April-May 2018 Careers Service Events Listing
See below a summary of some of the main upcoming central Careers Service events for students. Note: the web quicklinks to events advertised on CareerConnect work if logged in as a student or graduate (unfortunately, they don’t work for staff).
(i) Not sure what you’ll do when you finish your current studies?
● Confused about your career? Finding Your Dream Job ( 24 April 1:15pm - 1:45pm) - bitesize introduction to some tools and resources you can use to help you choose a career you’ll love. Book your place via CareerConnect in MUSE https://careerconnect.sheffield.ac.uk/events/events.html?execution=e1s2
● Career Insights Day ( Weds 25 April , 2-5pm, Workroom 1, 38 Mappin Street) - come and talk informally to people working in science & healthcare (inc. Physician Associate and allied health professions; NHS scientists and technicians; Science / medical comms; Patent attorney; Data science) plus digital/IT, publishing, museum education, community development, international development, environment, conservation and more. A great opportunity to find out more about what’s involved in different occupations and pick up tips about how to get into that sort of work. No question is too silly! Book your place via CareerConnect in MUSE https://careerconnect.sheffield.ac.uk/leap/event.html?id=3963&service=Careers+Service
● Confused about your career? 10 Steps to finding your dream job ( 1 May 4-6pm) Practical workshop where you can explore some practical tools to enable you define what your dream job might look like, and how to move towards a satisfying career. Bring your laptop! https://careerconnect.sheffield.ac.uk/events/events.html?execution=e1s2
(ii) Job hunting
● Graduate Jobs - where are they and how to find them ( 10 May 1.15-1.45pm) - This bitesize workshop will give you an overview of the different types of graduate jobs, where to find vacancies and some top tips for job hunting. https://careerconnect.sheffield.ac.uk/events/events.html?execution=e1s7
● Graduate Jobs - where are they and how to find them ( 16 May 1-3pm) - This more in-depth workshop will give you an overview of the different types of graduate jobs, where to find vacancies and some top tips for job hunting. https://careerconnect.sheffield.ac.uk/events/events.html?execution=e1s8
(iii) Need practical help to negotiate recruitment processes?
The Careers Service offers a range of resources to help you with CVs, covering letters, application forms, psychometric tests, interviews and assessment centres. Our ‘bitesize’ talks/workshops provide a handy introduction to the topic whilst our interactive workshops give you the opportunity to put your skills into practice and get feedback on your performance.
● Developing your application / personal statement workshop ( 2 May 1-3pm) https://careerconnect.sheffield.ac.uk/events/events.html?execution=e1s3
● How to Succeed at: Applications online MOOC (runs from Mon 14 May - Fri 1 June ) - If you enjoy learning online, why not try our short course to learn more about how to create more effective CVs, covering letters and application forms? Sign up via www.futurelearn.com/courses/writing-applications ● Bitesize interviews ( 3 May 1.15-1.45pm) https://careerconnect.sheffield.ac.uk/leap/event.html?id=4627&service=Careers+Service
● Developing your interview technique ( 9 May 1-3pm) https://careerconnect.sheffield.ac.uk/events/events.html?execution=e1s5
● How to Succeed at: Interviews online MOOC (running from Mon 2 April - Fri 20 April ) - Learn more about how to successfully approach interviews for work experience, graduate jobs and further study through our 3-week online course. Sign up via www.futurelearn.com/courses/interviews
See/have a go at our large range of sample/practice tests (‘ Graduates First ’ ) that recruiters are using - mostly to sift for suitable candidates prior to inviting to any face to face interview: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/careers/applications/psy
(iv) Social media
● Your personal brand identifies who you are and what you have to offer. We all have one, but are you using it effectively to get the job you want? And are you making the most of social media like LinkedIn to help further your career plans? Try our online course www.sheffield.ac.uk/careers/social
(v) Working internationally
● Check out the Careers Service’s online resources www.sheffield.ac.uk/careers/jobs/international
(vi) Getting individual careers guidance Need to talk to someone about your career?
Whether you’ve got a specific question about the recruitment process or you just need help to get started thinking about your future, book a one-to-one careers appointment with a Careers Adviser for support. The easiest way to book in via CareerConnect in MUSE.
If you are in your final year, don’t forget that you can use the Careers Service for up to three years after graduation so remember to register as a graduate on CareerConnect before you graduate!
(i) Not sure what you’ll do when you finish your current studies?
● Confused about your career? Finding Your Dream Job ( 24 April 1:15pm - 1:45pm) - bitesize introduction to some tools and resources you can use to help you choose a career you’ll love. Book your place via CareerConnect in MUSE https://careerconnect.sheffield.ac.uk/events/events.html?execution=e1s2
● Career Insights Day ( Weds 25 April , 2-5pm, Workroom 1, 38 Mappin Street) - come and talk informally to people working in science & healthcare (inc. Physician Associate and allied health professions; NHS scientists and technicians; Science / medical comms; Patent attorney; Data science) plus digital/IT, publishing, museum education, community development, international development, environment, conservation and more. A great opportunity to find out more about what’s involved in different occupations and pick up tips about how to get into that sort of work. No question is too silly! Book your place via CareerConnect in MUSE https://careerconnect.sheffield.ac.uk/leap/event.html?id=3963&service=Careers+Service
● Confused about your career? 10 Steps to finding your dream job ( 1 May 4-6pm) Practical workshop where you can explore some practical tools to enable you define what your dream job might look like, and how to move towards a satisfying career. Bring your laptop! https://careerconnect.sheffield.ac.uk/events/events.html?execution=e1s2
(ii) Job hunting
● Graduate Jobs - where are they and how to find them ( 10 May 1.15-1.45pm) - This bitesize workshop will give you an overview of the different types of graduate jobs, where to find vacancies and some top tips for job hunting. https://careerconnect.sheffield.ac.uk/events/events.html?execution=e1s7
● Graduate Jobs - where are they and how to find them ( 16 May 1-3pm) - This more in-depth workshop will give you an overview of the different types of graduate jobs, where to find vacancies and some top tips for job hunting. https://careerconnect.sheffield.ac.uk/events/events.html?execution=e1s8
(iii) Need practical help to negotiate recruitment processes?
The Careers Service offers a range of resources to help you with CVs, covering letters, application forms, psychometric tests, interviews and assessment centres. Our ‘bitesize’ talks/workshops provide a handy introduction to the topic whilst our interactive workshops give you the opportunity to put your skills into practice and get feedback on your performance.
● Developing your application / personal statement workshop ( 2 May 1-3pm) https://careerconnect.sheffield.ac.uk/events/events.html?execution=e1s3
● How to Succeed at: Applications online MOOC (runs from Mon 14 May - Fri 1 June ) - If you enjoy learning online, why not try our short course to learn more about how to create more effective CVs, covering letters and application forms? Sign up via www.futurelearn.com/courses/writing-applications ● Bitesize interviews ( 3 May 1.15-1.45pm) https://careerconnect.sheffield.ac.uk/leap/event.html?id=4627&service=Careers+Service
● Developing your interview technique ( 9 May 1-3pm) https://careerconnect.sheffield.ac.uk/events/events.html?execution=e1s5
● How to Succeed at: Interviews online MOOC (running from Mon 2 April - Fri 20 April ) - Learn more about how to successfully approach interviews for work experience, graduate jobs and further study through our 3-week online course. Sign up via www.futurelearn.com/courses/interviews
See/have a go at our large range of sample/practice tests (‘ Graduates First ’ ) that recruiters are using - mostly to sift for suitable candidates prior to inviting to any face to face interview: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/careers/applications/psy
(iv) Social media
● Your personal brand identifies who you are and what you have to offer. We all have one, but are you using it effectively to get the job you want? And are you making the most of social media like LinkedIn to help further your career plans? Try our online course www.sheffield.ac.uk/careers/social
(v) Working internationally
● Check out the Careers Service’s online resources www.sheffield.ac.uk/careers/jobs/international
(vi) Getting individual careers guidance Need to talk to someone about your career?
Whether you’ve got a specific question about the recruitment process or you just need help to get started thinking about your future, book a one-to-one careers appointment with a Careers Adviser for support. The easiest way to book in via CareerConnect in MUSE.
If you are in your final year, don’t forget that you can use the Careers Service for up to three years after graduation so remember to register as a graduate on CareerConnect before you graduate!
