Careers Fairs
Meet employers and get careers advice at our annual careers fairs
The Careers Service fairs provide you with the chance to meet representatives from a variety of recruiting organisations, learn about the vacancies and opportunities available, and market yourself to prospective employers.
At most of our fairs, you can attend a variety of talks or presentations focused on specific issues, and get advice on your CV from the employees of the firms attending.
The recruiters are trying to market their organisation to you and inform or persuade you why you should consider applying to them. However, the fairs are also an opportunity for you to market yourself to potential employers. It can be difficult for students to stand out at fairs; there are so many people there and it can seem overwhelming. Being prepared is the best way to make a good impression and get noticed. Think ahead and have a strategy. For more information, read our advice on making the most of the careers fairs.
We are currently running all events online
While restrictions are expected to be eased over the coming months, there is still uncertainty over when large scale gatherings will be permitted to resume, meaning it is not possible to plan for in-person events at the current time.
Oxford University Careers Fair
Tuesday 13 October 2020. Exhibitors from 12:00-18:00
Explore the roles available from a diverse range of recruiters at our fair for all sect. This is a fair that acts as a ‘springboard’ enabling you to increase your understanding of career options and meet with recruiters who may have insight days, internships, graduate training or study opportunities that you could apply for.
Finance Fair
Wednesday 14 October. Exhibitors from 12:00-18:00
Meet representatives from Accountancy, Actuarial, Insurance, Banks and Investment Management firms offering opportunities to all undergraduates and postgraduates looking for internships or full time finance positions.
Browse the fair booklet for the list of recruiters that attended our 2020 Finance Fair.
Management Consultancy Fair
Thursday 15 October 2020. Exhibitors from 12:00-18:00
Your opportunity to engage with a cross section of companies including strategy firms, generalist firms and specialist management consultancy firms.
Science, Engineering and Technology Fair
Monday 19 October 2020. Exhibitors from 12:00-18:00
The Science, Engineering and Technology Fair is your opportunity to find out more about internships and graduate roles with organisations from a wide range of technical areas including energy, engineering consultancy, science R&D, patent work, IT, transport and many others. Organisations attending range from leading global companies to specialist technology firms.
Law Fair
Wednesday 21 October 2020. Exhibitors from 12:00-18:00
This fair has the aim of introducing you to a wide range of opportunities within the legal profession. In addition to representatives from Barristers’ Chambers, and Solicitors’ Practices (including International, City, and Regional firms), you will find a variety of other organisations, including the major institutions that provide professional legal training.
Browse the fair booklet for the list of recruiters that attended our 2020 Law Fair.
Careers in Computing
Monday 26 October 2020. Exhibitors from 12:00-18:00
As an Oxford student with skills in computer science there are a large number of organisations keen to recruit you! We hope that this event gives you the chance to meet employers and explore your career ideas. A broad range of organisations are attending, including those dealing in computer systems and hardware, cybersecurity firms, software houses, consultancies, research institutes and professional services organisations from a variety of sectors.
Browse the fair booklet for the list of recruiters that attended our 2020 Careers in Computing Fair.
Jobs for Mathematicians
Wednesday 28 October 2020. Exhibitors from 12:00-18:00
The fair aims to connect employers to students looking for a career that involves the use of mathematics. You can find out more about the opportunities available, compare different organisations and sectors and ask questions to help your decision making.
Careers Conference for Researchers
The 2021 Oxford Careers Conference for Researchers took place on Wednesday, 17 March 2021.
Virtual Summer Careers Fair
Thursday, 10 June 2021, 12:00-16:00
Graduating this year and not yet secured a job? Looking for an internship this summer?
Our final fair of the 2020-2021 academic year has recruiters from a range of sectors, offering either full-time jobs and internships starting this summer, along with the vacancies that they will be opening for the 2021-2022 intake.
Careers advisers will also be on hand to answer your questions.
If you have an Oxford University email address, you can register on the GraduateLand platform directly using your Oxford SSO.
Oxford University alumni and researchers who do not have an Oxford University email address will have to first book a place on CareerConnect by 2 June 2021.
OX and Start-Ups Fair — co-hosted by Enterprising Oxford
Our last event took place on 12 February 2020 at the Mathematical Institute, Oxford. Download the 2020 OX and Start-Ups Fair booklet. This fair has now merged with the Summer Careers Fair.
Graduate Jobs and Internship Opportunities
A Summer Recruitment Event. Our last event took place on Tuesday 11 June 2019 at the Oxford Town Hall. Download the 2019 Graduate Jobs and Internship Opportunities fair booklet.
International Careers Day
Our last event took place on Saturday 19 January 2019 at the Blavatnik School of Government, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG.
The Oxford Spinouts Careers Fair
In association with Oxford Entrepreneurs
Our last event took place on Thursday 2 March 2017 at The Saïd Business School.
OX-- Postcode Fair
Our last event took place on Thursday 4 May 2017 at the Careers Service, 56 Banbury Road.
Teaching & Education at The Oxford Careers Fair
Our last event took place on Saturday 13 October 2018 at the Exam Schools, Oxford. The Teaching & Education Fair has now merged with the Oxford University Careers Fair.
Arts, Advertising and Media Fair
Our last event took place on Thursday 25 October 2018 - exhibitors from 14.30-17.30 at The Careers Service, 56 Banbury Road. The Arts, Advertising and Media Fair has now merged with the Oxford University Careers Fair.
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Looking for more?
Check the CareerConnect platform for all our upcoming events and opportunities, book appointments, find jobs and internships, and more.
