Become professional

You may be moving into the workplace for a part-time job, an internship, industrial placement or a role after you graduate. Below you will find resources to help you with the transition.

Behaviours employers expect

The Careers Service website offers advice on professional behaviours such as: communicating appropriately; being resilient and handling pressure, all prefaced by a 40-second introductory video.

Networking and using LinkedIn

Developing your network and building your profile is important during any work experience or job; but it can and should begin before that. Use LinkedIn to help you look at options and get inspiration.

For advice on setting up your LinkedIn Profile, go to the Careers Service Media Hopper Channel and watch:

Additionally, go to the School of Engineering Careers Presentations Media Hopper Channel and watch:

Access the Toolkit via https://careers.ed.ac.uk/explore-your-options/careers-compass

Careers compass - become professional
Careers compass - become professional

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