STUDENTS and graduates who are keen to get that vital first step on the career ladder can attend the biggest jobs fair in the North-East next week.

Newcastle JobFest will take place in the Bamburgh Suite, Level 4, of Newcastle United’s St James’ Park next Monday, October 22, from 10:30am to 3pm.

Eighty seven companies will be exhibiting and have representatives on hand to chat and discuss vacancies at the event, organised by Newcastle University Careers Service.

Any graduate in the North-East is welcome to attend no matter which university they are studying at, or have graduated from.