Are you looking for help to improve your chances of finding a civil engineering job? Or is your current job unsuited to your skills? If so, we could give you the boost you need.

About the workshops

ICE and the Benevolent Fund, in conjunction with Chiumento Consulting, will be hosting a series of workshops in 10 UK regions. The workshops are for civil engineering graduates, technicians and students who are keen to kick start their careers and get ahead of the competition. If you’re one of the above, this could be the course for you.

• Workshop locations
• Workshop format
• Benefits
• Content overview
• Booking

Workshop locations

The workshops are scheduled to take place in the following locations:

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Workshop format

The workshops will feature an intensive one-day programme. Covering all aspects of job search in a simple and informative way, you’ll get practical help and examples at every stage. The style of delivery and the content will be customised to meet the needs of the individual groups.

Groups
The workshops will be delivered with a mixture large group sessions and smaller break-out groups. So you’ll benefit from shared experiences and views.

Industry guests
There’ll be a keynote speech by a senior civil engineer and the chance to network with ICE representatives.

Cost
We’re asking all participants for a small contribution of £20 to attend and we’ll throw in lunch, refreshments and a presentation workbook for use during the event.

Six months access to Chiumento’s online services will also be included.

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Benefits

The workshop will arm you with the confidence to:

• Sharpen your professional focus – gaining a clearer view of the future and how to fulfil professional aspirations
• Match your skills to different jobs – by understanding the value of personal skills and experience, aligning them to relevant competencies for civil engineering careers and seeing how they readily transfer to other roles and organisations
• Enhance your CV – by producing an effective and fit-for-purpose CV selected from a variety of formats
• Exploit current recruitment channels – by understanding today’s methods of recruiting including online networking e.g. via LinkedIn
• Carry out effective job search – by recognising the value of networking and good research to job search success
• Submit successful applications – by producing strong letters and application forms that put you ahead of the rest
• Communicate tactically – by understanding how to approach, interact and communicate with employers and recruitment companies successfully
• Find relevant roles – by gaining a broader understanding of opportunities within the civil engineering profession
• Learn rival-beating interview techniques – through a clearer understanding of what you have to offer and what the interviewer wants to hear
• Set individual goals – by learning how to develop a personal action plan incorporating job search routines and associated administration
• Engage in targeted social networking – (optional) by joining a civil engineering graduates’ networking group on LinkedIn, which will include links to selected recruiter and industry specific employers
• Get additional online career support – (optional) by accessing Chiumento Consulting’s online services at a discounted rate

Content overview

A range of individual and group exercises and tutor led discussions will encompass the following areas:

Encouraging you to focus on what you want from a new role and to identify your personal objectives for the day

Identifying and validating the emotional content of job loss or tough job markets by putting personal experience of change into context 

Gaining an insight into how personal values can have an impact on job satisfaction

Creating real examples of personal skills, personality traits and achievements to use throughout the job search process. Also, understanding that knowledge comes not only from academic study but also from life experience

Evaluating CVs to identify best structure and layout to achieve personal objectives

Assessing the value of the different routes to vacancies for personal job search success. Appreciating the role of agencies in today’s job market and understanding the importance of using your contacts to best effect

Applying a range of tips and techniques to the analysis of advertisements. Creating effective letters and application forms. Also, understanding the importance of good research to job search success

Preparing to win at interview including the development of tools and techniques to respond positively and confidently within an interview situation

Emphasising the importance of planning and structure to motivation and ultimate job search success

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Book a place

If you are interested in attending any of the workshops, please click on your preferred city to register and pay for your place:  

* We are considering holding another workshop at a later date in London. If you are interested in attending the next workshop, please send your details to Nalini Solanki, London regional coordinator at Nalini.solanki@ice.org.uk.

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More information

For further information on the Graduate workshops please email graduateworkshops@ice.org.uk.

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