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Headstart programme

Headstart is an opportunity for you to stand out from the crowd. It offers you the opportunity to demonstrate to employers that you take your career choices seriously.

Upcoming events

These events are taking place now or in the next 2 weeks. Choose an event to find out more and sign up for reminders.

To view all of our events this term, please see the full diary.

Date/Time Session Location
01/04/2010
10am - 4pm
Nottingham Trent University Open Day (External event)
Do you want a career as a journalist?
Nottingham Trent University, Centre for Broadcasting & Journalism

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Past events

These events have taken place in the last 2 weeks and are available here for reference.

Date/Time Session Location
20/08/2009 to 21/08/2009
Test Virtual Fair 
This is a test event.
*Virtual*
25/09/2009 to 25/09/2009
All day
Diversity in Leadership & Women in Leadership (External event)
This graduate recruitment fair is run by QS, a global career and education network.
Central London
29/10/2009 to 11/12/2009
Virtual Careers & Placements Fair 2009 
Missed the Careers & Placements Fair? Not to worry as they are all online for 2 more weeks!
*Virtual*
04/12/2009 to 11/12/2009
Who's your favourite employer? (External event)
What do you expect from your future career after graduation? What employers would you like to work for? Your Career Services and top international employers would like to know what YOU want.
*External*
11/12/2009 to 31/12/2009
Graduate Survey for graduates from 2006/09 (External event)
Graduates from the classes of 2006 to 2009 have the chance to win a skiing holiday worth £2,000 if they complete a short survey about their jobs.
*External*
11/12/2009 to 13/12/2009
Careers in Asia Recruitment Summit (External event)
Meet with leading companies in one venue over two days, with real opportunities to secure a challenging and rewarding career in Asia.
London
14/12/2009 to 31/12/2009
Social events for international students (External event)
If you are staying in London over the holiday period you can join the social activities through international social group London International Meetup
*External*
26/01/2010 to 26/01/2010
1.00pm - 1.50pm
No Career ideas  
Stuck for career ideas? Don’t know which jobs are right for you? This workshop aims to give you direction and help guide you in your choices.
Carrington Room 101
27/01/2010 to 27/01/2010
12.00 - 1.00pm
Assessment Centres Fujitsu 
Try out some typical exercises used by many employers at the final stage of recruitment, and find out what skills employers are looking for in potential graduate recruits. You must sign up here to attend!
*To be confirmed; details will be emailed to you*
28/01/2010 to 28/01/2010
1.00 - 1.50pm
Interview Skills - Ernst and Young  
Get hints and tips on how to get through the interview process fro this top employer. Sign up online
*To be confirmed; details will be emailed to you*
01/02/2010 to 01/02/2010
1pm - 1.50pm
Work Experience For First Year Science Students  
This short talk will help first year Science students source work experience through internships and vacation work. It will also provide you with the strategies for getting the opportunities you want.
Palmer G.03
02/02/2010 to 02/02/2010
1.00 - 1.50pm
7 easy ways to write a good CV 
Get some hints and tips on how to create a Cv that stands out from the crowd.
Carrington Room 101
02/02/2010 to 02/02/2010
10pm - 12pm
Ability tests (verbal, numerical and diagrammatic) 
Don’t get caught out! Try these tests used by major graduate recruiters.
*Confirm at CAS Reception*
03/02/2010 to 03/02/2010
12.00 - 2.30pm
Drop in for HumSS students  
Have a quick chat with your Careers Adviser, within your own department . No appointment needed. Have your CV/Application checked over, look at career ideas or see what you can do with your degree. Come along and see for yourself.
HumSS 175
03/02/2010 to 03/02/2010
12.00 - 2.30pm
Drop in for Biological Science Students  
Have a quick chat with your Careers Adviser, within your own department . No appointment needed. Have your CV/Application checked over, look at career ideas or see what you can do with your degree. Come along and see for yourself.
Palmer G.01
05/02/2010 to 05/02/2010
1.00 - 2.30pm
Get ahead of the game - KPMG  
With the graduate job market getting increasingly competitive, it’s even more important that you’re prepared for the challenge ahead. And that’s exactly what KPMG’s ‘Get Ahead of the Game’ skills session aims to equip you for.
Palmer 1.04
09/02/2010 to 09/02/2010
1pm - 1.50pm
Cvs for Creative Job Hunting - HumSS Students 
Come along to this short presentation and get hints and tips on developing a Cv that will get you into your creative career.
HumSS 230
10/02/2010 to 10/02/2010
1pm - 3pm
MBTI - Discover the real you  
Take this personality questionnaire on self awareness to help focus your career path and highlight the jobs you're most likely to succeed in.
*Confirm at CAS Reception*
11/02/2010 to 11/02/2010
1pm - 3pm
Psychometric testing, presented by PwC 
If you are asked to take psychometric tests, it will be your advantage to know a little about these tests and how best to approach them.
URS 2s21
12/02/2010 to 12/02/2010
10.00 - 4.15pm
Mock Interviews - Ernst and Young  
Need some interview practice before the real thing? Want to experience the types of questions asked by top employers? Then book your place early to avoid disappointment. This session is open to all students.
*Confirm at CAS Reception*
15/02/2010 to 15/02/2010
1.00pm - 1.50pm
CVs for Science Students  
Need a great Cv for that Science job. Come along to this short presentation and get hints and tips on gettng a Cv that will grab you that job.
Carrington Room 101
16/02/2010 to 16/02/2010
10pm - 12pm
Ability tests (verbal, numerical and diagrammatic) 
Don't get caught out! Try these tests used by major graduate recruiters. Limited spaces available so book early!
*Confirm at CAS Reception*
19/02/2010 to 19/02/2010
12.00 - 2.30pm
Drop in for HumSS students 
Have a quick chat with your Careers Adviser, within your own department . No appointment needed. Have your CV/Application checked over, look at career ideas or see what you can do with your degree. Come along and see for yourself.
HumSS 126
22/02/2010 to 22/02/2010
12.00 - 2.00pm
Drop in for Agriculture Students  
Have a quick chat with your Careers Adviser, within your own department . No appointment needed. Have your CV/Application checked over, look at career ideas or see what you can do with your degree. Come along and see for yourself.
Agriculture Nike LT
24/02/2010 to 24/02/2010
1.00 - 1.50pm
Interviews and Applications  
Get hints and tips on how to get through the interview and application process with this top employer.
Carrington Room 101
08/03/2010
12.30-2pm
International Women's Day 
We would like to invite you to ‘celebratory’ networking lunch for our International female students and staff.
Palmer 1.03
08/03/2010
9.30am - 4.30pm
COMPASS Jobs Fair & Careers Convention (External event)
The largest social work recruitment event in the UK is being held on 8 March.
The ICC, Broad Street, Birmingham
09/03/2010
1.00 - 1.50pm
Presentation by ICAEW 
If you’re looking for a successful career in business and finance, you should consider becoming an ACA qualified chartered accountant.
Palmer 1.07
16/03/2010
12pm - 6.30pm
Routes into Languages Careers Conference (External event)
The University of Bristol will host the Routes into Languages South England and Wales regional careers conference.
University of Bristol, Wills Memorial Building
18/03/2010
1.00 - 1.50pm
The Chartered Insurance Institute Presentation 
CANCELLED
ICMA Lecture Theatre

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The Careers Advisory Service is committed to providing help and support for all students. If you require any special arrangements to access our workshops or any of our services, please don't hesitate to contact us.

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