Find out about our events that are coming up on campus in the week commencing 24th February and beyond. Find more information on CareerHub (http://www.careerhub.herts.ac.uk)

3. Guidance through the
recruitment process
Running twice this term:
Work Experience Job Search – Mon 24 Feb, 1-2pm, B200 CL
Work Experience Job Search – Wed 26 Feb, 3-4pm, N105 DH
Weekly workshop calendar:
Effective CV and Cover – Tue 25 Feb, 2-3pm, R135 DH
Thinking of applying for jobs? Give your CV a boost now!
Effective Interviews – Thur 27 Feb, 3-4pm, B200 CL
If you have a job interview coming up this is the perfect chance
to brush up your skills!
Times and dates may change, visit CareerHub for the latest information.
Book online careerhub.herts.ac.uk

4. Pakistan Recruitment Fair 2014
Major blue chip employers from Pakistan will be exhibiting at Brunel University
and looking for bright new talent in a variety of sectors.
Monday 24 February, 1-4pm
There will be a number of major blue chip employers, such as
Allied Bank Limited (ABL), Netsol and SHELL, exhibiting on campus and hoping
to recruit exceptional students wishing to go to Pakistan to work after graduation.
During the day, students will also have the opportunity to attend a free seminar
on "Creating your own enterprise and turning it into a multi-national in Pakistan –
Potential of entrepreneurship and Social Entrepreneurship in Pakistan”. This is a
unique opportunity to meet and hear from an inspiring social entrepreneur in the
UK, Faraz Khan of SEED Ventures.
For more information visit: educationukevents.org.pk/

5. Feel Good Volunteering Fair
Wed 26th Feb, 11.00am - 3.00pm
The Forum College Lane
Do you want to....
Build or boost your CV?
Increase your skills?
Gain valuable work experience?
If your answer is YES then the Volunteering Fair is the perfect place to start.
There will be a variety of charities and organisations there, supporting a wide range
of causes who all needing volunteers to help in different areas across their
companies.
Book Now! careerhub.herts.ac.uk

6. Getting Into…
Getting into….Medicine
Wednesday 26th Feb, 1-2pm, B200, College Lane
This is a ONE off opportunity! Book now via CareerHub, don’t miss out!
Are you planning to apply for graduate entry to medical school? Getting into
medicine is highly competitive and you will need to take time to plan
carefully.
The session will also touch on graduate entry to dentistry and veterinary
science. So whether getting into medicine has been a long term career aim
or you just want to find out more, this information session is for you.
Book Now! careerhub.herts.ac.uk

7. Getting Into…
Getting into….
The Volunteering Sector
Wednesday 26th Feb, 2-3pm, B200, College Lane
This is a ONE off opportunity! Book now via CareerHub, don’t miss out!
Carmen Dillon, Chief Executive Officer, Welwyn Hatfield CVS, will be
delivering this presentation, which will cover a typical day in her voluntary
organisation, the best and most challenging parts of the job, what degree
subjects are relevant to the sector and why, plus answering your questions
and providing further resources!
Book Now! careerhub.herts.ac.uk

8. Semester B Placement Specials!!
Placements – Small Group Discussions
Thu 27 February, 11-12pm or 12-1pm, M018 De Havilland
Limited to 8 spaces per session!
• Small informal discussion-based groups for 2nd years who are looking to
go out on placement!
• These sessions may answer any placement questions/queries, highlight
potential roles, discuss the approval process/criteria and much more.
Book via careerhub.herts.ac.uk now!

9. Getting Into…
Getting into….
Postgraduate Study
Thursday 27th Feb, 1-2pm, B200, College Lane
This is a ONE off opportunity! Book now via CareerHub, don’t miss out!
Come along and find out everything you need to know about pursuing postgraduate study. From applying to funding this session will help to answer
your questions and queries!
Book Now! careerhub.herts.ac.uk

10. Getting Into…
Getting into….
PR, Marketing and Advertising
Thursday 27th Feb, 2-3pm, R110, De Havilland
This is a ONE off opportunity! Book now via CareerHub, don’t miss out!
Are you wanting to work within PR, Marketing or Advertising? If so come
along and hear from a UH alumni about how they succeeded at getting into
the industry. This will also help you understand the skills need to work in
these areas!
Book Now! careerhub.herts.ac.uk

12. Guidance through the
recruitment process
Weekly workshop calendar:
Effective Interviews – Mon 3 Mar, 3-4pm, R140 DH
If you have a job interview coming up this is the perfect chance
to brush up your skills!
Effective Applications – Tue 4 Mar, 1-2pm, R115 DH
Maximise the chances of your application being successful.
Effective CV and Cover – Wed 5 Mar, 3-4pm, B200 CL
Thinking of applying for jobs? Give your CV a boost now!
Times and dates may change, visit CareerHub for the latest information.
Book online careerhub.herts.ac.uk

13. Semester B Placement Specials!!
Placements – Small Group Discussions
Mon 3 March, 1-2pm or 2-3pm, B406 College Lane
Limited to 8 spaces per session!
• Small informal discussion-based groups for 2nd years who are looking to
go out on placement!
• These sessions may answer any placement questions/queries, highlight
potential roles, discuss the approval process/criteria and much more.
Book via careerhub.herts.ac.uk now!

14. Employers on Campus:
Aspiring Solicitors: Increasing diversity within the
legal profession
Tue 4 March, 11-1pm, R135 De Havilland
Book your space to hear from Chris White, the Founder of Aspiring
Solicitors. Chris has over 6 years’ experience assisting aspiring solicitors
with legal CVs, cover letters, application forms, interviews and
Assessment Centres.
Book Now! careerhub.herts.ac.uk

15. Friday 7 March, 12-2pm, The Forum, College Lane
Second year students explore options and network with students on placement and
employers with vacancies for 2014-15. All organisations currently employing a
HES placement student have been invited to the event.
First year students explore ideas for work experience and sandwich placements – get
ahead if the game!
Final year and postgraduate students will have a great opportunity to network with other
students and employers attending the event.
Book now: careerhub.herts.ac.uk

16. External Physics Events
• IOP South Central Branch – Trip to Diamond 19 March 2014, 3.305pm
Free and open to all, the visit will include a guided tour of the
synchrotron giving you the chance to learn about one of the UK’s
premier science experiments. Click here to book your place!
• NPL Open House Tuesday, 20th May 2014, 2-8pm
NPL Open House will give people the chance to explore much of the
science that goes on at NPL and the facilities that are used to do it. The
date is significant: 20 May is World Metrology Day. Click here to book
your place!
View more information on StudyNet

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CVs and Cover Letters
Application Forms
Personal Statements
Interviews
Career queries and advice
Or Drop in 12-2pm every weekday!
careerhub.herts.ac.uk