NEXT STEPS IN YOUR CAREER
Monday, 22nd May
11.00-11.30
A Winning Graduate 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/for-students/career-development-centre/students-and-graduates/cvs-letters-applications/
https://www.tudublin.ie/media/website/for-students/careers/images/Creative-CV-Guide.pdf
Presenter
Edel Kearney, MEd Guidance and Counselling, HDip 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
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/Summer-Internships-Vacancies – Summer Internship List (updated regularly)
https://tinyurl.com/Irish-Grad-Programmes - Graduate Programmes List (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.
12.00-12.30
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
Georgina Higgins, MSc Educational Guidance and Counselling, Dip Integrative Supervision (ongoing), 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.
12.30-13.00
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/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/tu-dublin-career-development-centre/
Presenter
Helen Vahey, PG Dip. Career Education, Information and Guidance, 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.
