Student Employment Week
Student Employment Week returns for the second time to showcase the range of employability resources available to all students.
This year, we're bringing you even more activities to inspire your interests, connect with employers, develop your skills, and learn more about your options.
- Learn – Discover how the Career Zone can help you through structured employability programmes.
- Develop – Attend workshops on CVs, LinkedIn, job applications and much more.
- Inspire – Hear from local employers about their experiences and career journeys.
- Connect – Network with employers and discover exciting opportunities.
Student Employment Week kicks off with the Student Employment Team who will be ready to meet you in the Forum Street on Monday 24th Feb between 11am-2pm.
Meet the team and explore the range of schemes and programmes on offer that can accelerate your confidence and develop your skills.
Explore Employability Programmes
Learn more about the University's Internship Schemes
Explore the Workshops on Offer
This years specialist workshops are delivered by industry experts, working professionals, alumni and our dedicated Skills Team. All of them will bring you up to date knowledge and experience that will expand your perceptions and help you get ahead in the job market.
Learn more and book your place via Handshake using the links below:
Monday 24th Feb | 10:30 | In-person, Streatham Campus and online | The Power of Mindset
Monday 24th Feb | 12:30 | Online | Understanding Internship Schemes for International Students
Monday 24th Feb | 12:30 | In-person, Penryn Campus | Careers and Sustainability - Employer Panel and Masterclass.
Tuesday 25th Feb | 12:00 | In-person, Penryn Campus | Alumni Talk | From Campus to Career: Jobs or Freelancing?
Wednesday 26th Feb | 10:00 | In-person, Streatham Campus and online | Neurodiversity and the Workplace
Wednesday 26th Feb | 11:00 | In-person, Streatham Campus and online | LinkedIn Lab
Wednesday 26th Feb | 13:00 | Online | Leadership Skills
Wednesday 26th Feb | 14:00 | In-person, Penryn Campus | Falmouth to the United Nations | My Award-Winning Career in Business & Human Rights
Wednesday 26th Feb | 14:30 | Online | China Career Ready: CVs in China and the UK
Thursday 27th Feb | 10:30 | In-person, Streatham Campus and online | Your Future, Your Brand: CVs, Interviews & LinkedIn
Thursday 27th Feb | 13:00 | In-person, Penryn Campus | 'Student Circus' Information Session for International Students
Thursday 27th Feb | 17:30 | Online | Understanding Assessment Centres
Thursday 27th Feb | 18:00 | In-person, Penryn Campus | Where Are They Now? Law Alumni Cafe
Connect. Meet a selection of local employers and explore the job opportunities available now and over the summer.
Forum Street, Streatham Campus
Tuesday 25th Feb | 11am-2pm
Meet...
- Elf Charity
- Exeter City Community Trust
- Exeter Science Centre
- St Petrock's
- Voco Zeal Hotel
Thursday 27th Feb | 11am-2pm
Meet...
- Exeter Phoenix
- National Trust
- Step One Charity
- The Mare and Foal Sanctuary
- Westward Housing
- Your Tech/Digital Future.
Connect. In partnership with Falmouth University, meet a selection of employers based locally in Cornwall and explore the job opportunities available now and over the summer.
The Exchange | Wednesday 26th February |10:30-14:00
Meet:
- ElementalUK
- Serve Cornwall
- Get into Teaching Information Service DFE
- Walker Group (Monkey Tree Holiday Park & Padstow Walker Restaurants)
- Teach Cornwall
- LINES Languages (English language summer school for international teenagers)
- Cornish Gems
- Kernow Learning
- Merchants Manor
- Bluebird Care Mid & West Cornwall
- St Michael's Resort
You'll also be able to speak to the teams from the University to Exeter to learn more about Student Start-ups, Global Leaders, Green Consultants, and Gateway to Careers.
If you have any queries about this or future Student Employment Weeks', contact the team at studentemployment@exeter.ac.uk