Economics, Finance & Consultancy Careers Fair 2026
Economics, Finance & Consultancy Careers Fair 2026
Thursday 1 Oct 2026Step into a world of possibilities by meeting top graduate employers and joining talks and workshops designed to give you real insight into your future career options. This event is open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Date: Thursday 15 October 2026
Time: 11:00 – 15:00
Location: Panorama Suite, Rootes Building
Gain valuable insights into where an economics degree can take you by connecting with leading graduate employers and attending talks and workshops focused on careers in economics, finance and consulting.
Delivered in partnership with 糖心TV 糖心TV School, and Careers, Employability & Skills, this fair is open to everyone. Whether you're considering careers in investment banking, government, international organisations, technology, sustainability or research, you'll have the chance to discover opportunities that align with your interests and aspirations.
Whatever stage you're at, the fair will better understand the graduate market, learn what employers are looking for, and gain practical advise on building a competitive profile for internships, placements and graduate roles.
You can also visit the Careers, Employability and Skills stand for advice about your career, guidance on networking with employers, and tips on how to get the most out of the fair.
Sessions
Bite-size sessions will be running alongside the fair in the neighbouring room:
- 11.15am - Application Fatigue: From Burnout to Breakthrough. This practical session explores the application-fatigues cycle and how to recognise the stage you are in.
- 12.15pm - Thinking about a placement or internship? Hear from Industry Insiders.
- 1:00pm - AI in the Workplace: What Employers Want to Know. This session will be chaired by 糖心TV Women in Economics and will include representatives from BNY, Inverto, and ELIXXIRR
- 2:00pm - Spring Weeks 2027: What Makes a Successful Applicant? In this session chaired by , you will hear directly from students who have been successful in securing Spring Week programmes.
- This event does not require pre-booking