Migrant Leaders’ Post

💼 Building Strong Connections with Companies for Student Career Opportunities Forge impactful partnerships with employers to boost student career opportunities! 🤝 Crafting effective employer partnerships is essential for Career Services Professionals seeking to create valuable career opportunities for students. 🚀By building strong connections with companies, we bridge the gap between education and the workforce, ensuring students have the necessary skills and experiences to succeed in their chosen fields. Here are some key strategies: 1. Identify common goals: Understand the needs and objectives of both the educational institution and the company. Seek shared interests to lay a solid foundation for a mutually beneficial partnership. 2. Explore different partnership models: Consider internships, apprenticeships, co-operative education programs, industry advisory boards, and sponsorships. Each model offers unique benefits, allowing students to gain real-world experience and employers to access fresh talent. 3. Foster open communication: Establish clear channels of communication for seamless information flow. Regular meetings, feedback sessions, and collaborative projects ensure both parties stay engaged and updated. 4. Support skills development: Work with employers to identify valued skills and share this knowledge with students. Offer tailored training to meet industry needs, enhancing graduates' employability. 5. Provide networking opportunities: Organize networking events, career fairs, and industry panels for students to connect with company representatives. Encourage relationship building, leading to internships, job offers, and valuable connections. 6. Measure and evaluate success: Establish metrics like student placement rates and employer satisfaction surveys. Regularly assess initiatives for continuous improvement. 7. Cultivate long-term relationships: Maintain regular communication, express appreciation, and deepen collaboration over time. These efforts create meaningful partnerships benefiting students and employers alike. By implementing these strategies, Career Services Professionals can empower students to thrive in their careers and contribute positively to the workforce. Let's build a brighter future through strong connections and collaborative efforts! 🌟🤝 #CareerOpportunities #EmployerPartnerships #StudentSuccess #HireEdu #WorkforceDevelopment

Remember your first job interview? For a teenager getting into the workplace it is pretty scarey stuff. My own experience this weekend with my 16 year old daughter trying to get a part time job was quite an eye opener 😳 Managers (in hospitality) she spoke to asked whether she had any experience? Not sure what answer they were expecting…. Young Enterprise UK do such a fantastic job supporting young people develop confidence moving from school into the workplace 🙌 They work with over 40,000 volunteers and by 2023 will have given opportunity to over 1million young people through the great work they do. An employability session run by the brilliant Ellie Denno last week helped over 70 Year 10 students think about all the transferable skills they have for their first jobs. Students with such talent, struggling to see it in themselves. We must help them whenever we can as parents, teachers, volunteers and future employers. Give them confidence 💪🏻 ….going back to my own experience this weekend…to those employers out there taking on young people, maybe ask what skills and hobbies they have rather than ask about their experience…you may get a better answer…..🧐 zoradi tucker Maggie Ayre #apprenticeships #employability #yecommunity

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Sometimes it takes a personal message, an introduction, a face behind the name and company. And sometimes a dodgy thumbnail photo. 🌟 GradWorx.io is the newest and most innovative UK graduate recruitment platform. We are very proud of it as you can tell. 🎯 Our goal is to connect talented young students and graduates together with the best of the UK’s dynamic SME’s, to better kick-start early careers. 🎓 Every year over 800,000 students graduate from higher education, looking to kick-start their early careers. But job hunting, networking, career identification, applications, and finding that best-fit role and company, is still as hard as ever, still relying on bland, black and white CV’s and cover letters, careers fairs, laborious sifting, sporadic communication, and questionable results. 🌐 Conversely there are over 1.4 million dynamic and innovative SME’s across the UK (with between 10 and 250 employees), representing 99% of all UK companies, and 53% of total UK employment. Undoubtedly the powerhouse of the UK economy. Why shouldn't it also be the powerhouse of early careers? GradWorx.io is where this large, talented, driven, young talent pool meets the powerhouse of UK business, industry, and innovation. GradWorx.io is the technology that makes this all possible, in an effective and affordable way. GradWorx.io puts students in control of their career development, and companies in control of their own recruitment and growth decision making. ✨ Social media has shown us what is possible in building communities, and the technology that makes all this possible. GradWorx.io is now showing us how this can all be applied to early careers and graduate recruitment. More jobs, better jobs, and growing businesses. Join us at GradWorx.io and let us show you how we are achieving that for you. #student #studentrecruitment #studentjobs #graduates #graduatejobs #jobsearch #jobhunt #internships #internship #apprenticeship

Step 1: Find the right candidates🔍 Step 2: Conduct effective interviews🗣 Step 3: Onboard and integrate your apprentice 🤝 Explore the essential steps for a successful apprenticeship recruitment and onboarding process, helping you create opportunities for ambitious new talent and set them up for success. Read our blog here 👇 https://ow.ly/fkyC50TwYRs #Apprentice #Apprenticeship #Recruitment #Onboarding #Hiring #Business #Education

Free Early Years Apprentice Recruitment Support from Realise! At Realise, we're committed to making the recruitment process smooth, efficient, and cost-effective for employers. Here's how we can help you: 🌟 Wealth of Knowledge: Our recruitment experts bring extensive experience and skills to the table, ensuring we find the right candidates for your business. 🔗 Connections: We collaborate with major job platforms across the UK. Leverage our partnerships to secure the ideal apprentice for your team. 🤝 Extension of Your Team: Consider us an integral part of your team. We take the time to understand your business and help you achieve your desired outcomes. 💸 Cost-Effective Recruitment: When you train an apprentice through Realise, you benefit from our recruitment services at no additional cost. 🏆 Quality Candidates: We present top-notch candidates who are a perfect match for your job opening. Trust us to deliver the best applicants for your role. 📉 Cut Down on Administrative Tasks: You have a lot on your plate. Let us handle the workload by promoting your job openings and screening CVs for you. Ready to find the perfect apprentice? Click the link below, fill out the form, and we'll be in touch! https://lnkd.in/egDcMTzx Lisa Taylor Alex Prince Sarah-Jayne Kidd MBA Karen Derbyshire Lianne Bullock Kate Hutchinson Phillippa Preece Hannah Davies #freerecruitmentsupport #apprenticeships #olympics #talent #earlyyears

Unleash the power of strategic recruitment! 💥 From skills shortages to attracting the right person for your business, finding great talent can be a challenge. Dive into our expert recruitment guide, where we break down effective ways to advertise your vacancies to ensure you're attracting the right candidates in the best possible way. Download your copy today 👉 https://lnkd.in/e3SWqWin #recruitment #apprenticeships #talentacquisition

When you need new staff, why should you work with Recruitment experts?   🧩 Finding The Right Fit: Receive a curated candidate who fits your work culture and experience needs.   📋 Vetting and Safeguarding: Efficient and effective in-house vetting to ensure your college gets reliable and reputable staff.   🤝 Closing The Deal: Consultants endeavour to make all parties happy with the final deal.   To learn more and upload your available roles, click the link in the comments!   #CollegeHiring #CollegeStaff #ApprenticeshipsUK #OmniaPeopleRecruitment #EducationSolutions

What would I do if I was an aspiring apprentice today? Today's apprenticeship market has changed since I first started mine. However, hindsight is a wonderful thing 🙃 where I can now identify where I went wrong - alongside what I have learnt in the industry so far, here are my 3 tips for aspiring apprentices. 📈 1. Research - understand what skills/traits are required from the role you want. - use this to fill in skill gaps may have, and use the traits as a way to map out your future growth. 2. Ask for help - reach out to industry professionals, recruiters, and early careers advisors! Ask them for tips regarding interviews and CV writing. - these people know what's required, and they can help steer you in the right direction and a friend on the inside is always a bonus. 😏 3. Network, network, network - try to get to know as many people in the industry as possible, they can either be current graduates, apprentices, or even professionals. - start posting on your LinkedIn about your current learning and skills. ❗ ❗ If you don't know where to start, drop a comment, and let's try to get as many professionals, graduates, current apprentices and aspiring apprentices to connect 🚀 #tips #apprenticeships #graduates #networking #linkedin

THRIVING IN THE COMPETITIVE JOB MARKET: A STUDENT'S GUIDE TO SUCCESS In today’s hyper-competitive job market, securing a placement isn’t just about grades—it’s about creating value through preparation and adaptability. While students must take initiative, it is the Placement Cell that must take ownership of its pivotal role in ensuring their success. Here’s how students can rise above the competition: 1. Master Essential Skills: Job-ready candidates excel in technical expertise and soft skills like communication and problem-solving. Staying updated on industry trends is non-negotiable. 2. Pursue Internships: Internships provide real-world exposure, bridging the gap between theory and practice. Students should seek diverse roles to showcase adaptability and build a strong resume. 3. Engage in Corporate Immersion Programs: Tackling real business challenges in multidisciplinary programs fosters problem-solving abilities and deepens industry insights. 4. Work on Live Projects: Projects demonstrate versatility, collaborative skills, and the ability to handle real-world complexities under pressure. 5. Network Actively: Professional connections are key. Career fairs, alumni events, and LinkedIn engagements can uncover hidden opportunities and open doors to career growth. 6. Leverage Alumni Mentorship: Alumni networks are a goldmine of experience. Mentorship from alumni offers practical guidance on industry expectations and strategies for early career success. 7. Understand Job Market Needs: Students must analyse job descriptions and employer expectations to align their skills with role-specific demands, ensuring they stand out as prepared candidates. PLACEMENT CELLS: THE CATALYSTS OF STUDENT SUCCESS The Placement Cell must own its responsibility to empower students, going beyond mere facilitation to proactively drive their preparedness: A. Decoding Job Descriptions: By dissecting roles, Placement Cells help students understand the nuanced expectations of employers, enabling strategic preparation. B. Employer Insights: Offering research on company cultures, leadership styles, and growth opportunities helps students make informed decisions. C. Facilitating Internships and Projects: Strong partnerships with industry players ensure students gain hands-on experience that enhances employability. D. Building Alumni Bridges: Placement Cells must engage alumni as mentors, leveraging their success to inspire and guide students. E. Proactive Skill Building: Placement Cell MUST organise mock interviews, resume-building workshops, and aptitude tests regularly and often make it events or competitions. These initiatives not only boost confidence but also align students with the demands of top recruiters. Ownership is the key to their role! When Placement Cells take responsibility, they become the driving force behind student success. Agree? #Placements #CareerDevelopment #PlacementOwnership #Internships #SkillDevelopment #Networking #StudentSuccess