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

Career Planning for Finalists: Explore Options - webinar (CANCELLED)
This webinar will focus on preparing you to take the next steps from campus to career through identifying values, motivations and strengths that can help you as a finalist with career decision-making and career management.
Start Date: 12:00 Tue 28 Mar 2023
End Date: 13:00 Tue 28 Mar 2023
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.
Start Date: 12:00 Thu 30 Mar 2023
End Date: 13:00 Thu 30 Mar 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.
Start Date: 17:00 Mon 03 Apr 2023
End Date: 18:00 Mon 03 Apr 2023
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.
Start Date: 11:00 Tue 18 Apr 2023
End Date: 12:00 Tue 18 Apr 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.
Start Date: 12:00 Thu 20 Apr 2023
End Date: 13:00 Thu 20 Apr 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.
Start Date: 17:00 Mon 24 Apr 2023
End Date: 18:00 Mon 24 Apr 2023
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.
Start Date: 11:00 Tue 25 Apr 2023
End Date: 12:00 Tue 25 Apr 2023
Online

Gradcracker Presentation
Presentation from Gradcracker outlining the opportunities they are advertising to STEM students as well as tips for staying motivated.
Start Date: 16:00 Wed 26 Apr 2023
End Date: 17:00 Wed 26 Apr 2023

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.