Careers in Engineering Fair (2024 Date TBC)
Please Note
The below information relates to our 2023 event. We are aiming to provide a similar opportunity for you to connect with employers in the academic year 2024/25 and are currently reviewing what this offering will look like.
The Careers in Engineering Fair is your chance to meet organisations offering internships, placements and graduate schemes in a variety of engineering sectors on campus this coming semester. The fair is aimed at Engineering students. It doesn't matter what stage you are at in planning your career - this event is open to students from all year groups.
You'll be able to speak to representatives from 30 organisations and hear what it is like to work with them, get tips on your applications, and ask questions not covered by their websites.
As well as get information and advice from the Careers Service .
When: Wednesday 1st November 2023, 12:30 - 4:00pm
Where: Sanderson Building, Kings Buildings
Start using and filtering our event guide now (EASE login required)
Find out more on MyCareerHub (Login Required)
Opening Hours
The event is open for you to drop-in between the following times. No booking is required and are welcome to come and go.
- Wednesday 1 November, 12:30 - 4:00pm
Please note: Given the limited space and popularity of this event, you may have to queue to get in. And you may have to queue outside the building so please dress accordingly!
Go to MyCareerHub to see the overall list of participating organisations (Login Required)
Our online event guide will also be made available in advance of the event, allowing you to find out who is here, where they are and what they have to offer.
Don't worry if some names are unfamiliar to you - you can discover more about them at the event. We'll also have careers service staff within the event who can help you to work out who you might like to talk to. If you would prefer to do some more research on the organisations attending before you come along, you can, but it's not expected. Looking them up on MyCareerHub would be a great place to start.
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Book your place at our 'Prepare for the Fair Session' on Wednesday 25 October, 1:15 - 1:45pm (Login Required)
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Demonstrate your interest by researching the organisations you want to speak to. Did you know that MyCareerHub has a list of organisation’s profiles and websites? We would also recommend following your favored organisation’s social media pages
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Prepare some questions and main points you want to discuss beforehand
There is no need to book. Please just come along on the day and sign in.
Please note: Given the limited space and popularity of this event, you may have to queue to get in. And you may have to queue outside the building so please dress accordingly!
There is lots that you can do throughout the year with the Careers Service. Below are just a few of the options:
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Use our Career Essentials resources to get ahead with applications and career planning
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Check out MyCareerHub to see what other events are coming up
- Use the Careers drop-in (Thursdays of Teaching weeks, 12:30-14:30, Eng Inn cafe) for any quick questions or short feedback you may need. Just turn up! (10 min discussions)
The Careers Service aims to be accessible to all users. If you have any specific needs please contact us on careers@ed.ac.uk or 0131 650 4670 to make appropriate arrangements.
It was very informative, gave me lots of information about companies and had the opportunity to meet graduates and employers
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please be aware that we have been alerted to a scam which is charging students to attend fairs. Please be aware that there is NO COST TO ATTEND this fair or any of our other fairs during the academic year. If you do come across similar scams please alert these to the Careers Service as soon as possible.
Careers in Engineering Fair (2024 Date TBC)
Sanderson Building, Kings Buildings