Monday, 13th January 2020, 12:30pm-1:30pm, JHBG02.
Making your CV and applications stand out from the crowd can be tricky, but how do you give yourself the best chance of getting an invitation to interview? This workshop shares hints and tips on tailoring your applications, writing in an engaging and action-focused manner, and avoiding CV and application pitfalls!
Tuesday, 14th January 2020, 11:30am-12:30pm, JHBG02.
Online networking is now an essential way of gaining useful sector connections, finding and applying for roles and to research companies of interest, but how do you know if you are making LinkedIn work for you? This workshop will introduce you to the functions of LinkedIn, help you work out how you can tailor your profile to have maximum impact, as well as look at example profiles for inspiration.
Wednesday, 15th January 2020, 1:00pm-2:00pm, JHBG02.
Whether you have a telephone, video or face-to-face interview on the horizon, or just want to brush up on what each type entail, you can count on this workshop to share hints and tips on how to shine at any interview. You will cover the pros and cons of the different styles of interview, get advice and guidance on what effective preparation looks like and have a safe space to practice some interview answers.
Thursday, 16th January 2020, 12:00pm-1:00pm, JHBG02.
Knowing how and where to look for opportunities isn’t always easy and you may feel like you hit a dead-end when job searching. Remember, not every opportunity is advertised and sometimes you have to be creative, adaptive and proactive to find that ideal opportunity – and it may depend on the sector. This session will give you some practical and effective job search strategies to focus your approach, help you identify where to find opportunities or potential contacts, and support you with solutions to help you keep motivated.
Friday, 17th January 2020, 1:00pm-3:00pm, JHB307.
Many graduate recruiters include assessment centres or selection days in their recruitment process. This is a chance to participate in a two hour mock assessment centre which will give you a taste of the kind of activities and exercises employers use. You will also receive feedback on your performance to help you with your future preparation. Please bring your laptop along with you.