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
Over 50 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, you will also receive lunch (²for 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:
Bespoke employer events
In addition to our three main fairs, we host over 50 employer events each year which include opportunities for you to benefit from online employer presentations, on-campus pop ups, office visits, panel and alumni events. There are also a number of school specific employer fairs and events throughout the academic year.
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.
Why showcase at BCU Careers Fairs and Events?
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1. Receive a managed service
After signing up to attend, our Careers Fairs and Events team will help check everything is in place for you to host a stand, providing information on presentation opportunities and ensuring all your business information is included on communications, floorplans and guides.
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2. Meet a wide and varied local talent pool
Our events attract a large number of employable students and graduates, with our Big Autumn Careers Fair typically welcoming over 1,600. 67% of our students are locally based and are keen to stay working in the region.
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3. Connect with industry ready talent
Many of our students and graduates have completed specific work placements and have been taught by experts and specialists with previous careers in industry.
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4. Reach a specific audience
Our specialised faculty events can help you connect with potential employees from specific disciplines and backgrounds to support your recruitment criteria, such as our School of Architecture careers events.
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:
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Screwfix
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PwC
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City Year
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CGI
