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Spoke 2: Career Readiness

Take charge of your career readiness by availing of expert workshops on career planning, preparing for the future of work, networking and researching employer perspectives.

Career Planning, Decisions and Career Resilience
  • Engaging with the career planning process (with design principles)

 
  • Reflecting on factors influencing your career decisions
 
  • Building and managing your career wellbeing and resilience (adaptability, growth mindset)
 
  • Utilising AI effectively in Career Planning
   
Future of Work, Your Skills and Effective Job Search
  • Navigating the future of work in the age of AI
 
  • Identifying and Articulating your Skills and Unique Selling Point
 
  • Searching for and applying for jobs in academia and industry
 
  • Networking and LinkedIn Skills Session
 
  • Building an effective network and building relationships and connections for the benefit of your Career
 
  • Utilising LinkedIn effectively as a key tool for your job search and future Career
 
  • Speed Networking Employer Event
 
  • Building connections with employers and developing professional communication skills
 
  • Articulating skills and experiences and translating them to employers and the jobs market. Career Confidence.
   
CVs and Interview Skills for Industry and Academia
  • Industry vs Academic CVs: How to build standout applications
 
  • Interviewing for Success: Developing your Interview Skills for Industry and Academia
 
  • These sessions will include utilising AI in job applications and interview preparation
   
Employer Insight Panels
  • Alternating Academic (including academic-adjacent and research adjacent) as well as Industry focus Panel events
 
  • Exploring career paths based on employer perspectives
 
  • Building labour market knowledge to support career development and next steps

All DCU Elevate sessions are advertised on the Graduate Studies Workshops and Events Page and through your DCU Email. 

 

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