City employability events 2019/20: School of Arts & Social Sciences

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School of Arts & Social Sciences Employability events 2019/20

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Sponsors of the School of Arts & Social Sciences Employability events guide 2019/20 Xaxis is proud to sponsor the School of Arts & Social Sciences Employability events guide. We know for a long-term partnership how talented the City, University of London students and graduates are and want to open up the range of unrivalled opportunities available across Xaxis and GroupM in the UK and around the world in media and advertising.

Every day, in every market the world over, our clients and partners are met by the best talent in the business. Our people are competitive in spirit but cherish collaboration as a core value and they have the training, expertise and tools to deliver outstanding results.

We have an earnest desire to help our clients and partners grow their businesses as we grow our own. We recognise that our success naturally follows that of our clients and that healthy and growing ad-supported media markets are crucial to all of us. Our commitment to this ethos is what has made us the most successful media investment group in the world.

We are looking for people who are collaborative, passionate and inventive.

To find out more about the wide range of opportunities available at Xaxis please visit www.xaxis.com/careers.

Akama Davies Director, Global Solutions and Innovation

We are delighted to present our programme of employability events for the School of Arts & Social Sciences 2019/20, designed in collaboration with the School.

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, summer placements, year-long placements, graduate and postgraduate jobs within the arts and social science sectors.

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

This guide will help you identify what you want from a future career, choose 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.

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Email enquiries careersevents@city.ac.uk

Telephone enquiries +44 (0)20 7040 8093

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Help with your career Placement Services

Meet your careers consultants

Introducing your SASS Placements and Exchanges team: Eleanor Hannan, Fiona Gibson and Taylor Wong.

All City students and recent graduates can book an appointment with one of our career consultants.

The SASS Placements and Exchanges team provide advice and guidance on placements, including sandwich years and the Erasmus+ Traineeship programme, as well as exchanges and study abroad opportunities.

We have two careers consultants who work specifically with the School of Arts & Social Science students – Antonia Clark and Estanis Bouza. They offer three main types of one-to-one appointment to suit different requirements: quick query appointments, career guidance appointments and mock interview appointments.

The benefits of placement and exchange participation include: • Enhancing your market value, skills and competencies • Increasing your confidence, knowledge and professionalism • Developing valuable networks • Improving your graduate prospects • E xperiencing different working environments and academic perspectives and discovering new methods of teaching and learning • Immersing yourself in other cultures – socially, academically and professionally.

You can also find detailed information about the sandwich year work placement route as well as the studying abroad route on Moodle (SASS Integrated Professional Training Programme).

Information sessions for exchange and placements are held every Wednesday at 15:30 during term time.

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

The careers consultants also deliver specific careers workshops throughout the year for all School of Arts & Social Science students including offering general career advice and CV and application checking. These can be booked online via CareersHub.

Antonia Clark Careers Consultant +44 (0)20 7040 8093 careers@city.ac.uk Estanis Bouza Careers Consultant +44 (0)20 7040 8091 careers@city.ac.uk

Events Programme 2019/20 The location for each event will be published on careershub.ac.uk.uk/students once they are confirmed.

Commodity price reporting workshop with S&P Global Platts Thursday 3 October 2019, 12:00 – 14:00 rd

S&P Global Platts are the leading independent provider of information and benchmark prices for the commodities market. They provide the insights to help clients make better informed trading and business decisions.

In this workshop you will learn: • More about S&P Global Platts and the commodities market • How commodity prices are generated and stories reported around this • About clients’ needs and the role you can play within the commodities market sector.

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Opportunities in investment banking round table Thursday 3rd October 2019, 18:00 – 20:00 The aim of this session is to help you understand the range of options that are available to you upon graduating and help you make an informed career choice when you start exploring your options. Industry professionals from top organisations will cover: • How they got to where they are today and a typical day in their role • 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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The Civil Service Fast Stream: Preparing for recruitment tests Wednesday 9th October 2019, 18:00 – 19:30 Graduates from the Civil Service Fast Stream will give an introduction to the programme and their experience of it. They will talk you through the application process and provide advice on preparing for each stage, especially the recruitment tests and where they use them during the recruitment process.

By attending this event you will: • Understand what opportunities the Civil Service Fast Stream has • Have a clear understanding of what the application process looks like • Understand how to maximise your chances of success when it comes to tackling recruitment tests.

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What is PR and is it a career for me?

Tuesday 15th October 2019, 10:00 – 11:00 This session will highlight some of the main responsibilities of a PR professional – showcasing the diversity of a career in PR and how skills can be transferred to a PR career. A career in PR can be rich and varied, encompassing all industries and sectors. It includes liaising with companies directly and helping inform, engage and debate on key issues, and set the agenda.

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How to build a career in media and advertising with Xaxis Thursday 17th October 2019, 10:00 – 12:00 This event will be a practical and interactive workshop on building a career in the media and advertising industry, delivered by experienced media professionals. During the workshop participants will: • Understand the different roles and career paths into the creative advertising industry • Gain insight into the day-to-day lives of different advertising specialisms and roles • Learn practical skills to help with applications, interviews and negotiating job offers.

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A career in foreign exchange Monday 21st October 2019, 18:00 – 20:00 This session provides an introduction to the foreign exchange (FX) industry, enabling attendees to gain an understanding of different FX transactions and the market participants involved. You will learn financial vocabulary relating to FX concepts that will be useful to understand prior to an interview.

By attending the event you will: • Learn about FX transactions and its role in the financial markets • Gain an understanding of the roles available in the FX industry and the skills required to succeed • Understand commercial awareness and how to use it during interviews.

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Public sector assessment centre skills with Think Ahead Wednesday 23rd October 2019, 14:00 – 15:00 At Think Ahead, we want to see a society where everyone with mental health problems can flourish. To drive change we created one of the UK’s most competitive graduate schemes to offer remarkable graduates a route into mental health social work.

We will use our experience of the assessment process to show you: • How to identify what attributes are tested in common assessment centre activities • Best practice as well as hints and tips • Common mistakes candidates make in assessment centres.

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Sandwich year on a work placement information session Wednesday 23rd October 2019, 15:00 – 18:00 This is a great event aimed mainly at first year and penultimate year students looking to undertake a sandwich year.

During this event you will have an opportunity to: • Learn about the Sandwich Year Integrated Professional Training Programme • Hear first-hand experience from students who successfully participated in Integrated Professional Training Programmes and ask them questions • Discuss the benefits of participating and find out how to apply.

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Developing a behavioural scoring model for customers and estimating the probability of default Thursday 24th October 2019, 18:00 – 20:00 This workshop is for any student interested in the application of mathematical modelling in financial institutions. We will explore the use of rating models across different areas of financial institutions and the different steps involved in the development of a behavioural scoring model, followed by a practical case study.

Learning outcomes: • How to develop a behavioural scoring model • Assess the performance of a behavioural scoring model • Use the output of the behavioural scoring model to estimate the probability of default and how to calibrate the model.

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ICAEW business challenge

Thursday 31st October 2019, 18:00 – 20:00 The ICAEW business game is designed to give students an insight into the role of an ICAEW Chartered Accountant as well as helping you develop key employability skills such as decision making, problem solving and professionalism.

A typical business challenge will involve in-depth analysis of an organisation followed by exercises to recommend and advise on future business strategies.

The session will also give an insight into the tasks you’ll be set during your ACA training agreement.

Meet and greet with Travers Smith LLP Thursday 7th November 2019, 18:30 – 21:00 Travers Smith are looking for law and nonlaw students who are interested in becoming solicitors in the future to join them at their offices for a short presentation about the firm.

By attending this event you will: • Learn more about the application process for both training contracts and vacation schemes • Network with partners and trainees over drinks and canapes • Discover why Travers Smith have one of the highest staff retention rates in the City.

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Opportunities in international affairs – Global Diplomatic Forum Tuesday 19th November 2019, 12:00 – 14:00 This event will enable you to gain first-hand knowledge into the field of diplomacy and international affairs and understand what you need to do to work for some of the leading international institutions.

By attending this event you will gain: • A greater understanding of the roles available in international development • K nowledge of what you need to do to get a foot in the door • Understanding of the current climate – which institutions and what countries to apply to.

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PANEL EVENTS Our panel events are a fantastic opportunity to explore and discover the range of sectors, industries and opportunities available to you; from investment banking to engineering, government and international relations to creative industries.

You will have the opportunity to ask questions to a 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 course.

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Monday 7th October

18:00 – 20:00

Explore opportunities in international politics and politics panel

Thursday 10th October

18:00 – 20:00

Explore opportunities in consultancy panel

Monday 14th October

18:00 – 20:00

Discover opportunities in government, economics and policy panel

Monday 21st October

18:00 – 20:00

Explore options in the media, publishing and advertising industries panel

Monday 28th October

18:00 – 20:00

Discover options with a criminology and sociology degree panel

Thursday 7th November

16:30 – 18:30

Discover options with a psychology degree panel

Experts from top organisations will typically cover: • Their own employability journey including “a day in their role” • 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.

Employability Skills Programme The Employability Skills Programme, sponsored by ProjectSet, will prepare you for your transition from education to work, exploring all aspects of the selection and recruitment process. These 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.

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Part 1: What skills are employers actually looking for?

How to develop these through the ESP Programme with HSBC

Tuesday 1st October

18:00 – 19:00

Part 2: Online applications: Tackling them and what happens next with KPMG

Tuesday 8th October

13:00 – 14:00

Part 3: Phone and video interviews: How best to prepare with Transport for London

Tuesday 8th October

18:00 – 19:00

Part 4: In-person interviews: What do employers really want to hear with Barclays

Tuesday 15th October

13:00 – 14:00

Part 5: Commercial awareness: What is this and how to develop it with Linklaters LLP

Tuesday 15th October

18:00 – 19:00

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

Tuesday 22nd October

13:00 – 14:00

Part 7: Assessment centres: How to get noticed by the recruiters with Experian

Tuesday 22nd October

18:00 – 19:00

Part 8: Identifying your strengths: How to demonstrate them in the workplace with EY

Tuesday 29th October

13:00 – 14:00

Part 9: Personal branding: How to develop your network with Allen and Overy

Tuesday 29th October

18:00 – 19:00

Part 10: What to expect from the workplace: Your first month with Accenture

Tuesday 1 October

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CAREERS ESSENTIALS 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.

Finding part-time work Wednesday 25th September 2019, 12:00 – 13:00 Do you want to earn while you learn and develop your skills? 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 look at what makes an effective CV and covering letter for part-time work and you will gain practical tips and resources to support you in gaining part-time work during your studies.

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Understanding yourself and your career choices Wednesday 2nd October 2019, 12:00 – 13:00 The first step in making an effective career plan is to understand yourself and what you want from your career.

This session will help you reflect on your skills, strengths, values, interests and how these will impact your future plans. By the end of the session you will have a clearer sense of what you want from your career, which will support you in your future research.

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How to find an internship, placement or volunteering opportunity Wednesday 25 September 2019, 13:00 – 14:00 th

This session will help you understand the value of internships, placements and volunteering and how to find and secure opportunities. 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 tips and resources which will support you in gaining relevant professional experience.

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Planning your future Wednesday 9th October 2019, 13:00 – 14:00 Making career decisions can be a difficult and complex process. This session will help you to identify resources which can help you with your career research and discuss factors which might influence your decision making. You will consider different models of decision-making and consider which might be most appropriate for you. By the end of the session you will have produced a basic career plan.

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CVs, covering letters and applications Wednesday 16th October 2019, 12:00 – 13:00 This workshop will help you recognise the key factors that make an effective application, looking at both content and structure. This is a great opportunity to pick up some practical tips which will set your application apart from the others. By the end of the session you will be able to write an effective CV, covering letter and application.

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Interviews and assessment centres Wednesday 6th November 2019, 12:00 – 13:00 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 the various activities that could take place at an assessment centre and what employers are looking for in each of them. The session will help you to present with confidence and minimise your anxiety about going to interviews and assessment centres.

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Developing and demonstrating commercial awareness Wednesday 23 October 2019, 13:00 – 14:00 rd

Commercial awareness is a term you may have heard and be unsure exactly what it means. This session will help you understand what commercial awareness is, how employers assess it and how you can develop it. Crucially, you will also learn how to demonstrate your awareness to employers during the recruitment process.

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Networking and making professional contacts Wednesday 30th October 2019, 15:00 – 17:00 Being able to network in a confident and effective way is important for building personal brand and increasing employability. This session will explore the benefits of networking and developing strong professional relationships. You will learn what makes effective networking and will increase your confidence in handling all kinds of networking scenarios.

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International students: Working in the UK Thursday 7th November 2019, 13:00 – 15:00 This session, run in conjunction with the International Advice team, is for current students on a Tier 4 visa who wish to stay and work in the UK after their course. It will 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.

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Mock assessment centre Wednesday 20th November 2019, 13:00 – 16:00 Try out some of the practical exercises which employers use at assessment centres and receive feedback about your performance. This session will help you prepare both practically and mentally for an employer’s assessment centre. You will feel more confident about taking part in assessment centres and understand their role in recruitment and selection.

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CAREERS FAIRS 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, you will have the chance to network with representatives from a range of public and private sector organisations; including law firms, charities, barristers’ chambers, banks, tech and engineering firms and more, depending on the Fair you attend. You will also have the opportunity to hear from representatives about their responsibilities and personal experiences.

Accessibility hour The first hour (14:00 – 15:00) of the Fairs will be designated as an Accessibility Hour, allowing students who have access needs and requirements advance access to the employers available, in order to have uninterrupted and meaningful conversations about the roles on offer.

Business, Finance and Economics Fair sponsored by Mazars Wednesday 2nd October 2019, 14:00 – 16:30 Find out more https://buff.ly/2vveQot Law and Social Sciences Fair sponsored by Pinsent Masons LLP Wednesday 16th October 2019, 14:00 – 16:30 Find out more https://buff.ly/2PAZHv7 Engineering and Technology Fair sponsored by Tata Consultancy Services Wednesday 6th November 2019, 14:00 – 16:30 Find out more https://buff.ly/2URHiLo Graduate Jobs Fair 2020 Wednesday 24th June 2020, 14:00 – 16:30 Find out more https://buff.ly/2GYeg93

Gain fast track entry to the Fairs: The Careers Service, in partnership with Fair sponsors, will be hosting Fair preparation sessions ahead of the Fairs, to give you their best networking tips and discuss best practice for making the most of the Fair.

Students who register and attend the Fair preparation session will be given a fast track pass which will allow priority entry to the corresponding Fair (30 minutes before general entry).

Fair break-out sessions Making the most of the Business, Finance and Economics Fair Monday 30th September 2019, 13:00 – 14:00 Find out more https://buff.ly/2ZW0kUz Making the most of the Law and Social Sciences Fair Monday 14th October 2019, 13:00 – 14:00 Find out more https://buff.ly/2H00Eu4 Making the most of the Engineering and Technology Fair Monday 4th November 2019, 13:00 – 14:00 Find out more https://buff.ly/2JeTgga

A select group of organisations will deliver break-out sessions during each of the Fairs, aiming to enhance your careerreadiness, confidence and motivation to succeed in your career search. The breakout sessions will explore topics such as commercial awareness and how to write winning application forms to specific industries. The sessions are a great opportunity to get direct tips from the employers exhibiting at the Fair.

During the Fair, there will be a free CV checking service. If you have a CV that you would like reviewed by one of our careers consultants, bring it along.

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EVENTS TO LOOK OUT FOR Spring term

The following events are planned for the spring term 2020.

More information about these events will be provided on City CareersHub.

Worldwide careers opportunities panel (part of International City Week) February 2020, 18:00 – 20:00 As part of International City Week, this panel event will provide you with useful insights into the breadth of opportunities available globally to help broaden your scope when applying for jobs globally.

This event will enable you to: • Network and connect with likeminded individuals and industry professionals • Appreciate why international experience is an incredible advantage for graduates in today’s job market • Understand the benefits and challenges of pursuing an international career.

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Surviving or thriving: Mental health awareness in the workplace Friday 7th February 2020, 13:00 – 15:00 In this panel you will hear from professionals across various sectors discussing how you can survive and thrive in your professional life with a mental health condition. The aim of the event is to raise awareness on mental health in the workplace, inform you of the types of reasonable adjustments that exist post-disclosure and discuss what well-being is in a practical sense.

All students, whether you have a mental health condition, are interested in the subject or would just like more information about reducing stress are welcome to attend.

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LGBT+ workplace equality: Increasing inclusion Monday 10th February 2020, 18:00 – 20:00 This event is aimed at the LGBT+ community at City, their friends and allies to discuss ways to create an inclusive work environment. Discover different models of LGBT+ inclusion in diverse sectors with this event hosted by City’s Careers Service in collaboration with the Students’ Union. There is an opportunity for you to participate in a Q&A forum and listen to a range of professionals from top organisations, followed by a networking reception.

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Lawyers vs. Journalists: The challenges around media law regulation

International Women’s Day: Successful women in the workplace

Wednesday 26th February 2020, 18:00 – 20:00

Friday 6th March 2020, 13:00 – 15:00

In this event you will have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session with a solicitor, barrister and journalist discussing the challenges they face in their professional lives with regards to the legal regulation of the media. By attending you will: • Discover the importance of having knowledge of media law when working as a journalist • Get top tips on how to apply as a solicitor in media law • Network with alumni who all have moved on to a successful professional role.

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To mark International Women’s Day, the Careers Service is hosting a panel which has an exciting line up of highly successful women in a variety of sectors. The event aims to help women plan, progress and become more successful in their chosen careers.

There is an opportunity for you to participate in a Q&A forum and listen to a range of professionals share their thoughts on what success looks like to them, followed by networking.

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Economics alumni networking reception Wednesday 4th March 2020, 18:00 – 20:00 Don’t miss this unique opportunity to build and develop your network with Economics alumni who have embarked on successful careers in economics or outside of the sector. This event aims to help you: • Make more informed career choices • Get top tips from your predecessors • Build career and skills development plans.

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Off-campus careers events

More events to be confirmed throughout the year.

Throughout the year employers open their doors to students by offering insight opportunities, presentations and networking opportunities at their offices.

View the off-campus careers event listing on City CareersHub.

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Industry Insights

Improve your employability skills and explore new industries and sectors by visiting companies on their premises.

You will have the opportunity to: Broaden your knowledge of industries and related sectors Find out more about the most recent Industry Insights and apply at careershub.city.ac.uk

Experience an employer’s culture and ethos Gain the confidence to approach working professionals Develop your professional network

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Practice your writing and interview techniques Re-examine your academic progression and career choices.

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OPPORTUNITY OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS KNOCKS At Xaxis, you’ll find more than just a job.

Named one of the most important media agencies of the 21st century by Forbes, there’s something new every day at Xaxis.

With 63 offices in 47 countries across the globe, a diverse network of talent and an extensive list of employee benefits, join us as we continue to break new ground in digital media.

Find us at City, University of London’s Law and Social Sciences Fair to explore the opportunity for you.

Date: 16th October 2019 Time: 14:00 - 16:30 Venue: College Building, City, University of London St John Street EC1V 4PB, London, UK Discover more at http://bit.ly/xaxiscareers