{"id":4857,"date":"2018-05-29T15:04:17","date_gmt":"2018-05-29T14:04:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/?p=4857"},"modified":"2018-06-04T09:54:17","modified_gmt":"2018-06-04T08:54:17","slug":"make-like-a-spaceman-and-launch-into-your-career-on-6th-june","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/make-like-a-spaceman-and-launch-into-your-career-on-6th-june\/","title":{"rendered":"Make Like a Spaceman and LAUNCH into your career on 6th June! ?\u200d?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This <a href=\"http:\/\/www.canterbury.ac.uk\/campaigns\/students\/launch-2018.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">event<\/a>, taking place 10am-4pm on 6<sup>th<\/sup> June 2018, is chock-full of workshops and opportunities designed to help <strong>you<\/strong> bag your dream job after university. You\u2019ll want to check this out:<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2018\/05\/pexels-photo-1051544.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4805\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2018\/05\/pexels-photo-1051544-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2018\/05\/pexels-photo-1051544-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2018\/05\/pexels-photo-1051544-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2018\/05\/pexels-photo-1051544-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2018\/05\/pexels-photo-1051544-680x453.jpeg 680w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/launch-competition-free-video-cv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">COMPETITION TIME &#8211; Video CV<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The way people apply for jobs is changing! Video CVs are becoming more and more popular, especially for creative careers. We are offering <strong>FIVE<\/strong> lucky students the opportunity to film their own video CVs which can be as creative, serious, or whacky as you like! Want to get involved? Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/launch-competition-free-video-cv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CCCU careers blog<\/a> to find out how!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2018\/05\/rawpixel-256641-unsplash.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4897\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2018\/05\/rawpixel-256641-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"468\" height=\"342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2018\/05\/rawpixel-256641-unsplash.jpg 680w, https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2018\/05\/rawpixel-256641-unsplash-300x219.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/reed-powering-your-career-search-tickets-45548243021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>REED<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Confidence plays a big part in looking for and applying for jobs. This workshop will look at different ways of putting yourself out there and engaging with potential employers. This is a must for those who want to try an alternative approach to job applications.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2018\/05\/photo-1515736076039-a3ca66043b27.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4861\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2018\/05\/photo-1515736076039-a3ca66043b27-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"470\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2018\/05\/photo-1515736076039-a3ca66043b27-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2018\/05\/photo-1515736076039-a3ca66043b27-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2018\/05\/photo-1515736076039-a3ca66043b27-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2018\/05\/photo-1515736076039-a3ca66043b27-680x453.jpg 680w, https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2018\/05\/photo-1515736076039-a3ca66043b27.jpg 1350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dress for Success<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Struggling to find an outfit you feel is interview worthy? Don\u2019t worry! We will be working in partnership with Pilgrims Hospices to provide YOU with the perfect outfit for interviews and professional work. Contribute what you can on the day. All proceeds to go to charity.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2017\/04\/pexels-photo-288477.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1749\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2017\/04\/pexels-photo-288477.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"448\" height=\"336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2017\/04\/pexels-photo-288477.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2017\/04\/pexels-photo-288477-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2017\/04\/pexels-photo-288477-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2017\/04\/pexels-photo-288477-680x510.jpeg 680w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/barclays-life-skills-interview-success-with-barclays-tickets-45520323513\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Interviews<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re not very confident with interviews, HAVE NO FEAR. there will be running a workshop on how to work yourself toward Interview Success, with fantastic content from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barclayslifeskills.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Barclays Life Skills<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2018\/05\/photo-1477013743164-ffc3a5e556da.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4865\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2018\/05\/photo-1477013743164-ffc3a5e556da-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"446\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2018\/05\/photo-1477013743164-ffc3a5e556da-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2018\/05\/photo-1477013743164-ffc3a5e556da-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2018\/05\/photo-1477013743164-ffc3a5e556da-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2018\/05\/photo-1477013743164-ffc3a5e556da-680x453.jpg 680w, https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2018\/05\/photo-1477013743164-ffc3a5e556da.jpg 1350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 446px) 100vw, 446px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.canterbury.ac.uk\/campaigns\/students\/launch-2018.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Google<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Thinking of starting your own business, or started one already, and want to learn how to get the most out of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/google-digital-garage-social-media-strategy-tickets-45289490084\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social media platforms<\/a>, or how to understand <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/google-digital-garage-know-your-business-with-google-analytics-tickets-45290580345\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Analytics<\/a>? Google Digital Garage will be running TWO workshops on how to master these platforms and use a wide range of FREE tools available to you!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2018\/05\/photo-1507209575474-fa61e9d3086b.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4901\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2018\/05\/photo-1507209575474-fa61e9d3086b-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"506\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2018\/05\/photo-1507209575474-fa61e9d3086b-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2018\/05\/photo-1507209575474-fa61e9d3086b-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2018\/05\/photo-1507209575474-fa61e9d3086b-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2018\/05\/photo-1507209575474-fa61e9d3086b-680x453.jpg 680w, https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2018\/05\/photo-1507209575474-fa61e9d3086b.jpg 1350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 506px) 100vw, 506px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/linkedin-connecting-you-to-opportunity-using-linkedin-tickets-45512967511\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>LinkedIn<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Some have tipped it as the new recruitment site! LinkedIn is a great place to put yourself, your skills and your experience out there and network with employers. Connect to opportunity and tap into your professional potential with LinkedIn.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2018\/05\/photo-1525168094818-75d9898e1a2e.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4905\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2018\/05\/photo-1525168094818-75d9898e1a2e-1024x740.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"510\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2018\/05\/photo-1525168094818-75d9898e1a2e-1024x740.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2018\/05\/photo-1525168094818-75d9898e1a2e-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2018\/05\/photo-1525168094818-75d9898e1a2e-768x555.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2018\/05\/photo-1525168094818-75d9898e1a2e-680x491.jpg 680w, https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/506\/2018\/05\/photo-1525168094818-75d9898e1a2e.jpg 1293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.canterbury.ac.uk\/students\/careers-and-jobs\/the-core.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Careers advice and drop-in CV reviews<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Want someone to take a look at your CV before it goes public? Not sure what you want to do in the future? No worries! Pop along to The CORE and speak with a member of the team on the drop-in desk, or book a careers advice appointment!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you fancy taking the steps towards making yourself more employable book onto as many workshops as you like, and <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.canterbury.ac.uk\/campaigns\/students\/launch-2018.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>LAUNCH<\/strong><\/a><strong> yourself into success!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This event, taking place 10am-4pm on 6th June 2018, is chock-full of workshops and opportunities designed to help you bag your dream job after university. 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