Your career event questions answered
Our most recent fair
The part time jobs fair returned in February of this year on Greenwich Campus hosted by the Employability & Apprenticeships Directorate. Numerous industries including technology, healthcare, events, education, business and hospitality sector have expressed interest in hiring our students on a part-time basis while they pursue their education.
We welcomed over 20 employers to campus, with 316 students in attendance. some of the companies in attendance were: Edustaff, Royal Museums Greenwich, Off to work, and Charlton Athletic Community Trust.
Our careers events are the perfect opportunity to introduce yourself to businesses that could be your future employers. The next career fair will take place on Wednesday, 26th April 2023.
The Employability Service is there to support you build the skills you need, from the day you join as a student. Please get in touch at employability@gre.ac.uk to find out more.
What happens at a university careers fair?
Our careers fairs give students the chance to network with national and international employers. They provide a relaxed environment where you can:
- Discuss graduate roles and placements
- Learn about companies' recruitment processes
- Check that you're developing the right work-related skills
How do I get the most out of a careers fair?
Make sure you're prepared:
- Attend a preparation workshop, receive a list of the employers attending and prioritise who you want to speak to
- Research the employers that you are interested in
- Introduce yourself and be prepared to give your elevator pitch
- Dress professionally as first impressions are important
- Make sure you've updated your CV and have copies to hand. If you need help, we offer CV support
Why should I attend a careers fair?
- Meet a wide range of employers in one place
- Find out about job opportunities
- Get tips on what recruiters are looking for
- Find out when they are hiring
- Discuss recruitment cycles, plans and practices
Our students have found careers fairs very beneficial, as it gave them the opportunity to have direct access to those who can offer jobs and placement opportunities. By attending careers fairs it gives you the opportunity to talk directly with representatives from the employer, which no other recruitment method offers.
When do careers fairs take place?
We are currently planning the fair dates for the 2023-24 academic year, and will be releasing these dates soon. Our next Recruitment and Careers Fair takes place on the 26th April 2023 on our Greenwich campus.
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The University introduced me to the employer I work for now. That opened the door to me applying for a job here.
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