Virtual Work Experience 2021

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Getting to know you
Live TEAMS event - 19th April 11-12pm - Week 1: Introduction to the Balfour Beatty virtual work experience programme
Balfour Beatty: What we do
Industry Video: An introduction to the Construction Industry
Expert video - Virtual Modelling
Activity 1 - Research task: Understanding more about Balfour Beatty and career pathways within the construction industry
Submit your completed Activity 1 Here
Live TEAMS event - 23rd April 2-2:30pm - Summary of Week 1
Week 1 - My reflections and learning this week
Industrial Cadets Silver Starter Pack 2021
BB VWEX 2021 - Week 1 - We answer your questions

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Live TEAMS event - Monday 26th April 09:30-10:30 - Introduction to Commercial Roles in Construction
Activity 2 - Commercial challenge - Understanding the importance of managing costs
Submit your completed Week 2 activity here.
Live TEAMS event - Friday 26th April 14:00-14:30 - Summary of Week 2 Commercial Management
Week 2 - My reflections and learning this week

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Live TEAMS event -Tuesday 4th May 09:30-10:30: Week 3 Introduction to Design & Engineering
Firm Foundations
Building Bridges to Prosperity
Week 3 Activity 3 Design & Engineering - Setting out
Submit Your Completed Week 3 Activity here.
LIVE TEAMS event - Friday 7th May 14:00-14:30 - Summary of Week 3 Design & Engineering
Week 3 - My reflections and learning this week

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Live TEAMS event - Monday 10th May 09:30-10:30 - Week 4 Introduction to Project Management & Planning
Find out more about.....Planning
Week 4 activity - Planning
Submit Your Completed Week 4 Activity Here.
LIVE TEAMS event - Friday 14th May 14:00-14:30 - Summary of Week 4
Week 4 - My reflections and learning this week

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LIVE TEAMS event - Monday 17th May 09:30-10:30 - Week 5 Non-Operating roles
Insight into Non-Operational Roles - Interview with Joe Oldham, Head of Procurement
Insight into Non-Operational Roles - Interview with Mark Jackson, Head of Pre-Construction
Insight into Non-Operational Roles - Interview with John Buzzard, HSE Advisor
Week 5 Activity - Safety Hazards
Submit your completed week 5 HSE Activity here.
Insight into Non-Operation Roles - Interview with Alex Smith, Business Development Manager
Insight into Non-Operational Roles - Interview with Charlotte Feller, Junior Marketing Communications Executive
Activity - Communications and Marketing
Submit your Completed Week 5 Communications & Marketing Activity here.
Insight into Non-Operational Roles - Interview with Joy Blackburn, Emerging Talent Engagement Specialist
Find out more....Human Resources (HR) and Activity
Insight into Non-Operational Roles - Interview with Richard Snowdon, Digital Lead
Digital - Introduction to BIM
Industry Video: Careers in construction
LIVE TEAMS event - Friday 21st May 14:00-14:30 - Non-Operating roles Summary Session
Week 5 - My reflections and learning this week

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LIVE TEAMS event - Monday 24th May 09:30-10:30 - Employability Introduction Session
Week 6 Employability LIVE TEAMS session Presentation - Monday 24 May 0930-1000
Your Guide to Shooting a Perfect Video
Balfour Beatty Summer Placement
How to make your application standout
How to prepare for an interview
The STAR technique- How to answer an interview question
Week 6 Activity- Presenting Skills
Week 6 Activity- Example job descriptions
Submit your completed week 6 activity here
LIVE TEAMS event - Friday 28th May 14:00-15:00 Week 6 Employability Summary session
Week 6 - My reflections and learning this week

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