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).