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Target Audience: Research staff who are looking to take next steps in their career

This is a live in-person workshop

Are you looking to make a career shift but unsure how to leverage your connections? A strong professional network is often the most powerful tool for a successful job change. This workshop will teach you how to strategically build and maintain relationships that can help open doors to new job opportunities, collaborations, and even mentorships. 

In this session, you'll learn how to build a vibrant network that supports your career goals, starting with an optimised LinkedIn profile that grabs attention. We’ll dive into how to expand your connections online, reach out for advice, and engage meaningfully with industry professionals. You'll also discover how to maximize your networking at in-person events, making sure every interaction moves you closer to your next career opportunity. 

Course Outcomes/ Objectives;

By the end of the workshop, you will: 

• Understand the critical role networking plays in a career transition. 

• Learn how to craft a LinkedIn profile that positions you as an ideal candidate for new roles. 

• Gain practical tips for growing and maintaining a strategic network, both online and in-person. 

• Master techniques for building lasting relationships with professionals in your target industries. 

If you're ready to tap into the power of networking to land your next job, this workshop will give you the tools, strategies, and confidence to do it right. 

Accessibility;

We are committed to ensuring our events and courses are accessible to all staff: 

For on-campus activity: 

• Full access information for the venue is available via AccessAble [insert link to the info of the specific venue or building listed on http://accessable.co.uk]   

• Hybrid provision is not available  

• There will  be audience participation  

• You are asked to attend the whole session  

• There will be several breaks throughout the session  

• The session is relaxed – this means you can stretch, move around, stim etc.  

• In line with current University health and safety guidance, attendees may wish to use face masks. The room will have either mechanical ventilation or passive ventilation (i.e. open windows)  

• Digital copies of resources will be emailed to participants upon request  

• Printed materials will be available in different formats (e.g. large print) / Contact edyta.boyle@strath.ac.uk  to request printed materials in different formats  

• Other access info, e.g. live captions  

• Please contact osdu-equity@strath.ac.uk to discuss any further access requirements  

Cancellation Policy 

When applying for a course, you should note that there will be a £50* charge to your Department / School if you do not attend your place on the course. There will be no charge as long as you cancel your booked place before the event or notify our staff at osdu@strath.ac.uk that you can no longer attend.

A Department / School is welcome to send someone else in your place if they wish without incurring a charge, providing that person has the necessary prerequisites for the course. In the case of courses split over more than one day, you are expected to attend ALL parts of the course.

*This is the standard charge for cancellation or non-attendance of a course of 1-day duration or less. For some courses, there may be a higher cancellation charge and if this is the case you will be advised of this at the time of booking. 

Prerequisites