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Careers fair

The Careers Centre’s careers fair lets you meet employers to learn more about them, the opportunities they offer, and what it’s like to work for them.

The careers fair takes place every year, in September or October, in the .  

There is no cost to attend, and all students are welcome.

Benefits of attending

Whether you’re just starting to think about careers or ready to apply for jobs, the fairs can help you: 

  • discover work experience, internships, graduate roles, and sectors you might not have thought about before
  • clarify whether careers you’re already interested in are really for you
  • hear what employers look for, how their recruitment works, and what skills they value
  • practise introducing yourself and talking about your experience in a welcoming environment.
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Employers attending

A wide variety of employers come to the fair. Some recent examples include: 

  • Accenture 
  • AlphaSights 
  • AO Shearman 
  • Baillie Gifford 
  • BlackRock 
  • Bloomberg 
  • Civil Service 
  • HMRC 
  • Newton  
  • Royal Air Force, Royal Navy and Army 
  • Teach First 
  • Unilever. 

Many organisations attend the careers fair to promote opportunities like graduate roles and internships. Others offer part-time jobs in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. 

While the careers fair hosts a wide range of employers, not every sector or industry will be represented. This is because not all sectors recruit graduates in this way, and the venue has limited capacity. If you want to explore other options, the Careers Centre has a stand at the fair, where you can talk to a Careers Adviser. 

Preparing for the fair

Before the fair 

  • Look at the list of employers and note the ones that interest you. 
  • Prepare a few questions to ask.
  • Visit their websites to see what they do, what roles they offer, and what skills they look for. 

On the day 

  • Speak to a mix of employers, including those you haven’t heard of before. 
  • Note down any roles or advice you find useful. 
  • Pick up brochures or other material that you’ll want to read later. 

After the fair 

  • Connect with recruiters or alumni on LinkedIn. 
  • Reflect on what you learned and which employers or sectors interested you most. 
  • Use what you found out to update your CVs, plan applications, or book a careers appointment.