During this four day programme, you will:

• Learn key considerations for job applications, including successful CVs, competency-based questions and interviews
• Develop your online presence through LinkedIn
• Take part in a group exercise to practise your communication and decision-making skills
• Have the option to complete Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) questionnaire, which determines your different strengths

Please note this is recognised as one of the activities under the combined route for Future Ready Award.

 Four Day Programme (In person) Attendance at all sessions is essential:

7 October 

14 October 

21 October 

28 October 

Meet the Consultant, Joan Connolly

Joan Connolly is a Postgraduate Employability and Career Consultant at the Graduate School. Joan is a qualified Careers Adviser with over twenty years of relevant experience in Higher Education. She is also a qualified coach and Myers Briggs Practitioner Step I and II.  In her role, Joan develops and implements employability programmes to enhance students' personal and professional development.

Prior to joining Queen’s, Joan worked in human resource management in the private sector, specialising in recruitment and selection.  Joan is a member of the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Service (AGCAS), Association of Higher Education Careers Services (AHECS) and the Association for Coaching (AC).