Law & Professional Services Employability Week Programme
Mon 24 th – Thu 27 th November 2014
Events are open to all students in the Faculty of Social Sciences, although some are of interest to students studying specific courses. For some sessions spaces are limited (see below) so you must book in advance for them. Some sessions run at the same time as others
Monday 24 th November
1pm – 2pm
1pm – 2pm
2pm – 3pm
3pm – 4pm
5pm – 6pm
Secrets of Successful Employment Talk – from Guest Speaker, Julia Speed
Awarding winning Graduate and Placement Employer will start the week by sharing with you what employers are really looking for in applicants and how to avoid the common mistakes that students and graduates make in the recruitment process. You can be one step ahead of others by using this information when applying for jobs.
Please pre-book a place via email by Thursday 20th November , stating the session title, student no. name and course and send to EPUEnquiries@wlv.ac.uk
Is Accountancy the career for you?
For students of other subjects, wondering about the answers to the following questions:
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What is involved in a career in this field?
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What are the career prospects?
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What are the routes into this field?
Lisa Mckeown, Senior Lecturer in the Business School, will give you an insight into this career and answer your questions.
Please pre-book a place via email by Thursday 20th November , stating the session title, student no. name and course and send to EPUEnquiries@wlv.ac.uk
Is Marketing the career for you?
For students of other subjects, wondering about the answers to the following questions:
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What is involved in a career in this field?
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What are the career prospects?
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What are the routes into this field?
Sarah Williams, Senior Lecturer in the Business School, will give you an insight into this career and answer your questions.
Please pre-book a place via email by Thursday 20th November , stating the session title, student no. name and course and send to EPUEnquiries@wlv.ac.uk
CV Workshop (25 places)
Learn how to put a great graduate CV together or get tips on how you can improve an existing CV. The session will be a mixture of activities and information, please bring along your CV whatever stage or format it is currently in.
Please pre-book a place via email by Thursday 20th November , stating the session title, student no. name and course and send to EPUEnquiries@wlv.ac.uk
Attractive Application Form Workshop (30 places)
This workshop will provide you useful tips on how to complete an application to attract employers’ attention.
Please pre-book a place via email by Thursday 20th November , stating the session title, student no. name and course and send to EPUEnquiries@wlv.ac.uk
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Law & Professional Services Employability Week Programme
Tuesday 25 th November 2014
Can you do three things at once?
Can you talk the talk, listen and eat all that same time…. whilst remaining professional? Come and join us at our themed practical workshop, have lunch and test your networking skills through a role-playing task in an informal environment. This is an opportunity for you to practice your networking skills in readiness for engaging with business contacts in the future (as part of voluntary or paid work, mentoring schemes, careers events or even socialising).
This session you wish to attend requires pre-booking as there are a maximum number of places. Please pre-book a place via email by Friday 21st November , stating the session title, student no. name and course and send to
EPUEnquiries@wlv.ac.uk
MA221 12:00-12.30 Preliminary Workshop on tips and practices of how you network: talk the talk, gain information and present yourself positively all at the same time.
12:30-13:30 Put theory into practice: test and improve your networking abilities in a role-playing task in an informal environment, consume a free lunch and receive feedback on your performance as well as discuss common themes identified throughout the session.
13:30-14:00 Feedback to the group on common themes identified throughout the session
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13:00-14:00
Is Law the career for you? (25 places)?
13:00-14:00
16:00 –
17:30
For students of other subjects, wondering about the answers to the following questions:
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What is involved in a career in this field?
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What are the career prospects?
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What are the routes into this field?
Chris Umfreville from the University Law School, will give you an insight into this career and answer your questions.
Please pre-book a place via email by Friday 21st November , stating the session title, student no. name and course and send to EPUEnquiries@wlv.ac.uk
Is Human Resource Management the career for you?
For students of other subjects, wondering about the answers to the following questions:
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What is involved in a career in this field?
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What are the career prospects?
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What are the routes into this field?
Jan Firth, Head of the Department of HR in the Business School, will give you an insight into this career and answer your questions.
Please pre-book a place via email by Friday 21st November , stating the session title, student no. name and course and send to EPUEnquiries@wlv.ac.uk
CV Workshop and Mooting Society information for Law students
Learn how to put a great graduate CV together or get tips on how you can improve an existing CV. The session will be a mixture of activities and information, please bring along your CV whatever stage or format it is currently in.
This event is specifically for Year 3 LLB and for LPC students.
Please pre-book a place via email by Friday 21st November , stating the session title, student no. name and course and send to EPUEnquiries@wlv.ac.uk
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Law & Professional Services Employability Week Programme
Wednesday 26 th November
13:00-16:00
Law and Professional Services Careers Fair
Whether you are currently studying Law or wish to discuss your prospects for entering the profession (see “Is Law the career for you?” on Tuesday 1-2) we strongly encourage you to take full advantage of this opportunity to talk to a variety of employers from the legal sector. The exhibitors will include local, national and international law firms, barristers’ chambers, local government, law enforcement and commercial organisations with in-house legal teams.
There will also be a range of employers from the professional services sector represented, as well as the Careers Service and other University departments, providing you with expert advice about employment schemes, further qualifications, job vacancies and information from employers of what is required of an applicant.
Do your Homework first ! Make sure that you have done some research on the employers that you wish to impress. A full list of participating organisations, together with links to their websites, is available at:
Law School Link http://www.wlv.ac.uk/about-us/our-schools-and-institutes/faculty-of-social-sciences/thewolverhampton-law-school/news-and-events/law-careers-event/
Business School Link http://www.wlv.ac.uk/about-us/our-schools-and-institutes/faculty-of-social-sciences/thewolverhampton-business-school/news-and-events/law-careers-event/
Just one conversation could be your next step into employment, whether that is a graduate role, an undergraduate placement, part time work or self-employment
There will be a prize draw on the day, so be sure to register!
Please confirm your attendance by emailing EPUenquiries@wlv.ac.uk
providing your student no. name and course title.
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Law & Professional Services Employability Week Programme
Thursday 27 th November
09:00 –
12:00
13:00 –
14:00
14:00 –
15:00
15:00 –
16:00
17:00 –
18:00
17:00 –
18:00
Careers Clinic
You have access to expert advice and support all you have to do is book a 15 minute appointment with an advisor, you can find out what your career options are, receive help on putting together a career plan, obtain information on what you need for the job you seek; you can receive excellent support to develop your CV or application forms and much more.
Book an appointment via EPUenquiries@wlv.ac.uk
providing your student no. name and course title and times when you are free for the careers clinic.
Meet a HR Professional
Tajinder Sian a graduate from MA Human Resources now working for Serco will describe his own experience and advise on job prospects in the field of Human
Resource Management. There will be a Q+A opportunity during the session .
Please email to pre-book your place by Tuesday 25th November , stating the session title, student no. name and course and send to EPUenquiries@wlv.ac.uk
Meet the ICEAW - The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and
Wales
ICEAW is a world leading professional membership organisation that promotes, develops and supports over 142,000 chartered accountants worldwide. Learn about the job opportunities available to Accountants and what prospective employers are looking for from applicants
Please email to pre-book your place by Tuesday 25th November , stating the session title, student no. name and course and send to EPUenquiries@wlv.ac.uk
Meet the KTP – Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
The University of Wolverhampton has an excellent track record in the delivery of
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships and a strong commitment to improving the economic prosperity of the region. KTPs are a UK wide programme designed to help businesses improve their competitiveness, productivity and performance through the better use of knowledge, technology and skills.
Please email to pre-book your place by Tuesday 25th November , stating the session title, student no. name and course and send to EPUenquiries@wlv.ac.uk
Presentation Coaching for Employment
We have a great opportunity for you to hone you presentation skills that you will use in many situations including interviews. The overall the aim of session is to increase your confidence in projecting yourself and your knowledge professionally when engaging with employers .
Please email to pre-book your place by Tuesday 25th November , stating the session title, student no. name and course and send to EPUenquiries@wlv.ac.uk
CIPS – Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
This session will focus on about how CIPS promotes and develops high standards of professional skill, ability and integrity among all those engaged in purchasing and supply chain management. CIPS assists individuals, organisations and the profession as a whole.
Please email to pre-book your place by Tuesday 25th November , stating the session title, student no. name and course and send to EPUenquiries@wlv.ac.uk
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