The Final Year & Postgraduate Experience

Date

Time

Topic

Wed,

13 Mar

14h50-17h00

Ethics and Etiquette in the Workplace

Different work related situations place varying demands on new graduates in terms of expectations regarding time management and appropriate etiquette.  Attend this presentation to prepare yourself to better understand the workplace environment and how you can manage it successfully.

Serena Gopaul - Talent Up

Workplace Readiness -  InteGrate Training Programme

Thurs,

11 Apr 

Financial Planning for the New Graduate

Managing the responsibility of a salary, the need to plan for capital expenses such as a house or car, and avoiding the debt trap can help to get you onto a strong start as you contemplate life as an independent income earner.

Nigel Willmott – Motivate Today

Thurs,

25 Apr

Nedbank Postgraduate Networking Event

An event organised especialy for postgraduate students.  Details to follow.

Wed,

8 May

Preparing Yourself for the Job Search - Interview & CV

Most students experience feelings of uncertainty when preparing job search documents and dealing with the job interview.  Attend this presentation to dispel some of the myths and to enhance your confidence.

Luiza Dehrman – HR and Recruitment Specialist

Thurs,

23 May

Adding value as a New Graduate

Adding value to any relationship can be a key deciding factor as to whether that relationship is successful or not and can be applied to a career path – how can you demonstrate that you can add value at each stage of your career that differentiates you from the rest?

Sue Anderson – Huthwaite International 

Wed, 19 Jun

Job Search Skills for the Humanities Graduate

Most humanities students graduate with a sense of uncertainty about the course of their career paths.  This workshop aims to open discussion on the degree, the individual and the possible 

CCDU - Wits

Date

Time

Topic

Wed,

24 Jul

14h50-17h00

Ethics & Etiquette in the Workplace

Different work related situations place varying demands on new graduates in terms of expectations regarding time management and appropriate etiquette.  Attend this presentation to prepare yourself to better understand the workplace environment and how you can manage it successfully.

Serena Gopaul - Talent Up

Workplace Readiness -  InteGrate Training Programme

Thurs,

1 Aug 

Preparing Yourself for the Job Search – Interview & CV

Most students experience feelings of uncertainty when preparing job search documents and dealing with the job interview.  Attend this presentation to dispel some of the myths and to enhance your confidence.

Luiza Dehrman – HR and Recruitment Specialist

Wed,

7 Aug

Job Search Skills for the Humanities Graduate               

Most humanities students graduate with a sense of uncertainty about the course of their career paths.  This workshop aims to open discussion on the degree, the individual and the possible career paths and processes. 

CCDU - Wits

Tues,

10 Sep

Financial Intelligence for the New Graduate

Managing the responsibility of a salary, the need to plan for capital expenses such as a house or car, and avoiding the debt trap can help to get you onto a strong start as you contemplate life as an independent income earner.    

Nigel Willmott – Motivate Today

Wed,

18 Sep

Persuading & Influencing in the Workplace

The art of winning the confidence of others in the workplace is the key to success in most organisations.  This workshop aims to equip you with tools that help you to persuade and influence those that matter.  Invaluable to everyone, especially the new graduate!

Sue Anderson - Huthwaite International

TBA

Managing Diversity in the Workplace as a New Graduate

Details to be announced

TBA

Employability Seminar - CV alterations, mock interviews, networking

Details to be announced