Events

Skills and Employability Week 4-8 March 2024

Dates: Monday 4-Friday 8 March 2024

Location: Various (See Event Description and register for optional workshops via the enclosed links)

Monday 4 March 2024

10:30 - 12:00 Mandatory EMS599 (Y2) Lecture: IBM presents 'An Introduction to Design Thinking' and Consulting Challenge Kick off session
Where: Virtual - ibm.webex.com/meet/j0nnymac
Description: Jon McNamara (IBM Master Inventor and UK University Lead) will be providing a workshop on the principles of ‘Design Thinking’ and IBM's approach to problem-solving and delivering solutions to clients. You'll learn methods such as ‘Empathy Maps, Ideation and Prioritisation to generate solutions. Following this, you’ll receive access to complete All IBM’s Design Thinking Practitioner Badge – an industry recognised qualification

Participants will then be invited to opt into an optional but highly recommended 'Design Thinking Challenge' which will see you work in multi-disciplinary groups over the week and present their proposed solution back to IBM on March 8th (15:00 – 16:30).

10:30 - 11:30 Sci & Eng Careers Workshop: Graduate Jobs outside of Grad Schemes
Where: G.O. Jones LG1 or online (link in event page on careershub)
Description: Job hunting can be difficult in the best of times, and it can feel like graduate jobs all have application deadlines before you've even got your books back out in September. However, most jobs for graduates are not on these grad schemes, and they don't have early deadlines that seem to close before you even knew they were open. In this session, learn more about finding the 90% of jobs that aren't graduate schemes.

13:00 - 14:00 Sci & Eng Careers Workshop: How to Succeed in Psychometric Tests
Where: Online (link in event page on careershub)
Description: In this hands on session, work through a range of psychometric tests with support and practical tips from a Careers Consultant. These include Situational Judgement Tests, personality tests, and abstract reasoning.

13:00 - 15:00 Mandatory EMS599 (Y2): Workshop on equality, diversity and inclusion
Where: Masons LT Bancroft (Group A, 13:00-14:00) and Drapers LT Geography (Group B, 14:00-15:00)

Assessment: CW2 EMS599

15:30 - 16:30 Mandatory EMS599 (Y2) Lecture: Academic Advisor Sessions
Where: Mason LT

15:30 - 17:00 Sci & Eng Careers Week: Interview Bootcamp
Where: GO Jones LG1
Description: In this hands-on and interactive interview session, you’ll have the opportunity to practice your interview skills. We'll be looking at all types of interview questions used from motivational, competency, strengths and situational - teaching you how you can pre-empt questions that may arise and craft responses.

Tuesday 5 March 2024

10:00 - 11:00 (Group A) or 11:00 - 12:00 (Group B) Mandatory EMS499 (Y1): Workshop on the types of feedback
Where: Masons LT Bancroft (Group A) and Drapers LT Geography (Group B)

10:30 - 12:00 Sci & Eng Careers Week: Mock Assessment Centre
Where: GO Jones LG1
Description: Learn what to expect from assessment centre's, as we explore what they may entail and how you're assessed, busting myths and sharing practical ways to prepare. Gain hands-on experience with assessment centre activities.

13:00 - 15:00 Mandatory EMS499 (Y1): Workshop on developing skills in reflective practice
Where: Masons LT Bancroft (Group A) and Drapers LT Geography (Group B)
Assessment: CW2 EMS499

13:00 - 14:00: Mandatory EMS699 (Y2) Lecture: Academic Advisor Sessions
Where: Arts2 LT

13:00 - 14:00: Sci & Eng Careers Week: LinkedIn Essentials
Where: Online (link in event page on careershub)
Description: This session will be dedicated to understanding how to use LinkedIn to research career possibilities, expand your network and search for opportunities. This will be an interactive session where we will be using the platform as much as possible so if you can please set up a basic profile before you come you will have a great head-start.

15:30 - 16:30 Mandatory EMS499 (Y1) Lecture: Academic Advisor Sessions
Where: Mason LT

15:30 - 16:30 Sci & Eng Careers Week: Professionally Polished: Sharpening your professional etiquette
Where: GO Jones LG1
Description: Join this interactive workshop to find out what skills and behaviours demonstrate a high level of professionalism including personal branding, conflict resolution, building resilience and perfecting your email etiquette!

Wednesday 6 March 2024 - Industrial Liaison Forum

13: 00 - 14:00 Year In Industry Placement panel event

Where: David Sizer Lecture Theatre, Bancroft Building
Description: Come along to meet current SEMS students on placement at companies including GSK, Procter and Gamble (P&G) and Airbus to find out more about their experience working in industry, what they are gaining personally and professionally, and sharing vital advice for placement search. Essential event if you're looking for a placement! Register now to book your place.

13:00 - 15:00 Engineering Careers Fair

Where: Octagon
Description: Come along to meet representatives from a variety of organisations such as BAE Systems, AWE and TFL, along with SEMS alumni to discuss engineering career paths, job search advice and future opportunities. Plus get your professional headshot for your LinkedIn Profile with photographer Ray. Don't miss out!

15:00 - 16:30 Engineering Insights with BAE Systems

Where: David Sizer Lecture Theatre, Bancroft Building
Description: Come along to hear from engineering specialists and graduates working in systems engineering roles in Submarines and Naval ships. Gain insight into working at BAE systems, the opportunities they offer and the challenges they face. Great opportunity to increase your contacts in industry! Register now to book your place.

Thursday 7 March 2024

Off campus activities: Site Visits - Please consult e-mails you would have received for these/e-mail Helen Green to discuss/register.

10:30 - 12:00 Sci & Eng Careers Week: Mock Assessment Centre
Where: Online (link in event page on careershub)
Description: Learn what to expect from assessment centre's, as we explore what they may entail and how you're assessed, busting myths and sharing practical ways to prepare. Gain hands-on experience with assessment centre activities.

15:30 - 16:30 Sci & Eng Careers Week: Crafting your strongest C.V. and Cover Letter

Where: Bancroft 3.26 or online (link in event page on careershub)
Description: Whether you’re currently in the process of applying for internship, placement or graduate opportunities or just want a strong CV on hand, join us for this session on ‘Crafting your strongest CV and Cover Letter.

Friday 8 March 2024

Off campus activities: Site Visits - Please consult e-mails you would have received for these/e-mail Helen Green to discuss/register.

15:15 - 16:30 IBM Design Thinking Challenge Pitching & Close
Where: Online - ibm.webex.com/meet/j0nnymac
Description: See listing under Monday 4th March, above, for context. This session will be for those 2nd YR students who signed up to the challenge as presented by IBM earlier in the week. Here you’ll be pitching back to IBM in your groups, on your solution to their challenge.