Whether you’re just starting to explore your options or ready to take the next step, this careers fair is your chance to ask questions, get inspired, and build confidence about your future.
👉 Click the links below to view recordings of our live sessions and start shaping your career today.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first ever online careers fair. We are incredibly grateful to our speakers for generously sharing their time, expertise and invaluable insights across each session. Your contributions helped bring the world of work to life and offered our attendees real, practical guidance.
A huge thank you also to our staff team for their hard work and dedication in organising the event and ensuring the day ran smoothly from start to finish.
If you missed a session, or simply want to revisit your favourites, the recordings are available below. Enjoy exploring a wide range of career pathways, gaining sector specific insights, and discovering what employers are really looking for as you shape your next steps.
Volunteering – Boost Your Career & Make an Impact
Andrea Kelly - Community Connector
Louise Wright - Volunteer Co-Ordinator at Places for People
Want to stand out and give back? Join our session to learn about the benefits of connecting with your community connection through volunteering, how to get involved and start today, why volunteering strengthens your CV and opens doors.
Careers in the Housing Sector – Build Your Future
Sophie Bancroft - Employee Development and Corporate Support Manager at Derby Homes
Looking for a career with impact and growth? Join our session to discover key roles in the housing sector, why demand is rising and how to benefit, how to get started with the right qualifications and apprenticeships, the benefits and rewards of working in the housing sector.
Life as an Early Years Teacher and Nursery Leader
Sarah Wallis - Assistant Head Teacher for Early Years at The Elms (Trent College)
Hannah Longmuir, Nursery Leader at The Elms Nursery (Trent College)
Curious about a career in early years education? Join us for an insightful session exploring the realities of life as an EYFS teacher and Nursery Leader. Discover the rewards and job satisfaction the sector offers, clear career progression routes, leadership opportunities, and the role apprenticeships can play in your journey. Hear first hand from Sarah and Hannah as they share their own career experiences, pathways, and lessons learned.
Careers in Accountancy – Your Path to Success
Shelley Cook - Partnership Account Manager at AAT
Thinking about a future in finance? Join our session to uncover key roles within the accountancy sector, the rewards and benefits of this career, expert careers advice to guide your journey and essential qualifications and apprenticeship pathways to get you started.
Careers in the NHS – Your Path to Progress
Jenny Richmond - Apprenticeship Facilitator at South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Want a career that makes a difference? Join our session and explore diverse roles within the NHS, clear progression routes for growth, key apprenticeships and qualifications to succeed and the benefits and rewards of working in healthcare.
Session: Pre-recorded
The importance of HR – Roles, Skills & CIPD
Tracie Greenhalgh - Chief People Officer
Want to shape the future of work? Join our session to explore why HR roles are vital in every organisation, key responsibilities and career pathways, types of roles and qualifications (including CIPD) and essential skills to succeed in HR.
Careers in Nurseries – Discover Your Future in Early Years
Ella Masterton - Head of School at Boston Nursery School
Join our informative session to explore the variety of roles within a nursery, the qualifications that support career progression, and what everyday life looks like for a nursery manager. Whether you're beginning your journey or looking to step into leadership, this session will guide you through the exciting pathways available in the early years sector.
My Story – Career Journeys & New Possibilities
Annamaria Georgiades - Software Engineer at MHR
Your career path isn’t always straight – and that’s okay! Join our inspiring session with Annamaria to explore real-life career journeys and lessons learned, why plans change and how to embrace new adventures and the core skills you need to thrive in today’s world of work.
Your Future in Digital Careers
Tony Pitchford - Head of Commercial Partnerships at BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT
Join our exclusive session to explore the most in-demand digital careers and discover how AI is revolutionising every role. Learn exactly which skills and qualifications will help you stand out, uncover salary insights and rewards, and dive into real-world AI‑powered projects transforming today’s workplace.
Women in Construction – Breaking Barriers
Teresa Swift - Centre Manager at Chameleon School of Construction Ltd
Ready to thrive in a male-dominated industry? Join our empowering session and learn how to succeed as a woman in construction, the benefits and opportunities in this sector, key roles and qualifications to get started and real-life experiences.
CV Writing: Stand Out to Employers
Lesley Bell - Apprenticeship Recruitment Manager
Your CV is your first impression – make it count. Learn why a strong CV matters, the key sections every CV need, how to tailor your CV for each role, formatting and design tips that stand out, the best CV tools to use and common CV mistakes (and how to avoid them).
Nail Your Interview Techniques: Best Practices for Every Step
Machaela Gent - Apprenticeship Recruitment Consultant
Ready to ace your next interview? Learn how to prepare before the interview, best practices for sharing your skills during the interview, how to close the interview effectively, smart post-interview follow up strategies and common interview mistakes (and how to avoid them).
Your Future Is Full of Possibilities, and We’re Here to Help You Explore Them.