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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

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