Wednesday 19 February Eliot LT2 (1-4pm)
As part of our commitment to helping you use your anthropological training post graduation we have organized a special workshop to look at the opportunities and challenges in the current job and careers climate. We have an exciting lineup of alumni and staff who will speak about the challenges and opportunities of using their anthropological skills in jobs post graduation.
They will give concrete practical tips and speak about some of the challenges of the current job market and how they overcame them. We will discuss how to best market the skills anthropology provides.
The format will be short panel presentations around key themes. There will be many opportunities for discussion, debate and asking questions. Please arrive by 1pm.
A representative from the careers service will also speak about assistance they can provide. We will also be introducing new mentoring possibilities organized by an alumni who has experience in many different areas of business and the arts.
Timetable for Event
| Time | Title | Speaker |
| 1pm | Introduction | |
| 1.10 | Work Experience and Volunteering | |
| ‘Get work experience’ | Mario Christodoulou (BioAnth 2006) Grants Co-ordinator for MTV Staying Alive Foundation (HIV charity) | |
| ’Hard work and volunteering’ | Eizabeth Waters (Anth 2011) Keeper of Mammals at Tropical Wings Zoo | |
| Alan Bicker (Anth 1986) Director, The Lyn Bicker Mentoring Foundation |
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| Discussion | ||
| 2.00 | Break | |
| 2.10 | Passion and Self Marketing | |
| ‘Learn commercial awareness’ | Evan Page (BA Anth 2011) Assistant Programme Manager – Watchkeeper | |
| ‘Start with what you enjoy’ | Sammy Field (BioAnth 2011) Research Assistant-University of Reading | |
| Fiona Jones –Alumni Relations | ||
| 3.00 | Break | |
| 3.10 | Support and Mentoring | |
| Careers and Employability Service | Kathryn Segal | |
| Mentoring | Alan Bicker | |
| Closing Discussion | ||
| 4.00 | Close |