1. CAREERS NETWORK Matt Edwards – Placements Team Leader College of Social Sciences

2. Careers Network: College team

3. Careers Network Individual advice from professional staff AND Contribute to modules on your course Jobs - advertise vacancies and internships Organise employer and alumni events Organise alumni mentoring schemes

4. Based in Muirhead Tower: collect freebies Muirhead Tower entrance Opposite Starbucks

5. Key message: what makes you stand out from others?

6. Stand out from others Take advantage of…. Modules on your programme Work experience and summer internships (outside your programme) Mentoring schemes Get involved in… Student-led events Guild of Students

7. Professional Development Module Available in your final year Do a work placement as part of your degree programme Use your own internship or a placement from our bank

8. Timeline for summer internships: start now Research sectors: ‘Careers Connect’ Meet employers at events Hone your application skills Apply Review Applications for many summer internship schemes close in December or before: start looking for summer internships now

9. Find out about internships and work experience Internship Advice Desk: Wednesdays 12.30-1.30 Muirhead Tower Entrance Opposite Starbucks Natasha

10. Attend careers events Careers Fairs (Great Hall):  Autumn Term Fair (16-17 October)  Business, Finance, and Consultancy Fair (23 October) Employer presentations Details on our website

11. Careers Network Mentoring Scheme Apply to be mentored by an alumnus of the university with experience of the career you would like. Gain advice from someone who has been there Develop an insight into certain career areas Build professional networks Increase your employability www.birmingham.ac.uk/cnmentoring Deadline for applications – 27 th October 2013 Open to all undergraduate students "My mentor helped me to do a cover letter and gave me advice on my CV from an employer’s perspective."

12. PSA (Activity) Gain practical experiences undertaking extra-curricular activities across campus. Deadline: 20 th January 2014 PSA (Activity) Gain practical experiences undertaking extra-curricular activities across campus. Deadline: 20 th January 2014 The Personal Skills Award PSA (Modular) Undertake three assessed ten credit modules over a period of two years. Deadline: 21 st October 2013 PSA (Modular) Undertake three assessed ten credit modules over a period of two years. Deadline: 21 st October 2013 Website: www.intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/psawww.intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/psa Email: psa@contacts.bham.ac.ukpsa@contacts.bham.ac.uk @PSAUoB The University’s award winning Employability Programme designed to help you develop, recognise and articulate your skills.

13. Student-led events ECONSOC Investment Society Financial Forum: October 18 th www.birminghamff.com www.birminghamff.com

14. Develop your skills: get involved

15. For international students Visit webpages Attend events: Coffee mornings Skills events Networking event

16. Complete our ‘Pass it On’ survey and you could win a Kindle! http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/generic/internsh ips/summer-survey.aspx

17. CAREERS ADVICE www.intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/careers @coss_careers cosscareers