Here at University of Reading, we want each and every student to take every opportunity to succeed in their career and this is why we offer a host of sessions to help you kickstart it.
You can access these and sign up via the dropdown lists below
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If you are unfamiliar with how to access webinars using blackboard, watch our short screen cast.
Graduates: we host a webinar series for UoR Alumni up to 24 months after course completion. See what's coming up!
June 2022
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01/06/2022 |
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Interested in working for the Civil Service? Your guide to applying for direct entry roles |
06/06/2022 |
13:00-14:00 |
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| Find a paid internship through the Reading Internship Scheme |
06/06/2022 | 17:00-18:00 |
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07/06/2022 |
13:00-14:00 |
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07/06/2022 |
13:00-14:00 |
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08/06/2022 |
13:00-14:00 |
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Making your own opportunities through networking and Linkedin |
09/06/2022 |
13:00-14:00 |
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Taking a gap year? Steps to take to maximise your options when you return |
09/06/2022 |
13:00-14:00 |
July 2022
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| Kick Start Your Career: Returning to work after a break or looking at your next steps? | 07/07 | 18:05 - 19:45 | If you are looking to return to work after a gap, whether through illness, raising a family or taking time out to travel, or maybe you are looking for other (better?) opportunities, then this session is for you. We will cover job search strategies, document optimisation, networking, interview technique, how to freshen up your skills and CV. We will also touch on disability disclosure. |
| Graduate Schemes & Graduate Jobs | 13/07 | 17:15 - 18:00 | New graduate? Or maybe had a break to travel? Perhaps you tried a job, but it didn’t work out? Then this session is for you! Come along to get the lowdown on graduate schemes and graduates jobs. In this session you will :
- Understand the timelines for graduate recruitment and when to apply. - Identify where jobs in your field of interest are likely to be advertised and compare search techniques. - Explore graduate schemes, which ones might be for you, and how to apply. Deadlines for many of these programmes can be as early as September, October, or November, so book your place now and come and find out all you need to know! - Learn what to expect from the recruitment process (for grad schemes and grad jobs) and how to prepare, including explaining career changes, or gaps in your CV, - Make an action plan for the weeks ahead. |
| Managing the transition to the world of work (Life Tools) | 25/07 | 17:15 - 18:00 | Work can be an interesting place where you can contribute with your ideas and make things happen. Being able to juggle several projects and deal with complex situations will require the ability to prioritise effectively. Collaborating with others is essential to get work done by the deadline. This requires self-management and the ability to communicate effectively. Discover the importance of resilience at work and develop strategies to manage challenges effectively. |
August 2022
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| Application essentials - Application forms, CVs, and Covering Letters |
11/08/2022 |
17:15 - 18:00 |
Looking to improve your chances of getting an interview for that graduate job? Then you will need a tailored CV and Covering Letter to get you on the shortlist! In this webinar, we will explore how recruiters review applications, CVs, Covering Letters and what they look for. We'll use specific examples to demonstrate how to make the most of the skills and experience you have to offer, what to include (and not to include!) and how to articulate genuine interest and motivation. By the end of this webinar, you'll have key techniques to make your application stand out. |
| Developing your leadership style |
18/08/2022 |
17:15 - 18:00 |
According to recent research, three in five (62%) employers say that they look for graduates with practical management and leadership skills. If you have... - taken on a committee position with a sports club/society, - been elected as a course rep, STaR Mentor, PAL Leader, - taken a leading role in your group work, ... you will have developed some leadership skills whilst at university... but do you know how to sell them?This workshop will help you to explore: - What are your strengths? How should you use them? - When have you had to be a leader? What style do you prefer? - The importance of communication styles and the benefit of an integrated approach. - How to receive feedback and use it to build self-awareness. What's in it for me? Discover your leadership potential. Who’s it for?Anyone win an interest in leadership |
| Time for a change? |
24/08/2022 |
17:15 - 18:00 |
Whether your graduate job isn’t quite what you expected, or the reality of the sector you’ve chosen has not met your expectations, there are various reasons why you may be looking to make a career change not long after leaving university. If you'd like to try something new but aren't sure where to start, come along to this session where we will help you find your next steps. |
September 2022
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| Feeling anxious about career choices – how to get started (or restarted!) |
01/09 | 17:15 - 18:00 | Does it feel like you’re the only one who doesn’t know what they want to do next? Are you feeling like you’ve not made the progress you expected to by now? Have you started a job and found it’s not quite right for you? If this sounds like you, join us for this session webinar to help get you (re)started. During this workshop you'll learn how to:
- Develop some career ideas to research further - Identify your career interests and how to find out about future work opportunities- Address your disability in the application process- Construct a simple action plan to help you move towards your goals - Feel more confident about your next steps Come along to this online workshop and take some easy steps that will make you feel less anxious about your career choices. This session is for any graduate or recent graduate who wants to feel more confident about the next steps in their career! |
| Interview Success | 06/09 | 17:15 - 18:00 | Got an interview coming up or just looking to build your confidence? Come along to this webinar to prepare and improve your chances of a job offer! Improve your interviews skills in this interactive webinar, we will cover:
- First impressions - how to appear confident (even if you don’t feel it!) - Preparation – What to do before the interview - Difficult questions, ‘What’s your biggest weakness?’ and more! - The STAR technique – the trick to answering competency-based questions. |
| Kick Start Your Career for Recent Graduates | 14/09 | 18:05 - 19:45 | If you recently completed your degree and feel that your career needs a boost, come to this session designed to help you get your career moving. We will cover career planning, how to identify and move towards your dream job, how to market yourself effectively, practical job-searching strategies and turning interviews into offers. |
| Make connections (and get hired) with LinkedIn | 22/09 | 17:15 - 18:00 | LinkedIn is the world's largest professional networking site and is not just an online CV, but a place where you can explore career options by looking at the paths others have taken! This online workshop is aimed at anyone who would like to create or make improvements to a LinkedIn profile, as well as learn how to use some of LinkedIn's powerful search tools. During the online workshop we will look at what makes a good profile, and you will be able to start creating your own content. Do not miss this opportunity to:
- Start to use the world's biggest online networking site. - Make improvements to your LinkedIn profile or set or a new profile. - Maximise your chances of securing employment. |
| Graduate schemes & Graduate Jobs | 27/09 | 17:15 - 18:00 | New graduate? Or maybe had a break to travel? Perhaps you tried a job, but it didn’t work out? Then this session is for you! Come along to get the lowdown on graduate schemes and graduates jobs. In this session you will :
- Understand the timelines for graduate recruitment and when to apply. - Identify where jobs in your field of interest are likely to be advertised and compare search techniques. - Explore graduate schemes, which ones might be for you, and how to apply.Deadlines for many of these programmes can be as early as September, October, or November, so book your place now and come and find out all you need to know! - Learn what to expect from the recruitment process (for grad schemes and grad jobs) and how to prepare, including explaining career changes, or gaps in your CV, - Make an action plan for the weeks ahead. |
January 2023
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Time |
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| Kick Start Your Career: Returning to work after a break or looking at your next steps? |
19/01/2023 |
18:05 - 19:45 |
If you are looking to return to work after a gap, whether through illness, raising a family or taking time out to travel, or maybe you are looking for other (better?) opportunities, then this session is for you. We will cover job search strategies, document optimisation, networking, interview technique, how to freshen up your skills and CV. We will also touch on disability disclosure. |