Posted by rhulcareers on November 17, 2008
HLT2 5.00pm Book here
This session is aimed at 1st year undergrad students from China.
The skills agenda is increasingly important in China. Employers based in China are expressing concerns that job applicants do not have the right skills for careers in an international business economy. The purpose of this session is to explain what this means for current undergraduates and how to make sure they have the right skills to impress employers back in China.
More information on the China Talent Paradox. You are not expected to have read this before today’s session! Information on Hai gui or Hai Dai is available here.
The China Daily article is here
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Posted by rhulcareers on November 13, 2008
Careers Centre, Friday 14 November, 2.30pm – 3.30pm Just turn up!
The days when your academic degree was enough to land you a job are over. Nowadays employers look for a whole range of skills, from teamwork to commercial awareness, in addition to your degree. Your time at University can help you with that. There are many easy to access opportunities for you. Come along to the careers centre at 2.30pm to find out more!
Posted in Applying for jobs (UK), Events, Skills Development, Voluntary | Tagged: CV, marketing, Skills, sport, students union, volunteering | Leave a Comment »
Posted by rhulcareers on May 7, 2008
RHUL International Student Careers Adviser, Andrew Falconer, was recently interviewed for BBC World Service (China) radio. The programme was featuring the opportunities for Chinese students studying in the UK and the jobs market when they returned home. Andrew spoke about the need for students to address the issue of skills development and to use their time in UK universities to make themselves more employable.
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