What Can I do with my Criminology Degree?

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1 What Can I do with my Criminology Degree? Andrew Falconer Careers Adviser, Horton Building

2 Today s Session Look at your options Post graduate study & graduate schemes Look at jobs History graduates might consider Look at how to plan your career Look at how you can sell your Criminology Degree to employers

3 Monday Morning Quiz I should know what kind of career I want right now Not using my degree in a job would be a waste of time History students should look for jobs: teaching, archiving and historical research Graduate training schemes are the only way to start a career Post-graduate education will definitely improve my chances of getting a good job A Careers Adviser will tell you what job to do

4 What stage are you at? Some questions to ask yourself? YOU Further study Get a job Year out Have no idea at all!!

5 Postgraduate Study Suggestions Why? What? How? Where? Research and visit open days Applications, personal statement + CV Check application & funding deadlines? Interview: reasons, motivations, exp & skills, career aims etc PG funding typically 3-6K Average costs 12,700 in London & 10,500 elsewhere

6 What is a graduate scheme? Applicable to finalists and PG students Usually need 2.1, although a 2.2 in some organisations is possible Very competitive, companies often recruit from summer internships Structured with exposure to different teams within an organisation Are typical in: commercial finance (inc. banking, accountancy & tax) law, management consultancy, marketing graduate management schemes other public sector: Civil Service Fast Stream, local Government Remember - Process begins in the autumn term

7 The Job Journey. Decide career Graduate 1 st job promotion,promotion,promotion Retire

8 Typical Undergraduate Destinations 2008 Court Clerk - Crime Management Unit Officer - Police Officer - Community Worker - Strategy Support Officer Council Performance Monitor - PGCE Primary - Clinical Audit Assistant - Admin Assistant - Ass't Corporate Documentation Manager - Business Relationship Manager - Graduate Diploma in Law - Crime Reduction Clerk - Claims Adviser - RAF Officer - Restaurant Manager - Employment Support Officer

9 More likely. Graduate 1 st job New area of work New area of work Springboard!

10 How to plan your career?

11 Jobs ideas for Criminology graduates Related directly to your degree Your degree would be useful? Home Office research manager Prison Governor Case Review Manager, Criminal Cases Review Commission Probation Officers Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation Social Policy Researcher Lobbyist Criminal Intelligence Analyst MI5 Intelligence Officer Paralegal Public Administration Social Work Public relations Fundraising Finance Transport/Logistics Management Journalism Library/information work Manufacturing Hotels and Restaurants

12 Activity 1. What skills do you have to offer? Skills from Criminology degrees: Research: familiarity with various methods Interpretation: the capability to accumulate, select and interpret a wide range of material Organisation: of information in a logical and coherent manner, managing large and diverse quantities of information Presenting: facts, ideas and arguments Communications skills: Both written and verbal Writing: clearly and concisely and to tight deadlines; critical and analytical ability Initiative: an ability to work alone and on own initiative Teamwork Skills sought by employers: Written & verbal Communication Adaptability & flexibility Time Management Motivation and enthusiasm Initiative and proactive Commercial Awareness * more employers look at employability skills than degree subject or degree class when selecting graduate employees.

13 Activity 2. Your Values Rate in order of preference 1 high;5 low a) I want to be earning at least 25K in three years b) I want to be managing other people within two years c) I want a professional qualification to fall back on d) I want to use music in my work e) I want the end result of my work to be more than just profit What factors are important when choosing a job?

14 Where do graduates find jobs? Company Websites 11% Newspapers and Magazines 10% Recruitment Agency 16% Speculative Application 5% Personal network 25% Work experience/ internships Increase your commercial awareness: read industry magazines etc. Look at your own personal network? Develop skills CV & Application checks Practice interviews

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