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OxfordGuideToCareers2017
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GAINING EXPERIENCE + DEVELOPING SKILLS<br />
THE WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP<br />
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME<br />
OUSU’s Women’s Leadership Development Programme runs<br />
throughout Hilary Term, and provides women with the skills<br />
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women disproportionately do not put themselves forward for<br />
leadership positions, whether this is in their professional life, in<br />
activism and student politics, or even in classes and seminars.<br />
The programme also offers the opportunity for women in<br />
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challenges that face women in positions of leadership.<br />
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Applications for the OUSU Women’s Leadership Development<br />
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Orla White, OUSU Vice-President (Women) at vpwomen@<br />
ousu.ox.ac.uk.<br />
MORE INFORMATION<br />
www.ousu.org/get-involved//women-in-oxford<br />
“Participating increased my confidence and competency<br />
in leading campaigns and I am now representing<br />
22,000 students on a university level. I have also gained<br />
a valuable network of inspirational women across<br />
Oxford.”<br />
BUSINESS MENTORING<br />
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the workplace?<br />
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review the skills and knowledge you will need to succeed,<br />
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MORE INFORMATION<br />
www.careers.ox.ac.uk/business-mentoring<br />
(DIS)ABILITY WORKS<br />
(Dis)Ability Works is a series of events run by<br />
The Careers Services designed specifically<br />
for disabled students. Events will be<br />
publicised through the Events listings in CareerConnect<br />
and session are likely to include:<br />
] The If, When and How of Disclosure.<br />
] Careers Bootcamp for Disabled Students – Get That<br />
Job Hunting with a Disability.<br />
] Presenting Yourself with Confidence.<br />
INSIGHT INTO...PROGRAMMES<br />
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… programmes to accelerate students’ learning and provide<br />
direct experience of the work place and style of work in<br />
different sectors.<br />
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programmes.<br />
INSIGHT INTO BUSINESS<br />
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to help with career choices and how to apply the learning to<br />
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sessions and is open to undergraduate, postgraduate students<br />
and recent alumni.<br />
INSIGHT INTO TEACHING<br />
Whether you are considering a career in teaching or are just<br />
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sector, and in Oxford and other locations nationally.<br />
Placements take place during 9th week of Hilary and Trinity<br />
terms.<br />
“It was very helpful to see how I felt in a classroom and<br />
to talk to teachers and students.”<br />
INSIGHT INTO MEDICINE<br />
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decide whether a medical career is right for you, and will<br />
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“It went really well ... I got to see a lot of interesting<br />
cases and in particular a variety of different people<br />
with very different needs and communication skills<br />
which made it fascinating to observe how the doctors<br />
worked.”<br />
MORE INFORMATION:<br />
www.careers.ox.ac.uk/our-skills-programmes<br />
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