Cooperative Education & Careers Division

UL Careers Fair - 18 October 2006

The Cooperative Education & Careers Division is organising a major on-campus Careers Fair on the 18th of October. This follows on from the success of similar events held in previous years, and is expected to be equally popular, with over 90 companies already registered to participate. The Fair will take place in the Sports Arena, and will be open to students from 12.00 until 4.00 p.m. Many sectors of employment will be represented, so it should be of interest to all students. Another event, with a different emphasis, will be organised in March 2006, the Alternative Careers & Volunteering Fair, will be held on campus on March 7th, and a specialist Teaching Fair will also be held on March 28th. 

What's it all about?

For those of you who have never attended a Careers Fair (or Recruitment Fair), this provides you with a unique opportunity to meet with a number of employers who plan to recruit UL graduates in 2007. Some of these employers will also have immediate vacancies to fill. Representatives of these companies will describe their organisation and typical vacancies, with a view to encouraging you to apply when vacancies arise.

Why should you attend?

The UL Careers Fair gives you the opportunity to:

• Make personal contact with leading graduate employers in many sectors of industry and commerce
• Get expert advice on what a career with a particular company might involve and how to get that job
• Collect company literature and information to help you compare companies
• Determine which organisation you would like to join

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Be Prepared!

To make the best of this opportunity, you will need to be prepared. Few employers will offer you a job on the spot, but if you make the right impression, this will be to your advantage at the interview stage. Here are some tips to help you on the day:

• Do some research on companies you want to check out. Read the company entries in this publication carefully and check the company websites.
• For help in preparing a CV, attend the seminar on 'Making Effective Applications' on October 9th.
• Attend the seminar on 'Preparing for the Careers Fair' on October 12th.
• Book a slot to have your CV checked at the lunch-time CV Review sessions in E0019 the week beginning October 9th.
• Take along several copies of your CV to give to employers.
• Think about your skills, qualifications & experience that might interest employers
• Think about what questions you want to ask them: What vacancies do they have? What are their requirements? What training opportunities do they offer?
• Be sure to visit the less well-known organisations also as they often have very challenging opportunities to offer.
• Make note of the names of any contacts you make on the day.

In summary:

The UL Careers Fair is an ideal opportunity to make contact with a significant number of employers who have real jobs to offer. By preparing for the event, you stand a better chance of using the time and opportunity effectively. Know what you want from the Fair, know what you have to offer, and be prepared to consider everything. This is your chance to make some useful contacts and see what opportunities are out there... SO DON'T MISS OUT!

List of Participating Companies

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