Career Network Event: Get Ahead in 2012
The Trinity Alumni Career Network is pleased to announce details of a one day event, featuring a series of expert speakers on managing, changing or finding your career of choice.
The event will take place from 10am-4.30pm on Saturday, 11 February in the Long Room Hub, TCD. The price of the event is €50 (€30 for the unwaged), including lunch.
The event offers invaluable career advice and support, and an opportunity to learn and share your experiences with other alumni. Whether you are looking for a job, thinking of making a change or just want to brush up on your job-seeking skills, the Career Network event is for you, regardless of experience or industry sector. Places are limited, book early to avoid disappointment.
The Programme
Managing your Career through a Recession
There is a mind-set of fear pervading modern day workplaces and those with a job are holding on for dear life. This presents great opportunity for those who are prepared to swim against the tide. Learn pro-active strategies to create sustainable career opportunities even in a recession.
Rethinking your Career Direction
Discover the barriers disarming so many professionals from making “that big move” to rethink their future career direction. This session is a time to gain clarity on “what you really want do next”,
Uncovering the Hidden Job Market
Up to 70% of job vacancies don't get advertised. Learn how can networking significantly improve your chances of securing employment?
Managing your Social Footprint
Learn how to leverage your social media presence to land the perfect job or risk having potential employers rule you out because of what they find (or don’t find) about you on Facebook!
Presenting yourself on Paper
In a competitive marketplace what will cause the recruiter to say “Let’s shortlist this candidate”?
Effective Interviewing
Everything you've ever wanted to know about selling yourself effectively at a job interview, but were afraid to ask.
Find out about the speakers.
If you would like to offer or search for career advice join the Career Network on Front Gate Online, the TCD Online Community and update your professional information or search the alumni directory for a contact of relevance to you.