#EdCareersForSocialGood (2023 Date TBC)
Please Note
The below information relates to our online 2022 offering. We are aiming to provide a similar opportunity for you to connect with students and graduates in the academic year 2023/24 and are currently reviewing what this offering will look like.
If you are interested in being added to our mailing list to be kept up to date on booking any of our events or services, please email the team to discuss. Contact employers@ed.ac.uk
What is the #EdCareersForSocialGood campaign?
Many of our students and graduates are interested in career opportunities where they feel they can make a positive impact on society.
Students most often look to public and third sector organisations to provide these kind of values-led career paths.
We want to shine a light on some of the options that students who are motivated by the idea of Careers for Social Good might like to consider.
The aim is for students to hear from and engage with people from these organisations who can provide insight, inspiration and advice.
How do I get involved?
On Thursday 20th October, 1pm - 2.15pm we are running a webinar where we will be discussing what a career for social good can look like with guest speakers. We are interested in speakers from third sector or public sector organisations who either work in recruitment, or have direct experience of working in these kind of roles, who are willing to join a panel discussion. We are looking for 4 organisations to be represented and there is no charge to participate.
Booking now closed
Aim We are looking for third and public sector organisations who would like to come onto campus and meet students in person. The on-campus event will be held in a University venue (tbc) and will have a focus on encouraging relaxed, informal conversations that allow students to gain a deeper understanding of some of the options that are open to them and what kind of factors they might want to consider in their search for a career for social good.
Format The event will begin with an introduction from Careers Service staff followed by very brief intros from each of the 8 organisations in attendance. Each organisation can bring 1 or 2 representatives. These representatives will then spread around the room, and students will be encouraged to circulate to talk to them to find out more. The event will not be set up like a fair - students and employers will be free to move around the venue to interact with each other. Soft drinks will be provided.
Cost There is no charge for organisations to participate but there is an opportunity for one organisation to sponsor the on-campus event for a fee of £250 + VAT. The sponsor will be able to bring 2 additional representatives and will be allocated space to display their branded materials - eg banner stands.
Date & Time Wednesday 19th October 6pm - 8pm.
Booking now closed
During the campaign period we'll be encouraging students to search for content on socials, plus vacancies and events on MyCareerHub using #EdCareersForSocialGood. Ensure that you've uploaded any relevant opportunities to MyCareerHub and added #EdCareersForSocialGood as part of your vacancy and event description so that it will appear in students' search results.
You can also use the hashtag on your own social media posts to help University of Edinburgh students engaging with the campaign to find you.
Listing your vacancies and events
A great way to provide some content for the campaign is to write a guest piece for our Inform.ed Blog. This might be a good option if you are interested in being part of the campaign but aren't able to participate in one of our events. We'd be looking for someone from your organisation to write something that gives our readers an insight into your career path, your sector or type of role. Take a look at our blog to get a feel for the content we publish and let us know what you'd like to write about/
Which students will engage with this campaign?
The campaign will be promoted to students across the University. We would expect it to be most popular with undergraduates from year 2 onwards, and would expect most interest from students in our College of Humanities and Social Sciences. We hope the webinars will attract at least 30 students, and the on-campus event at least 80 students. Further engagement will come from students searching #EdCareersForSocialGood on MyCareerHub and socials, including our Blog. The webinars will also be recorded and made available to students afterwards, increasing the potential reach.
#EdCareersForSocialGood (2023 Date TBC)
Online & on-campus