Careers Information
Introducing the Careers Service for Animal and Plant Scientists
The University Careers Service is here to give you help and information on anything related to your future plans, whether you are:
- seeking work experience, placements or summer vacation work
- wishing to develop your skills to enhance your CV
- graduate job hunting
- looking for a postgraduate course or research place
- taking time out..........or
- are still undecided!
Don't just leave it until your final year - they are here to help you right from the start of your time at University.
The Careers Service is located at 388 Glossop Road, close to the Students' Union Building. It is open from 9am to 5 pm Monday to Friday (EXCEPT Tuesday, when it opens at 11:00am). They also work closely with us here in APS to deliver a range of practical activities to help you develop your CV whilst at University and prepare for what happens next after you finish your course.
University of Sheffield Careers Service Homepage
In addition to talks and workshops in APS, the Careers Service runs a varied programme of activities open to all students, to help you with all manner of career-related issues as well as the opportunity to meet employers at presentations, fairs and informal small-group meetings. You can click straight onto the Careers Service What's On events programme below:
Improve your Prospects
Would you like to discover more about work experience and other skills development opportunities during your studies at Sheffield, and learn how to make the most of these to enhance your CV? Click on the link below.
Skills for Work Certificate and The Sheffield Graduate Award
Graduate employers want their new recruits to offer them more than a degree alone - they also want to see evidence of transferable skills and personal attributes developed not only as part of your course but a range of other activities as well. For more information on how you can do this, click the links below.
Graduate jobs and recruitment information
The Careers Service holds a variety of occupational information and recruitment directories. Titles cover a range of careers from conservation, environment and science through to business and finance, sales and IT. Much information is available to take-away or on a 48-hour loan. We also have information for ethnic minorities and disabled students.
If you need help making a start on choosing your future career, or just need to fine-tune your ideas, you can book a 15-minute appointment with an Adviser at the Careers Service by telephone 0114 222 0910. If you need a longer appointment, you can arrange to see Alison Clay, the Careers Adviser linked to your course. Information on our website can also help you choose your career.
Applications, Interviews & Psychometric Tests
The Careers Service web site has lots of information on applications, interviews and assessment centres, including details of useful books and DVDs. You can even take online psychometric tests to practice your technique.
PG Study
Around a quarter of APS graduates go on to further study. Click on the link below to find out more about your options.
After finals? What next?
Link to more information for graduates