Autumn Graduate Fair, ExCel London, 26 October 2011

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.

CIMA: All accountants are not the same
If you went on an expedition and took a financial accountant and a management accountant with you they would do very different things. Whatever your degree or background come along to this talk to find out about what a management accountant actually does and how to start your career in management accountancy.
Presented by Karen Smith, CIMA
 
How to get the best internships and make them count
Internships are fast becoming an essential part of every graduate’s career path. This talk will equip you with the tools to find your dream internship and get the most out of it, including tips on turning an internship into a full-time job.
Presented by Andrew Scherer, Inspiring Interns
 
Getting the most out of Monster – from career advice to job hunting
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.
Presented by Monster.co.uk
 
How to use social media 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.
Presented by Anne-Lise Johnsen, Milkround.com
 
The importance of understanding your behaviour for effective graduate job hunting
Graduates gain a significant advantage when job hunting if they understand the impact of their behaviour.  In this seminar, behavioural profiling specialist Chris Battye will introduce the keys to understanding that your behaviour – and using it to your advantage!
Presented by Chris Battye, Gradplus

Spotlights on Marketing
Find out what Marketing is all about and why it is a great career. Also discover sector opportunities and how to get into marketing. Find out more about the Chartered Institute of Marketing your career partner.
Presented by The Chartered Institute of Marketing