Career skills at UWE Bristol’s International College
Career skills at UWE Bristol’s International College
Career skills and practical experiences are embedded into your course. Here are five ways Kaplan will help you get ahead while you’re studying at the College, and what you can look forward to at the University.
by exploring your interests and defining your ambitions, even before you start your course.
Define your strengths and weaknesses by doing quizzes and activities, learn about your personality type and discover what sorts of careers might suit you best
Attend live careers events where you can take inspiration from industry professionals and entrepreneurs and ask them about their journeys
Start thinking ahead by setting goals, developing your university and career readiness, and planning for your future
by enhancing your abilities, networking, attending careers events, and developing a professional network.
Learn essential career and life skills, like communication, collaboration and leadership, and build your digital and technological capabilities
Get help joining professional organisations, take advantage of networking events and grow your own list of industry contacts
Build a professional presence online, including an interactive portfolio and effective digital profile
“I found joining professional networks was beneficial as I could connect with job recruiters and alumni, and I was always up to date with the news around my subject.”
Mahamad from Lebanon Studied at UWE Bristol’s International College
“Accessing professional networks has been incredibly helpful in advancing my career goals. I’m excited to see where this journey takes me.”
Mmesoma from Nigeria Studied at UWE Bristol’s International College
3. Show your skills
by demonstrating what you have learnt in a personalised digital portfolio.
Reflect on how much you’ve learnt throughout your course and show off your skills in your KapPACK e-Portfolio
Develop your communication skills and learn how to present your business ideas
Earn a digital badge every time you master a new skill — collect them all and show employers what you can do
