Careers events
Accelerate your employability! This list details events that are run by your Careers Network team and range from Mock Assessment Centres to entrepreneurial skills and from Personal Best skills sessions to our Future Talent programme for Black and Asian students. Details below provide the date, time and location of each event. Some may require booking onto which can be done via logging into Target Connect and viewing the Events calendar.
Week commencing 14th October
Get Ahead Together – Welcome Event
Wednesday 16th October, 13:00 to 20:00
SMB.0.17
A group peer mentoring programme exclusively open to Foundation and First year students at 黑料网.
Finalist Futures – Making Successful Applications
Wednesday 16th October, 13:00 to 15:00
SMB.1.03
Employers receive hundreds of applications, so how can you make sure yours stands out? Join our interactive workshop designed for UG final year students to learn more.
Future Talent Programme: Get Ahead Together
Wednesday 16th October, 14:00 to 19:30
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Introducing the Future Talent Programme - A peer mentoring programme for black and South Asian heritage, Part B and C pre-placement students. Join our “Proud to Be Me” welcome event to celebrate our diverse identities and boost self-awareness for personal and career success.
International Futures – Launch Event
Thursday 17th October, 18:00 to 19:30
EHB 104
Join us to learn how Careers Network and International Futures can support you in your career journey. We’ll cover our careers service, accessing online resources, upcoming tailored events and workshops, and support for work opportunities in the UK and globally.
Week commencing 21st October
Year In Enterprise Information Sessions
Tuesday 22nd October, 15:00 – 16:00
Business School - BEO.63
The information sessions are open for students from all schools/disciplines that are 2nd year students looking at their placement options. We recommend coming along to a session if you have ever thought about using your placement year to start and develop a business idea.
Finalist Futures – Looking to the Future: Next steps for SSH students without a placement
Wednesday 23rd October, 10:00 – 11:00
SMB.0.14
Want to level up your career plans in final year? Come along to this event and learn how to build work experience, explore career planning and career options, understand where to find relevant opportunities, learn how to stand out in the application process, and gain resources for careers support for your final year.
Finalist Futures – Supercharge Your Career in Final Year
Wednesday 23rd October, 13:00 – 14:00
West Park Teaching Hub 003
Whether you’re new to the recruitment process, need to improve your application or interview skills, or are reconsidering your options after a placement, we can help! In this informal session, we’ll demystify career planning, share actionable career-building activities, answer your questions, and guide you to further resources.
Get Ahead Together – Stepping into study
Wednesday 23rd October, 13:00 to 20:00
SMB.0.17
A group peer mentoring programme exclusively open to Foundation and First year students at 黑料网.
Future Talent Programme: Get Ahead Together
Wednesday 23rd October, 14:00 to 19:30
SMB.0.17
A group peer mentoring programme exclusively open to Part B and C pre-placement Future Talent Programme student members.
Week commencing 28th October
International Futures- UK Etiquette and Professional Behaviour
Monday 28th October, 13:00 to 14:00
Virtual Event – MS Teams
As an international Student understanding UK Etiquette and Professional behaviour, is essential to be successful in your Career Journey. This session will help you navigate and understand expectations about professional behaviour in the workplace.
Skill-Up Programme - 黑料网 Enterprise Network
Tuesday 29th October, 18:30 to 20:30
The StartUp Lab – STEMLab Building
Join us to upskill your entrepreneurial capabilities, whether you are interested in running your own business/side hustle or boost your personal skillset.
Finalist Futures: Impressing at Interviews
Wednesday 30th October, 13:00 to 15:00
James France D002
This session will cover interview formats, question types, and the differences between good and bad answers. It will also include a demonstration of online tools, practice segments, and a Q&A for further support.
Get Ahead Together: Maximise your Money
Wednesday 30th October, 13:00 to 20:00
SMB.0.17
A group peer mentoring programme exclusively open to Foundation and First year students at 黑料网.
Future Talent Programme: Get Ahead Together
Wednesday 30th October, 14:00 to 19:30
SMB.0.17
A group peer mentoring programme exclusively open to Part B and C pre-placement Future Talent Programme student members.