CEDARS-Careers and Placement
The University of Hong Kong
Career
Kickstart Series for Students with SEN
Are you ready to take the next step into the job market? We understand the unique challenges you may face, and we are here to support you every step of the way.
Explore Essential Skills and Strategies to Enhance Your Career Preparation
By collaborating with CareER, WISE and SENsational Foundation, we aim to empower you with the necessary tools and knowledge to thrive in your chosen career path.
Through the series, you will:
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Gain a deeper understanding of your career goals and aspirations
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Ensure that your goals align with the demands of various careers and the transitions into the workplace
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Develop a strong foundation for success in your desired career field
Career Kickstart Series for Students with SEN
1st Semester, 2025 - 2026
Career Workshop
& Experience Sharing
A series of engaging and empowering career seminars and workshops designed for student with SEN.
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Inclusive Job Fair & Company Visit
Bring potential employers and students together and to enhance students’ career opportunities in various industries, in addition to the usual recruitment channels.
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Individual
Career Coaching
Make an appointment with our Career Consultants for personalised career advice on career choice, job searching strategy and job application.
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Online
Resources
Useful online materials and market information to help with your career preparation and job applications.
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Become a Networking Pro
🧩Through this sharing, you will:
Gain knowledge on essential networking skills for professional presence at events such as job fairs
Engage in hands-on practice of networking and development of a compelling elevator pitch
🎯Rundown:
Career fair networking
Elevator pitch
Building relationship with recruiters
Essential Strategies for Job Application and Interview
Date: 4 March 2025 (Tue)
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Language: English
Format: Online via Zoom
Registration Method
Step 1: Registration with CEDARS
Step 2: Registration with CareER
Complete the CareER Registration Form through the link provided in the confirmation email of Step 1.
* Quotas are limited, and selection will be based on your responses in the registration form, following a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration Deadline
4 March 2025
🧩Through this workshop, you will:
Learn how to dig deep into a company's background and understand their culture
Become familiar with the different stages of recruitment process
Know how to convey confidence and readiness through non-verbal communication at interview
🎯Rundown:
Company background research
Common recruitment process
Non-verbal cues in job interview
Advanced Interview Techniques
🧩Through this workshop, you will:
Learn the art of storytelling to share personal stories that showcase your skills and strengths
Understand how to align your experience and skills with the job expectation
Acquire techniques to answer difficult interview questions and address accommodation issues
🎯Rundown:
Storytelling techniques
Presentation of skills and abilities
Tough interview question handling
Career Readiness and Human Library
🧩Through this sharing, you will:
Discover how to develop workplace skills such as self-management, relationship-building, and problem-solving
Learn from the personal stories and experiences of individuals who have faced similar challenges in their career
🎯Rundown:
Development of workplace skills
Sharing of personal stories and experiences
Strategies to overcome workplace challenges
Crafting Workplace Power: Office Efficiency and Workplace Manner Enhancement
🧩Through this workshop, you will:
Understand task requirements of the workplace
Improve your manner and communication skills at the workplace
Enhance your initiative, efficiency, and performance at work
🎯Rundown:
In-depth knowledge of workplace requirements
Enhancement of workplace skills
CareER X J.P. Morgan: Inclusive Career and Skills Development Workshop
Date: 27 May 2025 (Tue)
Time: 1:15 PM – 5:00 PM
Language: English
Venue: Kwun Tong
Registration Method
Step 1: Registration with CEDARS
Step 2: Registration with CareER
Complete the CareER Registration Form through the link provided in the confirmation email of Step 1.
* Quotas are limited, and selection will be based on your responses in the registration form, following a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration Deadline
6 May 2025
🧩Through this session, you will:
Understand the current trends, recruitment process, and accommodation offered by the company
Connect with industry experts for personalised guidance and opportunities
🎯Rundown:
1:15 pm – 1:35 pm
Opening & Recruitment Overview
1:35 pm – 1:50 pm
JPM DOI Culture and Assistive Technology Tools & Accommodation
1:50 pm – 2:50 pm
Speaker Session - Understanding Financial News
2:50 pm – 3:20 pm
Break
3:20 pm – 4:00 pm
Speaker Session - Tech
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
1:1 Session with JPM Career Advisors
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Final Remarks and Networking
HKU X CareER: Empowerment Through Connection
🧩Through this session, you will:
Hear powerful stories from fellow SEN students at HKU
Network with a supportive community for career planning and preparation
🎯Sharing by:
Karndeep Singh (BEcon&Fin, Year 3)
Sophie Lee (BA&LLB, Year 2)
Iris Shih (BBA, Year 3)
HKU X SENsational Foundation:
The Power of Perseverance: A Fireside Chat with Role Models sharing stories of resilience
🧩Through this event, you will:
Gain networking opportunity with inclusive employers
Enjoy fireside chat with industry leaders and role models
Learn about current best practices and strategies on building a fulfilling career
🎯Rundown:
Introduction
Fireside discussion and sharing by speakers
Small circle networking
Our Partners
CareER
SENsational Foundation
WISE
