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Virtual Law Fair 2020

University of Sussex invite Brighton students to Law Fair 2020. Meet a range of law firms, chambers and legal training providers. Wednesday 21 October 2020 10am to 4pm Online via the Careers Fair Plus app Legal recruiters and current trainees will be on-hand to share information about their work and opportunities, including vacation schemes, training… Continue Reading Virtual Law Fair 2020

Women in Technology Conference 2020

On Wednesday October 14th 2020, the IET will host their biggest ever Women in Technology Conference. This is what the organisers have to say: This year the conference is completely free and you can enjoy these inspiring talks and workshops from the comfort of your own home! This years’ event is going to be our… Continue Reading Women in Technology Conference 2020

Fully-Paid Internships For University of Brighton Graduates

The University of Brighton and Santander are offering fully-paid internships for recent graduates. They are from the non-profit sector and will all be based close to Brighton. You may be taken on to share the workload, or for a specific project; but you will be hired because you have skills the employer wants. They are excited recent graduates… Continue Reading Fully-Paid Internships For University of Brighton Graduates

Start-Up Grants Now Available to University of Brighton Students and Graduates

Despite the devastating economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Brighton’s start-up community is very much thriving, as students and graduates are leading the way in creating new businesses and social enterprises – thanks to the support of Santander Universities and the Student Enterprise ‘beepurple’ team. Following the completion of a four-day start-up… Continue Reading Start-Up Grants Now Available to University of Brighton Students and Graduates

Olivia Terry: the Careers team helped me get work experience.

Olivia Terry, a Fashion and Dress History student, tells us about her work placement opportunities in Brighton and how the university’s volunteering service was vital in opening doors to help shape the direction of her career. “I’m from the US, so my first year was a big change and I was pretty homesick. In second year, I decided to try new… Continue Reading Olivia Terry: the Careers team helped me get work experience.

Luke Brookes: the Careers team helped me develop my business.

Luke Brookes, a graduate in Product Design with Professional Experience, tells us about his experiences with the university’s entrepreneurial service which helped him to secure his future by turning his interests – and skills into two successful businesses. “Before my placement, I didn’t know exactly what I wanted to do but had an idea that I wanted to start… Continue Reading Luke Brookes: the Careers team helped me develop my business.

Do You Want To Become a Freelance Language Tutor? Here’s What You Need to Know

Freelance language teaching can be a huge opportunity. You can work on other projects/jobs on the side while not being tied down to a 9-5 type role. Let’s go over 10 action steps you’ll need to take to get yourself started on the road to freelance language teaching. There’s more detail on each of these… Continue Reading Do You Want To Become a Freelance Language Tutor? Here’s What You Need to Know

EY virtual Insight Events

EY is a multinational professional services network with headquarters in London, and is one of the largest professional services networks in the world. They’re currently planning their 2021 recruitment. If you’re interested in learning more about EY, their 2021 opportunities, and how to join them, go along to their virtual insight events! 4th August: virtual… Continue Reading EY virtual Insight Events

The Student Remote Worker Survival Checklist

The Student Remote Worker Survival Checklist This is a guest blog from Passion.io. Working from home!? That’ll never work for me, how can I concentrate with so many distractions around me? If you feel like this you’re not alone. The past few months have seen a huge shift in the way people are working… Continue Reading The Student Remote Worker Survival Checklist

Royal Navy Medical Recruitment

Leanne from the Royal Navy has been in touch as they would like University of Brighton students and graduates to apply. Have a look at the video she has recorded here about their opportunities and her own experience of nursing in the Royal Navy. If you would like to find out more about Royal Navy… Continue Reading Royal Navy Medical Recruitment

Win a £5,000 prize and the opportunity to work in the automotive industry

Ever dreamed about a career in the automotive industry, working for an exciting brand like McLaren, Lotus, Bentley or Volvo? Do you have the attributes to become a true innovator in one of three key areas of the automatic sector: technology, digital and retail? Now you can fulfil your ambitions by entering a new, UK-wide… Continue Reading Win a £5,000 prize and the opportunity to work in the automotive industry

Careers and Higher Education Podcasts As Lockdown Eases

In a world where we have spent months unable to connect with people face to face, I have become increasingly interested in connecting to the world via podcasts. I would normally listen to movie podcasts whilst making dinner, but I saw that Labour Market Information (LMI) god Charlie Ball was speaking on a podcast I… Continue Reading Careers and Higher Education Podcasts As Lockdown Eases

Handy Tips For Your Virtual Interview

In this current time where everyone is relying on Zoom, Google Hangouts or MS Teams to connect, the traditional face to face interview is think of the past. We thought it would be useful to bring some top tips of things to think about when having a virtual interview. In terms of content preparation and a… Continue Reading Handy Tips For Your Virtual Interview

Open Call: Pier – Residencies For Black Artists

As part of Lighthouse’s Re-Imagine Europe programme, they have developed a ‘residency at home’ series that they are awarding support for three black artists. This is an opportunity for artists, practitioners, producers and technologists to expand their practice, research and develop ideas and methodologies. Image: Distorted Constellations, Nwando Ebizie, 2019. Lighthouse particularly welcome applications from… Continue Reading Open Call: Pier – Residencies For Black Artists

Lighthouse Young Creatives Digital Showcase Online

LIGHTHOUSE YOUNG CREATIVES 2020 SHOWCASE Lighthouse Young Creatives is a project for 16-25 year olds who want to work in the creative and digital industries, but who don’t have the opportunities, facilities and connections they need. The project is for young people from diverse backgrounds, including those not in work or training. Over six months… Continue Reading Lighthouse Young Creatives Digital Showcase Online

Developing Resilience and Moving Forward

We have reached out to university of Brighton alumni and asked them to share their stories and ideas on how to stay resilient in this challenging time. Here, Sahar Tobir, Legal Counsel/Data Protectiion Officer at APSIS International AB, describes her journey from Brighton student to law professional and gives advice to current students on how… Continue Reading Developing Resilience and Moving Forward

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Free 1hr Webinars From Google to Make You More Employable

To help jump-start your career or develop new skills, Google Digital Garage is launching a series of live webinars here. The free 60 minute webinars will run everyday, Monday-Friday covering a selection of courses aimed at helping individuals and small businesses. The current course list on offer is below and more courses will be available… Continue Reading Free 1hr Webinars From Google to Make You More Employable

EmployAbility Webinars for Disabled Students

links to the Next Generation Inclusive Thinking webinars for disabled students run by EmployAbility can be found here. Cindy McAlister from Employability has also shared some FAQs they’ve received – 1. At what stage of the recruitment process should I disclose my disability? You don’t have to disclose your disability, and employers are not allowed… Continue Reading EmployAbility Webinars for Disabled Students

Develop Resilience and Move Forward

We have reached out to our alumni and asked them to share their experience of developing resilience and their thoughts on how students and graduates can move forward positively in uncertain times. Here Pranil Raja, alumnus from 2019 and Business Development Executive at British Engineering Services, shares his journey from student to professional and gives… Continue Reading Develop Resilience and Move Forward

Volunteer’s Week

Are you an Informal Volunteer? 53% of us volunteer informally, but don’t even know it! As it is National Volunteers Week this week I thought it would be a great chance to reflect on other ways people volunteer. Informal volunteering is defined as ‘giving unpaid help to someone who is not a relative’. And according… Continue Reading Volunteer’s Week