Handshake is running a series of 3 webinars designed to help students successfully navigate work, career planning and finances with advice, guidance, hints and tips from experts. These webinars are free and open to all students. The topics are:
- Maximising your part-time work and volunteering, 22nd October - sign up here
- Smart money management at the start of your career, 29th October - sign up here
- Your career toolkit: Maximising university career services, 6th November - sign up her
We invite you to join one, two or even all three! Find out more below and then follow the respective link to register.
If you are new to Handshake then you will need to take a minute to set up your account - and in doing so you will be automatically entered into our exciting prize draw! There are 15 prizes of £3,000 !
Maximising your part-time work and volunteering
22nd October 2024 - 12:30pm - 13:30pm
Join us to discover how part-time jobs and volunteering can enhance your skills, boost your employability, and build your network while studying.
Balancing university life with part-time work, volunteering and extracurricular activities offers valuable opportunities to develop new skills and boost your career prospects, but knowing how to leverage these experiences is crucial.
This session brings together insights from careers professionals who have successfully supported 1,000s of students and graduates to navigate part-time jobs and volunteer roles while studying.
Speaker: Expert Careers Professionals from University of Exeter and University of Bristol
Smart money management at the start of your career
29th October 2024 - 12:30pm - 13:30pm
Join us to learn practical tips to manage your finances effectively during your job search and as you transition from student life to the start of your professional career.
Starting your career comes with financial challenges, from budgeting on an entry-level salary to saving for long-term goals. Getting ahead financially in these early stages is key to future stability.
This session provides guidance on how to manage your finances throughout your job search and as you start your career.
Speaker: Steve Haines, author of “How to go to work”
Your career toolkit: Maximising university career services
6th November 2024 - 12.30pm - 1.30pm
Join us to explore how university career services can help you to understand your strengths and future career options, as well as secure work experience, jobs, and further guidance.
University career services provide an array of tools and support, but many students don’t realise the full extent of what’s available. From internships to interview prep, making the most of these resources can give you a significant advantage in the job market.
In this session, career professionals will share information on the variety of support available to help you successfully launch your career.
Speaker: Expert Careers Professionals from University of Cambridge and Newcastle University