Jewel & Esk’s friendly and approachable staff across the college are here to help you, giving you the confidence, knowledge and skills to develop and succeed in your chosen career.
What will you do when you finish your course? Will you be looking for a job or to move on to further study, either at Jewel & Esk or perhaps to university?
We’re here to help you consider your options, assist with university applications or help you get started with your job search.
Employment
Most students look for a job when they complete their studies. We can help you
• decide which jobs to apply for
• get the job you want.
The important thing to remember is to be proactive! To give yourself a good chance of finding the job you want, start your job search early.
Our College Careers Adviser can help you at all stages with professional, impartial careers advice, whether you know what you want to do or have no idea and want to discuss your options.
Call in to Student Services to arrange to see the Careers Adviser. Careers drop-in times at Student Services Edinburgh are 12noon to 1pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Or email your questions or requests for an appointment at Edinburgh or Midlothian Campus to careers@jec.ac.uk
We have a range of leaflets to help you with your next step
Prepare a Winning CV
Organise Your Job Search
Complete Job Applications
Shine at Job Interviews
Continuing at college
If you want to stay at Jewel & Esk to do another course, we can help with information on financial support for study and childcare. Depending on which course you want to do, funding can be very different. For example, funding for students on HNC or HND courses is very different from bursary/EMA funding. We are here to guide you through what is funding is available and how to apply.
Check out course information from Jewel & Esk College at www.jec.ac.uk or call in to the Information Office to pick up a College Course Guide.
If we don't offer the right course for you, check out other colleges at Scotland’s Colleges. http://events.scotlandscolleges.ac.uk/list_scotlands_colleges.
Going to university
If you are thinking of going to university, you must plan early! Most Jewel & Esk students need to complete their applications before Christmas to allow tutors to add their reference in time for the 15 January 2010 closing date. Applications received by UCAS after this date (except for applications to art and design courses with a 24 March deadline) will only be considered if universities have places available. The final closing date is 30 June 2010.
First of all, consider whether university is right for you. Our resource pack 'Studying at University - a resource pack for Jewel & Esk students' covers topics such as funding and childcare, prospects for graduates, starting university, expanding on skills acquired at college and understanding university jargon.
Then you need to decide which university you should apply to. Look at university websites or at their prospectuses. Link to our local universities below or click on UCAS for links to other UK universities and lots more useful information.
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh Napier University
Queen Margaret University
Heriot Watt University
Once you have decided on a shortlist of universities, visit them. Most universities have Open Days advertised on their website. Most open days take place between September and November, but some can be earlier. Missed the Open Day? Contact the Faculty/Department you’re interested in direct and ask if you can visit.
If you still need help to decide, call in to Student Services and ask to see the Careers Adviser. Careers drop in times at Student Services Edinburgh:
• Tuesday 12noon - 1pm
• Wednesday 12 noon – 1pm
Or email your questions or requests for an appointment at Edinburgh or Midlothian Campus to careers@jec.ac.uk.
How do I apply?
'UCAS' (Universities and Colleges Admissions Services) is the organisation which processes all applications for full-time university courses in the UK. Applications are made online at www.ucas.com through a process called 'Apply'.
Our application pack 'Applying to University 2010 - A guide for students at Jewel & Esk College' gives you all the information you need to make your online application. We can give you lots more information once you are a Jewel & Esk student. For now, why not check out our range of information leaflets on moving on to university in popular career areas:
What you need to know about Community Education
What you need to know about Nursing
What you need to know about Social Work
What you need to know about Teaching
What you need to know about Psychology
What you need to know about Film/TV/ Design/ Creative Multimedia
Contact us
0131 344 7100
studentservices@jec.ac.uk
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