Career skills at Bournemouth University International College
Career skills at Bournemouth University International College
Preparing for a successful career is an important part of studying abroad. See five ways Kaplan can help you build your employability, and what you can look forward to at the University.
by exploring your interests and defining your ambitions, even before you start your course.
Define your strengths and weaknesses by doing quizzes and activities, learn your personality type and discover what sorts of careers might suit you best
Attend live careers events where you can take inspiration from industry professionals and entrepreneurs and ask them about their journeys
Start thinking ahead by setting goals, developing your university and career readiness, and planning for your future
“Doing my degree preparation course reassured me that I wanted to go into marketing communications.”
Mirsa from Panama Studied at Bournemouth University International College
of students agreed their programme helped them develop knowledge and skills which will be useful for their future career.*
*We surveyed our students in 2023
3. Show your skills
by demonstrating what you have learnt in a personalised digital portfolio.
Reflect on how much you’ve learnt throughout your course and show off your skills in your KapPACK e-Portfolio
Develop your communication skills and learn how to present your business ideas
Earn a digital badge every time you master a new skill — collect them all and show employers what you can do
“Preparing my KapPack e-Portfolio was a great help. I learnt how to sell myself to potential employers, about my career goals, what I’ve achieved and what I am going to achieve”
Massilia from Algeria Studied at Bournemouth University International College
4. Boost your experience
by getting a part-time job, volunteering or adding a virtual internship to your course.
Benefit from real-world assessments, taking on projects similar to what you will do on your degree and in the workplace
Take on a volunteering position or part-time job, and access resources to help you with your application
Choose a pathway course with an integrated virtual internship, and learn to adapt to a professional environment
Your employability journey doesn’t end when you finish your preparation course. In fact, it’s only just begun! Here’s what you can look forward to at Bournemouth University:
