Events & workshops
On top of the curriculum, we have a range of events for to help your career management and professional development. Whether that's preparing for the workplace or looking to build your leadership skills in existing or new roles.
Events for Undergraduate and Masters Students
The majority of our events run in the autumn and spring terms.
Current students can book events via My Jobs Online
Apprenticeship learners, please see section below for more details on professional development workshops and events.
Typically, our events include (but are not limited to):
| Event series | Description |
|---|---|
| Employer Panels | Find out what it's like to work in different industries, such as city finance, marketing or sustainability at these events! We invite professionals from these industries to share information about their working life and how they got to where they are in their career. We encourage you to ask questions to the speakers to get as much from the session as you can. |
| Insight Into sessions | Week night sessions where employers from different industries come in and give the low down on their industry, sharing more about their placement, internship and graduate opportunities. |
| Real Estate and Planning Events | In conjunction with RREF, we run lectures, employer talks, networking events (where possible) and workshops on careers in Real Estate. |
| Careers Workshops | We also run adhoc workshops with advice on how to perform well at interviews and assessment centres, and workshops about getting jobs and work experience. |
| Mock Interview Week | Mock Interview Week is in partnership with a range of business professionals, offering you the chance to take part in a virtual mock interview during the last week of February. It's a great opportunity to gain valuable interview experience with hiring managers. After the interview, employers will provide feedback on both your CV and your performance to help you better prepare for future job opportunities. |
| Placement Training Day | Placement Training Day equips second-year students with essential skills for securing a third-year placement. Through CV workshops, interview prep, and expert advice, this one-day event will help you to stand out in the competitive application process |
| Networking Events | We host fantastic regular events connecting you with employers, faculty and alumni. These sessions are a great opportunity to expand your network in an informal atmosphere over some refreshments |
| Asia Careers Insight Series | A series of short webinars give an insight into the labour market, employers and career opportunities in China and South East Asia. The workshops provide up to date information about the job market in China and how to navigate recruitment as a returning graduate. Keynote speeches, panel discussions and Q&A are delivered mainly in Chinese. |
Events for Apprenticeship and MBA Learners
Henley Careers and Professional Development offers a range of online workshops, open to all Apprenticeship learners. The programme is updated quarterly and current learners can access details and links to join events through Canvas.
Recent monthly webinar topics have included themes such as:
- Building Relationships in a Hybrid World
- Thought Leadership for All
- Creating a Culture of Inclusion in Your Workplace
- Power Language for Career Longevity
- Time Management Hacks for Streamlined Leadership
- Promoting your Personal Brand
In addition to the monthly webinars, Henley Careers and Professional Development offers apprenticeship learners a series of five online events on the topic of career management called the Smart Career Management Series.
Redundancy support
Henley Careers and Professional Development also supports learners who are at risk of or have been served notice of redundancy. Access to these services is through learners’ Apprenticeship Tutors or a member of faculty.
Upcoming Events
Book onto these events and more via My Jobs Online
| Event name | Date & Time | Audience |
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Contact us
Henley careers
Got a question? Email us at henleycareers@henley.ac.uk
You can also come and see us in room 107 Henley Business School, Whiteknights, RG6 6UD.
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