Talking careers

Glasgow Caledonian, where careers come first, our maxim is one which the careers team work hard to put into practice.

Exciting developments include the launch of the redesigned Careers website. It has been updated and expanded to provide more comprehensive information on careers service topics & activities, vacancies and useful web links.

The growth of email as a communication tool and our diverse student population has led to an upgraded email information and advice service. The service, accessed via our website is available to all students and graduates; providing access to careers advice and support by email 24hours a day, 7 days a week.

Student feedback is vital to our efforts to innovate and focus on employability. Accordingly we have expanded the careers seminar portfolio for session 2003/4. Two new seminars - A Guide to Work Experience and A Guide to Assessment Centres have been added to the current suite of seminars.

This year we plan a renewed emphasis on collaborative work with academics at school and programme level to review and enhance Careers Education Information & Guidance (CEIG) provision, aiming to further embed employability skills in the curriculum.This work is a core aspect of obtaining MATRIX accreditation in session 2003/4. MATRIX is the leading UK guidance benchmark accreditation and demonstrates the professionalism of Glasgow Caledonian careers service's approach to enhancing the student experience.

These priorities are rooted in our daily work with students. Further details on the careers service can be found on our website or contact Deborah Houston, Head of Careers.