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School of Arts & Social Sciences Careers Events Programme Guide 2018/19
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Sponsors of the School of Arts and Social Sciences Careers Events programme 2018/19 As one of the UK’s most trusted recruitment agencies, Remedy Recruitment Group has built an excellent reputation for our professional and partnershipbased approach to staffing solutions. Remedy’s individual divisions (education, social care, medical and nursing) focus on their specialisms to ensure that they are able to target the best opportunities for clients and candidates alike. During 15 years of experience, we have built positive and long-standing relationships with our clients which means we are ready to meet all staffing needs at a moment’s notice. Remedy has extensive expertise in the education sector and as a result, you are in good hands to find the correct role for you. We can assist you with your career progression and professional development which is incredibly important as you develop your skills and gain further experience in your chosen field. We also offer Embark, a school-based graduate teaching programme, which is a salaried training position in a variety of school provisions: primary, secondary, pupil referral units and special schools. It is an ideal way to earn while you learn as you work towards your Qualified Teacher Status. As well as finding the best provision for you to train in, Remedy and Embark will support and guide you throughout the two year training process. We even pay your fees. Remedy is a Tier 1 supplier to all of London’s local authorities and their respective NHS trusts. Therefore, we have primary access to all jobs involved in social work, occupational therapy, public health and housing to name just a few. The nursing division has a nationwide network so wherever you choose to work, we have the solution. Our consultants have developed a wealth of connections which means you have the best opportunity to find the most suitable and stimulating role that will either start, or continue, your professional life. Please contact Paul Carless, Director of Graduate Recruitment, if you would like to discuss your career options and the best next steps for you. 020 8418 1390 paul@remedyeducation.co.uk www.remedyrecruitmentgroup.co.uk www.embarkgtp.co.uk
We are delighted to present the School of Arts and Social Sciences (SASS) Careers Events programme 2018/19. It has been designed to give you an insight into a range of career options and the skills you will need to successfully apply for work experience, summer and graduate jobs within the arts and social sciences sectors. You will have numerous opportunities to hear from and network with a range of professionals, employers and SASS alumni. This guide contains an overview of the central SASS careers events at City, University of London in the autumn term and a snapshot of what is coming up in the spring term. The programme has been designed in collaboration with the School of Arts and Social Sciences for both undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as students from other disciplines who are interested in pursuing a career in these industries. The majority of the events within this booklet will be advertised on City CareersHub. To view the full event details, including locations and speaker information and to register your attendance, please log into City CareersHub, City’s central careers portal, using your City username and password. City CareersHub can be accessed at careershub.city.ac.uk/students. For events which require a different method of registration, this has been indicated within the event description.
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Email enquiries careersevents@city.ac.uk
Telephone enquiries +44 (0)20 7040 8093
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Please note that coursespecific events and employability sessions are not included in this guide. 2|3
Help with your career Placement Services
Exchanges
Introducing your SASS Placements & Exchanges Team
• Study abroad opportunities within each SASS Department • How to apply for a sandwich year studying abroad • The Erasmus+ Student Mobility programme • Potential destinations around the world. If you have any questions about studying abroad or would like to speak to us in person, book an appointment on SASS.Exchanges@city.ac.uk.
Eleanor Hannan Senior Exchange and Placements Officer Roma Ivanauskaite Exchanges, Placements and CPD Officer SASS Placements & Exchanges Team provide advice and guidance on:
Placements • T he Integrated Professional Training Programme also known as sandwich year • Placement opportunities on your course • Placements abroad and the Erasmus+ Traineeship programme • How to secure a sandwich year work placement. If you have any questions about how to gain work experience whilst studying at City or would like to speak to us in person, book an appointment on SASS.Placements@city.ac.uk. You can also find detailed information about the sandwich year work placement route on Moodle (SASS Integrated Professional Training Programme).
You can also find detailed information about sandwich year studying abroad route on Moodle (SASS Outgoing Exchange student area). The benefits of placement and exchange participation include: • Enhancing your market value, skills and competencies • Increasing your confidence, knowledge and professionalism • Developing valuable networks • Improving your graduate prospects • E xperiencing different working environments and academic perspectives and discovering new methods of teaching and learning • Immersing yourself in other cultures – socially, academically and professionally • Having fun. Information sessions for exchange and placements are held every Wednesday at 15:30 during term time. To register to attend, email SASS.Placements@city.ac.uk or SASS.Exchanges@city.ac.uk.
Meet your Careers Consultant All City students and recent graduates can book an appointment with one of our career consultants. They offer three main types of appointment to suit different requirements: overview appointments, career guidance appointments and mock interview appointments.
Antonia Clark Careers Consultant +44 (0)20 7040 8093 careers@city.ac.uk
Estanis Bouza Careers Consultant +44 (0)20 7040 8091 careers@city.ac.uk
Antonia has a BA (Hons) in English Literature from the University of Kent and the Postgraduate Diploma in Careers Guidance from the University of Reading. She has over 30 years’ experience of providing careers guidance, including 10 years in universities. Antonia is also a qualified teacher and has worked as a teacher within the adult education sector, as well as in management.
Estanis has a BA in Advertising and Public Relations from Universidad Complutense in his home town of Madrid, Spain and a PGDip in Careers Education, Information and Guidance from the University of Warwick. He held various jobs in publishing, marketing and sales in Madrid before re-locating to London in 2001. He then worked for John Lewis Plc in several positions.
Antonia works closely with the School of Arts and Social Sciences and will be delivering careers workshops for students from this School and other disciplines throughout the year. Look out for these workshops and one-to-one appointments with Antonia at the Careers Service, bookable via City CareersHub on careershub.city.ac.uk/students.
Estanis’s professional interests include facilitating group work, one-to-one guidance, ability tests and personality profiling, for which he holds a qualification accredited by the British Psychological Society. Estanis will be involved in the teaching of modules for Sociology and Journalism and also facilitating workshops for arts courses. You can also meet Estanis in one-to-one appointments at the Careers Service bookable via City CareersHub on careershub.city.ac.uk/students.
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Events Programme 2018/19 The location for each event will be published on careershub.ac.uk.uk/students once they are confirmed. How to write a winning CV and cover letter Monday 8th October 2018, 13:00 – 14:00 Thursday 25th October 2018, 12:00 – 13:00 Employers spend less than a minute looking over a CV before deciding to take it to the next stage or not. This session will teach you how to create a CV that has impact. It will cover language, content and layout. You will also learn how to write a convincing cover letter and how to avoid typical student pitfalls. The session is for anyone who is applying for an internship, placement, a first professional job, a part-time student role, volunteering opportunity or postgraduate course. ALL
Careers with a Criminology and Sociology degree panel event Thursday 11th October 2018, 18:00 – 20:00 The aim of the event is to help students studying Sociology and Criminology to understand the wide array of career options available to them, to hear first-hand from employers about their recommendations for getting a foot in the door and to help them make more informed career choices. Employers and alumni from top organisations will cover: • How they got to where they are today • A typical day in the office • Entry routes and requirements needed to succeed • Soft skills, academic qualifications and work experience that students need in order to secure a placement or graduate position • Top tips for applications, interviews and assessment centres. ALL
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Careers with a Psychology degree panel event Monday 15th October 2018, 13:00 – 15:00 This event aims to help students studying Psychology to understand the number of career options available to them, to hear firsthand from industry professionals about their recommendations for getting a foot in the door and to help them make more informed career choices. Attend this panel to get your questions answered and network with employers and alumni who will cover: • How they got to where they are today • A typical day in their role • Entry routes and requirements • Soft skills, academic qualifications and work experience that students need in order to secure a placement or graduate position • Top tips for applications, interviews and assessment centres. ALL Psy
Careers in international politics and politics panel event Monday 15th October 2018, 18:00 – 20:00 This event aims to help students studying Politics and International Politics to understand the career options available to them, to hear firsthand from employers in these fields about their recommendations for getting a foot in the door and to help them make more informed career choices. Recruiters and alumni from top organisations will cover: • How they got to where they are today • A typical day in their role • Entry routes and requirements to get into roles within certain industries • Soft skills necessary, academic qualifications and work experience that students need in order to secure a placement or graduate position • Top tips for applications, interviews and assessment centres. ALL
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How to choose a career Tuesday 16 October 2018, 13:00 – 14:00 th
If you are completely clueless or unsure what you want to do as a future career, this session will get you thinking about your personal values and skillset in relation to careers to make sure you find a good match. You will become confident about where to look for further information, how to gain relevant work experience and how to get an edge on getting into the right career for you quickly after university. ALL
Sandwich Year on a work placement information session Wednesday 17th October 2018, 15:00 – 18:00 During this information session, aimed at penultimate year students, you will have an opportunity to: • Learn about the Sandwich Year Integrated Professional Training Programme, discuss the benefits of participating and find out how to apply • Hear first-hand experience from students who successfully participated in Integrated Professional Training Programmes and ask them questions. The session will end with a networking opportunity to allow you to speak with participants and ask them questions in a more relaxed setting. ALL
How to get an internship or placement Monday 22nd October 2018, 13:00 – 14:00 Research shows that doing an internship or placement at university (or soon afterwards) is one of the best ways of getting into the career you want quickly after university. An internship may be paid or unpaid, part-time or full-time, but competition for places is high. Find out what is available, how and when to apply and learn
Sandwich Year studying abroad interactive information session Wednesday 24th October 2018, 13:30 – 17:00 During this info session, aimed at penultimate year students, you will have an opportunity to: • Hear first-hand experiences from students who have just returned from a year abroad followed by a Q&A session • Learn more about specific exchange destinations and partner institutions • Discuss the benefits of participating and find out how to apply. The session will end with a networking opportunity to allow you to speak with participants and ask them questions in a more relaxed setting. ALL
Careers in the media, publishing and advertising panel event Thursday 25th October 2018, 18:00 – 20:00 The aim of the event is to help students studying degrees related to media, publishing and advertising or simply interested in working in these industries to hear first-hand from industry professionals about their recommendations for getting a foot in the door and to help them make more informed career choices. Recruiters and alumni from top organisations will cover: • How they got to where they are today • A typical day in their role • Entry routes and requirements • Soft skills, academic qualifications and work experience that students need in order to secure a placement or graduate position • Top tips for applications, interviews and assessment centres. ALL CCI
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Fair preparation session – making the most of the Creative Industries and Social Sciences Fair
City’s Creative Industries and Social Sciences Fair
Monday 5 November 2018, 13:00 – 14:00
Sponsored by EY, this Fair is a great opportunity for you to: • Meet with graduate employers in the arts, creative industries and social sciences industries and find out more about the organisations and their employment opportunities • Meet with a large number of organisations in just a couple of hours and look at making a good first impression to potential future employers • Bring your CV along as we will be offering CV check clinics on the day. Confirmed exhibitors include: Ark Teacher Training, BeyondAutism, British Transport Police, Cancer Research UK, City Year UK, City’s Division of Language and Communication Science, City’s Student Counselling and Mental Health Service, Civil Service Fast Stream, Crowdskills, EY, Frontline, Harper Collins Publishers, IPG Mediabrands, Manning’s Tutors Ltd, National Probation Service (HM Prison and Probation Service), Oath in partnership with WeAreStripes, Office of National Statistics, Pursuing Independent Paths, ReachOut, Remedy Recruitment Group, S&P Global, SASS School of Arts & Social Sciences, TeachFirst, The British Psychological Society, The Specialistworks, Think Ahead, Twipes, Wellcome Trust, Workplace, London Borough of Newham with more to be confirmed.
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Join the Careers Service and Fair sponsor Ernst and Young (EY) to discuss best practice and give you networking tips for making the most at the annual Creative Industries and Social Sciences Fair. This session will cover: • Researching exhibiting organisations prior to the Fair • Understanding the art of successful networking • How to make a good first impression on the day • The employer perspective – what they really want • How attending the Fair can help you make your application stand out if you apply to one of the exhibiting organisations • W hat you can expect from the Fair depending on your year and level of study. Students who register and attend one of these sessions will be given a fast-track pass which will allow priority entry to the Fair during the first hour (14:00 – 15:00). This session is the perfect opportunity to enhance your use of the Fair as a platform to speak with graduate employers and industry professionals. ALL
Wednesday 7th November 2018, 14:00 – 16:30
Fair break-out sessions During the Fair, there will be three break-out sessions taking place that will be hosted by some of the organisations taking part in the event. They will be delivering sessions related to their industries and giving insight into the employability skills needed to succeed in them.
Off Campus Careers Events Throughout the year employers open their doors to students by offering insight opportunities, presentations and networking opportunities at their offices. Find out more on the off-campus careers event listing on City CareersHub.
You will need to sign up in advance, through CareersHub, to secure your place at these session. They are very popular as it gives you an extra opportunity to interact with the team on the day. Top-tips to help land an internship or placement with EY, 14:30 – 15:15 How to write a successful CV and covering letter for the Creative Industries with WeAreStripes and Oath, 14:45 – 15:30 Routes into a career in education and teaching with Teach First, 15:15 – 16:00 ALL
Societies
Representation
Advocacy
If you want to develop, we’re the right people to help. Join over 100 societies at City, we’ll even support you to set up your own. With workshops, training and funding, we’ll make your CV and skills top-notch.
We’ve got over a dozen elected students and they represent any issues that you may have. We hold elections every year and you’ll get the chance to represent your school, groups, or causes that you care about.
Your course is represented by Programme Reps! You could become a representative and help your fellow students enhance their course whilst you learn new skills.
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Media
Want to have fun whilst learning skills and raising money for charity? Organise a fundraising project or get involved with our events during Raising And Giving Week.
Contribute to our media outlets to help inform and educate your fellow students, whilst boosting your skills! If you do any of the above you’ll be eligible for our Leadership Award. It’s a great way to get accreditation and recognise your achievements.
Find out more and get in touch:
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Careers in marketing panel event
A career in government and politics
Thursday 8 November, 18:00 – 20:00
Monday 12th November 2018, 13:00 – 14:00
The aim of the event is to help students interested in pursuing a career in marketing to understand the number of career options available, to hear first-hand from industry professionals about their recommendations for getting a foot in the door and to help them make more informed career choices. Students from all year groups are invited to attend. Recruiters and alumni from top organisations will cover the following: • How they got to where they are today • A typical day in their role • Soft skills, academic qualifications and work experience that students need in order to secure a placement or graduate position • Top tips for applications, interviews and assessment centres.
Find out what sort of careers are available in government and politics, whether you are a politics student or not. Some careers need a good understanding of politics, others require perhaps a masters or at least a first degree in Politics, whilst some roles take applicants from all backgrounds. The focus will on what skills you have to offer.
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Careers in government, economics and policy panel event Thursday 8th November 2018, 18:00 – 20:00 The aim of the event is to help students studying a range of disciplines which be applied to these three sectors to understand the number of career options available to them, to hear first-hand from industry professionals about their recommendations for getting a foot in the door and to help them make more informed career choices. ALL
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The Market Research Society and The Association for Qualitative Research roadshow Thursday 15th November 2018, 12:00 – 13:00 The roadshow is an initiative developed by the Market Research Society, to promote the profile of research. It aims to challenge perceptions of research, expanding on what is great about the industry, the variety, innovation and impact on strategy. You will hear from the team at the Market Research Society and the Association for Qualitative Research who are enthusiastic research practitioners passionate about raising the profile of research and how it underpins practically every business decision ever made. ALL
Interview skills Tuesday 20th November 2018, 13:00 – 14:00 Learn how to stand out at interviews and have an impact on interviewers. Get tips on how to prepare in advance and how to answer competency, strengths-based and tricky interview questions. The session will help you to present yourself with confidence and minimise your anxiety about going to interviews for internships, placements, graduate jobs and graduate schemes. ALL
Employability Skills Programme The Employability Skills Programme, sponsored by KPMG, will prepare you to make the transition from education to work, exploring all aspects of the selection and recruitment process. These sessions will cover the skills that are most valued by recruiters, how you can reflect on these and how to articulate your experiences clearly when talking to employers. Sessions in 2018 will take place on Tuesday afternoons from 13:00 to 14:00 and Tuesday evenings from 18:00 to 19:00.
Dates:
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Event title
Company
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13:00 – 14:00
Part 1: What skills are employers actually looking for: How to develop these through the ESP Programme
Institute of Student Employers
Tuesday 2nd October
18:00 – 19:00
Part 2: Online applications: Tackling them and what happens next
KPMG
Tuesday 9th October
13:00 – 14:00
Part 3: Phone and video interviews: How best to prepare
Capgemini
Tuesday 9th October
18:00 – 19:00
Part 4: In-person interviews: What do employers really want to hear
National Audit Office
Tuesday 16th October
13:00 – 14:00
Part 5: Commercial awareness: What is this and how to develop it
Schroders
Tuesday 16th October
18:00 – 19:00
Part 6: Recruitment tests: How to prepare for them
The Civil Service
Tuesday 23rd October
13:00 – 14:00
Part 7: Assessment centres: How to get noticed by the recruiters
Experian
Tuesday 23rd October
18:00 – 19:00
Part 8: Identifying your strengths: How to demonstrate them in the workplace
EY
Tuesday 30th October
13:00 – 14:00
Part 9: Personal branding: How to develop your network
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner
Tuesday 30th October
18:00 – 19:00
Part 10: What to expect from the workplace: Your first year
Morgan Stanley
Tuesday 2 October
If you attend eight of the ten sessions and complete a reflective review you will receive a certificate of participation. 10|11
Events to look out for Spring term The following events are planned for the spring term 2019. More information about these and other future events will be provided on City CareersHub. Careers with a Music Degree panel event Tuesday 5th February 2019, 18:00 – 20:30 The aim of the event is to help students studying Music to understand the career options available to them, to hear first-hand from industry professionals about their recommendations for getting a foot in the door and to help them make more informed career choices. Employers and alumni from top organisations will cover the following: • How they got to where they are today • A typical day in their role • Entry routes and requirements • Soft skills, academic qualifications and work experience that students need in order to secure a placement or graduate position • Top tips for applications, interviews and assessment centres. ALL
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Worldwide careers opportunities panel event (part of International City Week) February 2019, 18:00 – 20:00 International City Week is a week-long event for all UK and international students. The goal of this themed week is to share global perspectives and enhance your cultural experiences. The worldwide career opportunities panel event will provide you with useful insights into the breadth of opportunities available globally to you to help broaden your scope when applying for jobs. Aimed at globally minded students, this event will enable you to: • Network and connect with like-minded individuals and industry professionals • Appreciate why international experience is such an incredible advantage for graduates in today’s job market • Understand the benefits and challenges of pursuing an international career. ALL
LGBT+ workplace equality: Increasing inclusion More events to be confirmed throughout the year. For more information and updates, check City CareersHub regularly on:
careershub.city.ac.uk/students
Monday 11th February 2019, 18:00 – 20:00 Discover different models of LGBT+ inclusion in diverse sectors with this event hosted by City’s Careers Service in collaboration with the Students’ Union. There is an opportunity for you to participate in a Q&A forum and listen to a range of professionals, followed by a networking reception. ALL
International Women’s Day: Successful women in the workplace Friday 8th March 2019, 13:00 – 15:00 To mark International Women’s Day, the Careers Service are hosting a panel event which has an exciting line up of highly successful women in a variety of sectors. There is an opportunity for you to participate in a Q&A forum and listen to a range of professionals, followed by networking. ALL
Sandwich year information event for all Year one students Wednesday 27th March 2019, 14:00 - 16:00 This session, for year one students, will be about learning what a sandwich year is and its possible routes: Study Abroad Exchanges Programme and the Integrated Professional Programme. We will also discuss the benefits of doing a sandwich year, when to apply and how it will enhance your graduate career prospects. ALL
Industry Insights The Industry Insight Programme, sponsored by FDM Group, allows you to explore a range of industries and sectors, either related to your degree or in another area of interest to you. A series of full-day or half-day events will take place on company premises, giving you a deep insight into a specific company and an understanding of your chosen sector.
For more information, visit City CareersHub: careershub.city.ac.uk/students
Your Careers Service At www.city.ac.uk/careers, you can • Book online for CV, cover letter and application form checks (20-minute appointments), mock interviews and in-depth career guidance sessions (45-minute appointments) • View hundreds of graduate roles, placements and internships, part-time jobs and volunteering opportunities on and off campus • Register to attend a range of career events to gain first hand company information, network with employers and access the hidden job market • Access a comprehensive range of resources, including career videos, career guides, statistics on what recent graduates from your course are doing and hundreds of useful links to external resources. 12|13
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As one of the UK’s most trusted recruitment agencies, Remedy Recruitment Group have built an excellent reputation for our professional and partnership-based approach to staffing solutions. Here at Remedy, we appreciate your correct cultural match of a candidate is as important as the skills you hold. We will always ensure candidates are suited to their role. Our individual divisions (education, social care, medical, nursing) focus on their specialism to ensure that they are able to target the best opportunities for clients and candidates alike. During 15 years of experience we have built relationships with clients and candidates meaning we are ready to meet all staffing needs at a moment’s notice. We offer a school-based graduate teaching programme, teacher roles, support roles and a wealth of positions. Please contact Paul Carless (Director of Graduate Recruitment) if you would like to discuss your career options and the best nest steps for you.
www.remedyrecruitmentgroup.co.uk 020 8418 1390