UoD Careers have developed a 1 day-long programme of online events running on Wednesday 22nd May to help you navigate life after graduation via practical careers-based advice, guidance and support.
Agenda
09:30 - 09:40: Event open and welcome.
09:40 - 10:10: Choosing the career that's right for you.
10:10 - 11:10: Creating a CV that stands out & Do I really need a cover letter?
11:10 - 11:30: Break.
11:30 - 12:10: Get your application noticed.
12:10 - 12:50: Answer interview questions with confidence.
12:50 - 13:30: Lunch.
13:30 - 14:10:
- Choice A: Getting started with LinkedIn, Networking and finding hidden jobs.
- Choice B: Considering postgraduate Study.
- Choice C: Why everyone needs commercial awareness and how to build it!
14:10 - 14:25: Break.
14:25 - 15:05:
- Choice D: Prepare for the Scottish Graduate Jobs Fair.
- Choice E: Secrets of assessment centres & psychometric testing - how to improve your score.
15:05 - 15:15: Event close and thanks, ongoing support from careers signposting.
Target Audience: 2024 UoD graduating students and recent UoD alumni.
Location: This session will be hosted online via Blackboard Collaborate. The joining link will be sent out to you 7 days before the session. You will then receive a reminder 24 hours before the session, at booking closing and then again at 08:00 on the 22nd May. Please check your email inbox for this and if you have any issues, please email us. N.B. please remember to check your spam folder and ensure that your CareersPortal account permissions allow targeted information to come from the Careers Service.