The Natural History Consortium runs a City Challenge event

This month we had The Natural History Consortium on campus to run a City Challenge with us.   

Two women from The Natural History Consortium presenting the challenge to a group of students sitting in the Careers Service.

City Challenges are a programme of events providing students with the opportunity to engage with charities and social enterprises and support worthwhile organisations, whilst developing skills to improve employability.  

By taking part in a City Challenge students gain experience in group working, problem solving, public speaking and presentation, innovative thinking, and community engagement.   

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How I got my SME Internship at an award-winning PR agency

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Hi! I’m Lottie and I am in 4th year studying French and Spanish. I was recently recruited by an award-winning PR agency in London, through the SME Internship Scheme.

I am so excited about my internship because I feel like this will be a great start to my career journey. Not only will I be further exposed to the marketing industry, but I will get my first taste for corporate life in London!

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City Challenge with The Dings Community Association

This month we had The Dings on campus to run a City Challenge with us.  

City Challenges are a programme of events providing students with the opportunity to engage with charities and social enterprises and support worthwhile organisations, whilst developing skills to improve employability.  

A photo of students at the event listening to Nola from The Dings setting the challenge.

By taking part in a City Challenge students gain experience in group working, problem solving, public speaking and presentation, innovative thinking, and community engagement.   

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My SME Internship: Finnuala – Education for the Children Foundation

Hi, I’m Finnuala, a third year student of Liberal Arts. 

Finding gateways into the non-profit sector can be challenging, and an internship is a good way to gain some experience, make some connections, and find your niche. I reached out to a charity based locally to me, Education For The Children (EFTC), and with the support of the SME Scheme completed a part-time, three-month internship with them after graduating.

A photo of Finnuala smiling. She's wearing glasses and a red top, and sitting outside.
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A step by step guide to sourcing your own SME Internship

So you’re looking to gain invaluable experience by completing a SME Internship, great news! But what happens if none of the opportunities listed on the SME opportunities page on mycareer appeal to you. 

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While there is a range of different organisations that are constantly being updated for you to look through, there’s always the option of sourcing your own.

If you can’t find anything that matches the career you are aspiring to, or you have a dream organisation in mind, read this step by step guide on finding your own SME Internship.

While it can be daunting sending speculative applications, the Careers Service are here to help you get that internship offer you are hoping for!

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Bristol Skills Accelerator in action: my experience at Streams Learning Hub 

Through the Bristol Skills Accelerator, students first complete an online training programme designed to build the skills and knowledge needed for the workplace. They then have the opportunity to put this learning into practice by working on project placements with real SMEs. 

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Sign up for the Bristol Skills Accelerator 

The Bristol Skills Accelerator (BSA), previously known as IKEEP, is relaunching for the new academic year on 15 September. 

The BSA programme is designed for current students to develop skills ready for the workplace. You’ll also have the opportunity to apply these skills through projects with real businesses. 

Bristol Skills Accelerator logo.
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My SME Internship: Katie – Next Customer Please

Hello, I’m Katie, studying BSc Sociology. I completed an SME internship with Next Customer Please, a digital marketing agency based in Bristol.  

A photo of Katie dressed smartly and smiling sat at a dining table where she worked remotely during her internship.

Next Customer Please help law firms to get more qualified leads through search marketing campaigns, including using Search Engine Optimisation (SEO). During my internship, I delved deep into the social media marketing especially for LinkedIn. Over 10 weeks, I had the opportunity to contribute to digital marketing campaigns and develop marketing skills, especially in the legal field.  

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Could you benefit from the Business School Micro Internship programme?

Gain valuable experience and boost your employability skills as a Master’s student on this 3-week internship with the Business School. 

The University of Bristol Business School offers Master’s students the chance

 to take part in a 3-week authentic industry project designed to prepare you for the workplace through real business challenges. 

The programme is running twice this year with two different groups of students.  Our next intake is in June 2025 and you can express your interest here

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