Tag: Career stories

Fruits of failure: when success doesn’t take a straightforward path

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Dr Tim Young

I failed my medical degree at Bristol University in 1988.

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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Graduate stories: my route into the charity sector

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A photo of Hannah, smiling, sitting in a restaurant.

Hi, I’m Hannah! I am a University of Bristol graduate and now work in the sector I’ve always wanted to be a part of.

I currently work for the wonderful learning disability charity Hft.

I thought I’d share a bit about how I got into the sector and how the Careers Service helped me.

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Graduate stories: my experience as a Hogan Lovells campus ambassador

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Amrit is studying law at Bristol, and we recently caught up to hear about her experience working for Hogan Lovells and advice about applying for the campus ambassador opportunity.

Hi, I’m Amrit. The main role of a Hogan Lovells Campus Ambassador role is to act as the firm’s key representative on campus, promoting its opportunities. This involves organising and advertising events.

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Faculty of Arts Careers Series 2024: top 5 takeaways

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Hello! I’m Ella, a final year English Literature student and Career Peer Support Assistant. Here’s a round up of some of the takeaways from the Faculty of Arts Careers Series, which invited 41 University of Bristol alumni and industry experts to share their experiences and tips, and ran through February 2024.

Regardless of which industry you end up in, these 5 insights are transferable across sectors came up again and again…

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How to get into Financial Management: Top Tips

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Image of skyscrapersIn October 2023, we ran a ‘How to get into Financial Management’ careers panel event about roles within the industry and top tips for applying for opportunities in this area.

Our panellists:

  • Charlotte Wheeler – Financial Planner and Coach at Evelyn Partners, ex-KPMG
  • Pawel Abramik – Head of Financial Services at North Bristol NHS Trust
  • Victor Flores – Financial Consultant at Hargreaves Lansdown
  • Vincent Pang – Senior Tax Manager for ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (Singapore)

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Why Attend the Faculty of Arts Careers Series?

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Are you interested in hearing from alumni from all over the world who have built interesting and fulfilling careers after graduating from Bristol?

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Would you like to hear from Faculty of Arts alumni who now work in diverse roles such as a communications manager for Women’s Aid, a podcast producer for the BBC, and an advisor working in the European Parliament?

If so, attend our Faculty of Arts Careers Series 2024, spanning four weeks from 6 to 29 February.

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