Access arrangements at careers fairs.

Posted on by Careers Service

Our annual 2-day careers fair, the Employer Showcase, is back, bringing brilliant opportunities to network and foster connections with potential employers.

The event runs on Wednesday 11 October and Thursday 12 October from 12:30 pm to 4 pm at Bristol Beacon, providing the chance to discover a whole range of work experience, internships, and graduate roles from employers of all backgrounds.

  • The Careers Service will be located on the Lower Ground Floor of the venue and will be available to answer any questions that you might have about the showcase.
  • There will be the opportunity to receive bespoke advice from our Careers Advisers, as well as the chance to get a professional headshot taken for your LinkedIn profile – please register using this form to express your interest: LinkedIn Headshot Registration Form
Two members of the Careers Service, both female, smiling underneath a signpost that reads "Register here"

Our careers fairs are for everyone, so if you:

  • Suffer from a long-term physical or mental disability
  • Are neurodivergent (including but not limited to Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dysgraphia, and Dyscalculia)
  • Have any access requirements to be fulfilled
  • Are apprehensive about any aspects of the event

We are here to help make the day as easy as possible for you.

Available support from the Careers Service includes:

  • 30-minutes early access to the event
  • Bespoke 1:1 appointments with our Careers Advisers
  • Quiet spaces available for sensory breaks
  • Being paired with a buddy, for company, during the event
A careers fair at Bristol Beacon

Please let us know by filling in our Access Arrangements form ahead of the event so that we can ensure you have the support you need on the day.

Fill out the Access Arrangements form

Additionally, the AccessAble guide to Bristol Beacon provides helpful information on the accessibility of the venue.

If you have never been to Bristol Beacon before, watch our video on how to get there by bus or on foot.

Get in touch

A student talks to a Careers Adviser in 5 Tyndall Avenue

If there are any additional needs that you would like to communicate, please get in touch with us in person at 5 Tyndall Avenue, on Live Chat, or via our contact form if it’s out of office hours.

If you feel you would like more help while at University, feel free to get in touch with Disability Services by emailing disability-services@bristol.ac.uk.

We look forward to seeing you there!