“Making use of the facilities and support available to you whilst at university is really important; the careers advisors on campus are extremely valuable and will help you think through the options available.”
Faye Sisymua, PhD Student
Employability after graduation is increasingly important for Sri Lankans going overseas for their studies. The University of Gloucestershire in the United Kingdom has a dedicated team of professional careers consultants to help students launch their careers. The team help students identify possible careers and give guidance on how to develop their employability whilst they study, to ensure that students graduate with the blend of knowledge, skills, attributes and experience that employers are seeking.
The team provides students with information and advice on producing high-quality, competitive job applications. Employers value graduates who have gained the skills, attributes and experience during their degree studies that make them highly employable. The University of Gloucestershire places particular emphasis on giving all its students a wide range of opportunities to develop their employability. Such opportunities may be based in extra-curricular activities, as well as the academic programme. They may involve work experience and placements; simulation exercises or through campus visits by employers; volunteering or enterprise activities; mock application process and CV writing; and professional accreditations or memberships.
Many of our undergraduate courses include a one year work placement (sometimes known as a sandwich course) through the Degree+ programme as well as short-term placements incorporated into the normal academic year. These real-world experiences underpin the academic knowledge that students are gaining through their degree study. Degree+ placements are on a paid basis and international students are able to participate on a student visa.
The university also operates an internship programme which offers four-month paid placements to our graduates. As well as the university’s own programme, our careers service can also provide you with information on national and employer-based internship schemes.
Many students work part-time whilst they study to help make life more comfortable. This is a great way to gain valuable work experience alongside degree studies and meet new people. The majority of international students at Gloucestershire are able to work for up to 20 hours per week. International students at the University of Gloucestershire are currently working part time in a variety of areas from small cafes to large insurance companies, the university’s job shop advertises all part time vacancies available to our students making it easier to find part time employment.
As well as helping students into their career, the University of Gloucestershire helps professionals return to study. The University recognizes many professional qualifications such as CIMA, ACCA and HNDs as suitable for advanced entry into professional degrees.
Meet Sally Mansell, Head of International Recruitment on 17th March 2012 between 2 - 7pm and find out more about how study in the UK with the University of Gloucestershire can help your career.
Contact Cheryl Abeyewardene at CS Academix to book your appointment +94 777 715 578. |
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