Graduate Case Studies

Kika

Country :

(SPAIN)

University :

UWE Bristol

Job Title :

Project Manager

Company :

Syneos Health

Use the fact that you're an international student to heighten your chances of getting the job. Tell employers what you bring to the table. 

Kush

Country :

(INDIA)

University :

Loughborough

Job Title :

Senior Executive – Financial Advisory (Forensic Investigations)

Company :

Deloitte

Don’t be to worried about which job you land first. I started off as a billing analyst before my current role. The key for me was to learn as many skills as possible and then leverage those skills to progress to a better role.

Deepak

Country :

(INDIA)

University :

University of Nottingham

Job Title :

Market Insight Officer

Company :

University of Nottingham

I would strongly encourage you to seize all the opportunities presented during your time as a student. These could include external company projects, upskilling opportunities, and part-time placements. 

Sofia

Country :

(GREECE)

University :

UWE Bristol

Job Title :

Junior Business Developer

Company :

Meridian Media Holdings

Begin exploring career options and building your professional network as soon as possible. Attend career fairs and networking events and take advantage of any opportunities to gain work experience through internships or part-time jobs. 

Tanveer

Country :

(BANGLADESH)

University :

University of Nottingham

Job Title :

Digital Marketing Executive

Company :

Grace & Co (Retail) Limited

Focus on securing placements and internships aligned with your career goals. Prompt initiation of internship applications can lead to subsequent opportunities, culminating in a full-time position. 

Mohammadi

Country :

(INDIA)

University :

Brunel University

Job Title :

PR Internship

Company :

Frank PR

If you think you are not suitable for an entry-level job right away, do internships and work experience and add weight to your resume. There is no shame in that. It is being smart and practical. 

Roshan

Country :

(INDIA)

University :

UWE Bristol

Job Title :

Software Engineer/Scrum Master

Company :

Blackhawk Network India

Networking is key! LinkedIn is a very good tool for building a good network in our sector. Research as much as you can, and then reach out to anyone who may be able to help you.

Lawrence

Country :

(JORDAN)

University :

UWE Bristol

Job Title :

Senior Systems Engineer

Company :

Archer

Communication skills are essential – just as important as technical skills. And this is especially the case for international students who need to develop their English language. 

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.