The document outlines a series of upcoming workshops and events at the University of Hertfordshire, including topics such as CV writing, self-employment, and employer insight presentations from various companies. It highlights opportunities for students to apply for placements, internships, and competitions, with deadlines for several grants and programs. Additionally, it encourages students to utilize CareerHub for job vacancies, 1:1 appointments, and resources to aid in their career development.

1. Workshops and events coming up
Application Forms Workshop
Monday 7 November, 14.30 – 15.30, College Lane
Assessment Centres Workshop
Tuesday 8 November, 13.00 – 14.00, College Lane
Enterprise: Starting a Business or Freelancing Workshop
Wednesday 9 November, 13.00 – 14.30, College Lane
Book your place via careerhub.herts.ac.uk

2. Workshops and events coming up
Group Exercise Workshop
Wednesday 9 November, 13.00 – 14.00, College Lane
CVs That Get Results Workshop
Wednesday 9 November, 14.30 – 15.30, de Havilland
Enterprise Informal Networking Coffee Morning - November
Thursday 10 November, 10.30 – 12.00, Incubation Centre, Maclaurin Building
Book your place via careerhub.herts.ac.uk

3. Workshops and events coming up
Law Placement and Study Abroad Launch and Lunch
Thursday 10 November, 11.00 – 14.00, de Havilland
University of California Riverside/Disney Placement Programme Presentation (1st years
only)
Monday 14 November, 09.15 – 10.30, de Havilland
Exploring Self-employment (3 day event)
Monday 14 November – Wednesday 16 November, 13.00 – 17.00, de Havilland
Face to Face Interviews
Monday 14 November, 14.00 – 15.00, College Lane
Book your place via careerhub.herts.ac.uk

4. Visit: www.careerhub.herts.ac.uk
Vacancies
such as
placements,
work
experience,
summer jobs
and graduate
roles are
advertised
Around 600
vacancies
currently
available for
students and
graduates
1:1
appointments
with an Adviser
Book onto
workshops and
events
Why you should use CareerHub
Find a large range of
NEW resources under
the ‘Resources’ tab
Over 300
employers use
CareerHub to
find and recruit
UH students

5. NUE Awards – Best placement student
The National Undergraduate Employability Awards are looking for students who have made a genuine, measurable impact
to their business whilst on placement, with £250 up for grabs what are you waiting for?
Closing date for entries is 11 November 2016
www.ratemyplacement.co.uk/blog/nue-awards-lowdown/
The Formations Company Young Entrepreneur Award
A grant of £1,000 open to students with a unique entrepreneurial flair. The grant is designed to support your big idea while
you study, helping you to focus on nurturing your long-term business ambition
Closing date for entries is 30 November 2016
www.theformationscompany.com/young-entrepreneur-award
Want to stand out? Apply for competitions!

6. Prizes include work placements with top employers, exclusive overseas trips and much more!
Does spending the summer in Australia, New York, Paris, Singapore or Hong Kong appeal?
Apply now! undergraduateoftheyear.com
“Without a doubt every student should apply, there is nothing to lose!”
Richard Devereux, University of Hertfordshire 2015 finalist
Want to stand out? Apply for competitions!

7. Looking for placements, graduate jobs or
work experience?
BAE Systems-Industrial Placements
BAE Systems is a global defence, aerospace and security company employing around 93,500 people worldwide. They are offering a range of
undergraduate placements at various sites around the UK
Deadline date 30 November 2016
www.careerhub.herts.ac.uk/students/jobs/detail/511087
Millbrook Proving Ground Ltd – Events Support Placements
One of Europe's leading locations for the development and demonstration of every type of land vehicle, from motorcycles and passenger cars
to heavy commercial, military and off-road vehicles are now looking for Events Support Placement students
Deadline date 21 December 2016
https://www.careerhub.herts.ac.uk/students/jobs/detail/517912
EY (Ernst & Young) – Variety of Graduate Programmes
One of the world's leading professional services organisations, helps companies across the globe to identify and capitalise on business
opportunities. EY are offering a variety of Graduate Schemes in Tax, Consulting and Technology
Apply ASAP
www.careerhub.herts.ac.uk/students/jobs/search?query=Ernst&typeofwork=3510&location=&country=Any
These are a selection of the latest roles available on CareerHub this week

8. Diversity Deadlines
J.P. Morgan Internship Programmes 2017
EmployAbility is delighted to be working with JP Morgan to offer disabled students and graduates the
opportunity to apply for a variety of J.P. Morgan Internship programmes
Deadline to apply 13 November 2016
www.employ-ability.org.uk/internships
Google Europe Scholarship for Students with Disabilities 2017 - open for applications
The Google Europe Scholarship for Students with Disabilities provides talented disabled and dyslexic Computer Science (and
related fields) students the opportunity to apply for a prestigious and valuable scholarship
1 December 2016
www.employ-ability.org.uk/internships/google-europe-scholarship-for-students-with-disabilities-
2017/525/

9. Events Coming Up

10. Exploring Self-employment
Thinking of starting your own business?
Looking for free advice right here at UH?
Want to meet other business owners?
Join us for a FREE intensive course over 3 afternoons
We will prepare you for starting your own business or freelancing
Network with experts, alumni and mentors
Monday 14 November – Wednesday 16 November, 13.00 – 17.00, de Havilland
Places are limited, book now on careerhub.herts.ac.uk

11. River Island
Employer Insight Presentation
Wednesday 9th November 2016
13:00 – 14:00
N201, de Havilland Campus
This presentation is for placement students and graduates
Please visit CareerHub for more information and how to book
• Award-winning fashion retailer
Opportunities in Buying, Garment Technology, Brand Design,
Ecommerce, PR and Marketing
• One of the biggest in-house design
teams on the British high street

12. Independent Hemel Hempstead law firm
with international focus (Cape Town)
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to expand your network and
gain valuable industry insights from this well known local firm
Open to all students
Please visit CareerHub for more information and how to book
Underwood Solicitors
Employer Insight Presentation
Wednesday 9th November 2016
14:00 – 15:00
N212 de Havilland campus

13. One of the world’s leading professional service firms
Voted Employer of the Year 2016
Graduate schemes, placements and summer internships in:
Tax, Consulting, Technology, Legal, Assurance, Actuarial and More..
Please visit CareerHub for more information and how to book
Employer Insight Presentation
Wednesday 16th November 2016
12:00 – 13:00
N208, de Havilland Campus
Open to all students

14. A leading company in conservation and development
Opportunities to volunteer abroad, in wild life conservation, construction
projects, environmental conservation, teaching, medical and health projects.
Book your space now to hear about these life changing opportunities where
you will have a chance to have a positive impact on a global scale
Please visit CareerHub for more information and how to book
Employer Insight Presentation
Wednesday 16th November 2016
13:00 – 14:00
B200 College Lane Campus

15. Talk will cover effective CV writing, developing your personal brand,
interview preparation and range of graduate roles available
Opportunities available in: technology, commercial marketing, HR,
finance and analytics, customer experience, retail management,
sales and business development
Please visit CareerHub for more information and how to book
Vodafone
Employer Insight Presentation
Wednesday 23rd November 2016
14:00 – 15:00
B200, College Lane Campus

16. Please visit CareerHub for more information and how to book
ICAEW
Professional Membership Presentation
Wednesday 23rd November 2016
14:00 – 15:00
N212, de Havilland Campus
A world leading professional membership organisation that supports
more than 146,000 members worldwide
Offers a Chartered Accountant qualification (ACA) valued around
the world in business, practice and the public sector
Supports you throughout your career with a wide range of services and benefits
Attend this presentation to find out more about becoming a member…

17. Recruiting experienced Sales Support staff for
the corporate sales department
Please visit CareerHub for more information and how to book
Employer Insight Presentation
Wednesday 30th November 2016
12:00 – 13:00
N212, de Havilland campusAwarded in 2015 for
‘Distributor of the Year’
Open to all students
The largest independent value-added distributor in the UK and Ireland

18. FDM offers fully-funded training and commercial experience to
fast-track your career progression
Opportunities in multiple disciplines e.g. finance, insurance, media,
transport, retail, government and not-for-profit
Offering 8 week Summer Internships and a Graduate Programme
*Open to all students*
Please visit CareerHub for more information and how to book
FDM Group
Employer Insight Presentation
Wednesday 30th November 2016
13:00 – 14:00
N208 de Havilland campus

19. Multi award winning fully accredited digital agency
Opportunities in design, development, strategy management,
Marketing and data analysis
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to
grow your network and gain valuable insights
Please visit CareerHub for more information and how to book
Cyber Duck
Employer Insight Presentation
Wednesday 7th December 2016
13:00 – 14:00
B200, College Lane Campus

20. Europe's leading independent provider
of IT infrastructure services
12 month Industrial Placements for 2017/18
IT in Business Industrial Placement
Global Infrastructure Operations
Roles available in Commercial, Service Transition and Information Security
Business Management (IT Services)
Service Management Industrial Placement
Roles available across the division based out of London and Hatfield offices
.
Please visit CareerHub for more information and how to apply
Successful applicants will be invited to an on campus interview

21. You are invited to our Free Jobs Fair
Come and meet recruiters and learn
more about their opportunities

22. Free market stalls and transport to
and from local Hertfordshire markets
• Do you have a business idea you want to trial?
• Are you skilled at finding things cheap and
selling them on for a profit?
•Do you make things that you want to
show the world and earn some money?
Please email enterprise@herts.ac.uk to request a
Pitch for a Pitch application form or to find out more

23. 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 careerhub.herts.ac.uk/students
To be emailed alerts for work shadowing email us at:
ceeopportunities@herts.ac.uk