Careers Network services

Careers Network offer a range of services and support to help our students and graduates reach their potential.

Below is an overview of the services, support and resources available.

Careers Connect

Careers Connect is the online portal which provides UoB students and graduates access to events, articles and vacancies.

  • Events - browse and book onto a workshop, employer event or careers fair
  • Jobs/vacancies - view all the latest jobs and opportunities
  • Career Discovery Feed - thousands of industry and sector articles

Appointments

Careers guidance are appointments are available via your programme tutor, who will contact your College team.

Careers Network activities (events, workshops, fairs)

Careers Network run a range of careers events throughout the year, from CV sessions, interview tips, employer events and careers fairs.

Careers fairs

Careers Network careers fairs run throughout the academic year and are attended by a breadth of employers ranging from smaller businesses through to larger multinational organisations.

Employer-led events

There are a variety of presentations, drop-in sessions, skills sessions and workshops where you can find out about employment opportunities, selection processes and what recruiters are looking for in their graduate workforce.

Insight Into events

Insight Into events enable you to hear from professionals from a range of sectors via speaker panels, Q&A sessions and networking.

Workshops

Careers Network run Top Tips workshops covering the following topics, CVs, covering letters, online applications, LinkedIn and interviews.

Event listing

Below is just a small selection of the events coming up next:

  • 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 03 Mar 2025
    Online
  • Asia Careers Insight Series 2025: China Day 1
    Join us for 15-20 minute bite sized presentations from recruiting employers to discover graduate career opportunities, internships, industry sector knowledge and an insight into life inside their organisation.
    08:00 Tue 04 Mar 2025
    Online
  • The Birmingham Award Drop in 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.
    12:00 Tue 04 Mar 2025
    Main Library
  • Getting started with work experience (School of Social Policy and Society)
    Looking to gain work experience but unsure where to begin? Join us to discover the best places to find opportunities. Our relaxed and informal small group settings are the perfect place to start. Limited slots available – book yours now!
    14:00 Tue 04 Mar 2025
    Muirhead Tower, Room 231

Colleges

Professional Services