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. 

  • 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
  • CAREERS DROP-IN SESSION
    Get quick, one-to-one careers advice
    12:00 Mon 29 Sept 2025
    Dubai Social Space/Student Lounge - Ground Floor
  • 🚀 Discover Gowling WLG: Sector Series – Now Live!
    Whether Gowling WLG is your future firm or you're simply curious, this event series is your chance to boost your commercial awareness and connect with the people shaping the legal world. Join us!
    11:00 Thu 02 Oct 2025
    Online - see URL listed in event description
  • Early Careers Connect events series with BP
    Join us at our virtual sessions – we’ll have sessions covering different business areas, including Supply, Trading & Shipping , Business, Engineering and Science, as well as sessions providing insights into the recruitment process.
    12:00 Mon 06 Oct 2025
    Online - see URL listed in event description
  • 10k Black Interns information session - in-person
    Insight into the 10k Black Interns programme and application process, with Q&A
    11:30 Tue 07 Oct 2025
    Poynting small lecture theatre S06
  • Careers Support for Postgraduate Researchers: An Introduction
    Get an introduction to the online careers resources, upcoming events, and other careers support you can access as a PGR.
    12:00 Tue 07 Oct 2025
    Online
  • 10k Black Interns information session - online
    Insight into the 10k Black Interns programme and application process, with Q&A
    13:30 Tue 07 Oct 2025
    Online
  • Career Expo 2025
    Career Expo taking place on campus 8th October 2025, 2pm-6:30pm UAE/GST Time.
    Wed 08 Oct 2025
    Dubai Social Space - Ground Floor
  • Low traffic time - Autumn Careers Fair
    A 30 minute bookable time slot before the Autumn Careers Fair 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
  • 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.
    11:00 Wed 08 Oct 2025
    Careers Network, Employer Training Room, G30 Aston Webb
  • 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 Wed 08 Oct 2025
    Careers Network, Employer Training Room, G30 Aston Webb
  • Insight into the MSc Future Leaders Certificate (FLC)
    Find out more about the MSc Future Leaders Certificate, our award-winning, extra-curricular programme, including the benefits of taking part and how to apply.
    13:00 Wed 08 Oct 2025
  • Drop Ins with Careers Network
    Get help and advice for your applications and career plans.
    13:00 Wed 08 Oct 2025
    Careers Network, Employer Training Room, G30 Aston Webb
  • How to secure internships and graduate opportunities with HSBC
    HSBC are hosting an on-campus panel session, where you’ll get behind-the-scenes insight into the application process, tips on how to stand out regardless of your degree background, and first-hand stories of what it’s like to be part of the team.
    15:00 Wed 08 Oct 2025
    Law Building - Lecture Theatre 2 (LT2 -115)
  • BCG Spain in the UK (Virtual Event)
    Want to discover what it's like to work at BCG Spain and learn more about the opportunities offered by one of the world's leading strategy consulting firms? Join us for this spanish language session to find out!
    17:00 Wed 08 Oct 2025
    Online - see URL listed in event description
  • BTF'25 conference London
    BTF 2025 is where, over 3 stages, 150+ industry leaders who actively shape the future of technology, innovation, media, and culture, come together to share insights and connect with professionals across the tech landscape.
    09:00 Thu 09 Oct 2025
    Off campus (to be confirmed upon registration with employer)
  • Introduction to the Birmingham Award for Postgraduates
    Come along to find out more about how the Birmingham Award works for Postgraduates.
    10:00 Thu 09 Oct 2025
    Online
  • How to: Get started with work experience
    This session is particularly suitable for students who have no or limited work experience and want to find out how to get started.
    12:00 Thu 09 Oct 2025
    Arts Building - Lecture Room 8
  • 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
  • Sustainability in Early Careers
    Join the conversation and hear about research insights into sustainability-related opportunities in placements, internships and graduate roles, based on a survey of over 200 organisations.
    12:00 Fri 10 Oct 2025
    Online
  • Top Tips for Creating a CV
    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.
    13:00 Fri 10 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)
  • How to: get a 12 month placement - facilitated by Enterprise Mobility
    Want a 12 month placement? Build your knowledge. Find out how you can prepare for making applications and interviews, so you can apply with confidence to any organisation. Get the lowdown from a recruiter who offers 12 month placements.
    10:00 Mon 13 Oct 2025
    Education, G33
  • Your PhD what next? Understanding what you want from life after PhD
    An interactive, reflective workshop designed to help you work out what's really important to you for your career post-PhD.
    11:00 Mon 13 Oct 2025
    Online
  • Meet PwC at University of Birmingham -drop in event!
    This autumn, we'll be touring universities across the UK, hoping to connect with as many of you as possible!
    11:00 Mon 13 Oct 2025
    Law Arches (near Old Joe)
  • 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 Mon 13 Oct 2025
    Online
  • The Birmingham Award for College of Arts and Law
    The Birmingham Award is the University’s employability award for undergraduate students. Come along to this session to find out everything you need to know about the award.
    14:00 Mon 13 Oct 2025
    Arts Building - Lecture Room 8
  • PwC Skills Session: Navigating the Future Workplace with AI
    This is an exclusive PwC skills session that focuses on helping students to navigate the use of AI with their future employer. This session is designed to empower students with the knowledge and skills to thrive in the evolving business environment
    15:00 Mon 13 Oct 2025
    Aston Webb WG12
  • DB Insight: Exploring Careers in Deutsche Bank’s Birmingham Infrastructure Divisions
    DB Insight: Exploring Careers in Deutsche Bank’s Birmingham Infrastructure Divisions with an visit to our Birmingham office.
    16:00 Mon 13 Oct 2025
    Off campus (to be confirmed upon registration with employer)
  • Forvis Mazars Dutch Pancakes Event
    Forvis Mazars are coming to campus - and they’re ready to meet you! 🚀
    10:00 Tue 14 Oct 2025
    Law Arches (near Old Joe)
  • Extra Curricular Workshop: What can I do with my degree? First step towards career discovery
    Explore the wide range of career paths linked to your degree and learn how to begin your career discovery journey.
    12:00 Tue 14 Oct 2025
    Room 1410, Dubai campus
  • 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
  • How to Fund your Work Experience? - The Gateway to Work Experience Bursary
    join this practical workshop to explore how you can fund your work experience through The Gateway to Work Experience Bursary and discover additional opportunities like the Postgraduate Bursary, Go Global, and the Student Development Scholarship.
    13:00 Tue 14 Oct 2025
    Teaching and Learning Building 211
  • 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.
    13:00 Tue 14 Oct 2025
    Online
  • Get Graduate Ready
    Get Graduate Ready: a two-part masterclass on navigating the graduate jobs market.
    14:00 Tue 14 Oct 2025
    Online
  • 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)
  • Mock Assessment Centre with Careers Network
    Come along to learn about assessment centres and to get involved in two group activities
    09:30 Wed 15 Oct 2025
    Gisbert Kapp - Seminar Room N437
  • The Birmingham Award for College of Medicine and Health
    The Birmingham Award is the University’s employability award for students. Come along to this session to find out everything you need to know about the award.
    11:00 Wed 15 Oct 2025
    Online

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