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Engineering, Mathematics and Technology Wednesday 17th October Great Hall, College Building 2 – 4.30pm (2 – 3pm: priority entry with a fast-track pass) Dont forget to follow us @CityCareers #CityEMT Sponsored by
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Sponsors of the 2018 Engineering, Mathematics and Technology Fair Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is an IT services, consulting and business solutions organisation that partners with many of the world’s largest businesses in their transformation journeys. TCS offers a consulting-led, cognitive powered, integrated portfolio of IT, business and technology services and engineering. This is delivered through its unique location independent agile delivery model, recognised as a benchmark of excellence in software development. A part of the Tata group, India’s largest multinational business group, TCS has over 394,000 of the world’s best-trained consultants in 46 countries. The company generated consolidated revenues of $19.09 billion for year ended 31st March, 2018 and is listed on the BSE (formerly Bombay Stock Exchange) and the NSE (National Stock Exchange) in India. For more information, visit www.tcs.com.
We are delighted to invite you to the 2018 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, Mathematics 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?
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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.
This employer offers graduate opportunities This employer sponsors visas for international students This employer offers industrial placement opportunities This employer offers internship opportunities This employer offers opportunities for 1st year students
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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, 17th October in the College Building. Students need to sign up for these sessions in advance. For further information and to register for these and other events, visit: careershub.city.ac.uk/students
How to succeed at interviews with Chromalloy 2.30 – 3.30pm in ALG16 Capacity: 50 The session will provide students with an overview on how to give a good interview. Students will come away from the session with an insight into what employers are looking for during an interview including hints and tips on how to best prepare.
How to write a successful technical CV and create a portfolio with TATA Consultancy Services 2.30 – 3.30pm in AG08 Capacity: 40 In the currently competitive field of employment, it is crucial to differentiate yourself from other candidates to get the job. When you sit down, you do not know where to start or what information you should even mention. Tata Consultancy Services receives numerous CVs from candidates every single day. We will help you to understand: • What needs to be mentioned in the CV • How to make it attractive for an employer • Tips and tricks of making your CV memorable and relevant. Do not forget to bring your CV to the session.
Careers clinics City’s careers consultants will deliver career clinic sessions during the Fair. These 15-minute appointments will cover a range of general careers advice, ranging from CV checks to advice on applications.
How to succeed at assessment centres with Teach First 2.30 – 3.30pm in AG07b Capacity: 50 Assessment centres can be daunting. But with the right preparation you can greatly improve your chances of success. Join us for an interactive session which will give you first-hand experience into assessment centres and how to perform your best for both the Teach First scheme and other graduate opportunities. We will equip you with the techniques to tackle any assessment centre and get the graduate job you want. During the session you will take part in a mock group exercise and receive feedback from one of our recruiters as well as receiving our top tips.
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. Combining unmatched experience and specialised skills across more than 40 industries and all business functions Accenture works at the intersection of business and technology to help clients improve their performance and create sustainable value for their stakeholders. With approximately 425,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture drives innovation to improve the way the world works and lives. www.accenture.com @Accenture facebook.com/accenture youtube.com/accenture
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AKT II is a progressive design-led consultancy which 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. As a graduate you can bring a fresh perspective to our extensive experience, covering the commercial, residential, retail, leisure, educational, health and transportation sectors of the market, collaborating with marketleading architects, developers and contractors. www.akt-uk.com @AKT_II facebook.com/pages/AKT-II instagram.com/akt_ii linkedin.com/company/akt-ii vimeo.com/aktii
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CHARMAINE, ANALYST Accenture is where powerful minds come together to create powerful change. It’s a place where we allow our individual strengths to come together in new, exciting and innovative ways. Because we’re at our most powerful, most productive, and most effective when we have the freedom to be ourselves. We’ll nurture you with the perfect blend of intensive training and live project experience wherever your strengths lie. So bring us the unique power of your mind, and use it to make a difference with Accenture.
BE YOURSELF, MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Apply now at accenture.com/gradfutures 8|9
Some of the careers events coming up in the autumn term Launch your graduate career: Mathematics edition 24th September, 6 – 8pm Careers in engineering 4th October, 6 – 8pm Careers in technology panel event 8th October, 6 – 8pm Career options in cyber security 15th October, 6 – 8pm Top-tips on becoming a successful entrepreneur 1st November, 6 – 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. 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.
For over 320 years we have been at the heart of the UK economy – working to maintain monetary and financial stability for the good of the people. Whether it is setting interest rates or issuing banknotes, regulating the financial sector or devising economic policy, our work touches the lives of everyone in the UK. If you want to see its impact, just look around you. This makes the work we do (and that you could be involved in) fascinatingly complex and almost always high profile. Our decisions make tomorrow’s headlines. We influence changes that affect millions and shape the entire financial sector. Throughout our history, we have responded positively to the new challenges we have faced. Right now we are changing quicker than ever before. Our strategic direction is redefining how we work. The result is a dynamic environment and a clear sense of excitement and progress. Every step forward we take is creating opportunities for our staff at all levels. We need people who are eager to keep this momentum going by taking it upon themselves to make change happen. We are proud of our 320-year history, but this does not stop us from taking an innovative approach to tomorrow. Working in an agile, transparent, innovative and keenly intellectual environment, our people are inspired to look further for fresh ideas. This makes us a hub of dynamic thinking in every area – from economic research to technology. All across the Bank, expertise is shared and teams work together to deliver. www.bankofenglandearlycareers.co.uk @bankofengland linkedin.com/company/bank-of-england youtube.com/user/bankofenglanduk
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JobCrowd Awards At Capacitas we enable business’ to deliver IT faster, mitigate IT performance risk and optimise IT capacity to reduce cost. High revenue, high availability clients trust us to boost their performance and accelerate their rate of business change.
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Graduate Roles: Junior Consultant We are looking to recruit top-calibre IT graduates who are interested in challenging and exciting roles. Our Graduate roles will; • Train you in our speciality of ICT capacity and performance management • Provide you with industry-recognised qualifications and consultancy skills training • Quickly utilise you on customer engagements •
Give you great opportunities for rapid career progression.
Capacitas Industrial Placement Programme We have been operating a successful placement scheme since 2005 and many interns have gone on to join us as graduates and progress to senior positions within the company. We have strong links with City University, University of Kent and Imperial College London.
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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. Graduates and interns from all degree backgrounds can expect the best possible start with us. Collective challenges and inspiring collaborations will expand your mind while ongoing training will turn fledgling ideas into ground-breaking concepts. All you need is a commercial outlook, a curious nature and the ambition to help Barclays become the best bank we can be. joinus.barclays @barclaysgrads facebook.com/BarclaysGraduates instagram.com/barclaysgrads
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Our pioneering research delivers the breakthroughs which prevent, control and cure cancer. Our ground-breaking work into preventing, diagnosing and treating cancer has helped to save millions of lives. In the 1970s only a quarter of people survived cancer. Today half do. This is good progress, but it is not enough. Looking to the future, we do not just want to contribute to further progress, we want to accelerate it. We want to see three quarters of people beat cancer in the next 20 years. Our research to beat cancer is entirely funded by the public. Thanks to their generosity our scientists, doctors and nurses are leading the world in discovering new ways to fight cancer. Research saves lives and our work is critical to ensuring more people beat this devastating disease. We work in partnership with others to achieve the greatest impact in the global fight against cancer. We provide life-changing information to anyone affected by cancer. We run awareness initiatives so that cancer can be detected early and help people reduce their risk of the disease and our campaigning and lobbying keeps cancer at the top of the political agenda. Our graduate opportunities are truly unique. With a commercial strength equivalent to a FTSE 350 company, we are second in the Guardian UK 300 and are one of the UK’s most widely-recognised brands. We reach and engage millions of supporters and are constantly evolving, adapting and implementing the best strategies and technologies to beat cancer sooner. Every step we take towards accomplishing this ambition relies on every hour and every person. We want you to be part of the journey that will bring forward the day when all cancers are cured. www.cancerresearchuk.org @CR_UK facebook.com/cancerresearchuk
Capacitas is an IT consultancy based in central London specialising in capacity and performance management of IT systems. We work with large organisations who have business processes entirely dependent on the smooth operation of their IT systems. We offer consultancy roles for both graduates and placement students. In recent years, we were awarded Best Company for Graduates to Work for by The Job Crowd. www.capacitas.co.uk @capacitas facebook.com/capacitas linkedin.com/company/capacitas
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A global leader in consulting, technology and outsourcing services, the Group reported 2016 global revenues of â‚Ź12.5 billion. Together with its clients, Capgemini creates and delivers business, technology and digital solutions that fit their needs, enabling them to achieve innovation and competitiveness. A deeply multicultural organisation, Capgemini has developed its own way of working, the Collaborative Business ExperienceTM and draws on RightshoreÂŽ, its worldwide delivery model. We offer an array of integrated services that combine top-of-the-range technology with deep sector expertise and a strong command of our four key businesses. www.capgemini.com @CapgeminiUK facebook.com/CapgeminiUK
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Launch Your Career with Chromalloy Chromalloy has big plans, just like you. We know that our future relies on discovering diverse, new talent from colleges and universities around the world, and we’re going to find that talent. We are looking for graduates and Master students to join us – that is, if you want to help build the future of the company, one diverse building block at a time.
Come talk with us at the City University Fair. City University of London Engineering, Mathematics and Technology Fair College Building, Great Hall 17th October, 2018 from 2:00 – 4:30PM
What we offer? • Real responsibility, from day one • Cutting-edge technology and tools • Global opportunities & interaction • Training and mentorship • Opportunity to build your contact network • Competitive salary and benefits • Summer placement opportunities for hands-on experience.
chromalloy.com/careers
Capita IT Resourcing’s Novus programme is an exciting opportunity for those with an IT, STEM degree or equivalent to gain leading-edge industry-approved training and real-world experience working with Capita businesses and with our clients. www.capitaitresourcing.co.uk/novus-graduates @capitanovus facebook.com/ capitasnovusgraduatesprogramme linkedin.com/showcase/10861878
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Chromalloy is an integrated solutions provider for original equipment manufacturers, commercial airlines, militaries, oil and gas companies and power companies that delivers innovative solutions, designed to reduce manufacturing and operating expenses and extend the life of gas turbine engines. We are focused on quality and driven by innovation. It is in our roots, as pioneers of protective coatings for turbine air foils since the 1950s. It is in our evolution, as one of the first independents to repair gas and turbine engine components. And it is in our future, as we continually develop new solutions that reduce costs and extend gas turbine engine life for manufacturers and operators alike. Innovation creates longevity not only for our customers, but also for Chromalloy itself. Chromalloy has thrived over the last six decades because of our advancements and ingenuity. Today, we are a one-billion-dollars company with locations in 11 countries around the world. Thanks to our robust value chain, we are one of the only fully-integrated solutions providers in the world that provides coatings, authorised repairs, castings and manufacturing overhauls all from a single source. Chromalloy has big plans, just like you. We know that our future relies on developing outstanding talent. We offer graduate leadership roles across a variety of functions including engineering and operations. We are looking for graduates to join us who want to build the future of the company and who aspire to become business leaders of the future. In addition, we have a number of summer placement opportunities open to students of any year who want a fast-paced, hands-on learning experience. www.chromalloy.com twitter.com/chromalloyLLC linkedin.com/company/Chromalloy
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Employability Skills Programme Our Employability Skills Programme is designed in collaboration with employers. The sessions prepare students to make the transition from education to work, covering all aspects of the selection and recruitment process. They explore the skills that are most valued by employers, how students can reflect on these and how students can articulate their experiences clearly when talking to employers. Students who attend eight of the ten sessions and complete a reflective review will receive a certificate. The following sessions take place on Tuesdays in October 2018. Part 1: What skills are employers actually looking for: How to develop these through the Employability Skills Programme with the Institute of Student Employers – 2nd October, 1 – 2pm Part 2: Online applications: Tackling them and what happens next with KPMG – 2nd October, 6 – 7pm Part 3: Phone and video interviews: How best to prepare with Capgemini – 9th October, 1 – 2pm Part 4: In-person interviews: What do employers really want to hear with National Audit Office – 9th October, 6 – 7pm Part 5: Commercial awareness: What is this and how to develop it with Schroders – 16th October, 1 – 2pm Part 6: Recruitment tests: How to prepare for them with Civil Service Fast Stream – 16th October, 6 – 7pm Part 7: Assessment centres: How to get noticed by the recruiters with Experian – 23rd October, 1 – 2pm Part 8: Identifying your strengths: How to demonstrate them in the workplace with EY – 23rd October, 6 – 7pm Part 9: Personal branding: How to develop your network with Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner – 30th October, 1 – 2pm Part 10: What to expect from the workplace: Your first year with Morgan Stanley – 30th October, 6 – 7pm
Your Careers Service At www.city.ac.uk/careers, you can: • Book online for CV, cover letter and application form checks (20-minute appointments), mock interviews and in-depth career guidance sessions (45-minute appointments) • View hundreds of graduate roles, placements and internships, part-time jobs and volunteering opportunities on and off campus • Register to attend a range of career events to gain first hand company information, network with employers and access the hidden job market • Access a comprehensive range of resources, including career videos, career guides, statistics on what recent graduates from your course are doing and hundreds of useful links to external resources.
City, University of London offers excellent opportunities for professional and personal development. We have over 120 short courses in business and management, creative industries, computing, languages, law and writing. Prices start from just ÂŁ90. www.cityshortcourses.com @cityshortcourse
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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.
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 Tata Consultancy Services, on 15th October between 1 and 2pm. Register your attendance online at: careershub.city.ac.uk/students. If you are unable to attend this session, complete the Engineering, Mathematics and Technology Fair Prep Quiz via City CareersHub. 16|17
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Start today. Change tomorrow. EY is a global professional services organisation with over 231,000 people in more than 150 countries. We work with many of the world’s largest businesses, helping them navigate everchanging markets and technology so that they can be equipped with better solutions for tomorrow. Eighty per cent of our 100,000 strong client book are in the Fortune 500, so for smart, curious graduates, working at EY offers the opportunity to change how worldleading organisations do business and helps them shape their career their way. Build your future, your way. Our high performing teams of people operate across four service lines: assurance, consulting, tax and transactions, to help clients drive innovations on the issues that matter most. We do not shy away from high-impact, future-shaping concepts and for graduates who thrive on change and challenge, we offer an unrivalled breadth of opportunities. Ask better questions and you will receive better answers. That is exactly how you will discover better solutions, seize better opportunities and help our clients make better decisions to improve the way the world works. If you can see the change the world needs and are smart enough to be part of it, EY is a great place to build the career that’s right for you. What’s more, you can make your own contribution to EY’s purpose and help us to build a better working world. ukcareers.ey.com/graduates @EY_StudentsUK facebook.com/eycareersuk instagram.com/eyukcareers
Technology is transforming all our lives – developments in robotics, automation, artificial intelligence and big data are creating the careers of the future. Digital careers need intelligent, analytical minds, people who want to make a difference – graduates who desire to be at the forefront of change. Our award-winning graduate programme provides a wealth of opportunity to gain transferable skills as well as becoming an expert within your field. After successfully completing your training, you will work with one or more of our 180 clients across the UK during the two-year programme. Regardless of your degree subject, we believe all graduates possess the skills to fuel an exciting career in technology. FDM offers numerous career paths for you to choose and that is why in 2017, we launched the careers of over 1,000 graduates. As the UK’s leading IT graduate employer, FDM Group is a FTSE 250 employer with a global footprint working with some of the world’s most reputable organisations such as HSBC, AXA, Save The Children and Virgin Media. We currently have over 3,000 consultants onsite and you could be next. We have a variety of programmes for you to train on, including software development, business intelligence, IT service management and software testing. Whether you have been studying for a role in the technology industry or not, we have exciting opportunities available for you. www.fdmgroup.com @FDMGroup facebook.com/fdmgroup instagram.com/fdm_group linkedin.com/company/fdm-group youtube.com/user/FDMGroupVideos
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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 is 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 “ Today’s labour market continues to grow at an alarmingly competitive rate. The rise in university fees has had little impact on reducing the amount of students. In fact, it has had the opposite effect and has encouraged students to achieve more as well as work harder due to the pressures of increasing debt and a tight labour market. With the possibility of landing a job becoming a lot more challenging achieving a great university grade at a prestigious university simply is not enough anymore. If students want the top jobs and the highest salaries they need to be proactive, they need to reach out and engage with employers as these relationships not only provide outright opportunities into the world of work, but can prove to be the valuable relationships that improve your chances of landing a job.” Capgemini “ 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’s important to start thinking about your career early to allow you the opportunity to gain valuable experience and potentially secure summer placements, thus making you more marketable and increase confidence.” John Sisk & Son Ltd “ In order to explore the available opportunities thoroughly and realise what would be the best fit for them.” Reply ltd.
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Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Michigan, manufactures or distributes vehicles across six continents. With about 166,000 employees and about 65 plants worldwide, the UK is one of our most important markets outside the US, where we employ over 13,000 individuals. www.ford.co.uk @forduk facebook.com/forduk instagram.com/forduk
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Gatwick Airport is the UK’s second largest airport and the most efficient single-runway airport in the world. It serves more than 228 destinations in 74 countries for 45 million passengers a year on short and long-haul point-to-point services. It is also a major economic driver for the UK contributing £5.3 billion to national GDP and generating 85,000 jobs nationally, with around 24,000 on the wider airport campus alone. The 24/7 nature of an operational airport environment means that Gatwick is fast-paced and challenging. Meticulous planning and flawless delivery is an essential part of how we work. www.gatwickairport.com @gatwick_airport @gatwickvoice facebook.com/gatwickairport instagram.com/gatwickairport linkedin.com/company/gatwick-airport
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Hire STEM Women is a student recruitment platform that is passionate about helping people secure jobs within science, technology, engineering and math fields. We are very much focused on diversity and providing students with support to ensure they have the tools they need to get a role within STEM. www.hirestemwomen.co.uk @HireSTEMWomen
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The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) is the UK’s only chartered professional body dedicated to educating, developing and regulating actuaries based both in the UK and internationally. Actuaries are highly-regarded professionals; actuaries are problem-solvers and strategic thinkers with a deep understanding of financial systems. Being an actuary means having highlyvalued mathematical skills and expertise. Actuaries come from different academic backgrounds but share a love of maths even if they have not done a mathematics degree. When you train as an actuary you will learn how to analyse data, evaluate financial risks and communicate this data to non-specialists. Actuaries use their skills to help measure the probability and risk of future events. Every area of business is subject to risks so an actuarial career offers many employment options, including banking, insurance, healthcare, pensions, investment but also nonfinancial areas. An actuarial career can be one of the most diverse, exciting and rewarding in the world. Members of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) are part of a globally-recognised profession and have internationally-recognised qualifications. Although qualifying as an actuary is a demanding process, the rewards are considerable. An actuarial career offers a challenging, well-respected and well-paid future. The qualification is an excellent basis for a business career that is widely-recognised throughout the financial world. The variety and choice of rewarding opportunities available mean that it is a stable profession, with very few actuaries unemployed or feeling the need to leave the actuarial world. www.actuaries.org.uk @ActuaryNews facebook.com/Actuarial instagram.com/ifoa_actuaries linkedin.com/company/the-faculty-andinstitute-of-actuaries
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John Sisk & Son, member of the SISK Group, is an international construction company which place a strong emphasis on performance, quality, teamwork and a hands-on management approach to ensure client satisfaction. Family ownership for five generations has set the cultural tone for John Sisk & Son. We have been building excellence for over 150 years by building trust, certainty and value for our clients. John Sisk & Son can be relied upon to keep delivering. We take a long term view of business, investment and relationships. Our knowledge and skills are augmented by the financial strength and expertise of the SISK Group. Our overriding focus is on performance. We take our quality, safety and environmental responsibilities extremely seriously and pride ourselves on our standards and record, a shared commitment laid out in our zero philosophy. Teamwork lies at the heart of our culture. We work together with our customers, professional teams and our supply chain to develop innovative and value adding solutions for our clients. Relationships have been the key to our past success and will be more important than ever in the future. Our team is committed to working closely with you to deliver total satisfaction on your projects. Protecting the welfare of future generations is also reflected in our approach to sustainability by bringing environmental, social and economic benefits to our clients and the wider community. www.johnsiskandson.com/uk @SiskGroup
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Reply is a company that specialises in consulting, systems integration and digital services with a focus on the conception, design and implementation of solutions based on the new communication channels and digital media. Reply partners with key industrial groups in defining and developing business models made possible by the new technological and communication paradigms such as big data, cloud computing, digital communication, the internet of things and mobile and social networking. In so doing, it aims to optimise and integrate processes, applications and devices. 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. www.reply.com @ReplyULabs facebook.com/ReplyUlabs instagram.com/replyulabs
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implementation ofinsolutions Reply specializes the designbased and on new communication and digital media. implementationchannels of solutions based on new communication channels and digital media.
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SEO London is a charity that helps students from ethnic minority and low socio-economic backgrounds to access career-enriching opportunities across competitive industries such as banking and finance, law, engineering, the civil service and consultancy. SEO London works with leading City firms and organisations including Goldman Sachs, Barclays, Citi, McKinsey, Google, Houses of Commons and Lords and several others. www.seo-london.org @SEOLondonInfo facebook.com/SEOCareersLondon
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Twenty nine years of experience. Twenty three million customers. Seven countries. Sky, Europe’s leading entertainment business, is more than just television, mobile and broadband. With pioneering technology, innovative minds and forward-thinking teams, they make the future happen. People drive Sky’s success. With programmes in software development, technology or commercial (finance, marketing and more), Sky looks out for a whole host of different skills. What you need to succeed is the drive, passion and ambition to write your own career story whatever your degree discipline. You will be given lots of responsibility, with hands-on training and on-the-job learning. Add in flexible working, structured learning plans, competitive rewards and discounts and you will have everything you need to flourish. careers.sky.com/earlycareers @workforsky facebook.com/workforsky youtube.com/user/workforsky
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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 is 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 “ Capgemini is searching for the most talented graduates to help shape the future using the latest cutting-edge technology as client solutions. With Brexit in process and the continuous change that the market experiences we need to build and add to our intelligent, problemsolving and inventive workforce. Capgemini believes that City graduates possess these qualities and much more, which is why we wish to attend the Fair and work with you to help nurture the talent by providing the opportunity to potentially work with one of the world’s top Consulting companies.” Capgemini “ We have had a few hires from City, University of London and want to continue exploring the diverse talent pool City currently holds. We also feel that it is a good representation to bring City alumni who are now employed with us back to the Fair to share their experiences with potential new candidates.” John Sisk & Son Ltd
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Technology is transforming the ways in which we work and live. At Sparta Global, we use technical and business knowledge to solve our clients’ digital problems and help them evolve. As we offer so many different technology services we need people with different backgrounds to help us deliver them effectively, our consultants have come from a wide range of backgrounds or STEM degree as well as from the arts and humanities. If you have a passion for technology and problem solving, we will teach you the technical skills you need to know. People here get to work with the biggest names in industry. We invest in your career from the get go by offering free, commercially relevant training and live business case studies as part of our graduate scheme. Following the training, our consultants get to work on a two year rotational programme to deliver a variety of digital transformation projects, combining business and technical acumen to help clients solve business problems and design the best technology strategies. www.spartaglobal.com @SpartaGlobal facebook.com/spartaglobal instagram.com/spartaglobal
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is an IT services, consulting and business solutions provider that has been partnering with the world’s largest businesses in their transformation journeys for the last 50 years. TCS offers a consulting-led, cognitivepowered, integrated portfolio of business, technology and engineering services and solutions. This is delivered through its unique, location-independent, agile delivery model, a benchmark of excellence in software development. As part of the Tata Group, India’s largest multinational business group, TCS has over 390,000 of the world’s best-trained consultants in 46 countries. The company generated consolidated revenues of $17.6 billion for the year ended 31st March 2017 and is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange in India. TCS’ proactive stance on climate change and award-winning work with communities across the world have earned it a place in leading sustainability indices such as the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, MSCI Global Sustainability Index and the FTSE4Good Emerging Index. www.tcs.com @tcsglobal facebook.com/TataConsultancyServices linkedin.com/company/tata-consultancy-services plus.google.com/+TataConsultancyServices
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Teach First is a charity working to end educational inequality. Since 2002, thousands of graduates have joined our Leadership Development Programme in schools across England and Wales and helped change the lives of more than a million young people in low-income communities. We find and develop great people to become inspirational leaders in the classroom, in schools and across all sectors of the economy. www.teachfirst.org.uk @TeachFirst facebook.com/teachfirst instagram.com/teachfirstuk
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At Vertiv we are proud to support billions of people to stay connected even in the most critical situations. Our work will ensure that the cloud will not let you down when you need it the most. We were the first to protect mainframes with precision cooling systems and to introduce an integrated enclosure system to distributed networks. We help some of the largest names in the data center and telecommunications industries bring new capacity online faster and at a lower cost when search and social media increased demand for storage and computing. Vertiv works hard to create a global workplace that supports and promotes diversity, embraces inclusion and cultivates respect for the individual. We believe that bringing together bright, enthusiastic and talented people from various backgrounds promotes the birth of new ideas and an exciting energy level. At Vertiv we will provide you with the opportunity to experience and learn, to prove yourself and to develop. You will be granted real responsibilities and the chance to have an impact from day one. Our graduates love developing relationships with the teams and customers they work with. They shine most when the challenges they face are tough and focus on delivering results. They are creative, ambitious, take ownership of important projects and drive their own development. Visit our stand and discover more about our talent programs. Be part of the next generation at Vertiv. Make the future yours. www.vertivco.com/en-emea/campaigns/ make-the-future-yours @VertivCo_UK facebook.com/vertivco google.com/vertivco
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WE ARE VERTIV. WE KEEP THE WORLD CONNECTED. • Are you graduating in 2019 with an Engineering degree? • Are you a relationship builder and networking enthusiast? • Are you curious and want to understand how the world keeps connected? • Are you ready to roll-up your sleeves and work on innovative projects? • Are you a team player ready to join the best in data centres?
Your future career is in your hands. Send your details to: makethefutureyours@vertivco.com
MAKE THE FUTURE YOURS If you answered YES to these questions, then YOU ARE the person we are looking for! Our Graduate Program is a 1-year program to accelerate your transition from a fresh graduate into the business world and to kick-start your career. At Vertiv, our Sales & Service teams play a pivotal role in the business. You will help create the connection between the needs of our customers and their success. You will have the opportunity to make a definitive contribution to the growth of Vertiv. We want to give you a deep understanding of how our business works. Over a period of 12 months, you will undertake a series of assignments exposing you to different areas of the business, directly or indirectly connected to Sales & Service (pre-sales, operations, service, marketing, engineering). These assignments will be tailored to your location and will take you through the full Sales & Service lifecycle, enabling you to understand how to approach the customer, how to lead our sales process, how to use our tools and allowing you to expand your network within and beyond the company.
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ON THE JOB EXPERIENCE | FEEDBACK | COACHING | MENTORING | FORMAL TRAINING | TRAVEL | NETWORKING
Veson Nautical is the premier provider of maritime commercial management and trading software. The company’s integrated solutions foster collaboration and communication, enabling the world’s leading shipping organisations to better manage voyage chartering, operations, financials and risk. The Integrated Maritime Operations System (IMOS), Veson Nautical’s flagship solution, enables faster and more strategic decision making, supporting clients to realise revenue growth, protect voyage P&L and optimise performance. Veslink is Software as a Service (SaaS) that sets a new standard for the collection, analysis and sharing of maritime data. Veslink enables shore-side personnel to transform the constant stream of vessel and market information into a structured, dynamic picture of their fleet. With its focus on constant innovation and customer service, Veson Nautical serves over 8,000 users at more than 250 prominent maritime organisations worldwide. Veson Nautical is made up of a dynamic team of executives, software developers, consultants and customer service experts. Our offices in Boston, Singapore and London allow us to address the round the clock needs of our clients. Veson Nautical is currently hiring consultants and software support analysts in all offices worldwide. To view these openings, you may visit www.veson.com/careers/currentopenings. To apply, email a cover letter and CV to hr@veson.com.
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Career options with a Mathematics degree 4th February, 6 – 8pm
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International Women’s Day: Successful women in the workplace 8th March, 1 – 3pm
LGBT+ Workplace equality: Increasing inclusion 11th February, 6 – 8pm
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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 “ Just be yourself and do not be afraid to ask questions, everyone has been in the same boat. Once you start networking, you will be up-skilling on your communication skills.” Institute and Faculty of Actuaries “ The best way to appear confident and knowledgeable when networking is to ensure that you have researched both the employers and individuals and practise introducing yourself beforehand.” Barclays “ Be enthusiastic, bring a friend and research the event, especially the companies attending.” Capita IT Resourcing “ Rather than seeing it as a networking event, it should be seen as an opportunity to enhance your knowledge on a subject you are passionate about, rather than selling yourselves to employers.” John Sisk & Son Ltd “ Practise, practise, practise and keep smiling, people in consulting love meeting new people and want to get to know you.” Capgemini “ Create your personality pitch that would describe you in a way you would like to be perceived, do not be afraid to ask questions, remember that every leader has started from the same/similar position you are starting from and lastly be yourself. Trying too hard or pretending to be someone else will be trouble. To overcome this fear, be yourself and attend as many networking events as you can.” Tata Consultancy Services
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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The secret to satisfied customers? Top talent. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is the market leader in customer satisfaction, rated by 1500 CXOs across 13 countries in Europe as the company they were most satisfied with in the IT Industry. We believe that the main driver of satisfaction is our extremely talented workforce of 394,000 global professionals. Our relentless focus on hiring and retaining the best talent, has seen us recognised as a top employer in the UK yet again in 2018. Nothing drives customer satisfaction quite like top talent. No company drives certainty quite like TCS.