CAREERS
FEST
READY TO
YOUR FUTURE?
Northumbria’s Annual Careers Festival for final year students & graduates.
Careers Fest is for Northumbria University students only. An email address is needed to book on to the event.
2023 LINE UP
Welcome Talk
Choosing a Career
CV Masterclass
Impress Employers
Career Well-Being
Careers Fest 23 kicks off with a welcome talk featuring guest speakers and Graduate Futures. Here you'll discover how to make the most of the event. You’ll also take part in some fun activities to kick start the day. There will also be FREE teas, coffees and pastries upon arrival in our chill-out zone.
How can you look for a job when you don’t know what you want to do? The first step to finding a job that fits is to discover your personal priorities and strengths. This session will give you the tools and techniques you need to work out what you want and to identify the job roles that suit you.
Your CV is often the first chance to make a good impression with an employer, but how do you create a winning CV that sets you apart from the competition? Join our interactive session and discover the essential tools and strategies to craft a stand-out CV that catches the eye of recruiters.
Learn how to showcase your best self and make a lasting impression on employers! Discover how marketers promote themselves, how to create a pitch using our pitch tool and get the chance to pitch to others! If you want to improve your confidence or even discover your X-Factor, this session is for you!
Build your superpower for career confidence and success in this interactive session. We'll get you thinking about your career wellbeing, change and resilience and give you ‘super power’ tips to help build your confidence to progress your career goals and thrive! No cape required!
Bring your CV!
15 min Lunch Sessions
Lunch Chillout Area
Lunch CV/Support Area
Alumni Panel Activity
Meet Employers/Staff
Over lunch, choose from the following 15min workshops:
LinkedIn Masterclass.
International students/VISA.
Student/Graduate Enterprise.
These short sessions provide a quick overview of the support available on these specialist topics.
Our lunch-time chillout area will have a range of fun and engaging careers content. From interesting quizzes, VR and Metaverse stations and even the chance to learn about our unique support tools, you can grab a bite to eat and learn more about the ways we can help to enhance your career-readiness.
Need a CV check or want to talk to our support staff? Our Wellbeing, International and our Graduate Futures staff will also be on hand to talk to in our lunch-time chillout area.
Bring your questions or ask about opportunities - everyone is here to help you rock your graduate future!
Hear from our expert panel of Northumbria Alumni and Graduate employers and learn some top tips for taking your next steps into the world of work. This is a perfect opportunity to gain knowledge of graduate labour market, improve transferable skills and discuss important student concerns.
You'll get the chance to talk to employers, Alumni and Postgraduate teams that have opportunities for you!
This means you can ask them questions, discover opportunities open to graduates and learn what skills and qualities employers in the region seek.
SIGN UP!
Join us on Monday 26th June for Careers Fest; a face to face event delivered by Northumbria's Graduate Futures team, Northumbria Alumni and industry experts! A modern, flexible and engaging event, Careers Fest mixes traditional Careers Fair elements with essential workshops that can help you rock your graduate future.
CAREERS
FEST
- FREE drinks, breakfast pastries and lunch for all attendees
- Boost your Self Confidence
- Improve your Interview Skills
- Improve your CV and Application Forms
- Learn how to impress employers in a minute or less
- Talk to employers and access EXCLUSIVE graduate vacancies
- Access our chill-out zone & try VR, career games, get a CV checked or talk to us
- Sign up for FREE & receive access to Careers Fest 23 career resources and vacancies!
BOOK HERE
If you have any queries or require any adjustments to attend Careers Fest, email us at: NUCareers@Northumbria.ac.uk
If you would like a 1:1 with a Careers Adviser (online or in person) to explore your interests, create a career plan, or discuss engaging with employers, book at: northumbria.ac.uk/graduatefutures
£££'s
WORTH OF PRIZES TO BE WON!
PRIZES
Prizes will be given out at the end of Careers Fest - on the day.
ON THE RECORD...2022 FEEDBACK
''Thank you so much! I really enjoyed the day, and it was so helpful!"
"I loved the informality of it and the whole thing was brilliant.
I attended the CV session and learned so much from doing the group activity."
'The event definitely helped me to improve my CV and my personal pitch. I also recognise I can apply for jobs that I might not have all the skills for, but can demonstrate a willingness to learn."
"The event and the activities I took part in were very different from normal. But it was really good!"