability skills are. They will consider their own skill set, think about how to develop skills, and produce a personal employability action plan. How to get a Placement / Internship This workshop is aimed at 2nd year students hoping to secure placements or internships, either by making speculative applications, through advertised employer schemes or with placement providers. It focuses on where to identify opportunities, the application process and when to apply. Preparing for your Year Out Aimed at students who have opted to spend a year in industry, this workshop will help students to understand what to expect and how to make the most of the experience. It will cover aspects of commercial awareness and business etiquette,

as well as reflection and self-assessment. Practical considerations such accommodation, fees, and appropriate per-missions are included.

Are you Employable? This workshop helps students to articulate the employability skills they have gained from activities such as work experience, paid work, volunteering or other extracurricular projects. It enables students to realise the value of such activities in producing a CV, completing application forms and preparing for interviews. There is limited scope to accommodate bespoke workshop requests. If your academic School has a particular need, they need to discuss this with the nominated Work Experience Adviser within Careers & Employability. Work Experience Helpzones - pop-up advice available in prominent locations around the campus. Offered either as a stand-alone event or alongside a fair or School-based activity such as a careers week.

HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR EMPLOYABILITY

What is Employability? In a nutshell, it is all about developing and articulating the right skills and experiences to get the job you want. It is a lifelong process and does not end when you secure that job. What Do UK Employers Want? The list below covers the skills and attributes that Cardiff University considers important in the development of an employable graduate. Can you demonstrate that you have these by completing the third column in the following table? Try to do that now. Use a broad range of examples academic, sport, work experience, hobbies, travel, volunteering, internships, positions of responsibility as well as any paid employment gained in a relevant field as UK employers are interested in a wide range of experiences. Skill & Attribute Self Management What does it mean? readiness to accept responsibility, flexibility, resilience, self-starting, appropriate assertiveness, time management, readiness to improve own performance based on feedback / reflective Your Examples?

learning Team Working respecting others, cooperating, negotiating / persuading, contributing to discussions, and awareness of interdependence with others Basic understanding of the key drivers for business success including the importance of innovation and taking calculated risks and the need to provide customer satisfaction and build customer loyalty analysing facts and situations and applying creative thinking to develop appropriate solutions

Business and Customer Awareness

Problem Solving

Communication and literacy

application of literacy, ability to produce clear, structured written work and oral literacy including listening and questioning manipulation of numbers, general mathematical awareness and its application in practical contexts (e.g. measuring, weighing, estimation and applying formulae) Basic IT skills, including familiarity with word processing, spreadsheets, file management, use of internet search engines and knowledge of any specialist software packages

Application of numeracy

Application of information technology

Once you have noted your own examples, consider what you could do to enhance these examples and experiences. This will help your preparation for completing applications and going for interviews. If in doubt, book an appointment with a Career Consultant to discuss suitable examples of skills. As an international student, what particular strengths and attributes could you offer a UK employer over and above a UK student? Consider the following list of typical strengths offered by an international applicant. What evidence would you offer an employer that you possess these skills? Language skills Cross cultural awareness Work experience in a global market Overseas contacts and networks Technical and business skills Other strengths?

So, whatever your reasons for coming to Cardiff University and wherever you are from, you will need to consider how you can use this experience to develop your employability in order to successfully compete in the job market. UK employers are looking for students and graduates who can offer key transferable skills and attributes gained not only on their degree courses but from other areas of their lives as well. What constitutes Work Experience? Work Experience comprises a wide range of activities that can shape and influence your career thinking and help position you for the career path(s) you will follow. It covers a range of structured and flexible activities which may be arranged by you or by an employer. In the UK, the following activities can all count as valid work experience: Placements. Also known as industrial placements, sandwich years, year in industry. They are often structured programmes of 6 months or 12 months duration and typically offered as part of technical and scientific degrees. There are also graduate placements which may be shorter and offered across various work sectors for graduates from various degree disciplines Internships. Also known as work experience schemes, vacation schemes or summer internships. Typically, these are formal and structured programmes which typically last for 8-12 weeks over the summer but can sometimes last 1 or 2 weeks over Easter or at Christmas. Internships are often used as a way of identifying future graduate recruits and introducing them to the company. Insight events are offered by an increasing number of organisations to give students a taste of a particular company or industry while allowing the organisation to identify potential future recruits. Work Shadowing where you would arrange to visit a workplace and observe an individual or individuals as they carry out their work. Voluntary Work can include a range of community, social care, environmental, ethical or other projects.

Part-time / Casual work where you would work within the 20 hour per week limit of your student visa in a role that is not permanent. Other activities include project work as part of a degree course, student society roles, student representative, student helper roles, entrepreneurial ventures etc.

So it is not all about finding a paid, internship in a specific field of work. There are so many other activities that can count as valid work experience.

FINDING PART-TIME WORK & EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Opportunities for part-time work exist for students both on and off campus. Competition for on-campus jobs is usually high and positions are filled quickly. Finding a job relevant to your degree or career may also be quite difficult. Careers & Employability and the Student Union typically provide a range of activities where a certificate of attendance or achievement may be provided automatically or upon request. Would you like to boost your CV or job application? Struggling to see what is on offer? Wondering whether you can afford the time? Here are a few activities successfully undertaken by previous international students: Part-time employment through Unistaff Job shop in the Student Union. Remember to register early in the academic year to catch the majority of vacancies www.cardiffstudents.com Live project with UK and overseas companies for MBA course Internship with the company of a Guest Speaker on the course Committee Members, Cardiff AIESEC http://www.aiesec.co.uk/ Treasurer, Indian Students Society Entrepreneurial activities, Cardiff Student Enterprise http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/racdv/students/ Certificated Employer Skills course, Cardiff Student Development Unit www.cardiffstudents.com/ Social Care, Educational & Community projects, Student Volunteering Cardiff. International students may need a certificate of good conduct from their home country when registering. This satisfies the UKs Criminal Record Bureau checks for volunteering projects with children and vulnerable adults. http://www.svcardiff.org/ Student Representative, Cardiff Law School Language Exchange with other students Intern in UK programme, BUNAC for international students who have successfully completed their studies www.bunac.org/interninbritain/ Frontrunner Leadership course for Chinese & UK students involving crosscultural communication. http://frontrunner.commonpurpose.org/china-eu Attending employer events organised by Careers & Employability for an insight into graduate recruiters and the skills they demand from applicants.

To find out more, check out the above links or book an International Careers appointment and attend the Careers & Employability workshop on Work Experience Ideas for International Students.

There are opportunities out there. It is up to you to find them. The National Association of Student Employment Services (NASES) has further information on part-time work and employment rights. www.nases.org.uk

SPECULATIVE APPLICATIONS
Applying speculatively means applying for work experience / jobs that are not advertised, but may well exist. You can apply speculatively for work experience (with a CV and covering letter) to organisations. You may have personal contacts that can put you in touch with recruiters, alternatively you can apply directly. In doing so you must ensure that: You find out who is responsible for recruitment and send the application directly to them (you may need to make a phone call in the first instance to obtain this information); Your letter / CV is tailored to the experience you are hoping to gain; You research the organisation you are applying to and show evidence of this in your letter; You match your skills to those required by the company you are applying to; You let them know of the dates you are available and provide your contact details.

For detailed information on making speculative applications refer to the downloadable booklets, International Students: CV Writing, Careers Guides: CVs and Covering Letters and How to Get a Placement/Internship

THE UK JOB & INTERNSHIP RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Although there will be similarities between the internship and graduate job market in different countries, it is worth pointing out some elements that are important in the UK recruitment process. Timescales for Applications Every year in the UK, summer internships, vacation schemes and graduate jobs with large companies are advertised on their websites and on recruitment portals from September / October. Application deadlines typically fall between November to January for graduate jobs and December to March for internships or vacation schemes. This means that if you are keen to apply to established internship schemes, you will need to start applying in the beginning of the penultimate year of your course if you are an undergraduate. Many summer internships target

penultimate year undergraduates. If you are keen to apply to established graduate training schemes, you will need to start applying in the beginning of the final year of your course if you are an undergraduate. If you are on a Master's course you will need to apply almost at the start of your studies or after you submit your dissertation if you wish to apply early for the following year. If the latter, you will need to check that you have enough time remaining on your Tier 4 student visa to do your job hunting in the UK. More about this in the International Student booklets on Identifying Employers and Employment Regulations. Application Deadlines A growing number of employers take applications all year round and may not have a deadline. Again early application is always advisable if you know what you want to do and want to get in ahead of the competition. Smaller or medium-sized employers (employing up to 250 staff) may be more flexible as they need to be reactive to market conditions and they are more likely to recruit as and when vacancies arise and quite often nearer to the time of graduation. Qualification Matching Career? In the UK, the career that graduates enter e.g. IT, Law, Accountancy, Banking is not necessarily in the same field as the subject they studied at University. In many of these career areas, graduates from a range of different degree subjects will join a 23 year Graduate Training Scheme. As many as 40-50% of graduate job vacancies are for graduates from any degree subject. For many of these jobs, the degree subject is not as important as overall academic achievement and the possession of relevant skills and attributes. Key Transferable Skills UK employers are focussed on key transferable skills. In job applications you need to show evidence of skills developed in areas such as work, course, sporting and leisure activities. Most job descriptions are written with a certain skill set in mind and it is normally expected of the job candidate to illustrate how he/she matches the required skill profile both in their written application and during the interview. Typical skills sought include: Communication, Team Working, Leadership, Analytical, Problem Solving, Time Management, Planning & Organising, Decision-making etc. See the earlier section on What Do UK Employers Want? for further details. Method of Application Companies vary in their methods of recruitment. Many will require an application form completed on-line; others may require you to submit a CV and covering letter. The cardinal rule in all cases is to follow instructions and always ask for help if you have any doubts by booking a careers appointment or by contacting the employer direct if you have a very specific and technical question relating to the application process. Check the FAQ sections of recruitment websites to see whether your questions are addressed before making contact.

Selection Selection processes can start from a telephone interview, progress to a face-to-face interview, and then in some cases move on to an Assessment Centre. Assessment Centres normally include various exercises both individual and group-based such as case studies, in-tray or e-tray exercises, group discussions and some form of Psychometric Testing which involves a series of timed, ability tests. It is common for employers to do Competency-based Interviews where you are asked to give examples of instances when you have used and developed certain competencies (or attributes) that will often be on their website or appear on the application form. For further information on attributes and competencies, refer to the section on How to Improve Your Employability Under no circumstances will companies provide a job offer if they have not interviewed the candidate. Further Information in the Careers & Employability Centre Target jobs Get Directory (annual) Real Prospects Directory (annual) Useful Links www.targetjobs.co.uk Includes Graduate Job Search, Work Experience and Careers Advice sections. www.prospects.ac.uk/international_students.htm International Students. includes section for

FACING WORK EXPERIENCE CHALLENGES

Gaining work experience will help you develop those key transferable skills needed by many employers in the UK and elsewhere. Any UK work experience has its value as it will give you exposure to different groups of people and different uses of English and even if you decide to return home upon completion of your studies, many employers will want to see that you have gained something more than just study experience in the UK. International students in the UK can sometimes encounter difficulties when trying to find suitable work experience. In the following table are some scenarios where challenges arise and some possible solutions. POSSIBLE SCENARIO
1. You would like to find graduate level work experience in a field relevant to your chosen career but you only see adverts for cleaning, bar and shop jobs. What do you do?

POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Go to the online Jobs Pages on the Careers &

Employability website and search through the Work Experience, Placements, vacation and part-time jobs on offer Remember that any work experience can be useful and can be a way of showing transferable skills Look at the UK employment obtained by some

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Cardiff International Alumni in Appendix 1. 2. You phone an employer about an advertised work placement and they ask you to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK. What do you do?

If you have a work restriction as opposed to a

prohibition stamp in your student visa you can show this to them. This means you are allowed to take employment for up to 20 hours per week term-time without getting any further approval or permission You can refer them to the UK Border Agency website and employers helpline on 0300 123 4699 where they can check that you are allowed to work Remember that all employers are legally obliged to check that all their employees are eligible to work in the UK Refer to the Careers & Employability Guide on Employment Regulations for further information

3. An employer tells you that you need a National Insurance Number before you can start working. What do you tell them?

You do not need to have a NINo before starting

work, but you must obtain one when you get a job. They can still employee you by giving you a temporary NINo until you get your own Refer to the Careers & Employability Guide on Employment Regulations for further information They might need to clarify what level of English Language ability is required to do the job What evidence can they give to show that they meet the English language and other requirements of the job If there are gaps in their English language ability, they need to consider how they might fill these e.g. taking an English course, finding opportunities to practise their English, organise a language exchange, make friends with British people or other nationalities This may not be the case for every employer. Research different internship opportunities. Find out about their policy in relation to work visas through visiting their website, contacting them direct etc. If the employer has a presence in your home country or elsewhere, could they put you in touch with someone who manages the internship programme there? Check UK based agencies who may specialise in UK internships for certain nationals e.g. Chinese, Indian. Check their fees and services before registering.

4. An employer is concerned that a students English Language ability might prevent them from doing the job to the required standard. How is the student going to convince the employer otherwise?

5. You approach an employer who is of particular interest to you and express an interest in their summer internship programme. They say that they only accept UK / EU applicants in the penultimate year of their undergrad degree as they use the programme to later recruit graduates who can work for them long term.

6. A friend tells you that they are far

Remember that some types of work experience

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too busy with course work and dont have time to do any work experience. They are not sure which career to pursue anyway and as they plan to return to their home country immediately following their degree they dont think that work experience in the UK will be very useful to them. How would you reply to them?

like work shadowing or tasters might be very short and may not be time-consuming. Consider a general work placement or several short but different placements to help them decide. Getting UK work experience as well as a UK qualification will make them more attractive to an employer back home. Employers everywhere are keen to see how you add value to your qualification. Its not just about good grades. Its the other aspects of the experience and how well you articulate the benefits of these to yourself and to the employer. Book an international appointment via www.cardiff.ac.uk/careers to discuss further.

7. Any other challenges or obstacles you may encounter.

GENERAL WORK ETIQUETTE IN THE UK

Whether you are doing a part-time job, an internship, attending a graduate job interview or generally interacting with British people, it is worth being aware of the following: Greetings: A simple firm handshake is the standard greeting (for both men and women) for business occasions. It is considered polite to do so. The response to a first introduction is normally nice to meet you or pleased to meet you'. Usually all colleagues call each other by their first names. Managers are now less formal and will most likely expect you to address them with their first names once you have been formally introduced. Exceptions are very senior managers. You should always wait to be invited to use first names before doing so yourself. But, until you have established a good working relationship or have learned enough about the company culture, it is probably best to stay formal on first contact with any business contacts. Body Language: Privacy and personal space' are important in the UK and people normally keep a certain space away from the person when they are talking to each other. It is also considered inappropriate to touch others in public when in conversation unless you are really familiar with them. Conversation: You will observe that on the whole most people do not talk loudly in public and try not to disrupt others e.g. in open plan offices, on the train, bus etc. Also asking personal questions or intensely staring at another person is not considered appropriate. Individuals usually do not discuss their salaries at work. When in the workplace you may find that direct questions will receive indirect responses and conversations may be ambiguous and quite subtle. So, it is important to pay attention to tone of voice and facial expression, as this could be a way of telling what people really mean e.g. when you are asked to do something it

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might not be obvious that it is a request because it is done in such an indirect and polite manner. Equality: In most working environments men and women are treated equally. This applies to other areas of difference such as age, disability, race and ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion and belief. This is encouraged by anti-discrimination legislation and often by a genuine desire to put the principles of equality and diversity into practice. Politeness: On the whole, people in the UK are renowned for their politeness and courtesy. This is a basic element of UK culture and is part of the style of communication. You will have noticed that people say sorry often e.g. when they pass too close to you or when they accidentally bump in to you etc. It is also customary to hold doors open for people when walking through a doorway or corridor. Humour: Often quite dry and somewhat sarcastic, humour is very important in general communication and is present at every level and on almost every occasion at work and socially. On the whole though British humour is witty and selfdeprecating and can often be a defence mechanism. It can be highly implicit and in this sense is related to the British indirect communication style. Much use is made of irony so do listen carefully for cues and do not take all comments literally. 'Stiff Upper Lip': This is a term often used to describe how reserved, restrained and stoic people can be when faced with difficult situations. In British culture, open displays of emotion, positive or negative, are not always looked on as appropriate. During meetings, this means your colleagues may approach difficult business negotiations with an air of detachment. Meetings: Business meetings in the UK are often structured but not too formal and begin and end with social conversation. Punctuality is essential. Meetings are a very important management instrument. All important decisions will be brought up, discussed, negotiated and passed through during meetings. The established rules and practices are followed and as a result decision making may appear slow. In negotiations a win-win approach is favoured. Dress Code: This will vary from job to job and some work environments insist on informality while others are formal but will have a dress down day usually on a Friday. Further Information in the Careers & Employability Centre Live & Work in Britain, Nicola Taylor, Crimson Publishing Your Rights at Work, A TUC Guide Useful Links www.labourmobility.com/ - short, on-line Career Guide on 30 countries including the UK. There is a charge for the full version of Guides.

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http://goinglobal.com/ - Includes Country Overview for 30 countries including the UK.

WORK EXPERIENCE OUTSIDE THE UK

The majority of International graduates return to their home countries either to commence or continue their careers. Either way, this may be the best option in the short term even if you are considering an international career outside your native country. Appendix 2 at the end of this booklet lists some career destinations of recent international students (graduates from the years 2009-11) who found employment in their home country or another overseas location on completion of their studies. We gather data on the career destinations of our students 6 months after completion of their studies and we often get 30-50% response rate for our international students. You will need to find out about the job market for graduates in your native country which may be vastly different to the job market in the UK. In particular, you will need to know about the general timescale for job applications, vacancy sources, the methods of applying for jobs, CV/job application/interview format. Check out the fact sheets for a selection of key countries in the International Students section of the Careers & Employability website. If you return to your native country for vacations as a student it may be a good idea to use this time strategically to find out about the job market situation, make contact with employers or even undertake work experience in your chosen career field. It might help as well to identify any alumni networks in your native country as they sometimes run re-orientation seminars for returning internationals and organise events to network with relevant alumni. Alumni from your country might be a useful source of information and advice on how to market your international education and compete in a job market with those who have undertaken all their education in the home country. The University Alumni Office has contact details for different networks of Cardiff Alumni around the world and social media platforms can also be a way of developing alumni contacts e.g. via LinkedIn or special interest groups on Facebook. It may also be worth checking any links that Cardiff Council or the Welsh Assembly Government / Business Wales may have with your home country. On their websites click on their International Policy and International Trade pages for details of specific companies and industries within different countries. Organisations like UK India Business Council (UKIBC) and China Britain Business Council (CBBC) may provide you with contacts for international trade links in the respective countries. Trade & Investment and employer organisations such as UK Trade Invest and British Chambers of Commerce may have international trade contacts on their websites. From time to time, Careers & Employability receives adverts from International recruitment agencies that are looking for nationals of particular countries to fill positions within multi-national corporations. Details of a few of these are listed below.

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You might find it helpful at this stage to refer to Appendix 3 in this Guide. Although this Appendix outlines Job hunting tips for Chinese students returning to China, it contains general tips which will apply generally to any international student or graduate returning home. If you do not find something on a country or region of interest to you, please enquire at the Careers & Employability Centre or book an International Query on-line at www.cf.ac.uk/careers We may be able to suggest other, relevant resources. Useful Links www.cbbc.org/ - China-Britain Business Council UKs leading organisation helping British companies do business in China www.cardiffnetwork.cf.ac.uk/NetCommunity/ - Cardiff University Alumni Relations. www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk - Information and advice for UK-based companies wanting to trade globally. www.graduan.com.my - careers and employment resource site for Malaysian fresh graduates. www.globalcareercompany.com - An international recruitment consultancy specialising in recruiting internationally-based candidates from Africa, Middle East & North Africa, Asia Pacific and Central & Eastern Europe back into jobs within their home countries. www.careerforum.net - Career site for Japanese-English Bilinguals. www.contactsingapore.sg - Moving to, and working in Singapore with information on career opportunities in the key industry sectors. www.embassyworld.com/ - Directory and search engine of the worlds Embassies and Consulates. www.labourmobility.com/ - Website on Job hunting Abroad, Cultural differences, International CVs including Country Guides. http://globaledge.msu.edu/ - North American knowledge web portal that connects International business professionals worldwide to information searchable by industry profiles and around 200 country insights. http://goinglobal.com - Country specific information searchable by career field and career topic. www.wales.com/ - Gateway to Wales go to International for International Links

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www.careers.lon.ac.uk/ijo - A one-stop-shop where International students can search graduate vacancies, find information on working in the UK and look through country specific careers information. www.worldchambers.com - the official global portal of chambers of commerce. www.prospects.ac.uk/country_profiles - Information about working and studying in over 50 countries. www.eurograduate.com - The European graduate career guide. www.cardiff.gov.uk - Go to Business section, click on Economic Development Department and then click on International Policy. http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/europass/home/vernav/Europasss+Docume nts/Europass+CV.csp - The Europass Curriculum Vitae (with example CVs in different European languages). www.ukibc.com/ - UK-India Business Council which helps British firms do business with India.

TOP TEN TIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL JOB SEARCH

1. Be focused in your career plans. Make an appointment with your subjectbased Career Consultant and also with the International Career Consultant via the on-line Appointments Booking System: www.cardiff.ac.uk/careers Make your CV stand out. Attend the CVs for International Students workshop and get your CV reviewed on the Quick Enquiry desk. Aim for a CV which persuades employers of your suitability and strengths. Read the booklet International Students: CV Writing available in the Careers & Employability Centre and downloadable on our website. Try to anticipate employer concerns about recruiting International students/graduates. Consider how you will respond to allay any concerns they may have about your application i.e. in relation to your ability and confidence in using English, your awareness of UK work culture, the amount of work experience you have, your eligibility to work in the UK etc. Reflect positively on any particular strengths in your international background and experience and be prepared to highlight the international aspects that could help you make a unique contribution to a UK employer. Connect with International Alumni from your country for job search tips and information about career possibilities. Use Cardiff University Alumni Office, personal tutors and social media sites to expand your network of contacts. Check out some UK and overseas career destinations of international alumni in Appendices 1 & 2.

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Know your personal situation and keep up-to-date with www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk Regarding work during your studies, be prepared to educate some employers about the regulations. Further details available at www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk It is worth pointing out that you do not have to have a National Insurance Number before starting work as a student. Register with Unistaff Jobshop in the Student Union for part-time work as early as possible in the academic year in order to catch the majority of advertised opportunities. Regarding work after your studies, target employers who sponsor work visas. Check the Register of Sponsors on the UKBA website. Check employer websites regarding work permit policy before attending Careers Fairs or Employer Presentations or before completing job applications. Try to identify any Work Permit contacts within companies. After the closure of the Tier 1 PSW visa route in April 2012, the main way in which international students can stay in the UK to work is by securing a graduate level job with an employer who is a UKBA registered Tier 2 sponsor. Further information is found in the Careers booklet International Students: Employment Regulations. Look out for international trade links. Identify UK organisations that have a presence in your home country and vice versa. Also, identify other countries or regions of the world targeted by your country for export and trade. Further information is found in the Careers booklet International Students: Identifying Employers. Details on the job market in different countries is available in the Work Abroad section of the Careers & Employability Centre and the Working Outside the UK section of our website www.cardiff.ac.uk/careers/students/international-students/

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10. Obtain work experience. This could lead to further work in the future. Unfortunately some employers are reluctant to employ International Students for work experience if a work visa is required to work in the UK after graduation the reason for this is that many internship and work placement schemes use the work experience as a recruitment method for their graduate schemes. This does not apply to all companies therefore you are advised to check with each company before applying. Attend the Work Experience Ideas for International Students workshop and read the careers booklets on How to get a Placement / Internship for details of possibilities. Remember, that a number of activities and opportunities count as valid work experience.

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APPENDICES
APPENDIX 1 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT UK EMPLOYMENT DESTINATIONS BY COUNTRY OF BIRTH (VARIOUS GRADUATING COHORTS 2004-11) Students Country of Birth
Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Azerbaijan Bangladesh Bangladesh Barbados Barbados

Students Course at Cardiff

BA English Lit BSc Econ Politics & Modern History LLB Law MA International Journalism MSc Human Resource Management MSc Planning Practice & Research Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice MSc Systems Eng BSc Accounting & Finance MSc Theory & Practice of Sustainable Design BSc Optometry MEng Civil & Environmental Engineering MEng Civil & Environmental Engineering BA Journalism, Film & Broadcasting MSc Theory & Practice of Sustainable Design MA Social Work MA International PR (2011) BA Italian & Spanish BA Religious Studies & Sociology BSc / Grad Dip in Community Health Studies LLB Law (2011) LLB Law MA International Public Relations MSc Environmental

Job Title
Secretary / PA General Administrator & Estimator Trade Marketing Coordinator Output Producer Graduate HR Trainee Senior Development Control Officer Legal Assistant IT Analyst Assistant Auditor Architectural Technician Pre-Reg Optometrist Graduate Water Engineer Civil Engineer

UK Employer
Crescent Petroleum Handywoman Ltd SHS Sales & Marketing BBC BG Group Monmouthshire County Council Harding Evans LLP Boss Computing Ltd, Cardiff National Audit Office (London) Focus Design Partnership Ltd, Bristol Specsavers Scott Wilson

Barbados

Halcrow Group Ltd

Brazil Burma Cameroon Canada Canada Canada Canada

Marketing Assistant Architectural Assistant Social Worker Manager HR Assistant Admin Assistant Health Care Visitor

IT3.com Internet Solutions (Cardiff) Davies Llewellyn & Jones, Cardiff Caerphilly County Borough Council Menier Chocolate Factory, London Cardiff County Council Three Rivers District Council NHS

Canada Canada Canada Canada

Business Assistant Paralegal Project Officer Research Officer

Mercer UK Business Consultants, London Hugh James Solicitors (Cardiff) Tower Hamlets Partnership University Hospital of

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Canada Canada Canada Canada China China China China China China China

China

China China China China China

Design of Buildings MSc Strategic Marketing PhD Language & Communication PhD Psychology Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism Studies PhD Psychology (2011) MA International Journalism (2011) MA International Journalism (2011) MBA (2011) MSc Economics (PhD Progression) (2011) MSc Education (2011) MSc Logistics & Operations Management (2011) MSc Sustainable Energy & Environment (2011) BSc/Masters in Architecture BSc Business Studies & Japanese (2011) BSc Business Studies & Japanese BSc Econ Economics BEng Electronic & Electrical Engineering MA Urban Design MBA MBA MSc Architectural & Environmental Design of Buildings MSc Care of Collections MSc City & Regional Planning MSc Civil Engineer MSc Electronic Engineering MSc Electronic Engineering MSc Environmental Hydrogeologist MA International Journalism MSc International

Research Assistant Senior Lecturer Research Associate TV Researcher Research & Teaching Fellow Sales Consultant Sales Adviser Director Tutor University Tutor Buying Manager

Wales Cardiff University Middlesex University Cardiff University BBC Wales University of Southampton Harrods London Clas Ohlson Cardiff Cardiff China Centre Cardiff University Cardiff University Self Employed Buyer in Recycling & Exporting (based in UK) Aquaris Direct Ltd (Newport, Wales) Henley Harebrown Rorrison (London) Mercer UK Business Consultants, London Ernst & Young Chinese Consulate Manchester Shaw, Stone & Webster Ltd, Milton Keynes RPS Group (London) Everwell Chinese Medical Centre Hengja Group (Ashford, Kent) Private Architectural Practice (Cardiff) Victor & Albert Museum New Forest District Council Faber Maunsell Consult Ltd Sony Europe Professional Services Soft Sound Ltd, Cambridge Halcrow Group Ltd, Cardiff Entertainment Projects plc, London Next plc (Cardiff)

Sustainabilty and Environmental Officer Architectural Assistant Business Assistant Assistant Tax Adviser Office Clerk Assistant Control Engineer Graduate Urban Designer Clinical Manager Customer Service Manager Architectural Assistant

China China China China

China China China China China China China China

Preventative Conservator Assistant Planning Officer Engineer Project Engineer Research & Development Engineer Hydrogeologist Junior Territory Manager Stock Control Assistant

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China China China China China China China China China China China China China

China China China

China China China China China Columbia

Columbia

Ghana Ghana

Transport MSc International Transport MSc International Transport MSc International Transport MSc International Transport MSc International Transport MSc International Transport MSc International Transport MSc International Transport MSc Planning Practice & Research MSc Regeneration Studies MSc Strategic Marketing MSc Structural Engineering MSc Theory and Practice of Sustainable Design MSc Transport & Planning MSc Transport & Planning MSc Econ European Governance & Public Policy PhD Computer Science PhD Electrical & Electronic Engineering PhD Engineering PhD Mechanical Engineering PhD Systems Engineering MSc International Planning and Development Postgraduate Certificate in Planning Practice MA Journalism Studies (2011) MSc Advanced Practice MA International Public Relations MA Journalism Studies BArch Architecture

Ship Broker Accounts Assistant Customer Service Clerk Sales Assistant Waiting staff Payroll Officer Sales Assistant Assistant Manager Part II Architect Voluntary Project Officer Waitress Graduate Engineer Research Assistant

Simpson, Spencer & Young Ltd Shaftesbury Ltd (London) Pandpina (London) ANTTCM (Penarth, Cardiff) Dragon Inn (Cardiff) NHS (Cardiff) Select Service (Cardiff) Assystem UK Quattro Design Architects Ltd Groundwork Starbucks Waterman Structures Cardiff University School of Architecture Halcrow Group Ltd, London Jacobs Consultancy, Birmingham Communications Direct, Cardiff Cardiff University Engineering Company Arup (Cardiff) Remax Technology (Nottingham) Cardiff University Caf Nativo

Transport Planner Transport Consultant Sales Assistant

Research Associate Numerical Analyst Modeller Simulation Programmer Research Fellow Owner of Coffee Importing & Roasting Company Assistant Consultant Urban Designer Self-Employed Journalist Nurse

Baker Associates

Self-Employed (Cardiff) Cardiff & Vale University Health Board Opportunity Housing Trust (Cardiff) NEG (UK) Ltd Kohn, Pederson Fox

Ghana Ghana Hong Kong

Personal Assistant Inspector Junior Architect

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Hong Kong Hong Kong Hong Kong Hong Kong Hong Kong

BA Journalism, Film & Media BMus Music BEng Civil Engineering BEng Civil Engineering LLB Law

PA Graduate Music Teaching Assistant Civil Engineer Graduate Consultant Sabbatical Officer for Societies, Postgraduate & International Students Pre-Reg Pharmacist Senior Engineer Planning Assistant Town Planner Lecturer Journalist Editorial Assistant Managing Editor

Associates Urban Communications Wells Cathedral School Gray Ltd Faber Maunsell Cardiff University Students Union

Hong Kong Hong Kong Hong Kong Hong Kong Hong Kong India India India

MPharm Pharmacy MSc Civil Engineering MSc Planning Practice & Research MSc Urban Planning PhD Business MA International Journalism (2011) MA International Journalism (2011) MA International Journalism (2011) MA International Journalism (2011) MA International Journalism (2011) MA International PR (2011) MA International PR (2011) BEng Civil Engineering BEng Computer Systems Engineering (2011) BEng Computer Systems Engineering (Yr in Industry) (2011) BEng Electrical & Electronic Engineering BSc Business Administration BSc City and Regional Planning (3 years) (2011) BSc Genetics

Southampton University Hospital Capita Symons Rochford District Council Andrew Martin Associates Leeds Metropolitan University Goal.com Casis Media Ltd, London The Fresh Outlook (part of FreshTies), Cardiff Wales Africa Community Links Campden Publishing Freshwater Dow Jones & Company, London Atkins Ocado (Online Grocery Retailer) Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Conduit (Vodafone) (Cardiff) Hospitality Company DHL Supply Chain & Logistics, Manchester Molecular Light Technology Research Ltd, Cardiff Jaguar Landrover, Solihull Freelance Advocate Acumen Marketing Services

India India India India India India

Media and Communications Intern Journalist/Reporter PR Account Executive PR Intern Graduate Structural Engineer Systems Analyst

India

Innovation Analyst

India India India

Coach Analyst Accounts Assistant European Trade Lane Analyst Laboratory Technician

India

India

India India

BEng Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering LLB Law LLM Commercial Law

Graduate Engineer

Advocate Business Development Executive

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India India India India

LLM Commercial Law LLM Legal Aspects of Medical Practice MBBCH Medicine MBA (2011)

Fee Earner (Conveyancer) Consultant Psychiatrist Pre-Reg House Officer Recruitment Consultant Customer Service Assistant Duty Manager Team Leader Business Manager Admin Assistant HR Executive Trainee Recruitment Consultant Business Officer Business Performance Manager Accounts and Administration Executive Software Developer Architect Auditor Team Leader Requirements Analyst Sales Executive Service Officer Management Accountant Customer Service Assistant Product Controller Clinical Fellow in Dermatology Information Analyst Graduate Supply Chain Lecturer Resident Medical Officer Consultant

Lawcomm Solicitors NHS Dudley Royal Glamorgan Hospital Sabre Resource Management (Tring, Herts) British Gas (Cardiff) Lidl Cardiff Tesco Cardiff Cal2Cal Europe Ltd, Swansea, Wales Royal Mail London S P A Enterprise plc London LUL Recruitment Agency London Royal Bank of Scotland OPCO Construction Cardiff Euro Plast Ltd

India India India India India India India India India India

MBA (2011) MBA (2011) MBA (2011) MBA (2011) MBA (2011) MBA (2011) MBA (2011) MBA (2011) MBA (2011) MBA (2011)

India India India India India India India India India India India India India India India

MBA MBA MBA MBA MBA MBA MBA MBA MBA MSc Clinical Dermatology MSc Computing MSc International Transport MSc Marine Policy MSc Medical Education MSc Pain Management

Accenture PWC RGIS Inventory Specialists (Cardiff) Mahindra British Telecom Ltd Planit Software (Reading, UK) Cardiff City Council Adecco UK Ltd Sainsburys, London O2 Telecomms, Cardiff Norwich & Norfolk University Hospital Cardiff & Vale NHS Carillion Construction plc Glasgow College of Nautical Studies HCA International Cardiff & Vale University Health Board Thorp Precast Ltd (Newcastle, UK) Hyder Consulting Ltd Loughborough University

India India India

MSc Structural Engineering MSc Structural Engineering MSc Sustainability, Planning &

Project Engineer Graduate Engineer Research Associate

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India India India India Iran Iran Iraq Japan Japan Japan Japan Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kenya Kenya

Environmental Policy PhD Business PhD City Planning PhD Electrical & Electronic Engineering PhD Medicine MA International Journalism MPhil/PhD Statistics MPhil Dentistry PhD Business MA Urban Design MEng Civil Engineering MSc Comparative Political Economy PhD Business MSc Human Resource Management MA International Public Relations MEng Mechanical Engineering (2011) MSc Human Resource Management (2011) MSc International Economics, Banking & Finance (2011) BSc Optometry BSc Optometry MPharm Pharmacy MPharm Pharmacy MSc Computing MBA BEng Electrical & Electronic Engineering MA Translation Studies (2011) MSc Structural Engineering MSc Computing BEng Electrical & Electronic Engineering BArch Architectural Studies BSc / Master of Architecture MBBCH Medicine

Research Assistant Research Fellow Graduate Engineer Computational Biology Analyst Outreach Officer Lecturer Research Assistant Lecturer Urban Design Graduate Engineer Adviser Lecturer Tele-Account Manager Managing Auditor Design Engineer Assistant Officer Credit Officer

Warwick University Cardiff University Corus Cancer Research UK Race Equality First (Cardiff) Cardiff University Cardiff University Cardiff University Mikikoishikawa Consultancy (Cardiff) Capita Symonds, East Grinstead Citizens Advice Bureau (Penarth, Cardiff Cardiff University Coors Brewers (Cardiff) Confederation of South Wales Law Societies Optare Group Ltd, Leeds HM - Revenue and Customs Cardiff Undisclosed Bank London University of Wales Hospital Specsavers Lloyds Pharmacy Royal Berkshire Hospital Cardiff University Asda Vodafone (Newbury, UK) Undisclosed Libyan School Cardiff Thorp Precast Ltd (Newcastle, UK) Reed Agency Mobell Communications Nicholas Brown Associates VW + BS Architecture (London) Cardiff & Vale University Health Board Cardiff Research Consortium Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust OConnor Sutton

Kenya Kenya Kenya Kenya Kenya Kenya Kuwait Libya Libya Libya Malawi Malaysia Malaysia Malaysia

Pre-Reg Optometrist Optometrist Pre-Reg Pharmacist Pre-Reg Pharmacist Research Assistant Retail Assistant Graduate Trainee Teaching Assistant Structural Engineer Assistant Administrator Technical Support Architectural Assistant Architecture Intern F1 Doctor

Malaysia Malaysia Malaysia

BSc Maths Operational Research & Stats MPharm Pharmacy MSc Structural

Research Assistant Pre-Reg Pharmacist Graduate Structure

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Malaysia Malaysia Malaysia

Engineering PhD Medicine PhD Pharmacy PG Dip in Bar Professional Training (2011) BSc Optometry PhD Business PhD Journalism Studies PhD Business MSc Electrical Energy Systems (2011) BSc Conservation of Objects in Museums & Archaeology BA Journalism Film & Broadcasting MA Forensic Linguistics BSc Economics LLB Law Diploma in Professional Studies MBA (2011) MBA (2011) MBA (2011)

Engineer Postdoctoral Research Scientist Research Associate Paralegal

Cronin, Belfast Paterson Institute for Cancer Research Imperial College Horwich Solicitors Manchester Optical Express Leeds University University of Stirling, Scotland Cardiff University Mir Steel UK Limited, Newport, Wales AOC Archaeology Group Advertising.com Cambridge University Local Exams Syndicate Accountancy Additions Unspecified Law Firm Holder Mathias (Cardiff) Teletext UK, Belfast Lloyds Banking Group, Newport, Wales Lloyds TSB, Newport, Wales RCCG Garden of the Lord Charity Cardiff London Borough of Brent Capita Financial Institution, Cardiff The Number (118-118) St Davids Hotel & Spa, Cardiff University College London Hospital Cardiff Council Vodafone Cardiff

Mauritius Mexico Mexico

Moldova Nepal New Zealand

Pre-Reg Optometrist Lecturer Lecturer in Spanish and Latin American Studies Lecturer Trainee Electrical Engineer Conservationist

New Zealand New Zealand Nigeria Nigeria Nigeria Nigeria Nigeria Nigeria

Account Executive Research Assistant Accounts Assistant Trainee Solicitor Project Architect Customer Services Agent Customer Services Adviser Customer Relations and Financial Ombudsman Administrative Assistant Project Officer Business Development Executive Customer Service Rep Customer Service Representative Conference & Banqueting Assistant Database Manager Social Worker IT Support

Nigeria Nigeria Nigeria Nigeria Nigeria Nigeria Nigeria Nigeria Nigeria Nigeria

MBA (2011) MBA (2011) MBA MBA MBA MSc Information Systems Engineering MA International Public Relations MA International Public Relations MSc Advanced Social Work MSc Strategic Information Systems (2011) MSc Structural Engineering MSc Transport & Planning MPhil/ PhD Chemistry/Electrical &

Nigeria Nigeria Nigeria

Architectural Assistant Assistant Transport Planner Development Engineer / Research Scientist

Westbury Homes (Holdings) Ltd, Cardiff Mott McDonald, Norwich Gatan UK

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Nigeria Oman Pakistan Pakistan Pakistan Pakistan Pakistan Pakistan Pakistan Pakistan

Electronic Eng) MPhil/ PhD Business (2011) MBBCH Medicine BA Politics & Philosophy BSc Economics MBA MBA (2011) MA International Journalism MSc Accounting & Finance (2011) MSc Electrical Energy Systems (2011) MSc International Economics Business & Finance (2011) MSc International Economics Business & Finance PGCE (FE) BSc Computer Systems Engineering Overseas Nurses Programme (2011) BSc Econ Accounting & Management PhD City & Regional Planning MA Journalism Studies MSc Clinical Research (2011) MSc Strategic Marketing BSc Econ Economics & Management Studies MSCD Orthodontics BSc Psychology BA Language & Communication BSc Psychology & Criminology Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism Studies MSc Transport & Planning LLM Commercial Law MA Critical & Cultural Theory BSc Accounting BSc Applied Psychology BSc Biomedical

Lecturer in Accounting F1 Doctor Marketing Assistant Assistant Tax Consultant Vice President Sales Assistant Freelance Journalist Shift Runner Sales Adviser Kiosk Assistant

Canterbury Christ Church University Aneurin Bevan Health Board Citibank PWC JP Morgan Financial Investments Boots Woking BBC (Cardiff) Dominos Pizza Cardiff Currys Oxford Manchester United Football Club Halifax, Cardiff

Pakistan

Customer Assistant

Pakistan Philippines Philippines Qatar Russia Russia Russia Russia Russia Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia Singapore Singapore

Lecturer Race Marshall Registered Nurse Associate Assurance University Tutor Project Manager Auditor Receptionist Sales Supervisor Orthodontist Account Executive Editorial Assistant Children & Young Peoples Service Delivery Coordinator Assistant Producer Graduate Engineer Paralegal Data Entry Assistant Team Leader Project Worker Sales Assistant

Coleg Glan Hafren (Cardiff) Team Sport Karting (Cardiff) Summerhill Group Nursing Home, Cardiff PricewaterhouseCoope rs Cardiff University RIA Novosti Quintiles Clinical Research, Reading Cardiff University GAP Inc NHS Cardiff Swordfish Advertising Specialist Publications Welsh Womens Aid

Singapore Singapore South Africa South Africa South Africa South Africa South Africa

Channel 4 (London) Pell Frischmann Consultants, HERTS Secure Law Solicitors Reed Employment Agency Debenhams (Cardiff) MIND GO Outdoors (Cardiff)

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South Africa South Korea South Korea South Korea South Korea South Korea South Korea Taiwan Taiwan Taiwan Taiwan

Tajikistan Thailand

Sciences BSc Criminology & Sociology Bachelor of Dental Surgery (2011) MA International Public Relations Master of Philosophy / Doctor of Philosophy PhD Biomedical Science PhD Journalism Studies BA Journalism MBA (2011) MRes Bioscience (2011) MSc Strategic Marketing MSc Sustainability Planning and Environmental Policy PhD Psychology (2011) BSc/MArch Architecture (Five years) (2011) MSc Electronic Engineering MSc Transport & Planning MA European Studies MEng Civil Engineering MBA (2011) MA International PR MSc International Transport (2011) BSc Business Admin BSc Business Admin BSc Conservation of Objects in Museums & Archaeology (2011) BSc Econ Criminology & Sociology BMus Music MA Applied Linguistics MA Archaeology

PR Assistant VT Dentist Marketing Assistant Research Associate Post Doctoral Research Assistant Researcher Shipping Organiser Marketing Assistant Technician Marketing Assistant Assistant

Reed Employment Agency Peter Walker Dental Practice, Cardiff Dux Enterprise (Cardiff) Cardiff University Queen Mary University of London Cardiff Institute of Society Health & Ethics LG Manufacturers Entanet, Telford Cardiff University Haobo Chair (London) Taipei Representative Office in the UK, London Cardiff University HWC Associates, London

Research Assistant Architectural Assistant

Uganda

Engineering Assistant

Uganda Ukraine Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates USA USA USA

Graduate Transport Planner Administrator Civil Engineer Manager Trainee PR Executive Deputy Commercial Manager Trainee Accountant Legal & General Practitioner Conservator

Energy Equipment Testing Services, Taffs Well WSP Group Language / Translation Service Costain Ltd PwC London Lewis PR, London UASC, London (Transport & Shipping) HW Chartered Accountants (Cardiff) Legal & General (Cardiff) Newport Medieval Ship Project Golley Slater (Advertising Agency, Cardiff) Barbican University of East Anglia Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Cambridge) ANP

USA

Team Leader

USA USA USA

Music Marketing Intern Senior International Officer Collections Assistant

USA

MSc City & Regional Planning

Transport Planner

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USA USA USA USA USA Zambia Zambia

MA Early Celtic Studies MA European Studies Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism Studies MPhil Religion & Theology PhD Psychology BSc Applied Psychology Graduate Diploma in Psychology Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice BSc Physics with Medical Physics MSc Water Engineering

Projects & Events Manager Fraud Case Investigator Publications Officer & Editor Priest Post Doctoral Research Associate Research Assistant Recruitment Consultant Legal Assistant Trainee Clinical Scientist Graduate Water Resources Engineer

Glyndwr University, Wrexham RBS, Farnborough Amateur Rowing Association Church in Wales Cardiff University Kings College London Teacher International Consultancy (Penarth, Cardiff) RTL (Bridgend) NHS Halcrow Group Ltd

Zambia Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

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APPENDIX 2 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT DESTINATIONS BY COUNTRY OF BIRTH (CLASSES OF 2009-11) Students Country of Birth
Armenia

Students Course at Cardiff

MSC INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT MSC INTERNATIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT LLB LAW BENG CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING (2011) MSC THEORY AND PRACTICE OF SUSTAINABLE DESIGN MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MA INTERNATIONAL JOURNALISM

Job Title
Regional Manager

Employer & Location

US Peace Corps Armenia Lester Franks Surveying, Tasmania

Australia

Planning Consultant

Bahamas Bahrain

Junior Associate Site Engineer

Arnold Forbes & Co, Bahamas p2m Berlin, Bahrain

Bahrain

Business Development Manager

Hyder Consulting Middle East Ltd, Bahrain American International University Bangladesh Action Contre la Faim Bangladesh

Bangladesh

Lecturer

Bangladesh

Botswana Botswana

BSC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY MSC ELECTRICAL ENERGY SYSTEMS DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (BUSINESS STUDIES) BACHELOR OF NURSING / DIPLOMA OF HE IN NURSING LLM LEGAL ASPECTS OF MEDICAL PRACTICE MSC CARE OF COLLECTIONS

Brazil

Assistant Head of Mission Communicating & Reporting Office Senior Occupational Therapist Principal Engineer Inspector of Mines (Machinery) Senior Research Associate Nurse

Brunei

Children's Hospital, Botswana Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water, Botswana International Policy Centre for Inclusive Growth, Brazil Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital, Brunei Legal Aid Society of Alberta ICCROM (International Centre for the Study of the Preservation & Restoration of Cultural Property, Rome, Italy Municipal Government, City of Calgary Vestas Chile, Wind turbine maufacturer Fritz und Mark Accountants, Germany

Canada

Staff Counsel

Canada

Project Assistant

Canada

Chile

China

MSC REGENERATION STUDIES MSC SUSTAINABLE ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT BSC BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Acting Manager of Transportation Strategy Maintenance Engineer

Management Assistant

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China China China China China China China China China

(INTER MANAGEMENT) LLM MA INTERNATIONAL JOURNALISM MA INTERNATIONAL JOURNALISM MA INTERNATIONAL JOURNALISM MA INTERNATIONAL JOURNALISM MA INTERNATIONAL JOURNALISM MA INTERNATIONAL JOURNALISM MA INTERNATIONAL JOURNALISM MSC ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE MA INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC RELATIONS MA INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC RELATIONS MA INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC RELATIONS MA URBAN DESIGN MA URBAN DESIGN MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MSC ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE MSC ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE MSC BUILDING ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PERF MOD MSC CIVIL ENGINEERING MSC CIVIL ENGINEERING MSC CIVIL ENGINEERING MSC CIVIL ENGINEERING MSC CIVIL ENGINEERING MSC FINANCIAL ECONOMICS

Auditor Newspaper Editor Client Manager Website Editor Internship Journalist Reporter English Translator Teacher Customer Manager

Deloitte Beijing China Times China Everbright Bank Beijing Technology and Business University The Economic Observer, China China Daily China Railway Seventh Group EF English First, China China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation, Wuhan Branch Toyota China Ketchum Beijing Yuanliu International Trade Atkins China RTKL China Jiangsu Credits Co Ltd, China Nielsen, China

China China China

Marketing Event Officer PR Coordinator New Product Development Specialist Urban Designer Urban Designer Senior Key Sales Manager Marketing Executive

China China China

China

China China China

Audit Associate Accountant Engineer

Deloitte, Macau KPMG Huazhen Schmidlin, China

China

Designer

China China China

Project Manager Engineering Director Technical Assistant

Construction and Design Institute of Shenzhen Jones Lang Lasalle SanShengHongYe Real Estate Company Shenzhen Institute of Building Research CO., Ltd China Mobile Communications Corporation China Exports & Credit Insurance Corporation

China

Base Construction Management Business Graduate

China

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China

MSC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Vice President

Yong Zhuang Investment

China

MSC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Customer Supervisor

Shenzhen Shenlao Human Resources Development Co., Ltd, China China Centre for Information Industry Development

China

MSC INTERNATIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT MSC INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS & PUBLIC POLICY MSC INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS, BANKING AND FINANCE MSC INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS, BANKING AND FINANCE MSC INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS, BANKING AND FINANCE MSC INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS, BANKING AND FINANCE MSC INTERNATIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT MSC INTERNATIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT MSC INTERNATIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Urban Planning Consultant

China

Bank Officer

Hubei Rural Credit Cooperatives

China

Business Intern

Shanghai Pudong Development Bank

China

Treasury Analyst

Danone Asia-Pacific Management Co Ltd

China

English Tutor

Web International English

China

Customer Relations Assistant

HSBC, China

China

Junior Planner

Beijing Beilin Landscape Architecture Institute

China

Assistant Planner

AECOM

China

Architectural Designer

Shenzhen General Institute of Architectural Design

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China

MSC INTERNATIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT MSC INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT

Urban Infrastructure Assistant

ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability, NGO, Germany City Union Logistics Co Ltd

China

Overseas Advisor

China

MSC INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT

International Account Manager

HaiNan Airline Company

China

MSC LOGISTICS AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Business Assistant

Da Chan Bay Terminal One, China

China

MSC LOGISTICS AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Project LogisticsMarketing & Sales Assistant

Cosco Logistics

China

MSC LOGISTICS AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Economic Analyst Assistant

Jiangsu YueDa investment Co Ltd

China

MSC LOGISTICS AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Management Trainee

Ceva, China (Contact Logistics)

China

MSC LOGISTICS AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Shipbroker

Merchantship Brokers

China

MSC PLANNING PRACTICE AND RESEARCH

Project Management Assistant

Poly Real Estate Group Ltd

China

MSC PLANNING PRACTICE AND RESEARCH

Graduate Trainee

Jones lang LaSalle Surveyor, China

China

MSC STRATEGIC MARKETING

Marketing Assistant

Shanghai CP Guojian Pharmaceutical Co Ltd

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China

MSC STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

Assistant Structural Engineer

HuanQiu Contracting and Engineering Corporation

China

MSC TRANSPORT AND PLANNING

Planning Consultant

WSP Consulting

China China

MSC URBAN DESIGN MPHIL/PHD COMPUTER SCIENCE MPHIL/PHD SYSTEMS ENGINEERING MPHIL/ PHD (BUSINESS STUDIES) MPHIL/ PHD (ECONOMICS) POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN DIABETES BSC ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE BSC BUSINESS STUDIES AND JAPANESE BSC BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (LOGISTICS AND OPERATIONS) BSC BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (MARKETING) BENG MECHANICAL ENGINEERING MSC INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS, BANKING AND FINANCE BSC BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (LOGISTICS AND OPERATIONS) BSC BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT) BSC BUSINESS MANAGEMENT LLB LAW MA INTERNATIONAL JOURNALISM MA INTERNATIONAL

Architect Assistant Research Fellow

Shanghai Architecture Design Institution Tsinghua University, China Shanghai Institute of Technology University of Liverpool and Xi'an Jiaotong University University of Kazakhstan TeleClinic, Georgia

China

Lecturer

China

Lecturer

China Georgia

Lecturer Director General of Private Outpatient Clinic Accountant Marketing Executive

Hong Kong Hong Kong

FT! Consulting, Hong Kong Auto Italia Limited, Shatin, Hong Kong Lowe's Global Sourcing, Hong Kong

Hong Kong

Logistics Administrative Assistant Media Executive

Hong Kong

Starcom Media Vest, Hong Kong Crown Motors LtdLexus, Hong Kong HSBC, Hong Kong

Hong Kong Hong Kong

Service Advisor General Banking Officer

India

Racing Driver

Self-Employed, India

India

Society Redevelopment Executive Assistant to the Managing Director Chief Operating Officer Freelance Journalist Reporter/Film Critic

M/S Hetali Enterprises, India

India India India India

Krishanpura Hotels, India Rana Motors PvT Ltd CNBC-TV18 Movietalks.com

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India India India India

India India India

JOURNALISM MA INTERNATIONAL JOURNALISM MA JOURNALISM STUDIES MA INTERNATIONAL JOURNALISM MSC LOGISTICS AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT MSC URBAN DESIGN MBA MBA

Head of Documentary and Editing Correspondent Copy Editor Restaurant Owner

Centre for Film and Dramatic Arts Bennett, Coleman & Co Newspaper BBC Good Homes Magazines, India Noodle Bar, India

Architect and Urban Designer Senior Response Officer Senior Business Analyst Associate Analyst Management Consultant Business Analyst Management Trainee Senior Software Engineer Call Centre Operator Marketing Executive Company Director Consultant Analyst Marketing Manager Press Analyst Associate Senior Software Engineer Research Analyst

Abha Narain Lambha Associates, India Times of India The Smart Cube, Business Consultancy, India Deloitte US Pvt Ltd, India McKinsey, Saudi Arabia Raj Abhyanker PC Lawyers, India NDS Infoserv, India Capgemini, India Conduit, India Global Software Resources, India Satnam Globai Infra Projects, India Frost & Sullivan, Singapore Aglow International Ltd, Dubai, UAE The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs KPMG, Dubai Ebay inc, India

India India India India India India India India India India Japan India India

MBA MBA MBA MBA MBA MBA MBA MBA MBA MBA MA JOURNALISM STUDIES MSC ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE MSC INFORMATION SECURITY AND PRIVACY MSC LOGISTICS AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT LLM COMMERCIAL LAW BENG CIVIL ENGINEERING BSC BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (INTER MANAGEMENT) MA INTERNATIONAL JOURNALISM MA INTERNATIONAL JOURNALISM

India

Beroe Consulting, Chennai, India Mitsubishi Nuclear Fuel Co Ltd, Japan Schlumberger, Kazakshtan Commission on Revenue Allocation, Kenya UNICEF, Kenya UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian

Japan

Kazakshtan Kenya

Assistant Manager of Global Business Operations Group Field Engineer Research Assistant

Kenya Kenya

Communications Officer Analysis and Reporting Officer

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Kenya Malaysia

Malaysia Malaysia Malaysia Malaysia

MA POLITICAL COMMUNICATION BSC BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (LOGISTICS AND OPERATIONS) BSC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY MBBCH MEDICINE MPHARM PHARMACY LLB LAW DIRECT ENTRY (YEAR 2 ENTRY) LLB LAW DIRECT ENTRY (YEAR 3 ENTRY) LLB LAW DIRECT ENTRY (YEAR 3 ENTRY) LLB LAW LLB LAW LLB LAW LLM COMMERCIAL LAW LLM LEGAL ASPECTS OF MEDICAL PRACTICE PG DIP IN BAR PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PG DIP IN BAR PROFESSIONAL TRAINING POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN BAR VOCATIONAL STUDIES MSC ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE MSC ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN OF BUILDINGS PHD MUSIC BA JOURNALISM FILM AND MEDIA BSC DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHY AND IMAGING MBA MBA MSC INFORMATION

Political Affairs Editor Logistics Executive

Affairs(OCHA), Kenya Kenya Television Network MISC Berhad, Malaysia

Special Education Teacher F1 Doctor Pharmacist Senior Executive

Ministry of Education Malaysia Ministry of Health Malaysia Malaysian Government Hospital Central Bank of Malaysia Brickfields Asia College (BAC), Malaysia Rockwills Trustee Limited Quill Group Rockwills International Group Brickfields Asia College, Malaysia Zul Rafique and Partners, Malaysia Attorney Generals Chamber, Malaysia Kadir, Andri and Partners, Malaysia KPMG Malaysia

Malaysia

Invigilator

Malaysia

Legal Advisor

Malaysia Malaysia Malaysia Malaysia Malaysia

Legal Executive Legal Trainer Communications Executive Pupillage Deputy Public Prosecutor Pupil Lawyer

Malaysia

Malaysia

Tax Consulting Assistant Barrister Pupiliage

Malaysia

Skrine Advocates & Solicitors, Malaysia

Malaysia Mexico

Fund Accountant Lecturer and researcher

RBC Dexia Investor Services, Malaysia The Autonomous University of the State of Mexico Universidad Autonoma de Queretaro, Mexico Brunei Press State House Clinic, Nigeria Blue Atlantic Ltd, Nigeria United Bank of Africa Central Bank of Nigeria

Mexico New Zealand Nigeria

University Professor Commercial Writer Diagnostic Radiographer Head Corporate Affairs and Strategy Executive Trainee National Youth Service

Nigeria Nigeria Nigeria

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Nigeria Oman

Oman Pakistan

Pakistan

Pakistan

SECURITY AND PRIVACY MASTER PUBLIC HEALTH BENG ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING MSC ADVANCED PRACTICE BENG ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING MSC INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS, BANKING AND FINANCE MBA

Core Member Technical Support Assistant Civil Engineer Centre for African Family Studies (NGO) National Engineering Office, Oman Ministry of Health, Oman ADTEC Plasma Technology Co., Japan European Commission, Belgium

Nurse Design Engineer

Financial Intern

Assistant Manager, Treasury Manager Consultant Deputy Financial Advisor Human Resource Analyst Graduate Trainee

Pakistan Pakistan Pakistan Philippines

Qatar

Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia

MBA MSC FINANCIAL ECONOMICS MSC ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE MSC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION PROGRAMME (ENGINEERING) MBA MBA MSC ADVANCED PRACTICE POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN DIABETES PHD PHYSICS & ASTRONOMY BSC IN CITY AND REGIONAL PLANNING MSC LOGISTICS AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA IN PRACTICAL DERMATOLOGY POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN DIABETES MSC ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN OF

Dalda Foods Private Limited, Pakistan Tata Best Foods Ltd Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund Pakistan Railways BAG Networks, Brunei

Qatar Diar Investment Company

Chief of Cash Operations Project Coordinator Teaching Demonstrator Trainee Consultant

Saudi Arabian Airlines Rafal Real Estate Development Co Ltd Dammam University, Saudi Arabia Riyadh Military Hospital King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia JTC Corp, Singapore

Saudi Arabia

Assistant Professor

Singapore

Planner

Singapore

Graduate Trainee

Maersk Line

Singapore

General Practitioner

Niks Professional Pte Ltd, Singapore Self Employed GP, Republic of Ireland SKM, Australia

South Africa

General Practitioner

South Africa

Buildings Environmentally Sustainable Design

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South Korea

South Korea South Korea

BUILDINGS BSC BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (LOGISTICS AND OPERATIONS) PHD PHYSICS & ASTRONOMY MPHIL/PHD BUSINESS MSC INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT MSC ELECTRICAL ENERGY SYSTEMS LLM COMMERCIAL LAW MSC MEDICAL EDUCATION MSC FINANCIAL ECONOMICS MSC LOGISTICS AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT MSC LOGISTICS AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT MSC LOGISTICS AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT MSC LOGISTICS AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT MSC STRATEGIC MARKETING MSC REGENERATION STUDIES MA POLITICAL COMMUNICATION MA INTERNATIONAL JOURNALISM BSC EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGY BSC MARINE GEOGRAPHY (3 YEARS) MA MEDIAEVAL BRITISH STUDIES MA INTERNATIONAL JOURNALISM MA INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC RELATIONS MSC INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS & PUBLIC POLICY

Practice Leader Logistics Officer

Clarksons Logistics, UAE

South Korea

Postdoctoral Researcher Director of Marine Territory and Development Division Civil Servant

University of Cape Town, South Africa Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs of Korea Seoul Metropolitan Government National Electricity Corporation of Sudan AON, Taiwan University of Dar Es Salaam Export-Import Bank of Thailand Tetra Pak, Thailand

Sudan Taiwan Tanzania Thailand Thailand

Planning & Projects Engineer Account Broker Lecturer Data Officer Customer Service Executive (Logistics) Export Specialist

Thailand

General Motors, Thailand Thai Plastics and Chemical PLC Accenture, Thailand

Thailand

Export Sales and Marketing Management Consultant Management Trainee Manager

Thailand

Thailand Turkey

L'oreal Thailand Kalkinma Calismalari Ltd Co, Turkey CEKUL,Turkey The New Vision, Uganda Jordan River Foundation Marine Conservation activity, Maldives Eva K Bowlby Public Library, USA Greenpeace, India Wildlife Conservation Society, USA Vietnamese Government

Turkey Uganda UAE USA

Publicity Officer Assistant News Editor Intern Marine Conservation Management Officer Librarian Media Officer Marketing Assistant Human Resource Management Advisor

USA USA USA Vietnam

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APPENDIX 3 - CHINA JOB HUNTING TIPS - A GUIDE FOR STUDENTS The content of this handout is based upon a careers employability visit to Beijing and Shanghai in 2009. Application tips from employer contacts in China To make an application stand out from the 1000s of others it can be useful to write a covering letter by hand in Chinese characters. This recommendation only applies if a student is confident that they can write Chinese characters well. Good handwriting symbolises diligence, patience and a higher level of general culture. Normally only used for Chinese companies and/or State-owned companies. Including a summary or career objective at the beginning of a Chinese resume is essential. Resumes have only relatively recently been introduced into China. Social referrals and internet portals are the most popular methods of job searching. Many jobs never get advertised and positions are filled through personal referrals from friends or family (Guanxi). Where appropriate a student could include The Times World ranking of their institution in their application, to highlight being highly ranked. The institutions brand is essential; highlighting institutional accomplishments as well as personal achievements could help to distinguish an application. See www.topuniversities.com/worlduniversityrankings and Shanghai JiaoTong Academic Ranking of World Universities www.arwu.org Multi-national companies tend to view work experience, part-time work and volunteering in a similar fashion to UK employers. Companies (particularly Stateowned) may have a preference for paid relevant work experience and allocate little importance to any other activities. Therefore a student must review and tailor how their work experiences and/or part-time work are presented in the resume. As in the UK, HR agencies tend to concentrate on experienced hires, therefore are not as effective for job-hunting by graduates with little or no work experience. Residency status is a complex issue: some government initiatives are encouraging returning graduates to settle in main cities (Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou etc), while other initiatives are encouraging graduates to work in smaller more rural environments. A student needs to explore how their residency status may affect their job hunting in the particular city where they wish to work. An organisation such as the Shanghai Overseas Talents Service Center www.hwrcw.com.cn:8080/english/who.jsp would be able to help a graduate apply for residency status and provide further information. In March 2009, UK Chinese alumni working in the Shanghai area were asked how Chinese employers view UK degrees. The following is a summary of what they said:

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Place strong emphasis upon the Universitys reputation within a specialist field. No real value placed upon UK education. However UK educated graduates may be used to show affinity with Anglophone companies. UK graduates are actively utilised by the organisation for translation skills as English language capability is seen as a desirable though not essential skill. UK graduates are expected to compete with Chinese for opportunities. Much emphasis is placed on work experience and internships undertaken.

Multi-National Employers:

English is the working language, however emphasis is also placed on interpersonal communication skills. Chinese graduates are perceived also to have developed English language skills, however UK educated students have an advantage in that they are more familiar with the practical use and application of the language (e.g. reports, bids, e-mails).

Private Chinese Employers:

The overall concern is whether UK educated students will have the capability to generate revenue for the business. They expect more from UK educated graduates. The manager questions the quality of UK Taught Masters due to the short length of study. UK graduates are seen as more risky due to the high level of job hopping.

Enhancing Employability Students should be encouraged to maintain their networks in China whilst studying in the UK by using any of the following: Online tools, such as MSN, Skype, Facebook, LinkedIn. Maintain contact with tutors from Chinese undergraduate university and classmates. Joining Chinese UG University Alumni Association (where UG completed in China).

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Joining the British Council Alumni Association or similar, e.g. Chinese Students and Scholars Association. Joining own UK University Alumni Association where possible. Alumni volunteering to mentor students when job hunting in China. Make visits home meaningful for employment not just a holiday.

Related work experience/internships are essential for entry into a majority of graduate roles and positions. Career planning training must start as soon as possible, particularly for Taught Masters students, as many deadlines in China mirror the UK recruitment cycle (ending around December to enable students to focus on their studies). General Tips on what to include in CVs according to the Shanghai Institute of Foreign Trade www1.shift.edu.cn/english/ Personal Information = Name, address, residency status (for Shanghai, if they have Shanghai residency, otherwise remove it), gender, date of birth, photograph. Career Objective = What direction they wish to go in. Education (reverse chronological) = University information (including dissertation title and courses undertaken), senior and middle school (particularly if they are famous and high ranking). Training/ Qualifications = National course obtained, e.g. computer skills, other languages, TOEFL/National English Tests, CPA/ACCA (finance qualifications). Work experience/Internships = Only paid experience. Character description/ Interests = Include key words like honesty, reliable, trustworthy, integrity, loyalty, etc. Copies of all qualification certificates should be attached with the CV, originals are likely to be asked for at interview or on offer of the job. General observations The two best periods for job hunting in China are three months before Chinese New Year and three months afterwards. Returning graduates need to have realistic salary expectations, therefore using their networks to discover appropriate salary levels is essential.

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Demonstrating loyalty/intention to develop a career within the company (particularly State-owned) is a crucial tactic, as job hopping by returning graduates from overseas is perceived as a big problem by some employers who are therefore very wary. Useful Web resources for graduate jobs in China www.51job.com www.chinahr.com www.zhaopin.com www.gradchina.com Other Useful Websites www.educationuk.org/China/ British Council China www.cscse.edu.cn Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange

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FURTHER HELP
If you have found this booklet useful, you may want to pick up or download our other booklets, from: www.cardiff.ac.uk/careers Career Central is an extensive online careers resource accessible from our homepage www.cardiff.ac.uk/careers by signing in using your Cardiff username and password. You will find a wealth of information, activities, video clips and reflection exercises covering all aspects of career exploration, job hunting, work experience and much more.

Careers & Employability also runs a series of workshops in conjunction with these booklets. You can find out more about these on our website. We offer Career Management Skills (CMS) Workshops in many Departments. To find out if your Department hosts these sessions, contact your Department or School Office.

THIS BOOKLET IS AVAILABLE IN WELSH AND ON CD on request at the Careers & Employability Centre

Careers & Employability aims to offer a fair and equal service to all its clients, regardless of their sex, ethnic origin, age, sexuality, religion or disability. We are able to offer additional support to students who may benefit from extra help. Please contact us for further details.

DISCLAIMER The information and advice provided by Careers & Employability is given in good faith and all reasonable efforts have been made to ensure accuracy. Neither Cardiff University nor the individual members of staff shall be liable to any person in contract, tort, statute or otherwise for any loss, distress or damage of any kind howsoever caused (except for death or personal injury caused by the negligence of Cardiff University or the individual members of staff). All information and advice is provided only on the basis of this disclaimer.

What is Careers & Employability?

Careers & Employability is part of the Universitys Registry, Governance & Students Directorate and will provide you with the professional careers-related support you need during your studies and beyond. The new Careers & Employability Centre opened in July 2010. It is free for you to use and is open weekdays from 9am - 5pm throughout the year. Whether you are just beginning to think about your future, have made some plans or simply havent a clue what you want to do there is an array of help available to you so please make use of it. Start today by reading this booklet and utilising the events and services on offer.

Where is the Careers & Employability Centre?

2nd Floor, 50 Park Place, Cardiff
Minutes from the Students Union and a short walk from most Academic Schools. Offering information, advice and guidance; appointments, drop-ins and workshops; A wide range of resources Employer events

As well as these services at the Centre we have a presence at Cardigan House, Heath Park Campus. We also have GO Wales situated at 5 Corbett Road, Cardiff. Please see the Web for further details: www.cardiff.ac.uk/careers

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