Here at the University of Reading, we want each and every student to take every opportunity to succeed in their career and this is why we offer a host of sessions to help you kickstart it.
Use the calendar below to book the latest Careers events via MyJobsOnline.
| Event name | Date | Time | Location |
| Thrive Mentoring preparation session | 16/09/2026 | 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual |
| Getting ahead with early placement applications | 17/09/2026 | 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual |
| New undergraduate students - How the Careers Service can help you build your future |
24/09/2026 | 11:00 - 11:45 | Palmer 109 |
| Meet the Careers team (gazebo outside) |
24/09/2026 | 11:30 - 14:30 | Palmer Quad |
| New master's students - your career (for PGT students) | 24/09/2026 | 12:00 - 12:45 | Palmer 109 |
| Thrive Mentoring preparation session | 28/09/2026 | 11:00 - 14:00 | Virtual |
| Feeling anxious about attending JobFest |
28/09/2026 | 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual |
| Finalist Futures: what do I do next? | 29/09/2026 | 13:00 - 14:00 | Palmer 106 |
| JobFest | 30/09/2026 | 12:00 - 14:00 | 3Sixty |
| JobFest: Finding part-time work on and off campus |
30/09/2026 | 13:30 - 13:50 | Flex |
| JobFest: Getting started on your CV | 30/09/2026 | 14:30 - 14:50 | Flex |
| Thrive Mentoring preparation session | 01/10/2026 | 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual |
| Meet Deloitte | 05/10/2026 | 10:00 - 15:00 | Palmer Quad |
| Feeling anxious about making a career: easy steps to get you started | 05/10/2026 | 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual |
| Reading Internship Scheme Information Session | 05/10/2026 | 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual |
| International students: Working in the UK | 06/10/2026 | 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual |
| Explore careers in government and public sector | 06/10/2026 | 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual |
| Thrive Mentoring preparation session | 07/10/2026 | 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual |
| RED Awards connect | 07/10/2026 | 15:00 - 16:00 | Palmer 106 |
| Volunteer in Reading: make your mark | 08/10/2026 | 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual |
| Finalist Futures- how to get your CV graduate ready | 08/10/2026 | 14:00 - 14:40 | Virtual |
| Finalist Futures - making an impact with your covering letter | 08/10/2026 | 14:45 - 15:15 | Virtual |
| Feeling anxious about attending Careers & Placement Fair | 09/10/2026 | 13:30 - 14:00 | Virtual |
| Thrive Mentoring preparation session | 09/10/2026 | 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual |
| Thrive Mentoring preparation session | 13/10/2026 | 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual |
| Write a great CV | 13/10/2026 | 13:00 - 13:30 | Virtual |
| Explore careers in accountancy, consultancy and professional services | 13/10/2026 | 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual |
| Careers and Placements Fair | 14/10/2026 | 10:30 - 15:15 | Palmer |
| Health and disability: Talking to employers with confidence about your disability or health condition | 15/10/2026 | 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual |
| Thrive Mentoring preparation session | 15/10/2026 | 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual |
| Explore careers in heritage and museums | 15/10/2026 | 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual |
| Making an impact with your cover letter or supporting statement | 16/10/2026 | 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual |
| Thrive Mentoring preparation session | 19/10/2026 | 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual |
| What are my strengths? | 20/10/2026 | 13:00 - 14:00 | Carrington 101 |
| Thrive Mentoring preparation session | 21/10/2026 | 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual |
| Prepare for the Law Fair | 21/10/2026 | 13:00 - 13:30 | Virtual |
| RED Awards - getting started and finding opportunities | 21/10/2026 | 13:00 - 13:50 | Palmer 105 |
| Part 2 Placement Year Boot Camp | 21/10/2026 | 14:00 - 17:00 | Chancellors G06 |
| Understanding the selection process: online and psychometric tests | 22/10/2026 | 13:00 - 14:00 | Palmer 101 |
| Explore careers in pharmaceutical | 22/10/2026 | 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual |
| Student Circus | 22/10/2026 | 17:00 - 18:30 | Palmer 109 |
| Bitesize: Write a great CV | 23/10/2026 | 14:00 - 14:30 | Virtual |
| What is Intercultural Communication? An intercultural competence workshop | 26/11/2026 | 12:00 - 13:00 | Global Study Lounge |
| Succeed at interview | 27/10/2026 | 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual |
| Thrive Mentoring preparation session | 27/10/2026 | 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual |
| What is culture? An intercultural competence workshop | 28/10/2026 | 12:00 - 13:00 | Global Study Lounge |
| Law Careers Fair | 28/10/2026 | 12:30 - 15:00 | 3Sixty |
| RED Global Engagement Award volunteering opportunities | 29/10/2026 | 13:00 - 14:00 | Global Study Lounge |
| Explore careers in data science and analytics | 29/10/2026 | 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual |
| Thrive Mentoring preparation session | 30/10/2026 | 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual |
| Bitesize: Job hunting | 02/11/2026 | 11:00 - 13:00 | Virtual |
| CVs and Cover Letters | 03/11/2026 | 13:30 - 14:00 | Virtual |
| Bitesize: Create a LinkedIn profile | 05/11/2026 | 14:00 - 14:30 | Virtual |
| Explore business careers for STEM grads | 10/11/2026 | 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual |
| Built Environment Careers Fair | 11/11/2026 | 11:30 - 14:00 | 3Sixty |
| Gaining experience without experience | 12/11/2026 | 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual |
| Thrive Mentoring preparation session | 12/11/2026 | 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual |
| Reading Internship Scheme Information Session | 16/11/2026 | 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual |
| RED Awards - getting started and finding opportunities | 17/11/2026 | 13:00 - 13:50 | Virtual |
| International master's students: application essentials for finding work in the UK | 17/11/2026 | 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual |
| Thrive Mentoring preparation session | 18/11/2026 | 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual |
| Green careers are for everyone | 18/11/2026 | 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual & Carrington 101 |
| Finalist futures: succeed at interview | 19/11/2026 | 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual & Palmer 107 |
| Explore careers in agriculture, crops & land conservation | 19/11/2026 | 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual |
| Finalist Futures bitesize - creating a CV or application that secures me an interview | 23/11/2026 | 13:00 - 13:30 | Virtual |
| Thrive Mentoring preparation session | 24/11/2026 | 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual |
| Why volunteer as a school governor? | 25/11/2026 | 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual |
| RED Awards - getting started and finding opportunities | 25/11/2026 | 13:50 - 13:50 | Virtual |
| Assessment centres | 26/11/2026 | 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual |
| Bitesize: Write a great CV | 30/11/2026 | 10:00 - 10:30 | Virtual |
| Thrive Mentoring preparation session | 30/11/2026 | 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual |
| Should I do a master's? | 01/12/2026 | 13:00 - 13:30 | Virtual |
| Thrive Mentoring preparation session | 04/12/2026 | 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual |
| Thrive Mentoring preparation session | 07/12/2026 | 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual |
| Making the most of your vacation | 08/12/2026 | 12:00 - 12:30 | Virtual |
| Reading Internship Scheme Information Session | 16/12/2026 | 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual |
| Bitesize: Job hunting | 12/01/2027 | 13:00 - 13:30 | Virtual |
| Bitesize: Write a great CV | 13/01/2027 | 14:00 - 14:30 | Virtual |
| Bitesize: Write a cover letter | 18/01/2027 | 15:00 - 15:30 | Virtual |
| Bitesize: Write a successful master's application | 21/01/2027 | 14:00 - 14:30 | Virtual |
| Bitesize: Succeeding at Interviews | 27/01/2027 | 11:00 - 11:30 | Virtual |
| Explore careers in charities, NGOs and not-for-profits | 28/01/2027 | 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual |
| Bitesize: Creating a LinkedIn profile | 29/01/2027 | 16:00 - 16:30 | Virtual |