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Uplifting Graduate Story

Hi, I’m Danny Hatcher, a postgraduate student studying strength and conditioning at the University of Brighton, having graduated my sport coaching degree in June 2018. I am both nervous and excited, writing this piece about my journey and sharing it with you all. My second year as an undergraduate really started testing me with my… Continue Reading Uplifting Graduate Story

Planning Your Future career During Covid-19

How you can still plan for your future career in the Covid-19 crisis “How did you make use of your time during the Corona virus lockdown?” “What did you learn about yourself from the Corona virus lockdown period?” If you were told to work from home for a month, how would you approach it?“ “Tell us… Continue Reading Planning Your Future career During Covid-19

What Covid-19 Has Taught Us About Employment Skills

Only a mere few months ago, the world of work looked remarkably different and organisations had priorities completely unlike the ones they have today. In the wake of a crisis however, things can change rapidly, and leaders across industries are finding themselves in need of certain skills to ensure they come out the other side… Continue Reading What Covid-19 Has Taught Us About Employment Skills

Developing resilience and how it can help you to focus

In the blog series Brighton Resilience, we are reaching out to alumni who are sharing their experience of building resilience, how this is helping them now and any tips and idea they have for current students and graduates, facing the labourmarket in a time of uncertainty. Alumnus from Law LLB and Paralegal at Howard Kennedy… Continue Reading Developing resilience and how it can help you to focus

Free Entrepreneurship Start-Up Course

Gain the skills and confidence you need to start your own business this summer Every June, the Beepurple team hosts a business start-up course aimed at final year students and recent graduates from the University of Brighton. This course, called ‘UltraViolet’, is a fantastic opportunity for students to develop the skills and confidence they need… Continue Reading Free Entrepreneurship Start-Up Course

St. John’s are Recruiting

While a lot of the news may seem like doom and gloom, don’t be put off your job search! Although some employers are unsure about recruitment at the moment, the University’s Careers Service still get new jobs on our Vacancy Service. Make sure you update your requirements and check out new opportunities regularly: https://www.brighton.ac.uk/careers/resources/ Sian from… Continue Reading St. John’s are Recruiting

How To Prepare For Virtual Assessment Centres

Even before Covid 19 many companies had started to move their assessment centres (ACs) online. Due to the current pandemic this trend has accelerated in the past few weeks and may continue for the foreseeable future. Cardiff Metropolitan University Careers Service sent us these great tips on preparing for VACs from EY and a recruitment… Continue Reading How To Prepare For Virtual Assessment Centres

Creative Access Wednesday Workshops

Creative Access are a social enterprise, unrivalled in diverse recruitment and inclusion. They work with all under-represented candidates and organisations across the whole creative industry from Theatre and TV to Publishing. Creative Access is largely funded by their employer partners who are committed to improving diversity and inclusion within their organisations, wholeheartedly. All profits go… Continue Reading Creative Access Wednesday Workshops

Opportunities for creatives in uncertain times – connect, reflect and prepare

The current global pandemic presents uncertainty for everyone looking for work, whether you’re about to graduate, or you’re looking for ways to develop your skills and experience over the summer. However, the disruption to ‘business as usual’ could present unforeseen opportunities and a chance to connect, reflect and prepare. Here are some ideas. Look at… Continue Reading Opportunities for creatives in uncertain times – connect, reflect and prepare

Adapting Your Career Plans During COVID-19

Staying positive at present can be a challenge, however as we have said in previous blog posts there are jobs still being advertised so worth exploring these. Think about diversifying into a different career area, at least for a short while. It may not be your ‘ideal dream job’ but any experience will help you… Continue Reading Adapting Your Career Plans During COVID-19

Developing resilience and how it can lead to success

As part of our blog series Brighton Resilience, law alumna Zoe Bowler – trainee at top law firm Charles Russell Speechlys – tells us how she has built resilience and gives her take on what can help us through the current challenges I received poor A-level grades which I was very disappointed with, especially because at… Continue Reading Developing resilience and how it can lead to success

Work from home – Songs that MAXIMISE your productivity

With so many of us currently working from home, employees will likely plug themselves into Spotify playlists to help them get through the working day. But are your current playlists properly helping you work most productively? To find out, the loan firm Transmit Startups recently investigated the power of music and revealed the must-have tunes… Continue Reading Work from home – Songs that MAXIMISE your productivity

Become a Volunteer

Volunteering is an incredibly valuable experience, both personally and to those you are helping. Not sure? Take a look at the list below and if any reasons strike a chord, get in touch with us at Active Student: Make a difference: Don’t underestimate the impact that you can have on other people within your community;… Continue Reading Become a Volunteer

Would you like work experience from home? Remote volunteering is an option

‘Remote volunteering’ AKA ‘volunteering from home’ essentially means physically working away from the community organisation who you are volunteering for. It is not uncommon, however during the Covid-19 it is more important than ever. It helps support the community the voluntary sector maintain service delivery and in particular perhaps, organisations who work with vulnerable clients… Continue Reading Would you like work experience from home? Remote volunteering is an option

Volunteering for Positive Health and Wellbeing

One thing I keep learning is that the secret of being happy is doing things for other people – Dick Gregory Research* has indicated that volunteering helps increase physical activity and reduce stress. Even just having a reason to leave the house gets you up and out for a walk, after Covid-19 lockdown of course! Volunteering… Continue Reading Volunteering for Positive Health and Wellbeing

Prospects Postgraduate Virtual Fair

Following Prospects’ previous successful online events we’re thrilled to announce our first dedicated postgraduate Study Fair, connecting potential applicants with UK and international postgraduate course providers. The event will take place from 1-4pm on Wed 6 May, with exhibitor booths available to view after the live event has passed. The link to register can be found… Continue Reading Prospects Postgraduate Virtual Fair

Focusing on resilience and how it can help you adapt

As part of our Brighton Resilience blog series, alumna and Brand Identity Manager for BT’s Enterprise Division Tia Schwarz tells us how she is stepping up to home working and thriving in a challenging new environment: Adjusting to working in a way that we’re not used to can be tricky. For me? I’m fortunate enough… Continue Reading Focusing on resilience and how it can help you adapt

Being resilient and how it can help you develop

We’re featuring insightful and informative stories from our alumni about building resilience and finding work in difficult times, and building a career in an area different from your degree. This is from a member of our alumni Gregory Bortkiewicz: I studied Geography and graduated in 2008, then spent a year applying unsuccessfully for jobs in… Continue Reading Being resilient and how it can help you develop

Career Development Tips During Lockdown

No one knows exactly what will happen to the labour market following the pandemic including governments and public bodies. The media is reporting lots of negative news, many employees are being furloughed and some businesses will probably close. A recently published report from the Office for Budget Responsibility is predicting gloomy news initally but also… Continue Reading Career Development Tips During Lockdown

Santander Universities Growth Grant

Students and graduate entrepreneurs from the University of Brighton have received a cash boost, thanks to a funding initiative from Santander Universities. Businesses were invited to apply for the Santander University of Brighton Growth Grant, a new initiative intended to support those that have begun trading. Santander Universities already supports early-stage entrepreneurs through a bi-annual… Continue Reading Santander Universities Growth Grant