Heriot Watt University Annual Careers Fair
Thursday 13th October 2011
11am – 3.30pm
About the fair
The aim of this event is to make students aware of the range of graduate and work experience opportunities within a variety of organisations relevant to the academic courses offered at the university. In response to student feedback from previous events, we would like to open the fair to as many degree disciplines as possible to reach the student mix on campus. With this in mind we look to have a mix of employers who target the disciplines shown on the booking form (the booking form will be available from the end of April 2011 onwards, for a list of disciplines please contact Kristi Hayes on 0131 451 3391, or email careers@hw.ac.uk).
We believe the Fair offers a valuable opportunity to raise the profile of your organisation at Heriot-Watt University. In previous years this event has typically attracted in the region of 1500 students and they have especially welcomed the opportunity to talk to recruiters and recent graduates personally.
In addition to the main fair we will be holding a Virtual Fair which will run for 2 weeks from the 17th October - this is a great way to follow up after the 'on campus' fair and gives you the chance to promote your opportunities further. Last year's Virtual Fair received over 550 registrations. You can request a link to the demo of our virtual fair if you are interested in this service (please contact Kristi Hayes).
Venue
The Fair will take place in James Watt Centre II on our main campus at Riccarton, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS. A map of the area is available at http://www.hw.ac.uk/maps/edinburgh.pdf
Times
The Fair is open to students and graduates from 11am – 3.30pm. Access for exhibitors will be from 8.30am, you will have until 5pm to pack up at the end of the fair. Courier information will be sent with your booking confirmation.
Fees
The cost to attend this event is £355 ex VAT (main fair only) or £400 ex VAT (main fair and virtual fair), we have special rates for not-for-profit organisations and charities - please email careers@hw.ac.uk for further information..
This fee covers the following:
- A space measuring 3m wide containing a trestle table and 2 chairs. There is no shell scheme, exhibitors should provide their own display boards/stand to position behind the table if they wish. Tablecloths are not provided but can be ordered at an additional charge.
- Refreshments throughout the day and lunch for one representative. You can order extra lunch vouchers at £8.50 per voucher.
- Entry and logo in the Fair guide which is handed out to students on the day – each exhibitor will be listed along with their stand location, and the type of opportunities they offer.
- Careers Service marketing of the Fair to students & graduates which includes targeted emails to students, announcement in class to all students/all disciplines, posters/flyers distributed around campus, fair advert on careers service website listing all who will be attending, bridgelink stand leading up to the fair informing students of the date and time of the fair and much more.
Power
Please advise the Careers Service if you require power for your stand so that we can ensure a supply is made available directly to your stand. The Conference Centre also ask that all equipment being brought into the venue which requires to be linked into our power supply has a visible PAT sticker/certificate. Without proof of updated testing we reserve the right to refuse organisers/exhibitors connection to our power supply.
Catering
Tea/coffee, orange juice and water will be available from 9am – 11am and 2.30pm – 3.30pm
Lunch will be available between 12pm – 2pm, each employer will be issued with a lunch voucher in their welcome packs along with any additional vouchers ordered for your stand.
Booking is now closed for the 2011 Careers Fair