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Meet Potential Employers at our Virtual Careers Fair
The Skills Workshop 2025 has now officially wrapped up – a huge thank you to all those who registered and attended our sessions live from June – October.
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If you’re a Diversity Project member firm that would like to take part in The Skills Workshop 2026, please email TSW@diversityproject.com.
The Skills Workshop Virtual Career Fair is your chance to connect directly with leading professionals from across the savings and investment industry. Hear their personal career journeys, discover what makes each firm unique, and get a real feel for their culture and opportunities. You’ll also pick up insider tips to help you stand out at interviews and assessment centres.
| Date | Session | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 9th September | Firms: PGIM, St James’s Place, Hyman Robertson Breaking Into the Investments & Savings Industry – This session will focus on breaking into the Investments & Savings Industry and how you can stand out when applying for graduate and intern roles. |
1-2.30pm | Watch Now |
| Tuesday 16th September | Firms: HSBC Asset Management, AON, Vanguard A day in the Life: What investment & Savings Professionals Actually Do – This session will focus on a day in the life of what Investment & Savings Professionals actually do and explore different roles and career paths. |
1-2.30pm | Watch Now |
| Tuesday 30th September | Firms: Federated Hermes, Russell Investments, Allspring Global Investments Trends in Sustainable & Ethical Investing – This session will delve into the trends in sustainable & ethical investing and how ESG and responsible investing are shaping careers. |
1-2.30pm | Watch Now |
| Tuesday 7th October | Firms: Federated Hermes, Mercer, Aegon Asset Management What Does a Fund Manager Actually Do? At this session, we’ll break down one of the most well-known roles in the industry |
1-2.30pm | Watch Now |
| Tuesday 14th October | Firms: Federated Hermes, DWS, BNY From Student to Professional: Making the transition – Hear from experienced investment professionals on making the transition from student to professional and adapting to workplace culture and expectations |
1-2.30pm | Watch Now |
| Tuesday 21st October | Firms: Legal and General Asset Management, Insight Investment Ai & Hiring: How Tech is Changing the Recruitment Process – Today’s topic is about how AI is changing the recruitment process and understanding applicant tracking systems and automated CV screening. |
1-2.30pm | Watch Now |
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