Welcome to the University of Chester from Careers and Employability!

Hello

My name is Philippa Hardie and I am the specialist Law Career Consultant here at the University of Chester.

A warm welcome to the University and to Careers and Employability, in particular.

You might wonder why you are getting this message about Careers so early in your studies but it really is important that you start thinking about your future, whether in Law or elsewhere, from Level 4 onwards.

I will be meeting all of you during the Law School Induction during Freshers' Week and hope to be able to talk to some of you at the Social Event on Tuesday 24 September.

I am based in Careers and Employability on the main campus opposite the Binks Building.

Please have a look at the Careers and Employability web pages at www.chester.ac.uk/careers where you will find further details about:

UniJob (jobs on campus): closing date 20th Oct 2014

·        Download an application form via: www.chester.ac.uk/unijob -

·        Make sure your application stands out (we receive hundreds of applications each year for a few places):

·     Attend our workshop on submitting a successful UniJob application -

         15/10/14, 12-2pm – book a place via http://www.chester.ac.uk/eyetraining/book or email unijob@chester.ac.uk
 

Finding part-time work:

·        Register for vacancy alerts via: http://www.chester.ac.uk/careers/vacancies

·        Email your draft CVs or applications to careers@chester.ac.uk if you’d like feedback

·        You can also call into one of our drop ins with your CV or application:

·        Ring 01244 513 066 (Chester), find out drop-in times for each week

Work Shadowing service (visits to organisations/companies to find out more about specific roles or areas of work):

·        Register online to receive monthly emails about work shadowing visits: www.chester.ac.uk/work-shadowing

Chester Difference Award (CDA) - gain points and Awards for extra-curricular activities to enhance your future employability:

·        Find out more about The CDA here: http://www.chester.ac.uk/careers/chester-difference-award

·        Download and complete The CDA application form here: http://www.chester.ac.uk/careers/chester-difference-award/apply

My email address is p.hardie@chester.ac.uk

I look forward to meeting you. Enjoy your studies!