The Insight Room - Week 4: Industries Explained: Banking, Energy, Tech, Finance, FMCG

Understand the Industries That Shape Graduate Careers

Week 4 of the targetjobs Student Committees Insight Room dives into the industries every commercially aware student should understand. This session is designed to help you build industry awareness, strengthen your commercial understanding, and speak confidently about market trends in applications, interviews, and assessment centres.

We’ll break down the banking, energy, technology, finance, and FMCG sectors, explaining how each industry works, what drives growth, and why hiring patterns change. Whether you’re applying for internships, spring weeks, or graduate roles, this session gives you the commercial context recruiters expect.

What You’ll Learn

• A clear, beginner-friendly overview of key global industries
• The economic, political, and consumer forces shaping each sector
• How market pressures influence business strategy and hiring decisions
• The commercial language employers use – and how to use it yourself

Case Study Spotlight: Why Are Tech Companies Laying Off Staff Globally?
We’ll unpack one of the most talked-about commercial issues affecting students today. Learn how rising interest rates, investor pressure, and changing growth strategies have led to global tech layoffs — and what this means for future hiring, skills demand, and career planning.

Why This Session Matters
Employers don’t just want strong grades — they want candidates who understand industries, markets, and real-world business challenges. This session helps you:

• Improve commercial awareness for job applications
• Give stronger, more informed interview answers
• Connect current affairs to career decisions

📍 Every Wednesday, 4–5pm
🎓 Student-led | Practical | Accessible | Career-focused

Build the commercial and industry awareness that sets you apart — starting with the sectors shaping today’s job market.