Career Matters

Key Sections:

• St Andrews Careers Fairs 2020

• Careers Fairs: Prepare to Succeed... and Enjoy!

• Employer Talk: KPMG China

• Who's LIVE on Saint Connect this Week?

• Virtual Volunteering with the UN!

• Career Ready Sessions - Book Now!

The University of St Andrews Careers Fairs are happening virtually this October!

We are so excited to announce the return of our annual careers fairs in a digital format this year! Book on now for the opportunity to meet diverse employers in a relaxed setting...

• Connect with major employers from a wide range of sectors and locations
• Find out more about internship and graduate opportunities
• Explore your career options and the different roles out there

Careers/Law Fair: Thursday 8 October - Our main Careers Fair attracts employers from around the world and from a range of industries (Law included). Attend this fair to meet a variety of organisations and discover different graduate and internship opportunities. Book by Midnight on 6 October!

Science & Technology Fair: Wednesday 14 October - For any STEM students, or anyone interested in using STEM in their career, this fair brings together leading companies in the science and technology sectors who are keen to engage with you. Book by Midnight on 12 October!

To make the most of your digital careers fairs, the Careers Team is on-hand to help you prepare.

No matter if you are coming along for the first time to explore your options, or are keen to focus your discussions with a specific employer, join our workshop to:

• Gain an overview of our fairs - who's involved and how they work
• Get to grips with the virtual world - learn everything you need to know to engage with employers through our online platform
• Know how to follow-up on promising first impressions
• Ask us any questions you have about the fairs!

We invite students and alumni to join us for a presentation from the perspective of KPMG China for the 2021 graduate programme and opportunities updates.

The University of St Andrews Careers Centre and KPMG are excited to bring to you an online webinar delivered (in English) by Maria Forrest, Overseas Graduate Recruitment Lead in KPMG China, moderated by Ellen Wei, Asian and PGT Opportunities Manager in the University’s Career Centre.

Maria will be introducing KPMG China and the service they deliver, providing the latest information about 2021 graduate programme in Mainland China and Hong Kong, sharing advice for how to navigate the application process. We’ll also be taking questions from you! Students from all degree disciplines are welcomed.

Are you a member of Saint Connect yet? Join St Andrews global, online community to connect with alumni who are able to help you move forward with your career!

With over 4500 current members, there's plenty of connections to be made. We have alumni LIVE on Saint Connect from a variety of sectors and organisations, including:

• EnviroCentre
• Royal Air Force Museum
• Siemens
• McKinsey & Company
• Accenture
• Jardine Matheson
• National Trust for Scotland
• And many more...

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. Online volunteering allows organizations and volunteers to team up to address sustainable development challenges – anywhere in the world, from any device. When skilled, passionate individuals join forces online with great organizations working toward sustainable development goals, everyone wins!

There are currently over 70 live opportunities for volunteers to work remotely across the world, to:

• Manage social media accounts
• Create video animation infographics
• Teach online English classes
• Translate reports
• Fundraise online

• And many more...

Opportunities are added on a regular basis - so check the site often!

Not sure how to start writing your CV? Want to know how to get the most out of LinkedIn? Or overwhelmed when it comes to interview prep? Our Career Ready Sessions cover a wide range of topics to help you build the skills you need to kick start your career. Join our Careers Advisers throughout October, for interactive group workshops covering:

• How to Write an Effective CV (1 Oct)

• Application Forms and Covering Letters (6 Oct)
  

• Using LinkedIn Effectively (12 Oct)

• Interview Skills (16 Oct)

Sign up on CareerConnect to reserve your place at each workshop. Our sessions are currently being held over Microsoft Teams, and an invite will be sent to all sign ups one hour before each event.

Connect with us on Saint Connect, Facebook and Twitter (@careerscentre).

Best wishes,

The Careers Centre Team

Email: careers@st-andrews.ac.uk
Website: http://st-andrews.ac.uk/careers
Location: 6 St Marys Pl, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Phone: 01334 462688
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/universityofstandrewscareerscentre
Twitter: @careerscentre