Autumn Futures Festival
The Autumn Futures Festival is a six-week programme taking place from 28 September to 6 November. There will be various interactive events held for students, which are designed to help you:
- explore your career options;
- meet potential employers;
- apply for placements and jobs;
- practice your interview techniques;
- start your own business;
- develop your existing skillset.
These sessions will be led by experts in the Careers Network and employers across a variety of industries. Expect plenty of opportunities to build connections, plus giveaways, competitions, and freebies.
For more details on the weekly line-up, visit the Autumn Futures Festival webpage.
Autumn Futures Fair
The highlight of the Festival is the Futures Fair, taking place in the Sir David Wallace Sports Hall on:
Employers will be seeking applicants from all years for different opportunities, from graduate roles, internships and placements to vacation and volunteering positions. By speaking to representatives at the Futures Fair, you can gain inside knowledge about the application process and top tips to help you succeed.
This year, we are excited to welcome Technogym, NEXT, Unilever, Get into Teaching, Crédit Agricole and many more organisations.
Top tips to make the most out of the Fair:
- Dress appropriately and make a great first impression.
- Stay open minded: the right role might be with a company you don’t yet know.
- Do your research: view the full list of employees before attending the event.
Visit the Autumn Futures Fair webpage to book your place or find out more details, including the event line up, and information about accessibility or reasonable adjustments.