The UK Careers Fair Weekly Update: 21/08/2023

Good morning from The UK Careers Fair !

We're pleased to announce that we've reached a significant milestone: 20,000 subscribers on to The UK Careers Fair - Weekly on Linkedin! A sincere thank you to everyone who tunes in each week.

Reflecting on last week's events, we're also preparing for another busy week ahead. Let's delve into the highlights and what's coming up next.

Recap of Last Week: Last week, we hosted five events across the UK:

1. #York at Hilton Tower York Hotel on 15/08/2023
2. #Liverpool at Liverpool FC Venue - Anfield on 16/08/2023
3. #Torquay at Torquay Town Hall on 16/08/2023
4. #Carlisle at Crown & Mitre on 17/08/2023
5. #Manchester at Britannia Hotel on 18/08/2023

The events saw a diverse range of employers, from local businesses to national giants, offering attendees a unique blend of opportunities. With over 150 companies present across the events, more than 9,000 attendees signed up, showcasing the immense interest and enthusiasm from both employers and job seekers. Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with each event being extremely well-received and marking a great success. For those who missed out or are eager for more, we have good news: we'll revisit Manchester, Liverpool, and York before the end of the year. As for our sold-out events in Carlisle and Torquay, they are scheduled to make a return in 2024.

Linkedin Spotlight:

Adam Smolarz | - Talent Assistant Manager at BDO UK LLP

"After a fantastic day yesterday at The UK Careers Fair in #Anfield. I wanted to highlight the current opportunities we have available in our vibrant city centre offices. There were times yesterday when people were queuing to talk to myself, Kayleigh Sandison and Jack O'Keeffe. We pride ourselves on recruiting entry level staff who want to be future #accountants or just want to work in a professional services firm."

Alex Mellor | - Recruitment Specialist at Hays

"It was great to be invited to The UK Careers Fair today. It was a well organised event, where we were able to meet some fantastic Engineers & Engineering Clients!"

Naomi Morgan | - Skills Bootcamp Programme Manager at Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership (CLEP)

"Lovely to see Paul Taylor from Gen2 and many other businesses attending the The UK Careers Fair at the Crown & Mitre Hotel, Carlisle today. Really busy event, well attended with so many exciting opportunities in Cumbria being highlighted."

Lucy Mullen | - Senior Recruitment Specialist at Fibrus

"Great day with James Kean, at the Carlisle careers fair. ?

Always good to network with other businesses for collaboration and to chat to potential colleagues of the future! It was amazing for James to give invaluable insight into the world of Network Build, the career options and his experience on how he is where he is today."

Lauren Jenkinson | - Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Acorn Insurance and Financial Services Limited

"Another busy day at The UK Careers Fair at Anfield! We loved getting to chat with everyone about our roles at Acorn Insurance and Financial Services Limited ??"

Emily Davidson | - Group Recruiter & HR Administrator at Proximo Group

"What a great day, at The UK Careers Fair in Liverpool with Proximo Group representing the great companies we work for and the exciting opportunities available ??"

Industry Spotlight from Last Week:

From the vast array of employers present, we observed a diverse representation of industries. Here's a snapshot:

• Sports & Entertainment: Liverpool Football Club
• Food & Beverage: Greggs at Carlisle
• Logistics: Kinaxia Logistics Limited at Manchester
• Education: Teaching Personnel at Manchester and Liverpool
• Healthcare: Five Rivers at Manchester, Creative Support across multiple locations
• IT & Tech: Air IT at Liverpool
• Hospitality & Tourism: Princess Yachts in Torquay
• Transport & Logistics: Enterprise at Carlisle
• Airlines: British Airways at Manchester
• Retail: Lidl GB at Manchester
• Engineering: Alfred H Knight at Liverpool, Malcolm Hughes at Manchester

Upcoming Events:

We're thrilled to announce our next set of events across the UK:

1. Worcester at Worcester Guildhall on 23/08/2023
2. Canterbury at The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence on 23/08/2023
3. Bristol at Bristol Beacon on 24/08/2023
4. Bath at Bath Guildhall on 25/08/2023
5. Milton Keynes: 30/08/2023 at Leonardo Hotel Milton Keynes
6. Barnsley: 30/08/2023 at The Civic, Barnsley
7. Rotherham: 31/08/2023 at AESSEAL New York Stadium
8. Coventry: 01/09/2023 at Coventry Transport Museum
9. Oxford: 01/09/2023 at Town Hall
10. Edinburgh: 06/09/2023 at Assembly Rooms
11. Fife: 07/09/2023 at Rothes Halls
12. Plymouth: 07/09/2023 at New Continental Hotel
13. Truro: 08/09/2023 at Royal Cornwall Museum
14. Glasgow: 08/09/2023 at Hampden Park
15. Leeds: 13/09/2023 at Aspire
16. Hereford: 14/09/2023 at Hereford Town Hall
17. Colchester: 14/09/2023 at JobServe Stadium
18. Bradford: 15/09/2023 at The Great Victoria Hotel
19. Cardiff: 15/09/2023 at Principality Stadium
20. Leicester: 20/09/2023 at The City Rooms

In Conclusion: A big thank you to all the participating companies and to our attendees for their continued support. We encourage everyone to make the most of these events, network extensively, and find the perfect match for your career aspirations.

Stay tuned for more updates post the events, and we hope to see many of you there.

If you're an employer and looking to exhibit with The UK Careers Fair, please visit: www.ukcareersfair.com/exhibit-with-us