Employability Week Programme 2014 / University of Kent by University of Kent (UniKentSportSci)

EMPLOYABILITY WEEK/PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

A week to inspire you

3 – 7 November 2014 At the University of Kent www.kent.ac.uk/ces/events

Employability Week: Programme of Events

INTRODUCTION Here at The University of Kent, we are committed to preparing you as best we can for the world of graduate employment. Co-ordinated by the Careers and Employability Service, both the Academic Schools and the professional services are coming together to offer you an exciting week of events.

Get some valuable advice for personal development on topics such as CV writing, interview tips, work experience, learning what employers want from graduates, balancing part-time work and study and much more. You will receive Employability Points for attending talks and workshops see below for more information.

We also have three large fairs; the Careers Fair (Tuesday) where you can meet and speak to graduate employers looking for students just like you, Teaching Expo (Wednesday) where you can find out more about the routes into teaching, and the Kent Opportunities Fair (Thursday) showcasing many of the extra-curricular activities you can get involved with on campus.

Use this programme to keep track of whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening to help you decide what you want to get involved with, and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to join the conversation using #KentEW2014

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EMPLOYABILITY POINTS

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The Employability Points scheme rewards students for active engagement in extracurricular activities. Employability Week activities all have Employability Points shown using the EP logo 25 . For more information on the EP scheme see www.kent.ac.uk/ employabilitypoints YABILITY PO LO

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Careers Fair Careers Fair list of exhibitors Careers Fair exhibitors map Teaching Expo Kent Opportunities Fair Canterbury campus map

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We look forward to seeing you soon!

There will be photography and videography for publicity being undertaken throughout the week. If you would like to discuss this, please contact careersfair@kent.ac.uk

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(Open to all students, but subsidised for SMFA students only) Fantastic opportunity to gain a professional qualification in Pro Tools 101. There is a cost for this two day training session which is greatly subsidised for SMFA students.

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10am-11.30am: PK127, Medway campus (All students) The army is recruiting now. You can train for hundreds of different careers in the Army. With thousands of jobs available, there's more than one way to be the best. As a graduate, you may want a job with great prospects, excellent training and a competitive salary, but if you’re looking for something that also gives you excitement and adventure, then step up to a career as an Army officer. Officer Cadets are paid a starting salary of over £24k rising to over £30k on completion of training. You can expect to reach the rank of Captain

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(Computing students only) This presentation is on how to put together a good CV in terms of content and style. It will be followed by an opportunity for students to work on their CVs so they should feel free to bring along their current CVs for input from School of Computing staff.

How to become a Student Ambassador

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10am-12pm: DLT1 An introduction to The Student Ambassador Scheme, outlining its paid, voluntary and credit-bearing roles, the work available and how you can apply.

Mock Assessment Centre Day

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9am-5pm Monday and 9am5pm Tuesday: BW204, Medway campus

Graduate Careers in the Army

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Our Legal Market Update will give you the most recent statistics and facts so you can plan where you'll slot in effectively. We'll help you consider the types of firms and legal employers out there that you may not have thought of. Expand your hunt for legal employment and feel confident about what you can add to the sector. TS IN

(EDA students only) A careers day for all those interested in a career within Engineering or Digital Arts (EDA). Come meet and network with industry employers who have graduate and undergraduate opportunities and are looking for students just like you. There will also be talks from EDA Alumni who have been successful in their graduate careers; you will get insight into their job roles as well as their top tips! If you are interested in pursuing a postgraduate degree then come along to one of our course talks.

CV Writing for Computing Students 10am-12pm: SW101

9am-4pm: Jennison

Pro Tools 101

(All students) Thinking about your career in Law? Understand more about the Legal Market and types of legal employers that you could be applying to.

in 3 years which also sees a pay increase to over £38k with annual rises to follow. You will also benefit from free health and dental care and a competitive pension. TS IN

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10am-11am, The Marquee

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EDA Careers Day

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10 The Legal Market and Types of Legal Employers

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(Stage 1 and 2 Computing students only) Posters will be exhibited capturing the experiences of returning placement students and demonstrating the benefits of doing a placement. This will show second years the diversity of industries, companies and roles available for the Year in Industry.

Booking is essential – contact mfareception@kent.ac.uk for further information.

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9am-5pm: SW101

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Poster Fair

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MONDAY 3 NOVEMBER

10am-3pm: JCS1, JCS2 and JCS3 (All students) Want to see what attending an Assessment Centre is like before the real thing? Fun and interactive, you gain an insight into real Assessment Centre activities, which can cover problem solving, team work and psychometric tests among others! You will find that often graduate schemes or competitive roles will include an Assessment Centre in their recruitment process. Being

Employability Week: Programme of Events

MONDAY 3 NOVEMBER (CONT)

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(All students) Come to hear about the work of the Citizens Advice service and how volunteering can boost your career prospects. Victoria, a law graduate and Citizens Advice Bureau employee, describes her experience of volunteering at the Citizens

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1pm-2pm: KS17 (Stages 2 and 3 KBS BBA Marketing students only) Led by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), this event will provide detailed information about the professional qualifications linked to their CIM accredited studies. Benefits of CIM membership and collaborations with a local study centre are fully explained.

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Employment Opportunities with NHS Professionals

12pm-1pm: KS17

1pm-3pm: KS12

(Stage 1 KBS BBA Marketing students only) Led by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), this event will provide detailed information about the professional qualifications linked to their CIM accredited studies. Benefits of CIM membership and collaborations with a local study centre are fully explained.

(All students) NHS Professionals is the leading provider of managed flexible workforce services to the NHS with more than 40,000 general and specialist nurses, doctors, midwives, allied health professionals, administrative and other healthcare professionals signed to its bank, supporting around 70 NHS Trust clients across the UK. In the Kent area we cover the following trusts: Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust, Kent Community Health NHS Trust, Medway Community Healthcare CIC, Medway NHS Foundation Trust, and East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. We are recruiting for: Nurses, Care Support Workers, Porters, Domestic,

Parallel Coaching Presentation

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12pm-1pm: G2-03, Medway campus (All students) Would you like to become a fitness professional and kick-start your career? Parallel Coaching will be talking about careers in health and fitness, the qualifications required

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10 Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) – Visiting Guest Speaker

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11am-12pm: The Marquee

Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) – Visiting Guest Speaker

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Improving Your Career 10 Prospects by Volunteering at the Citizens Advice Bureau

(School of Arts students only) Want your CV to stand out from the crowd? Come to a free CV Workshop hosted by Dr Lavinia Bryson, Lecturer in Film and find out how. The School of Arts has got a whole host of subject specific events & training sessions aimed at helping students make the most of their time at University. Make sure you get involved! TS IN

(All students) Got a free hour? Fancy trying a new sport or learning a new skill? Why not come along to the Student Media Centre where you will be able give it a go – each session will last 60 minutes and be led by a Kent Union club or society. Each hour, on the hour a new session will begin. Check out www.kentunion.co.uk/60min for further details.

12.30pm-1.30pm: The Marquee

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10am-4pm: Student Media Centre

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School of Arts CV Workshop

and how to make it in the fitness industry. They will also give information on the courses they offer including fitness instructing and personal training. TS IN

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60 Minute Takeover!

Advice Bureau; how it has helped her gain valuable experience for future job prospects and has revealed to her a side of British life that is normally hidden. TS IN

familiar with how an Assessment Centre works can certainly increase your chances of putting your best foot forward and help you stand out from the competition. The day will begin with an introduction to Assessment Centres and you will partake in your first activity. You will then be rotated to a different room and activity until you have completed all 3. The activities will be facilitated by company representatives and employability staff, with a lunch break in between to re-energise. This event is free and open to all.

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2pm-3pm: Cornwallis SW101

The British Army – Leadership in Practice

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2pm-5pm: The Marquee (might include some activities outside)

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Employment vs Self-Employment

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3pm-4pm: BW203, Medway campus (All students) Are you considering starting your own business after university? Or are you looking to go straight into employment? Join the discussion to weigh up the pros and cons of both options. The Employability Points and Student Enterprise teams are debating the benefits and difficulties related to employment and selfemployment. Challenge the perceived risks of self-employment or explore the possibilities of employment. Join in this lively debate and weigh-up what career path is most suitable for you.

Getting the Most Out of the Careers Fair

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(All students) The event will be split into 3 x 1 hour sessions and is aimed at giving students with no military connections, an insight into some relevant skills to aid them in their time at university and also for their future workplaces, thus increasing their employability. The event will cover elements of; leadership, planning, communication, positive personal impact and effective time management. Dependant on the weather, an element of the event is planned to be held outdoors and therefore an outdoor coat and sturdy footwear (eg trainers) will be required.

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10 (All students) Chris Wildsmith, CEO of Kinetic Solutions, will deliver a presentation on how to make yourself employable from a CEO’s perspective. Tips and practical advice on how to make yourself stand out from the crowd.

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(All students) Find out about how the University of Kent and GK Unions can help you to develop your employability skills. Graduate employers across all industries want more than just a degree; they want graduates who can demonstrate a wide range of other skills, attributes and knowledge, often called ‘employability skills’. Come along to this event to find out how you can develop the skills valued by employers. There will be representatives from the Careers and Employability Service, the Employability and Volunteering Toolkit, Medway Community Scholarships, Student Ambassadors and Employability Points. TS IN

(All students) CACT’s (Charlton Athletic Community Trust) ground breaking and innovative programmes are delivered through a regular presence in schools and working with disadvantaged or socially excluded groups in society, through crime reduction initiatives and community based football coaching sessions. The types of programmes delivered by CACT fit under five key aims: raising educational achievement, creating pathways to employment, building healthier lifestyles, bringing communities together and reducing crime. CACT’s main areas of work include: Social Inclusion, National Citizen Service, Education, Health Improvement, Pathways to Employment, Sports Development, Disability and Mental Health, and Women and Girl’s Development. CACT delivers programmes across Bexley, Greenwich and Kent as well as in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban which all include some of the poorest townships in South Africa. See more at: www.cact.org.uk

What Employers Look For

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1pm-2pm: G2-03, Medway campus

2pm-3pm: BW203, Medway campus

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Employability Opportunities with Charlton Athletic Community Trust

Employability at Kent

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Housekeepers, Admin and Clerical, Support Service. Drop in anytime between 1-3pm with your CV to speak to one of our staff members to find out if you qualify to register on their bank. For more information go to: www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/Pages /Join-Us.aspx

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3pm-4pm: KS16 (All students) You may think that all you need to do is turn up on the day – right? But actually, if you take some time to prepare before going to these events you will find you get much more out of them. Come along and hear from an experienced Careers Adviser on what to do to get ready for our annual Careers Fair to be held on Tuesday 4th November.

Employability Week: Programme of Events

6pm-8pm: GLT3 and foyer (All students) Find out from past students how they became successful.

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10 Become a Red Cross Educator, Teaching First Aid in the Community

4pm-5pm: Eliot Hall (All students) We will show you how easy it is to teach, use and recall first aid skills in an emergency. This will develop your skills further to become a Community Educator with the British Red Cross.

An interactive forum with Social Sciences alumni and recruitment professionals, comprising short presentations and case studies showcasing unexpected career paths. This is followed by an open Q&A session and an informal chat over drinks and nibbles.

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(All students) Absolute Internship is an elite global internship program for university students in Beijing, Hong Kong, London, Shanghai and Singapore. The program is recognized by BBC, Forbes Magazine, Bloomberg and The New York Times. We partner with 500+ top class international and local companies. Our allinclusive programs range from 1 to 3 months in length and provide guaranteed internship placement in 20+ industries, accommodation, visa, transport to and from work and planned program events visiting the

Unexpected careers – for Students from the Faculty of Social Sciences 10

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3pm-4pm: KS15

best tourist attractions in the area. We also provide career development seminars with leading industry experts. This makes for a safe and valuable, career-boosting experience in some of the most exciting cities in the world.

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Understanding Modern China

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MONDAY 3 NOVEMBER (CONT)

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Essential Guidance for Aspiring Lawyers

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10am-11am: The Marquee

10am-11am: Rutherford LT1 (All students) The talk will touch on: (1) The importance of good grades, (2) How to prepare for legal work experience, (3) The key to succeeding as an aspiring lawyer, (4) A brief outline of training post degree (this is not the main focus). Chris White, Founder of Aspiring Solicitors (www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk) will talk and take questions.

How to Write a CV for Journalism and Media Jobs

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11am-12pm: The Marquee (All final year students) How to sell yourself to an editor in one page. Editors will not read more than one page, so this workshop is how to make sure every word counts. Speakers from Brighton Journalist Works will cover the basics: presentation, mission statements and skills tables. All you need to get to interview stage in this competitive industry, with real-life examples of CVs that have got students jobs.

The Careers Fair

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12pm-3pm: The Sports Centre (All students) For more information, see page 20 or visit www.kent.ac.uk/ces/events

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(All students) Looking for a career in finance? Listen to what CIPFA and the Public Sector can offer you… CIPFA, the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, is the professional body for people in public finance. Our 14,000 members work throughout the public services, in national audit agencies, in major accountancy firms, and in other bodies where public money needs to be effectively and efficiently managed.

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(All students) Find out from our panel how time spent in the States can offer you a wealth of personal and professional benefits. Rachel Armstrong graduated from Kent in 2008 with a BA (Hons) degree in American Studies and now works for IBM. Her role with the company includes assessing applicants at its graduate recruitment centre. Along with students and alumni who have spent time studying and working in the States as part of their degree courses, Rachel and the panel will discuss how this experience can increase your career prospects. Refreshments provided. TS IN

(All students, particularly those interested in a Year in Industry) Join us for an interactive workshop to learn about what you can expect to experience at an assessment centre. This interactive session is designed to explain what you might expect at an assessment centre and what employers are looking for. There will be a brief presentation before we will break out into groups to allow you to participate in a mock group assessment and develop a clear understanding of the skills employers are assessing. Feedback will be provided on the day to help participants understand how they performed and what to work on. To book your place, please go to: http://doodle.com/ zs772qzi7qm7u6ht

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CIPFA Presentation

10.30am-11.30am: RX12

10am-11.30am: Darwin Conference Suite

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10am-4pm: Student Media Centre

IBM/American Studies Session

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60 Minute Takeover!

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9am-5pm: SW101

Morgan Stanley – Assessment Centre Skills Session

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Poster Fair

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TUESDAY 4 NOVEMBER

Employability Week: Programme of Events

Please book your place at http://tinyurl.com/bskybkent

Careers at the Gulbenkian Theatre and Beyond

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(All students) Thinking about setting up your own business? Then come along to this session for practical advice and guidance. During this hour-long session, Dermot O'Brien, Senior Lecturer in Drama and Theatre, will lead the session aimed at anyone who is interested in finding out more about setting up a business in the creative sector.

4pm-5pm: The Marquee Looking to gain work experience in a theatre or in the arts industry more generally? Come along and find out more from those in the know. The

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4pm-5pm: Grimond LT3 (All students) Join us for the info session "Study in Germany" to learn about study and research at German universities as well as funding options. Studying in Germany – A Good Idea! • Many Master and PhD programmes taught in English • One of the most popular destinations for international students worldwide • Excellent universities with low tuition fees

Working in the UK for International Students

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3pm-4pm: The Marquee

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We will be holding a Q&A session on graduate opportunities at Sky, so come prepared to ask us lots of questions as we will be closing applications for the 2015 graduate intake the following week. We are keen to hear what you know about Sky and the graduate opportunities we offer. If you have already started your application to one of our 2015 graduate programmes, we hope you will leave the talk with some hints and tips to help boost your application further. We look forward to seeing you!

Study in Germany

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(All students, particularly those interested in a Year in Industry) Join us for an interactive workshop to learn about what you can expect to experience at an assessment centre. This interactive session is designed to explain what you might expect at an assessment centre and what employers are looking for. There will be a brief presentation before we will break out into groups to allow you to participate in a mock group assessment and develop a clear understanding of the skills employers are assessing. Feedback will be provided on the day to help participants understand how they performed and what to work on. Limited spaces available, please email medwaycareers@kent.ac.uk to book.

(All students) Delivering Sky’s mix of TV that people love, pioneering technology, award-winning customer service and superfast broadband is a real team effort. Across Sky’s business, whether in front of the camera or behind the scenes, we’re working really hard to deliver brilliant entertainment, products and services to over 11 million customers. But we want to be better so we’re looking for bright, talented graduates to join us.

School of Arts has teamed up with the Gulbenkian Theatre to host a workshop about breaking into the creative sector. Whether you want to be working on lighting and rigs or scheduling events come along and find out more. Make sure you get involved! Mairi Coyle (Creative Producer) and Jake Taylor (Technical Manager) will be on hand to offer useful tips and advice about breaking into the industry.

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3.30pm-5pm: Darwin Conference Suite 3

3.30pm-5pm: M3-04, Medway campus

Being an Arts Practitioner: How to Work for Yourself

Q+A to BSkyB

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Morgan Stanley – Assessment Centre Skills Session

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TUESDAY 4 NOVEMBER (CONT)

5pm-6pm: KBS LT (International students from the Faculty of Social Sciences only) A talk aimed at students from outside the European Economic Area about how the UK labour market operates, including up-todate information about different types of work permit and tips about how to succeed with job applications in the UK.

5pm-6pm: Darwin Conference Suite 2 (All students) Find out more about what Cisco is doing to expand the technology solutions in the Cloud, Mobile, Security, IT and Big Data. The Internet of Everything is a phenomenon driving new opportunities for Cisco and it's transforming our customers' businesses worldwide. We are pioneers and have been since the early days of connectivity. Today, we are building teams that are

expanding our technology solutions in the mobile, cloud, security, IT, and big data spaces, including software and consulting services. As Cisco delivers the network that powers the Internet, we are connecting the unconnected. Imagine creating unprecedented disruption. Revolutionary ideas will impact everything from retail, healthcare, and entertainment, to public and private sectors, and far beyond. With roughly 10 billion connected things in the world now and over 50 billion estimated in the future, you will find exponential career possibilities at Cisco.

Economics Alumni Evening

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Cisco – The Internet of Everything

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7pm-9pm: KLT1 (School of Economics students only) Recent Economics Graduates will talk about how they got their jobs, what it is like to work in the financial sector and their own experiences

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Employability Week: Programme of Events

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Pro Tools 110

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9am-5pm Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: BW204, Medway campus

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60 Minute Takeover!

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10am-4pm: The Marquee (All students) Got a free hour? Fancy trying a new sport or learning a new skill? Why not come along to the Marquee where you will be able give it a go – each session will last 60 minutes and be led by a Kent Union club or society. Each hour, on the hour a new session will begin. Check out www.kentunion.co.uk/60min for further details.

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Teaching Expo

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10am-3pm: Royal Engineers Museum

10am-3pm: Darwin Conference Suite

(All students) The Royal Engineers Museum, Library and Archive will be opening its doors for a Careers Day. This ‘behind the scenes’ day will consist of sessions led by the Museum staff. Each department will offer an overview of what their job entails, and how they got into that position. The day covers: general guidance to museum employability, marketing/commercial services, fundraising, conservation management, collections management, lunch and chance to look around the museum, education and events, community engagement, and interpretation: exhibitions and galleries. Following the end of the day, participants are more than welcome to stay and have a further look around the Museum, and to ask members of staff any questions.

(All students) In partnership with Teach First, the University of Kent brings you the inaugural Teaching Expo. As the routes into teaching seem to change and grow every year, this event aims to provide students with access to a range of different Teacher Training providers, all showcasing their particular training pathway. Come along to find out the difference between school-based and university-based routes and the range of options available to you. See www.kent.ac.uk/ces/teachingexpo for full exhibitor details.

The museum is located a short walk from the University of Kent’s Medway campus; transport will be provided from Canterbury campus via the campus shuttle. Please book your place doodle.com/pzbfn34946w23cms or contact Jon Beer J.Beer@kent.ac.uk (your booking includes a place on the campus shuttle). Places are limited to sixty students; you must sign up before 29th October to secure your place.

Training providers will also be offering a variety of short but highly informative talks in Darwin Conference Suite 1. Drop in and listen at either 11am-12pm or 1pm2pm. YABILITY PO LO

10 Student Enterprise… How to be an Entrepreneur

10am-12pm: G4-03, Medway campus (All students) Got a business idea? Want to become an entrepreneur? This interactive session includes a workshop from a business adviser, information on the entrepreneurial society Enactus and a competition launch where you can put your ideas into practice!

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(Open to all students, but subsidised for SMFA students only) Fantastic opportunity to gain a professional qualification in Pro Tools 110. There is a cost for this three-day training session which is greatly subsidised for SMFA students. Booking essential. Contact mfareception@kent.ac.uk for further information.

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9am-5pm: SW101

Museum Careers Day

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Poster Fair

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WEDNESDAY 5 NOVEMBER

12pm-1pm: G2-04, Medway campus

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South East Water: Interview Skills

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1pm-2pm: M1-22, Medway campus

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1pm-2pm: W1-SR5 (All students) Kerry is an empowering coach, skilled at finding what you want and where to start in accomplishing it! If you are struggling with the ‘What Next?’ question – come and find a new way of looking for it. A presentation to cajole, connect and celebrate who you are and now you are educated – what are you going to do next? www.kerryhales.com

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Returning from a Year Abroad: Employability Workshop

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1.30pm-3pm: KS16 repeated again at 3:30-5pm (Returning year abroad final year students only) Find out how to identify and demonstrate the skills and attributes that you have acquired from your time abroad to enhance your employability. This is an interactive session covering CVs, job applications and interviews. To book, please email: goabroad@kent.ac.uk

So You Want To Volunteer? Litter Pick!

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(All students) Staff from South East Water will be joining us to give tips on interview skills from an employer’s perspective. This workshop will be useful for any career path, but you will also get the opportunity to learn about the various roles offered at South East Water… there are more career opportunities than you might think. This workshop will prepare you with the skills you need to perform well at an interview.

'What Am I Gonna Do Now?' The Complete Coach

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(All students) Top tips on CV and application writing by Vanquis Bank.

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(All students) Tom Christian served in a number of Part-Time Officer roles in Kent Union before becoming Vice-President Education then Union President between 2007 and 2009. He then co-led the student wing of the Labour Party before joining Labour's Digital Unit in 2010. He now focuses on building Labour's digital image and manages film production for the Party. He will be talking about how his experiences as a Kent Union Officer helped shape the communication skills he uses today including how a tactic employed in a Kent Union election was used to create one of Labour's most effective pieces of on-line content.

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(All students) Looking to improve your interview techniques and feel comfortable about presenting in front of groups? Come hear Prof. Don Gray from the School of Architecture give you tips on how to impress! Feel more confident about public speaking; learn how to inject humour into a presentation; understand how to use storytelling to get your point across.

Vanquis Bank: CVs and Applications

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Introduction to SECL Employability Modules

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11am-12pm: Digital Crit Space, Marlowe

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Enhancing Your Presentation Skills

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1.30pm-3pm: Meet at the Kent Union Student activities Centre (above Essentials) (All students) The litter pick will help give campus a spruce and keep our community clean and tidy! It’s a great chance to make new friends, gain employability skills such as communication, team-working and problem-solving, and earn hours for your KSCV Award!

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2pm-4pm: KBS LT (All students) Tips and practice session to give you a headstart for psychometric assessments. Before getting to that crucial interview, many employers use psychometric testing as a means to identify their ideal candidates' suitability. This hands-on session will provide tips for completing numeric and verbal reasoning tests as well as personality assessments and gives you a chance for practice.

Student Media Centre Open Afternoon

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(All students) Improve your Excel skills and find out how to use it for business analysis. Excel is a crucial tool which is in high demand by today's employers. This is a short standalone course designed to refresh students’ knowledge of the fundamentals of Excel and how to further use it as an analytical business tool. The course is run by Kent Business School and is free of

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2pm-4pm: Student Media Centre (All students) The doors to the Student Media Centre will be open to all and people will have the chance to view our facilities but also hear talks from alumni and industry professionals. The afternoon will start with tours of the media centre by our media

(All students) This training session will cover the essentials on successful campaigns, focusing on how to plan, organise, deliver and analyse your campaign to ensure you make the best impact. We’ll be looking into the best ways you can deliver your message to the public, from running events and public speaking, to using art and social media as a campaign tool.

Commercial Awareness Workshop

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How to Succeed with Psychometric Testing

Fuel the Firework! Running a Successful Campaign

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(All Students) Louise Murray, Product Delivery Officer – Language Assistants Team at the British Council in Northern Ireland will give an overview of the opportunities available for both undergraduates and graduates offered by the British Council. From China, to Latin America and elsewhere in Europe, the session will provide a taster of possible options for the future.

(All students) A brief presentation outlining the skills looked for during group exercises at graduate assessment days. This will be followed by practical exercises giving students the chance to practise assessed group work, and a plenary session.

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Excel for Business

2pm-4pm: Cornwallis SW101

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British Council Opportunities for Languages

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Group Skills Workshop

(All students) Are you studying Languages? Mr Paul Kaye, translator at the European Commission, will talk about opportunities in the EU for Linguists.

volunteers. This is followed by a Q&A panel at 3pm, made up of people from film, TV, radio and newspaper who are all alumni from the University. A great opportunity for anyone looking for a career in the media, or if you just fancy hearing some alumni stories. There will be filming and photography at the event to be used for promotional purposes only. EM P

2pm-3.30pm: Woolf Lecture Theatre

charge. The 30 places are allocated on a first come first served basis. To reserve your place, email Irena Jennings, i.jennings@kent.ac.uk

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Careers for Linguists in the EU

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2pm-4pm: ELT2 (All students) An interactive session to help you to develop your commercial understanding in a fun and practical way. International law firm Reed Smith will help you to understand how graduate recruiters will test your commercial awareness throughout the recruitment process. There will be an introductory talk about recruitment and commercial awareness, followed by an interactive group-based activity,

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3.30pm-5pm: KS16 (Returning year abroad final year students only) Find out how to identify and demonstrate the skills and attributes that you have acquired from your time abroad to enhance your employability. This is an interactive session covering CVs, job applications and interviews. To book, please email: goabroad@kent.ac.uk

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3pm-4.30pm: GK Unions, Pilkington Building, Medway (All students) Looking for part-time work? Drop in to GK Unions to chat with Louise about finding local parttime/temporary work that fits in alongside your studies.

SMSAS CV Clinic

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Jobshop Drop-In

Returning from a Year Abroad: Employability Workshop

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(SMSAS students only) Looking for advice on how to improve your employability? Come to this SMSAS (School of Maths, Statistics and Actuarial Sciences) seminar, which will comprise presentations and advice from a number of different presenters, including financial services employers and some from the business world, who will give advice on guidance on topics such as creating a compelling CV, making effective job applications, and developing strong interview skills.

4pm-5pm: Cornwallis NW SR9 (SMSAS students only) Looking for advice on how to improve your CV? Come to the SMSAS CV clinic, where a CV expert will review your CV and provide you with advice on how you can improve it. You will need to bring

along a copy of your current CV, which will be reviewed and guidance provided on how you can improve it. Please note that this event is for SMSAS students only, and attendance must be prebooked via http://doodle.com/7c6frs6mfqv3k5hi

Radio, Television, Print and Online Journalism

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(Politics and International Relations focused, but all students welcome) Interested in an internship in Politics and IR? Come along to this interactive workshop where staff, students and alumni will give you the lowdown on life as an intern, and tips for getting the opportunity you want. Run by the School of Politics and IR, this event will look at internships in this field and how best to secure the work opportunities you want. EM P

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3pm-4.30pm: GS6

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So you want to be an Intern?

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which will allow you to practice your commercial awareness in a simulated assessment exercise involving the analysis and discussion of recent news articles. To sign up for this event please email your name, course, year of study and a sentence outlining why you wish to attend to Jayne Instone on E.J.Instone@kent.ac.uk ensuring that you write â&#x20AC;&#x153;Commercial Awareness Workshopâ&#x20AC;? in the subject bar.

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4pm-6pm: Darwin Conference Suite 3 (All students) Interested in a career as a journalist in radio, TV, print or online? Learn what it takes to succeed. Many of the brightest graduates aspire to careers as reporters, columnists or correspondents, but jobs in journalism are hard to get and the industry is fiercely competitive. So how do you give yourself a real chance of success and what does it take to build a media career? Professor Tim Luckhurst, Head of the Centre for Journalism, has worked for the BBC at home and abroad, and edited Scotland's national newspaper, The Scotsman. He will offer realistic, practical advice about what it takes to make it as a journalist.

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10am-11am: The Marquee

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Interested in working in a gallery? Come along to find out more from someone who already does the job! Katie McGown (Studio 3 Gallery Assistant) will deliver a presentation aimed at students who are thinking about applying for jobs in galleries.

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12pm-1pm: KLT5 (All students interested in completing this module during 2015-16) The Kent Student Certificate for Volunteering (KSCV) Platinum award is the highest level of volunteering award at the University of Kent. It involves carrying out 3 volunteering placements or projects across 1 academic year and building up a portfolio based on your volunteering. Throughout the year you are also expected to produce a 500 word report, a written statement of learning (essay) and give a panel presentation. The award requires you to get involved with a wide range of volunteering activities and focuses

Think Big Choose Small

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12pm-1pm: PK127, Medway campus (All students) Thinking outside the box when it comes to your graduate career. We hear lots about big graduate schemes, but thousands of graduates find amazing careers in smaller companies. Come to this workshop run by STEP to find out more about working in smaller organisations, and where to find those jobs.

Kent Opportunities Fair

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An Introduction to KSCV Platinum

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on the skills and abilities that you will develop as a volunteer. Before you can start the KSCV Platinum, you must have already completed some voluntary activity whilst you have been a student at the University of Kent and preferably undertaken the KSCV Silver (50 hours) certificate. Depending on your course, you may be able to choose KSCV Platinum as a credit bearing module (15 credits instead of another module choice). If that is not possible, it will show on your degree transcript as an extra module on top of the modules that you would need to undertake in order to meet your degree requirements. TS IN

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(All students) All you need to know to progress into legal careers. This talk is for both law and non-law students who are interested in a career in the legal professions (solicitor, barrister or legal executive). Careers in law are very competitive; you need to be prepared to compete at the highest level. This talk will help you to identify the extra-curricular activities you should be getting involved in and how. We will also look at work experience and how to get it and finally, but importantly, the support available to help you achieve your aims. TS IN

(All students) Looking to gain work experience in a theatre or in the creative arts industry more generally? Come along and find out more from those in the know. The School of Arts has teamed up with the Marlowe Theatre to host a workshop about breaking into the creative arts sector. Marlowe's Head of Creative Projects, Daniel Lipman, will be offering useful tips and advice about the sector. Whether you want to be working on lighting and rigs or scheduling events come along and find out more. Make sure you get involved!

11am-12pm: G4-04, Medway campus

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Careers at the Marlowe Theatre and Beyond

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Getting into Law

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Poster Fair

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THURSDAY 6 NOVEMBER

12pm-3pm: Darwin Conference Suite (All students) Showcasing many of the extracurricular activities you can get involved with whilst studying at Kent. Find out more on page 66.

1pm-2.30pm: Rutherford LT1

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Identifying Your Transferable Skills

(School of Anthropology and Conservation students only) Attend this event to help identify your transferable skills and open your eyes to a range of career prospects. Due to the breadth of subject areas studied at SAC, our graduates are welcomed in a variety of professions. This talk will explore

Excel for Business

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2pm-4pm: Eliot CT1 (All students) Improve your Excel skills and find out how to use it for business analysis. Excel is a crucial tool which is in high demand by today's employers. This is a short, standalone course designed to refresh students’ knowledge of the fundamentals of Excel and how to further use it as an analytical business tool. The course is run by Kent Business School and is free of charge. The 30 places are allocated on a first come first served basis. To reserve your place, email Irena Jennings, i.jennings@kent.ac.uk

(Aimed at Stage 1 and 2 Computing students, but all welcome) Recent computing alumni will be talking about their experiences since graduating. Q&A at the end.

Working in Human Resources

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2pm-4pm: Cornwallis SW101

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3pm-4pm: The Marquee (All students) Considering a career in HR? Come to find out about career paths, specialist versus generalist routes and how to get your first HR job. Caroline Montgomery – an HR Manager at the University of Kent – talks about careers in HR, the various career paths and professional routes, how to get your first job in HR and what skills and qualifications might be needed. Using a combination of presentation and short practical exercises and examples, you will be able to identify your transferable skills, prepare for an interview for an HR job and consider the personal qualities needed for a career in HR.

Writing Skills Workshop

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2pm-3pm: The location for this event can be found at: www.kent.ac.uk/ces/events

(Humanities students only) Thinking about taking a placement year or want to find out more about the benefits of taking a placement year? Students who have recently completed a placement year will be on hand to talk about their experiences and offer practical advice and tips. Rachel Evans, Placement Year Co-ordinator for the Faculty of Humanities, will lead the session aimed at anyone who is interested in finding out more about undertaking a placement between stages 2 and 3 of their studies. TS IN

(All students) Find out about the opportunities available to study or work abroad as part of your degree.

2pm-3pm: The Marquee

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Where Are They Now?

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International Placements

Humanities Placement Year – Find Out More!

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(All students) Local Government is not only one of the most important parts of the Public Sector, ensuring key services like Public Health, Adult Social Care, Children's Services and Education, it is also the most efficient area of the Public Sector. With Essex County Council as an example, this presentation will discuss a graduate scheme in Local Government facing economic and cultural challenges and the benefits of working in the public sector.

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1pm-2pm: G4-04, Medway campus

the wide range of career prospects available to graduates from SAC disciplines as well as how best to convey your value to potential employers.

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Essex County Council's 10 National Graduate Development Programme

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3pm-5pm:CNWsr5 (All Students) A two-hour tonic for your writing skills– from useful general tips in your academic writing and presentations, to presenting yourself professionally via letters and emails, improve your writing now! Meet members of the School of English's writing skills team for an informal workshop designed to

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4pm-5pm: Politics and IR Meeting Room (N4.N1 Rutherford College) (All students) Looking to develop your networking skills, and have the opportunity to practice them in a friendly and informal setting ahead of the University's Alumni and Student Networking Event (this evening,

(All students) Are you currently volunteering or interested in volunteering in the future? The E&V Toolkit is an excellent package, free for students to use, which helps you to track the employability skills you are gaining. Come along to find out how to make the most out of the E&V Toolkit. YABILITY PO LO

5pm-7pm: RX11 (All students – places limited) In this workshop, Vinita Joseph – an accredited coach and tutor – will guide you through an enjoyable set of exercises designed to help you identify what is most important to you. Learn how to set achievable goals and, in so doing, gain confidence in your ability to get things done. You’ll come away with at least one small task to complete within the next 24 hours, as well as a personalised road map for the coming year. Places are limited! To book go to: http://doodle.com/ qff2ngtu7xysti7m

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5pm-7pm: KLT5

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(Aimed at School of Computing students, but all welcome) Opportunity to talk to School of Computing alumni in a relaxed environment.

Alumni and Student Networking Event

4pm-5pm: G4-03, Medway campus

Focus on What Matters and Gain Confidence

School of Computing Social

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Networking Know-How

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(All students) Are you a student with an interest in history? Do you enjoy the prospect of traveling and meeting students from other countries? If the answer to these two questions is yes, come and find out more! The International Students of History Association (ISHA) organises seasonal seminars, where students from many countries come together to discuss historical ideas. As well as showing your future employers an interest in the international community, an important aspect in our globalised world, these seminars are an opportunity to practise and develop your presentation and discussion skills in a fun and friendly environment. Please join us at our talk to find out more about this exciting opportunity.

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4pm-5pm: The Marquee

Getting the Most Out of the E&V Toolkit

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10 The International Students of History Association Presentation

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5.30pm-8pm). Then this session is for you! This free event will help you develop strong networking skills that might just help you get that ideal job, summer internship or research opportunity. Refreshments will also be provided.

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transmit some key principles in writing well and preparing presentations. The session will also incorporate a 'clinic' to deal with problems raised by students.

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THURSDAY 6 NOVEMBER (CONT)

5.30pm-8pm: Darwin Conference Suite 2 and 3 (All students) Terrified of what happens after graduation? Alumni from a range of disciplines are here to help with advice on job-hunting, interviews and the real world of work, followed by a fun networking session with a twist. Get some tips and learn some new skills – plus there’s free food and drink! Places for students are limited to 40 so registration is essential! Go to: http://tinyurl.com/kentalumni to book your place!

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9am-10am: The Marquee (All students) Enactus Kent is a group of inspiring students who are committed to using the power of entrepreneurial action to improve the standard of living for people in need. Find out how you can get involved in their local and international projects! YABILITY PO LO

Kent IT Clinic

(All students) Multi Award-winning successful entrepreneur Keith Mabbutt, CEO & Founder of GradFactor Enterprises, and CEO of CVSeeMe.com will be running a workshop on ‘Why being an entrepreneur is an achievement in itself’. In this workshop, Keith will talk about his journey as an entrepreneur. From running the tuck shop at school, to setting up his own recruitment agency at the age of 22, and going on to gain Industry recognition as an innovative leader. This workshop will provide practical, real-world advice and insights on

10am-12pm: M1-22, Medway campus

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11am-12pm: Cornwallis NW SR5 (All students) The historic environment is a diverse sector offering a variety of employment opportunities at local, national and international levels. Presentation by Dr. Labadi who has worked for local museums, English Heritage and internationally for UNESCO and the World Bank. This will be followed by a session of questions and answers.

Self-Employment… What Is It All About?

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(2nd year Computing with a Year in Industry students) Presentation about opportunities for placement, and the recruitment process.

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Being an entrepreneur 10 is an achievement in itself

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Working in the Museum and Heritage Sectors

(All students) Did you know 3500 people work at the University of Kent? And not all are academic roles? Are you considering a career in Higher Education administration or management? Melissa Bradley and Linda Lough, Faculty Administration Managers from the University's administration team talk about the potential careers in Higher Education. Come and join us for coffee and cookies and hear more about the wide range of potential careers working in Higher Education.

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10am-11.15am: KS17

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Enterprise Society – Enactus Kent!

What it’s like working in Higher Education Professional Services

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IBM – Employer Presentation

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9am-5pm: SW101

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launching a business, as well as questioning your knowledge of entrepreneurship and providing you with the motivation to start a business, secure funding &/or get a job.

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Poster Fair

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(Computing students only) Interested in IT consultancy? Do you want to know what it is like to be a KITC consultant, and how you can become one too? Come along to this interactive workshop where we will help you to start acquiring the skills that you need to be a successful IT consultant and help you to prepare for the KITC application process.

11am-12pm: The Marquee (All students) Be Your Own Boss! Work for yourself! Do it your way instead of the way someone else wants it done! As some degree students cannot immediately find gainful employment, The Enterprise Hub offers advice and support to those students who might want to consider working for themselves. So…. what’s it all about? How does it work and how can I get into it? Come and meet our experienced Business Adviser, John Earl, who for 30 years has been guiding people through the process of how to start

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12pm-1pm: The Marquee (All students) Would you like to find out more about Student Enterprise activities and how they can help you gain valuable employability skills? Or do you have a question you would like answered by a business professional? Then come along to our drop-in for to have all your questions answered!

We are currently recruiting for Graduates and Industrial Placement in a wide variety of business areas. Mike Bickford – Group Resourcing Manager, Jenny Pykett – HR Business Partner and Mike Hughes – CAReer Graduate – HR at Mercedes-Benz are available to tell you more!

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(All students) Discover – Explore – Teach (in China). Get paid to teach in China. Capita is one of the UK's leading education recruitment specialist and they have opportunities for teaching assistants, nursery nurses, teachers, lecturers and school support staff. See more at: www.discoverexploreteach.com or www.capitaeducation.co.uk/internati onal-school-services

The £10 Challenge Competition Launch!

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1pm-2pm: The Marquee (All students) Raise as much money as you can from a £10 investment. Gain some valuable employability skills and realise your potential. A great opportunity to show future employers what you can do! Come along to the launch to find out more!

Employment Opportunities with NHS Professionals

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What Is Student Enterprise And How Does It Benefit Me?

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(All students) Looking to secure an internship in the Creative Sector or want to find out more about the benefits of taking one? Come along to find out more.

As well as selling cars, vans, trucks, parts, and service, we run Mercedes-Benz World at Brooklands in Surrey. The Mercedes-Benz UK group of companies directly employs over 4,000 people, and 11,000 colleagues at independent retailers. Over 500 Apprentices have passed their professional qualifications at the company’s in-house Training Academy. The UK is also home to Mercedes-Benz High Performance Powertrains and the Mercedes AMG PETRONAS Formula 1™ team.

1pm-2pm: KS16

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Internship Opportunities in the Creative Sector

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(All students) In our session we will show you how easy it is to teach, use and recall first aid skills in an emergency. This will develop your skills further to become a Community Educator with the British Red Cross.

(All students) The best or nothing- MercedesBenz UK is the sales and marketing organisation responsible for all Daimler products and services in Britain.

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12pm-2pm: Darwin Conference Suite 3

Working Abroad: Your Future Now! (Capita Education)

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Become a Red Cross Educator Teaching first Aid in the Community

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Mercedes-Benz UK Graduate and Industrial Placements

and run a successful small business. Could YOU be the next successful entrepreneur?

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FRIDAY 7 NOVEMBER (CONT)

1pm-3pm: G2-21, Medway campus (All students) NHS Professionals is the leading provider of managed flexible workforce services to the NHS with more than 40,000 general and specialist nurses, doctors, midwives, allied health professionals, administrative and other healthcare professionals signed to its bank,

Bring your CV to a Careers Adviser

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2pm-5pm: G0-05, Medway campus (All students) The Careers Advisers at Medway will be available from 2-5pm to give advice on your CV. No appointment necessary, just bring your CV along with you.

3pm-4pm: The Marquee (All students) Are you considering starting your own business after university? Or are you looking to go straight into employment? Join the discussion to weigh up the pros and cons of both options. The Employability Points and Student Enterprise teams are debating the benefits and difficulties related to employment and selfemployment. Challenge the perceived risks of self-employment or explore the possibilities of employment. Join in this lively debate and weigh-up which career path is most suitable for you.

Maximising your Presentation Technique

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(All students) Are you hitting a brick wall with your ideas? Stuck for inspiration or just don’t know where to start? If you’ve taken part in the £10 challenge then let us help kick start your brain with our Ideas Generation workshop and get inspired! TS IN

(All students) Using the power of football, Charlton Athletic Community Trust (CACT) works in partnership with local communities to empower individuals to improve their lives and their environment. CACT’s ground breaking and innovative programmes are delivered through a regular presence in schools and working with disadvantaged or socially excluded groups in society, through crime reduction initiatives and community based football coaching sessions. The types of programmes delivered by CACT fit under five key aims: raising educational achievement, creating

2pm-3pm: The Marquee

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Ideas Generation Workshop

Employment vs Self Employment – The Gloves are off!

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Employability Opportunities with Charlton Athletic Community Trust

pathways to employment, building healthier lifestyles, bringing communities together and reducing crime. CACT’s main areas of work include: Social Inclusion, National Citizen Service, Education, Health Improvement, Pathways to Employment, Sports Development, Disability and Mental Health, and Women and Girl’s Development. CACT delivers programmes across Bexley, Greenwich and Kent as well as in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban which all include some of the poorest townships in South Africa. See more at: www.cact.org.uk TS IN

supporting around 70 NHS Trust clients across the UK. In the Kent area we cover the following trusts: Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust, Kent Community Health NHS Trust, Medway Community Healthcare CIC, Medway NHS Foundation Trust, and East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. We are recruiting: Admin and Clerical, Support Service, Nurses, Care Support Workers, Porters, Domestic and Housekeepers. Drop in anytime between 1 – 3pm with your CV to speak to one of our staff members to find out if you qualify to register on their bank. For more information go to: www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/Pages /Join-Us.aspx

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3pm-5pm: KBS SR5 (All students) How to use your voice to improve your presentation skills and technique. Dr Dan Petrovici from Kent Business School will give you some helpful advice on presentation skills and techniques. This interactive seminar provides you with an overview of the role of voice adapted from drama studies. The focus will be on the role of voice in presentation in front of various audiences such as prospective employers and colleagues. 30 places are allocated on a first come first served basis. To reserve your place, email Irena Jennings, i.jennings@kent.ac.uk

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CAREERS FAIR

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Tuesday 4 November 12pm-3pm: The Sports Centre Over 100 employers will be showcasing their opportunities for Kent students and graduates, most of whom are recruiting students from all degree subject areas. Come and speak to them about their graduate vacancies, work experience and volunteering opportunities. This year’s event is bigger than ever, and spans two halls. Please see page 62 for an exhibitor map.

Thank you to our sponsors:

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Academies Enterprise Trust (AET) sites.google.com/a/aetinet.org/a cademies-enterprisetrust/careers Recruiting from all subjects

Accenture careers.accenture.com/gben/Pages/index.aspx Recruiting from selected subjects: Engineering and Digital Arts, Computing, Maths and related subjects

Access UK Ltd www.theaccessgroup.com/abou t/careers.aspx Recruiting from selected subjects: Computing, Business and related subjects

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Academies Enterprise Trust (AET) are the largest multi-academy sponsor in the country. We aim to inspire young people to make their best better. The AET are fortunate to have a team of talented, experienced and passionate practitioners, who work together to drive up standards and achievement within all of our Primary, Secondary and Special academies. We want to ensure that our expertise in curriculum knowledge, inspirational lesson plans and innovative activities, including the design and delivery of in-house programmes for both students and staff are shared with you!

• • (Stand 21) Accenture is a world-leading provider of strategy, digital, technology and operations expertise that’s transforming the way many of the biggest organisations approach business. The Client Delivery & Operations part of the business is a global network of IT specialists and experts, who develop, deploy and maintain the systems and software that help boost our clients’ performance. Everything we achieve calls for exceptional innovation, unprecedented teamwork and a deep understanding of changes happening in technology. Our genuine passion for technology means we routinely work in partnership with industry leaders like Microsoft, Oracle and SAP, as well as with emerging market innovators.

•• • (Stand 20) Access is a leading author of fully integrated business management software. The portfolio spans solutions for ERP, finance, HR, Payroll, warehousing, business intelligence, professional service automation and manufacturing. More than 10,000 UK businesses and not-for-profit organisations use Access solutions to improve their performance, profitability and drive growth, unlocking their business potential through improved business insight. Access is one of the top five fastest growing UK software developers in The Sunday Times Buyout Track 100 2012 and featured in last year’s Profit Track 100. On-going commitment to excellence, customers and employees has also placed the company among the UK’s top employers in The Sunday Times’ 100 ‘Best Companies to Work For’ 2014.

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Aldi www.aldirecruitment.co.uk Recruiting from all subjects

• • • (Stand 13) Aldi Stores Ltd, a leading global retailer, has opportunities for you to join our fast track Area Manager graduate scheme. At Aldi only the best will do. That’s why we offer a starting salary of £41k plus a fully expensed Audi A4. Deep down, you’ll know if you have the required amount of drive and determination to become an Area Manager. In return for your commitment and hard work, you can look forward to an outstanding benefits package, a great deal of job satisfaction and spectacular prospects and the knowledge that we are always looking to keep, as well as attract, the very best candidates. There are opportunities Nationwide but particularly in the Chelmsford region which covers the South East and East Anglia. This is an ongoing rolling application with various start dates throughout the year.

ARK Schools www.arkschools.org/arkteacher-training Recruiting from all subjects

Ashford Teaching Alliance www.ashfordteachingalliance. co.uk Recruiting from all subjects

• (Stand 102) ARK Schools is an education charity and one of the country’s topperforming academy operators. We know that great teaching changes lives. That’s why we’re looking for the best graduates to join our programme and train to teach with us. ARK Teacher Training gives you the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of pupils, whilst working towards Qualified Teacher Status and a PGCE. You’ll be supported by the best people in the profession as you start your career in teaching with us.

•• (Stand 106) Our aim is to attract high quality trainees and organise a stimulating programme of development opportunities across our schools and with a range of outstanding practitioners. The Ashford Teaching Alliance leads teacher training with School Direct for our partner primary and secondary schools. The programmes provide routes to Qualified Teacher Status with the opportunity to gain PGCE alongside QTS if eligible. The training opportunities available are in conjunction with our Higher Education partners. Being a student teacher with the Ashford Teaching Alliance gives the opportunity to train in a base school along with the flexibility of placements in our partner schools thus giving a wide range of rich and diverse experience.

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ASOS asoscareers.asos.com Recruiting from all subjects

•• (Stand 70) We’re a global online fashion retailer. And, with around 2,000 new product lines being introduced each week, we’re ambitious and we certainly know our stuff. We have websites targeting the UK, USA, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Russia, Australia and China. Plus, we ship to over 230 countries and territories from our central distribution centre in the UK. As a place where fashion and technology make perfect partners, it’s understandable the one thing all of us have in common, wherever we work, is a real sense of excitement about the future and the possibilities it can bring. If you’re looking for an opportunity to go places and really take your career forward, we could be the perfect fit for you!

Aspiring Solicitors www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk Recruiting from all subjects

Avante Partnership Ltd www.avantecommunitysupport. org.uk Recruiting from all subjects

• •• • • • (Stand 48) Aspiring Solicitors, is a unique diversity organisation committed to increasing diversity throughout the legal profession. It will achieve this goal by providing increased access, opportunity and assistance to aspiring solicitors who are undergraduates, postgraduates and graduates underrepresented in the profession whilst also raising awareness of the importance of diversity among the next generation of lawyers. We offer legal work experience at Banks and other institutions as well as hundreds of legal opportunities with Founder and Affiliate Members.

• (Stand 103) Avante Community Support provides care at home services supporting individuals to maintain or regain their independence. We currently provide services within Kent, Medway, Bexley and Greenwich which include personal care and support, meal preparation, live in care, housework, shopping, end of life care, respite and reablement. We provide on the job training, support and opportunities for career progression within the organisation. Recruiting people who are passionate about making a positive difference to our service users lives by contributing to their health, happiness and well-being.

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AXA jobs.axa.co.uk Recruiting from all subjects

• • (Stand 54) AXA is a global leader in financial protection. With 160,000 employees we are now protecting the physical and financial assets of over 102 million customers across the world. We are constantly redefining standards to deliver maximum value to our clients and shareholders. We also champion continuous learning, encourage innovation, promote diversity and invest heavily in the development of everyone on our team. What makes us different and makes us increasingly successful, is the quality of the people who work for us – and that includes the graduates who join our Graduate Development Programmes every year. So it will come as no surprise that we are recognised as one of the Top 25 Best Big Companies to work for by The Sunday Times, or that we are ranked as the 20th Best Company for Graduates to Work For by the Job Crowd.

BAE Systems www.baesystems.com/ graduates Recruiting from all subjects

• •• (Stand 22) Join us and you’ll quickly become involved in developing some of the most technologically advanced defence, security and aerospace systems on earth. We work with local partners to develop, engineer, manufacture, and support the innovations that sustain economies, increase defence sovereignty and safeguard commercial interests. With some 88,000 employees in six continents, our story is about talented people who are relentlessly committed to creating solutions that protect and strengthen nations. That’s work that inspires us. That’s BAE Systems. Our Graduate Development Framework, Finance Leader Development Programme, Sigma Leadership Programme, all combine formal learning with real world challenges across a number of placements to help you realise your potential.

Baker Tilly careers.bakertilly.co.uk Recruiting from all subjects

•• (Stand 55) Now, let’s get properly acquainted. We’re Baker Tilly, an independent firm of accountants and business advisers, with more than 4,000 partners and staff generating a fee income in excess of £350 million. This places us as one of the three principal mid-market accountancy firms and the 7th largest in the UK. Our people are dedicated to delivering the complete spectrum of audit, tax, consulting and enterprise risk services across all imaginable sectors and from offices right across the UK.

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Bank of England www.bankofengland.co.uk/ careers Recruiting from all subjects

BDO LLP www.bdo.co.uk/careers Recruiting from all subjects

• • •• • (Stand 51) As the country’s central bank, we play a fundamental role in the UK economy – ensuring monetary stability and contributing to financial stability. Our work is challenging, high profile, and truly fascinating. Our graduate recruitment programmes are open to first degree graduates from all degree disciplines and offer experience within many areas of the organisation. Join one of our structured career paths, and you will benefit from excellent development opportunities as well as the chance to be supported and mentored by seasoned colleagues.

• •• • (Stand 49) BDO is about exceptional client service. So we recruit people who have colourful personalities as well as brilliant skills, who can give truly creative business advice. If you want to make real progress, then our firm is the ideal size – combining nationwide presence with local expertise. We have 22 regional offices across the British Isles, and our international network covers 144 countries. We offer a whole spectrum of services, so you can find your specialist area. We give you all the training you need to attain your professional qualifications, along with extensive practical experience that includes on-site client work.

Beadles Group www.beadles.co.uk/careers Recruiting from all subjects

• • • (Stand 12) The Beadles Group represents Kia, Land Rover, Nissan, Skoda, Toyota, Vauxhall and Volkswagen from eleven motor retail centres across Kent and South-East London. We employ over 400 staff dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. We recognise that a successful business is built around the quality and contentment of its people – they are the biggest asset. We strongly believe we work best on the simple virtues of trust, sincerity, commitment and pride. Moreover, at Beadles Group, the aim is to create an environment that is enjoyable and non-adversarial, providing challenges, career development and professional fulfilment.

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Bounce www.gowithbounce.com Recruiting from all subjects

Join us to learn more about our different worldwide programs. Make the most of your youth, gain more experience and live life to the max. We offer unique Summer, Winter and Gap Year programs. Work in USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Africa. We have a host of Au Pair work available. One life. One chance. Go with Bounce.

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Brighton Journalist Works www.journalistworks.co.uk Recruiting from all subjects

Do you want to work in journalism? Journalist Works can help you get your career started. We prepare you for jobs on newspapers, magazines, online as well as TV, Radio, Marketing and PR. Graduates from our Fast-track NCTJ Diploma in Journalism are in demand from all UK media employers as well as many overseas. You will get the essential NCTJ qualification, three weeks of guaranteed work experience, a valuable portfolio of your published stories – and help to get that important first job. We look forward to helping you.

The British Army www.army.mod.uk/join Recruiting from all subjects

•• (Stand 34) You can train for hundreds of different careers in the Army. With thousands of jobs available, there’s more than one way to be the best. As a graduate, you may want a job with great prospects, excellent training and a competitive salary, but if you’re looking for something that also gives you excitement and adventure, then step up to a career as an Army officer. Officer Cadets are paid a starting salary of over £24k rising to over £30k on completion of training. You can expect to reach the rank of Captain in 3 years which also sees a pay increase to over £38k with annual rises to follow.

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BSkyB www.workforsky.com Recruiting from all subjects

Delivering Sky’s mix of TV that people love, pioneering technology, awardwinning customer service and superfast broadband is a real team effort. Across Sky’s business, whether in front of the camera or behind the scenes, they’re working really hard to deliver brilliant entertainment, products and services to over 11 million customers. But they want to be better so they’re looking for bright, talented graduates to join them. And because you’ll be doing such an important role for Sky, they’ll make sure you have everything you need to shine. This includes giving you a structured and tailored plan to progress your career with plenty of development opportunities. What’s more, you’ll have access to great rewards such as free Sky+HD.

Canterbury Christ Church University www.canterbury.ac.uk/ study-here/train-to-teach/ train-to-teach.aspx Recruiting from all subjects

Careers and Employability Service www.kent.ac.uk/ces

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The Faculty of Education is recognised as a centre of excellence for teacher education and development. We are actively helping to shape education practice regionally and nationally, through research and teaching. Our initial teacher education (ITE) programmes are considered to be among the best in the country. Our inspiring Postgraduate programmes enable you to develop the key skills, understanding and knowledge you need to begin your career in teaching in the best possible way. We have a wide range of postgraduate routes into teaching, including: PGCE Primary, 7-14, 11-18, 14-19; School Direct and School Direct Salaried.

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Our services are impartial, free of charge and open to all students of the University of Kent, whatever your year of study, and to Kent graduates for up to three years after graduation. Our friendly, helpful team of professional advisers are available to help you with all aspects of your career planning and decision-making, such as: making decisions about your future career, getting relevant work experience, planning your job search strategy, making applications and preparing for interviews, looking at postgraduate study options and changing or leaving your course of study.

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CFA Institute www.cfainstitute.org/programs/ Pages/index.aspx Recruiting from all subjects

CFA Institute: Your Path into Finance. We are the global association of investment professionals that administer the CFA Program®, CIPM® and Claritas Investment Certificate®. We have over 111,000 members in 141 countries across the globe, all practicing their professions within a huge variety of roles in finance, which shows just how far our programs can take you. In what is one of the most competitive graduate markets in the world, come and see how we can make you stand out from the crowd.

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Childhood First childhoodfirst.org.uk Recruiting from all subjects

Childhood First is a charity with a long and successful history of providing care, education and treatment for traumatised children and young people with emotional, psychological and behavioural problems. We create therapeutic environments in which we work with the children enabling them to live together, learn and heal. We place much emphasis on caring and thoughtful relationships and creating a sense of belonging. Greenfields Therapeutic Community in Tenterden, Kent, comprises of Greenfields House, Gables House and Greenfields School and is for a group of 14 young people with complex emotional needs aged 5-14 years.

CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) www.cimaglobal.com/Studywith-us Recruiting from all subjects

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CIMA is the only professional body that qualifies accountants solely for business. It’s a proven path to fantastic career prospects and high earning potential. A CIMA qualification is highly regarded by leading organisations worldwide and could be your passport to global employability. CIMA has taken the lead in developing the most relevant financial qualification for business today and is the preferred qualification of the world’s top employers.

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CIPFA www.cipfa.org/students Recruiting from all subjects

• • • • •• (Stand 52) The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, is the professional body for people in public finance. Our 14,000 members work throughout the public services where public money needs to be effectively and efficiently managed. As the world’s only professional accountancy body to specialise in public services, CIPFA’s portfolio of qualifications are the foundation for a career in public finance. They include the benchmark professional qualification for public sector accountants as well as a postgraduate diploma for people already working in leadership positions. We also champion high performance in public services, translating our experience and insight into clear advice and practical services. Globally, CIPFA shows the way in public finance by standing up for sound public financial management and good governance.

Cisco www.cisco.com/web/about/ac40 Recruiting from selected subjects: Computing, Maths, Business, Economics and related subjects

Citizens Advice Bureau www.citizensadvice.org.uk Recruiting from all subjects

• • • (Stand 23) Cisco is the worldwide leader in networking that transforms how people connect, communicate and collaborate. Business of all sizes, governments, service providers and consumers leverage the value of the network using Cisco hardware, software and services to improve collaboration, simplify operations, increase customer satisfaction and improve competitive advantage. Our vision is to change the way the world works, lives, plays and learns. We’re entering the next era of the Internet, the Internet of Everything, an era where we’ll create unprecedented value by connecting the unconnected. It’s a global industry phenomenon, driving the biggest market transition for Cisco and our customers through the intelligent connection of people, process, data, and things.

• (Stand 61) The Citizens Advice service is made up from over 300 individual charities which are members of the national Citizens Advice body. CABs offer free advice to the public on debt, housing, employment, benefits and other issues. There are many volunteering opportunities at the CAB such as becoming a gateway assessor, who performs an initial triage interview, a generalist adviser who gives full advice, a social policy campaigner lobbying for change in policy or law, or as a trustee, helping to manage a bureau. See our website for more details about volunteering vacancies at your nearest CAB.

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Civil Service Fast Stream faststream.civilservice.gov.uk Recruiting from all subjects

We all need leaders. People who are prepared to commit themselves to solving the big issues – like improving people’s employment prospects, widening access to public services and defending the country against natural disasters. For more than 65 years we’ve been recruiting talented people to lead the Civil Service. During that time, the Fast Stream has never stopped creating new ways of developing and supporting leaders who embody the highest levels of professionalism, integrity and impartiality. Our aim is to equip you with the skills you need to become a senior leader in the UK Civil Service.

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Clifford Chance LLP www.cliffordchance.com/conten t/cliffordchance/careers.html Recruiting from all subjects

Clifford Chance is a Times Graduate Employer of Choice and one of the world’s foremost law firms, with more tier one ranked practice areas than any other firm. Because the challenges of modern business rarely fall within a single jurisdiction or practice area, we’re used to tackling problems in international, multi-disciplinary teams. A career with Clifford Chance means the opportunity to develop your talents to their utmost potential in a refreshing and stimulating environment. One where your unique talents will have the space to shine, develop and make a real impact.

CNC (Communications and Network Consulting) www.cnc-communications. com/en/career0.html Recruiting from selected subjects: Business, Economics, Journalism, Law, Politics and related subjects

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Communication matters. CNC is an international consultancy firm which advises multi-nationals, large corporations, mid-cap companies, institutions and individuals on all aspects of strategic communications. We have a particularly strong focus on cross-border mandates. CNC sets itself the highest professional standards and implements quick and efficient solutions. CNC consultants take a thorough approach, ask the right questions and develop appropriate and results-orientated communication strategies for their clients, and also assist in applying them. If you feel comfortable in a dynamic environment where a high degree of flexibility is required, then you’ll be well suited to us. We also prize grounded and charismatic personalities. Beyond the professional qualifications, it is all about the right chemistry. One thing that we all have in common is our passion for communication. Communication matters!

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Coca-Cola Enterprises www.cokecce.co.uk/careers. aspx Recruiting from all subjects

Leading brands, great people, growth and the reward that comes with it: the raw materials for success are right here. But still, success depends on our graduates having the same thirst as all of our people: a thirst for exploring new territory, a thirst for pushing limits, and a thirst for the rigour and challenge of a fast-moving business. Do you have a personality with the power to influence and connect? Can you sustain the pace to keep on growing? Will you make an impact with your desire to win?

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Concordia www.concordiavolunteers. org.uk Recruiting from all subjects

Concordia is a charity committed to international volunteering as a means to promoting intercultural understanding and peace. We support hundreds of people to have amazing international volunteer experiences all around the world. For 70 years now, we’ve provided volunteering and work opportunities overseas and here in the UK. Today we work with 80 likeminded, non-profit partner organisations from 60 countries, to offer medium and short term community volunteering, around the world. Types of international volunteer projects include conservation, restoration, archaeology, construction, arts, children’s play-schemes and teaching. "It was one of the best experiences of my life and I will think about different aspects of my time there for the rest of my life!" Joanna, social project in India

Core Assets Children’s Services www.coreassetsjobs.com Recruiting from all subjects

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Core Assets Group Limited is an international provider of social care services, delivering a range of children, family and authority support across 3 continents. The group began life in 1994 in the Midlands, UK with a new approach to foster care through the Foster Care Associates Ltd brand. Now more than 15 years on, the Group’s growth and diversification includes brands working not only in fostering but in: • disability, contact and education services to families; • recruitment and consultancy for authorities and trusts, • academic and practice research development and • benevolent support to not for profit and charitable organisations across the world.

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CRCC Asia www.crccasia.com Recruiting from all subjects

Cummins www.careers.cummins.com Recruiting from selected subjects: Psychology, Law, Economics, Business, Physical Sciences, Maths, Engineering and Digital Arts, Computing and related subjects

• (Stand 93) CRCC Asia specialises in connecting China and the global community through internships, study abroad programs, and consulting services. The organisation has offices in Beijing, London, Madrid, Shanghai, Shawnee (Pennsylvania), San Francisco, Sydney and Venice. As the leading provider of internships in China, CRCC Asia is partnered with a variety of companies in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Sanya, to provide students and graduates the opportunity to further their personal and professional development in a dynamic international setting.

• ••• (Stand 19) Cummins are global leaders in the diesel engine, power generation, turbocharging and emissions solutions markets. With manufacturing plants in 14 countries, 45,000 employees, turnover of $17.3 billion in 2012, you would be joining an organisation that offers massive opportunities on a global basis. Key markets are off-highway vehicles, industrial equipment and power generation. In addition, Cummins provides turbochargers for the automotive sector, along with filtration and acoustic systems, natural-gas engines, engine components and electronic systems. All positions are detailed on our website where applications must be made online – there is no closing date so apply as soon as possible.

Cushman & Wakefield www.cushmanwakefield.com/en /careers Recruiting from all subjects

• •• • (Stand 43) Cushman & Wakefield is the world’s largest privately-held commercial real estate services firm. The company advises and represents clients on all aspects of property occupancy and investment, and has established a preeminent position in the world’s major markets, as evidenced by its frequent involvement in many of the most significant property leases, sales and management assignments. It has approximately 250 offices in 60 countries and offers a complete range of services, including leasing, sales and acquisitions, equity, debt and structured finance, corporate finance and investment banking, corporate services, property management, facilities management, project management, consulting and appraisal. A recognized leader in local and global real estate research, the firm publishes its market information and studies online at www.cushmanwakefield.com/knowledge

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• • • (Stand 5) Decathlon www.decathlon-jobs.co.uk Recruiting from all subjects

Decathlon is a large sports retail company with over 700 stores worldwide. Decathlon stores have over 70 sports under one roof, which allows customers to get all their sports equipment in one place. With a global turnover of over 7 Billion Pounds, Decathlon is one of the biggest sporting companies in the world and is continuing to grow. Starting at Decathlon you will run your own department as if it were you own business from day 1. Recruit and develop your own team, manage your own stock, ensure your customers are happy and successfully implement Decathlon’s purpose: “Make the Pleasure and Benefits of Sport Accessible to All”.

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Deloitte www.deloitte.co.uk/graduates Recruiting from all subjects

As the world’s largest professional services firm, we offer graduate careers within Audit, Tax, Consulting, Corporate Finance and Technology. What’s more, with a culture that offers high reward for high performance and great career development opportunities, it’s the chance to work for a firm you can be proud of. And with the breadth of experience on offer, you’ll get the complexity and challenges you yearn for. Apply for one of 1,500 vacancies on our website. All degree disciplines are welcome and we operate on a first come first served basis. It’s your future. How far will you take it?

DHL www.dhl.co.uk/en/careers.html Recruiting from all subjects

• (Stand 71) At DHL, people mean the world to us. We aim to attract and retain the best talents. We provide challenge and opportunity for personal and professional development. We make sure that you know what a difference you make to our business and how you can be proud of building THE logistics company for the world. Under the DHL Supply Chain umbrella, one of the business units of DHL, our mission is to provide customized logistics and industry solutions in the areas of supply chain management, warehousing, distribution, value added services, and lead logistics provider services for our customers – helping them deliver better results every day.

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DSTL www.gov.uk/government/organi sations/defence-science-andtechnology-laboratory

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) ensures that innovative science and technology contribute to the defence and security of the UK. We are an executive agency, sponsored by the Ministry of Defence.

Recruiting from selected subjects: Biosciences,Computing, EDA, Maths, Physical Sciences, Sport and Exercise Science, Law, Politics, Psychology and SSPSSR.

We recruit around 80 graduates and offer around 150 student-placement opportunities every year from a wide-range of scientific, technology, engineering and mathematic disciplines and backgrounds. Usually graduates work in one of the following areas: • graduate analyst: covering analysis, operational research, technology and social science • graduate engineer: covering engineering and technology • graduate scientist: covering science, social science, technology, information science, mathematics and statistics.

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EmployAbility www.employ-ability.org.uk Recruiting from all subjects

EmployAbility is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to assisting students and graduates who have a disability, dyslexia, long term illness or mental health condition into employment. We offer support, guidance and advice throughout the recruitment process, from how to make successful applications and CVs, to approaching interviews and assessment centres, as well as providing pertinent information on disclosure of disability and information on your adjustment requirements. We offer a range of internship and graduate programmes with leading employers including Google, Wellcome Trust, Dow, Shell, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, National Audit Office, Herbert Smith and The Guardian.

Employment 4 Students (E4S) www.e4s.co.uk Recruiting from all subjects

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As the UK's most visited student jobsite, companies come to Employment4students (e4s) to post over 10,000 job vacancies on our site, where students can search and apply for free of charge. We have a huge range of companies of all sizes across all sectors looking for students to fill part-time, full-time and seasonal roles as well as internships and placements. Want to work at film premiers, VIP parties, sports events or award ceremonies? Have spare time for paid online user testing? Enjoy selling or teaching?

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car www.enterprisealive.co.uk Recruiting from all subjects

An annual turnover of more than $15 billion and 8,200 locations worldwide, Enterprise Rent-A-Car is a business that’s grown into the largest car rental company in the world. Something else is for certain too – and that’s the fact that we owe our success to each and every one of our people, from senior managers to management trainees alike. We firmly believe in empowering our people to make the decisions that will affect their work and their career. This philosophy, along with our unyielding commitment to customers, is what has made Enterprise a genuine success story and a truly special place to work.

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Entity Group Ltd www.entity.co.uk Recruiting from selected subjects: Computing, Maths and related subjects

Entity offer consultancy and implementation services for Big Data, Master Data Management, Data Modelling and Data Analytics. Our goal is to become EMEA’s leading Information Management specialist. We work with leading software vendors IBM and Informatica to exploit the value of information and deliver real-world advantage to our clients. We have offices in Kent Science Park and Dubai and a consultancy practice of over 60 people. To help achieve our vision we are looking for bright, eager graduates and postgraduates with a passion for computer science.

EURES (European Employment Services) ec.europa.eu/eures/page/ homepage Recruiting from all subjects

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EURES (European Employment Service) will be available to offer advice on local, national and international job opportunities across all sectors as well as signposting to other organizations as appropriate. Depending on availability, we will have a selection of highlighted jobs available at that time, including any graduate specific opportunities we are aware of. Please note, we will also have sector specific web sites for over a hundred occupations – available via email on request.

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Explore Learning careers.explorelearning.co.uk Recruiting from all subjects

•• (Stand 99) Explore Learning is a fast growing company making a difference in children’s education. In 2014 and 2013 Explore were ranked in the top 50 Best Companies to work for in the UK by The Times Top 100. Launched in 2001, now running 100 centres across the UK benefiting over 100,000 children, Explore work closely with children and parents to create a learning programme that meets their individual needs and maps to the school curriculum. Explore recruit graduates to make an impact as Assistant Directors- both on running centres as a business, and on the lives of the members who attend.

Factset www.factset.com/careers Recruiting from all subjects

• • (Stand 46) FactSet has been voted one of the UK’s ‘Best Work Places’ for the last six years in a row. FactSet is a leading provider of financial data and analytic applications. Our products are used by analysts, portfolio managers, researchers and investment bankers at major financial institutions throughout the world. Our business is built on the creative use of technology and an unwavering dedication to client service. FactSet is a growing company where hard work and achievement are acknowledged and rewarded and we offer a unique opportunity to gain a breadth of knowledge and experience within the financial industry.

FDM Group www.fdmgroup.com/uk/apply Recruiting from all subjects

•• (Stand 27) FDM Group is an international IT services provider, offering excellent career opportunities. We are currently seeking a number of high-calibre candidates with the drive to work in IT and business, to join our awardwinning Graduate Programme on our Business or Technical Pathway. Fast-track career progression is a key focus of FDM, and our programme will put you on a path that could lead into senior and leadership roles working within some of the world’s largest companies. If this role excites you and you would like to kick-start your career, apply online at for immediate review.

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Fidessa www.fidessa.com/careers Recruiting from selected subjects: Engineering and Digital Arts, Maths and related subjects

Fidessa is a global company providing trading software and solutions to financial institutions including 85% of the world's tier-one investment banks. Established in 1981, the company has continued to grow and currently has more than 1700 employees worldwide. Fidessa recruits approximately 40 graduates each year and has a limited number of 12 month internships. Graduate roles are available in software development, client support, consultancy and implementation. The UK vacancies are based in London, Woking and Belfast and a comprehensive programme of technical and interpersonal skills training is provided. Successful applicants will require a computer science, maths or other numerate degrees.

Foreign and Commonwealth EU Careers europa.eu/epso/index_en.htm Recruiting from all subjects

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The European Union Institutions offer an international career to ambitious and capable people. When you join, you take the first step in a long-term career that could take you anywhere you want to go. Based in the heart of Europe, you will enjoy a fast-moving international environment and real responsibility from your first day. The EU Institutions serve 500 million people in 28 member states, so you can expect exceptional scope and scale – and the chance to make a real and lasting difference. There is a significant under-representation of UK nationals working in the EU institutions. The UK Government, and EPSO (the European Selection Office), are working together to promote the interesting career opportunities available to you in the EU institutions once you graduate.

Fujitsu Services www.fujitsu.com/uk/about/local/j obs Recruiting from all subjects

• • (Stand 28) Fujitsu Services is the UK & Ireland subsidiary of the Fujitsu Group, one of the world’s largest IT providers. We are the largest Japanese employer in the region with 14,000 employees who work every day to keep the UK and Ireland running smoothly. We see Information Technology as part of the bigger picture and we work with our customers towards shaping the future of society. In the UK alone we’re collaborating with high profile clients such as The Post Office®, Virgin Media and the UK Home Office. Fujitsu is also a proud supporter of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant.

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GAAP web www.gaapweb.com Recruiting from all subjects

GAAPweb is the UK’s #1 job board for accountancy and finance professionals from Part Qualified Accountants to Finance Directors across the UK and abroad. Roles vary from graduate and Part Qualified positions all the way up to management & director level.

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Gap 360 www.gap360.com Recruiting from all subjects

Gap 360 is a Gap Year Travel company based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. We offer a range of trips including; paid work, volunteering, adventure tours, teaching & much more. In fact Gap 360 has 200+ trips in 50+ countries. Become a Gap Assistant at an Australian school, work or have an internship abroad, have a Thai Adventure or volunteer overseas. Gap 360 is all about helping people who want to head off travelling. Whether taking a full gap year, or a few weeks’ break, we help people with every aspect of their trip. Our Travel Advisors are full of knowledge because they have been there and done it therefore we can offer the best advice.

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) www.daad.org.uk Recruiting from all subjects

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The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is the largest funding organisation in the world supporting the international exchange of students and academics. It is a registered association and its members are German institutions of higher education and student bodies. The DAAD London branch office is the contact point for all students and academics from British and Irish universities. We provide information about studying in Germany and offer funding to study and carry out research at German institutions of higher education. Scholarships are available for all disciplines.

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G-Forces Web Management www.gforces.co.uk/careers Recruiting from all subjects

GradsKent www.GradsKent.com Recruiting from all subjects

• • • (Stand 30) GForces is Europe’s leading provider of digital solutions to the automotive industry. Working with more of the UK Top 200 dealer groups, more OEMs and more international businesses than any rival, we help our clients navigate and maximise their online presence across mobile and desktop platforms. GForces’ NetDirector software suite, combined with marketleading insight and data governance, ensures that our customers have all the tools they need to drive their digital dealerships.

• • • • •• • (Stand 75) GradsKent advertise permanent and temporary employment opportunities suitable for the graduate and student market on our website. Whether you are looking for that first graduate job to get your foot on the industry ladder, or you are a professional looking for a change in direction then we may have the opportunity for you!

graduate-jobs.com www.graduate-jobs.com Recruiting from all subjects

• •• • • • (Stand 79) graduate jobs | graduate schemes | internships | placements Established in 2000 graduate-jobs.com has the best track record in actually placing students and graduates into jobs & placements! We pride ourselves on having a better range of Graduate and Undergraduate roles. Covering ALL sectors and ALL locations, there is bound to be a role that suits you. We currently have graduate and placement roles in London and throughout the UK. Most jobs start at between £19,000 – £25,000 per annum. Sign up on one of our iPads to receive exclusive job information and advice.

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G-Research www.gresearch.co.uk/careers Recruiting from selected subjects: Engineering and Digital Arts and related subjects

•• (Stand 36) At G-Research we research investment ideas to predict price returns in financial markets across multiple asset classes. We also develop the research and execution platform to deploy these ideas in markets globally. Our investment research, software and IT Systems are used to: • Evaluate, forecast and simulate investment ideas • Test for and control risk in investment portfolios • Maximise investment returns across a range of markets and products Our software and services are used in markets around the globe and around the clock. We offer a dynamic, flexible and highly stimulating working environment, where good ideas are prized and rewarded correspondingly.

Headstart Group www.headstartgroup.co Recruiting from selected subjects: Arts, Music, Law and related subjects

HM Prison Service www.nomsjobs.com Recruiting from all subjects

•• •• •• • (Stand 105) Headstart Group Ltd. is Hong Kong and Macau’s leading English educational institution. We are dynamic, driven and full of energy. We offer bespoke curriculum design and development, English programmes, teacher training, online English platform and dually accredited TEFL programmes to meet our clients’ needs. Our clients are kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, and universities. We are renowned in the industry for our superior team of teachers, quality curriculum professionals and excellent operational management. Today, we are working closely with a network of more than 200 schools and are proud to be touching the lives of more than 50,000 students.

• (Stand 66) The Role of the National Offender Management Service is to protect the public and reduce reoffending by delivering the punishment and orders of the courts and supporting rehabilitation of offenders. Prison officers work directly with prisoners, helping them to address offending behaviour. Work starts in prison and continues into the community. Key tasks: • Work with colleagues to provide a safe, decent and secure environment for prisoners • Establish professional relationships with prisoners • Encourage and support prisoners to break free from crime • Liaise with resettlement partner agencies • Explain prison rules to new prisoners • Want to know more? Please go to www.nomsjobs.com

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HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) www.gov.uk/government/organi sations/hm-revenuecustoms/about/recruitment Recruiting from all subjects

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HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) makes sure that the money is available to fund the UK's public services. Its responsible for collecting around £475.6 billion of tax from UK businesses and individuals as well as administering National Insurance, Student Loans, tax credits and ensuring compliance with the national minimum wage. The Tax Specialist Programme is a structured four-year course built around a combination of on-the-job skills-building, in-class training, and selfdirected study. On commencement of the programme employees will receive a starting salary of approximately £27k. Upon successful completion, trainees can expect a salary of £46,983. The recruitment process is comprised of three stages; initial application, online testing and a one day assessment centre. Applications close on 26th November 2014.

Holiday Extras join.holidayextras.co.uk Recruiting from all subjects

• •• (Stand 29) We’re a simple concept, we make it easy for people to go on holiday. We offer Holiday Add-Ons Airport Hotels, Parking, Lounges, Insurance and a whole lot more. Sounds exciting right? The way we do it is... We build a relationship with everyone (and we mean everyone) as this helps us provide a great service to them and the right products for each of their trips. This is driven by our awesome bunch of talented individuals who are given the freedom to experiment, innovate and make a real difference. Our people make us what we are.

IBM www-05.ibm.com/ employment/uk Recruiting from all subjects

• • • (Stand 2) IBM and innovation have always been great partners. Over the last 100 years, we’ve worked to make technology faster, more effective and more accessible. Today, we’re focused on how to make the planet a better place to work and live, creating systems to improve people’s lives, make energy grids more effective, improve water management, make healthcare more affordable and transform the global supply chain. IBM employ talented, smart people in almost every area and country, so no matter where your talents and aspirations lie, it’s not hard to find like-minded people who share your interests.

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ICAEW www.icaew.com/en/join-us Recruiting from all subjects

ICAEW is a professional membership organisation, supporting over 142,000 chartered accountants around the world. Through our technical knowledge, skills and expertise, we provide insight and leadership to the global accountancy and finance profession. You can become an ICAEW Chartered Accountant by taking our professional qualification, the ACA. You start your training on graduation through one of our 2,850+ authorised training employers and earn and learn at the same time whilst achieving a globally recognised qualification after 3 years. You don’t need an accountancy or business-related degree, so come and talk to us about kick-starting your global career in accountancy, finance and business.

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IdeasTap www.ideastap.com Recruiting from all subjects, but particularly creative

IdeasTap: Creative inspiration and support. IdeasTap helps creative people get to where they want to be. We're a charity that works with leading arts organisations to create industry opportunities for our members. Join for free and get access to funding, competitions, arts jobs, training and advice.

Institute of Biomedical Science www.ibms.org Recruiting from Biosciences

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The Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) is the professional body for those who work within the field of biomedical science. The Institute represents over 20,000 members employed predominately within the healthcare arena, but also within university and veterinary laboratories, government agencies and other services. Other members also work in related commercial fields and academia. The IBMS is dedicated to the promotion, development and delivery of excellence in biomedical science, supporting our members in their practice of biomedical science, and set quality standards for the profession through training, education, assessments, examinations and continuous professional development.

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Institute of Education www.ioe.ac.uk Recruiting from selected subjects: Arts, English, SECL, History, Music and Fine Arts, Biosciences, Computing, Maths, Physical Sciences, Economics, Journalism, Law, Politics, Psychology, SSPSSR

ISG www.isgplc.com/careers Recruiting from selected subjects: Maths, Physical Sciences, Architecture, Engineering and Digital Arts

Kent Autistic Trust www.kentautistic.com/jobs/curr ent_vacancies.php Recruiting from all subjects

• (Stand 104) The Institute of Education, University of London (IOE) is the world's leading centre for education studies and related social sciences. We top the league tables in education research and were ranked 1st in the world for the study of education (QS World University Rankings 2014). We offer teacher training – including primary, secondary and postcompulsory PGCE and School Direct routes – as well as masters degrees (MA, MSc, MRes and MBA), doctoral level study (MPhil, PhD, EdD and DEdPsy) in education and related social sciences. Whatever course you choose, you will be taught and supported by staff who are leading voices in their field; we have twice as many world-leading scholars in education as any other UK university.

• •• (Stand 25) ISG is an international construction services company delivering fit out, construction, engineering services and a range of specialist solutions. Our consistent delivery across geographies makes us the partner of choice for multi-national and local organisations building, refurbishing or fitting out their spaces. We are focused on the communities where we work – employing local people and building networks of local suppliers. Whether we are working on small, bespoke works, or a large-scale project of global significance, our focus is on setting the standard for construction services.

• (Stand 60) We are a charity providing support for adults with autism to have a happy and fulfilling life. We have services in Medway, Ashford, Canterbury and Faversham. We can offer flexible working and permanent hours. Full training and supervision is provided and we offer every opportunity for development. Everything we do is about putting the people who use our services first. We pride ourselves on the quality of support and the professionalism with which the Trust operates and we want to recruit the right people; people that share our passion to get the support right for each individual.

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Kent Union Student Advice Centre www.kentunion.co.uk/advice

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The student advice centre is a free, confidential and impartial advice service run by Kent Union for all students of the University of Kent. We can offer you help with any problems you may experience which affect your studies. The main areas we cover are money and funding, housing, immigration and visas, but we can also check your right to work in the UK, review your employment contract, advise you how to obtain a national insurance number or a tax refund and much more! For further information go to our website or email us at advice@kent.ac.uk

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King’s College London www.kcl.ac.uk/study/pg Recruiting from all subjects

King’s College London is one of the UK’s most historic and prestigious university institutions, the fourth oldest in England, and ranked 19th in the world (QS World Rankings 2013/14). With over 15,000 undergraduates and some 10,000 graduates, the College is committed to high quality education in a stimulating learning environment which seeks to contribute and serve the society through its teaching and research. Our four Thames-side campuses offer a vibrant and cosmopolitan environment in which to study, with superb access to the academic, cultural and social riches of London. We can truly claim to be the most central of London's university institutions.

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships www.kent.ac.uk/enterprise/pract ical-partnering/ktp.html Recruiting from all subjects

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A Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) is a three-way project between a graduate, an organisation and a university. Covering a huge range of projects, KTP is one of the largest graduate recruitment programmes across the UK having worked with over 3,000 organisations and over 6,000 graduates. With a KTP you take ownership of a project that is core to the development of the organisation’s strategy; you can apply your degree as well as develop your own skill base with continued support from both the organisation and university. Projects last for a period of between 6 months to three years with approximately 70% of graduates offered employment by the host organisation at the end of the project.

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Lloyd’s of London www.lloyds.com/lloyds/careers Recruiting from all subjects

Majestic Wine careers.majestic.co.uk Recruiting from all subjects

• • • (Stand 57) Lloyd’s is the world’s specialist insurance market. Unlike many other insurance brands, Lloyd’s is not a company; it’s a market where our members join together as syndicates to insure risks. From insurance specialists and finance managers to marketing professionals and business support, Lloyd’s has a diverse range of opportunities on offer. If you want to become a business leader, our graduate programme offers a range of experience in both the Corporation and the market.

• • (Stand 10) With over 200 stores nationwide, Majestic Wine is the UK’s largest wine retailer specialising in selling mixed cases of wine. We pride ourselves on our enthusiastic, knowledgeable and friendly staff. We offer a Retail Management Scheme that is exciting and unique; sponsoring all of our staff though industry recognised wine qualifications. As a Trainee Manager you will be involved in all areas of running a store from merchandising and selling to making deliveries. At Majestic Wine Warehouses we are proud to promote our retail staff internally, allowing you to progress to Store Manager level within as little as three years.

Marie Curie Cancer Care jobs.mariecurie.org.uk Recruiting from all subjects

• •• • (Stand 67) Marie Curie Cancer Care is a national charity which gives people with all terminal illnesses the choice to die at home, surrounded by the people and things they cherish. Our nurses give free hands-on care to terminally ill people, and vital emotional support to their loved ones. But the sad fact is, every five minutes someone in the UK dies without the care they need at the end of their life. That’s why we fundraise to provide more nursing hours to reach more people. A placement year at with us will be interesting, challenging, office-based and in the community.

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McDonald’s www.mcdonalds.co.uk/ukhome/ People/Join-the-team.html Recruiting from all subjects

Whatever you're looking for from a job, you can find it with us. We offer flexible hours, accredited training, fantastic career prospects and a whole host of other rewards and benefits that fit around you and your lifestyle. A job with us offers a culture of flexibility, opportunity, equality and development. Our employees come from all walks of life, but share a common approach: positivity. Being a McDonald's employee can be the launching pad to a wide variety of opportunities. We have the training and the opportunities to suit your ambitions. Happy employees help make happy customers. Our employees receive up to six weeks holiday, flexible working, employee discounts and many more benefits.

Market Data Services Limited (MDSL) www.mdsl.com/aboutus/careers Recruiting from selected subjects: Computing, Maths, Business, Economics and related subjects

Mercedes-Benz UK Ltd careers.mercedes-benz.co.uk Recruiting from all subjects

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Market Data Services Limited (MDSL) is the leading international provider of market data and telecoms expense management solutions, with offices in London, New York, Paris, Gothenburg, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Macau. The company has previously been listed in the Top-25 of the Sunday Times International-100, was recently nominated "Top International TEM Provider" by AOTMP and won the "Best Supporting Services Provider" category in the 2011 Inside Market Data Awards.

• •• (Stand 14) Mercedes-Benz UK is the sales and marketing organisation responsible for all Daimler products and services in Britain. As well as selling cars, vans, trucks, parts, and service, the company runs Mercedes-Benz World at Brooklands – a brand experience centre in Weybridge, Surrey. Mercedes-Benz World has welcomed 1.5 million visitors since it opened in 2006. The Mercedes-Benz UK group of companies directly employs over 4000 people, and 11,000 colleagues at independent retailers. Over 500 Apprentices have passed their professional qualifications at the company’s in-house Training Academy. The UK is also home to Mercedes-Benz HighPerformancePowertrains and the Mercedes AMG PETRONAS Formula 1™ team, where 1000 dedicate their work to Grand Prix Engineering.

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Milkround milkround.com/sign-up Recruiting from all subjects

The National Trust www.nationaltrustjobs.org.uk Recruiting from all subjects

• •• •• • (Stand 73) Milkround is the UK's number one graduate recruitment website. Whether you are looking for internships and work placements whilst at university or graduate schemes and jobs when you finish we work with the UK's top employers to bring you hundreds of opportunities throughout the UK as well as advice and guidance to help you take the next steps with your career. Sign up to Milkround today to kick start your career.

•• (Stand 65) The National Trust protect some of the most important spaces and places in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, opening to the public over 350 historic houses, gardens and ancient monuments. Our purpose is to look after special places, forever, for everyone and to grow the nation’s love of special places is how we express that, putting the relationship between people and places at the heart of what we do.

Pave Internships www.paveinternships.com Recruiting from selected subjects: Arts, Architecture, History, Economics, Business, Law and related subjects

• • • (Stand 90) Pave is a bespoke internship provider that specialises in developing students and graduates both personally and professionally to become highly sought after individuals through career-focused internships in India. We work with many leading organisations from multinationals and national businesses to social enterprises and not for profits across various industries in India who can provide challenging, value adding and engaging internships. All Pave internships come with a comprehensive package to take away any hassle pre-departure and maximise every opportunity in India. See our website to find out what's included and to explore current internship opportunities.

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Philips UK www.careers.philips.co.uk Recruiting from all subjects

• •• (Stand 8) At Philips, we strive to make the world healthier and more sustainable through innovation. Our goal is to improve the lives of 3 billion people a year by 2025. We will be the best place to work for people who share our passion. Together we will deliver superior value for our customers and shareholders. Philips is a diversified Health and Well-being company, focused on improving people’s lives through meaningful innovations. As a world leader in healthcare, lifestyle and lighting, Philips integrates technologies and design into people-centric solutions, based on fundamental customer insights.

Porchlight www.porchlight.org.uk/about/ careers Recruiting from all subjects

Port of Dover www.doverport.co.uk/about/recr uitment Recruiting from selected subjects: Engineering and Digital Arts, Maths, Economics and related subjects

• • (Stand 62) Porchlight is one of the foremost charities supporting vulnerable and homeless people in Kent, Medway and Croydon. We have supported accommodation services in Ashford, Canterbury, Dover, Ramsgate and Tonbridge, a homelessness prevention service and a dedicated rough sleeper team. We provide a range of services supporting people with complex needs, with specialist services for young people, ex-offenders and people with enduring mental health issues. Our focus is on long-term solutions, breaking the cycle of homelessness and ensuring that people can live independently in the future.

• •• (Stand 69) The Port of Dover is Europe's busiest ferry port, a vital international gateway for the movement of people and trade. It is also an award-winning cruise port, the second busiest in the UK and hosts some of the world's most prestigious cruise lines. Other successful businesses include a cargo terminal, a top award-winning marina and several niche activities. The business mix is diverse. Our commitment is to be the Best Port in the World for the benefit of our Customers and Community.

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PwC www.pwc.co.uk/careers Recruiting from all subjects

RateMyPlacement www.ratemyplacement.co.uk Recruiting from all subjects

• •• • (Stand 37) As professional advisers we help our clients solve complex business problems and aim to enhance their ability to add value, manage risk and improve performance. Our business areas include: Assurance, Tax, Consulting, Deals, Actuarial and Technology. Also part of the network is PwC Legal LLP. We operate in 158 countries and have around 180,000 people worldwide including 34 offices and around 18,000 in the UK. We have recently been voted as number 1 in The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers survey for a record-breaking 11 years. We offer over 1200 fulltime graduate and school and college leaver opportunities and over 700 work experience opportunities every year.

• •• • (Stand 78) RateMyPlacement.co.uk is the UK’s leading undergraduate resource to help students find their dream placement or internship. Read over 25,000 reviews from students just like you and browse through hundreds of job opportunities, including vacancies from the likes of PwC, Warner Bros, Linklaters, Barclays and Microsoft. Check out our expert advice and industry zones on RateMyPlacement.co.uk too! Interested in finding out who the top placement and internship employers are to work for, as voted by students like you on RateMyPlacement.co.uk? Come and grab a copy of our publication from our stand, A Students’ Guide to the Top Undergraduate Employers 2014-2015, to find out who has made the top spot!

Reeves and Co LLP www.reeves.co/careers Recruiting from all subjects

• •• (Stand 39) Reeves is one of the major accountancy and financial services firms practising in the South East of England. Established over 100 years ago in London, we have built a growing reputation for our award winning tax and financial advice. Today, we have offices in Kent, Gatwick and London and we employ over 300 staff including more than 40 partners. A training contract with Reeves is the key to a secure future. In return for your hard work and study in early years, we can promise diverse and fascinating training.

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REL Field Marketing www.relfm.com/recruitment Recruiting from all subjects

RAF (Royal Air Force) www.raf.mod.uk/careers Recruiting from all subjects

Royal Engineers Museum www.re-museum.co.uk Recruiting from all subjects

• (Stand 17) REL Field Marketing is the fastest growing and most innovative outsourced field sales agency in the UK. You may not have heard of us but you will certainly have heard of the customers who we deploy field sales team on behalf of, including: Red Bull, Molson Coors, Nikon, Mondeléz International, News UK, and Logitech. We are proud of the culture here which from the top down is focused on our people and creating an outstanding and engaged environment. We are committed to promotion from within and internal succession and our continuing growth is creating numerous opportunities for our people.

•• (Stand 31) Whether in the skies above Britain or in airspaces around the world, it's the RAF's job to protect the UK against any form of threat. To fulfil this role, we need highly-trained people throughout our organisation. There is something for everyone, from engineering to logistics, communications and intelligence to medical and personnel support. Each of these jobs would see you play a key role in one of the worlds most advanced military forces.

• •• (Stand 64) The Royal Engineers Museum is Kent’s largest military museum. It holds its own Designated Collection of historical and international importance. The numerous galleries tell the story of Britain’s military engineers from the Roman period to the modern Corps of Royal Engineers. The extensive collection contains many a treasure from the expected uniforms and medals to poems, Chinese Silks, Ethnographic material as well as a large photography collection.

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Royal Navy and Royal Marines www.royalnavy.mod.uk/careers Recruiting from selected subjects: Engineering and Digital Arts and related subjects

Schneider Electric www.schneider-electric.co.uk/ sites/uk/en/company/careers/ careers.page Recruiting from specific subjects: Computing, Engineering and Digital Arts, Maths and related subjects

startmybiz www.startmybiz-canterbury.com

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Britain is an island nation, so we’ve always understood the importance of controlling and defending our seas. This is still a big part of what the Royal Navy does, but by no means all. We are first and foremost a fighting force, serving alongside our allies in conflicts around the world. We also protect Britain’s ports, fishing grounds and merchant ships and help tackle international smuggling, terrorism and piracy. Increasingly, we’re involved in humanitarian and relief missions, where our skills, discipline and resourcefulness make a real difference to people’s lives.

• • (Stand 26) As a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in energy and infrastructure, industrial processes, building automation, and data centres/networks, as well as a broad presence in residential applications. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green, the company's 150,000 plus employees achieved sales of 23,6 billion euros in 2013, through an active commitment to help individuals and organisations “Make the most of their energy.”

• (Stand 16) startmybiz is a partnership of various organisations in Canterbury, including the University of Kent, committed to supporting people starting businesses here and to making the city and district a great place in which to do so. The purpose of startmybiz is to give each individual every opportunity to get the right information, advice, connectivity and support they need to be successful in their business venture. There is a lot of help out there but finding it can be time consuming and frustrating and you never know what you haven’t found yet! So, we try to take the pain away from the gain and help you get on with the job with the best information around.

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Sterling Insurance Group Ltd www.sterlinginsurancegroup.co m/contact-us/careers.aspx Recruiting from all subjects

Teach First www.teachfirst.org.uk/careers Recruiting from all subjects

TK Maxx www.graduates.tjxeurope.com Recruiting from all subjects

"Founded on a true entrepreneurial spirit" Sterling Insurance Group Limited is a UK insurance group that operates across a number of different specialist market sectors and offers a diverse range of products and services. Our business partners range from high street brokers to the UK's leading retail banks and financial institutions. Our success has been achieved by our client focused philosophy and our commitment to developing and marketing a wide range of bespoke products.

••• • •• (Stand 101) Teach First is all about becoming a leader and achieving success – both for yourself and for others. It’s an intensive two years. Beginning with the Summer Institute, our Leadership Development Programme combines working, qualifying and training as a teacher with leadership development training, coaching and mentoring, and a range of networking and internship opportunities. Through completion of your PGCE, you will also gain credits which you can put towards a Masters qualification, this is completely paid for; you even gain a salary. Sponsored by many corporates, you have the opportunity to continue to teach or go into the corporate world.

• • (Stand 7) TJX Europe is part of the TJX Companies, Inc – the world’s leading off-price apparel and home fashions retailer with sales of over $27 billion. TJX Europe operates TK Maxx, HomeSense and an online retail business in the UK, with over 400 stores in the UK, Ireland, Germany and Poland. Graduates join TJX because we offer unique career progression prospects and the training and development we offer are unparalleled. We are less structured than many businesses and we are constantly evolving. We offer Graduate Programmes and 12-month Industrial Placement Programmes in Merchandising and Buying, Business Technology and Finance. We’ll consider all degree disciplines, and we are always looking for people with natural curiosity, strong analytical aptitude and relationship building skills.

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Totally Legal www.totallylegal.com Recruiting from all subjects

University of Birmingham www.birmingham.ac.uk/ students/courses/postgraduate/ index.aspx Recruiting from all subjects

• • (Stand 76) TotallyLegal is the UK’s #1 legal job board for solicitors, lawyers, barristers, paralegals, legal PAs and legal executives, working in private practice or inhouse. We promote finance, accounting and legal roles on behalf of recruitment consultants and recognised global brand, including Coca-Cola, Walt Disney and Harrods. Roles vary from graduate and Part Qualified positions all the way up to management & director level.

• (Stand 82) An original "redbrick" university and founding member of the Russell Group, the University of Birmingham is a truly vibrant, global community including 11,800 postgraduates from 131 countries. With over 500 postgraduate courses available, Birmingham is one of the UK’s most popular universities for further study. As a Birmingham postgraduate, you will work alongside world-leading academics, with outstanding training and development opportunities at your fingertips. A postgraduate degree from Birmingham is therefore much more than a continuation from your studies: it's a real investment in your future. Visit our stand to learn more, or go to our website.

University of Kent www.kent.ac.uk/courses/ postgraduate Recruiting from all subjects

• (Stand 109) Our postgraduate programmes are informed by a commitment to research excellence. As a highly ranked UK university, Kent provides a dynamic and challenging academic environment. The University offers students a wide choice of well-structured and ambitious postgraduate programmes. At every stage, students are supported by inspirational teaching and supervision, first-class library and IT facilities and a diverse schedule of seminars, workshops and events.

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The University of Law www.law.ac.uk Recruiting from all subjects

University of Surrey www.surrey.ac.uk/postgraduate Recruiting from all subjects

• (Stand 83) At The University of Law (formally The College of Law) you’ll get the best possible start to your legal career. We are the world’s leading professional law school and, with centres in Birmingham, Bristol, Chester, Guildford, Leeds, London and Manchester, we’re the first choice for aspiring future lawyers. Our range of innovative postgraduate courses, including the Graduate Diploma in Law, LL.M Legal Practice Course and Bar Professional Training Course are designed and taught by lawyers. All have a clear focus on building the practical skills, commercial awareness and independent thinking you’ll need to succeed in the modern world of law.

• (Stand 108) Ranked 6th in the UK by The Guardian League Table 2015, the University of Surrey is one of the UK’s leading research universities with a global reputation for academic excellence. Only 33 minutes by train from London, Surrey is renowned for producing some of the most employable graduates in the UK. Postgraduate students are part of a wider academic community that will support and challenge you as you learn and develop together. With nearly 16,000 students from 145 countries, the University of Surrey is a vibrant place to live and study. The campus offers cutting-edge facilities and the new Surrey Sports Park provides world-class sports, dance and exercise facilities. Surrey also offers high-quality accommodation providing a home from home.

University of Sussex www.sussex.ac.uk/study/pg Recruiting from all subjects

• (Stand 81) The University of Sussex is an internationally recognised research institution ranked amongst the Top 10 universities in the UK, and 60th in the world for research influence (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2012-2013). Our high quality research brings innovative solutions to real world problems that benefits and enriches society and influences policy at international, national and regional levels. We offer a range of Masters and PhD courses and funding that few other universities can match and are committed to providing outstanding teaching and learning resources and helping highly qualified graduates with the next step in their career.

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Vanquis Bank www.vanquis.co.uk/about/ careers Recruiting from selected subjects: Maths, Economics, Business and related subjects

Vodafone www.vodafone.co.uk/aboutus/careers-with-vodafone Recruiting from all subjects

• (Stand 41) Vanquis Bank brings the advantages of a credit card to under-served customers, many of whom are excluded by mainstream card issuers. We are specialists in the non-standard market. At Vanquis we lend responsibly to new and existing customers, and provide information and support to help them manage their finances. Our ‘low and grow’ approach to extending credit and high levels of customer contact underpin our successful business model

• • • (Stand 6) We’re passionate about helping people get the most out of great technology. Join our Graduate Discover Programme and you’ll play an important part in helping us do just that. The Discover Programme will help you develop core skills and make a difference to our customers from the start. The Graduate Discover Programme is a fantastic and unique opportunity to experience life at one of the world’s most innovative companies. During your two years with us you’ll work on real business projects, with real responsibility from the start. You’ll get to know all about us, how we work and what we stand for. And you’ll learn lots about yourself too.

Willis www.willis.com/careers Recruiting from all subjects

• (Stand 40) Looking at Risk from a Different Perspective. Do you want to understand what makes us different? Willis Group Holdings plc is a leading global insurance broker and we have opportunities for intelligent, ambitious and talented Graduates across several aspects of our international business. Willis is rich in culture and backgrounds, from our global workforce to our clients and suppliers and has an established campus programs across Europe, the United States, China and Australia. By sourcing our talent from an international pool, we have created a global campus network with opportunities for intellectual and cultural exchange. Graduate Application Deadline: Monday 5th December 2014. Summer Internship Deadline: Monday 5th December 2014.

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Kent Experiences of Work Network

Kent Experiences of Work Network (KEW-NET) is a professional mentoring and networking platform just for students at the University of Kent. The network is made up of alumni and business professionals connected to the University who are offering their support. Register on: www.kent.ac.uk/ces/student/kew-net.html and you could get: • Advice via email or telephone • Help reviewing a CV or application form • Visits to workplaces or insight days • Possible work experience or internship Register on: www.kent.ac.uk/ces/alumni if you are an employer or alumni and wish to mentor a University of Kent student.

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DSTL IBM Xerox McDonald’s Decathlon Vodafone TK Maxx Philips UK TBC Majestic Wine Coca-Cola Enterprises Beadles Group Aldi Mercedes-Benz Communications and Network Consulting startmybiz REL Field Marketing Careers & Employability Service Cummins Access UK Ltd Accenture BAE Systems Cisco Entity Group Ltd ISG Schneider Electric FDM Group Fujitsu Services Holiday Extras G-Forces Web Management RAF TBC Royal Navy and Royal Marines The British Army Clifford Chance G-Research PwC

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10am-3pm: Darwin Conference Suite (All students) In partnership with Teach First, the University of Kent brings you the inaugural Teaching Expo. As the routes into teaching seem to change and grow every year, this event aims to provide students with access to a range of different Teacher Training providers, all showcasing their particular training pathway. Come along to find out the difference

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between school-based and university-based routes and the range of options available to you. See www.kent.ac.uk/ces/teachingexpo for full exhibitor details. Training providers will also be offering a variety of short but highly informative talks in Darwin Conference Suite 1. Drop in and listen at 11am-12pm and again at 1pm-2pm.

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Showcasing many of the extra-curricular activities you can get involved with whilst studying at Kent, including volunteering, on-campus employment and more.

Exhibitors

Cambridge English

Academic Peer Mentoring

www.kent.ac.uk/cewl/currentstudents/exam/cambridge.html

www.kent.ac.uk/learning/schoolsupport/mentoring.html “Students supporting students” This scheme is a partnership between Schools and the Student Learning Advisory Service (SLAS) • Targets subjects and not individuals • Helps improve mentees’ understanding of subject • Helps develop mentors’ employability skills • Helps improves performance • Helps improves retention • Helps enrich the Student Experience

B-KEW Work Experience Bursary www.kent.ac.uk/kew If you have secured some unpaid work experience, you could be entitled to a B-KEW bursary from the Careers & Employability Service. Please visit the website for terms and conditions, and details of how to apply.

Cambridge English exams are lifelong qualifications with a worldwide reputation. They are an employability asset, as employers trust them as an international benchmark. Cambridge English: First, also known as First Certificate in English, is an exam for people who need to prove they can use every-day written and spoken English at an upper-intermediate level for work or study purposes. Cambridge English: Advanced, also known as Certificate in Advanced English, is a high-level qualification in English for demanding academic and professional situations. Cambridge English: Proficiency, also known as Certificate of Proficiency in English, is our most advanced exam, for learners who have an extremely high level of skill in the English language.

The Careers Employability Award on Moodle is entirely done on-line via quizzes and assignments. A few hours spent completing this award will greatly improve your career planning and job hunting skills and can transform your chances of getting a graduate job. On completion you receive an Award Certificate which will impress employers and 60 Employability Points.

CELTA www.kent.ac.uk/cewl/courses/ celta The Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) enables you to apply for a teaching post overseas or in the UK. It is an excellent means of enhancing your employability. CELTA is an internationally recognised qualification, which provides you with the minimum entry level for the English language teaching profession. You need CELTA to teach in British Council accredited schools in the UK.

Development Office www.kent.ac.uk/development The development office is responsible for the University’s graduation ceremonies, events, alumni relations, fundraising and our 50th anniversary celebrations. We work with donors and volunteers to provide students with

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scholarships, bursaries, mentoring and work-based experiences to increase student employability and support whilst at Kent. We are also responsible for keeping our alumni and friends in touch with Kent and offering opportunities for them to get involved on and off campus through various events and initiatives. The 50th anniversary provides us with a lot of activities to engage our alumni community and for students to develop their skills and experience.

Employability Points www.kent.ac.uk/ employabilitypoints The University of Kent’s Employability Points Scheme rewards students for their extracurricular activity by offering a variety of opportunities to improve their skill-set and help them stand out from the crowd in the graduate job market. The scheme’s 110 employers offered 410 rewards in 2013-14, which included paidinternships, work experience, project placements, vouchers and bespoke training.

Global Skills Award www.kent.ac.uk/graduateschool/ skills/programmes/gsa.html The Global Skills Award programme is open to all taught postgraduate students and is designed to increase your knowledge of global issues, current affairs and develop personal skills which will enhance your employability. The programme is free of charge and will run alongside students’ Master’s

Degree. Participants will attend a series of lectures on global issues and workshops designed to increase employability, such as interview skills, CV and cover letter writing, leadership, networking and presentation skills.

Go Abroad www.kent.ac.uk/goabroad Employers seek graduates with global employability skills to succeed in an increasingly competitive international marketplace. Recent reports show that students who have studied/worked abroad achieve better degrees, are more employable, and earn higher salaries. The University of Kent offers many opportunities for you to study or work abroad. Come and meet the Go Abroad Team and find out more!

Jobshop www.kentunion.co.uk/jobs or jobshop@kent.ac.uk Jobshop is a recruitment agency style service run by Kent Union for students at the University of Kent to help them find temporary, part-time and seasonal work whilst they are studying. We also advertise graduate opportunities both on and off campus for University of Kent graduates. Sign up to our mailing list to receive emails of our latest jobs straight to your inbox.

Kent Experiences of Work (KEW) www.kent.ac.uk/kew In a competitive and fast-moving global economy, graduates need to

stand out to get the jobs they want. If you want to gain some experience while studying to boost your CV but you’re not sure where to start, KEW brings together the ways in which you can get involved in experiences of work while you are studying at Kent: • Short-term and year-long placements • Part-time work, volunteering and membership of sports clubs and societies • Working for a University department or as a Student Ambassador • ...and more!

Kent Extra www.kent.ac.uk/extra Enhance your CV and improve your employability by taking a Kent Extra course. Kent Extra helps to broaden your horizons by offering additional and complementary learning opportunities. It’s a way to get extra value from your time at Kent and gives you the chance to study something new and different. Some of our courses will help you with jobhunting and employment skills, while others help you to demonstrate your versatility by adding to your skills and knowledge. Examples of Kent Extra courses include: Business Mandarin, Japanese, Journalism, Employment and professional development in the creative arts sector, Gaining work experience in the UK and abroad, and Employability skills

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Kent Union – HR Department

Kent Union – Volunteering

Language Express

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Volunteering is a great way to gain hands-on experience and meet new people whilst giving back to the local and campus communities and developing your employability skills. Currently there are a number of volunteering opportunities available for students to get involved with, including Volunteering Societies, one-off opportunities and local charities.

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Kent Union is the voice of all students at the University of Kent; we represent our members to the University, the communities in which they live and to wider society through our membership of the national student movement. Kent Union is a successful, vibrant and exciting organisation, we have achieved a great deal in the last few years, more than doubling in size to our current £11million turnover, 600 employees and 2,000+ volunteers. We have 350 students working for us mainly within our Licenced Trade and Retail Departments. The start of the Recruitment process for these roles mainly takes place in January at our two ‘Recruitment Days’.

Kent Union – Student Advice Centre www.kentunion.co.uk/advice or advice@kent.ac.uk The student advice centre is a free, confidential and impartial advice service run by Kent Union for all students of the University of Kent. We can offer you help with any problems you may experience which affect your studies. The main areas we cover are money and funding, housing, immigration and visas, but we can also check your right to work in the UK, review your employment contract, advise you how to obtain a national insurance number or a tax refund and much more!

Our Toolkit can help connect you with these opportunities and gives you a place to quickly and simply record all your extracurricular activities and log your volunteering hours, whether it be volunteering on a committee, helping out with charity events or taking part in an organised litter pick – all of which can count towards your Kent Student Certificate for Volunteering (KSCV).

KEW-NET Mentoring www.kent.ac.uk/ces/student/ kew-net.html Our online mentoring network links currents students and recent graduates with professionals who are willing to share advice, give career insights or offer work experience. Sign up today to get an insight into the sector of work you’re interested in!

Develop your international communication skills and enhance your employability with our easyaccess language courses. Choose from: Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. All courses run for 10 weeks in the autumn term and 10 weeks in the spring term. Classes are taught in the evenings so you can fit them around your timetable.

Learning and Development www.kent.ac.uk/hrlearninganddevelopment When an organisation gets the best out of its people and combines their skills and capabilities, it boosts its performance. What’s more, it helps those individuals discover their own strengths and potential. It adds up to a rewarding role for learning and development (L&D) professionals. As an L&D specialist, you could be delivering firearms training for police officers or development programmes for fund managers. Or you could be supporting managers who are acting as coaches and mentors. L&D professionals help organisations implement strategy by aligning learning with business priorities. You’ll need to be able to think on your feet and you’ll benefit from having strong analytical skills.

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MyFolio myfolio.kent.ac.uk/myfolio MyFolio is the University of Kent’s online, multimedia e-portfolio which allows you to record and reflect on your personal and academic progress, create a visual record of your study placements or KU and EPS work experience, and share or publish to the web. You will continue to have access to MyFolio for at least two years after graduation to support you in your progression to employment or further study.

Placements www.kent.ac.uk/employability/ working/students/ year-in-industry.html

Student Ambassador Scheme www.kent.ac.uk/ambassadors The Student Ambassador Scheme provides an exciting opportunity for undergraduate and postgraduate students to work on a range of challenging and rewarding paid, voluntary and credit bearing placements and projects, with local schools, colleges and community groups. These opportunities are designed to help develop transferable employability skills, whilst greatly enhancing the student experience. Prospective applicants to the scheme can choose to apply for work in the following areas:

What are the benefits? A Year in Industry (sometimes called a Professional Placement Year or a Sandwich Year), is your opportunity to put what you have learned into practice. It enables you to increase your practical understanding of your subject, gain further knowledge and develop skills vital for your future. It is also a great way to try out a potential future career, and offers huge benefits to you, no matter what subject you are studying.

Outreach – working with the University’s Partnership Development Office, delivering and supporting the Partnership Curriculum in our partner schools, colleges and community groups. The chance to help raise aspirations and promote further learning to a range of students from nonselective schools, partner colleges and local community groups, who may not otherwise consider progressing to higher education.

Your School can help you find the right types of companies, and the Careers and Employability Service will support you through the application process. If you want to talk through whether a placement year is right for you, come and talk to us or email placements@kent.ac.uk

Recruitment – working with the Recruitment Team, promoting and representing The University of Kent and its courses on campus-based activity. The opportunity to work on the University’s Open Days, Academic School Visit Days (UCAS Days) and recruitment-based activity with local schools.

Student Enterprise www.kent.ac.uk/enterprise/ students Make your Mark’ with student enterprise. A range of activities developed to increase enterprise awareness, enhance your entrepreneurial skills and ultimately improve your employability potential.

Student Learning Advisory Service www.kent.ac.uk/uelt/about/ slas.html The Student Learning Advisory Service (SLAS) is a free, friendly advice service providing guidance and information on all aspects of effective learning and study skills to ALL students from the minute they arrive at the university until they finish their studies. This is a popular resource for all students.

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