At Fairfield School of Business, our Careers & Employability Team is committed to helping students and graduates build confidence, explore career options and connect directly with employers.
Throughout the academic year, we organise Careers & Opportunities Fairs, employer events and employability workshops across our campuses. These events give students the opportunity to meet employers and organisations face-to-face, discover vacancies and career pathways, and develop the skills needed to take their next steps into employment.
Our careers fairs are open to current FSB students and graduates.
Details on our upcoming Careers Fairs are below.
You can register for our upcoming Careers Fairs by clicking here
Why Attend an FSB Careers Fair?
A careers fair is about much more than finding an immediate vacancy. It is an opportunity to explore what employers are looking for and begin building relationships that may support your future career.
By attending, you can:
- Discover jobs and opportunities you may not have considered
- Speak directly with recruiters and employers
- Learn what skills employers are looking for
- Find out more about different industries and career pathways
- Improve your confidence and communication skills
- Ask questions about recruitment and applications
- Build your professional network
- Learn about work experience, volunteering and training
- Get advice from the FSB Careers & Employability Team
Before You Attend
To get the most from the fair, we recommend that you:
Update your CV. Bring copies or have a digital version available.
Read the student brochure. Identify the employers you would particularly like to meet.
Research the organisations. Knowing a little about an employer will help you have a better conversation.
Prepare a short introduction. Be ready to explain who you are, what you are studying and what type of opportunities interest you.
Prepare questions. Ask employers about vacancies, recruitment processes, skills they value and opportunities for graduates.
Dress appropriately. You do not necessarily need to wear a suit, but aim to look professional and presentable.
Follow up. If an employer gives you contact details or asks you to apply for a role, make sure you act on it after the fair.
Sheffield Careers & Opportunities Fair 2026
Join us for the first Fairfield School of Business Sheffield Careers & Opportunities Fair.
The fair is a valuable opportunity to meet employers and organisations, find out about current opportunities, ask questions about different industries and build your professional network.
Date: Wednesday 21 October 2026
Time: 12:00pm-3:00pm
Location: Fairfield School of Business, Sheffield Campus – Common Room
Time: 12:00pm-3:00pm
Location: Fairfield School of Business, Sheffield Campus – Common Room
Who will be there?
Students will have the opportunity to meet representatives from organisations including:
- NatWest
- The Growth Company
- British Army
- Total Training Provision
- Utility Warehouse
- Sheffield Volunteer Centre
- The Suit Works
- Sierra 1 Security Stewarding
- SheffCare
- Nexus People
Employers and organisations attending the fair will be promoting opportunities across a variety of sectors, including banking and financial services, employment support, apprenticeships and training, volunteering, security and stewarding, health and social care, customer service, self-employment, logistics and recruitment.
Whether you are actively looking for a job, considering your future career, interested in work experience or simply exploring your options, we encourage you to attend.
Sheffield Student Careers Fair Brochure
Our Sheffield Careers & Opportunities Fair Student Brochure has been created to help you prepare before attending and make the most of the event.
The brochure includes:
- Profiles of the employers and organisations attending
- Information about the sectors they represent
- Current vacancies and opportunities
- Apprenticeship, training and volunteering opportunities
- Information about graduate and entry-level roles
- Advice on speaking to employers
- Questions you may want to ask exhibitors
- Top tips for making a positive first impression
- Space to make notes and record useful contacts
Students are encouraged to read the brochure before attending the fair so they can identify the organisations and opportunities that are most relevant to them.
Get Ready for the Fair – Careers Fair Preparation Workshop
Not sure what to say to an employer? Need help with your CV? Want to feel more confident before attending?
The Careers & Employability Team will provide Careers Fair Preparation Support to help students prepare.
Support will include:
- CV reviews and practical feedback
- Advice on introducing yourself to employers
- How to prepare your “elevator pitch”
- Questions to ask employers
- Networking tips
- Advice on making a positive first impression
- Guidance on professional presentation
- How to follow up with employers after the event
We strongly recommend attending or reviewing the preparation workshop before coming to the careers fair.
Croydon Careers & Opportunities Fair 2026
Croydon Careers & Opportunities Fair
Fairfield School of Business will also be holding a Careers & Opportunities Fair at our Croydon Campus.
The event will bring together employers, training providers and other organisations to help FSB students and graduates discover employment, professional development and career opportunities.
Students will be able to:
- Meet employers face-to-face
- Find out about current vacancies
- Explore graduate and entry-level opportunities
- Discover apprenticeships and training
- Learn about volunteering and work experience
- Build confidence speaking with employers
- Develop their professional network
- Receive careers and employability advice
Croydon Fair Information
Date: Wednesday 28 October 2026
Time: 12:00pm-3:00pm
Location: Fairfield School of Business, Croydon Campus
Time: 12:00pm-3:00pm
Location: Fairfield School of Business, Croydon Campus
Croydon Student Careers Fair Brochure
A dedicated Croydon Careers & Opportunities Fair Student Brochure will provide students with information about the employers attending and the opportunities available.
The brochure will include employer profiles, current vacancies, career pathways, training and development opportunities and practical advice to help students prepare for conversations with exhibitors.
Get Ready for the Fair – Croydon Careers Fair Preparation Workshop
Students attending the Croydon fair will also have access to preparation support from the Careers & Employability Team.
The workshop will help students prepare their CVs, introduce themselves professionally, approach employers confidently and get the most from networking at the fair.
Leicester Careers & Opportunities Fair 2026
Leicester Careers & Opportunities Fair
Fairfield School of Business will also be holding a Careers & Opportunities Fair at our Leicester Campus.
The event will bring together employers, training providers and other organisations to help FSB students and graduates discover employment, professional development and career opportunities.
Students will be able to:
- Meet employers face-to-face
- Find out about current vacancies
- Explore graduate and entry-level opportunities
- Discover apprenticeships and training
- Learn about volunteering and work experience
- Build confidence speaking with employers
- Develop their professional network
- Receive careers and employability advice
Leicester Fair Information
Date: Tuesday 10 November 2026
Time: 12:00pm-3:00pm
Location: Fairfield School of Business, Leicester Campus Common Room
Time: 12:00pm-3:00pm
Location: Fairfield School of Business, Leicester Campus Common Room
Leicester Student Careers Fair Brochure
A dedicated Leicester Careers & Opportunities Fair Student Brochure will provide students with information about the employers attending and the opportunities available.
The brochure will include employer profiles, current vacancies, career pathways, training and development opportunities and practical advice to help students prepare for conversations with exhibitors.
Get Ready for the Fair – Leicester Careers Fair Preparation Workshop
Students attending the Leicester fair will also have access to preparation support from the Careers & Employability Team.
The workshop will help students prepare their CVs, introduce themselves professionally, approach employers confidently and get the most from networking at the fair.
Employers – Work with FSB
We welcome employers and organisations interested in connecting with our students and graduates.
There are a range of ways to work with the FSB Careers & Employability Team, including participation in careers fairs, employer presentations, careers workshops, recruitment activities, mock interviews and opportunities to promote vacancies, internships, apprenticeships and work experience.
If your organisation would like to participate in a future FSB Careers & Opportunities Fair or work with our students, please contact the Careers & Employability Team
Need Careers Support?
he Careers & Employability Team is here to support students throughout their studies and as they prepare for employment.
Students can contact the team for support with CVs, job applications, interview preparation, career planning, employer engagement and finding employment opportunities. Click here to contact Careers & Employability Team
