Employability Boot Camp 2018
Sep 2017 »
Employability Boot Camp 2018 - Courses in Sydney, open to everyone. The Employability Boot Camp is an enhancement program initiated by the University of Newcastle Sydney together with employers. The program will equip you with business relevant skills that will prepare you for employment once you have completed your program. The Employability Boot Camp is also relevant for Postgraduate students and Ph.D. candidates, recently completed students and members of the public who are seeking career development. The twenty (20) graduates who participate in the boot camp will undergo eight (8) half-day modules, conducted on Saturday mornings by the Dean’s team together with alumni and industry practitioners. Participants who complete the employability boot camp, will be granted access to one or more of the following: a mentoring program with UON alumni and business practitioners. iLEAD Plus Program, corporate walk tours, Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and internship opportunities. scholarships. business team competitions eg. Enactus. interviewing skills delivered by hiring employers with the aim of securing work experience and potential employment if available. mentoring. Learning Objectives The Employability Boot Camp is designed to allow you to: # Develop self-awareness to manage and cope with work pressure. # Develop own professional goals in relation to future career aspirations. # Develop intercultural competence and emotional stability. # Know how to work successfully in teams. # Develop professional business skills including presentation skills. # Know how to manage tasks and time to deliver tangible outcomes. # Know how to make new and sustain connections. Program Topics h4. Your Leadership Brand h5. Presented by Hayley Angell - Saturday 7 April 2018 Develop your visibility: demeanour, professional grooming, resume, business card. Identify potential personal sponsors: e.g. mentor. Create your brand statement. h4. The Power of Networking h5. Presented by Anthony Matis - Saturday 12 May 2018 Build your confidence skills. Develop and activate your network of connections and relationships. Learn how to introduce yourself and work the ‘room’. Learn how to reinforce business relationships. h4. Developing Your Career Portfolio h5. Presented by Owen Firth - Saturday 2 June 2018 Understand the job market and keep abreast of the trends. Polish your resume including choosing your referees wisely. Develop a career portfolio: collecting the evidence. Target potential employment opportunities. Understand and respond to selection criteria. h4. Professional Communications h5. Presented by Hayley Angell - Saturday 21 July 2018 Set and communicate expectations eg. culture and agenda differences. Identify and develop your personal communication style. Understand the role of culture, stereotypes and bias. Use active listening techniques and effective questioning skills. Give and receive appropriate feedback h4. Inside the Workplace h5. Presented by Archie Petsas - Saturday 1 September 2018 Understand workplace dynamics. Navigate the hierarchy. How to work in small groups and project teams. Understand Supervisor expectations. h4. Engaging in Challenging Conversations h5. Presented by Anthony Matis - Saturday 8 September 2018 Learn how to confront thorny issues. Deal with productive vs unproductive conflict. Learn how to resolve issues. Learn how to state your position and perspective clearly. h4. How to Land your Dream Job h5. Presented by Owen Firth - Saturday 20 October 2018 Prepare for the job interview, including skills assessments delivered by employers. How to make an impact at the interview. h4. Capstone: You as a Leader and Influencer h5. Presented by Hayley Angell - Saturday 10 November 2018 A capstone bringing together everything learned over the year. Getting to the Why (Simon Sinek). Understanding the power of public speaking to influence. How to develop and pitch an idea persuasively. Cele
