Careers events for International students

The below careers events include those run externally in collaboration with other universities and external partners, and events run by Careers Network targeted specifically at International students.

Some events give our International students information on how they might find employment within the UK. Other events may be run by global employers who are aiming to recruit International students for work in non-UK arms of their business.

Careers Network workshops

Workshops run by Careers Network
  • Job Hunting: Top Tips for PGTs (PPDA Masterclass)
    Top Tips for job hunting for Postgraduate Taught students. This counts as one Masterclass towards the PPDA.
    14:00 Thu 02 May 2024
  • KAPSARC Careers Fair
    Learn about opportunities at KAPSARC including their Graduate Development Program and Postdoctoral Program
    13:00 Fri 03 May 2024
  • BOSS Zhipin Spring Recruitment Event
    BOSS Zhipin's Spring Recruitment event is geared towards international students, offering a plethora of opportunities and surprises. With a wide array of quality companies participating, all seeking candidates with overseas study backgrounds.
    10:00 Mon 06 May 2024
  • Interview Skills: Top Tips for Postgrads
    A webinar to help postgraduate students prepare for academic and non-academic job interviews.
    14:00 Tue 07 May 2024
  • BOSS Zhipin Spring Recruitment Event
    BOSS Zhipin's Spring Recruitment event is geared towards international students, offering a plethora of opportunities and surprises. With a wide array of quality companies participating, all seeking candidates with overseas study backgrounds.
    10:00 Mon 13 May 2024
  • 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.
    11:00 Thu 16 May 2024
  • 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.
    11:00 Thu 30 May 2024
  • 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 Fri 31 May 2024
  • Masters Consultancy Challenge
    Masters Consultancy Challenge is a two-week work experience opportunity for Postgraduate Taught students. You can take part on campus or online.
    10:00 Mon 10 Jun 2024

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English for Employability workshops

English for Employability workshops are organised by the Birmingham International Academy and provide advice on English language skills for CVs and interviews.

Term 2 sessions are listed below. Booking is not required.

English for Employability: Interviews
6 February 2024, 16:00-17:00
Arts Building Lecture Room 1.

Graduate Route Visa workshops

The International Student Team (IST) deliver online graduate route visa workshops.

Student Circus Live Events and Recordings

Student Circus offer a range of live webinars and workshops to help international students and graduates master their career journey and job search.

Visit the Student Circus Career Ignition Hub to find out more and book your place on upcoming events.

Register for your Student Circus account using your UoB student or alumni email address.

Asia Careers Insight Series

Asia Careers Insight Series (ACIS) will place on 5-7 March 2024. This was an opportunity to familiarise yourself with organisations looking to hire students and graduates across Asia and includes a series of employer presentations, panel discussions and skills workshops to help you enhance your employability and become more attractive to local and international employers. 

ACIS sessions are designed for all students and graduates – regardless of nationality, degree or year of study. Many organisations will consider a number of nationalities when recruiting and offer a variety of opportunities, from internships, placements and graduate schemes to part-time roles and roles undertaken remotely. 

Recordings are also available for the webinars from the ACIS which took place in March 2022. 

BNW International Career Network

The Universities of Birmingham, Nottingham and Warwick careers services make up the BNW International Careers Network. Throughout the academic year, the BNW hold various collaborative careers events for international students, with a particular focus on supporting students from China, India and sub-Saharan Africa.

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