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Careers & Employability Centre
Finding First Steps in
Government, Public Service and Heritage
This session will cover
• Roles in government and public services
• Entry routes into the sector
• Building relevant experience
• Finding vacancies
• CVs and application forms
• Growing your network
What do you know already?
• What do you know about the sector?
• What did you learn at the ‘Make it happen!’
event?
Discuss in pairs/ groups…….
MiH speakers 2016
• Sam Bullen - Office Manager - Executive Management
Committee Office, Department for International Development
(International Relations, 2013)
• Ann Eatwell - Curator, V&A Museum (English, 1975)
• Hannah Ledger - Senior Policy Advisor, Department for
Business, Innovation and Skills (Contemporary History and
Politics, 2010)
• Sam Roberts - Policy Advisor (Data Science Engagement
Lead), Cabinet Office (English, 2008)
• Alex Towers - Senior Commissioning Officer, London Borough
of Sutton (European Politics and Culture, 2009 from Keele
University)
Key points from Make it Happen
• Importance of skills, what have you got, what do you need
and how will you provide evidence (Sam Bullen)
• Volunteering is crucial and most museums/galleries have
opportunities, may even have a waiting list (Ann Eatwell)
• Perseverance (stalking?) endured a range of mind numbing
jobs before breaking into Civil service (Hannah Ledger)
• Stepping stones – English degree>Plymouth>Elstree studios
(London)> ? > ?> Cabinet office (Data) (Sam Roberts)
• Consider all your options – NGDP offers huge breadth of
work, strong diversity ethic.(Alex Towers)
• Postgrad question?
Roles in the public sector
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/public-services-and-administration
• Opportunities in public services can be categorised into two
groups: central government and local government.
• You could also work in law enforcement, security or the
emergency services, or health administration or management
in the National Health Service (NHS)
• The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published
September 2015 figures showing that 5.3million people work
in the public sector across the UK, accounting for around 17%
of those in employment.
• Roughly 2.9million work in central government with 2.3million
in local government.
What next?
What could your next steps be?
What next?
• Reflect on your skills and interests
• Research the sector & your options
• Network
• Build your experience
• Search for vacancies
• Write a CV
Reflect on your skills, interests,
motivations
We have tools on our website & hand outs in the
centre to help with this process!
www.sussex.ac.uk/careers/careerchoices/interests
‘Profiling for success’ career interests tool could help!
Researching careers - Sector Guides
Creative Approaches- finding contacts
Contacts you already have
• Contacts from past work experience, vacation work
• Friends, family, friends of friends
• Academics
Contacts you can find
•Vacancies advertised - Use the contact details from advert.
•Names in journals, magazines, reports, the press.
•The web and specialist directories
•Linked in – Search facility
Build your experience
- Volunteer (e.g. Project V)
- Get involved while you are at Sussex
(campaigning, societies, local action groups)
- Information interviewing, work shadowing,
work experience, internships
- Paid work- entry level positions, part time jobs
Current opportunities on our website
Accountant Trainee - Sevenoaks District Council Sevenoaks
Closes - 22 Feb, 2016
Sevenoaks District Council is recruiting an Accountant Trainee to join the Finance Team. The
purpose of this post is to provide high quality professional financial support and advice to the Council
at both Officer and Member level.
Finance and Procurement Officer - Health & Care Professions Council London
Closes - 17 Feb, 2016
We are currently recruiting for a Finance and Procurement Officer to work within the Finance
department. The Finance and Procurement Officer will be the main point of contact for the
organisation for procurement support.
Civil Service Fast Stream: Government Economic Service United Kingdom
Closes - 31 Mar, 2016
Economists in the Government Economic Service (GES) don’t just analyse figures. They’re closely
involved in helping to shape government policy.
Educational Fundraising Graduate Trainee Scheme - The Council for
Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Various
Closes - 14 Mar, 2016
CASE Europe's Educational Fundraising Graduate Trainee Scheme is an opportunity for high quality
graduates and postgraduates seeking to begin a career in fundraising and philanthropy within the
higher education sector.
Graduate Programme (Public and Corporate Affairs) – Bellenden London
Closes - 28 Feb, 2016
Bellenden is an established, independent consultancy specialising in political, corporate and
planning communications. Having successfully launched our Graduate Programme in 2012, we are
now looking for outstanding graduates to join us in 2016.
Write a CV
•Personal Information
•Profile
•Education
•Work Experience – paid and unpaid
•Interests – what else do you do?
•Additional skills – languages, IT literacy
•Referees
•Length/ presentation
•Personal Information
•Profile
•Education
•Work Experience – paid and unpaid
•Interests – what else do you do?
•Additional skills – languages, IT literacy
•Referees
•Length/ presentation
Taking action
How are you going to move forward now?
Fill in action plan……..
Careers & Employability Centre
Support
• Workshops – daily events, weekly programme
• Short interview with a careers adviser
Mon – Fri from 11am - 5pm
• Vacancies – part time, work experience,
internships, graduate jobs
www.sussex.ac.uk/careers/jobs

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Finding First Steps in Government, Public Service and Heritage

  • 1. Careers & Employability Centre Finding First Steps in Government, Public Service and Heritage
  • 2. This session will cover • Roles in government and public services • Entry routes into the sector • Building relevant experience • Finding vacancies • CVs and application forms • Growing your network
  • 3. What do you know already? • What do you know about the sector? • What did you learn at the ‘Make it happen!’ event? Discuss in pairs/ groups…….
  • 4. MiH speakers 2016 • Sam Bullen - Office Manager - Executive Management Committee Office, Department for International Development (International Relations, 2013) • Ann Eatwell - Curator, V&A Museum (English, 1975) • Hannah Ledger - Senior Policy Advisor, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (Contemporary History and Politics, 2010) • Sam Roberts - Policy Advisor (Data Science Engagement Lead), Cabinet Office (English, 2008) • Alex Towers - Senior Commissioning Officer, London Borough of Sutton (European Politics and Culture, 2009 from Keele University)
  • 5. Key points from Make it Happen • Importance of skills, what have you got, what do you need and how will you provide evidence (Sam Bullen) • Volunteering is crucial and most museums/galleries have opportunities, may even have a waiting list (Ann Eatwell) • Perseverance (stalking?) endured a range of mind numbing jobs before breaking into Civil service (Hannah Ledger) • Stepping stones – English degree>Plymouth>Elstree studios (London)> ? > ?> Cabinet office (Data) (Sam Roberts) • Consider all your options – NGDP offers huge breadth of work, strong diversity ethic.(Alex Towers) • Postgrad question?
  • 6. Roles in the public sector https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/public-services-and-administration • Opportunities in public services can be categorised into two groups: central government and local government. • You could also work in law enforcement, security or the emergency services, or health administration or management in the National Health Service (NHS) • The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published September 2015 figures showing that 5.3million people work in the public sector across the UK, accounting for around 17% of those in employment. • Roughly 2.9million work in central government with 2.3million in local government.
  • 7. What next? What could your next steps be?
  • 8. What next? • Reflect on your skills and interests • Research the sector & your options • Network • Build your experience • Search for vacancies • Write a CV
  • 9. Reflect on your skills, interests, motivations We have tools on our website & hand outs in the centre to help with this process! www.sussex.ac.uk/careers/careerchoices/interests ‘Profiling for success’ career interests tool could help!
  • 10. Researching careers - Sector Guides
  • 11. Creative Approaches- finding contacts Contacts you already have • Contacts from past work experience, vacation work • Friends, family, friends of friends • Academics Contacts you can find •Vacancies advertised - Use the contact details from advert. •Names in journals, magazines, reports, the press. •The web and specialist directories •Linked in – Search facility
  • 12. Build your experience - Volunteer (e.g. Project V) - Get involved while you are at Sussex (campaigning, societies, local action groups) - Information interviewing, work shadowing, work experience, internships - Paid work- entry level positions, part time jobs
  • 13. Current opportunities on our website Accountant Trainee - Sevenoaks District Council Sevenoaks Closes - 22 Feb, 2016 Sevenoaks District Council is recruiting an Accountant Trainee to join the Finance Team. The purpose of this post is to provide high quality professional financial support and advice to the Council at both Officer and Member level. Finance and Procurement Officer - Health & Care Professions Council London Closes - 17 Feb, 2016 We are currently recruiting for a Finance and Procurement Officer to work within the Finance department. The Finance and Procurement Officer will be the main point of contact for the organisation for procurement support. Civil Service Fast Stream: Government Economic Service United Kingdom Closes - 31 Mar, 2016 Economists in the Government Economic Service (GES) don’t just analyse figures. They’re closely involved in helping to shape government policy. Educational Fundraising Graduate Trainee Scheme - The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Various Closes - 14 Mar, 2016 CASE Europe's Educational Fundraising Graduate Trainee Scheme is an opportunity for high quality graduates and postgraduates seeking to begin a career in fundraising and philanthropy within the higher education sector. Graduate Programme (Public and Corporate Affairs) – Bellenden London Closes - 28 Feb, 2016 Bellenden is an established, independent consultancy specialising in political, corporate and planning communications. Having successfully launched our Graduate Programme in 2012, we are now looking for outstanding graduates to join us in 2016.
  • 14. Write a CV •Personal Information •Profile •Education •Work Experience – paid and unpaid •Interests – what else do you do? •Additional skills – languages, IT literacy •Referees •Length/ presentation •Personal Information •Profile •Education •Work Experience – paid and unpaid •Interests – what else do you do? •Additional skills – languages, IT literacy •Referees •Length/ presentation
  • 15. Taking action How are you going to move forward now? Fill in action plan……..
  • 16. Careers & Employability Centre Support • Workshops – daily events, weekly programme • Short interview with a careers adviser Mon – Fri from 11am - 5pm • Vacancies – part time, work experience, internships, graduate jobs www.sussex.ac.uk/careers/jobs

Notas del editor

  1. 5 mins Interactive session to help you plan your next steps on from ‘make it happen’ careers events Will be practical with lots of input from you Idea of the session is to follow on from the Make it Happen events and give you some practical outcomes to help you move forward in this sector- at the end of the session you will go away with an action plan and a list of next steps for you to take
  2. 10 mins- On flip charts- list & discuss
  3. some of the key points from speakers
  4. some of the key points from speakers
  5. some of the key points from speakers
  6. 15 mins- In groups/ pairs then on flip chart & discussion- answers from students- what do you think you need to do next? This is your opportunity to think of practical steps you can take next- what do you need to know/ do? Who could you contact? What do you need to research?
  7. Possible actions to take next- not comprehensive but some ideas about how we think you could move forward.
  8. Show sector guides- development, charities Show detail on website such as NGO directory, ESCIS locally
  9. Part time jobs and entry level positions esp good for admin experience
  10. Personal Information Profile Education Work Experience – paid and unpaid Interests – what else do you do? Additional skills – languages, IT literacy Referees Length/ presentation
  11. 10 mins- Fill in individually