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.
Registration End Date: Wed, 06 Jun, 02:00 PM
Completed<p>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.<br><br>This Young Professionals Half-Day Conference will aim to help improve your awareness and understanding of the IT sector, and develop your overall skills in preparation of entering the workforce.<br><br>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.<br><br><b><u>Session 1 - 'Achieving success in your technology career'</u><br>Presented by Anna Leibel</b></p> <p>Anna blends her interest in emerging technology with industry experience and consulting frameworks to design unique customer-focused strategies.<br><br>With a career spanning over two decades, she has been successful with start-ups, enterprise – tech and sales - and consulting services.<br><br>Anna is very excited to be sharing with us her unique journey as a female in Technology and Transformation Leadership, the importance of sponsorship and mentors, and the value of continual learning and development to achieve success in your own career.</p> <p><br><b><u>Session 2 - 'How to communicate like a leader!'</u><br>Presented by Jill Noble</b></p> <p>We spend 70% of our waking time communicating! Effective communication takes time to learn but done well makes us more effective and productive which leads to career success. In this interactive session you will explore the three key elements of communication – Tone of voice, body language and words. <br><br>Join Jill for an action packed hour and you will: </p> <ul><li>Learn strategies to enhance your voice to inspire and influence others. </li><li>Explore body language and its impact in the workplace.</li><li>Use your words and language to give and receive feedback effectively.</li><li>Uncover the power of meta-questions. </li><li>Apply assertive techniques to build your confidence when communicating.</li></ul> <p><b><u>Session 3 - 'Does your job application have what IT companies want?'</u><br>Presented by Naren Chellapah</b><br><br>This interactive presentation will show you exactly what IT recruiters and employers in Australia look for when screening candidates. <br><br>The focus of this presentation will be on customising resumes for job advertisements using keywords and fixing the basic mistakes that hundreds of graduates make when applying for jobs. You will also learn how to use the right resume structure for the Australian market - which is what recruiters and employers want to see when screening jo applications. <br><br>Hear from one of Australia’s leading Career Coaches and ACECIS Director, Naren Chellappah who will provide expert advice on how to improve your job application to pass the tough screening process so you improve your prospects of getting to the interview stage.<br><br><u><b>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.</b></u></p>
Professional Development
| SCHEDULE | ACTIVITY |
| 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM | Registration |
| 09:00 AM - 09:05 AM | Formalities commence |
| 09:05 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 |
