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Build your Networks

 

Networking can be an effective way to get a job, find out more about a particular career and build up useful contacts.   

 

  • Digital Networking: LinkedIn and other Social Media

     

    Using social media as part of your job search strategy is essential. Bear in mind that employers will also use social media to ‘check out’ candidates, so make sure your online profile is professional. Learn more here: 

    Social media and job hunting | Prospects.ac.uk 

    Social networking and graduate recruitment: manage your online reputation 

    The graduate’s guide to creating the perfect LinkedIn profile 

    Prefer an interactive e-learning course?

    Click on either of these images to set up your targetjobs account and explore and access these and other short Pathway courses.

     

    Pathway How to make a strong LinkedIn profile, How to make a strong LinkedIn profile. By the end of this course, you'll know why LinkedIn is so important and what a strong LinkedIn profile looks like, so you can ensure yours is bosting your job hunt. 30 mins.Pathways How to build connections on LinkedIn, How to build connections on LinkedIn. Learn how to confidently connect with people on LinkedIn, so that you can widen your network and set yourself up for more career opportunities - 30 mins

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Career Fairs and Events

    Career fairs and events enable you to meet employers and network with industry professionals.  

    Look at our Events calendar on My Career Enriched to browse events that we are running or promoting. 

    Additional Resources 

    5 ways to make the most of career fairs 

    Prefer an Interactive E-learning Course?

    Click on the image below to set up your targetjobs account and explore and access this and other Pathway courses.

     

    Pathway How to get the most out of careers fairs, How to get the most out of careers fairs. Careers fairs provide a unique opportunity to meet, connect with and put questions to multiple employers. 30 mins.

     

  • What is Personal Branding?

     

    Discover how creating and promoting a personal brand helps sets you apart in a competitive job market. 

    How to build a personal brand 

    Prefer an Interactive E-learning Course?

    Click on the image below to set up your targetjobs account and explore and access this and other short Pathway courses.

     

    Pathway How to develop a strong personal brand - and why you need one, Pathway How to develop a strong personal brand - and why you need one. By the end of this course, you'll know how to create a 'professional' personal brand that is authentic to you while also supporting your career ambitions. 30 mins.

     

     

  • Connect with UoC Alumni

    When you graduate, you'll be invited to join the Cumbria Network - a mentoring and networking platform designed to support your career journey. Whether you're job hunting, exploring career options, or just looking for inspiration on your next steps, join Cumbria Network. It's a great way to: 

    • Connect with alumni working in industries that interest you
    • Find a mentor who can offer information, advice and encouragement
    • Explore career paths and gain insider insights
    • Attend networking events and grow your networks

     

    Button- join the Cumbria Network, Click image to go to the alumni website page

     

     

  • Professional Associations

    Many of the professional associations provide careers support, professional development opportunities and host networking events. 

    Social Work Associations in the UK 

    1. British Association of Social Workers (BASW)

    The main professional body for social workers in the UK.
     
    What it offers: 

    • Professional development and training 
    • Ethical guidance and advocacy 
    • Membership benefits including insurance and legal support 

    2.  Social Work England 

    The regulatory body for social workers in England. 

    What it does: 

    • Maintains the register of social workers 
    • Sets professional standards 
    • Investigates fitness to practise concerns 

    3. Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) 

    • Regulates social workers in Scotland. 

    4. Social Care Wales 

    • Regulates and supports social workers in Wales. 

    5. Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) 

    • Regulates the social work profession in Northern Ireland. 

     

    Psychology Associations in the UK 

    1. British Psychological Society (BPS)  
    The main professional and scientific body for psychology in the UK.     

    What it offers: 

    • Accreditation of psychology degrees 
    • Professional development and CPD 
    • Divisions for clinical, educational, forensic, and other branches of psychology 
    • Ethical guidelines and publications 

    2. Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) 

     The regulatory body for practitioner psychologists (e.g., clinical, counselling, educational). 

    What it does: 

    • Maintains the register of qualified psychologists 
    • Sets standards for education, training, and conduct 

     

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