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Build your Networks

 

Networking can be an effective way to get a job, find out more about a particular career and build up useful contacts.   

 

  • Digital Networking: LinkedIn and other Social Media

     

    Using social media as part of your job search strategy is essential. Bear in mind that employers will also use social media to ‘check out’ candidates, so make sure your online profile is professional. Learn more here: 

    Social media and job hunting | Prospects.ac.uk 

    Social networking and graduate recruitment: manage your online reputation 

    The graduate’s guide to creating the perfect LinkedIn profile 

    Prefer an interactive e-learning course?

    Click on either of these images to set up your targetjobs account and explore and access these and other short Pathway courses.

     

    Pathway How to make a strong LinkedIn profile, How to make a strong LinkedIn profile. By the end of this course, you'll know why LinkedIn is so important and what a strong LinkedIn profile looks like, so you can ensure yours is bosting your job hunt. 30 mins.Pathways How to build connections on LinkedIn, How to build connections on LinkedIn. Learn how to confidently connect with people on LinkedIn, so that you can widen your network and set yourself up for more career opportunities - 30 mins

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Career Fairs and Events

    Career fairs and events enable you to meet employers and network with industry professionals.  

    Look at our Events calendar on My Career Enriched to browse events that we are running or promoting. 

    Additional Resources 

    5 ways to make the most of career fairs 

    Prefer an Interactive E-learning Course?

    Click on the image below to set up your targetjobs account and explore and access this and other Pathway courses.

     

    Pathway How to get the most out of careers fairs, How to get the most out of careers fairs. Careers fairs provide a unique opportunity to meet, connect with and put questions to multiple employers. 30 mins.

     

  • What is Personal Branding?

     

    Discover how creating and promoting a personal brand helps sets you apart in a competitive job market. 

    How to build a personal brand 

    Prefer an Interactive E-learning Course?

    Click on the image below to set up your targetjobs account and explore and access this and other short Pathway courses.

     

    Pathway How to develop a strong personal brand - and why you need one, Pathway How to develop a strong personal brand - and why you need one. By the end of this course, you'll know how to create a 'professional' personal brand that is authentic to you while also supporting your career ambitions. 30 mins.

     

     

  • Connect with UoC Alumni

    When you graduate, you'll be invited to join the Cumbria Network - a mentoring and networking platform designed to support your career journey. Whether you're job hunting, exploring career options, or just looking for inspiration on your next steps, join Cumbria Network. It's a great way to: 

    • Connect with alumni working in industries that interest you
    • Find a mentor who can offer information, advice and encouragement
    • Explore career paths and gain insider insights
    • Attend networking events and grow your networks

     

    Button- join the Cumbria Network, Click image to go to the alumni website page

     

     

  • Professional Associations in the Science, Technology and Engineering Sector

     

    Many of the professional associations provide careers support, professional development opportunities and host networking events. 

    The Royal Society 

    The Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS) 

    Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)  

    British Computer Science (BCS) Royal Society of Chemistry 

    Institute of Physics 

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