Your career

When competition for jobs is particularly fierce, it's more crucial than ever to have the right career advice and to be networking with fellow alumni in your field who are at the top of their game.

Fast-track your career

You can register with Bristol’s Careers Service for free up to three years after you graduate. This provides you with access to:

Stay networked

You will always stay connected with your closest Bristol friends, but what about the other 105,000+ Bristol alumni, staff and students, of all ages, all around the world? These are people who can inspire, befriend, help and advise you. The simplest way to connect with them is to join the ‘University of Bristol Alumni’ group on LinkedIn.

LinkedIn is ideal for career-based networking, and Bristol’s expanding group of 10,000+ alumni, staff and student members, does that and more. Here you can discuss careers, life at Bristol, and connect with like-minded alumni. You can ask for advice; hear about career opportunities and share your knowledge. Join the group today for immediate access to advice and support from Bristol alumni all over the world, across a spectrum of professions.

Keep learning and explore options

Are you looking for that extra competitive edge when applying for jobs? Do you want to stand out from the crowd or gain extra skills? Bristol’s postgraduate alumni are highly attractive to employers and our employment record is among the best in the UK. Many major organisations have strong links with our Careers Service and often recruit postgraduates directly from campus. There is a variety of choice, with more than 180 postgraduate programmes on offer in our postgraduate prospectus.

Boost your career

High-flyers know how to stay competitive. When your career is on track, you can stay ahead of the game by: