Description
Getting your first professional job can feel like a big step. You might have the qualifications or be close to finishing them and know the kinds of roles you want to apply for, but knowing how to communicate your value is a different skill.
From introducing yourself to an employer and answering difficult interview questions, to discussing salary, asking questions and making a strong impression in a new workplace, the way you handle these conversations can shape the opportunities that come next.
Make The Ask is a free, online career development lecture designed for university students and recent graduates preparing to enter the professional workplace.
Led by leadership and professional development specialist Patricia Kaziro, the lecture will help you prepare for some of the important conversations you may face as you move from university into your career.
Rather than simply listening to advice, you’ll have the opportunity to work through realistic scenarios, reflect on your own situation and practise how you might approach different career conversations.
During the session, you’ll explore how to:
Introduce yourself and communicate your value to employers
Approach interviews and respond to challenging questions
Speak with greater confidence in professional conversations
Ask questions and discuss expectations clearly
Navigate conversations about salary and career opportunities
Prepare for the transition from university into the workplace
You’ll leave with practical tools, examples and approaches you can use in job applications, interviews and your first professional roles.
FAQs
- Who is this for?
This session is designed for university students approaching graduation and recent graduates beginning their careers.
You may be:
Applying for internships, graduate programs or your first professional role
Preparing for an upcoming interview
Unsure how to talk about your skills and experience with employers
Trying to stand out when you don’t yet have extensive professional experience
Thinking about how to approach salary or expectations for your first role
Starting a new job and learning how to communicate confidently in a professional environment
You don’t need to have a job offer or an interview lined up to attend.
- What the session covers？
During the session you’ll explore how to:
Introduce yourself and communicate your value to employers
Approach interviews and respond to challenging questions
Speak with greater confidence in professional conversations
Ask questions and discuss expectations clearly
Navigate conversations about salary and career opportunities
Prepare for the transition from university into the workplace
- Facilitator: Patricia Kaziro
Patricia Kaziro is a leadership and professional development specialist who works with professionals and organisations to strengthen communication, influence and leadership capability. Through The Influence Lab, she brings professionals together to work on the conversations that matter most at each stage of their career.
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