Careers Fairs and Events

BCU Business Services now include and replace our SME business support previously offered through BCU Advantage. Discover more.

What

Opportunities to meet future employees and showcase your business

Who

Employers looking to recruit students and graduates

When

Multiple events throughout the year

Cost

Typically free to attend¹

Meet our talent, fill your vacancies

Looking to fill vacancies and promote your business or organisation to potential new talent? Birmingham City University’s Careers Fairs and Events are designed to connect you  with work ready students and graduates who are actively looking to kickstart their careers.

What are BCU’s Careers Fairs and Events

Our Careers Fairs and Events are hosted on multiple occasions across all BCU campuses throughout the year.

They give recruiting SMEs, and established businesses and organisations the opportunity to meet 1000s of work-ready students and graduates looking for employment.

As an employer attending our Careers Fairs and Events you will receive:

  • A space for your stand and recruitment activities
  • Access to campus cafes, restaurants, breakout areas and WIFI
  • Your brand on event promotional materials including brochures, event maps and emails
  • Lunch and refreshments²

Alongside being able to host a stand and have your business information presented in our event marketing activities ²you will also receive lunch for two delegates. Additionally, depending on the event, you will have the opportunity to host presentations, workshops or seminars to sell your business/brand/job opportunities to prospective employees.

Three main Recruitment Fairs throughout the year:

Spring Careers Fair

Held between January - May

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Part-time Jobs Fair

Start of academic year, usually September

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Big Autumn Careers Fair

Held in October

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How much does it cost to participate?

¹Our careers fairs and events are all free to attend, with the exception of our Big Autumn Careers Fair. Autumn costs are dependent on the type and size of your organisation and are listed below:

  • Charity and 3rd Sector: £75+VAT
  • SME Organisations: £120+VAT
  • Large Organisations: £250+VAT

National Citizen Service Hannah Love, Workforce Coordinator

We have worked with Birmingham City University (BCU) for several years through their recruitment fairs. During our last attendance, we engaged with many students, with 50 students expressing their interest to work with us.

Ministry of Justice Naa Acquah, Policy Officer

We have really enjoyed delivering informative session with students about the Civil Service Fast Stream. The sessions were well organised, well attended and the students asked fantastic questions. 

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Enquire about our Careers Events

Send an enquiry and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss your needs.

Careers Fairs & Events clients include:

  • Screwfix
  • PwC
  • City Year
  • CGI

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