City, Banking, Finance and Consultancy Careers Fair Guide 2018

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Banking, Finance and Consultancy Wednesday 3rd October Great Hall, College Building 2 – 4.30pm (2 – 3pm: priority entry with a fast-track pass) Dont forget to follow us @CityCareers #CityBFC Sponsored by

Brought to you by the Careers Service www.city.ac.uk/careers www.city.ac.uk

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Sponsors of the 2018 Banking, Finance and Consultancy Fair Life’s full of unexpected twists and turns. Luckily, we are here to defy uncertainty and protect our 34 million customers in 16 different markets from them. We are leading a digital revolution in insurance, building a more sustainable business and finding innovative new ways to keep our customers safe, secure and informed. As one of the only insurance companies in the world who can provide customers with life, general and health insurance and asset management in one place, we have a unique advantage over our competitors. Ultimately, we put customers at the heart of everything we do – helping them to create a bright and sustainable future and it will take leaders, like you, to make this happen.

There is more to a job than the results you achieve and the money you are paid. At Aviva, we know that respect and recognition are just as important and in our 300 year history, that is something that has stayed central to our company’s evolution. Which is why you won't just find details of roles and careers on our site, you will learn about the size, scope and diversity of the Aviva business, the huge number of opportunities open to you and the level of support we will offer to help you achieve everything you want to.

Providing around 34 million customers, we combine life insurance, general insurance and asset management businesses under one powerful brand.

We’re committed to serving our customers to the highest standards and building a stronger, more sustainable business – making a positive contribution to society and shaping a company that employees want to invest their talents in. As well as being rewarded for their exceptional performance, our open and inclusive culture means our people are inspired to do more and encouraged to challenge the way we do things. Together, we are building a company to be proud of.

What we do is important. It frees people from fear of uncertainty. The bigger we get, the more vital it is that we have a positive impact on the world we operate in. That is why we work hard to be socially responsible and to integrate sustainability into every part of our business.

We are delighted to invite you to the 2018 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 Careers Service 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 careershub.city.ac.uk/students?

• 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 15 of this guide for further information on how to secure a fast-track entry pass.

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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 • F ind 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 •P lan 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).

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 employers that you would like to approach at the Fair. Think about questions that you would like to ask each of them and write them down in the notes sections under exhibitors’ profiles in this guide, ready for the day of the Fair. 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 and 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.

This employer offers graduate opportunities This employer sponsors visas for international students This employer offers industrial placement opportunities This employer offers internship opportunities This employer offers opportunities for 1st year students This employer offers MBA opportunities This employer offers postgraduate opportunities 4|5

FAIR BREAK-OUT SESSIONS This year, we are delighted to offer break-out sessions in conjunction with the Banking, Finance and Consultancy Fair. These sessions are run by some of our exhibitors at the Fair and will provide you with an opportunity to improve your employability skills.

The following sessions are scheduled to take place during the Fair on Wednesday 3rd October in the College Building.

Students need to sign up for these sessions in advance. For further information and to register for these and other events, visit: careershub.city.ac.uk/students

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS The Industry Insight Programme, sponsored by FDM Group, allows you to explore a range of industries and sectors, either related to your degree or in another area of interest to you.

A series of full-day or half-day events will take place on company premises, giving you a deep insight into a specific company and an understanding of your chosen sector. For more information, visit City CareersHub: careershub.city.ac.uk/students Make sure you tweet us your first impressions during the Career Fair by using hashtag #CityBFC throughout the day.

Developing commercial awareness with Mazars 2.30 – 3.30pm in AG07b Capacity: 50 Commercial awareness could be summed up as an interest in business and an understanding of the wider environment in which an organisation operates; its customers, competitors and suppliers.

It might also encompass an understanding of the economics of the business and an understanding the business benefits and commercial realities from both the organisation’s and the customer’s perspectives.

It includes awareness of the need for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, customer care and a knowledge of the market place in which the company operates for example, current economic climate and major competitors. By the end of this session you will understand how to analyse situations from a business perspective and recognise how businesses use commercial awareness to be successful.

Top-tips to help land an internship, placement, or graduate role with Aviva 2.30 – 3.30pm in AG22 Capacity: 90

How to succeed at assessment centres with FDM 2.30 – 3.30pm in ALG16 Capacity: 50

If you are approaching the end of your degree, that means you have yet to apply through online application forms, pass some aptitude tests and impress at telephone interviews.

Now this may sound daunting, as there are so many hurdles in your way. But if you can set aside your anxiety, the process can be a really enjoyable experience. This session will enable you to unlock your potential and help you navigate through. Join us to learn more about how to secure an internship, placement or graduate role to build towards a foundation for your career.

This workshop will cover the different types of activities you could expect at assessment days and will also cover strength-based interview techniques. These are designed to understand what energises and motivates you and what you do well. Coming to the workshop will give you a real competitive edge in your upcoming applications and an insight into what employers will be looking for.

Actuaries: more than mathematics with The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries 3.15 – 4pm in AG08 Capacity: 40

Winning CVs in banking, finance and consultancy 3.15 – 4pm in AG021 Capacity: 110

If you are someone who appreciates numbers and wants to use them to make an impact, you should join the actuarial profession.

If you want to know how to make your CV stand out from the crowd in the competitive finance and consultancy sectors, then this is the workshop for you.

Our world is changing at an increasingly rapid pace and risk management expertise will equip you to navigate this changing landscape to achieve more than you ever thought possible. A career as an actuary gives you the chance to apply your skills in mathematics and statistics to the most exciting and significant real world challenges. Join us to find out where your skills could take you.

This session briefly covers the CV essentials and then outlines what is unique about finance and consultancy CVs and the steps you can take to adapt your CV for these exciting sectors.

Upon completion of this session, you should be able to: • Explain what all CVs should contain • State what is unique about finance and consultancy CVs • Know how to improve your CV to make it relevant to finance/consultancy.

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There is more to a job than the results achieved and the money paid. At Aviva, we know that respect and recognition are just as important and in our 300-year history, that is something that has stayed central to our company’s evolution.

Some of the careers events coming up in the autumn term Careers in investment banking 4th October, 6 – 8pm Jump start your career in banking and finance with Charles Oseni 8th October, 5.30 – 6.30pm Careers in consulting 11th October, 6 – 8pm Investment banking financial modelling course 15th October, 6.30 – 9pm Careers in financial services and accountancy 25th October, 6 – 8pm Careers in securities lending 29th October, 6 – 8pm Top tips on becoming a successful entrepreneur 1st November, 6 – 8pm Careers in marketing 8th November, 6 – 8pm Register online at: careershub.city.ac.uk/students.

Providing around 31 million customers with insurance, savings and investment products, Aviva are one of the leading providers of life and pension products in Europe and have strong businesses in selected international markets.

We combine life insurance, general insurance and asset management businesses under one powerful brand. All our 30,000 employees are committed to serving our customers to the highest standards and building a stronger, more sustainable business – making a positive contribution to society and shaping a company that employees want to invest their talents in.

We are here to help people, businesses and communities get back on their feet when the unexpected happens. We are working to provide each customer with an exceptional Aviva experience – one that they would be happy to recommend to friends and family.

In fact, we aim to be the most recommended company in our market and the most popular employer too.

That is because as a company, we are just as focused on our employees as we are our customers. As well as being rewarded for their exceptional performance, our open and inclusive culture means our people are inspired to do more and encouraged to challenge the way we do things. Together, we are building a company to be proud of.

What we do is important. It frees people from fear of uncertainty. The bigger we get, the more vital it is that we have a positive impact on the world we operate in. That is why we work hard to be socially responsible and to integrate sustainability into every part of our business. www.careers.aviva.co.uk @AvivaUK facebook.com/Aviva linkedin.com/company/aviva-plc youtube.com/user/aviva

For over 320 years we have been at the heart of the UK economy, working to maintain monetary and financial stability for the good of the people. Whether it is setting interest rates or issuing banknotes, regulating the financial sector or devising economic policy, our work touches the lives of everyone in the UK. If you want to see its impact, just look around you.

This makes the work we do (that you could be involved in) fascinatingly complex and almost always high profile. Our decisions make tomorrow’s headlines. We influence changes that affect millions and shape the entire financial sector. Throughout our history, we have responded positively to the new challenges we have faced. Right now, we are changing quicker than ever before.

Our strategic direction is redefining how we work. The result is a dynamic environment and a clear sense of excitement and progress. Every step forward we take is creating opportunities for our staff at all levels. We need people who are eager to keep this momentum going, by taking it upon themselves to make change happen.

We are proud of our 320-year history, but this does not stop us from taking an innovative approach to tomorrow. Working in an agile, transparent, innovative and keenly intellectual environment, our people are inspired to look further for fresh ideas. This makes us a hub of dynamic thinking in every area from economic research to technology.

All across the Bank, expertise is shared and teams work together to deliver. www.bankofenglandearlycareers.co.uk @bankofengland linkedin.com/company/bank-of-england youtube.com/user/bankofenglanduk

Barclays is a transatlantic consumer, corporate and investment bank offering products and services across personal, corporate and investment banking, credit cards and wealth management, with a strong presence in our two home markets of the UK and the US. With over 325 years of history and expertise in banking, Barclays operates in over 40 countries and employs approximately 85,000 people. Barclays moves, lends, invests and protects money for customers and clients worldwide.

Those joining can expect immediate responsibility. Collective challenges and inspiring collaborations will expand their minds, while ongoing training will turn fledgling ideas into ground breaking concepts, providing the expertise that drives the bank and profession as a whole.

Barclays offers a wealth of opportunities for students from all degree disciplines. All they need is a commercial outlook, curious nature and the ambition to help Barclays become the best bank it can be. In a positive, supportive environment, graduates will have the freedom to create smarter solutions every day. joinus.barclays @barclaysgrads facebook.com/BarclaysGraduates instagram.com/barclaysgrads

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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. Students who attend eight of the ten sessions and complete a reflective review will receive a certificate. The following sessions take place on Tuesdays in October 2018.

Part 1: What skills are employers actually looking for: How to develop these through the Employability Skills Programme with the Institute of Student Employers – 2nd October, 1 – 2pm Part 2: Online applications: Tackling them and what happens next with KPMG – 2nd October, 6 – 7pm Part 3: Phone and video interviews: How best to prepare with Capgemini – 9th October, 1 – 2pm Part 4: In-person interviews: What do employers really want to hear with National Audit Office – 9th October, 6 – 7pm Part 5: Commercial awareness: What is this and how to develop it with Schroders – 16th October, 1 – 2pm Part 6: Recruitment tests: How to prepare for them with Civil Service Fast Stream – 16th October, 6 – 7pm Part 7: Assessment centres: How to get noticed by the recruiters with Experian – 23rd October, 1 – 2pm Part 8: Identifying your strengths: How to demonstrate them in the workplace with EY – 23rd October, 6 – 7pm Part 9: Personal branding: How to develop your network with Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner – 30th October, 1 – 2pm Part 10: What to expect from the workplace: Your first year with Morgan Stanley – 30th October, 6 – 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 hundreds of useful links to external resources.

BDO are the leading accountancy and business advisory firm, aimed at mid-market businesses.

We work with AIM listed companies, financial services, healthcare, leisure and hospitality, retail, manufacturing companies, growing technology and media companies and many more including not-for-profit, public sector, real estate and professional services both in the UK and internationally.

BearingPoint consultants understand that the world of business changes constantly and the resulting complexities demand intelligent and adaptive solutions. Our clients, whether in commercial or financial industries or in government, experience real results when they work with us.

www.bdo.co.uk @bdoaccountant facebook.com/BDOLLP instagram.com/bdo_uk

We combine industry, operational and technology skills with relevant proprietary and other assets in order to tailor solutions for each client’s individual challenges. This adaptive approach is at the heart of our culture and has led to long-standing relationships with many of the world’s leading companies and organisations.

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Our 3500 staff, together with our global consulting network serve clients in more than 70 countries and engage with them for measurable results and long-lasting success. www.bearingpoint.com www.bearingpointcareers.co.uk facebook.com/bearingpoint instagram.com/bearingpoint_uk

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Born in 1981, Bloomberg is the world’s primary distributor of financial data and a top news provider of the 21st century. A global information and technology company, we use our dynamic network of data, ideas and analysis to solve difficult problems.

Our customers around the world rely on us to deliver accurate, real-time business and market information that helps them make important financial decisions.

What began as an idea to bring efficiency to buyers and sellers of the bond market has evolved into the central nervous system of global finance. Built on pioneering technology, we are an ever-evolving company focused on building products and solutions needed by our clients.

With more than 19,000 employees in 192 locations around the world, our reach is vast and our products are critical for players in global capital markets. We empower people to make transparent and informed investment decisions while reducing risk.

We are passionate about collaboration. We innovate in real-time. Our 4,800 technologists roll out products and enhancements every day, building tools that our customers need, before they know they need them.

At Bloomberg, we are guided by four core values that are the foundation of our continued success: innovation, collaboration, customer service and doing the right thing.

We invest nearly all of our profits to help solve humanitarian issues globally and in our own communities. Our founder, Mike Bloomberg, is one of the world’s top philanthropists and through Bloomberg Philanthropies, we are committed to support worthy causes where the greatest good can be achieved.

By harnessing the power of data, news and analytics, we help organise, understand and bring clarity to a complex world. It is our purpose. Come find yours. www.bloomberg.com/start @BloombergCareers facebook.com/BloombergCareers linkedin.com/company/bloomberg-lp/life

A leading international healthcare group, Bupa invests its profits to provide more and better healthcare and fulfil the company’s purpose, “Longer, Healthier, Happier Lives”.

We offer personal and company-financed health insurance and medical subscription products, runs hospitals, provides workplace health services, home healthcare, health assessments and chronic disease management services.

We are also a major international provider of nursing and residential care for elderly people.

Bupa began operations in 1947 in the UK when 17 provident associations joined together to form Bupa with the purpose of preventing, relieving and curing sickness and ill health of every kind.

Our history goes back even earlier in Australia where the business was founded in the 1930s to provide a solution to people who could not afford doctors’ fees.

Bupa has grown significantly and is equivalent in scale to a FTSE100 organisation, employing more than 86,000 people in 2016 and with 2016 revenues of £11 billion and profit before taxation of £700 million. With over 16 million customers across 190 countries, it operates principally in the UK, Australia, Spain, Poland, New Zealand and the USA, as well as Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, India, China and across Latin America.

Bupa has no equity shareholders and as such, pays no dividends. We reinvest our profits back into our business for the benefit of our customers. Instead of shareholders, Bupa has association members – with responsibility for holding the Board to account for the management of the business and monitoring the standards of corporate governance. www.bupa.co.uk @bupaUK facebook.com/BupaUK

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How does a tsunami affect microchip prices?

At Bloomberg, we ask hard questions and then build tools to answer them.

It’s our purpose.

Come find yours. bloomberg.com/careers

Make connections on purpose. Š Bloomberg L.P. 2017

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Capco is a global management consultancy with a focus in financial services including banking and payments, capital markets, wealth and asset management. Our professionals combine innovative thinking with our unrivalled first-hand industry knowledge to offer our clients complex technology and package integration, consulting expertise and managed services to move their organisations forward. Through our collaborative and efficient approach, we help our clients successfully innovate, increase revenue, manage risk and regulatory change, reduce costs and enhance control.

We serve our clients from offices in leading business centres across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Africa.

We work closely with our clients to understand the challenges and opportunities they face and help them prepare for a radically changing landscape in financial services. We begin with a robust strategic understanding and then we go further. We perform in-depth assessments, create transformation roadmaps and provide implementation solutions. These include managing complexity, prediction and control of risk and practical responses to regulation that enable our clients to go beyond compliance. www.capco.com @capco facebook.com/CapcoGlobal linkedin.com/company/capco/life

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Collaborative Solutions is a full-service finance and HR transformation consultancy boasting 100 per cent deployment success and 98 per cent customer satisfaction rate. Founded in 2003 by finance, HR and payroll practitioners with more than 20 years of experience, we have successfully deployed applications across the entire workday suite, including financials and HCM, for more than 450 global Fortune 500 companies, medium-sized businesses and education and government institutions. We have deployed in more than 125 countries for organisations ranging from 1,000 to 200,000 employees, leveraging our in-house change management practice. As the longest-tenured Workday Services Partner and customer, we have expertise, depth and proficiency in driving true finance and HR transformation.

Since 2003, we have focused on delivering above and beyond expectations for our customers by applying industry best practices, disciplined guidance, flexible approaches and the most skilled and experienced talent to each effort. We pride ourselves on our innovative technical tools and programs, including our INTEGRATION FACTORYŽ and Accelerated Cloud Deployment Center cloud computing interface services, which focus on efficient integration development and our truly collaborative consulting approach, which allows us to transform our customers’ operations. We strive to make each customer experience uniquely positive and each outcome consistently successful. www.collaborativesolutions.com @ColSol facebook.com/collaborativesolutions instagram.com/collaborativesolutions

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Compliancy Services is an entrepreneurial, industry-leading business providing awardwinning financial services, compliance consultancy and RegTech Services. We are independent with a well-established client base from different financial services sectors.

We support clients in meeting their regulatory requirements in line with the FCA and PRA framework. We have experienced continued growth year on year and our success has been down to our people, service and product development. We actively look for highcalibre graduates who have a keen interest in financial compliance to join our team. www.compliancy-services.co.uk/careers linkedin.com/company/compliancy-services-ltd

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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, delivered

by Aviva, on 1st October between 1 and 2pm.

Register your attendance online at: careershub.city.ac.uk/students.

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Deloitte is the brand under which tens of thousands of dedicated professionals in independent firms throughout the world collaborate to provide audit, consulting, financial advisory, risk management and tax services to selected clients. There are several entry routes to our graduate scheme across different areas of our business. Whichever area you join, the scheme is designed to take the most insightful, intelligent and interesting graduates and develop them into professionals who will lead the industry. www.deloitte.co.uk/students @DeloitteStudent facebook.com/DeloitteCareersUK linkedin.com/company/deloitte-uk/life youtube.com/deloittecareersuk

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We are Germany’s leading bank with international reach. With a strong position in Europe and a significant presence in Asia and the Americas, we merge local knowledge with global vision. To put it simply, we see things differently – and we are proud of our fresh perspective. Today we are driving growth through our strong client franchise, investing heavily in digital technologies, prioritising long-term success over short-term gains and serving society with ambition and integrity.

We are committed to serving our clients’ real economic needs in commercial and investment banking, retail banking and transaction banking and we provide groundbreaking products and services in asset and wealth management. That means a career packed with opportunities to grow, to make a difference to our business and shape the future of our clients.

At Deutsche Bank, we give original thinkers the space and training they need to shine. If you are an innovator by nature, we can help you to unleash your potential.

Wherever your interests lie – in investment banking, trading, technology, human resources, risk management or another of our many business areas. You will discover resources, training and opportunities designed to keep you ahead of the curve.

Here, you will work alongside senior leaders, on projects that reflect your interests and enjoy client and global exposure from day one. Show us brilliant thinking and we will put it into action.

No matter your background, if you are full of imagination, enjoy solving problems and respond positively to complex challenges, you can discover a career to look forward to. www.db.com/careers @DeutscheBank facebook.com/DeutscheBank youtube.com/user/DEUTSCHEBANKGROUP

Duff & Phelps is the premier global valuation and corporate finance advisor with expertise in complex valuation, disputes and investigations, M&A, restructuring and compliance and regulatory consulting.

Our professionals balance analytical skills, deep market insight and independence to help our clients make sound decisions.

As an organisation, we think globally and encourage our people to do the same. That means when you take your place on our team, you will discover a supportive and collaborative work environment that enables you to excel. If you are ready to share your perspective with the world, make a real impact at Duff & Phelps. www.duffandphelps.com @duffandphelps facebook.com/duffandphelps

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Employability sessions Employability sessions are constantly organised throughout the year. Keep an eye on our Twitter account and your emails for information on upcoming events @CityUniCareers.

Employer in residence During the term, employers will be offering one-to-one CV checks to students.

Find out more about these sessions and how to register for them on City CareersHub: careershub.city.ac.uk/students.

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We are hiring for summer interns across a number of different areas

Look at our career site for more details careers.ihsmarkit.com/students.php

Start today. Change tomorrow. EY is a global professional services organisation with over 231,000 people in more than 150 countries.

We work with many of the world’s largest businesses, helping them navigate everchanging markets and technology so that they can be equipped with better solutions for tomorrow. Eighty per cent of our 100,000 strong client book are in the Fortune 500 so for smart, curious graduates, working at EY offers the opportunity to change how world-leading organisations do business and helps them shape their career their way.

Build your future, your way. Our highperforming teams of people operate across four service lines: assurance, consulting, tax and transactions, to help clients drive innovations on the issues that matter most. We do not shy away from high-impact, future-shaping concepts and for graduates who thrive on change and challenge, we offer an unrivalled breadth of opportunities. Ask better questions and you will receive better answers. That is exactly how you will discover better solutions, seize better opportunities and help our clients make better decisions to improve the way the world works.

If you can see the change the world needs and are smart enough to be part of it, EY is a great place to build the career that is right for you. What is more, you can make your own contribution to EY’s purpose and help us to build a better working world. ukcareers.ey.com/graduates @EY_StudentsUK facebook.com/eycareersuk instagram.com/eyukcareers

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Technology is transforming all our lives; developments in robotics, automation, artificial intelligence and big data are creating the careers of the future. Digital careers need intelligent, analytical minds, people who want to make a difference; graduates who desire to be at the forefront of change.

Regardless of your degree subject, we believe all graduates possess the skills to fuel an exciting career in technology. FDM offers numerous career paths for you to choose and that is why in 2017, we launched the careers of over 1,000 graduates. As the UK’s leading IT Graduate Employer, FDM Group is a FTSE 250 employer with a global footprint working with some of the world’s most reputable organisations such as HSBC, AXA, Save The Children and Virgin Media.

We currently have over 3,000 consultants on-site and you could be next. We have a variety of business and technical programmes available, including business analysis, project support officer, software development, business intelligence, IT service management, software testing and risk, regulation and compliance.

Your journey will begin in one of FDM’s training academies in London, Leeds or Glasgow, where you will receive fullyfunded training and the chance to gain industry recognised qualifications, as well as mentoring and support throughout.

Our award-winning Graduate Programme provides a wealth of opportunity to gain transferable skills as well as becoming an expert within your field. After successfully completing your training, you will work with one or more of our 180 clients across the UK during the two-year programme. www.fdmgroup.com @FDMGroup facebook.com/FDMGroup instagram.com/fdm_group linkedin.com/company/fdm-group youtube.com/user/FDMGroupVideos

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Collaborative Solutions

Consultancy

Compliancy Services

Finance / Professional services

Deloitte

Professional services

Deutsche Bank

Banking / Financial

Duff & Phelps

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EY

Professional services

FDM Group

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Financial Conduct Authority

Financial Regulator

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Finance

Kreston Reevees LLP

Accountancy

Lloyds Banking Group

Banking / Financial

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Consultancy

Mazars LLP

Professional services

Moore Stephens

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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is the conduct regulator for 56,000 financial services firms and financial markets in the UK and the prudential regulator for over 18,000 of those firms. We exist to protect everyone who uses financial services. We regulate banks, pension providers, insurers, payday lenders and debt brokers and we work closely with the Prudential Regulation Authority to do this.

Although we are funded entirely by the firms we regulate, we are an independent body, accountable to the HM Treasury and the Parliament. As the regulator of the biggest financial market in Europe and the second largest in the world, we have an unparalleled outlook on the financial sector.

Our aim is to make financial markets work well for consumers, business and the whole economy. This is reflected in our operational objectives to: • Protect consumers • Protect financial markets • Promote competition.

A career with us offers exceptional development and the chance to make a real difference. As a graduate or intern, you will develop expert knowledge as you work with some of the biggest names in finance. www.fca.org.uk @TheFCA linkedin.com/company/financial-conductauthority

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HFF and its affiliates operate out of 26 offices and are leading providers of commercial real estate and capital markets services to the global commercial real estate industry. HFF is a one-stop, single resource offering clients a full range of capital solutions including debt placement, investment advisory, equity placement, funds marketing, M&A and corporate advisory, loan sales and loan servicing.

We have approximately 900 members of staff and look for enthusiastic, high-energy employees who are dedicated to client satisfaction, thrive in a team environment and are passionate about their profession and our business. www.hfflp.com/careers @hff facebook.com/hfflp instagram.com/hfflp linkedin.com/company/hff plus.google.com/+HFFLPCorp

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WITHOUT THE BEST PEOPLE

WE CANNOT BE THE BEST FIRM

HFF incorporates capital markets knowledge with local real estate expertise to successfully complete any type of real estate transaction, regardless of size or complexity. HFF consistently maintains the capital markets relationships critical to accomplishing the client’s specific needs in today’s highly complex and rapidly shifting capital markets environment.

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Go places.

Become an ICAEW Chartered Accountant.

With a focus on innovative thinking, ethics and leadership, ICAEW Chartered Accountancy creates insightful leaders with integrity. And because it’s recognised and respected in 154 countries worldwide, you’ll be able to go further than you’d imagine.

ICAEW. More than you’d imagine. icaew.com/careers

ICAEW is a world-leading professional membership organisation that promotes, develops and supports more than 147,000 members worldwide. We provide our members with knowledge and guidance and ensure ICAEW Chartered Accountants are meeting the highest ethical and technical standards. www.icaew.com @icaew_careers facebook.com/icaewcareers youtube.com/icaewcareers

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Based in London, IHS Markit provides information and analysis to support the decision-making process of businesses and governments in industries such as financials markets, aerospace, defence and security, automotive, maritime and trade, chemical, energy and technology.

IHS Markit is a dynamic team that includes more than 5,000 analysts, data scientists, financial experts and industry specialists.

Our global information expertise spans numerous industries, including leading positions in finance, energy and transportation. www.ihsmarkit.com @IHSMarkit facebook.com/IHSMarkit

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For over 30 years, Inside Careers has helped undergraduates and graduates find roles with hundreds of top graduate employers within the finance sector.

Working in partnership with leading professional bodies, we publish a range of authoritative, specialist graduate career guides on finance, covering actuaries, chartered accountancy and insurance.

Our website offers students a one-stop shop to access the latest graduate jobs, internships, placements and insights, a personalised account area and email updates to help organise job deadlines and employer events.

We also offer a detailed employer directory of leading employers within each profession, careers advice on your specialist profession, plus industry-specific current news articles, round-ups and blogs to help students learn more about their chosen industry’s hot topics and impress future employers.

Feel free to come and pick up a free copy of one of our career guides from our stand or find them online.

Insight Recruitment Solutions is a marketleading City-based recruitment consultancy, which specialises in the insurance industry.

Working in partnership with many of the world’s leading insurance companies, Insight is also able to offer both first-class introductions to prospective employers and career support and advice based our market experience and expertise.

Graduate opportunities in insurance cover a wide range of roles from trainee underwriters, brokers, actuaries and operational support including finance and accountancy, claims, risk management, compliance and human resources.

With a workforce of over 35,000, the London insurance market is the leading global insurance centre and is a key component of the UK economy. www.insightrec.co.uk @InsightRecSol facebook.com/insightrecsolutionsltd linkedin.com/company/insight-recruitmentsolutions-ltd

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The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) is the UK’s only chartered professional body dedicated to educating, developing and regulating actuaries based both in the UK and internationally.

We advise dynamic businesses, not-forprofit organisations, private individuals and families on all areas of business, tax and wealth. We help our clients make confident decisions about the future.

Actuaries are highly-regarded professionals.

They are problem-solvers and strategic thinkers with a deep understanding of financial systems.

Being an actuary means having highly valued mathematical skills and expertise.

With offices across London, Kent and Sussex and international reach via Kreston International, we are dedicated to meeting and exceeding the needs of all our clients wherever their ambition takes them.

Actuaries come from different academic backgrounds but share a love of mathematics even if they have not done a mathematics degree.

When you train as an actuary you will learn how to analyse data, evaluate financial risks and communicate this data to non-specialists.

Actuaries use their skills to help measure the probability and risk of future events.

We provide a full range of accountancy, business advisory and financial services that will help you to achieve your personal and business goals.

Every area of business is subject to risks so an actuarial career offers many employment options, including banking, insurance, healthcare, pensions, investment but also non-financial areas. An actuarial career can be one of the most diverse, exciting and rewarding in the world.

Members of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) are part of a globallyrecognised profession and have internationallyrecognised qualifications. Although qualifying as an actuary is a demanding process, the rewards are considerable. An actuarial career offers a challenging, well-respected and wellpaid future. The qualification is an excellent basis for a business career that is widely recognised throughout the financial world. The variety and choice of rewarding opportunities available mean that it is a stable profession, with very few actuaries being unemployed or feeling the need to leave the actuarial world. www.actuaries.org.uk @ActuaryNews facebook.com/Actuarial instagram.com/ifoa_actuaries linkedin.com/company/the-faculty-andinstitute-of-actuaries

It is often said that it is the people you work with that make a job special. At Kreston Reeves, we really believe that is true. Our team of forward-thinking, professional experts creates long-term relationships and offers all the flexibility our clients need. By working in partnership, we help our clients build capital and sharpen their competitive edge, while of course fulfilling all their business, tax and wealth needs.

Our training programmes are a great way to further your career offering valuable hands-on experience. We take a collaborative approach and provide a friendly, proactive and supportive environment so you can develop your skills and achieve your goals. We also offer a competitive employment package and, once you have gained your qualification, you will have the opportunity to take on more responsibility and help train others. www.krestonreeves.com/careers @careers_KR instagram.com/kreston_reeves linkedin.com/company/kreston-reeves-careers

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If you love maths and have big ambitions, becoming an actuary could be an exciting and rewarding career for you. You’ll use your mathematical skills to solve business problems by measuring and evaluating the probability and risk of future events and work on projects across a fascinating range of sectors, from artificial intelligence (AI) and big data to healthcare and banking.

MORE rewarding, MORE prestigious, MORE challenging and much MORE at:

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Do you want to influence strategy and drive business decisions that will help Britain prosper?

Are you looking for a challenging, diverse and rewarding career at a major financial institution? Are you passionate about and do you excel at problem solving?

Do you thrive when collaborating with others?

Can you explain complex problems in a simple and concise manner?

Career clinics

If your answers are yes to all of these questions then an actuarial graduate role at Lloyds Banking Group is for you.

City’s careers consultants will deliver career clinic sessions during the Fair. These 15-minute appointments will cover a range of general careers advice, ranging from CV checks to advice on applications.

Actuaries are highly-regarded professionals that come from a range of academic backgrounds. They are problem-solvers and strategic thinkers with a deep understanding of financial systems. They are experts in analysing data, evaluating financial risks and communicating complex information clearly.

Industry Insights The Industry Insight Programme, sponsored by FDM Group, allows you to explore a range of industries and sectors, either related to your degree or in another area of interest to you.

A series of full-day or half-day events will take place on company premises, giving you a deep insight into a specific company and an understanding of your chosen sector.

For more information, visit City CareersHub: careershub.city.ac.uk/students.

We are looking for actuarial trainees to join our Insurance Finance teams in Edinburgh and Bristol in the summer of 2019. You will have the opportunity to work across a wide range of actuarial disciplines and teams within our Insurance business. We will give you the training and development opportunities you will need to become a highly-skilled and experienced actuary. You will also receive market-leading support to study towards becoming a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.

As a UK-focused bank we are well placed to help Britain prosper, delivering for customers, shareholders and the wider society. Our range of insurance policies gives our five million insurance customers the cover they need for the things that matter to them. Under our Scottish Widows brand we provide customers with long-term savings, protection and investment products and general insurance. www.lloydsbank.com @LBGCareers facebook.com/lbgcareers.

Overcoming the fear of networking events “ Networking works. It opens so many doors it really does. Unfortunately this is a bit like presentation fear and public speaking, the more you do it the more confident you will become. Talk to as many people as you can, remember that you are a student, you are learning and people will know that and will be happy to answer any questions you have.” Kreston Reeves “ Practice a few introductory lines at home before you attend the networking event. What are you interested in, what is your favourite module, how are you going to distinguish yourself from other candidates. Think about how you are going to introduce yourself to the employers and go for it.” EY “ Networking can help you build better connections with other professionals and help you expand your knowledge. Our top tip is do not be afraid to join in.

Events are an excellent place to meet new people and build connections, so do not be afraid to initiate a conversation or introduce yourself during a break in an existing conversation.” ICAEW “ Most of the employers will have been in the same situation as you previously, so they will understand how nervous you might be. Make sure before you attend to have a look at all the employers who are going to be there and have some questions in mind.” Mazars “ It starts with a simple “Hello. How are you?” and can lead to a very interesting conversation. Remember that everyone finds networking events difficult at times but people do like to talk about themselves so having a few typical questions up your sleeve should help lead to a nice conversation.”

Bank of England “ Just be yourself and do not be afraid to ask questions – everyone has been in the same boat. Once you start networking, you will be upskilling on your communication skills.” Institute and Faculty of Actuaries

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Management Solutions is a multinational consulting firm whose core mission is to deliver business, risk, financial, organisation, technology and process-related advisory services targeted at functional aspects and the implementation of related technologies.

We have a multidisciplinary workforce of nearly 2,000 professionals bringing together functional, mathematical, technical and systems integration skills.

We work through 24 offices; 11 in Europe, 12 in the Americas and 1 in Asia, from where we regularly serve clients that operate in more than 40 countries across 4 broad geographical areas (Europe, Americas, Asia and Africa).

Joining and integrating into work teams for different consulting projects: strategy, commercial effectiveness and marketing, organisation and processes, risk management and control, financial and management information.

Clearly defined career plan: internal promotion based on your performance and potential, partnership-based management, offering each professional the goal to become part of the Firm’s group of partners.

Ongoing training plan: more than 200 hours of training during the first two years, knowledge courses, external specialist courses, skills development and language courses. www.managementsolutions.com @Mngmt_Solutions facebook.com/MngmtSolutions plus.google.com+ManagementSolutions-MS

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Mazars is a global, integrated and independent organisation, specialising in audit, advisory, accounting and tax services. We are among the top 10 accountancy firms within the UK. At Mazars, you matter.

Mazars is proud to offer outstanding career opportunities across our training programmes for school leavers, undergraduates and graduates. We also offer a variety of exciting career opportunities for experienced individuals. Joining Mazars means taking part in an exciting and entrepreneurial adventure and seizing the opportunity to quickly grow your potential.

We embrace individual strengths to capitalise on what makes you unique. www.mazarscareers.co.uk @Mazars_UK @CareersAtMazars instagram.com/mazarsgroup

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Helping you thrive in a changing world.

We provide our clients with support and guidance to deal with new risks and opportunities. As a top 10 accounting and advisory network we support a broad range of individuals and entrepreneurs, large organisations and complex international businesses.

As a graduate or placement student you will be a valued member of the firm. You will find a personable, friendly approach with encouragement to help you develop. You will receive dedicated training to be successful, coupled with the responsibility and autonomy to allow you to grow.

We have a number of roles available across our September and January intakes and welcome applications from individuals with backgrounds outside of accountancy. We also have summer internships, speak to us to find out more. www.moorestephens.co.uk facebook.com/moorestephenscareers instagram.com/moore_stephens_careers linkedin.com/company/moore-stephens-uk

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Upcoming events Career options with a Mathematics degree 4th February, 6 – 8pm LGBT+ Workplace equality: Increasing inclusion 11th February, 6 – 8pm International Women’s Day: Successful women in the workplace 8th March, 1 – 3pm Find out how to book and see the details at: careershub.city.ac.uk/students.

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The Mountbatten Program is the only organisation providing graduates with the opportunity to gain unrivalled experience at the world’s top employers in New York City.

Participants of the New York Program spend one year living, studying and training in one of the world’s most challenging corporate cultures, arming themselves with the skills necessary to top an increasingly competitive labour market.

Up to 300 trainees per year work at over 50 companies including JP Morgan, Merrill Lynch, Blackrock, Barclays, HSBC, Credit Suisse, UBS, Thomson Reuters, British Airways and Citi. Placements are available in marketing and communications, banking and finance, legal and compliance, human resources, project management, business operations and more.

Trainees complement a full-time training placement with postgraduate study on one of three courses: Postgraduate Certificate, Masters of Arts or Masters of Business Administration.

During the program trainees are provided with free accommodation and utilities and a monthly allowance to make the most of their New York City experience.

The Mountbatten Program encourages cultural integration on the program with a calendar of events for trainees including museum visits, sports events, brunches, weekend trips, charity parades and more.

Employment prospects following Mountbatten are outstanding with recent statistics showing 86 per cent being employed within 3 months and 100 per cent being employed within 6 months. www.mountbatten.org @mountbattenlife facebook.com/mountbatten-program

The National Audit Office scrutinises public spending for Parliament. We hold government departments to account and help public service managers improve performance and service delivery, nationally and locally.

We are totally independent of government.

We offer an excellent professional training scheme leading to qualification as a Chartered Accountant. We recruit graduates from any degree discipline. Our work is high quality, varied and worthwhile. It has a real impact on the nation. www.naoaccountancyscheme.co.uk @NAOgraduatejobs linkedin.com/company/naoorguk

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The Office for National Statistics is the UK’s largest independent producer of official statistics and its recognised national statistical institute. We are responsible for collecting and publishing statistics related to the economy, population and society at national, regional and local levels. We also conduct the census in England and Wales every ten years. www.ons.gov.uk @ONS @ONSrecuitment #ONSjobs #ONSlife facebook.com/ONS linkedin.com/company/office-for-nationalstatistics

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Our graduate schemes provide everything you need to get your career off to an incredible start. The real, live projects you will be involved in will not only provide you with valuable experience but also contribute towards our purpose of helping people and businesses prosper.

With a combination of traditional classroom teaching and on the job training you will learn from some of the most passionate colleagues in the business all while building the relationships that will influence your entire career.

We invest in our future by investing in yours. We are a fast-paced and dynamic organisation, offering new graduates a wealth of opportunities for personal development and growth. Everything we do comes back to making things simple, personal and fair and that means giving our people room to grow, supporting their talents and creating a diverse culture, where everyone counts.

Explore our learning and development opportunities. Based on a programme of six-month learning cycles, you will enjoy a proven blend of learning styles including online courses, classroom style learning, face-to-face experiential events and on-thejob practice. This could lead to industryrecognised qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA on our finance programme. You will also build a network of graduates and other colleagues starting with our structured induction programme.

Applications will open in October 2018. www.santanderjobs.co.uk @santanderuk facebook.com/santanderuk linkedin.com/company/santander-uk youtube.com/user/UKSantander

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SEO London is a diversity-focused charity that prepares talented students from ethnic minority or low socioeconomic backgrounds for career success. We are creating a network of industry leaders through our three flagship programmes: • SEO Careers trains and mentors university students to secure top internships and graduate roles. 5,000 alumni have graduated from the programme, which is supported by over 50 sponsor firms across eight leading industries • SEO Scholars provides secondary school students with academic, professional and enrichment opportunities • SEO Connect provides SEO alumni and supporters access to experienced hire opportunities. www.seo-london.org @SEOLondonInfo facebook.com/SEOCareersLondon

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XY is an international group specialised in strategic consulting and the control of large estates. Acting as a global organisation, the company operates in line with the highest quality standards. XY addresses the needs of UHNWI, large organisations and governments worldwide who seek for unbiased services free from conflict of interest. XY established its unique position in the market by introducing a scientific approach to face challenges and paradoxes of today’s financial sector. As a pioneer of Estate Orchestration Technology, XY develops and maintains the systems necessary to finally make transparency and control viable, while operating in line with the highest quality protocols and industry standards. In the field of financial services, XY is among the very first players worldwide who achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification. Authorisations obtained to date in the European Economic Area include the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s FCA authorisation and supervision, in Switzerland, by a self-regulatory organisation (OAD-FCT) recognised by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA). www.xy.net

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Why are employers joining us at the Fair? “ We are joining the Fair because, while crunching the numbers that shape the big decisions in our society and economy, here at ONS we are always looking for future talent to bring ideas and new working practices to life.”

Office for National Statistics “ As a leading global university committed to academic excellence, we are interested in engaging with students from City, University of London.

Although we accept candidates from all degree disciplines, we naturally appeal to students interested in careers in Banking and Finance and hence why we have decided to attend this Fair.” Bank of England “ We are joining the Fair to raise awareness of compliance consultancy as a profession and to find suitable interns and graduates for our Professional Development Programme” Compliancy Services “ There are currently over 70 City alumni currently working for Bloomberg across the globe. We are here to find the next generation of talent.” Bloomberg “ Mazars is a global, integrated and independent organisation, specialising in audit, advisory, accounting and tax services. We are joining this Fair for the chance to speak to students about all the opportunities Mazars can offer in our various graduate schemes.” Mazars “ We have attended Fairs at City, University of London over a number of years as we have a history of attracting good quality graduates from the University who do well on our program. Since they have already experienced big city life in London, one of the world's biggest financial centres, it gives candidates the ideal platform to then join our New York program, where they live, work and study in New York for a year.” Mountbatten Program “ Capco are joining this event in order to get our name out there with City, University of London students. We have always received high quality candidates from City and have many City alumni working for us now.

We are looking to keep up this trend and talk to any students who are aspiring to go into the world of finance/consulting.” Capco

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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.

“ Insights and internships are not only a great way to develop skills and demonstrate a real interest in the profession but candidates that perform well are often fast-tracked through the company’s graduate recruitment process. Engaging with employers early could allow you to enter your final year of university with the security of knowing you’ll have a job at the end of it.” Inside Careers “ First year students should engage with employers as it give them a chance to understand what kind of opportunities they can apply for in either their industrial year or after university. This is also an excellent chance for first year students to network with their future employers, so make sure you get contact details so you can get in touch when you are ready to apply!” Mazars “ It is important to raise awareness of the types of professions students can begin to think about. In particular, given the sector we work in - financial regulation/ compliance consultancy, which is a growing area and in demand, the need to develop the right skills to address the current demands is important. We hope to address this by recruiting bright graduates, equipping them with the right skills, providing development opportunities and exposure to practical application of financial regulation and defining a clear career path for them.” Compliancy Services “ The graduate recruitment market is increasingly competitive. By applying for first-year internships you will open yourself to valuable work experience and opportunities to build skills and knowledge to make yourself stand out from the crowd when graduation comes around.” Bank of England “ It is always good to get a view of different career paths early on in you university education. If you can get a feel about what you want to do early on, you can then plan the next couple of years to help you achieve this by organising placements, internships or developing skills that would be beneficial in that career.” Capco “ Research shows that students are increasingly starting to search for a graduate job in their first year of study. Engaging with employers early on will help give insight into the behaviours and skills employers are looking for in student applications and CVs, as well as provide opportunities to secure work experience, summer internships and placement opportunities.” ICAEW

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 the Careers Service • 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!

Careers Service City, University of 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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