Careers in Tech & Data Fair (28 February 2024)
Please Note
The date for our 2024 event has been confirmed however the remaining information below relates to our 2023 event. We will be providing similar opportunities for you to connect with employers in academic year 2023-24 but the format for this event is not yet confirmed.
The Careers in Tech & Data Fair offers the chance to meet with around 50 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 using the Careers in Tech & Data Event Guide
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Speak to representatives from around 50 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.
Friday 3 March 12.30pm - 4pm
Talk
We will be showing a recorded session called “Thinking about a Career in Tech and Data” in the Talks Zone in McEwan Hall on the day of the Fair. The aim of this session is to help you to feel more confident to explore careers in Tech & Data before entering the Fair. We will introduce you to the wide range of career options covered by a Career in Tech in Data and help you to think about what might suit your skills and interests. Careers Service staff will then be on hand in the Getting Started Zone to help answer any questions after you've watched the session.
No sign up is required.
You can find the list of exhibiting organisations on our Online Event Guide.
You can also find the list of participating organisations on the MyCareerHub Event listing.
Go to the MyCareerHub Event listing (MyCareerHub login required)
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 MyCareerHub would be a great place to start.
Our staff will be on hand throughout the event to help. If you would prefer to do some 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. If your time is limited, this may help you prioritise who you want to talk to.
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