Student Careers Update - Spring Semester, Weeks 6 and 7

Here is a highlight of the events and opportunities offered by the Careers & Employability Service during Weeks 6 and 7 of the Spring Semester (between Monday 11th March and Friday 22nd March).


Careers Workshops

  1. CV/LinkedIn Booster

Tuesday 12th March, 3:30 - 5 pm and again on Thursday 21st March, 3 - 4:30 pm

  1. How to... impress the employer using commercial awareness

Thursday 14th March, 3 - 4:30 pm

  1. How to... write a CV, cover letters and applications

Friday 15th March, 12 - 1:30 pm

  1. How to... Use Generative AI to Supercharge Your LinkedIn Profile

Monday 18th March, 3 - 4 pm

  1. How to... find jobs, summer internships, and placements

Tuesday 19th March, 3 - 4 pm

  1. Frustrated by the graduate job hunt? How to stay positive and keep going!

Wednesday 20th March, 3 - 4 pm





 Opportunities in Health: Careers and Further Study

11th - 14th March, online and on campus

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.



 Mock Assessment Centre: last one running this academic year!

Join the waiting list for our final Mock Assessment Centre of the year taking place on the afternoon of 21st March. Spaces are still available and we will contact you to confirm your place. 

Why should you join us? 👉 You will develop your skills, gain feedback, expand your network, and learn from industry experts. 

Do your future self a favour - join us to find out what an assessment centre is all about.

Find out more and join the waiting list.

→ Equal Opportunities Enrichment Series

The Enrichment Series is a 3-week-long workshop series starting on March 7th, giving Equal Opportunities students the exclusive opportunity to boost their career confidence and feel ready to start exploring their employability.

The sessions take place every Thursday in March, beginning on March 7th.

They will be conducted in person at Workroom 3 on the 2nd floor of the Diamond building. Sessions will run during lunchtime from 1 pm to 2 pm, and we'll provide free lunch vouchers valid at any on-campus University food venue.

Find out more and sign up.

Explore Your Future with the Civil Service

Did you know that the Civil Service offers more than just the Fast Stream route? Whether you're graduating soon and ready to kickstart your career or are just thinking about options, there are plenty of opportunities in Sheffield. 

Find all the opportunities with the Civil Service here 

🗓️ Join us on March 14th between 2-4PM for two exciting sessions where you can meet Civil Service professionals from local offices, learn about the diverse career paths available and gain application tips. You can apply for both sessions! Just remember to fill out separate applications for each.

Session 1: Explore Your Options
🕑 When: Thursday, March 14th, 2-3PM
📍 Where: Lecture Theatre 3, The Wave

  • Hear from professionals from various government departments, such as the Department for Work and Pensions and Department for Education 

  • Gain insights into different career paths within the Civil Service.

  • Learn from professionals' experiences in securing their first roles.

  • Discover alternative ways to kickstart your career, beyond the Fast Stream.

Ready to broaden your horizons? Sign up here to secure your spot!

Session 2: Master Your Applications

🕒 When: Thursday, March 14th, 3-4PM

📍 Where: The Cornerstone, The Wave

  • Work collaboratively with peers and professionals to refine your application skills for the Civil Service and beyond.

  • Practice crafting CVs, personal statements, and specific Civil Service selection criteria.

  • Get acquainted with the success profiles and behaviours sought by the Civil Service.

Don't miss out! Sign up here to receive valuable application support from the experts.

If you have any questions, please get in contact with Izzy on isabel.eustace@sheffield.ac.uk 


Temporary Summer Roles at Pearson Education

Pearson Education are coming onto campus on Wednesday 13th March 12-1 pm to tell you all about the temporary summer jobs that they have available - open to all students.

They offer various roles, including Customer Service, Document Processor, Administrator, Data Entry & Warehouse. Book your place to find out more!


The Full version of the careers update can be found here

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