GET CAREER READY - SCHEDULE
Monday, 26 September, 9.30-1.15pm
Room CQ428, Grangegorman or Room 5050, Aungier Street or Online over Teams
(Simply click on this Teams link GETCAREERREADY to join.)
09:30 - 10:00: Get Career Ready - Actions to Take from Now!
Discover the many ways the Career Development Centre can help you. Identify key actions you can take from now to progress your career, along with key resources that can help you.
Useful resources:
http://www.tudublin.ie/careers
Presenter
Georgina Higgins, MSc Educational Guidance and Counselling, Dip Business, Executive and Personal Coaching, Cert Personnel Management, BA
Georgina has nineteen years’ experience working as a Careers Coach at TU Dublin. Georgina is passionate about empowering individuals to achieve their career goals. She has particular interest in assisting students and graduates who may be struggling with career choice or going through potentially stressful periods in their careers.
10:00 - 10:30: What jobs would suit me
Knowing yourself is key to figuring out what jobs would suit you. This webinar will help you reflect on your personality, interests, values and skills and how they relate to choosing a career that’s right for you.
Useful resources:
Presenter
Helen Vahey, PG Dip Career Education, Information & Guidance in Higher Education, BA
Helen is a Career Coach with over 10 years' experience in higher education most recently supporting MBA and placement students. She is also a qualified solicitor and worked in the criminal law field for several years. Helen aspires to support students to approach their career journey with confidence and self-belief. She also enjoys building relationships with employers eager to connect with TU Dublin students and graduates.
10:30 - 11:00: Where are the jobs? Ireland and Abroad
Where are the jobs? This session will outline strategies for job hunting in Ireland and abroad including accessing the hidden jobs market.
Useful resources:
https://www.tudublin.ie/for-students/career-development-centre/students-and-graduates/job-hunting/
http://www.tudublin.ie/careersconnect
https://tinyurl.com/Irish-Grad-Programmes - updated regularly
https://tinyurl.com/Summer-Internships-Vacancies - updated regularly
Presenter
Jennifer McConnell, PG Dip in Career Education, Information & Guidance in Higher Education, MEd Special Educational Needs, MA, H Dip Ed, BA
Jennifer is the Career Coach for the College of Built Environment, City Campus. She has over 20 years’ experience supporting students in both higher education and second level. She strives to provide careers education which supports students to make meaningful career choices for themselves and develop the tools needed to gain those roles.
11:00 - 11:30: A Winning CV and Cover Letter
An informative session to help you build a winning CV and Cover Letter. Guidance on content, structure and language. Suitable for students starting their CV or wanting to update it. Make the most of this session by having your CV to hand, take notes of key points and adjust your CV as you go along.
Useful resources:
https://www.tudublin.ie/media/website/for-students/careers/images/Creative-CV-Guide.pdf
https://careerset.com/tudublin - Self-review platform - instant feedback on your CV
Presenter
Edel Kearney, MEd Guidance and Counselling, H Dip Education, BA Human Resource Management
Edel has been working as a Career Coach in TU Dublin since 2017 and has over 10 years’ experience in higher education. She previously worked in HR and as a Schools’ Outreach Project Officer in TU Dublin’s Access and Civic Engagement Office. Edel loves everything about career development but in particular empowering students and graduates to manage their own careers throughout their lives.
11:30 - 12:00: Optimise your Career with LinkedIn
Want to connect with graduates from your course and other professionals in your area, see what companies are doing and what’s important to them, and access some really useful online training? This session will include a demonstration of the alumni, company, group and learning functions on LinkedIn.
Useful resources:
https://www.tudublin.ie/for-students/career-development-centre/students-and-graduates/resources/
Presenter
Helen Vahey, PG Dip Career Education, Information & Guidance in Higher Education, BA
Helen is a Career Coach with over 10 years' experience in higher education most recently supporting MBA and placement students. She is also a qualified solicitor and worked in the criminal law field for several years. Helen aspires to support students to approach their career journey with confidence and self-belief. She also enjoys building relationships with employers eager to connect with TU Dublin students and graduates.
12:00 - 12:30: Graduate Programmes & Careers Fairs – All you need to know!
Graduate Programmes
This session will give you a better understanding of graduate programmes, how to find them and deadlines to be aware of.
Useful resources:
https://www.tudublin.ie/for-students/career-development-centre/students-and-graduates/job-hunting/
http://www.tudublin.ie/careersconnect
https://tinyurl.com/Irish-Grad-Programmes - updated regularly
Make the Most out of Careers Fair – Fairs start this week!
Careers Fairs are a fantastic way to interact with employers, find out more about companies and opportunities you are interested in.
Fairs take place at various points in the year, and many, including TU Dublin Careers Fairs, are coming up over the next couple of weeks. Opportunities on offer will include graduate roles, graduate programmes, placements and summer internships.
This webinar will help you make the most out of a Fair, outline the preparation you need to do, and give you tips on how to make a good impression.
Useful Resources:
https://www.tudublin.ie/for-students/career-development-centre/careers-fairs-and-events/
https://gradireland.com/events/gradireland-graduate-careers-fair
Presenter
Peter Lewis, MEd Educational Guidance & Counselling, Diploma in Personnel Management, Graduate Diploma in Business Studies, BA
Peter is a qualified Career Coach with Technological University Dublin (City Campus) working primarily with engineering students. He has over 20 years’ experience working in career guidance/coaching in higher education and further education where confidence-building and instilling a sense of personal efficacy is at the core of his work with students. Peter also has a keen interest in enhancing graduate employability and in helping TU Dublin students communicate their strengths, skills and experience (particularly of technical nature) to employers.
12:30 - 13:00: Tips for Interview Success
Need help with interviews? This webinar will provide top tips to help you prepare and perform well at interview. Learn how to answer typical questions and to overcome nerves. Resources to help you further will also be shared.
Useful resources:
Presenter
Marie Kielty, BA Psychology, DBS Business (Human Resources)
Marie is Head of the Career Development Centre, TU Dublin, Tallaght, and has been working as a Career Coach in the higher education sector for many years. Enhancing students’ potential is a key driver for Marie and she is particularly interested in exploring new opportunities and innovative career management skills to give students an edge in the current climate.
13:00 - 13:15: Q & A with Career Coaches – here to help with any of your career queries
To join any of the above sessions simply click on this Teams link GETCAREERREADY