City Careers & Employability events 2021/22

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Careers & Employability events 2021/22 School of Arts & Social Sciences Bayes Business School (formerly Cass) The City Law School School of Mathematics, Computer Science & Engineering

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Welcome from

TATA Consultancy Services is happy to welcome all students to City, University of London’s Events Guide 2021. At TATA Consultancy Services, we are committed to providing dynamic opportunities to emerging talent of the business world. As a company we are constantly growing and searching for tech-savvy, ambitious individuals who are seeking a career in the world of business. TCS hires enthusiastic individuals year-round into our wide range of technical and non-technical graduate roles.

If you require any further information about our graduate roles, please feel free to contact us for more details on what we currently have on offer.

With TCS you will work with some of the brightest minds in the industry and support many of the biggest brands in the UK, Ireland and worldwide.

Recognised as an employer of choice and within the top ten companies to work with in the UK, TCS is a fast-growing global IT powerhouse at the forefront of innovation and transformation. We are thrilled to be sponsoring this year’s guide as here at TCS we are dedicated to excelling the future of students such as you.

Anshoo Kapoor Human Resources, TATA Consultancy Services

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We are delighted to present our programme of employability events for the 2021/22 academic year, designed for all students in collaboration with the Schools.

These events aim to give you an insight into a range of career options and the skills you will need to successfully apply for work experience, placements, graduate and postgraduate jobs within the sector you are interested in joining.

You will have numerous opportunities to hear from and network with a range of professionals, employers and alumni from the Schools.

This guide will help you identify what you want from a future career, provide guidance on choosing a sector or role that interests you and help you to build a plan to explore and achieve your career goals and maximise your student experience at City.

While the events in this guide are divided by School to help you identify those most relevant to you, most events are open to students on all courses, unless specified otherwise. No matter what stage of your career planning, these events can help you:

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events to help you identify different interests and strengths and to learn more about the options available within sectors and the roles within those sectors

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your knowledge of sectors, industries and employers and further develop your career goals

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in the recruitment processes and the world of work, with practical advice and guidance on applications, assessments, psychometric tests and interviews.

Preparing for events It’s advised that you check careershub.city.ac.uk/students for event descriptions which will provide further information on panelists. Careers & Employability actively encourage diverse representation from all our employer partners. It’s recommended you familiarise yourself with the organisations and their equality, diversity and inclusion strategies to help understand how employers support their diverse workforce.

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This event is relevant to all UG and PG students

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This event is relevant to UG students

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This event is relevant to all first-year students

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This event is relevant to all second-year students

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This event is relevant to all final-year students

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This event is relevant to PG students

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This event is relevant to students who identify as female

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This event is relevant to Actuarial Science students

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This event is relevant to BVS students

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This event is relevant to GDL students

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This event is relevant to LLB students

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Help with your career City careers consultants

Professional Liaison Unit (PLU)

Consultants offer three main types of one-to-one appointments to suit different requirements: quick query appointments, career guidance appointments and mock interview appointments. The careers consultants also deliver specific careers workshops throughout the year for all students, including offering general career advice and CV and application checking. These can be booked on CareersHub and are open to students from all Schools.

The School of Mathematics, Computer Science & Engineering strongly encourages all of its students to undertake valuable professional experience as part of their degree as it is an excellent way to get an insight into the industry. The PLU works closely with students and employers to support internships and industrial placements, which usually take place during the penultimate year of study.

Email enquiries careers@city.ac.uk

SASS Employability and Student Mobility Services The Employability and Student Mobility team provide advice and guidance about two sandwich year programmes: the IPT Work Placements Programme and Exchange Study Abroad Programme to students from the School of Arts & Social Sciences (SASS). The programmes are open to all undergraduate students in the School to undertake between the second and third years of their programme. All eligible students are encouraged to participate.

Find out more on our Moodle sites SASS Exchanges: moodle.city.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=35204 SASS Placements: moodle.city.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=35205

Email enquiries and to register SASS.Placements@city.ac.uk SASS.Exchanges@city.ac.uk

Email enquiries smcse-placements@city.ac.uk

Find out more and view previous placement student profiles www.city.ac.uk/smcse/placements-internships Visit us C102, Tait Building

Pupillage Advice Service (PAS) for BVS students The Pupillage Advice Service offers pupillage advice appointments and mock interviews of 45 minutes to students on the Bar Vocational Studies course. All the PAS advisers are or were practising barristers who have been involved in the selection of pupils or trainees. They have had the benefit of seeing large numbers of student application forms and know which of those generated interviews. Appointments are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and run in term time only. Please do not wait until you are invited for an interview to book an appointment. Please contact Careers outside of term time.

Telephone enquiries +44 (0)20 7040 8093

Bayes Business School Undergraduate Placements Office The dedicated Placements team are here to support second-year undergraduate students who are interested in a work placement and/ or summer internship. The team can help by alerting you to placement and summer internship opportunities and deadlines through email or online resources as well as offering one-to-one advice and support, including help with your CV, cover letters and applications. The Placements service also deliver placement and internship preparation briefing sessions and not only monitor you throughout your time on placement but can match you with previous placement students for advice and help you prepare for interviews.

We are located on Level 3, Drysdale Building, Room E316. Our office opening hours are 09:30 – 13:00.

Individual appointments can be made outside of the drop-in hours by contacting us:

Mohammed Rahman, Jenny Bryant and Eileen Rahilly Placement and Internship Coordinators

Email enquiries bayes-ug-placements@city.ac.uk

Bayes Business School postgraduate careers The Career and Professional Development team, based in Bunhill Row, support postgraduate Bayes Business School students. The team provide training and guidance in employability skills, enabling you to make the most of your Master’s or MBA and equip you to succeed throughout your career.

Email enquiries bayes-careers@city.ac.uk

The Micro-Placements Programme The Micro-Placements Programme is a 15-credit elective offering opportunities for students who want to explore careers different from those traditionally associated with their degree.

Micro-Placements are an exciting way to gain professional experience through short summer placements with a wide range of London-based employers. It is a great way to experience reallife exposure to the business environment and enhance your employability skills.

Micro-Placements will take place in June and/ or July 2022 and are 140 hours long across a minimum of four weeks.

Find out more and see if you are eligible to apply www.city.ac.uk/micro-placement-programme

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EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS PROGRAMME The virtual Employability Skills Programme will prepare you for your transition from education to work, exploring all aspects of the selection and recruitment process. These virtual sessions will cover the skills that are most valued by recruiters, how you can reflect on these and how to articulate your experiences clearly when talking to employers.

Date

Time

Event title

Tuesday 12th October

13:00 – 14:00

Part 1: Digital and soft skills: What are employers looking for with Bright Network

Tuesday 12th October

18:00 – 19:00

Part 2: Online applications: How to maximise your success with Enterprise

Tuesday 19th October

13:00 – 14:00

Part 3: Phone interviews: How best to prepare with Grant Thornton

Tuesday 19th October

18:00 – 19:00

Part 4: Virtual and in-person interviews: How to succeed in either environment with Barclays

Tuesday 26th October

13:00 – 14:00

Part 5: Commercial awareness: Why it is important and how you can develop it with HSBC

Tuesday 26th October

18:00 – 19:00

Tuesday 2nd November

13:00 – 14:00

Part 7: Assessment centres: How to get noticed in person and virtually with CIMA

Tuesday 2nd November

18:00 – 19:00

Part 8: Identifying and demonstrating your strengths with KPMG

Tuesday 9th November

13:00 – 14:00

Part 9: Enhancing your personal brand and developing your network with Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Tuesday 9th November

18:00 – 19:00

Part 10: Working virtually or in an office: how best to maintain your wellbeing with Accenture

Part 6: Case studies: How to ace them with Capco

The two presenters were very helpful and some of the information provided surprised me, in a good way, which made this event more enjoyable. The information was eyeopening, especially with the current situation and how best to prepare for applications and interviews.”

This event was really helpful and I will be definitely attending more in the future.”

The presentation and the speaker were very helpful, with large amounts of information and easily understood. The host made sure she answered all questions asked, so all areas were covered, making this very educational.”

The host of this event was brilliant!

I thoroughly enjoyed the session and learned a lot.”

The presentation was really helpful. It was really clear that the person talking was really into his topic and he gave us a lot of important information.”

It was helpful to understand more about commercial awareness and how that will help me in my future. By becoming more commercially aware, I now feel like I will be a stronger candidate for any future job role, which is very key within the competitive industry.”

This was very helpful for us students, as it will help a lot now during the pandemic and helped me understand what I should to do to prepare and expect from online interviews.”

If you attend eight of the ten sessions and complete a reflective review you will receive a certificate of participation.

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EVENTS PROGRAMME 2021/22 Once confirmed, the location for each event will be published on careershub.city.ac.uk/students.

School of Arts & Social Sciences events Work placements for year 2 info session Wednesday 20th October 2021, 14:00 – 15:00 This session is for second-year students interested in doing a sandwich year work placement through the Integrated Professional Training Programme as part of their undergraduate degree. Gaining professional work experience is a key part of your degree and will ensure you graduate with extremely valuable and much sought-after employability skills. However, finding a suitable placement can be a challenging experience, so this session will provide you with guidance on how to research and find a placement, where to seek support and hear stories from other students who have just completed their placement year.

The session will cover: • How to participate in Integrated Professional Training Programme • How to find a placement • What you can do to prepare and succeed • What support is available to you at City.

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Don’t forget to join us at the Law and Social Sciences Fair sponsored by Essex Court Chambers on Wednesday 27th October 2021, 12:30 – 17:00.

Find out more on page 22.

Influencing others through impactful communications Thursday 21st October 2021, 13:00 – 14:00 No matter what career path you choose, communication skills are vital and the ability to successfully influence others through your communications is a sought-after skill.

During this workshop, delivered by the Institute of Internal Communications, you will be given an insight into what makes impactful communication with tips on how you can perfect your communications for maximum impact and influence in a professional setting.

Alongside this, you will also hear more about what a career in internal communications looks like and the sort of opportunities available for students and graduates.

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Using audience analytics to understand and serve your stakeholders

Studying abroad on exchange for year 2 students

Thursday 28th October 2021, 19:00 – 20:30

Wednesday 17th November 2021, 14:00 – 15:00

Understanding your audiences deeply is key to any organisation’s success. Learn some of the qualitative and quantitative approaches and tools that can move your inquiries to findings and actionable insights. Then, learn to convert these into meaningful data stories for your stakeholders, because at the end of the day, it’s not about the data – it’s how data can be used to better understand and serve your audiences authentically to earn their trust and loyalty. This session will provide an overview of some of the most highly sought-after skills by employers today.

You will learn: • What data and analyses are most relevant to understanding consumers and audiences • How to effectively communicate using data visualisation techniques • Approaches for creating authentic relationships with consumers • How to demonstrate that you honour and respect stakeholders’ identities, as well as their data.

This event is aimed at second-year students who are interested in learning more about study abroad opportunities as a sandwich year option. The SASS student exchange programme provides exciting opportunities for students to enhance their graduate prospects by experiencing study and life in a different country while completing their UK degree.

The session will cover: • How to apply • Where you can go on exchange • How studying abroad can enrich your student experience • What things you should consider • Financial considerations.

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Broadcast tech fest Tuesday 30th November 2021, 10:00 – 19:00

Meet the team at Creative Access Monday 8th November 2021, 13:00 – 14:00 If you are from an under-represented background and looking for a creative career, come and meet the team at Creative Access.

Diversity and inclusion enterprise, Creative Access is the place to start if you want to build a long-lasting career in the creative industry from TV to theatre, marketing and more. Drop in to say hello to the team, find out more about our opportunities and ask questions. Plus, we will be covering how to prepare for a role in the creative industries.

The session will cover: • An overview of Creative Access • How to prepare for a role in the creative industries • What paid opportunities are available • Questions around applying for jobs in the creative industries.

Exclusively for the broadcast production and post industry, Tech Fest is back and for 2021 will bring our expertise into a comprehensive one-day event. Tech Fest will provide a platform to explore the changing dynamics of broadcast technologies by covering more topics and bringing together more people than ever before. The programme will feature an exclusive line-up of speakers covering a range of topics across production and post, including: • Technology updates (acquisition, post, cloud, storage) • Heads of Post – the future of Soho and remote working/production • Case studies from the makers of the best content on our screens • Technical case studies covering everything from VFX to grading • The Indies landscape – what to expect in 2022 and beyond.

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Bayes Business School (formerly Cass) events Winning CVs and cover letters in banking, finance and consultancy

Virtual placements student panel event

Wednesday 6th October 2021, 12:00 – 13:00

Wednesday 20th October 2021, 13:30 – 14:30

If you are hoping to get into the banking, finance or consultancy sectors, attend this session and learn how to make a stand-out application. The session will cover both content and structure for best practice CVs and cover letters, as well as addressing the unique requirements for these competitive sectors.

By the end of this session, you will be able to: • Identify the content to include and best practice format for a winning CV • Recognise the unique qualities of a CV tailored towards the banking, finance and consultancy sectors • Identify the most crucial content to include and best structure for an impactful cover letter.

This session is an opportunity to hear from current and previous placement students, who will be sharing their experiences and providing tips and advice on applying for placements and summer internships. This workshop will be followed by a Q&A session and the opportunity to network with current and previous placement students.

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Commercial awareness Wednesday 20th October 2021, 12:00 – 13:00 Delivered by our dedicated careers consultant, this session offers an overview of commercial awareness and how to gain it. You will learn how to effectively research an industry and build an understanding of what employers need you to know to make you an attractive hire.

By the end the session you will have gained: • An overview of what commercial awareness is • Knowledge on how to develop commercial awareness • Insight on how you can demonstrate it in applications and interviews.

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Developing a scoring model for customers Thursday 21st October 2021, 16:00 – 18:30 This session will provide you with an overview of risk and credit risk, with the aim of helping you understand statistical techniques used in finance. You’ll gain an insight into how financial risk is managed in banks and be introduced to machine learning in managing risks to enable you to understand how to develop a scoring model for customers. Scoring models are used to assign a score to an individual which gives you an insight on their predicted riskiness. This riskiness is based on predicting the probability of default, indicating if a customer is unlikely to pay.

Its development methodology is based on a trade-off between statistical and machine learning techniques as well as business knowledge.

This session will cover: • How financial risk is managed in banks • An introduction to risk and credit risk • Machine learning in managing risks • Statistical techniques used in finance • Modelling a scorecard used to score the creditworthiness of a client.

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Breaking into financial services – FX and securities lending by Natalia Lopez Thursday 28th October 2021, 18:00 – 19:30 This workshop will introduce you to FX and securities lending services. There will be a discussion around the differences between investment and custodian banks as well as the meaning of financial vocabulary often found in job descriptions. You will learn about different career options available within the sector and the skills and experience required for securing each role and discover useful online resources and research ideas.

By attending this session, you will: • Learn about securities lending and FX services and their role in the financial markets • Enhance your financial vocabulary • Gain an understanding of the roles available in the industry • Learn about commercial awareness and how to use it during interviews.

The session was very informative and it was nice to hear from professionals who shared their struggles as well as their successes. It was great to hear from people with similar backgrounds and interests as mine and the hosts were very friendly and welcoming.”

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Actuarial Science round table networking event Monday 22nd November 2021, 18:00 – 20:00 This session offers a valuable opportunity to network with alumni from City, University of London’s Actuarial Science programme. You will have the chance to meet a number of alumni and ask them about their careers to date. Come along if you would like to learn from people who work in the industry. By the end of this session, you will have gained: • A greater insight into actuarial careers • Knowledge on what employers are looking for • Understanding of what’s required to get your first job in Actuarial Science.

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Don’t forget to join us at the Business, Finance and Economics Fair sponsored Standard Chartered Bank on Wednesday 13th October 2021, 12:30 – 17:00.

Find out more on page 22.

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The City Law School events The Legal Cheek UK Virtual Law Fair Series Tuesday 5th October 2021, Thursday 4th November 2021, Thursday 2nd December 2021, 14:00 – 17:00 The 2021 Legal Cheek UK Virtual Law Fair Series runs throughout the autumn with a capacity of 5,000 students at each Fair, making it the largest legal careers event in the UK. The Fairs will provide you an opportunity to meet over 70 of the nation’s leading law firms from your laptop.

The Legal Cheek Virtual Pupillage Fair Saturday 9th October 2021, 10:00 – 13:00 This event gives students from all parts of the UK the opportunity to meet leading chambers from their laptops. Students based overseas who intend to practise as barristers and are eligible to work in the UK, are also encouraged to attend.

Each participating chambers has a virtual booth with a livestream where you will be able to join video chats with barristers, pupils and pupillage committees. You can also submit written questions in the live chats and browse custom chambers content.

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The Law Society introduction to legal commercial awareness Wednesday 13th October 2021, 14:00 – 15:30

Don’t forget to join us at the Law and Social Sciences Fair sponsored by Essex Court Chambers on Wednesday 27th October 2021, 12:30 – 17:00.

Find out more on page 22.

Delivered by Denis Viskovich, a dual qualified Australian and English lawyer with over twenty years of experience working for investment banks and companies in the City, this interactive webinar will provide second and third-year students with an introduction to commercial awareness. The webinar will give you an insight into working as a lawyer in the dynamic, fast-paced international banking corporate environment and the importance of legal commercial awareness together with management of legal risk in the commercial world more generally.

By attending this session, you will: • Discover the importance of legal commercial awareness and what it is • Learn how to gain legal commercial awareness • Understand the legal commercial awareness that City law firms expect law students to have.

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Governance careers insight days Thursday 14th October 2021, Hosted by The FA Tuesday 23rd November 2021, Hosted by BBC Studios & Network Rail Governance is a system that provides a framework for managing organisations.

It identifies who can make decisions, who has the authority to act on behalf of the organisation and who is accountable for how an organisation and its people behave and perform. Governance enables the management team and the board to run organisations legally, ethically, sustainably and successfully, for the benefit of stakeholders, including shareholders, staff, clients and customers and for the good of wider society.

Governance insight days will run virtually as informative and interactive sessions.

Applying to commercial law firms – where to start with Vantage Thursday 4th November 12:30 – 13:30 Run by Alison Peyton, Marketing Manager at Vantage and former Graduate Recruitment Manager at a large global law firm, this workshop will provide information on how to apply to commercial law firms and where to start. Alison will talk you through the journey from researching law firms, developing your commercial awareness and what skills you can develop from your first year at university, to being ready to start the vacation scheme application process in the autumn.

From this session you will gain an understanding of: • The key questions you need to consider before starting to apply to commercial law firms • The application process and key hints and tips • What to research and how to find out about law firms before applying.

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EmployAbility Freshfields virtual insight event Wednesday 20 October 2021, 14:00 – 16:30 th

EmployAbility is delighted to be partnering with Freshfields to bring you an exciting virtual insight event, to help you learn more about this great firm and hear from recent trainees and other Freshfields representatives.

During the event, you will learn about the recruitment process and the exciting opportunities at Freshfields including training contracts. Freshfields are committed to being a responsible, diverse and inclusive business. Our values embody our ambition to be exceptional, but also recognise that our people make our firm. That means we value people and treat them with respect, consideration and courtesy while also encouraging and sharing in the success of all our colleagues.

Fountain Court Chambers drinks reception Thursday 11th November 2021, from 18:00 Hosted at Fountain Court Chambers, this exclusive event for GDL and BVS students will help you build your network and gain insight to a career at the Bar by networking with a variety of Chambers staff from pupils to QCs. You will also hear more about Fountain Court Chambers, their areas of expertise and tips on applying for a pupillage with them.

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School of Mathematics, Computer Science & Engineering events Ford inclusion career Fair Managing regulations and risk in financial services On demand until 24th March 2022 Organised by the Financial Times in partnership with IBM, this webinar will gather C-level financial services professionals to analyse the benefits and challenges of a cloud-based solution that directly addresses compliance and resiliency requirements.

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Monday 5th October 2021, 14:00 – 19:00 At Ford Motor Company, we strive to put people first and create a culture that’s focused on doing the right thing. We believe in working together and we face challenges head-on because we are built Ford tough. We’re one team aiming to make people’s lives better while creating value, delivering excellence and ultimately going for the win. At Ford Motor Company, we understand that our differences and being unique, help make us stronger and more innovative. Our differences reflect the customers we serve and the customers who help drive our business. Join this Fair to learn more about our culture and what it’s like to work at Ford from people leaders and real employees.

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London STEM Women careers event Wednesday 29th September 2021, 12:00 – 16:30 Join STEM Women at this virtual event and network live with STEM graduate employers in London, hear insightful presentations from exhibiting companies and ask your questions to a panel of women already working in STEM industries. You can also visit virtual company stands to learn more and apply for graduate jobs. This event is targeted towards people who identify as female and are studying, or recently graduated from a STEM-related course at university.

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Help make Formula One history with MercedesAMG Petronas Formula One Team Thursday 7th October 2021, 14:00 – 15:00 Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team is made up of designers, engineers, operations experts and leaders. Its ambition is to be the best team – on and off the track. Now they’re looking for new talent to help them become the greatest champions in Formula One history.

Join Gradcracker, Formula One’s recruitment team and some of their current students to discover exciting industrial placement opportunities.

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STEM Women UK engineering industry event Wednesday 20th October 2021, 12:00 – 16:30 Join STEM Women at this virtual event and network live with graduate employers in the engineering industry, hear insightful presentations from exhibiting companies and ask your questions to a panel of women already working in engineering. You can also visit virtual company stands to learn more and apply for graduate jobs. This event is targeted towards people who identify as female and are studying, or recently graduated from a STEM-related course at university.

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Build a truly moving future with Siemens Thursday 9th December 2021, 14:00 – 15:00

Build lasting change with Galliford Try Thursday 16th December 2021, 14:00 – 15:00 Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction groups, working to improve the UK’s built environment and deliver lasting change for the communities it works in. It prides itself on being a people-orientated company, committed to agile working, wellbeing and embracing new technology to help its people work in more convenient ways.

Hear from Megan McLeod, Early Careers Manager at Galliford Try, on the company’s opportunities for STEM students and graduates and uncover the kind of career you can build at Galliford Try. All

Siemens is a leader in manufacturing, power generation and smart infrastructure. It designs and creates products and systems ranging from traffic lights and gas turbines to the magnets used in medical scanners, and describes itself as being here, there and everywhere.

Join Gradcracker on 9th December for an exclusive insight into this global technology company and its opportunities for STEM students and graduates.

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Don’t forget to join us at the Engineering and Technology Fair sponsored by Tata Consultancy Services on Wednesday 3rd November 2021, 12:30 – 17:00.

Find out more on page 22.

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EVENTS CALENDAR MONDAY 27 SEP

TUESDAY 28 SEP

WEDNESDAY 29 SEP London STEM Women careers event

4 OCT

5 OCT

6 OCT

Discover options with a Maths degree

The Legal Cheek UK Virtual Law Fair Series Ford inclusion career Fair

Winning CVs and cover letters in banking, finance and consultancy Understanding yourself and planning your career

11 OCT

12 OCT

13 OCT

Explore options with a Law degree Preparation session: Making the most of the Virtual Business, Finance and Economics Fair

Employability Skills Programme: Part 1 Employability Skills Programme: Part 2

The Law Society introduction to legal commercial awareness Finding part-time work Virtual Business, Finance and Economics Fair sponsored by Standard Chartered Bank

18 OCT

19 OCT

20 OCT

Building commercial awareness in the legal sector Discover options in engineering

Employability Skills Programme: Part 3 Employability Skills Programme: Part 4

Work placements for year 2 info session Commercial awareness Virtual placements student panel event EmployAbility Freshfields virtual insight event STEM Women UK engineering industry event How to find a placement, internship or volunteering opportunity

25 OCT

26 OCT

27 OCT

Preparation session: Making the most of the Virtual Law and Social Sciences Fair

Employability Skills Programme: Part 5 Employability Skills Programme: Part 6

CVs, covering letters and applications Virtual Law and Social Sciences Fair sponsored

by Essex Court Chambers

1 NOV

2 NOV

3 NOV

Discover opportunities in government and economics Preparation session: Making the most of the Virtual Engineering and Technology Fair

Employability Skills Programme: Part 7 Employability Skills Programme: Part 8

Networking and making professional contacts Virtual Engineering and Technology Fair by Tata Consultancy Services

8 NOV

9 NOV

10 NOV

Meet the team at Creative Access

Employability Skills Programme: Part 9 Employability Skills Programme: Part 10

Interviews and video interviews

15 NOV

16 NOV

17 NOV Studying abroad on exchange for year 2 students How to prepare for online tests

22 NOV

23 NOV

24 NOV

Actuarial Science round table networking event

Governance careers insight days

How to succeed at assessment centres

29 NOV

30 NOV

1 DEC

Explore opportunities in accounting and finance

Broadcast tech fest

Practice assessment centre

General School of Arts & Social Sciences Bayes Business School The City Law School School of Mathematics, Computer Science & Engineering

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FRIDAY

30 SEP

1 OCT

7 OCT

8 OCT

Help make Formula One history with Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team Introduction to investment banking Explore opportunities in politics and international politics

SATURDAY 2 OCT 9 OCT The Legal Cheek Virtual Pupillage Fair

15 OCT

16 OCT

22 OCT

23 OCT

29 OCT

30 OCT

5 NOV

6 OCT

12 NOV

13 NOV

18 NOV

19 NOV

20 NOV

25 NOV

26 NOV

27 NOV

14 OCT Governance careers insight days Discover options with a Criminology and Sociology degree

21 OCT Influencing others through impactful communications Developing a scoring model for customers Introduction to consultancy Explore options in media, publishing and advertising Power-up your CV with VMock

28 OCT Using audience analytics to understand and serve your stakeholders Breaking into financial services – FX and securities lending by Natalia Lopez Discover options with a Psychology degree

4 NOV The Legal Cheek UK Virtual Law Fair Series Applying to commercial law firms – where to start with Vantage

11 NOV Fountain Court Chambers drinks reception

2 DEC The Legal Cheek UK Virtual Law Fair Series 18|19

PANEL EVENTS Panels are a fantastic opportunity to explore and discover the range of industries and opportunities available to you, from investment banking to creative industries.

Our panels will provide you with direct access to a diverse range of industry professionals and experts who will share their own career stories, top-tips and industry news. These panels are a great way to network and are open to all City students, regardless of year group or whether the panel event is directly related to your degree.

Date

Time

Event title

Monday 4th October 2021

18:00 – 20:00

Discover options with a Maths degree

Thursday 7th October 2021

18:00 – 20:00

Introduction to investment banking

Thursday 7th October 2021

18:00 – 20:00

Explore opportunities in politics and international politics

Monday 11th October 2021

18:00 – 20:00

Explore options with a Law degree

Thursday 14th October 2021

18:00 – 20:00

Discover options with a Criminology and Sociology degree

Monday 18th October 2021

16:30 – 18:30

Building commercial awareness in the legal sector

Monday 18th October 2021

18:00 – 20:00

Discover options in engineering

Thursday 21st October 2021

18:00 – 20:00

Introduction to consultancy

Thursday 21st October 2021

18:00 – 20:00

Explore options in media, publishing and advertising

Thursday 28th October 2021

18:00 – 20:00

Discover options with a Psychology degree

Monday 1st November 2021

18:00 – 20:00

Discover opportunities in government and economics

Monday 29th November 2021

18:00 – 20:00

Explore opportunities in accounting and finance

Tuesday 8th February 2022

18:00 – 20:00

Discover options in tech and cyber security

Experts from top organisations will typically cover: • Their own employability journey including barriers they have overcome • Soft skills, academic qualifications and work experience that students need in order to secure a placement or graduate position • Top tips for applications, interviews and assessment centres.

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CAREERS FAIRS Our virtual Fairs offer a unique opportunity for you to meet a vast range of organisations in just a couple of hours who offer graduate and postgraduate roles as well as first year, placement and internship opportunities.

By attending one of our virtual Fairs, you will have the chance to meet representatives, either in group or one-to-one chats, from a range of public and private sector organisations; including law firms, charities, barristers’ chambers, banks, tech, engineering firms and more, depending on the Fair you attend. You will also have the opportunity to hear from representatives about their responsibilities and their personal experiences.

Accessibility The City Careers Fairs will take place virtually via Symplicity and Microsoft Teams.

For accessibility information and support, please visit the below links: Symplicity symplicity.com/accessibility Microsoft Teams https://bit.ly/MSTeamsaccessibility

Business, Finance and Economics Fair sponsored by Standard Chartered Bank Wednesday 13th October 2021, 12:30 – 17:00 Find out more: https://buff.ly/3AW6GWv Law and Social Sciences Fair sponsored

by Essex Court Chambers Wednesday 27th October 2021, 12:30 – 17:00 Find out more: https://buff.ly/3BtZMrN Engineering and Technology Fair

by Tata Consultancy Services Wednesday 3rd November 2021, 12:30 – 17:00 Find out more: https://buff.ly/3xF0GiY

Prepare for the Fairs First impressions count so it’s imperative that you are fully prepared for the virtual Fairs. To learn how to use Symplicity, make the most of the day and for top tips, etiquette and best practice when preparing for a Careers Fair, please join one of our Fair prep sessions.

Preparation session: Making the most of the Business, Finance and Economics Fair Monday 11th October 2021, 13:00 – 14:00 Find out more: https://buff.ly/3AJBJ7T Preparation session: Making the most of the Law and Social Sciences Fair Monday 25th October 2021, 13:00 – 14:00 Find out more: https://buff.ly/3hszbmY Preparation session: Making the most of the Engineering and Technology Fair Monday 1st November 2021, 13:00 – 14:00, Find out more: https://buff.ly/3jWrasi

How will the Fairs work?

All Fairs will take place in a virtual environment, where employers will be holding group talks alongside offering one-to-one chats with students.

You will need to have access to an electronic device to join on the day.

To attend the Fairs, you will need to register with Symplicity.

Once we have confirmed that you are a City student, you will receive an email confirming your registration on Symplicity and allowing you to set your password. You will then be able to log into your account at any point and register for the Fairs.

You can find out more by attending one of the preparation sessions and by visiting the relevant CareersHub Fair registration link.

You can upload your CV to the Fair platform, so don’t forget to visit our CV writing page to make sure your CV is in great shape before the Fair.

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CAREERS ESSENTIALS

Understanding yourself and planning your career Wednesday 6th October 2021, 14:00 – 15:00 Wednesday 12th January 2022, 14:00 – 15:00 Choosing a career that will be a good match for you involves reflecting on your personal values and what you want from your future career, while considering your skills, attributes and personal strengths. You also need to know which career pathways are open to you and where to find out more about them to create a career action plan.

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Finding part-time work Wednesday 13th October 2021, 14:00 – 15:00 Wednesday 19th January 2022, 14:00 – 15:00 Join us to find out more about City’s Unitemps service and other ways to find part-time work on and off campus. We will also look at what makes an effective CV and covering letter for part-time work. By the end of the session, you will have gained some practical tips and resources to support you in gaining part-time work during your studies.

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How to find a placement, internship or volunteering opportunity Wednesday 20th October 2021, 14:00 – 15:00 Wednesday 26th January 2022, 14:00 – 15:00 This session will equip you to better understand the value of internships, placements and volunteering, how to find opportunities and how to secure them. You will learn about resources that can help you with your search, understand what the recruitment process might involve and make more effective applications. By the end of the session, you will have gained some practical tips and resources which will support you in gaining relevant professional experience.

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Power-up your CV with VMock Thursday 21st October, 14:00 – 15:00 This session will introduce you to the basics of the VMock online CV review tool and its sophisticated use of algorithms and artificial intelligence to provide targeted feedback to help you improve the impact, presentation and competencies of your opportunitywinning CV. By the end of the session, you will be able to access the VMock system and review and respond to your detailed personal CV feedback to create a more powerful and effective CV. All

The following workshops are delivered by careers consultants and are open to all students from any degree discipline. They are designed to cover the essential information you will need to plan your career. All events can be booked through CareersHub: careershub.city.ac.uk/students.

CVs, covering letters and applications Wednesday 27 October 2021, 14:00 – 15:00 Wednesday 2nd February 2022, 14:00 – 15:00 th

This workshop will help you recognise the key content and structure that make an effective application, CV and cover letter.

This is a great opportunity to pick up some practical tips which will set your applications apart from the others. By the end of the session, you will be able to write an effective CV, covering letter or application.

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Networking and making professional contacts

Interviews and video interviews Wednesday 10th November 2021, 14:00 – 15:00 Wednesday 16th February 2022, 14:00 – 15:00 In this session, you will learn how to prepare for interviews and how to answer competency, strengths-based and tricky questions. We will also look at how to specifically prepare for video interviews and the types of questions that you may be asked.

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How to prepare for online tests

Wednesday 3rd November 2021, 14:00 – 15:00 Wednesday 9th February 2022, 14:00 – 15:00

Wednesday 17th November 2021, 14:00 – 15:00 Wednesday 23rd February 2022, 14:00 – 15:00

Does the idea of networking at Fairs and events fill you with fear? In today’s employment market, being able to network in a confident and effective way is important for building your personal brand and increasing employability.

This session will help you understand the benefits of effective networking and developing strong professional relationships both online and in-person.

By the end of the session, you will have increased your confidence in handling all types of networking scenarios.

If you want to know the difference between a critical thinking test and a situational judgement test, join this session to help you understand the range of online tests that employers use as part of the recruitment process. You will learn what each of the different tests are, what they assess and how to best prepare for them.

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How to succeed at assessment centres Wednesday 24th November 2021, 14:00 – 15:00 Wednesday 2nd March 2022, 14:00 – 15:00 This session will help you understand what an assessment centre is and why employers use them in the recruitment process. It will explain what employers are looking for in candidates who participate in an assessment centre and how you can prepare to best meet the employers’ expectations. It will also outline the elements that make up a typical assessment centre and what it involves.

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Practice assessment centre Wednesday 1st December 2021, 14:00 – 16:00 Wednesday 9th March 2022, 14:00 – 16:00 This session will give you a real experience of assessment centre exercises to help prepare you mentally for employers’ assessment centres. By the end of the session, you will feel more confident about taking part in employers’ assessment centres and understand how to approach the most common types of exercises.

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International students: working in the UK Wednesday 8th December 2021, 14:00 – 15:00 Wednesday 16th March 2022, 14:00 – 15:00 This session is for current students on a Tier 4 or graduate visa who wish to stay and work in the UK after their course.

It will also provide an insight into the options for working in the UK for international graduates, what employers are looking for and highlight advice and support open to students. This session is run in conjunction with the International Advice team.

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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 hundreds of useful links to external resources.

Good luck with your job search!

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EVENTS TO LOOK OUT FOR Spring term The following events are planned for the spring term 2022.

More information about these events will be provided on CareersHub. Spotlight on diversity in law session one: Overcoming barriers to carve out career success

Diversity and inclusion in banking and finance

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This panel will give you more confidence by speaking with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) panelists to understand their journey of applying for their first professional role as a BAME applicant, how they transitioned from being a graduate to a full-time employee and any challenges they may have faced. This event is open to all students across all degree disciplines and backgrounds with an interest in banking and finance, with a particular focus on students from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.

This suite of sessions aims to highlight and discuss challenges of breaking into the legal sector and how underrepresented groups can break down those barriers to achieve career success. In session one, legal sector representatives from underrepresented groups will be invited to share some of the barriers they have faced in breaking into the legal sector. They will also highlight some of their key successes in their careers, outlining what it took for them to achieve these goals.

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Spotlight on diversity in law session two: Networking with confidence to build professional connections and sector knowledge February 2022 Having connections in the legal sector can be extremely useful in securing your dream job and good sector knowledge always helps you stand out in a competitive field. In this session, we will get insights from legal sector representatives from underrepresented groups on how you can make a lasting impression at networking events and use these connections to your advantage. We will also discuss the importance of good sector knowledge and how you can grow it. This session aims to guide you in building your confidence on how to increase your visibility in the sector through networking and connecting with industry professionals.

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Speed recruitment February – April 2022 Final-year students and recent graduates from selected courses will be invited to take part in a speed recruitment session with employers who have live opportunities available. The speed recruitment events will provide you with the great opportunity to: • Network with employers to hear more about their opportunities • Potentially be shortlisted by employers and launch your graduate job hunt • Familiarise yourself with the various roles that are available within organisations in your sector.

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Work placements for year 1 students Wednesday 30th March 2022, 14:00 – 15:00 This session is aimed at current firstyear students who are considering doing a placement year (sandwich year option) after their second year of studies. Gaining professional work experience is a key part of your degree and will ensure you graduate with extremely valuable and much sought-after employability skills.

However, finding a placement can be a challenging experience so we designed this session to help you prepare for it.

You will learn: • What is a placement year and why it is beneficial • What you can do now to increase your chances of securing a placement in your second year • How you can find a placement • What support is available at City.

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SMEs – how can they support your career journey?

March 2022 With small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) accounting for more than 99 per cent of all UK businesses, there is a wealth of opportunities for graduates to work for an SME. Join this session to find out how SMEs can support your career journey and the career development you will gain from working in an SME. All

Alumni networking receptions March 2022 The Alumni Relations team and School of Arts & Social Sciences, The City Law School and School of Mathematics, Computer Science & Engineering will be featuring independent networking events for their respective schools and departments. The talks will be based on different themes and followed by Q&As, where students and alumni will be invited to pose their own questions to the speakers and share their views. The networking events will give you an excellent opportunity to connect with alumni, students and academics, as well as learn about the latest news from your School and engage in expert talks and discussions.

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School of Arts & Social Sciences Alumni series – where are they now?

March 2022 Join our series of panel events focussing on Sociology, Politics and Psychology, where you will meet a diverse group of graduates who will talk about the skills they developed during their studies and their career journeys to date. These events will enable you to find out more about what your predecessors have achieved and support you in developing your career path.

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Getting advocacy experience with LPC Law Thursday 5th May 2022, 18:00 – 19:00 LPC Law is hosting a talk about the county court advocate opportunities available to BVS and LPC graduates. The talk will give an insight into how you can be on your feet in court after completion of the BVS or LPC. The talk will be attended by an Advocate and a member of the Advocate Recruitment team. The Advocate will talk about the role, their experiences at court and working with LPC Law. The Advocate Recruitment team member will talk about the recruitment procedure and how to apply.

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