CEDARS-Careers and Placement
The University of Hong Kong
What is FUCE?
Fire Up your Career Engine (FUCE) is a series of
career seminars and workshops delivered by experienced trainers
or industry professionals to get you prepared for your career.
Through the FUCE programme, you will:
Gain understanding on graduate recruitment trends and employers’ expectations
Be aware of your aspirations for effective career planning and preparation
Increase confidence and competitiveness in job applications
Learn essential skills for job interviews and assessments
Develop appropriate mindset and skills to survive and succeed in the workplace
FUCE Spring Series (FEB - APR)
Seminars & Workshops
(2nd semester, 2022-23)
8
Feb (Wed)
Preparation Strategies for Virtual Career Fair
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm (Zoom Session)
Expected Learning Outcome:
➤Know what and how to prepare before attending the virtual career fair
➤Become confident to network with employers and engage actively on the day of Fair
Building a Positive Mindset for Career Planning
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm (Zoom Session)
10
Feb (Fri)
Expected Learning Outcome:
➤Gain insights into finding your aspirations and creating opportunities for your future career
➤Learn how to maintain a positive mindset and overcome new challenges in your career planning
16
Feb (Thu)
Establishing a Professional Profile & Finding Job through LinkedIn
3:45 pm – 5:15 pm Venue: CYPP4
Expected Learning Outcome:
➤Establish a LinkedIn profile to enhance your presence amongst potential employers
➤Gain in-depth knowledge on job search best practices and professional networking at LinkedIn
CV Go Pro – Individual CV Consultation (Collaboration with HKU Convocation)
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm (Zoom Session)
Expected Learning Outcome:
➤Have your CV reviewed by experienced HKU alumni from various professions
➤Receive feedback on your CV through individual consultation
18
Feb
(Sat)
21
Feb
(Tue)
Look Behind Common Interview Questions [Re-run]
6:15 pm – 7:45 pm (Zoom Session)
Expected Learning Outcome:
➤Understand interviewers’ expectation on common interview questions
➤Comprehend the ways to structure answers for competency-based questions
Impress Interviewers with Your Presentation
4:45 pm – 6:45 pm Venue: MWT4
Expected Learning Outcome:
➤Learn how to make an impressive self-introduction during job interview
➤Acquire the skills to present answers in interview and group discussion and to avoid the common mistakes
2
Mar
(Thu)
11
Mar
(Sat)
MBTI – Understanding Your Personality & Career Inclination
10:00 am – 1:30 pm (Zoom Session)
Expected Learning Outcome:
➤Understand the essential personality types described by the MBTI tool and their practical significance in your daily life and career aspiration
➤Get your own MBTI Career Report which will help you identify job families and occupations that are a good fit for your reported MBTI type
* Students are required to complete an online MBTI assessment before the workshop.
** Quota is limited, only selected students will be invited to join.
Skillsets for The Future [Re-run]
4:45 pm – 6:15 pm Venue: MWT4
Expected Learning Outcome:
➤Understand what skillsets may be important in the future and how these skillsets can be applied in organisations
➤Learn how you can develop the skills and build on them for your career success
14
Mar (Tue)
20
Mar (Mon)
Managing Your Time for Higher Work Efficiency
12:45 pm – 2:15 pm Venue: CYPP4
Expected Learning Outcome:
➤Understand how to exercise conscious control of time among various responsibilities and works need to be done
➤Learn the techniques to regulate and manage your energy to complete a task in time and avoid procrastination
Making the Best Decision on Job Offers
2:45 pm – 4:15 pm Venue: CPD-3.29
Expected Learning Outcome:
➤Learn about the strategies in choosing between multiple job offers
➤Demonstrate the ability to take guesswork out of the decision making process
24
Mar
(Fri)
28
Mar
(Tue)
Career Limiting Behaviours You Should Avoid
4:45 pm – 6:15 pm Venue: MWT4
Expected Learning Outcome:
➤Become aware of the corporate culture and management expectations in order to avoid behaviours that may limit your career advancement
➤Go through case studies on potential career pitfalls and identify the ways to navigate them in the workplace
Job Offer Negotiation & Contract Signing
5:45 pm – 7:15 pm Venue: CYPP4
Expected Learning Outcome:
➤Understand how to negotiate, accept or reject a job offer
➤Get to know the components of an employment contract and important points to note in the signing process
3
Apr
(Mon)
13
Apr
(Thu)
Fire Up your Career Engine
>>>NOW!<<<
* Each student will be offered a 20-minute individual consultation session by Zoom.
** Quota is limited, only selected students will be invited to join.
Postponed to
20 Apr
Keys to Building Good Working Relationships
2:45 pm – 4:15 pm Venue: CYPP4 MWT4
Expected Learning Outcome:
➤Understand the importance of building mutual trust and respect in a work environment
➤Learn the techniques to develop better understanding through active listening and setting clear boundaries
Registration Method
Application Closed
Notes for Registration:
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Sessions will be conducted in English at Main Campus or online by Zoom.
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Priority will be given to students graduating in 2023; other students or 2022 fresh graduates are welcome to join.
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You can register for any one or all of the sessions.
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Quotas are limited, please register as soon as possible.
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Only selected students will be invited to join "CV Go Pro – Individual CV Consultation" and
"MBTI – Understanding Your Personality & Career Inclination". Students being selected will receive confirmation through email. -
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.
