1. SECL CAREERS SESSION What do SECL graduates do? www.kent.ac.uk/careers/ Tim Reed Head of Careers

2. Introduction What is the Careers and Employability Service? What skills do SECL graduates have? What do SECL graduates do: the jobs they get their typical employers the further courses they study www.kent.ac.uk/careers/slides.htm

3. What is the best career?

4. The Careers and Employability Service Location Staff Opening times etc Services & facilities

5. Specific CES facilities Reception & Careers library Options Leaflets & free careers literature Reference files, books & postgraduate prospectuses IT facilities - www.kent.ac.uk/careers/jobs/index.htmwww.kent.ac.uk/careers/jobs/index.htm Alumni careers network Careers Employability Module (CEM) on Moodle Quick Query Careers Guidance Interview Talks & presentations

6. Careers Presentations www.kent.ac.uk/careers/casevents.htm www.kent.ac.uk/careers/casevents.htm Examples of Careers Talks Interview Skills, CV Workshop, Choosing a Career Careers in Politics, Getting a job in the Media, Applying for Teacher Training Journalism Workshop, T.E.F.L. Presentation, Using languages & Working in Europe Postgraduate Study in the Humanities Presentation by Deloitte Presentations by BUNAC: (i) Work in USA & Canada (ii) Work in Australia & New Zealand Presentation by Pearson (summer internships) Presentation by NHS Presentation by PwC: Commercial Awareness

8. How to use the CES Begin by doing some research  Perhaps into yourself (ideas, interests, preferences)  Then into your opportunities (use vacancy database, Directories)  Use IT: CES website & PROSPECT PLANNER  Attend talks/workshops/presentations etc  Quick Query at CES  1:1 careers interview

9. SECL graduates’ skills Analytical skills Clear & Logical thinking Communication Critical evaluation Cultural awareness Gathering, assessing and interpreting information Languages Literacy & expression Organising Planning Problem solving Research Working to deadlines

10. Employability skills www.kent.ac.uk/careers/sk/skillsmenu.htm www.kent.ac.uk/careers/sk/skillsmenu.htm CES Moodle Resource www.kent.ac.uk/careers/moodle.htm Employability Points www.kent.ac.uk/employabilitypoints/ Global Skills Award www.kent.ac.uk/graduateschool/skills/programmes/gsalectures.html Kent Union Volunteering www.kentunion.co.uk/volunteering/ CES Employability skills exercise www.kent.ac.uk/careers/sk/skillstest.html

11. What do SECL graduates do? What do they do in broad terms? Jobs where the degree subjects are useful Examples from University of Kent

12. What do Classical & Archaeological Studies graduates do?

13. Classics In broad terms (Kent 2001-2010) www.kent.ac.uk/careers/fdrbases/destinations.htm www.kent.ac.uk/careers/fdrbases/destinations.htm In broad terms: Employment 57.2% Further Study 27.5% Not Available 7.6% Unemployed 7.6%

14. Employer comparison Religious Studies 27.2% Education 19% Health & Social Work 16.2% Other community & social services 10.3% Retail 9.6% Business & research activities 7.4% Public Administration 5.9% Finance 2.9% Manufacturing 1.5% Others Classics 28.7% Business & research activities 17.5% Retail 10.3% Other community & social services 7% Finance 7% Manufacturing 7% Public Administration 6.3% Transport, storage & communication 5.4% Education 4.5% Hotels & restaurants 3% Health & Social Work

15. Jobs where Classics degree is useful www.prospects.ac.uk www.prospects.ac.uk Accountant Administrator Archivist Civil Service Administrator Diplomatic Service Historic Buildings Inspector Information Officer Journalist Librarian Museum Work Solicitor Technical Author University Teacher

16. What do RS graduates do?

17. RS In broad terms (Kent 2002-2010) Employment 48.9% Further Study 40% Not available 7.8% Unemployed 3.3%

18. RELIGIOUS STUDIES 2010 DLHE comparison

19. Jobs where RS degree useful Higher education lecturer (in theology/religious studies) - teaches academic or vocational subjects to undergraduate and postgraduate students from age 18 upwards. May also undertake research activities.Higher education lecturer Further education lecturer (in theology/religious studies) - organises and teaches one or more subjects in a general or specialist college of FE, a tertiary college or a sixth form college.Further education lecturer Primary school teacher or secondary school teacher (religious education) - develops work and lesson plans and teaches in line with curriculum objectives.Primary school teachersecondary school teacher Youth worker - promotes the personal, educational and social development of young people aged between 13 and 19, although in some cases this may be extended to those aged 11 to 13 and 19 to 25.Youth worker Advice worker - provides free, impartial and confidential advice to clients on a wide range of issues. Some advice workers offer general guidance in several areas, such as debt, housing, employment, welfare and education, while others specialise in a particular area.Advice worker Social worker - works with people who have been socially excluded or who are experiencing crisis. Provides support to enable service users to help themselves and maintains professional relationships with service users, acting as guide, advocate or critical friend.Social worker Charity officer - involves working for a charitable organisation. The role may involve project management, business development, finance, marketing, PR or a combination of tasks.Charity officer Civil Service administrator - contributes to the delivery of services of the different departments that make up the Civil Service, through duties such as research, compiling reports, working on policy documents.Civil Service administrator Archivist - acquires, manages and maintains documents and other materials that have historical importance for individuals, organisations and nations.Archivist Broadcast journalist - responsible for investigating, gathering and reporting on news and current affairs. Presents this information in a fair, balanced and accurate way through news bulletins, documentaries and other factual programmes for radio, television and online broadcast.Broadcast journalist Editorial assistant - provides assistance in all stages of the publication of books, journals, magazines and a broad range of publicity materials. Supports senior editorial staff with the administration of the commissioning, planning and production.Editorial assistant

20. RS Skills ability to research, analyse, interpret and synthesise different types of information; analytical ability and the capacity to formulate questions and solve problems; organisational and time management skills; presentation skills; teamwork and communication skills gained through tutorials and group work; writing skills, including accurate referencing and clarity of expression; ability to analyse texts and understand the meaning of complex written documents; empathy and imaginative insight while being tolerant of diverse opinion; ability to work methodically and accurately; independence of mind and initiative.

21. What do Philosophy graduates do?

22. Vaclav Havel - former President of Czech Republic Thomas Jefferson - former US President Mark Kemp - VP MTV Bruce Lee - martial arts actor Terence Malick - film maker Iris Murdoch - novelist Pope John Paul II Susan Sarandon - actress Susan Sontag - writer Woody Allen - film maker Ethan Coen - film maker Umberto Eco - novelist Ken Follett - writer Harrison Ford - actor Michael Frayn - writer Philip Glass - composer Rudi Giuliani - former mayor of New York

23. Philosophy in broad terms (Kent 2001-2010) Employment 60.6% Further Study 28.7% Not Available 5.6% Unemployed 5.1%

24. Jobs where Philosophy degree useful Advertising Account Planner Charities administrator Chartered Accountant Information Manager Insurance Underwriter IT Consultant Journalist Marketing Executive Personnel Officer Public Sector Administrator Publishing Copy Editor Solicitor Systems Analyst/Systems Developer Teacher

25. Jobs - Classical & Archaeological Studies EDUCATION & HERITAGE: Warden (Buckingham Palace), Communications Officer (KentUnion), Teacher (Astor of Hever School), Trainee Assistant Curator (Brent Council), Museum Assistant (Imperial War Museum), EFL Teacher (Banhanjamsaiwittya 3 School), Archaeological Site Asst (Essex County Council Archaeology Unit), English Teacher (University of Beijing) INFO & IT: Data Support (KCC), Deputy Librarian (St. Paul's Girls School), Internet Administrator (Technicom), Library Assistant (Wickford Library), Technical Support (Management Networking), Trainee Librarian (Kennedy’s Solicitors) MANAGEMENT & FINANCE: Branch Manager (Endsleigh Insurance), Account Manager (Lloyds TSB), Director (Folkestone Development Co), Management Trainee (Clinton Cards), Stock Manager (Marks & Spencer), Graduate Transport Planner (Container Lift Services Ltd), Insurance Underwriter (Hiscocks) RECRUITMENT: Recruitment Consultant (x4) (Hays Accountancy Services, Recruitment Agency, Start Education Services, Mason Blake Ltd), Personnel Assistant RETAIL & MARKETING: Bookseller (Waterstones), Sales & Marketing Assistant (Merok Marine), Sales Assistant (McKays), Supervisor (Dillons), TeleSales/Marketing (Kelly's Bureau), Retail Management Trainee (Tesco), Merchandiser (Hi-Tech Sports) GOVERNMENT: Customs Officer (HM Revenue & Customs), Waiting List Co- ordinator (Surrey & Sussex NHS Trust), Administrator (MOD)

26. Jobs - Religious Studies EDUCATION: Learning Support Assistant (City College Brighton & Hove ), Museum Assistant (Winchester City Council), Teacher Placement Service Asst (Council of International Schools), Teaching Assistant (Dane Court School), Teacher on Graduate Teacher Programme (Maplesden Noakes School), Library Assistant (University of Kent ), GTP Secondary School Teacher (Oxfordshire County Council), Secretary (University of Kent), SEN Teaching Asst (St. John Primary School), TEFL Teacher (Language School), English Teacher (International House) MANAGEMENT & FINANCE: Trainee Pensions Adviser (Capital Hearts Heap), Assistant Manager (Odeon Cinemas Ltd), Arts Development Manager (Maidstone Council), Claims Advisor (Absolute Customer Management), Accounts Office Manager (Town & Country Services), Assistant Manager (Winemark), Buyer’s Administrative Assistant (DCK Concessions), Graduate Trainee (Fidelity), Retail Management trainee (Oddbins), Textiles Team Leader (Marks & Spencer) WELFARE: Social Work Assistant (Kent CC Social Services), Social Worker (Kent County Council), Training Administrator (Victim Support), Addiction Project Administrator (Addaction), Community Support Worker (LIFE), CHURCH-RELATED: Lay Minister (Church of England), Student Worker (City Church),

27. Jobs - Philosophy ADMINISTRATION & CLERICAL: King's College London, Adecco, Halifax, AC Appointments, Housing Trust, NatWest, Help the Aged, Ealing Council, American Express, Thames Water, Camden Council, Crown Prosecution Service, JVC, Moss Bros, National Trust, Saga EDUCATION & WELFARE: Care Worker (x3) - KCC, London Care plc, Day Centre; Education Social Worker - Surrey CC; EFL Teacher (in Greece (x2), Portugal, Japan (x2), England); Youth Worker - KCC; Learning Support Assistant - Wiltshire Youth Development Service, Primary School (x2); Nursing Auxiliary - Crawley Hospital; Youth Offenders Team Assistant - Grays & Thurrock Council; University of Kent (x3) - Library Assistant, Recruitment Co-ordinator, Schools & Colleges Liaison Officer; Drama Teacher - Stagecoach Theatre Arts FINANCE: Customer Services - Abbey National; Revenue Assistant - HMRC; Chartered Accountancy Trainee; Admin - Financial Services Authority MARKETING, RETAIL & SALES: Reids Chemist, Swiftcall, Marketing Consultancy, Weatherseal Ltd, HMV, Argos, ITEL Networks, Aylesford Paper, Crabtree & Evelyn, Waterstones; Retail Management Trainees (x2) - Tomlinsons, Game PRESS / MEDIA: Editorial Asst - KM Group; Media Analyst; Press Officer; Publishing Asst; Publishing Editor; Production Assistant; Copy Editor; PR Assistant - Socialist Workers Party; Librarian - Guardian Newspaper; Journalist; Runner - BBC; Production Intern - MTV; Media Buyer - Advertising Agency; Account Exec - PR Co; Assistant Manager - Odeon Cinemas; Media Researcher - Romeike OTHER: Air Traffic Controller, Legal Exec Trainee - Warners, Oxfam Volunteer, Projectionist - Cineworld, Charity Officer - Newham Music Trust, Assistant Radiographer - NHS

28. Courses - Classical & Archaeological Studies Bournemouth University - MA Screenwriting CCCU - PGCE Primary (x2) CCCU - PGCE Secondary History CCCU - Diploma in Careers Guidance Kent & Medway Training SCITT - PGCE Secondary English Open University - Diploma in Classical Latin UCL - MA Artefact Studies UCL - MA Classics UCL - MA Medieval & Renaissance Studies University of Bristol - MA Maritime Archaeology University of Edinburgh - MA History of Art University of Kent - MA University of Kent - MA Archaeology (x2) University of Kent - MA Archaeology of the Transmanche (x7) University of Kent - MA Classical & Archaeological Studies (x5) University of Kent - MA Comparative Literature University of Kent - MA Divinity and Culture University of Kent - MA English & American Literature (x2) University of Kent - MA Medieval & Tudor Studies University of Kent - MA Minoan Archaeology University of Kent - MA Praetorian Guard: Julio- Claudian Emperors University of Kent - MA Spartan Religious Practices University of Kent - MA War Media & Modernity University of Kent - MPhil Classical & Archaeological Studies University of Liverpool - MA Egyptology University of Newcastle- MA Classics UWE - PCGE Secondary

29. Courses - Religious Studies Cambridge University (Homerton) - PGCE Cambridge University - MA Classics Brighton University - PGCE Religious St CCCU - PGCE (x2) CCCU - PGCE Primary (x3) CCCU - PGCE Secondary CCCU - PGCE Secondary RE (x9) College of Law - Graduate Diploma Law King's College - MA Classical Art & Archaeology Kings College London - MA Ancient History King’s College - MA Philosophy South London Consortium - SCITT Programme UCL - MA Ancient History University of East Anglia - PGCE Primary University of Exeter - MA Theology University of Exeter - PGCE Secondary RE University of Greenwich - PGCE RS University of Kent - MA Applied Theology (x2) University of Kent - MA Cosmology University of Kent - MPhil Theology & RS University of Kent - MA Archaeology (x4) University of Kent - MA Archaeology of Transmanche University of Kent - MA Hellenic St (x3) University of Kent - MA Medieval & Early Modern St (x2) University of Kent - MA by Research Classical & Archaelogical St (x2) University of Southampton - PGCE Secondary RE

30. Courses - Philosophy MA Aesthetics - Southampton MA Communication - Sorbonne (Paris) MA English - Berlin, Essex, Kent MA European Business - Royal Holloway MA History of Art - Oxford MA International Relations - Kent, Warwick MA Law - Univ. of Bristol MA Medieval St - King’s MA Philosophy - Birkbeck, Kent (x many!), London, Warwick MA Reasoning - University of Kent (x4) MA Sociology - Kent MA Theology - Kent MBBS Medicine - Barts Hospital/London School of Medicine MSc Computing - Brunel, Kent MSc Digital & Media Production - Oxford Brookes MSc Marketing Management - Aston MSc Middle East Politics - Birkbeck College MSc Political Philosophy – Edinburgh MSc Political Theory - LSE MPhil Philosophy - London PG Dip PR - West Herts College PG Dip Law - Bristol, Exeter, College Of Law PG Dip Journalism - City, London School of Journalism PGCE - Brighton, CCCU (x5), Chichester, King’s College London, St. Mary’s PhD Philosophy - St Andrews

31. Longer-term prospects - SECL Barrister - Self-employed Business Librarian - Borough Council Commissioning Editor - Academic Book Publisher Director/Producer - Film Production Co EFL Teacher - Hilderstone College Manager - Community Health Trust Marketing Assistant - Commercial Union Producer/Presenter - BBC Radio Berkshire PR Officer - Movement for Christian Democracy Sub-Editor - The Independent Newspaper Teacher - Secondary School Tutor/Counsellor - Open University

32. SECL CAREERS SESSION What do SECL graduates do? www.kent.ac.uk/careers/ Tim Reed Head of Careers