Universities of Birmingham and Glasgow recent graduates benefit from major Shanghai career event
Graduates attended the first major event in China held as part of our two universities' partnership with JOBSHaiGui.
Participants at the Shanghai Employability Networking Event
Recent graduates from the Universities of Birmingham and Glasgow connected with major employers and discovered how to boost their career prospects at a major event in Shanghai.
Graduates attended the Shanghai Employability Networking Event at the Longemont Hotel in Shanghai – the first major event in China held as part of the two elite UK universities’ partnership with JOBS HaiGui.
Representatives from leading domestic companies such as Tencent, TCL, SF Express, Midea, Lilith Games, Huaqin Technology, Goertek, Descente, Johnson & Johnson, Hang Lung Properties, and Huaye Tiancheng were present for international talent exchange and university-industry collaboration.
We’re committed to helping our international students make the most of graduate opportunities. Working in partnership with the University of Glasgow and JOBS HaiGui, we believe that events such as this will form part of a compelling package that provides a competitive advantage for our graduates beginning their careers.
The event featured representatives from participating companies addressing alumni concerns about career planning and cross-industry job transitions - helping graduates better understand employer expectations and enhance their competitiveness.
On the same day, JOBS HaiGui also hosted the “20th Overseas Returnee Talent Job Fair (Shanghai Edition).” In addition to the companies attending the dinner, many other renowned domestic and international enterprises participated, offering high-quality positions across various fields.
This dual-service model of “networking + on-site recruitment” created a one-stop employment service experience for returnees, further expanding job opportunities.
It also featured the release of the “2025 Employment Development Report for Overseas Returnees”. Compiled by JOBS HaiGui, the report offers solutions to common challenges faced by returnees in their job search and helps students to plan their career paths.
The event was led by JOBS HaiGui and co-hosted by the University of Birmingham and the University of Glasgow.
Drew Linforth, Director of Student Employability at the University of Birmingham, commented: “We’re committed to helping our international students make the most of graduate opportunities. Working in partnership with the University of Glasgow and JOBS HaiGui, we believe that events such as this will form part of a compelling package that provides a competitive advantage for our graduates beginning their careers.”
We’re delighted partner with the University of Birmingham and JOBS HaiGui to support our graduates as they take the next steps in their careers. By connecting students and alumni with leading employers and industry insights, we’re helping them build the confidence, skills, and networks they need to succeed in a competitive global job market.
Sarah Armour, Assistant Director, Student Services (Careers, Employability & Opportunity) at the University of Glasgow, added: “We’re delighted partner with the University of Birmingham and JOBS HaiGui to support our graduates as they take the next steps in their careers. By connecting students and alumni with leading employers and industry insights, we’re helping them build the confidence, skills, and networks they need to succeed in a competitive global job market.”
JOBS HaiGui officially signed strategic partnership agreements with the Universities of Birmingham and Glasgow. The three parties are working together to offer a range of bespoke solutions including online seminars with up-to-date information on the Chinese job market, advice on navigating recruitment processes and priority access to their large network of top employers
They also plan further in-country networking events with alumni and employers building on the extensive networks of both universities and JOBS HaiGui.
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