Graduate School Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Faculty Training Programme
Careers Workshops for PhD Students 2013
The following workshops are available to PhD students from all Faculties. To book a place simply complete the booking form on the student/events section of the Careers Service web site
| Date | Time | Session |
|---|---|---|
| 5 June | 2.00-4.00 | Career Planning for PhD Students
This introductory session is strongly recommended for all PhD students. It provides a clear picture of the job market for PhD students, the options available and the issues to consider when making a career choice. It also covers the key sources of job vacancies, job search techniques and the art of networking. This session forms the foundation for the rest of the workshops in this programme. |
| 12 June | 2.00-4.00 | Writing an Effective Academic CV This helps students understand the type of CV required for academic posts and gives them practical experience of constructing an academic CV. |
| 19 June | 2.00-5.00 | Academic Interviews This session is for those who wish to find out more about the academic interview process. It covers how best to prepare for such interviews and also includes some interview practice in small groups. |
| 26 June | 2.00-4.00 | Employer Interviews and Assessment Centres This shows students how best to prepare for employer interviews and assessment centres. For interviews, it shows them how to: • Understand the different types of interview they may face • Recognise the types of questions they are likely to be asked • Prepare effectively to promote themselves to their best advantage For the assessment centres it shows students: • What to expect at a typical assessment centre • Ways of preparing effectively • How to make the most of the opportunity to promote their suitability for the post The session will include a number of simulations so that students can get the feel of what it will be like to attend interviews and assessment centres. |
To access further careers support e.g. postgraduate careers information, job vacancy sources, or to book a confidential careers guidance interview call in to the Careers Service, in the Base, Alexandra Square, or telephone 592525. A great deal of useful information can also be found on the Careers web site and the Vitae website for research students.
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