The Postgraduate Career Compass workshop is specifically designed to help postgraduates think about their careers, whether they stay in academia or not. This is a 2-day workshop. Day 1 of the workshop is the 2nd October and Day 2 will be on the 4th October 2019.

Facilitator:

Dr Sarah Riordon: Organisational Psychologist with extensive consulting experience in industry and in an academic environment

What is covered:

• What work looks like in the 21 century
• How your values fit in to your choices of work
• Your Meier’s Briggs personality profile and how this influences your choices
• CV, LinkedIn, Networking and job searching input
• All in a discussion based environment with postgraduates from all disciplines

What participants have said about the workshop:

“I highly recommend this to every postgrad student. “Amanda: MSc Law

“It helped me to think through what my next career step should be” Chipo PhD Biochemistry

“Sarah is a brilliant facilitator, with excellent knowledge and energy. I learnt so much about the world of work and about myself” Ian MSc Development studies

Career Compass is a workshop for registered UCT Masters and PhD students.

Please note that attendance on both days of the workshop is compulsory!

Day 1: 2nd October  2019 (8:30 am - 4:00 pm)

Day 2: 4th October  2019 (8:30 am - 4:00 pm)

Bookings: Click the following link www.mycareer.uct.ac.za and register (new users) or login then book your place as guided.

Lunch will be  provided