Throughout the year we host careers fairs and festivals themed by sector
Whether you are at the start of your career journey or ready to apply, careers fairs are a great way to meet managers, recent graduates & recruiters in an informal setting to:
- develop insights into company cultures, working practices and career paths, and compare what they offer
- discuss career paths and job roles and where you might fit
- gain information on hiring and selection processes
- build your network
University of Cambridge Careers Fairs
(one-off events to meet employers)
Graduate Schemes and Internships Fair | Monday 9 October 3-6pm
Consultancy Fair | Tuesday 10 & Wednesday 11 October 2-6pm
Banking & Finance Fair | Thursday 12 October 2-6pm
Engineering Fair | Tuesday 17 October 2-6pm
Tech Fair | Wednesday 18 October 3-6pm
Life Sciences Fair | Thursday 19 October 4-7pm
Law Fair | Tuesday 24 October 2-6pm
Maths & Quantitative Finance Fair | Tuesday 31 October 3-6pm
Economics Fair | Wednesday 1 November 1-3pm
Barrister Fair | Tuesday 28 November 12.30-3.30pm
Careers in China
Employers in finance, consulting, energy, technology and education take part in this programme which supports students looking to work for international and Chinese organisations based in Mainland China and Hong Kong (SAR). Organised with LSE Careers and Imperial College Careers Service.
University of Cambridge Careers Festivals
(Longer series of in-depth events and opportunities to explore a sector)
Creative Careers Festival
This programme includes a series of panel events, insights and resources to provide an overview of the roles and routes available into the creative sector, from publishing; the performing arts and production, to gaming; museums and the media.
Life Sciences Careers Week
Life Science students have a huge range of post-study options. From the lab to industrial research via finance, policy and consulting, your skills and knowledge are an asset in a diverse and changing landscape. But how to navigate the options? Gain ideas and inspiration for your next steps through our panel and networking events, video content and resources.
Policy, Charity & International Development Festival
This festival is your essential starting point for the sector. You can attend a speed networking event ,a series of panel discussions with representatives working in the sector and other resources to help you move on in the sector.
Green Careers Festival
Led by our flagship Green Careers Fair, this festival focuses on helping you discover possible career paths and opportunities in sustainability and environment-related organisations. Organised in collaboration with Cambridge Zero.
Tech Festival
Highlights include a Careers in Tech Networking Panel and Tech Careers Fair and networking events.
I'm a Researcher, what next?
A series of events for PhDs and Postdocs to support you to explore what you want from your next career step.
Navigating the academic job market
A series of events for PhDs and Postdocs to support you to explore next steps in academia. The programme includes keynote discussions, workshops and panel events.
Finalist Focus
A programme of activities to help you prepare for what comes next on the completion of your course. Includes the Graduate Jobs Fairs where you can meet organisations from a range of sectors with graduate-level roles with immediate, autumn or early winter start dates.
Are you an employer interested in these events? Go to our employer site.
- Join our Making the Most of Careers Fairs Q&A session
- Watch our YouTube Playlist: Making the Most of Careers Fairs
- Read our Careers Fair Blog
- Do your research
- Complete your Handshake profile and update your CV. Follow employers on Handshake to get notifications when key activities occur
- View company profiles on Handshake to find out what roles they are advertising and events they are running for Cambridge students and graduates
- View company recruitment websites, social platforms
- Research news and articles
- Ask questions
- Dress appropriately and if joining a virtual event, consider your background
- Take notes - they might be useful in future applications
- For in-person fairs, if you would benefit from talking to an employer in a quieter environment you can ask to see them in a 'quiet room' next to the main fair
- Follow up after events
- Follow speakers on Linkedin
Find brochures from previous events here. You can research employers using these resources.
- Banking & Finance Fair 2022
- Consultancy Fair 2022
- Law Fair 2022
- Maths & Quantitative Finance Fair 2022
- Graduate Schemes and Internships Fair 2022
- Economics Fair 2022
- Engineering Fair 2022
- Barristers Fair 2022
- Life Sciences Careers Fair 2023
- Green Careers Fair 2023
- Tech Fair 2023
- Graduate Jobs Fair 2023
Top Tips
- Search job postings on Handshake and save your searches, so relevant vacancies arrive in your inbox all year round - not just from firms at the event.
- Select your industry interests on Handshake to receive targeted emails from employers regarding their events and vacancies.
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