UCL Marketing & FMCG Fair is Tomorrow!

Make your Mark On the World…

UCL Careers Service are hosting the Marketing & FMCG Fair, which is aimed at students considering careers in industries areas like: Marketing, PR, Advertising and New Media.

What? UCL Marketing & FMCG Fair

When? Thursday 27th October from 5.30 to 8.00 pm

Where? Old Refectory and Jeremy Bentham Room, Wilkins Building

There’s a diverse mix of exhibitors on show including some of the world’s biggest brands such as Google, Ogilvy, Trip Advisor, Proctor & Gamble, Ketchum Pleon and Unilever.

Many have never been on campus before and are keen to recruit from UCL, so don’t miss out on this unique opportunity. The fair is open to students and graduates from any degree background.  No booking required – just turn up with your UCL ID card!

To find out more please see: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/careers/students/events/fairs/fmcg/

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Opportunity for Chinese Students – China Employability Workshops tomorrow!

The British Council, operating in China as the Cultural and Education
Section of the British Embassy, will run a series of employability workshop
in the UK from 22-23 October 2011.

The China Employability workshop will give Chinese students an insight into
career opportunities available to them; help Chinese students to better
understand employer’s needs as well as the current job market in China, and
how to get ahead of the competition by enhancing their understanding of the
job market.

HR executives from major employers in China have been invited to give an
overview of the competitive job market in China, talk about various aspects
of recruitment from the employer’s side and share job opportunities with
Chinese students. Students will also have opportunities to raise questions
they might have about job hunting and career development in China.

Companies attending

. Microsoft
. 58.com
. Nokia Siemens Network
. Nestle
. Deloitte
. Hay Group

Event Details

London Session
Time: 14:00-16:30, October 22nd 2011, Saturday
Address: Lecture Hall, Central Hall Westminster, Storey’s Gate, Westminster,
London SW1H 9NH

Manchester Session – nearly full!
Time: 14:00-16:30, October 23rd 2011, Sunday
Address: Lecture Theatre B, University Place, The University of Manchester,
Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL

Workshop registration
The workshop is open to all Chinese students currently studying in the UK.
Due to limited venue capacity, RSVP will be required. Interested students
are required to choose one session from the below itinerary and fill in the
registration form online. Registration will be closed after capacity is met
or the stated closing date, whichever comes first.
Students who have registered successfully will receive a confirmation by
email after the registration is closed.

Please visit below link for more event details or to sign up to attend this
workshop:
http://www.educationuk.org/China/Article/China-Employability-Workshop?

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Do you want to meet with Top UK employers?…….. They are on UCL campus right now!

Over the coming weeks UCL is going to be packed full of employers all looking to talk with UCL students. Below is a taste of which companies are going to be around. So if you fancy meeting Lawyers, Management consultants, Bankers and Accountants come along. Each evening there will be a presentation and a chance to ask questions.

Sign up for these events at: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/careers/students/events/presentations

Employer Presentations

◊ Ernst & Young,  – Tues 11^th October, 6.00pm

◊ Qedis,  – Thurs 13th October, 5.30 pm

◊ Linklaters, – Thurs 13^th October, 6.00pm

◊ Evercore,  – Thurs 13^th October, 6.00pm

◊ Grant Thornton,  – Thurs 13^th October, 7.00pm

◊ Cushman & Wakefield,  – Mon 17th October, 6.00 pm

◊ BLP Law, – Tues 18^th October, 1.00pm

◊ Herbert Smith,  – Tues 18^th October, 6.00pm

◊ KPMG,  – Tues 18^th October, 6.30pm

◊ Moelis & Co,  – Thurs 20th October, 1.00 pm

◊ Jones Day, – Thurs 20^th October, 6.00pm

◊ Oliver Wyman,  – Thurs 20^th October, 6.30pm

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Welcome!

Welcome to all new International students and welcome back to all of our returners!  I hope you had a great holiday and are ready to be busy this Autumn term.

To help you on your way the UCL careers service has a jam-packed programme over the next few weeks including our specialized International programme, the Masters Quickfix events, 7 fantastic fairs, loads of employer events and some great skills for work forums.  Don’t miss out as many of the events you will need to book for so get familiar with your “My Careers Service” account.

Next week our talk topic is Application Forms where you can get a better understanding of what an employer wants you to write when your applying for job.  To find our more information, or to book, please visit the International Students Programme page at the careers service website.

All the best for this Autumn term everyone, and remember, we’re here if you need us – all you have to do is call for a one-to-one appointment!

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