Get ahead in the UK job market: insights from employers and alumni

Advice for international students

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Key Information:

Date and time
Thu 07 March 2024
14:00 - 15:00
Location
Online: GoToWebinar
Contact
International team international@uwe.ac.uk
Cost
Free
Attendance
Booking required

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Description

  • Get advice from our panel of UK professionals, heads of human resources and successful international graduates, to get ahead of the crowd in the UK job market.
  • Find out what our panel look for in CVs and how to succeed in their company’s application process.
  • Take this invaluable opportunity to ask UK employers what you should do as an international student to maximise your chances of getting a graduate job.

This webinar is part of the International webinar series running from 5 to 14 March 2024.

Speakers

  • Head shot of Lelia Barascu Engineering and Technology Graduate Engineer at Rolls-Royce.
    Lelia Barascu
    Civil Graduate Engineer at Rolls Royce
    Lelia works with cutting edge technology and projects such as the Hydrogen Demonstrator, collaborating with diverse engineering teams. This experience steered her career direction, and at Rolls Royce she discovered a strong commitment to sustainability in both her professional and personal life.
  • Head shot of Nia Exon, Director of People, Krispy Kreme UK
    Nia Exon
    Global Talent Attraction Lead at IBM
    Nia has over 20 years’ experience in recruitment and talent marketing, both agency-side and client-side. Nia currently manages a team of Talent Marketers globally for IBM’s Consulting domain.
  • Tamsin Simmons profile image
    Tamsin Simmons
    Director of People UK and Ireland at Krispy Kreme
    With over 20 years’ experience in HR, Tamsin brings a wealth of expert knowledge and insight on UK employer recruitment and talent acquisition. Tamsin has worked in HR for a number of companies including Krispy Kreme, Marriott International and Air Charter Service.
  • Head shot of Samyia Aslam Audit Trainee at KPMG
    Samyia Aslam
    Audit Trainee at KPMG
    Samyia works as a Senior Audit Associate at KPMG where she is working and studying towards the ACA professional qualification. Samyia studied at UWE Bristol, where she achieved a first-class degree in BA Hons Accounting and Finance.

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