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What can you do with an Arts or PVAC degree?
Sue Holdsworth
10 October 2012
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This evening’s talk will cover:
What previous Leeds Faculty of Arts and PVAC graduates did.
Identify sources of help to progress your planning
Explain how the Careers Centre can help you.
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The DLHE Statistics
Collected 6 months after graduation.
Definitely only a snapshot.
Longitudinal survey would be more accurate – but logistical nightmare.
So, this is the best we can do……
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Arts
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PVAC
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In Arts Editor: Barker Books Journalist: English speaking TV Channel, Madrid. Team Assistant: News Interactive, BBC London. Development Assistant: London Philharmonic. Acquisitions Officer: Newspaper Archives, British Library. Researcher: Explorer Publishing, Dubai. Trainee Buyer: Zara Fundraising Administrator: YWCA HQ. Enforcement Officer, Environment Agency.
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In PVAC
Guardian News & Media, video producer. Molinaire post production company, runner Redwall creative, web developer Moda in Pelle junior designer Barclay’s Capital, global compliance team Comic Relief, photography assistant C21 Creative Communications, junior creative Betclick, online betting and gaming assistant
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Further Study Law Conversion Course, BPP. MSc Real Estate, University of Reading. MA War Studies, King’s College, London. MA Advertising & Marketing, University of Leeds. MA Property Management. MA English Literature, Guelph University,
Ontario, Canada. MA Development Studies. PG Diploma in Journalism, University of Cardiff.
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Warning: Early Closing Dates
The Civil Service Fast Stream, closes 30 November for candidates hoping to start summer 2013. Positions include:
Diplomatic Service House of Commons Clerkships Advertising Agencies typically open mid –
September, close late November, early December
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Major Graduate Recruiters want you High “A” level and other entry qualification scores Strong on communication High levels of creativity Able to analyse critically Extra-curricular achievements Culturally aware Check our website for all the vacancies https://stars.leeds.ac.uk/
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Necessity of Work Experience for “interesting” jobs Advertising : account executive, account planner. Public relations: stand alone agency or in-house Publishing: editorial or marketing stream Journalism: broadcast, print, online or magazine Arts Administration; theatres, orchestras, art
galleries Museum/ art gallery curatorial roles Social researcher : think tanks Fashion Buyer/Merchandiser
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How much relevant experience do some people have? From 2007 - 2010…….. President, Leeds University Union History of Art Society Volunteer, Education Department, Leeds City Art Gallery Curator, Leeds Metropolitan University Centenary
Exhibition, Leeds Delegate at The Orpheus Theme in Modern Culture
Symposium, Leeds Delegate at Association of Art Historians (AAH) Annual
Conference, Belfast Delegate at AAH V&A Career Day, London
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More experience ………… Secretary, Leeds University Union History of Art Society Exhibition Co-ordinator, Northern Design Competition Volunteer, Henry Moore Institute Archive Volunteer, Education Department, Leeds City Art Gallery Delegate at AAH Annual Conference at Tate Britain, London Delegate at AAH Student Symposium, Courtauld Institute of
Art, London Delegate at AAH Student Symposium, Henry Moore
Institute, Leeds
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Even more experience… Exhibition Assistant for Book, Craft, and Historical
Societies Fairs, International Medieval Congress, Leeds University
Exhibition Co-ordinator, Northern Design Competition 2010
Secretary, Leeds University Union History of Art Society
Volunteer, Peace and Military History Seminar Day, Centre for Heritage Research, Yorkshire Air Museum, Elvington
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And then the awards and prizes….
Runner-up British Council International Student of the Year, Yorkshire and the Humber
(2009) Martin Kirkby Award, School of Fine Art, History of
Art and Cultural Studies. Academic attainment: First, followed by an MA in Museum Studies. Also worked in the Co-op and set up a Saturday
Toddler’s Art Workshop.
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Experience for “niche” careers
Proactive: you need to make the running CV and covering letter Addressed to a name if possible Follow up with a ‘phone call Keep pestering Stamina, not brilliance, will win through.
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Ways to move forwards Alumni Mentoring Scheme: free, impartial advice
from Leeds graduates www.alumnimentoringnetwork.leeds.ac.uk Employer presentations and workshops www.careerweb.leeds.ac.uk (students) Arts Expo ‘12 14 November Parkinson Court Career Planning Modules Leeds for Life Involvement “Living CV”
https://leedsforlife.leeds.ac.uk
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Drop- in all 9.00am to 4.30pm Well stocked Information Room Mini Cluster 5 – 7 Cromer Terrace (left at the end of the
Clarendon Road end of the Union building) Tel: 0113 343 5295
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You can find other opportunities as well as hints & tips from alumni & employers at our dedicated employability website:
Faculty of Arts: www.arts.leeds.ac.uk/employabilitywww.facebook.com/artsemployabilityTwitter: @Arts_Employ
Faculty of Performance, Visual Arts and Communicationswww.pvac.leeds.ac.uk/employabilitywww.facebook.com/EmployPVACTwitter: @EmployPVAC
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Questions?