Events and Workshops


Discover your future with Birmingham Business School career events.

Join us at BBS career events and get inspired about your future. Our Careers team hosts a variety of workshops and employer events throughout the academic year.

Why attend?

  • Explore your options and discover different career paths.
  • Learn new skills to enhance your career prospects
  • Access support and ideas and get the guidance you need.
  • Meet and network with potential employers.
  • Decide your next steps and plan your career journey.

Many of our events are virtual, so everyone can join, whether you’re on campus, overseas, or a distance learner.

Learn more about university-wide employer events

If you have any questions about events, email us at bbs-careers@contacts.bham.ac.uk

Events Programme

Please use your University of Birmingham student or graduate Careers Connect account to access full details of these events.

Insight into XPS Group - a FTSE 250 consultancy firm specialising in the pensions sector
Find out about upcoming graduate opportunities with FTSE 250 consultancy firm XPS
14:00 Wed 22 Oct 2025
University House, Room 106 (Business School)

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.
15:00 Fri 24 Oct 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.
17:00 Mon 27 Oct 2025
Online

The Hiring Manager's Desk - Mastering Application Form Questions
Want to give your applications the edge? In this interactive workshop, you’ll step into the shoes of a hiring manager to spot what makes application answers stand out.
13:00 Tue 28 Oct 2025
Alan Walters Building – Room 103 (First Floor)

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.
12:00 Fri 07 Nov 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.
17:00 Mon 10 Nov 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.
15:00 Fri 14 Nov 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.
17:00 Mon 17 Nov 2025
Online

The Hiring Manager's Desk - Mastering Application Form Questions
Want to give your applications the edge? In this interactive workshop, you’ll step into the shoes of a hiring manager to spot what makes application answers stand out.
14:00 Wed 19 Nov 2025
University House, Room 106 (Business School)

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.
15:00 Fri 21 Nov 2025
Online

If nothing is displayed you can contact us at bbs-careers@contacts.bham.ac.uk to find out when the events programme will restart. Alternatively, browse other events on Careers Connect

Missed an event? We record the events programme so you can catch up at a time to suit you.

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