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Careers are calling: How to get the most from career fairs

If you are really serious about getting a job you need to learn how to maximise your visits to career fairs. Real World looks at strategies to

make you stand out from the crowd.

M addie Smith is the Careers

Consultant at Manchester

University and she offers the

following tips to getting the most out of

career fairs:

RemembeR, be positive. if you don’t tRy you don’t get.Yes the downturn has made the

graduate job market more competitive

but there are still jobs out there and

recruitment fairs are a great way of

meeting companies who are doing just

that – recruiting! Those at the summer

fairs have jobs available for a 2009 start

so what better way to find out about

them than to speak to someone? Use

fairs to glean as much information as

you can about the company culture

and the roles available. if you then

decide to apply you can use these

insights and face-to-face contact in

your application to help give yourself a

competitive edge.

some employeRs Will accept cvs at RecRuitment faiRs so it’s WoRthtaking a few with you. Just make sure

there are no mistakes on them. Get it

checked out by someone at your careers

service before giving it out to employers.

the saying goes that a positive impRession is a lasting impRession and there are a number of ways you can

do this. People wear all sorts of things to

careers fairs and dress code will depend

on whether it’s an information or

recruitment fair. either way you don’t

have to wear a full business suit. However,

if you are a serious job hunter then a

hoody is probably not the best choice of

outfit! You want to look presentable and

professional. Having good questions to

ask, and being able to talk confidently

about your skills and experiences and

where they might fit within the company,

will help you to stand out. if you’re

interested in a company remember the

name of the person you were speaking

to, or ask them for a business card. You

can then follow up with a thank you later.

pRepaRe befoRe you go and have a polished Way of intRoducing youRself. it’s important you research the

companies you’re interested in. Don’t

waste time asking employers basic

information. Have some intelligent

questions ready to ask which demonstrate

your motivation to work for the company

and explore what particular roles involve, or

where your skills set can be used. All this will

help you create a positive impression.

some employeRs ‘talent spot’ at RecRuitment faiRs, taking your contact

details and then fast-tracking your

application. others will use the fair to do

a ‘mini-interview’ before taking things

further. So, if you are a serious job hunter

my advice would be look professional, be

prepared, and be positive! »

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UP FRONT06 Reality Bytes Could you run

your career from a suitcase?

Plus two great book giveaways.

08 Real World Awards Could you

win a paid summer placement

with Enterprise Rent-A-Car?

REAL WORLD FEATURES10 Top Man! Sir Philip Green tells us

the secrets of his success.

12 The Big Sell What is the world

of retail really like?

14 Marketing & FMCG Discover

the story behind some of the

world’s biggest selling brands.

16 Sales Case Studies Recent

graduates describe working for

High Street companies.

22 The Caring Profession Being a

Social Worker is very

demanding, but offers real

rewards.

25 Social Work Case Studies28 Make The Most Of Careers

Fairs What you need to do to

maximise visits to careers fairs.

30 Careers Fairs What’s

happening across the country.

COMING UP THIS AUTUMN>> Everything you need to know to

get that perfect job in our issues:

City & Finance, Engineering & IT,

Law, Real World Europe, Diversity,

and Work Experience

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Spring into action!

T he sun may be shining but considering the constant bad news about the economy

and job market, your mood may not be so bright. We here at Real World are not

going to tell you to ‘cheer up, it may never happen!’, instead we can point you in

the direction of certain sectors which are holding up in the recession. The Government

has just announced a £58 million plan to transform the UK’s social services and our

article on Social Work focuses in on a sector crying out for committed, enthusiastic

graduates. Social Work is a career where you really do feel you are making a difference

for the better in people’s lives. Meanwhile, although some sides of Retail sales are

feeling the pinch, others are riding high and we explore jobs directly related to the

sector including Marketing and FMCG. We’ve also got an exclusive interview with Sir

Philip Green, whose family owns Arcadia Group, the fashion retailer behind Topshop,

Topman, and Miss Selfridge. He gives us the lowdown on his own success and tells us how

you can emulate it. If you’ve got the talent, enthusiasm and positive mental attitude to

succeed, then the perfect job for you is out there.

Elsewhere in this issue you’ll fi nd a section on careers fairs and how – by following a

few simple steps – you can get the most out of them and show recruiters what you are

made of. Finally, congratulations to Amy Gackowska and Tom Webster who have won

the fi rst two paid summer placements with Enterprise Rent-A-Car in the Real World

Awards 2009. There are still three places left and all you have to do to enter is tell us

what you’ve done at university that demonstrates your entrepreneurial potential. The

deadline is June 30th and the details are on page eight so start selling yourself!

Dee Pilgrim, [email protected]

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Have career will travelWhen things are tough at home, it’s always tempting to think of packing your bags and heading off to start a new life elsewhere. But working abroad doesn’t have to remain a dream; if you’ve got the right character traits and skills then you can work anywhere. Jo Parfitt is an expert on living, writing and working abroad (she currently resides in The Hague), and is the author of the best-selling book Career in Your Suitcase. Below she gives advice on how you could make a success of a career overseas. ‘I have done some research and the

people who make a success of

working out of their suitcase have the

same qualities as people who want to

be entrepreneurs. Those people who

are flexible, broad-minded and

adaptable are very likely to find life

abroad suits them very well. Life

overseas is constantly changing – it

gives you a lot of variety and a lot of

challenges, as does running your own

business. You have to be all things to

all people and it’s the same when you

move overseas. You have to keep

growing new networks, you have to

find new social groups, and so

constantly you have to sell and

market yourself.

Getting Started‘In fact, you need to be a networker

and network before you go. You have

to be pretty confident; you have to be

brave enough to start conversations

with strangers all the time. So get

involved with the international clubs

at your university. Have an awareness

of different cultures. There is a series of

books by Culturesmart which tell you

all about the cultural anomalies in any

given country. There are so many

forums and places on the internet

where you can get a real feel for

another country. Start making friends

(in your new destination) before you

actually travel because it makes a

massive difference. Facebook has

made a big difference because it

means you can keep in touch with

people everywhere.

What Careers Are Portable?‘We all need to develop an awareness

of what we love to do and what

motivates us. Career In A Suitcase is all

about finding what you love and

turning that into a career that is flexible

enough to move when you do, whether

you move from country to country, or

from London to Scotland. Teaching is

the most wonderful portable career. I

always recommend people get a

teaching qualification or a TEFL

qualification because you can do it

anywhere. There are many

opportunities to work from a language

school or work from your own home.

Wherever you go in the world there will

be international schools where they will

be teaching in English.

‘Fitness is another career that works

anywhere so think about being a

personal fitness instructor, or leisure

centre manager. By their very nature,

website design and anything in IT are

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Nab A JobWhen Tanya de Grunwald graduated from Durham University in 2000, she found herself with a degree in Psychology and absolutely no idea what she was going to do with her life. ‘I was back living with my parents and

hanging around the house wondering

what I was going to do next,’ she

explains. ‘I had zero direction so I took

an office job where I was tasked with

10 possible portAble cAreers

Graphic design

Website writing

Virtual assistance

teaching

consulting

event management

Artistic pursuits

life, business, career, sport or other

coaching

Network marketing

Writing and publishing

Get Your Mojo WorkingIf you’re feeling down in the mouth, deflated, depressed or otherwise out of sorts, you may be in need of a boost to your mojo. We all have off days for all sorts of reasons

and sometimes it can simply be a case of

losing our mojo – that certain spark that

puts us in the groove and at the top of

our game. Now author and motivational

speaker Gary Bertwistle has written Who

Stole Your Mojo? (Capstone, £8.99) a

book dedicated to helping you get your

magic sparkle back. Gary’s succeeded in

more careers (marketing, promotion,

innovation, creative thinking) than most

of us will have in one lifetime, and in the

book he uses his experiences to set out

clear strategies on how to recognise your

mojo and how to get it back when it

fades. It’s all about accentuating the

positive and letting go of the negative,

and to give you a push in the right

direction we have five copies to

giveaway. All you have to do is send us

an email entitled Who Stole My Mojo?

With your name and postal address to

[email protected]

doing the de-stapling!’ It was at this

point Tanya realised she was going to

have to buck her ideas up and she has

now used her job hunting experiences

as the basis for Dude, Where’s my

career? (Summersdale, £8.99) that she

describes as ‘the book I wish I had had

when I graduated’. This “guide for

baffled graduates” is full of really helpful

hints and strategies such as:

• Don’t believe all careers are linear

– it is perfectly OK to

move sideways, in fact

it’s normal.

• Tanya advises people to

think about having less

structured careers and to

stay open to opportunities.

Graduates should have a much

more organic approach – try things

and if they are not for you, learn the

lessons of what you were good at

and what you never want to do ever

again (remember, jobs for life are a

thing of the past).

• Don’t get bogged down into thinking

you have to stay in a job you don’t

like. You can leave! You are in

charge of your career.

• Do work experience, do short

contracts, and keep your contacts

and networks up to date.

This advice has certainly proved

successful for Tanya who now has a

thriving career as a features writer for

magazines, as well as doing career

pieces for the Guardian. We have five

copies of Dude, Where’s my career?

to giveaway. For a copy send us an

email with your name and postal

address, entitled Dude! To [email protected]

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jobs you can do anywhere, and the

same goes for The Arts, graphic design or

portrait photography.

‘Working abroad has made me a

global citizen. It has given me a much

better picture of how the world fits together

and that makes me more employable.’

Find out more about Jo Parfitt and

how you could have a portable career

go to www.joparfitt.com

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Real WoRld aWaRds 2009 | NEW WINNERsRW

This year’s fantastic competition gives Real World readers the chance to win a cash prize of up to £5,000. There are also five paid summer placements with Enterprise Rent-A-Car up for grabs.

E ntry could not be easier – we

want you to tell us what you’ve

done at university that

demonstrates your entrepreneurial

potential. We’ve already had some

extremely high quality entrants, two of

which were so impressive that we’ve

already got our first two winners!

and the WinneRs aRe…Liverpool university student Amy

Gackowska is thrilled to have secured a

paid summer placement with Enterprise.

she says: ‘I decided to enter the

competition because I think it is

important to get as much work

experience as possible whilst at university,

especially at the moment with it being so

competitive for graduate positions. It was

actually a bit surprising to read about

such a great opportunity; I had never

heard of anything similar before.’

The 22-year-old is undertaking a

Combined Honours (Arts) degree. In the

future she hopes to have her own

business, and she believes she will acquire

a lot of knowledge useful for setting up

and running a company while on the

placement with Enterprise. ‘I am

particularly interested in finding out how

the company works on an international

level to discover opportunities to use my

German in the future. Basically I am just

going to start the placement with an

open mind to learning as much as

possible, both about working practices

and about what I personally enjoy most.

Hopefully I will be successful enough to

impress my employers!’

In order for fellow students to stand out

from the crowd, Amy suggests getting

paid work experience, doing voluntary

work, or even something like running a

sports club to learn new skills. she says:

‘Personally, I took qualifications in dance

teaching whilst at school and university,

which helped me to find work and

encourage other students to get involved

with activities outside studying, and I

know others who have enjoyed doing the

same through gaining first aid and

coaching qualifications.’

Amy wishes all the best to other

entrants and advises students not to be

put off by how competitive it might seem.

‘so many people have done something,

such as running a society, which allows

them to develop important skills. I’d

recommend students think of everything

possible that shows why they would be

good for the position before applying.’

BReaking neWs…Just before we went to press a second

winner in our competition was chosen.

Tom Webster of Manchester University

was selected by Enterprise Rent-A-Car for

one of their prestigious internships this

summer. The judges were impressed with

Tom’s application which detailed his

involvement in the university’s rugby club,

the management society, and the

trading and investment society. Outside

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‘i'm going to start the placement with an open mind and learn as much as possible.’

amy gackowska

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of university he has also taken part in

training the students of Manchester

Grammar school at rugby.

tom is delighted to have been picked

as a winner. He says: ‘It’s a great

opportunity and I look forward to working

in that environment.’ Unfortunately for

tom, when Real World broke the good

news to him he was nursing a dislocated

shoulder, an injury sustained while playing

rugby. We hope it heals quickly!

If you want to be in with a chance of

winning a prize and would like more

information about the competition visit:

www.realworldmagazine.com/realworldawards. Entries close 30 June

2009. Good luck! n

While at oxford University Kirill was a founding member of the oxford entrepreneurs society. In addition, he represented the university in tennis, water polo and skiing, and he played the first ever solo piano concert in the oxford Union, raising money for a foundation for disabled Russian orphans. Three years on, Real World caught up with him in California to find out what he’s up to these days: What are you doing now? I am the cofounder of YouNoodle; the startup network and data company, funded by Peter Thiel and Founders Fund, who were also early investors in Facebook. after our first year we have 200,000 members and the world’s richest stream of startup data.

of what achievements are you most proud? Building the platform for the entrepreneur club at oxford to establish itself as the biggest of its kind in the UK.

Five minutes with Jonathan Francis: entrepreneur of the Year 2008Jonathan studied Management with French at Nottingham University. a natural entrepreneur; he started up his first business when he was just 14. He’s now had experience of running several enterprises, the main one being a site selling collectable dinky and Corgi toys manufactured between 1929 and 1939.

What are you doing now? Right now I’m launching a student consultancy at www.cubitgroup.co.uk, operating from the University of Nottingham. It’s a move away from larger projects, but should take some short-term financial strain off my other businesses. What were your aims when you first started university? To get enough investor funding to leave university early and concentrate on one project. It’s ambitious, but I’ve had good fun pursuing this goal.

What achievements are you most proud? I’m not sure that I’m ‘most’ proud of anything: I’m proud whenever I (or we) overcome a serious hurdle - generally the hard work that goes on behind the scenes. What did you do with the prize money? I bought new stock - it’s not hugely exciting, but cash-flow is vital to keep a business growing, so the cash injection was a big help. What advice do you have for other students about how to make the most of their time at university? I don’t think there’s a catch-all answer to that question, but perhaps I can offer some advice regarding work/employment: if you know what you want to do when you leave uni - why wait until you leave? our web-designer, for example, is only a student, but takes on paid projects to get a step ahead of the hundreds of people who he will be competing with when he leaves.

Five minutes with Kirill Makharinksy: Real World award Winner 2006

What were your aims when you first started university? 1. Get a degree; 2. learn about the real world, before committing to it full-time.

What did you do with the prize money?I invested it in my current company.

What advice do you have for other students at university? Be open-minded about what you’ll do afterwards and try everything while you still can.

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Self-made billionaire Sir Philip Green is top cat in the British fashion industry, building up his Arcadia Group empire to boast such well-

known names as Topshop, Topman, Wallis and Miss Selfridge.

W hen Real World caught up with him, Arcadia had just scooped

the top spot in the retail category of the Times Graduate

Recruitment Awards 2009, and Sir Philip was also celebrating the

successful launch of the New York branch of Topshop, so no wonder he was

in expansive mood. Having left school at just 15, he started his first retail

company at the tender age of 23, and taught himself everything he needed

to know to grow a successful business. Now, he really is master of all he

surveys from his office high above London’s bustling Oxford Street, and often

refers to himself and his empire using the royal ‘we’. After the excitement of

New York, he is keen to oversee the continued expansion of the Group. ‘We

already operate in 30 countries,’ he explains, ‘but we need to do China –

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PG TIPS:• 'When you set up a meeting, establish

what you want to get out of it. What is your destination?'

• 'Challenge yourself to move out of your comfort zone (because we can all get too comfortable.)’

• ' Be consistent. I’m massively consistent and I don’t go away.’

• 'Trust your instincts – invariably you will be right.’

• 'Think about using your time well and do several things at the same time if you can.’

businessman who just happens to sell

clothes, as opposed to a rag trader trying

to be a businessman,’ he says. ‘I never

worked for a retailer, I never worked in the

clothing business for anybody; I taught

myself from the beginning. Do I think

that’s the best way? I don’t think there’s

a specifi c formula. I was hungry and

keen and wanted to learn and wanted

to make money, so I went and broke a lot

of doors down and developed my career.

In the perfect world I think if you can get

practical experience, then having the

opportunity to work in different businesses

in all sorts of jobs is the way to go.’ So

what is it that makes him so very good at

what he does? ‘I’m focused on what I do;

I’m an educated risk taker; I understand

how all the pieces of the jigsaw puzzle go

together; I have an educated opinion on

what needs to happen, and I have the

people who can make it happen. These

are the intrinsic parts that make the

business tick; the relationships you have

to forge; the things you need to do; the

trust people must have in you.’ Then

there’s the added X factor – instinct.

‘Instinct is something you can’t learn or

buy,’ he says, ‘that gut feeling and

nothing better has ever been invented.’

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been in discussion with India and we’ve

got requests from Australia and South

Africa. But I want to do all these places

for the right reasons; if we can’t deliver at

a very high level I don’t want to do it.

Everything has to have the same “wow”

factor as New York.’

So what it is that has made this

autodidact the success that he is today?

‘I think I’m lucky because I’m a

As the interview draws to a close Sir

Philip also mentions lady luck as a key to

success, but it is something else he says in

passing that is far more telling. He is

explaining how he has no computer in his

offi ce and does not own a Blackberry

because he prefers to deal with people

face-to-face. ‘I like seeing people, I like

looking at them and getting them

engaged. I think it’s nice to see people

and to talk to people. You can’t

underestimate people’s emotions and

the politics that go on in a big

organisation. I think 25 per cent of my

time is spent being a psychiatrist.’

It is this ability to engage with people

and to get their measure almost

instantaneously that really stands out in Sir

Philip. It also helps that he loves what he

does – and when you control a workforce

of over 44,000 and one of your designers

is Kate Moss, then what’s not to love?

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At its most basic level retailing is the process of selling goods to customers, but this bald explanation doesn’t begin to cover the immense variety of roles within the sector, or how vast its stretch is.

ou could be a sales manager, or you could be a buyer, a

marketer, a brand manager, or someone who works in the

customer relations department. Just as varied is the range of

products you can sell. You could be selling books, or clothes,

or food in anything from a small boutique to a huge

hypermarket. Even though the news on the High Street may

be gloomy with such well-known names as Woolworth, Zavvi

and Adams going to the wall, other areas within retail are still

doing well. Budget food retailers such as Aldi and Lidl have seen sales increase

during the credit crunch as shoppers swap premium brands for cheaper

alternatives. Also growing rapidly is E-commerce, or E-tailing, with people buying

goods over the internet.

According to the Office Of National Statistics the UK retail sector employs over

three million people in 291,000 retail businesses, which is about 11 per cent of the

entire UK workforce. According to Kerry Burgess of Skillsmart Retail, the Sector Skills

Council for retail, job availability within retail is actually pretty static. ‘The number of

jobs being created is almost comparable to job losses,’ she explains. ‘Only recently

Debenhams created 1,200 new jobs and as more people switch to shopping on the

internet so new roles in IT will also arise. The thing is, shopping is the nation’s

favourite pastime – people want to go out and buy things and treat themselves.’

Apparently, 30 per cent of retail workers now hold a degree or postgraduate

qualification and the sector offers graduates real opportunities. Ian Parsons has

over 30 years experience in senior roles in retailing. He recently created a task force

called Retail Performance Improvement (RPI), to help retailers survive the current

economic downturn. He says: ‘Anybody going into retail has to do so for the right

reasons. It really does help to have some empathy with the product (you are

selling) and you have to pick the right retailer to work for. The people who succeed

very quickly are those who have a passion for what they do. What one learns in

retail is a broad range of skills. However, if you really want to get on in retail sales

you have to make a commitment to start on the shop floor and then work your way

up. Because of this you must be willing to put in long hours of hard work. For those

who show eagerness and ability the opportunities are there to get on very quickly.

Retailers don’t tend to constrain people because they want them to progress

quickly and you find quite young people in senior positions (some store managers

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RetAil – the FigURes – sAles JAN 2009 Underlying growth in retail sales volume remains steady but the picture is mixed across sectors. sales volume in the three months November to January rose by 1.5 per cent compared with the previous three months. sales volume for household goods stores increased by 4.2 per cent, the biggest rise since August 2007 and largely reflects heavy discounting. sales volume in the non-store retailing and repair sector rose by 8.3 per cent, the largest increase since records began in 1986. A significant driver within this sector is the increase in internet retail sales.

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inteRnet Retail SaleS Jan 2009 the Office of national Statistics (OnS) includes internet data in its retail sales figures, but now also separately identifies the numbers for internet-only stores, as well as high street and other stores with an internet element to their business.internet sales as a percentage of total retail sales have been steadily growing since mid-2008, and as of January 2009 represent 3.7 per cent of total retail sales. this 3.7 per cent share compares with 3.1 per cent in January 2008, and 3.5 per cent in December 2008. the average weekly value of internet retail sales during January was approximately £178 million. the figures represent an estimate of the specific contribution of internet sales to overall retail sales in Great Britain and includes sales of goods to consumers for personal andhousehold use. it does not include services bought over the internet.

‘what always impress are good personal attributes such as social skills and

personal presentation. it also impresses when you get candidates who have done

their homework and actually know something about the retail company they are

applying to. So be sure you can demonstrate a decent amount of knowledge about

the company. Find things out and there’s nothing like actually visiting shops to do that.

Bright young candidates are still keen to get into retail and so will present themselves

for two or three weeks just to get experience and knowledge.

‘Most retailers have great training programmes (including household names such as

Sainsbury’s, Boots and M&S) that give you a proper management background as well

as enhanced personal and professional skills. You have to love the pressure and also

have to be a team player. it also helps if you love shopping. i still love going into shops

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Eggs are sold annually, that’s three for every person in the

UK. Welcome to the world of Fast Moving Consumer Goods

(FMCG). It’s a multi-billion pound industry – and one that

could offer a great graduate career.

Typically an item is described as ‘fast moving’ if it is sold

quickly and at a relatively low cost and will include

products such as toothpaste, deodorant, detergent, and

(increasingly) packaged food and drinks. Think about your average weekly shop. You

may not have ever realised it before, but no doubt you are buying FMCGs on a

regularly basis. Unilever, Nestlé, Danone, Colgate-Palmolive and HJ Heinz are just some

of the big names in the business. Companies such as these invest vast amounts of

money to ensure consumers remain loyal to their brands. One of the main reasons for

the success of FMCG companies is their marketing strategies, but more on that later.

In addition to marketing, positions for graduates within FMCG include selling,

Digital ageif you think that fmcg is limited to toiletries and packaged food, think again. there is now an expanding market within the electronics sector.

a rapidly-growing division of fmcg is fast moving consumer electronics. it might seem a bit crazy to think of electronics as being something you can dispose of after only a short amount of time, but think about it: how many mobile phones have you owned and how soon do you think you will be replacing your current model? in addition to mobile phones, gPS systems, mP3 players and digital cameras are all examples of items which need to be replaced more often than other electronic items because of rapid changes in technology.

developing, or managing a range of

products. Graduates often enter via

training schemes and complete a number

of placements in different business sectors.

It is one of the most competitive areas for

graduate schemes with many applications

received for each graduate position.

So how is the FMCG sector holding up

in these turbulent times? According to

Marketing magazine deodorants are one

area in FMCG that sells well, even in times

of recession. The magazine says: ‘In total,

95 per cent of women in the UK use a

deodorant every day. As you might

expect from a product designed to

reduce or mask the effects of sweating,

sales can be dependent on the weather.

This means that the scorching summer of

2003 boosted sales because the products

were used more frequently, whereas the

milder summers since then seem to have

impeded sales.’ According to Mintel, value

sales were worth £459m in 2008, a rise of

eight per cent over the past five years.

But an item on the Talking Retail website

highlighted the fact that some other FMCG

areas are not fairing so well in this

economic downturn. The website reports:

‘Almost half of shoppers are buying more

own label products than they were three

months ago, according to new exclusive

figures. The survey was conducted by

Empathy Research for TalkingRetail.com

and found 41 per cent of shoppers have

switched to own labels during this time

period.’ So the challenge for graduates

starting an FMCG career in these difficult

times is to make their branded products

‘must-haves’; and one way they can do

that is through marketing.

make youR maRkMarketing plays a huge role within the

FMCG sector, but it is by no means limited

to FMCG companies. The work you do will

depend on the type of company you are

with, but at the heart of it all, marketing is,

according to the Chartered Institute of

Marketing (CIM), ‘the management

process responsible for identifying,

anticipating and satisfying customer

requirements profitably’. According to

the CIM, marketing is one of the most

popular careers today with an estimated

one in seven of all UK students hoping to

become a successful marketer.

On its website the CIM describes the

‘seven Ps’ in the marketing process. They

are as follows:

1. Develop your Product

2. Place or position it in the marketplace

3. Promote it at the right Price with the

right People, Processes and Physical

Evidence

As a junior marketing manager or

marketing assistant you could be doing a

very varied role, being involved in all or

some of the ‘seven Ps’ above. If you start

your career in a large company it may

be that the role mostly consists of

shadowing senior colleagues and helping

with project management. On the other

hand, at a smaller company you could hit

the ground running and be asked to do

the whole gamut of marketing tasks, from

writing promotional literature to

managing customer databases.

The average starting salary for

graduates in FMCG in 2008 was £24,000.

Meanwhile, for those in senior marketing

roles salaries of £50,000 and beyond are

not unknown, so if you like life in the fast

lane, this could be just the job for you.

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Alice Stanley

James Wall

‘you need the enthusiasm to get involved in everything, and an eagerness to learn.’

age: 23Degree and university: Reading University, Food Science with Business – 1 year in industryJob title: Graduate Product technologist, Sainsbury’s

What do you actually do? i work closely with suppliers and buyers to ensure that we offer fresh, safe and healthy food. as a technologist you take ownership of a product area, in which you are responsible for ensuring all packaging and artwork is correct, making any necessary nutritional amends, regular sampling, benchmarking against the rest of the market, and ensuring the overall quality of the product is of the standard the customer expects.

Why did you decide to go into retail? Having done a placement working with suppliers, retail seemed like the next step for my development. Being a complete food fanatic retail seemed like the best opportunity to experience as many areas of the industry as possible – this has proved true, i’ve spent three months in Dairy and have so far worked with a range of products including chilled desserts, creams, butters and pastry.

How did you find out about your course? the Sainsbury’s Product technology Graduate scheme is well known in the food industry and i first heard about it through my university, there are also 16 other schemes on offer here at Sainsbury’s offering just as exciting opportunities, from buying to H.R., all giving great experience in the retail world.

Would you undertake further training to progress in your career? Sainsbury’s Product technology Graduate Scheme itself gives you a comprehensive training programme that i am in the process of completing. they supply you with any training that you may need to progress in your role as a technologist as well as to further your career and development. i would strongly recommend a sandwich course, i did one with two, six month placements and it proved to be my stepping stones into the food and retail industry.

What do you most like about what you do and are there any downsides? Working in close relationships with suppliers to develop products of such a high standard. Knowing that products i have worked on from packaging to process are consumed and enjoyed by Sainsbury’s customers all over the country.

Product technology is continually evolving and fast moving so staying on the ball can sometimes become quite tiring.

What skills do you think you need to succeed? Passion and drive for food, relationship skills to build relationships internally and externally and attention to detail is essential in all responsibilities of the role. Juggling skills are definitely crucial!

What advice would you give graduates wanting to come into the sector? Be prepared to drive your own development in a highly competitive, fast moving industry. any work experience that you can gain in retail will be invaluable, you will gain an insight into who our customers are and what they expect from us on a quality level and a business level.

age: 27.Degree and university: Retail Management, University of Surrey then M&S Graduate Scheme.Job title: Commercial Manager at Marks & Spencer’s flagship store at Marble arch in london.

What do you actually do? i am responsible for the day-to-day running of the Home

department, as well as the Customer Service Desk, and the Bureau de Change.

i manage a team of six section managers and look after a combined team of roughly 100 sales assistants. this involves driving sales, service and costs, and motivating the whole team.

Why did you decide to go into this sector? i chose it for the fast pace and the fact that every day can be different. i love working with people – staff and customers – as they make my job so interesting and exciting. i also enjoy having a hands-on job – i couldn’t sit behind a desk for 40 hours a week.

How did you find out about your particular course? i worked in Next as a suit sales advisor when i was 16 so i’ve always been interested in retail. i also did a Business Studies a level at school so when it came to choosing my university course i knew that i wanted to do a degree which combined both retail and business. i did my research and found out which universities offered the most suitable courses before visiting them and then deciding on the Retail Management course at the University of Surrey.

Would you undertake further training to further your career? absolutely. Retail is a fast-paced industry and it’s important to be ahead of the game. Since completing the M&S Graduate Scheme, i have attended numerous in-house training sessions on all aspects of the business, from sales to costs and would be keen to undertake additional sessions in order to further develop and expand my skill set.

What do you like most about what you do? are there any downsides? i thrive in the busy environment and love working with the team. in this job, i am a trader for the best retailer on the high street. i really don’t dislike anything about it.

What do you think are the most important skills/strengths that you need to make a success of what you do? Being able to communicate well, not just with customers and store staff, but with Head Office and Senior Directors. You also need to be able to influence decision-making within store and for the business. You have to have a resilient character, as the priorities can change day-to-day, and you have to manage your time effectively.

You also have to stay focused on the job at hand. Being in the flagship store, there is always loads going on. For example, at any time Sir Stuart Rose, the Chairman of Marks & Spencer, could visit and want a detailed walk around the store.

What would be your best piece of advice for graduates wishing to come into this sector? You have to be prepared to be on your feet all day and be very self-motivated. as well as being passionate about retail, you should love working with people.



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Natasha Howden

Lee Sham

‘at 23-years-old i'm looking forward to having sole accountability for my own boots' store.’

age: 25 years oldDegree and university: trinity College, University of CambridgeModern and Medieval languages (German and Russian) Work title: tesco Graduate trainee (Corporate affairs department)

What do you actually do? i am in my second year of the tesco Corporate affairs graduate scheme. the scheme comprises four functional placements and two store placements. So far i have spent time in the Press Office, in store, and the Corporate Responsibility (CR) team. i am currently working in the international Corporate affairs team.

Working on lots of projects simultaneously keeps each day interesting and varied. i have researched and written award submissions, responded to questions and challenges to our CR policies, helped to write and produce the CR Review, and even been cajoled into appearing on Russian television!

Were you always interested in this sector as a career? approaching graduation i knew i wanted to work in a people-facing environment and in a communications role, but was unsure about which jobs to apply for. i hadn’t considered working in retail until i saw the tesco graduate scheme and realised that it offered the fast-paced, challenging environment i was looking for.

Would you undertake further study to gain promotion? the Corporate affairs department has been really active in supporting my personal development. in the short time i have been with tesco i have attended several it training courses and a course on how to be a good leader. i would definitely consider further study in order to progress my career.

What do you most like about what you do and are there any downsides? there’s a fantastic buzz about the office in the Corporate affairs department. Our team interacts with a variety of stakeholders, such as investors, NGOs, customers, MPs, and journalists, and as a

graduate you are given the opportunity to work with different teams to gain exposure to all of these. i have been given the opportunity to work on important projects with real responsibility and i am constantly learning and trying new things. it is really rewarding to see the tangible results of your work, whether that be a statement in a newspaper, being short-listed for an industry award, or receiving a thank you for a letter you wrote.

tesco is the largest private sector employer in the UK and has businesses in twelve other countries around the world, so it can be a bit overwhelming at first getting used to the sheer scale of our operation. However, everyone is so friendly and graduates are paired with a buddy so it’s easy to settle in. the benefits of working for a large company far outweigh those early challenges!

What skills do you think you need to succeed? Creativity and excellent communication skills partnered with an enthusiasm for new and exciting challenges is key to making a success of working in Corporate affairs. as is also true of many other sectors, an ability to work well with others, energy and drive are all important to having a successful career at tesco.

What advice would you give graduates coming into this sector? Having relevant work experience shows your enthusiasm for the job and gives you lots of good things to talk about in an interview.

it is also important to research the company and role you are applying for and think about how you can demonstrate your strengths through practical examples.

age: 23Degree and university: Retail ManagementJob title: Grade Four store position having successfully completed the Boots’ Graduate trainee Programme

Why did you pick Boots? My experience during the assessment centre was one that easily convinced me that this was a company that i wanted to work for. the way it was

organised made me feel so relaxed, not like the other assessment centres i had been to where i felt so under pressure! Without being unprofessional, it felt like it was a university workshop and i felt i could demonstrate all of the personal aspects i wanted to show! it wasn’t all numbers and exam questions; it was interactive, challenging, and fun. the people genuinely seemed happy to be there and i was delighted when i got the call to say i’d got the job.

What happened on the training course? Once the programme began there were regular weekly interventions at Head Office in Nottingham to check and monitor our progress as a group. line managers have also held consistency forums to monitor us and draw together ideas. i was given opportunities to create an invaluable network of contacts and had access to internet help sites, phone contacts, and in-store help from team members and team managers. to date Boots have kept to the itinerary set at the beginning of the course and my expectations have been more than met. the company have also kept their promise to support me during the course.

What did you most like about the course? it allowed me to meet senior figures in the company and have social outings with them, which made me feel extremely privileged and really made me feel special! as well as having a good time i really felt part of the company after two days. the training has equipped me to do my job and has allowed me to probe further and deeper into areas of the business that i have previously not been comfortable with. For example healthcare training has allowed me to be in a position to challenge staff and understand their concerns/problems.

What happened at the end of your course? i was delighted when i was offered a 'grade 4' store position and am looking forward to starting in mid September! i will have sole accountability for that store, and be able to apply all my training to how i want to do things. i firmly believe that all of the training has put me in a position to be able to independently run it and have the confidence and ability to make it successful. Sitting here at 23 years of age i feel so empowered and privileged to be given the responsibility of a business that potentially could be the first official step to my Boots career. »



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Anna Palmer

Nick Welsh

‘my job is so varied there are several directions i could choose, and not just in my own industry.’

age: 24Degree and university: Lancaster University management School, Ba (Hons) advertising and marketing theory and Practice (2003-2006).Job title: Senior Planner Buyer at Walker media, a top 10 media agency in central London.

What do you actually do? Day-to-day i plan and buy across press, radio and outdoor on various clients, as well as having a greater involvement in the overall planning and development of the media strategies for each client. the role involves dealing with both the client and media owners, negotiating rates, creating plans and managing deadlines, finances and to a certain extent other colleagues in the team.

Why did you decide to go into this sector? entering the media world seemed like the most natural progression from my degree and the work experience i had undertaken. i was really keen on the idea of reaching the right people, with the right message, at the right time.

What do you like most about what you do and are there any downsides? my job is very sociable, i get to deal with a lot of people and work on a wide variety of different projects, so it never gets boring! One day i’m planning a mono press campaign with a simple retail message and the next i’m in a meeting about sponsoring the World Free Run championships! i really enjoy the planning side where you have to research your audience and how best to reach them, but equally love the rush of a good buying negotiation as it’s often fast paced and work which keeps you on your toes!

What do you think are the most important skills/strengths you need to make a success of what you do? People skills are essential, everyday i speak to both strangers and more regular contacts on the phone, face-to-face and via email and if you can’t get on with that then you’ll never enjoy this job. You also need to have the ability to step back and look at

what you are doing, because sometimes you can run away with an idea and you need to be able to appraise whether it is the best plan for your objectives, and if it will achieve the best result for your client.

another important factor is attention to detail – plans get updated so many times that it’s really important that you can keep the records up--to-date as clients need to be billed and media owners paid correctly as you are dealing with real money and real accounts.

What are your career aspirations? along with everyone else i’d like to reach the next stage on the ladder and a few more rungs to boot but eventually i think the agency might run out of managing Partner roles. at present i’m really enjoying what i do and am really interested in developing into the planning side of things, that said research is becoming more and more interesting to me so time will tell. my job is so varied that there are several directions that it could take me in, not just within my own industry, but whatever route i choose.

What would be the best piece of advice for graduates wishing to come into this sector? Be outgoing and know what you want to achieve. Once you get to where you want to be, don’t sit back on your laurels. You can move far in this industry. but you do need to put the work in.

age: 23Degree and university: geography with marketing as a minor at Lancaster. However, i realised that geography wasn’t for me. Due to Lancaster’s great flexibility, i studied a BSc in marketing management, Lancaster University management School.Work title: i’m currently working in the iBm Brand marketing team and have the exciting mission of helping connect the iBm brand with the British culture, environment, and people.

How did you start at iBm? i spent my placement year working for iBm Uk Ltd as a marketing Specialist. the role was based at iBm’s Hursley site near Winchester, which

had the added benefit of being set in acres of beautiful parkland and had tennis courts, a cricket pitch, gym, and even a clubhouse on site. my year was spent working in our worldwide marketing team, so many of my colleagues worked in the U.S. i was responsible for our internal intranet page and was lucky enough to be involved in the organisation of two high profile customer and business partner events.

Why did you decide to go into this sector? it might seem like quite an unusual career option for someone interested in a career in marketing but that’s really not the case! Someone once told me, there are only so many different ways you can market a chocolate bar or shampoo – whereas technology is always changing. iBm’s goal is fundamentally to ‘help the world work better’ – i couldn’t think of a more exciting and innovative place to work.

What do you like most about what you do and are there any downsides? Definitely the flexible working environment that iBm provides. in one week i could be working in five different locations! i frequently get to interact with our other marketing and advertising agencies and therefore two days are never alike – it’s great!

Working in a large organisation like iBm is sometimes a bit overwhelming. at first i found it quite hard to find the right people in the company to help me to implement all the things that i needed to do, however there is lots of support and tools available to help you navigate your way through. We even have an internal version of Facebook to help us communicate with each other!

What do you think are the most important skills and strengths you need to make a success of what you do? You need to be very well organised and be able to juggle various different projects successfully at any one time. Because of this, you also need to be able to prioritise that are important, and those that are not! For any successful career in marketing, i think you need to have a good balance between your creative talent and analytical skills.

What are your career aspirations? i would love to be a people manager at some point in my future career, and work managing a team of marketing professionals.


company. This is a great way to network within a company, and employers will frequently offer employment at the end of your degree, primarily through a graduate scheme.


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‘i find it really interesting working with products and brands people buy and interact with on a daily basis.’

‘a great way to stand out is to complete an internship with a large fmcg between your second and third year at university as employers frequently offer employment at the end of your degree.’

Vicky Lacaille Diane Du PasquierAge: 23Degree and university: BSc in marketing at Lancaster University management School (Oct 2003 – June 2006). Work Title: customer Activation manager, Nestlé food and Beverages Department.

What do you actually do? When I first graduated, I started working in the Nestlé confectionery Division as a Business Development Executive (Sept 2006 - Jan 2007). This was a field-based sales role, and I was responsible for building relationships with store managers, and then working with them to maximise sales of Nestlé confectionery. In february 2007, I moved into the Nestlé Head Office at croydon in my new role. This role is within the food and Beverages Department. I work within a customer Business Team (morrisons), and I am the store specific marketing specialist, working with brands such as Nescafé, Herta, carnation and Nesquik. The brand team communicates their brand plans, and then I ‘activate’ these in-store, ensuring that they are compelling for the morrisons shoppers. Tools that I can use include advertising in the retailer magazine, coupons, sampling, in-store radio, and running competitions. Why did you decide to go into this sector? I enjoy working in marketing, particularly within fmcg, as I find it really interesting working with products and brands that people buy and interact with on a daily basis. What do you think are the most important skills/strengths you need to make a success of what you do? You need to be creative, very ambitious, and a great team worker. Additionally, there is quite a strong analytical element to marketing and a strong grasp of numeracy is required when budgeting. What would be the best piece of advice for graduates wishing to come into this sector? This sector is very popular amongst graduates, and therefore there is a lot of competition. A great way to stand out is to complete an internship between your second and third year of university with a large

Age: 27Degree and university: Economics and management at Dauphine University, Paris (1999-2003) majoring in finance in my fourth year. mSc marketing and communication at EScP-EAP European School of management (Paris campus). I also undertook a year long internship in the UK and Paris. Work Title: Assistant Brand manager at Johnson & Johnson consumer in the UK, working on the Benylin brand.

How did you find out about the course? I heard about the course through word of mouth and at a career fair at my undergraduate university. The internet also gave me access to a lot of information about course content and I read testimonials from other students online.

What interested you about taking a postgraduate marketing course? After taking my major in finance, I decided I did not want to work in that area and needed more specialised training in marketing.

Why did you decide to go into this sector? I always wanted to work in fmcg in a challenging, international setting. When the opportunity to work in the healthcare sector arose, I jumped at the chance.

Would you undertake further training to further your career? Not at the moment, because after my marketing and communication mSc, I think I have done enough for now!

What do you like most about what you do? It’s very hands-on and I love the scope for creativity which it permits me. The work is challenging, but good fun. It’s always great to

see the tangible impact of something I’ve implemented and put into motion.

Are there any downsides? At times it can be extremely stressful, particularly when deadlines are looming.

What do you think are the most important skills/strengths you need to make a success of what you do? Strategic and analytical thinking, leadership, creativity, and the ability to work in a team with an open mind.

What are your career aspirations? I aim to continue growing in brand management roles. In the future I would like to diversify my workload away from just one brand and across different types of products.

What would be the best piece of advice for graduates wishing to come into this sector? Be aware that it is a competitive job market which requires you to fight to get yourself noticed. The locations of many fmcg companies are not often central to major cities, which can be an inconvenience and something you should take into account.

Tell me one interesting fact about yourself. I am part of friskis & Svettis non-profit organisation in London, which promotes a fun way to exercise with music and people! n


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the caRingpRofessionSocial work can be an extremely rewarding area of work to go into. However, because of a number of high profile cases it doesn’t always get good press. Real World looks at the changes in the profession following the recent scandals.

ocial care is a broad umbrella term for

the profession which includes social

workers, counsellors, probation workers,

special needs support in schools, and

occupational therapy. one of the first

questions you will probably be asking is

what is the difference between social

work and social care work? According

to the website: www.socialworkcareers.co.uk, it can be

defined as follows: ‘Social workers have to obtain a

qualification, which from April 2003 has been an honours

degree, and are required to register with the General

Social Care Council (GSCC). They will be involved at a

high level with people who use social care services,

working with them to assess their care requirements and

working alongside other professionals such as doctors to

make sure that every individual receives the particular

type of support that he or she needs.’

Now, in the wake of the Baby P scandal, the

Government has announced a £58 million plan to

transform social services, investing in more training and

support for frontline services. rosie varley is the Chair of

the GSCC, the body that registers and regulates social

workers. in an interview with the Guardian in February

2009 she said she had clear ideas about the role the

GSCC could play in rebuilding the image of social work

in the aftermath of the Baby P affair. 'The theme that

has run through all my professional work has been a

commitment to raising standards in the services that

are provided to vulnerable people, and particularly to

improving the access to those services and promoting

informed choice.’ She added: ‘[r]egulation of social

care is new and has made a good start, but […] as it

matures it needs to raise its profile.’

The individual role of social workers can be

extremely diverse. For example, it can cover child

protection, mental health, elder abuse or safeguarding

adults. At present the degree is a general one,

involving practical skills including a minimum

requirement of 200 days’ on-the-job placement.

working with children can be one of the most

satisfying areas of social work, but because of recent

scandals, this area is being scrutinised to ensure the

same errors aren’t made in the future. in March 2009,

Lord Laming presented his review of child protection

services in england calling for the creation of a

specialist children’s social work degree. His

recommendations were not welcomed by all,

however. ray Jones, professor of social work at

Kingston University, told Community Care magazine

that in his view specialisation at undergraduate level

would be a ‘mistake’.

At postgraduate level some universities offer short

courses leading to a Masters award, which will enable

you to practise as a social worker. Some favour a

degree in a relevant subject and most require at least

a 2:2. Because of the short length of the course you

will be going on your first placement very early on,

and you will need a certain amount of relevant

experience before you start. remember: employers

look favourably on mature candidates. Students need

to be fully prepared and suitable for their practice

placements, and universities may ask you to supply a

reference from a social worker to confirm that you

already meet the requirements concerning

preparation for assessed practice.

it is clear the only way for the reputation of social

work to be restored in the UK is by the best possible

candidates being attracted to the profession – and that

could mean you!

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Located in south east London, Bexley is within easy reach of centralLondon, rural Kent and the continent. It is a diverse boroughincorporating the best features of both town and country.

Social Workers who want a good start!Level 2 £24,035 - £32,486 (inclusive of Market Premium)Bexley is an outer London Borough, which borders Greenwich to theWest, the county of Kent to the East and Bromley to the South.Covering an area of 61 square kilometres, it has a diverse populationof 222,100. Bexley consists of a number of neighbourhood areassuch as Belvedere, Thamesmead, Erith, Sidcup, Bexleyheath andBexley. Within its boundaries are award winning parks and openspaces, historic houses and attractive waterways. The River Thamesruns along the Borough boundary for 5 miles to the North and we area core part of the Thames Gateway.

If you are:● Passionate about social work.● Prepared and have a sound basic understanding of the role.● Professional in your approach, with talent and ambition.

Then you won’t find a better place to learn than the London Boroughof Bexley. Bexley is one of the best performing Councils in the countryand it is our exceptional organisational culture that is the basis for ourhaving achieved a four star rating in our Comprehensive PerformanceAssessment. The Council was one of only two authorities in Englandto achieve the top rating on both Children’s and Young People’sServices and Social Care for Adults.

This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who is about toqualify and is about to apply for a post. We’ll support you every stepof the way, helping you achieve the necessary levels of competence.At the same time, you’ll also make a real contribution to our service,with your level of responsibility increasing at each stage of yourdevelopment.

You must be able to demonstrate your ability to meet the requiredsocial work standard and will have had significant practicalexperience of helping people.

Apply online at www.bexley.gov.uk/jobs or to: HR BusinessCentre, Room 200, Hill View, Hill View Drive, Welling, Kent DA16 3RY, telephone: 020 8836 8324 (24 hr answerphone) or email: [email protected]

Listening to you, working for you www.bexley.gov.uk

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and youngpeople and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Lambeth, in the heart of London, is a vibrant andexciting place to work. Last year we were votedLondon’s most improved Council. With the introductionof personalised care, increased integration with healthcolleagues and greater investment in our safeguardinginfrastructure, there has never been a more excitingtime to start a social work career in Lambeth.

Why become a social worker at Lambeth?• We have a graduate training scheme.

• We encourage a flexible and highly skilled workforceby providing lots of learning and developmentopportunities.

• We provide mentoring and support for newlyqualified social workers and continued professionaldevelopment such as our post qualification scheme.

• There are clear opportunities for career progressionin Lambeth.

• It’s an exciting time of innovation as we work topersonalise our services.

If your degree isn’t social work related but you areinterested in a career in social work, why not find outabout our graduate scheme – open to those who holda degree in any subject. In 2010, we will be advertisingfor graduates to apply for the trainee social workscheme.

You could be part of our team and make a differenceto Lambeth communities through a social work career,visit www.lambeth.gov.uk/ACSJobs.

Wendy Chioza, social worker said, “Lambeth provideda great opportunity for me to return to study for myMasters Degree in social work and further my career.Without their funding, it would have been difficult tofund this myself. I was in the voluntary sector but I nowwork on a new project for young adults involved incrime and using class A drugs. This is an exciting,although sometimeschallenging client group towork with but it’s a valuableand rewarding area.”

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Amy Petch

Richa Grover

University: london south Bank University, Ba social work DegreeJob title: senior social work practitioner, Essex county council

What is it that you do? i am a senior practitioner in an assessment and Family support Team and i work with the initial enquiries that come into the team regarding child protection issues and also family support referrals. Why did you decide to go into this sector? i am passionate about the welfare of children and from an early age i knew that my career would involve working with children in some way. During work experience i decided that social care was the area that i was drawn towards and i went on to study for my social work degree. During studying for the degree i was able to explore all aspects of social work and it confirmed for me that my career path was to work with children.

Would you undertake further training to further your career? Yes it is very important to me to continue my professional development and i am focused on completing additional training that specialises in all aspects of working with children and families. This will enable me to develop my knowledge, enhancing my understanding of issues affecting children and young people at different stages of their lives and my skills as a social worker.

What do you like most about what you do? i get the most satisfaction from working and interacting with the young people, understanding and empathising with how they feel and view their situation. To be able to work with them and help them to fulfil their potential is a key aspect for me.

are there any downsides? i know that everyone says this but it would be great if we did not have so much paperwork to complete.

What do you think are the most important skills/strengths you need to make a success of what you do? overall you have to be passionate about the job because you will

experience difficult situations that can make you wonder why you are doing it, but if you are passionate about the job then you always remember why you are there. You need to be able to interact with people of any age, communicate and work with other agencies respecting that you may have differing priorities but that you all want the best outcome for the child.

What would be your best piece of advice for graduates wishing to come into this sector? come in with a realistic expectation of the job. Remember that you have successfully completed the social work degree and have the confidence that you can do this, you might not know everything but as you work within your role you develop the skills, and will be supported in your development by your manager and team colleagues.

is there anything else you would like to add? social work often gets bad press, however, it is a career that i love and i would not change the opportunities that i get to have a positive impact on the lives of children, young people and their families. i do recommend it.

‘to be able to work with young people and to help fulfill their potential is a key aspect of the job for me.’age: 27 Degrees and universities: Undergraduate Degree in sociology, University of Delhi, india; Masters in social Work, University of Delhi, india; Post Graduate Diploma in international Humanitarian law, Human Rights and Refugee studies, india. Post Qualifying Module 1 in social Work, Bournemouth University, and currently pursuing specialist award in social Work (child care), Royal Holloway, University of london, Uk.Job Title: social Worker, Enfield social services

What it is you actually do? i work in the looked after children’s Team, Enfield social services as a social Worker with children and families. i work with children from different backgrounds who are already in the care system and are being looked after by the local authority and not by their birth parents. The reasons for this can be various and include neglect, abuse, abandonment, and parents’ inability to provide safe care.

i act on behalf of the local authority in a corporate parental role and work towards ensuring that the ‘looked-after’ child’s needs are met, and their safety and stability is ensured. This happens at various stages in

different case scenarios in a multi-disciplinary framework. as a social worker for a child in the care of the local authority i liaise with various professionals and agencies involved ensuring that the child’s needs are met. My work is underpinned by the principle that the ‘welfare of the child is of paramount importance’ (ca1989).

Why did you decide to go into this sector? Towards the end of my undergraduate degree in sociology in 2002 i was at a crossroads in deciding what i wanted to do with my life and career. The challenges, problems, conflicts that i saw at every level in society, both in india at that time and globally constantly, provided me with the impetus to do something to change the world. i wanted to address these problems and make a difference in alleviating them rather than just studying them ‘for what they were’.

i came to understand after some research and career counselling that a degree in social work would equip me with skills, tools, techniques and approaches of working with people in different set ups, thereby contributing to society by being directly involved in enhancing their social functioning. i went on to do a Masters in social work and worked in a few different settings after that. i wanted to work in the Uk so that i could experience working in a global, multicultural environment so here i am in this sector!

What do you like most about what you do and are there any downsides? i love doing activities and spending time with the children i work with. They are a lot of fun! But sometimes i can get too emotionally involved, internalise stress, and find it hard to switch off.

What do you think are the most important skills/strengths you need to make a success of what you do? You need respect for people’s lives and their circumstances, patience, flexibilty, and good communication skills.

What would be your best piece of advice for graduates wishing to come into this sector? Do join this sector as i can assure you it feels great to know that your work really does make a difference! »


www.hackney.gov.uk/reclaimingsocialwork

“Hackney are committed to supporting Social Workers to dosocial work. It’s as simple as that!”

Risthardh Hare – Consultant Social Worker

We have an exciting new model of service delivery in Hackney. We aim to reduce the number of children in care byproviding intensive and high quality therapeutic and practical support for families.

We have implemented our approach through small networks of professionals (Social Work Units) who work together underthe leadership of the Consultant Social Worker. Each unit consists of a consultant social worker, a qualified social worker,a children’s practitioner, a therapist and a unit co-ordinator who together have the resources, support and time to meetthe needs of Hackney’s families. Our newly-qualified Social Workers benefit from the full support of the professionalswithin the unit and our commitment to ongoing professional development.

We’ve already recruited many talented professionals, however we need more qualified, skilled and energised people tojoin us! We specify the methodological approach our social care staff will take when working with children and families.Our social workers adopt a systemic approach to their practice and use social learning theory techniques when workingwith children and families.

If you are interested in joining Hackney’s Children and Young People’s Service and want to find out how you canbe part of Reclaiming Social Work, apply online at www.hackney.gov.uk/reclaimingsocialworkor call 020 8356 3798 for more information.

These posts will be subject to an enhanced disclosure check by the Criminal Records Bureau.

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framework which actively encourages qualified workers to continue their studies.

What do you like most about you do? I love working with children and getting out and about and meeting families, rather than being behind a desk all day. I also like the flexibility a career in social work offers – there are loads of opportunities to work in different service areas, with different client groups. Also the salary is good, which was an important factor when I was considering investing in re-training in my mid-20s.

Are there any downsides? There’s no getting away from the fact that the job can be challenging – I come into daily contact with families who are struggling, many of whom are facing very distressing circumstances. However, I have not come across a hopeless case yet. What keeps me going is the fact that I have the opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives.

What do you think are the most important skills/strengths you need to make a success of what you did? Good communication skills are vital. Being able to relate well to people – other professionals as well as children and families – is key, not only in face-to-face meetings, but in terms of being reliable and transparent. Keeping up-to-date case notes and writing clear reports is an essential part of the job so good writing skills are also important.

What would be your best piece of advice for graduates wishing to come into this sector? There is generally a requirement for people applying to social work courses to have some previous experience in the social care field, so why not try it out and see if you like it. There are loads of voluntary organisations out there working with children and families, adults with learning or mental health difficulties, or elderly people that you could approach to find out more.

Is there anything else you would like to add? I know social work often gets a bad press, but my experience is if you find a supportive employer and a service area that suits you, it can be a very rewarding career. n


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Laura BleaneyAge: 28Degree and university: BA History, cambridge University,MA in social Work, University of East london and the Tavistock clinicWork Title: social Worker, Hackney Borough council

What do you actually do? I work in an Access and Assessment Unit for Hackney children’s social care. We take referrals from all sorts of people with concerns about children, including professionals, parents, grandparents, and other members of the public. My job is to then meet with children and families and talk with professionals, such as teachers, health visitors, GPs and the police, to try and get a better picture of what

is going on and work out a plan of action to help improve things.

Why did you decide to go into this sector? I always knew I wanted to work with children and to help make a positive difference in people’s lives, but I did not want to be a teacher, so social work seemed the perfect option.

Would you undertake further training to further your career? Yes, in fact, I’m in my first year since qualifying and already my employers are sponsoring me to complete a diploma in parenting studies, and I hope to achieve another qualification in family therapy next year. social work has a post-qualifying

‘i always knew i wanted to work with children and to help make a positive difference in people's lives, so social work seemed the perfect option.’


Careers are calling: How to get the most from career fairs

M addie Smith is a Careers

Consultant at Manchester

University and she offers the

following tips to getting the most out of

career fairs:

RemembeR, be positive. if you don’t tRy you don’t get.Yes the downturn has made the

graduate job market more competitive

but there are still jobs out there and

recruitment fairs are a great way of

meeting companies who are doing just

that – recruiting! Those at the summer

fairs have jobs available for a 2009 start

so what better way to find out about

them than to speak to someone? Use

fairs to glean as much information as

you can about the company culture

and the roles available. If you then

decide to apply you can use these

insights and face-to-face contact in

your application to help give yourself a

competitive edge.

some employeRs will accept cvs at RecRuitment faiRs so it’s worth

taking a few with you. Just make sure

there are no mistakes on them. Get it

checked out by someone at your careers

service before giving it out to employers.

the saying goes that a positive impRession is a lasting impRession and there are a number of ways you can

do this. People wear all sorts of things to

careers fairs and dress code will depend

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If you are really serious about getting a job you need to learn how to maximise your visits to career fairs. Real World looks at strategies to

make you stand out from the crowd.

on whether it’s an information or

recruitment fair. either way you don’t

have to wear a full business suit. However,

if you are a serious job hunter then a

hoody is probably not the best choice of

outfit! You want to look presentable and

professional. Having good questions to

ask, and being able to talk confidently

about your skills and experiences and

where they might fit within the company,

will help you to stand out. if you’re

interested in a company remember the

name of the person you were speaking

to, or ask them for a business card. You

can then follow up with a thank you later.

PRePaRe befoRe you go and have a Polished Way of intRoducing youRself. it’s important you research the

companies you’re interested in. Don’t

waste time asking employers basic

information. Have some intelligent

questions ready to ask which demonstrate

your motivation to work for the company

and explore what particular roles involve, or

where your skills set can be used. All this will

help you create a positive impression.

some emPloyeRs ‘talent sPot’ at RecRuitment faiRs, taking your contact

details and then fast-tracking your

application. others will use the fair to do

a ‘mini-interview’ before taking things

further. So, if you are a serious job hunter

my advice would be look professional, be

prepared, and be positive! »



caReeRs faiRs 2009 | CARDIffRW

exhibitors: exhibitors confirmed as of May 1st 2009 (for an up-to-date list, visit the event website http://www.careers.cardiff.ac.uk/events/graduate_fair/exhibitors_az.php) include: abbey Resourcing, acca, cardiff University careers service, cardiff University Postgraduate Office, cardiff University school of Nursing and Midwifery studies, ciMa, ciPfa, Devon county council, european employment services, fDM Group, GDs international, Grant Thornton UK LLP, HM Treasury, icaeW, intertradeireland fusion, Lidl UK GmbH, Lonza Biologics Plc, Majestic Wine Warehouses Ltd, Mitsubishi Motors, National instruments, Open University in Wales, OsTc Wales, peterevans, Prospects, Real World, Royal air force, Training and Development agency for schools, UK National europass centre, University of Bath school of Management, Voluntary community service, Welsh assembly Government

caRDiff UNiVeRsiTyGRaDUaTe RecRUiTMeNTDay

Date: Thursday 11th June 2009

Opening Times: 11:00am–3:00pm

Venue: city Hall, cathays Park,

cardiff, cf10 3ND

The cardiff Graduate Recruitment Day gives you the opportunity to meet representatives from a range of employers, postgraduate course providers, and other organisations. Open to all new graduates, entry is free. for full details of the event, visit the event website http://www.careers.cardiff.ac.uk/events/graduate_fair

contact Details: The employer Liaison and Marketing Team, cardiff University careers service. Tel: (029) 2087 4712 e-mail: [email protected]

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caRdiff univeRsityGRaduate RecRuitmentday

the summeRGRaduate faiR inscotland

date: Wednesday 27th and thursday 28th may 2009opening times: 27th: 12:00pm–7:00pm28th: 10:00am–3:00pmvenue: secc, Glasgow

this fRee event, organised by the university of Glasgow, will feature around 90 employers representing all uK job sectors. open to all graduates, students, postgraduates, pre-final students and job changers looking for permanent jobs, internships, voluntary, gap year work or postgraduate study…..or simply to gather information.

there will also be the opportunity to get careers advice as careers advisers will be on site ready to meet you.

other fRee features include:• complimentary fair guide with all the

exhibitors credentials and vacancy details• seminars hosted by a selection of fair

exhibitors. topics include ‘interview skills’ and ‘preparing your cv’

Registration is on arrival.

contact details: [email protected], Website: www.glasgow.ac.uk/careerstel: 0141 330 8459

exhibitors: acca, aGcas, army, British Gas, cima - chartered institute of management, accountants, ciPfa, contact singapore, covance laboratories, cumbria Primary teacher training, doosan Babcock energy ltd, ernst & young, explore learning, fdm Group, Gist, Glasgow caledonian university, Gradcracker, Graduate Prospects, hm treasury, hymans Robertson llP, icaeW, lidl uK Gmbh, milkround.com, morgan stanley, nhs scotland - Graduate management training scheme, Philips lighting, Proctor & Gamble, QinetiQ, Real World, Redspire ltd, Robert Gordon university, Royal air force, Royal navy, scottish enterprise: Graduates for Business, scottish Government, standard life plc, strathclyde Police, teach in scotland, thales, university of Glasgow, university of strathclyde, university of the West of scotland

for more information and full exhibitor list please visit www.glasgow.ac.uk/careers



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liveRpool gRaduate RecRuitment festival 2009

the liverpool graduate Recruitment festival is a national recruitment event organised by the liverpool fairs partnership led by the careers & employability service at the university of liverpool. the event provides students and graduates with an opportunity to make contact with prospective employers who will be showcasing immediate start graduate vacancies for 2009. over 70 exhibitors usually attend from a wide range of sectors so the event should provide something of interest to students and graduates from any degree discipline. one of the main attractions of this event is the ‘graduate to merseyside arena’ showcasing graduate opportunities from local employers. each year merseyside’s main graduate recruiters take stands in the arena to meet those visitors who are looking to find work locally.

organisations offering further study and training opportunities will also be exhibiting.

date: tuesday 2nd June 2009

opening times: 10:30am – 3:30pm

venue: st george’s Hall, liverpool

as well as being able to meet representatives from the exhibiting organisations, the event will also provide you with an opportunity to get expert advice from a team of careers advisers at the careers advice stand.

students and graduates from any university or college are welcome to attend.

We hope that you will be able to join us and we look forward to meeting you there. no tents required! enthusiasm essential.

exhibitors: exhibitors will include abercrombie & fitch, aldi stores ltd, Baker Hughes, Baker tilly services limited, enterprise plc, enterprise Rent-a-car, ernst & Young llp, Hm treasury, lidl uK gmbH, merseyside fire & Rescue service, merseyside police, serco assurance. a full list of exhibitors can be viewed on our website: www.liverpoolfairs.org.uk



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GRaDUaTeRecRUiTMeNTfaiR aT MaNcHesTeR

for detailed information, please see the website www.manchester.ac.uk/careers/graduatefair click on “How to Get There” for a map and travel directions.

special events: in addition to meeting with around 150 exhibitors, you can also:• Get free expert advice from a team of

professional career consultants who will be providing individual one-to-one help.

• attend the free seminars on applications, interviews and assessment centres to help you succeed in your job search.

Remember there are different exhibitors each day

facilities: adjacent free car parking, Disabled access, Refreshments on sale at the firs Pavilion (adjacent to the armitage centre), free entry and free fair catalogue for all visitors on arrival, free transport from Manchester Piccadilly Train station.

contact Details: www.manchester.ac.uk/careers/graduatefairTel 0161 275 [email protected]

exhibitors: around 150 exhibitors – different ones each day so you need to attend on both days. click on the a-Z list of exhibitors for each day at www.manchester.ac.uk/careers/graduatefair (updated daily up to the event)

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Date: Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th June 2009. Different exhibitors each dayOpening Times: 10:30am – 4:00pm each dayVenue: The armitage centre, Moseley Road, fallowfield, Manchester M14 6He

any final year graduate or postgraduate welcome: if you’re a new graduate/postgraduate or a graduate/postgraduate from a previous year, regardless of where you studied, you are very welcome at the Graduate fair in Manchester. some exhibitors will be looking for applicants with specific qualifications, others will have vacancies where your degree subject is irrelevant.

The biggest graduate recruitment fair in the UK: come along and meet around 150 different exhibitors from all over the UK with hundreds of vacancies for 2009 – mostly full-time graduate jobs, but also some postgraduate course places, and some volunteer positions.

Different exhibitors will be present each day: Large and small companies, recruiting for both national and local vacancies in a wide variety of sectors. aTTeND ON BOTH DaYs TO see eVeRYONe.

Transport: The armitage centre is just south of the city centre, within easy reach of the motorway network and railway stations. There is free parking around the centre. it is also on a bus route from Manchester city centre and a free bus to the fair leaves Piccadilly Train station every 20 minutes from 9.30am until 3pm, picking up at the bus stop next to the taxi rank on fairfield street, beside the station.



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YORKSHIRE GRADUATE RECRUITMENT FAIR

Date: Wednesday 10th June 2009

Opening Times: 11:00am – 3:30pm

Venue: University of Leeds

Sports and Exhibition Centre

Here is a golden opportunity not to be missed! You can meet over 75organisations offering local and national vacancies, voluntary opportunities, further study and more. The Fair will feature a Local Employment Zone which is perfect for those looking for work in the Yorkshire region.

It is free to attend and open to new and recent graduates from any UK University. You can get the latest list of those attending (see below for some of these) from our website: www.leeds.ac.uk/yorkshirefair

Contact details: [email protected]: 01274 234991Website: www.leeds.ac.uk/yorkshirefair

For directions to the fair, see:www.leeds.ac.uk/yorkshirefair


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