5th most targeted university by top UK employers (High Fliers 2024)

49th in the world (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022)

Careers and employability

Our graduates are highly sought after by leading employers. As well as a broad range of career support, we link our students with partner organisations and support them to find, apply and thrive in their chosen career.

How we can support you
University Careers Service
Support on your course
After you graduate

How we can support you

The school benefits from dedicated Employability Advisers who can develop tailored career development support to help you during your studies.

We have created a range of bespoke opportunities for all Business School students to get involved in over the next academic year.

Start your 2024-25 employability journey

University Careers Service

The University’s Careers Service offers a variety of opportunities including:

  • work experience, internship and volunteering opportunities.
  • career development sessions throughout the year on a range of topics such as:
    • exploring career options
    • application and interview skills.
  • networking with industry professionals for inside tips and support.
  • job listings, from part-time roles whilst you study to graduate programmes.
  • tools to help you develop your CV and prepare for interviews.
  • start-up support and entrepreneurial skills building.

1:1 support

  • Mandarin-language careers appointments
  • 15-minute information and advice appointments
  • 30-minute coaching calls for Business School master's students with graduate professional experience.

Careers Fairs

At our Employer Showcase, you can meet employers from business and beyond. Network with employers from various sectors and see what opportunities are available from graduate roles to internships and work experience. Our employers range from international organisations to SMEs.

Bristol Futures Initiative

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


Support on your course

Professional Liaison Network

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

Activities include placements, project mentoring, panels and networking events.

Employability activities included in your units

You will have opportunities to engage with industry experts, work with real-life case studies and experience work-related learning. This will help you develop valuable skills sought after by employers.


After you graduate

Connect with our alumni

We are deeply proud of our highly successful alumni community who have gone on to pursue a broad range of careers and opportunities across the globe. After graduation, overseas alumni events can help to enhance your professional network.

Connect with alumni on LinkedIn.

The University of Bristol Careers Service has played a crucial role in helping me achieve my graduate job offer. They provided support every step, from preparing my CV to practising for interviews.

Eiant (BSc International Business Management)
Bristol PLUS logo

The University’s employability award, Bristol PLUS, rewards you for extracurricular activities you have completed during your degree and provides a structure to reflect on the skills you have developed.

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