How to apply for a job
Workshops to help you: Assessment centres | CVs and cover letters | Interviews | Psychometric tests | and more!
Assessment centres explained
Many employers of Business School graduates use assessment centres as part of their recruitment process. At this workshop find out what activities you might encounter, the techniques used by employers to assess you and how to improve your performance.
Workshops in Semester One
CVs and cover letters explained
This workshop addresses the fundamental requirements of a CV and cover letter and includes tips from employers of Business School graduates. It will look at what to include in your job application and how to develop and tailor your CV and cover letter so they clearly show what you can offer an employer.
Workshops in Semester One
Interviews explained
Nervous about recruitment interviews? This workshop addresses the fundamentals of an interview with tips from employers of Business School graduates.
Workshops in Semester One
Psychometric tests decoded
Feedback from Business graduate employers is that students don’t prepare enough for psychometric tests. In this workshop find out the types of test, how to prepare and improve your performance.
Workshops in Semester One
Graduate and internship programme application tips
Did you know that some organisations receive over three thousand applications? How are you going to stand out? Come to this session to get information about the steps in the process and how to stand out in your job applications and at interview.
Workshop in Semester One
- Friday, 3 March, 1-2pm, Room 260.321, Register
Make the most of employer events
Learn how to stand out when networking with employers at recruitment events. Gain a good grasp of networking skills and techniques, learn how to market yourself effectively and understand the importance of preparation.
Workshop in Semester One
- Friday, 3 March, 2-3pm, Room 260.321, Register
Summer recruitment skills boot camps
Applying for internship and graduate roles? This is your opportunity to get application advice from recruiters before the semester starts. Representatives from major employers will facilitate sessions on topics such as: Your CV and cover letter, Interviews, Psychometric tests, Video interviews and Interviews. Each day there will be different guest presenters. You are welcome to register for one day or both days.