Helping you get to where you want to be when you graduate
Are you curious about what it’s really like to work in global markets or investment banking?
Bristol Trading Society, the Business School and the Careers Service are partnering with AmplifyME to bring you hands-on experience starting here on campus, and open to all students.
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For many graduates, the path feels mapped out: school, university, perhaps further study, and then straight into a grad scheme at a large organisation. That is the “safe” option, right? But my own journey showed me how rewarding it can be to take a different route, and why working for a small or medium-sized business (SME) can open doors you might not expect.
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.
If you are an international student studying a one-year degree in the UK, finding a job and finishing your degree at the same time can be an extremely demanding task. While the Graduate Route post-study visa allows for a two-year stay in the UK (three years for those who have completed a PhD) to work or look for employment opportunities, many of you may wish to extend your stay in the UK beyond this period, but may not know how to do so.
(more…)So you’ve decided to achieve your Bristol PLUS Award? Well done! This is a great experience that will set you up for your future as a graduate.
I’m Haseeb, I’m just about to start my third year as a law student at the University of Bristol. I also work part-time at the Careers Service as a Careers Ambassador. Below, I have highlighted some of the ways I made the most of my first year of university.
In your first-year of university, I would recommend embracing all the opportunities that are open to you, as any skills that you develop will help with your career. For example, I had a part-time supermarket assistant role. When applying to first-year schemes, this allowed me to evidence my communication skills and my ability to work well under pressure. In addition, any society involvement will not only enhance your university experience, but look great on your CV. Being part of a sports team shows that you are a team player, and all of these experiences highlight your ability to balance extra-curriculars with your university studies, evidencing the key time-management skill employers look for.
I’d recommend not limiting yourself to career options that you would assume your degree lends itself to. This is the time to explore! For example, I am a law student but I have explored the technology and insurance sectors. Taking part in a range of open-days or career-oriented society events will help you with narrowing down your options when applying to internships or graduate schemes as you will have a better idea of what it is you would or wouldn’t like to do. It will also help evidence why you are interested in a specific career, as you can mention what you enjoyed in your prior experiences, and how that has led you toward your current application. For example, I spoke about my experience working in sales and how that led me toward applying for legal internships.
This is the time to start networking, especially with graduates who were recently in your position as a student! They understand your situation and are usually very willing to help, so there is no need to stress about reaching out. This will help with exploring your career options by speaking to those who are currently working in the sector you are considering and completing the type of work you would do if you were on the scheme.
They may also be able to help with any future applications you submit, especially if it is to the same company, as they would have had to go through a similar application process.
If you’re in Bristol for a short study abroad programme, exploring the city and getting involved with the student community can feel like a huge task.
Back row (left to right): Kieren Sharma and Riku Green (Artificially Ever After), Abanoub Ghobrial (Fidelis AI), Mukund Srinivasa Raghavan (EarTide), Farjana Akter and Ankit Karmakar (Animalize.io). Front row (left to right): Daniel Virin (Cribster), Arik Shukhman and Holly Brown (pebbl), Sam Rapier (Exekias Games).
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