Undergraduate
Research
Conference
Pamela Devins
Career
Development
Consultant
23rd March 2016
Research Skills
Personal and Professional
Development
Graduates 2014
Undergraduate Postgraduate
(% of Respondents)
In Employment
48.64%
72.10%
In Further Study or
Training
Seeking Employment
39.89%
15.59%
5.10%
8.21%
6.03%
3.87%
0.33%
0.23%
Not Available/Year
Out
Unpaid Internship
Next Steps…..
After your undergraduate degree?
Work????
Further Study?
Options for Further Study
Taught
Research
- H Dip
- Masters
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Masters
PhD
Research Project/
Thesis
Undergraduate Research – A
Foundation for further study
• Develop your knowledge and research skills in an area of interest
• Provides a “taste” of research for masters or PhD
• Gives evidence for your personal statement
From a career perspective having
undergraduate
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choice of topicresearch
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area
make a more informed choice on postgraduate
study
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• Gives
you contact
potentialapplication
research supervisors, referees
• Increases your chances of securing funding (research not taught)
WHAT ARE EMPLOYERS LOOKING FOR?
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here
Keep your
eye on the
ball!
Employability!
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Skills
Graduate Employers Are Looking For
•Communication
•Time management
•Teamwork
•Organizational
•Leadership
•Problem solving
•Negotiation
•Customer skills
•Initiative
• Analytical Skills
Skills
Research has been proven to enhance the following:
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Analytical Skills
Teamwork
Time Management
Leadership
Writing Skills
Creative Problem Solving
Understanding of Ethics
Communication
Self-Confidence
Skills
Research has been proven to enhance the following:
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Analytical Skills
Teamwork
Time Management
Leadership
Writing Skills
Creative Problem Solving
Understanding of Ethics
Communication
Self-Confidence
Graduate Attributes
•Self-confidence, maturity and resilience
•Willingness to fit in and co-operate
•Business etiquette and professionalism
•Intellectual curiosity
•Reflective approach to work & experiences
•Management of self and career
US Research – Employers
• 83% said that students who “develop
research questions in their field and evidencebased analyses” are better prepared for success
after graduation
• 79% said completing a major project that
demonstrates acquired knowledge and skills is
good preparation for success in the workplace.
Hart Research Associates
Research in the Workplace
• HR – develop an employee recognition
programme
• Financial Services – research trends/business
performance
• Medical Devices – new product development –
where are the opportunities?
• Marketing – what do customers feel about our
product
• Charity/Not for Profit – submission to influence
upcoming legislation
CV and Interview
• Be sure to highlight your research experience on
your CV
• Prepare answers to questions on your research
projects for interview
• The Career Development Centre can support
you with this!
Whatever your plan….
Work????
Further Study?
Whichever you decide…..
Study Work Undergraduate
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WILL
contribute
to inform it!
Research research
experience
will
enhance and
your personal and
professional development
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