Tag: Work experience and internships

My SME Internship: Katie – Next Customer Please

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Hello, I’m Katie, studying BSc Sociology. I completed an SME internship with Next Customer Please, a digital marketing agency based in Bristol.  

A photo of Katie dressed smartly and smiling sat at a dining table where she worked remotely during her internship.

Next Customer Please help law firms to get more qualified leads through search marketing campaigns, including using Search Engine Optimisation (SEO). During my internship, I delved deep into the social media marketing especially for LinkedIn. Over 10 weeks, I had the opportunity to contribute to digital marketing campaigns and develop marketing skills, especially in the legal field.  

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Could you benefit from the Business School Micro Internship programme?

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Gain valuable experience and boost your employability skills as a Master’s student on this 3-week internship with the Business School. 

The University of Bristol Business School offers Master’s students the chance

 to take part in a 3-week authentic industry project designed to prepare you for the workplace through real business challenges. 

The programme is running twice this year with two different groups of students.  Our next intake is in June 2025 and you can express your interest here. 

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Five ways EmployAbility can support disabled and neurodivergent students with their career

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The University of Bristol is proud to be a Next Generation Inclusive University in partnership with disability organisation EmployAbility – together we strive to put disability inclusion at the heart of what we do.

 

EmployAbility supports disabled and neurodivergent students looking for employment or internships, both during their studies and after they graduate.

They support them to get reasonable adjustments in place, to enable them to perform at their best at all stages of the recruitment process, and in the workplace.  

We’re here to tell you a little bit more about the services EmployAbility offers and how they can support you.  

One-to-one appointments to discuss your questions and needs  

If you think you could benefit from talking to one of EmployAbility’s expert advisors, you can book a one-to-one session at a time convenient to you. In these fifteen-minute meetings, you can get impartial advice about things like disclosing at different stages, reasonable adjustments and your rights.  

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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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City Challenge with Not Impossible

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City Challenges are a programme of events providing students with the opportunity to engage with charities and social enterprises.  

They are a great way for you to support worthwhile organisations whilst developing skills to improve employability. 

Not Impossible recently hosted a City Challenge with us at the Careers Service.

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My SME Internship: Ellie – Disability Inc. 

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Hi, my name is Ellie, and I’m a PhD student in the Life Sciences Building. I carried out a 4-week SME internship in a social enterprise, Disability.Inc., which is part of a charity called WECIL. 

The internship was in the workASSURED team, who aim to remove in-work barriers for Disabled staff by providing recommendations about reasonable adjustments. I initially shadowed meetings with staff, their managers, and their HR contact and I worked with a colleague to write-up the recommendations reports. By the end of the internship, I took on my own case, which definitely pushed me outside of my comfort zone, but also showed me how much I’d learnt during my internship.

Ellie, a wheelchair user wearing an orange jumper, is smiling at the camera. She is sat on a pier next to crashing waves.
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My SME Internship: Gunjan – PANDEK

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Hello, I’m Gunjan, studying an MSc in Marketing. I had the incredible opportunity to intern as a marketing and copywriting specialist at PANDEK in Bristol. 

My transformative internship experience

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This SME internship was a perfect fit for my career aspirations, focusing on marketing strategies and content development that aligned seamlessly with my academic background and personal interests. 

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My SME Internship: Helen – Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre

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Hi, my name’s Helen. While studying for my History MA, I undertook an SME Internship at the Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust.  

The Trust is a non-profit charity which maintains the bridge, educating the public on its historical significance. During my internship I worked at the museum and visitor’s centre on the Leigh Woods side of the river.   

A photo of Helen, smiling outdoors in the sunshine.
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My SME Internship: Ollie – Rebellious Co

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Hi, I’m Ollie and during my second year studying Politics and International Relations BSc I completed an internship with Rebellious Co in Bristol. 

Rebellious Co. operate informal “Rebel Meetup” events for entrepreneurs working all over the world who were born in Bristol. Their aim is to use entrepreneurship as a vehicle to disrupt the status quo. I met the founder Ash at the Bristol chapter, where I suggested the SME Internship idea. 

Ollie, smiling outside in the sunshine, wearing a white shirt, with a backdrop of lush green trees and blue sky.

My role was to research, develop, and add a syndicate investment model to the existing community system. This work aligned with my interests in start ups and venture capital and helped me hone my skills.

I also supported Rebel Meetups globally. This included finding event sponsors, editing slides, and joining town hall events with global meetup hosts. 

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