UON Graduate Talent and Recruitment Fair
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UON Graduate Talent and Recruitment Fair

May 12, 2026 11:00 - 15:00 The Learning Hub, Waterside Campus, Northampton 53 Views
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As the academic year approaches its conclusion, the University of Northampton hosts its premier recruitment event: the Graduate Talent & Recruitment Fair. This event is a critical component of the University’s "Employment Promise," designed to connect final-year students and recent alumni with top-tier employers from across the UK and the local Northamptonshire business community.

The fair is hosted within the Learning Hub, the heart of the Waterside Campus. It serves as a massive networking hub where students from diverse faculties—Business and Law, Health and Society, and Arts, Science and Technology—can meet hiring managers face-to-face. Unlike digital job boards, this event allows for immediate rapport building, elevator pitches, and on-the-spot informal interviews. Participating companies range from Fortune 500 multinationals to innovative local startups, all looking to tap into the University's pool of skilled graduates.

In addition to the exhibition stalls, the fair includes a "Career Readiness" zone. Here, the UON Changemaker Hub team provides rapid CV reviews, LinkedIn profile photography, and mini-workshops on interview techniques. The focus is on empowering students to transition from the classroom to the boardroom with confidence. For businesses, the fair offers a streamlined way to meet hundreds of potential candidates in a single day, reducing recruitment costs and fostering long-term partnerships with the university.

The event is classified under "Business" and "Jobs," reflecting its primary goal of stimulating the local economy and ensuring student success. It is an essential date in the calendar for any student graduating in 2026 or any employer seeking fresh talent with a "Changemaker" mindset.

Key Event Highlights

Networking with 50+ regional and national employers. On-site CV clinics and career coaching sessions. Professional LinkedIn headshot booth. Sector-specific "hiring zones" (Tech, Health, Business, Arts). Priority access for UON alumni and current students.

Venue & Location Info

The Learning Hub, Waterside Campus

University Drive, Northampton, NN1 5PH, UK , Northampton

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May 12, 2026
11:00 - 15:00 (BST (UK))
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Final Year Students, UON Alumni, Hiring Managers, HR Professionals, Career Changers
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