Tag: My Skills

Future Skills Series: get ready for the jobs of tomorrow

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The world of work is moving fast. Employers are looking for graduates who can adapt, think creatively, and use new technologies with confidence. That’s where the Future Skills Series comes in. It’s a brand new employer event programme designed to help you build the skills employers say will matter most for the future.

Why Future Skills?

We’ve worked with employers and looked at the Bristol Skills Profile to find out what’s really in demand. Two areas stand out:

  • Green Skills – skills that help you work sustainably, tackle global challenges, and make a positive impact.
  • Artificial Intelligence – skills that help you understand how AI is shaping the workplace and how you can use it responsibly.

By joining the series, you’ll not only boost your knowledge in these areas but also develop the confidence to talk about your skills when it comes to applications, interviews, and networking.

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Fancy making a difference on campus? Nominate yourself for a student leadership role!

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Each year, the Bristol SU elections are a chance for you to choose a student leader who represents you and the change you want to see on campus.

You can vote to elect the people you trust to represent your community and make a positive impact. Over 900 student leaders are elected, playing vital roles in amplifying student voices.

You can vote from Monday 10 to Thursday 13 March. Make sure you vote and make your time at Bristol the best it can be.

However, you can go one step further…

Are you the person to make a difference?

Are you passionate about improving the wellbeing services or making changes to the food options on campus? If so, do more than just vote, and run for an SU-elected role today. The SU elections are the perfect way for you to make a positive change for you and your fellow students. 

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How to navigate changing career aspirations at university

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Hi, I’m Olivia. I’m a fourth-year Politics and International Relations student, I am also a Communications Intern at the Careers Service.

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For the first three years of my degree I wanted to be a journalist. I spent hours researching schemes, writing for student papers and completing work experience.

But during my year abroad I had a change of heart and although it was hard to admit, I realised that was no longer what I wanted to do. The world of media and reporting didn’t excite me anymore and I decided that I wanted a career that helped people in a more tangible way.

After much deliberation, I chose to go down the path of a career in human rights, but it felt like I was starting from scratch. 

Changing your career plans towards the end of your studies can be daunting and overwhelming, but I’m here to tell you why it doesn’t have to be such a scary thing and how you can make the most of this new chapter. 

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Finding work in the creative industries

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The UK creative industry, valued at over £124 billion, is a sector renowned worldwide for its innovation and talent.

An artists studio, within paintings on easels and on the walls.

As a student, you may find it a little daunting due to its competitiveness and unclear entry routes. If you’re among the 42% (according to a new study by Ravensbourne University) who believe a creative career isn’t realistic, here are six ways to break in.

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Cheer to Career: How you can use My Skills to showcase your transferable skills

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“From taking up cheerleading as a new sport in my first year of university, to becoming a competition team captain in my final year, my time with Bristol Jets Cheerleading Squad has developed my personal and professional skillset in ways I couldn’t have imagined.”

Meet Lia, a final-year Politics and Sociology (BSc) student and a Captain of the Bristol Jets Cheerleading Squad.

Below, Lia talks us through the skills she has learnt as Cheer Captain, how your extracurricular activities can translate into employability skills and the benefits of documenting them on My Skills to articulate how your experience is relevant to the job market.

“Taking up a leadership role in a sport society at university, as so many students do, has enabled me to develop a wide array of transferable skills that I will undoubtedly take with me on my career journey.

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