{"id":1506,"date":"2018-03-14T17:18:38","date_gmt":"2018-03-14T17:18:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/copyright.lboro.ac.uk\/life\/?p=1506"},"modified":"2018-03-14T17:18:38","modified_gmt":"2018-03-14T17:18:38","slug":"graduate-finalists-easter-holiday-advice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/life\/advice\/graduate-finalists-easter-holiday-advice\/","title":{"rendered":"From a graduate to finalists \u2013 Easter holiday advice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>So it\u2019s the Easter holidays, have you got anything exciting planned? Or are you just taking this time to catch up and keep on top of you deadlines? Last year I was frantically painting and planning my final degree show work.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1508 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2018\/03\/artwork-e1521047351609-1024x420.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2018\/03\/artwork-e1521047351609-1024x420.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2018\/03\/artwork-e1521047351609-300x123.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2018\/03\/artwork-e1521047351609-768x315.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2018\/03\/artwork-e1521047351609-370x152.jpg 370w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2018\/03\/artwork-e1521047351609-770x316.jpg 770w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2018\/03\/artwork-e1521047351609.jpg 1354w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With spring on your doorstep and the feeling of fresh beginnings, it\u2019s time to step up your game!<\/p>\n<p>Looking back at my last year of university, I didn\u2019t use the spare time I had wisely and of course left my job hunting very late and found myself left behind. So I\u2019m here to get you motivated and give you the push, I wish I had been able to give myself.<\/p>\n<p>Here is my Easter challenge to help you prepare for life after university and get your career ideas rolling.<\/p>\n<h3>Week 1 &#8211; Make yourself stand out<\/h3>\n<p>So let\u2019s start that CV, make a first draft. Update it with all your recent activities and experiences. Get someone to look over your CV; it\u2019s always good to get a fresh pair of eyes. Check the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/services\/careers\/students-and-graduates\/applications\/\">Career Networks<\/a> website for a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/media\/wwwlboroacuk\/external\/content\/services\/careersandemployabilitycentre\/downloads\/advice\/CV_checklist.pdf\">CV checklist<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1512 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2018\/03\/award-e1521047428951.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"636\" height=\"760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2018\/03\/award-e1521047428951.jpg 636w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2018\/03\/award-e1521047428951-251x300.jpg 251w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2018\/03\/award-e1521047428951-370x442.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Week 2 &#8211; Get Networking<\/h3>\n<p>Create a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/10-tips-students-new-grads-linkedin-omar-garriott\/\">LinkedIn<\/a> account; this is a great way of finding Loughborough alumni. Find out what recent graduates did from different courses; this will provide you with an idea of the different types of jobs that are out there. Use it as a networking tool, don\u2019t be afraid to make connections with people or even ask them questions. You never know where it may take you.<\/p>\n<h3>Week 3 &#8211; Buddy up<\/h3>\n<p>Find a mentor, yes this can be a daunting prospect, but don\u2019t worry. Find someone that can help guide you and give you advice, but keep it professional. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/services\/careers\/students-and-graduates\/employability\/lboroconnect\/\">Lboro Connect<\/a> is a great place to start.<\/p>\n<h3>Week 4 &#8211; Survey the scene<\/h3>\n<p>Start looking into graduate level jobs; get an idea of the companies and jobs that are being advertised. In doing this you will become informed of the job market you are graduating into.<\/p>\n<p>Be aware the internet is huge place, so searching for jobs online can be overwhelming. So check out the list of websites and other useful information on the Careers Network <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/services\/careers\/students-and-graduates\/find-jobs-opportunities\/\">finding jobs and opportunities page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You can also start applying for roles before you finish university, nothing more satisfying than having a job lined up. Get a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/services\/careers\/students-and-graduates\/access-careers-help\/choose-and-book\/\">Careers Consultant<\/a> to look over your applications, so you know you have submitted the best application.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1510 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2018\/03\/archery-e1521047480538-1024x602.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2018\/03\/archery-e1521047480538-1024x602.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2018\/03\/archery-e1521047480538-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2018\/03\/archery-e1521047480538-768x451.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2018\/03\/archery-e1521047480538-370x217.jpg 370w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2018\/03\/archery-e1521047480538-770x453.jpg 770w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2018\/03\/archery-e1521047480538.jpg 1528w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I would advise setting an achievable goal, think about what you want to achieve and when; careers consultants can also help you with this.<\/p>\n<p>And my most crucial advice is, don\u2019t keep putting it off and be prepared to take the leap.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1511 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2018\/03\/landscape-e1521047461508.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"950\" height=\"472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2018\/03\/landscape-e1521047461508.jpg 950w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2018\/03\/landscape-e1521047461508-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2018\/03\/landscape-e1521047461508-768x382.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2018\/03\/landscape-e1521047461508-370x184.jpg 370w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2018\/03\/landscape-e1521047461508-770x383.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>About the author:<\/h4>\n<p><em>Hi, I\u2019m Sarah, I graduated in 2017 with a BA in Fine Art. Since graduating, I have found that life after university planned out differently from what I imagined, and you know what, the real world is hard.<\/em><span id=\"more-1357\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>I am currently working as an intern at Loughborough University\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/services\/careers\/\">Careers Network.<\/a>\u00a0I\u2019m assisting with\u00a0a new project to help my fellow 2017 graduates find full-time graduate level employment.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>From my current role and my own personal experience I would like to help you guys prepare for life after university, which is why between now and Easter, I\u2019ll be writing three blogs full of things I wish I\u2019d known about employment after university when I was a finalist.<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So it\u2019s the Easter holidays, have you got anything exciting planned? 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