Careers fair

Find out what careers, jobs, placement and study opportunities are on offer

The annual careers fair, held in November, gives you the opportunity to speak to potential employers and find out what careers, jobs, placement and study opportunities are on offer.

Friday 01 November 2019, 10.00am - 2.30pm

Sports Hall, Olympia Building

Come along and meet with a variety of employers/organisations offering a wide range of opportunities.

The event is open to recent graduates of all universities and all students currently in higher education. Entry is free - no need to book.

Teesside students will be asked to swipe using their TUSC cards on entry to the fair.

Making the most of the fair

Come along and find out more about the career opportunities on offer.

This is your chance to:

speak to employers/organisations in an informal setting
find out about the different employment sectors
compare companies in the same sector
find out what it is like to work within a particular company
make direct enquiries about their training schemes, placement opportunities, vacation or voluntary opportunities
find out about potential career prospects
collect information and ideas.

Before the fair

regularly check the Who'll be there page for an update on employers/organisations attending, to research them and visit their websites for background information and details of their current and future vacancies
some employers may accept CVs on the day. Prepare your CV, try and tailor it to your chosen employers/organisations and take the opportunity to market your strengths. Remember to have copies of your CV with you on the day.
think about some of the possible questions to ask employers/organisations. Anticipate the questions employers/organisations may ask you and give some thought to your answers.
Careers fair - possible questions to ask employers (pdf - 211kb)

On the day

Dress appropriately. You don't need to wear a suit. Being smart/casual is fine – try to make a good first impression
pick up the careers fair opportunities guide, floor plan and a list of stands
familiarise yourself with the layout
prioritise employers/organisations you wish to approach. Some employers get very busy. Don't be put off – be prepared to wait or come back later
speak clearly and concisely to employers/organisations, maintain eye contact and focus on what’s being said
use the questions you prepared prior to the fair and make notes about your conversation with your preferred employers for future reference immediately after you leave the stand
be open-minded and enthusiastic, create a good impression, enjoy the experience and remember to smile.
how to network at careers events

After the fair

Give feedback on the careers fair – this helps us improve our planning of future events
reflect on what you learnt from talking with employers/organisations
read through all the information you collected
note the application procedure and any closing dates for each employer/organisation and make sure your application reaches them on time
create your personal file for keeping track of all the employers/organisations and potential job leads.
Keep on track! - create your personal file of all your job applications (word - 74kb)
see a careers adviser for advice and guidance with your applications and how to prepare for interviews and assessment centres.