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THINKING AHEAD Career Planning for Level 2 Sociology / Social Policy Students Hilary Whorrall University of Sheffield Careers Service 388 Glossop Rd Tel: 0114 222 0910
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DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING? 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 - Soc Level 2 Thinking Ahead Aug 2013
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DON’T PANIC! We’re here to help you whatever stage you’re at! Whether you have clear plans or haven’t got a clue, we’re happy to talk We have loads of useful resources
We’ll try answer any queries you’ve got You can use the service as often as you’d like © UOS Careers Service - Soc Level 2 Thinking Ahead Aug 2013
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CAREER TASKS FOR LEVEL 2 STUDENTS Begin researching your career options Gain relevant work experience Build your network of contacts Seek advice
Update your CV Broaden your extracurricular activities Attend careers events © UOS Careers Service - Soc Level 2 Thinking Ahead Aug 2013
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TYPICAL EMLOYERS OF SOCIOLOGY GRADUATES Civil Service
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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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DESTINATIONS OF UOS SOCIOLOGY / SOCIAL POLICY GRADUATES IN 2012 Social Research & Evaluation Intern – Initiative for Social Entrepreneurs
Tenancy Support Worker – Reed Social Care
Business Support – Credit Resource Solutions
Teaching Assistant – Oakwood High School
HR & Sales Intern – Limelight Design
Promotion Management – Sheffield Parties
Pupil Development Assistant – Childrens Trust
Youth Worker – Sheffield City Council
Mental Health Support Assistant - CLASP
Graduate Intern – University of Sheffield
Trainee Buyer – Tesco
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UOS SOCIOLOGY / SOCIAL POLICY GRADUATES – POSTGRADUATE STUDY 2012 MA Social Research – University of Sheffield MA International & Global Social Policy - University of Sheffield MSc Global Governance & Ethics – University College, London LLM Environmental Law & Sustainable Development – Queens Belfast Human Resources Management – Sheffield Hallam University MA Disasters, Adaptations & Development – Kings College, London MA Social Work - University of Sheffield PGCE Primary – Birmingham City University © UOS Careers Service - Soc Level 2 Thinking Ahead Aug 2013
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FACTORS AFFECTING CAREER CHOICE Friends & family © UOS Careers Service - Soc Level 2 Thinking Ahead Aug 2013
Transferable skills Responsibilities Salary / debt Geographical mobility Personality Values & beliefs Work experience Interests Abilities / degree result Self image / self confidence Networks / contacts Occupational knowledge
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CAREER DIAGNOSTICS TOOL Make time to work through this questionnaire It will help you to access what you need to do next The Careers Service can offer help and advice with all of these issues
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CAREER MANAGEMENT SKILLS MODULE (CAS 201) Level 2 Free Elective Module 2012/13 Available in semester 1 or semester 2 100% coursework assessed Delivered through 11 x 2 hour interactive sessions Demystifies the career decision making process Enhances your ‘employability’ Not just 20 credits, but a pathway for the future!
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WHAT WILL YOU GET FROM THIS?
An overview of the graduate employment market An understanding of the options with your degree Greater awareness of your skills & experience & how to enhance these An insight into how people make career decisions
Advice on developing your CV & making applications An awareness of your personality type & it’s impact on career decisions Strategies for creative jobsearch e.g. finding work experience Guidance on interview preparation and techniques
YOUR OWN PERSONALISED CAREER ACTION PLAN! © UOS Careers Service - Soc Level 2 Thinking Ahead Aug 2013
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CAREERS SERVICE EVENTS www.shef.ac.uk/careers/students/events
Engineering & Technology Fair Tuesday 5th November 2013
Business, Finance & Languages Fair Wednesday 6th November 2013
Law Fair - Wednesday 20th November 2013
Science Fair - Thursday 21st November
Careers in the Third Sector Wednesday 19th February 2014
Careers in Heritage - Wednesday 5th March 2014
Working in the Creative Media Industries - Wednesday 19th March 2014
Spring into Jobs - Thursday 27th March 2014
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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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RESOURCES FOR SOCIOLOGY / SOCIAL POLICY STUDENTS
British Sociological Society – Opportunities for Sociologists http://www.britsoc.co.uk/what-is-sociology/opportunities-forsociologists.aspx 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 Careers Ideas for Sociology Graduates www.careers.dept.shef.ac.uk/careersdegree/sociology_careers.pdf 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/301062what-can-i-do-with-a-sociology-degree © UOS Careers Service - Soc Level 2 Thinking Ahead Aug 2013
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WHERE IS THE CAREERS SERVICE BASED Careers Service 388 Glossop Rd Sheffield S10 2JA Tel: 0114 222 0900 www.sheffield.ac.uk/careers Student Jobshop, Level 3 Students’ Union © UOS Careers Service - Sociology Level 2 Thinking Ahead Sept 2012
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ANY QUESTIONS If you’ve got any questions come and have a quick chat with me now.
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