Top Tips for working with the Careers Service

The Careers Service is the main point of contact for employers for recruitment-related events. We run careers fairs, employer presentations and networking events and skills sessions throughout the year.

Planning for the year ahead

• Consider what the Careers Service already offers to avoid duplication.
• Consider how your event complements the Careers Service current provision.
• Aim to get in touch with us when your newly elected President/Committee is in place. We start planning for the next academic year in March. We recommend getting in touch with us at least 12 weeks before any planned collaboration.
• Consider the objectives, aims and target audience for your event(s).
• Whether or not there is scope for collaboration, it is helpful to share event schedules and dates to avoid event clashes.

Marketing events

• Promote the event on Handshake
• Agree a marketing schedule with the Careers Service
• Include relevant logos on any advertising (e.g., the Careers logo and relevant SU Society logo) if the event is being run jointly.
• Highlight that the event is jointly run in any marketing materials.
• If reaching out to multiple alumni/guests, decide on consistent messaging for all.
• Copy the Careers Service into communications.

Collaborating with the Careers Service

If you are collaborating with the service on an event or activity make sure you

• Meet and agree on aims and expectations for your specific event.
• Establish key tasks and responsibilities and who is responsible for them
• Provide a clear point of contact within your society for event organisation.
• Set a time frame to help plan the run-up to the event with appropriate deadlines for all actions.
• Decide on a method to share event updates (e.g., alumni attendee confirmations or student booking numbers).