Study UK: Preparing for Work
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Duration 2 weeks
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Weekly study 3 hours
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Learn Free
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Digital upgrade Free
Learn how to identify your strengths and use them in your career
In the last ten years, more than two million international students have graduated from UK higher education programmes. To help them get the most out of their UK qualification, the British Council have developed this course to provide international graduates with the employability skills and knowledge to navigate the global employment market and successfully apply for new job opportunities.
If you are a UK alumnus, this course will enable you to devise a career plan and prepare for work after graduation. You will also learn how to communicate your skills and strengths to potential employers.
What topics will you cover?
Week 1- Getting ready
- Identifying your skills and setting goals
- Choosing the right job
- Networking and building relationships
Week 2- The job application process
- Writing clear CVs and covering letters which communicate your skills
- Handling job interviews
- Getting ready for day one at work
When would you like to start?
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What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you'll be able to...
Who is the course for?
This course is for those who are entering the workplace for the first time, or re-entering the workforce, after having studied for a UK university degree level (or higher) qualification. The course will focus on the skills needed to navigate the transition from studying to working.
Who will you learn with?
Seamus McConomy
I create and manage employability support to local and international students and graduates across multi-site and virtual settings.
Phoenix Fry
A teacher with over 15 years’ experience in professional skills, Academic English and entrepreneurship training for British Council, University of the Arts London and Goldsmiths, University of London
Hajira Khan
Currently working as Project Manager, Higher Education and Skills at the British Council in Pakistan. I lead on our work with UK Alumni in the country.
Hermione Berry
I'm a Career Consultant from a human resources background with over 20 years experience of supporting people to reach their career goals. Here to help you on your career journey.
Charlotte Beck
University-based Careers Adviser with a keen interest in online learning. Over 10 years experience working in Higher Education settings, now I help students and graduates reach their career potential.
Who developed the course?
The British Council is on the ground in six continents and over 100 countries connecting the best of UK culture with a global audience and providing high-quality English language courses.
Study UK is a global campaign that promotes the UK as the first-choice study destination to international students and their influencers. It is the UK’s only national-level campaign that showcases the UK’s outstanding higher education offering.
We are key players in the GREAT campaign working closely with Government, DIT, FCO, DCMS and the British Council.
What's included?
British Council are offering everyone who joins this course a free digital upgrade, so that you can experience the full benefits of studying online for free. This means that you get:
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