AGCAS Community - ICT

University of West London embraces social media

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:14:00 GMT

The University of West London's Careers and Employment Service has conducted research into the sometimes contrasting ways that employers and students make use of social media and has tailored its services accordingly.

My other job

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:43:04 GMT

Working a full-time job alongside running your own business can test your organisational and time management skills to the limit. Sam Doud, IT and Web Services Manager at the University of Leeds Careers Centre, also runs his own web design and consultancy business.

Case studies highlight award-winning work

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:52:28 GMT

A series of case studies has been produced to showcase the winning projects and initiatives recently commended as part of the AGCAS Awards for Excellence 2011.

The case studies have been compiled using the original submissions received from each AGCAS member service. They are intended to encourage and share good practice amongst HE careers professionals to help promote excellence in careers and employability work.

AGCAS new year resolution: Make ARENA even better

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:19:42 GMT

Here at AGCAS, we're always trying to improve our communications with members. Recently, we seem to have got better at reporting things that interest you. What we are working on now is being quicker off the mark so that, with our help, AGCAS members are recognised as the most up-to-date and well-informed people anywhere on any issue to do with the graduate labour market, employability and careers information, education, advice and guidance.

Northumbria's innovative animation

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:05:16 GMT

Northumbria University's dynamic animated clip, which outlines the service Careers and Employment at the institution provides, is an excellent example of collaboration across a university working in the interests of students. When a need was identified for a low-cost, succinct, high-quality advertisement for careers and employability services, the department employed a collaborative approach both within the service and externally.

Asidua's a winner for Ulster students

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:13:47 GMT

The relationship between the University of Ulster and Asidua Ltd, a software consultancy and services company based in Belfast, is a clear example of how effective collaboration between an employer, academic staff and a careers service can operate in the best interests of students.

Portsmouth opens Purple Door online

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:09:49 GMT

The Purple Door Careers and Recruitment website is central to the delivery of careers employability services offered at the University of Portsmouth, where there is increasing demand for 24/7 access to information and advice on career and employability issues from students and graduates.

Huddersfield's GEMS - winner of top AGCAS award

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:14:52 GMT

The Graduate Employment-Market Statistics (GEMS) software package is an innovative and widely-used method of disseminating information from the annual Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey (DLHE) to universities' key stakeholders including senior management, academic staff, careers researchers, graduates and current and prospective students. It was developed by the Careers Service at the University of Huddersfield in collaboration with academics and senior managers and with careers services nationally.

Is there a shortage of scientists?

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:19:11 GMT

An article looking at some of the official concerns about the supply of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) graduates has been published. Is there a shortage of scientists? A re-analysis of supply for the UK, published in the British Journal of Educational Studies, provides a summary of a series of recent research projects looking at the educational trajectories of prospective STEM professionals in the UK.

Showcasing skills through Sussex Plus

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 08:25:51 GMT

The Sussex Plus project at the University of Sussex began as a small pilot in 2009. Using Sussex Plus, users can create their own personalised 'webfolio', similar to an online CV, to demonstrate skills and achievements in an innovative way, which can help to give them a competitive edge when applying for jobs or postgraduate courses.

AGCAS celebrates Awards for Excellence winners

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:36:24 GMT

The results of the 2011 AGCAS Awards for Excellence have been announced. Winners were presented with their awards at an official ceremony and dinner, held at the East Midlands Conference Centre as part of the AGCAS Biennial Conference at The University of Nottingham, earlier this month.

The number of nominations received for each category is evidence of the high-quality, innovative and collaborative work taking place at AGCAS member services across the country.

AGCAS Awards for Excellence shortlists announced

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 08:15:54 GMT

The shortlisted nominations for the AGCAS Awards for Excellence 2011 have been announced. Nominations were received in 15 different categories for a wide range of projects from AGCAS member services in all parts of the UK.

AGCAS Awards for Excellence 2011 - nominations open

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 08:37:21 GMT

AGCAS is proud to launch the 2011 AGCAS Awards for Excellence for the UK and Ireland. Bids and nominations are welcomed from AGCAS services, groups and individual members or employers, as appropriate for the different awards. These prestigious national awards encourage, reward and share good practice amongst HE careers professionals and graduate recruiters working with HE careers services.

CISG launches Resources Register

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:47:38 GMT

The AGCAS Careers Information Specialists Group (CISG) has created a new resource for AGCAS colleagues as a way of facilitating discussions between those members who have experience of using a resource/service, and those who are exploring their options.

Science, Engineering & IT Fair, Durham

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:35:13 GMT

This event is aimed at all science faculty students and researchers. We welcome recruiters with summer internships or placements to fill, as well as graduate positions.

Virtual Connections for a Distanced Region, Oxford

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:34:20 GMT

This is a South West and Wales AGCAS regional event, exploring ways to communicate creatively and effectively with students over a wide geographical area.

Use of Social Media in Job Search, Leeds

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:27:23 GMT

A North East AGCAS regional training course to increase your understanding of Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn to improve the job search advice you give to your clients.

Technology in careers - an update, Warwick

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:14:08 GMT

This one-day course is especially useful for those with responsibility for using technology within their service.

Writing for the Web, Warwick

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:06:34 GMT

A one-day course designed to review, refresh and improve your web writing skills. This course is intended for all members who have responsiblity for updating or creating content for their careers service website