VIRTUAL EMPLOYER ENCOUNTERS

HOP recognises the importance of young people gaining first-hand encounters with employers, who can provide information and inspiration about different career paths and roles. Our webinar series provides an opportunity to hear directly from university students and graduates, apprentices and professionals living and working in Hertfordshire, who share their personal experiences. The webinars are held on most Thursdays during term time. By attending these live sessions you will have the chance to submit your own questions to the panellists.

Please also browse our library of previously recorded webinars - with nearly 100 careers covered, there is sure to be an episode of interest to you!

Need help with your careers choices? Visit our 'Explore Careers' tab at the top of the page.

Upcoming Webinars:

2/5 - Careers in Accounting

Careers in Social Work

Find out about Careers in Social Work

Careers in Air Traffic Control

Find out about Careers in Air Traffic Control

Careers as a Pilot

Find out about Careers as a Pilot

Careers in Sustainable Construction and Maintenance

Find out about Careers in Sustainable Construction and Maintenance

Careers in Legal

Find out about Careers in the Legal sector.

Careers in Software Design including Coding

Learn more about Careers in Software Design including Coding

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Careers in Chemical Engineering

Learn more about Careers in Chemical Engineering

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Careers in an airport

Find out about Careers in an airport

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Careers as a Film Director

Find out about Careers as a Film Director

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Careers in Visual Merchandising

Find out about Careers in Visual Merchandising

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Careers in a Leisure Centre

Find out about Careers in a Leisure Centre.

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Careers in Nutrition and Dietetics

Find out about Careers in Nutrition and Dietetics

Careers in Social Media and Communications

Find out about Careers in Social Media and Communications.

Careers as a Web Designer

Find out about Careers as a Web Designer

Careers as a Personal Trainer

Find out about Careers as a Personal Trainer

Careers In Set And Prop Design

Find out about Careers In Set And Prop Design

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Careers as a Quantity Surveyor

Find out about careers as a Quantity Surveyor.

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Careers in Radiography

Find out about careers in Radiography

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Careers in politics and public service

Learn about careers in politics and public service

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Careers in the Ambulance Service

Find out about careers in the ambulance service.

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Careers as a BSL Interpreter

Find out about careers as a BSL Interpreter.

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Careers in Forensics

Find out about Careers in Forensics

Careers as a Medical Writer

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Careers in Cabin Crew

Find out more about Careers in Cabin Crew in this webinar.

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Careers in Pharmacy

Find out more about Careers in Pharmacy

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Careers in Logistics

Find out more about Careers in Logistics.

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Careers in Photography

Find out more about Careers in Photography.

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A Career with a disability

If you have a disability or know someone who does this webinar will highlight the career opportunities that exist and the support that is available to support people with disabilities into the workplace in Hertfordshire.

Careers in Cyber Security

This webinar is all about Careers in Cyber Security and the different pathways and opportunities available.

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Careers in Hair, Beauty and Make up

Watch this webinar to learn more about Careers in Hair, Beauty and Make up.

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Careers as an Estate Agent

This webinar explores Careers as an Estate Agent.

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Careers in Sports Development

This webinar is all about Careers in Sports Development.

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Going to College after Year 11

This webinar is all about Going to College after Year 11.

Careers as a Chef

This webinar is all about the career pathways into a culinary career.

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Careers in Event Planning

This webinar explores careers in Event Planning and the different pathways you can take.

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Careers in Interior Design

This webinar explores careers in Interior Design and the different carer pathways and opportunities available.

Careers in The Fire Service

Find out more about careers in the Hertfordshire fire service.

Careers at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden

Find out more about Careers at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden

Careers with Hertfordshire Police Constabulary

Find out more about working for the Police.

Careers in Event Production

Find out more about Careers in Event Production.

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Careers in the Charities Sector

Find out more about careers in the charities sector with this webinar.

FOCUS ON HERTFORDSHIRE EMPLOYERS - CAREERS AT TESCO

Find out more about different career opportunities at Tesco.

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CAREERS IN THE NHS - IT'S NOT JUST DOCTORS AND NURSES!

Find out more about different careers in the NHS.

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Careers in Child Care

Find out about careers in Child Care.

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Careers in Sports Broadcasting

Find out more about careers in sports broadcasting in this webinar.

Careers in Environmental Sustainability

Find out about Careers in Environmental Sustainability.

Careers in Graphic Design

Find out more about Careers in Graphic Design.

Career in Law

Watch this webinar to find out all about Carers in Law.

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Careers in Business Admin

Watch this webinar to find out all about Careers in Business Admin.

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Careers in Engineering

This webinar explores the opportunities available for Careers in Engineering.

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Careers in Financial Advice

This webinar explores the opportunities available for Careers in Financial Advice.

Careers in Dentistry

This webinar explores the opportunities available for Careers in Dentistry.

Careers in Bricklaying

This webinar will explore what it is like to have a career in Bricklaying.

Careers in Landscaping and Horticulture

This webinar will explore what it is like to have a career in Landscaping and Horticulture.

Careers as a Town Planner

This webinar will explore the role of a Town Planner. A town planner helps communities, companies and politicians to decide on the best way to use land and buildings.

Careers in Hospitality

This webinar will explain the different roles within the Hospitality industry and the growing need for people with hospitality skills in the workplace.

Careers in Human Resources

This webinar will explain the different roles within Human Resources.

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Careers in Physiotherapy

This webinar will explore what it is like to have a career as a physiotherapist including the best entry routes and the demand for different roles.…

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Careers in Data Analytics

This webinar will explain the role of a Data Analyst and the growing need for people with Data Analytical skills in the workplace.

Careers in Performing Arts

This webinar will explore what it is like to have a career in the Performing Arts Industry including the best entry routes and the demand for different roles.

Careers in the Electrical Industry

This webinar will explore the range of different skills required in the Electrical Industry principally discussing the role of an Electrician.

Becoming an Entrepreneur

This webinar will explore the alternative route of setting up and running your own business.

Careers in the Royal Navy and Royal Marines

This webinar will explore the variety of roles and careers available serving in the Royal Navy and Marines.

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Careers in the Fashion Industry

The Fashion Industry contains a wide variety of different career roles from Design to Buying and Selling, window dressing and more general business operations. Hertfordshire is perfectly located on the doorstep of London, one of the world’s leading Fashion hubs. This webinar aims to explain the different opportunities available within the Fashion industry and the steps that will take you there.

Careers in Teaching

Hear from primary and secondary school Teachers on their journey into teaching.

Careers in Psychology

This webinar focuses on careers and opportunities in Psychology. The webinar's panel includes an experienced NHS Clinical Psychologist.

Careers in becoming an author

Ever considered being the next JK Rowling….or writing a non-fiction book about something you know a lot about and/or are passionate about? What about becoming a songwriter or a playwright? In fact if you enjoy and/or have an ability to write well there could be a range of possibilities open for you.

Business and Engineering

Hear from a business degree apprentice working for MBDA, a world leader in missiles and missile systems.

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Physiotherapy and Sports Science

Hear from the CEO of Optima-life, a company that delivers health and performance strategies to international sporting and corporate organisations.

Life sciences

Hear from a Technical Scientist from Autolus, a cell and gene therapy organisation and an Associate Scientist from GSK, a pharmaceuticals company.

Construction

Hear from two apprentices, an Apprentice Engineer from Osborne, a Quantity Surveying Apprentice from Align and the Skills, Employment and Education Manager for the Align Joint Venture.

Film and media production

This webinar takes you behind the scenes of film & media production. Hear from the founder of Brave Soldier Films, a Sound Mixer & a Recruitment Business Partner at Warner Bros.

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Careers in Nursing

Hear from Lead Nurse for Workforce and Education at West Hertfordshire NHS Trust, a Mental Health Nurse and the Deputy Director of Nursing for Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.

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Engineering

Hear from a Graduate Mechanical Engineer from multi-national engineering firm AECOM and a Project Manager from Osborne, a construction company discussing civil engineering.

Careers in medicine

Hear from an NHS Junior Doctor from Lister Hospital, Stevenage discussing careers in medicine and his journey from GCSEs, A Levels, medical school and more!

Careers in medicine part 2

We had so many amazing questions from the students that we and Dr Michael didn't want to miss out we decided to do a part 2!

Apprenticeship routes into cell and gene therapy

This webinar has a focus on apprenticeships for National Apprenticeship week, exploring routes into cell and gene therapy.

Careers in Recruitment

Find out what it's like to work in recruitment and what skills and qualities you need to succeed.

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Games Technology

Discover the broad range of career opportunities in the developing industry of Games Design and Technology.

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Sports coaching and development

Hear from employees from Watford FC Community Sports and Education Trust and Hertfordshire Football Association. Find out everything football, sports coaching and future careers.

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Careers in I.T.

Hear from the co-founder of Cyber-Duck, a leading digital agency and the Future Talent Advisor from Computacenter, a provider of IT infrastructure services, enabling users and their business in a digital world.

My Next Steps

If you are about to leave school and need guidance on your next steps, find out about apprenticeships, exciting programmes and ways to gain skills and experience.

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Accountancy

Meet three passionate accountancy employers, discussing what excites them about their job, how they got into it and how you can too.

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Nursing Associates

Hear from a registered Nursing Associate, a Student Nursing Associate Pipeline Manager and find out about the responsibilities of the role.

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Finance and Investments

Hear from people who work in the industry explaining the different types of opportunities available for school leavers.

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Journalism

Hear from a former BBC reporter and a journalist, broadcaster and editor who has had 35 years industry experience.

Careers in Marketing

Hear about all aspects of marketing, from client services to social media from Cariad Marketing, the multi-award-winning digital marketing agency in Hertfordshire.

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Careers in Motor trade

Find out more about future career opportunities in motor trade and hear from industry experts.

Local government and civil service

Hear from a Policy Manager for The UK Home Office and two HR Officers from Hertfordshire County Council. Find out more about their roles and how they got there.

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Social care

Hear from a Recruitment Manager for Hertfordshire Care Providers Association, a Senior Learning and Development Officer at Hertfordshire County Council and a Health and social care apprentice.

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Veterinary science

Discover the pathways into becoming a Vet Nurse, a Vet Surgeon and a Bioscientist. Find out what it's like to study at the Royal Veterinary College right here in Herts.

Careers in architecture

Hear from two experience architects; both of whom are now Directors of small Architecture company’s based in Hertfordshire.

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Careers in policing

Guests include a Police Inspector, Police Sergeant & a Police Constable, hear their career journey's and find out what skills, qualities & training you need to succeed.

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Careers in law

Hear from a University of Hertfordshire law lecturer and a solicitor and trainee specialising in family law. Find out what makes law an exciting and challenging career path.