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. 

  • 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
  • Irwin Mitchell Webinar series
    Join Irwin Mitchell for their series of online webinars to find out more on how to apply!
    17:00 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)
  • KPMG Career essentials virtual series
    Don't Miss It: KPMG's Career Essentials Virtual Series 2025/26 is here!
    16:00 Wed 22 Oct 2025
    Online
  • Low traffic time - Business Careers Fair
    A 30 minute bookable time slot before the Business Careers Fair for students who find busy environments challenging and would benefit from a less busy setting to interact with employers.
    10:30 Wed 29 Oct 2025
    The Great Hall, Aston Webb
  • Business Careers Fair 2025
    Come along to our Business 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 29 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 29 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 29 Oct 2025
    Aston Webb WG12
  • Introduction to Alphasights - springboard your commercial career
    ​​Are you looking for a fast-paced commercial position where you can drive results from day one? Join our Introduction to AlphaSights session to get an insight into our industry and the heights to which a commercial career can take you.
    12:00 Wed 29 Oct 2025
    Careers Network, Employer Training Room, G30 Aston Webb
  • STEM Women Graduate Careers Event
    Ready to Launch Your STEM Career? Join the Birmingham STEM Women Graduate Careers Event and connect with the future you’ve been working toward.
    13:00 Wed 29 Oct 2025
    Off campus
  • Drop Ins with Careers Network
    Get help and advice on your applications, work experience, and career plans.
    13:00 Wed 29 Oct 2025
    Careers Network, Employer Training Room, G30 Aston Webb
  • Mock Assessment Centre: Volkswagen Group UK
    The Birmingham Award team presents a mock assessment centre session with Volkswagen Group UK
    15:00 Wed 29 Oct 2025
    Teaching and Learning Building
  • Cornerstone Research Analyst and Summer Analyst Presentation
    Discover information on the analyst role, including background on the firm, our values, culture and how to apply, as well as a case introduction demonstrating the types of cases analysts work on.
    18:00 Wed 29 Oct 2025
    Online
  • Extra Curricular Workshop: Career Discovery Series – Legal
    Discover career opportunities in the legal sector and how to get started.
    13:00 Thu 30 Oct 2025
    Room 1407, Dubai campus
  • ‘In Conversation’ with Sports Commentator Simon Brotherton
    Ever wondered what it’s like to comment on the final moments of a World Cup match or travel the global covering the biggest sporting events? Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the life of sports commentator Simon Brotherton, one of the UK’s most
    15:30 Thu 30 Oct 2025
    Sports & Exercise Science Lecture Room 2
  • UK Work Visas: What you need to know
    An introduction to UK work visas with specialist immigration law firm Paragon Law.
    16:00 Thu 30 Oct 2025
    Online
  • 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.
    15:00 Fri 31 Oct 2025
    Online
  • 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 03 Nov 2025
    Online
  • Marketing Placements with Unilever
    Hear from Marketing placement students from Unilever and learn more about the recruitment process
    12:00 Mon 03 Nov 2025
    Business School G06 (University House)
  • Info Session: Applications open for the Barclays Mentorship Scheme
    Get key information on applying for the Barclays Mentorship Scheme.
    12:30 Mon 03 Nov 2025
    Innovation Lounge, Dubai campus
  • Interactive Interview Skills Workshop (BBS Careers)
    Get top tips how to approach interviews
    13:00 Mon 03 Nov 2025
    University House, Room 103 (Business School)
  • You’ve Graduated: What Next? webinar with AGCAS
    Kick-start your graduate career! Connect with graduate employers, gain insider tips, and boost your job search in our live, interactive webinar.
    10:00 Tue 04 Nov 2025
    Online - see URL listed in event description
  • Job Hunting Within & Beyond Academia: Tips for Postgrads
    A workshop for PGT and PGR students to explore different approaches to their job search, no matter what sector you’re interested in.
    11:00 Tue 04 Nov 2025
    Online
  • 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.
    14:00 Tue 04 Nov 2025
    Online
  • InterBank Proud Futures: LGBTQ+ Student Career Event
    InterBank, a leading LGBT+ Forum formed in 2002, is excited to host its first-ever student-focused event. This is your chance to connect with inclusive companies and industry leaders who are passionate about fostering inclusion in the workplace. Join
    14:30 Tue 04 Nov 2025
    Online
  • University of Law Coffee Cart drop in
    Come visit our coffee cart is to see what PG courses we offer at the University of Law - we would love to see you!
    12:00 Wed 05 Nov 2025
    Law Arches (near Old Joe)
  • The Birmingham Project 2025 (Reunion)
    The Birmingham Project Reunion - for June 2025 (cohort)
    12:30 Wed 05 Nov 2025
  • Extra Curricular Workshop: How to Search and Apply to Opportunities Effectively
    Learn how to find opportunities and apply in a way that stands out to employers.
    12:30 Wed 05 Nov 2025
    Room 1409, Dubai campus
  • Drop Ins with Careers Network
    Get help and advice on your applications, work experience, and career plans.
    13:00 Wed 05 Nov 2025
    Careers Corner at the Main Library G/F
  • Confident you: Tools for thriving at uni.
    Boost Your Confidence with an Applied Creativity Masterclass. Join this workshop designed to enhance your communication and deepen your connection with others.
    13:30 Wed 05 Nov 2025
    Old Gym LG09
  • Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) EmployAbility virtual Insight Day 2025
    Are you interested in a career in financial services? Do you want to find out more and get a head start? If this sounds familiar then you need to attend the FCA EmployAbility virtual Insight Day!
    13:30 Wed 05 Nov 2025
    Online
  • Get Graduate Ready
    Get Graduate Ready: a two-part masterclass on navigating the graduate jobs market.
    14:00 Wed 05 Nov 2025
    Online
  • The Postgraduate Work Experience Bursary - Launch Event
    Find out more about the Postgraduate Work Experience Bursary, how you can apply, and how you can find work experience!
    14:00 Wed 05 Nov 2025
    Arts Building - Lecture Room 1
  • The Art of Negotiation Workshop with Alphasights
    ​​Are you looking for a fast-paced commercial position where you can drive results from day one? Join our Introduction to AlphaSights session to get an insight into our industry and the heights to which a commercial career can take you.
    14:00 Wed 05 Nov 2025
    Careers Network, Employer Training Room, G30 Aston Webb
  • Application and Interview Tips
    Get practical advice on how to make your application stand out and perform confidently in interviews. Learn what employers look for and how to present your skills effectively.
    15:00 Wed 05 Nov 2025
    Room 0209, Dubai campus
  • The SEA B-Labs programme and The Birmingham Dubai Award
    An online session about The Student Entrepreneurship Association and The Birmingham Dubai Award
    10:00 Thu 06 Nov 2025
    Online - link will be sent in confirmation email or prior to the event
  • The Birmingham Award 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 Thu 06 Nov 2025
    Careers Corner at the Main Library G/F
  • Stay on, Step up: Applying to Postgraduate Study (in person)
    Find out about why do further study, types of further study and funding
    12:00 Thu 06 Nov 2025
    Aston Webb, WG5

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