✨ Careers and Placements Festival Autumn 2025 – What’s On ✨
With a new name and even more opportunities, Careers and Placements Festival kicks off on Monday 20th October 2025 and runs all week!
🎉 The highlight of the week is the Careers, Placements & Part-Time Jobs Fair in the Catalyst building – a huge event bringing employers right onto campus. They’re here to meet you, share live opportunities, and help you take your next career step. No need to book!
💼 Expect:
- Live job, placement & graduate opportunities
- Networking with top employers
- A chance to explore different industries
🌟 Plus, throughout the week you can boost your skills through employability activities and networking sessions.
🚀 New for 2025: We’re launching the new and improved EDGE Skills Award – an online programme endorsed by employers who are experts in their field. The award will be officially showcased at the Careers Fair on Tuesday, so don’t miss your chance to find out how it can help you stand out to employers.
📅 Don’t miss out – Careers and Placements Festival is your chance to connect, learn and get career ready!
Autumn 2025 Schedule:
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ON-CAMPUS EVENTS |
DIGITAL SESSIONS |
| Monday 20th October |
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CVs & Applications: How to Stand out
12pm-12.45pm
LINK: CV's & Applications: How to Stand Out | Handshake – Book now
An overview of how to produce a CV and a guide to job applications.
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| Tuesday 21st October |
Graduate & Placements Jobs Fair – Catalyst Hall, 10am-2pm
Part time and Local Opportunities Fair – Gallery, 10am-2pm
EDGE Launch - Breakfast and Networking – Catalyst Gallery, 10am
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Gradcracker STEM
2pm -3pm
LINK: Gradcracker: Your Gateway to STEM Employers & Opportunities | Handshake – Book Now
Gradcracker is the UK’s careers website for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) students.
In this webinar, Gradcracker Director Jessica is going to talk us through the website and its features to help you become a successful job hunter. The session will cover key competency skills, extra-curricular activities, and ways to make your application stand out. It is also a great opportunity to discover STEM employers and the different industry sectors you can work in.
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| Wednesday 22nd October |
Business RSM Mock Assessment Centre - Catalyst Learning Market, 10am-1pm
RSM Mock Assessment Centre | Handshake - Book now
Get insider experience of a real graduate recruitment process with RSM, one of the UK’s leading audit, tax and consulting firms. This interactive session will simulate an assessment centre environment, giving you the chance to practise group exercises, problem-solving tasks, and interview techniques used in real recruitment.
Computing C Learning & Rocketeer Business Challenge, 10am-1pm TBC
C Learning & Rocketeer Technical Challenge | Handshake - Book now
Work in teams on a real-world brief, apply your computing and problem-solving skills, and gain insights into innovation, entrepreneurship, and teamwork. A great opportunity to boost your CV and confidence with industry-style experience.
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Recruitment Processes & Interviews: Being Prepared
1pm-1.45pm
LINK: Recruitment Processes & Interviews: Being Prepared | Handshake – Book now
Gain practical tips to showcase your strengths, answer with confidence, and stand out in any interview
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| Thursday 23rd October |
Placements Support Day – Digital Kiln, Mellor S505
Why do a placement? Peer testimonials and search support 10am-11pm
Live and Apply 1pm-3pm
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How to – Placements - 11am -12pm
A session centred around YOUR placement application materials from CVs and cover letters to LinkedIn!
Every student at Staffs can access SUPPORT to secure all types of INDUSTRY EXPERIENCES
LINK: Placements & WBL - 'How To' Webinar Series | Handshake – Book now
Explore Go Abroad
12pm-1pm
Expand your horizons and boost your career prospects! Join the GoAbroad team as they guide you through the amazing international opportunities available to you during your time at university, explaining funding opportunities open to you, and how to apply
LINK: How To 'Go Abroad' | Handshake – Book now
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| Friday 24th October |
Creative Networking Breakfast – Catalyst Hall - 9am-11am
A creative networking event, aimed at Level 6 students, with a focus on portfolios. This will give you an opportunity to engage with industry experts, develop confidence and communication skills in preparation for working in the creative industry after graduation.
Creative Portfolio Branding with John Hudson – Catalyst Hall – 11am-12pm
How to - create a portfolio. A bespoke session focused on the design, typography and layout of a creative portfolio.
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Exploring Start-Up's
12pm-12.45pm
Unlock your potential to create your own path, pursue your passion, and shape a business that reflects your vision.
LINK: Event link – Book now
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