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!
    11:00 Thu 02 Oct 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 06 Oct 2025
    Online - see URL listed in event description
  • Irwin Mitchell Webinar series
    Join Irwin Mitchell for their series of online webinars to find out more on how to apply!
    17:00 Tue 14 Oct 2025
    Online
  • Coffee and Chat with a Newton Consultant
    Come and meet our consultants on campus and grab a free coffee! We’ll be available to answer all your questions about our graduate roles, life at Newton, and the application process. We look forward to meeting you!
    09:30 Wed 15 Oct 2025
    Law Arches (near Old Joe)
  • What can I do with a Masters degree?
    A webinar for PGT students to explore options after your studies.
    10:00 Wed 22 Oct 2025
    Online
  • Low traffic time - STEM Careers Fair
    A 30 minute bookable time slot before the STEM Careers Fair for students who find busy environments challenging and would benefit from a less busy setting to interact with employers.
    10:30 Wed 22 Oct 2025
    The Great Hall, Aston Webb
  • STEM Careers Fair 2025
    Come along to our STEM Careers Fair in the Great Hall for the opportunity to meet a range of graduate recruiters and discover options for your future career.
    10:30 Wed 22 Oct 2025
    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.
    11:00 Wed 22 Oct 2025
    Careers Network, Employer Training Room, G30 Aston Webb
  • 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.
    12:00 Wed 22 Oct 2025
    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 22 Oct 2025
    Careers Network, Employer Training Room, G30 Aston Webb
  • The Birmingham Award Clinic (on campus)
    The Birmingham Award is the University’s employability award for undergraduate students. The Birmingham Award team will be on hand to help guide you through your award and help with any troubleshooting.
    13:00 Wed 22 Oct 2025
    Careers Corner at the Main Library G/F
  • Insight into XPS Group - a FTSE 250 consultancy firm specialising in the pensions sector
    Find out about upcoming graduate opportunities with FTSE 250 consultancy firm XPS
    14:00 Wed 22 Oct 2025
    University House, Room 106 (Business School)
  • How to: Apply for a B-Experienced Internship
    Get advice and top tips for applying to the B-Experienced Internship Programme from our Work Experience Leads and a B-Experienced organisation.
    14:00 Wed 22 Oct 2025
    Online
  • KPMG Career essentials virtual series
    Don't Miss It: KPMG's Career Essentials Virtual Series 2025/26 is here!
    16:00 Wed 22 Oct 2025
    Online
  • BlackRock X University of Birmingham - Early Career Insight Day
    Explore early careers at BlackRock, hear from industry experts, and learn about internships and analyst roles. Connect with professionals during networking sessions and gain insights into life at the world’s largest asset manager.
    Thu 23 Oct 2025
    Off campus
  • Siemens Trip
    Trip to Siemens in Expo City. This trip is part of The Birmingham Dubai Award and has additional spaces.
    Thu 23 Oct 2025
    Dubai Social Space/Student Lounge - Ground Floor
  • 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.
    12:00 Thu 23 Oct 2025
    Arts Building - Lecture Room 8
  • 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.
    13:00 Thu 23 Oct 2025
    Online
  • KPMG Black History Month virtual event
    You’re invited to our 2025 KPMG Black History Month Virtual Event – A Celebration of Black Power & Pride!
    16:30 Thu 23 Oct 2025
    Online
  • Cornerstone Research Analyst and Summer Analyst Presentation
    Discover information on the analyst role, including background on the firm, our values, culture and how to apply, as well as a case introduction demonstrating the types of cases analysts work on.
    18:00 Thu 23 Oct 2025
    Online
  • National Grid: Women In Business and Finance
    Exclusive Event Alert – National Grid: Women in Business & Finance! Join National Grid (FTSE 100) for an exclusive insight day — meet their team, chat with current grads, and find out how you could kickstart your career in business & finance.
    11:00 Fri 24 Oct 2025
    Off campus
  • 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 24 Oct 2025
    Online
  • Should I do a PhD?
    This workshop is for students who are considering a PhD and would like to reflect on whether it's right for them.
    13:00 Mon 27 Oct 2025
    Online
  • How to get a summer internship - panel event edition
    Want a Summer Internship? Come along to this session to receive guidance and tips from four very different organisations. Increase your knowledge and awareness to help get a summer internship.
    13:00 Mon 27 Oct 2025
    Biosciences E102
  • The Birmingham Award for College of Social Sciences
    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.
    15:30 Mon 27 Oct 2025
    Alan Walters Building – Room 103 (First Floor)
  • 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 27 Oct 2025
    Online
  • Top Tips for Graduate Applications and Meet Ambassadors with Teach First!
    Come along to this session, to gain some top tips for making graduate applications and find out what a Times Top Graduate Employer really looks for. We will cover top tips for answering competency-based questions, how to stand out during each stage!
    12:00 Tue 28 Oct 2025
    Online - see URL listed in event description
  • The Birmingham Award for Engineering and Physical Sciences
    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.
    12:00 Tue 28 Oct 2025
    Engineering, Room 127
  • Extra Curricular Workshop: Career Discovery Series – Consultancy
    Explore career opportunities in consultancy and the skills needed to succeed.
    13:00 Tue 28 Oct 2025
    Room 1410, Dubai campus
  • 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.
    13:00 Tue 28 Oct 2025
    Alan Walters Building – Room 103 (First Floor)
  • 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.
    15:00 Tue 28 Oct 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.
    17:00 Tue 28 Oct 2025
    Online
  • Low traffic time - Business Careers Fair
    A 30 minute bookable time slot before the Business Careers Fair for students who find busy environments challenging and would benefit from a less busy setting to interact with employers.
    10:30 Wed 29 Oct 2025
    The Great Hall, Aston Webb
  • Business Careers Fair 2025
    Come along to our Business Fair in the Great Hall for the opportunity to meet a range of graduate recruiters and discover options for your future career.
    10:30 Wed 29 Oct 2025
    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.
    11:00 Wed 29 Oct 2025
    Careers Network, Employer Training Room, G30 Aston Webb
  • 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.
    12:00 Wed 29 Oct 2025
    Aston Webb WG12
  • Introduction to Alphasights - springboard your commercial career
    ​​Are you looking for a fast-paced commercial position where you can drive results from day one? Join our Introduction to AlphaSights session to get an insight into our industry and the heights to which a commercial career can take you.
    12:00 Wed 29 Oct 2025
    Careers Network, Employer Training Room, G30 Aston Webb
  • STEM Women Graduate Careers Event
    Ready to Launch Your STEM Career? Join the Birmingham STEM Women Graduate Careers Event and connect with the future you’ve been working toward.
    13:00 Wed 29 Oct 2025
    Off campus
  • Drop Ins with Careers Network
    Get help and advice for your applications and career plans.
    13:00 Wed 29 Oct 2025
    Careers Network, Employer Training Room, G30 Aston Webb

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