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We’ve got an exciting line-up of events for you this year. From recruitment events to careers workshops, we’ve got it covered. You can find all our event listings on MyCareer but we've spotlighted some below.
New for this year, the Careers and Jobs Fair will include employers hiring for graduate jobs, placement years and part-time jobs. So whether you are seeking full time employment, or just want some extra cash whilst you are studying, the Careers and Jobs fair is perfect for you!
Join us on Monday 5 October and Tuesday 6 October from 10:30 – 15:30 at NUSU, Lindisfarne Room, Hadrian Building & Boiler House.
Turn your passion for sport into a career and explore the wide range of opportunities available in the sports industry, from sports journalism to performance analysis and more! Open to students from all degree courses, enjoy a full day of talks and drop in sessions designed to help you explore your future in the world of sport.
Join us at the Level 1 Event Space in King's Gate on Tuesday 10 November.
Find out more about last year's event
START UP hold regular networking socials throughout the year. Future dates for the networking socials will be announced soon.
Come along if:
Get the chance to build on your networking skills, and learn how to present yourself in the best possible way at one of our employer events or workshops. You can find all our employer events on MyCareer.
Employers will be joining us on campus as part of the Employer Connect series, to host presentations, skills sessions and drop-ins about graduate recruitment opportunities and careers within their organisation. This is a great opportunity to hear about roles within different companies and engage directly with employers.
To find out about upcoming presentations please go to the event section on MyCareer and search for ‘Employer Connect’.
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Whether you’re searching for work experience, or a job, applying for further study or looking for advice on how to stand out at an interview, you’ll find all of the careers information you need on our website.
Use the Resources tab on MyCareer to access free online tools and resources such as CareerSet, our online CV checker and Graduates First, the AI video interview practice platform.
Whether you’re looking for information or advice on your career, further study or starting a business, our friendly Careers team can assist you. You can book an in-person or online appointment to speak to one of our expert advisers for bespoke one-to-one advice.
Here’s how to book an appointment:
Working on campus is a great way to develop your skills, gain valuable experience, and enhance your employability. As well as building your CV, you can earn money alongside your studies through the wide range of paid work opportunities available each year.
There are many different opportunities, including:
How to find opportunities:
Opportunities on campus are often advertised via MyCareer, search using 'Newcastle University' in the organisation search field.
You can also find student jobs advertised on School notice boards or on the University's main vacancies portal.
Before starting any work for the University, you'll need to register as a casual worker with Unitemps. Information is available on the Working on Campus webpages.
You can find us in King's Gate, on Level 1 and our help desk staff will be on hand to give you advice and point you in the right direction! We’re open between 09:00 – 17:00, Monday to Friday.