Calling All LGBTQ+ Students & Graduates: Sign up to myGwork’s WorkFair 2023 and Win a Luxury Countryside Getaway For Two

Organized by myGwork, the largest global LGBTQ+ talent platform, #WorkFair 2023 will return on 18 October featuring hundreds of jobs worldwide for students and recent graduates with inclusive employers, alongside empowering careers guidance workshops and webinars. Those who sign up will also get the opportunity to win a luxury countryside getaway for two at Dorchester Collection's charming countryside retreat at Coworth Park in Ascot, Berkshire, including an overnight stay, dinner and breakfast.

 Cowarth Park. Image credit: Dorchester Collection

Powered by Highered, WorkFair is the largest virtual careers fair which attracts thousands of LGBTQ+ students and graduates from all corners of the world, to help them land their dream roles with inclusive employers of choice. 

Recent research carried out by myGwork revealed that being out at work is important for the majority of Generation Z (72%) in the UK and US. In fact, 9 out of 10 students/graduates said they are more inclined to be out at work from day one if they knew their employer was truly committed to inclusion. Additionally, over two-thirds (66%) of LGBTQ+ Gen Z would leave their job if they couldn’t be out at work. The growing list of companies participating in this year’s WorkFair reveals that more companies are sitting up and taking note of this need for belonging and inclusivity.  

As in previous years, myGwork’s upcoming careers fair will showcase employers from all industry sectors, such as Warner Bros. Discovery, Amazon, GSK, Novartis, S&P Global, Enterprise, Pfizer, Dorchester Collection, Santander UK, and many more that are committed to creating inclusive workplaces and promoting diversity at all levels.  

“WorkFair 2022 was a fantastic opportunity for GSK to meet and interact directly with talented LGBTQ+ individuals. We had a good response to jobs advertised via the platform and great engagement during the day. Looking forward to attending again in 2023,” said Deb Westfield, UK Recruitment Diversity Lead at GSK. 

“Dorchester Collection is thrilled to be a part of the myGwork WorkFair,” shared Jane Grammer, Diversity & Belonging Champion at Dorchester Collection. “Diversity, inclusion and belonging are core beliefs of our ‘We Care’ philosophy, because we believe that diversity is key to creating the legendary experiences we are globally renowned for. To create a place where unique stories are told and legends are made, we value each and every employee as a part of our Dorchester Collection family – so our culture celebrates difference, welcomes imagination and offers the freedom to take initiative. The myGwork WorkFair is an exciting opportunity to find passionate, creative individuals with unique personalities to start their journey with us.”  

Free for all LGBTQ+ students and recent graduates, WorkFair attendees will have the opportunity to connect with top-tier inclusive organizations to explore career opportunities and apply for job postings in real time. WorkFair not only empowers jobseekers by helping them to identify organizations that are going above and beyond to create inclusive workplaces where they can truly work with pride, but also access to webinars and workshops offering valuable guidance and coaching to help hone their job search and interviewing skills to land their dream role.   

“WorkFair 2023 is a great event for LGBTQ+ students and graduates to connect and apply for their dream roles in real-time with inclusive employers of choice, where they don’t have to hide their real identity and work with pride,” stated myGwork’s co-founders Adrien and Pierre Gaubert. "As well as facilitating connections with inclusive employers and offering exciting job opportunities, Workfair will also provide advice on how to find those top jobs, and offer guidance to help them thrive in their chosen careers." 

Students and recent graduates can register to attend #WorkFair 2023 completely free of charge here, where all sign-ups will automatically be entered into the draw for the opportunity to win an overnight stay in 5-star luxury at the Dorchester Collection’s Coworth Park Hotel, with dinner and breakfast included. See terms and conditions below.

 PRIZE TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. Eligibility  

Users are only eligible for the voucher prize if they register for myGwork's WorkFair. myGwork, Dorchester Collection and Highered employees are not eligible to enter this competition. Each user may only register to WorkFair once. Any fraudulent entries or attempts to circumvent the rules will lead to disqualification of that user’s entries. 

2. Claiming Your Prize 

The winner of the prize draw will receive one voucher, offered by the Dorchester Collection. The voucher is for one overnight stay at Coworth Park, Ascot in a stables superior room for two including breakfast and dinner in the Barn. The prize voucher can only be used from Sunday to Thursday. The voucher will be valid for one year, and cannot be used on major holidays and peak travel seasons. If you have won, myGwork/Dorchester Collection will contact you to notify you of your prize. You will be considered to have won if you claim your prize within one week of receiving notice that you have been selected. myGwork or Dorchester Collection are not liable for failure to receive notification of winning under any circumstances. In the event that a prize isn’t claimed or a winner is disqualified, myGwork will draw at random another winner from the eligible entries. 

3. Agreement to Rules 

By entering this competition, you agree to abide by these rules and the decisions made by myGwork, who retain sole rights to withdraw, refuse, or disqualify entries at discretion. All decisions are final and binding. 

4. Rights 

myGwork and Dorchester Collection  reserves the right to republish and share the name of winners selected from the competition. 

5. Terms and Conditions 

myGwork/Dorchester Collection reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate these rules in the event of unforeseen circumstances or events beyond either myGwork’s control. myGwork/Dorchester Collection  reserves the right to disqualify anyone in violation of the terms. 

6. Disputes 

Any disputes arising under these rules shall be resolved between the parties in accordance with the terms laid out in these rules. 

7. Privacy Agreement 

All entry data will be processed in accordance with GDPR rules. 

8. Acceptance and Agreement to Rules 

By entering this competition, or attempting to enter, the entrant is considered to have reviewed, accepted, and agreed to all rules stated herein and is bound by them.