University of Bristol Job Board

Review:

The University of Bristol offers employers access to unlimited free job postings through its dedicated job board, Engage. Here, employers can connect with students, manage and track applications, and create a detailed organization profile.

Additionally, the university invites employers to interact with students by hosting and attending events, such as career fairs and networking occasions. The university also runs an internship scheme for small businesses that are funded by the institution.

Pros:

• Job ads are advertised to over 30,000 students and alumni.
• The platform is completely free.
• Employers gain access to standard applicant tracking features.
• Engage offers targeted emails and sponsored posts to improve applications.
• The university invites employers to attend networking events and host a stand at career fairs.
• Employers can add a logo to their job ads and create a company profile.
• The university's Careers Service team will help promote events hosted by an employer.
• For startups and SMEs, the university will fund internships under their SME Internship Scheme.

Cons:

• The job board is only available to students and alumni of the university.
• The platform is missing robust applicant tracking tools, a CV database, and social media sharing.
• All job ads must be in line with graduate programs and/or courses offered by the university.

Reputation:

We were unable to find online employer reviews on the University of Bristol's job board.

University of Bristol Job Board vs. BristolJobs.co.uk:

Similar to the University of Bristol's job board, BristolJobs.co.uk is dedicated to finding employment for local job seekers by offering free job postings and comprehensive applicant tracking. While BristolJobs.co.uk is available to the public, the university's job board only advertises jobs to its students and graduates, which limits its reach.

University of Bristol Job Board vs. Prospects:

The University of Bristol's job board and Prospects differ in reach and pricing despite both platforms targeting students. With the university's job board, it's free to post job ads, but the platform is only made public to students and alumni. Prospects, on the other hand, is publicly available, but its plans start at £350.00 +VAT per post.

University of Bristol Job Board vs. The Guardian Jobs:

With The Guardian Jobs, employers can advertise jobs across Bristol and beyond, making it a great choice for maximum exposure. That said, the platform is more costly when compared to the University of Bristol's job board, which offers a free plan. The Guardian Jobs lacks a free plan, and its list of packages only starts at £575.00 +VAT per post.