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 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 Mon 25 Sept 2023
12:00 Mon 25 Sept 2023
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 Sept 2023
12:00 Tue 26 Sept 2023
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 28 Sept 2023
12:00 Thu 28 Sept 2023
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 Fri 29 Sept 2023
12:00 Fri 29 Sept 2023
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 Oct 2023
12:00 Tue 03 Oct 2023
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 05 Oct 2023
12:00 Thu 05 Oct 2023
Online

Top Tips for Preparing for Psychometric Tests
Gain insight into online tests and hints and tips on how to tackle them with confidence.
11:00 Fri 06 Oct 2023
12:00 Fri 06 Oct 2023
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 Oct 2023
12:00 Mon 09 Oct 2023
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.
11:00 Tue 17 Oct 2023
12:00 Tue 17 Oct 2023
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 19 Oct 2023
12:00 Thu 19 Oct 2023
Teaching and Learning Building - LG03

Top Tips for Preparing for Psychometric Tests
Gain insight into online tests and hints and tips on how to tackle them with confidence.
11:00 Fri 20 Oct 2023
12:00 Fri 20 Oct 2023
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 26 Oct 2023
12:00 Thu 26 Oct 2023
Careers Network, Employer Training Room, G30 Aston Webb

Promoting your Postgrad Skills in Online Applications (PPDA Masterclass)
A job application masterclass for PGT and PGR students. For PGT students, this counts as a Masterclass towards the Postgraduate Professional Development Award.
14:00 Tue 21 Nov 2023
15:30 Tue 21 Nov 2023
Online

Interview Skills: Top Tips for Postgrads
An interview skills masterclass for PGT and PGR students. For PGT students, this counts as one Masterclass towards the Postgraduate Professional Development Award.
13:00 Thu 30 Nov 2023
14:30 Thu 30 Nov 2023
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.