Helping you get to where you want to be when you graduate
I studied mechanical engineering at university and I’ve always been creative in many different ways so the idea of of a corporate job never appealed to me. I also had an idea for this product and a vision of how I was going to bring it to life so there was no reason not to go for it.
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After graduating, I knew I wanted to gain further experience in media and publishing. However, I struggled to find any advertised internship schemes that suited me, and all the ones I resonated with seemed very cut-throat and competitive.
Deciding to use the SME Internship Scheme to my advantage, I contacted one of my favourite Indie Publications I have followed for some time – BRICKS Magazine. Being a small business with only 2 full-time employees, they were keen for the help so jumped at the opportunity straight away!
(more…)If you’ve ever worked in retail, hospitality, or any other part-time role while studying, you might have found yourself thinking: “This isn’t real experience – it’s just a student job.” But here’s the truth: your part-time job is absolutely real, and it’s packed with valuable, essential skills that graduate employers care about.
Many students assume that unless they’ve done a structured internship or placement, they don’t have relevant experience to talk about in applications or interviews. That’s a myth – and it’s time to debunk it.
(more…)Kieren develops AI tools for synthetic biology and bioengineering, while Riku studies how to make AI predictions easier to explain.
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I began my Mechanical Engineering degree at Bristol after suspending my studies in Ukraine due to the ongoing conflict. Very early on, I discovered the Year in Industry programme and instantly loved the idea.
For me, it offered the chance to understand what engineering is like in real life, to adjust my expectations, and to get a sense of what I actually want to specialise in before choosing third and fourth year units. Plus, working on real client projects sounded far more meaningful than another year of exams.
Fenster is a Devon-based glazing specialist that largely focuses on ‘grand designs’ style projects across the southwest. The company manufactures, supplies and installs high-end aluminium solutions for both trade and commercial customers. I worked for the company for 16 hours a week between November 2024 and February 2025.
City Challenges are events providing students with the opportunity to support worthwhile organisations, whilst developing skills to improve employability. By taking part, students gain experience in group working, problem solving, innovative thinking, community engagement, public speaking and presenting.
(more…)When browsing through job advertisements, you may feel confused, trying to decode salary figures and Latin terms like pro rata or per annum. Don’t worry – this blog is your money advice toolkit to understand what salaries mean and why salary figures alone can be misleading without considering living costs, income deductions, and regional variation. Read on to learn more about salaries and how they may impact your career decisions. Plus, we’ve highlighted some tips and resources for managing your finances during the job search.
This is a once-yearly initiative from Basecamp Enterprise, where students can work on real-world sustainability and environmental business issues and be in for a chance of winning a cash prize between £150 to £300!
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At the time it felt like the end of the world but now, looking back, I can see what I have learnt and gained from this.
I want to share my story with you, not because it is extraordinary, but rather because failure is often viewed as something shameful that needs to be hidden, potentially isolating those experiencing it. If you are a student at Bristol, in any subject, feeling the weight of failure or fearing it, I hope this helps.
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