University of Essex Sociology Careers

15/01/2015

For interest... Katy recently completed her PhD in Sociology at Essex and has a great new job as OU Academic Lead to the BBC4's Thinking Allowed.

This week's Friday Thinker takes a slightly different format. The OU has a working relationship with BBC Radio 4's 'Thinking Allowed' feature, a weekly broadcast that explores the latest research into how society works and discusses current ideas on how we live today. You can find out more about this here: http://www.open.edu/openlearn/whats-on/radio/thinking-allowed/ou-on-the-bbc-thinking-allowed This week, Laurie Taylor spoke with Sasha Roseneil about her research on the phenomenon of 'living together apart'. The discussion lasts around 9 minutes and is available to download here (http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04xrl8f).

If you have the chance to listen to it before tomorrow you will get the most from this week's Friday thinker question. If you are unable to listen for whatever reason, do not worry, you will still be able to participate in the debate.

Katy Wheeler is a sociologist with interests in sustainable consumption and moral economies. She is the OU Academic Lead on the current series of Thinking Allowed and is keen to get you interested in the research featured on the show.

Katy's question on this topic will appear tomorrow at the usual time.

04/12/2013

2nd years - fancy a year's paid work placement with Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Prisons? We have details of a great opportunity and it could be just the thing to launch your future career! If you're interested, email [email protected] for more information.

27/11/2013

Any recent graduates still looking for a job? Colchester Borough Council have an opening for a Research and Engagement Officer that could be ideal. (Particularly, if you were one of the students who did your final-year dissertation with the council.) ^Heather

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21/11/2013

Calling recent University of Essex graduates (1st degree up to PhD level.) Do you have talents in data analysis? Can you cope with big data sets and make them meaningful to others? If so, a company in South West England currently has vacancies and is keen to engage with Essex graduates. If this sounds like your cup of tea then email: [email protected] for more information.

07/11/2013

Students! The next batch of Frontrunner placements will be open for applications between 8th-17th November. You'll be able to view opportunities at the following link from 9am tomorrow . Good luck! ^Heather
http://www.essex.ac.uk/frontrunners/

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04/11/2013

Students - there are still places available on tomorrow's Careers in Social Work event with Frontline. The application deadline for places on the Frontline social work training programme is fast approaching, so if you want to go into social work, you REALLY should get to this event. To book your place click the link below. ^Heather
http://www.essex.ac.uk/careers/eventbooking/

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25/10/2013

Students - this Monday is the annual Options Career Fair in the sports hall. 50 graduate recruiters will be on hand to answer questions and give you information about careers in their company. This year's exhibitors include, The Challenge Network (for those interested in working with children) and Essex alumnus Mark Warren, who will be representing the Civil Service Fast Stream (for those interested in working in Government/social policy.) For a full list of companies attending, click the link below. ^Heather
http://www.essex.ac.uk/careers/events/descriptions/autumn2013/options_fair.aspx

Download PDF (7.69Mb) Select the image that matches the one in the box Select the image that matches the one in the box Select the image that matches the one in the box Get your year off to a really positive start by attending Options 2013 Careers Fair and take the chance to in person.

22/10/2013

Don't forget - tomorrow we have Essex Probation on campus to give a talk on working with offenders. This is the only time this year the Probation Service will be on campus so don't miss it! The talk starts at 2pm and there'll be lots of opportunities to ask questions afterwards. Room 4.722. No need to book - everyone welcome. See you there ^Heather

21/10/2013

Hi Everyone. Don't forget, tomorrow we're running an employability drop-in session in the Sociology common room from 12-2pm. If you've any nagging questions about any aspect of careers preparation, or just fancy a biscuit on your way past, pop in and I'll do my best to help. Everybody welcome. ^Heather

15/10/2013

Don't forget, tomorrow we have a talk from Sgt Lou Middleton from Essex Police about careers in the police service. Should be lots of opportunities to ask questions, so don't miss it. Starts at 2om in room 5N.4.6. All students/staff are welcome. ^Heather

11/10/2013

Sociology students - what are you doing to get that dream job? From 15 Oct - 5 Nov our Into Careers programme of employability events is giving you the chance to meet professionals from charities, the police, probation and social work, and you can also find out about job roles, work experience and key information on employability! Find out more: http://www.essex.ac.uk/sociology/events/Default.aspx

08/10/2013

I got to meet a lot of lovely 3rd year Criminology students yesterday. Some of them even laughed at my jokes. Love my job sometimes :-) ^ Heather