Occupational Talks & Events

Our occupational talks and events aim to:

• give students a broad understanding of what an area of work involves so that they are better able to assess their own suitability and set about developing and enhancing the skills and experience required to enter a particular field of employment.
• demonstrate to students the variety of settings in which jobs can be performed and the effect that the setting may have on job content, priorities and styles of working.
• provide students with an opportunity to meet with real practitioners working in real jobs – usually a far more valuable experience than reading about jobs or browsing websites for information.

Consider participating if you:

• want to project a positive image of your organisation to students in all years of study.
• are interested in direct contact with students in an informal and relaxed setting.
• have graduates in your organisation who are lively and enthusiastic presenters able to present a positive and well-informed image of what it's like to work with you.

The following options focus on informing students about different occupations:

'A Day in the Life of...' lunchtime talks

These take the form of a question and answer session between students and one or two representatives of a particular occupation, typically one experienced person and one more recent graduate. They take place in the Careers Service for an hour over lunchtime, and provide students of all years with an opportunity to ask questions about that particular occupation, exploring routes in, options for professional development, typical career paths etc.

To find out more contact Pamela Hafekost, tel: 0114 222 0925, email: p.e.hafekost@sheffield.ac.uk

'A Day in the Life of...' Podcasts

Another way that students can find out about different types of occupations is via our series of podcasts. We have recorded representatives from a variety of organisations, describing their typical day and how they chose their profession. The information is available to all students and recent graduates via our website.

If you would like to find out more about recording a podcast for us, please contact Pamela Hafekost, tel: 0114 222 0925, email: p.e.hafekost@sheffield.ac.uk