LinkedIn Spotlight Session

This selective workshop will be facilitated by a panel of experts who bring years of experience from different professional perspectives to help you create your digital profile.

Nicole Pearson is a Career Development Specialist at the University of Wollongong within the Student Engagement and Employability team. Nicole thrives on empowering students to make the most of their student experience, build their employability, navigate the transition to the next steps in their career, and achieve career success and fulfilment in the evolving world of work. Along with qualifications in Careers Education and Human Resources, Nicole has 20 years of experience working across a range of sectors including management consulting, IT, engineering, mining, manufacturing and higher education.

Juanique Liebenberg, Principal Consultant at Adecco, has over 28 years of experience in the recruitment & search industry that spans across the globe. Juanique currently specialises in the recruitment of HR Professionals and Senior Leadership roles in Government across Australia, but has experience recruiting within Medical, Technical & Engineering, and Marketing Research.

What the session will cover
This workshop is ideal for recent graduates and penultimate year students who are entering the workplace and looking for that edge to set them apart.  Our panel will equip you on how to represent your skills and expertise to your online network. This presentation will cover insights like, but not limited to:

• Personal branding – how to stand out from the crowd,
• Gain an understanding of how employers use LinkedIn to source talent,
• Using LinkedIn to showcase your passion and skills through original and shared content
• Grow your network - make meaningful connections, and understand how to utilise them
• How to discuss and transition your digital profile into real life engagements

Born of Steel Fund

The UOW Born of Steel Fund, recognises our rich heritage and acknowledges the role philanthropy has played in helping our institution to grow into the world-class university it is today. Gifts made to this fund will support students to fulfil their potential, power world-changing research, and kick-start innovation.

Please consider joining fellow alumni in making a donation when you register for this event. All donations made within Australia over $2 are fully tax deductible.

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Terms & conditions

• COVID Safe Guidelines: The University of Wollongong is a COVID safe organisation. The safety of our guests, speakers and staff is our top priority. All of our face-to-face events will be run in compliance with NSW Government’s health orders in effect at the time.
• Event cancellation policy
• All presenters and event attendees acknowledge that they may be photographed or featured in audio visual content while at this event and that those photos or audio-visual content may be used in the future by the University for marketing and promotional purposes.