Employability Skills Brochure by University of Winchester

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EMPLOYABILITY &SKILLS 3-20 May 2016 Three weeks of free activities to help enhance your employability INCLUDES YOUR EXAM TIMETABLE 1

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EMPLOYABILITY &SKILLS3-20 May 2016 The University of Winchester recognises the importance of creating a dedicated moment in time for you to think, reflect, and take advantage of opportunities to develop your employability and skills. There’s so much for you to consider – from developing your leadership skills, to becoming more entrepreneurial, to learning how to write a great CV and find employment…and so much more. Something for everyone! Professor Joy Carter, Vice-Chancellor

What’s in this booklet? Develop your skills and become more employable...............................................Page 1 Do some work experience or volunteer.......................................................................Page 3 Get my career started..........................................................................................................Page 6 Find a job.....................................................................................................................................Page 7 Find out about postgraduate study options..............................................................Page 9 Look at the draft exam timetable (so you can plan to attend events and activities at a time to suit you).................................................Page11

More events coming soon! See the full listing (including Faculty specific events) and check dates and times by searching Careers on the intranet. Want to ask a question? Please email careers@winchester.ac.uk or visit Careers in MB6

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I want to develop my skills and become more employable Common Purpose ‘Frontrunner’ leadership course Learn more about what it means to be a leader. Learn how to lead! Common Purpose are running two courses on campus this May: 9-11 May 2016: for students with a disability and/or students who face significant challenges or difficulties due to their health, wellbeing or personal circumstances. 16-18 May 2016: open to all students. Search Frontrunner on the intranet to find out more and email careers@winchester.ac.uk if you have any questions. Please make sure you apply before the deadline – 8 April 2016.

Challenge Leadership: Thursday 12th May, 10:30-4:30, HJB 017 This one day course will consider the concept of leadership, challenging you to understand it in a different light. You will consider different interpretations of the what ‘leadership’ means and so will begin to examine some of the things that leaders practically do when making extraordinary things happen around them. You will explore your own experiences and thoughts of leadership and identify skills and qualities of leaders. More information here: www.winchesterhub.org/assesment-weeks

Make your skills shine! Do you find it difficult to write about the experience you’ve gained on your CV, so it really stands out? This session, run by Hannah Fitzgibbons, Faculty Employability Adviser and the Winchester Hub, will help you to: • Reflect on the skills and strengths you’ve gained • Learn how to identify them as your unique selling points • Find out about techniques for communicating your skills and strengths positively on your CV or on an application form Search Careers on the intranet to see dates and times, and book your free place. 1

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LinkedIn session, Wednesday 4 May, WD10, 10.30am Come along to this interactive workshop to increase your understanding of the benefits of using LinkedIn. You will gain advanced tips on how to maximise your LinkedIn profile and use the in-built features, and leave having started to create some written pieces to use on your LinkedIn profile. Email enterprise@winchester.ac.uk for further information.

Productivity Training - ‘How to change the world and get a first!’ Monday 16 May, 15.00-16.00, MB 116 Develop your skills and enhance your potential to make a difference with our dedicated training session. We’ll cover the core skills that can help students like you to create positive social change. More information here: www.winchesterhub.org/assesment-weeks

Try It Business Bootcamp: Wednesday 18 May, 09.45 - 15.30, HJB 212 This day will provide you with the training that you need to have a great foundation to set up a social enterprise whilst at University. Feel free to sign up for one session or the whole day (or pick and mix!) just be sure to sign up quickly as we have a limited capacity for these workshops. For more information and to sign up visit www.winchesterhub.org/assesment-weeks

Languages Online (LOL) – learn a new language – for FREE! The University has a limited number of Rosetta Stone® licences for on-line language training in Spanish, French, Italian, German, Dutch, Mandarin, and English as a Foreign language. Materials are designed for learners of all abilities from beginner to lower proficiency, offering practice in grammar, vocabulary, reading and listening comprehension, and pronunciation, and learning is self-paced through on-line materials. This is ideal for anyone wishing to maintain or improve their language skills, prepare for a visit overseas, or add to their CV with an eye to future employment. Search Careers on the intranet to find out more!

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I want to do some work experience or volunteer Winchester Employability Fund If you’re carrying out some volunteering or unpaid work experience this summer, you might be eligible for up to £300 of funding! Search Winchester Employability Fund on the intranet or email careers@winchester.ac.uk

The Volunteering Module – everything you need to know Drop-in and chat to Charlie, Volunteering Placement Co-ordinator, about where you would like to volunteer for your placement for the Volunteering Module. Find out more information about the amazing opportunities that are available and what you need to do and when. Wednesday 4 May, Thursday 12 May, Monday 16 May. All drop-in sessions run from 10-11am in MB1. If you can’t make a drop-in feel free to get in touch with Charlie via e-mail Charlie.Mackay@winchester.ac.uk or call in to Careers, MB6.

Volunteer… get a head start! Volunteering is a perfect way to enhance your employability and your personal / professional development. Here at Careers Volunteering we are able to offer a service that puts you in touch with local and national volunteering opportunities and contacts. These drop-in sessions are for students who are considering volunteering now or who are looking to start in the new academic year. Come and chat to Nina, Volunteering Co-ordinator, to find out more about what’s available to you and how to get involved. Thursday 5 May, Friday 13 May, Tuesday 17 May. All drop-in sessions run from 11am-12pm, room TBC. Search Careers on the intranet for final details or email Nina.Lazarski@winchester.ac.uk.

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Give it a Go volunteering: Tuesday 3/Tuesday 10 May, 10.00-11.30, local community and Tuesday 17 May, 12.00-14.00, Alwyn Green Looking to try something new? Want to get involved in volunteering but find it hard to make a regular commitment? This option is for you! Winchester Hub are organising special Give It a Go volunteering opportunities in the local community especially for the employability and skills weeks. It’s really easy to get involved - just sign up to the opportunity you’re interested in, then meet us on the day at a designated spot to travel to the project together. More information here: www.winchesterhub.org/assesment-weeks

Impact International - Action at Home: Wednesday 11 May, 14.0015.00, MB 5 Open to any students, graduates or staff interested in or who have been volunteering abroad.This session will discuss how volunteers can continue their engagement at home and to continue having an international impact within the UK. More information here: www.winchesterhub.org/assesment-weeks

Write for Rights: Thursday 5 May, 12-3pm, MB 116 Join our Write for Rights campaign and write a letter, sending a message of hope to someone suffering human rights abuses. Presidents, police chiefs and prison governors do take note when they receive hundreds of appeals to release a prisoner, stop the harassment of an activist or change an unjust law. Use your freedom of expression to stand up for the freedom of others. More information here: www.winchesterhub.org/assesment-weeks

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Zooniverse Challenge! Throughout the assessment weeks Looking for ways to make an impact from the comfort of your own sofa? The Zooniverse is the world’s largest and most popular platform for people-powered research. Projects are made possibly by volunteers—hundreds of thousands of people around the world who come together to assist professional researchers! From Penguin Watch to Operation War Diary, Chimp & See to Fossil Finder, there are projects to suit all interests and you don’t need any specialised background, training, or expertise to participate in any Zooniverse projects. We are challenging as many Winchester students as possible to get involved with a project this summer! Find out more at www.zooniverse.org/projects and www.winchesterhub.org/assesment-weeks

Make your summer work for you Dedicate some time this summer to creating your future! Seize the opportunity to enhance your employability, ahead of returning to University in September. This session, run by Hannah Fitzgibbons, Faculty Employability Adviser, will help you to: • Find out about all the different ways you can gain experience & skills via summer jobs, internships, volunteering • Access some tools and resources to help you focus on your future career • Get some support to identify options and come up with a plan of action Search Careers on the intranet for details of the sessions running and to book your place.

British Red Cross – volunteer to help out in an emergency situation The Hampshire branch of the British Red Cross is piloting an exciting new project, recruiting 250 volunteers to be trained and ready to help if an emergency situation ever arises in the county. This information session is for those who want to find out more about the amazing work of the charity, what the volunteering roles will involve and how they can apply. Date and time of session TBC (search Careers on the intranet for final details or email Nina.Lazarski@winchester.ac.uk).

Dementia Friends – this session is aimed at raising awareness of dementia and encouraging people to be ‘Dementia Friends’ in their community. Dementia Friends’ is a programme initiated by the Alzheimer’s Society in association with Public Health England, to encourage more dementia-friendly communities. Dementia Friends learn about what it is like to live with dementia and will become part of a national initiative helping people living with dementia to feel included in their communities.

EMPLOYABILITY&SKILLS Anyone of any age can become a Dementia Friend and, from helping someone to find the right bus to spreading the word about dementia on social media, every action counts! This hour-long session is run by a Dementia Friends Champion - a volunteer who has taken the Dementia Friends Champions’ training. By attending this session you will learn more about dementia and how you can help to create dementia-friendly communities. Date and time of session TBC. Search Careers on the intranet for final details or email Nina.Lazarski@winchester.ac.uk

I want to get my career started What can I do with my degree? Individual workshops for ARTS, BLS, EHSC and HSS If you don’t know what jobs are best-suited for you – or you’re not sure if your degree fits with your career ambitions come along to this session and explore: • where graduates from your Faculty stand in the labour market • career options for graduates • picking a career that suits your skills, values and interests • how to exploit and present your transferable skills • how to market your degree to employers Search Careers on the intranet for details of the sessions running and to book your place.

Would you like an individual, confidential chat about your career plans (or lack of them)? Contact your adviser direct for help and advice via email, phone, Skype or to arrange a meeting: ARTS and EHSC students Liz Manning, Head of Careers Telephone: 01962 827310 Email: Elizabeth.Manning@winchester.ac.uk BLS students Hannah Fitzgibbons, BLS Faculty Employability Adviser Telephone: 01962 827386 Email: Hannah.Fitzgibbons@winchester.ac.uk HSS students Laia Auge Poch, HSS Faculty Employability Adviser Telephone: 01962 827310 Email: Laia.AugePoch@winchester.ac.uk Search Careers on the intranet to see details of advice drop-in sessions and other events taking place during May.

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Considering Teaching as a career? This session is for any student interested in a career in teaching and is run by Kriss Turner from the University’s Department for Teacher Development. Due to changes in national allocations, you will need to provide prompt and strong teacher training applications. This session will explain the similarities and differences between postgraduate training routes such as PGCE, SCITT, School Direct and Teach First. It will also explore: • Which age range to concentrate on • What awards are available, with or without masters credits • How to apply (www.ucas.com/ucas/teacher-training) • Entry requirements: GCSEs, recent and relevant experience, Skills Tests, DBS, Health • How to develop a strong personal statement Search Careers on the intranet to see dates and times.

Make a Difference Conference Friday 6 May Open to Social Work; Childhood, Youth and Community Studies; Health, Community and Social Care Studies and Childhood Studies Students only The Stripe, 9.30-10.30am

I want to find a job University of Winchester Graduate Internships – a brilliant opportunity for students graduating this summer! The University will shortly be recruiting several 2015/16 graduates to work as Graduate Interns. As an Intern, you will be paid at the rate of the living wage, which will be £8.25 per hour. The work you will do in a Department will be on identified tasks and projects that will provide you with a range of experience and development opportunities which will enhance your future employability. You will have access to staff development opportunities as well as some specially tailored Careers workshops designed to assist you in moving on to the next step of your career. To find out more about these exciting opportunities please look at the website: www.winchester.ac.uk/Internships or email Alison Birkett: Alison.Birkett@winchester.ac.uk

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Essentials for a successful job search The process of finding a graduate job can be a difficult one. This hands-on workshop with Laia, Faculty Employability Adviser, will help you feel more confident in your job search by giving you the tools to identify jobs to suit you, explore different job search methods, organise a search and professionalise your approach. You will have the opportunity to explore: • pros and cons of different job search methods (recruitment agencies, jobs fairs, online job boards, networking, etc.) • which job search methods work best for you and your career objective • different strategies and sources to help locate jobs online • how you can take control of your job search – job search planning • how you can present a professional image (CVs and online profiles) • how to set realistic goals and determine your next steps – develop your own action plan Search Careers on the intranet to see when this workshop is running and to book your free place.

Looking for... • Graduate jobs and schemes • Casual, temporary, fixed term and part time work • Internships, placements and work experience?

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Engaging with recruitment agencies Recruitment agencies can be a useful source of job vacancies, especially to find temporary work and jobs in specific sectors. If you are wondering whether to use a recruitment agency when you graduate as a way to start your career, come along this informative session to find out about: • the pros and cons of using recruitment agencies • how to approach them and work with them • getting the best out of the services they offer • finding agencies in your local area • tailoring your CV to a recruitment agency • your rights and other legal implications • Q&A with a local recruitment consultant Search Careers on the intranet to find out when this event is running and to book your free place. 8

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Contact your adviser for one-to-one support via email, telephone, Skype or to arrange a meeting: ARTS and EHSC students Liz Manning, Head of Careers Telephone: 01962 827310 Email: Elizabeth.Manning@winchester.ac.uk BLS students Hannah Fitzgibbons, BLS Faculty Employability Adviser Telephone: 01962 827386 Email: Hannah.Fitzgibbons@winchester.ac.uk HSS students Laia Auge Poch, HSS Faculty Employability Adviser Telephone: 01962 827310 Email: Laia.AugePoch@winchester.ac.uk

I want to find out about postgraduate study options Postgraduate Study at Winchester Drop-in to ask your questions about the courses available, find out how to apply, and learn about the funding available including the University’s ‘175 Anniversary Scholarship’. Search Careers on the intranet to find out session times.

Why do postgraduate study? This informative workshop is aimed at all students who are thinking about continuing their education after their Bachelor’s degree and are considering postgraduate study. Laia, Employability Adviser, will cover • the pros and cons of postgraduate study – leading you to think about your motivating factors • different study options - e.g. Diplomas, Certificates, Masters, PhD • entry requirements and the application process • the cost of postgraduate study and funding available Email Laia.AugePoch@winchester.ac.uk to find out more and book your place

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Considering Teaching as a career? This session is for any student interested in a career in teaching and is run by Kriss Turner from the University’s Department for Teacher Development. Due to changes in national allocations, you will need to provide prompt and strong teacher training applications. This session will explain the similarities and differences between postgraduate training routes such as PGCE, SCITT, School Direct and Teach First. It will also explore: • Which age range to concentrate on • What awards are available, with or without masters credits • How to apply www.ucas.com/ucas/teacher-training • Entry requirements: GCSEs, recent and relevant experience, Skills Tests, DBS, Health • How to develop a strong personal statement Search Careers on the intranet to see dates and times.

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Indicative Exam Timetable for Semester Two - May 2016 The exam timetable included in this brochure is provided as an indicative guide only, which is correct at the time of submission. Exam dates and start times shown may be subject to change. Students sitting exams must refer to the Registry intranet pages for the full confirmed version of the exam timetable. Date

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