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 help.
About the workshops
ICE and the Benevolent Fund, in conjunction with Chiumento Consulting, will be hosting a series of workshops around the UK in 2013. The workshops are for civil engineering graduates and technicians 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
The workshops are scheduled to take place in the following locations:
| City |
Date |
| Glasgow |
9 May |
| London |
14 May |
| Manchester |
16 May |
| Birmingham |
24 May |
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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.
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.
An optional one-to-one CV review – at no extra cost – by phone or Skype before the workshop will help you prepare to make the perfect application for your next job.
Six months access to Chiumento’s online services will also be included to help you achieve your goals.
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Benefits
The workshop will equip 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
- Get additional online career support – (optional) by accessing Chiumento Consulting’s online services at a discounted rate, plus a free one-to-one phone or Skype CV review with a careers consultant
Content overview
A range of individual and group exercises and tutor led discussions will encompass the following areas:
Introduction
Encouraging you to focus on what you want from a new role and to identify your personal objectives for the day
Impact of change
Identifying and validating the emotional content of job loss or tough job markets by putting personal experience of change into context
Personal stock take
Gaining an insight into how personal values can have an impact on job satisfaction
What do you have to offer?
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
Curriculum Vitae
Evaluating CVs to identify best structure and layout to achieve personal objectives
Generating job opportunities
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
Job search skills
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
The interview
Preparing to win at interview including the development of tools and techniques to respond positively and confidently within an interview situation
Managing your job search project
Emphasising the importance of planning and structure to motivation and ultimate job search success
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How to book
You can book a place for a workshop via the ICE website. Simply choose your nearest location from the list below for more information.
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