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Culture Connect, Employability

Why join Culture Connect?

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Wherever you’re from, you belong!

The aim of Culture Connect is to help new students settle into life in the UK and have a positive university experience. All current UK and international students can apply to become mentors and mentees. There will be regular training and social activities for all members.

Mentees

You may need help meeting new friends and adjusting to a new culture and social norms. Your mentor will help you integrate into the community and meet people from different countries, as well as introducing you to the wide network of support available at Sheffield Hallam University and beyond.

Mentors

We encourage students who have taken part in extracurricular activities to get involved as mentors. Culture Connect is a great way to meet new people, develop cultural awareness and gain valuable experience for your CV.

Watch a video made by students about Culture Connect

Register your interest, and to find out more, find us on Facebook. The formal application and selection process will begin in August-September. The scheme will start in October.

Employability, Immigration

Working During Your Studies – Important Information

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If you are in the UK with a short term study stamp or a short term study visa, you are NOT allowed to work in the UK.

If you do, you are breaking immigration rules and this can affect your immigration history and possibly your chances of returning to the UK.

Students on a Tier 4 General visa are allowed to work:
a) part-time during term-time (10 hours per week for courses below level 6 and 20 hours per week for courses at level 6 or above);
b) full-time during vacation periods (Easter, Christmas, and during the summer for undergraduate students).

You can also work full time at the end of your course once you receive your results, until the end of your visa (or up to 4 months whichever is shortest).

If you are unsure about your eligibility to work in the UK, contact an International Student Adviser at internationalsupport@shu.ac.uk or come to a drop in appointment in Student Services, Level 5, Owen Building.

Culture Connect, Employability

Sheffield Hallam has gone global!

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SLS-ISS-768-culture-connectSheffield Hallam is truly multinational, with students coming from more than 100 countries. By getting involved in SHU GoGlobal activities such as social events, trips, projects and volunteer work, all students (home and international) can meet people from around the world and enhance your cultural awareness. Nowadays intercultural skills are becoming more crucial in the workplace due to the effects of globalisation.

‘SHU GoGlobal has now gone live on the external Sheffield Hallam University website. You can view case studies, videos and information about extracurricular activities such as Culture Connect peer mentoring scheme and SHU Fest. It’s fantastic!’  Samantha Jane Logan, International Experience Team

Find out more at shu.ac.uk/global

 

Culture Connect, Employability

Register your interest for Culture Connect

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Wherever you’re from, you belong!

All current UK and international students can apply to become mentors and mentees. Culture Connect is a great way to meet new people, develop cultural awareness and gain valuable experience for your CV. There will be regular training and social activities. The aim of Culture Connect is to help new students (UK and international) settle into life in the UK and have a positive university experience.

You may need help meeting new friends and adjusting to a new culture and social norms. Your mentor will help you integrate into the community and meet people from different countries, as well as introducing you to the wide network of support available at Sheffield Hallam University and beyond. We encourage students who have taken part in extracurricular activities to get involved as mentors.

This is a great opportunity to:

  • get to know someone through a one-to-one supportive mentoring relationship
  • get a learning set to discuss challenges and share helpful advice
  • develop your cultural awareness and learn about different traditions
  • attend social activities and regular soft skills training with other members
  • prepare for work in diverse organisations and add to your CV
  • gain eligibility for the Hallam Award which is recognised by employers

Register your interest, and to find out more, find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CultureConnectSHU

The formal application and selection process will begin in August-September. The scheme will start in October.

Employability

Careers Bootcamp for International Final Year Students

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There’s still time to book onto the Careers Bootcamp for International Final Year Students.

  • Tuesday 23 June, 10am-2pm
  • The Careers & Employability Centre, Hallam Square, City Campus

We want you to feel professional so please note the dress code: smart/business wear preferred!

Here’s a sample of the topics which international bootcampers will all take part in:

  • hearing what employers really look for
  • job searching
  • CV review, drafting up a real application form

Opportunity for feedback in both small groups as well as individual support to reflect and write a useful career action plan.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Suitable ONLY for 2014-15 Final year ‘International’ students who DO clearly know what kind of sector/industry or job/role they are looking for – due to the types of vacancies this workshop will focus you towards.

For students who are unclear as to what career path to follow we suggest instead that you book a 1:1 Careers Guidance appointment via the Careers and Employability Centre (Tel 0114 225 3752).

We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Employability, Immigration

Want to work in the UK after your studies?

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Would you like some visa advice?
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 in the Careers and Employability Centre (unless otherwise stated):

Employability

Careers Bootcamp for International Final Year Students

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  • Tuesday 23 June, 10am-2pm
  • The Careers & Employability Centre, Hallam Square, City Campus

We want you to feel professional to please note the dress code: smart/business wear preferred!

Here’s a sample of the topics which international bootcampers will all take part in:

  • hearing what employers really look for
  • job searching
  • CV review, drafting up a real application form

Opportunity for feedback in both small groups aswell as individual support to reflect and write a useful career action plan.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Suitable ONLY for 2014-15 Final year ‘International’ students who DO clearly know what kind of sector/industry or job/role they are looking for – due to the types of vacancies this workshop will focus you towards.

For students who are unclear as to what career path to follow we suggest instead that you book a 1:1 Careers Guidance appointment via the Careers and Employability Centre Tel 0114 225 3752. We are also offering a separate workshop for ‘UK/Home’ final year job hunters 16-18 June.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Book your place

 

Culture Connect, Employability, Social activities

Interested in joining Culture Connect?

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Our cross-cultural peer mentoring scheme helps new students settle into university life and meet friends from around the world.

Why you should become a mentee or mentor

This is a great opportunity to

  • get to know someone through a one-to-one supportive mentoring relationship
  • develop your cultural awareness and learn about different traditions
  • attend social activities and regular soft skills training with other members
  • prepare for work in diverse organisations and add to your CV
  • gain eligibility for the Hallam Award which is recognised by employers

Additional support

You will also be allocated to a learning set – a small, intimate group of mentees or mentors of different nationalities which enables you to gain a wide range of perspectives. You can discuss challenges and share helpful advice during your time on the scheme.

How to join

We will be recruiting for volunteers in August and September. Register your interest today at go.shu.ac.uk/applycc

You can also like the Facebook page at facebook.com/cultureconnectshu

Employability, Immigration

Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa

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Are you an international student and interested in being self-employed after you graduate?

If yes, come to our presentation run by the International Student Support Team and the Research and Innovation Office to learn more! We will explain the entire scheme and process.

When:  Wednesday 3 June at 3.00pm

Where: Careers and Employability Centre

Employability

Ice Club Xtra, Guest speaker, Paul Treherne, HSBC

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  • Friday 5 June 2015
  • 3pm-4.30pm
  • Owen 1036

We are pleased to invite Paul Treherne to the University on Friday 5 June 2015. Paul is currently Service and Sales Manager at HSBC Sheffield and will talk to you about leading a team and delivering fantastic customer service.

This session is open to all students and will give a valuable insight into working in a large organisation and some valuable tips about dealing with customers.

To register for this event by emailing a.bromley@shu.ac.uk