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SUMS and all Social Science students, take this fantastic opportunity to learn when and where you can apply for Placement Years and how to make sure that your applications have the best chance of success! There will be insights and tips from our SUMS and Social Science Ambassadors who have just returned from their own […]

This informal networking event will give you the opportunity to ask questions, chat and build networks with other students from SUMS and other departments from the Faculty of Social Sciences who are looking for placements and those who have already completed placements. This will be a relaxed and informal event with refreshments on offer. The […]

This will showcase the placement experiences of the students who have returned to university for their final year following these roles and celebrate their individual successes. Each student will be presenting a poster documenting their journey, and there will be an opportunity to ask questions and gain insight from these students if you are interested […]

Are you an international student from SUMS or another Social Science department who is curious about, or wanting to do, a Placement Year? Join us for this session to learn how a Placement Year can improve your skills and help your future career! Based on our research and feedback from previous and current international students, […]

This Session is a more SUMS Student specific repeat of the same session from Placement Week. Take this fantastic opportunity to learn when and where you can apply for Placement Years and how to make sure that your applications have the best chance of success! There will be insights and tips from our SUMS Employability […]

Join our session for an insight into the application and assessment processes for placements from members of SUMS and wider Social Science Employability Team and previous placement students. We will discuss the ways in which companies evaluate placement students, providing tips on articulating your experiences effectively during assessments, and showcasing your suitability for the roles. […]

It's not too late! Staying in Sheffield and SME Placement Years 19th March at 11am - 12pm, in The Management School Lecture Theatre 1 If you are still looking for or interested in doing a placement year, this session is here to help you gain insights into what types of placements are available in Sheffield […]

Preparing to Apply for Placement Years Next Year Are you going to be applying for, or considering applying for, placements in your second year? Some big companies close their recruitment for placements before Christmas, so being prepared as early as possible is crucial! This session is designed to provide you with the knowledge and tools […]

Future You is a unique opportunity for career ambitious students to meet leading disability-inclusive employers and explore career opportunities. This in-person insight event is designed to give you the information, connections, and confidence to progress in your career. At Future You students will: - Discover exciting career opportunities with leading employers - Gain clarity on […]

Psychometric testing has become increasingly popular with employers in the recruitment of their apprenticeships, internships, placements, graduate roles and jobs at all levels in fact as part of a wider assessment process. These tests measure someone’s skills, abilities or personality, according to a defined set of criteria that a company has identified as important when […]