Tag: Skills development
A guide to overcoming the perceived challenges of networking events
Throughout history there have always been some words that strike fear into hearts; an ever-evolving list that make most people a little nervous, and maybe just a little sweaty. Arctic blasts, brussel sprouts and traffic jam are some that do this for me. Oh, and one more…
Networking.
Student Volunteering Week Panel Event: What can you achieve through volunteering?
In conjunction with Student Volunteering Week, the Bristol PLUS Award team held a panel event where a brilliant panel of student volunteers shed light on the holistic benefits of volunteering.
Looking to start volunteering but not sure how to get started? Dive into this blog to learn about the key takeaways from our panellists.
Our panellists included:
- Aditya Verma – Socio-Legal Studies (MSc)
- Dinara Shaimakhanova – Education (PhD)
- Charmaine Sew – International Social and Public Policy (BSc)
- Rowan O’Clarey – Mathematics (MSci)
- Ione Howells – Environmental Policy and Management (MSc)
My SME Internship: Emma – Neurometry
Hi, I’m Emma, a Neuroscience BSc graduate. In 2023, I spent six months working as a research analyst with Neurometry.
I started as an intern on the SME Internship Scheme from January to April and then Neurometry extended my contract.
Neurometry is a start-up that is developing cognitive training tools for older adults. The company is based in London but mostly works remotely.
How sustainability is shaping the future of work
“It’s everyone’s job to get sustainability right within a business.”
As sustainability is becoming increasingly important across the world, businesses are constantly evolving for the benefit of organisations and customers alike.
In January, four Bristol alumni joined the panel for the Bristol Connects Live: Sustainability in Business webinar.
Hosted by Jack Middleton, Sustainability Champion for the Business School, the panel shared their insights into how their employers are addressing business sustainability as well how sustainability is shaping the future of work and gave tips on getting into the sector.
The panel:
- Peter Ireson – (BSc 2015): Economist at Deloitte
- Joanna Leigh – (MSci 2015): Sustainability Consultant at Think Beyond
- Sean Polden – (MEng 2017): Sustainability Manager at Dyson
- James Chow – (MSc 2013): Assistant Director at EY
Cheer to Career: How you can use My Skills to showcase your transferable skills
“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.
(more…)Ever wished you had a career mentor?
Bristol Mentors is now open for applications for home UK students returning for study in 2024/25.
We caught up with Elena (Politics and Sociology BSc), one of two Bristol Mentors Student Associates about her experiences as a mentee on the programme.
(more…)My SME Internship: Andrea – Famli
How extracurricular activities helped me graduate into the music industry
David Simkins is a 2023 MA Music with Innovation graduate with a developing career in music and media.
Between working at a local record label alongside his studies, conducting student orchestras and scoring soundtracks for media projects, (including two feature films and a short film), being mentored by the Head of Marketing at Sony Music’s Columbia Records and interning at SoundCloud, David (pictured right) has been busy in the past 4 years!
Drawing on his experience with soundtracks, tech, and client management, David is pursuing a music career in creative sync and marketing while working to improve industry transparency, education, and inclusivity, especially for the LGBTQIA+ community.
We caught up with David about how his extracurricular activities throughout his degree helped him get to where he is:
How I discovered my passion for the non-profit sector (and how you can do the same!)
I’m Amelia, a second-year International Social and Public Policy with Study Abroad (BSc) student and 2022/23 Bristol PLUS Award achiever.
Committing to the Bristol PLUS Award pushed me out of my comfort zone and exposed me to lots of different experiences.
It helped me to narrow down possible career avenues and even led to a part-time job.
Read on to find out how…
