The Careers Fair is a great way to meet potential employers and find out about exciting opportunities. You get to speak to various organisations offering graduate jobs, placements and internships, so it’s definitely worth attending. Obviously we all know how important these events are, but they can be really nerve wracking! One thing that can really…
By Christian Hassell, BA (Hons) Film and Media Production, 3rd Year As a delegate, the world is your oyster. This year was surreal for me, as the experience is so different from volunteering. Other delegates treat you so differently (almost as colleagues), and it can be really interesting to hear other people’s projects. A lot…
By Rachel Measures, BA (Hons) Media, 3rd Year It’s the end of 3rd Year! Finally the exams and assignments are done, all the celebrations are over, and now you’re left to wonder what life after summer is going to bring. It’s a time where the unknown is your present, and you’re left with the reminder that…
We’re all crazy busy, it’s just a fact of life. You’ve got this deadline and that deadline, 9am lectures and mid-week trips to Bierkeller. Course based activities are only a very small part of what you can and should get involved in during your time at Sheffield Hallam. Believe me, three or four years at…
So if, like me, you’re coming to the end of your time studying at Sheffield Hallam, you’re probably starting to think about getting one of those job things. I’ve had a few job interviews recently; I wanted to share some of my experiences and tips. Let’s assume, for the purpose of this post, that you’ve…
The Sheffield Hallam Pathways day is an annual event which takes place each March in the Cantor Building at Hallam. Although focused on students within the creative media industry, it’s open to students from all disciplines who are interested in working within the industry or those considering a postgraduate course. This year, Pathways took place…
With higher education as it is, and as expensive as it is, postgraduate study is not something to undertake lightly. I wouldn’t be doing it if I wasn’t sure that I needed it, as much as I love learning and developing my skillset, it’s not something I would have chosen as an easy route! But…
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The SHU Internship Scheme is a fantastic initiative that’s been set up by the Directorate of Education and Employer Partnerships, in conjunction with the Careers and Employability Centre. It enables students to gain practical experience working within their chosen industry whilst ensuring they are paid for their time and able to afford accommodation and travel…
For current students and recent graduates, the Sheffield Hallam University Careers Central pages are an invaluable resource. As a student at Hallam, I’ve used the vacancies page to gain crucial experience in roles both within the University and outside of it. Graduates have access to the careers pages, recruitment fairs, one-to-one advice sessions and guidance…