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. 

  • Future Leaders Certificate - Cultural Agility Workshop
    Jo Bloxham will be delivering a session on Cultural Agility
    12:30 Wed 05 Feb 2025
    Y3 (formerly Engineering Building) G33
  • What employers want - from application to hire, with AECOM
    Hear from our employer on what graduate employers want to see from prospective candidates and employees.
    13:00 Wed 05 Feb 2025
    Alan Walters Building – Room G03 (Ground Floor)
  • Drop-ins with Careers Network
    Application and advice drop-ins with Careers Network
    13:00 Wed 05 Feb 2025
    Careers Corner at the Main Library
  • BBS Careers X Amazon - Stand out in your application for Amazon!
    Interested in applying for graduate roles, internships or placements with Amazon? We are running this EXCLUSIVE session in collaboration with Amazon to help you get ahead in your applications as well as learn more about their live roles!
    13:00 Wed 05 Feb 2025
    University House - Room G08
  • The Birmingham Award presents: Early Careers with RSK Group
    The Birmingham Award is the University’s employability award for students. In this session, The Birmingham Award presents RSK Group with information about Early Careers and future opportunities.
    13:30 Wed 05 Feb 2025
    Old Gym - LG12
  • Insights Into Student Work Experience: A Student Panel Discussion
    The perfect online panel event for those looking to access work experience opportunities at the University of Birmingham and would like to hear from fellow students in a range of roles.
    15:00 Wed 05 Feb 2025
    Online
  • Spin the wheel with Teach First in The Bramall Music Building
    Join Teach First, in the Bramall Music Building for our spin the wheel giveaways and careers chat! We will be on hand to discuss our opportunities, share advise and top tips for applying to our graduate scheme and taster programmes.
    11:00 Thu 06 Feb 2025
    -- Aston Webb Building --
  • Introduction to The Birmingham Award and the Postgraduate Professional Development Award (PPDA)
    The Birmingham Award and the Postgraduate Professional Development Award are industry-recognised employability awards that students can take part in during their time at the University of Birmingham.
    11:00 Thu 06 Feb 2025
    Online
  • The Birmingham Award Drop in Clinic (Online)
    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.
    12:00 Thu 06 Feb 2025
    Online - see URL listed in event description
  • 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.
    14:00 Thu 06 Feb 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.
    12:00 Fri 07 Feb 2025
    Online
  • Your Career Possibilities as a Law Student
    This group session is for Final year Law students to support you with your next steps after graduation.
    12:30 Fri 07 Feb 2025
    Careers Network, Employer Training Room, G30 Aston Webb
  • 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 Mon 10 Feb 2025
    Online
  • How to find work experience - Volunteering special
    Get top tips about finding work experience opportunities, particularly volunteering, and get your questions answered by a member of the Work Experience Team.
    13:00 Mon 10 Feb 2025
    Learning Centre UG07
  • Activities and Employability Fair (at The Guild of Students)
    Join us on a journey of campus discovery. Our Activities and Employability Fair is designed to help you find new experiences, new friends, and the excitement of trying something new.
    11:30 Tue 11 Feb 2025
    Guild of Students
  • 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.
    17:00 Tue 11 Feb 2025
    Online
  • Low traffic time - Spring Careers Fair
    A 30 minute bookable time slot before the main event for students who find busy environments challenging and would benefit from a less busy setting to interact with employers.
    10:30 Wed 12 Feb 2025
    The Great Hall, Aston Webb
  • Spring Careers Fair 2025
    Come along to our Spring Careers Fair in the Great Hall for the opportunity to meet a range of firms and discover options for your future career.
    10:30 Wed 12 Feb 2025
    The Great Hall, Aston Webb
  • Introduction to the Birmingham Award and the Postgraduate Professional Development Award (PPDA)
    The Birmingham Award and the Postgraduate Professional Development Award are industry-recognised employability awards that students can take part in during their time at the University of Birmingham.
    11:00 Wed 12 Feb 2025
    Nuffield G13
  • Start-Up Programme (Idea Ignition) - Idea Validation Session
    Idea Ignition is a start-up programme designed to help you begin your start-up journey.
    13:00 Wed 12 Feb 2025
    University House, Room 103 (Business School)
  • Drop-ins with Careers Network
    Application and advice drop-ins with Careers Network
    13:00 Wed 12 Feb 2025
    Careers Network, Employer Training Room, G30 Aston Webb
  • Take a seat with Enterprise Mobility™
    Students are to sit in a chair and answer questions about Enterprise Mobility for a minute. They win prizes, including pick’n’mix sweets. Its also a competition between universities on how many students take a seat, and the uni that wins the chair!
    10:00 Thu 13 Feb 2025
    Law Arches (near Old Joe)
  • 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.
    11:00 Thu 13 Feb 2025
    Online
  • Gateway to Work Experience Bursary Launch
    We recognise that costs can be a barrier to attending work experience. The Gateway to Work Experience Bursary assists certain eligible under-represented UK fee-status undergraduate student groups to attend. Please read the eligibility criteria to joi
    13:00 Thu 13 Feb 2025
    University House - Room G08
  • 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.
    14:00 Thu 13 Feb 2025
    Online
  • Demystifying a Career in E-commerce Marketing - Part of the 'Meet the Marketing and Communication Professionals' Series
    Come and meet Shalini, a Category Marketing Executive for Noon, where she will share her diverse journey and how she successfully transitioned from a background in engineering into the dynamic world of e-commerce marketing!
    10:00 Fri 14 Feb 2025
    Online
  • Top Tips for success at Assessment Centres
    Find out how to be successful at assessment centres and what kind of activities you may face.
    12:00 Fri 14 Feb 2025
    Online
  • Your Career Possibilities as a Law Student
    This group session is for Final year Law students to support you with your next steps after graduation.
    12:30 Fri 14 Feb 2025
    Careers Network, Employer Training Room, G30 Aston Webb
  • Meet the Marketing and Communication Professionals - Webinar 2
    This free online event is exclusive to all Business School students in the Dubai campus. Each month, a leading industry expert will share their career journey and provide valuable insights on how you can enter their field.
    14:00 Fri 14 Feb 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.
    11:00 Mon 17 Feb 2025
    Online
  • Career Expo Prep-Session
    This is the prep- session prior to the Career Expo. This event is taking place 4pm-5pm GST/UAE Timing. 
    16:00 Mon 17 Feb 2025
    To be confirmed
  • Navigating a Career Change
    Considering a career change after your postgrad studies? This webinar will help you think through how to go about it.
    11:00 Tue 18 Feb 2025
    Online
  • How to create your own work experience
    If you're struggling to find advertised work experience which interests you, come along to this session to learn how to create your own opportunities.
    12:00 Tue 18 Feb 2025
    Learning Centre LG14
  • Career Expo 2025
    Career Expo taking place on campus for 2025 recruitment!
    14:00 Tue 18 Feb 2025
    To be confirmed
  • 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.
    17:00 Tue 18 Feb 2025
    Online
  • Teach First Webinar: Our Graduate Programme and Taster Programme
    Our Graduate Training Programme is your chance to become a leader. To release your potential. To be part of something that matters. Join our virtual webinar to hear more about our Taster Programme and our Graduate Scheme.
    18:00 Tue 18 Feb 2025
    Online - see URL listed in event description
  • Professional Development Module placement support drop-in
    What is the Professional Development Module? What types of summer placement can I do? How can I start my placement search? How do I sign up for the module?
    13:00 Wed 19 Feb 2025
    Muirhead Tower, Room 113
  • Drop-ins with Careers Network
    Application and advice drop-ins with Careers Network
    13:00 Wed 19 Feb 2025
    Careers Corner at the Main Library
  • Glow Up: Careers Confidence Edition
    It's time for your 2025 Glow Up: Careers Confidence Edition! Join us for an engaging afternoon that will leave you feeling confident about your future.
    14:00 Wed 19 Feb 2025
    Teaching and Learning Building, Lecture Theatre 1
  • Understanding Islamic Psychology & Muslim Mental Health with Inspirited Minds
    Join Inspirited Minds to understand the framework, the role it plays and it's application in Clinical settings
    14:00 Wed 19 Feb 2025
    Gisbert Kapp - Seminar Room NG15

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