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:

  • Initial Teacher Training In-Person Information Event: Arthur Terry SCITT
    Our Information Events are a great way to meet the team, find out about our SCITT and ask any questions you may have.
    10:00 Sat 14 Mar 2026
    Off campus (to be confirmed upon registration with employer)
  • MedComms Spring Conference
    The world of medical and scientific communication is diverse and stimulating. This 1-day hybrid educational conference for writers/editors/educators in the field may also be of interest for bioscience and health UG/PGs.Booking is essential!
    10:00 Wed 15 Apr 2026
    Staff House
  • Get work experience for the PDM with speculative applications
    This session will provide you with information on how you can find and apply for opportunities that may not be advertised, as well as alternative work experience routes for sectors where internships and placements are not prevalent.
    11:00 Wed 15 Apr 2026
    Online
  • Step into Practice at BPP Birmingham (for aspiring solicitors and aspiring barristers)
    Skills‑focused event at BPP Birmingham for aspiring solicitors and barristers. Take part in practical workshops, real‑world tasks and discover what firms and chambers look for, followed by dinner and networking with legal professionals.
    15:00 Wed 15 Apr 2026
    Off campus

Digital resources

Careers Network digital resource hub

Colleges staff intranet

Professional Services staff intranet