UWE Bristol International Talent

1. UWE Bristol International Talent Let’s talk about careers and employability!

2. UWE Bristol Employability Services • Develop skills employers want • Build knowledge of the global workplace • Gain work experience

3. Careers

4. UWE Bristol Careers Services • Online resources, advice and support • Daily face-to-face drop-ins and bookable appointments • Including Skype and telephone appointments • Advice and support tailored to your need • Developing career pathways

5. Career Coaching Services • A team of experienced and enthusiastic coaches who understand your faculty area • Devoted to keeping up to date with the real world application of your academic skills and knowledge

6. Careers Toolkit • Wealth of careers resources • For use in UWE Bristol and out of UWE Bristol • On screen or using our mobile app

7. What does “employability” mean?

8. Volunteering

9. Supporting your career • Demonstrate your ‘soft skills’ like teamwork, communication and organisation • Develop your career plan • Trial different roles • Find what you enjoy and what you’re good at • Make connections across the third sector • Build your CV, portfolio and networks • Support a cause you are passionate about • Win awards!

10. InfoHub.uwe.ac.uk • Around 100 volunteering opportunities a month • Use your normal UWE Bristol login details

11. Professional Volunteering • Organisations across Bristol are looking for students with creative skills or an interest in event management to support their work in the community • Be set a brief to a relevant not-for-profit organisation related to the skills you want to develop • Timings arranged to suit you and will last roughly 8-10 weeks. Network and produce work for your portfolio or CV “The broad range of contactsI have gained is invaluable for somebody who strives to work in creative arts.”

12. Volunteering Fair • Tuesday 1 October, 11:00-15:00, ECC • Around 80 organisations in attendance • Attend a Dementia Friend or Guide Dogs session to learn key support skills • Pre-book via InfoHub

13. Next Steps • Visit InfoHub • www.infohub.uwe.ac.uk • Attend the Volunteering Fair • Tuesday 1 October • Get in touch • volunteering@uwe.ac.uk

14. Employability Services Develop skills employers want Build knowledge of the global workplace Gain work experience Why? • Careers • Volunteering • The International Talent Programme • Gradlink

15. The International Talent Programme

16. An employability programme unique to UWE Bristol international students

17. The International Talent Programme • Why should I register with International Talent? • Improve your knowledge of the UK workplace • Be better connected with the UK workplace

18. The International Talent Programme • Find out about: • Employer events • Work opportunities • Volunteering opportunities • Placement opportunities • International talent internships

19. International Talent Internships Scheme What do students think? “Through this internship, I have not only developed my skills in video editing, filming and proper communication with the client but I have also gained confidence in those skills as well. This internship has opened up career opportunities for me. Editing over 80 videos has made me realize that I could become a video editor.” - ACE Video editing International Talent Internship 2018

20. International Talent Internships Scheme What do students think? “The internship has helped me discover my passion for non-lab-based jobs in a healthcare setting. My employer has been really helpful in every way and very friendly. I really encourage international students to apply for the scheme because it will increase their confidence in working with a local company related to their degree.” - HAS Business Development International Talent Internship 2019

21. International Talent Internships Scheme What do students think? “The internship is really unforgettable for me as it is my first formal job. Moreover, since it is difficult to find a job in UK for Chinese graduates, it is valuable experience for me, which made me grow up among this impressive internship.” - FBL Assistant to Project Consultation International Talent Internship 2019

22. International Talent Internships Scheme What do students think? “The internship has been a valuable experience that has helped me improve my confidence in applying the skills learned at university to real-life projects. I had a lovely time being part of the team and I enjoyed the variety of projects I had the opportunity to work on. The support and mentoring received during my time with the practice have been amazing and I am glad to be able to stay in contact with the people I worked with.” - FET Architectural Assistant International Talent Internship 2019

23. International Talent Internships Scheme What do employers think? “The whole process was very well exercised. The intern completed a job advert and attended a full interview which required her to give a presentation of how she felt she could make a difference to the company. She was very well prepared and was able to understand our business through research.” - FBL International Talent Employer 2019

24. International Talent Internships Scheme What do employers think? “Very well prepared. Our intern was extremely keen and willing to take on an unusual project that was definitely out of her comfort zone.” - ACE International Talent Employer

25. International Talent Internships Scheme What do employers think? “It is a wonderful scheme from start to finish. Before the scheme I wouldn’t think of taking on a UWE intern but now we have experienced first hand the level of calibre these students have, it is a no brainer.” - International Talent Employer 2019

26. International Talent Internships Scheme What do employers think? “Every intern we have had from UWE has demonstrated an excellent work ethic and understanding of engineering principles.” “Very good, always finding great interns from UWE Bristol.” - FET International Talent Employer 2018 & 2019

27. Spring 2020 International Talent Internships Register with the International Talent programme and keep yourself in the loop!

28. The International Talent Programme • Search ‘UWE Careers for International Students’ then ‘International Talent Programme’ • Registered? Go directly to Infohub and search forms ‘International Talent’

29. Who do I go to? • Careers • Volunteering • International Talent • Gradlink

30. How can I get to know Bristol better?

31. I want help to prepare my CV for the UK workplace. What team do I contact?

32. How can I make sure I am first to hear about UK work opportunities for international students?

33. How can I practice my English language skills in a variety of settings?

34. What is the UK’s award winning global careers site for international students called?

35. Where can I go to support causes I’m passionate about?

36. I want a summer internship – how can I find out more?

37. I have no work experience in the UK, who can help me?

38. Where can you follow the latest global careers news for international students studying in the UK?

39. Employability Services for International Students • Careers • Volunteering • International Talent • Gradlink

40. UWE Bristol International Talent Register with our employability services today! Start your career journey with us.