Week beginning 15 March 2021
Monday 15 March
Networking online, 13.00-14.00
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.
Succeeding in Applications, (small group Q&A), 15.00-16.00
Are you struggling to get through the application process? Join this informal group Q&A to discuss the various methods used in selecting and recruiting candidates and some of the techniques that can be used to maximise application success.
Tuesday 16 March
Where to find jobs ( small group Q&A), 11.00-12.00
Do you have questions about where to find graduate jobs? Join this informal group Q&A to talk to us about job hunting resources, networking, social media recruiting, speculative applications and how to focus your job search.
Commercial awareness, 13.00-14.00
HSBC presentation
- What is commercial awareness – An understanding of how industries and businesses work; understand how various businesses are impacted as a result of events at all levels – national and global
- Why is it important in professional and personal aspect – strengthen your personal branch, make you memorable, help with career choices, will help during an interview, helps to understand the world around you, fuels growth mindset etc
- How to build commercial awareness – Linked in, Societies, News, employer hubs, Networking
- How to showcase commercial awareness – following the PESTLE technique
Study Plus – Planning Tools and Techniques, 13.30-15.00
By the end of the session, participants will have:
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- Explored their own skill level at planning and prioritising
- Identified a range of tools to use to plan activities
- Identified at least one tool/technique to trial in the coming weeks
Wednesday 17 March
Creating a Great CV, 10.00-11.00
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!
Professional Work Behaviour, 11.30-12.30
Come along to get some information on expectations from your new employer, how to behave in the workplace and hints and tips for making a positive impression in your new job.
Creating a Professional Online Presence, 13.00-14.00
Have you reviewed your digital footprint, and what it says about you to employers? What online tools are you using to raise your profile? This session will help you make sure you are presenting your best digital self when job hunting.
Thursday 18 March
Selection Tests, 11.00-12.00
Often referred to as Psychometric tests, graduate recruiters often use verbal/numerical/logical reasoning, situational judgement, personality and game-based tests as part of their selection process. Find out more about these tests and to learn about Graduates First, an online facility where Kent students can practise them.
Creative Confidence, 13.00-14.00
- What is creative confidence as a business skill
- How to be more creative and confident
- How will creative confidence help you
- How to change your mindset and work in a team
Friday 19 March
Study Plus – Business Email Skills, 10.30-12.00
Good email skills will help you secure a job and boost your career. However, many students enter the workforce without really knowing how to write clear, concise emails in a business environment.
In this course you will come away with a toolbox of practical solutions to plan, structure and write professional emails quickly. It also covers the principles of business email etiquette. It is highly interactive with group discussion, practice exercises and real-life examples from public and private sectors.
Postgraduate Study, 12.00-13.00
Are you considering postgraduate study? Find out about how to find courses, the application process and how to write a personal statement.
Video Interview Skills, 14.00-15.00
As more employers use online tools in their recruitment process learn how to present yourself well in a video interview.
Finding Experience (small group Q&A), 15.30-16.30
Are you looking for work experience opportunities either in the UK or abroad? Join this informal group Q&A to discuss ways of gaining relevant experience, job hunting resources, and how to talk about your experience.
All these events are running virtually. Book online via the links above.