‌‌‌Tuesday 26th February 2019, 11am – 3pm
Sir David Wallace Sports Hall

The Spring Careers Fair is a great opportunity to meet high calibre Loughborough University students and graduates who are keen to secure a graduate job, placement position or internship. The Spring Careers Fair covers all sectors from business and engineering to sport and vacation work.

For more information and to book your place, please click here.

Employer reviews

“Well organised, big fair and very helpful staff and student helpers”  FDM Group

“Very satisfied, everyone was very helpful - one of the busiest fairs we have attended”  Gotoco China

“Good range of students across subjects and years”  John Ferneley College

“Happy with the opportunity  provided as well as the range of people...diverse range of students from a number of different courses”  Alliance Events

 

Please find the guide from the 2018 Spring Fair below:

Spring Fair 2018 Programme

Thursday 31st January 2019, all day event
James France Exhibition Area

As the world leader in sports research and sport-related study, we are keen to continually develop our partner links with industry for the benefit of sports research, teaching, enterprise and employability. This conference, which is unique to Loughborough and only available to Loughborough University students, aims to:

• Bring together high calibre passionate sports-minded students with employers in the sports industry;
• Develop the employability skills and knowledge of students;
• Provide careers insight and advice to students;
• Promote employment opportunities to students;
• Build further links with industry.

The conference will still include the annual careers fair, which has successfully run for the last seven years.

Read more about the event here

Delivering a skills session is a great way to meet motivated students who are keen to develop their skills to enhance their applications and prepare for life after university.

We can provide some guidelines but employers lead the sessions and past topics have included:

• Making an impact at interview;
• Mock assessment centres;
• Making effective applications;
• Commercial awareness;
• Interview techniques; standing out from the crowd.

Our students really value the opportunity to hear real-life examples of what companies are looking for and what makes a candidate stand out, and to get practical tips on how they can make stand-out applications. Students also benefit hugely from being able to talk to recent graduates who can give them a first-hand insight into graduate roles within your company.

The Employer Engagement team facilitate skills sessions throughout the academic year. Student attendance can range from 10 to 50 depending on the profile of your company, the topic and the timing of the event. Skills sessions have an administration cost of £150 + VAT, this covers the organisation and promotion of the event. 

For further information or to organise a presentation, please contact employer.activities@lboro.ac.uk.

Individual company presentations provide a great opportunity to meet and get to know students who are particularly interested in your organisation and to generate awareness of the opportunities you have available.

Presentations including the following elements tend to be most effective:

• A formal presentation from a senior member of staff about the company and the opportunities available;
• A talk through the application processes and the attributes you are looking for;
• A ‘day in the life’ account from a recent (ideally Loughborough) graduate;
• A Q&A session and the opportunity for informal networking.

During the 2017/18 academic year, around 2000 students attended presentations hosted by more than 40 employers.

Presentations are normally held in the evening (6.30pm onwards) to maximise attendance and to avoid lecture slots. Note that in order to hold a presentation in the first half of the autumn term, early booking is essential. All presentations have an administration cost of £200 + VAT, this covers the organisation and promotion of the event. 

For further information or to organise a presentation, please contact employer.activities@lboro.ac.uk.

Company 'drop-in' sessions are a great way to meet with a high number of students, promote your company and raise awareness of the opportunities on offer. Employers often find that these on-campus events provide an opportunity to interact with a wide variety of students in an informal and relaxed setting.

Drop-in sessions are held in high footfall areas on campus and can attract lots of students throughout the day depending on the profile of your organisation and what your stand or session has to offer. Eye-catching or unusual displays, appealing giveaways and friendly, approachable staff will encourage additional interest.

We have hosted and promoted some great 'drop-ins' which can generate a real 'buzz' around the employer’s brand and opportunities. These have included coffee carts, waffle stands, ice-cream cabs, breakfast giveaways, F1 cars and pick & mix stands. Something innovative like this really helps your employer brand to stand out, but if you have a positive graduate recruitment brand you're likely to attract a good level of interest just by being on campus and being keen to engage with our students.

Drop ins and attractions are usually held during the day to maximise attendance. Early booking is recommended, as prime event spaces get booked up well in advance. Prices for this service start at £200+VAT.

For further information or to organise a presentation, please contact employer.activities@lboro.ac.uk.

Spring 2019

Loughborough University London 

Date TBC

An event for students passionate about a career in the creative, marketing and media industries.

The event aims to:

How to get involved:

If you would like to learn more about how your organisation could benefit from getting involved with this event, please contact Emma Bagley.

More information about this event will be available soon. Read more about last years event here.

Spring 2019

Barclays is pleased to work in partnership with Loughborough University to understand how we can support and enhance SME business success.

This event will give you the opportunity to:

• Understand how the University’s Careers Network can help you attract world-class talent through their specialist recruitment services aimed specifically at the small to medium-sized employer;
• Listen to a special guest key speaker from Barclays and learn more about the High Growth & Entrepreneur Proposition;
• Learn about the recently launched Midlands Engine Fund and how this could potentially help your business.

If you have any questions or to book your place, please contact Sophie Kanabar on 01509 222099 or alternatively email.

Wednesday 8th May Summer 2019
James France Exhibition Area

For more information on the event please click here

 Bookings open soon. Please register your interest by emailing e.dodd@lboro.ac.uk 

 

Employer reviews:

“Very satisfied. Good amount of attendees”  Enterprise Rent A Car

“All round well organised and enjoyable event”  The Prince's Trust

“Great event with enthusiastic students”  Tale Production Limited

“(students were) good, really confident and engaged”  NCS at Leicestershire Education Business Company