Keele University
Careers and Employability
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Information for Mature Students
All the services that the Careers and Employability Service offers are available to students – our Statement of Service gives full details of these. As a mature student, however, you can also access targeted resources and opportunities that might be valuable for your career planning and progression.
In the Careers Service Resource Room we have a publication entitled Diversity Matters; Age which we are happy to copy for you. This publication includes identifying employers, top tips for applications and case studies. See below for additional useful information:
Practical advice, tips and information for mature students
www.open.ac.uk/careers/tips-for-mature-graduates.php Includes FAQs and practical tips.
www.prospects.ac.uk/equal_opportunities_age.htm Provides advice on presenting applications to recruiters.
www.thediversitygroup.co.uk Proactive promoters of diversity and equality in Britain, The Diversity Groups' primary objective is to promote equal opportunities to people from every kind of minority background or lifestyle. The website includes a job site and advice section.
Useful Organisations
www.direct.gov.uk/en/Governmentcitizensandrights/Yourrightsandresponsibilities/Discrimination-yourrights/index.htm The direct gov website provides up to date legislation regarding employment.
www.efa.org.uk/pages/about_efa.html The Employers’ Forum on age provides information for recruiters and employers but also lists employers with an active interest in mature applicants and workers.
www.equalityhumanrights.com/advice-and-guidance One of the organisation’s key roles is to provide advice and guidance on rights, responsibilities and good practice, based on equality law and human rights legislation.
www.taen.org.uk The Age and Employment Network works to promote an effective labour market that serves the needs of people in mid and later life, employers and the economy.
Recruitment agencies for mature applicants
Career sector specific information - Law
www.thelawyer.com/1005592.article An individual's case study of her pathway into law.
www.lawyer.com/profession-welcomes-mature-students-into-ranks/1001142.article Another positive case study of a successful mature student.
www.lawandmore.co.uk//jobs-and-legal-news/career-advice/youre-never-too-old-to-enter-law Career tips from a BPP careers adviser.
www.lawcareers.net/Information/Features/Detail.aspx?r=1282 Personal perspectives from mature students.
Where are we?
The Careers and Employability Service is situated within Student Support and Development Services which is on the ground floor, Walter Moberly Building, room WM0.35 (by the side entrance).
External: 01782 733023 / 733523
Internal: 33023 / 33523
Email: careers@keele.ac.uk
