Weeks 5 and 6 - 2025/26 - Student Careers Update
✨ Weeks 5 and 6 - 2025/26 - Student Careers Update
Here is a highlight of the events and opportunities offered by the Careers & Employability Service during Weeks 5 and 6 of the 2025/26 Autumn Semester (Monday 27 October - Friday 7 November).
→ In this edition:
Last chance to apply: Practice Recruitment Experience 🧑💼
Emerge events and opportunities
Employer Panel and Q&A: Neurodivergence and Disability Inclusion in Graduate Recruitment
The Money Charity: My Money After Uni 💰
Coach Cafe: Marketing, Media and Communications
TargetJobs Undergraduate of the Year Awards
Do you qualify for the Equal Opportunities in Careers programme?
Upcoming Events
Last chance to apply: Practice Recruitment Experience 🧑💼
Wednesday 5 November 2025 @ Bramall Lane Football Stadium
Get first-hand experience of the recruitment process by taking part in practice interviews, group work, and presentation tasks in a safe and supportive environment.
You will also have the option to have your professional LinkedIn headshot taken on the day and speak with an Employability Adviser. After the event, you will receive a personalised feedback report to help you improve your future performance.
🎥 Here’s what other students said about the previous event!
All students are encouraged to apply for a place, particularly if you have an assessment centre or interview coming up, or if you are planning to apply for placements or graduate jobs. Applications from students who meet any Equal Opportunities in Careers criteria will be prioritised.
👉Apply for a place by 10pm on 27 October
Choose from a range of online (Bitesize) and face-to-face sessions open to all students:
CV/Linkedin Booster - multiple dates
Bitesize: Creating a LinkedIn Profile - 28 October, 1-1:30 pm
Bitesize: How to tackle Situational Judgement Tests (SJTs) - 30 October, 1-1:30 pm
Bitesize: How to tackle Aptitude Tests - 4 November, 1-1:30 pm
Is a PhD right for me? - 3 November, 3-4 pm
Bitesize: Using LinkedIn Effectively - 6 November, 1-1:45 pm
Introduction to the Civil Service - 29 October, 12:50-2 pm
Newton - Solving Complex Problems: Case Study and Data Communication Skills Session - 29 October, 4-5 pm
AGCAS: You've Graduated: What Next? - 4 November, 10 am - 1 pm, for final year students and recent graduates
My path: from an International Student in Sheffield to a Business Specialist in the UK's Banking Industry - 28 October, 1-2 pm
Rethink Careers in the Age of AI in China's Graduate Job Market - 29 October, 1-2 pm
2025 Tencent 腾讯 Autumn Campus Talk & Lockin Career Workshop - 5th Nov, 5:30-7 pm
The Archer Project: How social entrepreneurship offers the ultimate reward
28 October 2025, 12-2 pm @Cornerstone, The Wave
Emerge are thrilled to welcome Terry Murphy, CEO of the Sheffield Social Enterprise Network and MD of Archer Project on the 28th October in the Start-up Studio, 12 - 2 pm.
Terry brings senior leadership expertise from charity, hospitality, and social enterprise. He'll share how to build ventures with purpose, including "Printed By Us"—voted National Social Enterprise of the Year—which empowers the homeless through employment.
Learn how to transform your business ambition into a deeply fulfilling, impactful career.
After the talk, join our interactive workshop with Enactus and 180 Degrees Consulting to brainstorm solutions for key societal challenges.
Employer Panel and Q&A: Neurodivergence and Disability Inclusion in Graduate Recruitment
3 November, 1-2:15 pm, online
Open to all students and graduates (pre-diagnosis, diagnosed, or self-diagnosed)
In this live event, employers across a variety of sectors will explain how they support neurodivergent or disabled* applicants. Find out about reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, and how employers support these candidates as they join the workforce.
*The University supports the social model of disability, which acknowledges that impairments may not be disabling in themselves, but can become so in certain contexts.
Postgraduate Online Open Day
Wednesday 26 November, online
Considering staying in Sheffield for a masters degree? 🎓
Find out everything you need to know at our postgraduate online open day on Wednesday 26 November. From applications to funding, you can ask questions to our trusted experts, as well as chat to current students about their experiences.
What to expect from our online open day?
In depth subject talks, so you can find out which course is right for you;
Clear information on applications and funding, so you feel confident taking the next steps;
Opportunities to chat with current students and learn more about postgraduate life.
The Money Charity: My Money After Uni 💰
12 November, 1–2 pm (online)
Want to feel more confident about managing your money after university?
My Money After Uni is an interactive workshop to help you understand your finances and prepare for financial independence after graduation.
You’ll learn about:
Your income after university such as student loan repayments, work, taxes, and payslips
Banking charges after graduation
Investing and growing your money
How to budget for your postgraduate life
Spending tips for graduates
This workshop is especially useful for final year undergraduates and postgraduates, but all students are welcome.
Register by 5 pm on 11th November
Coach Cafe: Marketing, Media and Communications
Thursday 6 November 2025, 5:15 - 7:15 pm (BST) - Online
Are you considering a career in Marketing, Media or Communications? Join our upcoming Coach Cafe to connect with Sheffield graduates who want to share their career insights with you. Take part in small group discussions with a variety of alumni coaches, and discover the many roles available to you in the marketing, media and communications industries.
Development opportunities
Could you be one of this year's TargetJobs Undergraduate of the Year? Applications now open!
The TargetJobs Undergraduate of the Year Awards is an annual competition aimed at finding the best undergraduates in the UK. Each award is partnered by an employer who provides a fantastic prize for the winner, which could include a paid internship, a trip abroad or other exclusive opportunities.
There are 10 awards on offer, and you can only apply for one, so make sure you’ve reviewed all of the available options before starting your application. These include:
The Multilingual Undergraduate of the Year Award (in partnership with Bloomberg)
The Undergraduate of the Year Award Celebrating Neurodiverse Talent (in partnership with BNY)
The Black Heritage Undergraduate of the Year Award (in partnership with Sky)
The Undergraduate of the Year Award Celebrating Excellence through Future Skills (in partnership with Rolls-Royce)
and more! Discover the application process, the awards, the ceremony, and more.
Do you qualify for the Equal Opportunities in Careers programme? Opt in for tailored opportunities!
Equal Opportunities in Careers is a programme established by the Careers and Employability Service with the aim of improving access to opportunities for students from backgrounds and groups that are typically under-represented in higher education.
The Equal Opportunities in Careers programme operates on an opt-in basis. If you are a student who has previously opted in to the Equal Opportunities offer, then you will still be eligible.
Check your eligibility and opt in
Northern City Connections - Trip to Manchester!
2nd and final year students that meet at least one Equal Opportunities in Careers criteria can apply to attend Northern City Connections.
It’s a fantastic chance to see what Manchester has to offer and gain insight from those who were once in your shoes - including their top tips for job applications and interviews. See the City Connections website for further details of the business visits and a video of last year’s London trip.
Deadline to apply - Wednesday 29th October. Spaces are limited - apply now so you don’t miss out!
Job Opportunities
Apply for a paid internship with a Sheffield SME!
Do you meet any of the Equal Opportunities criteria? Take the quiz to find out.
You now have the opportunity to apply for paid internships hosted by a range of SMEs (small or medium enterprises) and charities in Sheffield or the surrounding area!
The roles are paid at a minimum of £12.21 per hour. Each role has a minimum duration of 70 hours. Internships can take place between December - April on a part-time basis. All the vacancies are now available to view and apply for on Career Connect.
See the roles and apply by midnight on 3 November
Handpicked job opportunities for Faculty of Arts & Humanities students
There are over 1,260 jobs available now on Career Connect!
Find the next stop in your career journey! From part-time jobs and internships, to placements and graduate opportunities, there is something for everyone. See all jobs
Stay updated on new career opportunities 💌
Never miss out on the latest opportunities and get useful tips, insights, and news about jobs and upcoming events in your Instagram feed. Discover part-time jobs, placements, and graduate opportunities every Friday on our stories - and lots more! Follow us on Instagram
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