City, Engineering, Maths and Technology Careers Fair Guide 2017

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Engineering, Mathematics and Technology Wednesday 4th October Great Hall, College Building 1 to 4.30pm (1 to 2pm: priority entry with a fast-track pass) Dont forget to follow us @CityCareers #CityEMT Sponsored by

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

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As one of the world’s leading consulting and technology organisations, we achieve amazing things for our clients every day – whether that is increasing profits, gaining a greater market share, redefining strategies, working with new technologies or offering better customer experiences.

In short, we examine a client’s organisation, work out how best to improve it and implement agreed actions to bring about positive, lasting and profitable change. For us, it is not just about coming up with the big ideas, it is also about successfully delivering and implementing them.

To manage the broad spectrum of challenges our clients face, our business needs to be diverse, which is why we have set up our organisation across five business areas: Accenture Strategy, Accenture Consulting, Accenture Digital, Accenture Technology and Accenture Operations.

This has enabled us to deliver some ground-breaking solutions, such as the RBS 6 Nations Championship app that delivers in-game statistics directly to your phone and technology that changes millions of lives, such as biometrics passport readers. Visit accenture.com/ukicreds to discover more of the surprising and innovative things we do every day to make people’s lives better.

There are a variety of ways you can join us at Accenture. Whichever programme you join, you will enjoy the perfect mix of intensive training, expert support and live project experience.

So why not make the most of your talents. Get the variety and scope of opportunities you deserve. Be an integral part of projects that impact the way the world thinks, works and plays. Enjoy the responsibility that helps you get ahead, fast.

We are delighted to invite you to the 2017 Engineering, Mathematics and Technology 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 Engineering, Science and Technology 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 13 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 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 • Plan what you are going to wear to project a professional image on the day of the Fair. Present yourself as you would at an interview.

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

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

“What interests you about engineering/mathematics/technology?”

“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.

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FAIR BREAK-OUT SESSIONS This year, we are delighted to offer break-out sessions in conjunction with the Engineering, Mathematics and Technology 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, 4th October in the College Building.

Students need to sign up for these sessions in advance. Registration will open on Monday, 25th September through City CareersHub. careershub.city.ac.uk/students

How to succeed at assessment centres with PwC 2.10 to 3pm in AG11 Capacity: 30 people

How to write a successful CV with Mybrink.com 2.10 to 3pm in AG08 Capacity: 40 people

This is an interactive session which will leave you feeling prepared to attend assessment centres. The session will provide you with an insight into assessment methods commonly used on assessment days and also provide you with hints and tips on preparing for your assessment day. During the session you will also undertake a mock group exercise and gain feedback from one of our fully trained PwC assessors. Please bring a calculator to the session.

Everyone you ask probably has an opinion on how a CV should look. The chances are it is different to that of the previous person you asked. So how do you decide what to put on your CV and how to present it?

Mybrink’s internationally accredited Career Expert, Dave Cordle, will share what is working for CVs in the job market right now including: • What to include and what not to include • Laying out your CV and managing your reader’s journey through your CV • How to word your CV for maximum impact.

Bring a copy of your CV (if you have one) to make notes on and your questions about CVs.

Careers Clinics City’s Careers Consultants will deliver Career Clinics sessions during the Fair.

These 15-minute appointments will cover a range of general careers advice, ranging from CV checks and application advice to advice on setting up a student society.

You can sign up for these sessions through City CareersHub: careershub.city.ac.uk/students.

Visit other Careers Fairs If you are interested in more than Engineering, Maths and Technology, come along to the other Careers Fairs where you have a wide range of employers looking for students just like you.

Banking, Finance and Consultancy Fair 27th September 2017 Law Fair 11th October 2017

Top-tips to help land an internship or placement with EY 3 to 4pm in A214 Capacity: 30 people As a leading professional services organisation, our work impacts at the highest level of global business. We advise many of the world’s most important companies on the issues that are shaping tomorrow. Our people ask the better questions that lead to better answers and better solutions. We drive innovations that enable our clients to do better business, seize better opportunities and make better decisions.

This session will help you if you are currently applying for an internship or placement.

Through an interactive session, we will give you advice regarding applications, work experience and the world of work. Whether you are not sure where to begin, or whether you are half way through an application, this session is for you.

Volunteering Fair Make sure you also visit the Volunteering Fair on 18th October 2017 to learn how you can create social change and real community impact while also building your skills.

Make sure you tweet us your first impressions during the Career Fair by using hashtag #CityEMT throughout the day.

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Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. We help organisations maximise their performance and achieve their vision. We develop and implement technology solutions to improve our clients’ productivity and efficiency and may run parts of their operations on their behalf. Ultimately, we enable our clients to become high-performance businesses and governments.

We operate at the heart of our clients’ businesses, helping address their most complex, missioncritical issues. Accenture’s clients span the full range of industries around the world and include 94 of the Fortune Global 100 and more than three-quarters of the Fortune Global 500.

As the largest independent technology services provider, we have a privileged position in the ecosystem and are the #1 partner of many key players, including SAP, Oracle, Microsoft, HP and Salesforce.com. The scale and scope of our Global Delivery Network are unmatched, with skilled professionals working from more than 50 delivery centres and at client sites around the world. www.accenture.com/gb-en

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AKT II is a progressive design led consultancy which, over recent years, has been recognised as one of the most successful cutting edge practices in its field, collaborating with architects, developers and contractors both in the UK and internationally. AKT II was formed in 1996 and since then has grown consistently on the back of a reputation for innovation, creativity and delivery and, as a consequence, has won numerous awards.

AKT II enjoys a reputation as one of the country’s leading structural engineers employing in excess of 250 people across a diverse cultural spread. The stability and growth of the company has attracted the very best engineers with the promise of progressing and expanding their careers.

AKT II has a high concentration of work in London and as a business we are keen to harness the talent offered by City, University of London. www.akt-uk.com

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Do not miss out on the following events: 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.

Barclays offer a range of graduate and internship opportunities for those who study Engineering, Mathematics and Technology.

We are looking for students with a commercial outlook, a curious nature and the ambition to help Barclays become the best bank we can be. @barclaysgrads facebook.com/BarclaysGraduate www.barclays.co.uk

Career options in Cyber Security 6th November 2017, 6 to 8pm Careers in Technology 9th November 2017, 6 to 8pm Careers with a Maths Degree 5th February 2018, 6 to 8pm Careers in Engineering 15th February 2018, 6 to 8pm Find out more and register at careershub.city.ac.uk/students

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

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

Additional companies will be present on the day.

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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 that attend the preparatory session and eight of the sixteen main sessions will receive a certificate. The following sessions take place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in October and November 2017 and February 2018: • Preparation Session with The Institute of Student Employers – 3rd October, 1 to 2pm • Part 1 Succeeding with your online application with KPMG – 10th October, 1 to 2pm • Part 2 Personal career branding – what makes you unique with BESTSELLER – 10th October, 6 to 7pm • Part 3 Knowing how your skills are applicable to the working world with FDM – 17th October, 1 to 2pm • Part 4 What makes a successful telephone interview with Santander – 17th October, 6 to 7pm • Part 5 What makes a great video interview with Grant Thornton – 24th October, 1 to 2pm • Part 6 Demonstrating your competency in interviews with Capco – 24th October, 6 to 7pm • Part 7 Knowing where your strengths lie with EY – 31st October, 1 to 2pm • Part 8 Improving your psychometric test scores with BDO – 31st October, 6 to 7pm • Part 9 Developing your commercial awareness with PwC – 7th November, 6 to 7pm • Part 10 Networking techniques to last a lifetime with Unite the Union – 8th November, 1 to 2pm • Part 11 Impressive group work behaviours in assessment centres with IBM – 6th February, 1 to 2pm • Part 11 Impressive group work behaviours in assessment centres with Bond Dickinson – 6th February, 6 to 7pm • Part 12 Presenting to impress in group assessment centres with CIMA – 13th February 1 to 2pm • Part 12 Presenting to impress in group assessment centres with Heathrow Airport – 13th February 6 to 7pm • Part 13 How to develop and demonstrate leadership skills with Amazon – 20th February 1 to 2pm • Part 13 How to develop and demonstrate leadership skills with Teach First – 20th February 6 to 7pm • Part 14 How to succeed in the job market with Bloomberg – 27th February 1 to 2pm • Part 14 How to succeed in the job market with Blackwell Global Investments – 27th February 6 to 7pm.

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

With more than 190,000 people, Capgemini is present in over 40 countries and celebrates its 50th anniversary year in 2017. A global leader in consulting, technology and outsourcing services, Capgemini Consulting specialises in advising and supporting enterprises in significant transformation, from innovative strategy to execution and with an unstinting focus on results. With the new digital economy creating significant disruptions and opportunities, our global team of talented individuals work with leading companies and governments to master Digital Transformation, drawing on our understanding of the digital economy and our leadership in business transformation and organisational change.

By joining our community, you become an essential part of exciting transformation projects. You will define strategies for industry leaders and set the momentum for organisational shift. With Capgemini Consulting, you gain the unique opportunity of contributing to the world’s transformation.

We are a growing, global company with diverse career opportunities. A position with Capgemini Consulting boosts your career, as you benefit from global training, daily mentoring and the expertise of 3,600 passionate consultants. We propose challenging projects and gear our consultants for success.

City Short Courses City, University of London is one of the most reputable providers of evening and weekend courses in the capital. A short course is an excellent way to bridge skills gaps or gain new expertise. We offer a wide variety of short courses, training and development programmes, delivered by expert practitioners and informed by our own ongoing research.

Our courses range from one day Masterclasses to 10-week courses and cater for individual learners as well as employers seeking staff development opportunities. You can choose from over a hundred evening and weekend short courses in subjects including Business and Management, Creative Industries, Languages, Computing, Law and Writing. Our courses range from introductory to advanced levels, allowing you to continue your progress over a period of several terms if you wish. @cityshortcourse www.city.ac.uk/study/short-courses

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As a leading professional services organisation, our work impacts at the highest level of global business. By asking better questions, we provide our clients with better answers, helping them solve complex business issues. For bright, curious, ambitious graduates, working at EY offers you the opportunity to change how worldleading organisations do business.

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 you want and make your own contribution to EY’s purpose of building a better working world. @EY_StudentsUK facebook.com/EYCareersUK instagram.com/eyukcareers www.ukcareers.ey.com/graduates

FDM Group is a professional services provider with a focus on IT and the UK’s leading IT graduate employer. FDM’s business model is both unique and robust, bringing people and technology together. With over 160 clients worldwide, we help them achieve specific business objectives within various sectors, including financial services, media, retail and insurance.

We are renowned for our dynamic careers programme, which gives graduates and ex-Forces personnel award-winning business and technical training in core disciplines.

Upon completion of the training, candidates progress to represent FDM on client sites as our Consultants for a minimum of two years.

There is a wide range of roles available at FDM, from summer internships through to a two-year graduate programme. www.fdmgroup.com

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Fidessa is a global business with scale, resilience, ambition and expertise. We have delivered around 25 per cent compound growth and are recognised as the thought leader in our space. Fidessa prides itself on developing solutions and providing trading systems, market data and connectivity that help financial professionals globally recognise and react to change faster than the competition. Eighty-five per cent of the world’s leading financial organisations use Fidessa software and £6.25 trillion travels across its network each year.

Fidessa offer graduate roles in software development, client support and implementation. In addition, we have a number of summer development placements which we accept applications for from all students including first-year students. www.fidessa.com/careers

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.

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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 Engineering, Mathematics and Technology Fair preparation session, delivered by Accenture, on 2nd October between 1 and 2pm.

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

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Galatea Associates The distance between imagination and creation. It can be measured in years of innovation, or in moments of brilliance, and you can start traveling right now. When you join Ford, your journey begins. You become part of a team that is already leading the way, with ingenious solutions and attainable products, and it is always ready to go further.

Here at Ford we offer graduate and placement opportunities all over the world where you can work with our IT and business colleagues to help build, implement and enhance our information technology solutions. By joining either Ford Motor Company or Ford Credit Europe, you will develop your skills and build on the knowledge gained during your degree.

Our IT organisation is uniquely placed to anticipate and respond to the multiple key priorities of our automotive and mobility business. Alternatively, whatever your degree or experience, you may want a wider view of IT in a business context. In this case, you can choose to work across a number of disciplines and business areas with roles including business management, project delivery, operations and relationship building.

We strive to be a premier consulting organisation in the service of broker, dealers, custodians, and asset managers through the development of exceptional professional who: • Combine technology and industry expertise • Function effectively along diverse points of the systems development life cycle • Approach assignments with energy, pride and creativity.

At Galatea, you may be called on to do just about anything. You may lead a team, face off with a senior executive at a major Wall Street broker-dealer or design a database to hold security positions. Galateans excel at many things and choose not to specialise in any one area. The role you perform will depend on both your skills and engagements www.galatea-associates.com

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Gradcracker is the UK’s leading careers website for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) university students. With internships, work placements and graduate job opportunities, there is something for every STEM student. There are more STEM-specific employers, work placements and graduate opportunities on gradcracker.com than any other careers website in the UK. Our mission is to provide STEM students all over the UK, with the best possible resources needed to secure their future. Gradcracker loves to work closely with our universities and employers to make sure the students have the best chance possible at a promising STEM career. Come to the Gradcracker stand first and we will talk to you about your degree and which would be the best employers to approach at the Fair. @gradcracker facebook.com/gradcracker instagram.com/gradcracker www.gradcracker.com

Heathrow is the UK’s premier international airport. From here, some 80 airlines fly direct to over 180 destinations worldwide. Every day around 200,000 passengers from all over the world pass through our airport and over 76,000 people from all walks of life come together as one airport team to make every journey better.

As the Skytrax 2016 Best Airport in Western Europe, we play a vital role in supporting the UK economy and as one of the UK’s largest single site employers, we are at the heart of the local community too. In fact, almost half of the people employed at Heathrow live nearby.

You will find that we have a huge range of opportunities here, with graduate opportunities and placements including IT, finance, engineering and development. Our internships are flexible to suit you, lasting between 10 to 12 months, and are ideal for both recent graduates and university placements. Whichever opportunity you choose, you will learn from experts in their fields and take away insight into the whole of our organisation. @heathrowairport www.heathrow.com

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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.

“ It is critical that students engage with employers in their first year as many organisations offer first year spring insight programmes, which in turn, with success, can lead into securing internship and graduate opportunities. This is a great starting point for students to build their professional networks and begin their career.” Barclays “ A high percentage of STEM students secure a graduate opportunity with the employer they worked with during a placement.” Gradcracker “ Engaging with employers earlier means that you can learn more about the company and make an educated decision on what career sector is for you. You can meet employees face to face and take part in insight programmes.” EY “ It is a great chance to network with potential employers and to ask about possible summer internships and placement opportunities, which could then help you to secure a graduate position when you have finished your degree.” Jacobs “ First year students should engage with employers early to get a feel for the opportunities that are available for when they complete their degree, they then have something else to aim for.” Redrow “ In order to explore the available opportunities thoroughly and realise what would be the best fit for them.” Reply ltd. “ Engaging with employers early is crucial to career success. Networking, finding work experience and internships, practising interview and application techniques will all be valuable experiences.” Mybrink

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Jacobs is one of the world’s largest and most diverse providers of full spectrum technical, professional and construction services. Around the world we work with industrial, commercial, and government clients across multiple markets and geographies. With some 54,000+ people in more than 35 countries, we have the global resources and capabilities to serve virtually any project anywhere in the world.

Our people are supporting some of the world’s most strategic and iconic projects. In the UK, we work on major infrastructure projects in rail, roads, water and aviation, as well as sectors such as oil and gas, refining, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power, nuclear, defence and buildings. Our highly experienced and skilled teams work across a variety of opportunities and disciplines.

Mybrink.com is a new graduate job board for students and graduates. We are offering awesome job and internship opportunities, a chance for students to showcase themselves through a multimedia profile and all the careers advice students need. You can chill out in our virtual career cafĂŠ and read industry guides, career guides and blogs as well as become a student ambassador or student blogger.

We carry a wide range of fantastic career opportunities including engineering, IT, telecoms, accounting, logistic roles and more from all around the UK. Our clients are looking for talented engineering, maths and technology graduates. We want to bring these amazing opportunities to your door. www.mybrink.com

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Opportunities are at the heart of a career with us and we are proud, based on the opportunities we offer, that students have voted us the number one graduate employer in The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers survey for the last 14 years. Our continued success, size and scale, not forgetting our extensive client base creates a unique learning and working environment for undergraduates and graduates to start their career.

Our purpose is to build trust in society, solving important problems for our clients; helping them tackle complex business challenges and improving how they work.

We have work experience opportunities across all our business areas. Our programmes will help you learn where your skills, interests and career goals would best fit into our business.

You could spend as little as one day with us on a career open day, or if you are looking to invest more time, you could apply to our summer internship programme or perhaps one of our graduate roles. @PwC_UK_Careers facebook.com/PwCCareersUK instagram.com/pwc_uk/ www.pwc.co.uk

Redrow is one of the largest and most acclaimed housebuilders in the UK. Over the course of our 40-year history, we have built a reputation for quality in everything we do, from creating beautiful homes that people love to delivering an outstanding service to every customer. The same applies to our people. It doesn’t matter whether your talent lies in architecture or accountancy, sales or site management, quantity surveying or customer service; we will make sure you reach your full potential.

We have opportunities available for both graduates and undergraduates so don’t be afraid to approach us at the Fair even if you are not looking for an immediate opportunity, remember a quick informal chat about your abilities and what you want to do could gain you an opportunity later. @RedrowHomes www.redrowcareers.co.uk

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Consulting and Technology

AKT II Ltd

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EY

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FDM Group

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Fidessa

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Jacobs

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Mybrink.com

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PwC

Professional Services

Redrow

Construction

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Reply is made up of a network of highly specialised companies, which support leading industrial groups in defining and developing business models. We do this by optimising and integrating processes, applications and devices using new technology and communication paradigms, such as Big Data, Cloud Computing, Digital Communication, Internet of Things, Mobile and Social Networking.

Reply’s offer is aimed at fostering the success of its customers through the introduction of innovation along the whole economic digital chain. Given its knowledge of specific solutions and due to a consolidated experience, Reply addresses the main core issues of the various industrial sectors.

Reply services include consulting, system integration and digital services.

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They help young people believe in themselves and empower them to build a future they may not have believed possible.

Each year, a new group of participants joins us and our university partners for six weeks of intensive training before teaching in one of our partner schools for at least two years while completing our Leadership Development Programme. Their training and their passion for educational equality means that they are dedicated to raising the aspirations of the young people in their classrooms. www.teachfirst.org.uk

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Why are employers joining us at the Fair? “ Every year we meet extremely high calibre students at City, University of London. It’s important for us to attend the Engineering, Mathematics and Technology Fair in order to educate these prospective candidates on recruitment opportunities, as well as the culture of Accenture. This Fair is also an opportunity for us to engage with students, and allow them to talk to us directly about the application process and what we are looking for from an ideal candidate.” Accenture “ AKT II has a high concentration of work in London and as a business we are keen to harness the talent offered by City, University of London.”

AKT II “ At EY, we have a great relationship with City, University of London and the City Careers Service. With their help, we have some of the best students come work for us. The Engineering, Mathematics and Technology Fair is a great opportunity to meet City’s students and tell them all about EY’s 20:20 vision and how they can develop and challenge themselves whilst helping us achieve a better working world.”

EY “ Barclays offer a range of graduate and intern opportunities for those who study engineering, mathematics and technology. We are looking for students with a commercial outlook, a curious nature and the ambition to help Barclays become the best bank we can be.” Barclays “ Last year was the first time we had attended this fair, it was really wellrun event with a high turnout of students. I am pleased to say some of whom have accepted graduate roles in 2017.” Jacobs “ We have some fantastic opportunities to promote and our clients are looking for talented engineering, mathematics and technology graduates.

We want to bring these amazing opportunities to your door.” Mybrink

UK Power Networks The Institute of Measurement and Control is committed to promoting the professional excellence of engineers and technologists at all levels in the automation, instrumentation, control and related industries. Its aims are to advance the science and practice of measurement and control technologies and their various applications and to promote the professional qualification and standing of its members. The Institute is therefore both a learned society and a professional qualifying body occupying a niche in the automationfocused industries. www.instmc.org.uk

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UK Power Networks is Britain’s largest power network, responsible for delivering electricity to over eight million homes and businesses in London, the South East and the East of England.

We are a distribution company which operates and maintains the networks that deliver power to you, using 170,000 kilometers of underground cables and overhead lines, and 130,000 substations. We serve an area of 29,165 square kilometers, from The Wash in the East to the River Arun on the South Coast.

UK Power Networks is owned by the Cheung Kong Infrastructure group (CKI), which has extensive experience of operating regulated infrastructure operations around the world. The group already operates electricity distribution businesses in Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand, and has been recognised as having leading customer service and health and safety systems. In the UK it owns 100 per cent of Cambridge Water and has stakes in Southern Water and Northern Gas Networks.

Our people are central to our business and we recognise the need to be able to attract, recruit and retain high performing employees with the potential, skills and experience necessary for the continued growth of our organisation. www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk

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Overcoming the fear of networking events “ Practise 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 separate yourself from other candidates?

Think about how you are going to introduce yourself to the employers and go for it.” EY “ Everyone was once in your position. Think of the benefits you can reap when you meet that employer that ticks all the boxes.” Accenture “ Do not be afraid to approach people at careers fairs even if you are not looking for an immediate opportunity, remember a quick informal chat about your abilities and what you want to do could gain you an opportunity later.” Redrow “ The best way to appear confident and knowledgeable when networking is to ensure that students have researched both the employers and individuals and practise introducing themselves beforehand.” Barclays “ Research the company first and identify what information you want to find out. The company representatives have attended many careers fairs and are happy to answer questions.” Fidessa “ Prepare, prepare, prepare. Research who is going to be there and prepare your questions. Prepare your responses to likely questions. Be aware of your own skills and strengths and practise explaining them.” Mybrink “ Practise, practise, practise. And keep smiling people in consulting love meeting new people and want to get to know you.” Capgemini Consulting

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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