1. Sheffield Hallam University as an employer of Graduate Interns & Placement students - Experience & Expectations Arpit Sheth, Simona Pantiru, Simon Kilpatrick and Charmaine Myers Learning & Teaching Conference 2013

2.  Rationale of project  Employability theme  Working with students as researchers Introduction Learning & Teaching Conference 2013

3.  Research question: What are the experiences and expectations of placement students and graduate interns at SHU?  Ethical approval received  Number of participants : 10 graduates, 17 placement students and 23 managers (50)  Semi-structured interviews (1h - 1.5h)  Thematic analysis Methodology Learning & Teaching Conference 2013

4. Research findings Suggestions for future support Employability support SUPPORTING STUDENTS Supporting the learning experience Employability support Suggestions for future support

5.  Work in progress- data still being analysed  For more information see hand-out We look forward to your questions at the end of the session ! Conclusion Learning & Teaching Conference 2013