YOUR 2021 FUTURE
Careers Week 26-30 April 2021 In collaboration with students
EVENT OUTLINE Introduction
These online events provide you with an opportunity to view a variety of organisations, meet their staff and attend workshops. Each employer is looking to connect with University of Suffolk students and graduates.
Careers, Employability and Enterprise Team
The Careers and Employability Service helps students to explore, develop and shape their future. The service is available to all current and prospective students, as well as graduates of the University of Suffolk within three years of their graduation.
Guest speakers
We will host Alumni students from a range of courses who made use of resources available during their time at the University to advance their future. They will talk about their career journey and how they got to where they are today.
The sessions will be on the Careers Week 2021 - Brightspace module and you will be able access this on Friday 23 April 2021. You can also access each session in the 'organisations’ page below. Email Careers for support. Visit our events page
EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES IT'S NEVER TOO EARLY OR TOO LATE TO START LOOKING
ORGANISATIONS Monday 26 April Hear from the University of Suffolk Alumni Community Camelia Atomei and Alexandra Sivriu: 11.00am Access the session here More information about this organisation
Suffolk County Council
Community Action Suffolk Volunteer Suffolk Volunteering in Suffolk: 1.00pm Access the session here More information about this organisation
Sanctuary Graduates
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How to adapt to the digital recruitment process: 2.00pm Access the session here
More information about this organisation
More information about this organisation
Suffolk Jobs Direct: 12.00pm
Tuesday 27 April Coderus
Attwells Solicitors
Work for Coderus: 10.00am
Routes into the legal profession by Attwells Solicitors: 1.00pm Access the session here
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Suffolk County Council Careers in social care in the Local Authority: 11.00am Access the session here More information about this organisation
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BT Security We are the protectors: Keeping the world safe online — an insight into the work and roles at BT Security: 1.00pm Access the session here
The Hold — Suffolk Archives
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What is The Hold, who are Suffolk Archives, what
Travelteer
opportunities are available: 12.00pm Access the session here
Volunteering abroad: 2.00pm Access the session here
More information about this organisation
More information about this organisation
Wednesday 28 April University of Suffolk Enterprise Skills programme Enterprise Skills programme - for students interested in setting up a business or working for themselves: 10.00am Access the session here
Sanctuary Graduates How to prepare for a Virtual Assessment Centre: 10.00am Access the session here More information about this organisation
Active Suffolk A career in the sport and physical activity sector: 2.00pm Access the session here More information about this organisation
JISC - Charlie Ball Expert on graduate employment will talk about the UK Graduate Labour Market: 3.00pm Access the session here More information about this organisation
Fourier Technology personnel for Investment Banks, Hedge Funds and FinTechs: 12.00pm Access the session here More information about this organisation
Thursday 29 April IG Recruit
Civil Nuclear Constabulary
Helping students and graduates get into work — CV and LinkedIn: 10.00am Access the session here More information about this organisation
Becoming a Civil Nuclear Constable: 12.00pm
Hear from the University of Suffolk Alumni Community
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Suffolk and Norfolk School Centred Initial Teacher Training
Ricardo Silva and Huseyin Ilgen: 10.00am Access the session here More information about this organisation
Routes into teaching: 1.00pm
Target Jobs
Suffolk Constabulary
Pandemic job-hunting: 11.00am Access the session here More information about this organisation
Access the session here More information about this organisation
Access the session here More information about this organisation
Yes Police: Suffolk Constabulary 2.00pm
Friday 30 April BT
University of Suffolk
Careers with BT: 10.00am Access the session here More information about this organisation
Postgraduate Study: 11.00am Access the session here More information about this organisation
Hear from the University of Suffolk Alumni Community
Break Through in Education
Alen Thomas: 10.00am Access the session here More information about this organisation
Starting a career in special educational needs: 12.00pm Access the session here More information about this organisation
Surrey County Council
University of Suffolk Students' Union
Opportunities and application process: 11.00am Access the session here More information about this organisation
The Suffolk Plus Award: 1.00pm Access the session here More information about this organisation
INTRODUCING ALUMNI SPEAKERS Alexandra Sivriu
Huseyin Ilgen
Alen Thomas
Year of Graduation: 2020
Year of Graduation: 2017
Year of Graduation: 2020
Course Studied: BA (Hons) Event and Tourism Management
Course Studied: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Course Studied: BA (Hons) Graphic Design
Current Role and Organisation: Student Experience Ambassador at University of Suffolk
Current Role and Organisation: Lecturer - Cyprus West University
Quote: "Ask and you shall get it! Ask for help and there will always be someone at the University who will be able to help."
Quote: "Friendly and warm atmosphere of the University were all the things I sought. Tutors were reachable, kind and very helpful towards students in all aspects. Honestly, their sincere approach helped me love what I do. Learning and improving is very much possible with the University of Suffolk, and I feel lucky that I had the chance to study here."
Current Role and Organisation: Customs Process Co-ordinator in charge of Starbucks at Maersk and Graphic Designer at Food Map Britain Quote: "Even though I am very happy with my current career, I will never stop chasing my dreams and goals, because one day, when I look back at myself, I want to see a person who took every opportunity he could and gained lots of different experiences. Accept everything life has to offer, and if it doesn’t, fight until you get it."
TOP TIPS AND QUESTIONS Top tips Research organisations that are attending in advance and prepare questions to ask. If you are unsure, consider pairing up with a fellow student or contact one of the Careers Team. Be prepared to discuss your experience and current studies.
Ricardo Silva
Camelia Florentina Atomei
Year of Graduation: 2015
Year of Graduation: 2020
Course Studied: FdA Leadership and Management; BA Business Management; and Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Course Studied: BA (Hons) Events and Tourism Management
Current Role and Organisation: Global Partnerships Manager at Go1 Quote: "I really enjoyed my time at the University as it provided me with unique experiences both in the UK and overseas. This helped me define my growth path and achieve my academic ambitions, as well as prepared me for the job market, whilst meeting some amazing people along the way."
Current Role and Organisation: Student Experience Ambassador at University of Suffolk Quote: "My time at the University has given me not only good grades but people that I now call friends and experiences that I will never forget."
Questions you could ask What types of roles are there within your organisation? What do you look for in a successful applicant? What makes a good application or CV stand out? What do you enjoy most about your role? Please can I have your contact details? It would be great to find out more about...
The recordings below are also full of useful information: Alumni and Academics: BA (Hons) Special Educational Needs and Disability Studies Alumni and Academics: Writing for Wellbeing with Dr. Amanda Hodgkinson and Rebbekah Zammit
Get in touch If you have any questions or require further information please email us: careers@uos.ac.uk /UniofSuffolkCareers @UOS_CareersEmp