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Careers and Mentoring events

We run a range of Careers and Mentoring events throughout the year, including our annual speed networking event where students meet with alumni from a wide range of sectors and professions.

We run regular workshops and clinics covering topics such as developing your LinkedIn profile, interview coaching, and much more. Our events programme is published termly and we email all students with a careers term card.

Please email us if you have any access needs, questions about an event, or an idea for a future event – we would love to hear from you.

Get involved

Students are encouraged to organise their own peer-to-peer events, with support from the Careers team. Recent topics have included applying for internships and applying for graduate schemes. Students can also discuss how to put their business ideas into practice at our monthly internship clinics with local entrepreneurs.

Alumni are welcome to get in touch if they are running a careers event in their own organisation or if they have an idea for a College-based careers event. 

Some of our forthcoming careers events

15 Oct 19.30 - 20.45
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Creative Practices with Osman Yousefzada and Sonita Alleyne OBE

Interdisciplinary artist Osman Yousefzada discusses the inspiration behind his 'defiant' work in conversation with Sonita Alleyne, the Master of Jesus College. 15 October at 19:30BST. In-person and online.

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Creative Practices with Osman Yousefzada and Sonita Alleyne OBE
16 Oct 10.00 - 12.00
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University Careers Service - Pop up Stand

Cambridge University Careers Service are here to help you plan your next steps. We work with students and postdocs from...

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University Careers Service - Pop up Stand
17 Oct 17.30 - 19.00
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In the Business of....Financial Services

This year, we are kicking things off by delving into the dynamic world of financial services. Hear from a panel...

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In the Business of....Financial Services
23 Oct 9.00 - 17.00
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Postgraduate Clinics with Dr Dominic Thomas-James

Are you a postgraduate student looking for a safe space to reflect on and prioritise your goals for the forthcoming...

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Postgraduate Clinics with Dr Dominic Thomas-James
24 Oct 9.00 - 17.00
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Postgraduate Clinics with Dr Dominic Thomas-James

Are you a postgraduate student looking for a safe space to reflect on and prioritise your goals for the forthcoming...

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Postgraduate Clinics with Dr Dominic Thomas-James
27 Oct 11.00 - 13.00
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Breakfast Roundtables: Creative Industries

Join us at our second annual breakfast roundtable event, with four successful Jesus College alumni who have carved out careers...

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Breakfast Roundtables: Creative Industries
30 Oct 14.00 - 16.30
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An introduction to Audit with Deloitte

A career in audit allows you to develop your skills across a variety of industries while at the same time...

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An introduction to Audit with Deloitte
31 Oct 9.00 - 17.00
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Entrepreneurship Clinics with Jason Mellad

Want to set up your own business? Got an idea but not sure how to realise it? Current Students can...

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Entrepreneurship Clinics with Jason Mellad
7 Nov 17.00 - 18.00
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Speaking with confidence (open to all students)

Are you nervous about public speaking? Do you struggle with finding your voice or connecting with your audience? This workshop...

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Speaking with confidence (open to all students)
12 Nov 17.30 - 19.00
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In the Business of....Data and Ethics

Join us as we delve into the critical intersection of Science, Data, AI and Ethics. Our panel will discuss the...

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In the Business of....Data and Ethics
13 Nov 17.30 - 20.30
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Finance and Investment Industry Networking Evening

This finance and investment networking evening will feature an expert panel of Jesuans, who will look at the challenges and...

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Finance and Investment Industry Networking Evening
19 Nov 17.30 - 19.00
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In the Business of… Conservation

Join us at this special In the Business of Conservation event, hosted by the Master, our inspiring panel are all...

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In the Business of… Conservation
21 Nov 9.00 - 17.00
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Entrepreneurship Clinics with Jason Mellad

Want to set up your own business? Got an idea but not sure how to realise it? Current Students can...

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Entrepreneurship Clinics with Jason Mellad

Hear from our students

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    Ahsan

    Postgraduate

    It is a well-accepted opinion in Cambridge that Jesus College is the best college and no other college even comes a distant second. Its sports grounds are enormous, its buildings are mesmerising, its libraries are rich, its chapel is the oldest, its accommodation is the best value for money, its international community is diverse, its religious circles are the most welcoming, and its members are the smartest, kindest and the friendliest. It is one of the central colleges that aims to offer three years accommodation to postgraduates, and has comparatively...

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    Imogen

    Postgraduate

    I chose Cambridge for my PGCE as it’s the leading UK institution for teacher training and Education, with an exciting, research-dominated, cutting edge course. The staff are welcoming and approachable, and make studying here an absolute joy. I’ve already completed one of my three primary school placements, in a reception class in a school just outside Cambridge, and am due to start the next one soon. I chose Jesus because of its reputation as a sporty College, but the proximity to the city centre is a big bonus. Jesus also...

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    Alison

    Postgraduate

    What first attracted me to Jesus College was its reputation and history, central location without being touristy, and the postgraduate housing options. When I arrived at Jesus I was so pleased to find the partner accommodation was spacious, affordable, and situated very close to the college, allowing us to really take advantage of the facilities. We especially enjoyed The Roost, the nicest of all the college bars, doubling as a café during the day - ideal for studying or meeting up with groups - and a lively pub in the...

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    Jake

    Postgraduate

    When applying to Cambridge colleges it can feel a bit overwhelming as there are so many to choose from. I applied to Jesus College because it has a large MCR which was important for me because I wanted to feel part of a community. Now that I’m doing my PhD here, I’m very glad I did choose a college with a large postgraduate community. Throughout the year there are lots of postgraduate events, including formal dinners, special formals at Christmas and Easter, bops in the bar and film nights in...

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    Tom

    Postgraduate

    There are many reasons why I’m so happy to be a part of Jesus College. The three biggest reasons for me are the opportunities to be involved in College sport, the support the College provides for me with for my research and the help in making sure that we have comfortable, affordable accommodation when we have needed it. Jesus College is so friendly and so it is incredibly easy to get involved in the sport and social side of the College. The MCR does a great job in welcoming new...

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