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. 

  • The UK Careers Fair
    Looking for a Career? The UK Careers Fair returns for you to meet local and national employers face-to-face, and apply directly for hundreds of vacancies. With nationwide events there will be one local to you!
    10:00 Wed 03 Jun 2026
    Off campus
  • The Birmingham Project 2026
    The Birmingham Project
    09:00 Mon 08 Jun 2026
  • School of Psychology Placement Year Introductory Session
    Placement Year information session for 1st year School of Psychology students
    11:00 Mon 08 Jun 2026
    Online - see URL listed in event description
  • 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 Mon 08 Jun 2026
    Online
  • Placement Insights: Inside Samsung’s Emerging Talent Programme
    Join us for an inspiring session with two Business Management students who completed placements at Samsung through the Emerging Talent Programme. Hear their experiences and gain valuable insights for your own placement journey.
    11:00 Mon 08 Jun 2026
    Online
  • Careers on the Green
    Our friendly team will be out on the Green Heart with a fun, future‑focused careers game, a free selfie station, and (if you’re quick!) free ice creams. It’s a relaxed way to meet the Careers team and think about your next steps.
    12:00 Mon 08 Jun 2026
    Green Heart - Tent
  • Design Your Future Life workshop
    Discover how to design a life you love. We encourage you to be curious, connect with others and explore three different versions and what’s available to you to make it happen.
    10:00 Tue 09 Jun 2026
    Alan Walters Building – Room 103 (First Floor)
  • Setting yourself up for Vacation Scheme Success from AllAboutLaw
    Learn what firms are really assessing on a vacation scheme and how to prepare, perform confidently, and build strong relationships throughout the experience.
    11:00 Tue 09 Jun 2026
    Online
  • How to: Turn Your Internship into Your Next Opportunity
    You've completed your work experience, now what? We are here to help you reflect on your internship or recent work experience and learn how to confidently articulate what you’ve gained from it to impress graduate employers.
    11:00 Tue 09 Jun 2026
    Online
  • 2026-2027 Placement Year Launch from BBS Careers
    Thinking of doing a placement year? Come and find out more from the BBS Careers team - when do placement years open, what employers offer placements, what's the process? All this and more, including how BBS Careers can help you!
    11:15 Tue 09 Jun 2026
    University House, Room 108
  • UoB Xtra: Career Progression in a Rapidly Changing World
    12PM GST - 0410 -Hybrid Session This workshop helps students navigate career uncertainty by reframing careers as flexible and evolving. It builds adaptability, curiosity, and resilience in the face of change, automation, and non linear career paths.
    12:00 Tue 09 Jun 2026
    -- Dubai campus --
  • Discover KPMG Luxembourg: what is in it for you
    An exclusive opportunity to meet the KPMG Luxembourg team and explore what life and a career in Luxembourg could look like.
    13:00 Tue 09 Jun 2026
    Online
  • Training and Working in Educational Psychology
    Ever wondered what an educational psychologist actually does — or how you get into it? 👀 If you’re curious about working with children and young people, and want a career where you can really make an impact, this session is for you.
    13:30 Tue 09 Jun 2026
    Online - see URL listed in event description
  • 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 Tue 09 Jun 2026
    Online
  • Beyond the pitch: Football futures
    Join us to explore the wide range of careers within the football industry. From Player Development & Coaching to Technology & Data, you'll hear from industry professionals who have built successful careers in the game.
    09:30 Wed 10 Jun 2026
    -- Alan Walters Building --
  • BBS Consultancy Skills Series 2026
    During this 3 day-long programme, you will develop insights on how consultancies solve problems working with consultants currently working in industry, as well as participating in challenges and networking.
    10:00 Wed 10 Jun 2026
    This will be confirmed via email
  • UoB Xtra: Applying for Masters and PhDs careers workshop and Panel event
    Are you thinking of pursuing further study after your degree? Then this event is for you
    11:00 Wed 10 Jun 2026
    Arts Building - Lecture Room 7
  • What I wish I knew before my Vacation Scheme from AllAboutLaw
    Hear honest insights from trainees about what vacation schemes are really like, what they learned along the way, and how they secured training contracts.
    11:00 Wed 10 Jun 2026
    Online
  • Life After UoB: BBS Alumni Panel
    Thinking about your career and how to get where you want to be? Join us for an inspiring Alumni Panel as part of UoB Xtra Week, where you will hear directly from four successful UoB alumni who were once exactly where you are now.
    12:00 Wed 10 Jun 2026
    Teaching and Learning Building LG18
  • UoB Xtra | Making the most of your summer
    12pm GST Hybrid Session This workshop encourages students to use the summer period strategically, regardless of access to formal employment or internships. It focuses on skill development, confidence building, and meaningful experiences.
    12:00 Wed 10 Jun 2026
    -- Dubai campus --
  • Spotlight on Education and Public Sector
    Get top top tips and guidance from the Careers Network Team.
    12:00 Wed 10 Jun 2026
    Main Library, Wolfson Room
  • Drop-ins with Careers Network
    Get top top tips and guidance from the Careers Network Team.
    13:00 Wed 10 Jun 2026
    Careers Corner at the Main Library G/F
  • Linked Headshots Photography [FREE]
    Sign up for your free professional headshot. This event is open to all University of Birmingham students, so please book your slot fast to not miss out!
    13:00 Wed 10 Jun 2026
    Teaching and Learning Building - LG03
  • PG Skills: AI in the Recruitment Process - A recruiter's perspective
    An insight into the use of AI in the recruitment process for Postgraduates.
    15:00 Wed 10 Jun 2026
    Arts Building - Lecture Room 5
  • UoB Xtra | Professionalism & Workplace Readiness
    12pm GST Hybrid A workshop preparing students for workplace realities covering professional conduct, expectations, and the student-to-professional transition to build early-career confidence.
    10:00 Thu 11 Jun 2026
    -- Dubai campus --
  • Commercial Thinking for Vacation Scheme Success from AllAboutLaw
    Learn how to demonstrate commercial thinking, communicate professionally, and approach tasks with the judgement firms look for during vacation schemes.
    11:00 Thu 11 Jun 2026
    Online
  • How to Make This Summer Count: Finding and Creating Work Experience
    Looking for work experience for the summer and beyond? You'll leave this session with information on how you can search and find different types of work experience and what you can do with your summer if you haven't found an opportunity.
    11:00 Thu 11 Jun 2026
    Arts Building - Lecture Room 7
  • International Careers Alumni Event
    This event will introduce you to a range of career options for those looking to work internationally.
    15:00 Thu 11 Jun 2026
    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.
    17:00 Thu 11 Jun 2026
    Online
  • Careers in Consulting: Alumni Panel Event
    In-person networking event with UoB alumni working in consultancy at firms such as Deloitte, KPMG, McKinsey, Capgemini and Turner &Townsend. Here you can ask questions about working in consultancy and how to standout during the recruitment process.
    17:15 Thu 11 Jun 2026
    Business School G12 (University House)
  • Future You: Career opportunities with disability inclusive firms
    Join MyPlus for an exclusive opportunity to explore career pathways with top disability-inclusive employers.
    10:30 Fri 12 Jun 2026
    Please see event details for location
  • Top Tips for a Career in Clinical Psychology
    Interested in becoming a Clinical Psychologist? Join current Clinical Psychology Doctoral Trainees and Careers Network staff for an interactive Q&A session exploring the pathway into Clinical Psychology training.
    11:00 Fri 12 Jun 2026
    Y3 (formerly Engineering Building) G31
  • 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.
    12:00 Fri 12 Jun 2026
    Online
  • Video Content Creation Workshop - Build Your Brand Through Video
    Want to share your idea or business but not sure how to show it on camera? This exclusive practical workshop will help you turn your ideas, skills or business into confident, professional video content using just your phone.
    09:30 Mon 15 Jun 2026
    Careers Network, Training Room, G30 Aston Webb
  • Explore Careers in Banking - Delivered with Women & Allies in Global Banking,
    Explore Careers in Banking designed for students interested in pursuing careers in Investment Banking. Delivered in partnership with Women & Allies in Global Banking,
    10:30 Mon 15 Jun 2026
    Off campus (to be confirmed upon registration with employer)
  • Top Tips for Job Searching
    Join our online session about job search techniques, websites, resources and what employers are looking for when recruiting.
    11:00 Mon 15 Jun 2026
    Online
  • Introduction to the Birmingham Award for Postgraduates
    Come along to this information session to find out more about what’s involved and how to achieve the Birmingham Award and the Birmingham Award with Distinction – Postgraduate.
    13:00 Mon 15 Jun 2026
    Arts Building - Lecture Room 5
  • Spotlight on Technology and Engineering
    Come along to our dedicated drop ins to find out more about possible career paths in our listed sectors. We will share lots of useful resources, tips for finding opportunities, and the latest vacancies in the region and beyond.
    13:00 Mon 15 Jun 2026
    Main Library, Wolfson Room
  • Job hunting for those with 2+ years professional experience
    This event is for students who have at least 2 years of professional experience prior to starting their current degree.
    15:00 Mon 15 Jun 2026
    Nuffield G17
  • Ten Talks - Session 1: What Really Shapes a Life?
    Returning for its third year, Ten Talks 2026 pairs leading academics with student experts to explore the major challenges shaping our world today.
    11:00 Tue 16 Jun 2026
    Alan Walters Building – Room G03 (Ground Floor)

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