Telling Employers about your learning difficulty or disability- Yes or No

If you have a learning difficulty or disability then deciding if or when you might share this with an employer is challenging. "Will it affect my chances?" " Will the employer abide by the law?" "Do they encourage disabled people to apply?" In fact many graduate recruiters do have diversity strategies in place to encourage […]

Cover Letter Essentials – Increase your chance of securing an interview

Should I write a cover letter? What if the company do not ask for one? What should I include in a cover letter? This session will answer these common questions and help you to put together a great cover letter. We will view presentation ideas and content suggestions – e.g., what will the employer find […]

A Case Study Exercise – Preparing for consultancy Interviews

Final year International Business students, Bronnie and Serena, who have completed management consulting placements at Atkins and PwC are organising a Consulting Case Study Workshop.  In this workshop, you will:  Audience  Level 2, 3 and PGT SUMS students Location SR02, Sheffield University Management School, Conduit Road, Sheffield, England, S10 1FL Register Click here to book your place (sign-up […]

Prepare for the Fair

The Work Experience Fair is next week, but what do you need to do in order to make the most of the opportunity? In this bitesize session, we will teach you what you need to do before, during and after the careers fair to make it impactful on your future career. Our practical advice will […]

How to succeed with competency questions in interview

During an interview you are guaranteed to get some questions that ask you to explain your experience and competence in certain knowledge and skill areas. There are techniques you can use to explain your competence in a way that will help you score highly. During this session we will learn these techniques and discuss good […]

How to explain your Visa requirements to employers (for international students)

How should I tell an employer I need a Visa to work? On the application form? At the Interview? How can I confidently explain my visa options? This session will give you examples of how to phrase your requirements as well as learn about some of the visas available and your eligibility for them. Be […]

Project Management 101

Need help organising your dissertation? Even wondered how you get a project from an idea to implementation? Want a system which will help you break down big tasks into manageable size chunks? If, so Project Management 101 is for you! In this interactive session, we get you to think about breakfast (we know it's in […]

The Chinese CV – top tips

March signals the start of the Chinese Spring Graduate Recruitment cycle.  Companies who have vacancies for 2023 graduates are currently advertising and some will be taking part in the Asia Career Insight Series commencing in March 2023. Now is the time to make sure your CV is suitable for Chinese employers. You will learn what […]

Staying in Sheffield for Your Placement Year

Are you planning to stay in Sheffield next year but also considering a placement year? Do both! If you're considering a placement in Sheffield, and want to know what that looks like, come along to this session. We will explain what opportunities are available in and around Sheffield and how to continue looking for opportunities […]

Placement Ambassadors online Q&A: first years thinking about placements

Are you thinking about doing a placement year? In this informal Q&A some of the Placement Ambassadors will let you know about their experiences of deciding to do a placement, the application process and what their placement year looked like.  This Q&A will have Level 1 students in mind. If you're not sure what you can do […]

SUMS Employability Hub Leavers Talk – For UG Final year International Students

Register Click here to book your place (sign-up using your university email address) In your last few weeks of study with us you are no doubt thinking about your next move. You may be considering travelling , starting work or continuing the student life with a masters or a professional course. Whatever stage you are at there […]

SUMS Employability Hub Leavers Talk – For Postgraduate International Students

Register Click here to book your place (sign-up using your university email address) IMPORTANT INFORMATION  You will learn what University services you can continue to access as you finish your course. This online session will also cover work options post study that use the Student Visa, Graduate Route, Tier 5 and Skilled worker Visa. Looking for further […]