Careers Fair Success

The Union’s Careers Fair took place this week, where nearly 100 companies tried to attract desirable Imperial graduates.

Unfortunately, the weather on Wednesday was miserable, but over 2500 students passed through the exhibits in the Union building and in the marquee erected in Beit Quad. 2000 students are expected on Thursday, after Felix goes to press.

This year’s fair was organised by Michelle Lewthwaite, who said “I feel it has been very successful, and it seems that all the students have enjoyed it.”

The company representatives also seemed positive about the fair, which gave them a good opportunity to advertise their graduate programmes and meet with their future employees.

However, some students found the experience a worrying reminder that they’ll soon be leaving university, while another commented “that man over there told me he gets three hundred applications each year, and they only have three places!”

The changing employment market is changing the way some companies market themselves to graduates. Specifically, some investment banks are running strong campaigns this year to encourage scientists and engineers to believe that their degrees are not “irrelevant” or “wasted” on a career in the city.

Ms Lewthwaite wanted to thank all the Union staff and students who made the day a success.

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