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College of Arts and Law careers

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Advice desk

Discussion with a careers adviser that lasts 20 minutes. Book online up to seven days in advance. Having booked an appointment, ensure that you arrive on time; if you are more than 5 minutes late you may need to rebook. At the advice desk you may request a longer more private appointment or a mock interview, if appropriate.

Spring term timetable

All appointments will take place in Arts Building, Third Floor, Room 360.

Day Time Adviser
Monday 13.40-16.00 Clare Dawson
Tuesday 11.00-13.00 Clare Dawson
Tuesday 14.40-16.00 Chris Packham
Thursday 10.40-13.00 Clare Dawson
Friday 13.40-16.00 Chris Packham
CV and applications advice

Discussion with an applications support adviser that lasts 20 minutes. Book online up to seven days in advance. Having booked an appointment, ensure that you arrive on time; if you are more than 5 minutes late you may need to rebook. Bring a printed copy of your CV, covering letter or application with you to the appointment.

Spring term timetable

All appointments will take place in Arts Building, Third Floor, Room 360.

Day Time Adviser
Monday 13.40-16.00 Joanne Rouse
Tuesday 10.40-13.00 Joanne Rouse
Thursday 11.00-13.00 Joanne Rouse
Friday 13.40-16.00 Joanne Rouse

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Creative Careers

Creative Careers Series

27th February - 8th March 2012

The Creative Careers series of events introduces you to a variety of careers across sectors.

Throughout the fortnight we have 8 events attended by both seasoned professionals and recent graduates in sectors such as: PR and communications, advertising, journalism, music, arts management, publishing and writing.

This is your chance to find out what it’s really like to work in these industries and ask real questions that get honest answers.

All the events are free to attend and open to all.

You will need to book on to each event and you can do this by clicking on the appropriate link below.

Creative Careers Series Launch 27 Feb 2012

Careers in Public Relations and Communications 28 Feb 2012

Careers in Advertising 29 Feb 2012

Careers with Languages 29 Feb 2012

Careers in Journalism 01 Mar 2012

Careers in Music 05 Mar 2012

Careers in Arts Management 06 Mar 2012

Careers in publishing 07 Mar 2012

Careers in writing 08 Mar 2012

Events

Interested in attending careers workshops, employer presentations, or talks that have been tailored to students in CAL? Take a look at the CAL careers events page.

For additional events open to students from all colleges, please take a look at the list of all careers events.

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Vacancies

You can find details of positions advertised through the Careers & Employability Centre on our interactive careers service. All types of jobs are advertised here, across a wide range of sectors. Previous vacancies have included:

  • Editorial Assistant
  • International Recruitment Consultant
  • Media Internships
  • Witness Service Volunteer
  • Patent Examiner
  • Trainee Solicitor
  • Curator

Not sure what to do? We can help you choose a career.

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Careers resources on WebCT

The following courses and departments within CAL have dedicated careers WebCT modules, which contain information tailored to your needs. As a student on one of these courses, you should be automatically enrolled via WebCT. If the careers module does not appear on your WebCT Course List, please contact us.

  • Law - "Careers" folder within the Law intranet.
  • Modern Languages - "Career planning resources for Modern Languages students" and "Careers information" folder within the CELC Year Abroad Management module.

You may also be interested in the following module which are available for self enrolment:

  • Online training for researchers (includes; Career planning in the Arts, Getting published in the Arts).

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Our online bookmarks

You can find more resources for the College of Arts and Law on our delicious account, at the College of Arts and Law tag.

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What do CAL graduates do?

Looking at what recent graduates have gone on to do after their studies can help you choose your career path.

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Contact us

Your college careers consultant is Chris Packham and your college careers adviser is Clare Dawson.

Got a careers question? Contact us through our interactive careers service.

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What we offer - Careers & Employability Centre