Conference

ACS Victoria presents the February 2019 Young Professionals Half-Day Conference

Targeted towards but not limited to students currently completing their studies, this special event will allow participants to keep abreast with their professional development through the facilitation of three separate sessions, highlighting ways in which you can stand out and succeed as a skilled professional.

Clarendon Auditorium, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, 2 Clarendon Street, South Wharf, Melbourne, VIC, 3006
Fri 15 Feb 2019 08:30 AM AEDT
Duration: 4.0 hours
Register by Wed 13 Feb 2019 05:00 PM AEDT
In Person
CPD Hours: 6
Skills Level: Learning and development management (ETMG) -> Level 3

About this event

The morning will consist of three workshops, each facilitated by a different industry professional and topic. Each session will allow participants to keep abreast with their professional development and provide further insight into what steps they can take to help build a successful career within IT.

Continued professional development can deliver a deeper understanding of what it means to be a professional, and ensures that your knowledge stays relevant and up to date within the industry. Don't miss this special event.

Session 1 - 'Be inspired to build your career in IT.'
Presented by Maria Moreno

Maria will take you through a presentation about the role of IT within an organisation. Using her personal journey, Maria will provide fresh insights and practical tips to help you start your journey in the Australian ICT industry, including:

·       The importance of connections

·       Why communication should be a priority

·       Benefits of continuous learning and development

·       The implications for the IT team of the future – new skills and mindset

·       Expectations vs reality

Maria will compare IT roles in not-for-profit organisations and corporates, and will introduce you to some tools for your IT career journey.

Join Maria and learn how to diversify your skillset in ICT industry.

Session 2 - 'Never mind the robots... soft skills are key to your career success!'
Presented by Emily Stekly


Many young people enter the workforce thinking their technical skills are what’s going to land them that dream job or lead to a successful career. Truth is, hundreds of graduates emerge every year, sharing the same knowledge and technical qualification -  but only some of them will excel in their careers. 

Soft skills, such as the ability to self-manage, communicate, influence and respond effectively under pressure, are now recognised as critical to operating successfully in today’s business environments. 

During this session you will explore: 'what the heck are soft skills exactly', 'the value, role and impact of soft skills in the workplace', 'why some graduates cruise, and others fly' and many more'.

Also you will learn how to apply soft skills to navigate the workplace effectively, increase their professional value and create more opportunities to pursue their goals, and ultimately, find greater fulfillment in their career journey. 

Session 3 - 'How to pass your next IT job interview'
Presented by Naren Chellappah


Do you struggle with interview questions like ‘tell us about yourself?’, ‘what are your salary expectations?’ or ‘what makes you the best candidate?’

This interactive interview training workshop will teach you how to answer the first question you get in job interviews ‘tell us about yourself?’

You will also discover the top 10 interview questions asked during job interviews, and learn the ACECIS interview answer structure, to help you pass your next job interview. 

Finally, attend this workshop to find out the top 3 questions recommended by ACECIS to ask at the end of your next interview – to ensure you leave a lasting impression.

Professional Year students - Attending the half-day conference will count for all 6 CPD hours required to complete your studies. All three sessions must be attended in order for your enrollment to be processed. 

If your registration name is required to be changed, please contact ACS Victoria at acsvic@acs.org.au

Speakers

Speaker
Naren Chellappah
Speaker
Emily Stekly
Speaker
Maria Moreno

Agenda

Schedule
Activity
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration open
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM
Formalities commence
9:05 AM - 10:00 AM
Session 1
10:05 AM - 11:00 AM
Session 2
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Morning Tea & Networking
11:20 AM - 12:15 PM
Session 3
12:15 PM - 12:30 PM
Formalities conclude

Event Location

Clarendon Auditorium, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, 2 Clarendon Street, South Wharf, Melbourne, VIC, 3006
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