City Careers Fair 2021: Engineering and Technology by City St George's, University of London

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Engineering and Technology FAIR GUIDE 2021 Wednesday 3rd November 2021 12.30pm – 5pm The Fair will take place virtually

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

Welcome from

Sponsors of the 2021 Engineering and Technology Fair TATA Consultancy Services is happy to welcome all students to City, University of London’s Engineering and Technology Careers Fair 2021. At TATA Consultancy Services, we are committed to providing dynamic opportunities to emerging talent of the business world. As a company we are constantly growing and searching for tech-savvy, ambitious individuals who are seeking a career in the world of business. TCS hire enthusiastic individuals year-round into our graduate roles with a wide range of technical and non-technical opportunities. If you require any further information about our graduate roles, please feel free to contact us for more details on what we currently have on offer. With TCS you will work with some of the brightest global minds in the industry and support many of the biggest brands in the UK, Ireland and worldwide. Recognised as an employer of choice and within the top ten companies to work with in the UK, TCS is a fast-growing global IT powerhouse at the forefront of innovation and transformation. We are thrilled to be sponsoring this year’s Fair as here at TCS we are dedicated to excelling the future of students such as you.

Anshoo Kapoor Human Resources, TATA Consultancy Services

The 2021 Engineering and Technology Virtual Fair is an ideal opportunity for you to network with key employers from these sectors and gather information to help you stand out from other applicants. If you are well-prepared and make a good impression, you could even get hired on the day. Use the checklist below to make the most of the Fair and get ahead of the competition.

Before the Fair

HAVE YOU... Registered to attend the Fair preparation session on Monday 1st November, 13:00 – 14:00 at https://buff.ly/3jWrasi? Pre-registered to attend the Fair online at https://buff.ly/3xF0GiY? Researched the exhibitors that you want to approach on the day? Start by reading through the exhibitor profiles in this guide, then conduct further research into the ones that stand out to you the most. Prepared some questions to ask employers you meet? Use the space under the exhibitors to note down your employer specific questions. Prepared a couple of sentences to introduce yourself clearly and succinctly to organisations? Checked out https://buff.ly/3xF0GiY for the most up-to-date list of exhibitors you can expect to meet on the day? There will be more than listed in this guide. Made an appointment with a careers consultant before the Fair to get advice on how to approach employers?

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TOP TIPS Asking killer questions Ensure to turn up prepared with questions that will help you decide if a particular organisation is the one for you. These might be about work culture, long-term career prospects, opportunities to work internationally and opportunities for professional qualifications. You may also wish to ask questions about recent news stories or big issues facing a particular organisation or industry. Avoid asking questions which are easily answered with basic research.

Get ahead of the game For top tips, etiquette and best practice when preparing for a Careers Fair, read the resource document created by our careers consultant team at: careershub.city.ac.uk/docs/37/Making-the-Most-of-CareersEvents.pdf

Making the most of the Careers Clinics The Fairs will take place on Symplicity. During the Fair employers will be hosting presentations about their organisations as well as one-to-one chats with students. Find out more about how to use the Symplicity Fair system and and see the schedule of the group presentations at: https://buff.ly/3xF0GiY

Getting off to a great start Remember that employers are there to meet you too. Expect to be asked questions such as ‘tell me about your course and why you decided to study it’ and ‘what interests you about our organisation or field?’ Introduce yourself with your name, course and year of study. You may want to say a few words about your career aspirations, areas of interest and why you have approached the employer in front of you.

Accessibility The City Careers Fairs will take place virtually via Symplicity and Microsoft Teams. For accessibility information and support, visit the links below. Symplicity: www.symplicity.com/accessibility Microsoft Teams: https://bit.ly/MSTeams-accessibility Jot down some notes in the space below.

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On the day

Approach the employer as you would do for 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 proactive, keen and upload an up-to-date copy of your CV to the Symplicity platform ahead of the event Briefly outline your knowledge of the company and express enthusiasm in what the company does Ask employers what skills and experience they require so you can tailor your responses to what they are looking for Use the space in the guide to note down the name of anyone you enjoyed talking to. If they inspired you to work for their organisation, mention this in your application form Dress to project a professional image – present yourself as you would at an interview Follow standard virtual etiquette, keep your microphone on mute unless speaking and make others in your household aware that you will be in a video meeting.

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Monopolise a single person during presentation Q&As Ask questions that a quick search of the employer’s website could answer for you Dress too casually (jeans, trainers and baseball caps are not recommended).

What would your ideal candidate look like?

“We are looking for individuals who share our passion for technology. We seek out graduates who are able to come up with creative solutions to problems, think ahead and are keen to tackle a multitude of challenges. Our ideal candidate will have a degree in IT, computer science or a technology-related subject, although we also offer some non-technical roles.” Tata Consultancy Services

“We are not just looking for candidates with technical backgrounds or courses. We have a lot of opportunities for students from any educational background. We value behavior and soft skills as much as we value technical skills. We look at the candidates’ ability to adapt to the IBM culture and work environment.” IBM

“No matter who you are, there’s a place here for you at Arm. We welcome all kinds of brilliant. You can play your part in building a happier, healthier world in a job where you’re making a difference from the get-go. You could be building the code in 70 per cent of technology used by the world’s population. We will give you the confidence to carve out your own career.” Arm

“At Amazon we’re obsessed with innovating for our customers and keeping a day one mindset. Employees who do well here tend to have what we call ‘relentless curiosity’. We take into account educational background and work experience, but we focus on assessing against our leadership principles. We touch so many different industries that there’s no one set of ‘hard’ skills that a candidate needs.” Amazon

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“Our ideal candidate would be able to demonstrate the following strengths which we assess throughout an application: driven performer, curious learner, logical resolver, opportunity seeker, resilient achiever, adaptable delivery and relationship builder. We use strength-based questioning and are looking for students to be able to evidence these through examples.” FDM Group

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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. We are interested in meeting with Structural, Civil, Geotechnical and Façade Graduate Engineers for our 2022 positions. www.akt-uk.com instagram.com/akt_ii linkedin.com/company/aktengineering

All Amazon teams and businesses, from Prime delivery to Amazon web services, are guided by four key tenets: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence and long-term thinking. We are driven by the excitement of building technologies, inventing products and providing services that transform the way our customers live their lives and run their businesses. What unites Amazonians across teams and geographies is that we are all striving to delight our customers and make their lives easier. The scope and scale of our mission drives us to seek diverse perspectives, be resourceful and navigate through ambiguity. www.amazon.jobs/en

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Haven’t heard of Arm before? If you have a smartphone, digital camera, digital TV, gaming console or a smart meter at home, you’ve already used an Arm powered product. See, you do know us. Our technology is literally transforming the way people live their lives. From the unmissable to the invisible, our advanced processor designs have enabled 180 billion Arm technologybased chips to date (that’s 125 products shipped every second!). Founded by a dozen engineers working from a converted barn in Cambridge 30 years ago, we have grown to over 7,000 employees in offices across the globe. careers.arm.com/early-careers @lifeatarm facebook.com/Arm linkedin.com/company/arm

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Upcoming events Practice assessment centre Wednesday 1st December 2021, 14:00 – 15:00 International students: working in the UK Wednesday 8th December 2021, 14:00 – 15:00 Speed recruitment February – April 2022 Alumni networking receptions March 2022

What attracts you to this employer?

SMEs – how can they support your career journey? March 2022

Find out more and register careershub.city.ac.uk/students Note down any contact details you took here:

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

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Tuesday 12th October

13:00 – 14:00

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

Tuesday 12th October

18:00 – 19:00

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

Tuesday 19th October

13:00 – 14:00

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

Tuesday 19th October

18:00 – 19:00

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

Tuesday 26th October

13:00 – 14:00

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

Tuesday 26th October

18:00 – 19:00

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

Tuesday 2nd November

13:00 – 14:00

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

Tuesday 2nd November

18:00 – 19:00

Part 8: Identifying and demonstrating your strengths with KPMG

Tuesday 9th November

13:00 – 14:00

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

Tuesday 9th November

18:00 – 19:00

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

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

Babcock is an international aerospace, defence and security company with a leading naval business. We provide value added services across our main markets and know that to serve our customers successfully we must understand them inside out, building close partnerships based on a deep knowledge of their operations, assets and technology. Our deep technical expertise across critical and complex engineering allows our customers to perform at their best wherever and whenever. babcockgraduates.com facebook.com/BabcockFutureTalent instagram.com/BabcockInternationalGroup youtube.com/BabcockInternational

The EDT’s Year in Industry (YINI) programme offers students the opportunity to gain professional development by working at a reputable company. We help place students in top UK companies and organisations every year, including, Endomag, Diodes, GKN, Leonardo, Syngenta and Scottish Power, to name just a few. Typically, the programme lasts for 12 months and is paid. Placed students can benefit from access to work-ready and technical master classes, one-to-one mentor support and the opportunity to gain an Industrial Cadets Platinum accreditation. www.etrust.org.uk/the-year-in-industry @TheEDTUK facebook.com/TheEDTUK linkedin.com/groups/2211243 youtube.com/user/TheEDTUK

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Career Essentials Understanding yourself and planning your career Wednesday 6th October 2021, 14:00 – 15:00 Finding part-time work Wednesday 13th October 2021, 14:00 – 15:00 How to find a placement, internship or volunteering opportunity Wednesday 20th October 2021, 14:00 – 15:00 Power-up your CV with VMock Thursday 21st October, 14:00 – 15:00 CVs, covering letters and applications Wednesday 27th October 2021, 14:00 – 15:00

FDM Group is a FTSE 250 company and the market leader in the recruit, train, deploy sector. We place talent around the world through our renowned career programme, launching thousands of graduates’ careers each year. We provide quality IT and business training, as well as invaluable commercial experience, transforming our people into IT and business professionals before deploying them to work with our clients. We work in partnership with clients throughout the globe and across multiple business sectors including finance, insurance, media, government and charities, to name a few. With over 3,500 consultants on-site, you could be next. www.fdmgroup.com @FDMGroup

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Networking and making professional contacts Wednesday 3rd November 2021, 14:00 – 15:00 Interviews and video interviews Wednesday 10th November 2021, 14:00 – 15:00

What attracts you to this employer?

How to prepare for online tests Wednesday 17th November 2021, 14:00 – 15:00 How to succeed at assessment centres Wednesday 24th November 2021, 14:00 – 15:00

Find out more and book online careershub.city.ac.uk/students

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We’re G2V Recruitment, an engineering and technology recruitment company working within pharmaceutical, renewables, food and beverage, software engineering and data science. We care about relationships with our clients and candidates and continuously look for new ways to improve our processes with stakeholders in Germany, Netherlands, Belgium and Switzerland. G2V Recruitment has gone from strength-to-strength over the years, a tribute to our fantastic sales staff who have contributed towards G2V’s recognition on The Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 in 2020 and seen us continue to open new offices across the EU. As a result, we’re looking for driven highperformers to continue this expansion. www.g2vgroup.com instagram.com/g2vgroup youtube.com/channel/ UCPyD8MF07zlKd7PzWUYOY5w

At IBM, work is more than a job; it’s a calling. To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you have never thought possible. To lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems. Worldclass learning opportunities, mentoring and a flexible work environment – you will find a wealth of opportunities within IBM to create the career you’ve always imagined. www.ibm.com/uk-en @IBM facebook.com/IBM instagram.com/ibm linkedin.com/company/ibm

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Founded in 1859, John Sisk & Son is in its fifth generation of family ownership. The Sisk family values are woven into everything we do: care, excellence and integrity. Our vision is to dedicate ourselves to building excellence, delivering projects of constantly high quality which exceed our clients’ expectations. Our people are at the heart of our success. We have ambitious growth plans and are looking for our next generation of graduates to continue our success story. www.johnsiskandson.com @JohnSiskandSon linkedin.com/company/john-sisk-&-son-ltd

Events to look out for: Autumn term Managing regulations and risk in financial services On demand until 24th March 2022

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London STEM Women careers event Wednesday 29th September 2021, 12:00 – 16:30 Ford inclusion career Fair Monday 5th October 2021, 14:00 – 19:00

What attracts you to this employer?

STEM Women UK engineering industry event Wednesday 20th October 2021, 12:00 – 16:30 Developing a scoring model for customers Thursday 21st October 2021, 16:00 – 18:30

Find out more and register careershub.city.ac.uk/students

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The National School of Healthcare Science supports the implementation and delivery of healthcare science education and training programmes. The aim of the educational programmes is to train staff that will be able to work at the highest level in healthcare, understanding and advising on the most recent advances in technology and innovations in patient care and to have the flexibility and adaptability to work across patient pathways enabling efficient and high quality care. nshcs.hee.nhs.uk @NSHCS

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is an IT services, consulting and business solutions organisation that has been partnering with many of the world’s largest businesses for the last 50 years. TCS offers a consulting-led, cognitive powered, integrated portfolio of business, technology and engineering services and solutions. A part of the Tata group, TCS has over 440,000 of the world’s best-trained consultants in 46 countries. TCS’ proactive stance on climate change and award-winning work with communities across the world have also earned it a place in leading sustainability indices. www.tcs.com/careers/graduate-hiring/en-uk @TCS @TCS_UKI facebook.com/TataConsultancyServices instagram.com/tcsglobal linkedin.com/company/tata-consultancyservices

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Why are you interested in City students and graduates? “City is a well-established university which delivers a high quality and wellrounded education to their students, ranging from a variety of different backgrounds. We are excited at the prospect of meeting and working with diverse people who are enthusiastic and keen to kick-start their careers.” Tata Consultancy Services “IBM welcomes and encourages students from all backgrounds to apply to its graduate schemes. IBM values insights and fresh perspectives that graduates often bring to existing teams. With its Micro-Placement Programme and placement opportunities, City provides its students with ideal opportunities to gain work experience at IBM. We look forward to having City students join IBMers across the globe.” IBM “City students and graduates have the fresh and innovative ideas we are looking for. We know that students and graduates alike are prepared to challenge us and themselves every step of the way through our programmes. We are looking for the individuals that have graduated or are soon to graduate with a good degree.” John Sisk & Son

“Not only is City rated highly for STEM, but it is also known for its diverse talent. We are looking for individuals who can bring fresh and different perspectives to our growing, international organisation. We have an increasing population of City alumni graduates and would love for this to continue.” Babcock International “City students and graduates have always embodied our company values and have gone on to become successful IT professionals through FDM’s graduate consultant programme by being driven to achieve their goals and willing to learn and develop their skills to benefit both us and our clients. The education provided at City has provided a brilliant platform for success to their students.” FDM Group “City has an extremely diverse London-based student population likely to seek work in London after their studies. A large number of our vacancies are in the city of London. City’s diversity is reflected in the 2019 publication of the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide and has outstanding student demographic of 65 per cent BAME students.” The National School of Healthcare Science

What are the perks of working for your organisation? “AKT II offer all our staff a competitive salary package, as well as a performance-related annual bonus for all staff. We also offer a range of benefits for both our entry-level and senior employees. Aside from working on amazing projects, you’ll be part of a practice that feels like a family.” AKT II

“G2V offers a variety of work perks from company lunches and holidays which can be achieved by hitting your monthly and quarterly targets, to performance bonuses which award an extra £2k on your basic every time the target is reached. Other benefits include social events and an individual uncapped commission structure which can be earned from day one.” G2V Recruitment Group

“TCS graduates experience an exceptional start to their careers in a global and multicultural environment. We offer bespoke training and mentoring as well as future development opportunities through our talent development programme and gamified online learning platform and apps. We also have a successful employee engagement and volunteering platform and a comprehensive employee wellbeing programme.” Tata Consultancy Services

“FDM can provide award-winning training for your role of choice, followed by two years’ experience with typically FTSE100/250 clients across a range of sectors. We can then support all our consultants through a mentoring program, consultant peer support network as well as opportunities for continued learning and development. FDM also offer a pension scheme and buy-as-you-earn share plan.” FDM Group

“You get to connect with IBMers from all different walks of life. Meet parts of the business, from directors to sellers to developers and get an understanding of what different areas are doing within IBM. There are numerous departments and roles once you make it into IBM and so the ability to change roles freely is always a bonus.” IBM

“The Scientist Training Programme (STP) is a three-year programme of work-based learning salaried at NHS Agenda for Change Band 6, supported by a fully funded university accredited master’s degree. On graduating, you would be eligible for statutory Clinical Scientist registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and would be able to apply for Clinical Scientist roles in the NHS.” The National School of Healthcare Science

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What opportunities are you offering to City students and graduates?

“TCS offers graduate opportunities year-round for tech-savvy, enthusiastic individuals seeking to accelerate their careers in IT. We offer a wide range of technical and non-technical graduate opportunities with our most popular programmes being software engineer, test engineer, network engineer and business analyst. To find out about our current vacancies please get in touch at tcsuk.careers@tcs.com.” Tata Consultancy Services

“G2V Recruitment are rapidly growing year on year and are in search for driven and ambitious people to join us. You’ll have the chance to work with the most in demand clients across our EU/UK sectors. We’re passionate about developing graduates into successful recruitment consultants, which is why you’ll be supported by our top tier training programme.” G2V Recruitment Group

“We have four schemes at IBM for UK students: student interns, apprentices and co-ops, full-time undergraduate placement, full-time graduate scheme. For more information please check the IBM recruitment website at www.ibm.com/uk-en/employment. Please note we are always adding new roles, so be sure to check back regularly.” IBM

“We have placements for students interested in all areas of engineering, science, computing/IT, business, marketing, finance and logistics. For the list of vacancies, please visit www.etrust.org. uk/yini-vacancies. To be considered, students must first register online at www.etrust.org.uk/yini-register.” EDT Year in Industry (YINI)

“We offer tech opportunities in functions like software development engineering, solutions architecture, machine learning and cloud support, supporting businesses such as Amazon web services, Amazon Alexa and devices, Prime Video and IMDb. Our non-tech graduate opportunities are available across our finance, accounting, Amazon web services and e-commerce businesses.” Amazon

“We have a range of opportunities in technology and IT business consultancy across the software development lifecycle. Technical programs include: software development, software testing, technical operations, cloud computing, business intelligence and RPA. IT business programs include: business analysis, project management and risk and compliance.” FDM Group

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.

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After the Fair Send a ‘thank you’ email to any contacts you met on the day. It is likely to add to the positive impression you 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 spoke with.

My goals

What steps do I need to take to achieve this goal?

NEXT STEPS Get your CV or application form reviewed by a careers consultant at the Careers Service by visiting us online or in person. Our services are available for City graduates for three years after the completion of your course Practise interviews and assessment exercises Check CareersHub regularly for upcoming careers events Log on to CareersHub to view hundreds of opportunities and receive job email alerts.

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