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Forthcoming employer events and workshops
All forthcoming on and off-campus employer events are listed below. Some events may require you to pre-register via our CareerHub portal, which all Glasgow Caledonian students automatically have full access to. CareerHub is a single sign-on, which means you can simply log in using your usual GCU username and password.
To keep up to date with all forthcoming Careers Service-related news and events, please regularly check the Events section on CareerHub or follow us on Instagram.
| Date | Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various dates September to November | 12pm to 12.30pm | Career Essentials | Our Career Advisers are delivering our Career Essentials series designed to support you at every stage of your career journey. The Graduate Success Series covers key areas, including preparing for careers fairs, using LinkedIn effectively, creating a great CV, psychometric tests and assessment centres, and interview success – giving you the tools to present yourself confidently and professionally to employers. Alongside this, our Career Exploration Series offers short, interactive workshops to help you understand different sectors and make informed decisions about your future. Sessions such as getting a part‑time Job, getting into teaching, getting into research, and sustainable careers provide clear guidance on pathways, qualifications and opportunities that align with your interests, values and ambitions. Check the full Career Essentials schedule and sign up for the sessions on CareerHub. |
Tuesday, 6 October *POSTPONED* | 11am to 2pm | GCU Autumn Recruitment Fair day one – Business, Finance and Technology Recruitment Fair | Our Business, Finance and Technology Careers Fair has been postponed. Please use the events section of CareerHub to keep up to date with forthcoming opportunities to meet employers on campus |
| Tuesday, 13 October | 11am to 2pm | GCU Autumn Recruitment Fair day two – Engineering and Built Environment Recruitment Fair | Our Engineering and Built Environment Careers Fair brings leading employers from across these dynamic sectors to campus, offering students direct access to graduate roles, placements, and internship opportunities. Aimed at third and fourth year, postgraduate and master's students and graduates, the fair is a chance to meet recruiters face-to-face, explore career pathways, and apply for live vacancies. |
| Wednesday, 14 October | Black History Month – Honouring Our Communities: Leadership, Legacy and Careers | GCU Careers Service and the Students’ Association are hosting a Black History Month event, which aims to address racial inequalities, support, motivate and empower students from Black communities to enhance their employability prospects. Sign up for Black History Month Event on CareerHub. | |
| Tuesday, 20 October | 11am to 2pm | GCU Autumn Recruitment Fair day three – Bio and Life Sciences Showcase | We are delighted to host our Bio and Life Sciences Showcase this year, following the success of our pilot event last year. The event will bring together employers from across the bio and life sciences sectors, providing you with an opportunity to explore a range of organisations, career pathways and alternative employment opportunities. It will also offer valuable insight into how your degree and the skills you have developed can translate into a variety of roles within the workplace. Whether you already have a clear career direction or are exploring your options, this showcase is an excellent opportunity to discover where your degree could take you. This event is aimed at third and fourth year, postgraduate and master's students and graduates, and is ideal for those looking to take the next step towards a graduate career in Bio or Life Sciences. |
| Wednesday 21 to Thursday 22 October | 10am to 4pm | Diverse Leaders Programme | A two-day workshop designed specifically for Students and Staff from Black, Asian, and Mixed Heritage backgrounds at GCU. To participate, you must be available for the full duration of both days - please speak to your lecturers if you have any taught sessions that clash with this. This programme is delivered by Grit: breakthrough programmes, in partnership with GCU Careers Service. More details and register for a Programme on CareerHub. |
GCU Careers Service runs a variety of employer-led events throughout the academic year. These include:
Employer pop-up events
This is a chance to meet the employer on campus, find out more about the opportunities they have available, and ask any questions you might have. Whether you are curious about future career paths or ready to apply, this is an informal and approachable way to learn more.
Employer recruitment fairs
Recruitment fairs are events featuring a selection of employers within a certain sector, offering students from specific courses the opportunity to meet a range of potential recruiters within a single event.
Employer presentations
Presentations allow students to attend an in-depth informational session about an employer's recruitment practices, opportunities and work environment.
Employer-led workshops
Practical employer-led events aimed at teaching employability and/or professional skills to students.