City Banking, Finance and Consultancy 2014 Careers Fair Guide

Academic excellence for business and the professions

Banking, Finance and Consultancy Wednesday 1st October Great Hall, College Building 1.30 to 4.30pm (1.30 to 2.30pm: priority entry with a fast-track pass) Sponsored by

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Welcome from Sponsors of the 2014 Banking, Finance and Consultancy Fair The ideas you generate. The skills you develop. The future you create. Join RBS as a graduate to play a vital part in changing banking for good.

RBS is changing for the better. We’re building a bank that’s committed to doing what’s right for customers, now and in the long term. We’re transforming our working practices, how we do business and the way we use resources. Your talent, vision and energy will help make it a reality.

We have high expectations of our graduates and we’ll give you the tools and support to deliver on them. Prepare for early responsibility, excellent training and the chance to develop valuable transferable skills as you build your understanding of our different business areas. All in an open team culture where colleagues, buddies and managers encourage you to share your opinions and ideas.

Whatever your degree subject, we have a number of core functions that value curiosity, get-up-and-go and potential like yours. And they all know how to make the most of it. Wherever you join, the insights you gain into our business today will help you drive our agenda for tomorrow.

RBS is a bank with a history of looking ahead. We granted the world’s first overdraft, launched the first mobile bank and developed the first fully functional smartphone app. Today we’re an international financial services group operating in the UK, Europe, the Americas and Asia. We have a clear vision for the future of our bank. Now build it.

We are delighted to invite you to the 2014 Banking, Finance and Consultancy Fair. This event is an ideal opportunity for you to network with key recruiters from these sectors and gather information that will help you stand out from other applicants.

Please use the checklist below that the CityCareers team has prepared for you in order to help you make the most of this event and get ahead of the competition.

Before the Fair • Registered for and attended the fair preparation session or completed the Banking, Finance and Consultancy Fair Prep Quiz to learn how to make the most of the Fair and get a fast-track entry pass?

• Pre-registered online via www.city.ac.uk/careers?

• Done some research on the exhibitors that you want to approach on the day? Start with reading the profiles of the exhibitors in this guide.

• Researched how employers prefer to be approached at Careers Fairs?

• Prepared some relevant questions that demonstrate your interest in that area of work?

• Prepared a couple of sentences to introduce yourself clearly and succinctly to organisations?

See page 12 of this guide for further information on how to secure a fast-track entry pass.

On the day • Approach the stand as you would do at an interview – first impressions count!

• Start conversations with expressions such as “I am interested in...” or “I know about your company and would like to find out more about...”

• Be prepared to outline succinctly your knowledge of the company, express enthusiasm in what the company does and describe how your background could contribute to their needs • Find out what exhibitors are looking for by asking them what skills and experience they require. You can then tailor your experiences and responses to what they are looking for • Have a notepad ready so you can note down the name of anyone who you really enjoyed talking to. If they inspired you to work for their organisation, mention this in your application form • Be proactive and keen: talk to the recruiters • Plan what you are going to wear to project a professional image on the day of the Fair. Present yourself as you would at an interview.

• Stand in a huddle in the corner talking to your friends • Monopolise a single person • Just browse or collect freebies • Dress too casually (jeans, trainers and baseball caps are not recommended).

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Prepare to answer questions “Tell me about your course and why you decided to study it.”

“What interests you about banking/finance/consultancy?”

“Tell me a little bit about yourself.”

Are you ready to sell yourself positively and succinctly in response to general openers like these? Start with your name, course and year of study. You may then want to say a few words about your career aspirations, areas of interest, why you are attending the Fair and why you have approached the employer in front of you. Write your notes on the following lines:

Prepare to ask questions Have a look through the pages that follow and identify four employers that you would like to approach at the Fair. Think about two questions that you would like to ask them. For example, prepare questions that will help you decide if a particular career or a particular organisation may be the one for you. You may wish to find out more about opportunities for professional qualifications, long-term careers prospects, work-life balance, job security, work environment, training & development opportunities, content of work, opportunities to work internationally, and job availability. You may also wish to ask questions about recent news stories or big issues facing a particular organisation or industry. Ensure you do not ask questions which can be easily answered by doing some very basic research.

Employer Question 1 Question 2 Employer Question 1 Question 2 Employer Question 1 Question 2 Employer Question 1 Question 2

The breadth and depth of the ACCA Qualification makes it the perfect platform to launch any business career and you will have the opportunity to become the finance professional that employers are now demanding.

There are three equally important elements to qualifying as an ACCA accountant - exams, practical experience and an online ethics module.

ACCA has over 162,000 members and 428,000 students in 173 countries. Our qualification gives you the transferable skills you need so that in the long-term you can apply for finance roles in any sector, in any business, anywhere in the world.

American Express is the world’s premier service company and the largest credit card issuer by purchase volume. careers.americanexpress.com/students

Recruitment opportunities: Positions are available in Client Management, Customer Care, Consulting, Finance, Marketing, Operations, Procurement, Sales and Travel. These positions are designed to expand your business expertise while helping you to accelerate your career from day one.

www.accaglobal.com/ukgraduates

Do not miss out on the following events:

Thinking about doing a professional qualification?

Careers in the City – 13th October, 6 to 8pm

Look out for the following event: Fast Track to your professional career: How to qualify: 29th September, 6 to 8pm.

Careers within an Investment Bank – 20th October, 6 to 8pm Careers within Consultancy – 27th October, 6 to 8pm

Register online at www.city.ac.uk/careers.

Careers in Actuarial Science, Insurance and Risk, 3rd November, 6 to 8pm Register online at www.city.ac.uk/careers.

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graduate careers

in accountancy

Here at BDO we turn professional solutions into an art form. So we’re after talent that comes in every shade you can imagine. Vivid personalities who can blend with our teams and relate to our broad spectrum of clients.

We’ll train you and support you every step of the way, with hands-on experience to let your potential shine through. What can you add to our mix?

Apply online at bdo.co.uk/careers

find out a shade more about bdo BDO-TraineesUK

@BDO_TraineesUK

www: bdo.co.uk/careers | e: student.recruitment@bdo.co.uk

With a history stretching back to the 18th century, AXA has been helping people to protect their possessions, themselves and their families and look after their money, for nearly 300 years. We are part of the AXA Group, a worldwide leader in financial services. We operate in 56 countries with over 157,000 employees and 102 million customers. www.axa.co.uk/graduates

Recruitment opportunities: AXA are running four graduate programmes for the 2014/15 academic year. These include the flagship Business Leaders programme along with the Finance Future Leaders, Global Actuarial and IT & Digital Leadership programmes. Summer internships are also available.

As the central bank of the United Kingdom, the Bank of England’s mission is to promote the good of the people of the United Kingdom by maintaining monetary and financial stability. Now, following the global financial crisis, we are tackling some of the most important economic and financial issues facing the nation today. That means more responsibilities for us, more challenges for you and a far greater variety of graduate careers than you might expect. www.bankofenglandgraduates.co.uk

Recruitment opportunities: The Bank of England offers opportunities for first year undergraduate students, penultimate year students, graduates, postgraduates and PhD students.

BDO is about exceptional client service.

We recruit people who have colourful personalities, as well as brilliant skills, who can give truly creative business advice. If you want to make real progress, then our firm is the ideal size – combining nationwide presence with local expertise. We have 22 regional offices across the British Isles and our international network covers 144 countries.

Bloomberg connects influential decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas. Our strength – quickly and accurately delivering data, news and analytics through innovative technology – is at the core of everything we do. With over 15,000 employees in 192 locations, we deliver business and financial information, news and insight around the world.

www.bdo.co.uk/careers

jobs.bloomberg.com

Recruitment opportunities:

Recruitment opportunities:

BDO offers graduate programmes and summer internships programmes across Audit, Tax and Advisory.

This year, Bloomberg has recruitment opportunities in its sales and data management teams. Over 300 people will be hired over the next year.

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I’M EMPOWERED TO TAKE RISKS, NOT PUSHED TO PLAY IT SAFE.

The world’s top investors, traders and leaders depend on our information and news. We need your ideas and passion to help us meet some of the biggest challenges around.

jobs.bloomberg.com

BNP Paribas has had a presence in the UK for nearly 150 years. The UK is a key hub for the Group and all three of BNP Paribas’ core businesses are based here: Corporate & Investment Banking, Investment Solutions and Retail Banking. BNP Paribas CIB, with nearly 20,000 employees in over 50 countries, can offer you an exciting and truly global start to your career, a career where you, your ideas and your development matter.

Capco is a global business and technology consultancy dedicated solely to the financial services industry. We deliver innovative solutions in banking, capital markets, insurance, wealth and investment management and finance, risk and compliance. As the pressures of regulation, cost reduction and customer expectation grow, we design, build and operate technology for specific operations and entire organisations.

www.bnpparibas.co.uk/en/careers/ interns-graduates/

www.capco.com/careers

Recruitment opportunities: BNP Paribas offers long-term internships, summer internships, spring insights and graduate programmes across all departments of the bank including markets, corporate finance and advisory roles.

Whether you are studying finance or something unrelated, come and talk to us and discover how our educational programs can help you with your career. Our representatives at the Fair will be on hand to advise you in all things CFA Institute-related, from general information and insight into what we do, to providing more information about the specific programs we offer.

We have over 123,000 members in 145 countries and territories across the globe, working within a huge variety of roles in finance, which shows just how far our programmes can take you. www.cfainstitute.org

Recruitment opportunities: The Capco Associate Talent Program (ATP) has multiple intakes throughout 2015.

Summer internship opportunities for penultimate year students are also available.

Summer internships will commence in July 2015 for 10 weeks and applications open in November 2014.

CIMA is the only professional body that qualifies accountants solely for business.

A CIMA qualification is highly regarded by leading organisations worldwide and could be your passport to global employability.

We work in partnership with organisations around the world to encourage and develop the support they offer to our students. With over 4,500 CIMA Training Quality Partners, you can find companies that are committed to supporting you throughout your CIMA studies; many also have internships and placements.

The road to CIMA membership is open to all, regardless of your educational background. www.cimaglobal.com

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CIPFA, the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, is the professional body for people in public finance. Our 14,000 members work throughout the public services, in national audit agencies, in major accountancy firms and in other bodies where public money needs to be effectively and efficiently managed.

As the world’s only professional accountancy body to specialise in public services, CIPFA’s portfolio of qualifications are the foundation for a career in public finance. They include the benchmark professional qualification for public sector accountants as well as a postgraduate diploma for people already working in leadership positions. www.cipfa.org

Duff & Phelps is the premier global valuation and corporate finance advisor with expertise in complex valuation, dispute consulting, M&A and restructuring. The firm has more than 1,000 employees, serving a diverse range of clients from offices in North America, Europe and Asia. www.duffandphelps.com/careers/

Recruitment opportunities: Duff & Phelps seek graduates to join their firm upon graduation. These graduates will have opportunities in Valuation Services and Corporate Finance service lines.

Citi’s success is driven by its exceptional people – their passion, dedication and entrepreneurship – and it will be people just like you who will shape its future. At Citi, learning doesn’t stop at graduation and there are many ways to embark on a rewarding career path, enjoying the global opportunities and long-term training and development initiatives experienced by over 260,000 employees worldwide. www.oncampus.citi.com

Recruitment opportunities: Citi offers full-time and internship opportunities in the following divisions: Investment Banking, Capital Markets Origination, Sales and Trading, Corporate Banking, Treasury and Trade Solutions, Securities and Fund Services, Private Banking, Human Resources, Operations, Technology, Investment Research and Risk Management.

There are also generalist and business specific Spring Insight programmes for first year students.

EY is one of the world’s leading professional services organisations. We have 175,000 people working across 150 countries and together we generate revenues of more than US $25.8 billion. By 2020 we plan to be a $50 billion organisation. ey.com/uk/careers

Recruitment opportunities: EY has a wealth of career opportunities for undergraduate students. Whether you are a first year or a finalist EY has something to offer, including one-day insights, residential courses, summer internships, year-long placements and graduate programmes.

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The Generali Group is one of the most significant players in the global insurance and financial products market. The Group is a leader in Italy and Assicurazioni Generali, founded in 1831 in Trieste, is the Group’s parent and principal operating company.

Characterised from the very outset by a strong international outlook and now present in more than 60 countries, Generali has consolidated its position among the world’s leading insurance operators. www.generali.com

Recruitment opportunities:

Established in 2000, graduate-jobs.com has the best track record in actually placing students and graduates into jobs and placements. We pride ourselves on having a better range of graduate and undergraduate roles. Covering all sectors and all locations, there is bound to be a role that suits you. graduate-jobs.com enables you to set-up an account that matches your academic subject which means that you can view jobs that are right for you. You do not have to waste time trawling through loads of jobs which you cannot apply for! www.graduate-jobs.com

Recruitment opportunities are available in in Risk Management, Asset Management, Actuarial Services, IT, Procurement, Organisation, Planning and Control.

Fair preparation and fast-track entry to the Fair Get fast-track entry to the Fair and learn how to make a great first impression on employers by attending the Making the most of the Banking, Finance and Consultancy Fair preparation session on 29th September between 1 and 2pm.

Register your attendance online at: www.city.ac.uk/careers.

If you are unable to attend this session, complete the Banking, Finance and Consultancy Fair Prep Quiz via City CareersHub!

ICAEW is a professional membership organisation, supporting over 142,000 chartered accountants around the world.

Through our technical knowledge, skills and expertise, we provide insight and leadership to the global accountancy and finance profession.

You can become an ICAEW Chartered Accountant by taking our professional qualification, the ACA. You start your ACA training on graduation through one of our 2,850 authorised training employers around the world. With the ACA you will earn and learn at the same time while achieving a globally recognised qualification after 3 years. Come and talk to us about kick-starting your global career in accountancy, finance and business. careers.icaew.com

© 2014 KPMG LLP, a UK limited liability partnership, is a subsidiary of KPMG Europe LLP and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative, a Swiss entity. The KPMG name, logo and “cutting through complexity” are registered trademarks or trademarks of KPMG International.

My KPMG “As you can see, it’s made up of a lot of people.

Some I see every day. Some maybe less so. But each and every connection I’ve made here has taught me something. And I know many of them will last for life.

I’d recommend KPMG to any graduate because, no matter which path you take, you’ll be working with some of the brightest brains in business with access to the best professional development around.”

Katharine, Graduate Trainee

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Over the past 25 years, Inside Careers has helped thousands of graduates find recruitment opportunities with hundreds of top graduate employers.

Working in partnership with leading professional bodies, we publish a range of authoritative graduate career guides on finance and consultancy.

KPMG is one of the world’s leading professional services organisations — a global network of member firms operating in 153 countries. Our UK firm offers Audit, Tax, and Advisory services to thousands of clients, from some of the largest multinationals and bestknown brands to public bodies and private individuals.

Our job search allows you to filter insight days, internships, placements and graduate jobs in the UK.

www.kpmgcareers.co.uk

www.InsideCareers.co.uk @InsideCareers facebook.com/InsideCareers

KPMG offers graduate opportunities in Audit, Tax, Pension, Technology, Advisory, Marketing and HR. Summer internships are open to penultimate year students in Audit, Tax, Pensions, Technology and Advisory and first year internships in Audit and Tax. One year business placements in Audit and Technology are also available.

Recruitment opportunities:

Employer in Residence sessions coming up in the autumn term Nomura one-to-one cv checks 30th September between 3 and 5pm Centrica one-to-one mock interviews 14th October between 3 and 5pm RBS one-to-one cv checks 14th October between 3 and 5pm Deloitte one-to-one mock interviews 21st October between 3 and 5pm PwC one-to-one mock interviews 11th November between 3 and 5pm Morgan Stanley one-to-one cv checks 18th November between 3 and 5pm Find out how to book and see the details at www.city.ac.uk/careers.

Management Solutions is a leading business consulting firm whose core mission is to deliver business, risk, financial, organisation and process-related advisory services. These services are targeted at both functional aspects and the implementation of related technologies, focusing mainly on financial services and on the energy and telecommunications industries. www.managementsolutions.com

Recruitment opportunities: Management Solutions is seeking final year students or recent graduates in disciplines related to Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Computer Science, Actuarial Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics and Physics.

Recruitment opportunities are available all year round.

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Employability Skills Programme Our Employability Skills Programme is designed in collaboration with employers. The sessions prepare students to make the transition from education to work, covering all aspects of the selection and recruitment process. They explore the skills that are most valued by employers, how students can reflect on these and how students can articulate their experiences clearly when talking to employers. Each evening session is a repetition of the afternoon session: students that attend seven different sessions of the eighteen offered in the autumn term will receive a certificate. The following sessions take place on Tuesdays in October and November 2014: • How to write winning cvs and applications by HSBC (1 to 2pm) and Goldman Sachs (6 to 7pm) • How to tailor your applications by npower (1 to 2pm) and EY (6 to 7pm) • How to succeed at telephone interviews by Centrica (1 to 2pm) and RBS (6 to 7pm) • How to succeed at interviews by Deloitte (1 to 2pm) and Nationwide (6 to 7pm) • How to develop networking skills / networking online by AXA UK (1 to 2pm) and Bloomberg (6 to 7pm) • How to develop and demonstrate commercial awareness by Citi (1 to 2pm) and BP (6 to 7pm) • How to prepare for psychometric tests by PwC (1 to 2pm and 6 to 7pm) • How to tackle group work at assessment centres by Morgan Stanley (1 to 2pm) and Ticketmaster (6-7pm) • How to tackle presentations at assessment centres by BDO LLP (1 to 2pm) and Mars (6 to 7pm)

Your Careers Service At www.city.ac.uk/careers, you can: • Book online for cv, cover letter and application form checks (20 minute appointments), mock interviews and in-depth career guidance sessions (45 minute appointments) • View hundreds of graduate roles, placements and internships, part-time jobs and volunteering opportunities on and off campus • Register to attend a range of career events to gain first hand company information, network with employers and access the hidden job market • Access a comprehensive range of resources, including career videos, career guides, statistics on what recent graduates from your course are doing and view hundreds of useful links to external resources.

Mercer is a global consulting leader in talent, health, retirement and investments.

We help clients around the world advance the health, wealth and performance of their most vital asset – their people. Mercer’s 20,000 employees are based in more than 40 countries. careers.uk.mercer.com

Recruitment opportunities: Mercer have opportunities for graduates and interns in Investments, Retirement and Talent.

The Mountbatten Institute’s staff and corporate sponsors, in association with the Graduate School of Management and Social Sciences of St Mary’s University, Twickenham and the School of Business at the University of Chester, are committed to furthering the international perspective and prospects of the next generation. A pioneer in the field of work and study abroad programmes, the Institute provides recent graduates and young professionals with the choice of two unique opportunities. We facilitate 12 and 16 month programmes to live, work and study in London or New York and provide an MBA option to spend a semester in Bangkok. www.mountbatten.org

Nationwide is the world’s largest building society. We are the UK’s 2nd largest savings provider and 3rd largest mortgage provider. Our size means you can expect enormous scope, variety and opportunity. We are also a major provider of current accounts, credit cards, insurance, investments, protection and personal loans. www.nationwide-jobs.co.uk/businessareas/graduate-entry-talent

Recruitment opportunities: Nationwide offers graduate programme opportunities within a range of business areas including HR, Finance, Marketing, Risk, Customer Operations and Internal Audit. There are also industrial placement opportunities and summer internships.

The NHS is going through an unprecedented period of change. The UK population is living longer, our services are needed as much as ever, and we have to achieve efficiency savings of £20 billion over the next few years. If you share our commitment to providing a worldclass healthcare service and you have the determination and drive to meet challenges head on, you should find success with the NHS. www.nhsgraduates.co.uk

Recruitment opportunities: On the NHS graduate scheme, there are four specialisms to choose from: Finance Management, Health Informatics Management, Human Resources Management and General Management.

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We are one of the world’s leading professional services organisations. From 158 countries, we advise some of the most successful organisations, entrepreneurs and private businesses. Whether you are just beginning to think about your career options, you are about to graduate, or perhaps you are looking for a change of career direction, there is an incredible variety of career paths open to you.

Rawlinson & Hunter is an international grouping of professional firms, specialising in financial and taxation advice. Our offices stretch from our headquarters in London to New Zealand, through the Channel Islands, Switzerland, Bermuda, the Caribbean, Singapore and Australia.

www.pwc.co.uk/careers/student

Recruitment opportunities:

Recruitment opportunities:

Rawlinson & Hunter have the following recruitment opportunities:

Full time graduate opportunities are available in Assurance, Actuarial, Consulting, Deals, Tax and Technology. PwC also offer a range of work experience opportunities. These include: insight days, Talent Academy, Shadow a Female Leader, summer internships and work placements.

RBS is a bank with a history of looking ahead. Since we were established by royal charter in 1727, we have granted the world’s first overdraft, launched the first mobile bank and developed the first fully functional smartphone banking app. Today we are an international financial services group operating in the UK, Europe, the Americas and Asia. www.rbsbankyoubuild.com

Recruitment opportunities: Opportunities are available in the following areas: Corporate & Institutional Banking: Markets, Capital Markets, Global Transaction Services or Global Restructuring Group; Commercial & Private Banking: Commercial Banking or Wealth; Services: Technology or Transformation & Change; Support & Control Functions: Finance, HR, Internal Audit or Risk.

www.rawlinson-hunter.com/Careers

ACA Student Accountants from summer 2015 (routes: Audit, Private Client Tax and Trust Accounting) AAT Student Accountants from summer 2015 (routes: Audit, Corporate Accounting).

RWE npower is a leading UK energy company and is part of the RWE Group, one of Europe’s leading electricity and gas companies. Around 5.4 million residential and business customers rely on us to provide electricity, gas and energy services. www.npowerjobs.com/graduates

Recruitment opportunities: Our Bespoke Graduate Scheme allows you to drive your own career, choosing which areas you want to work in with the unique opportunity to manage your own team. We also have three specialist graduate schemes: Finance, Energy Risk Management and Quantitative Risk.

Why are employers joining us at the Fair?

“ We are looking for people with an international outlook, native or proficient English speakers, open to international mobility, goal oriented and team players. These are all qualities we can surely find in City University London students.” Generali “ City is one of the Bank’s target universities and we have recruited high calibre candidates from the University in previous years.” Bank of England “ We seek top talent, and as such, recruit from London’s top universities. We want to meet all levels of students and get our brand into the marketplace as we achieve record growth year on year. A spot at City’s Careers Fair ideally places Capco to connect with like-minded people; the future stars of the Banking, Finance and Consulting industry.” Capco “ Students at City are a good match for Bloomberg. They are smart, savvy and global thinkers.” Bloomberg “ City has been selected to be one of the universities Nationwide will be working in close partnership with in order to promote our organisation and graduate opportunities. Last year, the quality of the attendees we saw at the Fair was high.” Nationwide

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Start thinking about your career now In a competitive employment market it is essential to engage with employers early to stand out from your peers, gain experience and make an informed decision about your future.

First year students! It’s never too early to start thinking about your career – read on to find out why it is important to engage early...

“ Securing an internship in your penultimate year is becoming increasingly important and competitive. Being involved in Spring Insight programmes that are run for first years can help you build up your experience and knowledge which can put you a step ahead.” Citi “ It is crucial to learn the different recruitment processes used by different organisations – this will help position your application competitively. It will help you familiarise yourself with the ‘real world’ which will help with the transition into employment easier for you when you leave university.”

State Street “ The sooner you get in touch with the job market, the better you will understand business needs and you will be able to ‘sell’ your talent, skills and competencies.” Generali “ It is important to find out what employers have to offer and to know where your skills, interests and career goals would best fit. By engaging with employers in your first year, you can often give your career a head start as a number of undergraduate opportunities can lead to full time graduate roles.” PwC “ Building out your networking and commercial awareness is key in this current market. The better your network, the more opportunities you create for yourself.” Bloomberg

Overcoming the fear of networking events

“ Research the company before and think about what you want to get out of the event. Prepare some questions and topics of conversations that get you started. Remember these companies are hosting these events because they want to talk to you!” Citi “ Networking events are not a competition so we would encourage you to relax and be yourself when meeting new people.” Mercer “ Always remember that the professionals you are meeting were once in your shoes! They are as nervous as you are in many ways, since they are also trying to best represent the firm. Be yourself and try to think of it as a pleasant way to meet new and interesting people.” Duff & Phelps “ Have an ice breaker question in mind to start the conversation. Just remember, once upon a time we were in your shoes so we know what it is like. The representatives from exhibiting organisations have come specifically to meet with students and want to talk to as many of you as possible, so please do not be afraid to come over.” AXA UK “ Accept the fact that you will be nervous but be aware that so will everyone else. Arrive early so you are one of the first people there. That way you can start talking to one or two people almost in private so it does not feel like a full blown event and by the time everyone else turns up you will have talked to several people and will have established your own group.” NHS

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State Street entered the European market in 1970, and two years later we opened our first office in the UK. Today, with 9,000 employees throughout continental Europe, Ireland and the UK, we offer local investors a complete range of financial services across the investment spectrum, including investment servicing, investment research and trading, and investment management. www.statestreet.com/careers/

Recruitment opportunities: Internship opportunities are available across State Street’s Business Units, including Global Services, Global Markets, Global Advisors and Corporate functions. Summer internships for undergraduate students will be taking place throughout July and August 2015.

Global Markets will also be recruiting for 18 month Graduate Placements (Professional Development Programme).

Veson Nautical is the premier provider of maritime commercial management and trading software. The company’s integrated solutions foster collaboration and communication, enabling the world’s leading shipping organisations to better manage voyage chartering, operations, financials and risk. With its focus on constant innovation and customer service, Veson Nautical serves 6,000 users at more than 200 prominent maritime organisations worldwide. www.veson.com/careers

Recruitment opportunities: Veson Nautical is currently hiring consultants and software support analysts in all offices, worldwide.

Tradeweb Markets is a world leader in building and operating electronic over-the-counter marketplaces. Since 1998 the company has helped transform the way that business gets done in the fixed income and derivatives markets. Every day, thousands of professional traders come together on Tradeweb to execute more than $250 billion of trades. Our community comprises the world’s leading dealers and institutional investors – including asset managers, banks and central banks. www.tradeweb.com

Recruitment opportunities: Tradeweb are looking to hire people throughout the organisation, but are particularly keen to speak to students who are interested in sales or clients services and have a degree related to Banking or Finance.

We offer life insurance, pensions and investments for everyone from individuals who want to protect their families and build a nest egg, to blue-chip companies like Royal Mail and eBay who want to help their employees enjoy a financially secure retirement. www.zurich.co.uk/careers/

Recruitment opportunities: Recruitment opportunities are available in General Management, Actuarial, IT, Finance & Accounting, Risk Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Change Management.

After the Fair • Send a ‘thank you’ email to any contacts you met on the day. It might just add to the positive impression you have made and set the stage for future correspondence • Take note of everything that you have learned and refer to this throughout the selection and recruitment process • Think about how well you would fit into the organisations that you have spoken with.

• Get your cv or application form reviewed by a Careers Consultant at CityCareers • Practise interviews and assessment exercises • Check the Careers website regularly for upcoming campus events • Log on to the Careers website to view hundreds of opportunities and receive job email alerts.

Good luck with your job search!

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Academic excellence for business and the professions

Snapshot

The Snapshot scheme offers a way to gain first-hand insight into the career that interests you.

Meet professionals with specific knowledge across sectors including finance, engineering, IT, marketing, HR, law, media, retail, health, not for profit and public sector.

Take part in a range of Snapshotters’ Challenge sessions and team-building activities designed to equip you with employability skills and get the chance to win awards for your participation.

Applications open on 29 th September and close on 31st October.

Find out more at

www.city.ac.uk/careers

CityCareers City University London Northampton Square London EC1V 0HB T: +44 (0)20 7040 8093 E: careers@city.ac.uk www.city.ac.uk/careers

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The bank you build Graduate and Intern programmes The ideas you generate. The skills you develop. The people you influence. As a graduate or intern at RBS, the unique contribution you make will help create a better bank for our customers. We want people who can thrive in an ever-evolving business and take on plenty of challenges along the way.

In return, expect to build a rewarding career in a business you’ll help to define.

Visit rbsbankyoubuild.com for more.