De Vinci Career Fair : a platform for students seeking internships

The Paris campus in La Défense hosted the first edition of the 2024-2025 De Vinci Career Fair, a key event for students of De Vinci Higher Education schools: EMLV, ESILV and IIM.

This business forum provides an opportunity for final-year students to meet companies and get closer to the job market through internship and job offers.

A wide range of companies in attendance

The corporate partners of De Vinci Higher Education were out in force, representing a variety of sectors. Among them were major players such as Thales, HSBC, Air France, Dassault Systèmes, Orange, Capgemini, Accenture, VINCI, IBM Consulting and many others.

These companies offered students the opportunity to talk directly with their representatives, gain a better understanding of market expectations and seize opportunities for internships or first jobs.

In particular, students nearing the end of their studies, especially those in years Year 4 and Year 5, were able to discuss end-of-study internships with these companies, a crucial step in their career path. For many students, these internships represent a direct gateway to a professional career.

Opportunities for all backgrounds

EMLV students were particularly interested, with sought-after profiles in fields such as:

• Corporate Finance
• Audit & Performance Management
• Financial Markets
• Marketing & Communication
• Digital Marketing & Data Analytics
• International Business
• Marketing & Customer Experience
• Procurement & Supply Chain Management

EMLV also offers specialised programmes for international students, with courses such as the MBA and MSc programmes.

Coaches to support students

In addition to discussions with companies, students had access to coaching stands where experts were on hand to help them optimise their CVs, perfect their pitches and prepare for interviews. This personalised support enabled students to present themselves with confidence to recruiters, a significant advantage in a context where first impressions are crucial.

The event brought together students from a variety of backgrounds, reflecting the diversity of skills and talents developed at the Léonard de Vinci Campus. This diversity was well received by companies, which are looking for profiles that are technical, creative and managerial in order to meet the challenges of a constantly evolving market.

A key event for future graduates

The De Vinci Career Fair is a key event for students nearing the end of their studies. This event strengthens ties between the schools of De Vinci Higher Education and businesses, while facilitating students’ entry into the job market.

With the rapid evolution of the job market, the ability to adapt one’s skills and stand out from the crowd is becoming essential. The Career Fair provides a conducive environment for these exchanges and for preparing future graduates for their entry into the workforce.

For students at De Vinci Higher Education schools, this event marks an important step in their professional careers, offering them visibility among major economic players. The presence of these companies demonstrates their confidence in the programmes offered by ESILV, EMLV and IIM, which are recognised for their ability to train competent professionals who are ready to take on the challenges of the market.

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