Bright Network Breaking Barriers 2022
Social mobility sits at the heart of Bright Network’s mission. Whatever your background, we're dedicated to helping you gain the skills and connections you need to secure a top role with a leading employer. Bright Network Breaking Barriers is returning virtually this October to help maximise your experience from wherever you are.
With three employer-led skills sessions on key qualities sought after by employers, this virtual event is designed to equip you with the tools to feel confident and stand out when submitting applications and in interviews for internships and graduate-level positions.
Apply today to hear from 15+ leading global employers, make valuable connections for your professional network and take a fantastic first step for your early career.
Why attend
Enhance your professional skill set
Take part in targeted skills workshops focused on interviews, commercial awareness and authenticity in the workplace - all designed to give you the best possible start in the application process.
Build a professional network
This is an invaluable opportunity to connect with representatives from top graduate employers and pick their brains, as well as meet other like-minded students.
Meet employers that are championing social mobility
Discover new firms and ask them questions on how they're tailoring their diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging initiatives
Who can attend
Undergraduate or full-time postgraduate students graduating in 2023, 2024 or 2025 (or 2026 if already at university and on a four-year course)
On track for at least a 2:1 and have demonstrated academic excellence
Those who are attending university in the UK
Additional skills gained from extracurricular activities/work experience will be viewed favourably, especially an interest in technology and coding experience
Identify with an underrepresented group, or received free school meals from the government, attended a state school or you're the first generation in your family to attend university
Employers joining us
Schedule
19 Oct 2022
Member networking
A chance to meet other Bright Network members.
Bright Network welcome and keynote
Skills session
Panel
Open networking
An opportunity to connect with representatives from our partner firms and ask them your questions.
Skills session
Panel
Skills session
Takeaways & next steps
Gallery
What people say about this event
Attending Breaking Barriers has really helped me to feel more confident about what industries and firms I want to apply to and the speaker panel gave excellent insights into the nature of their work and how to succeed in the workplace.
The structuring of the event itself was brilliant. It was great to have such a wide array of brilliant companies. I also found the sessions to be very insightful and clear to follow. The thing I liked most about the event was being able to network on almost a 1-1 basis with such a wide array of prestigious firms.
It was a great opportunity to meet all representatives and learn about other firms that I have not considered before.
Frequently asked questions
Please note all timings on the agenda for Bright Network Breaking Barriers correspond with British Summer Time (BST).
If you have any questions about Bright Network Breaking Barriers, we have gathered all the most frequently asked questions here. If you have any other questions please get in touch with our Events Team - events@brightnetwork.co.uk.
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Apply today
This event is always popular with our members, so we recommend getting your application in as soon as possible to secure your spot. Let us know if you have any questions and we look forward to seeing you on the 19th October!