Find out about our events that are coming up on campus week commencing 2 November and beyond. Find more information on CareerHub www.careerhub,herts.ac.uk

1. Workshops coming up this week
Webinar: What employers are really looking for
Tuesday 3 November, 13:00 – 14:00
Getting into Freelancing
Tuesday 3 November, 17:00 – 18:30
Webinar: LinkedIn
Wednesday 4 November, 11:30 - 13:00
Book via careerhub.herts.ac.uk
Central Programme

2. Workshops coming up this week featuring employers
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What employers are really looking for with Understanding Recruitment
Monday 2 November, 13:00 – 14:00
CVs Workshop with W@terstons
Thursday 5 November, 13:00 – 14:00
CVs Workshop with C2B Solutions
Friday 6 November, 13.00 – 14.00
Students from all disciplines are welcome to these workshops
Book via careerhub.herts.ac.uk
Central Programme

3. How to book
Remember, you can book appointments
online for:
• CVs and cover letters
• Application forms
• Personal statements
• Interview practice and guidance
• Career queries and advice
• Enterprise advice and information
careerhub.herts.ac.uk

4. Competitions
IBM Master the Mainframe
This unique mainframe computing contest is designed to equip students with
mainframe knowledge, and challenge their skills in a hands-on coding experience.
http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/z/education/academic/masterthemainframe/
Ford Prize for Women in STEM Study
Prize to be awarded to a female student starting her first year of a STEM degree, who
can demonstrate how they are inspiring the next generation of scientists, engineers
and technologists.
http://www.ford.co.uk/experience-ford/AboutFord/FordCareers/Ford-Prize-for-
Women-in-STEM-Study
Competitions

5. Employer Deadlines
Deloitte – Applications open 1 November 2015
http://www2.deloitte.com/uk/en/pages/careers/articles/spri
ng-into-deloitte.html
Accelerate - Closing date 1 January 2016
http://www.dasaccelerate.com/
Cancer Research UK – Closing date 11 January 2016
http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/support-
us/volunteer/internships
Employer Deadlines

6. Diversity Deadlines
TechAbility Business 2015 – A Google EmployAbility Event
Taking place at the Google offices learn what Google are looking for in the application process and
meet Googlers
Deadline to apply Sunday 15 November 2015
http://www.employ-ability.org.uk/internships/techability-business-google-employability-insight-
day/441/
OPEN
Careers event for disabled students and students with a long term health condition to explore a career
in law
Deadline to register your interest November 2015
blog.europython.eu/post/86769723552/google-women-in-tech-conference-and-travel-grants
British Stammering Association Employment Events and AGM
Afternoon of talks from the Employers Stammering Network, followed by AGM
Details and times TBC
http://www.stammering.org/get-involved/events/bsa-employment-event-and-agm
Diversity Deadlines

7. LinkedIn Events Coming Up
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Webinars - Getting the best from LinkedIn
Wednesday 4 November, 12:00 – 13:00
Friday 13 November, 15.00 – 16.00
Careers Advisor appointments focussed on LinkedIn
Wednesday 11 November, check CareerHub for appointment times
Free LinkedIn professional photographs
Wednesday 11 November, 09.00 – 17.00
Careers, Employment and Enterprise Offices
College Lane and de Havilland
Book via careerhub.herts.ac.uk
Upcoming Event

8. Enterprise Event
Business Start-Up Programme: Track One
3 afternoons of intensive support aimed at individuals or small
groups who have a business idea or a start-up business in its early
stages
This course would normally cost £500 but it is free for UH
students and graduates
Book now on careerhub.herts.ac.uk
When: Monday 23 – Wednesday 25 November, 13.00 – 17.00
Where: de Havilland Campus

9. Enterprise Opportunity
Pitch for a Pitch
Do you have a product to sell or service to promote?
Want to get your idea up and running or grow an existing
business?
Why not apply for free space available on campus for you to trade
from?
For more information please email enterprise@herts.ac.uk