Moving Your Career in the Right Direction
This series of six career development workshops for research staff aims to give researchers the tools needed to manage their own careers. You will be introduced to contemporary debates on career management and employability, assess and appreciate your transferable skills, explore opportunities for researchers, and take part in practical activities to move your career in the right direction.
Semester Two, 2012-2013
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Time | Workshop |
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| Monday 24th June | 9.00am - 5.00pm |
1 - How to manage your career |
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2 - Improving your employability |
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3 - Understanding opportunities for researchers |
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| Tuesday 25th June | 9.00am - 5.00pm |
4 - Finding a career that fits you |
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5 - Making an impact in applications |
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| 6 - Making an impact in interviews |
| Information |
Course description |
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Duration |
The course will be split over two full days. |
| What will I get out of the workshop? |
At the end of the workshops you will be able to:
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| Who is it for? |
Research staff – research associates, research assistants, postdoctoral researchers, research fellows and other staff groups employed to carry out research. |
| Participant preparation needed? |
There will also be preparatory work to complete before some individual sessions and these will be circulated nearer the time. |
| What prior experience do I need? |
None |
| Is it formally assessed? | No |
| Facilitator(s) |
Dr Naomi Irvine leads the development and delivery of professional and career development opportunities for research staff at the University of Leicester. |
| How to make your reservation |
Please complete the online booking form, stating which sessions you would like to attend. Note: You will receive an email acknowledging your booking, and we will confirm your place as soon as possible. Booking Conditions apply. |
| Questions |
About the workshop content: About the workshop arrangements: |
| For Office Use Only | Course Code: SDCRSCH-ESU047 |
