We know it's a challenging time at the moment, but we're committed to supporting your career through the uncertainty of COVID-19.
That's why we've set up our BrightLive webinar series to run over the coming weeks, covering everything from virtual assessments and application tips, through to how you can boost your employability skills and broaden your network (virtually). Plus, we give you the weekly updates from graduate employers on hiring and their application processes.
If you missed one of the previous sessions, or would like to review one in more detail, you can do so below. Webinar recordings will be posted here one week after they officially go live.
Webinar 20 - 28.10.2020 - Assessment Centres
This week our Digital Membership Manager Joe Mackley is joined by Abby Streak a graduate recruiter for Marshall McLennan. They discuss how to navigate assement centres. Some differences in how virtual assessment centres are conducted; and some of the various tasks you may encounter at an assessment centre and more.
You can watch the whole webinar here
Webinar 19 - 21.10.2020 - Mistakes Grad Recruiters See
In this weeks webinar our Digital Membership Manager Joe Mackley and Careers Coach and ex-graduate recruiter Hannah Salton discuss spotting those common mistakes people make on applications; and how to avoid them. They also go in depth about what people find most difficult about applications.
You can watch the whole webinar here
Webinar 18 - 14.10.2020 - Commercial Awareness
This week our Director of Membership Ben Triggs is joined by best selling author and careers expert Chris Stoakes. Together they discuss and go into depth about some key aspects of Commercial Awareness. From understanding who the major players are in a variety of industries. A simple model to understand commercial awarness; and answering some general questions surrounding commercial awareness itself.
You can watch the whole webinar here
Webinar 17 - 07.10.2020 - How to impress at interview
This week our Digital Membership Manager Joe Mackley is joined by Adam Guest, manager and graduate interviewer at Nestlé. They talk through the key aspects to keep in mind when you're preparing for an interview, whether it's in-person or virtual. Adam also shares his top ten tips for succeeding at interview stage.
You can watch the whole webinar here
You can view the slides here
Webinar 16 - 30.09.2020 - Your guide to psychometric tests
In this week's webinar our Digital Membership Manager Joe Mackley is joined by Bright Network's Senior Recruitment Manager Paul Porter. They discuss why psychometric tests are used, the different psychometric tests that you could be asked to complete and share their top tips on how you can ace them.
You can watch the whole webinar here
You can access the slides here
Webinar 15 - 23.09.2020 - CV and cover letter clinic
This week our Director of Membership Ben Triggs and our Digital Membership Manager Joe Mackley bring you a webinar on how you can perfect your CV and cover letters. In this session they take you through what employers look for in applications, how to structure your CV and cover letters and how you can tailor these to each employer. There are no slides from this webinar.
You can watch the whole webinar here
Webinar 14 - 02.09.20 - Application 101
This week our Director of Membership Ben Triggs, our Campus Manager Shelly O'Gilvie and our Digital Membership Manager Joe Mackley host the first of seven sessions on how to navigate the application process, and ace assessments. This session takes you through what an application looks like, for many graduate employers. Some insight into what employers look for; and some top tips to consider across the application process. There are no slides to share from this webinar.
You can watch the whole webinar here
Webinar 13 - 24.06.20 - LinkedIn Surgery with Kelly Hoey
This week our guest speaker Kelly Hoey goes into depth about LinkedIn. How to lay it out, utlise it's networking capabilites and more. There are no slides to share from this webinar.
You can watch the whole webinar here
Webinar 12 - 17.06.20 - Commercial Awareness - Everything You Need to Know
Our webinar this week features Ben Triggs our Director of Membership and guest speaker Chris Stoakes, who is a best selling author and careers expert. Together they disucss commercial awareness, what you need to know about it and how firms are structured in relation to commercial awarenes.
You can catch the highlights on the slides below, or watch the whole webinar here
Webinar 11 - 10.06.20 - Finding and Making the Most of Online Internships
In this weeks webinars, Ben Triggs our Membership Director, Joe Mackley our Digital Membership Manager and Shelly O'Gilvie our Campus Manager, discuss what is a virtual internship, where to find them, making the most out of them, and how to highlight it on CV.
You can catch the highlights on the slides below, or watch the whole webinar here
Webinar 10 - 03.06.20 - How to give the Perfect Presentation
This week, our Digital Membership Manager Joe Mackley and guest speaker Peggy Forell discuss how to give the perfect presentation. Going in depth on how to effectively prepare, build a postive feeling going forward with conducting a presentation and more.
You can catch the highlights on the slides below, or watch the whole webinar here
Webinar 9 - 27.05.20 - How to Ace Virtual Assessments
Our webinar this week is on how to ace virtual assessments. Brought to you by Joe Mackley our Digital Membership Manager, Shelly O'Gilvie our Campus Membership Manager and Jake Schogger our University Partnerships Manager. The three go into detail about, how to tackle virtual assessments, the structure of them, some examples of tests and more.
You can catch the highlights on the slides below, or watch the whole webinar here.
Webinar 8 - 20.05.20 - 10 Things to know about the Financial Markets
This week Ben Triggs our Director of Membership and guest speaker Chris Stoakes, who is a best selling author and careers expert; delve into the thigns to know about the financial markets. Discussing a variety of areas from, the meaning of money to market structure.
You can catch the highlights on the slides below, or watch the whole webinar here.
Webinar 7 - 13.05.20 - Building Mental Fitness and Resilience During Lockdown
Our webinar this week delves into the topic of mental health. Our very own Campus Membership Manager Shelly O'Gilvie and Dr Fran Longstaff Head of Psychology at Fika discuss the 7 skills of mental health, common challenges students face and more.
You can catch the highlights on the slides below, or watch the whole webinar here.
Webinar 6 - 06.05.20 - Top 10 Mistakes Graduate Recruiters See on an Application
Hosting our webinar this week is our Director of Membership Ben Triggs and a special guest Hannah Selton, a Careers Coach. Together they go in depth about what can be difficult about applications, common mistakes people make and more.
You can catch the highlights on the slides below, or watch the whole webinar here.
Webinar 5 - 29.04.20 - How To Write A Successful Application
This weeks webinar features John Trimbos, a Professional Training and Business Writing Expert, and our own Joe Mackely, our Digital Membership Manager, who discuss effect ways to write an application.
You can catch the highlights on the slides below, or watch the whole webinar here.
Webinar 4 - 22.04.20 - How Do I Network During a Lockdown?
In this weeks webinar our Digital Membership Manager Joe Mackley, and guest speaker and careers author J. Kelly Hoey. Go in depth on why networking is important, where to begin when building a network and how to network when you can't meet face to face.
You can watch the whole webinar here.
Webinar 3 - 15.04.20 - Improving Your Commercial Awareness
In this weeks webinar our very own commercial awareness editor Ben Triggs takes you through why commercial awareness is so important, how you can build yours, as well as giving you a special COVID-19 commercial awareness update.
You can catch the highlights on the slides below, or watch the whole webinar here.
Webinar 2 - 08.08.20 - 10 Things You Can Do To Boost Your CV
In this week's webinar our team of Ben Triggs (Director of Membership) Joe Mackley (Digital Membership Manager) and Shelly O'Gilvie (Campus Manager) talk us through some insightful aspects to improve your CV. Touching on CV basics, building your experience, and ideas for some extra-curricular activities.
You can catch the highlights here on the slides below, or watch the whole webinar here.
