This is a past event
For students from the School of Divinity, History & Philsophy
You are invited and warmly encouraged to attend 'Careers: What now, what next?' which takes place on Wednesday 4th February, from 2pm - 4.30pm in Taylor C11. We will have talks from successful Alumni in various fields talking about how you can place yourself best for a rewarding career after you graduate. There will also be advice from current students about career mentors and internships, and tips from staff about the kinds of unique skills you get from your degree and how to convey them effectively to potential employers.
This event will be useful for students at all levels from First year to Final year: it is never too soon to start thinking about your next steps after University. The talks will be tailored to our students and will be useful whether you know exactly what career you are aiming at or have yet to give it any thought!
Booking is not required.
Careers: what now; what next?
School of Divinity, History and Philosophy Careers Event
Wednesday 4 February, Taylor C11
2 pm welcome
2:10 Alumni talks: Jo Robinson,Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager, RNLI fundraising, who graduated with an MA History in 2007; Aissa Watson, Parliamentary Office Manager in the Office of Jean Urquhart MSP (Highlands and Islands), who graduated with an MA History in 2006 and MLitt in 2007; Dr. Martin Wyllie, Strategic Infrastructure Planning Assistant, Aberdeen City Council, who graduated with an MLitt and PhD in Philosophy. Followed by Q&A.
2:40 Skills gained from studying History, History of Art and Philosophy: Drs Isabella Jackson, Helen Pierce and Stephan Torre will introduce the transferrable skills acquired through our disciplines. Followed by Q&A.
3:10 Careers service: Regina Jaschke to give an introduction to the careers service and Q&A.
3:45 Current student on career mentors: Jana Bielikova, History student, will talk about her experience of the Career Mentoring Scheme and being mentored by the Director of the Gordon Highlanders Museum.
4:00 Current student on internships: Olivia Ross,History of Art student, will talk about herinternship last summer as an Exhibitions and Public Programmes Assistant in the Library.
4:10 Questions
4:20 Conclusion
If you cannot come to the whole session, you are welcome to drop in for whichever part of the afternoon looks most useful for you. Please bear in mind that timings can only be approximate.