Grant Thornton - How to build your personal brand
Wednesday 2 October, 1200 – 1330, Level 4, Fraser Building
How you do make yourself stand out in a busy recruitment market? What do you want to be known for? Come along to our skills session to find out about building your own personal brand and how this can help with your career search and beyond.
Morgan Stanley – Opportunities in Technology
Wednesday 2 October, 1300 – 1500, Level 5, Sir Alwyn Williams Building
An introductory talk aims to provide you with background on Morgan Stanley as a firm, what activities the firm is engaged in and more importantly, what a career within Technology at Morgan Stanley can offer.
iGnite Enterprise Workshop - General business start-up
Wednesday 2 October, 1230 - 1400, Room 224, Level 2, Fraser Building
A warts and all general overview of what it takes to start up a business, what you need to consider and what pitfalls to avoid. Fast moving, informative, interactive, fun and practical.
Deloitte - Autumn Careers Evening 2013
Thursday 3 October, 1830 – 2030, location to be confirmed upon registration
An Hour at Lunchtime with... Paul English - Features Writer, Daily Record
Friday 4 October, 1230 – 1330, Seminar Room, Gilchrist Postgraduate Club
Paul is an Entertainment writer with the Daily Record, writing across TV, music, film, theatre and online. He is a typical example of a Media portfolio worker through his roles as Presenter on STV’s Scottish Passport, freelance broadcaster and freelance voice-over artist.
Inspire Series: Failing a first year exam and what it taught me
Monday 7 October, 1130 – 1300, Senate Room
David Nish is a highly successful CEO of one of the largest savings and investments businesses in the UK and in several international markets. He started his career at the University of Glasgow.
Bank of England - Presentation
Monday 7 October, 1330 – 1430, Level 4, Fraser Building
Come along to find out more about opportunities with Bank of England
Foreign & Commonwealth Office - Recruitment Roadshow
Monday 7 October, 1500 – 1700, Level 4, Fraser Building
Have you considered a career in the Foreign and Commonwealth office (FCO) but wondered whether you would fit in? Do you want a career where you can work overseas? Do you want to know more about what we do?
KPMG - Presentation & Networking Event
Monday 7 October, 1800 - 2030, Top Secret Luxury Glasgow Location
KPMG’s people are in the perfect position to chat through their own transition from university to employment and answer any queries you may have about KPMG’s business areas and career options.
Morgan Stanley – Opportunities in Operations
Tuesday 8 October, 1200 – 1400, Level 4, Fraser Building
An introductory talk aims to provide you with background on Morgan Stanley as a firm, the role of the Operations Division, what activities the firm is engaged in and more importantly, what a career within Operations at Morgan Stanley can offer.
Camp America Presentation
Tuesday 8 October, 1730 – 1830, Sir Charles Wilson Lecture Theatre
Come along to the Camp America presentation to find out exactly what a summer at one of our camps will involve!
EY Live
Tuesday 8 October, 1800, The Megalithic Suite, Radisson Blu Hotel, 301 Argyle Street, G2 8DL
EY Live is about innovation, experience and inspiration. Designed with you in mind, our interactive event offers you the chance to learn about EY and the opportunities available to you while you're still at university.
ICAS - Presentation and Networking Event
Wednesday 9 October, 1830 - 2030, ICAS Glasgow Office, 2nd Floor, 7 West Nile Street Glasgow, G1 2PR
This event includes a presentation from ICAS followed by a networking event for students and employers who will be recruiting for Chartered Accountant trainees.
Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme - Presentation
Thursday 10 October, 1300 - 1400, Level 4, Fraser Building
The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme is an official Japanese Government scheme to improve foreign language teaching in Japanese schools and to promote international understanding. Come along to this presentation to find out more about the opportunities available with JET.
Inspire Series: What it takes to change the world
Thursday 10 October, 1700 – 1900, Charles Wilson Lecture Theatre
When Joanna Reid came to the University of Glasgow to study to be a Vet, she never imagined that her career would take such a different direction.
PwC - Autumn Careers Evening
Thursday 10 October, 1830, The Lighthouse, 11 Mitchell Lane, Glasgow
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to get to know PwC at our Autumn Careers Evening. Come and meet our people who will include recent joiners, our recruitment team and senior members of staff.
Civil Service - HR Fast Stream
Friday 11 October, 1200 – 1400, Level 4, Fraser Building
Where will you lead? Fancy a career in human resources? Want to apply for a graduate scheme which is ranked among the top five of The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers and will fully support your progress towards CIPD membership? Then why not consider the HR Fast Stream!
iGnite Enterprise Workshop - Market Research
Wednesday 16 October, 1230 - 1400, Room 310, MacMillan Round Reading Room
Why market research is important, how to do it and where to get information from.
Morgan Stanley – Opportunities in Finance & Fund Services
Thursday 17 October, 1200 – 1400, Level 4, Fraser Building
An introductory talk aims to provide you with background on Morgan Stanley as a firm, what activities the firm is engaged in and more importantly, what a career within Finance or Fund Services at Morgan Stanley can offer.
An Hour at Lunchtime with... Tom Hargreaves - Technology Consultant, IBM
Friday 18 October, 1230 – 1330, Seminar Room, Gilchrist Postgraduate Club Tom is a Technology Consultant for IBM, working on two major projects for Scottish Power in Glasgow and N-power in Leeds.
China/SE Asia Virtual Careers Fair
21 - 25 October
Event organised for the 10,000 students from China and South East Asia at Scottish universities.
Civil Service - Fast Stream Information Session
Monday 21 October, 1400 – 1600, Scottish Government Office, Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw, Glasgow, G2 8LU
Hoping to join the Civil Service? Or just wondering what to do with your skills when you graduate? Think Fast Stream!
ICAS - Presentation and Networking Event
Tuesday 22 October, 1830 - 2030, ICAS Glasgow Office, 2nd Floor, 7 West Nile Street Glasgow, G1 2PR
This event includes a presentation from ICAS followed by a networking event for students and employers who will be recruiting for Chartered Accountant trainees.
Internship Fair 2013
Wednesday 23 October 2013, 1000 – 1600, GU Union
Meet over 50 exhibitors and find out about different ways to get work experience both at home and abroad.
An Hour at Lunchtime with... Morag McIntosh - Freelance TV Vision Mixer/Director
Wednesday 23 October, 1230 – 1330, Seminar Room, Gilchrist Postgraduate Club Morag has worked for the BBC, independent TV companies and theatre. She has been integral to the BBC News move to New Broadcasting House
Startup Weekend - Glasgow
25 - 27 October 2013, SocietyM, 60 Renfrew Street Glasgow, G2 3BW
Running on a theme of Environmental Sustainability and Clean Technology, Startup Weekend awards new, innovative ideas which make the most impact on the way we live.
Morgan Stanley - Finance and Fund Services Internship Open Evening
Tuesday 29 October, 1700 – 1900, Morgan Stanley Glasgow Office, Cerium Building, 55 Douglas Street, Glasgow, G2 7NP
Subsea 7 Presentation
Tuesday 29 October, 1730 – 1830, Lecture Theatre A, Boyd Orr Building
Come along and find out about what it’s like to work for Subsea 7 and our excellent Graduate programme. There will also be an opportunity to meet with one of our Graduate Engineers and hear of their experiences within the organisation.
Engineering & Technology Fair 2013
Wednesday 30 October 2013, GU Union
This sector specific fair is open to all University of Glasgow students with an interest in working in Engineering & Technology.
iGnite Enterprise Workshop - Business Planning
Wednesday 30 October, 1230 - 1400, Room 310, MacMillan Round Reading Room
What is involved in writing a business plan, why do it, what should and shouldn’t be in it.
iGnition - October Meeting
Wednesday 30 October, 1800 - 2000, Gilchrist Postgraduate Club
Bringing together enterprising alumni, local business people and student entrepreneurs, iGnition is the new business networking club based in the Gilchrist Postgraduate Club.
Inspire Series: How to succeed in business
Thursday 31 October, 1130 – 1400, Senate Room
The University of Glasgow boasts a large number of business leaders and entrepreneurs on its alumni books. But how do you make the leap from student to success story?
KPMG - Presentation & Networking Event
Thursday 31 October, 1200 - 1600, Radisson Blu, Argyle Street, Glasgow
Banking, Finance & Consultancy Fair 2013
Tuesday 5 November 2013, GU Union
This sector specific fair is open to all University of Glasgow students from all disciplines.
iGnite Enterprise Workshop - Pitching
Wednesday 6 November, 1230 - 1400, Room 224, Level 2, Fraser Building
You will deliver your own pitch and we will help you develop it into something which works. This is very interactive with peer-to-peer involvement.
GCW: The benefits of international experience
Monday 11 November, 1200 – 1300, Level 4, Fraser Building
A presentation covering graduate attributes and the growing trend of graduate recruiters wanting students who have a “global-mindset”.
GCW: A cup of coffee with... Gerry McCusker
Monday 11 November, 1300 – 1400, Level 4, Fraser Building
Gerry studied Engineering at the University of Glasgow and graduated in 1989. He established a digital marketing company called Dog Digital with an exciting client base from the UK and international markets and an office in Singapore.
GCW: Camp America
Monday 11 November, 1730 – 1830, Sir Charles Wilson Lecture Theatre
Camp America are the biggest provider of the hugely-popular American summer camp experience.
GCW: Global job search and where to find quality information
Tuesday 12 November, 1200 – 1300, Level 4, Fraser Building
A presentation to review where you can find information about international jobs and work experience opportunities.
GCW: Demystifying TEFL – qualifications and different routes to employment
Tuesday 12 November, 1300 – 1400, Level 4, Fraser Building
A presentation on Teaching English as a Foreign language including information about the range of different qualifications available, different career routes and different experiences internationally from this industry.
GCW: Camp America drop in sessions
Tuesday 12 November, 1430 – 1600, Level 4, Fraser Building
If you are interested in Camp America opportunities this is your chance to speak to a Camp America representative 1-2-1.
GCW: Global careers in the Life Sciences sector
Tuesday 12 November, 1630 – 1700, Level 4, Fraser Building
Scotland's Life Sciences industry is anticipated to be worth £6.2 billion by 2020 leading to more opportunities for qualified graduates.
GCW: Global careers in the Oil & Gas industry
Tuesday 12 November, 1630 – 1700, Level 4, Fraser Building
One of Scotland’s largest sectors is also one of the most internationalised industries, where people can expect to work in Africa, the Middle East, America and around the world throughout their career.
GCW: 1-2-1 Careers Advice for students wanting to get experience abroad
Wednesday 13 November, 1200 – 1400, Level 2, Fraser Building
If you have any questions about working outside the UK, then why not book a 1-1 consultation with a Careers Adviser?
GCW: Being an international entrepreneur
Wednesday 13 November, 1230 – 1330, Gilchrist Postgraduate Club
Traditionally business owners started in their home town and looked to expand from there, but modern start-ups can look to be international from day one. Here's how you can look to be the next global entrepreneur and what services iGnite can support you with.
GCW: Facebook - Hacker Culture for Software Engineering
Wednesday 13 November, 1600 – 1700, Sir Charles Wilson Lecture Theatre
Learn what it is like to work as a Software Engineer at Facebook, get an insight into their culture and what makes graduates stand out. Find out more details about how to apply for opportunities both at home and in the US.
GCW: Barclays
Wednesday 13 November, 1730 – 1930, Level 4, Fraser Building
Your chance to find out about Barclays outstanding graduate and internship programmes in Technology that rank amongst the very best. They will be presenting their business and career opportunities, followed by networking to give you the opportunity to find out more about them.
GCW: Study abroad and why employers value this in candidates
Thursday 14 November, 1200 – 1300, Level 4, Fraser Building
A presentation on the options for study abroad, experiences, logistics and why this makes students more employable and how to sell this in applications and interviews.
GCW: Global volunteering opportunities and experiences
Thursday 14 November, 1300 – 1400, Level 4, Fraser Building
Hear from the SRC about the chance to get involved in student life beyond academic study and benefits this can bring to your future career.
GCW: Marketing yourself and your international experiences
Thursday 14 November, 1400 – 1500, Level 4, Fraser Building
Building up international experience, languages and cultural understanding are some of the best parts of university life, but you need to sell these skills to potential employers in your CV, in application forms and in interviews.
GCW: Abercrombie & Fitch
Thursday 14 November, 1730 – 1830, Boyd Orr Lecture Theatre 1
Hear from the specialty retailer headquartered in New Albany, Ohio. with retail stores in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and continuing to grow internationally.
GCW: Global internships
Friday 15 November, 1200 – 1300, Level 4, Fraser Building
A presentation covering tips and hints in applications and warning over costs through third party providers and insurance.
An Hour at Lunchtime with... Sara Thomas - MND (Motor Neurone Disease) Scotland Social Media Communicator
Friday 15 November, 1230 – 1330, Seminar Room, Gilchrist Postgraduate Club Sara works as a Community, Event & Digital Fundraiser for (Motor Neurone Disease)Scotland, she is a board member at Glasgow Women's Aid and a member of the sounding board Be Good Be Social.
GCW: Club 21 global experiences panel
Friday 15 November, 1300 – 1400, Level 4, Fraser Building
A chance to hear from students who have completed international internships and understand what can be gained from this experience as well as how best to prepare for this option.
Science Fair 2013
Wednesday 20th November, 1100 – 1400, Atrium, Wolfson Medical Building
This sector specific fair is open to all University of Glasgow students with an interest in working in Science.
iGnite Enterprise Workshop - General business start-up
Wednesday 20 November, 1230 - 1400, Room 224, Level 2, Fraser Building
A warts and all general overview of what it takes to start up a business, what you need to consider and what pitfalls to avoid. Fast moving, informative, interactive, fun and practical.
iGnition - November Meeting
Wednesday 20 November, 1800 - 2000, Gilchrist Postgraduate Club
Bringing together enterprising alumni, local business people and student entrepreneurs, iGnition is the new business networking club based in the Gilchrist Postgraduate Club.
A cup of coffee with... Andrea Fidgett
Thursday 21 November, 1200 – 1300, Level 4, Fraser Building
Andrea graduated from Glasgow BSc 1991 (Zoology), PhD 2002 and is a Zoo Nutritionist at Chester Zoo. She will be back on campus talking about her career.
An Hour at Lunchtime with... Angela Blair - Police Scotland Productions Manager
Friday 29 November, 1230 – 1330, Seminar Room, Gilchrist Postgraduate Club Angela is responsible for 60 civilian police staff, having previously held a variety of roles in the public sector
iGnite Enterprise Workshop - Market Research
Wednesday 4 December, 1230 - 1400, Room 310, MacMillan Round Reading Room
Why market research is important, how to do it and where to get information from.
iGnite Enterprise Workshop - Business Planning
Wednesday 11 December, 1230 - 1400, Room 310, MacMillan Round Reading Room
What is involved in writing a business plan, why do it, what should and shouldn’t be in it.
iGnition - December meeting
Wednesday 11 December, 1800 - 2000, Gilchrist Postgraduate Club
Bringing together enterprising alumni, local business people and student entrepreneurs, iGnition is the new business networking club based in the Gilchrist Postgraduate Club.
iGnite Enterprise Workshop - Pitching
Wednesday 18 December, 1230 - 1400, Room 310, MacMillan Round Reading Room
You will deliver your own pitch and we will help you develop it into something which works. This is very interactive with peer-to-peer involvement.
Johnston Carmichael - Student Open Evening
Wednesday 19 February, 1800, Johnston Carmichael, First Floor, 227 West George Street
This is an excellent opportunity for students where they listen to presentations from our senior staff and have the opportunity to ask questions and socialise with the staff of Johnston Carmichael.
Spring Graduate Fair in Scotland 2014
Wednesday 5 March, 1000 – 1700, GU Union
Over 50 graduate recruiters will attend providing a great opportunity to get advice and information you wouldn’t necessarily find on the company website!