Employers fairs and events - information for students

UWE Bristol Careers and Enterprise team are excited to present a calendar of employer events.  A fantastic opportunity for to speak to a wide range of employers that are both sector specific and organisations that recruit from any degree subject.

There will be a mixture of on-campus and virtually delivered events. Registering for any event you wish to attend will be via our careers events platform, Handshake.

How to join Handshake

The Handshake platform is built by students for students.  It is a place we advertise all our employer careers events along with placement and graduate vacancies from the employers attending our events.

Why sign up?

You can:

• attend careers fairs and events organised by UWE Bristol and organisations across the Handshake network 
• directly connect with employers based in the UK and internationally 
• get job alerts from employers you follow 
• book one-to-one 10 min video chats with employers of your choice 
• receive messages and job offers direct from employers.

Upcoming fairs and events for 2023/24 are open for bookings shortly.

View upcoming events

• CV Cycle - navigate the best resources for you.
• Networking Workbook - links to all the resources, tips and info for effective networking.
• Elevator Pitch builder - build a summary of your key strengths and motivations
• Skills audit - identify your skills. Prospects also list key skills gained from different degree subjects.
• Research employers and sectors - use the Career Toolkit to research jobs and employers.

If you experience any issues in Handshake, please refer to the articles below:

• Technical issues at a virtual fair
• Student Support

Student safety is of paramount importance to us. The Handshake articles below explain how you can have an enriching, safe and secure experience on Handshake. 

• Report an issue at a virtual fair
• Understanding job postings: how to stay safe on Handshake
• Fraudulent employers