The Careers Service GETTING INVOLVED Career Planning for

The Careers Service. GETTING INVOLVED Career Planning for Level 1 Sociology / Social Policy Students Hilary Whorrall University of Sheffield Careers Service

The Careers Service. YOUR CAREERS SERVICE 388 Glossop Rd Sheffield S 10 2 JA Tel: 0114 222 0910 www. shef. ac. uk/careers (Directly behind the Octagon Centre) © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Getting Involved March 2013

The Careers Service. YOUR CAREER PLANS? § I have definite career plans and know how to achieve them § I have some ideas but am not sure what to do next § I have a few vague ideas § I haven’t got a clue © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Getting Involved March 2013

The Careers Service. YOUR TIME AT UNIVERSITY Pre-entry experience § Employment and work experience undertaken § School / college activities & responsibilities At University § Your degree § Friends / relationships / social life § Student societies § Time out? § Skills development § Sports & other interests § Employment / work experience § Family and friends § Student societies § Voluntary work © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Getting Involved March 2013

The Careers Service. WAYS OF USING YOUR DEGREE § Degree specific jobs – look at ‘Options with Sociology / Public Administration’ § Explore the ‘any degree’ options § Use both strategies © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Getting Involved March 2013

The Careers Service. WHAT SKILLS DO EMPLOYERS SEEK IN GRADUATES? § Communication skills – verbal & written § Interpersonal skills § Analytical ability § Multidisciplinary teamwork § Leadership § Negotiation § Problem solving § Lateral thinking § § § § § Time management Autonomy Self confidence Resilience Ability to work under pressure IT skills Creativity Flexibility / adaptability Organisational ability © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Getting Involved March 2013

The Careers Service. WHAT MAKES YOU EMPLOYABLE? © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Getting Involved March 2013

The Careers Service. OCCUPATIONS OPEN TO GRADUATES OF ANY DISCIPLINE § § § General Management Financial Services Sales / purchasing Public sector The Media IT Advertising & Marketing Teaching Public Relations Legal Profession Law Enforcement © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Getting Involved March 2013

The Careers Service. 9 DESTINATIONS OF UOS SOCIOLOGY / SOCIAL POLICY GRADUATES IN 2011 § Support Worker (Adults with Learning Difficulties), MENCAP § Advanced Level Retail Supervisor, Burtons the Tailors § Medical Laboratory Assistant, NHS § Homeless Housing Support Worker, Fairweather Project § Trainee Store Manager, Boots § § Support Worker, Citizenship First Supply Teaching Assistant, King Edward Vll School § Recruitment Consultant, CPA Recruitment § Support Worker (Disabled Adults), Lifeways Community Care § Claims Handler, Deloitte § § Credit Analyst, HSBC Youth Leader, Summerhill Do. E Group § Healthcare Assistant, Jigsaw Hospital § Business Administrator, Wesleyan Insurance Society § Community Development Worker, University of Worcester § Office Administrator, One People © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 3 Moving On Sept 2012

The Careers Service. FINDING OUT MORE § Careers Service website www. shef. ac. uk/careers § Careers Information Room § Careers Service publications § Take away materials § IT packages § Workshops & talks § Work Experience § DLHE © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Getting Involved March 2013

The Careers Service. DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO? § ‘See the Bigger Picture – Planning your career’ www. careers. dept. shef. ac. uk/bigger_ picture/see_the_bigger_picture. pdf § ‘What job would suit me? www. prospects. ac. uk/links/pplanner § Careers Service Website www. sheffield. ac. uk/careers § Speak to a Careers Adviser § Build up your work experience § Attend Careers Service events § Begin networking © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Getting Involved March 2013

The Careers Service. GET SOME WORK EXPERIENCE § § § § § Internships Vacation work Temporary jobs (part-time, term-time) Voluntary work Course-related project work Year out opportunities / placements Insight courses Work shadowing Student activities © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Getting Involved March 2013

The Careers Service. WHY UNDERTAKE WORK EXPERIENCE? § Enhance your CV / Application Form § Receive short-term financial benefits § Self-awareness § Test out future career plans § Develop awareness of workplace culture and make valuable contacts § Develop skills that employers demand © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Getting Involved March 2013

The Careers Service. FINDING WORK EXPERIENCE § § § § Careers Service Online Summer Experience Fair 7 th Jan – 22 nd March 2013 www. sheffieldcareersfairs. ac. uk/ Student Jobshop www. sheffield. ac. uk/careers/stude nts/jobs Prospects website http: //www. prospects. ac. uk/types_ of_jobs. htm Networking Speculative letters – check company websites Internet searches Departmental contacts © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Getting Involved March 2013

The Careers Service. © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Getting Involved March 2013

The Careers Service. © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Getting Involved March 2013

The Careers Service. CAREERS SERVICE SUPPORT TO 1 st YEAR STUDENTS § Careers information § Careers events – Fairs, talks, employer presentations § Help with career planning § Individual guidance e. g. initial 20 minute appointment, longer guidance interviews available. § Email enquiry service § Advice on postgraduate study & funding § Student Jobshop § Course change queries © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Getting Involved March 2013

The Careers Service Guide 2013 Jobs and careers advice for Sheffield students Pick up a free copy or download via shef. ac. uk/careers © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Getting Involved March 2013

The Careers Service. CAREERS SERVICE EVENTS www. shef. ac. uk/careers/students/events § Summer Experience Online Fair 7 th Jan – 22 nd March 2013 § Employer presentations § Autumn Recruitment Fairs § Occupational Panels § Skills for Success Programme http: //www. shef. ac. uk/care ers/students/advice/sfs § Lunchtime talks § Workshops © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Getting Involved March 2013

The Careers Service. Develop Skills for Success Sessions – interactive workshops where you can: §Meet employers §Learn about the transferable skills employers look for §Practise your ‘employability’ skills §Gain experience for assessment centres and selection interviews §Work towards the Sheffield Graduate Award Skills for Success is generously supported by See the website for further details: http: //www. shef. ac. uk/careers-whatson/daily. do Book your place at the Careers Service, 388 Glossop Road

The Careers Service. SKILLS FOR SUCCESS http: //www. shef. ac. uk/careers/students/advice/sfs § § § § Skills for the Global Market Time Management Skills Commercial Awareness Personal Branding Networking & Communication Skills Leadership Building Your Own Brand Skills for Assessment Centres Social Media in Employability Negotiation Skills Effective Teambuilding Campaigning & Communication Skills Professional Ethics © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Getting Involved March 2013

The Careers Service. © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Getting Involved March 2013

The Careers Service. © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Getting Involved March 2013

The Careers Service. © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Getting Involved March 2013

The Careers Service. © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Getting Involved March 2013

The Careers Service. SKILLS FOR WORK CERTIFICATE § Recognition for your work experience (paid or unpaid) § Endorsed by major graduate employers § Can count towards The Sheffield Graduate Award Find out more and register at: www. shef. ac. uk/careers/students/advice/sfwc. html © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Getting Involved March 2013

The Careers Service. The Sheffield Graduate Award § Recognises skills / experience at university outside your degree course § Open to all students § Presented together with your degree certificate upon graduation § Register interest at: www. shef. ac. uk/thesheffi eldgraduateaward © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Getting Involved March 2013

The Careers Service. CAREERS INFORMATION § Careers with My Degree www. shef. ac. uk/careers/students/ degree § Careers Service website www. careers. dept. shef. ac. uk /infotree/ § Prospects website http: //www. prospects. ac. uk/ty pes_of_jobs. htm § Profiling for Success – Personality Inventory, Aptitude Tests © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Getting Involved March 2013

The Careers Service. IN CONCLUSION. . . § § Career planning is an on-going process The Careers Service is not just for finalists Gain work experience to enhance your CV Find out more about the ‘What’s On’ programme § Make use of the resources available to you § Seek help as and when you need it! © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Getting Involved March 2013