Dr. Ben Carter Careers Adviser

Dr. Ben Carter
Careers Adviser
By definition…
Ca·reer /kəˈri(ə)r/
1. Move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way
in a specified direction.
Korea
Chorea
2. An occupation undertaken for a
significant period of a person's life and
with opportunities for progress.
Where to
find us:
6 St Mary’s Place,
KY16 9UY
Opposite the Student
Association/Union
24 on the Campus Map!
www.st-andrews.ac.uk/careers
What we offer
One-to-one discussions with advisers,
each with subject specialities
Drop-in, no booking required
13:15 – 16:00 Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri
20 minutes to a session
Careers, CVs, applications, cover letters,
assessment centres, interviews
Postgraduate options
Unsure what to do?
Open for all careers enquiries from 14
November 2011 (restricted until then to active
applications only).
What we offer
Careers library (directories, info on applications,
interviews, subject-specific etc.)
Careers Fairs (Sept-Oct, over for this year!)
Employer visits (listed online)
Career Skills workshops (Wedns PM): CVs,
interview skills, application forms and more
Self-employment and starting your own business
Awards, Scholarships (St Andrews Award;
Robert T Jones, 5 Dec; Undergraduate of the
Year, 31 Jan)
What we offer
online
www.st-andrews.ac.uk/careers
Careers Wiki, subject areas
Applications advice
“I don’t know what I want to do” section
JobShop (part-time work), graduate schemes, internships. Vacancies!
Using your Degree; Careers Alumni Network (employed UStA
graduates, willing to take your questions).
Information...
Follow us on social media for regular updates…
www.st-andrews.ac.uk/careers
http://www.wikijob.co.uk/graduate-jobs
TARGETJobs employer insights
www.findamasters.com
www.findaphd.com
www.jobs.ac.uk
www.prospects.ac.uk
International students
www.britishcouncil.org/learning-funding-your-studies.htm
www.educationuk.org
Wendy Houldsworth, Advice & Support Centre (ASC), 38 on Campus Map