Message from Mona Shair:
I would like to remind you of this Thursday`s workshop on CV & Cover letter writing, the business cards deadline, our next networking event and Public Speaking training.
Thursday, February 7th
CV Enhancement Workshop, Wilson Room 15:00-16:15
A professional CV is the first step towards securing an interview!
Due to large numbers of applications, in response to limited job or internship opportunities, employers pay special attention to the candidate’s first “marketing tool” – their CV. If you would like to polish your CV and give it a competitive edge, whilst still being authentic, feel free to join me this Thursday.
*** Please bring two paper copies of your CV (if you can)!
Cover Letter Writing Workshop, Wilson Room 16:15-17:30
9 out of 10 Cover Letters are considered below average!
Come find out how to make yours belong to the best! After having studied the most compelling cover letters, the workshop highlights strategies which guide the applicant towards making his/her arguments more powerful. Particular importance is given to the verbs/tone/message and the shifting of the writer’s perceptual position (to that of the reader).
Business cards
BSIS will sponsor business cards for the January and PhD students. Please note that those who have already received cards, cannot order again.
The deadline for entering your information for the business cards is the 14th of February (Valentine`s day;)). On the 15th they will be sent to the print shop!
To make collecting your information easier, I would like to ask you to sign up with the following link:
http://www.key2advance.com/cardsregistration.php
Please double check that all the information is correct before submitting the form, since the print shop will copy/paste all the data entries to make your cards. (pay attention to capitalization of letters, special spelling and symbols). Please also make sure you follow the format suggested on the registration site (i.e. the phone numbers, titles and the use of your KENT email account)
On the 28th during the networking workshop (Wilson room between 15:00 and 16:30), you will receive 100 business cards (individually packed) in full color on off-white good quality stock 250g/m2.
Networking Event, February 28th at Le Méridien Brussels
We would like to invite you to attend and participate in the upcoming Joint Alumni Reunion & Networking Event at Le Méridien Brussels on Thursday the 28t of February from 19:00-22:00.
http://www.lemeridienbruxelles.fr/bar-brussels
In the last two years, we have been inviting contacts from our partner organisations and former BSIS students to act as representatives/ambassadors of their sectors. This set up allows you to ask professionals from various fields questions about their line of work (i.e. working conditions, skills, qualifications, growth possibilities, etc…) whilst also allowing former students to reconnect with the university and various organizations in Brussels.
These “ambassadors” are all willing to answer your questions, draw your attention to opportunities and maybe even provide you with contacts (theirs and that of friends/colleagues).
Please register for this event via the following website: http://key2advance.com/events.php
IMPACT Training, March 23rd (BSIS premises)
Public Speaking Certificate
Whether presenting in front of large audiences, clients, supervisors or colleagues, good public speaking skills belong to the key competencies of a successful career development!
Do you get nervous just at the thought of having to speak in public, give a presentation or speak in front of a large group? Or do you want to learn how to maximise your impact when speaking to an audience?
If you have had bad experiences in the past or would just like to change the way you feel about similar events in the future, then sign up for a intensive course on public speaking.
Testimonials:
An extremely passionate, committed and well prepared trainer, transferring very practice oriented, up-to-date knowledge that is aligned with our every day working experiences.
Julia Perenyi, Digital Marketing Manager, ESPRIT
This workshop offers a very clear and comprehensive overview of presentation skills needed for consultants.
Philippe Kern, KEA Founder & Managing Director
Engaging, educational, and most importantly fun! Great foundation to build on, and very relevant tricks and tools.
J. Svensson, Director Digital Marketing, Starwood EAME
You must take the workshop! The training is excellent!
Daniel Skillings, MA student
Brilliant! Life changing!
Liam McDonagh, Consultancy Development Manager
Students receive a 50% discount!! For more information and registration, please refer to: http://key2advance.com/events.php