{"id":2138,"date":"2017-05-05T13:33:40","date_gmt":"2017-05-05T12:33:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/?p=2138"},"modified":"2017-09-05T08:53:40","modified_gmt":"2017-09-05T07:53:40","slug":"more-careers-appointments-and-the-core-online-top-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/more-careers-appointments-and-the-core-online-top-10\/","title":{"rendered":"Careers Appointments Over the Summer &amp; Top 10 Resources on The CORE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This week saw the start of GMS exams. A stressful time, we know and we understand that you want to keep your head down and focus, so\u2026 we\u2019ll keep this week\u2019s issue brief.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Planning Your Career and Job Hunting in The Summer?<\/strong><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2150\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2017\/05\/DSC6080.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"680\" height=\"451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2017\/05\/DSC6080.jpg 680w, https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2017\/05\/DSC6080-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you want advice on any aspect of your career development over the summer months, Career Development (The CORE) are offering <strong>face to face and telephone appointments<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Book these through\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.canterbury.ac.uk\/career-development\/the-core\/the-core.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The CORE<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; Events and Appointments.<\/p>\n<p>The<strong> drop-in service<\/strong> for quick advice on applications and your job search continues throughout the summer months,<strong> Monday \u2013 Friday, 1.00-5.00pm in Augustine House<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Using The CORE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2154\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2017\/05\/freelancer-763730_640.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2017\/05\/freelancer-763730_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2017\/05\/freelancer-763730_640-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Coming up over the next few weeks, expect to hear about our top 10 features on The CORE. There\u2019s loads on there but we have selected the top 10 features we think you need on your quest to gain experience and prepare yourself for that part-time or full-time job.<\/p>\n<p>Topics will include<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/top-10-resources-on-the-core-cv-builder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1. The CV Builder<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/top-10-resources-on-the-core-cover-letter-builder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2. The Cover Letter Builder<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/top-10-resources-on-the-core-the-job-search-engine-and-all-of-its-extra-features\/\">3. The Job Search Engine<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/top-10-resources-on-the-core-interview-simulator\/\">4. The Interview Simulator<\/a><\/p>\n<p>5. Employer Videos<\/p>\n<p>6. Assessment Day Practice tests<\/p>\n<p>7. Enterprise and Business Start-up Information<\/p>\n<p>8. Fast Classes in the Video Hub<\/p>\n<p>9. E-learning Business Hub with courses covering core skills, essential for all business<\/p>\n<p>10. Podcasts \u2013 30-90 second podcasts on how to apply and practice your skills<\/p>\n<p>If you want to check these features out first, just head to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.canterbury.ac.uk\/career-development\/the-core\/the-core.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The CORE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.canterbury.ac.uk\/life-after-uni\/career-planning\/use-the-core.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">REMEMBER you have access to The CORE for up to 3 years after you graduate from CCCU<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Wishing everyone the best of luck with deadlines and exams.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You might also like:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/photography-competition-win-a-share-of-5000\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Photography Competition for International Workers&#8217; Memorial Day to Win Share of \u00a35000<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/unitemps-roles-to-check-out-this-week\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Unitemps Top 10 roles<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/interviews-dos-donts-and-advice-on-how-to-nail-yours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Interviews: The Dos, Don&#8217;ts and Advice on How to Nail Yours<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/work-experience-fund-for-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New Work Experience\/Placement Fund on Offer for Undergraduate Students<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This week saw the start of GMS exams. 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