Careers and employability events and training

18 Mar 2021 to 18 Mar 2021

Your dream job is somebody else’s dream job, so how will you give yourself the edge?

17 Mar 2021 to 17 Mar 2021

Assessment centres present a specific set of challenges when looking for work.

16 Mar 2021 to 16 Mar 2021

This internships sessions covers advice on placements in the curriculum (as part of a work experience module) and internships that are separate/additional to your academic studies.

Join this free information session & discover the support you can tap in to

12 Mar 2021 to 12 Mar 2021

Find out how to maximise your chances of getting a job offer.

11 Mar 2021 to 11 Mar 2021

Gain insight into how to make yourself stand out from the crowd and the common pitfalls to avoid.

9 Mar 2021 to 11 Jan 2021

Gain tips on refining and focusing your CV and creating a cover letter that makes an impact.

4 Mar 2021 to 4 Mar 2021

Have you decided what career you will pursue after you graduate?

3 Mar 2021 to 3 Mar 2021

Specifically designed for first year students.

2 Mar 2021 to 2 Mar 2021

Join us for tips on how to apply and secure a part-time role.

16 Feb 2021 to 18 Feb 2021

‌Preparation is underway for our Virtual Careers, Placements and Postgraduate Fair 2021

9 Feb 2021 to 9 Feb 2021

Find out what to expect from this years Careers, Placements and Postgraduate Fair 2021

2 Feb 2021 to 4 Feb 2021

The Career Accelerator Programme provides financially supported and accessible career development support.

1 Dec 2020 to 3 Dec 2020

The Career Accelerator Programme provides financially supported and accessible career development support.

18 Nov 2020 to 18 Nov 2020

bet365 discuss their opportunities with their Technologies department. More to be added about this event soon.

12 Nov 2020 to 12 Nov 2020

Academics are a leading national education agency that specialises in the recruitment of permanent, long term and daily supply teachers and support staff.

In this session we will explore the reasons for undertaking further study

Your dream job is somebody else’s dream job, so how will you give yourself the edge?

Tackle youth unemployment. Fight social isolation. Improve social housing. Join us to learn more about how you can get involved.

27 Oct 2020 to 27 Oct 2020

With more and more businesses utilising online platforms to conduct interviews, Mondrem have created a session with helpful tips to help with your success!

This workshop covers advice on placements in the curriculum (as part of a work experience module) and internships that are separate/additional to your academic studies.

Quality applications are essential to being offered an interview for a graduate job.

20 Oct 2020 to 22 Oct 2020

The Career Accelerator Programme provides financially supported and accessible career development support.

19 Oct 2020 to 8 Sep 2020

A university-level CV is usually very different...

16 Oct 2020 to 16 Oct 2020

For many this is a worrying time to start work. Hear from a recent graduate working at Mondrem about navigating an uncertain job market during your final year of university.

Have you decided what career you will pursue after you graduate?

This workshop, specifically designed for first year students, will guide you through the many opportunities that you can use to maximise your future potential.

12 Oct 2020 to 12 Oct 2020

Join Keele and North Staffordshire Teacher Education to find out all about their Primary PGCE.

9 Oct 2020 to 9 Oct 2020

Lead from the front as a British Army Officer. Army Officers lead and care for their Soldiers. They make sure that their teams have the right skills and motivation to perform to their very best. You’ll bear great responsibility on your shoulders and you will be rewarded for doing so with a starting salary of around £27,200 which will rise to around £32,800 after one year.

Did you know that Policing is now a graduate role? Regional police forces are actively recruiting graduates.

(PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS NOW CANCELLED) This workshop covers advice on placements in the curriculum (as part of a work experience module) and internships that are separate/additional to your academic studies.

1 Oct 2020 to 1 Oct 2020

Meet with Lorraine the SCITT Director and discuss how to get in to teaching, and hear from a Trainee and NQT about the experience of starting work and teaching during a pandemic.

This is an opportunity to meet the Careers and Employability team, and have a quick digital drop in appointment with one of our Careers Consultants.

7 Sep 2020 to 9 Sep 2020

The Career Accelerator Programme provides financially supported and accessible career development support.

28 Jul 2020 to 30 Jul 2020

The Career Accelerator Programme provides financially supported and accessible career development support.

Join Will Pritchard, our Entrepreneur in residence, to hear about the opportunities on offer to support you and get your business going. With advice and support on where to start, and tips and tricks for getting ahead.

Looking for work experience or an internship? Not sure how either of these things are possible right now? At this short session, you will get to see what is on offer, how to apply, and get the chance to chat informally to previous interns.

Join Dom from SkillSupply for an engaging and active learning session to practice and perfect your techniques for management.

One of the key skills your CV needs, and an attractive trait to employers – Join Dom from SkillSupply for a session on Problem Solving, with professional practical advice and guidance.

Join Dom from SkillSupply for a practical session on working as part of a team, and the importance of followership, alongside leadership.

This practical workshop guides you through the process of setting up a Linkedin profile, learning key techniques LinkedIn could be described as Facebook for professionals.

The recruitment process and the networking that accompanies it can be daunting. This session will give you tips to help build confidence, explore the use of verbal and non-verbal communication and offer advice on how to dress for impact.

This session will provide you with a greater understanding of what you can bring to the job market and offer an insight into recruiters’ requirements.

Worried about how the pandemic will affect your ability to secure a graduate opportunity? Feeling insecure or uncertain? Or just want to make sure you have the most up-to-date information to help inform your plans? This workshop is for you.

David Hyner will join us for a live talk to kick start the Go Beyond series of events. Jump start your motivation- signup early and reserve your access to follow up materials that will help you build on the skills discussed. Places are allocated on a first come first serve basis.

1 Jun 2020 to 4 Jun 2020

'Go beyond' is a series of events in early June, made for you. With events and activities across 4 days, there’s something for every discipline, and every level of career readiness!

18 Mar 2020 to 18 Mar 2020

Make the most of this excellent, informal opportunity to find out what really motivates employers and how they make recruitment decisions.

11 Mar 2020 to 11 Mar 2020

First impressions are critical in legal recruitment. This session will cover what recruiters look for in applications, effective CVs and Application Form strategies. It will include insights and practical advice.

At this short session, you will get to see what is on offer, how to apply, how to tailor your CV and write a winning cover letter.

4 Mar 2020 to 4 Mar 2020

The Law degree is an excellent foundation for a variety of careers from accountancy to probation or social work. This session will explore this factors to consider when looking at alternatives to law and the opportunities available to you.

4 Mar 2020 to 4 Mar 2020

Coffee with Employers is your chance to meet employers here at Keele in an informal setting.

Focused on postgraduate teacher training options for primary, secondary and further education.

Employers looking for Keele students will join us on campus to make valuable connections with students over a light lunch.

Have you decided on a career you want to pursue after you graduate? With so many different options available, it is easy to feel overwhelmed!

19 Feb 2020 to 19 Feb 2020

Making it to an interview or an assessment centre is a massive achievement so you want to make the most of the opportunity. This session will give you an insight into the recruiter’s perspective, the practicalities of these recruitment tools and hands and enable you to plan for those awkward questions and being thrown in at the deep end.

Focuses on the opportunities available, the process of Tier 2 VISA applications and the resources that you can use to support your plans.

Get practical advice on what steps to take before, during, and after your interview.

Gain some useful tips and skills to beat the nerves, get ahead, and standout.

Top tips on how to master networking events, break the ice, and make real connections to benefit your career.

Advice on placements in the curriculum (as part of a work experience module) and internships that are separate/additional to your academic studies.

Your dream job is somebody else’s dream job, so how will you give yourself the edge?

Gain tips on refining and focusing your CV and creating a cover letter that makes an impact.

Come and have a chat about careers while eating delicious cake

Open to Law and non-Law students.

It is critical that you attend the Law Fair ready to ask the right questions of the right people.

This event will give you the opportunity to gain an understanding of what makes effective networking then practise your skills set with trainee solicitors, paralegals and solicitors at all levels.

Where to find it, what it is and how to apply effectively?

Delivered by BPP University

This session is in two parts – Applying for Bar training and Thinking about the LPC? You can attend both or either sessions which are approximately an hour each.