The Careers Service. Getting Involved: Making the Most of your Time at University Level 1 Sociology...

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


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



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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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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