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The Careers Service.
Getting Involved: Making the Most of your Time at
University
Level 1 Sociology / Social Policy Students
Hilary WhorrallUniversity of Sheffield Careers Service
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
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WAYS OF USING YOUR DEGREE
Degree specific jobs – look at ‘Options with Sociology /Social Policy
Explore the ‘any degree’ options
Use both strategies
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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.
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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
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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
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RESOURCES FOR SOCIOLOGY / SOCIAL POLICY STUDENTS
British Sociological Society – Opportunities for Sociologists 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
Options with Sociology / Public Administration & Social Policy – includes case studies www.prospects.ac.uk/options_with_your_subject.htm
Careers with my degree 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
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
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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
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfCjzuVCYAY
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WHAT MAKES YOU EMPLOYABLE?
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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
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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
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FINDING WORK EXPERIENCE 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
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CAREERS SERVICE EVENTSwww.shef.ac.uk/careers/students/events
Employer presentations
Careers Fairs www.sheffieldcareersfairs.ac.uk
Occupational Panels Skills for Success
Programme www.shef.ac.uk/careers/students/advice/sfs
Lunchtime talks Workshops
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SKILLS FOR SUCCESS 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
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COMMENTS FROM PAST STUDENTS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-n9Dp8r6qI&feature
CS Conference CAS WS March 2014 V2
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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 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/thesheffieldgraduateaward
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www.sheffield.ac.uk/careers
DEGREE WITH EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
W Take a placement year as part of your
degreeBenefits: 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 ServiceTuesdays 12-2
www.sheffield.ac.uk/placements
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Careers Service Guide 2014
Jobs and careers advice for Sheffield students
Pick up a free copy or download via shef.ac.uk/careers
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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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