What's on

We run a wide range of events throughout the year, designed to help you gather information, make career choices, build your work experience and job application skills or meet employers.

Semester 1 Fairs

Our main fairs are held in October each year.

Law Fair - Law firms offering training contracts, and training providers who can help you prepare for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). For both Law and non-Law students.

Grad Jobs and Placements Fair - over two days, featuring a wide range of employers who may be recruiting to graduate schemes, placement years and summer internships

Events include:

Job fairs
Panel Q&A events to give you an insight into different job sectors
Information sessions about specific topics eg teaching, the UK job market, or how to succeed in applications and interviews
Advice on obtaining work experience during your time at university

In addition to the events we run ourselves, you can find external events - for example, employer events and job fairs.

Finding events

Whatever kind of event you're interested in, you'll find it in Handshake. If you want to just browse our events, remember to put 'UoY' in the search box.

Browse events on Handshake

Frequently asked questions

Preparing for the event

Start by registering for the event on Handshake and creating a reminder in your calendar so you don’t miss out. If you are later unable to attend the event, please cancel your place in advance on Handshake.
It would be useful to check your audio and video work in advance so you’re confident going into the session.
These events hope to promote a thoughtful discussion, thinking of questions in advance can help you be confident in putting forward your ideas and engaging with the employers and your peers.

Presenting yourself

Consider if you are dressed appropriately to meet employers and check your name on Zoom is displayed correctly.
Think about what's visible in your background; you can sit your device on top of a pack of paper or similar to raise the eyeline and ensure your face is within view.
If at home it would be a good idea to notify housemates or put a sign on your door so that you're not disturbed during the session.

During the event

We advise logging on to a virtual event at least five minutes before the start time.
If you know you are going to be late for a session, or have to leave early, the organisers will be grateful to know ahead of time, either through a Handshake message or an email to careers-employers@york.ac.uk.
The employer would love to hear from you during the event and this is a great way to gain confidence and experience in engaging directly with employers. We encourage you to do this by having your camera on throughout the event, turning your microphone on when directed, sending emoticon reactions, or offering thoughts in the chat box.

After the event

At the end of the event, most employers will be more than happy to chat to you. Alternatively, you could message them directly on Handshake, or connect with them on LinkedIn after the event. Make sure you have your camera on to ask any last questions, introduce yourself or simply say thank you.

Careers Fairs - Semester 1‌

Our main recruitment events in October where you can connect with top employers to find out about graduate jobs, placement years and summer internships. Further information will be available in semester 1

Law Fair - 9 October 2024
Grad Jobs and Placements Fair - 10 and 11 October 2024

Global Opportunities Fair - Semester 1

Organised by the Centre for Global Programmes, this fair features opportunities to study, work or volunteer abroad.

Global Opportunities Fair - 6 November 2024

Summer Opportunities Fair - Semester 2

Organised by Global Programmes, this fair features opportunities to study, work or volunteer abroad.

Summer Opportunities Fair - February, date tbc

Graduate Jobs Fair - Semester 2

Fair with a focus on final year students and postgrads looking for graduate jobs.

Graduate Jobs Fair - 6 May 2025

Use your Career Journey to get an overview of big events across the year.

You'll receive regular email newsletters from us about key events and activities you can get involved with.

You can check the events in Handshake - you can see our fairs and events (Career centre events) and those hosted by external employers. If you just want to see University of York Careers and Placements events, use the filter "posted by my institution" or put "UoY" in the search box.

If you would like to talk to someone, please come to our drop-in or book an appointment. We offer appointments online and in-person, tailored to your stage in your career journey.

Find out about appointment options