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. 

  • Top Tips for Job Searching
    Join our online session about job search techniques, websites, resources and what employers are looking for when recruiting.
    12:00 Tue 02 Sept 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.
    12:00 Thu 04 Sept 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 Tue 09 Sept 2025
    Online
  • The Skills Workshop - Autumn webinar programme
    This is your opportunity to meet industry professionals and hear about their personal journeys.  Increase your understanding about each firm, its working culture and opportunities.  Gain valuable insights you need to be successful during interviews.
    13:00 Tue 09 Sept 2025
    Online - see URL listed in event description
  • Join Capgemini This September - for free food, professional head shots and career insights!
    Free Food, Pro Headshots & Career Vibes – Join Capgemini This September!
    16:00 Wed 10 Sept 2025
    Off campus
  • 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.
    12:00 Thu 18 Sept 2025
    Online
  • BBS Careers - Placement Year Welcome Back 2025 Returner Event
    On Wednesday 24th September 2025, we will be hosting a ‘welcome back’ event for all returning placement students
    17:00 Wed 24 Sept 2025
    Business School G12 (University House)
  • Birmingham Careers Fair by The UK Careers Fair
    Looking for a new Career? Looking for your next Hire? The UK Careers Fair returns to Birmingham on Friday 26th September. Meet local and national employers face-to-face, and apply directly for hundreds of vacancies at the Birmingham Careers Fair.
    10:00 Fri 26 Sept 2025
    Off campus
  • J.P. Morgan EmployAbility Insight Day 2025
    Join us, in person, at JP Morgan's offices in London for our J.P. Morgan EmployAbility Insight Day 2025. Bookings will close when maximum numbers are reached. Don't miss out and book today! Reasonable, pre-agreed expenses will be covered.
    13:00 Fri 26 Sept 2025
    Off campus
  • Meet UBS | In the Midlands (Birmingham)
    Interested in breaking into the financial industry but can't decide on a field? Come along to our event!  We'll touch on everything from investment banking, asset and wealth management to finance and even tech! 
    17:30 Thu 02 Oct 2025
    Off campus (to be confirmed upon registration with employer)
  • Low traffic time - Autumn 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 08 Oct 2025
    The Great Hall, Aston Webb
  • Autumn Careers Fair 2025
    Come along to our Autumn 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 08 Oct 2025
    The Great Hall, Aston Webb
  • Barclays Presentation Virtual Event
    At Barclays, we’re a community of people who care — about your ambitions, your development, and our future together. ws on RSS feed and student view in Careers Connect). Join us to hear about our careers!
    15:00 Thu 09 Oct 2025
    Online
  • Gray's Inn University Advocacy Day
    Apply before 9th September to attend Gray's Inn University Advocacy Day and find out more about the profession!
    12:30 Sat 11 Oct 2025
    Off campus (to be confirmed upon registration with employer)
  • Water Resources Careers Talk with the Environment Agency
    This is a talk to introduce careers in Water Resources at the Environment Agency. We will give an overview of the organisation and discuss the variety of roles in Water Resources. We will have time to answer your questions too!
    12:30 Tue 14 Oct 2025
    Careers Network, Employer Training Room, G30 Aston Webb
  • ICAS Careers Fair
    Join ICAS to discover the ICAS Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification and meet industry-leading employers offering graduate opportunities, so you can earn while you learn. This online event allows you to explore the various routes and opportunities
    13:00 Tue 14 Oct 2025
    Online - link will be sent in confirmation email or prior to the event
  • 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)
  • Public Sector Careers Fair
    Connect with employers in the public sector at our Sector Insights Careers Fair. Explore various career paths and learn about job and work experience opportunities within the UK public sector.
    12:00 Wed 15 Oct 2025
    Staff House, first floor, Café Aroma
  • Get UK Work Experience
    For international students. Discover UK work experience options and how to find, balance, and make the most of them during your studies. Please note that international graduates are also welcome to attend this webinar.
    14:00 Wed 15 Oct 2025
    Online
  • Who is Roche & what opportunities do we have for you?
    Who are Roche, what do we do? Hear from current and past placement students and students on our graduate scheme and hear about future opportunities.
    14:00 Wed 15 Oct 2025
    Online
  • Pizza and Careers chats with Teach First
    Join Teach First, under the Law Arches for a free pizza and careers chats! We will be on hand with our Pizza cart, ready to discuss our opportunities, share advise and top tips for applying to our graduate scheme and taster programmes.  
    10:30 Thu 16 Oct 2025
    Law Arches (near Old Joe)
  • Low traffic time - STEM 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 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
  • Low traffic time - Business 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 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
  • 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 Insights (Physical, Virtual or Hybrid, employer registering)
    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
  • Your UK Career Plan
    For international students and graduates only. Learn how UK job applications work, when to apply, what employers want, and how to talk about your visa.
    14:00 Mon 10 Nov 2025
    Online
  • Low traffic time - Law 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.
    12:30 Wed 12 Nov 2025
    The Great Hall, Aston Webb
  • Law Careers Fair 2025
    Come along to our Law Fair in the Great Hall for the opportunity to meet a range of graduate recruiters and discover options for your future career.
    12:30 Wed 12 Nov 2025
    The Great Hall, Aston Webb

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