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MOVING ON Career Planning for Final Year Sociology / Social Policy Students Hilary Whorrall University of Sheffield Careers Service
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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
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WHAT I’LL COVER The range of support offered to you by the Careers Service An overview of options with your degree Suggestions as to what to do next Some of the events you might like to attend
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OPTIONS WITH YOUR DEGREE Graduate employment Postgraduate study Take ‘time out’ Temporary work ‘Portfolio career’ Self employment / freelance work © UOS Careers Service - Soc Level 3 Moving On Oct 2013
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SOME STATISTICS – 2012 Sociology / Social Policy Graduates FT Employment only – 62.5% PT Employment only (including self-Employment) – 13.5%
Further study only – 9.5% Work & study – 5.4% Unemployed – 9.5% (Social Science Faculty – 7.3%) Social Science Faculty – FT Employment - 55% Social Science Faculty FT Study – 13.5% Average salary for Sociology / Social Policy graduate £ 18,000 (graduate level post) £15,000 (non-graduate post)
Average Salary Social Science Faculty £18,300 (graduate level post) £14,800 (non-graduate post) © UOS Careers Service - Soc Level 3 Moving On Oct 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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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 - Soc Level 3 Moving On Oct 2013
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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
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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 3 Moving On Oct 2013
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EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS OF SOCIOLOGY GRADUATES A graduate in Sociology typically will have the ability to: formulate and investigate sociologically informed questions use major theoretical perspectives and concepts and their application to social life analyse, assess and communicate empirical sociological information identify and comment on different research strategies and methods conduct sociological research in a preliminary way undertake and present scholarly work understand the ethical implications of sociological enquiry recognise the relevance of sociological knowledge to social, public and civic policy judge and evaluate evidence appreciate the complexity and diversity of social situations
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EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS OF SOCIOLOGY GRADUATES A graduate in Sociology typically will have the ability to: assess the merits of competing theories and explanations gather, retrieve and synthesise information make reasoned arguments and interpret evidence and texts reflect on their own accumulation of knowledge apply learning and study skills communicate in writing and orally in a variety of contexts and modes use statistical and other quantitative techniques and information retrieval skills in relation to primary and secondary sources of information apply information technology skills use skills of time planning and management and deploy group work skills
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CAREER TASKS FOR LEVEL 3 STUDENTS Clarify your career goals & undertake further research if still unsure Seek careers advice
Gain relevant work experience Begin identifying job vacancies / courses & extend your network of contacts
Update your CV Broaden your extracurricular activities Attend careers events © UOS Careers Service - Soc Level 3 Moving On Oct 2013
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WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT? Which companies / organisations are likely to recruit & for what sort of vacancies? How will they advertise their vacancies?
How do I apply? How can I best ‘sell’ myself on paper? What are employers looking for e.g. skills & experience
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RESEARCHING EMPLOYERS The company’s products / services The current labour market Size of organisation Company history Main competitors Geographical operations New challenges / opportunities facing them? Media coverage Impact of social or technological developments © UOS Careers Service - Soc Level 3 Moving On Oct 2013
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RESEARCHING EMPLOYERS – Finding vacancies Careers Service website (MUSE – Careers Tab) www.sheffield.ac.uk/careers/students/jobs Prospects website www.prospects.ac.uk/vacancies Prospects website- Look at ‘Employers & Vacancies’ http://www.prospects.ac.uk/types_of_jobs.htm Social Media e.g. Linkedin Professional association websites Recruitment agencies www.jobseekers-uk.com Local and national newspapers © UOS Careers Service - Soc Level 3 Moving On Oct 2013
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POSTGRADUATE STUDY – Types of study / research Vocational or academic Taught or by research Full-time / part-time PgD / MSc / MA / MPhil / PhD A conversion course Knowledge Transfer Partnerships Open learning e.g. OU Research Studentship © UOS Careers Service - Soc Level 3 Moving On Oct 2013
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POSTGRADUATE STUDY – Finding out more Careers Service website www.shef.ac.uk/careers/students/worktypes/study Careers Service booklet – Postgraduate Study & Research www.careers.dept.shef.ac.uk/briefing/pgstudy.pdf Prospects website www.prospects.ac.uk/postgraduate_study_in_the_uk. htm Masters courses www.findamasters.com PhDs www.findaphd.com ’How to get a PhD’ – E.M. Phillips & D.S.A Pugh Postgrad on the Internet www.postgrad.com © UOS Careers Service - Soc Level 3 Moving On Oct 2013
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TIME OUT – Issues to consider WHY do you want to take ‘time out’? WHEN do you plan to take this? HOW does this fit in with your longer term career plans? WHERE do you want to go? WHAT do you plan to do? ALONE or in company? HOW LONG for? HOW will you fund it?
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CAREER SERVICE SUPPORT TO FINALISTS Careers information Careers Service website www.shef.ac.uk/careers Careers events – fairs, talks, employer presentations Individual careers guidance - 20 minutes / I hour E-mail enquiry service Advice on postgraduate study & funding Find Jobs www.shef.ac.uk/careers/stu dents/jobs © UOS Careers Service - Soc Level 3 Moving On Oct 2013
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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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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 EVENTS Skills for Success workshops Lunchtime talks A Day in the Life…..
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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 Careers Ideas for Sociology Graduates 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.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 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 3 Moving On Oct 2013
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DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO? ‘See the Bigger Picture’ www.careers.dept.shef.ac.uk/big ger_picture/see_the_bigger_pictu re.pdf ‘What job would suit me? www.prospects.ac.uk/myprospec ts_planner_login.htm Speak to a Careers Adviser Build up your work experience Attend Careers Service events Begin networking
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IN CONCLUSION . . .
Career planning is an on-going process The Careers Service is not just for finalists Gain work experience to enhance your CV Make use of the resources available to you Seek help as and when you need it!
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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, Student’s Union © UOS Careers Service - Soc Level 3 Moving On Oct 2013
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