CEDARS-Careers and Placement
The University of Hong Kong
Career Kickstart Series for Students with SEN
Workshop, Experience Sharing & Individual Career Coaching
Are you ready to take the next step into the job market? We understand the unique challenges you may face, and we are here to support you every step of the way.
Join us for the Career Kickstart Series designed exclusively for students with SEN. Together, we will explore essential skills and strategies to enhance your career preparation.
By collaborating with CareER, WISE and SENsational Foundation, we aim to empower you with the necessary tools and knowledge to thrive in your chosen career path.
Through the series, you will:
Gain a deeper understanding of your career goals and aspirations
Ensure that your goals align with the demands of various careers and the transitions into the workplace
Develop a strong foundation for success in your desired career field
Career Kickstart Series for Students with SEN
2nd Semester, 2024 - 2025
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Career Workshop & Experience Sharing
Previous Sessions
Experience Sharing
Become a Networking Pro
Date: 21 Feb 2025 (Fri)
Time: 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM
Language: English
Format: Online via Zoom
🧩Through this sharing, you will:
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Gain knowledge on essential networking skills for professional presence at events such as job fairs
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Engage in hands-on practice of networking and development of a compelling elevator pitch
🎯Rundown:
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Career fair networking
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Elevator pitch
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Building relationship with recruiters
Career Workshop
Essential Strategies for Job Application and Interview
Date: 4 March 2025 (Tue)
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Language: English
Format: Online via Zoom
🧩Through this workshop, you will:
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Learn how to dig deep into a company's background and understand their culture
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Become familiar with the different stages of recruitment process
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Know how to convey confidence and readiness through non-verbal communication at interview
🎯Rundown:
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Company background research
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Common recruitment process
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Non-verbal cues in job interview
Career Workshop
Advanced Interview Techniques
Date: 13 March 2025 (Thu)
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Language: English
Format: Online via Zoom
🧩Through this workshop, you will:
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Learn the art of storytelling to share personal stories that showcase your skills and strengths
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Understand how to align your experience and skills with the job expectation
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Acquire techniques to answer difficult interview questions and address accommodation issues
🎯Rundown:
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Storytelling techniques
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Presentation of skills and abilities
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Tough interview question handling
Experience Sharing
Career Readiness and Human Library
Date: 17 March 2025 (Mon)
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM
Language: English
Format: Online via Zoom
🧩Through this sharing, you will:
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Discover how to develop workplace skills such as self-management, relationship-building, and problem-solving
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Learn from the personal stories and experiences of individuals who have faced similar challenges in their career
🎯Rundown:
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Development of workplace skills
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Sharing of personal stories and experiences
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Strategies to overcome workplace challenges
Career Workshop
Crafting Workplace Power: Office Efficiency and Workplace Manner Enhancement
Date: 11 April 2025 (Fri)
Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Language: Cantonese
Venue: Wan Chai
🧩Through this workshop, you will:
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Understand task requirements of the workplace
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Improve your manner and communication skills at the workplace
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Enhance your initiative, efficiency, and performance at work
🎯Rundown:
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In-depth knowledge of workplace requirements
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Enhancement of workplace skills
Career Workshop
CareER X J.P. Morgan: Inclusive Career and Skills Development Workshop
Date: 27 May 2025 (Tue)
Language: English
Time: 1:15 PM – 5:00 PM
Venue: Kwun Tong
🧩Through this session, you will:
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Understand the current trends, recruitment process, and accommodation offered by the company
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Connect with industry experts for personalised guidance and opportunities
🎯Rundown:
1:15 pm – 1:35 pm
Opening & Recruitment Overview
1:35 pm – 1:50 pm
JPM DOI Culture and Assistive Technology Tools & Accommodation
1:50 pm – 2:50 pm
Speaker Session - Understanding Financial News
2:50 pm – 3:20 pm
Break
3:20 pm – 4:00 pm
Speaker Session - Tech
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
1:1 Session with JPM Career Advisors
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Final Remarks and Networking
Registration Method & Deadline
Step 1: Registration with CEDARS
Register at the Workshop & Event Registration Form as soon as possible.
Step 2: Registration with CareER
Complete the CareER Registration Form through the link provided in the confirmation email of Step 1
on or before 6 May 2025.
Quotas are limited, and selection will be based on your responses in the registration form,
following a first-come, first-served basis.
Chat with Peers
HKU X CareER: Empowerment Through Connection
Date: 28 May 2025 (Wed)
Language: English
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Venue: MW103, 1/F, Meng Wah Complex
🧩Through this session, you will:
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Hear powerful stories from fellow SEN students at HKU
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Network with a supportive community for career planning and preparation
🎯Sharing by:
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Karndeep Singh (BEcon&Fin, Year 3)
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Sophie Lee (BA&LLB, Year 2)
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Iris Shih (BBA, Year 3)
Registration Method & Deadline
Registration with CEDARS
Register at the Workshop & Event Registration Form as soon as possible.
More details will be provided to successful registrants via a confirmation email.
Experience Sharing
HKU X SENsational Foundation:
The Power of Perseverance: A Fireside Chat with Role Models sharing stories of resilience
Date: 5 June 2025 (Thu)
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
(registration opens at 4:30 PM)
Language: English
🧩Through this event, you will:
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Gain networking opportunity with inclusive employers
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Enjoy fireside chat with industry leaders and role models
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Learn about current best practices and strategies on building a fulfilling career
🎯Rundown:
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Introduction
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Fireside discussion and sharing by speakers
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Small circle networking
Registration Method & Deadline
Registration with CEDARS
Register at the Workshop & Event Registration Form as soon as possible.
More details will be provided to successful registrants via a confirmation email.
Registration Method & Deadline
Quotas are limited, please register at the Workshop & Event Registration Form as soon as possible.
* The Zoom link or other details will be provided to successful registrants via a confirmation email.
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Other Events
Workshop
WISE 匯菁 x HSBC: Career Unlocked Mock Interview Workshop
Date: 22 August 2025 (Fri)
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Format: Face-to-face
Language: English
🧩Through this sharing, you will:
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Engage in real-world interviews with HSBC professionals.
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Select industry-specific roles for targeted practice.
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Receive personalised feedback to improve interview skills
🎯Rundown:
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Mock Interview
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Experience shared and Feedback from Experts in Financial and Banking Sector
Registration Method & Deadline
Quotas are limited, please register at the WISE Registration Form on or before 27 June 2025. Further details will be provided to successful registrants via a confirmation email.
Knowledge Sharing
Disability Inclusive Employment – Are We Future Ready?
Date: 9 April 2025 (Wed)
Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Format: Face-to-face
Language: English
🧩Through this sharing, you will:
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Learn from the experience of speakers who are championing inclusive employment in Hong Kong
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Gain insights into the trends, challenges, foresight and preparedness strategies of inclusive employment
🎯Rundown:
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Introduction of PDNHK Membership
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Panel Discussion
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Introduction to Empower: Talent Development Programme by SENsational Foundation
Registration Method & Deadline
Quotas are limited, please register at the SENsational Foundation Registration Form as soon as possible. Further details about the speakers and venue will be provided to successful registrants via a confirmation email.
Our Partners
SENsational Foundation
CareER
WISE
