Careers/Graduate employment at Huddersfield

Careers information for international students and graduates

The Careers and Employability Service provides professional career guidance to all current students and recent graduates of the University of Huddersfield.

Whether you are looking for part-time work whilst you study, relevant work experience to develop your skills, or you want to know how you can prepare for yourself for life after graduation either in the UK or abroad then the Careers and Employability Service is here to help.

The Careers and Employability Service can provide you with information, advice and guidance on the following:

• Understanding the UK labour market, application processes and what employers want.
• How to create high quality CVs and applications and how to approach employers.
• How to get a part-time job – where to look and how to impress employers.
• Working in the UK after your studies – when to start applying, how to prepare graduate CVs and applications and how to prepare for interviews and assessment centres.
• Career options.
• Jobs for International Students.
• Job hunting abroad.
• Overcoming obstacles in the recruitment process.
• Beating the competition from other candidates.
• Any other career related issues.

Further information is available on the following web page Careers Information for International Students and Graduates brought to you by the Careers and Employability Service.

Get in touch with the Careers and Employability Service

The Careers and Employability Service help all current students and recent graduates enhance their employability whilst at University.

• We offer quick-query drop-in sessions throughout the week, 30 minute career guidance appointments and e-advice if you cannot make it on to campus – Appointments, Quick Queries and CV Checks
• JobShop Student advertises part-time, vacation, work experience, voluntary opportunities.
• JobShop Graduate advertises a variety of graduate opportunities.
• We run workshops and employer events throughout the year, see our Events section on our JobShop website for more details
• We also have a Careers Information Library on each of the University campuses at Huddersfield, Oldham and Barnsley – please drop-in to pick up some of our careers information booklets.
• We also have vast amounts of careers information and advice available online along with copies of our careers  booklets free to download on the University website.
• Contact us to find out more

The Facts

• We have an above average 95% employability rate (HESA Destinations of Leavers Survey 2009/10).
• According to the unistats government website we are positioned 16th out of all UK universities for graduate employment.
• The University's Career and Employability Service was awarded the Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Award (THELMA) 2011.

Our graduates

• Srikanth Endla - Business Consultant
• Adeel Farooq - CEO
• Ahmed Waheed Khan - Business Intelligence Analyst
• Katanchalee Dew Kaewmanee
• Gauri Tomar - Human Resources

Srikanth Endla
Business Consultant, Netsoft Group
www.netsoftgroup.com.sa

"To start off, I had a bit of a hard time whilst I was pursuing my studies.  Being a fresh graduate from India in Statistics and Maths, coping with Business and IT studies was never easy and I also had some health issues.

"It’s now three years since I graduated and I’m associated with reputable organizations and multinational brands like Microsoft. Getting a job in the UK was never easy for myself or my Indian compatriots – however, I used to regularly visit the Careers Service help desk for CV check on Thursdays and the guys there helped me to mould my resumé to catch the attention of recruiters.  Thanks to this I secured a job in Capita, in the Top 5 FTSE 100 companies in the UK.

"After a while I sensed there was a lot of immigration rules changing so I took a decision to return to India. Prior to my departure I hunted for jobs online and had an offer in hand even before I touched Indian soil.  My Uni studies and the “real-world” experience with Capita have given me a head start in the race for new endeavours and challenges!  

"University helped prepare me in corporate essentials like brainstorming, presentations & conferences and these all now seem like a piece of cake.  My critical and problem solving skills were honed and developed during my studies as well.

"After six months of working in  India offers started flooding in and I accepted sponsorship from a Middle-East based company.  I’ve been working with the Netsoft Group since then and have been part of  Distribution, Retail, Manufacturing, Construction, Projects  and Trading business models suggesting solutions for complex problems.  My life is  “on wheels” BUT I’m enjoying every moment especially lunch with CEOs and CFOs and board room debates.

"As said by Steve Jobs, 'Don’t settle' is the key, So I m not settling for this and I’m ambitious to be part of McKinsey, Boston Consulting or Ernst & Young soon as an Management consultant.

"Hope to see you around some time and proud to be an alumnus of Huddersfield."

Studied: MSc Information Systems

^Our graduates^

Adeel Farooq
CEO, iLead Media
www.iLead.PK

"After completing my A Levels from Notre Dame College in Leeds, I was seeking a web development degree course. Finally, I found eCommerce degree in only two Universities and Huddersfield was chosen after researching for quality Computing schools and my interview with the then course director, Professor David Taylor. This course was newly set up and it makes it special for me as I was the student on the first batch of this course and was also elected president of the Pakistani Students’ Society for three consecutive years.     

"I spent three years in Huddersfield and enjoyed every single day of it. The lecturers were highly co-operative, students came from diverse backgrounds and the city provided safe and quality environment for studies and leisure. I spent most of my times in the lecture theatres, in the library, University gymnasium and computer labs that were open 24 hours a day.

"I went on to complete an MSc from Manchester Business School and recently completed EMBA from Lancaster Business School. Huddersfield University provided me with a strong base for the core skills required for further education and also the practical knowledge and approach that was required during my six years of work experience in the UK.

"After studies and six years of work experience, I moved back to Lahore, my home town, in October 2010 to set up iLead Media, my own web development business.  During the twelve years of my life in UK, I can surely say that the three years at the Huddersfield University not just provided me quality IT skills and knowledge but helped me gain friends for life."

Studied: BSc (Hons) eCommerce and Multimedia

^Our graduates^

Ahmed Waheed Khan

"Getting any sort of degree from a reputable university of UK can always enhance your expertise to take on the challenges of life in the 'real world'.

"After completing a bachelors degree from Karachi Institue of Information Technology (KIIT) in Pakistan which was then affiliated with University of Huddersfield, I decided to choose University of Huddersfield for the master's programme without any hesitation.

"Being well aware of the faculty and educational programme, I did not have any problem adjusting with the environment. Huddersfield is a beautiful place with friendly people of various cultures and a calm environment.  The University itself offers a great deal of understanding between students and tutors alongwith the facilities of well-equipped computer labs and an extended library.

"I am currently serving Pakistan's leading Bank as a Business Intelligence Analyst. I’ve been working in this industry right after going back to Pakistan in 2007.

"Studying at Huddersfield has help me gain knowledge and achieve efficiency in my field!"

Studied: MSc Internet and Enterprise Systems

^Our graduates^

Katanchalee Dew Kaewmanee

"I took a postgraduate program in Nutrition and Food Management (MSc) in 2003 and returned to my home country right after my graduation. I had been looking for a job in food industry area and it did not take me long to find the right one. I was able to successfully get employed in early of 2005 with a Thai-American company which represents a non-profit organization that promotes U.S. agricultural products and market development in Southeast Asian region.

"I found that the knowledge and experience gained from the university was very helpful for applying in my job. Moreover, an exposure in the UK and with other international students was also a great advantage for me to adapt into my working in an international environment."

Studied: MSc Nutrition and Food Sciences

^Our graduates^

Gauri Tomar

"It’s  been a wonderful  journey with hits and misses. I did a Postgraduate Certificate in International Business from University of Huddersfield in 2005. I wanted to do a Masters in International Business but had financial constraints and family commitments, so  I came back to India after completing 1st Semester of MIB. I have experience of 11 years including a 2 year break for higher studies, 9 years in Corporate and  Consultancies and 6 plus years in Human Resources, Training and Development , Recruitment  and  Organisational Development.

"After completing the PG Certificate I decided to learn about various other HR fields, so I joined  a reputed recruitment consultancy in Delhi. I am currently working as a Freelancer OD/ Human Resources Generalist Consultant. I have worked for Media, Telecom, IT , Construction and Real Estate & Export /Import Trade Companies, and am now planning to start my own company offering HR solutions for Indian companies

"My course in the Business School  helped me to develop cultural sensitivity thanks to exposure to so many citizens of the world in the UK.  It’s also given me lots of business ideas and changed my vision for life. Education breaks mental locks. I have decided to open complete HR solution for Organizations.
 
"I am double Masters ( Masters in Commerce & Masters in Personnel Management & Industrial Relations) and double Post Graduate ( Post Graduate Diploma in Public Relations & Post Graduate Certificate in International Business) and familiar with Computers as well.
I know English, Hindi, Punjabi and  German Language.  My dream is to generate employment for our people and  make better place to live, work and play.

"Jai ho !!"

Studied: PG Cert International Business Management

^Our graduates^