CareersFest 2026: Connect, explore, succeed is two weeks of employer-led explorations and workshops to help you succeed in today’s fast-changing world of work. Find out where the jobs are across the UK and uncover roles matching your interests in places you didn’t expect. Learn how your personality and passion will help you to stand out in a sea of AI-generated applications. Whatever your past background, future goals, abilities and disabilities or differences, join us to connect, explore and succeed this November:
Could you work in…?
Quick-fire Q&A sessions to get the latest insider intelligence from graduate professionals. Come along even if it’s not strictly your target area, you never know what you’ll learn.
- Could you work in finance? - Thu 5 Nov, 12:00-13:00
- Could you work in project management? - Wed 11 Nov, 10:00-11:00
- Could you work in cyber security? - Thu 12 Nov, 10:00-11:00
Careers beyond
Group discussions with a range of employers about alternative career paths beyond obvious routes or little-known sectors. Expand your professional network and meet a wide range of employers building inclusive, welcoming workplaces.
- Creative roles beyond the creative industries - Tue 3 Nov, 10:00-11:00
- Interesting careers in unexpected places - Wed 4 Nov, 10:00-11:00
- STEM careers in the public sector - Mon 9 Nov, 12:00-13:00
- Education careers beyond teaching - Tue 10 Nov, 12:00-13:00
- Tech careers beyond tech: digital skills are shaping every industry - Wed 11 Nov, 12:00-13:00
Stand out...
Employers and careers professionals lead practical workshops on how to stand out in today’s GenAI recruitment world by showing your personality, passion and commercial awareness. Workshops on LinkedIn, CVs and applications.
- Stand out in your job applications - Tue 3 Nov, 12:00-13:00
- Stand out with LinkedIn - Wed 4 Nov, 12:00-13:00
- Stand out in your CVs - Tue 10 Nov, 10:00-11:00
Where the jobs are
A session exploring which sectors, skills and roles are sought after in which cities, regions and across the UK. Discover ideal roles for you in places you hadn’t considered.
- Where the jobs are: exploring growth sectors across the UK - Thu 12 Nov, 12:00-13:00
Volunteer and make a difference
Session focused on how you can build your confidence and skills whilst making a difference by volunteering. Find out where to find the opportunities and how to secure them.
- Volunteering - what's in it for me? - Mon 2 Nov, 12:00-13:00
It’s time to find a fulfilling future, perhaps where you didn’t expect.
