EMPLOYABILITY MATTERS LIKE NEVER BEFORE.

Carl Gilleard Chief Executive

AGR

STUFF HAPPENS!

Things have been worse!

1992 – Graduate level vacancies fell by 32% in one year Between 1990 and 1993, half of all graduate level

vacancies disappeared

In 2008 ……………….

In 2011…

Graduate vacancies in 2000-2012 in the UK.

Figure 1.1: Graduate vacancy changes at AGR employers 2000 to 2012 (predicted) – Percentage increase or decrease on previous year (varying bases)

The changing world of work.

Major drivers of change:

• Technology. • Globalisation. • Demography.

• Environment.

• Expectations.

The changing world of work will impact on:

• What we do. • How we do it.

• When we do it.

• Where we do it.

• The speed at which things change. • The demand for skills, knowledge and understanding.

“No such thing as a career path.

It’s crazy paving and you have to lay it yourself!”

Everything …………………… ………………….. and more!

What do employers look for in graduates?

What do employers look for in graduates?

A good degree plus…….

Skills Experience Personal attributes

A good application

A good degree.

73% of employers demand a 2:1

16% of employers demand a 2:2 27% demand specific degrees

21st century work skills.

Teamwork

Self-management Project management

Business and customer

awareness

Problem solving

Communications

Cultural sensitivity/awareness

Managing learning and career

“Experience is not what

happens to you; it’s what you do with what happens

to you”

Aldous Huxley

Personal attributes – it’s all about SELF.

SELF Awareness SELF Esteem SELF Confidence SELF Efficacy

The right mindset.

The key to unlocking potential -

Taking personal responsibility.

“To be employed is to be at risk.

To be employable is to be secure.”

And finally…

Questions?