Events

Your Best Place to Start

Careers events are one of the quickest and most effective ways to get the information, clarity and confidence you need, whatever stage you are at in your career journey.

Our events are designed to answer the most common (and important!) career questions, helping you build knowledge, explore options, and take informed next steps. For many students, attending an event will answer most, if not all, of their questions.

If you do need more personalised guidance after attending an event, you can then arrange a one-to-one appointment with a member of the Careers Team, having already gained a strong foundation. This means your appointment time can be used more effectively and focused on your specific situation, saving you time and helping us support all students as efficiently as possible.

With years of experience supporting students and graduates, we know the key career questions that arise at different stages, from “Where do I start?” to “How do I stand out?” Our events are shaped around these needs and informed by regular student feedback.

Starting with an event means you:

• Get expert guidance quickly
• Learn alongside other students with similar questions
• Gain clarity before deciding if you need one-to-one support
• Often get faster access than an appointment

This approach helps us use our resources efficiently and ensures we can support all students in a timely and meaningful way.

What Types of Events Do We Run?

Careers organise, deliver, and guest-present at a wide range of events throughout the academic year, including:

Practical Skills Workshops

• CV workshops
  Lecture-style sessions and interactive workshops where you can work on your CV in real time
• Interview skills sessions
  Learn how to prepare, structure strong answers, and build confidence

Employability Award Workshops

Job Search & Strategy Talks

• How to find graduate jobs and internships
• Job search strategies and understanding the hidden job market
• Talks tailored for international students
• How to use AI effectively and ethically in your job search

Employer & Sector Insight

• Employer presentations and skills workshops
  Hear directly from graduate recruiters and recent graduate hires
• Career area seminars
  Featuring guest alumni and industry professionals sharing real-world insights

Careers Fairs

• Graduate Jobs Fair – September
• Law Fair – October
• Internships & Graduate Jobs Fair – January

Academic & Programme-Specific Support

• Careers classes delivered within individual programmes
• Career Development and Employability Skills (5ECTS module)

Who Can Attend?

• Events are aimed at registered students and recent graduates of the University of Galway
• Attendance is free
• Events are in person
• Registration is required via Careers Connect
• Your student card may be scanned at events

Please note: our events are not open to members of the public.

How to Find and Register for Events

Check out upcoming events here
(Students must be logged into their Office365 account to access)

You can also browse and register for events through the Events tab on Careers Connect. We recommend checking it regularly, as new events are added throughout the year.

Have an Idea or a Question?

We are always listening. If there is a topic you would like to see covered, or if you are unsure which event is right for you, get in touch through Careers Connect by sending us a query.

Your feedback helps us shape our events so they meet real student needs—now and in the future.

Employers & Alumni

If you are a graduate employer or a University of Galway alumnus/alumna interested in contributing to our events, please visit our Employers page for more information.