EVENTS EVENTS EVENTS SPRING TERM 2016

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1 t: +44 (0) e: w: This publication is available in alternative formats. t: +44 (0) e: EVENTS EVENTS EVENTS SPRING TERM 2016 Printed January The University of Nottingham has made every effort to ensure that the information in this brochure was accurate when published. Please note, however, that the nature of the content means that it is subject to change from time-to-time, and you should therefore consider the information to be guiding rather than definitive. The University of Nottingham All rights reserved.

2 Welcome to your career events programme Whether or not you know where your degree will take you, our events programme will have something for you. So, why should you get involved? You want to meet employers build your skills That s great! Employers love Nottingham graduates and as a consistently highly targeted university by top employers* our events give you the chance to meet companies from all kinds of diverse sectors. With lots of events to help you ace the recruitment process, don t miss the chance to gain the skills you need to beat the competition for graduate jobs and internships. explore your options get the inside story Why not start here? Our events are the perfect place to start researching jobs, companies and career areas, especially if you don t know what you want to do after your studies. We ve got it covered! Our Spotlight On... series brings in professionals so that you can hear first hand what it s like to work in their industry and what it has to offer. We produce this guide at the start of each term to give you a flavour of what our events programme has to offer. The events listed here are open to all students we haven t included events tailored to your school or faculty. Be sure to check our website for information about these events, along with when and where all our events will take place and any changes to the programme. If you re involved in a society or sports club, or volunteer through the Students Union, you ll also have access to tailored workshops that will help you make the most of these experiences on your CV and at an interview. su-employability@nottingham.ac.uk for more information. Don t forget, our team of career experts are here throughout your time at Nottingham to support you every step of the way it doesn t matter what year you re in or what you re studying. What are you waiting for? * The Graduate Market in 2013, 2014 and 2015, High Fliers Research. 03

3 Career events spring term 2016 Don t get left in the dark Hear about careers and sectors from professionals working in them at our exclusive Spotlight On... events Date Monday 25 January Wednesday 3 February Thursday 4 February Tuesday 9 February Wednesday 10 February Thursday 11 February Tuesday 16 February Wednesday 17 February Thursday 18 February Tuesday 23 February Wednesday 24 February Thursday 25 February Tuesday 1 March Wednesday 2 March Thursday 3 March Wednesday 9 March Thursday 10 March Tuesday 15 March Tuesday 26 April Thursday 28 April Wednesday 4 May Thursday 5 May Event Data Science Biotechnology Careers Working in the Food Industry Retail Sustainability Graduate Entry to Medicine at Nottingham Working for Niche Law Firms Aerospace Wearable Technology Physician Associate Creative Industries: Feature Writing Environmental Careers Automotive Engineering App Development Advertising, Marketing and PR Space Interpreting and Translation Rail Big Careers in Small Companies Engineering in the Fast-moving Consumer Goods Sector Creative Industries: Film Careers in Politics Scientific Sales and Marketing Early Careers in Management Consultancy Teaching Working with Animals Creative Industries: Magazine Publishing Social Research and Policy Product Design Inspiring Women, Inspiring Careers Archives Working at the Bar Heritage Insurance and Risk 04 05

4 Career events spring term 2016 Skills workshops From working out which careers would suit you to perfecting your job application skills and harnessing social media in your job search, these workshops, led by our team and some by employers, are essential to your career success. Date Tuesday 2 February Wednesday 3 February Thursday 4 February Tuesday 9 February Wednesday 10 February Thursday 11 February Tuesday 16 February Wednesday 17 February Monday 22 February Tuesday 23 February Event Finding internships Preparing a winning application form Preparing an effective covering letter Preparing an effective CV Teamworking in the 21st century Time management Practice psychometric test-numerical Practice psychometric test-situational judgement Practice psychometric test-verbal Finding graduate jobs Mock assessment centre Preparing for telephone and video interviews Developing your commercial awareness Networking Maths skills for numerical reasoning tests Preparing for job interviews Preparing an effective covering letter Preparing an effective CV Applying for marketing jobs Personal branding Presentation and communication skills Applying for postgraduate study (Faculties of arts and social sciences) Preparing a winning application form LinkedIn and other social media Applying to teaching (science, technology, engineering and maths students) Applying for human resources and recruitment jobs Date Wednesday 24 February Thursday 25 February Tuesday 1 March Wednesday 2 March Thursday 3 March Tuesday 8 March Wednesday 9 March Thursday 10 March Tuesday 15 March Wednesday 27 April Event Negotiation, influencing and persuasion skills Commercial awareness: the connection between you and your clients Mock assessment centre Practice psychometric test-numerical Practice psychometric test-verbal Practice psychometric test-situational judgement Preparing for case studies at assessment centres Preparing for group exercises at assessment centres Team building Management or leadership? Preparing for job interviews Practice psychometric test-numerical Practice psychometric test-verbal Practice psychometric test-situational judgement Preparing for presentations at assessment centres Leadership skills Group exercises at assessment centres Choosing your career Preparing an effective CV Preparing an effective covering letter Preparing for job interviews Applying for teacher training Applying for medicine as a graduate Don t miss these events. Check our website for the full listing, including events tailored to your school or course, when and where they take place and how to book:

5 Career events spring term 2016 Class of 2016: this is your time As a graduate from The University of Nottingham, you ll be in a great position to make an impression in the working world. We want you to make the most of the graduate opportunities open to you so that you can discover and achieve your ambitions. Deciding what s next Whether you re unsure about which career path would suit you or want to know how to get into a particular sector, we re here to help. Even after you graduate, you can talk to a careers adviser face to face, via telephone, Skype or . If you re still living locally, you can come and talk to a member of our team face-to-face. Searching for vacancies We are a consistently highly targeted university by top employers* and also have great links with local businesses. There are hundreds of graduate opportunities from these companies advertised on My Career, our online jobs board. For the latest vacancies, events and news: blogs.nottingham.ac.uk/careers Book appointments, watch videos and get started today: What are you waiting for? If you are planning to stay in Nottingham after graduation, why not register with Unitemps, our recruitment agency? New jobs are listed every week and you may find the ideal opportunity to get started. Making an application We understand that the recruitment process can seem daunting at first. That s why we offer expert advice for every stage of the process from your initial application through to the assessment centre. Our advisers will help you to tailor your application and articulate your skills to show an employer that you re their perfect new recruit. Check out #UoNgraduation for our tips and advice on your next steps Keeping up to date *The Graduate Market in 2013, 2014 and 2015, High Fliers Research 08 09

6 Career events spring term 2016 Employer presentations Get to know a company inside out its products or services, the graduate jobs and internships on offer, what it looks for and how to apply. You ll also be able to ask questions to help you decide if it is the right employer for you. Date Event Sector Recruiting Wednesday 10 February Monday 15 February The US-UK Fulbright Commission The Institut d Etudes Supérieures des Arts Education Art market USA postgraduate courses Correct at the time of going to print. Keep checking our website as new events are added all the time: Recruitment and careers fairs Postgraduate courses Wednesday 17 February Civil Service Fast Stream Civil Service Diplomatic service Wednesday 2 March City Year Charity School volunteers Come and talk to us and explore internship and graduate opportunities with employers keen to recruit you. Before the event, read the fair guide on our website so you can plan which employers you want to talk to. There s no need to book for the fairs just turn up on the day. Save the date! June 2016 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Graduate jobs fair meet employers Date Time Event Tuesday 9 February 11.30am-2.30pm Engineering Internships Fair Thursday 11 February 11am-3pm Careers in Technology Start-ups and SMEs Fair Thursday 18 February 12-2pm Biosciences Careers Fair Friday 22 April 1-4pm Social Work Fair Monday 6 June pm Graduate Jobs Fair Don t miss these events. Check our website for the full listing, including events tailored to your school or course, when and where they take place and how to book: Graduate Jobs Fair Monday 6 June 2016, 11.30am 4pm East Midlands Conference Centre, University Park Internships and graduate jobs CV reviews Job-hunting workshops 10