National Careers Week 2023
Join the University of Bedfordshire National Careers Week (NCW) from March 6th - 10th March for a range of activities and events to help you to Succeed@Beds.
Take part in the launch of your exciting new careers platform 'Handshake' and find out more about support for you as a student and graduate.
Introducing Handshake
For National Careers Week the Careers and Employability Service are pleased to introduce you to 'Handshake' - our new careers management and 
networking platform.
On Handshake you will be able to:
- Book appointments with the Careers Team
- Search for jobs, internships, work experience and volunteering
- Network with employers and students across the UK
- Register for careers events
- Submit and save applications
- And much more!
It is really easy to get started! Go to beds.joinhandshake.co.uk, log in using your standard university login details and complete your profile! You are then ready to start. Don't forget to also download the Handshake App from the Apple App or Google Play store to get the latest updates and information.
On Campus Events
Join our National Careers Week events at the Luton and Bedford Campus. Click on the links below to find out more.
Take part in the launch of Handshake and find out how to use our new platform to plan your future.
Join us from 11am - 3pm in the Campus Centre and Metro Bar, Luton Campus to celebrate.
Enjoy free pizza and the opportunity to win freebies!
Find out more about volunteering, internships, jobs, careers support with the sounds of RadioLaB.
Come and see Christine Smith (Employability Adviser at Bedford Campus) from 10:30am - 12pm in the Gateway Ground Floor to find out more about Handshake and the Careers Service
Take part in the launch of Handshake and find out about the free ongoing careers support you can access after you graduate.
Join us from 12pm - 3pm in the Campus Centre, Luton Campus.
Find out more about graduate careers support, graduate placements, help with starting a business and becoming an alumni while enjoying the sounds of RadioLaB.
Webinars and Virtual Careers Fair
Join our NCW webinars and external virtual events. Click on the links below to find out more.
Visit the official National Careers Week 2023 website to find out more and access the #NCW2023 Virtual Careers Fair.
Please note that the University of Bedfordshire Careers and Employability Services does not endorse specific employers or organisations linked to this website.
You can access the webinar in Collaborate (you will be re-directed to Collaborate)
If you are unable to attend the webinar but would like information and support please email careers@beds.ac.uk
You can access the webinar on Collaborate (you will be re-directed to Collaborate)
If you are unable to attend the webinar but would like information and support please email careers@beds.ac.uk
This webinar will challenge you to identify the unique skills that you have developed as a result of managing your disability, and how you can positively position your disability to an employer. In doing so, it will enable you to stand out as an exceptional candidate for all the right reasons.
Find out more and register for the My disability; my 'plus' webinar
Please note that the University of Bedfordshire Careers and Employability Services does not endorse specific employers or organisations linked to this website.
You can access the webinar on Collaborate (you will be re-directed to Collaborate)
If you are unable to attend the webinar but would like information and support please email careers@beds.ac.uk
You can access the webinar on Collaborate (you will be re-directed to Collaborate)
If you are unable to attend the webinar but would like information and support please email careers@beds.ac.uk
You can access the webinar on Collaborate (you will be re-directed to Collaborate)
If you are unable to attend the webinar but would like information and support please email careers@beds.ac.uk
Other Resources
Find out more about the Careers and Employability Service and access videos and our social media accounts.
The Careers team have produced a number of video resources to help students and graduates with a range of topics from applications to skills development.
Access our wide range of Careers video resources
These are being added to regularly so please make use of them to increase your knowledge and understanding of careers and the world of work!
To contact the Careers and Employability Service:
- Call 01582 489293
- Visit either our Luton or Bedford office
- General enquiries should be sent to careers@beds.ac.uk
- Login to Handshake to access a wide range of online support services and resources
Careers and Employability Service
Luton Campus
H003 - Campus Centre
Careers and Employability Service
Bedford Campus
G0.31a - Student Support / Careers Office
address
Careers & Employability Service
University of Bedfordshire
University Square
Luton
Bedfordshire
UK, LU1 3JU
Social media
twitter - unibedscareers
facebook - unibedscareers
instagram - unibedscareers
instagram - uniofbedsvolunteering
Please note that the University of Bedfordshire Careers & Employability Service does not endorse specific employers or organisations linked to the website.
telephone
During office hours
(Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm)
+44 (0)1234 400 400
Outside office hours
(Campus Watch)
+44 (0)1582 743 989
General Careers Enquiries
careers@beds.ac.uk
Employers
recruit@beds.ac.uk
Employability Units
employabilityunits@beds.ac.uk
Professional Practice Year Placements
cesplacements@beds.ac.uk
