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Sheena Khan

Birmingham,West Midlands

Summary

Dedicated and student-focused Placement & Employability Officer with experience supporting learners' career development through one-to-one guidance, skills workshops, and strong employer engagement. Currently assisting undergraduate students at Waltham International College in Birmingham. Brings a postgraduate degree in Management and International Business, combined with strong cross-cultural communication and academic support skills. Passionate about helping students succeed in securing placements and preparing for the graduate job market.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Placements & Employability officer

Waltham International College
Birmingham, West Midlands
12.2023 - Current

Coordinate and manage student work placements, internships, and industry projects in line with academic programmes.
Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, industry partners, and external stakeholders.
Support students with employability skills, including CV writing, cover letters, job applications, and interview preparation.
Organise and deliver employability workshops, career events, and employer engagement activities.
Track, monitor, and report student placement outcomes and graduate destinations.
Plan and deliver leadership development workshops focusing on communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and professional behaviour.
Encourage student participation in leadership initiatives, mentoring schemes, and employability programmes.
Deliver Personal Development Planning (PDP) sessions as an Assistant Tutor.
Support students in identifying strengths, skills gaps, and career aspirations.
Guide students in setting and reviewing SMART academic and professional development goals.
Provide academic and pastoral support and signpost students to appropriate college services.
Assist lead tutors with monitoring student engagement, attendance, and progression.
Maintain accurate records related to placements, employer agreements, and student participation.
Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and placement policies.
Prepare reports and documentation to support quality assurance, audits, and inspections.

Education

MSc - Management and International Business

Birmingham City University
Birmingham, UK
09.2024

MBA - Finance

KASBIT University
Karachi, Pakistan
08.2016

BSc - Biochemistry

University of Sindh
Karachi, Pakistan
08.2011

Skills

  • Student Career Support & Advising
  • CV, Cover Letter & Interview Preparation
  • Placement & Internship Coordination
  • Employer Engagement & Networking
  • Workshop & Event Facilitation
  • Academic & Pastoral Support
  • Student Engagement & Retention
  • MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Basic IT Troubleshooting
  • Cross-Cultural Communication
  • Workshop facilitation
  • Placement coordination
  • Data reporting
  • Relationship management
  • Academic support
  • Problem solving

Certification

  • Level 3 Career Coaching
  • E6
  • Teaching Assessment

Timeline

Placements & Employability officer

Waltham International College
12.2023 - Current

MSc - Management and International Business

Birmingham City University

MBA - Finance

KASBIT University

BSc - Biochemistry

University of Sindh

Websites, Portfolios and Profiles

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheena-jaweed-95b73315a/

References

Available upon request.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Career Development
  • Student Support
  • Travel
  • Reading

Custom Section

  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Basic IT & System Support
  • Workshop & Event Delivery (via current role)

Websites, Portfolios and Profiles

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheena-jaweed-95b73315a/

References

Available upon request.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Career Development
  • Student Support
  • Travel
  • Reading
Sheena Khan