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    Bright Network Making HERstory

    12 Mar 2025, 1 p.m. — Virtual
    Application deadline was 10th March 2025, 11:59 p.m.

    Upgrade your skillset at Making HERstory!

    This March, we're launching a brand new virtual event to support women undergraduates in their career search. Apply now to boost your skills in employer-led sessions designed to prepare you for application season and the working world.
     

    Date: 12th March 2025

    Location: virtual (Zoom Events)

    🗓️ Agenda | 🤝 DEI&B and accessibility


    Join virtually on 12th March to:

    • Attend employer-led skill-building sessions that'll help you in your job hunt
    • Get advice from women leaders on how to get ahead and advocate for yourself in your early career
    • Network with top firms and get the chance to win a 1-to-1 career advice session with British Airways, Deloitte, GCHQ/Mi5/Mi6, Goodwin, JLR or Mott MacDonald


    *Sponsorship opportunities with participating employers may be limited for attendees without the permanent right to work in the UK

    Why attend

    Supercharge your skillset

    Join interactive skills sessions to boost your CV and confidence

    Build valuable connections

    Network with women leaders at top firms who can help you get ahead in your career

    Get advice

    Attend informative panel discussions on topics like intersectionality and advocating for yourself in the workplace

    Who can attend

    You’re an entry-level candidate currently studying for your first undergraduate bachelor’s degree, or

    You’re pursuing a master’s degree while having completed your undergraduate degree less than one year ago, or studying an integrated masters

    Those who identify as women or non-binary

    You’re graduating in 2026 or 2027 (or 2028 if on a 4-year course)

    You’re attending university in the UK (if you’ll be attending in person)

    You’re on track for a 2:1 and can demonstrate academic excellence

    Additional skills gained from extracurricular activities/work experience will be viewed favourably

    Schedule

    12 Mar 2025

    1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

    Icebreaker session with the Student Leadership Board

    Join on camera or use the chat to meet other attendees before the keynote begins.

    1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.

    Welcome and keynote talk from Zoe Gould at Deloitte

    This session involves logging onto the Zoom Event and listening to the welcome session and keynote talk from Zoe Gould, Deloitte Digital's Manchester Studio Director.

    2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

    Panel discussion: Intersectionality in the workplace

    This session will be led by the employer representatives. You'll be able to listen to the session and add any comments and questions in the chat.

    2:45 p.m. - 3 p.m.

    Break

    15 minute break to digest what you heard in the keynote and panel talks.

    3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

    Ask Me Anything with senior women leaders

    Ask questions to employer representatives, get advice for your career journey and hear top applications tips from the firms' early careers teams.

    4 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

    Break

    15 minute break to digest what you learnt in the Ask Me Anything session.

    4:15 p.m. - 5 p.m.

    Skills session with Deloitte on 'Demystifying leadership'

    45-minute skill-building session. In this session you can listen, take notes and add any questions or comments in the chat box function on Zoom Events.

    5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

    Skills session with Mi5/Mi6/GCHQ on 'Understanding your personal brand'

    30-minute skill-building session. In this session you can listen, take notes and add any questions or comments in the chat box function on Zoom Events.

    5:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

    Wrap up and next steps

    Complete the post-event survey to receive your certificate of attendance that you can add to your LinkedIn profile!

    Info

    Frequently asked questions

    Please note all timings on the agenda for Bright Network Making HERstory correspond with Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

    If you have any questions about attending Bright Network Making HERstory, we have gathered all the most frequently asked questions here.

    For information on inclusivity measures at the event, take a look at the Making HERstory 2024 resource hub.

    You can also take a look at our Support Hub for further questions. If you require anything else, please get in touch with our Events Team - events@brightnetwork.co.uk

    To confirm your place at the event, you may be contacted by call or text by the Bright Network team. Please make sure your details are all correct and up-to-date on your profile.