EXPLORING YOUR FUTURE IN ARTS & HUMANITIES MONDAY 25 JANUARY – FRIDAY 29 JANUARY 2016
A WARM WELCOME TO EXPLORING YOUR FUTURE IN ARTS AND HUMANITIES 2016
“It is a great pleasure to have so many prominent and hugely experienced professionals to relay first-hand their experiences, stories and insights into the exciting world of work students will be entering. I look forward to everyone being both informed and inspired!”
Dr. Steve Butts, Associate Dean of Teaching & Learning – Faculty of Arts and Humanities
The Careers & Employability Service, in collaboration with the Faculty of Arts and Humanities are pleased to host a week of workshops, interactive sessions and competitions that allow for networking and idea exchange. These sessions are open to any student interested in exploring how you can use your degree within the Arts and Humanities sector. These workshops are designed to help you;
• Explore career options, hearing from inspirational graduates and professionals about their career journeys and their advice for success • Understand the wealth of transferable skills your degree equips you with and how this enhances your employability. Why not use this week to think about the graduate attributes you are developing in line with The Plymouth University Compass • Challenge yourself to develop and grow your professional network, explore new ideas and take part in new experiences such as entering our Creative CV competition.
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Welcome to your Careers & Employability Service! The Careers & Employability Service delivers a range of support and activities across the year to help you develop your key employability skills, meet employers and explore the wide variety of career paths open to you. Our service includes;
• Help to find part-time jobs, placements, internships and graduate roles • Support with exploring career options, CVs, applications and interviews • One to one guidance appointments • Accelerate skills development workshops • Employer events – recruitment fairs, presentations and workshops, networking evenings and practice interviews • Employer Mentoring Scheme • The Plymouth Award • Skills competitions ...to name just a few! Drop in to the Careers & Employability Hub in RLB for advice and information or check us out by visiting: f plymuniemp t @plymuniemp < www.plymouth.ac.uk /employability 0 01752 587456
WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK? MONDAY 25 JANUARY
Signing up to these popular talks is essential. To make sure you don’t miss out book via our online events calendar: www.bit.ly/Plymevents
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DESCRIPTION
10am – 11am
“Exploring your future: enterprise & entrepreneurship” Information on support for entrepreneurs at Plymouth University, how students can develop enterprise skills whilst at university and entrepreneurship as a career option. Sarah Preedy, Futures Entrepreneurship Centre
11am – 12pm
“Where can a MA lead?” Exploring the exciting range of career options that a MA with the School of Humanities & Performing Arts might lead to. Academics and Alumni, School of Humanities & Performing Arts
12pm – 1pm
“Options with a humanities degree” Discover how the skills you are gaining from your humanities degree are relevant to graduate employers, learn how to communicate these effectively in job applications and interviews and explore the range of careers open to humanities students. Annette Daly, Plymouth University Careers & Employability Service
1pm – 2pm
“The arts sector and opportunities in Plymouth” Covering opportunities and strategic developments for Plymouth’s arts and culture networks plus employability and networking tips for recent graduates. Joe Meldrum, Plymouth Culture
2pm – 3pm
“Your career options with MA Publishing” An outline of the MA Publishing course at Plymouth University and how students can develop relevant industry knowledge and skills to achieve an advantage when securing their graduate publishing career. Peter Jones, Plymouth University
3pm – 4pm
“Working in publishing: From Plymouth to LA and back” Top tips for maximising your time at university and exploring a varied career journey from a successful Plymouth University graduate. Elanor Best, Routledge
4pm – 5pm
“Teaching for arts and humanities graduates” Everything you need to know if you are considering a career in teaching in Primary, Secondary or Further Education. Kenneth Howgill, Plymouth University Careers & Employability Service
4pm – 5pm
“A foot in the door – Securing voluntary and work experience opportunities within the creative and heritage sectors” How to secure valuable work experience and the benefits this can bring to your future career. Annette Daly, Plymouth University Careers & Employability Service
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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK? TUESDAY 26 JANUARY
Signing up to these popular talks is essential. To make sure you don’t miss out book via our online events calendar: www.bit.ly/Plymevents
TIME
DESCRIPTION
10am – 11am
“Artist residencies – What they involve, the benefits and how to find them?” What to expect from a residency, practical tips on where to look and how to find and secure a residency to take your artistic career to the next level. Annette Daly, Plymouth University Careers & Employability Service
10am – 11am
“Postgraduate study in arts and humanities” Explore the reasons for continuing further study and consider the options and career routes available for postgraduates in the arts and humanities. Kenneth Howgill, Plymouth University Careers & Employability Service
11am – 12pm
“How to get an interview and land a job” Advice from a successful Plymouth History graduate on maximising your employability, the best things you can do in your 2nd and 3rd years plus top tips for interview success. Rory Blazeby, Preqin
11am – 12pm
“Making the most of your degree show” Practical tips on how to maximise the impact of your degree show including some tips on how to network with potential future clients. Annette Daly, Plymouth University Careers & Employability Service
12pm – 1pm
“So you want to be a journalist....? Handy tips from the front line” An insight into the world of working in print, broadcast, online and social media journalism. Jon Gripton, BBC Spotlight South West
12pm – 1pm
“Crowdfunding” Learn what crowdfunding is all about and how you can use this fundraising approach to finance projects, exhibitions, events and even a creative business start–up. Heather Forster, Crowdfunder in Residence, Plymouth University
1pm – 2pm
“Designing in the innovation economy” An exploration of the roles for creatives and designers in the innovation economy. Nico Macdonald, Spy
2pm – 3pm
“Who digitised my telly? – Effects of the digital revolution” An insight into the world of digital content production from a successful Plymouth graduate. Rachael Lyons, Shotglass Media (Fremantle)
3pm – 4pm
“The art of networking” An interactive workshop where you will gain an understanding of what networking is and how it can benefit you. Helen Smith, Plymouth University Careers & Employability Service
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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK?
TUESDAY 25 JANUARY (CONTINUED) Signing up to these popular talks is essential. To make sure you don’t miss out book via our online events calendar: www.bit.ly/Plymevents
TIME
DESCRIPTION
3pm – 4pm
“Building a career in photography” In this talk, you will get to see some of Tim’s work and will hear about his journey from studying photography to having his own working studio. Tim will also share with you some valuable tips that he has gleaned along the way. Tim Pearse
4pm – 5pm
“Using LinkedIn to your advantage” Gain an understanding of the benefits of using LinkedIn, advanced tips on how to maximise the impact of your LinkedIn profile and leave having learned more about how to grow your connections and use the in-built features. Helen Smith, Plymouth University Careers & Employability Service
WEDNESDAY 27 JANUARY Signing up to these popular talks is essential. To make sure you don’t miss out book via our online events calendar: www.bit.ly/Plymevents
TIME
DESCRIPTION
9.30am – 1.30pm
“Ocean Studios tour and talks” Your chance to explore Plymouth’s newest arts development Ocean Studios including: voluntary and internship opportunities, the Emerge space for recent graduates, the workshops, example studios and exhibition space as well as listening to inspiring talks from resident Ocean Studios artists. Talks will include: • Leigh Mason - Director of Ocean Studios - Opportunities and studio space • Tessa Jane - Textile artist and teacher – An artist’s life www.tessajane.co.uk • Mark Fielding - Fine artist - What does a successful career in the arts look like? www.markfielding.co.uk • Jack Carberry-Todd - Artist and recent graduate – A tour and talk of his latest exhibition www.jackcarberrytodd.com
5.30pm – 7pm
“Architecture symposium: The state of the profession” Meet a panel of industry experts sharing their knowledge of the profession and a chance to ask your questions to those in the know, during the Q&A session or whilst networking at the drinks reception.
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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK? THURSDAY 28 JANUARY
Signing up to these popular talks is essential. To make sure you don’t miss out book via our online events calendar: www.bit.ly/Plymevents
TIME
DESCRIPTION
10am – 11am
“Designing a sustainable business” A career journey insight from a successful Plymouth graduate, talking about experiences on the MA Design course, developing design philosophy and prototyping a new composite material. Justin Floyd, Solidwool
11am – 12pm
“Creative CVs and online portfolios” Find out the difference between a graduate and creative CV and explore some of the online platforms for showcasing your work. Kenneth Howgill, Plymouth University Careers & Employability Service
11am – 12pm
“Start me up” Looking at the motivations, realities and practicalities of starting up in business. This short session will give you a step by step guide on the main areas you will need to consider in starting up your business. Richard Holt, Creative Innovation Centre
12pm – 1pm
“Enhance your CV and applications” Develop an understanding of how to tailor and target your CV and applications to different opportunities. You will learn how to evidence your skills and experience as well as discovering how to write an effective personal profile. Helen Smith, Plymouth University Careers & Employability Service
1pm – 2pm
“Prepare and deliver presentations confidently” Gain practical tips for preparing a presentation and delivering with confidence. You will address your concerns for delivering presentations and learn strategies for dealing with public speaking nerves Helen Smith, Plymouth University Careers & Employability Service
1pm – 2pm
“Getting into media careers” Learn about graduate roles and the range of media related careers including; Journalism, PR, Advertising, Marketing, Branding and Digital Media. Kenneth Howgill, Plymouth University Careers & Employability Service
2pm – 4.15pm
“Self-employment as a career” This presentation will bust the myth that self-employment is only for the most selfmotivated graduates. It will show students that there’s no better time to go selfemployed than in a recession, explaining the ‘What, Why, How, When and Where’ of self-employment. Wendy Mason, AA2A (Artists Access to Art Colleges)
4.30pm – 5.30pm “How to sell your art“ Find out from an established artist and gallery owner some of the strategies and techniques for promoting and selling your work directly to the public and through partnerships with galleries and other outlets. Jason Liosatos, Jason Liosatos Gallery – Totnes
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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK? FRIDAY 29 JANUARY
Signing up to these popular talks is essential. To make sure you don’t miss out book via our online events calendar: www.bit.ly/Plymevents
TIME
DESCRIPTION
10am – 11am
“GAIN: Our network of over 10,000 businesses helping you!” Develop an understanding of the opportunities GAIN can offer students and how they can help you to grow your network to find work experience or graduate roles. Richard Adams, GAIN
11am – 12pm
“Exploring professional practice or starting a studio” Perhaps you’re not sure just yet which direction to take after your degree? This session will give you an overview of life in the Creative Industries, looking at examples of successful graduates who we have worked with and what was needed to make their venture work. Formation Zone
12pm – 1pm
“Improve your interview technique” Discover what to expect and how to prepare effectively for an interview, and leave heaving learned how to formulate answers to competency based interview questions. Helen Smith, Plymouth University Careers & Employability Service
1pm – 2pm
“Freelancing for creatives” Interested in starting a business or working as a freelancer for a range of companies but not sure how to take the first step? Find out the basics of how to start up on a shoestring and types of business model including social enterprise. Kenneth Howgill, Plymouth University Careers & Employability Service
2pm – 3pm
“Working in the public art sector” A brief introduction to the breadth of the current UK public arts sector Understanding the challenges within the field and how to be proactive in seeking out career opportunities. Sarah Chapman, Peninsula Arts
3pm – 4pm
“Graduate schemes…are they for me?” Come and find out more about graduate schemes and learn how to stand out from the crowd during the application process. Alex Houston, Plymouth University Careers & Employability Service
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CREATIVE CV COMPETITION Have you got a winning creative CV that stands out from the crowd? If not then why not create one? Submit your most imaginative creative CV, in any format you like, to showcase your skills and experiences in your creative field. With prizes up for grabs, donated by Santander Universities UK, competition will be high! Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss your chance to win ÂŁ300 and develop a stand-out creative CV. The easiest way to submit your creative CV is via Twitter @plymuniemp using #PUCreativeCV. Alternatively you can submit it to employability@plymouth.ac.uk or in person at the Careers & Employability Hub, RLB.
Deadline: 12pm, Friday 12 February 2016. Late entries will not be considered
Criteria & rules 1) O nly 1 entry per person. You must be a current student studying at Plymouth University. 2) Y our creative CV will be judged by a panel of experts on the following criteria: • Creativity – Have you showcased your creative skills through design? Is your CV innovative and does it stand out from the crowd? • Presentation – Will it be easy for a busy employer to quickly read your CV? Are there any spelling or grammatical errors? Is the medium appropriate for your chosen industry? • Content – Have you evidenced your skills, experience and attributes relevant to your chosen industry? Is it easy for the employer to find your contact details? Is it interesting to read?
If you would like some help developing your CV, you can visit the Careers & Employability Hub so we can advise you on how to give it that perfect finishing touch. You can also see some examples of Creative CVs in this handy online guide.
3) B y entering this competition entrants are giving permission for their submitted CVs to be used for educational purposes by the Careers & Employability Service. CVs entered for the competition may be selected for public display at the University. Due to the public nature of the competition it is essential entrants do not provide actual personal contact details. For example if you are including your email address or phone number present them as: email@email.com and 07XXXXXXXXX 4) T he judges’ decision is final and winners will be notified by email within 2 weeks of the closing date. The prizes are £300 for 1st place, £100 for 2nd place and £50 for 3rd place.
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CONTACT US The Careers & Employability Hub, Ground Floor, Roland Levinsky Building / employability@plymouth.ac.uk
0 01752 587456
f PlymUniEmp t @Plymuniemp