CAREERS
FEST
24
READY TO ROCK
YOUR FUTURE?
Northumbria’s annual Careers Festival for final year students & graduates.
Careers Fest is for Northumbria University students and recent graduates only. An email address is needed to book on to the event.
2024 LINE UP
Welcome Talk
Room: 001
Careers Fest 24 kicks off with a welcome talk featuring Northumbria alumni Michael Brodie CBE. 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 refreshments upon arrival.
CV Masterclass
Room: 002
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 session with Northumbrian Water and discover essential tools and strategies to stand-out.
Impress Employers
Room: 024
Discover the power of personal branding and how to impress employers in this interactive session with insights from RED Engineering.
Learn core marketing concepts, create and deliver a pitch, and gain feedback to help you leave a lasting impression.
Choosing a Career
Room: 007
How can you look for a job when you don’t know what you want to do? The first step to finding a career that fits is to discover your personal priorities and strengths. This session will introduce you to some tools and resources to help you find a sense of direction.
Jobs up North
Room: 003
In this session you'll discover more about our region's job market, including where Northumbria graduates go, where jobs are now (and in the future) and receive practical, applicable tips to help you find amazing opportunities!
Bring your CV!
Lunchtime Activities
CCE1 Foyer
LinkedIn Masterclass
Room: 003
Career Well-Being
Room: 007
Employer&Alumni Panels
Room: 001/002
Networking
CCE1 Foyer
Grab FREE lunch and chillout in our careers zone! Explore VR and Metaverse stations, get feedback on your CV and get a free LinkedIn profile picture!
LinkedIn can help with your career planning and job search strategy. From creating an effective profile to connecting with employers, we will help you make the most of LinkedIn. With insights from NU alumni, you'll learn what to include in your profile, how to research alumni working in different sectors, and how to find jobs.
Build your superpowers for career confidence and success in this interactive session with First Psychology and Northumbria alumni. 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!
Attend one of two sector specific panels to hear from 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 the graduate labour market, improve transferable skills and discuss important student concerns.
In this informal networking opportunity, you'll get the chance to talk to graduate employers, alumni and support teams at the University.
This means you can ask them questions, discover opportunities open to graduates and learn what skills and qualities employers in the region seek.
£££'s
WORTH OF PRIZES TO BE WON!
*Prizes will be given out on the day of CareersFest in our closing session 15:10 - 15:30, CCE1 001.
DIRECTIONS
Business and Law Building, City Campus East, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1XA
Over the past year, the university has worked hard to gather information about the sustainable policies and practices we have. After submitting our Green Check Assessment for the Gold Tourism Award, we were able to achieve Gold!
One of the vital parts of promoting greener events is to encourage more sustainable forms of transport and luckily enough Newcastle has tons of great options, whether you're travelling from far or near!
For information on accessing CCE, including all forms of travel, click HERE.
FLOORPLAN
Unsure of where to go on the day?
Check out our floorplan and get familiar with both our AM and PM setups.
PREVIOUS ATTENDEE 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."
“These sessions have given me an insight on what I have been doing wrong and how to do better as regards job applications moving forward. I intend to tailor my CV using the methods highlighted in the session!"
“The staff at the desk and the stalls were very friendly and easily approachable and the welcome speech was really motivational. I even had a chance to speak with and connect with some of the employers.”
"All the sessions I attended were very useful and informative, giving me more insight on how to improve my job application."
CAREERS
FEST
24
SIGN UP!
Join us on Wednesday 19 June in CCE1. Book now so you don’t miss out!
- FREE lunch for all attendees
- Boost your self confidence
- Improve your networking skills
- Get feedback on your CV
- Engaging career workshops
- FREE LinkedIn profile picture
- Insights from employers and Northumbria alumni
- Access to our chill-out zone & try VR, career games
- FREE access to Careers Fest 24 career resources and vacancies!
BOOKINGS CLOSED
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 careers appointment (online or in person) to explore your interests, find and apply for opportunities, create a career plan, or discuss engaging with employers, book at: northumbria.ac.uk/graduatefutures