Develop your employability skills and become more employable.
Wednesday 12 November
10.00am – 12.00pm
Owen 1034, city campus
Our ICE CLUB XTRA sessions are open to all students who want to improve their employability skills.
This is a fun business simulation game where in small teams you will be running a virtual Pizza Takeaway business.
You will be asked to make decisions on all aspects of the business including the price and quality of your pizza and its marketing strategy.
Will your team be able to make a profit?
Thursday 20 November
3.00pm – 4.30pm
Cantor building 9231, city campus
You are warmly invited to this fascinating talk by local business man and Sheffield Hallam graduate Jonathan Drury. Jonathan is the Managing Director of Savvy Foods which produce an exciting luxury range of pure and energy promoting spreads.
Jonathan is coming to Sheffield Hallam University to talk about his career to date and to give a candid insight into his business covering marketing, logistics and product development.
Spaces are limited, please register by e-mailing a.bromley@shu.ac.uk
You are welcome to invite your friends and classmates to the event, but please do ask them to register.
More information about Savvy Foods is available here, http://savvyspreads.com/
If yes, then book a place on our Working in the UK after studies workshop.
We will look at all the possible visa routes for international graduates into full time work including:
• Tier 2 Scheme
• Tier 1 graduate entrepreneur
• Tier 5
The workshop will also focus on how to improve your employability and how you can make the most out of your time at Sheffield Hallam University. We will explain the visa rules and how to maximise your chances of success.
The next workshops will take place at 2.00pm – 3.30pm in the Careers and Employability Centre:
• Wednesday 26 November
• Wednesday 17 December
To attend, you must book your place in advance by following one of the links above.
The Careers and Employment Service are offering the following workshops which are specifically designed for International Students:
| Prepare for the Fair - for international students | Not sure how to speak to UK employers at recruitment fairs or make the most of other opportunities? Then come along to our lively interactive workshop, helping you to approach UK employers effectively. | Monday 20 October 2014, 4.00pm - 6.00pm |
| Finding Graduate Jobs in the UK – for international students | Want to work in the UK after graduation? Book on for guidelines around working in the UK as an international student and tips on the most effective strategies you can use to find graduate level jobs. | Monday 3 November 2014, 10.30am - 11.30am |
| Finding Part time Work - for international students | Looking for Part-Time jobs in the UK? Want to work while you study? Part-time jobs are a great way to improve your employability and language skills and this session will help you to find relevant part-time jobs and to market your skills to UK employers. | Friday 21 November, 2.30pm - 3.30pm |
If you would like to sign up for the ‘Prepare for the Fair’ workshop on Monday 20 October, you can do so here.
Tier 1 launch presentation
Attend this presentation to find out more about the scheme. No need to book, just turn up.
What is the Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Scheme?
The scheme gives non-EEA international graduates the opportunity to set up their own business in the UK after finishing their studies.
How does the scheme work?
If you have a business proposal, you can compete to join the scheme. If you’re successful you will be endorsed by the
University, and you can apply for the Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur visa which allows you to be self-employed in the UK for 12 months.
What is Hallam Award?
The Hallam Award is a skills award that recognises and rewards students who have developed their skills through extracurricular activities within the Students’ Union or university. The Hallam Award is designed to help students reflect on and develop transferable skills that will help them in their university career and beyond.
On Friday 3 October The Students’ Union will be hosting a presentation evening for students to celebrate their volunteering achievements during the 2013-2014 academic year and collect their certificates.
Winner of Platinum Hallam Award
Samantha Jane Logan from International Student Support and also a part-time MSc Coaching and Mentoring student will receive Platinum Hallam Award due to her volunteer work with international students. Samantha independently mentored five international students in her spare time, who were from Vietnam, Hong Kong, Malaysia, India and China in order to help them to settle into life in the UK and make friends. She also had a mentor on the Career Mentoring Scheme, who helped her to prioritise her time and utilise her ideas to design a peer mentoring scheme at her workplace called Culture Connect.
‘Hallam Award has been a fantastic way to help me to reflect on my volunteering experiences and demonstrate the skills I have been developing along the way, while remaining focused on my career ambitions. As a result, I feel more confident to articulate my abilities to future employers during interviews’. Samantha Jane Logan
Winner of Gold Hallam Award
Guinevere Chan, a student from Hong Kong, who studies BA (Honours) Business and Human Resources has received Gold Hallam Award for participating in various volunteer activities alongside her studies such as being a mentee on the Culture Connect pilot scheme, she was a Student Rep and member of the the International Student Standing Committee and Union Council, where she organised cultural events for home and international students called Café Cultural. Earlier in the year, Guinevere received the International Student of the Year Award from the Hallam Union and Café Cultural won the Best Event of the Year and Volunteering Gold Award.
‘I am really proud of my achievements. I had a very busy schedule with my academic course, working part-time and volunteering. Being a mentee on the Culture Connect scheme helped me to manage my time effectively and stay motivated. It also helped me to complete Hallam Award, which involves submitting reflective accounts of my volunteer work, because I had the opportunity to reflect on my skills and progress with my mentor during mentoring sessions. I recommend that students who take part in volunteer work complete Hallam Award, as it will help them to stand out to employers!’ Guinevere Chan
Watch a video about how Guinevere balanced Culture Connect volunteer work around her studies and other activities
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IT4O1tamcz0&list=PLe6xN3tUiWJCBfil7aU-Gy6AFzO9yxKfV&index=19
Are you interested in applying for Hallam Award?
If you take part in SHU GoGlobal extracurricular activities such as Culture Connect, Global Friends, SHU Fest, Conversation Club and Hallam Union societies, then we strongly recommend that you apply for Hallam Award. For more information go to http://go.shu.ac.uk/HallamAward
Would you like to apply for our new volunteer peer mentoring scheme called Culture Connect? It will help you to meet people from different countries, develop your cultural awareness and gain valuable experience for your CV.
Your commitment
The scheme is very flexible around your studies. You will meet your mentee/mentor a minimum of 4 times from October to April. You will receive an induction to ensure you get off to a good start, then there will be regular optional employability skills training and networking events to meet wider participants on the scheme. By taking part in Culture Connect, you will be eligible to apply for the prestigious Hallam Award.
Would you like to apply to become a mentor (student helping)?
You will help mentees settle into university life and gain volunteering experience for your CV. Ideal candidates will be familiar with university services and will have taken part in extracurricular activities.
Would you like to apply to become a mentee (student being helped)?
You may be a new international students who would like to learn about other cultures, adapt to life in the UK and improve your language skills.
You may want to discuss
Watch a video summarising the scheme
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QT_0RCVi3J0&list=PLe6xN3tUiWJBzCgB7AXMOnOwy5hpTYSMd
More student videos and case studies
Previous participants on the scheme described mentoring as ‘learning through sharing’. Both mentees and mentors reported improving their cultural awareness, time management and communication skills. As well as gaining volunteer experience.
Deadline to apply
The deadline is Wednesday 8 October at 5pm, fill out the online application form at http://go.shu.ac.uk/applycc
Find out more
Email the scheme coordinator Samantha Jane Logan at CultureConnect@shu.ac.uk
…If yes then why not book a practice interview session?
What can I expect from a practice interview session?
Our practice interview sessions replicate a real job interview. They include questions about generic skills required by the job that you have applied for or the type of job that you are looking for. Taking a practice interview will help you make the most of your skills and experience during a real job interview.
What do students who have attended practice interview sessions say about them?
A recent survey revealed that 100% of students who had attended a practice interview session would recommend them to other students. Furthermore an impressive 63% of students who had a practice interview session before attending a real interview got the job!
How do I book?
Simply call in to the Careers and Employability Centre or telephone 0114 2253752.
Are you a current student? Would you like to help a new international student to settle in and gain volunteering experience to add to your CV?
Apply to become a volunteer mentor for Culture Connect peer mentoring scheme*. This is an opportunity to improve your communication skills and learn about another student’s culture by sharing your experiences as a student at Sheffield Hallam.
As a mentor (student doing the mentoring/ helping), you will meet your mentee (student being mentored/ helped) regularly at university, a local cafe or other venue of choice. You will help your mentee talk things through, while demonstrating listening skills and challenging their assumptions where necessary.
Your mentee may wish to discuss
There are a wide range of social projects, clubs and support available to international students on campus and in Sheffield, which you can sign-post your mentee to.
There will be regular training opportunities and networking events to support you. You will develop your coaching and mentoring skills. As a volunteer for the university, you are eligible to apply for the Hallam Award, which is highly regarded by employers.
Read some student case studies about the scheme and apply for the scheme. The deadline to apply is Wednesday 8 October at 5pm.
*Please note: places are strictly limited. If you are not selected there may be other opportunities later in the year.
Are you a new international student? Would you like to learn about other cultures, improve your language skills and settle into UK life?
Apply to become a mentee for Culture Connect peer mentoring scheme*. There are a wide range of social projects, clubs and support available to you on campus and in Sheffield. This is an opportunity to enhance your social life, improve your English and learn about different cultures.
You could discuss
As a mentee (student being mentored
/ helped) you will meet your mentor (student doing the mentoring/ helping), regularly at university, a local cafe or other venue of choice. Being a mentee involves sharing your experiences with your mentor, two-way learning and being open to challenge where necessary.
There will be regular training opportunities and networking events to support you. As a volunteer for the university, you are eligible to apply for the Hallam Award, which is highly regarded by employers.
Read some student case studies about the scheme and apply for the scheme. The deadline to apply is Wednesday 8 October at 5pm
*Please note: places are strictly limited. If you do not get selected, there may be other opportunities later in the year.
