Careers events & opportunities for graduates

Careers Network welcome both undergraduates and graduates, of the University of Birmingham, to our careers events here on campus.

As a graduate, you still have access to our many events including employer presentations, careers fairs and careers workshops - you can even apply for exclusive internships and Careers mentoring schemes.

You will need to create a graduate account on Careers Connect to view details of these events and to sign up.

Event highlights

Top Tips for success at Assessment Centres
Find out how to be successful at assessment centres and what kind of activities you may face.
11:00 Thu 18 Jul 2024
12:00 Thu 18 Jul 2024
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.
11:00 Fri 19 Jul 2024
12:00 Fri 19 Jul 2024
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.
11:00 Tue 23 Jul 2024
12:00 Tue 23 Jul 2024
Online

Top Tips for a successful Cover Letter
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 Thu 25 Jul 2024
12:00 Thu 25 Jul 2024
Online

Top Tips for Online Applications
Information on why employers use online forms, how to prepare and some top tips for tackling the most common types of questions.
11:00 Fri 26 Jul 2024
12:00 Fri 26 Jul 2024
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.
11:00 Tue 30 Jul 2024
12:00 Tue 30 Jul 2024
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.
11:00 Thu 01 Aug 2024
12:00 Thu 01 Aug 2024
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.
11:00 Tue 06 Aug 2024
12:00 Tue 06 Aug 2024
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.
11:00 Thu 08 Aug 2024
12:00 Thu 08 Aug 2024
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.
11:00 Tue 13 Aug 2024
12:00 Tue 13 Aug 2024
Online

Top Tips for a successful Cover Letter
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 Thu 15 Aug 2024
12:00 Thu 15 Aug 2024
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.
11:00 Tue 20 Aug 2024
12:00 Tue 20 Aug 2024
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.
11:00 Thu 22 Aug 2024
12:00 Thu 22 Aug 2024
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.
11:00 Thu 29 Aug 2024
12:00 Thu 29 Aug 2024
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.
11:00 Tue 03 Sept 2024
12:00 Tue 03 Sept 2024
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.
11:00 Thu 05 Sept 2024
12:00 Thu 05 Sept 2024
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.
11:00 Tue 10 Sept 2024
12:00 Tue 10 Sept 2024
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.
11:00 Tue 17 Sept 2024
12:00 Tue 17 Sept 2024
Online

Internships

Careers Network offer exclusive internships for graduates with local start-ups, social enterprises and SMEs through our Impact Internships Programme. This programme opens in two cycles with opportunities, once during the autumn and again for summer term.

Graduates can also log on to Careers Connect for the latest graduate internships and jobs. You will need to have a graduate account on Careers Connect to gain access.

Mentoring schemes

We have hundreds of mentors who have volunteered their time to help you find a career that suits your strengths and interests. Having a mentor will help you:

  • Gain advice from professionals working in an area you hope to pursue;
  • Seek top tips on how to utilise your university experience in order to support your career journey;
  • Build your network, which will support you to make informed decisions.