How to make money while you study: startups, freelancing and side-hustles

How to make money while your study. Learn directly from other students who are their own boss. Continue Reading How to make money while you study: startups, freelancing and side-hustles

Helen Carley • 07/10/2022

Could this be why students fall down in graduate recruitment processes?

I speak to students and graduates day in, day out about making applications and supporting them to develop tools to be more prepared and knowledgeable about how to approach the recruitment process. Now, let’s be honest, applications can be time consuming and exhausting after a while. So what can you do to get better at… Continue Reading Could this be why students fall down in graduate recruitment processes?

Katherine Whittaker • 08/06/2022

Applications for Internship Experience UK 2022 are now open!

This year marks the launch of a brand-new Internship Experience UK, redesigned for all – those who did the 2021 experience and for those taking part for the first time. Created to help you explore a new sector and upskill, this is the no.1 virtual internship experience to supercharge your CV ahead of the autumn application season. Continue Reading Applications for Internship Experience UK 2022 are now open!

Dan Archer • 07/06/2022

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Moving into employment with a disability – we will support you

If you are a student with a disability or long-term health condition, we can help you consider how you can fulfil your career aspirations, with your disability in mind. The Careers and Employability team is here to support you into employment, be it part-time, internship or graduate roles.
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Dan Archer • 07/06/2022

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Graduating art student? Read on for advice and opportunities

If you’re finishing your art degree this summer and uncertain about the future, remember there’s plenty of support out there from the university and beyond. Consider how you can sustain your university network after your course finishes, for example by embarking on collaborative projects with other graduates to build on your portfolio. Keep in touch… Continue Reading Graduating art student? Read on for advice and opportunities

Chris Kuzmicki • 07/06/2022

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Careers support for our 2022 graduates

If you are graduating in 2022 there are some things that you can be sure of, like the continued support of your Careers and Employability team. Continue Reading Careers support for our 2022 graduates

Dan Archer • 26/05/2022

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6 Reasons to Consider a Job in Telecoms

Unsure about what you want to do when you graduate? You’re not alone!

According to Prospects, more than a third of students and graduates are uncertain about their career path. If you’re wondering what lies ahead for you, have you considered a career in telecoms? Continue Reading 6 Reasons to Consider a Job in Telecoms

Liz Vassilakes • 16/05/2022

3 simple ways to ACE the Careers Fair on 11 May

You want a job and they want the next generation of student/graduate talent. A little simple prep means you’ll stand out from the crowd.  Continue Reading 3 simple ways to ACE the Careers Fair on 11 May

Liz Vassilakes • 04/05/2022

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Job offers: You can say ‘No’

As a recent graduate with no professional experience in your field of study, you would jump at the chance for an entry role in said area. Wouldn’t you? Continue Reading Job offers: You can say ‘No’

Liz Vassilakes • 04/05/2022

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Experience gap?  Here are 9 top lockdown activities to include on your CV

We all know that relevant work experience was hard to get during the pandemic … luckily, there are other ways you might have gained and developed valuable employability skills over the last couple of years, which you can confidently use on your CV. Continue Reading Experience gap?  Here are 9 top lockdown activities to include on your CV

Christina Keiller • 04/04/2022

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“Mentoring changed my mindset and made me a bigger person”

Mentors will help you see that you’ve got nothing to worry about, just keep working hard at what you’re good at or what you want to be. Continue Reading “Mentoring changed my mindset and made me a bigger person”

Glen Marsh • 22/03/2022

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Having a mentor is like a champion spurring you on to achieve your goals

The university mentoring programme aims to support students in reaching their goals, by matching up professional people who volunteer their time to mentor a student (mentee). Continue Reading Having a mentor is like a champion spurring you on to achieve your goals

Glen Marsh • 10/03/2022

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National Careers Week: Employer advice clips

Employer Wishlist – this is like Gold Dust! Get the inside line from graduate recruiters. Continue Reading National Careers Week: Employer advice clips

Liz Vassilakes • 07/03/2022

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Shi Pin: The Careers and Employability team helped me find a part-time job

eople always say that a good CV is important for future job applications and one of the most important components in a CV is work experience. Continue Reading Shi Pin: The Careers and Employability team helped me find a part-time job

Glen Marsh • 16/02/2022

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Learn where you can access business startup funding from local experts in a free beepurple workshop

Join us virtually on Wednesday 9 February from 5:30pm – 7:30pm to find out more. Book your place now Continue Reading Learn where you can access business startup funding from local experts in a free beepurple workshop

Helen Carley • 01/02/2022

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Free lunchtime beepurple webinar for entrepreneurs and freelancers on how to pitch your idea

What is the name of this live webinar? Nail your pitch When and where does it take place? Wednesday, 9 February from 1pm until 2pm on Zoom. Describe the event  Learn how to talk about your startup or business idea in an engaging and market-focused way.  This is essential when describing your business to your… Continue Reading Free lunchtime beepurple webinar for entrepreneurs and freelancers on how to pitch your idea

Helen Carley • 21/01/2022

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Introducing the Careers and Employability team

Welcome to the University of Brighton from the Careers and Employability Team, we are here to support you from your first day at the university, throughout your degree, and after you graduate. Continue Reading Introducing the Careers and Employability team

Clare Dawson • 14/09/2021

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Meet Active Student, the University’s volunteering service

We support students like you to find and apply for rewarding, safe and supported volunteering opportunities in the local community. Continue Reading Meet Active Student, the University’s volunteering service

Kat Saunders • 14/09/2021

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What is mentoring and how can it help you?

Our teams of professional mentors volunteer their time to work with you to support you during your time at the university. Continue Reading What is mentoring and how can it help you?

Jess Page • 14/09/2021

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Get careers advice and plan for your future

It is never too early to start planning for your future career and we want to ensure that you make the most of the opportunities available to you at university. Continue Reading Get careers advice and plan for your future

Steven Sutcliffe • 14/09/2021

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