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Talks and workshops

The Summer Graduate Fair features 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.

Seminar Timetable

11.15am
Assessment Centres – how prepared are you?
Presented by Lisa Taylor, Asda Stores

11.55am
Boost your career with a postgraduate qualification
Presented by Professor Lesley Dobree, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Anglia Ruskin University

12.35pm
Graduate Schemes – Career path to success
Presented by Mike Fisher, Capita Plc

1.15pm
Keynote Speaker: Adam Soliman, Founder & Director, Charbrew
Graduating in the grip of a recession

2.00pm
How to stand out in the job hunt!
Presented by Laura Smith, Milkround.com

2.45pm
Keynote Speaker: Kate Walsh, Finalist of ‘The Apprentice’ in 2009
You’re Hired

3.30pm
‘Who are you?’, not ‘What you can do?’
Presented by Alastair Creamer, CEO and co-founder, Eyes Wide Opened

Keynote Speaker: Adam Soliman, Founder & Director, Charbrew
Graduating in the grip of a recession
Just four years after graduating in the thick of the worst recession in a generation, Adam now heads one of the UK’s fastest-growing speciality tea brands. He spotted a gap in the market for a quality tea product and set-up Charbrew using £5,000 of personal savings. Charbrew now sells nationally and internationally including listings in over 2500 stores in North America and listings in Malta, Germany, Poland and the Middle East.

The current economy may be causing stumbling blocks, but Adam will offer invaluable tips and advice on creating your own success story. A session not to be missed!

Keynote Speaker: Kate Walsh, Finalist of ‘The Apprentice’ in 2009
You’re Hired
Finalist of ‘The Apprentice’ in 2009, Kate impressed Lord Sugar right to the end and was consistently cool under fire. Today, Kate will discuss with you the path that life has taken her and offer you key advice and tips for success. So, if you are interested to hear more about Kate’s employment history and education background and want to pick up vital tips on maximising all opportunities, practising assessment tasks and starting your own business – you will not want to miss this!

Assessment Centres – how prepared are you?
Presented by Lisa Taylor, Asda Stores
Did you know 68% of employers in the UK and USA now use some form of assessment centre as part of their recruitment/promotion process…  Are you ready for them? Do you know what to expect? Do you know what is expected of you?  Tips for how to prepare, what to expect and some crucial do’s and don’ts will be discussed.

Boost your career with a postgraduate qualification
Presented by Professor Lesley Dobree, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Anglia Ruskin University
In the UK, just over 10% of the population have a postgraduate qualification.
Will having a Masters or professional qualification help you stand out in a crowded job market? Have you considered how a postgraduate qualification to could enhance your career? Come along to get an understanding of the opportunities available and a quick fire Q&A to get the answers you want to hear.

Graduate Schemes – Career path to success
Mike Fisher, Capita Plc
Why are graduate schemes a great path to enter into your career? What are the benefits, and how does the application work? How do you choose the right one?  Why not come along and hear what the designer of a leading Graduate Scheme thinks?

How to stand out in the job hunt!
Presented by Laura Smith, Milkround.com
The UK’s number one graduate recruitment website, Milkround will spill the secrets on how to stand out from the crowd in the job hunt. With a specific focus on social media platforms, networking and applications, the Milkround team will show you how to build your social presence in a way that makes you more employable.  Whether you’re a final year applying for graduate roles, a second year applying for placements, or a first year contemplating the opportunities ahead – this presentation will show you the ropes on clothing your talents in a way that is competitive, engaging, and attractive to the employer thinking about hiring you.

‘Who are you?’, not ‘What you can do?’
Presented by Alastair Creamer, CEO and co-founder, Eyes Wide Opened
You’re being asked the wrong question.  It’s not ‘What do you want to do?  What can you do?  It is ‘Who are you and what do you stand for?’  Your career is about your ‘currency’: this seminar helps you define what makes you employable, what you stand for and how this affects your career direction.

New features at the Summer Graduate Fair

Visit the Insight to Interview Techniques Area where you can meet exhibitors and find out what they want from you at interview. What takes place at assessment days, discover the tricky questions they ask and the body language they seek – as well as the minimum qualifications you need to get to the interview.

Insight to Interview Techniques Timetable

11.30am Event Course
Learn how to present yourself and gain valuable interview techniques to help you succeed in the hospitality, event and marketing industry.

12.30pm Asda Stores
Join current ASDA graduates to gain a valuable insight into the world of retail. Listen to experiences and have your opportunity to ask questions about the career path involved.

1.30pm Army
An invaluable insight into what roles are available in the Army as well as what is involved in the application process. Find out what they will really want to see from you.

2.30pm Witlr
Learn how to write a great, stand out Personal Statement to get you noticed. The typical mistakes, the do’s, the don’ts and the details you can’t afford to miss out.

3.30pm Global Banking Training
How to break into investment banking – tips on making your first steps into the world of finance and banking. Find out the qualifications to gain, the experience to find and interview techniques to break into the most competitive industry in the world.

There will also be private interview rooms, so if you impress the staff on the stands you could be interviewed for your perfect placement immediately.

If you want to find out which exhibitors have vacancies on the day visit the jobs board. Once you’ve found your ideal job you can go and meet the recruiter on their stand.

If you need help with your CV you can take part in the CV seminars being hosted by The Write Stuff. They will also be offering one-2-one help with CVs to visitors at the show discount price of only £10! So if you want a professional CV to help you get a professional job visit their stand.

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