Go on-location with a top City recruitment firm and through activities and tasks, explore the skills and qualities needed by today's employers.

About the session

Young people take part in interview and job application challenges that mimic what local, national, and international employers use within their current recruitment processes.  Individual and team assessments, thinking ‘out of the box’ tasks, customer service activities, practical and written exercises, and interviews are delivered by the business volunteers who provide the students with real and honest feedback.

These workshops equip students with essential work readiness and transferable skills that are crucial for their future careers. These skills include teamwork, problem-solving, and communication.

Each workshop features diverse volunteers from our employer partners, facilitating meaningful and engaging activities, helping students build confidence in workplace settings and professional relationships.

The session is tailored for pupils in Years 9 & 10 (and suitable for KS3-4) with special educational needs and disabilities, or with EHCP.  Please book companions as a teacher ticket.   Let us know about access needs on the signup form.  

For any enquiries contact lcf@cityoflondon.gov.uk 

This session is co-delivered between ELSA Next Generation and Hays Recruitment.

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.