Careers tips for university students during the current Covid-19 pandemic. Information includes advice on wellbeing, visas and immigration, where to find opportunities, free online courses and postgraduate study and careers support.
The powerpoint was put together for a unit meeting at the Division of Perceptual Studies at the University of Virginia. It included a 30 minute tour of various education builds in Second Life including a respiratory therapy class at the University of London sim, and the Jamestown and Powhattan Village builds on VSTE island. The AIPA Course link is not live as this course is no longer on the web. Otherwise all other links are live. The purpose was to make a justification for a use of Web 2.0 and virtual environments for education in scientific/academic paapsychology.
The powerpoint was put together for a unit meeting at the Division of Perceptual Studies at the University of Virginia. It included a 30 minute tour of various education builds in Second Life including a respiratory therapy class at the University of London sim, and the Jamestown and Powhattan Village builds on VSTE island. The AIPA Course link is not live as this course is no longer on the web. Otherwise all other links are live. The purpose was to make a justification for a use of Web 2.0 and virtual environments for education in scientific/academic paapsychology.
Chapter 1- Introduction
Online banking or internet banking is introduced in banking sector for bringing customer satisfaction, add thereby, enhancing the profitability of banks. Internet banking is beating the banking services. Internet banking offers numerous benefits to the customers in context of the easiness to use, simple operations, and transactional costs (Fatima, 2021). Internet banking improves the productivity and profitability of banks so that existing and prospective customers can benefit from a higher level of comfort in ongoing transactions.
However, it also reflects new challenges for banks in regulation and supervision of financial institutions and formulation and implementation of economic plan. At present, there is an increasing demand of usage of internet banking among customers, but at the same time, increase in facilities of internet banking by commercial banks leads to security threats and risks (Hobikoğlu, 2015). The increase in trend of internet banking has gained the focus of legal and illegal banking practices by subjecting customers to identity thefts, frauds, phishing, and several other kinds of risks and security issues.
1.1. Background
Banks play a significant role in the advancement of economies of nations by providing various services to the public. Advancement of the technology, use of internet, increase in online commercial activities, banks have faced a major shift in the banking services. It has become a significant requirement for better and modern banking services (Sandhu, 2018). Internet banking services provided by commercial bank surpass the normal performance form and does not rely on a particular time and place. Banks performs banking activities with the help of information and communication technology, be it conventional or unconventional mode of banking. Unconventional method of banking implies to the offline banking or face to face interaction method. Regarding the impact of online banking services on customer satisfaction, (Almuhirat, 2016) stated that internet banking demonstrated the automatic transfer of conventional and modern banking services straightforwardly to the customers through collaborative electronic channels.
Internet banking shows an electronic and remote distribution network for providing virtual financial services. Researchers has defined internet banking as using internet for acting as a remote delivery network for banking sector; and strengthen major processes and combine various networks and convert the main brand into electronic brand (Anesti, 2004).
The idea for this research arose from the fact that number of frauds are inherently increasing (Clark, 2021). Hackers and fraudulent online websites are defrauding customers while making any online transactions. Therefore, it has become quite significant to investigate various current threats to the customers with the use of online banking.
1.2. Aims
The aim of this project is to determine the awareness regarding risks associa
Bite Sized Learning Tweeting for CPD by My Care Academy #MHProud18 slidesMy Care Academy
By Jenny Springham & Helen Kehoe My Care Academy workshop slides from My Care Academy at the MDX University Mental Health Proud to be Different conference 5 June 2018 - Middlesex University, London
Working with students to make the most of digital - Jisc Digifest 2016Jisc
We know how important it is to engage learners in designing their digital learning experience, but how can universities and colleges make this work in practice, and at scale?
Participants will have the opportunity of hearing from two institutional case studies on student digital partnerships.
The session will help you reflect on where you are with your students’ digital experience, and plan your next steps.
1. National context –are we making our mark?
• The UK National Strategy and Target for Outward Student Mobility
•International context: mobility rates by country
2. Research:
• A picture of participation (who, what, where?)
• Widening participation in outward mobility (findings and current practice)
• The value of outward student mobility: UUKi’sGone International cohort studies
3. The Go International: Stand Out campaign
• activities and how to get involved
We’ll look at examples from leading schools, and discuss the digital tools and approaches your team could leverage to target your own unique retention challenges.
Open Day talk presented by Dr Simon Cauvain, Admissions Tutor for the BA Social Work. Find out more about our courses at http://www.york.ac.uk/spsw/undergraduate/
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Chapter 1- Introduction
Online banking or internet banking is introduced in banking sector for bringing customer satisfaction, add thereby, enhancing the profitability of banks. Internet banking is beating the banking services. Internet banking offers numerous benefits to the customers in context of the easiness to use, simple operations, and transactional costs (Fatima, 2021). Internet banking improves the productivity and profitability of banks so that existing and prospective customers can benefit from a higher level of comfort in ongoing transactions.
However, it also reflects new challenges for banks in regulation and supervision of financial institutions and formulation and implementation of economic plan. At present, there is an increasing demand of usage of internet banking among customers, but at the same time, increase in facilities of internet banking by commercial banks leads to security threats and risks (Hobikoğlu, 2015). The increase in trend of internet banking has gained the focus of legal and illegal banking practices by subjecting customers to identity thefts, frauds, phishing, and several other kinds of risks and security issues.
1.1. Background
Banks play a significant role in the advancement of economies of nations by providing various services to the public. Advancement of the technology, use of internet, increase in online commercial activities, banks have faced a major shift in the banking services. It has become a significant requirement for better and modern banking services (Sandhu, 2018). Internet banking services provided by commercial bank surpass the normal performance form and does not rely on a particular time and place. Banks performs banking activities with the help of information and communication technology, be it conventional or unconventional mode of banking. Unconventional method of banking implies to the offline banking or face to face interaction method. Regarding the impact of online banking services on customer satisfaction, (Almuhirat, 2016) stated that internet banking demonstrated the automatic transfer of conventional and modern banking services straightforwardly to the customers through collaborative electronic channels.
Internet banking shows an electronic and remote distribution network for providing virtual financial services. Researchers has defined internet banking as using internet for acting as a remote delivery network for banking sector; and strengthen major processes and combine various networks and convert the main brand into electronic brand (Anesti, 2004).
The idea for this research arose from the fact that number of frauds are inherently increasing (Clark, 2021). Hackers and fraudulent online websites are defrauding customers while making any online transactions. Therefore, it has become quite significant to investigate various current threats to the customers with the use of online banking.
1.2. Aims
The aim of this project is to determine the awareness regarding risks associa
Bite Sized Learning Tweeting for CPD by My Care Academy #MHProud18 slidesMy Care Academy
By Jenny Springham & Helen Kehoe My Care Academy workshop slides from My Care Academy at the MDX University Mental Health Proud to be Different conference 5 June 2018 - Middlesex University, London
Working with students to make the most of digital - Jisc Digifest 2016Jisc
We know how important it is to engage learners in designing their digital learning experience, but how can universities and colleges make this work in practice, and at scale?
Participants will have the opportunity of hearing from two institutional case studies on student digital partnerships.
The session will help you reflect on where you are with your students’ digital experience, and plan your next steps.
1. National context –are we making our mark?
• The UK National Strategy and Target for Outward Student Mobility
•International context: mobility rates by country
2. Research:
• A picture of participation (who, what, where?)
• Widening participation in outward mobility (findings and current practice)
• The value of outward student mobility: UUKi’sGone International cohort studies
3. The Go International: Stand Out campaign
• activities and how to get involved
We’ll look at examples from leading schools, and discuss the digital tools and approaches your team could leverage to target your own unique retention challenges.
Open Day talk presented by Dr Simon Cauvain, Admissions Tutor for the BA Social Work. Find out more about our courses at http://www.york.ac.uk/spsw/undergraduate/
Mental Health Proud 2018: MyCA workshop Tweeting for CPDFiona Cameron
Slides from the #MHProud18 event 5 May 2018 at Middlesex University on Mental Health Nursing. My Care Academy workshop slides on Tweeting for CPD and bite sized learning for healthcare.
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Just a game Assignment 3
1. What has made Louis Vuitton's business model successful in the Japanese luxury market?
2. What are the opportunities and challenges for Louis Vuitton in Japan?
3. What are the specifics of the Japanese fashion luxury market?
4. How did Louis Vuitton enter into the Japanese market originally? What were the other entry strategies it adopted later to strengthen its presence?
5. Will Louis Vuitton have any new challenges arise due to the global financial crisis? How does it overcome the new challenges?Assignment 3
1. What has made Louis Vuitton's business model successful in the Japanese luxury market?
2. What are the opportunities and challenges for Louis Vuitton in Japan?
3. What are the specifics of the Japanese fashion luxury market?
4. How did Louis Vuitton enter into the Japanese market originally? What were the other entry strategies it adopted later to strengthen its presence?
5. Will Louis Vuitton have any new challenges arise due to the global financial crisis? How does it overcome the new challenges?Assignment 3
1. What has made Louis Vuitton's business model successful in the Japanese luxury market?
2. What are the opportunities and challenges for Louis Vuitton in Japan?
3. What are the specifics of the Japanese fashion luxury market?
4. How did Louis Vuitton enter into the Japanese market originally? What were the other entry strategies it adopted later to strengthen its presence?
5. Will Louis Vuitton have any new challenges arise due to the global financial crisis? How does it overcome the new challenges?
The Future of Careers: employability tips during challenging times
1. Tahira Majothi, Career Consultant (Humanities)
University of Manchester
http://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/
The Future of Careers:
employability tips during
challenging times
2. How to begin
• Look after your wellbeing. Access support via
the University and Student Support as well as
the Students’ Union.
• Try to maintain a routine, whether this is
continuing with your studies and reading,
exercise, online learning or supporting
family/friends.
• You can also connect with the wider community
via volunteering or blogging about your
experiences. More tips can be found on our
careers blog.
4. I want to continue to support my
employability, what can I do?
5. • Start by checking out the resources on the Careers Service
website
• Research sectors/employers/jobs that align with your studies /
interests
• Update your CV & LinkedIn profile by using our starting point
guide
• Practice some psychometric tests via the Careers Service
website under Applications and Interviews. Employers are
moving recruitment online
• Check CareersLink for vacancies and online events and
careers webinars
6. I am no longer in the UK – how can I
access career opportunities in my
home country?
Photo by Shridhar Gupta on Unsplash
7. You can use various online resources to help you manage your
career overseas:
• Prospects.ac.uk
• Passport Career
• CareersLink & the Careers Service Website
• Careers Service YouTube Channel
• Family/friends/previous employers in your home country or
social media connections
LinkedIn is great for connecting with peers and relevant groups
globally as well as researching course graduate destinations.
You can also read/post articles, follow industry influencers and
job search.
http://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/international/
http://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/events/webinars/
8. How can I make new contacts whilst
I am away from campus?
Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash
9. With over 500,000 Manchester alum worldwide we have one
of the largest global communities
• Use LinkedIn or FB to connect with alumni living in your
area
http://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/international/networks/
• Participate in our online events, details can be found on
CareersLink
• Join our social media groups
http://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/services/socialmedia/
10. Where can I get travel and visa advice?
All Tier 4 queries to be directed to Student Immigration at The University
of Manchester visa@manchester.ac.uk
Immigration and visa advice from the University of Manchester
UKCISA Advice for International students
Foreign Office travel advice
Photo by Agus Dietrich on Unsplash
11. Where can I find out about opportunities?
Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash
12. Where to find opportunities
• Keep checking CareersLink for updates on opportunities
• Follow employers/companies you are interested in, on their social
media channels and sign up for vacancy email alerts
Amazon have converted the vast majority of their internships to virtual roles.
UCAS update on Covid-19 for those who have applied for teacher training
https://www.ucas.com/providers/coronavirus-update
Schools and academy trusts are likely to make use of video interviews for teacher training
Salford Foundation are still keeping recruitment open for their summer staff roles for the
National Citizen Service (NCS), activities will take place in August.
Goldman Sachs have prepared a Spring virtual sessions programme for STEM students and
graduates interested in applying/learning more about GS Engineering.
FDM are recruiting for IT and business analysis related roles
13. Emsi has a blog using data analytics about the rise and fall of hiring, by region
and sector https://www.economicmodelling.co.uk/blog/
The BBC and Guardian have useful articles on micro or virtual volunteering
STEM sectors still recruiting via Gradcracker
https://www.gradcracker.com/career-centre/covid-19-news
Financial support for creatives via Arts Council
The Creative Society have a blog post with advice for creatives including funding,
benefits, housing, short-term jobs etc
BBC article on the companies that need workers
InsideSherpa lists law firms offering virtual legal internships
https://www.insidesherpa.com/
Companies hiring during Covid-19 via Glassdoor
Rate my Placement webinar on ‘Firing up your Employability’
14. Volunteering Opportunities
Volunteers Manchester – volunteering tips from the
University of Manchester’s Volunteering Hub
https://volunteergm.org/ - volunteering opportunities
across Greater Manchester
https://do-it.org/ - national volunteering opportunities
Help to map a disaster zone to aid disaster relief with
Missing Maps.
United Nations online volunteering programme.
Bird watching to help conservation and global bird
research via eBird
Amnesty Decoders work online to sift through photos,
documents etc to help address human rights violations.
16. Postgraduate Study
• Information on the University of Manchester’s
masters bursary:
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/masters/f
unding/uk-eu-student-advice/masters-bursary/
• Applicant and offer-holder FAQs:
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/coronavirus-
applicants-update/
• For further guidance and details of
postgraduate courses, visit Findamasters.com
and findaphd.com
17. Free online courses
• The OU free online catalogue is available here
• Future Learn - https://www.futurelearn.com/
• edX has free online courses from MIT, Harvard and more
• ICAEW have a ‘university student scheme’ which students
can join for £25 and get access to study. Useful for students
interested in business/finance.
• ‘Consulting Mastered’ have offered their resources free for
any students interested in management consulting careers
• https://www.coursera.org/ - some free online courses are
available, others may charge.
• Guardian article on online learning details courses including
Learning how to Learn, from the Big Bang to Dark Energy, the
Art of Persuasive Writing and Public Speaking and an
Introduction to Screenwriting to name a few.
18. I would like to discuss my options.
How do I book a careers
appointment?
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19. Careers appointments are going ahead via Skype or Zoom
• CVs can be checked via email
• You can still make appointments by emailing
careers.info@manchester.ac.uk
• You can live chat with a member of the team Monday-Friday
10-4pm in holidays and 9-5 term time
http://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/services/talktous/