Find out about our events that are coming up on campus in the week commencing 1 June and beyond. Find more information on CareerHub http://www.careerhub.herts.ac.uk

1. CVs for Humanities Graduates
Want to find out how to make the skills you have
gained from your Humanities degree stand out to an
employer, regardless of what field you are considering
pursuing? Book your place onto next week’s workshop
by visiting CareerHub.
Date: Thursday 4 June
Time: 10:00 – 11:00
Location: R135, de Havilland
Leavers’ Programme

2. Finished my Humanities Degree - what now?
Webinar
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This webinar will cover the career options available
to you as a Humanities graduate. It will explore
how you can decide what to do and where to find
vacancies, as well as how to submit a strong
application.
Date: Thursday 4 June
Time: 12:00 – 13:00
Leavers’ Programme

3. Creative Career Masterclass 1:
CVs and Social Media Presence
Webinar
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Part 1 of the Creative Career Masterclasses focuses on
creating, targeting and formatting your CV and writing a
strong LinkedIn profile. Book your place now and get your
job search up to speed at this webinar.
Date: Thursday 4 June 2015
Time: 13:30 – 14:30
Leavers’ Programme

4. Creative Career Masterclass 2:
Job Search & Managing a Freelance Career
Webinar
.
Part 2 of the Creative Career Masterclasses focuses on finding the
best job sites, finding jobs that aren't advertised, networking
tactics and managing a creative career. Book your place now and
get your job search up to speed at this webinar.
.
Date: Thursday 4 June 2015
Time: 15:00 – 16:00
Leavers’ Programme

5. Humanities Leavers:
What can I do with a Humanities degree?
Find out about the variety of options available to you
having completed a Humanities degree. This session
will also provide you with information on how to
source vacancies within the industries discussed.
Date: Friday 5 June
Time: 11:00 – 12:00
Location: R135, de Havilland Campus
Leavers’ Programme

6. Humanities Leavers:
Interested in Postgraduate Study?
Webinar
Have you been considering undertaking a programme of
postgraduate study after your Humanities degree? This
webinar will talk about the different opportunities
available to you, where, when and how to apply and
funding opportunities.
Date: Friday 5 June
Time: 13:00 – 14:00
Leavers’ Programme

7. Enterprise Launchpad
Enterprise Launchpad
Three days of intensive support aimed at individuals or
small groups who have a business idea or a start-up
business in its early stages. Through fun activities,
interactive workshops, seminars and much more, all
attendees will gain skills to maximise their business’
potential.
Date: Monday 8 – Wednesday 10 June 2015
Time: 8:30 – 18:00
Location: de Havilland Campus (rooms to be confirmed)

8. Enterprise Launchpad
How to freelance/start a business
If you have an idea you want to turn into a business,
this one day event will provide you with practical
advice, guidance and resources to bring it to life.
Date: Tuesday 9 June 2015
Time: 8:30 – 17:45
Location: Law Court, de Havilland Campus

9. Enterprise Launchpad
Launch Your Business - Networking
An opportunity for University of Hertfordshire
student and graduate businesses and freelancers to
meet each other. You will also have the opportunity
to network with external industry contacts, business
professionals and mentors.
Date: Wednesday 10 June 2015
Time: 18:00 – 20:00
Location: Law Court, de Havilland Campus

10. Competitions
TARGETjobs Undergraduate of the
Year Awards
Last month Laura Muehlenkamp and Richard Devereux made it
to the prestigious TARGETjobs Undergraduate of the Year
Awards grand final. Out of 3,500 entrants, they made it to the
last 120, narrowly missing out on the top prize.
If you think you are the next Undergraduate of the Year,
register for the 2016 awards by visiting
www.undergraduateoftheyear.com.

11. External events
PwC St Albans Office Open Evening.
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) are an international employer looking to take
on students from all degree disciplines. They work with large companies to
help them develop in areas such as structure, IT, profit and sustainability.
PwC are inviting all UH students to their St Albans office to spend an evening
with the team to find out more about the opportunities they have on offer.
The open evening will also give you the chance to hear more about what PwC
do, what they look for and their recruitment process.
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Date: Monday 1 June 2015
Time: 17:30 – 19:00
Location: PwC 10 Bricket Road, St Albans, AL1 3JX

12. External events
City Law for Ethnic Minorities 2015
Are you interested in learning more about practising law in the
City? Over two days in June you will have the opportunity to:
- Network with key figures from law firms
- Take part in business games and case studies
- Visit the firms
Date: Thursday 11 & Friday 12 June 2015
Location: Wragge Lawrence Graham and Co’s London
offices
Link to event: http://bit.ly/1BVFdTS

13. How to book
Remember, you can book
appointments online for:
• CVs and cover letters
• Application forms
• Personal statements
• Interview practice and guidance
• Career queries and advice
• Enterprise advice and information
careerhub.herts.ac.uk