International Students: Identifying Employers

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CONTENTS
What is an International Friendly Employer? Is it easy for Employers to recruit International Students? ............................... What about UK shortage occupations? ............................................................ Anticipating Employer Concerns .. Identifying Employers . Identifying International Recruitment Agencies . Identifying International Alumni What are the views of UK Employers? Approaching Employers Top Ten Tips for International Job Search . Appendices ................................................................................................... . 1. 2. 3. Tier 2 Shortage Occupation List ....................................................... International Students A Guide for Employers ............................... International Student UK Employment destinations ......................... 1 1 1 2 2 3 4 4 6 7 9 9 10 14

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WHAT IS AN INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY EMPLOYER?

One question that is frequently asked is How can I identify international friendly employers? The first thing to do is to try and define what we mean by an international friendly employer as it can mean different things to different people. It normally refers to an employer who accepts applications from all nationalities (including those requiring a work visa) for work in the UK or an employer who recruits UK educated international students for positions in their home country or another overseas location. This potentially covers a large number of employers. Read on to gain tips on how to identify and approach such organisations in the UK.

IS IT EASY FOR EMPLOYERS TO RECRUIT INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS?

Following the latest visa changes announced in 2011, it is getting harder for international students in general to remain in the UK to work. That said the visa changes are designed to make it easier for UK employers to recruit and retain the best international students on completion of their studies. Further details on this are found in the Careers booklet International Students: Employment Regulations. UK employers may be hesitant about recruiting someone requiring permission to work in the UK when they have a ready pool of UK and European applicants. Other employers may not have a work permit policy in place or may not openly disclose their policy in this area which will pose an added challenge for many international students and graduates in their job search. The current economic climate may pose an additional challenge but could also provide an opportunity for more creative job searching as detailed below. Some employers do recruit international students as you will see below. Large banks or professional services companies may be examples of such employers. However, an employers work permit policy may change from year to year depending on a number of recruitment and other business factors. Many large, UK employers tend to use vacation schemes or internships as a first stage in their graduate recruitment process and may be unwilling to recruit international students as they may not see them as a long-term investment in their business. They may refer international students instead to their office in their home country if they have one there.

WHAT ABOUT UK SHORTAGE OCCUPATIONS?

Some UK employers are prepared to consider applications from international students and graduates especially if the work is in a shortage field as defined by the UK Government. In these cases, the process of sponsoring a work permit can be relatively straightforward for the employer. To view the current list of shortage occupations go to Appendix 1 at the end of this booklet or visit the website www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/

The list of UK shortage occupations changes over time and usually includes areas of Engineering, Medicine, Biosciences, Secondary School Teaching in Sciences and Maths. It may be worth noting that the shortage may only apply at a senior level of recruitment within the listed occupations rather than at graduate entry level although it is worth checking with the employer and / or the professional association for your chosen occupation. Most areas of work are not listed as shortage areas and the employer has to provide detailed evidence why an applicant requiring a work permit is more suitable than applicants from the resident population i.e. those from the UK and the rest of the EU. Some employers do not accept applications from international students/graduates and wherever possible it is always good to check in advance who these employers are, to avoid wasting time on unnecessary applications.

ANTICIPATING EMPLOYER CONCERNS

Even if the employer is prepared to accept applications from international students and graduates, you need to ensure that you have the right mix of skills, abilities and interests to apply. Employers will expect you to persuade them of your suitability. Start with being clear about your career interests and skills and then start to research suitable employers. It is important to ensure that you have the required skills and attributes for your chosen career field and that you present yourself persuasively. For further advice, book a Career Consultation with your subject based Career Consultant or an International Query with the International Career Consultant. Book your appointment on-line at: www.cardiff.ac.uk/careers You should also be aware of common concerns and questions employers may have about recruiting international students/graduates such as: Which work visa is most appropriate? Will it be a long and expensive process to apply for a visa? Will their English be good enough? Will they have enough experience and if not, will this be an issue? Will they fit into the UK work culture? Will they be able to stay long term in the UK and will they want to?

How would you respond if an employer had any of the above questions about your application? You may find it helpful to refer to Appendix 2 of this booklet for further information on this.

IDENTIFYING EMPLOYERS
The following links could help you search for companies who may be willing to receive applications from International students. www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/employers/points/sponsoringmigrants/registerof sponsors - UK Government Register of Sponsors an A-Z list of UK employers licensed to sponsor migrants under the Points-Based System many of which are for shortage occupations and not necessarily suitable for all international students. A very long list of around 1600 pages and growing! It might be a good idea to first
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research your employers of interest in the Careers & Employability Centre and then cross-reference with this list. www.prospects.ac.uk/international_graduate_jobs.htm - vacancies and careers information site which aims to bring together UK educated International Students (European & Overseas) and Graduate Employers. 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. In the Careers & Employability Centre, the TARGET jobs series booklets for IT, Engineering, City & Finance etc. contain at a glance tables of employers (including some indication of those companies accepting applications requiring work permits). 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. The following organisations might help you to identify growth sectors and companies involved in international trade where there may be a demand for a UK educated international student or graduate with the right mix of linguistic, cross-cultural, business and technical skills: www.ukibc.com/ - UK-India Business Council www.cbbc.org/ - China-Britain Business Council www.wales.com/business/ - Wales & International Business Links www.britishchambers.org.uk/ - British Chambers of Commerce www.ukti.gov.uk/ - UK Trade & Investment

IDENTIFYING INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

From time to time, Careers & Employability is approached by International Recruitment Agencies who are targeting particular nationalities of international students for employment within a multi-national company or large domestic employer in their home country or other overseas locations. These opportunities will normally be advertised in the on-line vacancy bulletin at www.cardiff.ac.uk/careers and may also be emailed to specific groups of students. Some of these Agencies are also Education Agents who have developed a career coaching and job placement function in addition to their education marketing role. The following are examples of agencies that have already contacted us about their vacancies and recruitment events. You are advised to check the credentials of each Agency if and when you approach them personally: www.globalcareercompany.com - an international recruitment consultancy that specialises 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.discointer.com - Japanese-English bilingual recruitment. Run annual Career Forums or Job Fairs and have an on-line career portal, CareerForum.Net (CFN).
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www.beo-study.com - Japanese Agency with career consulting service for Japanese graduates returning to Japan

IDENTIFYING INTERNATIONAL ALUMNI

Previous international students can be a very useful source of information on job hunting tips following your degree. Cardiff International Alumni enter a range of career fields which may involve employment or further study in the UK or elsewhere. At Cardiff, we seek to draw on the value of our international alumni by capturing some of their experiences and advice. You can read about these experiences in the downloadable case studies on our website http://cardiff.ac.uk/careers/students/international-students/internationalalumni/ under International Alumni Where Do They Go?. Some international alumni have found UK employment in a field related to their chosen occupation while others have returned to their home country to pursue their chosen career. Appendix 3 at the end of this booklet lists some career destinations of recent international students (graduates from the years 2004-11) who found UK employment on completion of their studies. The company names may provide you with ideas of organisations to contact on a speculative basis to enquire about job openings and internships even if there is no advertised vacancy there at the time. We gather data on the career destinations of our students 6 months after completion of their studies and we often get around 30% response rate for our international students. It might help to identify any alumni networks in your home country as they can be a very useful source of information and contacts. The Cardiff Alumni Relations web pages may have contact details for different networks of Cardiff Alumni around the world. Social and professional networking tools such as Facebook and LinkedIn can be good ways of tapping into global networks of alumni. For further details, visit www.cardiffnetwork.cf.ac.uk/

WHAT ARE THE VIEWS OF UK EMPLOYERS?

Careers & Employability does not keep a list of international student-friendly employers as such information (if it is available at all) becomes out-of-date very quickly. Every year we meet with a range of UK employers and ask them about their policy and practice in relation to work visas. Below are some example replies from some employers who attended the Cardiff University Summer 2012 Careers Fair. Remember that employer policies can change depending on their recruitment needs and experiences. Further information and advice regarding employer views and how to interpret them can be obtained by booking an International Query via www.cardiff.ac.uk/careers

Company name BDO LLP (Accountancy)

Work Visa Policy / Statement ?

In light of immigration changes implemented by the new UK coalition government in June 2010, BDO has been allocated only a very limited number of Tier 2 work permits to be used across the firm. Currently BDO has an allocation of 3 certificates. Whilst the firm continues to accept all applications (including those from overseas students), any offer of employment made from BDO for a graduate role, will be conditional upon the successful candidate being able to work legally within the UK.

Deloitte

Due to demand from the resident labour market throughout the UK and EEA if you do require Deloitte to sponsor your employment from the start of joining the graduate programme your application will be placed on hold once you have successfully completed our first round interview. Your application will be considered further once the majority of applications received from the resident labour force have completed our selection and assessment process. We will of course keep you regularly updated on the status of your application. If you need permission to work in the UK, you will be referred to our immigration team. But you will need to have received and accepted an offer from us by the published deadlines, because of the time it takes to complete this process. We can't begin the process until we have certified proof of your degree.

Ernst & Young

HSBC

For most of the country programmes, we only accept applications from local nationals or applicants with an existing right to work in the country. For our international programmes we accept applications from all nationalities. If we select an overseas candidate who requires a work permit, we'll apply for the permit on their behalf.

IBM

IBM has developed International Student Hiring options designed to help you find the right global opportunity for your situation. As an international student, you'll have an ideal opportunity to make early career
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advancements during this explosive growth period through IBM's vast array of global job opportunities. The IBM International Student Placements assist students who are studying abroad and want to return to their "home" country for internship and/or graduate opportunities.

Majestic Wine

We're not able to sponsor work permits so you must make sure you have a valid permit in place before you apply to us. Please note that Nissan do not currently offer sponsorship opportunities to overseas graduates. You would need to possess an appropriate work visa for the UK and also be prepared to travel to the UK to take part in the interview process. You can check your eligibility to work in the UK with the UK Border agency. EU Nationals do not need a work permit. If you are a non-EU national, we cannot process work permit applications on behalf of candidates, therefore we ask that you only submit an application to us once you have secured the right to live and work in the UK.

Nissan Motors GB Ltd

Renishaw plc (a global company with core skills in measurement, motion control, spectroscopy and precision machining)

APPROACHING EMPLOYERS
Keep up to date with the visa changes. Gain a good understanding of the work visa legislation in the UK, and know how to explain it effectively to uncertain recruiters. This also allows you to make a more informed view as to how it affects your career sector, which employers to target and understand any hurdles. Asking good questions is also key. Dont ask do you accept applications from international students? (the answer is most likely to be yes!) but perhaps ask are you able to sponsor under tier 2? have you ever sponsored a tier 2 visa for this role, have you heard about the new visa changes for April, 2012? or how have the recent visa changes impacted your recruitment policies and practices? and are you on the sponsor register? these answers are more likely to be useful to you. When meeting employer representatives at careers presentations and fairs try to get a named work permit contact within their organisation if there is one. If an employer you are interested in states that they do not sponsor applications requiring a work visa, try to find out if their policy is based on actual experience or not.
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Know what specific skills you can offer the employer as an international student. Be prepared to persuade them of your suitability rather than merely inform them of your skills and experiences. Read Appendix 2 of this booklet to help you consider the kind of skills of attributes you could offer as an international student,

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. 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.
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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/

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.

APPENDICES
APPENDIX 1: Tier 2 Shortage Occupation List Government-approved version valid from 14 November 2011
UK List:
Directors & Chief Executives of major organisations Production, works and maintenance managers Managers in mining and energy Biological scientists and biochemists Physicists, geologists and meteorologists Civil engineers Mechanical engineers Electrical engineers Chemical engineers Design and development engineers Production and process engineers Planning and quality control engineers Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified Software professionals Medical practitioners Secondary education teaching professionals Special needs education teaching professionals Management Consultants, Actuaries, Economists & Statisticians Social workers Engineering Technicians Nurses Medical radiographers Medical and dental technicians Artists (animators in visual effects and 2D & 3D computer animation for film, TV or video games) Dancers and choreographers Musicians Arts Officers, producers and directors Graphic designers Buyers and Purchasing Officers Welding trades Metal working production and maintenance fitters Line repairers and cable jointers Chefs, cooks

For the complete list, go to: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/businesssponsors/points/sponsoringmigrants/employingmigrants/shortageoccupationlist/

APPENDIX 2 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS A GUIDE FOR EMPLOYERS HOW CAN AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT OR GRADUATE HELP MY BUSINESS? LANGUAGE SKILLS They can bring a broad range of new language skills to your business and hence potentially open new untapped markets for your products/ services. TECHNICAL SKILLS Many have highly developed technical skills in Computing, Engineering, Mathematical Modelling, Statistics etc and generally follow vocational courses. THINKING SKILLS AND NEW IDEAS They may bring a different perspective to business problems and may provide original and creative solutions. KNOWLEDGE OF FOREIGN BUSINESS PRACTICES Many have welldeveloped entrepreneurial skills having worked in overseas businesses and can thus give you an insight into different ways of doing business. An International MBA graduate from Cardiff University was runner-up for the Western Mail & Echo Welsh Innovative Company of the Year 2007 award. MOTIVATION They are highly motivated, enthusiastic and have a highlydeveloped work ethic. They are keen to see a return on their substantial investment in their UK education and will therefore try to make the most of any employment opportunity. An International student from Cardiff University recently won a Silver award as part of the prestigious British Council International Student Awards which celebrate International students contributions to life in the UK. INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION Employees with these skills will help your organisation to improve their communication across cultures. CULTURAL AWARENESS Their good knowledge of a foreign market can give you an added dimension when developing marketing strategies for foreign market penetration. VARIETY Would contribute to increased diversity in the workforce. MOBILITY International students are generally more mobile and are happy to move to different locations without difficulty as they are used to adapting to new environments.

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HOW CAN I INVOLVE AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT OR GRADUATE IN MY BUSINESS? Sandwich placement, Vacation placement, Dissertation project, Work Shadowing, Voluntary Work, Part-time work, Student Brand Manager, Graduate Employment are some of the ways in which you could involve an International student or graduate in your business. WILL THEIR ENGLISH BE GOOD ENOUGH? Although this might be a concern with some International students, Cardiff University only offers degree places to students whose English has reached internationally recognised proficiency levels. Furthermore, they have opportunities to develop their presentation and business communication skills in specially tailored Careers & Employability Sessions or English Language programmes at the University. HOW DIFFICULT IS IT TO EMPLOY AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT OR GRADUATE? It will involve some legal issues but could be a lot easier than you think. Students from within the EEA and Swiss Nationals can work without restriction. Students from the new member states (students from Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia can now work in the UK without any restrictions) Students from Bulgaria and Romania can work as soon as they obtain a registration certificate from the UKBA. Most students from outside the EEA do not need a work permit to work in the UK while a student. Unless otherwise indicated by their passport stamp, they can: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Work part-time for up to 20 hours per week in term time. Work full-time in vacation. Do a placement approved by the University. Do a paid internship placement for up to three months. Start work without a NI number being issued (an employer can deduct NI on a temporary number).

Students who have completed their studies and still have leave to remain as a student in the UK before returning home are allowed to work full-time until their leave expires.

Employers are required to take photocopies of all relevant documents. WHAT ARE THE RECENT IMMIGRATION CHANGES? On 6 April, 2012, the UK Government announced a number of changes it has made to the Tier 2 (General), Tier 2 (Sportsperson), Tier 2 (Minister of Religion), Tier 5, Overseas Domestic Worker and Visitor routes on 6 April. As well as closing Tier 1 (Post-Study Work), it has introduced the following provisions:
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Time spent in Tier 2 will be limited to 6 years; individuals not granted settlement or permission to stay in the UK in some other category, will have to leave the UK (this applies to those who have applied for Tier 2 leave on or after 6 April 2011) Individuals will be able to apply for settlement after 5 years with Tier 2 leave, but in most cases their pay must be 35,000 or the minimum in the relevant Code of Practice, whichever is higher; the minimum wage requirement will not apply if:
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the job is or has been on the Shortage Occupation list the job is a "PhD-level job" (this includes research and development managers, scientists, researchers and higher education teaching professionals) they have Tier 2 (Minister of Religion) leave

For those who apply for Tier 2 leave on or after 6 April 2012, and are unable or do not want to apply for settlement before the end of their 6-year period, they will have to spend 12 months outside the UK or in a different immigration category before they can apply again under Tier 2; this is called a "cooling off period" Time spent in work experience, internship and exchange schemes covered by Tier 5 (Government Authorised Exchange) is limited to 12 months (currently 24 months) if individuals apply on or after 6 April 2012; the full list of affected schemes is on pages 23 and 24 of the Statement of Intent A new visitor route allows certain people, including examiners, lecturers, lawyers, professional artists, entertainers and sportspersons, to come to the UK for a maximum of one month to undertake paid engagements Individuals can no longer bring staff (Overseas Domestic Workers in private households) with them to the UK if they come as a student or worker; this route is now restricted to those coming as visitors.

Settlement should remain possible under other routes, including long residence. Further information available on the UKBA and UKCISA websites. IF I WANT TO EMPLOY AN INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE, WHAT SCHEMES APPLY? At the moment, the schemes that are most significant for students who have finished their studies are:

Tier 2 for jobs where no one in the resident labour market can be recruited, and occupations where there is a shortage of qualified workers. This replaced work permits and some other work routes from 27 November 2008. Please note that UKCISA cannot provide detailed information about Tier 2 and how to apply under it. As a prospective employer, you should seek legal advice and official information from UKBA in anticipation of questions from applicants about your policy in relation to this Tier.
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Tier 5 for a stay of up to 2 years in the UK for work. There are many different schemes within Tier 5, so applicants need to check if they meet all the requirements of one or more of them. In most cases, applicants are responsible for making the applicant which cannot be made in the UK if they have Tier 4 immigration permission, so they will have to return to the country where they usually live and make an entry clearance application there. However, it is possible for students to apply in the UK under Tier 5 (Government Authorised Exchange) if they need to stay for training in order to qualify in a profession after their studies here e.g. Pharmacy, Optometry, Architecture, Legal. If this is of relevance to you, you should check with your professional body if it is or intends to become a Tier 5 sponsor. Tier 1 for investors, entrepreneurs, including recent graduates from selected UK institutions, and those who are internationally recognised or likely to become world leaders in the arts, humanities, science or engineering.

WHERE CAN I GET FURTHER INFORMATION? UK Border Agency for employer information and for information on the new Pointsbased migration system operating in the UK from 2008 go to www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/ or contact the Employers helpline on 0300 123 4699.

HOW CAN THE UNIVERSITY HELP ME TO EMPLOY INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS OR GRADUATES? Careers & Employability can tailor a student/graduate recruitment package to suit your needs such as organising: FREE OF CHARGE jobs advertising via our on-line Vacancy Bulletin. E-mails to selected groups of students and schools. Employer-led skills workshops and programmes. A stand at our Careers Fairs.

To discuss your particular needs or to arrange a meeting with Careers & Employability please contact: The Employer Liaison Team Tel: (029) 2087 4712 E-mail: employerservices@cardiff.ac.uk For further information on any issues raised in this leaflet, please contact Aled Williams, International Career Consultant at Careers & Employability by e-mailing williamsa35@cardiff.ac.uk or by phoning 029 2087 0124.

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APPENDIX 3 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 Design of Buildings MSc Strategic Marketing

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 Canada

Business Assistant Paralegal Project Officer Research Officer Research Assistant

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

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Canada Canada Canada China China China China China China China

China

China China China China China

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 Transport MSc International Transport

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

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) Simpson, Spencer & Young Ltd

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 China

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

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

China China China

China China China China China Columbia

Columbia

Ghana Ghana

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 BA Journalism, Film & Media

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

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 Associates Urban Communications

Ghana Ghana Hong Kong Hong Kong

Personal Assistant Inspector Junior Architect PA

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Hong Kong Hong Kong Hong Kong Hong Kong

BMus Music BEng Civil Engineering BEng Civil Engineering LLB Law

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

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

Wells Cathedral School Gray Ltd Faber Maunsell Cardiff University Students Union

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 Lawcomm Solicitors NHS Dudley

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 India India

BEng Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering LLB Law LLM Commercial Law LLM Commercial Law LLM Legal Aspects of

Graduate Engineer

Advocate Business Development Executive Fee Earner (Conveyancer) Consultant Psychiatrist

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India India

Medical Practice MBBCH Medicine MBA (2011)

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

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)

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 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 Warwick University Cardiff University

India India India

India India

MSc Structural Engineering MSc Structural Engineering MSc Sustainability, Planning & Environmental Policy PhD Business PhD City Planning

Project Engineer Graduate Engineer Research Associate

Research Assistant Research Fellow

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

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

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

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 Cronin, Belfast Paterson Institute for Cancer Research

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 Malaysia

BSc Maths Operational Research & Stats MPharm Pharmacy MSc Structural Engineering PhD Medicine

Research Assistant Pre-Reg Pharmacist Graduate Structure Engineer Postdoctoral Research Scientist

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Malaysia Malaysia

Mauritius Mexico Mexico

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)

Research Associate Paralegal

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

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 & Electronic Eng) MPhil/ PhD Business (2011)

Nigeria Nigeria Nigeria

Architectural Assistant Assistant Transport Planner Development Engineer / Research Scientist Lecturer in Accounting

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

Nigeria

Canterbury Christ Church University

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Oman Pakistan Pakistan Pakistan Pakistan Pakistan Pakistan Pakistan Pakistan

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 Sciences BSc Criminology & Sociology

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

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 PR 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 South Africa

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

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South Korea South Korea South Korea South Korea South Korea South Korea Taiwan Taiwan Taiwan Taiwan

Tajikistan Thailand

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

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

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 Glyndwr University, Wrexham RBS, Farnborough

USA

Team Leader

USA USA USA

Music Marketing Intern Senior International Officer Collections Assistant

USA USA USA

MSc City & Regional Planning MA Early Celtic Studies MA European Studies

Transport Planner Projects & Events Manager Fraud Case

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USA USA USA Zambia Zambia

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

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

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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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

GO Wales
Main Building

Careers & Employability Centre

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Glamorgan Building

City Hall

50 Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3AT Tel: (029) 2087 4828 Tel: (029) 2087 4828 e-mail: careers@cardiff.ac.uk e-mail: careers@cardiff.ac.uk