Employability: Making the Most of Your Career Development

Neugebauer, a business scholar and former human resource executive in the UK, and Evans-Brain, a human resource business partner in the UK, draw on their experiences, research on graduate employment, and interviews with individuals in employment and education to explain how graduates in different fields can be more effective in their job searches and career development in the UK. They describe the concepts and perspectives on employability and careers; preparation for work, such as networking, internships and placements, and casual paid and unpaid work; finding work, including applying, interviewing, the curriculum vitae, and using assessment centers; workplace learning and development; progress and navigation in the workplace; and workplace commitment and culture. An appendix describes case studies of how graduates got into specific jobs in various fields. Annotation ©2016 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
Keen to succeed in today’s competitive job market?  Want to learn how to make the most of longer-term graduate career development opportunities? This handy guide is the gateway to help you understand the academic and practical aspects of employability and to make the most of your longer-term graduate employability development. Inside you’ll find: - Critical examination of key theories to help you in your employability studies - Practical guidance from meaningful real-world case studies and examples from students and professionals on everything from job applications, to using work experience, networking effectively, social media, entrepreneurship, and longer-term development in the workplace - Specially commissioned employer, university, adviser, and graduate insights from a range of organisations will give you the inside track on what employers are looking for and how to develop your graduate career.This essential guide equips you with the knowledge and practical guidance you need to achieve your full potential during your studies, into your first role, and in your career beyond.
Whether you’re undertaking an employability module on your course, or need advice on developing transferable employability skills throughout your degree, this handy guide provide the theory and practical help you need to get your foot on the career ladder on graduation.