This document summarizes upcoming career-related workshops, events, and deadlines at the University of Hertfordshire. It provides information on workshops covering topics like interviews, working after studies for international students, and psychometric tests. It also lists employer application deadlines, competitions for funding and awards, and upcoming campus events on subjects such as getting into medicine, studying in the USA, and business start-ups.

1. Workshops coming up this week
Face to Face Interviews workshop
Monday 22 February, 13:00 – 14:00, College Lane
Digital and Telephone Interviews workshop
Wednesday 24 February, 13:00 – 14:00, de Havilland
Working after your studies for international students
Thursday 25 February, 11:00 – 12:00, de Havilland
Book via careerhub.herts.ac.uk
Central Programme

2. Workshops coming up this week
Enterprise Informal Networking Coffee evening
Thursday 25 February, 17:00 – 17:45, College Lane
Psychometric Tests Webinar
Friday 26 February, 13:00 – 14:00, webinar
Book via careerhub.herts.ac.uk
Central Programme

3. Our Services
Visit: www.careerhub.herts.ac.uk
Vacancies such as placements,
work experience, summer jobs
and graduate roles
Over 300
employers use
CareerHub to
find and
recruit UH
students
Around 600
vacancies
currently
available for
students and
graduates
• 1:1 appointments with an Adviser
• 24/7 access to resources
• Book onto workshops and events
Why you should use CareerHub

4. Shell LiveWIRE Smarter Future Awards
Shell LiveWIRE, the UK's biggest online community for young entrepreneurs aged 16-30,
have one £5,000 award to give away each month to new businesses in the UK
(in their first 12 months of trading).
Closing date for entries is 29 February 2016
telegraph.co.uk/sponsored/education/stem-awards/11883123/what-you-need-to-know.html
Transport Genius of the Future
If you are 18-22 years old and brimming with ideas to improve transportation or to revolutionise
mobility in cities across Europe (and the world) then this competition is for you
Closing date for entries is 6 March 2016
http://www.fiaregion1.com/en/fia_region_1/news/are-you-a-transport-genius-of-the-
future.htm
Want to stand out? Apply for competitions!
Competitions

6. Looking for placements, graduate jobs or
work experience?
Chelmsford City Council
(Community Sport & Wellbeing placement)
Deadline: 28/02/2016
careerhub.herts.ac.uk/students/jobs/detail/464293
Enterprise-Rent-A-Car
(Graduate roles, 12 month placements and summer internships available)
Deadline: 06/03/2016
careerhub.herts.ac.uk/students/jobs/detail/468969
Zurich 2016
(Summer internships for students of all years and disciplines)
Deadline: 31/03/2016
https://www.careerhub.herts.ac.uk/students/jobs/detail/473235
Employer Deadlines

7. • 1.2 million cars
• 70,000 employees
• £15 billion turnover
Looking for a placement or graduate role?
.
Please visit CareerHub for more information on how to apply.
Closing date: 6th March with on campus interviews 14th March 2016.
Regardless of your degree subject or professional experience
we are accepting applications now for:
A multi-national, multi-billion pound turnover firm
• 12 Month placements
• Graduate Management Trainees

8. Diversity Deadlines
Shell Graduate Programme (Commercial Business)
Shell are offering disabled students and graduates the opportunity to apply for roles within the
Shell Graduate Programme in Commercial Business
Deadline to apply: 29 February 2016
employ-ability.org.uk/internships/shell-graduate-programme-commercial-business-in-
partnership-with-employability-2016/380/
Shell Graduate Programme (Engineering/Science)
Shell are offering disabled students and graduates the opportunity to apply for roles within the
Shell Graduate Programme in Engineering/Science
Deadline to apply: 29 February 2016
employ-ability.org.uk/internships/shell-graduate-programme-engineering-science-in-
partnership-with-employability-2016/381/
Diversity Deadlines

9. Events Coming Up
Upcoming events

10. Getting into Medicine
Tuesday 23 February, 13.00-14.00, B404 College Lane
Workshop covering:
• The different routes into medicine
• Courses on offer and their
entry requirements
• Top tips for medical school applications and
interviews
• Funding
Book via www.careerhub.herts.ac.uk

11. Want to study in the USA?
Meet the Fulbright Commission
Wednesday 24 February, 15.00 -16.00, W112 de Havilland
•Find out about the Fulbright Commission exchange
programme
•Learn what they are looking for and how to apply
•Hear how a Fulbright exchange can benefit your future
career
Book via www.careerhub.herts.ac.uk

12. Launch your idea
The Business Start-Up Programme
Tuesday 23 - 25 February 2016
It's time to take action on that business idea you've had in mind.
- Three afternoons of workshops, business advice,
networking and much more!
- Completely free to students and recent graduates
- Limited to only 40 places so be quick!
Email enterprise@herts.ac.uk for more information

13. National Citizen Service (NCS)
Employment Insight Presentation
Employer presentations
Tuesday 1st March 2016
12.00 – 13.00
F232, Wright Building, College Lane Campus
Looking for dedicated, enthusiastic and talented people to lead groups of
young people throughout their four week NCS journey.
Paid Summer 2016 jobs available
Relevant to all students
Please visit CareerHub>Events for more information and to book.
Meet the NCS Recruitment team to hear more about the opportunity

14. Did you know
 There are 20 million LinkedIn users in the UK
 94% of recruiters advertise their jobs on LinkedIn
 89% of recruiters report hiring someone through LinkedIn
 A photo on your Linked In profile increases
viewings by 11 times
For help setting up or improving your profile:
Free LinkedIn professional photographs by Splaat Media
Wednesday 9 March 09.00 – 17.00
LB416, College Lane and M018, de Havilland
Webinars on getting the best from LinkedIn
Friday 4 March and Friday 11 March from 13.00 – 14.00
Feedback on your LinkedIn profile
Wednesday 9 March, throughout the day on both campuses

16. Which career is right for you?
The Work Shadowing Scheme
Work Shadowing allows you to observe industry
professionals, put forward your career questions
and see what its like to work in the role
To find opportunities for work shadowing search work shadowing on
www.careerhub.herts.ac.uk/students
To be emailed alerts for work shadowing email us at:
ceeopportunities@herts.ac.uk

17. Ten jobs at 12.00 on Thursdays
Check out our Twitter feed between 12.00 – 14.00
every Thursday for 10 fantastic opportunities
each week across all schools!
Careers_UniofHerts
@UniofHertsCEE
#UHGetajob
Upcoming Event