THE LUNCHBOX PROGRAMME

HENLEY CAREERS

SPRING WORKSHOPS 2016

henley.ac.uk/careers

TIMETABLE

TUESDAY 2 FEBRUARY HOW TO PREPARE FOR AN INTERVIEW

The key to a successful interview is preparation. This is your chance to

demonstrate to the employer that you are the right person for the job.

13:00 – 13:50 ROOM 108

THURSDAY 4 FEBRUARY MOCK INTERVIEWS (COMPETENCY BASED)

Come and practice answering competency based interview questions and gain feedback from industry professionals.

13:00 – 13:50 ROOM G35

TUESDAY 26 JANUARY IMPROVING YOUR NETWORKING SKILLS

TO HELP YOU FIND A JOB

70% of jobs are unadvertised – learn what you can do to find them.

This workshop gives you tips on using your network and developing your confidence to

connect with potential employers

13:00 – 13:50 ROOM 108

THURSDAY 28 JANUARY USING SOCIAL MEDIA AS A PROFESSIONAL TOOL

Learn how to use social media to search for a job and discover what a great LinkedIn profile looks like. 13:00 – 13:50 ROOM G35

THURSDAY 11 FEBRUARY MOCK INTERVIEWS (STRENGTHS BASED)

Come and practice answering strengths based interview questions and gain feedback from industry professionals.

13:00 – 13:50 ROOM G35

TUESDAY 9 FEBRUARY UNDERSTANDING YOUR STRENGTHS

Find out what your strengths are, develop the confidence to talk about them and use them

to impress your potential employer.

13:00 – 13:50 ROOM 108

Our aim at Henley Careers is to empower and enable you to leave the Business School confident in being able to progress your career forward successfully.Attending the Lunchbox Workshops will allow you to develop your skills and build upon your career and personal development learning. To book, please go to the Events tab on My Jobs Online.

Spaces are limited, so sign up now!

TUESDAY 23 FEBRUARY ASSESSMENT CENTRES EXPLAINED

Assessment centres are used by employers to recruit graduates and placement

students. This session will teach you what to expect and how to do well.

13:00 – 13:50 ROOM 108

THURSDAY 25 FEBRUARY MOCK ASSESSMENT CENTRE (CASE STUDY)

Come and experience a typical assessment centre task and learn how to perform at your best.

13:00 – 13:50 ROOM G35

TUESDAY 1 MARCH PRESENTATION SKILLS

Learn how to present yourself and your material in a way that will make a great impact

and leave the audience wanting more! 13:00 – 13:50 ROOM 108

THURSDAY 3 MARCH INTERACTIVE MOCK ASSESSMENT (GROUP PRESENTATION)

Come and experience a typical assessment centre task and learn how to perform at your best.

13:00 – 13:50 ROOM G35

THURSDAY 10 MARCH MOCK INTERVIEWS (COMPETENCY BASED)

Come and practice answering competency based interview questions and gain feedback from industry professionals.

13:00 – 13:50 ROOM G35

TUESDAY 8 MARCH INCREASE YOUR RESILIENCE

IN THE WORKPLACE

Learn how to prepare for the unexpected challenges that come with embarking

on a new career.

13:00 – 13:50 ROOM 108

THURSDAY 17 MARCH USING SOCIAL MEDIA AS A PROFESSIONAL TOOL

Learn how to use social media to look for a job and discover what a great LinkedIn profile looks like. 13:00 – 13:50 ROOM G35

TUESDAY 15 MARCH MAKE A GREAT IMPACT

IN YOUR NEW JOB

Start your new job equipped with the skills to transfer from student to professional.

13:00 – 13:50 ROOM 108

For further information, please contact:

Stephanie Taylor Careers Consultant Henley Business School University of Reading Whiteknights Campus Reading Berkshire RG6 6UD

+44(0) 118 378 7431 stephanie.taylor@henley.ac.uk www.henley.ac.uk/careers

This leaflet is correct at the time of going to print (December 2015). Henley Business School reserves the right to amend any aspects of this information. For the latest information please see our website.

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Attending the Lunchbox Workshops organised by Henley Careers has been

an eye-opening experience for me. I explored topics around future career paths in more depth and identified new opportunities which I have not considered before. These sessions were of huge benefit to me.

Marilyn Ashotyan, BA Business and Management