HWU Careers and Graduate Futures

On Thursday, 2nd October 2025, we proudly hosted the Built Environment, Business & STEM Careers Fair 2025 Oriam, our largest careers event of the year, featuring 67 top employers on campus and 1400 students and graduates in attendance.

The fair was a fantastic opportunity for our students to:
* Explore graduate jobs, internships, placements, and part-time opportunities
* Gain insights into career pathways across multiple industries
* Build professional confidence through networking with recruiters and industry leaders

Employers shared how impressed they were with the enthusiasm, professionalism, and career focus demonstrated by our students.

Students and Graduates left feeling more informed, inspired, and ready to take the next step in their career journeys.

Heriot Watt Careers Service, we are committed to creating opportunities that connect students with industry, helping them develop the skills and networks that lead to successful futures.

A huge thank you to all 67 organisations who joined us at Oriam and to our dedicated teams for making the event such a success.

Heriot-Watt University

Thank you to all the amazing organisations who joined us at our Part-time Work & Volunteering Fair this week!

Over 300 students came along to explore opportunities and connect with employers and charities. Your support made it all possible.

Special thanks to: Off to Work; Marriott Careers; Fuse Edinburgh; Shifted; City of Edinburgh UOTC; Unitemps; Girlguiding Edinburgh; Edinburgh Nightline; Forces Children Scotland; Age Scotland; Volunteering Matters; Alzheimer Scotland

We’re already looking forward to the next one!

Looking to gain experience alongside your studies?

Come along to our Part-Time Work & Volunteering Fair – open to all students across all programmes! Meet local organisations offering part-time roles and volunteering opportunities to help build your skills and boost your CV.

For further details: https://tinyurl.com/yfp5c53m

📍 James Watt Centre Foyer, Edinburgh Campus

📅 Wednesday 24th September | 2–4pm

We're thrilled to welcome our students back next week! Our CV Drop-in sessions are resuming, and students are invited to drop by for a CV review or to get answers to any CV-related questions. No appointment is necessary—just come by between 12 - 1pm on Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday. If you can't make these times, don't worry! You can book a First Time CV session or meet with your Careers Consultant for a CV review via Target Connect: https://tinyurl.com/bdhvxhn8

Our CV Drop-in Sessions for Semester 1 will conclude this week, with the final session on Thursday, 28th November. No appointment is necessary.

If you haven't had your CV reviewed yet, you can book a First Time CV review or meet with your Careers Consultant. Schedule your appointment via Target Connect: https://tinyurl.com/y7hmb5x4

Thank you to organisations and students who attended our Volunteering Fair yesterday at our Edinburgh Campus.



Girlguiding Edinburgh
South East Scotland Scouts (all volunteers)
Equal Future
Alzheimer Scotland
Age Scotland
Scottish SPCA
Oxgangs Care
Hamba Africa
Bethany Christian Trust
CrossReach
Vintage Vibes Edinburgh
Think Pacific
RNLI
Historic Environment Scotland
Make Your Mark in Volunteering
Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity
Space at The Broomhouse Hub

🚨Have you heard? 🚨

General Applications for @ 10000BlackInterns Programme are opening on September 16th!

WHAT’S ON OFFER?

● Paid internships nationwide

● 35+ industries to choose from

● 700+ participating organisations

If you’re a Black student or recent graduate, you cannot afford to miss out on this chance to jumpstart the career of your dreams!

Stop by the drop-in session at the Careers Service, Edinburgh Campus on Monday 23rd September – 11am – 1pm or come to their application skills session from 1-2pm in the Careers Seminar Room!

https://heriot-watt.targetjobs.co.uk/leap/event.html?id=200&service=Careers%20Service

Our Actuarial Careers Fair allows students studying Mathematics and Actuarial Science or ANY analytically / numerically related degree in ANY Year.

No need to sign up, just come along on the day!

To find out more about the attending organisations: https://tinyurl.com/y7hmb5x4

Our Construction & Property Careers Fair allows students the opportunity to speak with Industry professionals and find out more about the opportunities available and the various stages of the graduate recruitment process.

We welcome students from the following disciplines to attend:
* Architectural Engineering
* Construction Project Management
* Civil & Structural Engineering
* Geography
* Quantity Surveying
* Real Estate
* Urban Planning & Property Development

To find out more about the attending organisations: https://tinyurl.com/y7hmb5x4

Our STEM and Business Careers Fair allows students and graduates the opportunity to engage with organisations across multiple industries looking to promote opportunities within their organisations.

We welcome students from All Disciplines to attend the fair.
No need to sign up! Just come along on the day between the hours of 11am - 3.30pm

To find out more about the attending organisations: https://tinyurl.com/y7hmb5x4