Careers and employability

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Studying one of our courses is the first step on your journey to your future career. We provide opportunities, specialist support and advice to get where you want to be when you graduate.

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How we can support you
University Careers Service
School of Economics Mentoring Scheme
How to develop your skills 

How we can support you

Dedicated employment advisor  

The School of Economics offers the support of a dedicated employment advisor to help you enhance your employability skills. This includes: 

  • organising presentations, guest speaker, and panel events
  • 1:1 careers appointments
  • guidance on application, CV and interview support
  • connecting you to opportunities for skills development within the university and city of Bristol
  • support with employability competitions to enhance career prospects. 

University Careers Service

The University's Careers Service provides a range of work experience, internship opportunities and advice on becoming more employable to both undergraduate and postgraduate students, and offer follow-on support for recent graduates.

Professional Liaison Network

Our Professional Liaison Network (PLN) run initiatives and partnerships connecting you to alumni and external organisations related to your academic discipline.

The School of Economics Mentoring Scheme

During your time here you will have the opportunity to be matched to a mentor who has studied your subject and is now using it in a career-related role. It will help you:

  • develop your skills for the workplace
  • gain invaluable careers-related support and advice
  • reflect on your academic studies
  • develop your professional network
  • consider future careers that relate to your academic discipline.

Connect with our alumni

Our alumni community have gone on to pursue a broad range of careers and opportunities across the globe. Our alumni work with graduates to help them to reach their full potential.  

Connect with alumni on LinkedIn.

How you can develop your skills

Bristol Futures initiative

Become an adaptable, successful graduate through our Bristol Futures initiative. 

Jobs and work experience

There are lots of opportunities available to students through part time jobs, work experience and internships. 

Find out more about Jobs and work experience.

Meet and network with industry leaders

We run events inviting graduates to talk about their work, demonstrating how their degree has provided the expertise for their employment and where your studies can take you.

Exploring economics: Student societies

Our economics-related student societies can help you to gain industry exposure, build your networks and enhance your employability: 

Find out more on Bristol SU website.