Careers workshops and webinars

University of Bradford students and graduates are welcome to attend our regular workshops led by employers, professional experts and Career and Employability Services team members.

Careers workshops and webinars

Our careers sessions have three themes this year:

Career Essentials - covering the employability topics you need to know about
Professional Insights - guest speakers from a range of industries sharing insights into careers, job roles and recruitment
Expanding Your Horizons - opportunities abroad, further study and more.

We will be hosting a combination of webinars and on-campus sessions, make sure to check the details when booking.

Register for session details and see more on the Handshake Career Centre events page, which also features selected external events that may be of interest.

Week Commencing 2nd October

Workshop	When and where
What to expect from a part-time Jobs Fair and tips to help you prepare Our part time jobs fair is scheduled to take place on campus on Wednesday 4th October in Student Central. This webinar will help you to understand what to expect and how to make the most of this event. The session will cover: How to plan ahead – learn which employers are attending and how to prepare beforehand. Professional behaviour and networking at the event. How you will apply for any vacancies and the types of opportunities that may be available. The types of questions to ask employers and ones to avoid. Thinking about the skills that part-time jobs require and how this may align with your experience. There will be an opportunity to ask questions Book you place now	Monday 2 October 11:00pm - 2:00pm Online only
Sourcing and applying for part-time jobs Where to look for local opportunities and within the university An overview about producing effective applications (CVs/CLs/Application forms). Also covers basic rights and regulations associated with part-time working in the UK whilst studying (for International Students) Reserve your place here	Tuesday 3 October 2:00pm - 4:00pm On Campus (B0.26b Chesham)
Personal Statements for Medicine, Dentistry and Physician Associate This session will cover the essential preparation needed to work up an effective and well written supporting statement for your medical/dental schools’ and Physician Associate applications We will cover the key areas of content, strategies to say more with fewer words and how to ensure that your prior skills and academic knowledge relate closely to the requirement You will also be directed to additional online resources as follow up work to help you finalise your content Sign up here	Thursday 5 October 4:00pm - 5:30pm Online Only
CVs and Covering Letters for part-time jobs How to produce an effective CV targeted to the part-time roles you are applying for How to write a Covering Letter that clearly explains your motivation for applying for the job/role. The latest trends on CVs Please bring a paper copy of your current CV and CL to the session – opportunity to update it as you go along! Book now	Friday 6 October 2:00pm - 4:00pm On Campus (C1.03 Chesham)

Workshop

When and where

What to expect from a part-time Jobs Fair and tips to help you prepare

Our part time jobs fair is scheduled to take place on campus on Wednesday 4th October in Student Central. This webinar will help you to understand what to expect and how to make the most of this event. The session will cover:

How to plan ahead – learn which employers are attending and how to prepare beforehand.
Professional behaviour and networking at the event.
How you will apply for any vacancies and the types of opportunities that may be available.
The types of questions to ask employers and ones to avoid.
Thinking about the skills that part-time jobs require and how this may align with your experience.

There will be an opportunity to ask questions

Book you place now

Monday 2 October

11:00pm - 2:00pm

Online only

Sourcing and applying for part-time jobs

Where to look for local opportunities and within the university
An overview about producing effective applications (CVs/CLs/Application forms).
Also covers basic rights and regulations associated with part-time working in the UK whilst studying (for International Students)

Reserve your place here

Tuesday 3 October

2:00pm - 4:00pm

On Campus (B0.26b Chesham)

Personal Statements for Medicine, Dentistry and Physician Associate

This session will cover the essential preparation needed to work up an effective and well written supporting statement for your medical/dental schools’ and Physician Associate applications
We will cover the key areas of content, strategies to say more with fewer words and how to ensure that your prior skills and academic knowledge relate closely to the requirement
You will also be directed to additional online resources as follow up work to help you finalise your content

Thursday 5 October

4:00pm - 5:30pm

Online Only

CVs and Covering Letters for part-time jobs

How to produce an effective CV targeted to the part-time roles you are applying for
How to write a Covering Letter that clearly explains your motivation for applying for the job/role.
The latest trends on CVs

Please bring a paper copy of your current CV and CL to the session – opportunity to update it as you go along!

Book now

Friday 6 October

2:00pm - 4:00pm

On Campus (C1.03 Chesham)

Week commencing 9th October

Workshop	When and where
Bradford Employability Award – Active Career Planner This webinar is an introduction to the specific Bradford Employability Award – Active Career Planner. The award is endorsed by the University and will be recorded on your Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR). How to register for the specific Award (Active Career Planner) and the principles involved.  The range of activities you can get involved in and the points awarded for each On successful completion of the activities (core and optional), you will receive a ‘Certificate of Active Career Planning’  Why get involved? – Research has shown that candidates who have demonstrated effective career planning are more likely to be able to compete successfully in their placement and/or graduate applications. Book your place now For further info about ACP	Monday 9 October 16:00 - 17:30 Online Only
Effective CVs and Covering Letters Session aimed at finalists (UG & PG) and placement students An overview about producing an effective CV (purpose, structure, content, and layout) that will grab the attention of prospective employers. How to write a Cover Letter that clearly explains your motivation for applying for the job/role.  Understanding employability skills and how to demonstrate these in your CV and Covering Letter Find out the latest trends – e.g., the use of Application Tracking Systems (ATS) to sift applications based on key words and phrases	Tuesday 10 October 16:00 - 17:50 Online Only
Grow A Career With Morrisons Graduate Schemes Join Morrisons and find out how you can grow your career with their variety of Graduate Schemes including Buying, Corporate, Data Science, Finance, Food Technical, Manufacturing Buying, People Management, Retail & Technology, welcoming individuals from all disciplines. Learn more about each of the application process, what’s involved and how you can really excel during each stage. They’ll be joined by on-scheme Graduates who can share their real-time experiences about the programmes and offer an insight into what life at Morrisons involves. Take the opportunity to ask any burning questions you might have to get a true insight into who Morrisons are as an employer, and whether their schemes are the perfect fit for you. See details and register here	Wednesday 11 October 14:00 - 16:00 Online Only
How to bag a graduate scheme Final Years, UG & PG What a graduate scheme is and whether one would be right for you. Major graduate schemes available across a variety of sectors and learn which roles are available in Bradford and West Yorkshire. Key timescales to be aware of. Quick tips for making strong applications. Ask any questions you have about moving out of university and into the world of work. Reserve your place now	Friday 13 October 11:00 - 12:00 On Campus (D0.01 Horton)

Workshop

When and where

Bradford Employability Award – Active Career Planner

This webinar is an introduction to the specific Bradford Employability Award – Active Career Planner. The award is endorsed by the University and will be recorded on your Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR).

How to register for the specific Award (Active Career Planner) and the principles involved. 
The range of activities you can get involved in and the points awarded for each
On successful completion of the activities (core and optional), you will receive a ‘Certificate of Active Career Planning’ 
Why get involved? – Research has shown that candidates who have demonstrated effective career planning are more likely to be able to compete successfully in their placement and/or graduate applications.

Book your place now

For further info about ACP

Monday 9 October

16:00 - 17:30

Online Only

Effective CVs and Covering Letters

Session aimed at finalists (UG & PG) and placement students

An overview about producing an effective CV (purpose, structure, content, and layout) that will grab the attention of prospective employers.
How to write a Cover Letter that clearly explains your motivation for applying for the job/role. 
Understanding employability skills and how to demonstrate these in your CV and Covering Letter
Find out the latest trends – e.g., the use of Application Tracking Systems (ATS) to sift applications based on key words and phrases

Tuesday 10 October

16:00 - 17:50

Online Only

Grow A Career With Morrisons Graduate Schemes

Join Morrisons and find out how you can grow your career with their variety of Graduate Schemes including Buying, Corporate, Data Science, Finance, Food Technical, Manufacturing Buying, People Management, Retail & Technology, welcoming individuals from all disciplines.
Learn more about each of the application process, what’s involved and how you can really excel during each stage.
They’ll be joined by on-scheme Graduates who can share their real-time experiences about the programmes and offer an insight into what life at Morrisons involves.
Take the opportunity to ask any burning questions you might have to get a true insight into who Morrisons are as an employer, and whether their schemes are the perfect fit for you.

See details and register here

Wednesday 11 October

14:00 - 16:00

Online Only

How to bag a graduate scheme

Final Years, UG & PG

What a graduate scheme is and whether one would be right for you.
Major graduate schemes available across a variety of sectors and learn which roles are available in Bradford and West Yorkshire.
Key timescales to be aware of.
Quick tips for making strong applications.

Ask any questions you have about moving out of university and into the world of work.

Reserve your place now

Friday 13 October

11:00 - 12:00

On Campus (D0.01 Horton)

Week commencing 16th October

Workshop	When and where
The Bradford Mentoring Programme Gain an insight and real understanding of your chosen industry or career Network with a wide range of professionals Develop your employability skills  Boost your confidence in job applications and interviews Find out how to apply – Closing date for applications is Friday, 17 November 2023 The Programme is open to all undergraduate/postgraduate Home, EU and International students. Book your place now	Monday 16 October 16:30 - 17:15 Online Only
Understanding Job Vacancies & Researching Employers This activity will be especially useful when answering the questions ‘Why do you want to work for this employer’ or ‘Is this employer the right organisation for me?’. You will also be given the opportunity to look in detail and break down job vacancy content and language so that they can effectively produce good job applications. Register your interest	Tuesday 17 October 10:00 - 11:30 On Campus (B0.04 Chesham)
What Can I Do With My Degree? How to find out which jobs are directly related to your degree and jobs where the learning from your degree would be useful. Find out more about these roles and the skills that may be required. Where to search for opportunities with sign posting to specific websites for international students (and opportunities outside of the UK). There will be an opportunity to ask questions. See details and book now	Tuesday 17 October 14:00 - 15:30 Online Only
Funded Research Internships in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, and related fields (RISE Germany) Undergraduate (UG) students only Where can you go – Germany Host company – a company working the above fields. Working language – English Duration – 10 weeks (minimum) or 12 weeks (maximum) Funding – €934.00 per month (from RISE Germany) + £900 per month (from the University of Bradford). Eligibility – you must be an undergraduate student (UG) in the 2nd year in a 3-year programme or in the 2nd/3rd year in a 4-year programme. Average marks – 65% For more information and to register	Wednesday 18 October 11:00 - 12:00 Online Only
Grow A Career With Morrisons Graduate Schemes Join Morrisons and find out how you can grow your career with their variety of Graduate Schemes including Buying, Corporate, Data Science, Finance, Food Technical, Manufacturing Buying, People Management, Retail & Technology, welcoming individuals from all disciplines. Learn more about each of the application process, what’s involved and how you can really excel during each stage. They’ll be joined by on-scheme Graduates who can share their real-time experiences about the programmes and offer an insight into what life at Morrisons involves. Take the opportunity to ask any burning questions you might have to get a true insight into who Morrisons are as an employer, and whether their schemes are the perfect fit for you. See details and register here	Wednesday 18 October 14:00 - 16:00 On Campus (B0.26a Chesham)
Funding for Study Abroad Placements (Full Year / Semester) Session aimed at 1st and 2nd year undergraduate students only. Where can you go – Canada, USA, Australia, Europe, South Korea, Japan, UAE, etc. Funding – up to £7,000 (full year) and £3,500 (semester); *special offer – £5,000 for a semester in Europe. How to apply – application process and deadlines, accommodation and visa. What other UB students said about studying abroad. Find out more and book your place	Thursday 19 October 11:00 - 12:00 Online Only

Workshop

When and where

The Bradford Mentoring Programme

Gain an insight and real understanding of your chosen industry or career
Network with a wide range of professionals
Develop your employability skills 
Boost your confidence in job applications and interviews
Find out how to apply – Closing date for applications is Friday, 17 November 2023

The Programme is open to all undergraduate/postgraduate Home, EU and International students.

Book your place now

Monday 16 October

16:30 - 17:15

Online Only

Understanding Job Vacancies & Researching Employers

This activity will be especially useful when answering the questions ‘Why do you want to work for this employer’ or ‘Is this employer the right organisation for me?’.
You will also be given the opportunity to look in detail and break down job vacancy content and language so that they can effectively produce good job applications.

Tuesday 17 October

10:00 - 11:30

On Campus (B0.04 Chesham)

What Can I Do With My Degree?

How to find out which jobs are directly related to your degree and jobs where the learning from your degree would be useful.
Find out more about these roles and the skills that may be required.
Where to search for opportunities with sign posting to specific websites for international students (and opportunities outside of the UK).
There will be an opportunity to ask questions.

See details and book now

Tuesday 17 October

14:00 - 15:30

Online Only

Funded Research Internships in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, and related fields (RISE Germany)

Undergraduate (UG) students only

Where can you go – Germany
Host company – a company working the above fields.
Working language – English
Duration – 10 weeks (minimum) or 12 weeks (maximum)
Funding – €934.00 per month (from RISE Germany) + £900 per month (from the University of Bradford).
Eligibility – you must be an undergraduate student (UG) in the 2nd year in a 3-year programme or in the 2nd/3rd year in a 4-year programme.
Average marks – 65%

For more information and to register

Wednesday 18 October

11:00 - 12:00

Online Only

Grow A Career With Morrisons Graduate Schemes

Join Morrisons and find out how you can grow your career with their variety of Graduate Schemes including Buying, Corporate, Data Science, Finance, Food Technical, Manufacturing Buying, People Management, Retail & Technology, welcoming individuals from all disciplines.
Learn more about each of the application process, what’s involved and how you can really excel during each stage.
They’ll be joined by on-scheme Graduates who can share their real-time experiences about the programmes and offer an insight into what life at Morrisons involves.
Take the opportunity to ask any burning questions you might have to get a true insight into who Morrisons are as an employer, and whether their schemes are the perfect fit for you.

See details and register here

Wednesday 18 October

14:00 - 16:00

On Campus (B0.26a Chesham)

Funding for Study Abroad Placements (Full Year / Semester)

Session aimed at 1st and 2nd year undergraduate students only.

Where can you go – Canada, USA, Australia, Europe, South Korea, Japan, UAE, etc.
Funding – up to £7,000 (full year) and £3,500 (semester); *special offer – £5,000 for a semester in Europe.
How to apply – application process and deadlines, accommodation and visa.
What other UB students said about studying abroad.

Find out more and book your place

Thursday 19 October

11:00 - 12:00

Online Only

Week commencing 14 February

Workshop	When and where
Effective CVs and Covering Letters Session aimed at finalists (UG & PG) and placement students An overview about producing an effective CV (purpose, structure, content, and layout) that will grab the attention of prospective employers. How to write a Cover Letter that clearly explains your motivation for applying for the job/role.  Understanding employability skills and how to demonstrate these in your CV and Covering Letter Find out the latest trends – e.g., the use of Application Tracking Systems (ATS) to sift applications based on key words and phrases Register now	Monday 23 October 11:00 - 12:30 On Campus (C2.08 Chesham)
How to excel at online selection (psychometric) tests What to expect, how to prepare and gain experience of a range of various selection tests including aptitude, personality, situational judgement and game-based assessments. Some of the really useful FREE test resources on our Graduates First platform and give you chance to practice. Our hints, tips and resources will help you to improve your performance in future selection assessments. Book your place	Tuesday 24 October 17:00 - 18:30 Online Only
How To Succeed At Interviews Graduate level and placement roles Identify different types of interviews including online meetings with selection panels and video interviews. Recognise the purpose of job interviews. Identifying and anticipating the types of questions (you will be doing an activity to help you understand the basic steps needed, the depth of researching required and how to target your answers to the questions asked). Develop effective planning, researching and preparation strategies (learn how to apply different preparation models and methods). Reserve your place now	Wednesday 25 October 14:00 - 16:00 On Campus (B0.26a Chesham)
Searching for Professional Work in Bradford The key employers in Bradford. What kind of work is available in Bradford. How you can start networking and building experience now, to secure your future career. Register your interest	Thursday 26 October 14:30 - 15:30 On Campus (C1.03 Chesham)
Effective Applications – Focusing on competency-based questions Understanding the competencies required Applying the right technique (STAR/SBO/CAR) Examples to use Find out more and book your place	Friday 27 October 13:00 15:30 Online only

Workshop

When and where

Effective CVs and Covering Letters

Session aimed at finalists (UG & PG) and placement students

An overview about producing an effective CV (purpose, structure, content, and layout) that will grab the attention of prospective employers.
How to write a Cover Letter that clearly explains your motivation for applying for the job/role. 
Understanding employability skills and how to demonstrate these in your CV and Covering Letter
Find out the latest trends – e.g., the use of Application Tracking Systems (ATS) to sift applications based on key words and phrases

Monday 23 October

11:00 - 12:30

On Campus (C2.08 Chesham)

How to excel at online selection (psychometric) tests

What to expect, how to prepare and gain experience of a range of various selection tests including aptitude, personality, situational judgement and game-based assessments.
Some of the really useful FREE test resources on our Graduates First platform and give you chance to practice.
Our hints, tips and resources will help you to improve your performance in future selection assessments.

Book your place

Tuesday 24 October

17:00 - 18:30

Online Only

How To Succeed At Interviews

Graduate level and placement roles

Identify different types of interviews including online meetings with selection panels and video interviews.
Recognise the purpose of job interviews.
Identifying and anticipating the types of questions (you will be doing an activity to help you understand the basic steps needed, the depth of researching required and how to target your answers to the questions asked).
Develop effective planning, researching and preparation strategies (learn how to apply different preparation models and methods).

Reserve your place now

Wednesday 25 October

14:00 - 16:00

On Campus (B0.26a Chesham)

Searching for Professional Work in Bradford

The key employers in Bradford.
What kind of work is available in Bradford.
How you can start networking and building experience now, to secure your future career.

Thursday 26 October

14:30 - 15:30

On Campus (C1.03 Chesham)

Effective Applications – Focusing on competency-based questions

Understanding the competencies required
Applying the right technique (STAR/SBO/CAR)
Examples to use

Find out more and book your place

Friday 27 October

13:00 15:30

Online only

Further information

A selection of our previous webinars are available on SharePoint (log in required)
See our workshops for postgraduate students.
If you're an employer and wish to lead a workshop, email us today to find out more.
We also hold a number of careers fairs and employability events throughout the year.
You can also follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter for the latest news on upcoming events.