Making the most of your summer

Making the most of your summer and using your time effectively

Summer is finally here, and so is Careers Network.

Term time, as we all know, can can be extremely busy. Whether you’re a first, second, or final-year student, the quieter summer months offer a space to pause, reflect, and to plan for your next steps.

From preparing for your upcoming year, to preparing for your life after UoB, right now is the perfect time to get ready.

Careers Network is here to support you with tailored pathways of resources, activities, information, events, and opportunities specifically designed to help you to really get the most out of this summer.

Benefits of completing pathways this summer

  • Ease pressure in the busier times of the year
  • Formulate a strategy for your next steps
  • Put yourself in the prime position to flourish
  • Understand the importance of reflecting on the skills, values, and behaviours you’re currently developing, or may wish to develop in the future
  • Gain targeted and tailored information, insights, and experiences designed to support you to unlock your potential at UoB and beyond
  • Be equipped with the tools and knowledge to take your next stepsGet ahead by getting involved right now!

So what’s stopping you?

Get ahead by getting involved right now!

View all events over the summer

Below is a list of all the events taking place throughout the summer:

  • 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.
    Online
    10:00 Wed 04 Dec 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.
    Online
    10:00 Wed 06 Nov 2024
  • Top Tips for Creating a Personal Statement
    Your personal statement is the key document when applying for further study, so make sure yours does you justice.
    Online
    11:00 Thu 21 Nov 2024
  • Top Tips for Creating a Personal Statement
    Your personal statement is the key document when applying for further study, so make sure yours does you justice.
    Arts Building - Lecture Room 2
    11:00 Tue 05 Nov 2024
  • Top Tips for Creating a Personal Statement
    Your personal statement is the key document when applying for further study, so make sure yours does you justice.
    Online
    11:00 Thu 05 Dec 2024
  • 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.
    Arts Building - Lecture Room 2
    11:00 Tue 26 Nov 2024
  • 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.
    Online
    11:00 Mon 25 Nov 2024
  • 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.
    Online
    11:00 Mon 11 Nov 2024
  • 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.
    Online
    11:00 Mon 09 Dec 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.
    Online
    11:00 Mon 04 Nov 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.
    Online
    11:00 Mon 18 Nov 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.
    Online
    11:00 Mon 02 Dec 2024

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