We are delighted to announce the details of our Second Talent Development Programme Workshop, available to all Business School students.

Date: Thursday 8th February

Time: 16:00 – 18:00

Location: Highfield Campus, Building 100, room 3023

Registration: To secure your spot, please register here

About

We are delighted to welcome back Southampton Business School Alumni, Sumaiya Hameed for this industry led workshop, where you will be guided through the process of applying for jobs and internships.

In this interactive workshop, Sumaiya will share her personal journey, including her career path from studying Accounting and Finance at University of Southampton, to joining one of the Big Four Accounting firms. 

You will explore different stages of the application process, including applications, online assessments and assessment centres, which are all key elements of any UK recruitment process. You will test out different interview skills and techniques in this interactive and engaging session.

Attendees will have the opportunity to network with other students, share experiences and tips, whilst learning from a very successful alumnus of the Business School. 

To support the session and provide further insight and support, our International Careers Consultant Gemma O’Donoughue and Business School Careers Consultant Bethan Moore will be signposting you to relevant support and guidance. 

We will also be joined by a couple of Talent Development Programme mentors from our network to join the discussion and Q&A.

Agenda 

Time	Location	Activity
16:00	100/3023	Introduction   Welcome and brief introduction of the workshop  Introduction of the alumni speaker, Sumaiya Hameed from KPMG  Overview of the importance of internships and job applications in the business world
16:15	100/3023	Industry led session   Personal journey: Sumaiya shares their career path from university to KPMG  Overview of the Big Four accounting firms and their significance in the industry
16:25	100/3023	Overview of the application Process  Overview of the application process for Big Four accounting firms  Stage 1: Applications  Stage 2: Online Assessments  Stage 3: Assessment Centres  Key skills and qualities sought by employers in the professional services sector  Tips for successful applications and standing out in the recruitment process  Tips on tailoring applications to match the culture and values of each firm  Q&A session for common concerns and challenges
17:00	100/3023	Break   Refreshments and networking
17:15	100/3023	Breakout Session 2: Interview Skills and Techniques  Overview of the Interview stage & tips  Interactive session on interview techniques and strategies  Common Q&As
17:50	100/3023	Overview of application processes   Recap key takeaways from the workshop  Provide any resources for career development    Event closes at 18:00

Speaker Bio