Careers masterclasses
Delivered during term time, these sesssions, currently offered either in-person or online and lasting 60 minutes, can help you get started with career planning and applications.
- You will only be allowed to enter the session in the first 10 minutes
- Online masterclasses are not recorded. Presentations will be shared with attendees during the live session, for both online and in-person masterclasses
- You will join online masterclasses from the event page on Glasgow Careers, the join link will only become live at the event start time, so please don't try to join before then
- Some masterclasses are delivered in-person, and some delivered online. Please ensure you check the event location when booking and in your booking confirmation email
Scroll through the calendar below to find a masterclass you wish to attend, click on the title to be directed to the sign-up page. Masterclasses will be added throughout term time so keep a regular eye on this page.
For further detail on what the masterclasses will cover, check out the session titles below the calendar.
Application forms
Application forms are usually used by employers in the first stage of the selection process and designed to collect specific information on candidates. Make your applications more effective by attending this Masterclass.
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Recognise what employers are looking for
- Respond appropriately to different types of questions
- Apply techniques to write effective answers, including the STAR approach to competency questions
Applying for a Masters
Continuing study is a plan for many students. In this Masterclass we will think about reasons for study, identifying the right courses and potential funding streams.
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Identify where courses are advertised
- Identify funding streams and know how to apply
- Make the best application to maximise your chances of acceptance
Applying for a PhD
Gain an insight into the process of applying for a PhD and consider your reasons for applying.
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Identify where to find PhD vacancies
- Make effective PhD applications
- Prepare for PhD interviews
Assessment Centres
Assessment centres are commonly used across student and graduate recruitment. This Masterclass will explain what to expect and how to perform well.
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Define why employers use assessment centres
- Identify the different types of activities used
- Prepare effectively for each different element
- Take the knowledge of how employers assess at assessment centres and use it to your advantage
CVs and cover letters
Your CV and cover letter are often the first stage of a selection process and can therefore be the most competitive. Attend this session to learn how to write a CV and Cover Letter that will get you noticed.
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Identify what Cover Letters are and when to use them
- Write a Cover Letter that will get your CV noticed
- Analyse from a job description, the essential requirements of a CV
- Appreciate how recruiters shortlist
- Effectively tailor your CV and Cover Letter
Finding part-time work
A part-time job is a great way to earn money, gain transferable skills and have confidence in the workplace. This Masterclass tells you how to get one.
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Identify where the part-time jobs are
- Plan your application
- Write and submit
- Confidently follow up professionally
Getting started
Feeling clueless about what to do after university? You are not alone! Attend this Masterclass for ways to get started.
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Think more effectively about yourself and career planning
- Generate and explore ideas for your next steps
- Identify ways to take more control and feel more confident about your future
Graduate job searching
Using a variety of approaches will lead to a more successful job search. Attend this session to learn about some key approaches to use.
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Explore and understand the sector you are targeting
- Leverage a range of strategies and understand how these complement each other, focussing particularly on:
- Jobsearch sites
- Careers fairs and events
- Recruitment Agencies
- Networking
- Speculative approaches
Internships
Internships are a great way for you to develop professionally and test out career ideas. Employers increasingly value internships or additional experiences when recruiting. Attend this session to learn about your options and how to find opportunities.
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Identify your options
- Demonstrate the difference between internships, placements and work experience
- Find opportunities
Job interviews
You’ve impressed an employer with your application, and they now want to meet you. Attend this Masterclass to learn about different types of interviews and how to do your best.
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Identify different types of interviews
- Have strategies to prepare for pre-recorded, online and face-to face interviews
- Perform to the best of your ability in the interview
Got LinkedIn but not sure how it can help you? Or maybe you’ve heard about it and aren’t sure if it's worth creating a profile? Attend this Masterclass to learn more about LinkedIn and how it can help you.
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Develop a strong LinkedIn profile
- Use it to research or identify potential career ideas
- Identify potential employers
- Connect with others and expand your network
- State other aspects of LinkedIn functionality
Selection tests
Gain an insight into how, why and when employers use selection tests in the recruitment process.
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Describe the different aspects of selection tests
- Effectively prepare to perform well in all types of tests used by recruiters
- Identify resources you can use to prepare for the tests