Career Guidance
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Job Shop Advisor
I spent time volunteering in the careers department of the university. Undergraduates and post graduates booked appointments with me twice a week for support with their internship and job applications. My schedule was often full, some students secured positions, and a number of students returned for follow up sessions.
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Internship Preparation
Using career exploration tools (Holland Code, Prospects, University careers portal) to engage student's interests.
Exploring professional development courses (e.g Linkedin learning) to develop student's skillsets and chances of success.
CV Writing / CV 360
Helping higher education students tailor their CVs for internship and job applications.
Analysing job specifications, reflecting on club and study experiences, and following general CV writing guidelines.
Encouraging students to use AI software to get feedback on CVs.
Cover Letter Writing
Helping undergraduates draft professional and personalised cover letters. Analysing the key selection criteria and brainstorming relevant experiences and skillsets.
Encouraging students to submit drafts for feedbacks.
Interview Practice / AI Interviewing tools
Developing interview technique. Actively listening and providing actionable feedback. Implementing the STARL formula in line with key selection criteria.
Guiding students through AI interviewing software so they were able to practice a wide range of questions and styles independently.
Personal Branding & Elevator Pitches
Some undergraduates were applying for jobs that required submitting brief video pitches.
Using templates as guides and careful questioning, students were able to craft their own convincing pitches.
Building confidence and self-advocacy so student pitches were more impactful.
Digital Portfolios
Guiding digital marketing students through the portfolio making process using Canva and Wix.
Students expressed creativity, imagination and summarised their learning experiences skillfully.
Career Mentoring
I've spent the past 3 years as a voluntary careers mentor. Exploring career interests, providing one to one mentorship for undergraduates, graduates and alumni at various stages in their career. Helped secure employment, successful career transitions and a desire to extend mentoring relationships.
Since September 2023, I have been a Careers Mentor for the National College of Ireland, helping secondary students in DEIS schools.
Career Conversations
Careers Mentoring and industry relations
Panel speaker when promoting the new Applied Psychology program at RMIT. 54 prospective students attended. Dealt with questions about course content and employability options after graduation.