Study UK: Preparing for work

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Brief Introduction

Get ready to search for and start a new job by identifying and building the employability skills needed to find your career path.

Course Summary

This course is designed to help international students prepare for work in the UK. It provides guidance on job hunting, CV and cover letter writing, and interview skills.

Key Learning Points

  • Learn how to navigate the UK job market as an international student
  • Master CV and cover letter writing skills to stand out to employers
  • Develop effective interview techniques to impress potential employers

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Learning Outcomes

  • Develop a strong CV and cover letter
  • Understand the UK job market and how to navigate it
  • Master interview skills to impress potential employers

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Fluent in English
  • Access to a computer and internet

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online self-paced course
  • Video lectures
  • Interactive quizzes and activities

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Notable People in This Field

  • President of Baylor University
  • Professor at Harvard Business School

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Requirements

  • The course is for international graduates of UK Higher Education entering into, or returning to, the employment market, globally. They can have studied either in the UK, or for a UK HE qualification overseas via TNE. The course is for all international graduates (undergraduates and postgraduates). To give a sense of scale of the potential audience, there are 12 million international students who have graduated from a UK HEI in the last ten years.

Outline

  • Getting Ready How to make the most of this course Identifying your skills What's the right job for me? Your work experience Where do I look for a job? Summarising the week The job application process Preparing your CV Writing your covering letter Succeeding at job interviews Starting your new job Future of work Summarising the week

Summary of User Reviews

Discover the essential skills and knowledge needed to prepare for work in the UK with this comprehensive course. Users have praised the course for its practical approach and helpful tips on finding employment. However, some have noted that the course can be too basic and lacks depth in certain areas.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Practical approach and helpful tips on finding employment.

Pros from User Reviews

  • Useful for international students looking to work in the UK
  • Covers a wide range of topics related to employment
  • Easy to follow and understand
  • Engaging and interactive

Cons from User Reviews

  • May be too basic for some users
  • Lacks depth in certain areas
  • Limited information on legal requirements for working in the UK
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Hajira Khan, Hermione Berry, Seamus McConomy, Phoenix Fry, Charlotte Beck
British Council, The GREAT campaign & Study UK
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