Event
Prepare for Final Year Careers Event
Whether you're planning to jump into a graduate job, explore further study, take a gap year, or travel the world—this event is your launchpad to success after university. Join us for a full day of expert-led sessions, practical advice, and career inspiration to help you make the most of your final year and confidently take your next steps.
Tuesday 2 September 2025
Prepare for Final Year Careers Event
Your future starts now.
Whether you're planning to jump into a graduate job, explore further study, take a gap year, or travel the world—this event is your launchpad to success after university.
Join us for a full day of expert-led sessions, practical advice, and career inspiration to help you make the most of your final year and confidently take your next steps.
Event Schedule:
9:30 – 9:40: Event Open & Welcome
9:40 – 10:20: Choosing the Career That’s Right for You
10:20 – 11:20: Understanding Your Transferable Skills & Making the Most of Your Final Year (Includes networking, part-time work, volunteering, Dundee Plus)
11:20 – 11:30: Break
11:30 – 12:00: What is a Graduate Job? Overview of Graduate Jobs/Schemes & Where to Find Them
12:00 – 12:40: Where Do I Start with My CV & Application Preparation?
12:40 – 13:30: Lunch Break
13:30 – 14:30: Beyond Summer 2026: Work, Further Study, Gap Year, Travelling... and SMART Goal Setting
14:30 – 15:00: Ask a Careers Adviser: Live Q&A, Event Close & Ongoing Support
Why Attend?
- Explore your career options and what suits you best
- Learn how to showcase your skills and experience
- Get practical tips on CVs, applications, and job hunting
- Discover opportunities beyond graduation
- Ask your questions directly to careers advisers
Get inspired. Get informed. Get ahead.
Target Audience:
- Students going into their final year at university – Graduating in 2026.
- UoD alumni/graduates.
- All disciplines welcome.
Location:
This session will be hosted online via Blackboard Collaborate. The joining link will be sent out to you the day before the session (on a Friday if the event takes place on a Monday) and again 1 hour before the session is due to start. Please check your email inbox for this and if you have any issues, please email us. N.B. please remember to check your spam folder and ensure that your CareersPortal account permissions allow targeted information to come from the Careers Service.