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Introduction

Career learning at level 5 should support students in preparing for their placement experience, whether that is a short placement or gaining a sandwich placement. The learning activities recommended here address the key aspects of making successful applications, as well as supporting students with career exploration and decision-making.

Remember that your dedicated College Employability Consultant is at hand to support the design and delivery of your H.S.E module, so please get in touch via the contact details below:

• BTE – Helen Armitage H.Armitage@shu.ac.uk
• HW&LS – Darcey Gillie – D.Gillie@shu.ac.uk
• SSA – Rachel Firth – R.Firth@shu.ac.uk

Learning Activities

• Reflection and Identifications of Skills
• Articulation of Skills and Strengths
• Making Decisions about Sandwich Placements
• Understanding What Employers are Looking For
• Writing Strong Applications
• Writing a Strong CV
• Finding Own Placement and Professional networking
• Psychometric Tests
• Interview techniques: Face to Face and Virtual
• Keeping Motivated
• Useful References

Key Websites

• Prospects – advice on careers and further study, graduate jobs, placements and internships, career self-assessment tools, accessible at https://www.prospects.ac.uk/
• Target Jobs – advice on careers and career sectors, graduate jobs, placements and internships, accessible at https://targetjobs.co.uk/
• SHU Careers and Employability – Sheffield Hallam’s careers website, accessible at https://www.shu.ac.uk/careers