Careers fairs and events
Our careers fairs and events give students the opportunity to connect with alumni and employers, gaining valuable insights into graduate jobs, internships, and placements and helping them discover their future career path.
We are delighted to welcome employers into our iconic Centre for Student Life building at the heart of the university, as well as alternative locations on campus that put you in front of the students you want to meet.
We are offering a 15% discount when employers book to attend both our Careers and Placements and Jobs and Internships Fair by Friday 13 September.
Careers and Placements Fair
Tuesday 15 October 2024, 11:00 – 15:00
Located in our flagship Centre for Student Life building.
Engage with a wide range of students, from undergraduates, postgraduates, and recent graduates from various academic backgrounds, ensuring a diverse pool of candidates for different roles within your organisation.
Facilitate early engagement with first, second and penultimate year students and build early brand awareness.
Engineering & Physics Fair
Monday 7 October and Tuesday 8 October 2024, 10:00 – 15:00
Located in the School of Engineering, across two days.
Engage with students from a range of Engineering and Physics backgrounds.
Highlight your internship programmes, graduate schemes, entry-level positions, and more to eager and motivated students.
Recruit final year students into your organisation and initiate meaningful connections with students from first-years to post graduates.
Cardiff Law Fair
Wednesday 30 October 2024, 13:00 – 16:00
Located in our flagship Centre for Student Life building.
Engage with students from our LLB, LLM, BTC, LPC, GDL and PG programmes.
Highlight your internships, training contracts/QWE, vacation schemes and other opportunities at your organisation.
Recruit final year students into your organisation and initiate meaningful connections with students from first-years to post graduates.
Jobs and Internships Fair
Tuesday 18 February 2025, 11:00 – 15:00
Located in our flagship Centre for Student Life building.
Engage with a wide range of students, from undergraduates, postgraduates, and recent graduates from various academic backgrounds, ensuring a diverse pool of candidates for different roles within your organisation.
Facilitate early engagement with first, second and penultimate year students and build early brand awareness
Employer events
Our team will meet with you to discuss the best activity for your campaign and recruitment needs, supporting you with all elements setting up your event. We will manage everything from marketing to student bookings and provide assistance before, during and after the event.
We recommend:
- Employer presentations with networking and live Q&A
- Interactive skills sessions
- Panel discussions
- School and sector specific networking events
- Alumni panel events
- Employer pop-up stands
- Insights and office tours
- Delivering real-world challenges and live projects within the curriculum
Congratulations to the Cardiff University Careers Service! You are such a friendly, welcoming team, and all of your events are extremely well-organised. You really look after your companies when they attend events, and this is quite exceptional from my experience.
Find out more
Please feel free to contact our Employer Engagement team to discuss your attraction and recruitment needs further.