Enrich your Career | Enrichment Week 2021

Written by Newcastle University | Oct 21, 2021 9:39:01 AM

Where do you see yourself once you graduate? Enrichment Week is taking place 8-12 November and it's the perfect time to start thinking about life beyond your studies.

Here are just a few ways we can assist you to enhance the way you think about your career, start your career conversation and have an impact on your future.

 

Start your career conversation

No matter where you’re at with your career planning, you can book a one-to-one appointment with one of our Careers Consultants, START UP Advisers or Information Assistants at any time throughout the year for guidance and direction on your career, whatever stage you’re at with it. Appointments are available both in person and virtual, book yours today via MyCareer.

 

Write a winning CV

Your CV is often your first chance to make a great first impression with a potential future employer, why not use the resources and support available from the Careers Service to help make your CV stand out.

You can find tips on creating your CV though our CV and Covering Letter Pathway and get instant feedback by uploading it to our online CV checker, CareerSet.

 

Careers Service events, live and on demand 

Our events are hosted by a wide variety of speakers, from our knowledgeable Careers Consultants to key employers who are experts in their field. During Enrichment Week, there a wide range of events taking place live, in person, virtually and on demand. Check out what’s going on and sign up;

 

Innovation Challenges

Do you want to help tackle climate change or have ideas that would reshape our city? Meet new people, learn from experts and develop your skills by joining one of our innovation challenges.

Learn more and sign up by Wednesday 3 November to take part.

 

Don’t know where to begin with your career? Five quick tips for getting started

Not sure where to begin with your career? Attend our 30-minute Careers workshop to get inspired. Tuesday 9 November, 1pm at King’s Gate Level 1 Room 1.20

Book your place

 

Assessment Centres: How to prepare for the big day 

Find out more about what an assessment centre typically involves, effective preparation techniques and how to access further resources and activities. Tuesday 9 November, 1pm at King’s Gate Room 1.26

Book your place

 

Have a go at an Assessment Centre activity 

An increasing number of employers are using assessment centres during the recruitment process. If you’ve got an assessment centre coming up, or if you’re anticipating being invited to one, come along to this fast-paced 1-hour interactive workshop to improve your confidence before the big day! Wednesday 10 November, 2pm at King’s Gate 1.20

Book your place

 

Placements Uncovered: Meet the students who’ve done it!

Are you interested in doing a Placement Year? Whether you've already got an idea in mind, or you're still unsure if it's right for you or even what it’s all about, come along to this webinar for the chance to hear from previous placement students about their experiences. Thursday 11 November, 12noon, via Zoom

Book your place

 

START UP Fund Q&A

START UP has £30,000 to award in equity-free funding for advanced pre-launch or early post-launch business ideas, thanks to the generous support of Santander Universities UK. This Q&A is your opportunity to ask questions and find out more about the Fund from Start-up Advisers Gretel Dixon and Steve Bowden. Thursday 11 November, 6pm, via Zoom

Book your place

 

You can also access our YouTube Channel, which is full of on demand webinars accessible wherever you are in the world, at whatever time you’d like to log on.
To keep up to date with what’s going on during Enrichment Week, follow @nclcareers on Instagram and Facebook.