*New April 2018 Events*

As you know, several of the Arts Careers Week sessions had to be cancelled due to bad weather back in early March. However, we've done our best to ensure that some of these still go ahead, and so please see below for your chance to book on to one of the sessions we currently have running next week:

Thursday 26th April 1:00 - 2:00 pm       
Translation: https://careers.bristol.ac.uk/students/events/Deta...

With Mike Downey, Freelance Translator at MD Language Services 

Thursday 26th April 2:30 - 3:30 pm       
Heritage and Culture: https://careers.bristol.ac.uk/students/events/Deta... 

With:

Donal Lucey, Senior Heritage Consultant at Pegasus Planning Group

Duncan Smith, Digital Marketing Officer at the Colston Hall

Win Scutt, Archaeologist, Broadcaster, Lecturer and Heritage Tourism Advisor

Ray Barnett, Head of Collections & Archives at Bristol Museums

 

Friday 27th April 3:00 - 4:00 pm              
Broadcasting: https://careers.bristol.ac.uk/students/events/Deta... 

With:

Anna Bonaddio, Talent Executive at the BBC 

Victoria Bromley, Wildlife Filmmaker and Producer/Director at the BBC 

 

Friday 27th April 1:00 - 2:00 pm         
Journalism: https://careers.bristol.ac.uk/students/events/Detail/394611/faculty-of-arts-careers-week-c

with Michael Pereira, Editorial Administrator (Design, Graphics & Visuals, The Guide) at the Guardian 

Please sign up to avoid disappointment.

 

Previous 2018 Events

Monday 26 February 

Careers in Academia

Find out what a career in academia is really like. A panel of academics will discuss their career so far and answer questions from the audience.

Mon 26 Feb 2018, 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Arts Complex LT3

Are you interested in a career in academia? This session will explore how current academics have ended up in their current roles and give you the chance to find out what working in a academia is really like. 

This session is aimed primarily at Postgraduate Researchers within the Faculty of Arts, but is also open to all Undergraduate and Taught Postgraduate students.
Academia Profiles (PDF, 373kB)

 

Careers in Teaching

Find out what a career in teaching is really like. A panel of alumni who have gone into teaching through a range of different routes will be talking about their career and answering your questions.

Mon 26 Feb 2018, 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Arts Complex LT3

Are you interested in a career in teaching? This panel discussion will explore how Bristol graduates have ended up in their current roles and give you the chance to find out what being a teacher is really like. Discussion will focus on different routes into teaching, the realities of life in a classroom and what you can be doing now to ensure that teaching is definitely for you!
Teaching Profiles (PDF, 260kB)

 

Quickfix: Options with a PhD

A 30 minute talk to introduce you to the many career options with a PhD and how to start researching your career.

Mon 26 Feb 2018, 3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Art Complex LT3

This talk will be delivered by our Postgraduate Faculty Employability Consultant, Dr Bryony Enright. She will draw on data and case studies from a range of PhD graduates that have moved into careers outside of academia. The talk will be useful for all PGRs, especially those exploring options, keen to develop a knowledge of opportunities beyond academia, those unsure about their future career or career choices and those seeking inspiration.

You will learn about the spectrum of different opportunities and broaden your horizons from jobs that draw on your disciplinary and subject knowledge to those that take a new direction completely. The session will include information on how and where to look for opportunities as well as advice about how to go about exploring your options.

Bryony will be available for you to talk to and ask questions after the talk.

 

Careers beyond Academia with a PhD

A discussion panel looking at the opportunities outside of academia available to Postgraduate Researchers after finishing their PhD.

Mon 26 Feb 2018, 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Arts Complex LT3

A panel discussion for those considering pursuing a career outside of academia after finishing their PhD. We have invited a panel of alumni who hold a PhD and are in careers outside of academia who will discuss their chosen careers, how completing a PhD has influenced their career journey and what advice they would give researchers looking to leave academia.
Careers Beyond PhD Profiles (PDF, 343kB)

 

Careers in Law

Find out what a career in the legal services is like. A panel discussion from Arts graduates who have gone on to work in Law.

Mon 26 Feb 2018, 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Arts Complex LT1

Do you want to know what it takes to become a solicitor or barrister as an Arts graduate? This session will explore the career journeys of Alumni who have ended up working in the legal services and will give you the chance to find out what it involves. The panel will discuss their respective career journeys, the benefits of having an Arts degree to pursuing a career in Law and also answer any questions that you may have.
Law Profiles (PDF, 295kB)

 

Tuesday 27 February 

Careers in Banking and Finance

Find out what a career in banking and finance is really like. A panel of Arts graduates who work in a range of roles and organisation will be talking about their careers and answering your questions.

Tue 27 Feb 2018, 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE: Wills Memorial Building, 3.31 Coutts 

If you are considering a career in finance or banking this panel discussion will help you to understand what is involved and how you can make sure you can succeed in this popular sector. We have invited a selection of Arts graduates to come talk about their own career paths, what their roles are really like and answer your questions about the sector.
Finance Profiles (PDF, 89kB)

 

Freelance work in the Creative and Performing Arts Sector

This session will focus on what it takes to work freelance in the creative and performing arts.

Tue 27 Feb 2018, 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
43 Woodland Road, Learning Room 2

Working freelance and being self employed is very common in the creative and performing arts. We have invited a panel of Arts graduates who work freelance to discuss their career, the ins-and-outs of being self-employed and answer any questions you may have.
Working Freelance Profiles (PDF, 251kB)
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Quickfix: Effective job searching and networking

This session helps you to think creatively and utilise a diverse range of strategies as part of your job search. In 30 minutes you will get an in-depth understanding/ knowledge on this topic.

Tue 27 Feb 2018, 3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
43 Woodland Road LR2

This session helps you to think creatively and utilise a diverse range of strategies as part of your job search. You will:

• Identify the different job-hunting techniques
• Understand the importance of the hidden job market
• Gain an understanding of creative techniques to allow you to take control of your job search
• Approach your future job hunting with greater confidence

In 30 minutes you will get an in-depth understanding/ knowledge on this topic.

 

Careers in Government and the Public Sector

A panel discussion looking at the careers available to Arts graduates in the public sector and government.

Tue 27 Feb 2018, 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE: Wills Memorial Building, 3.31 Coutts 

We have invited a panel of Arts graduates who work in a variety of roles across the public sector and government to discuss their unique career paths and how they ended up in the roles they do now. Discussion will focus on the opportunities out there, the things they have learnt from their varied experience and what current students can be doing to help themselves enter this sector.
Public Sector and Government Profiles (PDF, 315kB)

 

Quickfix: Working Freelance and being Self-employed

Start your freelance journey here! Find out what you should be thinking about if you are wanting to work freelance.

Tue 27 Feb 2018, 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM 
43 Woodland Road Learning Room 2

This 30 minute session will look a variety of things that anyone wanting to work freelance needs to think about. Things that will be covered include:

• securing clients
• marketing yourself
• developing a portfolio
• dealing with payments
• understanding your competition

 

Wednesday 28 February 

Careers in Publishing

Interested in a career in publishing? Come and hear from a panel of Arts graduates who are working in publishing and find out what you need to be doing to be successful in this competitive sector.

Wed 28 Feb 2018, 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Priory Road Complex 2D3

We have invited a panel of Arts graduates to come and discuss their respective careers in publishing. They will discuss how they ended up where they are now, how their Arts degrees have helped them and answer any questions that you may have about careers in publishing.

 

Careers in Public Relations, Communications & Marketing

Interested in a career in PR, Comms or Marketing? Come and hear from a panel of Arts graduates who are working in these sectors and find out what you can be doing to be successful in your career.

Wed 28 Feb 2018, 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Priory Road Complex 2D3

We have invited a panel of Arts graduates to come and discuss their respective careers in PR, communications and marketing. They will discuss how they ended up where they are now, how their Arts degrees have helped them and answer any questions that you may have.
PR, Communications, Marketing Profiles (PDF, 333kB) 

 

Careers in the Charity and Not-for-profit Sector

Interested in a career in a charity or not-for-profit organisation? Come and hear from a panel of Arts graduates who are working in a variety of organisations from this sector and find out about their career journeys.

Wed 28 Feb 2018, 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Priory Road Complex 2D3

We have invited a panel of Arts graduates to come and discuss their respective careers in the charity and not-for-profit sector. They will discuss how they ended up where they are now, how their Arts degrees have helped them and answer any questions that you may have. They will help you understand if working in for a charity is for you and what you can be doing now to help you succeed in securing that dream job.
Charity Profiles (PDF, 337kB)
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Thursday 1 March 

Careers in the Cultural Heritage Sector

A panel event looking at the huge range of careers available to Arts graduates in the cultural heritage sector.

Thu 1 Mar 2018, 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Wills Memorial Building, Reception Room

We have invited a panel of Arts graduates who work in a variety of roles across the cultural heritage sector to discuss their unique career paths and how they ended up in the roles they do now. Discussion will focus on the variety of opportunities out there, the things they have learnt from their varied experience and what current students can be doing to help themselves enter this sector.

Quickfix: Exploring Career Ideas

This session aims to help you explore and appreciate the factors you need to consider when choosing your ideal career. In 30 minutes you will get a brief but thorough and in-depth understanding of this topic.

Thu 1 Mar 2018, 3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Wills Memorial Building, Reception Room

This session aims to help you explore and appreciate the factors you need to consider when choosing your ideal career. You will:

• Recognise the importance of knowing your own values, interests and strengths
• Consider the importance of job purpose, roles, motivation, culture and working environment
• Identify key online resources available
• Approach future career planning with greater confidence
  
  

Careers in the Creative and Performing Arts

A panel event looking at the huge range of careers available to Arts graduates in the creative and performing arts.

Thu 1 Mar 2018, 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Wills Memorial Building, Reception Room

We have invited a panel of Arts graduates who work in a variety of roles in the creative and performing arts sector to discuss their unique career paths and the variety of things that they are involved in now. Discussion will focus on the variety of opportunities out there, the things they have learnt from their varied experience and what current students can be doing to help themselves enter this sector.
Creative and Performing Arts Profiles (PDF, 380kB)

Speed Networking Evening

Find out about a range of different sectors, roles and opportunities through this speed networking evening!

Thu 1 Mar 2018, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Priory Road Complex, D Block, 2D1 (Networking Workshop) Priory Road Cafe (Speed Networking)

The speed networking evening will start with a short 'Networking for Beginners' workshop, helping you to build your networking skills and confidence. Participants will then be given a short amount of time to go from table to table, speaking to a range of alumni and professionals from different sectors. This is your chance to discover the huge amount of possibilities out there for Arts graduates!
Networking Profiles (PDF, 71kB)

 

Friday 2 March

Careers in Broadcasting

Find out what a career in broadcasting involves. A panel of Arts graduates who work in a range of roles and organisation will be talking about their career and answering your questions.

Fri 2 Mar 2018, 12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Arts Complex LT3

We have invited a panel of Arts graduates who work in a variety of roles in media and broadcasting. Discussion will focus on the variety of opportunities out there, the things they have learnt from their varied experience and what current students can be doing to help themselves enter this sector.
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Careers in Journalism

Interested in pursuing a career in journalism? Come and hear from a panel of journalists who will be discussing their respective careers.

Fri 2 Mar 2018, 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Arts Complex LT3

We have invited a panel of Arts graduates to come and discuss their respective careers in journalism. They will discuss how they ended up where they are now, how their Arts degrees have helped them and answer any questions that you may have. They will help you understand if becoming a journalist is for you and what you can be doing now to help you succeed in securing that dream job.
Journalism Profiles (PDF, 296kB)

 

Quickfix: How to write an effective CV

In this session you will learn techniques for writing a strong CV.

Fri 2 Mar 2018, 3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Arts Complex LT3

Did you know that the average employer can spend less than 30 seconds assessing a CV? In this session you will learn techniques for writing a strong CV. You will:

• Explore different CV formats and a be introduced to a typical CV format
• Understand how to make each section count
• Gain tips on how to target and tailor your CV to specific opportunities
• Approach your future CV writing with greater confidence

 

Careers in Translation

Interested in pursuing a career as a translator? Come and hear from a panel of translators who will be discussing their careers and taking questions.

Fri 2 Mar 2018, 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Arts Complex LT3

We have invited a panel of Arts graduates to come and discuss their respective careers as translators. They will discuss how they ended up where they are now, how their Arts degrees have helped them and answer any questions that you may have. They will help you understand if a career in translation is for you and what you can be doing now to help you succeed in securing that dream job.
Careers with Languages Profiles (PDF, 312kB)