FoSS Careers & Employability Service Update
Upcoming Events
Missed a session? Catch up in your own time with Careers on Demand.
Here are some slides showing what's on... in the next fortnight, but always check Career Connect for the latest details and to sign up for events.
Careers Workshops
Monday 26th February, 3 - 4 pm
Tuesday 27th February, 3 - 4:30 pm
Thursday 29th February, 3 - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 6th March, 3 - 4:30 pm
Monday 4th March, 3 - 4 pm
Tuesday 5th March, 12 - 1 pm
Thursday 7th March, 3 - 4 pm
Employers on campus
A Day in the Life of a Civil Service Fast Streamer (and University of Sheffield Alumni) - Monday 26th February
Meet and greet with Teach First Campus Brand Ambassadors - 7th March
Women in Law Coach Café - 7th March
→ Asia Careers Insight Week
Tuesday 5th - Thursday 7th March
Join us for the UK Universities’ Asia Careers Insight Series to hear from employers from top organisations and discover graduate career opportunities in China, Hong Kong SAR, and South-East Asia.
You will also have the chance to learn from our Employability Advisers about Visa options for international students wishing to work in the UK and how to succeed in interviews.
See the event calendar and sign up.
→ Opportunities in Health: Careers and Further Study
11th - 14th March, online and on campus
Are you interested in careers or further study opportunities in the Health sector?
Join us for a week of events to discover a wide range of opportunities in Health for students across all Faculties through talks, insight panels, career fairs, and networking events.
You will have the opportunity to hear from keynote speaker Abi Changer, NHS Health Careers Information Lead, and numerous other academics and healthcare professionals, including University of Sheffield alumni.
See the event calendar and book your place.
→ Hear from employers at Bright Network's upcoming events
Bright Network has prepared 3 events that allow you to meet and hear from employers:
Black Talent in Banking – Monday 4th March (Hybrid)
International Women’s Day – Friday 8th March (Virtual)
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging – Monday 18th March (Hybrid)
→ UoS Inspiring Student Worker Awards 2024
Nominations closing date: 24th March
Are you working part-time? Have you undertaken a short-term internship, vacation job, or summer placement? You could be the next Inspiring Student Worker 2024!
Do you have an amazing boss? Nominate them for the Employer Award!
Find out more about the awards and how you can request that we inform your employer about the awards, too 👀 Learn more and nominate!
→ Nominations for the 'Employability Education Award 2024' are now open
Nominate a staff member who has contributed to your career development!
The Employability Education Award is one of a series of Education awards run by Elevate to recognise and celebrate excellent practice in learning and teaching.
Students or staff can nominate staff who provide opportunities for students to define, develop and reflect on the skills and attributes that will prepare them for their future careers, and enable them to make a positive contribution to the world beyond university.
This year's Education Awards celebration event will take place on Wednesday 8 May. Nominations opened on Monday 29th January and will close on Monday 4th March.
Find out more and make a nomination.
Faculty of Social Sciences Opportunities
Civil Service - Summer and Year Placements in Sheffield & Leeds
Aimed at penultimate year UG students from the Faculty.
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and Department for Education (DFE) in Sheffield and Leeds are offering a unique opportunity for you to gain Civil Service experience, offering a bespoke placement programme for students at the University of Sheffield, Sheffield Hallam University and the University of Leeds.
Opportunities are live on the Civil Service Jobs website now, with a deadline of 26 February:
(please check eligibility criteria carefully before you apply)
If you would like one of the Faculty of Social Sciences Employability Team to review your application, email isabel.eustace@sheffield.ac.uk to arrange an appointment.
Please let us know if you submit an application. If you are invited for an interview we’ll be able to arrange an appointment to help you to prepare.
Vacancies & Job Opportunities
→ Not long left to apply for an internship at the University!
Application closing date: 27th February; open to final-year UG and PGT students
The University of Sheffield Internship Scheme is open for one more week, so there’s still time to apply for one of the 57 roles available!
This is the perfect opportunity to get some valuable work experience, develop your skills, build your network and your confidence, and even find a career path you’d like to pursue after graduation!
Here is a selection of roles that may be of particular interest to Faculty of Social Sciences students:
View all the available opportunities and apply here.
→ Police Now National Graduate Leadership Programme
Application closing date: 3rd March
Police Now is recruiting talented graduates from all degree disciplines to join their National Graduate Leadership Programme to train to become neighbourhood police officers.
Location: London // Salary: £36,755 // Start date: July 2024. Find out more and apply
There are over 1,700 jobs available now on Career Connect!
Find the next stop in your career journey! From part-time jobs and internships to placements and graduate opportunities, there is something for everyone. See all jobs
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