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University of Glasgow Careers, Employability & Opportunity @uofgcareers.bsky.social · 4h

⌛ Haven't registered for Civil Service Careers yet? There's still time!

Next Tuesday, come meet...

Cabinet Office
Civil Service Fast Stream
Department for Business and Trade
FCDO
HMRC
and more.

Tuesday, 21 October, 11:00-15:00
Glasgow University Union

🔗 Register at gla.ac/civilservice25.

Representatives from Civil Service departments and students speaking at Civil Service Careers event in 2024

University of Glasgow Careers, Employability & Opportunity @uofgcareers.bsky.social · 1d

What’s it really like working in the UK Civil Service?

Civil Service Careers
Tue, 21 Oct, 11:00-15:00 📅
GUU 📍

Get insight and advice from current Civil Service staff from the Cabinet Office, Fast Stream, FCDO, HMRC and more!

👉 Register now at gla.ac/civilservice25. (Registration required.)

University of Glasgow Careers, Employability & Opportunity @uofgcareers.bsky.social · 1d

🧠 University is all about critical thinking. It's a valuable skillset in and out of the classroom, including when it comes to your career planning and CV.

Read advice from Careers & Employability Manager Fiona and former Peer Career Supporters Elena and Rebecca. 👇

#CareerAdvice #CVTips #Skills

Critical thinking: The secret to your professional growth and a standout CV

By Fiona Stubbs, Careers & Employability Manager Critical thinking is one of those terms that gets thrown around a lot, especially in academic environments as it’s a pillar of learning and development...

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University of Glasgow Careers, Employability & Opportunity @uofgcareers.bsky.social · 2d

Thinking about a career that’s more than just a job?

Learn how you could shape policies, tackle major challenges and make a real impact on the UK's future at…

Civil Service Careers
Tue, 21 Oct, 11:00-15:00 📅
GUU 📍

👉 Sign up now at gla.ac/civilservice25.

University of Glasgow Careers, Employability & Opportunity @uofgcareers.bsky.social · 3d

💫 This could be the week you learn how to nail job interviews. Or, maybe, you perfect your CV for an internship application.

Reach your goals by joining any of our careers events this week! 💪

👉 Get the details and register (if applicable) at glasgow.targetconnect.net/student/even....

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University of Glasgow Careers, Employability & Opportunity @uofgcareers.bsky.social · 7d

And with that, we adjourn! 👩‍⚖

A massive thanks to all organisations and students who took part in today's Law Fair! 👏

Next up... Civil Service Careers!

Tuesday, 21 October, 11:00-15:00
Glasgow University Union

👉 Get the details and register at glasgow.targetconnect.net/leap/event.h....

Students and employers speaking at Law Fair

Panellist speaking to students at Law Fair

University of Glasgow Careers, Employability & Opportunity @uofgcareers.bsky.social · 8d

⚖️ We're fully underway here at the Law Fair where connections are being made, information shared and futures built!

Stop by to meet impactful firms and organisations, and get careers advice and a CV review!

Until 14:00 🕑
Plus, bonus panel, 14:00-15:00 🗣️
Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel 📍

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University of Glasgow Careers, Employability & Opportunity @uofgcareers.bsky.social · 8d

About to kick off the Law Fair with representatives from 39 organisations. 🎉

Wednesday, 8 October, 11:00-14:00*
Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel

*Bonus panel talk, 14:00-15:00

👉 Get the guide, including exhibitor profiles at glasgow.ac.uk/careers.

People standing by promotional stands at Law Fair in Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel

University of Glasgow Careers, Employability & Opportunity @uofgcareers.bsky.social · 8d

Face: sketched. Future: yours. ✏️

Lloyds Banking Group is on campus tomorrow with big energy!

Get drawn by an AI-powered SketchBot, chat with their team and discover your future career path.

Wed, 8 Oct, 10:00-16:00 🕙
Outside Gilchrist 📍

Pop by. Get sketched. Be inspired.

LLoyds Banking Group advert for Faces of the Future activation: University of Glasgow, Gilbert Scott Building, Wednesday, 8 October, 10:00-16:00

University of Glasgow Careers, Employability & Opportunity @uofgcareers.bsky.social · 8d

🌟 It's nearly here! Visit tomorrow's Law Fair to

connect with 39 organisations in the legal sector
learn about internships, traineeships and more
get industry insight and advice

Wed, 8 Oct, 11:00-14:00*
Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel

*Bonus panel talk, 14:00-15:00

👉 Learn more at glasgow.ac.uk/careers.

University of Glasgow Careers, Employability & Opportunity @uofgcareers.bsky.social · 8d

🧑‍⚖️ This just in: Learn about the 39 organisations coming to tomorrow's Law Fair and get essential tips for pursuing a legal career.

Access the Law Fair 2025 Guide at www.canva.com/design/DAG1A.... 👇

#LawJobs #Law @uofglaw.bsky.social

University of Glasgow Careers, Employability & Opportunity @uofgcareers.bsky.social · 9d

⚖️ Whether you want to advocate for defendants, litigate a civil case or delve into corporate law, explore what the legal sector has to offer you tomorrow!

Law Fair
Wed, 8 Oct, 11:00-14:00* 📅
Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel, Byres Rd 📍

*Bonus panel talk, 14:00-15:00

👉 Register at glasgow.ac.uk/careers.

Finger print scan in background with text overlaid: Wednesday, 8 October, 11:00-14:00; Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel; Law Fair; Next week; Register now

University of Glasgow Careers, Employability & Opportunity @uofgcareers.bsky.social · 10d

⭐ Make your Monday (and CV) a wee bit better by visiting our Peer Career Support Team!

They're here to answer your career queries and help you reach your goals.

Peer Career Support Team Pop-Up
Mon, 6 Oct, 10:00-15:00 🕙
G12 Cafe (by GUU) 📍

Two Peer Career Supporters posing at information stand in G12 Cafe

University of Glasgow Careers, Employability & Opportunity @uofgcareers.bsky.social · 10d

📅 Whether you're looking for CV help, careers information for international students, opportunities to go abroad or anything else, we've got events to support you!

👉 Get details and book onto these and more at glasgow.targetconnect.net/student/even....

University of Glasgow Careers, Employability & Opportunity @uofgcareers.bsky.social · 13d

📣 Engineering and technology employers!

We still have exhibitor places for our Engineering & Technology Fair, happening at Kelvin Hall. 📍

Tue, 28 Oct, 11:00-14:00
Engineering organisations

Wed, 29 Oct, 11:00-14:00
Technology organisations

👉 Learn more and book at www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/ca....

Students speaking to employers at the Careers & Internship Marketplace in the Kelvin Hall sports hall

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University of Glasgow Careers, Employability & Opportunity @uofgcareers.bsky.social · 14d

🦆 Even a rainy day is a good day to get quacking on your career!

Stop by the Peer Career Support Team Pop-Up for help with job searching, CVs and more!

Until 15:00 today, Thu, 2 Oct 🕒
Ground floor, JMS 📍

Peer Career Supporters Reya and Benita holding rubber ducks at promotional stand in James McCune Smith Building

University of Glasgow Careers, Employability & Opportunity @uofgcareers.bsky.social · 14d

ℹ️ If you're an international student or graduate at UofG, we offer a range of events, resources and more to help you reach your goals.

Learn more about how we can support you in this article by Career Adviser Aaron. 👇

Careers support to help you thrive as an international student at UofG

By Aaron McKenna, Student Professional Development Consultant (Careers Adviser) Amid your studies, extracurricular activities and other responsibilities, it can be difficult to prioritise your career ...

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University of Glasgow Careers, Employability & Opportunity @uofgcareers.bsky.social · 15d

⏱️ Got a few minutes?

The Explore Go Abroad event is buzzin' with a lunchtime rush, so pop down for quick fire insight into using your degree to see the world!

Until 15:00, Wednesday, 1 October 🕒
Glasgow University Union 📍

Students and staff speaking at Explore Go Abroad event in Glasgow University Union

University of Glasgow Careers, Employability & Opportunity @uofgcareers.bsky.social · 15d

✈️ Time for take off! (Well, not quite!)

Visit our Explore Go Abroad event today for information on going abroad as part of your degree.

Until 15:00, Wednesday, 1 October 🕒
Glasgow University Union 📍

For first- and second-year undergraduates at UofG only. ⚠️

University of Glasgow Careers, Employability & Opportunity @uofgcareers.bsky.social · 15d

💼 Next week, grab your figurative briefcase and come see what your future in the legal sector could look like!

Get That Traineeship!
Tue, 7 Oct, 10:00-11:00 📅
42 Bute Gardens 📍

Law Fair
Wed, 8 Oct, 11:00-14:00 📅 (bonus talk, 14:00-15:00)
Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel 📍

👉 Book at glasgow.ac.uk/careers.

Facade of office building with text overlaid: Wednesday, 8 October, 11:00-14:00; Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel; Law Fair; Register now

University of Glasgow Careers, Employability & Opportunity @uofgcareers.bsky.social · 16d

🤝 Want to learn how you could help make a positive impact?

Pop by the ground floor of the James McCune Smith Building to meet...

Amma Birth Companions
Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA)

They're here until 15:00 today as part of our Charity Tuesday series. 💙

University of Glasgow Careers, Employability & Opportunity @uofgcareers.bsky.social · 16d

✈️ If you’re a first- or second-year undergraduate student, learn how to go abroad as part of your degree!

Explore Go Abroad 🌍
Wed, 1 Oct, 11:00-15:00 🕚
GUU 📍

Hear from our team about the exchange process/how to apply, get key academic information and more!

👉 Register at glasgow.ac.uk/goabroad.

Person looking out at mountain view with text overlaid: Explore Go Abroad; Wednesday, 1 October; 11:00-15:00; Glasgow University Union

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University of Glasgow Careers, Employability & Opportunity @uofgcareers.bsky.social · 17d

There are loads of careers events to join this semester!

Peer Career Support Team Pop-Up ℹ️
Mon, 29 Sep, 10:00-15:00

CVs (Graduate Jobs & Internships) Masterclass 📄
Mon, 29 Sep, 10:30-11:00

Explore Go Abroad 🌏
Wed, 1 Oct, 11:00-15:00

👉 Learn more/book at glasgow.targetconnect.net/student/even....

University of Glasgow Careers, Employability & Opportunity @uofgcareers.bsky.social · 19d

🌞 We’re finishing the week on a high after FutureFest!

The event generated over 4k student touchpoints, from careers fairs to advice activities, showing incredible scale and reach.

A huge thank you to our partners, exhibitors, presenters, suppliers, staff, volunteers and, of course, students! 👏

Students speaking to employers at Part-Time Jobs Fair in Queen Margaret Union

Scottish Ecological Design Association (SEDA) volunteers for the Green Careers Fair at the Glasgow University Union

A Careers & Employability Manager delivering a Skills Soundbites talk to students as part of the Careers & Internship Marketplace at Kelvin Hall

Students receiving free burgers and hot dogs as part of The Playground at St Mungo Square

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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 20d

🚨 Applications to the Parliamentary Internship Programme close on Monday - don't miss out! 🚨

Apply now to kickstart your future in politics & public life 👉 www.johnsmithcentre.com/our-work/int...

#ParliamentaryInternship #InternshipOpportunity

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