Career advisors ..

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Universities and Schools in the UK … I need to find out if they have any career advisory teams that help the newly grads prepare for professional interviews and how to present themselves for jobs , how to look for jobs etc etc …?

Are they qualified professionals who provide this service ?

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many universities do but it is up to the student or graduate to book an appointment to see them. They'll help with your cv, interviews and how to apply for jobs.

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In our school they have a whole office dedicated to it . But again its US :@:

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We had no such thing :hinna: We had to find our own way out in this cruel world.

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LP , what country are you in ?

Asif and Naami , please can you guys tell me what that department is usually called in the Uni? and do they do one to one sessions with the students or a daily class etc ?

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I'm in KSA.

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^ now i get it ... The Gulf and the Middle East is way behind on all these provisions unfortunately :(

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CB this is the website for my school .

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I’m from the UK, here is a link to my former University Careers section:

http://www.careers.brad.ac.uk/

We had a special careers advisor assigned to the School of Managment, she held a one off class and was available to meet by appointment.

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well almost every single university and college has career services in UK, one has to contact them and be part of alumni groups. CV, coaching, and job search provided by these departments. I found my first 2 student job through career services of the university

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one of the reasons for this is that educational institutions haven't invested sufficient resources in industry collaboration and outreach programs... the concept of co-op programs and internships is still somewhat foreign to University students in the middle east. Also, societal norms play a role - most students typically complete their education on their parents' expense, and there is little motivation to seek work while studying. Also, labor laws and government regulation may also be a reason why some Universities have been unable to forge partnerships with prospective employers and offer opportunities to their students.

Again, my opinion might be a little dated since the last time I visited a couple of educational institutions in the UAE was in 2005 but speaking to colleagues who work there, I don't think much has changed since.

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LC , your analysis is spot on … its still the very same situation. Kids just know they have to pass out .. once they do .. they dont have a clue what the practical world expects of them , how to make their way into the professional crowd etc … there is no coaching or classes that would help them during their study years , to understand what the important of a CV is , or , what is effective interviewing , or , how to choose careers etc etc …

quite unfortunate … but the educational system in majority of the muslim countries is still way behind the west …:no:

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yeah:bummer: I took tips from my eldest czn bro

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Thanks everyone for your help and the links :hugz: