Previous Events 2016/2017
OCTOBER 2016
Monday 3rd: Investment Banking and Management Consulting Careers Fair (Wills Memorial)
Careers fair running throughout the evening, no need to sign up in advance to attend.
Talk to employers about graduate roles, internships and opportunities for first years. Employers include Accenture, Capgemini, CIL Management Consultants, Deloitte, EY, L.E.K. Consulting, Newton Europe, OC&C, PA Consulting and PwC.
Tuesday 4th (6pm) Bristol Consulting Society Launch Event (BCS Organised)
We will be launching the year with our Welcome Event, and would love to see you all there.
The event will include:
- An introduction to consulting, as well as the BCS committee and our sponsors.
- A speech from a Bristol alumni who's currently a PwC Consultant.
- An overview of the term's events.
- More info on our BCS Consulting Projects which will then open for applications.
- Networking and free drinks at Browns afterwards.
Info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/319803938375146/
Wednesday 5th (6-9pm) Welcome to EY and Networking
Come and join EY on the 5th of October in Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel! This evening should give you:
Thursday 6th (6-9pm) Welcome to Deloitte and Networking
Solving the problems of today takes more creativity than ever before. It also requires people with different ways of thinking; the ability to find clever answers to complex questions. If this is you, you’ll find Deloitte is a business that doesn’t just recognise your need to remain curious, but fully embraces it.
Get a feel for what it’s like to join us and have a chance to talk to our people who’ll guide you through the various student opportunities available to you.
Pre-register www.deloitte.co.uk/careersevenings.
Saturday 8th (10am-4pm) KPMG on Campus
Professional Services firm KPMG will be on Campus all day! A great opportunity to network and find out more about the firm.
Tuesday 11th (6:30-9pm) Newton Europe Employer Presentation (BCS Sponsor)
Newton consultants implement transformational, meaningful change across a range of industry sectors including health and social care, defence and aerospace, consumer, and business services to name just a few. Come along to our information evening to meet some of our people, learn what a day in the life of a Newton consultant is really like, and find out why we were recently ranked top company to work for in consulting
Book via Bristol Careers Service 'MyCareer' platform
Tuesday 11th (10am) OC&C Womens Brunch
Join OC&C for their Women’s Bunch in Bristol. Meet some of their team in a more relaxed environment; learn more about what makes OC&C different as well as offering invaluable interview tips and CV advice. This event is specifically aimed at female students currently studying at Bristol University
Wedesnday 12th (TBC) Panel Talk with EY (BCS Organised)
BCS is hosting a panel talk with leading professional services firm EY. This event will include a Q&A session with a panel of consultants from each service line across EY.
Thursday 13th (5-7pm) PA Consulting Employer Presentation (BCS Sponsor)
Come along and meet some of the PA Consultants at an interactive workshop and networking evening.
We plan to inform you about what life is really like as a consultant here at PA. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and hear about the experiences the consultants have had. We will also provide some insight into the recruitment process and the best way to get your CV to stand out.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Book Via Bristol Careers Service 'MyCareer' platform
Friday 14th (11am-2pm) McKinsey Employer Presentation
We are pleased to invite exceptional penultimate as well as final-year undergraduate and master’s students to join us for the Bristol Case Study Workshop. Designed and delivered by McKinsey consultants from Bristol, this event will provide you with some insights into the application process, guide you through a case study that simulates a case interview, develop your problem solving skills, as well as give you an opportunity to speak to McKinsey consultants.
We hire people from all backgrounds, so no matter what you study, what interests you have or what background you come from – if you are motivated for success in your career then you will find the skills covered in this workshop helpful in your academic roles and job application.
The event will take place on Friday, 14 October 2016 at a Bristol location. Successful registrants will receive confirmation and further logistical information at least 2 days before the event.
Book Here: http://www.mckinsey.com/bristolworkshop2016
Friday 14th (3pm-5pm) McKinsey Women as Future Leaders Tell Your Story Workshop
This workshop will help you prepare and deliver effective and engaging personal stories, which is a useful skill for interviews. You will also have the opportunity to get to know like-minded peers and McKinsey consultants
Book Here: https://mckinsey.secure.force.com/Event/careers/WFL_Tell_Your_Story_Bristol_and_Bath_14th_October_2016_5195
Monday 17th (6:30pm) Open Presentation and Drinks with OC&C
Monday 18th (TBC) Case Study Tour with PwC (BCS Sponsor)
Wednesday 19th (5:30-7:30pm) CIL Management Consultants Employer Presentation (BCS Sponsor)
Thinking about a career in strategy consulting? Do you want to combine the intellectual rigour of a city job with the lifestyle of living in the South West? Come and meet the CIL team for an insight into life at a boutique consultancy and some tips on how to ace your interview case study.
Book via the Bristol Careers Service 'MyCareer' platform
Wednesday 19th (TBC) Skills Session with Newton Europe
Bristol Consulting Society will be hosting a skills session with Silver Sponsors Newton Europe. This session will include an introduction to who Newton Europe are, a CV Clinic, a workshop on their application process followed by networking and drinks to conclude.
Tuesday 25th (6-8pm) This is Accenture Employer Presentation (BCS Sponsor)
Whether you know what consulting and technology is all about and can’t wait to get involved, or if you want to find out more about it, Accenture’s new event will give you the answers you’re looking for. “This is Accenture” will bring to life what it means to work for us. With over 375,000 employees across 120 countries, working with around 4,000 clients, the variety of experiences on offer at Accenture is phenomenal. We’ll show you the different sides to a career at Accenture, demonstrating what you can achieve, as well as the skills you can gain and need.
Sign up to one of our networking events and find out more about what we do, take part in a workshop around finding technology solutions to business challenges and, through groundbreaking augmented reality experiences, explore the qualities that make an Accenture career so special.
Sign up via Bristol Careers Service 'MyCareer' platform
Thursday 27th (6-8pm) Alphasights Employer Presentation
AlphaSights, one of the UK's fastest growing companies, is hosting an info session in the Wills Building followed by networking drinks in the BS8 area (venue confirmed to attendees). The event will be hosted by Bristol alumni (Economics & Modern Languages). This is a non-evaluative event but students may be fast tracked through the application process following conversations with a recruiter.
Sign up at: www.alphasights.com/bristol
Monday 3rd: Investment Banking and Management Consulting Careers Fair (Wills Memorial)
Careers fair running throughout the evening, no need to sign up in advance to attend.
Talk to employers about graduate roles, internships and opportunities for first years. Employers include Accenture, Capgemini, CIL Management Consultants, Deloitte, EY, L.E.K. Consulting, Newton Europe, OC&C, PA Consulting and PwC.
- Talks taking place during the evening. Please see events pages for more information. Once logged into events pages, select 'Careers Fairs' from event type. All of the talks will be listed in this section.
- Free industry publications available to take away
- Open to all years and disciplines
Tuesday 4th (6pm) Bristol Consulting Society Launch Event (BCS Organised)
We will be launching the year with our Welcome Event, and would love to see you all there.
The event will include:
- An introduction to consulting, as well as the BCS committee and our sponsors.
- A speech from a Bristol alumni who's currently a PwC Consultant.
- An overview of the term's events.
- More info on our BCS Consulting Projects which will then open for applications.
- Networking and free drinks at Browns afterwards.
Info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/319803938375146/
Wednesday 5th (6-9pm) Welcome to EY and Networking
Come and join EY on the 5th of October in Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel! This evening should give you:
- An overview of how the business world is being disrupted
- An insight into the skills you’ll need to succeed in the working world of the future
- An understanding of what an organisation like ours really does and what role we’re playing in disruptive change
- A clear picture of where you could fit into the world of work and which of our programmes could suit you
Thursday 6th (6-9pm) Welcome to Deloitte and Networking
Solving the problems of today takes more creativity than ever before. It also requires people with different ways of thinking; the ability to find clever answers to complex questions. If this is you, you’ll find Deloitte is a business that doesn’t just recognise your need to remain curious, but fully embraces it.
Get a feel for what it’s like to join us and have a chance to talk to our people who’ll guide you through the various student opportunities available to you.
Pre-register www.deloitte.co.uk/careersevenings.
Saturday 8th (10am-4pm) KPMG on Campus
Professional Services firm KPMG will be on Campus all day! A great opportunity to network and find out more about the firm.
Tuesday 11th (6:30-9pm) Newton Europe Employer Presentation (BCS Sponsor)
Newton consultants implement transformational, meaningful change across a range of industry sectors including health and social care, defence and aerospace, consumer, and business services to name just a few. Come along to our information evening to meet some of our people, learn what a day in the life of a Newton consultant is really like, and find out why we were recently ranked top company to work for in consulting
Book via Bristol Careers Service 'MyCareer' platform
Tuesday 11th (10am) OC&C Womens Brunch
Join OC&C for their Women’s Bunch in Bristol. Meet some of their team in a more relaxed environment; learn more about what makes OC&C different as well as offering invaluable interview tips and CV advice. This event is specifically aimed at female students currently studying at Bristol University
Wedesnday 12th (TBC) Panel Talk with EY (BCS Organised)
BCS is hosting a panel talk with leading professional services firm EY. This event will include a Q&A session with a panel of consultants from each service line across EY.
Thursday 13th (5-7pm) PA Consulting Employer Presentation (BCS Sponsor)
Come along and meet some of the PA Consultants at an interactive workshop and networking evening.
We plan to inform you about what life is really like as a consultant here at PA. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and hear about the experiences the consultants have had. We will also provide some insight into the recruitment process and the best way to get your CV to stand out.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Book Via Bristol Careers Service 'MyCareer' platform
Friday 14th (11am-2pm) McKinsey Employer Presentation
We are pleased to invite exceptional penultimate as well as final-year undergraduate and master’s students to join us for the Bristol Case Study Workshop. Designed and delivered by McKinsey consultants from Bristol, this event will provide you with some insights into the application process, guide you through a case study that simulates a case interview, develop your problem solving skills, as well as give you an opportunity to speak to McKinsey consultants.
We hire people from all backgrounds, so no matter what you study, what interests you have or what background you come from – if you are motivated for success in your career then you will find the skills covered in this workshop helpful in your academic roles and job application.
The event will take place on Friday, 14 October 2016 at a Bristol location. Successful registrants will receive confirmation and further logistical information at least 2 days before the event.
Book Here: http://www.mckinsey.com/bristolworkshop2016
Friday 14th (3pm-5pm) McKinsey Women as Future Leaders Tell Your Story Workshop
This workshop will help you prepare and deliver effective and engaging personal stories, which is a useful skill for interviews. You will also have the opportunity to get to know like-minded peers and McKinsey consultants
Book Here: https://mckinsey.secure.force.com/Event/careers/WFL_Tell_Your_Story_Bristol_and_Bath_14th_October_2016_5195
Monday 17th (6:30pm) Open Presentation and Drinks with OC&C
Monday 18th (TBC) Case Study Tour with PwC (BCS Sponsor)
Wednesday 19th (5:30-7:30pm) CIL Management Consultants Employer Presentation (BCS Sponsor)
Thinking about a career in strategy consulting? Do you want to combine the intellectual rigour of a city job with the lifestyle of living in the South West? Come and meet the CIL team for an insight into life at a boutique consultancy and some tips on how to ace your interview case study.
Book via the Bristol Careers Service 'MyCareer' platform
Wednesday 19th (TBC) Skills Session with Newton Europe
Bristol Consulting Society will be hosting a skills session with Silver Sponsors Newton Europe. This session will include an introduction to who Newton Europe are, a CV Clinic, a workshop on their application process followed by networking and drinks to conclude.
Tuesday 25th (6-8pm) This is Accenture Employer Presentation (BCS Sponsor)
Whether you know what consulting and technology is all about and can’t wait to get involved, or if you want to find out more about it, Accenture’s new event will give you the answers you’re looking for. “This is Accenture” will bring to life what it means to work for us. With over 375,000 employees across 120 countries, working with around 4,000 clients, the variety of experiences on offer at Accenture is phenomenal. We’ll show you the different sides to a career at Accenture, demonstrating what you can achieve, as well as the skills you can gain and need.
Sign up to one of our networking events and find out more about what we do, take part in a workshop around finding technology solutions to business challenges and, through groundbreaking augmented reality experiences, explore the qualities that make an Accenture career so special.
Sign up via Bristol Careers Service 'MyCareer' platform
Thursday 27th (6-8pm) Alphasights Employer Presentation
AlphaSights, one of the UK's fastest growing companies, is hosting an info session in the Wills Building followed by networking drinks in the BS8 area (venue confirmed to attendees). The event will be hosted by Bristol alumni (Economics & Modern Languages). This is a non-evaluative event but students may be fast tracked through the application process following conversations with a recruiter.
Sign up at: www.alphasights.com/bristol