1. The Careers Service. © UOS Careers Service - Soc Level 2 Thinking Ahead Aug 2013 1

2. The Careers Service. THINKING AHEAD Career Planning for Level 2 Sociology / Social Policy Students Hilary Whorrall University of Sheffield Careers Service 388 Glossop Rd Tel: 0114 222 0910 h.whorrall@sheffield.ac.uk 2 © UOS Careers Service - Soc Level 2 Thinking Ahead Aug 2013

3. The Careers Service. DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING?  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 - Soc Level 2 Thinking Ahead Aug 2013 3

4. The Careers Service. DON’T PANIC!  We’re here to help you whatever stage you’re at!  Whether you have clear plans or haven’t got a clue, we’re happy to talk  We have loads of useful resources  We’ll try answer any queries you’ve got  You can use the service as often as you’d like © UOS Careers Service - Soc Level 2 Thinking Ahead Aug 2013 4

5. The Careers Service. CAREER TASKS FOR LEVEL 2 STUDENTS  Begin researching your career options  Gain relevant work experience  Build your network of contacts  Seek advice  Update your CV  Broaden your extracurricular activities  Attend careers events © UOS Careers Service - Soc Level 2 Thinking Ahead Aug 2013 5

6. The Careers Service. TYPICAL EMLOYERS OF SOCIOLOGY GRADUATES  Civil Service  Local Government  NGOs  Charitable and Voluntary Sector organisations  The NHS  Probation Service  Social Services  Housing Associations  Campaigning and lobbying organisations  Social research organisation  The education sector  The legal system. © UOS Careers Service - Soc Level 2 Thinking Ahead Aug 2013 6

7. The Careers Service. DESTINATIONS OF UOS SOCIOLOGY / SOCIAL POLICY GRADUATES IN 2012  Social Research & Evaluation Intern – Initiative for Social Entrepreneurs  Business Support – Credit Resource Solutions  HR & Sales Intern – Limelight Design  Pupil Development Assistant – Childrens Trust  Mental Health Support Assistant - CLASP  Tenancy Support Worker – Reed Social Care  Trainee Buyer – Tesco  Teaching Assistant – Oakwood High School  Promotion Management – Sheffield Parties  Youth Worker – Sheffield City Council  Graduate Intern – University of Sheffield © UOS Careers Service - Soc Level 2 Thinking Ahead Aug 2013 7

8. The Careers Service. © UOS Careers Service - Soc Level 2 Thinking Ahead Aug 2013 UOS SOCIOLOGY / SOCIAL POLICY GRADUATES – POSTGRADUATE STUDY 2012  MA Social Research – University of Sheffield  MA International & Global Social Policy - University of Sheffield  MSc Global Governance & Ethics – University College, London  LLM Environmental Law & Sustainable Development – Queens Belfast  Human Resources Management – Sheffield Hallam University  MA Disasters, Adaptations & Development – Kings College, London  MA Social Work - University of Sheffield  PGCE Primary – Birmingham City University 8

9. The Careers Service. © UOS Careers Service - Soc Level 2 Thinking Ahead Aug 2013 FACTORS AFFECTING CAREER CHOICE  Friends & family  Transferable skills  Responsibilities  Salary / debt  Geographical mobility  Personality  Values & beliefs  Work experience  Interests  Abilities / degree result  Self image / self confidence  Networks / contacts  Occupational knowledge 9

10. The Careers Service. CAREER DIAGNOSTICS TOOL  Make time to work through this questionnaire  It will help you to access what you need to do next  The Careers Service can offer help and advice with all of these issues © UOS Careers Service - Soc Level 2 Thinking Ahead Aug 2013 10

11. The Careers Service. CAREER MANAGEMENT SKILLS MODULE (CAS 201) Level 2 Free Elective Module 2012/13  Available in semester 1 or semester 2  100% coursework assessed  Delivered through 11 x 2 hour interactive sessions  Demystifies the career decision making process  Enhances your ‘employability’  Not just 20 credits, but a pathway for the future! © UOS Careers Service - Soc Level 2 Thinking Ahead Aug 2013 11 www.sheffield.ac.uk/careers/students/cms

12. The Careers Service. WHAT WILL YOU GET FROM THIS?  An overview of the graduate employment market  An understanding of the options with your degree  Greater awareness of your skills & experience & how to enhance these  An insight into how people make career decisions  Advice on developing your CV & making applications  An awareness of your personality type & it’s impact on career decisions  Strategies for creative jobsearch e.g. finding work experience  Guidance on interview preparation and techniques © UOS Careers Service - Soc Level 2 Thinking Ahead Aug 2013 12 YOUR OWN PERSONALISED CAREER ACTION PLAN!

13. The Careers Service. CAREERS SERVICE EVENTS www.shef.ac.uk/careers/students/events www.shef.ac.uk/careers/students/events  Engineering & Technology Fair - Tuesday 5th November 2013  Business, Finance & Languages Fair - Wednesday 6th November 2013  Law Fair - Wednesday 20th November 2013  Science Fair - Thursday 21st November  Careers in the Third Sector - Wednesday 19th February 2014  Careers in Heritage - Wednesday 5th March 2014  Working in the Creative Media Industries - Wednesday 19th March 2014  Spring into Jobs - Thursday 27th March 2014 13 © UOS Careers Service - Soc Level 2 Thinking Ahead Aug 2013

14. The Careers Service. Careers Service Guide 2014 Jobs and careers advice for Sheffield students Pick up a free copy or download via shef.ac.uk/careers 14 © UOS Careers Service - Music Level 3 Moving On Oct 2013

15. The Careers Service. © UOS Careers Service - Soc Level 2 Thinking Ahead Aug 2013 RESOURCES FOR SOCIOLOGY / SOCIAL POLICY STUDENTS  British Sociological Society – Opportunities for Sociologists http://www.britsoc.co.uk/what-is-sociology/opportunities-for- sociologists.aspx http://www.britsoc.co.uk/what-is-sociology/opportunities-for- sociologists.aspx  Options with Sociology / Public Administration & Social Policy – includes case studies www.prospects.ac.uk/options_with_your_subject.htmwww.prospects.ac.uk/options_with_your_subject.htm  Careers with my degree http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/careers/students/degree/scs http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/careers/students/degree/scs  Case Studies and Podcasts of Sociology / Social Policy Graduates http://careers.dept.shef.ac.uk/casestudies/index.php http://careers.dept.shef.ac.uk/casestudies/index.php  Careers Ideas for Sociology Graduates www.careers.dept.shef.ac.uk/careersdegree/sociology_careers.pdf www.careers.dept.shef.ac.uk/careersdegree/sociology_careers.pdf  Students Employability Profile for Sociology  Target Jobs – What can I do with a Sociology Degree? http://targetjobs.co.uk/careers-advice/degree-subjects-your-options/301062- what-can-i-do-with-a-sociology-degree http://targetjobs.co.uk/careers-advice/degree-subjects-your-options/301062- what-can-i-do-with-a-sociology-degree 15

16. The Careers Service. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfCjzuVCYAY © UOS Careers Service - Soc Level 2 Thinking Ahead Aug 2013 16

17. The Careers Service. © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 2 Thinking Ahead Sept 2012 WHERE IS THE CAREERS SERVICE BASED Careers Service 388 Glossop Rd Sheffield S10 2JA Tel: 0114 222 0900 www.sheffield.ac.uk/careers Student Jobshop, Level 3 Students’ Union 17

18. The Careers Service. ANY QUESTIONS If you’ve got any questions come and have a quick chat with me now. © UOS Careers Service - Soc Level 2 Thinking Ahead Aug 2013 18