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?? We’re mile matching for Annasley! ???? ? We’re so proud to be sponsoring Annasley Park as she takes on the incredible and solo mission to row across the Atlantic (Ocean Survivoar Challenge 2025) – raising money for some fantastic charities BBC Children in Need, MS Society, The Alnwick Garden and The Clocktower Foundation.? ? To support her journey, the Bright Network team is getting active to #MileMatch Annasley’s progress – walking, running and moving to fundraise and cheer her on every step (or stroke) of the way!? ? Join us in supporting Annasley’s incredible mission of resilience with your messages in the comments and head to her page to track her daily progress!?? ? Lydia Cronin, Sophie Reynolds, Ally Monk ?????, Adam Moore, Rachel Delaney, Paul Porter?

The Engineering & Tech industries are constantly evolving, and staying ahead means understanding the latest innovations, emerging trends and career opportunities that will shape your future in the field. That’s why we’re bringing together some of the biggest names in the sector for?Explore Engineering,?a new virtual event designed to give students direct insights into where a STEM degree can take them and what life as an Engineer is really like. ??Are you a student or graduate thinking about your career options in Engineering? Join us on?19th March at 2pm (GMT)?to connect with industry leaders JLR, MBDA, SSE plc, Arm, WSP and EDF. ?? There's just one week to go before the event, and we can’t wait to bring together top companies to share insights and opportunities with you – plus, practical advice for launching your career. Applications are closing soon, so head to the link in the comments to secure your place?????

Have you ever wondered what it's like to work at Bright Network? We're incredibly excited to launch our brand new employer brand video to show you what life at Bright Network is really like??? Our people are at the heart of everything we do. As our Platform CEO?Kirsten Barnes?highlights in the video, our culture is truly something special - it's energetic, inclusive and inspiring, which is exactly why we're officially #GreatPlaceToWork certified! Watch to find out more... And the best part? We're growing and #hiring??? Like what you see? With live and upcoming roles available across various departments in both the UK and Germany, now is your chance to join our mission, unlock your potential and build your career! Keep an eye out on our careers site in the comments to find out more ?? A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to this project. We couldn’t be prouder of the amazing team we have??? #EmployerBrand #Hiring #CompanyCulture #JoinUs

Happy International Women’s Day ?? ?? Did you know that… ?? Only 49% of female students feel confident about securing a role after university - compared to 64% of male students. ?? Confidence drops to just 36% for female students from state-educated or low-income backgrounds. ?? Female students feel 20% less prepared for the workplace than their male counterparts. ?? Just 39% of female students believe the graduate job market is inclusive. These findings come from our annual research report, which surveyed 14,000+ students and graduates across the UK last year. They represent real challenges that female students and graduates continue to face. They highlight barriers to confidence, to opportunity and to a truly inclusive job market. Barriers that shouldn’t exist. At Bright Network, we are committed to breaking down these barriers and ensuring that every woman has the support, skills and confidence to succeed. This International Women’s Day and year round, we’re championing female talent. If you're a student, you can join us in celebrating inspiring women at Making HERstory – a space to amplify voices, gain insights from female leaders and get real-world advice to help you navigate your career with confidence. To join the event, head to the link in comments ? ?

March has arrived and we can’t wait for this year’s Bright Network Research Breakfast! In just three weeks’ time, over 300 of our early careers community will come together to network, discuss the most pressing topics in our industry and be the first to hear insights from our brand new research report: What do graduates want? 2025/26. We’re most looking forward to: ?? Seeing our community come together for a morning of networking ?? Hearing your questions for our student member panel ?? Sharing the insights from over 15,000 students and graduates to help shape your future attraction campaign and giving inspiration for future campaigns ...all over a complimentary breakfast, of course! ??? Due to high demand, registrations for this event are FULL - but if you missed out, head to the link in the comments to join the waiting list. If you’re registered already, let us know in the comments what you’re looking forward to hearing about most ??

This National Careers Week we wanted to share more about one of the very first hurdles to get over in order to kickstart your graduate career...application processes!? No matter the type of role, industry or field you choose to go into, you’ll come across an application process in some shape or form, so learning what to expect and how to ace the process is super important. From how many stages to expect, to how to prepare and what surprises came up – our members will give you the inside scoop into exactly what applications processes are like ?? Learn about applications processes, plus more on what our members have learnt from securing a role, by checking out our other member success stories on our website ????

Did you know that using AI tools might actually be hindering your chances of securing an internship or graduate role??? ? Whilst AI can be a great resource to support you with your applications, you shouldn’t be solely relying on it to write them for you.?? ? In fact, employers have told us that they’re tired of seeing identical applications that have clearly been written by ChatGPT and not the student applying for the role.?? ? We’re not saying you can’t use AI in your job applications, but how you use it is important ??? ? That’s why we hosted our Apply Better with AI webinar to deep dive into how you can use AI to improve the quality of your job applications without harming your chances of making it through the process.?? ? Watch last week’s webinar and:?? ? ?? Find out whether it’s best to GPT or not GPT?? ?? Hear from a Senior Talent Partner on how AI can make or break your application?? ?? Get step-by-step guidance on improving your applications and interviews using AI tools with our helpful prompting framework?? ? Get application-ready by catching up on the webinar now and let us know your biggest takeaway from the session in the comments below!??

We are in awe of Annasley Park and her Ocean Survivoar Challenge 2025 ??♀? ?? She sent us this video from the middle of the Atlantic - a rare moment of calm in her solo row. Her resilience is nothing short of inspiring. Annasley knew fear was an inevitable part of the challenge. She prepared as much as possible, but some things can’t be avoided. Instead of running from fear, she chose to face it head-on. And whilst she's doing it, she's taking the time out to share her inspiring message of resilience with our members: "You’ve got the courage to keep going. When you put your mind to something, you can do it. No matter how scary it feels. No matter how much you want to hide away. Face it." What a fantastic lesson for Gen Z - that no matter what life brings, the most important thing is having the courage to show up for yourself and face your fears. Share your messages of support in the comments and follow her journey on her page, Ocean Survivoar Challenge 2025. You've got this, Annasley - we’re all behind you!??? ??

Did you know that networking was the number one skill students and recent graduates felt they needed to improve on before entering the workplace??? ? On top of that, our research last year showed that one of the biggest barriers to career success for students was feeling like they didn't have a network or industry contacts to lean on for support.?? ? That’s where we can help ???? ? Join us for our ‘How to network and use LinkedIn effectively’ webinar on Thursday 6th March at 1pm (GMT) to learn how to grow a network and utilise it to get ahead at university and in your graduate career.?? ? At the event you’ll also:?? ? ?? Discover how to make new connections with confidence? ?? Learn why you should adapt your approach in different contexts?? ?? Find out how to craft the perfect LinkedIn profile to set you up for success?? ?? Gain practical tips on how to stand out at events with employers?? ?? Get all your networking and LinkedIn questions answered in our Q&A!?? ? We’ll be joined by lawyer, career coach and entrepreneur Jake Schogger, who will share his insights into how networking helped him excel throughout his education and career.?? ? Secure your spot now for the chance to set yourself up for networking and LinkedIn connection success ????

It’s no secret that using AI tools can save a lot of time when you’re applying for jobs. What you might not know? Employers are fed up of seeing thousands of identical applications written by ChatGPT??? So is it possible to use AI without harming the quality of your applications? In our upcoming webinar, Apply Better with AI, we’ll get into the ‘quality vs quantity’ of it all and help you figure out if it’s best to GPT or not to GPT. By attending the virtual session, you’ll: ?? Hear top tips from a Senior Talent Partner who’s hired for hundreds of jobs ?? Learn how to send better applications and avoid those generic, tell-tale signs of AI ?? Get a handy prompt framework to help you elevate your application quality Apply now to secure your spot and get a chance to have all your burning questions answered ??