Making the Most of your Masters conference, 10th-11th June

A range of presentations and interactive workshops to help you consider how to present your skills effectively and reflect on the value of your Masters in the workplace. Open to all taught postgraduate students, sessions are interactive, fun and challenging and are run by graduate recruitment experts. 

For more information see www.durham.ac.uk/careers/s/employability/skills/mmym/

Focus on your Future, 3-6 June 2013

Prepare for your future with this series of talks and interactive workshops, helping you to focus on the skills that employers are looking for.

Learn how to succeed in an interview and assessment centre, brush up your CV, talk to a Careers Adviser, learn how to network, work out your plan for employment, and much more.

Sessions are led by graduate recruiters as well as Careers Centre staff at Durham University.  Sign up to as many or few as you like: www.durham.ac.uk/careers/s/employability/skills/dev/fyf

Email Management Skills Course

If you are thinking of a career in management, then why not complete the free 5-part email management skills course offered by MTD training!  It will cover the top 5 skills and activities that set apart the very best managers and leaders, and provide you with real world advice that helps to manage the transition from theory based studies to practical application in the workplace.

Link to the course: www.m-t-d.co.uk/freecourse.htm

Bloomberg Aptitude Test

Bloomberg L.P has developed a test that aids students with employability in the finance sector.  The Bloomberg Aptitude Test (BAT)  is a standard online test that assesses a student’s aptitude for a career in finance and business.

The BAT evaluates an individual’s abilities on an anonymous basis, and provides feedback in a way that highlights strengths and weaknesses.  Taking the BAT will help you evaluate your skills, enhance your CV and differentiate yourself from the other candidates in interviews.

You can find out more information regarding the BAT at www.takethebat.com.

Working in the Third Sector – Exploring Social Enterprise

The Careers, Employability and Enterprise Centre has recently been awarded £20k funding to support any student (or small group) who are interested in developing a social enterprise project. Each project can access £500 to help them with their idea – and they will also be supported through the process by a specialist advisor.

This is a great opportunity for individuals who are engaged in social volunteering to consider ways of making their volunteering/charity work more sustainable in the long term.

We are interested in hearing from students who are passionate about social and environmental problems, improving communities and making a difference to people’s lives.

If you think this opportunity is something you would like to explore, please contact: suzanne.auty@durham.ac.uk

Undergraduate Durham Award Interviews

Two of the most frequently asked questions about the interviews:

Q1. What is the dress code?
There will be an external graduate recruiter on every panel, so you should dress smartly.

Q2. Should I deliver my presentation as if to first year students or tell the panel what I would say to first year students?
You can pitch your presentation as you wish, but it would be a good idea to let the panel know if you are treating them as first year students!

If you have any other questions about your Durham Award interview please email durham.award@durham.ac.uk

 

Does your self-image do you justice?

Being confident about yourself and your ability to effectively convey your experience and skills to someone else isn’t always easy.

Another chance to attend the Interpersonal Mastery workshop running as part of the STAR programme on 6 February 14:00-16:00 gives you the opportunity to look at ways that you can develop a positive self-image to help you to stand out from the crowd.

Book your place through the Careers events diary.