1. Learning and Working: how the University of Sheffield Careers Service supports students
Katie Casserly (Careers Adviser)

2. This session What do we support our students to do?
How do we provide this support?
Student perspectives

3. Question What do you think a University Careers Service does?
What do we support our students to do?
How do we provide this support?

4. Support from the Careers Service

5. What do we support our students to do?
Understand themselves and reflect on their experiences
Explore their options
Manage their own development
Gain work experience
Build a network of contacts
*Increase their confidence and reach their full potential*

6. How do we provide this support?
Within the curriculum
Online
Central events
One-to-one
Work experience opportunities

7. Within the curriculum Work with academics
Inputs to core teaching sessions
Specific careers sessions and events
Work-based learning modules
Employer-led projects
Guest lectures

8. Online: Career Connect
Access via MUSE (student portal)
Appointments – book to see an adviser
Vacancies – jobs, work experience
Events – talks, meet employers
Enquiries – send careers questions

9. Online: Careers Service website
Support with exploring options
Applications – advice and examples
Interview preparation resources
Information about further study options
Section for international students

10. Central events Bitesize talks Workshops
Employer-led presentations and skills sessions
Recruitment fairs
Networking events

12. Individual advice 20-minute appointments, Monday – Friday
Includes advice on applications, interviews etc.
Longer appointments by referral
Support for up to 3 years after graduation
enquiries via Career Connect
Skype / telephone appointments if no longer in Sheffield

13. Work experience opportunities
Student Jobshop
Work within the University and Students’ Union
On CampUS Placements
Work Experience Bursaries
Summer placements
Degrees with Employment Experience

14. Let’s hear from our students….

15. Abhinav
BEng Mechanical Engineering 3rd year student Part-time jobs

16. Scott
BA English Literature 2nd year Volunteering and summer placements

17. Murat
BA Economics and Politics 2nd year On CampUS placement

18. Pauline
BSc Biomedical Science with Employment Experience 4th year Placement year

19. Thank you for listening.
Any questions?