Career Talks
Emerging STEM Careers in Investment Banking & the City
Emerging STEM Careers in Investment Banking & The City
Former Student Deniz Mace-Jones, Executive Director, EMEA Fixed Income Sales, UBS Investment Bank
Since graduating with a degree in French and Economics with International Business, Deniz has worked in several different financial markets roles within The City, including Bloomberg, Deutsche Bank, Citi Bank and now with UBS Investment Bank. During this session, Deniz provides an overview of the many different STEM careers that are available and in particular on emerging Environmental, Social Responsibility and Governance (ESG) roles.
Interview Success
In this session the VP of Barclays draws on the Barclays Life Skills programme to share some top tips on how to succeed in interviews. You will gain an overview of the latest range of techniques, from face to face, Skype and telephone interviews to group and panel interviews to help you prepare for both academic and employment interviews.
Careers in Emergency Medicine
This session is presented by Mr Glyn Barnett, Emergency Medicine Consultant, Frimley Park Hospital, who draws upon his extensive medical experience to provide an insightful account into the different pathways and options for qualifying as a Hospital Doctor.
Studying Languages at University
Former SHS student, Charlotte Riley talks about uni life and in particular about what it’s like to study languages and cultures at Manchester University.
What is Marketing?
Kate Quinton, Marketing Consultant, talks about her global career in Marketing and Brand Development from studying French and Russian at Cambridge University to roles at Unilever and now as Director of a Marketing Consultancy.
Essential Skills for thriving in the 21st Century workplace
In this session, Employability & Personal Coach Annette Eglen provides a unique insight and insider tips into the skills most sought after by employers in the 21st century workplace.
Careers in Government Relations, Public Affairs and Communications
Are you interested in politics, society and making a difference?
This exciting talk will be delivered by Director of Government Relations Natasha Thomas who will share her experiences, from studying History at Exeter University to building a career specialising in public affairs and government relations on a global scale.
You will also hear about alternative options and routes for pursuing a career in government and politics and learn some top tips for getting started.
Careers in Medicine
Dr Chan will talk about her medical career journey leading to her chosen area of specialism working as a consultant in the Department of Ophthalmology at the National University Hospital, Singapore. She started the Inherited and Rare Retinal Disease service at the hospital, catering for a neglected population of patients with inherited retinal conditions. Dr Chan won the Women of the Future Southeast Asia award in March and is currently working in the UK.
A Career as a Pilot
Former student Abigail Croft graduated in 2017 with a master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering and is now a Pilot at Flybe. She started her training whilst studying for her master’s and was commissioned as an Acting Pilot Officer at the University of London Air Squadron RAF.
From Mathematics at Durham to a Career in Human Resources and Entrepreneurship
Victoria Laidler, former student and now Partner at Red House International talks about her career journey from studying Mathematics at Durham university to choosing to work in Human Resources and successfully launching her own start-up Human Resources Consultancy.
Careers in Government & Politics
An insight into what it’s really like to work in Central and Local Government; providing policy advice to the Government as well as the NHS and Public Health England. During this session Mrs Gallop shares her broad experience in her role as a senior government policy advisor which ranges from advising on Brexit, education, climate change, dementia and mental health as well as gangs and community safety.
Careers in the Voluntary Sector, Charities and Social Enterprise
Founder of the Charity Binti International, Manjit Gill talks about her journey to set up a charity to tackle menstrual dignity for girls in underdeveloped countries. Manjit shows how an entrepreneurial spirit and approach can help support the causes that are important including her own passion for Human Rights and Social Action.
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