Discovery of Tech Week
There are so many roles in technology, some for those from technical degree backgrounds, but many more that are open to students from any academic discipline. During our themed week from 18-22 November 2024, we explored this sector in more detail, helping you to find out where you might fit in, as well as learning about some of the exciting opportunities on offer!
We ran the following sessions which you can watch back in the Webinars to Watch section below:
- Alumni Panel: What does it take to get hired in Tech?
- Code First Girls - The largest providers of free coding courses for women globally
Other in-person events that took place were:
- IBM - A Day in the life of a Graduate Consultant
- Virgin Media O2 -VMO2 - Tech focused session
- Discovery of Tech - Appointments and networking with Employers
- BAE Systems - Intro to their Digital Intelligence Graduate Scheme & Networking
Keep track of when applications open and close
The UK Technology Tracker has dates for most of the UK's major graduate programmes, placements, internships and insight days and helps you keep track of the opening and closing dates.
Complete a virtual project for digital transformation consultancy Publicis Sapient
Build your skills in commercial awareness and research, and get some great text for your CV at the end!
In this online project you’ll create a short written client pitch. Using a template to guide you, you will create an idea for a digital product or service using augmented reality or ChatGPT, for a potential client in the retail sector. Everyone who completes the task by the end of the year will have the opportunity to attend a useful online feedback session with Publicis Sapient on an anonymised sample of student projects.
Go to the project
Moodle Sector Guides
Find out what your options are, how to get your foot in the door and where to look for vacancies:
IT and the Tech Industry
Webinars to watch
Are you dreaming of a rewarding career in the Tech? Would you like insider tips on how to make your applications stand out and land the graduate role of your dreams? You might not be studying a STEM subject, but have a passion and interest in tech.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from alumni who are all on tech focused graduate schemes.
Hear firsthand about the challenges our alumni faced in a competitive job market. They’ll share top tips, insights and more. This event is designed to provide you with invaluable insights and practical advice on how to launch your career in tech, not matter what you are studying.
Alumni speakers:
Jenny Preece - Network Performance Graduate @ ThreeUK (2022 - BA English Language & Literature)
Sanjana Abeykoon - UBS Software Engineer @ UBS (2022 - Computer Science - Year in Industry)
Owen Rogan - Business Transformation Consultant @ IBM (2024 - BS Business & Management)
Jaskirat Sachdeva - Graduate Software Engineer @ Leonardo (2024 - BS Computer Science)
Watch the webinar
Become a Kick-ass Developer!
The time is now. With women representing only ~17% of the tech industry, we are dedicated to moving this stat in the right direction!
Our role is to help more women gain the skills, confidence and tools they need to kick-start, revamp, or reignite their career in tech through our courses and job opportunities.
From beginner to more advanced, we want to make getting into tech for women super accessible and create the next generation of future tech leaders.
Hear from Code First Girls about the FREE training and programmes they offer and how you can sign up!
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Can you used generative AI to help you secure the job of your dreams!! ABSOLUTELY...this interactive session showed you how to use AI to write cover letters, CV's, applications, idea generation and more.
Learn how to use ChatGPT properly (there's more to it than you think!!)
Danny Mirza is a Tech-Savvy AI-Mazing Career Development Professional in the UK Higher Education Sector, known for his expertise in careers branding, marketing, and engagement through innovative technologies like GenAI tools and applications.
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Recorded November 2023
IBM are a global leader who bring together all the necessary technology and services, regardless of where those solutions come from, to help clients solve the most pressing business problems.
In this webinar, John McNamara, IBM Master Inventor, will guide you through a number of excellent free resources, and how to use them to help differentiate yourself when applying for roles, including a number of excellent examples of innovation that you can emulate, to make your CV and application stand out.
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Recorded November 2023
Hear from our alumni panel who have secured roles within tech, without a traditional tech degree. Our inspirational panellists shared their experiences, career development and aspirations with students. It's a great place to find out about how tech is used in different industries and roles. Watch the webinar.
Our panellists are:
Hear from our inspirational panel of alumni who have all forged a career in Tech. Find out just what it's like to be a woman in the tech industry and hear about our alumni's experiences, achievements and aspirations. Watch the webinar
Our featured speakers are:
Discover your prospects!
Prospects is a useful website, where you can explore the different roles in a sector.
Check out the overview of the technology sector in the UK and the jobs available.
Women in tech
There's an increasing demand for women within the IT sector. The Women in Technology website has helpful articles, guides and job postings, that can advise you on getting started in a career in technology or how to make it in the world of tech as a woman.