CEDARS-Careers and Placement
The University of Hong Kong
Supercharge Your Career
with CEB Seminars & Pit-Stop Coaching!
Career Engine Builder (CEB)
Fundamental Career Seminars
Objectives
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To provide on-going support to students from all levels and years of study for their career preparation
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To equip students with fundamental job-searching skills and essential job application techniques
Seminar Topics and Schedule
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Get Started with your Career Planning & Job Searching
Repeated sessions:
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21 September (Thu)
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28 September (Thu)
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5 October 2023 (Thu)
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14 November 2023 (Tue)
Expected Learning Outcome:
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How to explore possible career options and develop a career plan
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Discover resources to support your career planning and job searching
Time:
| 2:30pm - 3:45pm *Round 1
| 4:30pm - 5:45pm *Round 2
| 4:30pm - 5:45pm *Round 3
| 4:30pm - 5:45pm *Round 4
2. Building your CV & Cover Letter
Repeated sessions:
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22 September (Fri)
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29 September (Fri)
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6 October 2023 (Fri)
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16 November 2023 (Thu)
Expected Learning Outcome:
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Learn the critical structure for writing your CV and cover letter
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Showcase and tailor your profile and past experience on your CV
Time:
| 2:30pm - 3:45pm *Round 1
| 4:30pm - 5:45pm *Round 2
| 4:30pm - 5:45pm *Round 3
| 4:30pm - 5:45pm *Round 4
3. How to Pass a Job Interview
Repeated sessions:
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25 September (Mon)
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3 October (Tue)
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9 October 2023 (Mon)
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22 November 2023 (Wed)
Expected Learning Outcome:
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Understand what employers seek and present your best self in an interview
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Grasp key interview techniques to secure your dream job
Time:
| 2:30pm - 3:45pm *Round 1
| 4:30pm - 5:45pm *Round 2
| 4:30pm - 5:45pm *Round 3
| 4:30pm - 5:45pm *Round 4
4. How to Stand Out in a Group Interview
Repeated sessions:
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26 September (Tue)
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4 October (Wed)
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10 October 2023 (Tue)
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24 November 2023 (Fri)
Expected Learning Outcome:
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Learn what employers look for in a group interview
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Acquire the know-how to become an outstanding candidate in a group setting
Time:
| 2:30pm - 3:45pm *Round 1
| 4:30pm - 5:45pm *Round 2
| 4:30pm - 5:45pm *Round 3
| 4:30pm - 5:45pm *Round 4
Career Pit Stop
Individual Career Coaching
Key Focus:
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Career Planning & Job Searching
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CV & Cover Letter Review
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Interview Preparation
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Workplace challenges
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and more
Requirement and Point-to-note:
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HKU Students
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Attended at least one CEB Seminar
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Maximum Appointment Quota for each student : 4
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Duration of each coaching session: 30 minutes
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Format: Zoom / Phone call
The Career Pit Stop Booking System will be available for eligible participants
after the CEB Seminar. Details will be announced via email in due course.
Registration
Notes for Registration:
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All the sessions will be conducted in English.
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All HKU students are welcome.
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Participant should attend at least one seminar to be eligible for the Career Pit Stop coaching session.
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Once you receive our confirmation email, please make sure you attend the session(s) you have signed up for; otherwise you will be put in a lower priority for future programmes.
Enquiries: ceb@cedars.hku.hk
