We have teamed up with some of the UK’s leading companies to bring you a one of a kind speed mentoring session, matching students with industry professionals to discuss those burning career questions.

Have you ever wanted to know how those career professionals did it?

Do you want to know the real insights into the world of work?

Then this event is for you!

Speak to those from a range of industries from finance and business, to creative careers and tech.

WHY ATTEND?

Speed mentoring is like speed dating, but for your career. It involves one-on-one conversations between a mentor and a mentee. Through our event, you will have the privilege to meet and speak to several mentors during an allotted amount of time to obtain the information you are looking for to advance your career aspirations. Benefits of speed mentoring:

1- Interact with experienced professionals

You will be introduced to 4 - 6 mentors on a one to one basis. Spending 15 minutes with each person. These conversations will provide you with expert knowledge and advice from a variety of professionals, with different experience, expertise and backgrounds.

2- Network

Speed mentoring is a great way for the mentee and the mentor to expand their networks. Networking is an important aspect of any person’s career growth, and this is your chance to create a network of value that you can leverage in the future.

3- Gain practical advice, knowledge, encouragement, and support

You can ask your mentor to provide tips and insights on how to make it in and/or succeed within the Banking and Finance industry.

About London Careers Festival

The London Careers Festival is a free annual event that aims to inspire young Londoners, from primary to post-16, to consider Square Mile connected careers, particularly those who experience barriers to those careers.

Booking places for your school - Please make the best estimate of the teacher and pupil tickets needed.  You will be allowed to make small increases or decreases to the number of tickets before the end of the autumn term.

Showing your ticket and confirming actual pupil numbers - You only need to show one QR code or booking confirmation and your lead teacher will be asked to confirm how many pupils are in attendance.

IMPORTANT – Photography and Filming Permissions

Please note that recording and photography will be taking place across all events and you must attain the correct permissions for your pupils. Attendance at the festival is acceptance of this requirement. Any individuals who cannot appear in promotional media must be managed by the school as festival staff will not be able to track this.