The secrets of job search success in the UK for Chinese students

Overview of the UK Job market but focus on key differences to the China Market

1. 1. Perceptions vs Reality of the UK market (explore visa issues, languages and rules of business and writing, competition for graduate schemes)
   2. How to approach the job search – focus on what they want vs parental expectations
   3. The application – Job offer process

Recognising cultural differences when attending interviews, assessment centres - respect and value differences

1. 4. How business is done in different countries focus on China and UK – focus on the positives (languages, international experience as opposed to negatives – non UK poor English language etc and link this to developing and demonstrating confidence.

Communicating effectively

1. 5. Develop skills and approaches to aid networking opportunities
   6. Immersing self in language, e.g. watch TV, read newspapers, link to Commercial Awareness (talking intelligently about an area of interest) - cover active listening, questioning techniques, preparing for certain situations (careers fairs, networking events, engaging with recruiters, peers, and faculty)

Questions + Next Steps + Action Plan

1. 7. Inviting questions, addressing concerns in an open and supportive environment
   8. Realistic Action plan

Drinks and nibbles will be provided for the networking session in the end