It would seem that in the world dominated by technology, where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly intelligent, people with a background in humanities and social sciences might be at a disadvantage on the job market. According to 'The Future of Employment: How susceptible are jobs to automation', a report by the Oxford University's Martin School, jobs that require interdisciplinary approach, quick thinking, creativity, imagination, empathy, a high degree of social intelligence and negotiating skills are least likely to be performed by machines in the future. These occupations include: artists, designers, business managers, marketing and sales professionals, psychologists, therapists, social workers, teachers, authors, translators, and lawyers.
It bodes well for graduates of SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities. To further improve their employment outlook, the university will be hosting the Human Skills Conference, where students will have an opportunity to attend various workshops and meet potential employers.
To attend this free event, please register.
During the conference, representatives of various organizations will talk about the hard and soft skills that graduates of humanities and social sciences contribute to the economy. Employers will present career opportunities that require a variety of skills acquired during language, psychology or culture studies. A panel consisting of students, employers and various organizations will discuss the realities of the contemporary job market and best solutions for an effective employer-employee relationship. Moreover, graduates and students of SWPS University, who have started their own businesses will share their stories, including highlights and lowlights of running a business.
Participants of Human Skills Festival will receive a discount card entitling them to special promotional prices on goods and services offered by the young entrepreneurs from SWPS University. Students can also bring their CVs for review by professionals and have their photo taken to use on a CV or on professional platforms and job boards. The lectures and workshops will be recorded to share the knowledge with a wider community and to promote our enterprising students.
Room S102
13.00-14.30 New Age of Recruitment | Korn Ferry
Korn Ferry Futurestep is the leader in professional search, mid-level recruitment, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), and employer branding services. The ‘New Age Recruitment’ workshop will focus on the recruitment process in the era of social media. You will also learn how to build your professional profile on the Internet.
The workshop will be conducted in English. Please bring your laptops, tablets or big screen mobile phones, as we will be working online.
Program:
- How companies are creating their visibility on the Internet? KornFerry Futurestep brand
- Your presence in social media
- LinkedIn – the professional networking portal
- Create your own LinkedIn profile – dos and don'ts
- How do recruiters look for candidates?
- New trends in recruitment
- Why is it important?
Workshop Leader
Sarath Koppolu - with over five years of experience in IT, Consulting and Human Resources, Sarath is presently working as a Talent Acquisition Specialist with Korn Ferry Futurestep. Hailing from India, he has experience working with various international clients and teams. He is passionate about learning something new every single day and gives a lot of importance to continuous improvement. Sarath is extensively involved and has wide experience in leading various training sessions across the organization.
Number of places available: 10
Required level of English proficiency: B2
Room S101
16.30-18.00 Job Interview in English | ASAP Speak and Play
Increasingly, employers require advanced foreign language skills from their potential employees, therefore they conduct interviews in English. The workshop will help you to prepare you for your interview in English and will provide tips on what to do in difficult situations, for example if you forget some words or if you do not understand the question.
Program:
- 3 typical interview questions and best answers to these questions - presentation of the questions and well-structured answers
- Typical interview phrases – mock interviews in pairs
- Do’s and don'ts: how to prepare for an interview to make a good first impression - group discussion.
- Online mini-test
Workshop Leader
Karolina Rzeczkowska - entrepreneur, methodologist of language teaching, lecturer in English, co-creator of High 5 program. Graduate of English Studies, co-owner of ASAP Speak and Play language school. She develops language games and free online workshops on British pronunciation.
Number of places available: 12
Required level of English proficiency: A2/B1
PwC
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) is a multinational professional consulting services network, headquartered in London, United Kingdom. PWC comprises firms in 158 countries, 743 locations, with over 236,000 employees. In Poland, PWC employs 4,500 people in 8 locations, including Warsaw, Łódź, Gdańsk, Poznań, Wrocław, Katowice, Kraków and Rzeszów.
www.pwc.com
Devire
Devire, established in London in 1987, is an international recruitment company, with offices in in Warsaw, Wroclaw, Poznan and Katowice as well as Munich and Frankfurt. For the past 30 years, the company has been working with leading employers on the European market, executing comprehensive recruitment projects. Additionally the company offers the following services: IT Outsourcing, Temporary Work and HR Solutions. Devire is a part of Devonshire Investment Group.
www.devire.eu