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Meet the new Semester Planner.
It will make an appearance twice a year to keep you up-to-date with the latest Careers
Service events and opportunities. In this issue we introduce the Career Management Skills
Certificate. Only 3 hoops to jump through to get your certificate: attend 6 workshops*, a
career consultation and get your CV reviewed. Done!
*Three workshops are compulsory: Kickstart your Career Planning, Develop Your CV and
Get Set for Interviews. Pick 3 more workshops from the planner inside.
MYSEMESTERPLANNER
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Email: careers.service@uct.ac.za
Telephone: + 27 21 650-2497
www.facebook.com/UCTCareers @UCTCareers
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
WELCOME
SAY HELLO TO US
WHAT WE DO
Level 1 Hoerikwaggo Building
North LaneUpper Campus
UCT Rondebosch
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We are a qualified, professional and friendly Careers Service team ready to assist you with:
Career Research
Applications for internships, part-time /
vacation work and graduate vacancies
Interview techniques
Networking with employers
Information on postgraduate study options,
funding and applications
Developing skills that employers look for
Opportunities via our online portal,
MyCareer
Need help with any of these? Just ask.
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6 Workshops*+
CV review +
Career consultation=
Certificate
GET A CERTIFICATE IN CAREER MANAGEMENT SKILLS
MY CAREER CARD
Have your card stamped each time
you attend a workshop* and
receive your Certificate in Career Management Skills.
*Three workshops are compulsory:
Kickstart your Career Planning, Develop Your CV and Get Set for Interviews.
DEVELOP YOUR CV LS2C 120
LS1A 80
GET SET FOR INTERVIEWSBEYOND SCHOOL TRAIN- THE- TRAINER
BOOKED
LS3B 140
GET SET FOR INTERVIEWS LS2C
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GET SET FOR INTERVIEWS
GET SET FOR INTERVIEWS LS2C 120
SELF ASSESSMENT LS3B 140
KICKSTART YOUR CAREER PLANNING
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BEYOND SCHOOL TRAIN- THE- TRAINER H3B
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RWJC 100CAREER DEVELOPMENT TALKKLT2 170CAREER DEVELOPMENT TALKHS 170CAREER DEVELOPMENT TALKLS2C 120
MAXIMIZE YOUR STUDENT EXPERIENCE @ UCT LS2C 120
MAXIMIZE YOUR STUDENT EXPERIENCE @ UCT
KICKSTART YOUR CAREER PLANNING LS2C 120
RESEARCHING CAREERS LS2C 120
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THE SELECTION PROCESSYOUR ONLINE BRAND: DO’S AND DONT’S
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CAREERS EVENTS SCHEDULE2014
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CAREER MANAGEMENT SKILLS WORKSHOPS EXPOS
KICKSTART YOUR CAREER PLANNING (COMPULSORY FOR CERTIFICATE)Identify and highlight your employability skills and begin developing new ones.
DEVELOP YOUR CV (COMPULSORY FOR CERTIFICATE)Process and tips for developing a targeted CV.
GET SET FOR INTERVIEWS (COMPULSORY FOR CERTIFICATE)How to prepare, answer common questions and be your best self.
THE SELECTION PROCESSBe prepared for assessments and other selection methods in the recruitment process.
YOUR ONLINE BRAND: DO’S AND DONT’SManage your brand and create professional online networks.
MAXIMIZE YOUR STUDENT EXPERIENCE @ UCTGet involved, gain experience, explore what makes you tick and tie that into your career strategy.
PREPARING JOB APPLICATIONSFormats and content for cover letters and applications.
RESEARCHING CAREERSDevelop a career research strategy and explore available resources.
OTHER WORKSHOPS
CAREER COMPASSTwo day workshop designed to help postgraduate students align their academic journey with their career journey.
BEYOND SCHOOL TRAIN-THE-TRAINERTraining UCT students to support grade 11 and 12 learners in their study and career choices. Ideal for students who have a specific school or community they want to work with.
INTERNSHIP CAREERS EXPOEmployers will be present to showcase internship opportunities. Open to all students.
ALL DEGREES CAREERS EXPOEmployers will provide students with information on graduate programmes, vacation work and internships. Open to all students.
LAW CAREERS EXPOEmployers will be present to showcase opportunities in the legal industry. Open to all Law students.
PUBLIC INTEREST CAREERS EXPOA showcase of legal opportunities available in the not-for-profit and civil society sector. Open to all Law students.
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Dates, t imes and venues are subject to change – Log into: MyCareer for updated detai ls and to book your spot at an event – www.mycareer.uct.ac.za
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JAMESON HALL
HEALTH SCIENCES
CAREERS SERVICE TRAINING ROOM
HUMANITIES GRAD SCHOOL
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Click on the MyCareer icon
Log in as a current student or UCT graduate
Set your preferences – Mandatory the first time you log in
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WELCOME TO THE UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWNWAMKELEKILE WELKOM
CAREERS SERVICE
INFORMATION
EVENTS
ADVICE
CAREER EXPOS
OPPORTUNITIES
JOBS
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
LEARNING
WEBSITE
DOWNLOAD ZONE
CURRICULUM
RESOURCE CENTRE
POP-UP CAREERS
CareersTV
MY CAREER
NEWSLETTERCAREER CONSULTATIONS
CV & COVER LETTER REVIEWS
CAREER TALKS
careers.uct.ac.zaNew Careers Service Icons
Visit our new website for careers information, access to advice and opportunities.
The site is easy to use. The homepage provides a quick link to our calendar of
events, news, current job opportunities and more.
This is also where you access MyCareer, your online career portal. MyCareer
makes sure you lay your eyes on internships, graduate and part-time opportunities
as they become available. It also prompts you on bursaries and scholarships.
Need career- related resources? Go to MyCareer. Would you like a career con-
sultation session? MyCareer will take your booking.
MyCareer is a know-it-all on:
• Career-related resources
• Events Calendar
• Part-time work
• Internships and vacation work
• Graduate opportunities
• Career consultation sessions
• Company presentation and showcase schedules
• Competitions and giveaways
• Bursary and scholarship opportunities
MyCareer will give you what you want, minus the spam. Just set the preferences to what you are interested in. Part-time work? Opportunities in the legal
sector? MyCareer filters information like a ninja.
To get there go to www.careers.uct.ac.za.
Find the icon and click.
See you around the MyCareer neighbourhood.
www.careers.uct.ac.za