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[## Recognising exceptional student and employer contribution to the workplace
The University of Sheffield Careers & Employability Service is pleased to announce that the nominations for the Inspiring Student Worker Awards 2026 are open!
3 February 2026](https://sheffield.ac.uk/careers/news/recognising-exceptional-student-and-employer-contribution-workplace)
[## How to prepare for the job recruitment process
In a competitive market, preparing for the job recruitment process comes with tangible benefits. Interviews, assessment centre tasks and presentations can be daunting, and the best way to prepare is through practice.
23 January 2026](https://sheffield.ac.uk/careers/news/how-prepare-job-recruitment-process)
[## Celebrating exceptional achievements at the Placement Year Awards 2025
The second annual edition of the Placement Year Awards brought together students, placement providers, and University employability staff to recognise and celebrate the achievements of our exceptional placement returners and their employers.
9 December 2025](https://sheffield.ac.uk/careers/news/celebrating-exceptional-achievements-placement-year-awards-2025)
[## Autumn Careers Fairs 2025
Join the biggest Careers Fair of the year to meet over 100 employers, with different employers attending each day, discover your career options, and find your next placement, internship or graduate job opportunity!
16 September 2025](https://sheffield.ac.uk/careers/news/autumn-careers-fairs-2025)
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[## Mentoring Awards 2025
This year we facilitated over 350 mentoring partnerships between a diverse range of students and mentors. After reading through your nominations, we are thrilled to share with you the winners of the 2025 Mentoring awards.
9 June 2025](https://sheffield.ac.uk/careers/news/mentoring-awards-2025)
[## Inspiring Student Worker Awards 2025 Winners
On Monday 12th May we held the Inspiring Student Worker celebration event in Firth Hall to honour all our fantastic nominees. Both nominated students and employers were invited along with their nominators.
14 May 2025](https://sheffield.ac.uk/careers/news/inspiring-student-worker-awards-2025-winners)
[## Spring Careers Fair 2025
Come over to the Octagon on the 7th May to explore your options, meet employers from different industries, and find your next job opportunity for Summer / Autumn 2025!
28 March 2025](https://sheffield.ac.uk/careers/news/spring-careers-fair-2025)
[## ISWA 2025
The annual Inspiring Student Worker Awards recognise University of Sheffield students who have excelled in the workplace through a part-time job, short-term internship, vacation work, or a summer placement.
4 March 2025](https://sheffield.ac.uk/careers/news/iswa-2025)
[## Celebrating exceptional achievements at the inaugural Placement Year Awards 2024
This year’s inaugural edition of the Placement Year Awards brought together students, placement providers, and University employability staff to recognise and celebrate the achievements of our exceptional placement returners and their employers.
13 December 2024](https://sheffield.ac.uk/careers/news/celebrating-exceptional-achievements-inaugural-placement-year-awards-2024)