The structure for the Programme day is as follows:
8.30am Registration and Coffee
9.15am Opening Plenary
THE EMPLOYERS’ PERSPECTIVE
What employers expect from job applicants
What they actually get
How to differentiate yourself
Research the employer
Research the job
How to do a bad interview
Questions not to ask!
10.00am At this stage, the one to one review of participant’s CVs begins in parallel with
three group sessions. Those participants who have opted for specific CV
review sessions can pick up the group sessions in the afternoon programme.
Meanwhile, the group sessions are as follows:
10.00am to 10.50am – repeated at 2.00pm to 2.50pm
Preparing a CV
Maintaining a CV, common errors, formats, personal statements,
content, truth, choosing referees, social media management
11.00am to 11.50am – repeated at 3.00pm to 3.50pm
Interview Planning
How interviews work
The roles in an interview situation
Dress, personal hygiene, grooming
Getting your head right
12.00noon to 12.50pm – repeated at 4.00pm to 4.50pm
Interview Techniques
Listening skills
Understanding questions
Vocabulary
Body language
Diction
Concentration
Attitude
Asking questions
1.00pm Light Lunch and Networking
2.00pm The morning programme is repeated
5.00pm Closing Plenary
Feedback – Programme review
Questions and Answers
