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 4th Block PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS
Wed, 13 Sep 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, 19 Sep 14h30-16h00
PERSONAL BRANDING
Building a personal brand will take time, commitment, serious thought and consistency. Join Michaela Mahes as she talks about the essential elements of BUILDING YOUR PERSONAL BRAND.
Michaela Mahes is currently the Programme & Quality Assurance Manager at the Wits Business School and has had considerable experience in the corporate world as well as the NGO Sector. She has worked at Deloitte where she led the learning function across a staff complement of 6000. Her qualifications include an Honours degree in Psychology and a Master's in Business Executive Coaching.
Targeted Students: Students in Final Year or Postgraduate Studies
Wed, 20 Sep 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.
Thurs, 28 Sep 15h00-16h30
JOB INTERVIEW
NB Venue: WSS4, Wits Science Stadium, Braamfontein Campus West.
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, 5 Oct 15h00-16h30
CV & COVER LETTER
NB Venue: WSS4, Wits Science Stadium, Braamfontein Campus West.
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, 12 Oct 15h00-16h30
PERSONAL BRANDING
NB Venue: WSS4, Wits Science Stadium, Braamfontein Campus West.
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, 19 Oct 15h00 - 16h30
USING LINKEDIN TO ENHANCE YOUR BRAND
NB Venue: WSS4, Wits Science Stadium, Braamfontein Campus West.
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.