{"id":2391,"date":"2024-07-08T14:13:53","date_gmt":"2024-07-08T13:13:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.cardiff.ac.uk\/futures-online\/?p=2391"},"modified":"2024-07-08T14:13:53","modified_gmt":"2024-07-08T13:13:53","slug":"demo-page-2-formerly-transitioning-into-the-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.cardiff.ac.uk\/studentfuturesplus\/demo-page-2-formerly-transitioning-into-the-workplace\/","title":{"rendered":"Demo page 2 (formerly Transitioning into the workplace)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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Designs with old Student Futures branding:<\/p>\n

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\nTop tips: Postgraduate study abroad<\/p>\n

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Top tips: Postgraduate study abroad<\/h4>\n

Remember to do your research if you are going to study abroad<\/p>\n

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Recognise that application processes for postgraduate courses vary all around the world. Some countries will ask for different documents or have their own centralised system, like UCAS in the UK. Get in touch with the course provider directly if you’re ever unsure about what is required.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Check how specific qualifications will be recognised in the country you eventually want to work. Some jobs require specific qualifications, and in some countries, these qualifications are accredited or approved by a professional body.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Use websites like Prospects<\/a>, FindAMasters<\/a> and FindAPhD<\/a> to research postgraduate study options around the world.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Postgraduate study checklist<\/p>\n

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Start this the summer before you are thinking of applying<\/p>\n

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Research courses carefully and make a shortlist of those you want to apply to.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Take a note of any course deadlines and give yourself plenty of time for your application.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Gather any evidence or documents you might need to submit as part of your application (for example a transcript).<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Get in touch with your referee in plenty of time to ask for their permission to provide you with a reference.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Clarify what you need in order to apply, read the advice below, and use our CVs, applications and interviews<\/a> section to help you get started.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Book careers appointments with a Careers Adviser in your Student Futures Account<\/a> for help with your applications!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Postgraduate study checklist – Welsh<\/p>\n

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Rhestr wirio astudiaethau \u00f4l-raddedig<\/h4>\n

Dechreuwch hyn yr haf cyn i chi ystyried gwneud cais<\/p>\n

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Casglwch unrhyw dystiolaeth neu ddogfennau y gallai fod angen i chi eu cyflwyno fel rhan o\u2019ch cais (er enghraifft, trawsgrifiad).<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Eglurwch beth sydd ei angen arnoch i wneud cais a darllenwch y cyngor ar CV, Ceisiadau a Chyfweliadau<\/a> i’ch helpu i ddechrau ar eich ceisiadau.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Trefnwch apwyntiadau gyrfaoedd gyda Chynghorydd Gyrfa yn eich Cyfrif Dyfodol Myfyrwyr<\/a> i gael help gyda’ch ceisiadau!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Personal statements for postgraduate study<\/p>\n

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Personal statements for postgraduate study<\/h4>\n

Impress admissions tutors by including the points below!<\/p>\n

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Your career goals and how the postgraduate course supports those<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Once you have completed your profile you should check the following:<\/p>\n

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Have you included an appropriate photo within your profile? Is it a headshot with a neutral background?<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Have you included at least 10 skills that you can be endorsed for?<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Career Management Skills XOT version 2 – English<\/p>\n\n\n