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Lockin China March bulletin:
R&D Vacancies for Sales Account Managers who speak Polish, German, French or Russian
Vacancy: Graduate Sales Account Manager / Technical Sales Executive
The R & D Tool and Engineering Group are world renown as a service provider for the design, manufacture and testing, technical service and training of PET, PP, PC and Triton injection stretch blow moulding and blow mould tooling; with two design and manufacturing facilities, one near Nottingham, UK, with 87 employees to service Scandinavia, Europe, The Middle East, Africa, and South America and one in Kansas City, Missouri, USA with over 250 employees which services North and South America.
The individual will be extensively trained and ultimately be able to look after and develop their own accounts.
They will also be responsible for converting request for quotation to actual quotes, then receiving orders and ensuring the correct procedures are followed.
They will work extensively with our current sales team and also our Engineering department, attending trials with the customer present in our sampling facility- Product Solutions Laboratory.
Language skills are also essential for this position, preferably, Polish, German, French and Russian.
Prepare for Life Event for SBE Students – 29th & 30th March
Skills for the Future
The skills required to succeed in the workplace have constantly evolved – for example data scientists didn’t exist ten years ago – while in January the Japanese firm Fukoku Mutual Life Insurance laid off 34 people and replaced them with an artificial intelligence system. PwC released a report this week predicting that 30% of current jobs in the UK could be at risk due to automation in the next 15 years, and some research puts the impact as higher, and new jobs will continue to be created that don’t even currently exist. Against this backdrop, data shows that the average 18 – 24 year old will stay in their current job less than four years, and more than half will take a sideways move in their career to explore roles and to gain new skills.
So how can you prepare to be successful in your future career amidst constant change?
- Motivation – Understand what motivates you and the transferable skills you most like to use. This will allow you to take advantage of new opportunities which arise.
- Personal Brand – Determine what your ‘personal brand’ will be, i.e. what you would like to be known for; e.g. expertise, experience, attributes. People recognise who you are and associate you with specific things, it will be easier to build strong relationships and source suitable opportunities.
- Professional Network – Plan and build your professional network, starting at university. Many jobs are found through this way, and it helps you stay aware of current trends and needs in your sector.
- Future-Proof your Skills – Think about what skills will be needed in the near future in your sector, for example language skills, problem solving using technology, virtual collaboration, analysing big data and cross-discipline working. Read our job profiles for information about sectors, including industry bodies and information sources to follow. Develop new skills by taking on new roles or projects in a university society, at work or completing MOOCs.
- Consider skills that are anticipated won’t be lost to automation:
- Social Intelligence, Creativity, and Perception and Manipulation (e.g. fine motor skills that are difficult for robots to replicate) (Carl Benedikt Frey and Michael A Osborne from Oxford University).
- “Creative and critical thinking will be highly valued, as will emotional intelligence.” (Jon Andrews, the head of technology and investments at PwC).
- Complex Problem Solving, Cognitive Flexibility (e.g. dealing with change) (Report by EY).
- Big Data (see Masters in Business Analytics & Consulting at Loughborough University and other universities)
For help identifying what motivates you, your key skill set, transferable skills, developing a networking plan or a plan to to develop your skills, book either a 15 minute CV/application appointment, 30 minute 1:1 Careers Consultation or alternatively drop into the Careers Help Point.
SBE Postgraduate Open Day 29th March
29 March, 1:30pm-4pm, Sir Richard Morris Building
Are you still considering your options for after you graduate?
Come along to our Masters Open Day and find out how a masters from a Top-10 UK business school could help you stand out to employers.
Reasons to attend
- Overview of all our programmes, with subject areas including from Business, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Business Analytics, Information Management, HR and Work Psychology.
- Experience a short Taster Lecture
- Informal Q&A with admissions staff and programme directors
–Corporate partners, including Goldman Sachs, IBM and Microsoft, as well as relationships with over 100 employers.
–Award-winning Careers centre with global vacancy database of leading recruiters
–15th most targeted university by larger graduate employers (High Fliers ‘The Graduate Market’ report 2015)
Click here to book your place.
Generalist Management Programmes:
•MSc Management
•MSc International Management
•MSc Marketing [Opportunity to study in tandem for Chartered Institute of Marketing Diploma]
•MSc Finance and Management
•MSc Information Management and Business Technology
Specialist Programmes:
- MSc Business Analytics Consulting
•MSc Finance
•MSc Corporate Finance
•MSc Finance and Investment
• MSc Banking and Finance
• MSc Economics and Finance
• MSc Economics and Business Strategy (New)
• MSc Economics and International Business (New)
• MSc Human Resource Management (HRM)
• MSc Employment Relations & HRM
Economics Programmes:
- Economics and Finance
- Banking and Finance
- Economics & Business Strategy (New)
Economics & International Business (New)
Are you graduating this year?
As a 2017 graduate, the support provided by Careers Network could be invaluable. The team is here for you whether you are deciding on your options or need help with a CV or applications. Our services are available to Loughborough students and graduates at any point in your career journey.
For more information about the support available both before and after graduation, including ‘Money & University Leaving Guide’, visit www.lboro.ac.uk/careers/graduating
Working in SMEs
Small or Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) are organisations that employ fewer than 250 people with an annual turnover of less than £39m. SMEs are the engine of the UK economy, and an essential source of entrepreneurial skills and innovation. SMEs are also an important growth area for graduate recruitment, contributing 47% to private sector employment. New and upcoming businesses tend to be SMEs and they span almost all industries. The sectors traditionally taking advantage of graduate employment are the financial, manufacturing, media and IT sectors, although with the right approach, you can find opportunities in many industries.
Why work for a small business? · Your input is valued – as part of a smaller business, your contribution is important and will be recognised. · Lots of variety – you’ll be exposed to the day-to-day running of the business, allowing you to gain experience in lots of business functions. · Contact with senior leaders – you can build a good relationship with senior colleagues and establish a good reputation for yourself as a member of the team. · Quick progression – for those who show their potential.
Finding jobs in SMEs.
Search Careers Online for vacancies, such as Tax Executive at Haslers, Graduate Recruitment Consultant at EMEA Recruitment, as well as other job boards like Prospects, Targetjobs and Indeed.
Use Lboro Connect and LinkedIn to network – attend the Linkedin presentation and workshop to learn more about how to do this.
Read The Sunday Times’ Best 100 companies to research more about working for SMEs.
Send a targeted speculative letter and CV directly – attend the CV & Cover letter presentation for help on how to do this.
Can postgraduate study help you with finding employment in an SME? The Independent have written a useful article, with practical considerations. Prospects and Jobs.ac.uk are excellent resources for finding postgraduate opportunities.
Dealing with interview rejection
Being unsuccessful at interview stage can be disheartening, especially if it has happened more than once. Even if you already have a job already for when you graduate, you will need to go through the interview process in the future and quite feasibly face rejection at some point. So how do you successfully manage interview rejection, and where possible turn it to your advantage?
- Have a break. It’s natural to feel disappointed, and if you feel you need to do something relaxing or fun then go do it! You’ve had a lot of cortisol and adrenaline running through your body, so finding a positive outlet for your emotions is health.
- Keep things in perspective. Remember that vast majority of people have this experience, and this doesn’t mean you’ll never find your ideal job or that you can’t do the job well – in fact, it may be an indicator that you’re applying for the wrong type of job. Doing further research and speaking to a Careers Consultant about this can help.
- Review your performance. While easy to over-analyse, reviewing how you did is essential. Consider recording your answers to questions, and identify how you could improve. Practise these answers and get feedback, for example next time you have an interview, book a mock interview or find an industry mentor on either Lboro Connect or through the LinkedIn Alumni tool who can give you feedback.
- Get feedback from the interviewer. Not only can this give you useful information to work with, but sending a thank you email expressing your continual interest in the role should the successful candidate drop out may lead to unexpected opportunities. Drop into Careers Help Point if you need help with this. Note – not all employers will give feedback or be helpful unfortunately.
- Act on feedback and use it as an opportunity. If you are given feedback, thank the interviewer, connect on Linkedin and send them a message in the near future summarising how you’ve acted on what they’ve said (e.g. found out more about a specific part of the job) and what you’ve learnt from this. Also, at the end of initial feedback, simply asking if the interviewer knows someone else you could speak to for moving forward in your career may help you grow your network and discover opportunities (this is how I got a job at Loughborough). Speaking to either a mentor on Lboro Connect or Linkedin, or a Careers Consultant, can help you make a plan to act on this feedback.
For more information on how to prepare successful for an interview, attend our Interviews presentation 7th March 10am. We also have presentations to help you improve your CV & covering letter, application forms, and understanding and editing Linkedin.
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