International Connect event links international students and graduates with employers

Home News International Connect event links international students and graduates with employers International Connect event links international students and graduates with employers 29 November 2024 intro More than 100 international students and graduates were given the chance to network with UK employers at an International Connect event in Weston Hall on Tuesday 19 November.  You might be interested in… International students Article body The event was organised by staff members Eduardo Saavedra and Andreea-Daniela Coroama. Employers were able to promote their opportunities to students and the UWL Careers and Student Money & Immigration Advice teams were present to share how they can help students in their search for employment.  The event began with a presentation from Careers Team Manager Veejay Mistry, who highlighted all the ways her team can support students in their job search:  Get in touch with us because we've got a range of resources and information that will equip you for job interviews, help you set your career goals and highlight your strengths, knowledge and transferable soft skills.”  Sakshi, an ambassador for job readiness platform for international students Student Circus, shared some of her experiences as an international student in London and gave some helpful tips on standing out from the crowd:  As an international student looking to get a head start, you need to be super proactive. Make sure that you're building your connections on LinkedIn. Keep reaching out to employers and asking them for application tips and you never know where you might strike gold.”  The students got to hear presentations from employers HSBC, Contentful, Richmond Hill Hotel, TalentView Aviation, Stage Talent Academy, Recsy HR Ltd, Clayton Hotel, Angsana Business Consulting and recruiters Reed Specialist Recruitment.  We are looking for graduates or soon-to-be graduates who want to jump into a dynamic and fast-paced career,”  explained Emily from growth technology company Contentful. Graduate Nikita, who has recently completed her MBA, said about the event:  It has been great to meet the employers directly and I’ve been given so much good advice on different techniques to show my value on my CV, cover letter and in interviews.”  Find out more about careers support at UWL Related news 12 March 2026 Reframing the Picture – UWL hosts conference to inspire Black Biomedical Science students UWL hosted the 4th Black in Biomedical Undergraduate Conference on Wednesday, 4 March in collaboration with SiSTEM UK. The conference was sponsored by The Academy of Medical Sciences and MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS). Read article 12 March 2026 Passion, purpose and community – highlights from Student Volunteering Week 2026 During Student Volunteering Week 2026, UWL was represented by groups of students who took part in various volunteering roles across the local area and on campus. Discover more here. Read article 27 February 2026 University of West London students visit the BBC's News at Six Recently, a group from UWL's London School of Film, Media and Design visited the BBC's News at Six studio and were hosted by Chris Cook, Creative Director at BBC News. The students met presenter Sophie Raworth and received an exclusive, access-all-areas tour to get a sneak peek behind one of Britain's most-watched news programmes. Read article Show more