OXFORD

THE YEAR AHEAD
A
PENULTIMATE YEAR:
START TO FOCUS ON WHAT YOU MIGHT DO ON
COMPLETION;
] Review your career preferences and interests – or start
your self-assessment – see Developing Your Career
the same rules apply!
] Plan, research and develop your CV – attend relevant
workshops.
] Attend the relevant Careers Fairs, including the
] Apply for summer internships, including those
advertised from January onwards in the Oxford
University Internship Programme (OUIP) – see p.39.
TALK TO PEOPLE AND NETWORK
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sector at Careers Fairs and company presentations.
] Use the Oxford Careers Network and LinkedIn to
contact alumni whose work interests you.
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introduction to their colleagues?
] Plan how to make the most of the Long Vac, and
internships.
CONSIDERING FURTHER STUDY
] Talk with tutors, supervisors and research students in
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vacations.
BUILD YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
] Get elected to a position in a society, common room
running the show or starting something new – all will
develop your skills and add value to your applications.
] Sign up for workshops and skills sessions at The Careers
(pp.33-34)
] Try out different ideas, perhaps via our microinternships,
work-shadowing or work experience.
MORE THAN 2 YEARS FROM
COMPLETION
GET INVOLVED AND ENJOY OXFORD
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alongside your academics.
START THINKING
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university plans. Build awareness of your career related
preferences and interests with some self-assessment
exercises. See Developing Your Career Ideas (pp.12-17).
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could do and check out your options.
] Talk to a Careers Adviser if you need help with your
plans or ideas for how to get started.
START TO DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS
] Refresh your old CV and review the skills you can
evidence already. Consider where and how you can use
these more, and which new skills you might develop.
] Review the ideas for Gaining Experience and
Developing Skills (pp.30-39).
] Support your College or Department with their outreach
programmes or a telethon fundraiser.
] Get involved with an OUSU campaign or a charity
fundraising event.
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holidays - a great way to gain skills, meet people and
make a difference (p.35).
] Participate in staff/student liaison committees within
your college or department.
GAIN SOME EXPERIENCE
] Look for, and apply to, Insight Days, Spring Weeks
and Work Shadowing opportunities in different sectors
for inspiration (pp.36-37). Places are limited and
application windows can close within days, so register
] Apply for vacation/temporary work to earn money
and gain experience and skills. Every opportunity can
retail work can enhance your customer focus, team-work
skills and offer insights into what makes a successful
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part-time and vacation opportunities.
] Apply for a summer placement on The Oxford University
Internship Programme (OUIP) from January for overseas
UK (p.39)
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and organisations.
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