What the Careers Service can offer you
Welcome to the University of Bristol Careers Service web pages. We hope the following information will provide you with a picture of the services we offer should you choose to study at Bristol.
Many of our activities are designed to help you become more employable; have a look at What's On to give you an idea of the opportunities on offer to current students.
Many well-know employers visit Bristol University during the Autumn term to actively seek applications from our students. Have a look at the list of presentations.
Work experience of all kinds is becoming more and more important. We advertise a range of vacation opportunities throughout the year.
A large proportion of students work part-time during term time, although we recommend a
maximum of 15 hours a week. Vacancies are specifically for University of Bristol students
and vacancies can be found at JobShop vacancies. You may wish to
apply for part-time work before you start studying here.
Guide for prospective students 2008 (PDF, 160KB)
Why do employers recruit graduates?
Employers target graduates as they believe they are bright enough to do well in their jobs. They recognise that university is an ideal time to develop a wide range of skills that are required in the work place.
In addition to work experience of all kinds, these skills can be developed during your course of study through activities such as research, presentations, seminars, field work, projects etc. Many successful students immerse themselves in student union activities getting involved in societies, clubs, sport and voluntary work: for an idea of what’s on offer, check out the Student's Union website.
Employers are interested in recruiting graduates with evidence of the following skills:
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Interpersonal
- Problem solving
- Time management
And in those graduates who can demonstrate they have:
- Commitment
- Initiative
- Reliability
Once you have obtained your degree...
Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) statistics tell you what University of Bristol students are doing 6 months after they graduate. For a national picture of destinations, go to the Prospects website. The Prospects website also has subject specific advice about employment options, further study and skills gained from different degrees.
Further links that offer help and guidance
Student services - the University's Student Opportunities page including further information on: Admissions, Accommodation, Student Finance, Students' Union, Widening Participation and much more...
University of Bristol homepage
This is
Bristol - see what is going on in Bristol, the gigs, clubs, pubs,
theatres, events.
Moving Forward - a booklet for prospective mature students considering entering HE. Specifically aimed at students within Leicestershire but includes some useful generic information.
University Options - independent, unbiased information about higher education (courses, applications etc) and graduate careers.
