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 S10 2JA Tel: (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  Time out?  Sports & other interests  Family and friends At University  Your degree  Friends / relationships / social life  Student societies  Skills development  Employment / work experience  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. DESTINATIONS OF UOS SOCIOLOGY / SOCIAL POLICY GRADUATES IN 2011  Support Worker (Adults with Learning Difficulties),MENCAP  Medical Laboratory Assistant, NHS  Trainee Store Manager, Boots  Support Worker, Citizenship First  Recruitment Consultant, CPA Recruitment  Claims Handler, Deloitte  Credit Analyst, HSBC  Healthcare Assistant, Jigsaw Hospital  Office Administrator, One People  Advanced Level Retail Supervisor, Burtons the Tailors  Homeless Housing Support Worker, Fairweather Project  Supply Teaching Assistant, King Edward Vll School  Support Worker (Disabled Adults), Lifeways Community Care  Youth Leader, Summerhill DoE Group  Business Administrator, Wesleyan Insurance Society  Community Development Worker, University of Worcester © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 3 Moving On Sept

The Careers Service. FINDING OUT MORE  Careers Service website  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’ picture/see_the_bigger_picture.pdf picture/see_the_bigger_picture.pdf  ‘What job would suit me?  Careers Service Website  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 7th Jan – 22 nd March  Student Jobshop nts/jobs nts/jobs  Prospects website of_jobs.htm 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.  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. 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  Summer Experience Online Fair 7 th Jan – 22 nd March 2013  Employer presentations  Autumn Recruitment Fairs  Occupational Panels  Skills for Success Programme ers/students/advice/sfs ers/students/advice/sfs  Lunchtime talks  Workshops © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Getting Involved March 2013

The Careers Service. 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: on/daily.do Book your place at the Careers Service, 388 Glossop Road Skills for Success Sessions – interactive

The Careers Service. SKILLS FOR SUCCESS  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: © 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: eldgraduateaward eldgraduateaward © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Getting Involved March 2013

The Careers Service. CAREERS INFORMATION  Careers with My Degree degree degree  Careers Service website /infotree/ /infotree/  Prospects website pes_of_jobs.htm 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