Careers in Tech & Data Fair (28 February 2024)
The Careers in Tech & Data Fair offers the chance to meet with over 40 organisations recruiting for a variety of tech & data opportunities including insight experiences, internships and graduate roles. Whilst the roles on offer will be of interest to STEM students, many of the employers attending are keen to meet non-STEM students too so there really will be options for students from any discipline.
Working in Tech & Data covers a wide range of career options so come and meet exhibitors:
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From the tech sector who have both tech and non-tech opportunities
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From other sectors with tech and data vacancies
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Who are looking for quite specific skills e.g. Cyber Security Analysts or Machine Learning Engineers
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Who welcome applications from a wider range of students and graduates e.g. Data Analysts, Digital Marketing Officers or Web Designers
Around the time of the fair search MyCareerHub and socials for #EdTechDataCareers to find employers with vacancies and events on this theme.
Find out more on MyCareerHub (Login Required)
Use our Event Guide to find out who is attending (Login Required)
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Speak to representatives from over 40 organisations and hear what it is like to work with them, get tips on your applications, and ask questions not covered by their websites e.g. why they recruit into tech and data roles from a range of disciplines.
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Challenge your thinking on what a career in tech and data looks like.
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Data awareness and skills are increasingly important in many career paths – find out about careers related to data in a wide sense – it’s not only about becoming a data scientist
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The fair is aimed at students from all years and all disciplines It doesn't matter what stage you are at in planning your career - there are opportunities for all
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Get information and advice from the Careers Service
Opening Hours
The event is open for you to drop-in at the following times. No booking is required.
Wednesday 28 February 12.30pm - 4pm
Talk
The following in-person talks will be taking place in the talks room of McEwan Hall:
1 - 1.30pm Working in tech or data isn't for me - is it?
2 - 2.30pm Where can my tech and data skills take me?
3 - 3.30pm Careers in Data - what's it like?
You do not need to book to attend the talks, space is offered on a first come, first served basis.
Go to the MyCareerHub Event listing to see the list of participating organisations (MyCareerHub login required)
Check out our Careers in Tech & Data Event Guide. It has a list of all participating employers as well as useful resources like our talks schedule and event floorplan that can be used on the day. You can filter employers by sector, type of role and visa support to find what you're looking for.
Don't worry if some of the names are unfamiliar to you - you can discover more about them at the event. We'll also have lots of 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 our event guide would be a great place to start.
If you do just one thing before the 28th open up our event guide, explore the list of exhibitors and start planning your day. Our staff will be on hand throughout the event to help.
No booking required - please just come along during the event opening times.
Accessibility
The Careers Service aims to be accessible to all users. If you have any specific needs please contact the Careers Service to make appropriate arrangements.
Contact careers@ed.ac.uk.
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 Tech & Data Fair (28 February 2024)
McEwan Hall, Bristo Square, EH8 9AL