Welcome to the National Careers Service Virtual Careers Fair!

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Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd

4pm-5pm Not all engineers wear a hard hat

Civil engineers Paula and Mimi shall explain the wide range of engineering careers – with and without hard hats. You will find out why it’s a great idea to become an engineer and how you can take steps to achieve this including tips on how you can improve your skills to improve your chances of getting where you want to be.

BT

10:15am-11am BT Apprenticeships

12:15pm-1pm BT Apprenticeships

4pm-5pm BT Apprenticeships

You’ll get to meet Hayley, one of our Early Careers recruitment team, as well as some of our current apprentices who’ll be able to give you the inside track on what it’s really like to work here. Why not come along and find out more.

Cranswick

11:30am-12:30pm

An introduction to Cranswick and the career opportunities available with us and an opportunity for Q&A.

NHS

11am-11.30am & 2pm -2.30pm NHS Health Careers Live

Hear from our careers adviser, Abi Changer, on the huge range of roles available in the NHS. From apprentice ambulance assistant to strategic manager, there’s over 350 roles available, and one to suit your skills and interests. Not all roles mean you’ll work with patients, and not all need a degree! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to get into the NHS and ask your questions.

Accenture Consulting

12pm-1pm Accenture Skills to Succeed Academy: Creating a Standout CV

• How to get started writing a CV
• How to tailor your skills and experience to different jobs and industries
• How modules in the Skills to Succeed Academy can help you write a standout CV

Top tips and resources to help you create your CV and prepare for interviews. In this session we’ll cover:

2pm-3pm Accenture Digital Skills: Reset your Mindset

How a growth mindset can support you throughout your career journey and the steps you can take to apply one. In this session we’ll cover:

• How digital technologies are changing the world of work and the opportunities and challenges this brings
• The meaning of a growth mindset
• How a growth mindset can help you reach your full potential and thrive in the digital workplace
• How you can take the steps to apply a growth mindset

4pm-5pm Accenture Technology Degree Apprenticeship Live Q&A

Join us for an excellent opportunity to get more information about our technology degree apprenticeship programme and hear from our current apprentices.

Edwards Vacuum

2pm-4pm Q&A/Meet the apprentices

A chance to learn what it's like to work at Edwards and in engineering.

Amazing Apprenticeships

10am – 10.30am What is an Apprenticeship?

The National Apprenticeship Service explores the main benefits of Apprenticeships and how they should be considered as a real alternative to full-time education. Discussing the range of qualifications the range of potential job roles; from a Firefighter, Civil Engineer to a Digital Marketing Apprentice.

11am – 11.30am Practical Ways to Boost Your Employability

We will be looking specifically at how you can boost your employability. We will discuss how you can demonstrate any skills that you have developed in this time and how to implement them into the job application process.

British Airways

11am-12pm – Live Q&A with our apprentices

Hear directly from our apprentices on their experiences with the programmes we offer, with the opportunity to ask your own questions.

1pm-2pm – Live Q&A with our graduates

Hear directly from our graduates on their experiences with the programmes we offer, with the opportunity to ask your own questions.

4pm-5pm – What tips do we give students seeking employment?

Hear from our recruitment team on how you can stand out from other students, and the things you can do to make yourself more employable.

National Careers Service

10am-11am How to Write an Effective CV – Webinar

Join expert advisers from the National Careers Service as we explore how to write and structure an effective CV.

Together we’ll explore:

• How to compile an effective profile• How to identify and communicate your skills • How to do yourself justice in your employment history

• Other hints and tips to make your CV more effective

• Mistakes to avoid

11am-12pm Careers advice Facebook Live event

Join careers adviser Ciaran who will be offering live, professional careers advice, talking about exploring careers and reviewing your skills and more, as well as answering any questions you have.

1pm-2pm Careers advice Facebook Live event

Are you looking for information about changing career? This Facebook Live session will cover all things careers including getting “job ready”, effective CV writing, identifying transferrable skills & much more! This will also be an opportunity for you to ask our professional careers advisers any questions you have.

HS2

3pm-4pm Live chat

Join us for a chance to gain an insight into the HS2 apprenticeship programme and the opportunities available in 2021.

Merchant Navy

10am-11am and 2pm-3pm Live Q&A

Join us on zoom to hear our info and have the chance to ask questions about careers at sea (we will answer as many as possible).

Greencore

2pm -3pm Presentation and Q&A with an apprentice

If you are looking for an apprenticeship programme or a new career then Greencore is the place for you. This event is an ideal opportunity for you to explore what opportunities are available at Greencore and give you a greater understanding of the culture here. There will also be a chance at the end of the presentation to ask any questions.

Landau

3pm-3.30pm What to disclose to employers

A 30 minute presentation offering advice/guidance on what you should disclose to an employer when it comes to your mental and physical health along with if you have a criminal conviction. This involves: How to disclose, when, to whom and why you should disclose