A picture is worth a thousand words. A great picture of you can tell people many things about you, your personality and interests. Having a good professional photo is a great thing to have if you are applying for graduate roles after university. Come along to the Life After Uni event on Wednesday 15^th March in The Atrium, Augustine House, Canterbury for the chance to have your photo taken professionally, FOR FREE.

This unique opportunity, taking place in The Atrium, will give you the chance to get a professional photo taken for professional use, such as your LinkedIn profile. The photograph will be sent to your email address, meaning that you can access and use it straight away.

These photos come free of charge and are a great opportunity for you to boost your professional brand (more on that HERE). If you are hoping to have a photo taken, make sure you dress the part; smart or smart casual.

Why do I need a professional photo?

LinkedIn is a professional platform and a photo completes your profile. Profiles with photos get 14x more views! Some employers will even use this as a filter for candidate selection: if you don’t have a photo, you’re out. If you don’t have a good professional photo, you’re definitely out!

These head shots are, in most cases, the first impression an employer will get of you, aside from your CV and covering letter, so you want to make sure you stand out, but are extremely professional.

If you already have a picture but you’re not sure about it, check out this LinkedIn Talent Blog to assess whether or not it’s suitable.

More on how to create a successful LinkedIn profile HERE. There are more resources for creating a winning profile on The CORE under Jobs and Work Experience > Social Media and Networking.

The Bigger Picture

This opportunity comes as part of the Life After Uni event, and goes hand-in-hand with our graduate guide. If you are in your last year of your studies this event is for you! Taking place Wednesday 15th March, 3.00-6.00pm in Augustine House, this event is a fantastic opportunity to get information on transitioning into the world after university. Speak to the likes of: Lloyds Bank, Reed Global Recruitment, National Citizen Service, Department for Wok and Pensions, Frontier, Pioneer and Beyond, Unitemps, Student Support, Health and Wellbeing and other university services.

As well as the chance to speak to external employers there will be workshops on stress management and boosting your own resilience. Find out more in our blog post HERE.

For more info on who will be there and what’s on offer, click the link to be taken to the Life After uni event: www.facebook.com/events/128187594351461

The online graduate guide houses a range of information covering the following topics:

– Graduation

– Career planning

– Finances

– Accommodation

– Further study and more

Much like the Life After Uni event, focus is on preparing you for many aspects of life once you leave university, with goals focused on survival and wellbeing as well as careers.

You can access the guide here: www.canterbury.ac.uk/life-after-uni

Keep an eye on any Life After Uni updates by adding yourself to the event and following our Facebook and Twitter pages!