University of Bristol Careers Service

Tutor The Nation PLUS Skills Session: Business problems in volunteer retention We had a great afternoon yesterday, with Sophia Taglio from Tutor The Nation coming in to host a Skills Session for our PLUS Award students. The Bristol PLUS Award is the University of Bristol's Employability Award, giving students formal recognition for the development of their employability skills over the duration of their degree. This session focused on solving issues of volunteer retention at Tutor The Nation and saw groups of students come together and work with new people to research, problem solve and deliver a presentation to their peers. It was a great opportunity for students to strengthen some key skills in teamwork, communication and building healthy relationships. We were pretty amazed by the innovation shown when it came to the ideas students presented and by the standard of the teams pitches. Each team managed to find a unique angle, presenting ideas that piqued the interest of Sophia including: Gamification and incentivisation Robust skills development for experienced volunteers Viable and scalable opportunities for personalisation Embedding the Psychological Theory of Self-Actualization These ideas all centred the tutees in the solutions whilst prioritising the value of the volunteers, understanding this as crucial for retention and consequently, good quality education. We must extend a massive thank you to Sophia, who ran such an engaging session. It was great to see lots of new relationships formed both peer to peer but also between students and the organisation🎉 #TutorTheNation #BristolPLUSAward #UniversityofBristol #SkillsSession #EndorsingOrganisation

Enterprise PLUS Skills Session: Business problem solving for a Sustainable Future Another week, another successful Skills Session for our PLUS Award students. A huge thank you to Ryan Whitlock and Thomas Oliver from Enterprise Mobility for hosting this session enabling students to work together to solve a real-world problem, focused on engaging students with issues of sustainability in the business world. The session was a great opportunity for students to strengthen their skills in: Working well as part of a team Communicating confidently and appropriately Developing and maintaining healthy relationships The day was filled with engaging conversation and well organised research and teamwork, culminating in a series of group presentations. It was great to see relationships forming between students and their peers, but also with Enterprise too. The Bristol PLUS Award is the University of Bristol’s Employability Award, giving students formal recognition for the development of their employability skills over the duration of their degree. You can find more information at the Bristol PLUS Award webpage https://loom.ly/1t_zCk0 #Enterprise #BristolPLUSAward #UniversityofBristol #SkillsSession #EndorsingOrganisation

AlphaSights and the Bristol PLUS Award: Skills Session We would like to extend our gratitude to one of our Bristol PLUS Award Endorsing Organisations, AlphaSights for their insightful Skills Session that took place on Thursday 7 November! The Bristol PLUS Award is the University of Bristol 's Employability Award, giving students formal recognition for the development of their employability skills over the duration of their degree. This session allowed a group of 20 students to learn and develop skills in negotiation and persuasion, within the information services sector. It was also a great opportunity for students to further solidify the key skills of: Working well as part of a team Communicating confidently and appropriately Developing and maintaining healthy relationships Our Bristol PLUS Award students worked together over a range of scenarios to practise negotiating and persuading in a business context. Thank you Tara-Anne Smyth and Camila Viera! https://lnkd.in/e622FR5W #BristolPLUSAward #UniversityofBristol #SkillsSession #EndorsingOrganisation

Cibyl would like to invite you to participate in their 15-minute survey about your university experience and career aspirations. This is an opportunity to make a positive impact not only for you but for students across the nation. Your responses are completely anonymous, and to thank you for your time, you could win one of the following prizes: 🎁a £500 gift card of your choice (two given away when the survey closes) 🎁a tech gift worth up to £400 - choose between headphones, a tablet, a laptop, an e-scooter and more, you decide! (given away when the survey closes) 🎁a £100 gift card of your choice (given away every week – 14 to give away!) and much more!🎉 Click here to get started: https://lnkd.in/gKv_fFb4

In our latest enterprise blog we caught up with Gunjan, from one of our favourite student start-ups, FixMyTek (formerly FixMyCrack). It seems they've done some growing up, and we don't just mean the name change, expanding their services from just one student fixing phones in halls to a trusted on-campus repair team. From working with the Careers Service to becoming a fully-fledged business, they’re now on campus solving all your tech needs! Read the full bloghere : https://loom.ly/RK9ff4I #YourCareersService #WeAreBristol @FixMyTek

Apply now for Step Up '25, the free Talent Accelerator for female-identifying students in the UK who want to have a career in Technology. Step UP is a free 6-month programme taking place from January to June 2025 that provides access to professionals and skills development training. Find out more and apply via their application form: https://loom.ly/1uup7nU @girls-talk-london #WeAreBristol #BristolUni

📣 STUDENT VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY 📣 The Botanic Garden is hosting a dynamic art installation from Bristol artist Luke Jerram for three evenings at the beginning of October. The installation is called Tipping Point, and will draw attention to deforestation and highlight how pension funds are funding the climate crisis; using lights, smoke, and sound, the Botanic Garden will appear ablaze as visitors walk around this immersive experience. The event is looking for stewards to greet visitors, stand along the route, and help with car management on the road. The event runs on Friday 4, Saturday 5, and Sunday 6 October, from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm; there will be two volunteer shifts each evening, although some may like to volunteer for the whole evening. Training and hot drinks will be provided. If you’re interested contact [email protected] University of Bristol #TippingPoint #LukeJerram #Volunteering

Our 2-day flagship Autumn careers fair, the  Employer Showcase, is taking place on Wednesday 2 and Thursday 3 October, 12:30 pm to 4 pm, at Bristol Beacon, Trenchard Street with different employers attending each day.🏙️ Come along and… 🤝🏽 Meet employers who want to talk to YOU! 🤝🏽 Chat with our lovely Careers team for a pep talk or a CV check before networking with employers 🤝🏽Get a free professional headshot for your LinkedIn profile 🤝🏽Take advantage of the free items on offer 👀 Log in to mycareer to book your place and see which employers are attending: 🗓️ Wednesday 2 October: https://loom.ly/Tsmr7y8 🗓️ Thursday 3 October: https://loom.ly/3-UicgQ @ghyston @outlook-energy @delaware-united-kingdom #BristolUni #MeetEmployers #CareersFair

JOB ALERT! If you are studying at Bristol for the 24/25 academic year, we have an excellent opportunity for you: Community Engaged Learning Projects Assistant We are looking for a Community Engaged Learning Projects Assistant to support the University in developing resources to design, deliver, evaluate and celebrate community engaged learning. Find out more and apply on mycareer: https://loom.ly/1Jh8BkA Applications close, Monday 2 September

MyWorld is thrilled to offer 22 scholarships for postgraduate-taught degree programmes related to creative technology, across University of Bristol, Bath Spa University, University of the West of England and University of Bath! 🎨👩💻 Our scholarships are for those from under-represented backgrounds, with the aim to open up career paths for people who may have previously faced barriers to working in the creative technology industries. In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital innovation, the intersection of creativity and technology is where the future is being shaped. It is more important than ever that a truly diverse cohort is at the forefront. 🚀   Applications close Thursday 8th August ⏰   Find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eNDdwdr5