City, SMCSE Careers Events Programme Guide 2017/18

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School of Mathematics, Computer Science & Engineering Careers Events Programme Guide 2017/18

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For more information, visit www.tcs.com.

We are delighted to present the School of Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering Careers Events programme 2017/18. It has been designed to give you an insight into a range of careers options and the skills you will need to successfully apply for work experience, training schemes and graduate jobs within the Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering sectors. You will have numerous opportunities to hear from and network with a range of professionals, employers and alumni from the School.

This guide contains an overview of the central Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering careers events at City, University of London in the autumn term and a snapshot of what is coming up in the spring term.

The programme has been designed in collaboration with the School of Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering for both undergraduate and postgraduate Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering students, as well as students from other disciplines who are interested in pursuing a career in these sectors.

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Email enquiries careersevents@city.ac.uk

Telephone enquiries +44 (0)20 7040 8093

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Find out more at www.city.ac.uk/careers

Please note that course-specific events and employability sessions are not included in this guide.

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Help with your career Professional Liaison Unit (PLU) The School of Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering strongly encourages all of its students to undertake an industrial placement as part of their degree as it is an excellent way to get an insight in to the industry and gain valuable professional experience. The Professional Liaison Unit (PLU) works closely with students and employers to support industrial placements.

There are numerous benefits to undertaking an industrial placement. Students who successfully pass their placement year, graduate with industrial experience which gives them a competitive edge when they enter the graduate job market. Placements are paid which provides an excellent opportunity to receive competitive wages while also gaining professional experience. Placements also help students develop professional skills as well as industry specific technical skills. Placements usually take place during the penultimate year of study i.e. after part two for BEng/BSc students and after part three for MEng/MSci students. It is also possible for students to complete summer internships throughout their degree.

City students undertake placements at a range of employers ranging from start-up ventures to multinational corporations. Previous placement students have gained a deeper knowledge of the industry as well as the various career paths available to them after graduation. Some of our students have also secured graduate employment at the company in which they undertook their industrial placement.

Each year, the PLU advertise hundreds of placement and internship vacancies which students can access through our dedicated online placements vacancy system, InPlace.

Placement opportunities are advertised to students throughout the year and professional development workshops are also provided to support students from each department to make successful applications.

A key part of the preparation for industrial placement is attending relevant events which are arranged each year and students are encouraged to attend as many events are possible. You can find a summary of the events for SMCSE students below. Please note that due to space limitations, only students who have registered for events will be able to attend so register early to avoid disappointment.

Each SMCSE department has a specialist Work Based Learning Advisor from the PLU to support their students. To find out more about the PLU, visit placements.city.ac.uk, email smcse-placements@city.ac.uk or visit us in C102, Tait Building.

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

Meet your Careers Consultant All City students and recent graduates can book an appointment with one of our career consultants. They offer three main types of appointment to suit different requirements: overview appointments, career guidance appointments and mock interview appointments.

David Gilchrist Careers Consultant 020 7040 8093 careers@city.ac.uk David graduated with a BA (Hons) in American Studies and later an MSc in Information Systems. He also is a Certified Practitioner in Neurolinguistic Programming. He has over seven years’ experience in careers guidance in a higher education setting, both at Brunel University and City, University of London. Prior to that he spent seven years working in the IT industry as an IT consultant and as a graduate recruiter of Engineering and Computer Science students for Logica (now CGI). He has freelance experience as a careers coach.

David works closely with the Schools of Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering at City. He delivers bespoke workshops for these student groups in consultation with the School.

To book onto these workshops and the one-toone appointments with David Gilchrist at the Careers Service, visit careershub.city.ac.uk.

Off Campus Careers Events Each term there are open days and presentations held at employers’ offices. Find out more on the off campus careers event listing on City CareersHub.

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Events Programme 2017/18 Preparation session – Making the most of the Engineering, Mathematics and Technology Fair with Sponsors Accenture Monday 2nd October 2017, 13:00 – 14:00 This session will cover: • Researching exhibiting organisation prior to the Fair • Successful networking and how to make a good impression on the day • The Fair from an employer perspective • How attending the Fair can help you make your application stand out if you apply to one of the exhibiting organisations • What you can expect from the Fair depending on your year and level of study.

Students who register and attend this session will be given a fast-track pass which will allow priority entry to the Engineering, Mathematics and Technology Fair during the first hour (13:00 – 14:00).

To register your attendance, visit City CareersHub on careershub.city.ac.uk/students.

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The City Engineering, Mathematics and Technology Fair Wednesday 4th October 2017, 13:00 – 16:00 (13:00 – 14:00: priority entry with a fasttrack pass) Sponsored by Accenture, this Fair is a great opportunity for you to network with top employers in the Engineering and Technology industries and find out more about the companies and their employment opportunities, what employers expect from you and how you can make the most of your application to them. This is a rare chance to meet with a large number of companies within just a couple of hours and may well be your chance to make an impression on who could be your future employer.

Attendees: Accenture, AKT II Ltd, Barclays, Capgemini, City Short Courses, EY, FDM Group, Fidessa, Ford Motor Company, Galatea Associates, Gradcracker, Heathrow Airport Limited, Jacobs, Office of National Statistics, PwC, Redrow, Reply Ltd, Mybrink.com, Teach First, The Institute of Measurement & Control, UK Power Networks and Civil Service Fast Stream with more to be confirmed.

Fair break-out sessions How to succeed at Assessment Centres with PwC, 14:00 – 15:00 How to write a successful CV with myBrink, 14:10 – 15:00 Top-tips to help land an internship or placement with EY, 15:00 – 16:00.

To register your attendance, visit City CareersHub on careershub.city.ac.uk/students.

Remember Unless otherwise stated within the event description, you need to sign up for these events through City CareersHub:

careershub.city.ac.uk/students

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Societies

Representation

Advocacy

If you want to develop, we’re the right people to help. Join over 70 societies at City, we’ll even support you set up your own. With workshops, training and funding, we’ll make your CV and skills top-notch.

We’ve got over a dozen elected students, and they represent any issues that you may have. We hold elections every year, and you’ll get the chance to represent your school, groups, or causes that you care about.

Your course is represented by Programme Reps!

You could become a representative and help your fellow students enhance their course whilst you learn new skills.

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Media

Want to have fun whilst learning skills and raising money for charity? Organise a fundraising project or get involved with our events during Raising And Giving Week.

Contribute to our media outlets to help inform and educate your fellow students, whilst boosting your skills!

If you do any of the above you’ll be eligible for our Leadership Award. It’s a great way to get accreditation and recognise your achievements.

Find out more and get in touch:

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Psychometric Testing Workshop Monday 16 October 2017, 12:00 – 16:00 th

Apptitude Digital Solutions will use new software and tablets to deliver a crash course in psychometric tests. Trial the new App to gain understanding on what employers want from psychometric tests and what to expect from some of the most popular test formats.

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Industry Insight at FDM Tuesday 24th October 2017 FDM is the UK’s leading IT graduate employer and are recipients of many awards including the Diversity Recruitment Award and the CEO Insight Award for Best IT Services Employer.

FDM work with over 180 clients worldwide in a diverse range of sectors. Attend their Insight Day to find out more.

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Tuesday 24th October 2017, 18:00 – 21:00 The Department of Computer Science speed networking event gives students the chance to talk to industry professionals in small groups. Through networking with industry professionals at this event, students are better able to make informed decisions about their careers and stronger applications for jobs. A number of experts including City DoC alumni will talk about their career journey in financial technology, software development, web technologies, support and analyst roles.

Students will need to register for the event as limited places are available. Information about registration will be sent to students at the start of term.

This event is suitable for Stage two and Stage three Computer Science MSc students.

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Wednesday 25th October 2017, 15:00 – 16:00 This webinar is designed for students who are finding graduate program online application forms lengthy, a bit overwhelming and time consuming. By attending this session you will discover: • How to answer the competency questions • How to answer the motivational questions • The difference behind an employer rejecting you at online application stage and progressing you to the next stage in the process • Time saving tips • Real life examples from technology graduate program application forms (where possible).

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Computer Science Speed Networking

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Writing application forms for Engineering companies graduate programs (webinar)

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Civil Engineering Speed Networking Wednesday 25th October 2017, 18:00 – 21:00 The annual speed networking event for second, third and fourth year Civil Engineering students is a reliable and time-efficient way to meet lots of people who do the jobs that you want to do. In just one evening you will be able to get a reality check on what life in the industry is really like, what senior engineers expect to see on your application forms and what kind of things they might ask you in interviews. Registration will be through your Moodle focal point from the start of term.

This event is suitable for Stage two, Stage three and Stage four Civil Engineering students.

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The Year in Industry (YINI)/The Engineering Development Trust (EDT) presentation Wednesday 25th October 2017, 13:00 – 14:00 This presentation is intended for all stage two students who are studying science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects.

Students will discover more about what support organisations can offer in terms of securing placements in the industry, what events are running and will hear case studies of successful students.

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Chromalloy – Summer Internship and graduate recruitment talk Wednesday 25th October 2017, 13:00 – 14:00 We are looking for graduates and early career professionals who are able to take smart risks, thrive in diverse environments, are passionate about what they do and who aspire to become future business leaders.

Programme summary Chromalloy is offering an opportunity to participate in a summer internship or a two year fast-track development programme designed to provide you with a breadth of experience in key areas such as technical, business and leadership, which will arm you with the skills needed to be successful.

When you join Chromalloy, you’ll work with cutting-edge technologies and machinery, gain invaluable business insights and acquire real responsibility from day one. You will deliver technical value and expertise to meet the challenging needs of our customers.

Throughout the programme an experienced mentor will support your progress towards achieving the assignments’ objectives and your personal development plan. You will also get an opportunity to present the results of your projects to our senior management team.

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Mathematics speed networking Tuesday 31st October 2017, 18:00 – 21:00 This mathematics speed networking event gives Mathematics students the chance to talk to industry professionals in small groups.

Through networking with industry professionals at this event, students are able to make better informed decisions about their careers and submit stronger applications for jobs. A number of experts from the financial, banking and accountancy sectors will be present at the event. Time is also allocated after the main event for students to network with the experts over refreshments. Students have to register for the event as limited places are available.

Information about registration will be sent to Mathematics students at the start of term.

The event is suitable for second year Mathematics students.

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Prepare for the careers in cyber security panel event Monday 6th November 2017, 12:00 – 13:00 This event is intended to students who are you interested in finding out more about what cyber security means and what a career in this field is like.

By the attending this session you will discover: • W hy cyber security is a particularly hot area in the technology industry now • W hich sectors have particular cyber security concerns • W hat is the current state of the cyber security job market for students and graduates. Who is hiring and what kinds of student and graduate roles are available? What are the minimum requirements for cyber security graduate jobs?

• How to build up cyber security experience whilst at university • Ways to keep up with cyber security developments.

This session is an introduction and intended as a companion to the Careers in cyber security panel event on the evening of Monday 6th November 2017.

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Writing application forms for technology graduate programs (webinar)

What an outstanding technology graduate looks like in 2017/2018

Monday 6th November 2017, 14:00 – 15:00

It is regularly reported that there is a major shortage of IT professionals in the UK compared to how many technology vacancies there are.

But every year technology vacancies including graduate ones go unfilled. Having a degree is not enough. This session will highlight what else you need to be a successful technology job hunter in 2017/18.

Attend this event and understand better: • The skill-set that makes a technology student or graduate really employable in 2017/18 • The mentalities that make a technology student or graduate really employable in 2017/18 • The opinions of real-life employers and recruiters.

To register your attendance, visit City CareersHub

This webinar is intended for students who are finding graduate program online application forms lengthy, overwhelming and time-consuming.

By attending this session you will discover: • How to answer the competency questions • How to answer the motivational questions • The difference behind an employer rejecting you at online application stage and progressing you to the next stage in the process • Time saving tips • Real life examples from technology graduate program application forms (where possible).

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Career options in cyber security Monday 6th November 2017, 18:00 – 20:00 The aim of the event is to help students understand the number of career options available to them and to help them make better informed career choices.

Students from all year groups who would like to find out more about the breadth of roles available within cyber security sector are invited to attend.

Recruiters and alumni from top organisations will cover the following: • How they got to where they are today • A typical day in their role • Entry routes and requirements • Soft skills, academic qualifications and work experience that students need in order to secure a placement or graduate position • Top tips for applications, interviews and assessment centres.

To register your attendance, visit City CareersHub on careershub.city.ac.uk/students.

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on careershub.city.ac.uk/students.

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Introduction to the UK technology sector in 2017 Wednesday 8th November, 12:00 – 13:00 Find out what this buoyant UK industry really looks like in 2017 including its job opportunities. The event is suitable for any students with a curiosity about or interest in working in the technology sector in the UK. By the attending this session you will discover: • The scope and scale of the UK IT industry • W here specific technology hot spots around the UK are • W hat the current key technology sector trends are and the jobs attached to them • How to be competitive as a student job hunter in this ever changing marketplace.

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Succeeding in technical job interviews

MEA speed networking

Thursday 9 November, 12:00 – 13:00

The MEA speed networking event gives Mechanical and Aeronautical students (MEA) the chance to talk to industry professionals in small groups.

Through networking with industry professionals at this event, students are better able to make informed decisions about their careers and learn how to submit stronger applications for placements, summer internships and jobs.

A number of experts from industry will be represented at the event.

Time is also allocated before and after the main event for students to network with the experts over refreshments. Students will need to register for the event via Eventbrite as limited places are available.

Information about registration will be sent to MEA students at the start of term. This is event is suitable for stage two MEA students and stage two and stage three BEng students.

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Technical interviews can form a core part of the IT sector student and graduate recruitment processes. But it is not always clear what happens in them and how you should handle them. This session addresses these questions head on.

Attend this event and understand better: • Different formats of technical interview • Example questions and how to tackle them • What employers and recruiters are really looking for in your answers • Ways to practice.

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Career in technology panel event Thursday 9th November 2017, 18:00 – 20:00 The aim of the event is to help students understand the number of career options available to them, to help them make better informed career choices. Students from all year groups who would like to find out more about the breadth of roles available within technology are invited to attend.

Recruiters and alumni from top organisations will cover: • How they got to where they are today • A typical day in their role • Entry routes and requirements • Soft skills, academic qualifications and work experience that students need in order to secure a placement or graduate position • Top tips for applications, interviews and assessment centres.

To register your attendance, visit City CareersHub on careershub.city.ac.uk/students.

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Friday 17th November 2017, 18:00 – 21:00

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Careers with a Maths Degree Tuesday 5th February 2018, 18:00 – 20:00 The aim of the event is to help students understand the number of career options available to them and to help them make more informed career choices. Students from all year groups who would like to find out more about the breadth of roles available for Maths students and graduates are invited to attend.

Recruiters and alumni from top organisations will cover the following: • How they got to where they are today • A typical day in their role • Entry routes and requirements • Soft skills, academic qualifications and work experience that students need in order to secure a placement or graduate position • Top tips for applications, interviews and assessment centres.

To register your attendance, visit City CareersHub on careershub.city.ac.uk/students.

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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 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, November and February 2017/18.

Preparation Session by The Institute of Student Employers (formally AGR) Tuesday 3rd October, 13:00 – 14:00

Networking techniques to last a lifetime

by Unite the Union Wednesday 8th November, 13:00 – 14:00

Succeeding in your online application by KPMG Tuesday 10th October, 13:00 – 14:00

Impressive group work behaviours in assessment centres Part A by IBM Tuesday 6th February, 13:00 – 14:00

Personal career branding – what makes you unique by BESTSELLER Tuesday 10th October, 18:00 – 19:00 Knowing how your skills are applicable to the working world by FDM Tuesday 17th October, 13:00 – 14:00 What makes a successful telephone interview by Santander Tuesday 17th October, 18:00 – 19:00 What makes a great video interview

by Grant Thornton Tuesday 24th October, 13:00 – 14:00 Demonstrating your competency in interviews by Capco Tuesday 24th October, 18:00 – 19:00 Knowing where your strengths lie by EY Tuesday 31st October, 13:00 – 14:00 Improving your psychometric test scores

by BDO Tuesday 31st October, 18:00 – 19:00 Developing your commercial awareness

by PwC Tuesday 7th November, 18:00 – 19:00

Impressive group work behaviours in assessment centres Part B by Bond Dickinson Tuesday 6th February, 18:00 – 19:00 Presenting to impress in group assessment centres Part A by CIMA Tuesday 13th February, 13:00 – 14:00 Presenting to impress in group assessment centres Part B by Heathrow Airport Tuesday 13th February, 18:00 – 19:00 How to develop and demonstrate leadership skills Part A by Amazon Tuesday 20th February, 13:00 – 14:00 How to develop and demonstrate leadership skills Part B by Teach First Tuesday 20th February, 18:00 – 19:00 How to succeed in the job market Part A

by Bloomberg Tuesday 27th February, 13:00 – 14:00 How to succeed in the job market by Blackwell Global Investments Tuesday 27th February, 18:00 – 19:00

Careers in Engineering Thursday 15 February 2018, 18:00 – 20:00 th

The aim of the event is to help students understand the number of career options available to them, to help them make more informed career choices.

Students from all year groups who would like to find out more about the breadth of roles across a range of areas across Engineering and graduates are invited to attend.

Recruiters and alumni from top organisations will cover the following: • How they got to where they are today • A typical day in their role • Entry routes and requirements • Soft skills, academic qualifications and work experience that students need in order to secure a placement or graduate position • Top tips for applications, interviews and assessment centres.

To register your attendance, visit City CareersHub on careershub.city.ac.uk/students.

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International Week panel: Worldwide careers opportunities panel

International Women’s Day: Successful women in the workplace Thursday 8th March 2018, 13:00 – 15:00 To mark International Women’s Day, the Careers Service are hosting a panel event which has an exciting line up of highly successful women in a variety of sectors. There is an opportunity for you to participate in a Q&A forum and listen to a range of professionals, followed by networking.

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Industry Insights Tuesday 24th October 2018, 11:00 – 15:00 The Industry Insights 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.

Look out for details about insight opportunities with American Express and Reply.

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Thursday 22nd February 2018, 13:00 – 15:00 The aim of this panel is to highlight the importance of gaining international experience and also highlight the number of internal opportunities internationally. It will also give international students a chance to meet employers and ask questions about staying in the UK and working back in home countries as well as allowing home students to become more globally-savvy.

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LGBT workplace equality: Increasing inclusion

Employer workshops Employer workshops aim to prepare students to make the transition from education to work, covering all aspects of the selection and recruitment process. Workshops cover the skills that are most valued by employers, how students can demonstrate and reflect on their skills, and how to articulate their experiences clearly during recruitment.

Look out for details about workshops to be hosted by IBM and Deloitte Digital in 2017/18.

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Discover different models of LGBT inclusion in diverse sectors with this event hosted by City’s Careers Service in collaboration with the Students’ Union. There is an opportunity for you to participate in a Q&A forum and listen to a range of professionals, followed by a networking reception.

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Upcoming events The following events are planned for the academic year 2017/18.

More information about these and other future events will be provided on City CareersHub. Get in the Game run by Aardvark Swift

EEE speed networking

Autumn term

The EEE speed networking event gives EEE students the chance to talk to industry professionals in small groups. Through networking with industry professionals at this event, students are better able to make informed decisions about their careers and stronger applications for placements, summer internships and graduate jobs. A number of experts in the industry will be represented.

The networking will take place from 18:00 to 20:00 and students are then invited to network with the guests until 21:00.

Refreshments will be served.

Registration for this event via Eventbrite is essential as limited places are available.

Information about registration will be sent to EEE students at the start of term.

This event is suitable for stage two and stage three EEE students.

The talk will be aimed primarily at the final year students and the postgraduate students.

Second year students are also welcome to attend. The talk is mostly geared towards games programming and would be most relevant to students studying technical degrees: Games programming, Computer Science etc. Students looking to get into other areas of games are still welcome to attend.

The talk is expected to cover: • Career advice • Information of how to maximise your chances of securing your first industry role • Games industry graduate survey results • CV, portfolio and demo advice • Interview techniques • Programming knowledge required by studios • How to increase employability • Q&A session.

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Autumn term

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SME Placement and Internship Recruitment Fair Spring term

More events will be confirmed throughout the year. For more information and updates, check City CareersHub regularly on:

careershub.city.ac.uk/students

Recruitment fair for undergraduate students.

This event gives MCSE undergraduate students seeking placements, internships and projects the opportunity to meet a range of small and medium enterprises including alumni startups with live vacancies. Students have the opportunity to provide employers with their CVs and some employers will be offering students the opportunity to sit recruitment tests.

This event is suitable for stage two BSc or BEng students and stage three MSci or MEng students.

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The secret to satisfied customers?

Top talent.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is the market leader in customer satisfaction, rated by over 260 CXOs in the UK as the company they were most satisfied with in the IT Services Industry. We believe that the main driver of satisfaction is our extremely talented, gender diverse, global workforce which includes over 100,000 women. Our relentless focus on hiring and retaining the best talent has seen us recognised as a Top Employer in the UK yet again in 2017. Nothing drives customer satisfaction quite like top talent.