About the Autumn Career Fair
This year’s Autumn Career Fair took place from the 6 – 9 November, with a core purpose to unite students and employers under one roof. Each day was tailored to spotlight specific sectors, allowing students to access a variety of employers and discover the opportunities available to them.
We welcomed 102 local and international employers, including AEG Europe, The Ned, RSK Group, Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital, Baily Garner LLP and InvestIn Education.
Capturing the event’s success
We are very pleased with the turnout and enthusiasm from all students and employers across the four days. We were particularly proud of the success at our Medway campus, given this was the first event of its kind to be hosted there. The day also coincided with National STEM Day, making it feel more special, you can take a look at our video here.
Consistent and timely communication with students was paramount for ensuring high attendance, and equally, relying on our established relationships with our partner employers helped ensure strong representation and a smooth run of show. You can watch our round-up video here.
Employer Feedback
On average, all employers surveyed rated their overall experience as a 4.45/5, and the top 3 keywords to describe our students were ‘interested’, ‘friendly’ and ‘inquisitive’.
Thank you for organising a fantastic day and for being so helpful! – Veritas Education
Excellent day, I was impressed by the organisation, the amount of people who attended, a very positive experience. – Kent Connects
Student Feedback
I enjoyed the networking opportunities, the Employability Service provides a platform to meet industry professionals, which can lead to job opportunities or valuable connections in a different field. – Olusambo, MsC Global Environmental Change
I liked that the law firms came to the university which helped me to decide what area of law that I want to go into. Also business cards from the law firms were very helpful so I can network and potentially get work experience. – Adam, LLB Law
At the job fair, I enjoyed meeting different companies and learning about exciting job opportunities. It was a great chance to network and showcase my skills. – Ayesha, MSc Biotechnology
Looking ahead
Our next flagship Career Fair will be the Part-time Jobs Fair in January, followed by our Spring Career Fair in April. You can sign up to any of our upcoming events via Target Connect.
