Bright Network Breaking Barriers 2024
Access top career opportunities at Breaking Barriers ⚒️
Join us this October to gain essential career tools, invaluable insights, and connect with top employers at an event designed to empower you to succeed regardless of your background.
Date: 17th October 2024
Location: Virtual (Zoom Events)
🗓️ Agenda | 🤝 DEI&B and accessibility
Join virtually on 17th October to:
- Speak to company representatives and learn about the realities of the industry and advice for succeeding in your initial role
- Find out what top companies offer to match your career ambitions and personal interests, such as bp, Capgemini, Clifford Chance, RSM and more
- Learn how to craft applications that shine by receiving top tips from early careers experts
*Sponsorship opportunities with participating employers may be limited for attendees without the permanent right to work in the UK
Why attend
Connect with leading companies who are committed to social mobility
Discover internships and grad roles suited to your career goals
Enhance your CV and learn how to standout as a candidate
Learn about what employers are looking for and ace your applications and interviews
Build a strong professional network
Engage with and pose questions to representatives from all the participating firms
Who can attend
UK university students graduating in 2025, 2026 or 2027 (or 2028 if already at university and on a four-year course)
Identify with an underrepresented group, or received free school meals from the government, attended a state school or you’re the first generation in your family to attend university
Best suited to entry level candidates currently studying for their first undergraduate Bachelors degree or integrated Masters
Additional skills gained from extracurricular activities/work experience will be viewed favourably
Employers joining us
Schedule
17 Oct 2024
Registration and member networking activity hosted by the Student Leadership Board
Attendees will be able to join a pre-event networking/ice-breaker session hosted by the Student Leadership Board. Gain top networking tips and meet other attendees.
Bright Network welcome and keynote
Hear from RSM's Partner in Innovation Relief
Panel: Intersectionality and identity embracing diversity
Multiple panels with representatives from Baringa, bp, Capgemini, CGI, Clifford Chance, Fieldfisher, Houlihan Lokey, KPMG, The Local Government Association, Moore Kingston Smith and RSM
Break
Networking
An opportunity to connect with representatives across 11 partner firms and ask them your questions. You have the option of coming on camera or asking questions using the chat.
Break
Skills session
Join Alice Bate from RSM for an interactive session - Making an impact
Takeaway & next steps
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What people say about this event
An overall amazing opportunity once again by Bright Network that is aimed at helping young academic graduates with the opportunities to learn how to stand out when recruiters are looking out for candidates, absolutely love the experience.
I enjoy Bright Network events, they really think about the future of their attendees and how they can best help them. Keep up the great work.
Frequently asked questions
Please note all timings on the agenda for Bright Network Breaking Barriers correspond with British Summer Time (BST).
If you have any questions about attending Bright Network Breaking Barriers, we have gathered all the most frequently asked questions here.
For information on inclusivity measures at the event, take a look at the Breaking Barriers 2024 DEIB and accessibility page.
You can also take a look at our Support Hub for further questions. If you require anything else, please get in touch with our Events Team - events@brightnetwork.co.uk.
To confirm your place at the event, you may be contacted by call or text by the Bright Network team. Please make sure your details are all correct and up-to-date on your profile.
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