CAREERS WORKSHOPS
The Career Development Centre runs a series of workshops every Wednesday afternoon during term time on career related skills. These are open to all UCD students.
To book a place, login to CareersConnect using your UCD Connect username and password and click on 'events'. Workshops are available for booking two weeks in advance.
| Getting started: exploring options and making career decisions |
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| Trying to decide what you want to do? Not sure where to start? Considering different career or study options but finding it difficult to figure out which one is right for you? This workshop will help you to explore the options and opportunities available to you, make career decisions and plan next steps in a structured way. |
| Effective applications: developing stand-out CVs and cover letters |
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| In this workshop you will learn the 'do's' and 'don'ts' of putting together an effective CV and cover letter. Find out what graduate recruiters are looking for and how to market your skills and attributes in an impactful way. |
| Performing effectively at interview: tips and techniques for success |
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| Many students and graduates find the prospect of doing a job interview daunting and are unsure how to prepare and perform effectively. In this workshop we take you through what you should do before, during and after your interview to maximise your chance of success and help you to become more confident in your own capabilities. |
Each workshop is an hour long and runs on a rotating schedule to make it easier for students with different timetables to attend.
| Schedule A - 19 Sept, 10 Oct, 31 Oct, 21 Nov | |
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| 1-2pm | Getting started |
| 2-3pm | Effective applications |
| 3-4pm | Performing effectively at interview |
| Schedule B - 17 Oct, 7 Nov, 28 Nov | |
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| 1-2pm | Effective applications |
| 2-3pm | Performing effectively at interview |
| 3-4pm | Getting started |
| Schedule C - 3 Oct, 24 Oct, 14 Nov | |
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| 1-2pm | Performing effectively at interview |
| 2-3pm | Getting started |
| 3-4pm | Effective applications |
Please note: there will be no workshops on Wednesday 26 September due to the Career Development Centre Open Day.
Login to your CareersConnect account to book your place.
