GRADUATE TO WORK WEEK - 1 - 5th June
Whether you are confident about your career goals or graduating with no idea what to do next, take action to enhance your career prospects and explore your options.
MMU Careers & Employability are running a week full of workshops, employer networking events and expert advice sessions at the Business School from 1 -5 June, all aimed at helping you to prepare for life after graduation and boost your career.
There is something for everyone, register to:
- Meet employers offering graduate jobs and internships at our networking cafes
- Learn how to sell yourself to employers, from winning CVs and social media through to impressing at interview
- Explore the options available to you after graduation, including starting your own business and further study
If you are taking part in MMU Futures a number of the sessions running, including Work Ready, are core elements of the award so this is a great opportunity to collect points. Cheshire students - you can claim travel expenses back for those sessions which qualify for MMU Futures points providing you are registered for the award.
The full programme can be found below. You can attend as many sessions as you like during the week but must register your interest.
Register your interest
Attend two or more sessions to be in with the chance of winning £100 voucher!
Let us know how you are getting involved with Graduate to Work Week on Twitter using #G2WW.
Workshops Available:
Monday 1st June
09.30Team Work Essentials (part of Work Ready) – Room 3.15
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By the end of this interactive session, you will learn:
- The features of a high performing team
- Benefits of team working
- How to find your preferred team role and make the most of your contribution to team success
10.00How to write winning CVs – Room 3.16
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Ever wondered what the difference is between okay and winning CVs? This workshop will explore the different formats for CVs and covering letters and get you started with the skills you need to stand out from the crowd and bag an interview.
By the end of the session, you will know:
- The key qualities an employer looks for in a CV
- How to format your CV – including what you should and shouldn’t include
- How to use the right language to grab an employer’s attention
11.30Amazing applications: net that job! – Room 3.15
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Completing application forms is easy – right? Think again! The variety of application forms and processes used by employers means that you will need specific knowledge to make your application stand out. Each application you complete has to be carefully crafted through preparation and planning to sell yourself and secure that interview.
By the end of the session, you will know:
- The key things an employer is looking for
- How online applications are assessed
- The insider know-how to succeed
- A few tips for online ability testing
11.30Presentations: from terrified to confident – Room 3.16
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We know that presenting to an employer at an interview or assessment centre can be daunting. Come along to this workshop and get top tips for how to deliver a presentation and impress employers with your professional and confident approach.
By the end of the session, you will know:
- How to prepare for a presentation
- How to structure a presentation
- How to deal with nerves
- How to manage your audience
13.00Successful Interviews: get that job! – Room 3.15
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One job. Six candidates. Your turn in front of the interview panel. Only one thing will decide it – what you say and do in the next half hour. This interactive workshop will give you the chance to explore the interview experience.
By the end of the session, you will: Get practical advice to help minimise nerves and maximize your performance at interviews; Learn how to prepare and how to handle difficult interview questions; Find out how to perform with confidence to make that lasting impression.
13.00Find that graduate job – Room 3.16
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The workshop that leaves no stone unturned in giving you the tools to find that graduate job! This session aims to improve your chances of finding a job by introducing you to the most useful vacancy sources; discuss ways to find unadvertised positions; and give you tips on marketing yourself effectively to employers.
14.30Considering teaching? – Room 3.15
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Attend this workshop if you are at the early stages of thinking about a career in teaching; either at primary, secondary or college-level, and you want to find out more.
By the end of this session you will know: What makes a good teacher; The qualifications and experience required; The different ways to train; How to get that all-important work experience.
14.30Postgraduate study: a worthwhile investment? – Room 3.16
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Are you passionate about your subject? Do you need a postgraduate qualification for your chosen career? Or, perhaps you want to continue life at University? Whatever your motivations for considering further study, attend this workshop to find out whether postgraduate study is for you.
By the end of the session, you will have:
- Explored the range of post graduate study options
- Begun to think about the pros and cons of different choices
- Looked at funding options
- Considered your level of commitment to investing your time and money in further study
Tuesday 2nd June
09.30Communication and influencing essentials (part of Work Ready) – Room 3.22
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By the end of this interactive session, you will know:
- How to communicate with people at all levels
- How to overcome the barriers to effective communication
- How to be assertive and get your message across
10.00How to write winning CVs – Room 3.23
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Ever wondered what the difference is between okay and winning CVs? This workshop will explore the different formats for CVs and covering letters and get you started with the skills you need to stand out from the crowd and bag an interview.
By the end of the session, you will know:
- The key qualities an employer looks for in a CV
- How to format your CV – including what you should and shouldn’t include
- How to use the right language to grab an employer’s attention
11.30Networking: make it work for you – Room 3.22
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It’s a fact that many jobs are filled without ever being advertised. The good news is that you don’t have to know rich, famous or high-powered people to network; we all network every day and it’s a skill everyone can learn and get better at.
By the end of this interactive session, you will:
- Know how, why and when to network
- Have learnt how to use every opportunity to make contacts
- Develop skills so that you can network with confidence and charm
11.30Successful Interviews: get that job! – Room 3.23
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One job. Six candidates. Your turn in front of the interview panel. Only one thing will decide it – what you say and do in the next half hour. This interactive workshop will give you the chance to explore the interview experience.
By the end of the session, you will: Get practical advice to help minimise nerves and maximize your performance at interviews; Learn how to prepare and how to handle difficult interview questions; Find out how to perform with confidence to make that lasting impression.
14.00Internships – Meet the Employers – North Atrium
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Internships are not only a way to get ahead of the competition by gaining crucial work experience but also a great opportunity to work out what you might want to do in the future.
Attend this event to:
- Network with employers offering internship schemes in a range of sectors and roles
- Hear from graduates about their experiences of doing internships
- Get expert advice on making your applications stand out from the crowd
Want to brush up on your networking skills before the event? Attend our workshop, Networking: make it work for you at 11:30am, Tuesday 2 June (NBS 3.22).
Wednesday 3rd June
09.30Project management essentials (part of Work Ready) – Room 4.04
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By the end of this interactive session, you will learn:
- Why it's important to manage projects
- How to plan a project
- Approaches to project implementation and evaluation
10.00Presentations: from terrified to confident – Room 4.05
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We know that presenting to an employer at an interview or assessment centre can be daunting. Come along to this workshop and get top tips for how to deliver a presentation and impress employers with your professional and confident approach.
By the end of the session, you will know:
- How to prepare for a presentation
- How to structure a presentation
- How to deal with nerves
- How to manage your audience
11.30Amazing applications: net that job! – Room 4.04
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Completing application forms is easy – right? Think again! The variety of application forms and processes used by employers means that you will need specific knowledge to make your application stand out. Each application you complete has to be carefully crafted through preparation and planning to sell yourself and secure that interview.
By the end of the session, you will know:
- The key things an employer is looking for
- How online applications are assessed
- The insider know-how to succeed
- A few tips for online ability testing
11.30LinkedIn: from amateur to pro – Room 2.10
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This hands-on session shows you how to develop your very own LinkedIn profile and use the social media site to increase your career prospects. Prior to attending, you need to set up a basic profile.
At this session, you will:
- Complete your profile making it both professional yet personal
- Increase your connections
- Connect to key employers
13.00How to write winning CVs – Room 4.04
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Ever wondered what the difference is between okay and winning CVs? This workshop will explore the different formats for CVs and covering letters and get you started with the skills you need to stand out from the crowd and bag an interview.
By the end of the session, you will know:
- The key qualities an employer looks for in a CV
- How to format your CV – including what you should and shouldn’t include
- How to use the right language to grab an employer’s attention
13.00Find that graduate job – Room 4.05
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The workshop that leaves no stone unturned in giving you the tools to find that graduate job! This session aims to improve your chances of finding a job by introducing you to the most useful vacancy sources; discuss ways to find unadvertised positions; and give you tips on marketing yourself effectively to employers.
14.30You’re hired! How to survive assessment centres and get the job – Room 4.04
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Top companies use assessment centres as part of their recruitment and selection process. For them, they’re a sure-fire way of getting the right people. For you, they’re a challenging assault-course of individual and group tasks – and your goal is to be the last candidate left at the end.
By the end of the session you will: Know how and why employers use assessment centres; Know something about the kind of selection tasks that are used; Have been given the chance to have a go at some of the tests.
14:30Careers fairs: why, where and how to prepare – Room 4.05
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Graduate Recruitment Fairs are an excellent opportunity to meet and network with employers ‘face to face’. Your perfect job could be waiting for you at this year’s graduate fairs. Exhibitors will be offering immediate job vacancies, postgraduate course places, placements and internships, voluntary work opportunities and temporary jobs.
By the end of this session you will know:
- When and where the fairs take place
- What to expect
- The preparation needed to get the most out of them
- How to network and sell your skills
Thursday 4th June
09.30Leadership essentials (part of work ready) – Room 3.15
By the end of this interactive session, you will learn:
- What makes a good leader
- How to manage a team
- How to get the best out of people
10.00Successful Interviews: get that job! – Room 3.16
One job. Six candidates. Your turn in front of the interview panel. Only one thing will decide it – what you say and do in the next half hour. This interactive workshop will give you the chance to explore the interview experience.
By the end of the session, you will: Get practical advice to help minimise nerves and maximize your performance at interviews; Learn how to prepare and how to handle difficult interview questions; Find out how to perform with confidence to make that lasting impression.
11.30How to write wining CVs – Room 3.15
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Ever wondered what the difference is between okay and winning CVs? This workshop will explore the different formats for CVs and covering letters and get you started with the skills you need to stand out from the crowd and bag an interview.
By the end of the session, you will know:
- The key qualities an employer looks for in a CV
- How to format your CV – including what you should and shouldn’t include
- How to use the right language to grab an employer’s attention
11.30Networking: make it work for you – Room 3.16
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It’s a fact that many jobs are filled without ever being advertised. The good news is that you don’t have to know rich, famous or high-powered people to network; we all network every day and it’s a skill everyone can learn and get better at.
By the end of this interactive session, you will:
- Know how, why and when to network
- Have learnt how to use every opportunity to make contacts
- Develop skills so that you can network with confidence and charm
14.00Graduate Jobs – Meet the Employers – North Atrium
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Attend this unique event to meet employers offering a range of graduate job and placement opportunities, and equip yourself with the skills to approach them with confidence.
Sign up to:
- Get expert advice on how to make yourself the ideal candidate
- Practise your networking skills with real employers looking to recruit
- Find out about the types of jobs available to you after graduation
Employers from a number of sectors will be attending – check back for details.
Want to brush up on your networking skills before the event? Attend our workshop, Networking: make it work for you at 11:30am, Thursday 4 June (NBS 3.16).
Friday 5th June
Students who attended Graduate to Work Week 2014 said:
“This is a must attend event for anyone who is about the graduate. The advice I received throughout the week gave me the confidence to leave MMU and start to apply for jobs.”
“After the event, I applied for two jobs and had a better understanding of what was required for the application. Because of this support, I now have a job.”
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