Career opportunities for first year university students

Start your career with our deadline guide of career opportunities for first years. It's essential to meet firms early and gain exclusive skills that will boost your career. Keep an eye on our key dates section below to secure a placement or attend an event to personally meet firms and grow your network. 

Not a member of Bright Network? Join the network to access tailored advice advice, exclusive fast-track opportunities and the unique opportunity to learn how other members managed to secure key roles. 

If you're not sure what you want to do yet, take a look at our Career Path Guides which provide a tailored insight to all the different options available and the steps for building a brilliant career.

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First year career opportunities: Key deadlines

23rd May 2021

Rolling Deadlines

 

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First year career opportunities: Key events

First year career advice

Need some help with your application? We have a variety of expert resources designed to help you impress and secure your applications. Read our advice on CVs and Cover Letters, Aptitude Tests, Interviews (face-to-face, telephone & video), Assessment Centre and don't forget to sign up for our weekly commercial awareness update. 

 

First year success stories

Need some inspiration? Read about how fellow Bright Network members managed to secure roles. They provide their experiences and top tips to help you start your career - here's how you can follow in their footsteps: 

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