Employer Coffee Chats

Employer Coffee Chats are 15 to 20-minute one-to-one or mini group sessions with students run by employers at the Careers Service over tea/coffee and biscuits. These sessions, which talk place over a half day, offer you the opportunity to meet with students at the Oxford Careers Service in a familiar and informal environment. 

The content of these sessions is left entirely up to the hosting organisation. You may use the time to see students on a one-to-one basis to review and provide advice on their CVs and applications. Or, you may choose to run a more generic session, where students can approach you with application or interview queries, and any other questions about working at your organisation or within your sector.

Coffee Chats can provide a great opportunity to raise your profile amongst the student body, provide your expert advice, and share information.


How to book

Employer Coffee Chat sessions can take place anytime during term time; during Hilary (Winter) term we can offer dates and times to suit you, on a first-come, first-served basis. In Michaelmas (Autumn) term, bookings are initially restricted to Employer Engagement Network members only.

The following charges apply, and tea/coffee and biscuits are included in the price:

  • Employer Engagement Network Partner members: Free (once per term)
  • Employer Engagement Network Associate members: 50% discount (once per term)

To find out more and to book Employer Coffee Chats, please email presentations@careers.ox.ac.uk

What happens on the day?

Prior to the day, a member of the Student and Employer Engagement Team will get in touch to discuss your preferred timings and any breaks you would like to schedule. You will then be provided with information for each slot. To find out more, please email presentations@careers.ox.ac.uk

The Oxford Employer Engagement Network


For those employers who wish to gain advantageous recruiting insights, make their recruiting efforts more efficient and are looking to attract students with enhanced promotion.

Join the Employer Engagement Network