Transcript Anthropology and Conservation Induction

Careers and Employability Service
School of Anthropology and Conservation
Nicola Urquhart / Bruce Woodcock
Careers Adviser
What is a career?
• Career choice is not an
event or occasion
• Career choice is a
process
Effective Career Planning
• Get to know yourself, your values, what you enjoy
doing, your skills, personal qualities etc.
• Find out about careers open to you
• Identify organisations that interest you
• Identify your networks and learn how to make use of it
• Get relevant work experience
• Learn to ‘spot’ opportunities
• Enjoy your studies!
Some of the skills you will be gaining through
your degree
• An ability for clear expression both written and oral
• Putting forward ideas and arguments in a concise
matter
• Gathering, assessing and investigating material
• Analytical and critical skills
• Cultural awareness
• Statistical and computing techniques
• Managing competing deadlines
What skills and attributes do employers want?
Communication
Adaptability
Self awareness
Leadership
Energy
Contextual/cultural awareness
Report writing
Problem Solving
Adaptability
Numeracy
Positive attitude
Reflection
Confidence
Team working
Integrity
Capacity to develop
Reliability
Drive and resilience
Project management
IT skills
Business and
customer awareness
Enterprise
Enthusiasm/passion
Planning and organisation
Maturity
Skills of the future
Innovative thinkers
Curiosity
Determination
Pragmatism
Agility
Resilience
Networked
Collaborative
What do SAC graduates do?
• Creative Arts and Culture
• Business and Finance
• Charities and Voluntary work
• Environment and Agriculture
• Teaching and Education
• Health and Social Care
• Media and Publishing
• Public Sector
• Postgraduate study
Careers Advisers attached to SAC
• Nicola Urquhart - Anthropology,
Liberal Arts
• Bruce Woodcock – Environmental
Studies, Conservation (DICE)
• Meet us during our on-call times
• Call us on 01227 823 299 or pop
into arrange
• We look forward to meeting you!
Careers Interview
• One-to-one
• 30-45 minutes
• Focused on you
• Impartial and confidential
• An active process
Helpful resources
• www.prospects.ac.uk
• www.kent.ac.uk/ces
• http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/Environment.htm
• http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/Anthropology.htm
• www.kent.ac.uk/employability
• http://www.kent.ac.uk/sac/studying/careers.html
Any questions?