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Reflection for personal and professional development
From 12:00 until
13:00.
Room 2.04
A common criticism of application forms is the lack of contextualising of your skills, experience and qualities to that of the role you are applying for. This workshop provides opportunities for you to reflect, identify evidence, and effectively present yourself in your application.
This Improve your study for employment event is organised by the Centre for Learning and Study Support.
Work Experience Opportunities at DMU: Frontrunners, Fuse and DSU Volunteering
From 13:00 until
14:00.
Room 2.04
A key element of your application for a job will be profiling your experience that relates to the position. Looking for opportunities to gain practical work experience? An open panel discussion outlining opportunities available at DMU will provide an overview of the potential benefits and pitfalls of getting involved.
This Improve your study for employment event is organised by the Centre for Learning and Study Support.
Self promotion and promotion of ideas in presentations
From 12:00 until
13:00.
Room 2.04
This workshop will focus on presentation skills which may be required either as a ‘pitch’, or presentation of a topic as part of the recruitment process.
This Improve your study for employment event is organised by the Centre for Learning and Study Support.
Using social media to develop an online profile
From 13:00 until
14:30.
Learning Development Zone
Social media is a powerful tool for promoting yourself to companies and organisations. With a wealth of applications to choose from (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, blogs and wikis) how do you know which is the most appropriate for you? This workshop gives an overview of some of the tools available and how you can use them to present yourself with a professional edge.
This Improve your study for employment event is organised by the Centre for Learning and Study Support.
Company information - learn about prospective employers
From 12:00 until
13:00.
Learning Development Zone
Researching the company or service provider prior to your application is critical in informing your decisions and content of your application. This workshop will guide your research in finding out about a company or service provider, including news, finance, corporate culture and image.
This Improve your study for employment event is organised by Learning and Research Services.
Verbal reasoning skills for psychometric testing
From 13:00 until
14:30.
Room 2.04
This workshop will be of interest to students applying to graduate training schemes.
Psychometric testing is often an early requirement of the recruitment process. This workshop will focus on the development of skills to support the verbal reasoning element of the psychometric tests. There will also be a ‘hands on’ opportunity to have a go at sample tests.
This Improve your study for employment event is organised by the Centre for Learning and Study Support.
CV, letter writing and email etiquette
From 12:00 until
13:00.
Room 2.04
This workshop will focus on the expected conventions of written communication with your prospective employers. There will be opportunities to critique examples as well as learn the 'do's and don'ts' to ensure a professional application.
This Improve your study for employment event is organised by the Centre for Learning and Study Support.
Effective self management in the workplace
From 13:00 until
14:00.
Room 2.04
Most jobs include team work and good personal organisation and, as such, employers will be looking for these skills as part of the application process. In this workshop you will be provided with an opportunity to identify what makes effective team work, what kind of team player you are, and practical ideas and strategies for using time more effectively to achieve better outputs.
This Improve your study for employment event is organised by the Centre for Learning and Study Support.
Writing a ‘polished’ personal statement
From 12:00 until
13:00.
Room 2.04
The further information section of your application form is key to communicating who you are and why the employer should consider you for the role. This workshop will focus on the structure and content of your personal statement, together with tips and strategies for producing a ‘polished’ application.
This Improve your study for employment event is organised by the Centre for Learning and Study Support.
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