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 Creating a Personal Statement
Your personal statement is the key document when applying for further study, so make sure yours does you justice.
11:00 Thu 21 Nov 2024
12:00 Thu 21 Nov 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 22 Nov 2024
12:00 Fri 22 Nov 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 Mon 25 Nov 2024
12:00 Mon 25 Nov 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 26 Nov 2024
12:00 Tue 26 Nov 2024
Arts Building - Lecture Room 2

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 Thu 28 Nov 2024
12:00 Thu 28 Nov 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 29 Nov 2024
12:00 Fri 29 Nov 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 Mon 02 Dec 2024
12:00 Mon 02 Dec 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.
10:00 Wed 04 Dec 2024
11:00 Wed 04 Dec 2024
Online

Top Tips for Creating a Personal Statement
Your personal statement is the key document when applying for further study, so make sure yours does you justice.
11:00 Thu 05 Dec 2024
12:00 Thu 05 Dec 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 06 Dec 2024
12:00 Fri 06 Dec 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 Mon 09 Dec 2024
12:00 Mon 09 Dec 2024
Online

Top Tips for success at Assessment Centres
Find out how to be successful at assessment centres and what kind of activities you may face.
10:00 Wed 11 Dec 2024
11:00 Wed 11 Dec 2024
Online

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 Thu 12 Dec 2024
12:00 Thu 12 Dec 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 13 Dec 2024
12:00 Fri 13 Dec 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.