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Talks and workshops

Graduate Events feature relevant, inspiring and insightful seminars. The varied programmes provide visitors with an opportunity to learn from key note speakers as they impart the secrets to securing the perfect graduate placement.

Below is a precis of the talks hosted at the Summer Graduate Fair 2011.

How to use social media in a job hunt
Presented by Milkround.com

Find out how social media can help you in a job hunt!
 
Milkround.com, the #1 graduate recruitment site, will talk about how you should manage your online presence to help you in the job hunting process. Highlighting the benefits of using social media tools to your advantage and giving a tutorial on how to make LinkedIn work for you. Along with this you’ll receive some great tips on Facebook, Twitter, Blogs and YouTube.

Preparing for job success
Presented by TLE Ltd – The Leading Edge

This seminar intends to give you information and tips on how to secure an interview within the current job climate. It will cover CV prep and interview techniques, detail what makes a good interview, how to prepare for your interview, what potential employers are looking for and tips you can use when at your interview.

Getting the most out of Monster – from career advice to job hunting
Presented by James Brian, monster.co.uk.

Whether you are looking for careers advice and career management information or your perfect job, this session will give you insight into what you need to know and where to find it on monster.co.uk. There will be demonstrations of some of the vast array of free career advice and tools that are available on the site. Most importantly you will discover how to use online recruitment effectively and efficiently to help you find that perfect job or change your career path.

How to secure your graduate career
Presented by Deloitte

As the number one global professional services firm, Deloitte will share with you the exciting career opportunities across Audit, Tax, Consulting, Corporate Finance and Technology. They’ll share hints and tips for your application process and pointers for each stage of the interview process. If you’re looking to secure a position this year with a leading graduate employer this session is a must!

Getting a graduate job in a tough market
Presented by Justin Ablett, IBM UK Ltd

Justin Ablett joined IBM on the Graduate Scheme in 2001, he is now a Senior Business Development Consultant within the Banking Industry and responsible for leading consulting engagements and developing over $8m new business for IBM each year.  Justin is going to share his top ten lessons to help you get a graduate job, providing valuable insights if you are applying for a role on any graduate scheme not just IBM!.

Helping you explore marketing as a career
Presented by The Chartered Institute of Marketing

Marketing is one of the most popular career choices for graduates today, The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) is here to help you get into this competitive profession. This seminar intends to give you all the essential information you need to get your marketing career off to a great start. Whatever your degree or background come in to discuss about how to start your career in marketing, where to look for jobs and the benefits of CIM marketing qualifications.

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