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. 

  • CAREERS DROP-IN SESSION
    Get quick, one-to-one careers advice
    12:00 Mon 29 Sept 2025
    Dubai Social Space/Student Lounge - Ground Floor
  • 🚀 Discover Gowling WLG: Sector Series – Now Live!
    Whether Gowling WLG is your future firm or you're simply curious, this event series is your chance to boost your commercial awareness and connect with the people shaping the legal world. Join us!
    16:00 Thu 06 Nov 2025
    Online - see URL listed in event description
  • Early Careers Connect events series with BP
    Join us at our virtual sessions – we’ll have sessions covering different business areas, including Supply, Trading & Shipping , Business, Engineering and Science, as well as sessions providing insights into the recruitment process.
    12:00 Mon 10 Nov 2025
    Online - see URL listed in event description
  • The SEA B-Labs programme and The Birmingham Dubai Award
    An online session about The Student Entrepreneurship Association, Business Analytics Club and The Birmingham Dubai Award
    11:00 Thu 13 Nov 2025
    Online - link will be sent in confirmation email or prior to the event
  • Extra Curricular Workshop: Networking 101
    Build your networking skills and learn how to make professional connections with confidence.
    12:30 Thu 13 Nov 2025
    Innovation Lounge, Dubai campus
  • How to: Find work experience (internships & placements)
    This session is particularly suitable for students who have some work experience already, such as volunteering and part-time jobs and who wish to take steps to secure more formal opportunities such as an internship or placement.
    14:00 Thu 13 Nov 2025
    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.
    16:00 Thu 13 Nov 2025
    Online
  • Teach First Information Session: meet the changemakers
    Short text to promote the event (shows on RSS feed and student view in Careers Connect) - 'Short event summary' on booking form.
    17:00 Thu 13 Nov 2025
    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.
    15:00 Fri 14 Nov 2025
    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 Mon 17 Nov 2025
    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.
    17:00 Mon 17 Nov 2025
    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 18 Nov 2025
    Online
  • Understanding the Job Market for Experienced Hires
    Want to find out more about the job market for experienced hires?
    13:00 Tue 18 Nov 2025
    Online
  • Top Tips for Job Searching
    Join our online session about job search techniques, websites, resources and what employers are looking for when recruiting.
    14:00 Tue 18 Nov 2025
    Online
  • Psychology in Practice: A Talk with Highly Specialised Clinical Psychologist and Founder of CAYP, Daniel Weisberg
    Join UoB alumnus Dr Daniel Weisberg as he returns to campus to share his journey from undergraduate to ClinPsyD and how he went onto found a thriving psychology practice supporting young minds.
    14:30 Tue 18 Nov 2025
    Old Gym 110
  • Pursuing a Career in Asset Management (IAM NxtGen)
    Get insight on what Asset Management is really about and hear from young professionals with diverse career journeys in this webinar from IAM NxtGen.
    16:00 Tue 18 Nov 2025
    Please see event details for location
  • KPMG Career essentials virtual series
    Don't Miss It: KPMG's Career Essentials Virtual Series 2025/26 is here!
    16:00 Tue 18 Nov 2025
    Online
  • Student Enterprise Day 2025: Student & Alumni Talks
    Do you want to know about the amazing enterprise opportunities at UoB? This super informal event is your chance to enhance your knowledge, make more friends and have fun. Sign up now!
    10:00 Wed 19 Nov 2025
    Haworth Building
  • Promoting your Postgrad Skills in Online Applications
    Learn more about the job application process and how to highlight the skills gained through postgraduate study in your applications.
    11:00 Wed 19 Nov 2025
    Online
  • Student Enterprise Day 2025: Student Challenge
    How competitive are you? If you want to have fun, get creative and win prizes… register now!
    13:00 Wed 19 Nov 2025
    Noble Room, Staff House R24
  • Drop Ins with Careers Network
    Get help and advice on your applications, work experience, and career plans.
    13:00 Wed 19 Nov 2025
    Careers Corner at the Main Library G/F
  • The Birmingham Award Presents: Mock Assessment Centre with Volkswagen
    The Birmingham Award presents an opportunity to boost your employability skills with an engaging session delivered by Volkswagen Group UK.
    13:00 Wed 19 Nov 2025
    Chemical Engineering Building - Room 112
  • Disability, careers and me
    Information drop-in around the Change100 programme
    13:30 Wed 19 Nov 2025
    Online
  • The Hiring Manager's Desk - Mastering Application Form Questions
    Want to give your applications the edge? In this interactive workshop, you’ll step into the shoes of a hiring manager to spot what makes application answers stand out.
    14:00 Wed 19 Nov 2025
    University House, Room 106 (Business School)
  • How about a career in the Arts?
    Come and hear from UoB graduates in Art History who are now working in a variety of fields. Find out about different career paths, and what panellists did after graduation, how they found their first job and tips for getting your foot in the door.
    14:00 Wed 19 Nov 2025
    Strathcona LT1
  • How to get started with work experience (for final year undergraduate students with no work experience)
    Join this small group session to get individual attention, receiving guidance on finding work experience as a undergraduate student in your final year at University.
    15:00 Wed 19 Nov 2025
    Old Gym LG09
  • Prep-Session - Career Expo: Future Ready
    This prep session will include a full release of confirmed companies and guidance on how to effectively engage with employers.
    16:00 Wed 19 Nov 2025
    Harvard Lecture Theatre, Dubai campus
  • Global Connections: An International Panel and Networking Event
    Be inspired by our international panel as they reflect on their time at UoB. Learn about the connections and opportunities that have supported their career development, and how to make the most of your time studying, researching and living in the UK
    16:00 Wed 19 Nov 2025
    Teaching and Learning Building, Lecture Theatre 2
  • Using Generative AI to enhance your 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 20 Nov 2025
    Online
  • How to: Find and create alternative routes to work experience
    This session is particularly suitable for students who have been struggling to find opportunities that interest or suit them or for those who are not seeing many advertised roles within a particular sector.
    12:00 Thu 20 Nov 2025
    Arts Building - Lecture Room 8
  • Spotlight on BCG Middle East: Virtual Event
    earn more about the exciting work we’re doing in the Middle East. Hear from BCG consultants across Dubai, Riyadh and Doha as they share insights into our projects, culture, and growth in one of the firm’s most dynamic regions.
    13:00 Thu 20 Nov 2025
    Online - link will be sent in confirmation email or prior to the event
  • Insight Into Human Resources
    Get an insight into the variety of jobs in the Human Resources sector. Explore the different roles our panellists work in, what they did after graduation, how they found their first job and tips for getting your foot in the door. Learn what skills ar
    15:00 Thu 20 Nov 2025
    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 Fri 21 Nov 2025
    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.
    15:00 Fri 21 Nov 2025
    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 Mon 24 Nov 2025
    Online
  • TV & Film Producing Masterclass with Gareth Neame OBE DL
    Step behind the scenes of the screen industry with an exclusive masterclass led by acclaimed producer and University of Birmingham alumnus Gareth Neame OBE DL, the visionary behind global hits like Downton Abbey and The Day of the Jackal.
    11:30 Mon 24 Nov 2025
    European Research Institute Building, Studio 1
  • Extra Curricular Workshop: Career Discovery Series – Accounting
    Learn about career paths in accounting and the skills needed to succeed in the field.
    13:30 Mon 24 Nov 2025
    Room 1410, Dubai campus
  • CV Speed Dating Session
    Transform your CV from ordinary to outstanding with fast, focused peer feedback.
    14:00 Mon 24 Nov 2025
    University House, Room 108
  • 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.
    15:00 Mon 24 Nov 2025
    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.
    13:00 Tue 25 Nov 2025
    Online

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