Induction Session Tutor: Vinet Campbell

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1 Induction Session Tutor: Vinet Campbell

2 Understand the importance of employability and why private, public and third sectors value this. Evaluate your own level of employability Gain practical knowledge of the four employability areas Gain knowledge of the course requirements/ Assessment process for the Award Windows Live Groups QnA/further support

3 Definition a set of attributes, skills and knowledge that all labour market participants should possess to ensure they have the capability of being effective in the work-place to the benefit of themselves their employer and the wider economy. Confederation of British Industry (CBI)

4 1980s first report-importance of Employability Skills Growing importance since recent recession Graduate unemployment-20% ex-students without work More than 45 students applying for each graduate job 275 students for top Marketing jobs No of law graduates outnumber availability of trainee positions

5 a set of achievements, - skills, understandings and personal attributes that make graduates more likely to gain employment and be successful in their chosen occupations, which benefits themselves, the workforce, the community and the economy (ESECT 2004, PDF 135KB). Higher Education Academy

6 When asked in a CBI survey what universities should prioritise, 82% of employers chose improving students' employability skills, suggesting this should be a key focus for universities. KCLSU Tell Us Survey-Students prioritise skills development; enhancing employability Links with KCLSU Priority 3-helping students recognise the skills gained from KCLSU activities so that students are even more employable

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9 Volunteering Part-time work Getting involved with KCLSU -Sports club -Activity Groups -Student Representative -Student Staff (Bar staff, venues, kinetic etc) -Welcome Crew

10 Studies Student society Part-time job Job search, applications and future career Self awareness

11 In your groups discuss the role profile and reflect on the employability skills gained from the role Present to the rest of the class clearly articulating, with examples, how they would have developed these skills

12 Teamwork Communication Commercial Awareness Project Management

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17 Task 1- complete a Statement of Work for an existing project (e.g. Fundraising event, club night etc). Task 2-Produce a task list for your chosen project. You must include dependencies and duration (Please see handout) Task 3-complete one of the following project management tools for your chosen project a) Create a Network Diagram for your chosen project, then calculate the critical path (please also include the task list). or b- Create a Gantt Chart demonstrating the exact duration of your project tasks (please also include the task list). or c-using your chosen project, write each stage of the Project Management Cycle

18 Prepare a 5 minute presentation describing how your role at KCLSU has helped you to develop the following four skills: Teamwork Communication Commercial Awareness Project Management

19 Event Date Location Induction Monday 6 th February (Week 1) The Bridge Skills Room (opposite Careers) Level 1 Macadam Building Surrey Street Strand WC2R 2NS (nearest tube: Temple) Teamwork Week 1 The Bridge Skills Room Communication Week 2 The Bridge Skills Room Commercial Awareness Week 3 The Bridge Skills Room Project Management Week 4 The Bridge Skills Room Deadline for Written 28 th March n/a Assignment Mock Interview w/c tbc 2012 King s Leadership Award Ceremony 7 th June The Great Hall

20 Download course materials: handouts, presentation slides, assignments Calendar updates Course announcements IM Chat (chat to other students taking part in the King s Leadership Award)

21 Next steps You can use your King s address or an existing hotmail account, ideally with your First and last name, e.g. firstname.lastname@kcl.ac.uk me your chosen address to skills@kclsu.org You will be sent an invite, click on the link to be approve

22 Tutorial support: Vinet Campbell, KCLSU Skills and Development Specialist, The Bridge Drop in: Wednesday and Thursdays, 10.00am-2.00pm Vinet and Charlotte will be holding regular drop-in sessions at the Bridge, where you can receive further advice and support when completing the Award and also with other skills development opportunities at KCLSU Reflection sessions: Supplementary support covering the nine employability areas, open to all students participating on the King s Leadership Award. Every Thursday , starting from 9 th February Windows Live Groups: An online feature to facilitate e-learning-all course materials, presentations, assignments and handouts will be made available Careers Service: Provide impartial guidance to help students and graduates achieve job satisfaction

23 Core Skills Workshop-A range of training sessions designed to make you more effective and efficient in your roles: Crucial upcoming sessions: Leadership Skills, Friday 24 th February, pm, Guys, MR2

24 QnA