City School of Arts & Social Sciences Careers Events Programme Guide 2016/17 by City St George's, University of London

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Sponsors of the School of Arts and Social Sciences Careers Events programme 2016/17 “I am in the middle of reading a remarkable work – full of double-dealing, treachery, scorn and abuse. It is called Hansard.” Hansard is your official record of everything that is said in Parliament. Working in the cockpit of democracy, Hansard reporters record everything that is said not only in the Chamber of the House of Commons and Westminster Hall, but in Select Committees, where expert witnesses give evidence and the world’s leading figures are questioned. As the Liberal politician Lord Samuel said in 1949, “Hansard is history’s ear, already listening.” Translating speech into the written word is complex, so our reporters have to be creative and able to think imaginatively about language. We work to tight deadlines, preserving the flavour of MPs’ speeches and capturing the drama as political events unfold. Our model of parliamentary reporting, established in 1909, has been adopted in legislatures around the world. Hansard is a byword for accuracy and speed of production. A Hansard career begins with a rigorous three-month training course, followed by a further three months of work-based learning. Successful reporters are awarded a postgraduate diploma in parliamentary reporting accredited by City, University of London. We are also part of a 500-strong team of support staff, specialists and experts who organise and facilitate debates and inquiries in the two main Chambers and the Committees of the House of Commons — a unique and stimulating place to work. Hansard and the House of Commons Chamber and Committees Team are delighted to sponsor City’s School of Arts and Social Sciences Careers Events programme 2016/17. If you would like to speak to someone about a career in Hansard, please contact Jonathan Hoare, Learning and Development manager: hoarejd@parliament.uk

We are delighted to present the School of Arts and Social Sciences Careers Events programme 2016/17. It has been designed to give you an insight into a range of careers options and the skills you will need to successfully apply for work experience, training schemes 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 alumni from the School of Arts and Social Sciences. This guide contains an overview of the central Arts and Social Sciences careers events at City 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 and the Placements and Exchanges Team for both undergraduate and postgraduate SASS students as well as students from other disciplines who are interested in pursuing a career in these sectors. Log into City CareersHub, City’s central careers portal, to: • View the full event details, including locations and speaker information • Find more events, including events held off campus • Register your attendance for these events. City CareersHub can be accessed at careershub.city.ac.uk/students. The majority of the events within this booklet will require you to register your attendance through City CareersHub. For events which require a different method of registration, this has been indicated within the event description.

ALL This event is relevant to all SASS students CCI

This event is relevant to Culture and Creative Industries students

This event is relevant to students studying Economics

This event is relevant to students studying International Politics

This event is relevant to students studying Journalism

This event is relevant to students studying Music

This event is relevant to students studying Sociology

This event is relevant to students studying Psychology

This event is relevant to undergraduate students

This event is relevant to postgraduate students

Email enquiries careersevents@city.ac.uk

Telephone enquiries +44 (0)20 7040 8093

Find out more at www.city.ac.uk/careers

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Meet your Careers Consultant

Introducing your School of Arts and Social Sciences Placements and Exchanges Team:

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.

Eleanor Hannan (Senior Exchange and Placements Officer) Roma Ivanauskaite (Exchanges, Placements and CPD Officer) We provide advice and guidance on: • Placement opportunities on your course • Study abroad opportunities within each SASS Department • The Erasmus+ Student Mobility programme • Placements abroad and the Erasmus+ Traineeship programme • And much more. The benefits of placement and exchange participation include: • Enhancing your market value, skills and competencies • Increasing your confidence, knowledge and professionalism • Immersing yourself in other cultures – socially, academically and professionally • Developing valuable networks • Having fun. We hold information sessions for exchange and placements every Wednesday at 3pm during term time. To register to attend, or if you have any questions about work placements and studying abroad as part of your undergraduate degree, please contact us at: SASS.Placements@city.ac.uk (placement opportunities) SASS.Exchanges@city.ac.uk (studying abroad opportunities)

Antonia Clark, Careers Consultant +44 (0)20 7040 8093 careers@city.ac.uk 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.

Keep an eye out for City’s ‘Creative Industries Week’ on the week commencing 10th October, which will see campus-wide activity engaging students interested in pursuing a career within the creative industries.

Events Programme 2016/17 Careers in the Creative Industries panel event Monday 10th October 2016, 6 to 8pm The aim of the event is to help students understand the number of career options available to them, to help them make more informed career choices. Students from all year groups who would like to find out more about the breadth of roles available within the creative industries 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 • 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. CCI

Meet your Predecessors in the Creative Sector Wednesday 12th October 2016, 6 to 8pm City, University of London would like to invite you to this event for professionals and students in the Creative Industries sector. The event follows from the successful series held in spring 2016 and will provide students with a unique opportunity to meet City alumni and develop their networking skills to succeed in the creative industries and related sectors, as well as those sectors where creative industries related degrees are sought after. Part 1: Would I lie to you? If you have ever seen the BBC comedy panel show where contestants have to bluff about their deepest secrets, then you will love City’s version. We want your interesting facts, true or false; We will be encouraging students to make their way around the room, speak to as many alumni as possible and ask questions about the statements on their badges to find out if the statements are “true” or “false.”

Part 2: Drinks and networking reception Students get the opportunity to network with alumni and ask questions about topics such as: • Career-path: how did you get where you are today? • Current role and examples of projects • Typical day or week in the office • The best aspects of your job • Top tips for current students who want to get where you are today. CCI

Journalism Futures panel events series – Panel one Thursday 13th October 2016, starting at 5pm This event is part of a series of journalism panels with networking opportunities. Attending these panels will be indispensable for anyone considering a career in journalism, and will involve: • Meeting and networking with leading journalists across the industry, providing an opportunity to benefit from their insight into how to land a job in the sector • Detailed coverage of cv’s, covering letters, interviews, work experience and speculative approaches • What students can do now to make themselves employable. Please check the Journalism Department notice boards for more information about each panel event closer to the date. The events are aimed at journalism students, but other students interested in a career in journalism are welcome to attend as well. There is no need to book for these events; the panels will be held in room A130 within the College Building, and students who wish to attend can turn up on the day. J

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Careers in Government, Economics and Policy panel event

Careers with a Sociology and Criminology Degree panel event

Monday 24th October 2016, 6 to 8pm

Wednesday 26th October 2016, 6 to 8pm

The aim of the event is to help students understand the number of career options available to them, to help them make more informed career choices. Students from all year groups who would like to find out more about the breadth of roles available within the government, economics and policy sectors 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 • 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.

The aim of the event is to help Sociology and Criminology students understand the number of career options available to them and hear first-hand from industry professionals about their recommendations for getting a foot in the door, 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 • 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.

Careers with a Psychology Degree panel event Wednesday 26th October 2016 The aim of the event is to help Psychology students understand the number of career options available to them and hear firsthand from industry professionals about their recommendations for getting a foot in the door, 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 • 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. P

Journalism Futures panel events series – Panel two Thursday 27th October 2016, starting at 5pm This event is part of a series of journalism panels with networking opportunities. Attending these panels will be indispensable for anyone considering a career in journalism, and will involve: • Meeting and networking with leading journalists across the industry, providing an opportunity to benefit from their insight into how to land a job in the sector • Detailed coverage of cv’s, covering letters, interviews, work experience and speculative approaches • What students can do now to make themselves employable. Please check the Journalism Department notice boards for more information about each panel event closer to the date. The events are aimed at journalism students, but other students interested in a career in journalism are welcome to attend as well. There is no need to book for these events; the panels will be held in room A130 within the College Building, and students who wish to attend can turn up on the day. J

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Meet your Social Sciences Predecessors

Careers in International Politics panel event

Thursday 27th October 2016, 6 to 8pm

City, University of London would like to invite you to this event for professionals and students in the Social Sciences sector. The event follows from the successful series held in spring 2016 and will provide students with a unique opportunity to meet City alumni and develop their networking skills to succeed in the Social Sciences and related sectors, as well as those sectors where Social Sciences related degrees are sought after. Part 1: Would I lie to you? If you have ever seen the BBC comedy panel show where contestants have to bluff about their deepest secrets, then you will love City’s version. We want your interesting facts, true or false; We will be encouraging students to make their way around the room, speak to as many alumni as possible and ask questions about the statements on their badges to find out if the statements are “true” or “false.” Part 2: Drinks and networking reception Students get the opportunity to network with alumni and ask questions about topics such as: • Career-path: how did you get where you are today? • Current role and examples of projects • Typical day or week in the office • The best aspects of your job • Top tips for current students who want to get where you are today.

The aim of the event is to help students understand the number of career options available to them, to help them make more informed career choices. Students from all year groups who would like to find out more about the breadth of roles available within the international politics sector 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 • 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.

Remember Unless otherwise stated within the event description, you need to sign up for these events through City CareersHub:

careershub.city.ac.uk/students

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

Employability Skills Programme Our Employability Skills Programme is designed in collaboration with employers. The sessions prepare students to make the transition from education to work, covering all aspects of the selection and recruitment process. They explore the skills that are most valued by employers, how students can reflect on these and how students can articulate their experiences clearly when talking to employers. Students that attend the preparatory session and eight of the sixteen main sessions will receive a certificate. The following sessions take place on Tuesdays in October and November 2016:

Preparation session by AGR 3rd October, 6 to 7pm How to tailor your online applications by Bloomberg 4th October, 1 to 2pm How to develop your personal brand by Capco 4th October, 6 to 7pm How to suceed at telephone interviews by Duff & Phelps 11th October, 1 to 2pm How to succeed at video interviews by FDM Group 11th October, 6 to 7pm How to suceed at competency-based interviews by Accenture 18th October, 1 to 2pm How to succeed at strengths-based interviews by EY 18th October, 6 to 7pm How to prepare for psychometric tests by PwC 25th October, 1 to 2pm How to develop networking skills by SEO London 25th October, 6 to 7pm

How to make the most of social media by HSBC 1st November, 1 to 2pm How to develop and demonstrate commercial awareness by Capita 1st November, 6 to 7pm How to develop and demonstrate leadership skills by Teach First 8th November, 1 to 2pm How to develop and demonstrate teamworking skills by BDO 8th November, 6 to 7pm How to tackle group work at assessment centres by ERAC 15th November, 1 to 2pm How to tackle assessment centre case studies by Civil Service 15th November, 6 to 7pm How to tackle presentations at assessment centres by CIMA 22nd November, 1 to 2pm How to make a good impression at the start of your internship or graduate role by Microsoft 22nd November, 6 to 7pm

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Events to look out for The following events are planned for the academic year 2016/17. More information about these and other future events will be provided on City CareersHub. Hansard at House of Commons: Test Your Editing Skills Autumn term How to unravel the rambling and tame the verbose. This interactive workshop will test your knowledge of grammar and your ability to follow an argument. Qualified parliamentary reporters will explain the skill they bring to their jobs and show you how the most confused and complex speeches can be transformed through the use of punctuation and subtle editing into a clear and lasting record. CCI

Careers with a Music degree Tuesday 7th February 2017, 6 to 9pm The aim of the event is to help students understand the number of career options available to them, to help them make more informed career choices. Students from all year groups who would like to find out more about the breadth of roles available within the Music industry 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 • 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. M

Journalism Futures panel events series – Panel three and four Thursday 9th February 2016, starting at 5pm Thursday 23rd February 2016, starting at 5pm These events are part of a series of journalism panels with networking opportunities. Attending these panels will be indispensable for anyone considering a career in journalism, and will involve: • Meeting and networking with leading journalists across the industry, providing an opportunity to benefit from their insight into how to land a job in the sector • Detailed coverage of cv’s, covering letters, interviews, work experience and speculative approaches • W hat students can do now to make themselves employable. Please check the Journalism Department notice boards for more information about each panel event closer to the date. The events are aimed at journalism students, but other students interested in a career in journalism are welcome to attend as well. There is no need to book for these events; the panels will be held in room A130 within the College Building, and students who wish to attend can turn up on the day. J

School of Arts and Social Sciences Careers Fair

Careers relating to Crime and Criminal Justice

Spring term This Fair will be a great opportunity for you to network with top employers in the Arts and Social Sciences sectors and find out more about the companies and their employment opportunities, what employers expect from you and how you can make the most of your application to them. This will be a rare chance to meet with a large number of companies within just a couple of hours and may well be your chance to make an impression on who could be your future employer. The date for this fair has not yet been confirmed; please keep an eye on City CareersHub for more details.

Attend this session, hosted by City’s SASS designated Careers Consultant, for an introduction to career opportunities within the Crime and Criminal Justice sector, including: • The police • Probation service • Youth offending and social work • Prison Service Management • Working for a relevant charity • Research work. The session will provide information about graduate training schemes, a chance to discuss opportunities within this sector and an opportunity to get your answers to you questions about careers within this sector.

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Department of Sociology careers panel events Spring term These lunchtime events will be tailored to your degree programme and will give you an opportunity to hear from, and get chance to speak to, graduates who studied your degree and are now working in a variety of different jobs. There will be five separate events, each hosted by an academic from your degree programme: • Careers with a Culture and Creative Industries degree • Careers with a Criminology degree • Careers with a Food Policy degree • Careers with a Media and Communications degree • Careers with a Sociology degree (including Research Methods.) Speakers will share their personal experiences of how they got to where they are today and how their degree helps them in their daily work, and there will be plenty of time to ask them questions. The dates for these panel event have not yet been confirmed. Please keep an eye on City CareersHub and/or contact Matt.Barnes@city.ac.uk (Sociology Lecturer and Head of Employability) for more details. S

Keep an eye out for City’s ‘Social Science Week’ on the week commencing 24th October, which will see campus-wide activity engaging students interested in pursuing a career within the Social Sciences.

Off Campus Careers Events Each term there are open days and presentations held at employers’ offices. Find out more on the off campus careers event listing on City CareersHub.

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