IY by the IYers
•Download as PPTX, PDF•
0 likes•564 views
A group of returning Industrial year students presented to prospective placement students about the benefits and preparation needed for a year abroad.
Recommended
More Related Content
Similar to IY by the IYers
Similar to IY by the IYers (20)
Recently uploaded
Recently uploaded (20)
IY by the IYers
- 1. The Stages of your IY As presented by previous Industrial Year Students
- 2. Alex • studying G401 • Worked for AREVA GmbH • Nuclear Power Technologies Company • Based in Erlangen, Germany
- 3. Helen • MEng Software Engineering • Worked for CERN • Particle Physics Research Labs • Based near Geneva, Switzerland
- 4. Connor • MEng Software Engineering • Worked for Renishaw plc • Metrology & Spectroscopy Engineering Company • Based in Wotton-Under-Edge
- 5. Jade • Studying G401 • Worked for Amadeus Germany GmbH • Develop innovative travel solutions • Based in Bad Homburg, Germany
- 6. Why an IY? • Relevant Experience • Some of us have only been in the educational environment before now • Earning Money • Save money for future • Afford life experiences • Networking • Training • Future employment
- 7. The Stages of getting an IY • Looking for placements • Application • Interviews and Assessments • Getting to the Job
- 8. Looking for Placements • IY Websites (gradcracker, milkround, target jobs) • Check big companies’ websites…they may have opportunities on their careers page • Careers service and departmental career lists • CHECK YOUR EMAILS • Don’t just apply for companies you’ve heard of • and the ones you haven’t heard of…research! • Or even just drop an email to companies and ask around friends, and talk to 3rd years and above!
- 9. The Application • Don’t Panic • You will fail….again….and again…and again • But just keep trying • You can still get offered a job in April, May, June…
- 10. Assessments • Online Assessments/Psychometric Tests • Stay away from distractions • Don’t worry about not finishing them, they’re there to test you to your limits • Technical Interviews and Code Challenges • Look for them online, and get an idea of what they’ll include • Get the question idea and algorithm down… • …the rest is trivial, and you’ve still shown you’re a structured worker who understands the problem
- 11. Telephone Interview • Have signal • Don’t be scared to ask the department if you can use a landline • You can even ask for a private room to take a call in • Don’t worry if your signal cuts out…the company will probably call you back! • Put on a shirt for skype interview…act like you’re in the room with them, even if there’s no video feed.
- 12. Assessment Days • If you are on an assessment day, stay calm; you’re probably the top 10-20% of applicants already! • Just know what the position should entail and research it before you go there • Treat it like a networking event • chat with current staff, your interviewers and your competitors • Play nice • they’ll be looking to see you work well with your competitors
- 13. In-Person Interviews • Have something non-tech related to talk about • With evidence…”I like games” isn’t good, “I run ACOG gaming events” is • And something non-course related that IS techy • Put some stuff on GitHub, make your own website, join the robotics society… • Research • Know the company, know the industry, and know your own course
- 14. You’ve been given the offer! • Congratulations! • But don’t feel like you have to sign straight away • there could be better choices, or some clause that makes you uncomfortable • Decided you’ll take it? That’s the hard part done…now make sure you’ve got • a house • How will you get there, and get around once you are there? • Look at your wage…what can you afford after rent and expenses?
- 15. If you’re going abroad… • There will be a few more things to worry about • Getting out there will be more expensive and you can bring less • Housing will be different (ask your future employer to help) • Look at your wage to living cost ratio • Bank accounts are not fun, and neither are exchange rates • people can help though
- 16. And since you are abroad…
- 17. Erasmus • You’ll need to apply early http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/international/study-abroad/erasmus/ • It will help with money to get out there, and they offer support for language learning • It requires legwork from the employee, the university and yourself… • …but people are always accommodating, and it’s worth it!
- 18. The Language • Learning a language will help in work, your social life and future employment • It will be frustrating at first, but push through • Many towns have a university that offers cheaper lessons for European students • Having a social group with nationals and other learners can be a massive help
- 19. Travel • Take advantage of your new geographical location and disposable income • experience new cultures and traditions • many places will be easier and cheaper to reach, relish the opportunity
- 24. You can contact us after today at afs10, clg11, heh14 or jhe2 or through the abercompsci facebook group Any Questions?
Editor's Notes
- http://de.areva.com/EN/areva-germany-1500/areva-gmbh-erlangen-site.html
- Although some people do have technical experience by the time they start second year, most people don’t have much (if any at all). And of course, no one ever complains about someone with too much experience! A fair proportion of IYers (~20 of the 60-70 returning in 2014 for example) are offered work for after graduation from their employers; some officially, some in an open door manner
- You’re competing with students from universities around the UK, and maybe even Europe, so don’t be disheartened if you get a handful of rejections. Build on where you might have gone wrong with those positions to improve in the future. And don’t worry if you don’t have a job before the end of the January exams. A lot of companies may want early applications (especially a lot of the multinationals) but others wont begin proceedings till January, and some even leave it much later. OPPORTUNITIES WILL BECOME AVAILABLE!
- http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/careers/choosing-your-future/next-steps/applying-for-jobs/psychometric-tests/
- You will probably be given 2 weeks to a month to decide whether you want a position. Don’t feel pressured to accept it straight away. But equally, don’t feel like you have to play chicken if you’re certain you want the position; say yes straight away if you know it’s the right thing to do!
- Wage to living cost means that a job at CERN may see you earning far more than any other intern, but due to living/working in Geneva your expenses are significantly higher. In comparison, a job in Germany or Europe may leave you with plenty of savings despite a lower salary, due to affordable food and decent rent prices.
- Alex took advantage of being abroad, and visited Munich, Paris, the Alps and many more places on top.
- Helen explored a lot of the area local to her, including the Swiss Alps. She also had the opportunity to tour the CERN laboratories!
- Jade took advantage of good air and rail links from Frankfurt to travel to Barcelona and Nuremberg, as well as exploring her local surroundings.
- Connor stayed in the UK to work, but it didn’t mean he didn’t get any benefits! Renishaw has many schemes, events and activities, not least giving employees the chance to volunteer as stewards at the Royal Air Tattoo.