Virtual Graduate Jobs and Placements Fair has over 50 exhibitors

Local NHS Trusts, Gradcracker, IBM, Smith + Nephew, Morrisons, The Crown Prosecution Service & Bar Council, Department for Work and Pensions, and West Yorkshire Police are just a few of the exhibitors taking part in the University of Bradford’s Virtual Graduate Jobs and Placements Fair on November 4.

The event, from 10.30am-3.30pm is being run by the Career and Employability Services and follows the University’s first hugely successful virtual careers fair in summer. This online event will focus on graduate job opportunities for final year students and internships and placements for first and second years.

There will be over 50 exhibitors offering a range of live one-to-ones, group chats and other sessions, plus the careers team will be hosting webinars and online advice including CV checks.

You can register now to receive updates on new exhibitor pages and have first access to appointments, webinars and more.

For a full list of exhibitors, see our website.

Bookable sessions include:-

• 10:30 to 11:30 - Expanding Your Horizons: International Opportunities
• 11:30 to 12:30 - Career Essentials: Effective CVs & Covering Letters
• 13:00 to 14:00  - Career Essentials: Interviews – the basics
• 14:00 to 15:00  - Career Essentials: Effective Assessment Centres
• 15:00 to 16:00  - Career Essentials: The Bradford Employability Award 

Joanne Beaumont, Head of Careers & Employability said: “Who is this fair for? The simple answer is everybody. Final year students are a key target of the graduate careers fair in autumn, as lots of employers will be recruiting for graduate roles for the forthcoming year. A wide range of industries and sectors will be represented, and don't forget, that there are numerous roles and career areas within many sectors, for example there are management and accounting opportunities within the health sector.

“First and second years - many employers advertise for placements and internships for middle years students and part-time jobs for everyone. It's also a good idea to have a look around, chat to exhibitors and get a feel for the kind of organisations that you might want to work for in the future. 

 “If you're still unsure about what you'd like to do after graduation, there will be another chance to explore your options at our summer fair in May.”

University of Bradford graduates are welcome to attend and apply for the advertised positions, check the exhibitor listings for those accepting previous year's graduates.

Top tips

Careers fairs are a great opportunity for you to network with employers, gain an insight into the jobs they are offering and even make connections that could eventually help you get a job. But are you ready to make the most of the day? Here are some things to consider:-

• Get your CV in shape by booking an appointment with one of our adviser or by reading the application advice on our website
• Check the organisations attending the fair to plan your time effectively
• Make a list of who you want to see; visit their websites to show that you are interested and knowledgeable
• Keep an open mind and consider all the options available to you
• Think about the skills you have and what you can offer a company
• Make sure you allow yourself at least a couple of hours at the event
• Be prepared to answer questions about your interests and motivations
• Prepare some questions of your own

We will be circulating questionnaires on the day, please help us to improve future events by filling one in.