Tim Shehu

Careers Leader, Coordinator & Advisor @St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College

London, GB

Working with colleagues and external agencies, developing and maintaining effective partnerships with local, national and international businesses.Developing a network of specialist partners to provide guidance on specific careers.Organising and coordinating UCAS applications.Organising, promoting and coordinating a structured programme of careers and gap year events for pupils and parents.Attendance at Parents’ Evenings and active promotion of careers in college assemblies and at Information Evenings and Open Mornings.Producing careers information through hard copy literature, e-communications and displays.Providing options guidance throughout college, including university/course selection.Providing guidance to students on completing application forms, interview technique and presentation skills.Conducting individual careers interviews and group sessions.Monitoring, recording and communicating leaver destination information to relevant members of the college community.Working closely with the Director of Development and Alumni Relations to foster positive links and support with work experience placements.Liaison with external careers services in Kensington and Chelsea.Organising and hosting regular visits from Employers and Education providers in helping students make well informed choices. Keeping abreast of developments and best practice in careers through research, attendance at training events and conferences, and establishing relationships with colleagues from other institutions. January 2013

University of Warwick

Careers Leadership, Postgraduate Award

University of Cambridge

Advising and Consulting on the Careers Work Curriculum

The Open University

Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development, Careers

Institution of Occupational Safety and Health

Health and Safety for Work Placement Personnel

The Open University

NVQ Level 4, Advice and Guidance