1. The Careers Service. Getting Involved: Making the Most of your Time at University Level 1 Sociology / Social Policy Students Hilary Whorrall University of Sheffield Careers Service

2. 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 © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Talk April 2014 2

3. The Careers Service. WAYS OF USING YOUR DEGREE  Degree specific jobs – look at ‘Options with Sociology /Social Policy  Explore the ‘any degree’ options  Use both strategies © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Talk April 2014 3

4. The Careers Service. 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. © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Talk April 2014 4

5. The Careers Service. 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 © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Talk April 2014 5

6. The Careers Service. 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 © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Talk April 2014 6

7. The Careers Service. © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Talk April 2014 RESOURCES FOR SOCIOLOGY / SOCIAL POLICY STUDENTS  British Sociological Society – Opportunities for Sociologists http://www.britsoc.co.uk/what-is-sociology/opportunities-for- sociologists.aspx 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 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.htmwww.prospects.ac.uk/options_with_your_subject.htm  Careers with my degree http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/careers/students/degree/scs 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 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 http://targetjobs.co.uk/careers-advice/degree-subjects-your-options/301062- what-can-i-do-with-a-sociology-degree 7

8. The Careers Service. DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO?  ‘See the Bigger Picture – Planning your career’ www.careers.dept.shef.ac.uk/bigger_p icture/see_the_bigger_picture.pdf www.careers.dept.shef.ac.uk/bigger_p icture/see_the_bigger_picture.pdf  ‘What job would suit me? www.prospects.ac.uk/links/pplanner www.prospects.ac.uk/links/pplanner  Careers Service Website www.sheffield.ac.uk/careers 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 Talk April 2014 8

9. The Careers Service. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfCjzuVCYAY © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Talk April 2014 9

10. The Careers Service. WHAT MAKES YOU EMPLOYABLE? © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Talk April 2014 10

11. The Careers Service. 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 © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Talk April 2014 11

12. The Careers Service. 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 © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Talk April 2014 12

13. The Careers Service. FINDING WORK EXPERIENCE  Student Jobshop www.sheffield.ac.uk/care ers/students/jobs www.sheffield.ac.uk/care ers/students/jobs  Prospects website http://www.prospects.ac.u k/types_of_jobs.htm http://www.prospects.ac.u k/types_of_jobs.htm  Networking  Speculative letters – check company websites  Internet searches  Departmental contacts © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Talk April 2014 13

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17. The Careers Service. CAREERS SERVICE EVENTS www.shef.ac.uk/careers/students/events www.shef.ac.uk/careers/students/events  Employer presentations  Careers Fairs www.sheffieldcareersfairs. ac.uk www.sheffieldcareersfairs. ac.uk  Occupational Panels  Skills for Success Programme www.shef.ac.uk/careers/ students/advice/sfs www.shef.ac.uk/careers/ students/advice/sfs  Lunchtime talks  Workshops © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Talk April 2014 17

18. The Careers Service. SKILLS FOR SUCCESS http://www.shef.ac.uk/careers/students/advice/sfs 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 © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Talk April 2014 18

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23. The Careers Service. COMMENTS FROM PAST STUDENTS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-n9Dp8r6qI&feature://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-n9Dp8r6qI&feature CS Conference CAS WS March 2014 V2 23

24. The Careers Service. 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.html www.shef.ac.uk/careers/students/advice/sfwc.html © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Talk April 2014 24

25. The Careers Service. 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/thesheffieldgraduat eaward www.shef.ac.uk/thesheffieldgraduat eaward © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Talk April 2014 25

26. The Careers Service. © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Talk April 2014 www.sheffield.ac.uk/careers DEGREE WITH EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE W Take a placement year as part of your degree Benefits: 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 Service Tuesdays 12-2 www.sheffield.ac.uk/placements CAREERS SERVICE 26

27. The Careers Service. Careers Service Guide 2014 Jobs and careers advice for Sheffield students Pick up a free copy or download via shef.ac.uk/careers 27 © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Talk April 2014

28. The Careers Service. 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! © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Talk April 2014 28

29. The Careers Service. YOUR CAREERS SERVICE 388 Glossop Rd Sheffield S10 2JA Tel: 0114 222 0910 www.shef.ac.uk/careers (Directly behind the Octagon Centre) © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 1 Talk April 2014 29