International Careers Week
What is it?
'Get into... International Careers Week' kicks off with an introductory talk providing a summary of the range of international careers available, factors which make it more likely to achieve and information on how to find work experience. This will be followed by events focusing on ‘Careers in the EU’ and a panel session around international careers, providing students/graduates with a chance to hear a variety of professionals talk about their day-to-day work and routes into their field. The programme concludes with an Employer-led CV/Application form checking session on the Friday.
Do I need to book to attend?
YES! Booking is essential for all activities listed below (unless stated otherwise) and is done through your "My Careers Service" account. Students who haven't used this before should read our instructions page before trying to log in to book anything.
LOCATION DETAILS for each event will be provided when booking.
Please Note: Events are popular and booking for each will close when it is fully booked or, at the latest, 1 working day before the event. We recommend early booking to avoid disappointment.
What's happening?
Monday 5th March: 1.00pm-2.00pm
An ‘International’ Career: Why do you want it and how do you achieve it?
- Want to find ways to work internationally?
- Eager to find out how you can use your language skills to work overseas or with international clients?
- Looking for an ‘internship’ or work experience with an international twist?
If this sounds like you then you could benefit from attending this talk by UCL Careers Adviser, Andrew Walsh, which will cover the following topics: what is an international career; finding ways to work internationally; the types of opportunities on offer and how to utilise your skills and experience when applying for roles. A current UCL student will also chat about their international background / career experiences to date.
Tuesday 6th March 2012: 5.15pm-8.00pm
EU Careers Event - Hosted by The UCL European Institute
The UCL European Institute is organising an EU Careers Event for undergraduate and graduate students, in cooperation with the UCLU European Society. This event will offer students an overview over career options with EU institutions, UK Civil Service, and relevant private and third-sector organisations. The event will also give students insight into access pathways and entry criteria. The evening has two parts:
5.15-7.00pm: PANEL
Presentations and discussion with six panellists:
- Huw Davies - The European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO)
- John Evans - European Commission Translation Service
- Gawain Towler - MEP assistant
- Robin Walker - European Fast Stream (UK Civil Service)
- Dorothée D’Herde External Relations - McKinsey & Company
Chair: Gergely Polner Head of Outreach - European Parliament Office in the UK
Presentations are followed by a 45-min Q&A.
Please note: This event will be filmed by the event organiser, The UCL European Institute. Your registration details will also be shared with them.
7.00-8.00pm: NETWORKING SESSION
This session will allow all 6 panellists plus representatives from other institutions to talk more in-depth with students and offer information material. Drinks will be made available and students can roam and approach presenters.
Further participants:
- Brian Capon and Arjun Singh-Muchelle - British Bankers Association
- Elizabeth Krahulecz Associate Director, Regulatory and Public Policy-Ernst & Young
- Huw Davies - EPSO
- John Evans - European Commission Translation Service
- Gawain Towler MEP assistant
- Robin Walker -European Fast Stream (UK Civil Service)
- Dorothée D’Herde External Relations- McKinsey & Company
Please note: As this event is being organised in conjunction with UCL European Institute, your registration details will be shared with them.
Thursday 8th March: 5.30pm-7.00pm
International Careers Forum
This event provides you with the opportunity to meet a diverse range of experts to discuss international opportunities in a wide range of sectors. Routes into an international career can be challenging to navigate. Learning from our panel of speakers will hopefully clarify ways in which you can embark on your own International Career.
Speakers include:
- Financial News - Beatrice May, Team Leader Fixed Income Developing Markets - Bloomberg
- Law - Ben Jolley, Associate, International Arbitration Group - Herbert Smith
- Journalism - Elizabeth Pedler -Head of Graduate Programs -Thomson Reuters
- Investment Banking - Rosalind Groves - Assistant Vice President within Global Transaction Services (GTS) - Citigroup
Please note: This is not a recruitment event - many of the representatives are there solely to provide useful information and do not necessarily have opportunities available.
Friday 9th March: 2.00pm-4.30pm
Employer-led CV and Application form checking
With strong competition for roles with an international element, an impactful application is essential.
The Civil Service and Ernst & Young (consultancy roles) have offered to check CVs and Applications. This is a great opportunity to sign up for 1 to 1 advice on your own CV/Application from Recruitment Advisors from these top organisations, so don’t miss out!
Booking Details: Booking for these appointments can ONLY be made in person at the Careers Service. On the Friday afternoon, we will begin taking bookings at 1.30pm. Slots will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. There are a limited number of slots (only 8 per employer) and these are likely to fill up quickly due to popular demand.
Thursday 15th March at 6.30pm
How to get yourself an EU career – Hosted by The UCLU European Society
Date/Time: Thursday 15th March 2012, 6:30-9:30 pm.
New Venue: Jeremy Bentham Room, University College London.
(Previously advertised as Roberts 508).
Ever wondered who does all of the paper pushing in Brussels? Now's your chance to find out, and by this time next year it could be you.
British nationals are currently under-represented across the EU Institutions, and both the UK Government and European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) are keen to reverse this trend. This event will outline the application process for direct entry into the European Civil Service at the AD5 (Administrator) level. The EU's Careers Ambassador at UCL, Marcus Trotter, will provide an overview of the application process for the forthcoming Concours, along with answering additional questions prospective candidates may have. Preliminary questions can be e-mailed to eucareers.ucl@gmail.com. Officials from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office will also be on hand to explain why the UK Government is committed to increasing the proportion of British nationals working within the EU Institutions, and to share details of their own experiences working in and with colleagues across the EU.
The event will be followed by an informal drinks reception allowing students to network with officials. It is therefore particularly important to register. Places are limited and registration is now open: http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/event/3104113487.
An event not to be missed by anyone considering a career with the EU, and better still for those who'd not given it any prior thought.
Please note the following:
- This event is being organised by The UCLU European Society, not UCL Careers Service.
- Applicants must be nationals of one of the 27 EU Member States.
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