30th August to 16 September 2022.
Careers and Employability Events
Tuesday 30th AugustHow to Network 30/08/22 – 12:00 – 13:00Learning how to network effectively is one of the most powerful tools an individual can use to advance their personal and professional life. This workshop will cover the benefits of networking, how to prepare for an event and how to get the most out of networking.Postgraduate Study 30/08/22 – 14:00 – 15:00Are you considering postgraduate study? Find out about how to find courses, the application process and how to write a personal statement.
Wednesday 31st AugustCVs, Cover letters and Application forms 31/08/22 – 13:00 – 14:00Find out how to structure and tailor your CV, cover letters and applications
Thursday 1st SeptemberHow to get started with LinkedIn 01/09/22 – 12:00 – 13:00Find out why you should be using LinkedIn and how to get started
Career Management 01/09/22 – 14:00 – 15:00Looking at 4 stages to help you plan your career; self-awareness, explore opportunities, decide what to do and take action
Friday 2nd SeptemberInterview skills including video interviews 02/09/22 – 12:00 – 13:00Find out about the type of interviews you might face with tips on how to ace themSelection tests 02/09/22 – 14:00 – 15:00What are Selection tests, why are they used, and how you can practise them
WB 5th September
Monday 5th SeptemberSelection tests 05/09/22 – 13:00 – 14:00What are Selection tests, why are they used, and how you can practise them
Career Management for mature students and career changers 05/09/22 – 15:00 – 16:00As a mature student or career changer you have a wealth of experience that you can help you to effectively manage your career. This session will explore how you use these experiences to help you to decide on the right career area for you and to convince employers that you are the best candidate for a role.Tuesday 6th SeptemberThinking of Working Abroad? 06/09/22 – 14:00 – 15:00Find out some information and tips on how to find opportunities abroadWednesday 7th SeptemberHow to answer interview questions – the normal, the tricky and the downright strange! 07/09/22 – 13:00 – 14:00Find out how to tackle some of the common interview questions and more tricky ones that you might face at an interview, with examples.Using LinkedIn 07/09/22 – 15:00 – 16:00How to improve your LinkedIn profile and grow your networkThursday 8th SeptemberCVs, Cover letters and Application forms 08/09/22 – 14:00 – 15:00Find out how to structure and tailor your CV, cover letters and applicationsWhat to expect at an Assessment Centre 08/09/22 – 12:00 – 13:00Learn about assessment exercises and how to prepareFriday 9th SeptemberCommercial Awareness 09/09/22 – 13:00 – 14:00Commercial awareness – Find out about this top skill that employers are looking for. In this session you will find out what commercial awareness is, how employers test for it during the recruitment process, how to make yourself more commercially aware and some useful techniques to help you demonstrate this.
WB 12th September
Monday 12th SeptemberCVs, Cover letters and Application forms 12/09/22 – 13:00 – 14:00Find out how to structure and tailor your CV, cover letters and applications
Tuesday 13th SeptemberHow to get started with LinkedIn 13/09/22 – 14:00 – 15:00Find out why you should be using LinkedIn and how to get startedInterview skills including video interviews 13/09/22 – 12:00 – 13:00Find out about the type of interviews you might face with tips on how to ace themWednesday 14th SeptemberCareer Management 14/09/22 – 11:00 – 12:00Looking at 4 stages to help you plan your career; self-awareness, explore opportunities, decide what to do and take action
Academic CVs 14/09/22 – 15:00 – 16:00If you’re an aspiring lecturer or researcher, then an academic CV is for you. This session will cover the key components of an academic CV, including academic achievements, research interests, publications and specialist skills.Thursday 15th SeptemberHow to Network 15/09/22 – 13:00 – 14:00Learning how to network effectively is one of the most powerful tools an individual can use to advance their personal and professional life. This workshop will cover the benefits of networking, how to prepare for an event and how to get the most out of networking.
Friday 16th SeptemberSelection tests 16/09/22 – 14:00 – 15:00What are Selection tests, why are they used, and how you can practise them