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Get ahead… stay ahead
"I would definitely recommend using the Careers Service’s resources. They will be able to help you out with your CV and preparing for interviews by offering the facility to book a one-on-one appointment with a member of the team." Giorgos Kapsanakis, MA Directing Film & Television
stay ahead Get ahead…
Everything we do is about giving you an advantage when it comes to progressing your career. That work starts from the day you enrol, and there are lots of ways you can stay ahead of the game while still focusing on your studies or research. Be prepared and don’t leave it until just before you graduate. Take advantage of the careers and skills support available throughout your time at BU to help support your career aspirations later.
MyCareerHub
This is our online hub of careers resources, event information and a job search site with part-time, vacation, placement and graduate employment opportunities available. You can also use it to find details of visits and virtual workshops from people and companies that can boost your employability.
Careers fairs
On 23 September we are hosting a part time jobs fair to help you find flexible work and volunteering opportunities. We also host a large recruitment fair each year where local, national and international employers promote graduate roles and placements – a great way to make contacts within the industry you want to join and gain valuable help and advice. If these events are unable to happen physically due to physical distancing measures, a virtual alternative will take place where possible.
CV and careers appointments
We offer one-to-one appointments with our professionally qualified careers advisers to discuss your CV and career plans – by phone, video call or at our Careers Centre. The team is there to help you formulate job-hunting strategies, practise mock interviews and assessments, improve your CV, and advise you about working abroad.
Skills workshops
From the start of term, we run careers workshops that focus on helping you develop the skills employers are looking for, as well as more practical things like interview technique. You’ll find out more once you arrive.
Global Talent Programme
Developed with employers to showcase achievements you gain alongside your studies; the Global Talent Programme will help you discover and demonstrate your potential to work in a truly global way. You’ll take part in workshops and activities to develop your ‘soft’ transferable skills in a way that will really add value to your time at BU and your career prospects. Find out more and watch the video at
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/global-talent
Work placements, study and work abroad
There are lots of opportunities to study or work overseas, where you can travel and experience new cultures throughout your studies.
