Speaking Professionally @ HKBU

Background and Objectives

Speaking professionally is an absolute advantage and simply a must-have for all university students/graduates for job search and career success. Students who can present themselves effectively and confidently are going to gain ample opportunities and enhance their employability.

Effective speakers can be made. Speaking Professionally@HKBU is an initiative driven by the Career Centre (CC) to increase HKBU students’ confidence and ability in speaking English, especially under career-related contexts like job interviews, group discussions and networking with industries’ professionals. Speaking Professionally@HKBU aims to offer students opportunities and constructive advice to improve their English speaking skills and boost their confidence in prepared and impromptu speeches. Students will learn to use proper English to organize and present ideas logically and convincingly.

Enquries: angelina@hkbu.edu.hk (Ms. Angelina Chan)

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Five presentation training with different themes will be offered in May 2022.

*The cost of each workshop is $400 per person and the fee is sponsored by the Teaching Development and Learning Enhancement Grant of HKBU. So, students can now join them for free.

* The University has to pay even if a registered student doesn't show up at last. Therefore, think carefully before you enrol.

* Students who have successfully enrolled will receive an email regarding the zoom details later.

Topics	Content	Time
Creating CVs and Cover Letters that get Job Interviews	How to generate interest How to stand out on paper	4 April 2022 6:00pm - 9:00pm FULL 8 April 2022 6:00pm - 9:00pm FULL (NEWLY ADDED) 25 May 2022 6:00pm - 9:00pm Register Here
Acing the Job Interviews	How to answer tricky questions How to position your answers to get to Yes How to manage your nerves and remain calm under stress	12 April 2022 6:00pm - 9:00pm FULL (NEWLY ADDED) 27 May 2022 6:00pm - 9:00pm Register Here
Business and Social Etiquette	How to prepare for a networking event How to meet and greet How to introduce themselves and other people How to use a strategic goal-oriented approach to networking How to move and sit with elegance Western dining etiquette	19 April 2022 6:00pm - 9:00pm FULL (NEWLY ADDED) 24 May 2022 6:00pm - 9:00pm Register Here
Presenting with Confidence	How to structure a presentation for maximum buy-in and credibility How to use their voice for impact Learn the do’s and don’ts of using PowerPoint	21 April 2022 6:00pm - 9:00pm FULL (NEWLY ADDED) 30 May 2022 6:00pm - 9:00pm Register Here
Level Up Your Communication Skills	How to adapt your communication style to collaborate and influence for results	26 April 2022 6:00pm - 9:00pm FULL (NEWLY ADDED) 31 May 2022 6:00pm - 9:00pm Register Here

Peer Support Circles will be available soon. Stay-tuned!

English Buddies who are also HKBU students will help organize some practice sessions such as group discussions or social minglings. Within a small group of 4-5 students with an English Buddy as the facilitator, students will be given a chance to have mock self-introduction and topic speaking (e.g. current affairs) practice. Participants can then give each other constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement.

Presentation Clinics will be hosted regularly from April onwards.

Professional presentation trainers will be invited to conduct a 30-minute consultation session, either face-to-face or online, for HKBU students. In a Presentation Clinic, a student has to prepare a five-minute career-related presentation in English and present it to the trainer. The trainer will then give constructive feedback and advice for improvement.

Alternately, students can also choose to videotape a three-minute short video introducing themselves. Feedback from professional presentation trainers will then be sent back to them.