Work Experience Festival: Find Part-Time Work While You Study

The Work Experience Festival is designed to help you discover the many ways you can gain practical work experience during your time at university.

Event details

Where

The Hive, Stag Hill Campus

When

Booking

This event is free

Whether you are a first-year looking to get involved on campus, a second-year building experience for future applications, or a final-year wanting to strengthen your employability before graduation, this event is for you.

Meet a range of employers offering part-time jobs, volunteering opportunities, and work experience opportunities, as well as University teams who can help you gain experience and enhance your CV while studying.

At this event, you will:

• Explore Different Routes to Work Experience: Discover how part-time jobs, volunteering, placements, student ambassador roles, and campus opportunities can help you build valuable skills.

• Meet Employers: Speak directly with organisations offering paid and voluntary opportunities that can fit around your studies.

• Connect with University Services: Learn about opportunities available through teams such as Unitemps, Placements, the Students' Union, and Student Ambassador programmes.

• Develop Your Employability: Find out how work experience can help you build confidence, develop transferable skills, and strengthen future job applications.

• Grow Your Professional Network: Make connections with employers and university colleagues who can support your career journey.

Don't miss this opportunity to discover how you can gain valuable experience, earn extra income, and enhance your employability while studying.

How to make the most of the Work Experience Festival:

• Come Prepared: Bring an updated CV and be ready to talk about your interests, skills, and availability.

• Ask Questions: Find out what employers are looking for and how their opportunities can fit around your studies.

• Follow Up: Connect with employers and University contacts after the event to stay informed about future opportunities.