Journey to Employability [JEM]

Workshops, presentations and resources to prepare for the job search process and the world of work. To participate in these events students are required to join the Journey to Employability worksite on Ulwazi.

Click here to join JOURNEY TO EMPLOYABILITY [JEM] on ULWAZI

All presentations are scheduled to take place at the Counselling & Careers Development Unit, Braamfontein Campus West.  Any changes to dates, times or venues will be communicated via the Journey to Employability worksite on ULWAZI.

2023 1st Semester  PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS

Tues, 14 Mar         15h00-16h30

CV & COVER LETTER

Developing a CV and Cover Letter is more than simply putting together list of items to engage with the job search process.  A good CV and Cover Letter will certainly play an important role in being noticed, however, the process of putting together these documents, will also help you to reflect on your career, your strengths, weaknesses, skills, experience and the opportunities that these present.  Attend this presentation to find out more.

Thurs, 16 Mar  15h00-16h30

PERSONAL BRANDING

The job search process entails selling ones skills, experience and personal attributes. This presentation will guide you to think of the brand that you wish to build as you engage with the Job Search Process in your quest to secure a desirable position in the world of work and as you develop your career with a view to positive image, integrity and reliability. Package your qualifications, skills, goals and career plans into a marketable entity.

Thurs, 23 Mar  14h30 - 15h45

JOB INTERVIEW

This presentation covers preparation for the job interview, including the common areas such as self awareness, speaking about strengths, weaknesses, goals and career direction. The presentation also deals with common interview questions and tips, common mistakes and aspects to avoid during the interview.

Thurs, 30 Mar  15h00 - 16h30

USING LINKEDIN TO ENHANCE YOUR BRAND

A huge part of building and enhancing one's brand is have it noticed on the Internet.  LinkedIn offers a strong platform to build and project the professional image you want others to see.  Attend this presentation to explore how you can use LinkedIn to promote your career development.

Wed, 26 April  14h30-16h00

PERSONAL BRANDING

The job search process entails selling ones skills, experience and personal attributes. This presentation will guide you to think of the brand that you wish to build as you engage with the Job Search Process in your quest to secure a desirable position in the world of work and as you develop your career with a view to positive image, integrity and reliability. Package your qualifications, skills, goals and career plans into a marketable entity.

Thurs, 4 May  14h30-16h00

CV & COVER LETTER

Developing a CV and Cover Letter is more than simply putting together list of items to engage with the job search process.  A good CV and Cover Letter will certainly play an important role in being noticed, however, the process of putting together these documents, will also help you to reflect on your career, your strengths, weaknesses, skills, experience and the opportunities that these present.  Attend this presentation to find out more.

Thurs, 11 May 14h30 - 16h00

JOB INTERVIEW

This presentation covers preparation for the job interview, including the common areas such as self awareness, speaking about strengths, weaknesses, goals and career direction. The presentation also deals with common interview questions and tips, common mistakes and aspects to avoid during the interview.

Tues, 16 May  14h30 - 16h00

USING LINKEDIN TO ENHANCE YOUR BRAND

A huge part of building and enhancing one's brand is have it noticed on the Internet.  LinkedIn offers a strong platform to build and project the professional image you want others to see.  Attend this presentation to explore how you can use LinkedIn to promote your career development.

Click here to join JOURNEY TO EMPLOYABILITY [JEM] on ULWAZI

All presentations are scheduled to take place at the Counselling & Careers Development Unit, Braamfontein Campus West.  Any changes to dates, times or venues will be communicated via the Journey to Employability worksite on ULWAZI.