This is a past event
The Aberdeen Employability Boost Award is a programme of live workshops, mini career courses, employer-led sessions and a series of self-assessment exercises.
By participating you will:
- learn key skills and attributes sought by employers
- understand how to stand out in job applications
- maximise your employability
- gain an Award to evidence your development on your CV and LinkedIn profile
Participating in the Aberdeen Employability Boost Award will set you on the path to career success. From learning about virtual recruitment practices and career planning to sessions on resilience and the importance of commercial awareness, the Aberdeen Employability Boost Award will inspire confidence and recognise your commitment to professional development.
- Bronze: Complete 3 levels
- Silver: Complete Bronze + 3 further levels
- Gold: Complete Bronze + Silver + 3 further levels
How to participate
To participate in the programme, login to CareerConnect and navigate to Pathways (from the CareerConnect dashboard click on the blue circle labelled "Pathways". We have created a short video on how to access Pathways to help you).
The Award recognises student and graduate participation in a range of employability boosting activities throughout the academic year - with live events usually during October/November, February and May.
Who can take part?
This Award programme is available to all University of Aberdeen students and graduates.
How do I earn this Award?
Complete one of the following activities to complete each level. You need to complete 3 levels per Award:
- Complete two mini career courses (23 available topics*) or two self awareness assessments (7 available) or one of each. *New for 2022: Finding internship opportunities; Finding part-time jobs; and Finding volunteering opportunities.
- Attend a live career eBite online workshop*
- Attend a live Connect, Inspire, Succeed online event*
*Live events will next take place between Monday 7th February and Thursday 10th March 2022.
- Venue
- Virtual