Micro opportunities
Boost your employability with flexible, short-term, accessible work and careers experiences.
What are micro opportunities?
Micro opportunities are short-term, flexible experiences that give you real-world career insights and employability skills without requiring long-term time commitment.
Whether it's one-off volunteering, an employer visit or a short project, micro opportunities are designed to be accessible and fit into your busy schedule. They provide a practical and low-pressure way to enhance your employability, explore different career paths and build your experience and skills in a way that works for you.
"Experience matters! Students who engage in work experience during university achieve better outcomes academically and in their future careers."
EDI Projects Coordinator
Why explore micro opportunities?
Micro opportunities are:
- Accessible: short-term, flexible and fit around your commitments like caring, studies and paid work
- Quick to access: easy to get started with minimal barriers
- Budget friendly: micro opportunities are free or low cost, with no ongoing travel costs
- Confidence building: if you've never done work experience before, they can help you build skills in a manageable, low-pressure way
- Ideal for exploring your options: try different sectors, career paths and roles without long-term commitment
- Boost your final year: enhance your employability quickly with real-world experience to support your next steps.
Micro opportunities are perfect for students at any stage of their journey, whether you’re just starting, have limited time, or are in your final year. They’re designed to fit seamlessly into your life and help you discover and achieve your career goals.
Get experience fast - explore these micro opportunities
- Access virtual job simulations
- Do a local micro placement
- Attend upcoming employer events
- Get involved in volunteering and civic engagement
- Gain confidence and experience through global opportunities
You may also be interested in
UWE Bristol Employability Bursary
This bursary is available to students undertaking certain employability activities.
Career Toolkit
Access online resources to help you build your confidence and skills, no matter what stage you are at in your career journey.
Careers drop-ins and appointments
Find out what career drop-in sessions we have available throughout the year and appointments. Follow these simple steps to find the right career support for you.
Contact the Careers and Enterprise Development Team
Get in touch with our friendly Careers and Enterprise Development Team if you have any questions about how to access careers support during your studies.