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Job and sector insights

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Are you interested in a specific sector and want to hear from alumni and professionals working in your area of interest?

These events cover a wide range of jobs and sectors that interest UoN students and include our Spotlight On events. At these sessions, you'll discover:

  • the range of jobs on offer within a sector
  • what different jobs involve
  • how to make a successful application

Before the event think about the questions you'd like to ask the speakers. Don't shy away from asking a question as the speakers are there to help you.

Missed one of the online events? Watch the recording of 25+ job and sector webinars on our SharePoint site

Alumni - email us to get access to the recordings.

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Upcoming events - click on the event title to book your place

  • Why Are Law Firms So Eager to Hire Anthropology, Sociology & Criminology Students?
    Starts: 22 Jan 2026, 5:00 pm
    Finishes: 22 Jan 2026, 5:45 pm
    Are you studying Anthropology, Sociology or Criminology and wondering why law firms are so keen to hire graduates like you? Curious about why your skills are increasingly in demand for some of the highest-paid graduate opportunities in the UK?
  • A Career in Government Social Research (undergraduates, PGT, masters)
    Starts: 3 Feb 2026, 1:00 pm
    Finishes: 3 Feb 2026, 2:00 pm
    Have you ever wondered what social researchers do in government? Wondered what a career as a Government Social Researcher has to offer? In this upcoming session, you will get the opportunity to hear the experiences of a current civil servant who works as a Government Social Researcher at HMRC.
  • Spotlight on: Careers in Writing
    Starts: 24 Feb 2026, 5:30 pm
    Finishes: 24 Feb 2026, 7:00 pm
    Find out about different careers that use writing skills

 

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