Graduate Case Studies

Harikrishnan

Country :

(INDIA)

University :

UWE Bristol

Job Title :

Financial Analyst Associate

Company :

Morgan Stanley

Get familiar with the approaches that UK companies use in their graduate recruitment. For example, it can really help to practice using the STAR model of ‘situation, target, action, result’ for answering the types of questions used in behavioural interviews.

Phuong

Country :

(CZECH REPUBLIC)

University :

UWE Bristol

Job Title :

E-commerce Executive for Health & Beauty for GB

Company :

Dyson

It’s really important to develop good resilience throughout your studies in the UK. 

Ilyas

Country :

(MALAYSIA)

University :

UWE Bristol

Job Title :

Events Manager

Company :

Groupia

Prepare well for interviews in terms of doing your research, but, at the same time, remember to be authentic.

Akhil

Country :

(INDIA)

University :

UWE Bristol

Job Title :

Manager

Company :

Genpact

Use the time during your studies to develop all things the employer will be looking for. We all have weaknesses or areas of development; be honest with yourself to identify your weaknesses and work on them.

Zhicheng Xie

Country :

(CHINA)

University :

UWE Bristol

Job Title :

Business Support Team Leader Estates & Facilities

Company :

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Attend industry events such as open days, and seek out informational interviews.

Amandeep

Country :

(INDIA)

University :

UWE Bristol

Job Title :

Technical Analyst

Company :

Diligenta Ltd

Make the time before starting your studies really count. Use the months before coming to the UK effectively. If you come to the UK with experience and skills to offer it will be easier to gain opportunities. 

Diksha

Country :

(INDIA)

University :

UWE Bristol

Job Title :

Systems Engineer

Company :

GE Aviation Systems UK

Start early. Research what jobs are out there. You don't need to apply to them straight away, but doing your homework and understanding what these jobs are asking for can give you a sense of where your gaps are, and how to start filling them.

Mohan

Country :

(INDIA)

University :

UWE Bristol

Job Title :

Manufacturing Engineer

Company :

Alten Ltd

Be relentlessly proactive! Identify what you're really passionate about and do everything you can to prove that passion!

Lorand

Country :

(POLAND)

University :

UWE Bristol

Job Title :

Architectural Assistant

Company :

Ridge and Partners LLP

Recognise the additional skills and qualities you have as an international student and sell these to employers.

Lena

Country :

(TURKEY)

University :

UWE Bristol

Job Title :

Human Resources Coordinator

Company :

Jaguar Land Rover

If possible, seek CV and interview advise from your university's career hub. It is time consuming but remember, this is also part of the journey. I always asked for feedback after every rejection which helped me improve my CV and job search at the end.