Work experience in Criminology or something like that Andrew Falconer

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1 Work experience in Criminology or something like that Andrew Falconer

2 Today Context How long is a piece of string Baby steps

3 Context If we recruited on the basis of degree level, we'd just use a computer but we're looking for examples of leadership, teamwork and commercial awareness which are usually found in extra curricular activities and work experience. In short your degree alone won't get you a job. You need work experience too." Graduate Recruiter, 2008

4 Competencies Speed and efficiency The Fast Stream selection process uses the latest online selection technology, and we continue to develop it so that it is faster and more efficient. We aim to complete the process in the shortest possible time, and to make job offers to the best candidates as quickly as possible. Fairness and objectivity The Civil Service maintains, and must be seen to maintain, the highest standards of open and fair recruitment. The Fast Stream selection process has been designed to be demonstrably fair. We do everything possible to ensure that our assessment methods are scientifically robust, psychometrically valid and capable of withstanding close scrutiny. Diversity and best practice We are keen to reach out further to minority groups who have not always been proportionately represented in the Fast Stream. By ensuring that key stages are online, we aim to achieve greater transparency and also allow candidates to drive themselves through each stage of the process using a personalised management support system. Alignment with the transformational government agenda Throughout government, civil servants increasingly make use of online technology to deliver key public services. The Fast Stream selection process demonstrates commitment to this aim.

5 Vocational careers Probation Officer Prison Officer Prison Governor Police Officer Crime researcher Criminal Cases Review caseworker Criminal Intelligence Analyst Crime Scene Investigator Security services Forensic Accounting and Fraud investigation Trading Standards officer Private investigator Personal adviser Campaigner Politics

6 Problem areas - Custodial How do you get work experience in custodial environments? Independent Monitoring Boards ( Independent Custody Visitor ( UK Borders Agency ( Private prisons: G4S; Serco; Kalyx Police: Special constables; civilian worker Youth Justice Boards Probation Service

7 Research, Campaigning and Arbitration ACAS Employment arbitration Beware of Minimum Wage legislation! National Family Mediation Prison Reform Trust Prisoner Education Trust Howard League for Penal Reform Centre for Crime & Justice Studies International Centre for Prison Studies Institute for Criminal Policy Research Centre for Criminal Justice Studies

8 I could have googled those, Andrew Yes, but how will you get your foot in the door? Who do you know? What does your CV say about you? How can you compete with a Kings or UCL student? What benefit is there to an employer?

9 How we can help you Career direction Workshops and employer presentations Information resources and support CV and application form checking Skills development Alumni contact database Access to central London careers events Mock assessment centres Postgraduate study applications and advice Facebook and other online resources

10 JAMES HOPED EMPLOYERS WOULD APPRECIATE HIS CREATIVITY Explore your options at the annual ROYAL HOLLOWAY CAREERS FAIR Wednesday 28 th October 11am 3pm Over twenty graduate recruiters ready to give you help and advice on campus

11 Work experience in Criminology or something like that Andrew Falconer