Careers Webinars
Techne Careers Webinars 2020/21
To find upcoming Techne Careers webinars, please look at our events calendar.
Here are recordings of webinars that have already taken place during this academic year. Please click on the webinar title to view the recording.
Career Options in Creative Entrepreneurship (19th March 2021)
Due to technical problems there is no recording of this webinar, but you can access the slides by clicking the link above.
Part of the Techne Career Options webinar series.
We will explore:
- What is creative entrepreneurship?
- What factors contribute to success?
- How might you develop your creative side-hustle?
Writing Persuasive Approaches for Placements, Internships & Work Experience (4th March 2021)
Part of the Techne Career Development webinar series.
We will explore:
- How to identify the right organisation to approach.
- How can you add value through placement, internships and work experience
- Writing persuasive application letters
- Crafting your Techne profile and your CV
- How Techne supports virtual placement and work experience activities for its students
Build Your Professional and Creative Community through Effective Networking (11th February 2021)
Part of the Techne Career Development webinar series. We will explore:
- What are the benefits of building your professional and creative community
- How can you build your network with authenticity and confidence
- How can you network effectively online
Reboot Your Research Momentum for 2021 (14th January 2021)
Part of the Techne Common creative Professional Dilemmas webinar series.
We will explore:
What do you need to do to make good progress on your research in 2021?
How can you best manage your time, energy and sanity?
How can you make the most of the Techne support to keep your research journey on track?
Common Creative Professional Dilemmas: The Imposter Syndrome (3rd December 2020)
The Imposter Syndrome (Clance & Innes, 1978) describes a cluster of beliefs and behaviour that can undermine your self-esteem and increase self-sabotaging tendencies.
This webinar will give you the opportunity to
- Analyse how the Imposter Syndrome may manifest in a creative and research context
- Explore how it may help or hinder you in your research and professional development
- Share strategies to mitigate negative self -talk and to celebrate your achievements authentically and positively
Career Options Beyond Academia - An Overview (26th November 2020)
Techne Career Options Webinar Series. This webinar will focus how you might capitalise on your PhD and find job satisfaction in careers beyond academia
- Career options in public policy, creative practice and management, education and the not-for-profit sector
- Explore your career priorities and values
- How can you enhance and market your PhD experience for different career paths
- Managing the post PhD transition
Career Options in Academia and Education (12th November 2020)
- Careers options in the academy: getting in and getting on in academic research and teaching
- Career options in universities: what are the big professional service careers paths in universities and what do they offer?
- Career options in education: career paths for research-informed teachers
Effective Job Hunting Online & Virtual Interviews (15th October 2020)
This webinar will focus on how to find and apply effectively for opportunities online
- Where is the best place to look for jobs and funding opportunities online?
- How can you craft an engaging online profile or application form?
- How can you perform well in virtual interviews and other selection methods?
Planning Your Next Career Development Steps in the Post Covid-19 Market (24th September 2020)
Part of the Techne Career Development Webinar Series. This webinar will focus on how you can capitalise on Post-Covid market changes and opportunities
- How has Covid-19 changed the job and opportunity market in the education, cultural, arts and public policy sectors?
- How can you keep up with fast changing trends and opportunities?
- How can you build your skills and profile in autumn 2020?
Webinar Recordings Archive
To view recordings of webinars from previous academic years, please visit this page.
