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College of Social Sciences

Careers Network in the College of Social Sciences supports undergraduates and postgraduates from the Schools of:

How can we help?

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Advice Desk (20 minutes) Your Careers Adviser/Consultant can support you in exploring your career options and identify practical steps in moving forward with your goals, as well as provide feedback on your CV and applications.

Education Government and Society n Social Policy n Business (undergraduates only) n

Careers Network can provide information, advice and guidance to help you decide on a future career or postgraduate study. We can also help with how to present yourself on your CV/application form and at other stages of the recruitment process. Quick links Careers queries: www.intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/student-hub Website: www.intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/careers

Access confidential advice from our experienced team. Appointments on campus are held at Muirhead Tower.

CV and applications advice (20 minutes) Your Applications Adviser will provide feedback on your CV, covering letter, application form answers, personal statements, or discuss any other queries about the recruitment process. Mock/practice interviews (45 minutes) Benefit from the feedback you’ll receive from a practice interview with an Adviser before going up in front of a real interview panel. Book via: www.intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/practiceinterview

@CoSS_Careers www.facebook.com/CoSScareers For Postgraduate students in Birmingham Business School you can access the support of the Careers in Business team: Phone: 0121 4158012 E-mail: [email protected]

E-guidance You can contact the team about any careers-related questions via: www.intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/careers/contact. You can also attach copies of CVs, application forms and covering letters for feedback. To book an appointment go to: www.intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/careers/contact

Careers Events and Opportunities Careers Network Events We run a programme of employer events, recruitment fairs and skillsbased workshops throughout the year. Look out for information about the Careers Fairs on Canvas. A range of employers visit the campus in autumn and spring term to inform you of their work experience and graduate opportunities and to offer advice on their recruitment processes. Careers Network also host ‘The Birmingham Skills Series’, which offers a series of interactive workshops delivered by employers designed to help you develop and recognise your employability and enterprise skills. Session topics include leadership, commercial awareness, mock assessment centres and business simulations. ‘Apply Yourself’ Programme These practical workshops will help boost your confidence and improve your career management skills, including sessions on: n Using Social Media – LinkedIn n CV writing and covering letters n Application forms and competency-based questions n Interview skills n Assessment centres – group activities, psychometric tests and role plays

Attending workshops and events will enhance your employability skills and offer you the opportunity to network with prospective employers to give you the confidence to get ahead of the competition. To find out about our events visit: www.intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/careers/events Professional Development Module All College of Social Sciences students have the opportunity to do a work placement as part of their degree. The college careers team supports and provides placements for the Professional Development Module – a final year accredited module option for students in the Business School and the School of Government and Society. To find out more about this please email: [email protected] Vacancies We advertise hundreds of jobs, internships and work experience opportunities. Search for your next opportunity at: www.intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/careersconnect

Other Opportunities Personal Skills Award The Personal Skills Award (PSA) is the University’s unique employability programme designed to enable you to develop your professional skills in preparation for work experience and graduate opportunities. The PSA provides accreditation and recognition for your involvement in activities and successes outside of academic study. This includes completing short online skills courses, part-time work, volunteering and actively participating in on-campus activities such as sports, student groups and careers events. www.intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/psa

B-Enterprising B-Enterprising is a suite of Careers Network activities and online information that enables you to develop an enterprising mind-set. This is a ‘can do’ state of mind drawn to creating and acting on ideas, with the focus on getting results and creating value for others. By being enterprising, you develop the behaviours and skills that all employers seek, such as resilience, leadership and initiative. Look out for the logo and find out how you can learn more about yourself, your strengths and how you can develop the confidence to make anything happen.

Careers on Canvas Each School has their own tailored Canvas careers pages where you can find lots of resources to help you with your career. Check out the Canvas Announcements for up-coming events and job opportunities for your course.

Start-up at the University also offers you opportunities to plan, test and start your own business. Self-employed students are highly employable as they can demonstrate commitment and independence.

Careers Network offers a number of open courses for students interested in improving their employability skills: https://canvas.bham.ac.uk/ courses/12569 Guild of Students Find out how societies and volunteering improve your student experience and employment prospects at: www.guildofstudents.com See our website for more information: www.intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/careers

Work Experience and Mentoring A growing number of employers now value relevant work experience as the number one thing they look for on a graduate’s CV, which is why all CoSS students have an opportunity to undertake a work placement as part of their degree. Work experience is vital in ensuring that you stay ahead of the competition and can be gained in various ways when you are studying. n Careers Connect lists hundreds of vacancies for students: www.intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/careersconnect n Many employers looking to recruit students will have summer or year-long placements. Look out for employer talks, fairs and presentations to find out more about what they offer n Use speculative applications as a method of finding work experience. For more information go to: www.birmingham.ac.uk/generic/ internships/guide/company.aspx n Work experience can come in many forms and does not have to be gained via the traditional placement route. You can do shorter work experience placements (1–2 weeks) or work shadowing (1–2 days). Also, think about volunteering at the University or in the local community, or getting part time work. See: www.guildofstudents.com n We run workshops during term times covering all aspects of finding work experience. Find out more via Careers Connect: www.intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/careersconnect

Join our ‘University of Birmingham Internships Community’ LinkedIn group for up-to-date information about opportunities. Work Experience Bursary Schemes These provide financial support to some undergraduate students at the University of Birmingham to undertake work experience over the summer vacation period. See: www.birmingham.ac.uk/internships Global Challenge Internships Six- to eight-week funded summer placements with major graduate recruiters worldwide: www.birmingham.ac.uk/ internships/globalchallenge Mentoring Find out where your career path lies with an experienced mentor who wants to help you succeed at university and beyond graduation. Key benefits Gain insight and increase your knowledge of your chosen sector n Sound out your ideas and goals n Increase your confidence n

MENT RING

To find out more about all of our schemes, visit: www.birmingham.ac.uk/careersmentoring

Services for Postgraduates

Thinking about Further Study

Most of the services outlined in this guide are available to postgraduates, so make the most of the support available from your College team, such as one-to-one careers guidance, interview skills preparation and employer events.

Considering further study (professional qualifications, Masters and PhDs) Careers Network offers you support through a dedicated website, a Canvas course and a series of events taking place throughout the year to help you clarify your motives for staying in education. Some graduates undertake further study to pursue an interest in a particular subject/area/ career, others because some occupations require a postgraduate qualification. Pursuing further study is a big academic and financial commitment, so make sure you discuss what you want to achieve, types of further study, where to study and your application with a Careers Adviser in your college. See: www.intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/careers/contact

We recognise that as a postgraduate you are likely to have specific requirements when it comes to planning for your next career step. At PG Careers Network we are here to meet these needs through our online PG careers web portal and PG careers events. Ways in which we can help you to get ahead in the job market: n PG Careers networking opportunities n Online Career Action Planning for postgraduates n Postgraduate Careers Club n Masters Summer Careers Series For further information and resources go to: Postgraduate Taught: www.intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/careers/pgt Postgraduate Researcher: www.intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/careers/pgr

Services for International Students

Global Careers

International students are given an extensive range of support and opportunities to build their employability skills and market themselves during the job hunting process.

The University of Birmingham is a global campus that commands a strong and distinctive international reputation. Many of our graduating students embark on global careers with multi-national employers.

Ellen O’Brien, International Careers Consultant, offers a wide range of services, including International Students’ Careers Management workshops in the autumn term. n Job Seeking Strategies n Networking Skills n Job Seeking Beyond the UK n Assessment Centres n UK Business Etiquette n The Language of Selection and Recruitment

Below are some useful resources to help you on your global career path. Careers Connect – lists international job opportunities. www.intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/careersconnect n Attend employer fairs, workshops and presentations with global companies that offer opportunities worldwide. www.intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/careers/events n Passport Career – A database of information on employers, vacancies and industry trends in a wide range of countries. www.intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/as/ employability/careers/global-careers/passport-career.aspx n

Careers Network for international students won

‘BEST CAREERS SUPPORT’ at the NUS Internationalisation Awards 2014

For more information go to the Careers Network for International students page at: www.intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/careers/ international

For information on global careers go to: www.intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/globalcareers

Student Internship Experiences

Useful Links

‘Spending two weeks in a real workplace environment at Securefast Plc has been an incredibly valuable experience. Not only have I added relevant experience to my CV, I have gained and developed life skills for my professional career; some of which are essential for Accountants specifically and others which can be used in any place of work.’

General career advice / job portals n Prospects: www.prospects.ac.uk n Jobs.ac.uk: www.jobs.ac.uk n CV Library: www.cv-library.co.uk n Indeed: www.indeed.co.uk n Reed: www.reed.co.uk n Grad Central: www.grad-central.co.uk n Target Jobs: www.targetjobs.co.uk n Milkround: www.milkround.com

Tom Hambrook, (BSc Accounting and Finance student) – Internship at Securefast Plc

‘I was very impressed that the internship was tailored to my interests and also by the wide scope of work. At a global hedge fund, I was exposed to different areas and products. I had the opportunity to work directly with the Co-Founder of the company and many senior staff who had over ten years’ experience in the investment banking industry. My contributions had a big impact and my opinions were used in decision making. There was never a dull day and in my first week I was already attending client meetings with partners and directors from global banks.’ Ashedzi Ayuba-Kuwu (BSc Economics student) – Internship at Horseman Capital

Internships and work experience Rate My Placement: www.ratemyplacement.co.uk n Prospects Work Experience: www.prospects.ac.uk/work_experience.htm n Speculative Applications Yell.com: www.yell.com n Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce Business Directory: www.birmingham-chamber.com/Business-Directory-Info.aspx n

There are many websites available offering opportunities in a specific job sector. You can find more information about this by going to your School Canvas Course or by using one of our information handouts which you can pick up in the foyer area of Muirhead Tower.

Careers Network has a central office located in the Aston Webb Student Hub, Aston Webb C Block, R7 on the University map.

Students and graduates can connect with us via our website: Website: www.intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/careers Twitter: @CoSS_Careers Facebook: www.facebook.com/cosscareers College of Social Sciences