Meet the team
An introduction from some of the people who will be supporting you to prepare for your future career.
Liam Barr, Employability Manager
![Liam Barr outside the Employability Hub.](http://cdn.sheffield.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/mobile_single_column_1x/public/2024-04/Liam.png.jpg?itok=lvREc4XY)
- Manages the Employability Team and all of its functions
- Works on embedding employability into the curriculum and extra curricular initiatives
- Speaks to students about a wide range of topics, such as company projects, career advice, cover letters and CVs and interview techniques
Sarah Brooks, Academic Lead for Employability
![Sarah Brooks.](http://cdn.sheffield.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/mobile_single_column_1x/public/2023-08/Untitled%20design%20%2829%29.png.jpg?itok=wuXkrGnz)
- Works closely with academic staff and the Employability Team to ensure module content and employability services are complementary
- Ensures students feel supported to make good career decisions whilst at university
Maggie Fenn, Careers and Employability Consultant
![Maggie Fenn.](http://cdn.sheffield.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/mobile_single_column_1x/public/2023-08/Untitled%20design%20%2826%29.png.jpg?itok=ssR4L4yz)
- Supports students to explore career options and get started with career development
- Uses coaching skills to give impartial information, advice and guidance
- Offers individual guidance appointments and delivers interactive workshops
- Supports ongoing curriculum development with academics to embed employability throughout our courses
Marian Derbyshire, Careers and Employability Consultant
![Marian Derbyshire wearing a dark red top.](http://cdn.sheffield.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/mobile_single_column_1x/public/2023-06/Marian%20headshot.png.jpg?itok=MBSoZ6ss)
- Supports students to explore career options and get started with career development
- Uses coaching skills to give impartial information, advice and guidance
- Offers individual guidance appointments and delivers interactive workshops
- Supports ongoing curriculum development with academics to embed employability throughout our courses
Karen Allan, International Careers Adviser
![Karen Allan.](http://cdn.sheffield.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/mobile_single_column_1x/public/2023-07/Karen%20Allan2.png.jpg?itok=JNUa34-1)
- Offers careers advice and support to international students
- Delivers a programme of lectures and workshops, covering a range of topics from the UK CV to promoting your skills as an international student/graduate
- Offers individual guidance appointments and practical support with employment applications
Liz Taylor, Skills Advisor
![Liz Taylor delivering a presentation.](http://cdn.sheffield.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/mobile_single_column_1x/public/2024-02/AP6A0235.jpg?h=765db11a&itok=0hga76ml)
- Supports students to develop valuable skills
- Runs skill development workshops
- Encourages students to get involved in societies, such as Enactus or the Investment Society
- Supports students involved in national business competitions
Kate Fields, Employability Officer
![Kate Fields.](http://cdn.sheffield.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/mobile_single_column_1x/public/2023-07/06B2C81C-4248-4E9B-817A-76A8F29A3810.jpeg.jpg?itok=jUFeYxnD)
- Provides administration support for company dissertation projects and 60 Hour Projects
- Provides support for employability events
- Answers enquiries in the Employability Hub related to 60 Hour Projects
- Oversees Employability Hub student communications
Miranda Wilson, Employability Assistant
![Miranda Wilson.](http://cdn.sheffield.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/mobile_single_column_1x/public/2024-03/MW%20Photo.png.jpg?itok=vz9wc_ka)
- Answers employability related enquiries in the Employability Hub
- Manages the Employability Team inbox
- Creates the weekly newsletter - Employability Hub Headlines
- Supports with events and projects