Download presentation
Presentation is loading. Please wait.
Published byEustacia George Modified over 9 years ago
1
The Careers Service. Getting Involved: Making the Most of your Time at University Level 1 Sociology / Social Policy Students Hilary Whorrall University of Sheffield Careers Service
2
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 Talk April 2014 2
3
The Careers Service. WAYS OF USING YOUR DEGREE Degree specific jobs – look at ‘Options with Sociology /Social Policy Explore the ‘any degree’ options Use both strategies © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Talk April 2014 3
4
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 - Sociology Level 1 Talk April 2014 4
5
The Careers Service. BRITISH SOCIOLOGICAL SOCIETY – Areas of specialism Economy, Work & Organisation The Conjunction of Biological & Social Relationships: the Family & Gender Social Identity: Age, Class, Gender & Race Social Inequalities Social Norms & Deviance Organisations and Bureaucracy Society & Environment People, Health & Sociology of the Body © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Talk April 2014 5
6
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 - Sociology Level 1 Talk April 2014 6
7
The Careers Service. © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Talk April 2014 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 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 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 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 7
8
The Careers Service. DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO? ‘See the Bigger Picture – Planning your career’ www.careers.dept.shef.ac.uk/bigger_p icture/see_the_bigger_picture.pdf www.careers.dept.shef.ac.uk/bigger_p icture/see_the_bigger_picture.pdf ‘What job would suit me? www.prospects.ac.uk/links/pplanner www.prospects.ac.uk/links/pplanner Careers Service Website www.sheffield.ac.uk/careers www.sheffield.ac.uk/careers Speak to a Careers Adviser Build up your work experience Attend Careers Service events Begin networking © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Talk April 2014 8
9
The Careers Service. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfCjzuVCYAY © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Talk April 2014 9
10
The Careers Service. WHAT MAKES YOU EMPLOYABLE? © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Talk April 2014 10
11
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 Talk April 2014 11
12
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 Talk April 2014 12
13
The Careers Service. FINDING WORK EXPERIENCE Student Jobshop www.sheffield.ac.uk/care ers/students/jobs www.sheffield.ac.uk/care ers/students/jobs Prospects website http://www.prospects.ac.u k/types_of_jobs.htm http://www.prospects.ac.u k/types_of_jobs.htm Networking Speculative letters – check company websites Internet searches Departmental contacts © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Talk April 2014 13
14
The Careers Service.
15
The Careers Service. © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Talk April 2014 15
16
The Careers Service. © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Talk April 2014 16
17
The Careers Service. CAREERS SERVICE EVENTS www.shef.ac.uk/careers/students/events www.shef.ac.uk/careers/students/events Employer presentations Careers Fairs www.sheffieldcareersfairs. ac.uk www.sheffieldcareersfairs. ac.uk Occupational Panels Skills for Success Programme www.shef.ac.uk/careers/ students/advice/sfs www.shef.ac.uk/careers/ students/advice/sfs Lunchtime talks Workshops © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Talk April 2014 17
18
The Careers Service. SKILLS FOR SUCCESS http://www.shef.ac.uk/careers/students/advice/sfs http://www.shef.ac.uk/careers/students/advice/sfs Making successful applications Presentation Skills Developing Commercial Awareness Personal Branding Business Networking & Communication Skills Employability Skills Leadership Skills Skills for Assessment Centres Negotiation Skills © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Talk April 2014 18
19
The Careers Service.
20
The Careers Service. © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Talk April 2014 20
21
The Careers Service. © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Talk April 2014 21
22
The Careers Service. © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Talk April 2014 22
23
The Careers Service. COMMENTS FROM PAST STUDENTS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-n9Dp8r6qI&feature://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-n9Dp8r6qI&feature CS Conference CAS WS March 2014 V2 23
24
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: www.shef.ac.uk/careers/students/advice/sfwc.html www.shef.ac.uk/careers/students/advice/sfwc.html © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Talk April 2014 24
25
The Careers Service. The Sheffield Graduate Award Recognises skills / experience at university outside your degree course e.g. Enterprise; Student Jobs and Work Experience; Volunteering; Cultural and Social; Internationalisation; the University and its Community Open to all students Presented together with your degree certificate upon graduation Register interest at: www.shef.ac.uk/thesheffieldgraduat eaward www.shef.ac.uk/thesheffieldgraduat eaward © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Talk April 2014 25
26
The Careers Service. © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Talk April 2014 www.sheffield.ac.uk/careers DEGREE WITH EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE W Take a placement year as part of your degree Benefits: Paid work based experience, develop skills, increase your career focus, enhance your employability sponsorship/graduate job, Develop Career Focus Helen Thorpe available in the Careers Service Tuesdays 12-2 www.sheffield.ac.uk/placements CAREERS SERVICE 26
27
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 27 © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Talk April 2014
28
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 Talk April 2014 28
29
The Careers Service. YOUR CAREERS SERVICE 388 Glossop Rd Sheffield S10 2JA Tel: 0114 222 0910 www.shef.ac.uk/careers (Directly behind the Octagon Centre) © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Talk April 2014 29
Similar presentations
© 2025 SlidePlayer.com. Inc.
All rights reserved.