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Industry Overview Sessions

Learn more about the industry that is of interest to you or 'shop around' to find a sector that is perfect for your career.

 

Each session covers:

 

  • Understand the structure of the sector

  • Recognise different types of roles within the sector

  • Understand what skills are required

  • Hardships faced in the industry

  • How to get into the sector

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Industries we cover

Insurance

Banking and Finance

Engineering

Law

Civil Service

Medicine and the NHS

Architecture

Property

Marketing

Economics

Human Resources (HR)

Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism

Information Technology (IT)

Finance, Audit and Tax

Our Upcoming Events

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    Online Webinar
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    Online Webinar
    Learn about this exciting industry from a global account director working for a top company in the sector. Understand the differences between advertising, marketing and PR and find out which roles are most suited to your skill set.
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    Online Webinar
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    Online Webinar
    Learn everything there is to know about property from Cadogan Estates, a leading property investment and management company. Understand the building lifecycle and what roles are involved at different stages. You will deep dive into 3 roles and learn ‘a day in the life’ and the key skills required.
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    Online Webinar
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    Online Webinar
    Dive into the world of health care and medicine. Learn what it is to be a doctor, what skills and qualifications are required in order to succeed.
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    Workshop
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    Workshop
    Considering a career in finance & banking? Join this exclusive session, run by a senior investment advisor, working in the City, to learn about the different roles available within the industry and what skills employers are looking for.
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    Online Webinar
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    Online Webinar
    Planning to become an engineer? Do you already know what field is of interest to you? Join this unique session, run by a director in a world’s premier infrastructure consulting firm, to find out about the various roles within the industry and what skills are required to succeed in each.
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    Online Webinar
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    Online Webinar
    Are you interested in law? Learn about the different types of law from an established lawyer in the city and find out which type of law is the right one for you.
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    Online Webinar
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    Online Webinar
    What is civil service and what are the different divisions and roles that exist within it? This session will help you understand whether this is the right career for you and what skills are important for the different departments.
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    Online Webinar
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    Online Webinar
    Are you curious about what it means to work in economics? Join this session and learn more about this exciting industry. We will explore what a typical day looks like for us, the various roles within the business, and what skills are required to succeed in each.
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    Online Webinar
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    Online Webinar
    Do you know what services a professional services company, like Ernst and Young, delivers? Learn more about assurance, consulting, strategy and transactions, and tax services; and find out which area could be of interest to you in the future.
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    Online Webinar
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    Online Webinar
    The insurance industry offers numerous career opportunities: insurance agents, claims adjusters, actuaries, and risk managers. Regardless of your role, working in insurance allows you to assist people in safeguarding themselves against financial losses. It is a rewarding field with a noble purpose.
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    Online Webinar
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    Online Webinar
    Learn what chartered accountants and tax advisors do from haysmacintyre, an award winning firm, that provides advice to entrepreneurs, fast-growing and owner-managed businesses, charities and not for profit organisations across the UK and internationally.
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    Online Webinar
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    Online Webinar
    HR & Recruitment professionals are a vital part of any organisation. They are responsible for hiring the best staff, training and retaining them to ensure an organisation can grow and develop. Find out more about the different roles within the sector by joining this session.
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    Online Webinar
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    Online Webinar
    Hospitality is one of the most dynamic, exciting and fast-growing industries. It's an industry where no two days are the same. Sign up to this session and learn everything there is to know about the industry.
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    Online Webinar
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    Online Webinar

Saif, Brampton Manor Academy

"I found the session to be surprisingly interactive and informative. Everything was well organised and broken down and explained by the lady presenting. In summary it was easy to understand and further developed my knowledge about finances and how to be smart with money."

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