Your passport to a. graduate career. Did you know that NTU s Employability Team can support you now and for three years after you graduate?

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2 Your passport to a graduate career Did you know that NTU s Employability Team can support you now and for three years after you graduate? The team can help you with everything you need on your journey to your graduate destination, providing feedback on your CV, application and interview support, as well as career ideas, advice and planning. Even after you have graduated, you will still be able to: ask for advice by or by telephone drop in and see the team on any campus book an appointment with a Careers Consultant have access to graduate jobs and opportunities Your passport to success will ensure you re ready for your graduate journey, so let s get started!

3 Graduate events Did you know that you can still attend recruitment fairs and specialist workshops after you have graduated? Events include: Recruitment fairs and events meet employers looking to recruit NTU graduates Grad Jobs Live practical activities to help you plan and prepare for graduate opportunities Online events and employer talks to connect you with employers, wherever you are! Look out for our events on FutureHub, NTU s events and vacancies portal.

4 Find hundreds of graduate jobs on FutureHub FutureHub is NTU s vacancies and events portal, giving you access to graduate jobs and opportunities with employers who are specifically looking to recruit NTU graduates. To continue to take advantage of FutureHub after you graduate, you will need a graduate login update your login details via FutureHub.

5 Get jobs and advice. Get LinkedIn! Sign up to LinkedIn and interact with potential UK and global employers, explore job roles and stay connected to the hidden jobs market. Get connected in two easy steps: Set up your LinkedIn profile. Make sure you enter your name, the details of your course, a profile picture and confirm that you are studying at NTU. Join the Nottingham Trent University Alumni Association group. Network and find job posts for NTU graduates, further study opportunities, funding and event updates. 89% of all recruiters report that they have hired someone through LinkedIn

6 Your graduate check list Find hundreds of graduate jobs on FutureHub Have you updated your graduate log in details? FutureHub gives you access to graduate jobs and opportunities with employers who are specifically looking to recruit NTU graduates. Get LinkedIn Have you got your profile ready? Interact with potential employers, explore job roles and stay connected to the hidden jobs market. Access support online Want to get started now? Wherever you ll be after university, our online self-help check list gives you access to a CV builder, mock interviews, career guidance, employer videos and more. Start your graduate journey. Contact the Employa

7 Apply for jobs and prepare for interviews Have you had a one-to-one appointment? Our team can help you prepare a professional CV and write applications, personal statements, and cover letters. We also offer advice about interview techniques and presentation skills, through assessment centres and psychometric tests. Life after NTU Unsure of what to do after you graduate? This is a great opportunity to explore your options and our team are here to help you do just that. We can help you find jobs, research and apply for postgraduate and further study opportunities, and advise you on how to start your own business or go freelance. bility Team today, and start planning for your future..uk/grad-careers

8 Postgraduate study Have you considered further studies? A postgraduate course could be the ideal way to enhance your employability in today's highly competitive jobs market. NTU offers a wide variety of postgraduate courses across all nine schools. If you choose to continue onto postgraduate studies with us, all current NTU students and alumni who have graduated since 2011, will receive the added benefit of a 25% discount*. Our Employability Team can provide support in your decision making. Why not book a one-to-one appointment to get you started. *Eligible courses only. Terms and conditions apply. 2013

9 The Hive offers support to all Nottingham Trent University graduates who are looking to be self-employed. Our experts can help you whether you are starting your own business or going freelance. It doesn t matter what area of study you have graduated in; the Hive is there for you no matter what your expertise or experience. Everyone is welcome. Contact The Hive today thehive@ntu.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0) Find us in Maudslay building, City site, Goldsmith Street, NG1 4BU

10 about your story and shout about your success One way to keep us posted is to complete the Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey, which you will be invited to complete a few months after graduation. It only takes a few minutes, but can make a world of difference to future NTU students and the reputation of the University, which in turn can have a positive effect on your own future success. Keep us posted

11 Graduation is not goodbye! We really want to keep in touch with you. Join the ranks of over 125,000 other former students worldwide and register with the Alumni Association. Membership is free and automatic. All you need to do is remember to keep in contact whenever you move on personally or professionally we really want to hear about it! It s easy to keep in touch. Just join Venture, our Online Community a secure password-protected environment exclusive to NTU alumni.

12 Don t forget, the Employability Team can support you for three years after graduation. Contact the team today: Brackenhurst campus: +44 (0) City site: +44 (0) Clifton campus: +44 (0) employability@ntu.ac.uk NTUYouFirst 7394/06/16