Sector Insights SeriesCareers in LawDescriptionFrom the Sector Insights webinar seriesRecorded March 2020 Out with the old, in with the new – changes to legal training It’s been an agonising time for those dealing with the often controversial changes to the routes to qualification for both solicitors and barristers. This webinar will introduce you to these routes including the Solicitors Qualification Examination (SQE) and the new Bar courses and help you better understand how to advise students. Time permitting, we will deal with some of the common areas of concern such as timelines for applying, the value and type of non-vacation scheme work experience, new roles in legal services and the types of law firms out there. Careers in Museums and HeritageDescriptionFrom the Sector Insights webinar seriesRecorded June 2018 Many University of London graduates find fulfilling careers in Museums and Heritage but it is a competitive sector to get into. Join this webinar to find out about the current state of the sector, key issues and useful resources. It will also be a chance for everyone to share insights and your own favourite sources of information, support and opportunities to revive your enthusiasm for supporting students and graduates with an interest in this area. Careers in the Charity SectorDescriptionFrom the Sector Insights webinar seriesRecorded November 2017 This webinar will enable you to will explore the dynamics of the charity sector and the different stakeholders. You will gain some insights into the different roles available to graduates, the routes into the sector, the benefits of a post graduate qualification in the sector and what is meant by ‘relevant experience’ as well as signposting to a range of resources to support students looking to break into the Charity sector. Careers in the Creative IndustriesDescriptionFrom the Sector Insights webinar seriesRecorded July 2018
The session is aimed at careers advisers and information professionals who are delivering information, advice and guidance to students who are interested in working in the creative industries. By the end of the course participants will have an understanding of the creative industries and the key skills required to work in these sectors and refresh their knowledge of relevant information sources. In this interactive webinar we will explore the following questions: • Which are the key sectors and who are the key players in the creative industries? • What are the entry routes for graduates? • How can graduates find jobs and source opportunities? Careers in the Policy and Think Tank SectorsDescriptionFrom the Sector Insights webinar seriesRecorded June 2020 In this webinar, we will cover: - student and graduate work experience and early career opportunities/roles in policy and think tanks - current issues and their impact on these career opportunities - trends in the sectors - the recruitment processes - how to stay up to date with news and developments in these sectors
Guiding Students into Self-EmploymentDescriptionFrom the Sector Insights webinar seriesRecorded February 2020 Self-employment is an increasingly popular option for graduates, especially in the creative sector. But how do universities help prepare their student for freelance careers and portfolio working?
In this webinar we will: - Explore ways we can best support our students to we can best support our students to build a successful freelance career - Identify the challenges of freelancing for students and graduates - Look at examples from Goldsmiths on specific initiatives and actions we can take within our careers support to best support student freelancers
Helping Students to Futureproof Their CareersDescriptionFrom the Sector Insights webinar seriesRecorded January 2020 Driverless cars. Robot surgeons. AI financial traders. Counselling chatbots. There is considerable on-going hype and speculation about the ‘4th industrial revolution’ — the robots are coming and they’re taking our jobs! But what is the truth behind the hype? What changes in the labour market can we predict for the next 10 years (or even the next 3)? And what is just guesswork? Some jobs that exist now may not be there in three years or may have changed beyond recognition. New, previously unheard of jobs may have been created. And these are not just manual or basic administrative roles – employers are talking about AI replacing aspects of many highly-skilled roles. In this environment, how do we prepare our students for their future careers? How could we change what we do for our students now so that they look back in 10 years and thank us for making them futureproof. In this webinar, we will:
Insights into International DevelopmentDescriptionFrom the Sector Insights webinar seriesRecorded February 2020 An introductory insight into the International Development sector. In this webinar, we will outline: |
