Careers

While at University you will be occupied fully with academic and other activities. However, even in the first year of your course it is worth starting to think about the future, and to consider how you can acquire some relevant work experience and personal skills that will make you more employable.

The University of Sheffield has one of the best Careers Service departments in the country. The Careers Service has a comprehensive website, which is a good starting point if you want to find out more about how the Careers Service can help you. They are based at Edgar Allen House, 241 Glossop Road (opposite the Student Health Centre).

The service has a team of advisers, who will be able to discuss any aspect of your career, from helping you make a start on considering career options and getting work experience through to practical tips on job hunting, applications and interviews. Appointments with advisers can be made via CareerConnect in MUSE.

The Careers Service runs an extensive programme of events to bring employers onto campus, including: presentations by employers; seminars and workshops to help students find out about occupations and jobs on offer; recruitment and information fairs.

Thinking of taking a year in industry?

All work experience is valuable in preparing you for your future after graduation, even work that is completely unrelated to your degree subject. There are opportunities for SoMaS students to work in industry for a year as part of their programme. The Careers Service’s Placements Team can give you advice about a broad range of work experience, see here. In addition, you can obtain support from Dr Jonathan Potts in SoMaS.

Thinking of getting part time work?

If you are considering taking part time work during term time, talk to the staff in the Student Jobshop, Students’ Union building.

Get recognition for your activities

Make the most of any work experience, volunteering or other extra-curricular activities you undertake at the University. The Skills for Work Certificate and Sheffield Graduate Award are designed to help you use experiences you have gained outside your degree to demonstrate to future employers that you have the necessary skills to perform in the workplace. They also help you to learn about yourself and your career options. Find out more on the Careers Service website: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/careers/skills.