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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.