Schedule of events

More events are being added, so check back for new sessions.

Monday 9 November — Explore ideas

  • 10:00am to 4:00pm: Get Career Ready Fair with stalls featuring university support services and wider opportunities
  • 10:00am to 2:00pm: Free professional LinkedIn headshots in the Business School North Atrium to elevate your profile (bookings not required)

Headliner: 10:30am to 11:30am: From adversity to achievement: Breaking barriers and defying expectations, presented by Leonie Hughes, High Risk Officer in the banking and finance industry

  • 11:30am to 12:30pm: Workplace ready: Start strong from day one, presented by Claire-Marie Boggiano, Director and Independent Consultant and Coach
  • 11:30am to 12:30pm: Networking: What to say and where to start, presented by Hill Dickinson
  • 1:00pm to 2:00pm: Building a business at Manchester Met and beyond: Panel and Q&A
  • 1:00pm to 2:00pm: Sink your teeth into sandwich placements: Panel and Q&A
  • 1:00pm to 2:00pm: Careers without a map: Real stories from recent graduates (Panel and Q&A)
  • 2:00pm to 3:30pm: Own your story: Creating a personal brand that opens doors, presented by Kelly Byrne, Growth Consultant
  • 2:00pm to 3:30pm: Beyond the basic profile: Get more from LinkedIn
  • 2:00pm to 3:30pm: Building your future career with LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®
  • 2:00pm to 4:00pm: Bloomberg Suite Session
  • 2:00pm to 4:30pm: Mock assessment centre: Skills, strategy and success with Unilever

Tuesday 10 November — Gain experience

  • 10:00am to 2:00pm: Free professional LinkedIn headshots in the Business School North Atrium to elevate your profile (bookings not required)

Headliner: 10:30am to 11:30am: Inspirational talk, presented by Nat Black-Heaven, Customer Success Manager at Slate (DAZN, Man City, Juventus)

  • 11:30am to 12:30pm: From coursework to career: Create a portfolio that pops
  • 11:30am to 12:30pm: The hidden job market: How to apply with no job advert
  • 1:00pm to 2:00pm: Inside the hiring mind: What employers really look for, Panel and Q&A
  • 1:00pm to 2:00pm: How to find confidence in professional spaces: Panel and Q&A
  • 2:00pm to 3:00pm: Money Matters: Building Financial Confidence for University and Beyond
  • 2:00pm to 4:00pm: Puzzle Post: Can you crack the case? Escape room in an envelope
  • 2:00pm to 4:00pm: AI and your career: How you can use AI to get ahead
  • 2:00pm to 4:00pm: Help! I need work experience: Finding opportunities and making the most of your skills
  • 2:00pm to 4:00pm: Bloomberg Suite Session
  • 2:00pm to 4:30pm: Mock assessment centre: Skills, strategy and success with Unilever

Wednesday 11 November — Apply with confidence

This is your chance to meet employers, explore different career options, and discover placement, internship, and graduate opportunities. Whether you already have a career plan or are still figuring things out, the fair can help you take your next step.