Careers Network events

Our broad programme of events covers all your careers needs, from help with making career choices to meeting employers and succeeding in your job applications. Filter using the menu or scroll down to see all events. 

Careers Network events

Please use your UoB student or graduate Careers Connect account to access full details of these events. 

  • HSBC: Women in Finance - HSBC Bham Office
    The HSBC ‘Women in Finance’ event is aimed at giving you an insight into what our two main Business Lines (Commercial Banking and Wealth and Personal Banking), what these areas do and what opportunities are on offer
    11:00 Fri 20 Sept 2024
  • Top Tips for a successful Cover Letter
    Our innovative ‘Top Tips’ sessions are designed to give you the confidence and tools to make your way successfully through the application and selection process.
    11:00 Tue 24 Sept 2024
    Online
  • Social work stories with Frontline
    Do you want to find out more about the day-to-day role of a social worker? Come along to our social work stories event and hear directly from some of our social workers.
    18:00 Tue 24 Sept 2024
    Online
  • Top Tips for Interview Success
    Our innovative ‘Top Tips’ sessions are designed to give you the confidence and tools to make your way successfully through the application and selection process.
    11:00 Thu 26 Sept 2024
    Online
  • BBS Careers - Placement Year Welcome Back 2024 Returner Event
    On Thursday 26th September, we will be hosting a ‘welcome back’ party to celebrate your return to campus alongside the amazing work you have completed on placement!
    18:00 Thu 26 Sept 2024
    -- Alan Walters Building --
  • Top Tips for Online Applications
    Information on why employers use online forms, how to prepare and some top tips for tackling the most common types of questions.
    11:00 Fri 27 Sept 2024
    Online
  • Social Mobility at HSBC - In-person Event at the HSBC Bham Office
    The ‘Social Mobility at HSBC’ event is aimed at giving students an insight into what our two main Business Lines, what these areas do and what opportunities are on offer
    11:00 Fri 27 Sept 2024
  • Top Tips for Creating a CV
    Our innovative ‘Top Tips’ sessions are designed to give you the confidence and tools to make your way successfully through the application and selection process.
    11:00 Mon 30 Sept 2024
    Online
  • Top Tips for Interview and Assessment Centre Success
    Our innovative ‘Top Tips’ sessions are designed to give you the confidence and tools to make your way successfully through the application and selection process.
    11:00 Tue 01 Oct 2024
    Online
  • National Grid Women in STEM
    STEM Women event to give insight into life and work at National Grid.
    11:00 Wed 02 Oct 2024
    Off campus
  • 10k Black Interns programme: information event (in-person)
    Learn about the 10k Black Interns programme, the eligibility criteria and application process
    11:00 Wed 02 Oct 2024
    University House - Room 110
  • Working in the UK After Your Studies - An Immigration Law Perspective
    UK immigration solicitors, Paragon Law, will discuss the main visa routes available to international students after their studies to work or set up in business.
    12:30 Wed 02 Oct 2024
    Online
  • Insight into the MSc Future Leaders Certificate (FLC)
    Find out more about the MSc Future Leaders Certificate, our award-winning, extra-curricular programme, including the benefits of taking part and how to apply.
    13:00 Wed 02 Oct 2024
  • 10k Black Interns programme: information event (online)
    Learn about the 10k Black Interns programme and application process.
    13:30 Wed 02 Oct 2024
    Online - see URL listed in event description
  • Top Tips for CVs, Cover Letters and Applications
    Our innovative ‘Top Tips’ sessions are designed to give you the confidence and tools to make your way successfully through the application and selection process.
    11:00 Thu 03 Oct 2024
    Online
  • Ace your application for Approach Social Work
    Want to make ‘A’ difference in the lives of children and young people? Interested in submitting a great Approach Social Work application?
    18:00 Thu 03 Oct 2024
    Online
  • Top Tips for using LinkedIn
    Find out how to create your profile and learn top tips to get you ahead when using this social media tool in your job search.
    11:00 Fri 04 Oct 2024
    Online
  • International Students: Manage your UK job hunt–what to do, when, and how
    Are you an international student dreaming of launching your career in the United Kingdom? Your future begins here! Join us for an exclusive event tailored just for you: "Manage your UK Job Hunt – What to Do, When, and How."
    13:00 Mon 07 Oct 2024
    Online
  • Introduction to the Postgraduate Professional Development Award (PPDA)
    Find out about the Postgraduate Professional Development Award and how to complete it.
    13:00 Mon 07 Oct 2024
    Careers Network, Employer Training Room, G30 Aston Webb
  • Imagine What's Next with Llloyds Banking Group
    On Tuesday 8th October, Lloyds Banking Group will be bringing their award winning AI chatbot activation on campus at the University of Birmingham. This exciting pop up will be at the Law Arches for one day only from 10am-Come enter the cube!
    10:00 Tue 08 Oct 2024
    Law Arches (near Old Joe)
  • Careers Support for Postgraduate Researchers: An Introduction
    Get an introduction to the online careers resources, upcoming events, and other careers support you can access as a PGR.
    12:00 Tue 08 Oct 2024
    Online
  • Top Tips for CVs, Cover Letters and Applications
    Our innovative ‘Top Tips’ sessions are designed to give you the confidence and tools to make your way successfully through the application and selection process.
    11:00 Wed 09 Oct 2024
    Careers Network, Employer Training Room, G30 Aston Webb
  • Autumn Fair 2024
    Come along to our Autumn Fair in the Great Hall for the opportunity to meet a range of graduate recruiters and discover options for your future career.
    11:00 Wed 09 Oct 2024
    The Great Hall, Aston Webb
  • Top Tips for CVs, Cover Letters and Applications
    Our innovative ‘Top Tips’ sessions are designed to give you the confidence and tools to make your way successfully through the application and selection process.
    12:00 Wed 09 Oct 2024
    Careers Network, Employer Training Room, G30 Aston Webb
  • Drop Ins with Careers Network
    Get help and advice for your applications and career plans.
    13:00 Wed 09 Oct 2024
    Careers Network, Employer Training Room, G30 Aston Webb
  • Psychometric Testing Workshop with Hymans Robertson
    In this virtual skills session the Recruitment team from Hymans Robertson will be covering the types of psychometric tests that employers use and giving you their top tips on how to navigate these successfully.
    15:00 Wed 09 Oct 2024
    Online - see URL listed in event description
  • Oliver Wyman: CV and Cover Letter Workshop for Aspiring Consultants
    Join us for an informative session with Dr Alice Winsor, a consultant at the leading management consulting firm: Oliver Wyman, for a focused workshop designed to help you break into consulting at both intern and graduate levels.
    17:00 Wed 09 Oct 2024
    Alan Walters Building – Room G11 (Ground Floor)
  • Colorintech Black Tech Fest 2024
    Black Tech Fest is back on the 10th October 2024!!
    09:00 Thu 10 Oct 2024
    Off campus
  • Top Tips for Online Applications
    Information on why employers use online forms, how to prepare and some top tips for tackling the most common types of questions.
    11:00 Thu 10 Oct 2024
    Online
  • PwC is visiting your university - on campus today!
    Learn more about PwC and the various graduate opportunities available. Come and meet us!
    11:00 Thu 10 Oct 2024
    Law Arches (near Old Joe)
  • The Birmingham Award explained (Online)
    The Birmingham Award is the University’s employability award for undergraduate students. Come along to this session to find out everything you need to know about the award.
    14:00 Thu 10 Oct 2024
    Online
  • Meet UBS here at University of Birmingham
    It’s more than a career jumpstart. Don’t miss out on this chance to get the right exposure and build a network for life.
    18:30 Thu 10 Oct 2024
    Off campus
  • Aon Early Careers Actuarial Conference 2024
    Join us this October as we welcome 100+ undergraduate students to Aon’s London Headquarters. Attendees will gain an insight into the variety of actuarial teams at Aon and learn about the early career roles available.
    09:45 Fri 11 Oct 2024
    Off campus (to be confirmed upon registration with employer)
  • THG: Coffee Cart Takeover
    THG are taking over a campus coffee cart, giving away free drinks to the first 100 students! Come and speak to us about careers alongside insights into working for brands such as Myprotein, Lookfantastic and Cult Beauty and more!
    09:00 Mon 14 Oct 2024
    Law Arches (near Old Joe)
  • The Birmingham Award for College of Arts and Law
    The Birmingham Award is the University’s employability award for undergraduate students. Come along to this session to find out everything you need to know about the award.
    11:30 Mon 14 Oct 2024
    Arts Building - Lecture Room 6
  • Introduction to the Postgraduate Professional Development Award (PPDA)
    Find out about the new Postgraduate Professional Development Award and how to complete it.
    12:00 Mon 14 Oct 2024
    Online
  • ICAS Virtual Careers Fair
    Join the virtual ICAS Careers Fair on Tuesday 15 October to hear about job prospects and earning while you learn.
    13:00 Tue 15 Oct 2024
    Online
  • What can I do with a Masters degree?
    If you’re not sure what your options are for after your postgraduate taught degree, this webinar is for you.
    13:00 Tue 15 Oct 2024
    Online
  • Black History Month: Celebrating the impact of Black social workers
    Join us, during Black History Month, as we celebrate the impact Black social workers have made in the lives of children and families.
    18:00 Tue 15 Oct 2024
    Online
  • Highways UK
    Highways UK, held on 16-17 Oct at the NEC in Birmingham, is the must attend for the highways and road infrastructure sector in the United Kingdom. It is the place for market knowledge, innovation and new business, for the entire value-chain.
    09:00 Wed 16 Oct 2024
    Off campus

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