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THINKING AHEAD
Career Planning for Level 2
Sociology / Social Policy
Students
Hilary Whorrall
University of Sheffield Careers Service
388 Glossop Rd
Tel: 0114 222 0910
h.whorrall@sheffield.ac.uk
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DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOU ARE
GOING?
 I have definite career
plans and know how
to achieve them
 I have some ideas but
am not sure what to
do next
 I have a few vague
ideas
 I haven’t got a clue
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DON’T PANIC!
 We’re here to help you
whatever stage you’re at!
 Whether you have clear
plans or haven’t got a clue,
we’re happy to talk
 We have loads of useful
resources
 We’ll try answer any
queries you’ve got
 You can use the service as
often as you’d like
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CAREER TASKS FOR LEVEL 2
STUDENTS
 Begin researching your
career options
 Gain relevant work
experience
 Build your network of
contacts
 Seek advice
 Update your CV
 Broaden your
extracurricular activities
 Attend careers events
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TYPICAL EMLOYERS OF SOCIOLOGY
GRADUATES
 Civil Service
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Local Government
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NGOs
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Charitable and Voluntary
Sector organisations
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The NHS
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Probation Service
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Social Services
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Housing Associations
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Campaigning and lobbying
organisations
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Social research organisation
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The education sector
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The legal system.
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DESTINATIONS OF UOS SOCIOLOGY /
SOCIAL POLICY GRADUATES IN 2012
 Social Research & Evaluation
Intern – Initiative for Social
Entrepreneurs
 Tenancy Support Worker –
Reed Social Care
 Business Support – Credit
Resource Solutions
 Teaching Assistant – Oakwood
High School
 HR & Sales Intern – Limelight
Design
 Promotion Management –
Sheffield Parties
 Pupil Development Assistant –
Childrens Trust
 Youth Worker – Sheffield City
Council
 Mental Health Support
Assistant - CLASP
 Graduate Intern – University of
Sheffield
 Trainee Buyer – Tesco
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UOS SOCIOLOGY / SOCIAL POLICY
GRADUATES – POSTGRADUATE STUDY 2012
 MA Social Research – University of Sheffield
 MA International & Global Social Policy - University of
Sheffield
 MSc Global Governance & Ethics – University College,
London
 LLM Environmental Law & Sustainable Development –
Queens Belfast
 Human Resources Management – Sheffield Hallam University
 MA Disasters, Adaptations & Development – Kings College,
London
 MA Social Work - University of Sheffield
 PGCE Primary – Birmingham City University
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FACTORS AFFECTING CAREER
CHOICE
 Friends & family
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Transferable skills
Responsibilities
Salary / debt
Geographical mobility
Personality
Values & beliefs
Work experience
Interests
Abilities / degree result
Self image / self confidence
Networks / contacts
Occupational knowledge
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CAREER DIAGNOSTICS TOOL
 Make time to work through
this questionnaire
 It will help you to access
what you need to do next
 The Careers Service can
offer help and advice with
all of these issues
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CAREER MANAGEMENT SKILLS MODULE
(CAS 201) Level 2 Free Elective Module 2012/13
 Available in semester 1 or
semester 2
 100% coursework assessed
 Delivered through 11 x 2
hour interactive sessions
 Demystifies the career
decision making process
 Enhances your
‘employability’
 Not just 20 credits, but a
pathway for the future!
www.sheffield.ac.uk/careers/students/cms
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WHAT WILL YOU GET FROM THIS?
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An overview of the
graduate employment
market
An understanding of the
options with your degree
Greater awareness of
your skills & experience
& how to enhance these
An insight into how
people make career
decisions
 Advice on developing your
CV & making applications
 An awareness of your
personality type & it’s
impact on career decisions
 Strategies for creative
jobsearch e.g. finding work
experience
 Guidance on interview
preparation and
techniques
YOUR OWN PERSONALISED CAREER ACTION PLAN!
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CAREERS SERVICE EVENTS
www.shef.ac.uk/careers/students/events
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Engineering & Technology Fair Tuesday 5th November 2013
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Business, Finance & Languages Fair Wednesday 6th November 2013
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Law Fair - Wednesday 20th November
2013
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Science Fair - Thursday 21st November
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Careers in the Third Sector Wednesday 19th February 2014
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Careers in Heritage - Wednesday 5th
March 2014
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Working in the Creative Media
Industries - Wednesday 19th March
2014
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Spring into Jobs - Thursday 27th
March 2014
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Careers
Service
Guide 2014
Jobs and careers
advice for Sheffield
students
Pick up a free copy
or download via
shef.ac.uk/careers
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RESOURCES FOR SOCIOLOGY / SOCIAL
POLICY STUDENTS
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British Sociological Society – Opportunities for Sociologists
http://www.britsoc.co.uk/what-is-sociology/opportunities-forsociologists.aspx
Options with Sociology / Public Administration & Social Policy – includes
case studies www.prospects.ac.uk/options_with_your_subject.htm
Careers with my degree
http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/careers/students/degree/scs
Case Studies and Podcasts of Sociology / Social Policy Graduates
http://careers.dept.shef.ac.uk/casestudies/index.php
Careers Ideas for Sociology Graduates
www.careers.dept.shef.ac.uk/careersdegree/sociology_careers.pdf
Students Employability Profile for Sociology
Target Jobs – What can I do with a Sociology Degree?
http://targetjobs.co.uk/careers-advice/degree-subjects-your-options/301062what-can-i-do-with-a-sociology-degree
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WHERE IS THE CAREERS
SERVICE BASED
Careers Service
388 Glossop Rd
Sheffield
S10 2JA
Tel: 0114 222 0900
www.sheffield.ac.uk/careers
Student Jobshop, Level 3 Students’ Union
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ANY QUESTIONS
If you’ve got any
questions come and
have a quick chat with
me now.
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