Discover the Hidden Job Market: 
How to prototype careers and translate your work ready skills to a non-academic audience

Presenter: Michael Cooper

Tuesday 12 September
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: 67.101

Candidates identify skills they have developed during their degree that are important (and appealing) to non-academic audiences

This workshop will help you identify skills that you have developed during your degree that are important (and appealing) to non-academic audiences - with a focus on employers.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Candidates identify skills they have developed during their degree that are important (and appealing) to non-academic audiences.
  • Candidates will identify skills they have developed that are relevant to non-academic workplaces; and learn what skills are important to employers both within and outside of academia.
  • During the workshop, candidates will create a list of examples that identify how you have demonstrated one of the skills that are of interest to employees.
  • Candidates will also identify non-academic institutions/employers that are relevant to your area of study.

Accessibility: 
67.101 is a wheelchair accessible lecture theatre. A number of blue badge parking spaces are available immediately outside building, and an accessible toilet is situated beside the lecture theatre.