Careers Workshops

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.

Semester one 2019/20

Our careers workshops 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.

See details below, and you can see much more and book now on SharePoint or My Career and Employability Centre.

A group of students at a careers workshop

Week five

Week commencing 14 October

Workshops this week (see also the details of the The Graduate Jobs and Placements Fair 2019 on Weds 16 October):

Workshop	When and where
Careers Fair Workshop: Civil Service Fast Stream Session aimed at those who are keen to apply to the Civil Service Fast Stream from any degree discipline. You will have an opportunity to gain an insight into the Fast Stream Graduate Programme, hear from graduates about their experience on the programme to date and the opportunities available on the schemes and ask any questions you may have. Book your place.	Wednesday, 16 Oct 2019, 13:00 - 14:00, SC0.49 Student Central
Careers Fair Workshop: QA Graduate Academy - an introduction to the coding tools you've never heard of... The QA Graduate Academy Programme; an overview of the application process; the kind of coding tools not typically covered at university. See more details and book your place.	Wednesday, 16 Oct 2019, 14:00 - 15:00, 0.48 Student Central
Careers Fair Workshop: Visas for international students after graduating Immigration solicitor Louis MacWilliam will be on hand to provide guidance on how to navigate the UK’s immigration system and obtain an appropriate visa to allow you to work in the UK after your studies. Reserve your place.	Wednesday, 16 Oct 2019, 15:00 - 16:00, SC0.51 Student Central
Careers Fair Workshop: ICE (Institution of Civil Engineers) Meet and Greet Representatives from the ICE would like to engage with Civil & Structural Engineering students and highlight the support we provide as the ICE Yorkshire & Humber Graduate, Apprentices, Students and Technicians Committee’. Book your place.	Wednesday, 16 Oct 2019, 15:15 - 16:30, B0.26b Chesham
Career Essentials: Online Psychometric Tests An introduction to the Graduates First Psychometric Tests portal – opportunity to practice various tests (e.g. *Aptitude, Personality, Situational Judgement Tests; Game-based assessment* and more) plus hints and tips on how to tackle online psychometric tests. Book now.	Friday, 18 Oct 2019, 15:00 - 17:00, B0.26a Chesham

Week six

Week commencing 21 October

Workshops this week:

Workshop	When and where
Career Essentials: Online Applications Come and find out how to sell yourself effectively at this stage of the recruitment process including understanding the skills/competencies required and techniques and examples to use. See more and book now.	Wednesday, 23 Oct 2019, 14:00 - 16:00, B0.26b Chesham

Workshop

When and where

Career Essentials: Online Applications

Come and find out how to sell yourself effectively at this stage of the recruitment process including understanding the skills/competencies required and techniques and examples to use.
See more and book now.

Wednesday, 23 Oct 2019, 14:00 - 16:00, B0.26b Chesham

Week seven

Week commencing 28 October

Workshops this week:

Workshop	When and where
Career Essentials: Effective Interviews Find out about interview structure; typical interview questions and practice how to respond to different types of questions (strengths, competency, values and CV/Applications based). Book your place.	Wednesday, 30 Oct 2019, 14:00 - 16:00, B0.33 Chesham

Week eight

Week commencing 4 November

Workshops this week:

Workshop	When and where
Career Essentials: LinkedIn - Getting Started (30 Minute Webinar) If you are just getting started with LinkedIn or already have a basic profile but want to find out more, then this 30-minute webinar is for you. We will introduce you to the Free version of LinkedIn, showing you how to develop your personal brand making you visible to contacts and recruiters. Book now to receive login details.	Monday, 04 Nov 2019, 17:00 - 17:30, Online only
Expanding Your Horizons: Opportunities Abroad Opportunities for Study and Work Placements Abroad under the Erasmus+ Programme, Worldwide Exchanges and Overseas Placement, and ISEP – International Student Exchange Programme. Reserve your place	Wednesday, 06 Nov 2019, 14:00 - 16:00, B0.26b Chesham
Professional Insights: APM - Insight into Project Management This APM event will shine a light on what it takes to be a successful project professional – with insight from graduates holding a range of degrees, working across a range of sectors. See more and book now	Wednesday, 06 Nov 2019, 14:00 - 16:00, B0.33 Chesham
Career Essentials: Confidence building for Career Success This workshop is for anybody who wants practical confidence boosting techniques to help them move ahead with their career planning. See more and reserve a place	Thursday, 07 Nov 2019, 16:00 - 17:00, 0.50 Student Central
Career Essentials: The Bradford Mentoring Programme Would you like to work with a professional who can help you make an informed decision about your future career? Come along to this presentation to see how this exciting programme can help you Book now	Thursday, 07 Nov 2019, 16:00 - 18:00, 0.46 Student Central
Career Essentials: Linkedin Masterclass (60 Minute Webinar) Join the webinar to find out some of the more advanced features on LinkedIn See more and book to receive your login details.	Friday, 08 Nov 2019, 16:00 - 17:00, Online only

Week nine

Week commencing 11 November

Workshops this week:

Workshop	When and where
Expanding Your Horizons: Opportunities Abroad Opportunities for Study and Work Placements Abroad under the Erasmus+ Programme, Worldwide Exchanges and Overseas Placement, and ISEP – International Student Exchange Programme. Reserve your place	Wednesday, 13 Nov 2019, 14:00 - 16:00, B0.33 Chesham
Professional Insights: Visas for international students after graduating Immigration solicitor Louis MacWilliam will be on hand to provide guidance on how to navigate the UK’s immigration system and obtain an appropriate visa to allow you to work in the UK after your studies. See more and book now	Wednesday, 13 Nov 2019, 14:00 - 16:00, B0.26b Chesham
Career Essentials: Open Forum for International Students An opportunity for you to have a discussion with our Career Consultants and your fellow students about any career-related enquiries you may have. See more and reserve a place	Friday, 15 Nov 2019, 15:00 - 17:00, 0.50 Student Central

Workshop

When and where

Expanding Your Horizons: Opportunities Abroad

Opportunities for Study and Work Placements Abroad under the Erasmus+ Programme, Worldwide Exchanges and Overseas Placement, and ISEP – International Student Exchange Programme.
Reserve your place

Wednesday, 13 Nov 2019, 14:00 - 16:00, B0.33 Chesham

Professional Insights: Visas for international students after graduating

Immigration solicitor Louis MacWilliam will be on hand to provide guidance on how to navigate the UK’s immigration system and obtain an appropriate visa to allow you to work in the UK after your studies.
See more and book now

Wednesday, 13 Nov 2019, 14:00 - 16:00, B0.26b Chesham

Career Essentials: Open Forum for International Students

An opportunity for you to have a discussion with our Career Consultants and your fellow students about any career-related enquiries you may have.
See more and reserve a place

Friday, 15 Nov 2019, 15:00 - 17:00, 0.50 Student Central

Week ten

Week commencing 18 November

Workshops this week:

Workshop	When and where
Career Essentials: Next level CVs and Covering Letters Come and find out how to stand out from the crowd and take your placement or graduate job application to the next level. See more and book	Wednesday, 20 Nov 2019, 14:00 - 16:00, B0.26b Chesham
Expanding Your Horizons: Opportunities Abroad Opportunities for Study and Work Placements Abroad under the Erasmus+ Programme, Worldwide Exchanges and Overseas Placement, and ISEP – International Student Exchange Programme. Reserve your place	Wednesday, 20 Nov 2019, 14:00 - 16:00, B0.33 Chesham

Workshop

When and where

Career Essentials: Next level CVs and Covering Letters

Come and find out how to stand out from the crowd and take your placement or graduate job application to the next level.
See more and book

Wednesday, 20 Nov 2019, 14:00 - 16:00, B0.26b Chesham

Expanding Your Horizons: Opportunities Abroad

Opportunities for Study and Work Placements Abroad under the Erasmus+ Programme, Worldwide Exchanges and Overseas Placement, and ISEP – International Student Exchange Programme.
Reserve your place

Wednesday, 20 Nov 2019, 14:00 - 16:00, B0.33 Chesham

Week eleven

Week commencing 25 November

Workshops this week:

Workshop	When and where
Professional Insights: FDM - Assessment Centres An employer-led workshop providing students with an understanding of the stages employers go through when assessing graduates; looking at competencies, group exercises and assessment etiquette. Find out more and book	Wednesday, 27 Nov 2019, 14:00 - 16:00, B0.33 Chesham
Expanding Your Horizons: Opportunities Abroad Opportunities for Study and Work Placements Abroad under the Erasmus+ Programme, Worldwide Exchanges and Overseas Placement, and ISEP – International Student Exchange Programme. Reserve your place	Wednesday, 27 Nov 2019, 14:00 - 16:00, B0.26b Chesham

Workshop

When and where

Professional Insights: FDM - Assessment Centres

An employer-led workshop providing students with an understanding of the stages employers go through when assessing graduates; looking at competencies, group exercises and assessment etiquette.
Find out more and book

Wednesday, 27 Nov 2019, 14:00 - 16:00, B0.33 Chesham

Expanding Your Horizons: Opportunities Abroad

Opportunities for Study and Work Placements Abroad under the Erasmus+ Programme, Worldwide Exchanges and Overseas Placement, and ISEP – International Student Exchange Programme.
Reserve your place

Wednesday, 27 Nov 2019, 14:00 - 16:00, B0.26b Chesham

Week twelve

Week commencing 2 December

Workshops this week:

Workshop	When and where
Career Essentials: Linkedin Masterclass (60 Minute Webinar) Join the webinar to find out some of the more advanced features on LinkedIn See more and book for login info.	Monday, 02 Dec 2019, 13:00 - 14:00, Online only
Career Essentials: Effective Interviews Find out about interview structure; typical interview questions and practice how to respond to different types of questions (strengths, competency, values and CV/Applications based). Find out more and book	Wednesday, 04 Dec 2019, 14:00 - 16:00, B0.33 Chesham
Expanding Your Horizons: Opportunities Abroad Opportunities for Study and Work Placements Abroad under the Erasmus+ Programme, Worldwide Exchanges and Overseas Placement, and ISEP – International Student Exchange Programme. Reserve your place	Wednesday, 04 Dec 2019, 14:00 - 16:00, B0.26b Chesham

Workshop

When and where

Career Essentials: Linkedin Masterclass (60 Minute Webinar)

Join the webinar to find out some of the more advanced features on LinkedIn
See more and book for login info.

Monday, 02 Dec 2019, 13:00 - 14:00, Online only

Career Essentials: Effective Interviews

Find out about interview structure; typical interview questions and practice how to respond to different types of questions (strengths, competency, values and CV/Applications based).
Find out more and book

Wednesday, 04 Dec 2019, 14:00 - 16:00, B0.33 Chesham

Expanding Your Horizons: Opportunities Abroad

Opportunities for Study and Work Placements Abroad under the Erasmus+ Programme, Worldwide Exchanges and Overseas Placement, and ISEP – International Student Exchange Programme.
Reserve your place

Wednesday, 04 Dec 2019, 14:00 - 16:00, B0.26b Chesham

Further information

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 and Twitter for the latest news on upcoming events.