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The Graduate Guide Contents Welcome to your alumni* community Your Future Graduation is a time for 4...... Life After Graduation celebrating your success and 6...... Your Careers Service looking to the future. You are part 7...... Choosing a Career of a global family of over 160,000 8...... Job Hunting alumni from more than 9...... Making Applications 180 countries. From Nobel Prize 10...... University of Sheffield winners to Olympic champions, Enterprise Sheffield’s graduates are helping to 12...... Postgraduate Study shape the world we live in. But graduation is just the Your Sheffield beginning. In The Graduate Guide 14...... Students’ Union Life you will find advice on everything Membership Gold from getting a job, to setting up 15...... Shop your own enterprise, to taking a 16...... Reunions and Events gap year or doing further study. 18...... Volunteering You can also find information 20...... Supporting Your University on how to continue to engage 22...... Outstanding Alumni with your University by attending 24...... Exclusive Alumni Benefits events, supporting current 26...... Reasons to be Proud students and making the most of 27...... Your Alumni Community your alumni benefits. We look forward to seeing or hearing from you soon. With very best wishes

Claire Rundström Head of Alumni Relations *Alumnus or (fem) alumna n, pl ni or nae – A graduate or former student of a school, college or university. From the Latin: nursling, pupil, foster son, from alere to nourish. Your Future 2 3 Life After Graduation

We asked recent graduates for their top tips for life after University:

2. Life isn’t always a straight line. 4. Persistence is crucial. You might have to be adaptable The job market is very and flexible in order to develop competitive, so don’t lose heart your skills and experience, and if at first you don’t succeed. discover what you really want Always ask for feedback and be to do. sure to act on it next time. 6. Try non-traditional means 1. Don’t worry too much if you of applying for jobs too. don’t have a clear plan yet. Often small and medium-sized As long as you’re taking steps to businesses can be receptive to improve your career prospects, speculative applications, and you’re going in the right doing a placement or internship direction! can be a great way to get your foot in the door.

5. When applying for jobs, make 3. Build up your contact list. yourself stand out, and read Alumni events can be a great the job advert carefully. If a way to expand your professional contact name is given then why network with fellow Sheffield not give them a call? It may set graduates. you apart from the competition.

4 5  If you’re interested in doing Your Careers Service shef.ac.uk/careers  further study to enhance your  0114 222 0910 career, or you’re not sure if it’s right for you, check out a @unishefcareers the Postgraduate Study and Sometimes it’s difficult to know b where to start when embarking fb.com/unishefcareers Research guide. on life after graduation. But never @unishefcareers  Thinking of taking some time fear! Our Careers Service is here out? The Careers Service j to help. website also offers advice on Careers Network You can find advice and taking a gap year. information on the Careers  Budding entrepreneurs can Service website, and use Choosing a Career access the services offered Career Connect at https:// by University of Sheffield careerconnect.sheffield.ac.uk to The Careers Service Explore your Enterprise (USE) – see pages book an individual advice session Options webpages have plenty 9-10 for more information. or send an email enquiry. of useful information to get you started. The Careers with my Degree pages and interactive All of this and more can be  shef.ac.uk/careers/ resources such as Profiling found at aboutus for Success can help you to  shef.ac.uk/careers/ understand your motivations, students/worktypes skills and interests and see how these could match you to possible careers.

Remember! You can use the Careers Service for up to three years after graduation.

6 7 Job Hunting Visit step.org.uk and Making Applications graduatetalentpool.direct.gov.uk as well as Career Connect to find graduate internships, which can be great for gaining experience. Career Connect has a powerful You can access a range of search function to enable you to resources to help you write strong search for jobs, including part-time job or course applications via work, placements and graduate the Careers Service, as well as jobs. It allows you to: guidance on how to use social media to enhance your job • search job listings – there are prospects. also several national graduate jobsites you could try. If you’re If you have health conditions that looking closer to Sheffield, may affect your career, check out you can find local vacancies at the Support for Disabled Students yorkshiregraduates.co.uk guide. • search events, including careers fairs run by the University (to If you are a graduate, you will Explore the Students and find careers fairs elsewhere in need to register at the UK, visit prospects.ac.uk) Graduates webpages at  https://careerconnect. • book appointments and get in   shef.ac.uk/careers/ sheffield.ac.uk  touch. students to access all of this and more!  You can also find useful resources on the Careers website such as a guide to job  Finally, please do take part in hunting strategies. the national Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education  If you’re an international Survey when contacted by the student or graduate, or you’re Careers Service and help us looking for work in other make sure that Sheffield has an countries, check out the excellent set of responses from myInternational Career and all of its recent graduates! Going Global resources.  And find out how to secure those jobs that aren’t advertised with useful creative job hunting resources.

8 9 University of Natalia Welch (MA International Natalia, below, runs the Criminology 2012) set up business, which started Sheffield Enterprise her business Pura Panela – a trading in September 2014, Columbian ‘healthier and balanced from a dedicated space in the alternative to processed sugar’ – University’s Bioincubator: “My legal University of Sheffield Enterprise with the support of USE. background has been very helpful, (USE) provides advice and support but my involvement with USE and for anyone wishing to make their the skills I’ve developed, the ability startup idea happen. Opportunities to test ideas and network with available to graduates include: other entrepreneurs, have been • funding fundamental to getting my idea off the ground.” • coworking opportunities and A £10,000 grant from the Alumni use of office space Foundation, which distributes • workshops and events the philanthropic donations of alumni and friends of the • expert advice and support from University, has resulted in the Startup Coaches opening of the Evolve Coworking Space in the USE building. • skills development.

Call 0114 222 4044 or visit  enterprise.shef.ac.uk for details of how graduates can access the support offered by USE, with the potential to receive a £1,500 grant from the Evolve Fund.

10 11 Postgraduate Study

Whether you want to carry on studying a subject you love, learn new skills or try something new, a Sheffield postgraduate course could take you there. Apply now or register your details to keep up-to-date about postgraduate opportunities at the University of Sheffield. In the last Research Assessment Exercise, 93 per cent of our staff who were surveyed were doing Visit  shef.ac.uk/gofar work that is internationally recognised or world-leading.

Bringing Great Minds Together The Doctoral Academy If you become a doctoral student at Sheffield you’ll be welcomed into a collaborative community of outstanding, inspiring researchers. You’ll gain free, personalised skills training, expert careers advice and become part of an inspiring, collaborative group of researchers from across the disciplines.

Find out more about applying for Your a PhD at  shef.ac.uk/postgraduate/ research/Sheffield Sheffield 12 13 Students’ Union Life How to Become a Life Member Our Sheffield Shop University Gifts & Membership Gold You can purchase Life Membership Souvenirs by downloading the application form at su.sheffield.ac.uk/ sheffield-su/gift-vouchers/life- Life as a student flies by. Set membership and returning it with Our Sheffield stocks a range of The University’s Print & Design yourself up to revisit your student one passport-sized photo and a crested and non-crested gifts and Solutions team takes time to select days again and again by becoming cheque or postal order (payable to merchandise, from the classic traditional and bespoke gifts for a Life Member of Sheffield ‘University of Sheffield Students’ embroidered black and gold University departments, alumni, Students’ Union. Union’) to the address below. crested hoody to the Sheffield students and external customers Membership includes: Membership costs £10 (plus an pewter tankards, mirrors and to purchase. All the products have additional £2.50 outside the UK to business card holders. The shop been carefully hand-selected for • access to the Students’ Union cover postage costs). All proceeds aims to stock locally-designed, use at a wide variety of occasions. building, including club nights are invested in the Students’ sourced, and produced stock in New products are regularly and bars Union. Or if you’re in the Students’ order to provide those leaving introduced and are also available • sign a friend into the Students’ Union, visit Our Sheffield where the store with memorabilia that to view in display cabinets in the Union you can browse for souvenirs encompasses their time at the . University. You can also find the • visit the Activities & Sports Zone while your Life Membership card is instantly made. sought-after Henderson’s relish • access to SheffieldVolunteering. and the ‘Strong and Northern’ Visit the University Gifts & t-shirts worn to reflect a love of Souvenirs website for more at the popular local condiment and of Life Membership Gold shef.ac.uk/cics/ the city.   Our Sheffield university-gifts University of Sheffield Students’ Our Sheffield aims to provide the Union perfect reminder of the University Western Bank of Sheffield and of the city, Sheffield S10 2TG epitomising everything that we  0114 222 8667 love about Sheffield. Term: 9am – 5.40pm Mon – Fri; 11am – 4pm Sat Visit the Our Sheffield Shop Vacation: 9.30am – 5pm Mon – Fri website for more at  su.sheffield.ac.uk/  oursheffieldsu.com sheffield-su/ gift-vouchers/life- membership

14 15 Reunions and Events In addition to the events we Alumni Sports Day Sheffield Alumni Quiz – London organise, we can also help you Over 200 alumni returned to Seventeen teams took part in to plan and arrange your own Sheffield for our annual Sports our annual Sheffield Alumni Quiz, reunions or events. Day on 19 March 2016. The football held at The Waterfront Bar in tournament attracted 24 teams London’s Kings College Students’ Once you’ve graduated, we’re sure and the eventual winners of the Union on Thursday 7 April 2016. you’ll miss your alma mater, and Visit trophy were Fly Me To The Moon, We had more than 80 guests join the Alumni Relations team is here with FC 79 the runners-up. The us, from a range of departments to help you reunite with friends  shef.ac.uk/alumni/ events/howto Students’ Union provided the post- and graduation years from 1972 up and remember your time spent as match entertainment, with a pie to 2015. This year, Heaven Knows a student. to download our Reunion and peas supper followed by a pub I’m Quizerable Now took home the We organise a number of reunions Help Guide. quiz and Pop Tarts Reunited! title after a tense finish during the and events throughout the year Wipeout round. They claimed the which alumni and friends are coveted Alumni Quiz Trophy and a bag of Sheffield Alumni goodies! invited to attend. Let us know when you get Don’t forget to keep your details up-to-date to get all of the latest These events happen on campus together with fellow grads by tweeting @SheffieldAlumni event invites. in Sheffield, around the UK and internationally, and range from informal receptions to pub quizzes, formal dinners, class reunions and more. Keep an eye on your email inbox for: • Pop Tarts Reunited in September • London Pub Quiz in the Easter Holidays • Alumni Sports Day and Pop Tarts Reunited in March/April.

16 17 Volunteering During National Volunteers Week we asked our Alumni Volunteers why they choose to give their time and knowledge to support the studies and career prospects of our students.

Volunteering is a fantastic way to stay connected with the University whilst making a huge difference to students. It allows you to continue a to develop your skills and build your own professional network. Here are just some of the ways you Jason Cook @JCook1501: a can get involved: @SheffieldAlumni Sheffield Uni gave me so much during my 5 years so I naturally want to give something back! #SheffAlumniVols • mentor a student nommer @nommer: • give a talk about your career a @SheffieldAlumniit doesn’t take much time, and it’s personally • provide a career profile rewarding. You’ll meet other alumni too so good for networking! • feedback on student projects. Charlotte Hudson @HudsonLottie: : a @SheffieldAlumniGot involved because not everyone leaves Uni with a clear career path ahead. I want to show that’s nothing to be Visit our Alumni Volunteering scared of. webpages to register your Our annual Pioneering Alumni interest and find out more at Award recognises an alumni Gbenga Ogee Oludotun @ogee4lyf: a volunteer who has graduated in @SheffieldAlumni Volunteered as a student @sheffielduni shef.ac.uk/alumni/   the last five years. It is presented Now with the eMentoring program by @sheffieldalumni volunteering at our annual Sheffield Alumni #VolunteersWeek Volunteer Awards.

In the last year more than 800 former students from around the world have given nearly 10,000 hours of their time to help current students through our Alumni Volunteering Programme.

18 19 Supporting Your Take a look at our fundraising The Alumni Fund Roderick Frank Hinchliffe priorities online to find out Creating opportunities for I chose to donate… University the next generation more about some of the world- “As a native of the area and changing research projects we’re The Alumni Fund helps provide someone who has lived within currently working on and get in talented students with access The University of Sheffield has a Sheffield itself for around 40 years touch to find out how by making to a first-class education they history built on philanthropy and I feel proud of the city in general a donation to Sheffield – no would otherwise be unable to every year generous supporters and of its academic institutions matter the size – you can make a afford, whilst maintaining and help us to change the world for the in particular. I also successfully difference. further enhancing standards at the better through the power of ideas undertook study for a PhD whilst University for future generations and knowledge.  shef.ac.uk/alumni/donate working full-time and at a late age. of students. The help and encouragement I Philanthropic gifts to the University received from senior figures in the are transformational. With your University was absolutely critical. help, we invest in world-class  shef.ac.uk/alumni/ research, first-class teaching and donate/fund To have the opportunity to study “at a first-rate university and learning facilities and in ensuring that the brightest students, The Big Walk to achieve things you perhaps felt were beyond you is a great regardless of background or In 2015 a team from the University experience which will stay with you financial situation, are able to raised £86,000 for lung disease and motivate you for the rest of achieve their full potential. research with their Pennine Way your life. I’ve had that experience, adventure. The Big Walk 2016 saw What cause do you really care and having the opportunity now two teams walk more than 120 about? Medical research? to help others means a lot to me miles along the Trans Pennine Business and entrepreneurship? and is the reason I’m proud to be Trail before joining friends and Addressing inequality? Your old a donor.” department? Student hardship? supporters for a further 18-mile Whatever the issue, the chances walk into Sheffield together, are that your University cares raising money to support refugee about it too, and is working to academics and students at the make positive changes in the University. world.

 shef.ac.uk/big-walk

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20 21 Outstanding Dan Walker (BA History 1998, MA Journalism Studies 1999) replaced Sheffield Alumni on BBC Breakfast in February 2016. He is also the face of the BBC’s and Jessica Ennis-Hill CBE (BSc is a familiar face at international Psychology 2007, Hon LittD 2010) sporting events. Dan still lives in famously won gold at the London Sheffield, has given talks at his old 2012 Olympics. She has world and department and is a patron of our European heptathlon titles and is Elite Sports Performance Scheme. the current British record holder. Jessica still lives and trains in Jessica Ennis-Hill CBE Sheffield with her long-time coach Dr Helen Sharman OBE (BSc Toni Minichiello (LLB Law 1996, Chemistry 1984) became the Hon LittD 2013) and is a patron first Briton in space and the first of our Elite Sports Performance woman to visit the Mir space Scheme. station as part of Project Juno in 1991. She became the President of the Institute of Science & Eddie Izzard (Hon LittD 2006) is Technology in 2015. a comedian, actor and writer. He has been active in campaigning Dan Walker on various political themes and The Rt Hon the Lord David ran 43 marathons in 51 days for Blunkett (BA Politics 1972, Sport Relief. In 2006 the University Hon LittD 2016) is a former MP awarded him an honorary degree who served as Education and and in 2010 he was elected as Employment Secretary, Home the Honorary President of the Secretary, and Work and Pensions Students’ Union. Secretary. He joined the House of Lords on 28 September 2015 and was appointed Professor of Politics Lucy Prebble (BA English in Practice at the University in 2015. Literature 2002) is a playwright who wrote The Sugar Syndrome, The Effect and ENRON. She has also written for the Guardian and is the author of the television series Secret Diary of a Call Girl, which starred Billie Piper.

Eddie Izzard Dr Helen Sharman OBE 22 23 Your Exclusive Alumni International Alumni Loyalty Discount on Sports Facilities Inox Dine – Situated on Level 5 Discounts for Further Study – – S10health offers a discounted of the Students’ Union Building, Benefits Rewards worth £1,000 per year of membership rate for all Sheffield Inox Dine is an independently-run study are available for all University alumni. This membership provides restaurant serving contemporary of Sheffield graduates and their access to the gym, swimming British food with an international Don’t miss out on the benefits of siblings, spouses and children for pool, steam and sauna rooms, and twist, and Sheffield alumni receive staying in touch with us! all years of study. fitness classes all based at the a 10% discount. . Reunions and Events – Exclusive Business Support – Do you want Wedding Venue Discount invitations to events both on and to set up a business? Alumni can Free Borrowing Rights at – Choose from four stunning off campus. access University of Sheffield the Library – Graduates with wedding venues at the University Enterprise and its free business undergraduate or higher degrees of Sheffield, including , Postgraduate Discount – As a services up to five years after Sheffield graduate you can benefit can apply for free membership and receive an alumni discount, graduation. from a 10% discount on tuition of the library scheme, which with momentoUS. enables you to borrow books from fees if you decide to study with us Careers Advice – Continue to use , St George’s at postgraduate level. the Careers Service for up to three Library and the Health Sciences Visit years after graduation. You can Library. use Career Connect at: https://  shef.ac.uk/alumni/ careerconnect.sheffield.ac.uk to Library Services for Alumni services for full details. access support and search for jobs. Members – The Library card allows alumni to access all library sites during staffed service hours, For some of these benefits you including Western Bank, the may need to show your Alumni Information Commons, the Health Membership Card. If you haven’t Sciences Libraries and the Library received your card yet or need Connect area in the Diamond. a replacement, please email [email protected] or call To find out more, including 0114 222 5592. how to apply for a Library card, please visit shef.ac.uk/alumni/ services/library Discounted Hotels and Cottage Hire – Enjoy a 10% discount with cottages4you and receive a discount at a number of hotels in Sheffield, including Halifax Hall Hotel situated within the Endcliffe student village.

24 25 Reasons to be Proud the final 18 miles to campus Your Alumni To stay up-to-date on all things to raise money for refugee Sheffield, look out for your annual of the University of students and at-risk academics. Community alumni magazine Your University, Sheffield which is published every July, and  Our scientists contributed to an Graduation is just the beginning keep an eye on your email inbox for your quarterly Sheffield Alumni  We are Varsity champions in the international climate agreement at as you join a community of over Bulletin e-newsletter and invites 20th year of Sheffield Varsity, the COP21 United Nations Climate 160,000 alumni across more than to reunions and events as well having retained the title for the Change Conference in 2015 180 countries – including five as opportunities to come back fourth year running. Nobel Prize winners, a London 2012 Olympic champion, award-winning to campus and support current  We are a world top 100 writers, philanthropists, politicians students. university and one of the world’s  Our Students’ Union was voted and pioneers who have taken their top 100 most international We would love you to keep in #1 in the UK for the eighth year Sheffield education out into the universities according to Times touch with us and you can do so running in the National Student world to change it for the better. Survey and we are the only Higher Education rankings. in a number of ways, which you university consistently in the top can find on the back cover of this guide. three for student experience.  2016 marks 25 years since Dr Helen Sharman OBE (BSc  At £81 million, the new Diamond Chemistry 1984) became the building is the University’s first Briton in space and 75 largest ever investment in years since the death of Amy teaching and learning. Johnson CBE (BA Latin, French and Economics 1925) – the first female pilot to fly solo from  St George’s Church is home to Britain to Australia. the region’s first urban breeding pair of peregrine falcons.  Our physicists are part of the Laser Interferometer  The world-leading £43m Gravitational-wave Observatory Factory 2050 on Sheffield (LIGO) Scientific Collaboration Business Park is expected that observed ripples in the to contribute almost £2m to fabric of spacetime called Sheffield’s economy every year. gravitational waves for the first time.  In 2016 two teams from the University walked the Trans  In 2012 Jessica Ennis-Hill CBE Pennine Trail from the east and (BSc Psychology 2007, Hon LittD west coasts before meeting 2010) won gold in the London colleagues and students to walk Olympic Games.

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