Join us for workshops and events to kickstart your career planning and learn how to stand out in applications, interviews and assessments.
Whether you have started considering your options, are preparing for success, or have no idea where to start at all, these workshops and employer sessions are sure to help you.
Careers also host Careers Fairs on campus as well as other recruitment events. You can register for these and other external employer events on our Careers Portal.
Tuesdays (Semester time), 11.30am - 2.30pm, JHBB Reception area.
Discover part time work opportunities by coming to the JHBB Reception area between 11:30am - 2:30pm on a Tuesday to meet a student friendly recruiter. Hear about part time and temporary work opportunities that are hiring students right now.
Fridays (Semester time), 11.30am - 2.30pm, JHBB Reception area.
Come to the JHBB Reception area between 11:30am - 2:30pm on a Friday to meet a charity or local community group and hear about exciting volunteering opportunities where you can explore your interests, gain work experience and support a cause that you love.
Monday 23 September 2024, 12:00pm - 1:00pm, Online
Finding a job you Love – is there a path that is engaging, rewarding and helps you move forward? Is there a route that matches your values, preferences and needs? Flourishing in the workplace and being your best possible self takes time, reflection, curiosity and experimentation. At this workshop we'll discuss how to understand yourself better and learn tools to help you make well informed choices for the biggest project of all – your future!
Register to attend 'Finding a job you'll love' on the Careers Portal.
Tuesday 24 September 2024, 11:00am - 12:00pm, Online
92% of recruiters are using social media in recruitment so your professional online presence, such as an effective LinkedIn profile, is an integral part of the recruitment process. To play the recruitment game well you need a really professional profile and an understanding of all its useful functions. This session will give you tips on how to create a really great profile, how to leverage your profile, how to use LinkedIn as a research tool and how to search for jobs, all helping you to make the most of your professional online presence.
Register to attend 'LinkedIn: using social media to get ahead of the game' on the Careers Portal.
Wednesday 25 September 2024, 3:00pm - 3:30pm, Online
Join us for a brief introduction to our Resources portal, packed full with interactive tools, tips and information.
Register to attend 'Careers resources portal' on the Careers Portal.
Monday 30 September 2024, 1:00pm - 1:30pm, Online
This short and informal session guides you through how to make the most of the portal supporting you in your professional career journey during and after your studies!
Register to attend 'Careers jobs and events portal' on the Careers Portal.
Tuesday 1 October 2024, 11:00am - 2:00pm, JHBB Forum, Headington Campus
The part time jobs fair is an opportunity for students to meet employers and discover part-time jobs and temporary work opportunities in and around Oxford. This event is multi-sector and open to all disciplines and year groups. The fair is an ideal way to network with employers and discover employment opportunities for during your studies.
Register to attend 'Part time jobs fair' on the Careers Portal.
Wednesday 2 October 2024, 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Online
We know that employers often look at your work experience for evidence of your skills and abilities, but how do you apply for jobs if you don’t have much or any experience? This workshop will help you identify ways you can develop skills throughout your university experience and in other areas of your life. We will also cover how you can make the most of these experiences when writing applications or speaking to employers.
Register to attend 'What do I do if I haven't got much work experience?' on the Careers Portal.
Thursday 3 October 2024, 11:00am - 2:00pm, JHBB Forum, Headington Campus
The Part Time Jobs Fair is an opportunity for students to meet employers and discover part-time jobs and temporary work opportunities in and around Oxford. This event is multi-sector and open to all disciplines and year groups. The fair is an ideal way to network with employers and discover employment opportunities for during your studies.
Register to attend 'Volunteering fair' on the Careers Portal.
Friday 4 October 2024, 11:00am - 12:00pm, Online
Learning how to market yourself in writing is an essential step towards gaining that all-important interview and then the job itself. Many employers, particularly large organisations, now ask candidates to complete an online application form.
In this workshop, you will learn:
You will also find out about further resources and support from Careers to improve your confidence in making your applications count.
Register to attend 'Writing applications that work' on the Careers Portal.
Friday 4 October 2024, 11:30am - 2:00pm, JHBB Main Reception
Meet Oxford Preservation Trust on campus and discover how you can get started volunteering with the charity.
Volunteer with Oxford Preservation Trust and play a vital role in looking after some of Oxford's most special places. Whether you want to help maintain our green spaces or welcome visitors during Oxford Open Doors, there is something for everyone. We are very grateful to everyone who gives their time to help protect what makes Oxford special.
Register to attend 'Oxford Preservation Trust Volunteer Friday pop up' on the Careers Portal.
Monday 7 October 2024, 11:00am - 12:00pm, Online
Networking is a proven way to build and nurture professional relationships and seek out new opportunities. It can help you stand out when meeting employers at careers fairs for example, therefore helping you shine throughout the recruitment process. In the ‘Power of Networking’ workshop we want to help you overcome any networking nerves and reflect on the best approach for you.
You are encouraged to join in group discussion in this workshop if you feel able - after all, that's what networking is! By the end of the session you will have gained some new networking strategies and the tools to plan your own networking journey.
Register to attend 'The power of networking: what is it and how to do it' on the Careers Portal.
Tuesday 8 October 2024, 11:00am - 2:00pm, Brookes Sports Hall, Headington Campus
The Oxford Brookes Built Environment Fair is your chance to meet employers in the Real Estate, Planning and Construction Industries and discover top graduate opportunities, work placements and internships in the Built Environment sectors. Network with employers and ask all of your burning questions about careers in the field. A must attend event for anyone looking to enter the Built Environment profession.
Register to attend 'Built environment fair' on the Careers Portal.
Wednesday 9 October 2024, 12:00pm - 1:00pm, Online
How to make your CV stand out from the crowd! This workshop gives you an introduction to the basics of creating your CV where we will share hints and tips on layout and tailoring along with how to avoid common pitfalls! This one hour session is interactive and virtual.
Register to attend 'CV workshop' on the Careers Portal.
Thursday 10 October 2024, 11:00am - 2:00pm, JHBB Forum, Headington Campus
The Bicester Village Jobs Fair is an opportunity for students to meet employers from Bicester Village and discover student-friendly part time jobs and temporary work opportunities at one of the UK’s top tourist destinations. This event is open to all disciplines and year groups. The fair is an ideal way to network with employers and discover employment opportunities for during your studies.
Bicester Village's goal is being the best shopping destination in the world: "In an ever-changing landscape one thing stays constant, the love we have for making our guests happy and want to return to us again and again. If you share our vision and want to become a part of the Bicester Village family, explore the range of opportunities with our inspirational brand partners. Here's your chance to love what you do and do what you love in a career with a world of opportunities."
Register to attend 'Bicester Village jobs fair' on the Careers Portal.
Thursday 10 October 2024, 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Online
You may be asked to take part in an Assessment Centre in the coming months, either virtually or in-person. Join our online workshop to understand the different activities you might face and the best resources to use for your preparation. Our top tips will help you feel confident facing an Assessment Centre, remotely and in-person, yet still knowing exactly how to stand out from the crowd.
Friday 11 October 2024, 11:30am - 2:00pm, JHBB Main Reception, Headington Campus
Meet Sue Ryder on campus and discover how you can get started volunteering with the charity.
Volunteering with Sue Ryder is an amazing way to support people through the most difficult times of their lives. Without the support of around 6,000 volunteers like you, we simply couldn't provide our expert care.
Register to attend 'Sue Ryder volunteer Friday pop up' on the Careers Portal.
Monday 14 October 2024, 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Online
How to make your CV stand out from the crowd! This workshop gives you an introduction to the basics of creating your CV where we will share hints and tips on layout and tailoring along with how to avoid common pitfalls! This one hour session is interactive and virtual.
Register to attend 'CV workshop' on the Careers Portal.
Tuesday 15 October 2024, 11:30pm - 2:30pm, JHBB Main Reception, Headington Campus
Meet Bicester Village on campus at their Pop Up at JHBB Main Reception. Talk to them and find out about the jobs that they are recruiting for.
As one of the UK’s top tourist destinations, no day is like another, we stay on our toes, forever moving towards our goal of being the best shopping destination in the world. If you share our vision and want to become a part of the Bicester Village family, explore the range of opportunities with our inspirational brand partners. Here's your chance to love what you do and do what you love in a career with a world of opportunities.
Register to attend 'Bicester Village pop up' on the Careers Portal.
Wednesday 16 October 2024, 12:00pm - 1:00pm, Online
Today Sally will explain the requirements for applying for the Graduate Route Visa, what you can and can’t do on this visa and compare it to other possible work visa options after you graduate, including the Skilled Worker Route. There will be a Q&A session at the end.
Register to attend 'Working in the UK – Immigration with Sally Saca' on the Careers Portal.
Wednesday 16 October 2024, 2:30pm - 3:30pm, Online
Searching for jobs can be a daunting prospect and many students and graduates feel overwhelmed with the thought of finding a job after their studies. In this workshop we will cover where to look for job opportunities, including how to find sector specific information and equip you with the tools to optimise your job search beyond the generic job vacancy websites.
Register to attend 'Job searching' on the Careers Portal.
Thursday 17 October 2024, 11:00am - 2:00pm, JHBB Forum, Headington Campus
Come along to the Graduate Jobs & Placements Fair to meet with employers recruiting for graduate positions and placement students. This event will have employers promoting placement opportunities available for students in different areas of business. Placements are a great way of gaining relevant work experience that will make your graduate jobs applications stand out. Discover graduate opportunities at top companies and hear from current employees about what it's like to work there.
Register to attend 'Graduate and placement fair' on the Careers Portal.
Thursday 17 October 2024, 12:00pm - 1:00pm, Online
New to the UK and UK recruitment practices? Today we will look at what will make you successful in the UK job market, including recruitment schedules and practices and some suggestions for things you should be doing from your first year onwards to make you more employable with a UK employer.
Friday 18 October 2024, 11:30am - 2:00pm, JHBB Main Reception
Meet Archway Foundation on campus and discover how you can get started volunteering with the charity.
"It’s great that you're interested in finding out more about volunteering with Archway. Without people like you giving us the gift of time, compassion and commitment, we couldn’t do what we do to reduce loneliness and social isolation in Oxford."
Register to attend 'Archway volunteer Friday pop up' on the Careers Portal.
Monday 21 October 2024, 12:00pm - 1:00pm, Online
Would you like to be better informed about postgraduate study? This workshop will help you explore different types of PG study, what to consider when making choices and how to make effective applications. It will also provide you with an overview of the different types of funding that may be available.
Register to attend 'Thinking about postgraduate study?' on the Careers Portal.
Tuesday 22 October 2024, 11:30am - 2:30pm, JHBB Main Reception, Headington Campus
Meet Millfield School on campus at their pop up at JHBB Main Reception. Talk to them and find out about the jobs that they are recruiting for.
Millfield School is a remarkable place. From its foundation in 1935, with six princes brought from India, Millfield Pre-Prep, Millfield Prep and Millfield is one of the leading UK independent schools for boys and girls, aged 2-18 years.
Register to attend 'Millfield School pop up' on the Careers Portal.
Tuesday 22 October 2024, 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Online
Unsure about what to expect from an interview? This session will help you to consider interview practicalities (whether these are face-to-face or live or recorded video interviews). We'll look at how to anticipate likely interview questions and give effective responses. We will consider ways you can show your motivation, some solutions for handling those interview nerves and what you can do to get yourself well prepared. There will be some time for your own questions and we will provide details of further 1:1 help and resources which are available to you.
Register to attend 'Interviews unwrapped' on the Careers Portal.
Wednesday 23 October 2024, 11:00am - 12:00pm, Online
Covering Letters are still frequently used by employers as part of the application process. They give you space to be more reflective and demonstrate your suitability in more detail. This workshop is designed to show you how to structure, and what you should include on your Covering Letters. This one hour session is interactive and virtual.
Register to attend 'Covering Letters workshop' on the Careers Portal.
Thursday 24 October 2024, 11:00am - 2:00pm, JHBB Forum, Headington Campus
The Technology and engineering fair is an opportunity for employers to promote their roles in the tech industries to students. Meet employers who are hiring for work placements, internships and graduate opportunities in the Technology and Engineering industries.
Register to attend 'Technology and engineering careers fair 2024' on the Careers Portal.
Friday 25 October 2024, 11:30am - 2:00pm, JHBB Main Reception, Headington Campus
Meet VoiceAbility on campus and discover how you can get started volunteering with the charity.
Register to attend 'VoiceAbility volunteer Friday pop up' on the Careers Portal.
Thursday 31 October 2024, 12:00pm - 1:00pm, Online
Learning how to market yourself in writing is an essential step towards gaining that all-important interview and then the job itself. Many employers, particularly large organisations, now ask candidates to complete an online application form. In this workshop, you will learn:
You will also find out about further resources and support from Careers to improve your confidence in making your applications count.
Register to attend 'Writing applications that work' on the Careers Portal.
Wednesday 6 November 2024, 2:00pm - 3:00pm, Online
There is a growing demand for jobs related to environmental sustainability, both from job seekers and from employers. Green jobs feature across multiple different job sectors and the demand for green skills currently outstrips supply. This session will explore what green jobs are, typical skills required, and how you can prepare yourself for finding a green role, regardless of the sector or type of work you are interested in.
Register to attend 'How to find a Green job' on the Careers Portal.
Friday 8 November 2024, 11:30am - 2:00pm, JHBB Main Reception, Headington Campus
Meet KEEN on campus and discover how you can get started volunteering with the charity.
Volunteering with KEEN is an amazing opportunity to gain new skills, make new friends and most importantly have fun! The majority of our volunteers are students at Oxford’s universities, colleges or sixth-forms, but everyone is very welcome. At Keen, there are two main types of volunteer: Session Buddies and KEEN Buddies.
Register to attend 'KEEN volunteer Friday pop up' on the Careers Portal.
Monday 11 November 2024, 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Online
Covering Letters are still frequently used by employers as part of the application process. They give you space to be more reflective and demonstrate your suitability in more detail. This workshop is designed to show you how to structure, and what you should include on your Covering Letters. This one hour session is interactive and virtual.
Register to attend 'Covering Letters workshop' on the Careers Portal.
Tuesday 12 November 2024, 5:30pm - 7:00pm, JHBB Forum, Headington Campus
The Oxford Brookes Law Fair is an opportunity for students interested in a career in law to speak to employers promoting opportunities in law firms, chambers, training providers and other relevant fields within the law sector.
Register to attend 'Law fair 2024' on the Careers Portal.
Friday 15 November 2024, 11:30am - 2:00pm, JHBB Main Reception, Headington Campus
Meet St Mungo's on campus and discover how you can get started volunteering with the charity.
Volunteers are an integral part of St Mungo's. From supporting our outreach teams with StreetLink referrals, to teaching art classes, our volunteers are vital in helping people in their recovery from homelessness.
Register to attend 'St Mungo's volunteer Friday pop up' on the Careers Portal.
Tuesday 19 November 2024, 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Online
Struggling with job searching, exams or time pressures and would you benefit from a different approach? Employers are increasingly looking for resilient employees - how would you rate your resilience right now? We ALL need resilience to thrive and perform at our best, both at work and in our personal lives. Challenging our outlook or Mindset can be transformative, so if you think it's time to think a little differently join us today!
Register to attend 'Resilience in action - keep on keeping on!' on the Careers Portal.
Wednesday 20 November 2024, 11:30am - 12:30pm, Online
Searching for jobs can be a daunting prospect and many students and graduates feel overwhelmed with the thought of finding a job after their studies. In this workshop we will cover where to look for job opportunities, including how to find sector specific information and equip you with the tools to optimise your job search beyond the generic job vacancy websites.
Register to attend 'Job Searching: where and how to look for opportunities' on the Careers Portal.
Thursday 21 November 2024, 12:00pm - 1:00pm, Online
Volunteering can be done around your studies and enhance your university experience. It is a fantastic way to add experience to your CV, get to know the local community and meet new people. 82% of employers are more likely to choose a candidate with volunteering experience and 80% of employers agree that active volunteers move into leadership roles more easily. Come along to this session to find out more about our Volunteer Centre and how to get started!
Register to attend 'Volunteering: how to stand out from the crowd' on the Careers Portal.
Friday 22 November 2024, 11:30am - 2:00pm, JHBB Main Reception, Headington Campus
Meet Cyber Champions on campus and discover how you can get started volunteering with the charity.
Cyber Champions is a not-for-profit organisation promoting awareness of best practices in digital and cyber skills to schools and community groups across the UK with local partners.
Register to attend 'Cyber champions volunteer Friday pop up' on the Careers Portal.
Monday 25 November 2024, 11:00am - 12:00pm, Online
92% of recruiters are using social media in recruitment so your professional online presence, such as an effective LinkedIn profile, is an integral part of the recruitment process. To play the recruitment game well you need a really professional profile and an understanding of all its useful functions. This session will give you tips on how to create a really great profile, how to leverage your profile, how to use LinkedIn as a research tool and how to search for jobs, all helping you to make the most of your professional online presence.
Register to attend 'LinkedIn: using social media to get ahead of the game' on the Careers Portal.
Wednesday 27 November 2024, 12:00pm - 1:00pm, Online
There is a growing demand for jobs related to environmental sustainability, both from job seekers and from employers. Green jobs feature across multiple different job sectors and the demand for green skills currently outstrips supply. This session will explore what green jobs are, typical skills required, and how you can prepare yourself for finding a green role, regardless of the sector or type of work you are interested in.
Register to attend 'How to find a Green job' on the Careers Portal.
Friday 29 November 2024, 11:00am - 12:00pm, Online
How to make your CV stand out from the crowd! This workshop gives you an introduction to the basics of creating your CV where we will give you hints and tips on layout and tailoring along with how to avoid common pitfalls! This one hour session is interactive and virtual.
Wednesday 4 December 2024, 2:00pm - 3:00pm, Online
How to make your CV stand out from the crowd! This workshop gives you an introduction to the basics of creating your CV where we will provide hints and tips on layout and tailoring along with how to avoid common pitfalls! This one hour session is interactive and virtual.