Psychology 2 nd Years - Welcome induction talk. Student Enrichment and Employability

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1 Psychology 2 nd Years - Welcome induction talk Student Enrichment and Employability Hanna Kovshoff Autumn h.kovshoff@soton.ac.uk

2 Student Enrichment Team Dr Hanna Kovshoff Dr Hayward Godwin Andy Port Career & Employability Service Psychology Dr Katie Meadmore Dr Daniel Schoth

3 THE FUTURE STARTS HERE.

4 Employability is A set of attributes, skills and knowledge that all labour market participants should possess to ensure they have the capability of being effective in the workplace to the benefit of themselves, their employer, and the wider economy. (CBI/NUS) Selfmanagement Team working Business and customer awareness Positive attitude Problem solving Application of numeracy Application of IT Communication

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6 Further information in Psychology Blackboard Website: Psychology Employability and Personal Development Inform you of opportunities via s & plasma screens Alumni and graduates stories regarding career development: ge

7 Further information in Psychology My Employability: Year Two PDP Personal development portfolio on efolio Activities to complete that support practical preparation for employment provision of structured help and guidance in how best to articulate achievements, skills, understandings and attributes how they will be of benefit to potential employers in CVs, cover letters, application forms, and interviews. 100 award at the end of the year for the most well thought out PDP!

8 Further information in Psychology Yr2 - Voluntary Research Assistant (VRA scheme) Improve your research skills (before Yr3) Make your CV stand out Counts as a work placement towards the University Graduate Passport 4 hours per week (approx.) for one semester Improved potential for: letters of reference, job prospects, or a place or funding for postgraduate study.

9 Psychology careers talks presented by Andy Port Link Careers Advisor with Careers and Employability Service Year 2: Hitting the Ground Running Key messages for Yr 2 career support, planning, goals, internship opportunities and deadlines Psychology Career Panel 11 November Finding Work Experience priority Careers in Applied and Academic Psychology Panel What Else Can I Do with My Psychology Degree? Don t Wait Until its Too Late!

10 Voices of Experience. Careers & Employability Service Career Panels Psychology Career Panel Wednesday 11 th November 2015, 17:00-19:00 hours Come along and hear from psychology graduates who have used their degree in different ways Confirmed speakers attending include Psychology alumni: Tom Richardson, Clinical Psychologist, Solent NHS Liane Hawthorne; Head of Client Facing Sales, OPP Ltd (Occupational Consultancy) Sarah Bruce, Research Executive, Marketing Sciences Morad Margoum, High Intensity therapist, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust To book your place, go to:

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12 How the Careers Service can help Career Centre Building 37, Room 2001 Comprehensive website: rs/ Employer talks, workshops, career fairs find out more via our event calendar: rs/students/events/calendar.html Jobs portal: rs/students/jobhunt/jobsboard.html 12

13 Useful websites Efolio: Careers and Employability Service site: NUS / CBI Working Towards Your Future: pdf HEA Psychology Student Employability Guide: ability-guide Psychology Alumni Stories website: Careers Events Calendar / Volunteering bank