You can find details for this year's Skills and Employability Week for Science and Engineering students below.
n.b. Please also look out for correspondence from your School for school-specific activity taking place this week and please make sure you register for all events!
Monday 4th March
Graduate Jobs outside of Graduate Schemes
Job hunting can be difficult in the best of times, and it can feel like graduate jobs all have application deadlines before you've even got your books back out in September. However, most jobs for graduates are not on these grad schemes, and they don't have early deadlines that seem to close before you even knew they were open. In this session, learn more about finding the 90% of jobs that aren't graduate schemes
When: 10:30 – 11:30
Where: G.O Jones LG 1 or online (See event description for link)
How to Succeed at Psychometric Tests
In this hands on session, work through a range of psychometric tests with support and practical tips from a Careers Consultant. These include Situational Judgement Tests, personality tests, and abstract reasoning.
When: 13:00 – 14:00
Where: Online via Zoom (link in event description)
Interview Skills Bootcamp
In this hands-on and interactive interview session, you’ll have the opportunity to practice your interview skills. We'll be looking at all types of interview questions used from motivational, competency, strengths and situational - teaching you how you can pre-empt questions that may arise and craft responses.
When: 15:30 – 17:00
Where: G.O Jones LG1
Tuesday 5th March
How can I ACE Assessment Centres (Mock Assessment Centre – In Person)
Learn what to expect from assessment centre's, as we explore what they may entail and how you're assessed, busting myths and sharing practical ways to prepare. Gain hands-on experience with assessment centre activities.
When: 10:30 – 12:00
Where: GO Jones LG1
LinkedIn Essentials – 3 easy steps to research & find opportunities
This session will be dedicated to understanding how to use LinkedIn to research career possibilities, expand your network and search for opportunities. This will be an interactive session where we will be using the platform as much as possible so if you can please set up a basic profile before you come you will have a great head-start.
Where: Online (link in event description)
Professionally Polished! Sharpening your Professional Etiquette
Join this interactive workshop to find out what skills and behaviours demonstrate a high level of professionalism including personal branding, conflict resolution, building resilience and perfecting your email etiquette!
When: 15:30 – 16:30
Thursday 7th March
How can I ACE Assessment Centres (Mock Assessment Centre –Online)
Crafting your strongest CV & Cover Letter
Whether you’re currently in the process of applying for internship, placement or graduate opportunities or just want a strong CV on hand, join us for this session on ‘Crafting your strongest CV and Cover Letter.
Where: MME In-Person Bancroft 3.26 or online (link in event description)