Helping you get to where you want to be when you graduate
Emma Binns, President of Bristol Trading Society, reflects on the recent Amplify event.
In autumn, over 360 students gathered for one of the Careers Service’s most popular events yet: an immersive trading simulation with AmplifyME.
And guess what? You’re in the right place. We’re Not Impossible – a work experience matching platform helping 16 – 25 year olds from less-advantaged backgrounds find work that matters to them.
We pair young people with employees who share passions and personality for what we call a ‘microplacement’ – a personalised 1-hour to 1-day experience that builds connections, confidence and clarity about your future.
It’s taking place at Bristol Beacon (not Beacon House!), where employers of all sizes and sectors are here for you to talk to throughout the day.
It’s a chance for you to gather insight on potential future employers and ask companies directly what they are looking for in their applicants.
Download the careers fair plus app to stay up to date with details about the event.
Below we’ve complied some of the best questions that everyone can use on the big day. We’ve also got some specific advice for different types of students to make the most of the fair in a way that’s unique to you and whatever stage you’re at of your career journey.
These are just to get you started; the Careers Service will have its own designated zone on the ground floor of Bristol Beacon where you can speak to a friendly careers advisor who can give you a pep-talk before you head upstairs.
No matter what stage you’re at now, here are a few questions to take with you to the Employer Showcase: