Careers workshop in Athens

The workshop will be facilitated by David Pritchard; a careers consultant from the University of Exeter Business School and a high level of participation will be encouraged to make the session enjoyable as well as worthwhile. There will be an opportunity during lunch time and beyond to have a one-to-one meeting with David to discuss specific issues that may not have been covered during the morning session.

Programme
8.30 – 9.00         Coffee/Tea and registration
9.00 – 9.15         Introductions and programme outline
9.15 – 9.45         Obstacles and challenges to achieving progress 
9.45 – 10.15       A framework for successful career planning
10.15 – 10.45    ‘I know what I want, but how do I get it?’ Effective job hunting techniques
10.45 – 11.00    Tea/coffee
11.00 – 12.00    Personal branding – CVs, applications and interviews
12.00 – 13.00    Soft skills (leadership, negotiation, teamwork…) and their impact on the recruitment and selection process
13.00 – 14.30    Lunch and optional one-to-one discussions

To book your place on this workshop, complete our online booking form before 26 August. Places are limited, so please book early. If you have any questions, please let us know by emailing alumni@exeter.ac.uk.