University of Bath Careers

Look out for your personal survey invitation 15 months after graduation. Your response will help us to evaluate and promote our courses. Find out more about the survey and Careers support for graduates: https://buff.ly/3KuIFfn

Careers supports all University of Bath alumni for as long as you need us. As a new graduate, you will still have access to all of our services including MyFuture. But the way you log in will change over the summer. In our latest blog, Rebecca explains how you can continue to access Careers support as a new graduate. Read it here:

Accessing Careers as a new graduate | Careers Perspectives from the University of Bath Careers Rebecca Wray July 16, 2024 Accessing Careers as a new graduate Posted in: Careers Service Update graduate, myfuture, stay connected Careers supports all University of Bath alumni for as long as you need us. As a new graduate you will still have access to all of MyFuture including appointments, resou...

Congratulations to everyone who is graduating this week. We’re all so proud of you and everything that you’ve achieved during your time at Bath. We wish you all the very best for the future!

Summer opening times.
From 1 July, the Careers space will be open every weekday 1 PM - 4 PM.
For further information on our services including planned closures please visit: https://buff.ly/45KrQXA

In this session, the Student Immigration Service will share updates and information on the Graduate visa and Skilled Worker visa and answer your questions. A careers consultant will also be present.

For international students: Working After Studies – Visa session
Tue 25 Jun 2024
1:15 - 2:05 PM
Online – to book your place visit MyFuture events. https://buff.ly/2S9j6Fx

Young Ladies Club has partnered with The Metropolitan Police to deliver a one of a kind recruitment insight day, open to individuals who are interested in learning about careers within the Met Police. Find out about entry pathways and meet experienced police officers who have worked in a wide range of roles.

Date: 29 July 2024
Time: 9am - 5pm
Venue: New Scotland Yard, London
Register here: https://buff.ly/3xnHD1K

WorkPride, from 17-21 June 2024, is a week-long event for LGBTQ+ graduates. Join up to 60 panels and workshops, delivered by over 250 experts, on workplace diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives. Find out more:

WorkPride 2024 ¦ Global Digital Pride Conference ¦ LGBTQ+ Community ¦ LGBT Talent WorkPride is a Global Online Pride and these series of events are for LGBT professionals, graduates, inclusive employers, and anyone who believes in workplace equality. We are focusing on pride in business because this is what we know best! 17 -21 June 2024

Got a disability-related query about job applications, or undertaking work-based tasks? Want ideas to improve your employability? Speak to advisers from the Disability, Careers and SU Employability teams in a Disability Employability Drop-in, taking place on Tuesday 18 June in the SU Advice Office, 1 East. Bookable appointments are available between 2:15 and 3:00pm. Find out more: https://buff.ly/3yT8XFE

Some students worry that they can’t quantify their impact with powerful percentages or financial figures. While this level of detail is good to include if you can, it’s certainly not the only way. Read Tricia's new blog for some other ways you can demonstrate impact:

How to demonstrate impact in your applications – with or without numbers | Careers Perspectives from the University of Bath Careers Tricia Fairburn June 10, 2024 How to demonstrate impact in your applications – with or without numbers Posted in: Advice, Applications, Tips & Hints advice, application tips, applications, cover letter, CV, impact You might have heard that you should quantify results on your CV. This is good advic...

We want to give a huge welcome to all the new Bath Insights Interns starting this week. We want to wish you all well and we really hope that you enjoy this experience!

We're delighted to announce that the University has been ranked in the top 150 universities in the world, according to the QS World University Rankings 2025, published today.

It’s the second year in a row that Bath has featured in the top 150, which places it in the top 10% of universities globally.

The ranking rated the performance of institutions in areas such as research and discovery, employability and outcome, learning experience, global engagement and sustainability.

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Are you ready to become a part of the next generation of global leaders? Look no further than the Young Diplomats Forum (YDF).

YDF is an intensive week-long programme designed to enhance and develop the skills of aspiring diplomats. This year, YDF is taking place in Brussels from the 15th to the 19th of July.

Participation fees apply. Find out more and register:

Youth Diplomacy Programme in Brussels — GDF International Youth Diplomacy Conference is a flagship event of Diplomacy and international affairs

Look out for your personal Graduate Outcomes survey invitation 15 months after graduation. Your response will help us to evaluate and promote our courses. Find out more about the survey and Careers support for graduates: https://buff.ly/3KuIFfn

Graduate Destination STEM programme - Windsor Fellowship

Year 2+ STEM undergraduates and 2022-2024 graduates and postgraduates are invited to participate in the Windsor Fellowship’s Graduate Destination STEM Programme. This is a free engagement programme.

This UK-wide programme, aims to increase the transition of UK STEM undergraduates, graduates and post-graduates from diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups into STEM employment; and address inequality in STEM.

The programme will run for 4 months from 23 September 2024 through to 31 January 2025. See our webpage for more details https://buff.ly/4bElQSe

Key benefits:
Learn how to set personal, developmental and career goals and why this is useful
Build and develop networks with STEM professionals
Gain more confidence in applying for STEM jobs
Build up peer networks with like-minded people
Develop a broader awareness of career pathways in STEM
Prepare for the transition from university to the workplace by enhancing your soft skills

Hear first-hand from our panellists what it is like to work with a disability in a top employer.
• Hear from a panel of current disabled trainees
• Understand the importance of disability to our participating firms
• Learn what, when and how to disclose your disability to an employer
• Develop your confidence to request the support you require
• Attend a confidence and motivation session
• Hear from a panel of disabled representatives from our participating firms
• Expand your network with disability confident employers

This event is open to students in all years of study, including those studying for a PHD or Masters.

The event is taking place in London on the 20th June; is free to attend; and travel expenses will be reimbursed. Applications close on the 14th June.

Disability includes, but is not limited to, conditions such as visual and hearing impairments, mobility impairments, autism, diabetes, epilepsy, dyslexia, dyspraxia, mental health conditions, speech impairments and major illnesses such as cancer and MS.

Participating firms: Accenture, bp, J.P. Morgan, KPMG and Mazars
For further information and to apply : https://buff.ly/3wW5TYI

NFTS Outreach: On Set - Inspire (Creative Business)

Do you have a passion for business? If so, we would love you to join us for this FREE day of talks and workshops highlighting how you can succeed in the creative industry with a killer idea.

NTFS (National Film and Television School) are running this FREE event on Saturday 1st June at their base in Beaconsfield. (Assistance with any expenses incurred to attend this event may be possible.)

Hearing from, and working with, industry professionals and students from the MA Creative Business, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship course, we hope to inspire you to discover more about this exciting career and leave with the knowledge and tools to potentially be part of the future the creative industry.

Open to anyone 17 years old and above, you can find details and book places via this link buff.ly/4aWPcud

NFTS Outreach: On Set – Inspire: Science and Natural History

Do you have a passion for science and the natural world alongside a love of storytelling? If so, we would love you to join us for this FREE day of talks and workshops highlighting how you can document the way we interact with the world, and help to bring together the stories that need to be told.

NTFS (National Film and Television School) are running this FREE event on Saturday 1st June at their base in Beaconsfield. (Assistance with any expenses incurred to attend this event may be possible.)

Hearing from, and working with, industry professionals and students from the MA Directing and Producing Science and Natural History course, we hope to inspire you to discover more about this exciting career and leave with the knowledge and tools to potentially be part of the future of this wonderful genre of the Film and TV industry.

Open to anyone 17 years old and above, you can find details and book places via this link buff.ly/4aWPcud

Join the digital version of Future Talent Summit, happening on June 18-19 in Stockholm.

This event will explore AI's transformative impact on education and feature renowned experts like Yuval Noah Harari, Vivienne Ming, Erik Brynjolfsson, Hans Vestberg, and Katarina Berg.

On June 18-19, 2024, corporate, educational, and governmental leaders gather in Stockholm to prepare their organisations, institutions, and societies for the paradigm shift ahead.

For further information and to apply please visit MyFuture.

Join this webinar with eCareersGrad to:
• see 300+ UK employers who have actually sponsored the most international students over the last 3 years - ranked, sector-specific and searchable
• understand the minimum salary now required for sponsorship
• devise application strategies to improve your chances of securing UK-based opportunities

Webinars take place on June 4, 6, 12 and 13 at 2pm. Register to attend:

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: MasterClass - International Students: Target the right UK employer ‘SPONSOR’ for jobs and internships. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Join eCareersGrad to: • see and gain access to eCareersGrad’s profiles of 300+ UK employers who have ACTUALLY SPONSORED the most International students over the last 3 years - ranked, sector-specific and searchable. • understand the minimum salary NOW required for SPONSORSHIP for over 1,300+ j...

A common concern among final year students and graduates is that they have too much on their CVs. So what should you cut, and what should you keep? Find out in our latest blog:

Application spring clean: Things you (probably) don’t need on your graduate CV | Careers Perspectives from the University of Bath Careers Tricia Fairburn May 27, 2024 Application spring clean: Things you (probably) don’t need on your graduate CV Posted in: Advice, Applications, Tips & Hints A common concern among final year students and graduates is that they have too much on their CVs. It’s great to know you have gained all that ...

We're hearing from many students who have secured an internship or work experience over the summer. However, some employers require internship agreements or paperwork that can be complicated. Our latest blog aims to give you the low down on what employers might ask for. Read it here

Internship agreements: what you need to know | Careers Perspectives from the University of Bath Careers Rebecca Wray May 20, 2024 Internship agreements: what you need to know Posted in: Work Experience convention de stage, internships, Work Experience We're hearing from lots of students who have secured an internship or work experience over the summer. However, some of the paperwork and agreements emp...

FREE Radio Masterclass with BBC Radio, Radiocentre and Creative Access!

Date: Thursday 6th June
Time: 18:00-20:00 (doors from 17:30)
Location: Q5 Main Space, MediaCityUK, Quay House, Salford, M50 2QH

Join Creative Access in Manchester on the 6th of June for their FREE Radio Masterclass. Whether you like to tune in, or you’re a keen producer, content creator or DJ, Creative Access has got you covered with a panel of UK radio’s brightest and best, including host Dean McCullough from BBC Radio 1.

This event is aimed at people under-represented in the creative industries. Find out more and register: https://buff.ly/4ar3cfl

Get INTRApreneurial now with IKEEP!

Whatever you plan to do after graduation, get training and funded industry experience through the SETsquared Partnership’s new Intrapreneurial Knowledge Exchange Enterprise Pathway (IKEEP) programme.

Find out more and apply: https://buff.ly/4bkf5Fg

Disability Employability Drop-in

When? Thursday 16th May 2024, 12:30-2:00 PM
Where? Careers Centre, WH 2.24

Come along and speak to advisers from the Disability, Careers and SU Employability teams about any work-based disability queries or ideas to improve your employability. For students at all stages of study. No booking is required!

Find out more: https://buff.ly/3xv3HHv

Future You: Careers Insight Event

When? Thursday 20th June; 1.30pm to 6.15pm
Where? Central London

Organised by MyPlus Students Club, Future You is a unique event aimed at bright and ambitious students with disabilities and long-term health conditions. The event will provide an insight into the career opportunities available within disability-confident employers, the support available, and how to access this.

Find out more and register: https://buff.ly/3wgxu6F

Are you interested in converting to psychology? Did you study a degree unrelated to psychology but want to explore a career in this sector? Join The University of Law live for their Careers In Psychology Virtual Event!

When? 05 June 2024, 17:30 - 18:30
Where? Online

The session will give an overview of the reasons to convert to psychology, psychology career options, routes to becoming a chartered psychologist, psychology skills, and trends in the sector. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions in the Q&A session. Find out more and register: https://buff.ly/4duMRZB

Happening this week...

Join Neuropool online on Wednesday 8th of May from 4pm to 5pm to talk about all things neurodiversity related and to hear from previous Bath graduates who have gone through the Neuropool mentoring programme. Find out more and register: https://buff.ly/3UJC7PX

The Careers Centre is closed for the Bank Holiday weekend. We’ll be open again from 10.00 AM on Tuesday 7th of May.

Applying for a new role? Here are some tips on those final important checks.
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Photo by James Coleman on Unsplash

Application spring clean: Spelling, grammar and accuracy | Careers Perspectives from the University of Bath Careers Tricia Fairburn April 29, 2024 Application spring clean: Spelling, grammar and accuracy Posted in: Advice, Applications, Tips & Hints accuracy, ADHD, cover letter, CV, dyslexia, grammar, job application forms, proofreading, spelling, typos In my last blog, I wrote about spring cleaning your job appl...