Discover all things employability
From 17–28 March 2025, take part in two weeks of interactive workshops, networking events, and hands-on activities designed to boost your career prospects.
Whether you're searching for a placement, graduate role, or your next career move, this is your chance to develop essential workplace skills and gain real-world insights.
Organized by the Faculty of Business and Law, Employability Fortnight brings you:
- Mock interviews & assessment centres to sharpen your confidence
- Exclusive networking opportunities with industry professionals
- Workshops & panel discussions to help you stand out to employers
Following a highly successful launch in 2024, this event is back for a second year—bigger and better! Pick the sessions that suit you and walk away with fresh ideas, valuable connections, and the skills to take your career forward.
Are you ready to invest in your future? Join us!
Full event schedule
Monday 17 March
- 11.00am-12.00pm Finding a Graduate Job: Your Guide to Success, in-person at the Careers and Employability Centre
- 2.00pm-3.00pm Global Careers: How to Land an International Role with Grant Thornton, in-person in the Richmond Building
Tuesday 18 March
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2.00pm-3.00pm Unlock the Ethics Code: A Social Media Dilemma, with the ACCA, in-person in the Richmond Building
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3.00pm-4.00pm 'Early stage investment and raising funds' (part of the UoP Startup mini masterclass series), online
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3.00pm-4.00pm PwC (External Event) - Building Your Personal Brand, online
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4.00pm-5.00pm "Reasonable adjustments in the workplace - what they are and how to ask for them", online
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4.00pm-5.30pm International Alumni Tips for UK Career Success (part of UoP Global Week), in-person at the Careers and Employability Centre
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5.00pm-7.30pm UoP Accounting and Economics Alumni Networking Event 2025, in-person in the Richmond Building
Wednesday 19 March
- 10.00am-12.00pm HIRE session - High-Impact Interviews with Real Employers Online: Book a 20-minute appointment
- 12.00pm-1.30pm LinkedIn Essentials, in-person at the Careers and Employability Centre
- 12.00pm-1.00pm Interview Ready: Succeeding in Graduate Job Interviews, online
Thursday 20 March
- 10.00am-1.00pm Placement Club (drop-in) - Careers and Employability Centre
- 3.00pm-4.00pm Ctrl+Alt+Hired: Equipping Everyone with Essential Digital Skills with Liz Williams MBE, online (learning and teaching event - staff only, please contact amy.hopkins@port.ac.uk for more details)
Friday 21 March
- 10.00am-12.00pm HIRE session - High-Impact Interviews with Real Employers Online: Book a 20-minute appointment
- 12.30pm-2.30pm HIRE session - High-Impact Interviews with Real Employers Online: Book a 20-minute appointment
- 3.00pm-5.00pm HIRE session - High-Impact Interviews with Real Employers Online: Book a 20-minute appointment
Monday 24 March
- 10.00am-12.00pm HIRE session - High-Impact Interviews with Real Employers Online: Book a 20-minute appointment
- 12.30pm-2.30pm HIRE session - High-Impact Interviews with Real Employers Online: Book a 20-minute appointment
- 3.00pm-5.00pm HIRE session - High-Impact Interviews with Real Employers Online: Book a 20-minute appointment
Tuesday 25 March
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10.00am-12.30pm Mock Assessment Centre (AM session), led by RSM Accountants
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10.00am-1.00pm Placement Club (drop-in) - Careers and Employability Centre
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1.30pm-4.00pm Mock Assessment Centre (PM session), led by RSM Accountants
Wednesday 26 March
- 12.00pm-1.30pm LinkedIn Essentials, in-person at the Careers and Employability Centre
- 12.45pm-5.30pm Future-Proofing Work: AI, Sustainability, EDI & the Skills Gap (UoP in partnership with CMI, the Chartered Management Institute) , in-person within the Portland Building
- 2.00pm-4.00pm HIRE session - High-Impact Interviews with Real Employers Online: Book a 20-minute appointment
Thursday 27 March
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10.00am-3.00pm Business and Law Careers Fair, Richmond Building
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12.00pm-1.00pm Guest lecture 1 (Law focus), Richmond Building (LT2)
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1.00pm-2.00pm Guest lecture 2 (Accounting focus), Richmond Building (LT2)
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1.00pm-3.00pm Placement Club (drop-in) - Richmond Building (LT3)
Friday 28 March
- 10.00am-12.00pm HIRE session - High-Impact Interviews with Real Employers Online: Book a 20-minute appointment
- 12.30pm-2.30pm HIRE session - High-Impact Interviews with Real Employers Online: Book a 20-minute appointment
- 3.00pm-5.00pm HIRE session - High-Impact Interviews with Real Employers Online: Book a 20-minute appointment
Key events
Explore specific events below to see what's available or book your place.
Join our LinkedIn Essentials sessions and make LinkedIn work for you!
Wednesday 19th March 12.00pm-1.30pm /
Wednesday 26th March 12.00pm-1.30pm
In just 1.5 hours, you’ll discover:
- How to navigate LinkedIn like a pro
- Strategies to connect with businesses and employers
- Tips to showcase your skills and stand out
The final 30 minutes is all about you! Get a polished, professional headshot taken for your profile—because first impressions matter.
Spaces are limited, so don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your personal brand. Book your spot today.
HIRE: High-Impact Interviewing: Refine and Excel
Practice your online interview skills with speed interview sessions of 20-minutes each, and get feedback to improve your skills.
HIRE with employers including B&Q, IBM and Blue Peak Consultancy
Friday 21 March
10.00am-5.00pm, online
HIRE with employers including HMRC, Withers Jones Consultancy and Gattaca PLC
Monday 24 March
10.00am-5.00pm, online
HIRE with employers including B&Q and NATS, Finance and Legal teams
Friday 28 March
10.00am-5.00pm, online
Mock Assessment Centre with RSM Accountants
The Faculty of Business and Law are teaming up with RSM Accountants to give students a chance to attend a practice assessment centre.
This exciting event aims to give UoP students the opportunity to take part in an assessment day with top-10 UK accounting firm, RSM.
RSM will set a handful of problem-solving activities where you will work both independently and in small groups to provide solutions. RSM assessors will monitor your involvement over the course of the session and provide each participant with feedback at the end of the session.
Designed for students who are interested in the accounting profession and how businesses operate, and are hoping to apply for a placement or graduate role within the next 12 months, this session is an opportunity to gain experience and feedback on your approach to assessment days.
Business and Law Careers Fair
Thursday 27th March between 10.00am - 3.00pm, Richmond Building
Join us in the heart of the Business School, Richmond Building, for an unmissable Careers Fair designed to help you take the next step in your career! Whether you're exploring placements, graduate roles, or networking opportunities, this event brings together top employers from the legal and accounting industries, local businesses, and the UoP Careers and Placement teams—all ready to support your career journey.
Don’t miss this chance to boost your employability, gain insider insights, and open doors to exciting career opportunities—all in one place!
Why not attend one of our careers talks on the day:
- 12.00pm-1.00pm: Careers in Law
- 1.00pm-2.00pm: Careers in Accounting
