Effective graduate job search strategy
- How to explore graduate options including the difference between graduate jobs and graduate schemes, as well as where to look for opportunities.
- Briefly look at the importance of utilising the concept of ‘The Hidden Job Market’ including a brief overview of current LMI (Labour Market Information).
- Effective application of key transferable skills and qualities in the workplace, including the ‘5 Steps to Success’
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Mon, 5 June
11:00 - 12:30
Online only
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Understanding Job Vacancies & Researching Employers
This session focuses on gaining a better understanding regarding what employers are looking for in their job vacancies and how to research and compare employers as part of your job searching activities.
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Tues, 6 June
13:30 - 16:30
On Campus
Chesham B0.26A
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Effective CVs and Covering Letters (session aimed at placement students and finalists - UG and PG)
- An overview about producing an effective CV (purpose, structure, content, and layout) that will grab the attention of prospective employers.
- How to write a Cover Letter that clearly explains your motivation for applying for the job/role.
- Understanding employability skills and how to demonstrate these in your CV and Covering Letter
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Wed, 07 June
14:00 - 16:00
On Campus
Chesham B0.03
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A comprehensive guide to delivering a winning interview
- The wide range of interview question types you might face, ranging from understanding the STAR approach to handling value-based questions.
- It will be an interactive session with lots of engagement, tips on interview do’s and don’ts and handling interview nerves!
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Thurs, 08 June
14:00 - 15:30
Online only
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Writing applications for jobs in healthcare, charities, education & government roles
- Learn more about how large employers like the NHS and Civil Service select staff, as well as organisations like universities and local councils.
- Get tips on how to complete the best applications you can and be shortlisted for interview.
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Fri, 09 June
11:00 - 12:00
Online only
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Excelling at Online Recruitment and Selection Tests
- Preparing for Psychometric tests can often be a stressful experience and many candidates often find that this is one of the most stressful elements of the recruitment process. As such this session should help you to overcome these nerves!
- We will cover a range of assessment types you might encounter and will provide you with the opportunity to feel confident to successfully handle future challenges in your online selection tests.
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Mon, 12 June
14:00 - 15:30
Online only
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Effective CVs and Covering Letters (session aimed at placement students and finalists - UG and PG)
- An overview about producing an effective CV (purpose, structure, content, and layout) that will grab the attention of prospective employers.
- How to write a Cover Letter that clearly explains your motivation for applying for the job/role.
- Understanding employability skills and how to demonstrate these in your CV and Covering Letter
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Tues, 13 June
14:30 - 15:30
On Campus
Chesham B0.26A
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Top tips for successful Assessment Centres
- The tasks/activities conducted at assessment centres.
- A brief overview on interview structure: typical interview questions and how to respond to different types of questions (strengths, competency, values, and CV/Applications based)
- Ascertain what to expect and how to prepare – the Do’s and Don’ts of each process.
- Various resources and hints and tips to help and guide you to success!
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Wed, 14 June
11:00 - 13:00
On Campus
Chesham B0.26A
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Interviews - the basics
- How to get started with preparing for an interview
- How to anticipate questions
- How to structure your answers
- Tips and advice on other helpful resources and sources of support.
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Tues, 20 June
14:00 - 16:00
On Campus
Chesham B0.26B
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LinkedIn Masterclass
- Promote and optimise your profile.
- Grow and maintain your professional network (includes use of the Alumni tool)
- Tips for personalised job search
- Unlock the power of some newer LinkedIn tools.
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Wed, 21 June
14:30 - 16:00
Online only
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Applying for Industrial Placements (UG only)
Are you considering on completing a placement year as part of your University of Bradford degree? Whether you are in your second year looking to start a placement this year, or in your first year looking to commence a placement next summer, come along to this session for a range of support on securing a placement year opportunity.
Find out more about the processes and timescales involved around sourcing and securing an industrial placement.
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Thurs, 22 June
14:00 - 15:30
On Campus
Chesham B0.26B
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How to present effectively at Interviews and Assessment Centres
- Most people will need to deliver a presentation at an interview or assessment centres during their career but lots of people find them really intimidating.
- Attend this session to learn more about making effective presentations and to build on your interview skills.
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Fri, 23 June
11:00 - 12:00
On Campus
Chesham B0.02
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