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The Careers Service.

GETTING INVOLVEDCareer Planning for

Level 1 Sociology / Social Policy Students

Hilary WhorrallUniversity of Sheffield 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)

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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



YOUR TIME AT UNIVERSITYPre-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



WAYS OF USING YOUR DEGREE

Degree specific jobs – look at ‘Options with Sociology / Public Administration’

Explore the ‘any degree’ options

Use both strategies



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



WHAT MAKES YOU EMPLOYABLE?



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



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

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FINDING OUT MORE Careers Service website

www.shef.ac.uk/careers Careers Information

Room Careers Service

publications Take away materials IT packages Workshops & talks Work Experience DLHE



DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO? ‘See the Bigger Picture –

Planning your career’ www.careers.dept.shef.ac.uk/bigger_picture/see_the_bigger_picture.pdf

‘What job would suit me? www.prospects.ac.uk/links/pplanner

Careers Service Website 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

Getting Involved March 2013


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



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



FINDING WORK EXPERIENCE Careers Service Online

Summer Experience Fair 7th Jan – 22nd March 2013 www.sheffieldcareersfairs.ac.uk/

Student Jobshop www.sheffield.ac.uk/careers/students/jobs

Prospects website http://www.prospects.ac.uk/types_of_jobs.htm

Networking Speculative letters – check

company websites Internet searches Departmental contacts



CAREERS SERVICE SUPPORT TO 1st 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.

Email enquiry service Advice on postgraduate

study & funding Student Jobshop Course change queries


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



CAREERS SERVICE EVENTSwww.shef.ac.uk/careers/students/events

Summer Experience Online Fair 7th Jan – 22nd March 2013

Employer presentations Autumn Recruitment

Fairs Occupational Panels Skills for Success

Programme http://www.shef.ac.uk/careers/students/advice/sfs

Lunchtime talks Workshops



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 interviewsWork towards the Sheffield Graduate Award Skills for Success is generously supported by

See the website for further details:

http://www.shef.ac.uk/careers-whats-on/daily.do

Book your place at the Careers Service, 388 Glossop Road

Skills for Success Sessions – interactive


SKILLS FOR SUCCESS http://www.shef.ac.uk/careers/students/advice/sfs

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



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

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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:www.shef.ac.uk/thesheffieldgraduateaward



CAREERS INFORMATION

Careers with My Degree www.shef.ac.uk/careers/students/degree

Careers Service website www.careers.dept.shef.ac.uk/infotree/

Prospects website http://www.prospects.ac.uk/types_of_jobs.htm

Profiling for Success – Personality Inventory, Aptitude Tests



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!


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