Careers Service and Enhancing Employability Katharine Price Edwards, Head of Faculty Engagement and Curriculum Development - Careers

New Politics Minds- Careers What are your skills? Exercise What can you do with a politics degree? Graduate careers Careers support available to PPR students at University Internship and Placement opportunities Next Steps: Networking and gaining experience New Political Minds: Careers Workshop

What are your skills? You have 2 minutes to speak with the person next to you about: What have you gained from this residential? A skill you’ve developed during the residential Your career aspirations? Then, introduce them to the rest of the group (Looking for volunteers!) New Political Minds: Careers Workshop

Skills for your CV Studying politics and international relations enables you to develop specific subject knowledge, to learn how different political systems work, how organisations operate, and to interpret global political issues and events Flexible, open-minded approach Ability to research, source and examine information Critical analysis Teamwork Intellectual independence Written and verbal communication Negotiation Debating/ Constructing a sound argument “The international perspective you gain whilst studying politics is invaluable, and you are sure to take it with you throughout the rest of your personal and professional life” Student quote New Political Minds: Careers Workshop

What can you do with a Politics degree? Politics and international relations graduates are arguably the most qualified for careers in areas such as: Civil service Public affairs Public relations Social research Government research/administration Activism/political party/charities However, as a graduate of a politics your skills will allow you to pursue other, perhaps unexpected, career paths! Further study - postgraduate New Political Minds: Careers Workshop

University Careers Support “To equip our graduates with academic excellence and the necessary employability skills to make informed decisions, compete and excel in the graduate labour market” Offer timely careers education and guidance Expand range of support to students Relationships with graduate employers Responsive and vibrant Alumni network Lifetime support New Political Minds: Careers Workshop

University Careers Support One-to-one support with CVs, cover letters and application forms at drop-in sessions or appointments Practice psychometric tests Mock assessment centres run throughout the term Mock interviews for telephone, video or face-to-face interviews Career fairs, and employer events International, and employer visits New Political Minds: Careers Workshop

Lancaster Award The Lancaster Award, developed in partnership with employers, is a certificate that rewards you for making the most of your time at Lancaster. We want you to stand out from the crowd! New Political Minds: Careers Workshop

Placements & Internships Placement Year as part of your degree Faculty Internship Scheme Schools Volunteering Placements Subject specific work experience modules New Political Minds: Careers Workshop

Next Steps: Improving your prospects Take risks, get involved in what you can, consider how to broaden your network to reach useful contacts Access to networks: university! LinkedIn Paid work experience: skill development Volunteering: relevant and subject specific opportunities

Prepare for University Consider applying to University Gain more experience for your personal statements, and CV Make the most of your summer! Good luck  New Political Minds: Careers Workshop

Questions? Thankyou for attending Kat Price Edwards Head of Faculty Engagement and Curriculum Development