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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
09/02/2010
10.00 - 4.15pm
Mock Interview - Enterprise
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*
09/02/2010
10am - 4pm
Ernst & Young on Campus
Discover your strengths with Ernst & Young on Tuesday 9th February when we will be on your campus.
Students Union
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.
*To be confirmed; details will be emailed to you*
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
STEM UEN Workshop
Are you interested in enterprise around science, technology, engineering and maths? Do you want to get the scoop on the latest industry opportunities and trends? Do you want to develop your enterprise knowledge, skills and network?
*To be confirmed; details will be emailed to you*
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
15/02/2010
10am - 4pm
PwC on Campus!
Look out for number 1. Spot the UK’s no. 1 graduate recruiter on your campus. We’re big on training and career development. We’re big on choice, offering an astonishing array of graduate programmes.
Students Union
15/02/2010
5.30pm - 7.30pm
FDM Academy Open Day (External event)
If you are interested in a first-class career as an IT professional, then FDM Academy may be for you.
London (City)
16/02/2010
10.00 - 2.00pm
Teacher Recruitment Agencies Event
Chat to teacher agency representatives about teaching posts and teaching assistant jobs in a wide variety of educational settings and geographical areas. Find out about their recruitment procedures and collect literature.
Bulmershe
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*
17/02/2010
12 - 2pm
Maths & Meteorology Careers Event
Come along to this careers event to obtain information and advice from relevant employers and organisations.
Palmer 1.06
17/02/2010
9am - 5pm
PwC South East INS1GHT Days (External event)
You can learn a lot in one day, especially on one of our INS1GHT days. As well as getting a real feel for what we do, you'll be able to get involved in all sorts of business games and case studies.
PricewaterhouseCoopers Reading Office
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.
*Virtual*
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

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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
03/02/2010
Manchester Business School Virtual Open Day (External event)
The Virtual Open Day will take place fully online, and consists of videos and podcasts from talks at the last Postgraduate Open Day and virtual tours of both the campus and individual schools.
*External*
04/02/2010
6pm - 7pm
Presentation on the Mountbatten Institute 
LIVE, WORK AND STUDY IN NEW YORK! Gain work experience and a postgraduate qualification in the world’s most exciting, cosmopolitan and colourful city!
Palmer 1.02
08/02/2010
1.00 - 1.50pm
Presentation by Chatteris Educational Foundation 
The Chatteris Educational Foundation is a non-profit charitable organisation aiming to help Hong Kong students improve their English, develop young leaders with global vision and promote cultural exchange.
Palmer 1.03

Special requirements

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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