social sciences…what next? - university college dublin€¢several placements –home & abroad...
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Social Sciences…what next?
Sarah BrownCareer & Skills Consultant
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Overview
• What do Social Science students do after graduation?
• Where can you research your career possibilities?
• What do you need to consider when making career choices?
• What skills do Social Science students develop?
• How can you stand out to employers?
• What resources can help you?
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What can Social Sciences graduates do after college?
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Social sciences offers many options…
• Social Work/ Counselling
• Community Work/ Youth Work
• HRM/ Marketing/ Business
• Management Consultancy
• Retail/Administration
• Teaching & Education
• NGO’s/ Voluntary Agencies
• Information Manager/Social Media
• Research
• Accountancy/Taxation
• Public sector – Government/EU
• Graduate Management Trainee programmes
BUT: may require further postgraduate study
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What are the class of 2015 doing now?
Final Destination Return Data – College of Social Sciences and Law
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Utilise the ‘find alumni’ function
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Bachelor of Social Science ► Social Care Worker, St John of God Carmona Service ► Master of Social Work ► Medical Social Worker, Beacon Hospital ► Clinical Social Worker, CAMHS Lucena Clinic ► Secretary CAMHS, IASW
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Bachelor of Social Science ►Masters in Advertising ► Account Manager, Dialog Direct ► Consultant, Fullsix ► Senior Account Director, Tribal DDB ► Business Director, Adam&Eve► Head of Tribal DDB Dublin► Head of Brand, EBS ► Head of Digital Marketing & Innovation, AIB
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Deciding what is right
for you
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It’s more likely that many careers will suit you
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How self aware are you?
Values What is important to you? What do you find fulfilling/rewarding?
Interests What do you enjoy?
Personality Preferences What are your characteristics?
Skills What do you do well? Focus on
what energises you
Activity: Consider these questions individually for 5 minutes then discuss with the person next to you for 5 minutes.
Feedback to the class
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Profiling for Success – Psychometric Tools
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Profiling for Success – Access Codes
Client code: tflhe
Access code:ucd
Password:ucd4
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What else should you consider?
• Entry requirements – Are you prepared to complete further study? Are you willing to undertake voluntary work?
• Location – Where do you want to live? Would you be happy to relocate to pursue your career interests?
• Opportunities within the sector – Is it a growth area?
• Contacts – Do you know anyone who works within the sector or in the role?
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Research strategies
Research
Use your network
Track developments
Network with professionals
Attend events
Build your experience
Use social media
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Talk to employers and alumni to find out about opportunities
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Popular options – Graduate programmes and PG study
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Graduate Programmes
• Fast track programme for ‘high potential’ graduates in large organisations e.g. Unilever, KPMG, Lidl etc.
• Usually open to ALL graduates
• Creates a ‘pipeline’ of talented people coming through the organisation
• 1-2 years structured programme of training
• Several placements – home & abroad
• Training & development provided
• Usually requires a 2.1 degree
• Highly competitive
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Graduate Application Process
• Application timeframe– ‘Milkround’ – Recruitment focused September-Dec each year for
opportunities starting the following Summer/Autumn
– Ongoing – Some companies recruit all year
• Application process– Online applications (4-5 hours per application)
– Upload CV/Cover letter
• Recruitment process– Several stages including psychometric assessment, interview,
assessment centre etc.
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Why undertake PG study?
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Why Graduate Study?
Development of expertise to work within a specific profession
Interest in the subject matter/area of study
Academic and research careers
Enhance your competitiveness in the job market
Train to work in a different career area
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Conversion Courses
Intensive postgraduate programmes that allow you to pursue a career that your undergraduate degree or professional career hasn’t prepared you for
Examples:
• Accountancy
• Journalism
• Law
• Teaching
• Librarianship
• Computer Science
• Psychology
• Medicine
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What do graduate employers want?
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The ‘perfect’ graduate
Academic achievement
Work experience
Understands the role/company/sector Transferable
skillsEngaged with
their community
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CBI Survey 2012
• For 80% of employers, degree subject is less important in the selection of future employees than employability skills and work experience
Confederation of British Industry (2012) ‘Building for Growth: Business Priorities for Education and Skills’.
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Common Graduate Skills
Effective Communicator
TeamworkCommercial awareness
Problem-solving ability
Analytical thinking
Initiative
AdaptabilityAttention to
detail
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THINK What skills have you developed from your course?
• Research (qualitative and quantitative)
• Analytical ability
• Communication skills, both oral & written (incl. report writing)
• Project management
• Problem solving
• Team work
• ICT
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Everything You Do Counts!
• Part-time jobs
• College – get involved!
• Internships
• Volunteering
• Sports
• Clubs / Societies – be active
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What transferable skills would you develop as a… waiter?
• Take orders and respond to customer requests = communication skills
• Work effectively with fellow waiters and chefs = teamwork
• Handle cash and work within a commercial environment = business awareness
• Timekeeping/punctuality
• Cope well under pressure
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John & Jane – how do they compare?
John’s CV
Bachelor of Civil Law 2.1 honours
Nothing outside the library
Jane’s CV
Bachelor of Civil Law 2.1 honours
Internship Part-time work Volunteer with Student
Legal Service Auditor – L&H UCD Peer Mentor Ladies hockey team Secretary – UCD
Juggling Society And lots more..
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What can you do to kick start your career?
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To enhance your career development…
Be open to opportunities (however random they seem)
Seek out experience if you can’t find what you are looking for
Talk to people – graduates & professionals working in careers of interest to you. Set up informational interviews and organise work shadowing
Build up your network – utilise LinkedIn and professional associations
Keep in touch once you’ve built up relationships
Try to make the most of all situations
Start a Careers Journal to note down ideas, observations and useful information
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Kathleen Mitchell: The unplanned career 2003
‘Careers are seldom planned but are often developed by being
aware of and acting on the landmarks that appear on the way’
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Taking Action
Write down 3 actions that you will take
Make sure they are SMART goals
Current1-3 years
Target 3-5 years
Target End Goal
Where I am now - How do I get there - Desired destination
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Take time when preparing applications
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What do employers need to know before they hire you?Can you do the job?
Will you? Will you fit in?
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Tailoring your C.V. to the Role
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Step 2: Think of Evidence or Examples you
Could Include to Match That Competency
Class project?
Football Team?
Fencing Society?
Summer job?
Volunteering?
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STEP 3: Edit your C.V. and Cover Letter to Highlight the Evidence of These Key Skills
Key words in Job Spec
Evidence and similar language
Examples and evidence on C.V
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Stand out from the crowd!
Highlight the benefits of hiring you
• Achievements e.g. Dean of Students’ Roll of Honour for Contribution to College Life
• Distinctions e.g. scholarship, prizes, place in class
• Key Contributions/ special projects
Customise every application
Be specific
• “Responsibility for training two new research assistants in Summer 2014 ”
• “Managed and motivated a team of five sales agents to exceed quarterly sales targets in all four quarters in 2013”
Include outcomes where possible
• “Led a team of three in presenting our research in the Economic Forum where we achieved 90%, came first in the College and will represent Trinity in the National competition.”
Demonstrate teamwork, leadership potential and confidence
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What resources can you utilise to support your career development?
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Online Resources• www.ucd.ie/careers• www.10minuteswith.com - Insider Interviews• www.careerplayer.com – Podcasts• www.icould.com – Videos of diverse career stories• www.gradireland.com – Irish graduate career resources• www.activelink.ie - Online network for non-profit organisations• www.volunteer.ie - Volunteer Ireland• www.lawcareers.net – law careers• www.legal500.com – legal market information
• www.prospects.ac.uk – UK graduate resources incl. options with your degree• www.targetjobs.co.uk – Sample CVs/Interview Q&A• www.insidecareers.co.uk – UK careers and internships• www.glassdoor.com – Company profiles & employee reviews• www.europeanmovement.ie – EU internships• www.Mastersportal.eu – Global postgraduate study • www.findamasters.com/ - Global postgraduate study• www.vault.com – US careers site
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www.ucd.ie/careersWhat Does UCD Career Development Centre Offer?
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Events
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Quick Query Appointments
• 20 minute individual appointment
• Specific CV appointments every morning
• Come prepared
– Printed up to date CV & cover letter, printed job description
• Book appointment online www.ucd.ie/careers
– Bookings from 8am on the day (high demand in semester)
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UCD Career Development Centre Online
http://www.ucd.ie/careers UCD Careers Connect @ucdcareers facebook.com/ucdcareers
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Sarah BrownCareer & Skills ConsultantUCD Career Development Centre