Tuesday 1 June
Networking Online – 12.00-13.00
Learning how to network effectively is one of the most powerful tools an individual can use to advance their personal and professional life. This skill could possibly help you land your dream job and become close with the leaders in your industry. This workshop will cover the benefits of networking, how to prepare for an online event and how to get the most out of networking.
Creating a Great CV – 14.00-15.00
This presentation will cover the do’s and don’ts when it comes to creating a great CV and covering letter, including how to structure a CV and how to make an impact!
Wednesday 2 June
Answering application questions – 10.00-11.00
A look at job application questions, why they are used, what the employer is looking for and how to best answer them.
Covering Letters: The basics – 11.30-12.30
Never written a covering letter? Here is the basic structure we recommend and some things to think about.
Developing resilience in the recruitment process – 14.00-15.00
What is resilience in relation to the recruitment process and steps to develop this vital skill
Thursday 3 June
Talk about your Skills – 10.00-11.00
Employers want to hear about communication, teamwork, leadership, writing, researching, analysis, problem solving, confidence, creativity, critical reflection, global and cultural awareness, integrity and accountability, intellectual curiosity and resilience. Find out how to talk about your skills to employers.
More Than the Badge: Positive Action Workshop – 10.30-12.00
Bespoke Positive Action sessions to learn about the exciting career opportunities with Kent Police.
Virtual Assessment Centres – 13.00-14.00
A virtual assessment centre might sound daunting. But you’ll be pleased to know that it’s not that different from your standard assessment centre. This session will cover how virtual assessment centres work and how best to prepare for one.
Study Plus: Presentation skills – 13.30-15.00
By the end of the session, participants will have:
- Examined presentation fears and strategies to overcome them
- Understood some tools and models for presenting such as Kiss; The Pyramid Principle and INTRO
- Practiced presenting – speed style
- Explored ways to beat the nerves
Study Plus: Coding for beginners – Python by FDM – 14.00-15.30
An introductory session for those looking to learn the basics of programming in Python. There is a practical demonstration for this event to allow you to follow along – so please use an online tool such as Repl.it/programmiz or download a python IDE to your computer.
Friday 4 June
LinkedIn Job hunting – 12.00-13.00
The CV-19 crisis and lockdown have landed a curveball on employment across the board. In every industry and sector organisations are being forced to delay, reduce or redefine future recruitment needs. Now, more than ever, you need to know how to access the unadvertised job market and LinkedIn could provide the key. This session provides valuable tips that could help you get more out of using the LinkedIn platform to navigate our university’s impressive alumni pool.
Study Plus: How to Deal with Conflict – 13.00-15.00
To know why conflict happens and why you need to deal with them. To be familiar with the behaviours that can be used to prevent and solve conflicts. To understand your preferred way of dealing with conflicts. To know how to apply skills and methods to solve conflicts. To understand your role in conflicts and the way you have previously solved them.
Bitesize session: Where to find Jobs – 13.30-14.00
Join this bitesized session to hear about job hunting resources, networking, social media recruiting, speculative applications and how to focus your job search.