In 2015
the Student Jobshop are celebrating 10 years in their current location in the
Students’ Union.
As part
of our anniversary activities, we contacted a number of our graduates who
worked with us as Student Assistants in the Jobshop, to find out what they have
been doing since they left University and we thought you might like to hear
about their experiences of working whilst they studied and how that helped them
to find employment after graduation.
This
week we interviewed Dawn Wright, who studied Geography and Sociology and
graduated in 2007. Dawn worked as our
Student Jobshop Assistant from 2006-2008.
Jobshop:
Please briefly describe your role in the Jobshop:
Dawn: I worked in the student Jobshop 1-2 days per
week, providing support to students looking for part time work, internships or
placements. I also answered general enquiries in relation to the jobs
advertised and work generally. I provided administrative support in the
Jobshop, collating vacancy details, listing them on the system and displaying
them in the Jobshop. I also attended job fairs ran by the university to
advertise the Jobshop and
Careers Service.
Careers Service.
Jobshop
What did you gain from working in the Jobshop?
Dawn: I gained valuable
work experience which was recent and could go on my CV. Also, as I wanted a
career in HR the experience gained in the Jobshop, in recruitment was highly
relevant. I also gained administration experience, communication skills and
experience of working as part of a team. I also felt that I was providing an
important service to students, and liked the concept of the Jobshop.
Jobshop
Did you undertake any other work experience/part-time work whilst you studied
at Sheffield?
Dawn: I also worked in the HR department for the Students Union, which was
influential in my decision to pursue a career within HR. I also used to work
for the Finance department, which gave me other business related skills and
experience, as did additional work I did during the holidays providing
administration support within the Students Union.
Jobshop:
What have you been doing since
graduation?
Dawn: After
graduating I went on to complete a Masters degree in Human Resource Management,
and continued working on a part time basis during this time. I completed a work
placement in HR within a Manufacturing company as part of my degree course,
which gave me additional skills and experience. After graduating I then started
working in HR for a manufacturing company.
Jobshop:
What are you up to now?
Dawn: I am a
HR Manager for Wybone, which is a manufacturing company, I am on the Senior
Management Team and am responsible for office operations.
Jobshop
If you could offer one piece of advice to current students about working whilst
studying...............
Dawn: Get as
much work experience as possible! All jobs provide valuable skills and
experience, which you can refer to after graduating, when establishing your
career.
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