Work experience opportunities this summer

Posted by Student Communications TH | April 30, 2025 4:00 pm

Whether you are thinking about life after university, looking to gain some valuable work experience to enhance your CV, or considering getting a job to supplement your income, this summer is a great opportunity to take the next step in your career.?

As always, Careers, Employability, and Student Enterprise are here to support you in finding what’s right for you with a range of events and opportunities.?

Explore your options at the Summer Careers Fair ?

With the end of the academic year in sight, the Summer Careers Fair on Wednesday 14 May is a great time for you to look forward to this summer and beyond. ?

Bringing together a range of employers from different industries offering internships, work experience, volunteering opportunities, part-time jobs, and graduate roles, this fair is your chance to build in-person connections with employers who are actively looking for candidates for their opportunities. There will also be garden games and a crepe van out on the Redbrick (with a chance to win a free crepe), as well as the Mobile Careers Centre for you to get involved with. ?

We also know it’s important to feel prepared for the end of this academic year. Whether you would like to get some tips and free study resources ahead of your exams and assessments, or you are graduating soon and want to know what to expect, you can visit the dedicated exams and graduation stand at the Careers Fair to help put your mind at ease.??

You can register for the Summer Careers Fair on MyCareer.??

Gain valuable work experience??

There are several opportunities with upcoming deadlines which you can explore and apply for before the Summer Careers Fair:?

Summer Innovation Challenge?

The Summer Innovation Challenge will allow you to work with a real client to tackle their business challenge and gain valuable work experience in only four days. As part of the action-packed schedule, you will receive training and support to help you get started, and work with a diverse team of bright minds on how to best address your clients’ needs. You will then pitch your ideas to your clients for a chance of winning a ?1000 prize. ?

There are two Summer Innovation Challenges taking place in June – if you are successful, you will be assigned to work with one client during one of the following weeks:??

Monday 16 – Thursday 19 June – Work with Shell or BDO??
Monday 23 – Thursday 26 June – Work with Northrop Grumman or Siemens??

Apply via MyCareer until 23:59 on Monday 5 May. If your written application is successful, you will be invited to an assessment centre in May. Please note,??

UoS Internships??

If you are looking for a paid summer job that will also equip you with valuable experience and skills to help you going forward, UoS Internships are exclusive to University of BOB体育登录网址_欧宝体育官网平台-APP|下载 students and cover a wide range of subject areas and career paths.?

All UoS Internships are paid at a minimum of ?12.60 per hour and approved by Careers, Employability, and Student Enterprise. Here is a selection of available roles:??

Some of the roles above have deadlines for application on Sunday 4 May, so make sure you check the deadlines for the roles you are interested in. Check back for more summer internships, which will be added to MyCareer in the coming weeks.??

Find out more?

For more part-time and temporary job opportunities (including the Accommodation Support Advisor position for full-time work in August and September), make sure you check the MyCareer Jobs Board.?

You can also use MyCareer to book appointments if you would like specialist support from a Careers Adviser, who can help you consider your options and work on your CV.?

If you are graduating this summer, you can still access specialist career support beyond your Graduation. Simply complete the Careers Registration form and the team will connect you with the most relevant opportunities and support for your next steps.?