Careers Advice and Information

CAREERS GUIDANCE APPOINTMENTS

To book an appointment with a Careers Adviser call 01978 293240 or email careerscentre@glyndwr.ac.uk

Appointments start between 9am and 4pm (Monday to Thursday). The last interview starts at 3.30pm on a Friday. We try to be as flexible as possible with interview times and may also be able to offer you an interview on a Tuesday evening when the Careers Centre is open until 7pm. (term-time only)

CAREERS DROP-IN

We also offer a quick drop-in service, so if you need some help with your CV, application forms or general careers information, please just drop into the Jobshop during the following times and there will be a Careers Adviser available. You may be limited to 15 minutes during busy times:

Monday 1pm-4pm
Tuesday 1pm-4pm
Thursday 10am-1pm
Friday 10am-1pm

E-GUIDANCE

Even if you can't visit the Careers Centre, you can still email your query to our Careers Advisers at careerscentre@glyndwr.ac.uk and we will aim to respond within 48 hours.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A CAREERS GUIDANCE INTERVIEW

A Careers Guidance interview is an opportunity to have an informal and confidential* discussion with a qualified Careers Adviser. It can last up to 1 hour and involve an in-depth discussion about your ideas, skills, experiences and priorities. The aim of the interview will be to help you focus and move your career ideas forward.

You will decide what you would like to talk about and will have the opportunity to determine the direction of the interview, however it is important to be aware of what you can and cannot expect from the guidance interview;

A Careers Adviser CAN:

Help you reflect on your experiences and how these may relate to occupational choices.
Assist you in developing actions relating to your priorities and career goals.
Signpost useful resources and sources of information to help inform you decisions.

A Careers Adviser CANNOT:

Make decisions on your behalf.
Tell you what to do.
Write your CV, Application Form or Personal Statement.
Give legal advice e.g. advice on whether you are eligible for a work permit.

During the interview the Careers Adviser may make notes. These notes will be used to produce a ‘Summary of Guidance’ which you will be given to take away with you. As part of this summary it is likely there will be some agreed action points. We will also keep a copy of these notes and in line with the Data Protection Act 1998 you may ask to see any notes we keep on you.

HOW TO PREPARE FOR A CAREERS GUIDANCE INTERVIEW

To make the most of your interview we suggest that you consider the following:

Why do you want the interview? What do you hope to get out of it?
Your current situation. Note down some of the key issues relevant to you.
Review your PDP (or other reflective log) to reflect on your experiences. This may help you think about what you want to discuss and your objectives from the meeting
If relevant, bring a copy of CV or application form if you want to discuss or review them.
Take a look around the Careers web pages www.glyndwr.ac.uk/careers to see if there is some relevant information related to what you want to discuss at the interview.
Visit the Careers Centre’s information library. We can give you a tour of the free resources which can help you prepare.
If you have no idea it may be useful to use Prospects Planner to help generate some ideas. This is a computer-based programme which helps you think about the skills and abilities you have and career areas which may suit you. See Prospects Planner (you will need to register on the site before you can access the Prospects Planner facility). If you need some help with this, we will be happy to help you through it

WHO MAY BOOK AN APPOINTMENT / USE THE CENTRE

Current students of Glyndŵr University
Staff of Glyndŵr University
Graduates of Glyndŵr University
Graduates of other institutions / Universities
Discontinuing Glyndŵr University students to whom a degree/ HNC/HND is not awarded are entitled to use the Careers Centre for a period of up to 3 months after their study ceases
Potential Glyndŵr University students

Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to help those who do not fall into the above categories, however, we are happy to provide details of other agencies that may be able to help you.

*The guidance process should be confidential, and this should be made clear to the individual. Personal information should not be passed on without the individual's prior permission. Any limitations on this should be made absolutely clear at the earliest possible stage .The limitations on this are:

a) that, within the Careers Service, information is shared on a need to know basis. The need to know may be concerned with the needs of the individual or with the need to maintain and develop an effective service, including the development of staff;

(b) that the Service reserves the right, in exceptional circumstances, to pass personal information without an individual's prior consent where there is a legal or 'duty of care' imperative. Even in these circumstances we would normally seek to explain this to the individual

WHAT STUDENTS SAY ABOUT HAVING CAREERS GUIDANCE

Neil Clutton graduated in 2008 with a BSc (Hon) in Building Maintenance Management. He tells us;

"I have been employed by Powys County Council as a Property Manager since leaving University . I sought guidance and advice from the Careers Advisers who, even though I only attended one interview provided me with practical guidance which helped me remedy a poor CV. In my view this helped me get the interview for the post I was first employed to do, I have since been promoted to a Principle Officer management role."

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(term-time only) CAREERS DROP-IN We also offer a quick drop-in service, so if you need some help with your CV, application forms or general careers information, please just drop into the Jobshop during the following times and there will be a Careers Adviser available. You may be limited to 15 minutes during busy times: Monday 1pm-4pm Tuesday 1pm-4pm Thursday 10am-1pm Friday 10am-1pm E-GUIDANCE Even if you can't visit the Careers Centre, you can still email your query to our Careers Advisers at careerscentre@glyndwr.ac.uk and we will aim to respond within 48 hours. WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A CAREERS GUIDANCE INTERVIEW A Careers Guidance interview is an opportunity to have an informal and confidential* discussion with a qualified Careers Adviser. It can last up to 1 hour and involve an in-depth discussion about your ideas, skills, experiences and priorities. The aim of the interview will be to help you focus and move your career ideas forward. You will decide what you would like to talk about and will have the opportunity to determine the direction of the interview, however it is important to be aware of what you can and cannot expect from the guidance interview; A Careers Adviser CAN: Help you reflect on your experiences and how these may relate to occupational choices. Assist you in developing actions relating to your priorities and career goals. Signpost useful resources and sources of information to help inform you decisions. A Careers Adviser CANNOT: Make decisions on your behalf. Tell you what to do. Write your CV, Application Form or Personal Statement. Give legal advice e.g. advice on whether you are eligible for a work permit. During the interview the Careers Adviser may make notes. These notes will be used to produce a ‘Summary of Guidance’ which you will be given to take away with you. As part of this summary it is likely there will be some agreed action points. We will also keep a copy of these notes and in line with the Data Protection Act 1998 you may ask to see any notes we keep on you. HOW TO PREPARE FOR A CAREERS GUIDANCE INTERVIEW To make the most of your interview we suggest that you consider the following: Why do you want the interview? What do you hope to get out of it? Your current situation. Note down some of the key issues relevant to you. Review your PDP (or other reflective log) to reflect on your experiences. This may help you think about what you want to discuss and your objectives from the meeting If relevant, bring a copy of CV or application form if you want to discuss or review them. Take a look around the Careers web pages www.glyndwr.ac.uk/careers to see if there is some relevant information related to what you want to discuss at the interview. Visit the Careers Centre’s information library. We can give you a tour of the free resources which can help you prepare. If you have no idea it may be useful to use Prospects Planner to help generate some ideas. This is a computer-based programme which helps you think about the skills and abilities you have and career areas which may suit you. See Prospects Planner (you will need to register on the site before you can access the Prospects Planner facility). If you need some help with this, we will be happy to help you through it WHO MAY BOOK AN APPOINTMENT / USE THE CENTRE Current students of Glyndŵr University Staff of Glyndŵr University Graduates of Glyndŵr University Graduates of other institutions / Universities Discontinuing Glyndŵr University students to whom a degree/ HNC/HND is not awarded are entitled to use the Careers Centre for a period of up to 3 months after their study ceases Potential Glyndŵr University students Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to help those who do not fall into the above categories, however, we are happy to provide details of other agencies that may be able to help you. The guidance process should be confidential, and this should be made clear to the individual. Personal information should not be passed on without the individual's prior permission. Any limitations on this should be made absolutely clear at the earliest possible stage .The limitations on this are: a) that, within the Careers Service, information is shared on a need to know basis. The need to know may be concerned with the needs of the individual or with the need to maintain and develop an effective service, including the development of staff; (b) that the Service reserves the right, in exceptional circumstances, to pass personal information without an individual's prior consent where there is a legal or 'duty of care' imperative. Even in these circumstances we would normally seek to explain this to the individual WHAT STUDENTS SAY ABOUT HAVING CAREERS GUIDANCE* Neil Clutton graduated in 2008 with a BSc (Hon) in Building Maintenance Management. He tells us; "I have been employed by Powys County Council as a Property Manager since leaving University . I sought guidance and advice from the Careers Advisers who, even though I only attended one interview provided me with practical guidance which helped me remedy a poor CV. In my view this helped me get the interview for the post I was first employed to do, I have since been promoted to a Principle Officer management role."	Careers Careers Location Contacts Opening times About the Careers Centre Statement of Service Jobshop FAQs Careers Advice and Information Explore Your Career Options Postgraduate Study and Funding How to make yourself employable Work Experience Help with Applications CVs and Interviews Events Useful Downloads News Archive Equality and Diversity Academic Staff Employers Help for Graduates Media Fair Blog . News Feeds
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