CVs for Humanities Graduates

Want to find out how to make the skills you have gained from your Humanities degree stand out to

an employer, regardless of what field you are considering pursuing? Book your place onto next

week’s workshop by visiting CareerHub.

Date: Thursday 4 June

Time: 10:00 – 11:00

Location: R135, de Havilland

Leavers’ Programme

Finished my Humanities Degree - what now? Webinar

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This webinar will cover the career options available to you as a Humanities graduate. It will

explore how you can decide what to do and where to find vacancies, as well as how to submit

a strong application.

Date: Thursday 4 June

Time: 12:00 – 13:00

Leavers’ Programme

Creative Career Masterclass 1: CVs and Social Media Presence

Webinar.

Part 1 of the Creative Career Masterclasses focuses on creating, targeting and formatting your CV and writing a

strong LinkedIn profile. Book your place now and get your job search up to speed at this webinar.

Date: Thursday 4 June 2015Time: 13:30 – 14:30

Leavers’ Programme

Creative Career Masterclass 2:Job Search & Managing a Freelance Career

Webinar.

Part 2 of the Creative Career Masterclasses focuses on finding the best job sites, finding jobs that aren't advertised,

networking tactics and managing a creative career. Book your place now and get your job search up to speed at this

webinar..

Date: Thursday 4 June 2015Time: 15:00 – 16:00

Leavers’ Programme

Humanities Leavers: What can I do with a Humanities degree?

Find out about the variety of options available to you having completed a Humanities degree. This session will

also provide you with information on how to source vacancies within the industries discussed.

Date: Friday 5 June

Time: 11:00 – 12:00

Location: R135, de Havilland Campus

Leavers’ Programme

Humanities Leavers: Interested in Postgraduate Study?

WebinarHave you been considering undertaking a programme of postgraduate study after your Humanities degree? This

webinar will talk about the different opportunities available to you, where, when and how to apply and funding

opportunities.

Date: Friday 5 June

Time: 13:00 – 14:00

Leavers’ Programme

Enterprise Launchpad

Enterprise Launchpad

Three days of intensive support aimed at individuals or small groups who have a business idea or a start-up business in its early stages. Through fun activities, interactive workshops,

seminars and much more, all attendees will gain skills to maximise their business’ potential.

Date: Monday 8 – Wednesday 10 June 2015Time: 8:30 – 18:00

Location: de Havilland Campus (rooms to be confirmed)

Enterprise Launchpad

How to freelance/start a business

If you have an idea you want to turn into a business, this one day event will provide you with practical advice, guidance and

resources to bring it to life.

Date: Tuesday 9 June 2015Time: 8:30 – 17:45

Location: Law Court, de Havilland Campus

Enterprise Launchpad

Launch Your Business - Networking

An opportunity for University of Hertfordshire student and graduate businesses and

freelancers to meet each other. You will also have the opportunity to network with external industry contacts, business professionals and

mentors.

Date: Wednesday 10 June 2015Time: 18:00 – 20:00

Location: Law Court, de Havilland Campus

Competitions

TARGETjobs Undergraduate of the Year Awards

Last month Laura Muehlenkamp and Richard Devereux made it to the prestigious TARGETjobs Undergraduate of the Year Awards grand final. Out of 3,500 entrants, they made it

to the last 120, narrowly missing out on the top prize.

If you think you are the next Undergraduate of the Year, register for the 2016 awards by visiting

www.undergraduateoftheyear.com.

External events

PwC St Albans Office Open Evening.

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) are an international employer looking to take on students from all degree disciplines. They work with large companies to help them develop in areas such as structure, IT, profit and sustainability.

PwC are inviting all UH students to their St Albans office to spend an evening with the team to find out more about the opportunities they have on offer.

The open evening will also give you the chance to hear more about what PwC do, what they look for and their recruitment process.

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Date: Monday 1 June 2015Time: 17:30 – 19:00

Location: PwC 10 Bricket Road, St Albans, AL1 3JX

External events

City Law for Ethnic Minorities 2015Are you interested in learning more about practising law in the City? Over two days in June you will have the opportunity to:

- Network with key figures from law firms- Take part in business games and case studies

- Visit the firms

Date: Thursday 11 & Friday 12 June 2015Location: Wragge Lawrence Graham and Co’s London

officesLink to event: http://bit.ly/1BVFdTS

How to book

Remember, you can book appointments online for:• CVs and cover letters• Application forms• Personal statements• Interview practice and guidance• Career queries and advice• Enterprise advice and information

careerhub.herts.ac.uk