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Appropriate information for students: directional not significant

Appropriate information for students: directional not significant. Jonathan Black Director, University of Oxford Careers Service 30 June 2011. Recent fee changes emphasise HE’s employment training role. Implying employment is most important outcome

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Appropriate information for students: directional not significant

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  1. Appropriate information for students: directional not significant Jonathan Black Director, University of Oxford Careers Service 30 June 2011

  2. Recent fee changes emphasise HE’s employment training role • Implying employment is most important outcome • More employment transparency for decision makers with KIS • Salary data can only be directional • Incomplete, unaudited data • Several years ahead of decision making point • Reflect different point in economic cycle

  3. Paid work is not the only destination on graduation 6 months after leaving Source: DLHE 2009 census of leavers from 2008

  4. The link between degree and first job is weak: 60% of first jobs do not specify a subject 6 months after leaving Source: Oxford DLHE stats 2007; CS analysis

  5. For example, Oxford history graduates follow a wide variety of careers Source: DLHE survey 2008

  6. Friends and family most frequent source of careers advice Source: CS annual 2011 survey of 950 students, 2010 survey of 830 students

  7. 1styear undergraduates: “Show me, don’t tell me” How important are the following? Not at all Slightly Very Extremely Source: CS annual 2011 survey of 950 students, 2010 survey of 830 students

  8. We predict more demand from anxious students… • Timing and level of engagement • Work experience • Service and support from the HEI • “I’m paying £3K / £9K / £18K a year” • Results of access initiatives

  9. …and perhaps more polarised behaviour • More sensitive to peer pressure & family expectations • Just as much prevarication • Less further study – more paid work • Focus on higher-paying jobs • Demand for “value for money”

  10. What might be more appropriate information? • Long-term careers from university degree • Relevance of transferable skills • Importance of extra-curricula and work experiences • Access to mentors and advice

  11. Appropriate information for students: directional not significant Jonathan Black University of Oxford Careers Service 30 June 2011

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