Student Employment, Experience and Careers Centre (SEECC)
Headstart career events Autumn 2011
Welcome to the autumn term career guide The events in this guide are designed to help you decide which career is right for you. Inside, you’ll find skills workshops, career events and other useful sessions. To book your place please visit www.reading.ac.uk/seecc/events Please note that events may be cancelled if there are not enough students attending so please sign up now.
October Tuesday 11
CV session for finalists 1.00 pm – 1.50 pm Sign up in SEECC to find out venue Want to improve your chances of getting an interview for that graduate job? Gain targeted help at this session. You must sign up at SEECC reception to attend this event and bring your CV with you to the session.
Wednesday 12
Where do I start ... in the career hunt? 1.00 pm – 1.50 pm Carrington Building Room 101 Confused about how to decide what’s the right job/career for you? This session will provide some useful starting points – and how SEECC can support you on the journey.
CV session for work experience and placements 1.00 pm – 1.50 pm Sign up in SEECC to find out venue Want to improve your chances of getting an interview for that placement or work experience job? Gain targeted help at this session. You must sign up at SEECC reception to attend this event and bring your CV with you to the session.
Thursday 13
Where to find term-time and campus jobs 1.00 pm – 1.50 pm Carrington Building Room 101 Gain some practical advice on where to look for local work while you study.
‘Strengths’ session 1.00 pm – 1.50 pm Sign up online to find out venue Do you want to identify what you are good at and what energises you? Employers are increasingly looking at strengths as a way of assessing applicants. This seminar will help you identify and unlock the unique strengths you can bring to bear – of great help in clarifying your job choice, and improving your CV, applications and performance at interview.
Friday 14
Info session – jobs for Arts & HumSS students 1.00 pm – 1.50 pm Carrington Building Room 101 Wondering where the jobs are for students studying Arts, Humanities and Social Science degrees? This session will outline the career routes that are possible and where to find the jobs.
Monday 17
Psychometric test (online) 1.00 pm– 2.30 pm Sign up online to find out venue Employers are using online psychometric tests more frequently to assess candidates’ abilities and aptitudes in certain areas. Complete these verbal and numerical ability tests in a timed supportive environment. You must book your place online if you wish to attend.
How to get into teaching 1.00 pm – 1.50 pm Carrington Building Room 101 For non-teaching degree students, a guide to the routes into teaching, what to do and when.
Tuesday 18
CV session for finalists 1.00 pm – 1.50 pm Sign up in SEECC to find out venue Want to improve your chances of getting an interview for that graduate job? Gain targeted help at this session. You must sign up at SEECC reception to attend this event and bring your CV with you to the session.
Where to find work experience and placement opportunities for Arts & HumSS students 1.00 pm – 1.50 pm Carrington Building Room 101 Whether you are looking for a placement as part of your degree or to gain experience and enhance your CV, this session will explore what is available and when to apply.
Wednesday 19
Application forms for finalists – with PricewaterhouseCoopers 1.00 pm – 1.50 pm Sign up online to find out venue With over 50 graduates applying for popular roles, this session will show you how to stand out from the crowd. Find out the detail from a leading employer – PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).
How to make the most of the fair for science students 1.00 pm – 1.50 pm Sign up online to find out venue Find out which employers want a science graduate and how to impress employers on the day.
Thur 20
CV session for finalists 1.00 pm – 1.50 pm Sign up in SEECC to find out venue Want to improve your chances of getting an interview for that graduate job? Gain targeted help at this session. You must sign up at SEECC reception to attend this event and bring your CV with you to the session.
CV session for work experience and placements 1.00 pm – 1.50 pm Sign up in SEECC to find out venue Want to improve your chances of getting an interview for that placement or work experience job? Gain targeted help at this session. You must sign up at SEECC reception to attend this event and bring your CV with you to the session.
Friday 21
Where do I start? 1.00 pm – 1.50 pm Carrington Building Room 101 Confused about how to decide what’s the right job/career for you? This session will provide some useful starting points – and tell you how SEECC can support you on the journey.
Monday 24
CV session for finalists 2.00 pm – 2.50pm Sign up in SEECC to find out venue Want to improve your chances of getting an interview for that graduate job? Gain targeted help at this session. You must sign up at SEECC reception to attend this event and bring your CV with you to the session.
Tuesday 25
How to make the most of the fair for Arts & HumSS students 1.00 pm – 1.50 pm Palmer Building G02 Find out which employers want students studying an Arts, Humanities or Social Science degree and how you can impress employers on the day.
Working in the UK 1.00 pm – 1.50 pm Carrington Building Room 101 Interested in staying on in the UK to work after you have completed your studies? Come along to find out about the Post Study Work visa. This session is aimed at students from overseas (outside of the EU) who are subject to UK immigration control.
Wednesday 26
Autumn careers and placements fair 11.00 am – 3.00 pm Palmer Building It’s not often that you get to meet over 50 graduate employers, gap year organisations and postgraduate course providers in just one day. Whether you are in your final year, wanting a placement or summer internship, interested in postgraduate study or volunteering opportunities, this is a must attend event.
Thur 27
Psychometric test (paper-based) 10.00 am – 12 pm Sign up in SEECC to find out venue Don’t get caught out! Try these tests used by major graduate recruiters. Limited spaces are available so book early in SEECC.
Practice psychometric test – with Bloomberg 2.00 pm – 6.00 pm Sign up online to find out venue The Bloomberg Assessment Test (BAT) is a global, standardised online test developed by the Bloomberg Institute. The BAT allows students to measure their aptitude for a financial career, uncover their strengths relevant to the industry, and demonstrate value to hundreds of thousands of recruiters. You must sign up online with the employer to register.
Friday 28
Mock interviews for finalists – with Ernst & Young By appointment only Sign up in SEECC This is a rare opportunity to have a one-to-one mock interview with a graduate recruiter – Ernst & Young. These sessions book up quickly so you must sign up early in SEECC to avoid disappointment. Please bring a copy of your CV or application form to book.
CV session for work experience and placements 1.00 pm – 1.50 pm Sign up in SEECC to find out venue Want to improve your chances of getting an interview for that placement or work experience job? Gain targeted help at this session. You must sign up at SEECC reception to attend this event and you must bring your CV with you to the session.
Monday 31
Making the most of the Law Fair 1.00 pm – 1.50 pm Carrington Building Room 101 Law and non-law students welcome. Find out who will be there, what’s on offer and how to impress employers on the day.
November Tuesday 1
CV session for finalists 1.00 pm – 1.50 pm Sign up in SEECC to find out venue Want to improve your chances of getting an interview for that graduate job? Gain targeted help at this session. You must sign up at SEECC reception to attend this event and bring your CV with you to the session.
Where to find work experience and placement opportunities for Science and Life Sciences students 1.00 pm – 1.50 pm Carrington Building Room 101 Whether you are looking for a placement as part of your degree or to gain experience and enhance your CV this session will explore what is available and when to apply.
Wednesday 2
Law Fair 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm Palmer Building Meet a range of leading local and national law firms and find out how you can secure work experience or a training contract with them. All law and non-law students are welcome.
Thur 3
CV session for finalists 1.00 pm – 1.50 pm Sign up in SEECC to find out venue Want to improve your chances of getting an interview for that graduate job? Gain targeted help at this session. You must sign up at SEECC reception to attend this event and bring your CV with you to the session.
Psychometric test (online) 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm Sign up in SEECC to find out venue Employers are using online psychometric tests more frequently to assess candidates’ abilities and aptitudes in certain areas. Complete these verbal and numerical ability tests in a timed supportive environment.
Monday 7
‘Strengths’ session 1.00 pm – 1.50 pm Sign up online to find out venue Do you want to identify what you are good at and what energises you? Employers are increasingly looking at strengths as a way of assessing applicants. This seminar will help you identify and unlock the unique strengths you can bring to bear – of great help in clarifying your job choice, and improving your CV, applications and performance at interview.
CV session for work experience and placements 1.00 pm – 1.50 pm Sign up in SEECC to find out venue Want to improve your chances of getting an interview for that placement or work experience job? Gain targeted help at this session. You must sign up at SEECC reception to attend this event and you must bring your CV with you to the session.
Tuesday 8
CV session for finalists 1.00 pm – 1.50 pm Sign up in SEECC to find out venue Want to improve your chances of getting an interview for that graduate job? Gain targeted help at this session. You must sign up at SEECC reception to attend this event and bring your CV with you to the session.
Where to find term-time and campus jobs 1.00 pm – 1.50 pm Carrington Building Room 101 Gain some practical advice on where to look for local work while you study.
Wednesday 9
Getting into postgraduate study 1.00 pm – 1.50 pm Carrington Building Room 101 Find out more about the options, funding arrangements and when to apply.
Thur 10
CV session for finalists 1.00 pm – 1.50 pm Sign up in SEECC to find out venue Want to improve your chances of getting an interview for that graduate job? Gain targeted help at this session. You must sign up at SEECC reception to attend this event and bring your CV with you to the session.
Skills session for placements students – with Microsoft 1.00 pm – 1.50 pm Sign up online to find out venue Microsoft’s mission is to transform the world through technology: to change how people work, play and communicate. If you’d like to join us for an unforgettable skills session that will allow you to improve the quality of your applications as well as get a better understanding of what larger firms look for when recruiting new talent – then please come and meet us. Places are limited, so please sign up online.
Friday 11
Mock interviews – with Deloitte By appointment only Sign up in SEECC This is a rare opportunity to have a one-to-one mock interview with a key graduate recruiter – Deloitte. These sessions book up quickly so you must sign up early in SEECC to avoid disappointment. Please bring a copy of your CV or application form to book.
Careers in the public sector 1.00 pm – 1.50 pm Carrington Building Room 101 Find out about the range of opportunities and how to access them.
Monday 14
CV session for finalists 1.00 pm – 1.50 pm Sign up in SEECC to find out venue Want to improve your chances of getting an interview for that graduate job? Gain targeted help at this session. You must sign up at SEECC reception to attend this event and bring your CV with you to the session.
Student rights in work experience 1.00 pm – 1.50 pm Sign up online to find out venue It can often feel that employers hold all the cards when you apply for and start work. Find out more about your legal rights from an expert.
Tuesday 15
CV session for work experience and placements 1.00 pm – 1.50 pm Sign up in SEECC to find out venue Want to improve your chances of getting an interview for that placement or work experience job? Gain targeted help at this session. You must sign up at SEECC reception to attend this event and bring your CV with you to the session.
Thur 17
Interview skills for finalists – with Ernst & Young 1.00 pm – 1.50 pm Sign up online to find out venue Find out directly from a major employer how to sell yourself and impress an employer at interview.
Alternative careers for Arts & HumSS students 5.00 pm – 7.00 pm Sign up online to find out venue This event provides a rare chance to meet a range of employers of interest to Arts, Humanities and Social Science students.
Tuesday 22
CV session for finalists 1.00 pm – 1.50 pm Sign up in SEECC to find out venue Want to improve your chances of getting an interview for that graduate job? Gain targeted help at this session. You must sign up at SEECC reception to attend this event and bring your CV with you to the session.
Wednesday 23
Application session for finalists – with Deloitte 1.00 pm – 1.50 pm Sign up online to find out venue Find out directly from Deloitte, a major employer of graduates, what they expect to see on your application form. You must sign up online if you want to attend.
Thur 24
CV session for finalists 1.00 pm – 1.50 pm Sign up in SEECC to find out venue Want to improve your chances of getting an interview for that graduate job? Gain targeted help at this session. You must sign up at SEECC reception to attend this event and bring your CV with you to the session.
Friday 25
Mock interviews – with PricewaterhouseCoopers By appointment only Sign up in SEECC This is a rare opportunity to have a one-to-one mock interview with a graduate recruiter – PwC. These sessions book up quickly so you must sign up early in SEECC to avoid disappointment. Please bring a copy of your CV or application form to book.
Tuesday 29
CV session for work experience and placements 1.00 pm – 1.50 pm Sign up in SEECC to find out venue Want to improve your chances of getting an interview for that placement or work experience job? Gain targeted help at this session. You must sign up at SEECC reception to attend this event and bring your CV with you to the session.
December Thur 1
CV session for finalists 1.00 pm – 1.50 pm Sign up in SEECC to find out venue Want to improve your chances of getting an interview for that graduate job? Gain targeted help at this session. You must sign up at SEECC reception to attend this event and bring your CV with you to the session.
Tuesday 6
CV session for finalists 1.00 pm – 1.50 pm Sign up in SEECC to find out venue Want to improve your chances of getting an interview for that graduate job? Gain targeted help at this session. You must sign up at SEECC reception to attend this event and bring your CV with you to the session.
Headstart career events Autumn 2011
Part of the Student, Learning and Teaching Services (SLATS) Training Programme For more information, please contact: Student Employment, Experience and Careers Centre Student Services Centre Carrington Building University of Reading Whiteknights Reading RG6 6UA Open 10.00 am – 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday seecc@reading.ac.uk Tel (0118) 378 8359
www.reading.ac.uk/SEECC/events