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Here comes the summer

Thinking of those long lazy days ahead of you free from lectures and deadlines? It’s important to chill out after all your hard work but summer is also the perfect time to earn some cash, get some skills and experience to add to your CV, have some fun along the way and maybe even have… Continue Reading Here comes the summer

Falmer campus, do you know where the Careers Service is?

Do you know where the Careers Service is at your campus? And finally Falmer! We’ve been to Moulsecoomb, City (Grand Parade), Hastings and Eastbourne campus. Thank you to all students who kindly accepted to be interviewed and took part in the ‘it’s behind you’ pantomime routine. There is a Careers Office at each of our… Continue Reading Falmer campus, do you know where the Careers Service is?

Think you know all the Finance career options? Try digging a little deeper…

There’s more to a career in Finance than working for a large multinational company, so says University of Brighton alumni Mike Jessop, now in Marketing and Development at Invest & Fund. Smaller companies and start-ups in the sector can offer a great start to a career within finance: here you can develop a variety of… Continue Reading Think you know all the Finance career options? Try digging a little deeper…

Eastbourne campus, do you know where the Careers Service is?

Do you know where the Careers Service is at your campus? We’ve been to Moulsecoomb, City (Grand Parade) and Hastings campus. Eastbourne it’s your turn. Thank you to all students who kindly accepted to be interviewed and took part in the ‘it’s behind you’ pantomime routine. Falmer you’re next. There is a Careers Office at… Continue Reading Eastbourne campus, do you know where the Careers Service is?

Looking for a Study Buddy to get you through the exams?

No doubt you’re studying hard at the moment. Whether you’re finding it easy or challenging, Thales has come up with some ideas that can help. They’ve developed an online resource with cheat sheets, study timer and plenty of helpful suggestions for work and downtime. Visit their new Study Buddy. You will find useful tools for… Continue Reading Looking for a Study Buddy to get you through the exams?

Law Careers Update! Work experience, insight days, international student summer schools and much more…

Time for a round up of news for all you legal types out there, starting off with a whole bunch of hot topics, think pieces and what-have-you from the good people at The Lex 100… Ask The Experts: Summer Holidays – Our panel of expert legal recruiters are on hand to advise you on how… Continue Reading Law Careers Update! Work experience, insight days, international student summer schools and much more…

Using the STAR method on a job application form

Sometimes it can feel like you need to be an ‘all singing, all dancing superhero’ to get through the application process for a job. However mere mortals do succeed and here are some tips and hints to assist. This blog post will focus mainly on the more detailed questions on application forms and how to complete them. We will look… Continue Reading Using the STAR method on a job application form

Hastings campus, do you know where the Careers Service is?

Do you know where the Careers Service is at your campus? We’ve been to Moulsecoomb and City (Grand Parade) campus, it’s your turn Hastings. Thank you to all students who kindly accepted to be interviewed and took part in the ‘it’s behind you’ pantomime routine. Eastbourne and Falmer you’re next. There is a Careers… Continue Reading Hastings campus, do you know where the Careers Service is?

City Campus (Grand Parade), do you know where the Careers Service is at your campus?

Do you know where the Careers Service is at your campus? We’ve been to Moulsecoomb and now it’s City campus turn, also known as Grand Parade. Thank you to all students who kindly accepted to be interviewed and took part in this ‘it’s behind you’ pantomime routine. Hastings, Eastbourne and Falmer you’re next. Moulsecoomb campus… Continue Reading City Campus (Grand Parade), do you know where the Careers Service is at your campus?

Do you know where the Careers Service is at your campus?

There is a Careers Office at each of our 5 sites: Moulsecoomb, Falmer, Hastings, City Campus (Grand Parade) and Eastbourne. They have loads of opportunities and support available. Did you know that the Careers Service can help you with: Careers guidance Finding job vacancies Placements and internships Help with applications and interviews Mentoring Volunteering… Continue Reading Do you know where the Careers Service is at your campus?

My Time So Far

By Christopher Sylvester, Placement Student Five weeks ago, I woke up with nervous butterflies in my stomach and a slight queasy feeling – symptoms of the anxiety I felt for the placement I was to begin that day…. a placement I felt completely unprepared for! Not that I hadn’t tried to prepare for it. I… Continue Reading My Time So Far

Are you getting paid the new living wage?

The Government’s National Living Wage was introduced on 1st April. For students and graduates over 25 this means by law you should be being paid at least £7.20 per hour. For more information about how this might affect you take a look on line – https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-national-living-wage-to-give-living-standards-boost-to-over-a-million-workers Do you know your rights as an… Continue Reading Are you getting paid the new living wage?

What’s an Active Student drop-in all about?

Drop-in to what? Active Student work with local community organisations, charities and all parts of the public sector to help you find a volunteering opportunity that’s safe, supported and rewarding. We have an Active Student Volunteering Project Officer (VPO for short) on every campus and we all hold regular drop-ins. What happens at an Active… Continue Reading What’s an Active Student drop-in all about?

One last Events and Funding news round-up before the Easter Bunny hits town…

…does anyone else find this picture Deeply Deeply Creepy?? Anyone would think we’d gone out of our way to find one that could give you nightmares *heh*. Anyhoo, strictly speaking this sits under two categories, neither of which are ‘advice’…but what can we say? We *advise* you to read this… Events 29 March –… Continue Reading One last Events and Funding news round-up before the Easter Bunny hits town…

The Art of CV writing

At the Careers Service we often speak to students who are apologetic about not yet having created a ‘finished’ CV. It depends what stage you are at in the application process but having an absolute finished article shouldn’t really bother anyone too much until they have an actual job to apply for in front of them. Having said… Continue Reading The Art of CV writing

Holding more than one job offer?

At the Careers Service we know getting a job can prove tough and we offer help in all kinds of ways. We would always encourage applying for more than one job at a time, to increase your chances , but at the same time to also keep it to a manageable number. Some students though can be in the fortunate position of being offered… Continue Reading Holding more than one job offer?

How can volunteering boost your CV?

Volunteers’ contribution to society is undeniable but do you know how volunteering can also boost your CV and help your future career? To celebrate University of Brighton’s 2016 Student Volunteer Week, I went to all our 5 campuses – Falmer, Moulsecoomb, Grand Parade, Eastbourne and Hastings – to find out what our fellow students… Continue Reading How can volunteering boost your CV?

Inspired by your favourite teacher? Want to stay in Brighton after your degree?

Vicki May from our School of Education guest blogs today, giving us some useful info about teacher training, bursaries and employability with the University. Vicki’s advice will help you on your way to do something exciting straight after graduation and hang on in lovely Brighton a bit longer. After all, it’s the best place to be, isn’t it? You’re… Continue Reading Inspired by your favourite teacher? Want to stay in Brighton after your degree?

Writing Personal Statements – a brief guide

Whether you are applying for any opportunity be it a course, a job or a place on a graduate scheme sooner or later you will come across the blank white space where it says ‘tell us why you want this opportunity’. Some employers and education providers may break this down into smaller sections which… Continue Reading Writing Personal Statements – a brief guide

Five tips for acing your video interview

As a UoB graduate, I know we’re an outgoing bunch and quite at home in front of the camera. How comfortable do you reckon you’d be taking a video interview? It definitely doesn’t feel as natural as being papped dancing in the Haunt, so here are our 5 top tips for acing your virtual meeting.… Continue Reading Five tips for acing your video interview