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Why do you want to work for us?

So far in this short series on answering interview questions we have looked at questions covering why an employer would want to hire you, how to show off your skills and how to answer more unusual questions. All of these are covered in earlier blog posts so go back if you need more details on… Continue Reading Why do you want to work for us?

Create the Buzz – Arts & Heritage volunteering in Brighton Festival and beyond

Get involved in Britain’s Largest Arts Festival Brighton is always buzzing, but the festival in May is extra special. Around every corner, something is going on and these events need YOU to make them buzz extra loud! This is your chance to volunteer at a number of different arts and heritage events happening in Brighton… Continue Reading Create the Buzz – Arts & Heritage volunteering in Brighton Festival and beyond

Trust launches teaching Internships for Summer 2019

Interested in teaching? Try a paid internship for size. The University of Brighton Academies Trust in partnership with the University of Brighton has launched its 2019 teaching internships for high-calibre science, technology, engineering and mathematics undergraduates considering a career in mathematics or physics teaching. Ten interns will earn £1,200 during four weeks based… Continue Reading Trust launches teaching Internships for Summer 2019

How to address more ‘unusual’ interview questions

The third in the series of how to address interview questions offers a slight change of tack. The last blog showed how to answer a question on ‘communication’ using the STAR method. You can use this method to dissect situations that could answer questions on your own skills such as leadership, problem solving, team work etc.… Continue Reading How to address more ‘unusual’ interview questions

Volunteer and get your career off to a flying start!

Improve employability, develop skills, make new friends, network and have fun – what’s not to like? Now is the perfect time to get some volunteering experience before the end of the academic year so why not register with Active Student TODAY! Some recent volunteering opportunities include: Interested in immersive performance? Lighthouse are looking for people… Continue Reading Volunteer and get your career off to a flying start!

Enter an alternate Afrofuturist reality: Lighthouse, Brighton-based arts charity, seeking exhibition invigilation volunteers for “Distorted Constellations” during the Brighton Festival in May

We are looking for volunteers to invigilate the work and performances at Lighthouse during Brighton Festival, May 1-19 2019. Lighthouse is seeking people who have a interest in immersive and performative work. This will be a great chance to see behind the scenes and learn what it takes to exhibit an immersive multi-sensory work. Lighthouse… Continue Reading Enter an alternate Afrofuturist reality: Lighthouse, Brighton-based arts charity, seeking exhibition invigilation volunteers for “Distorted Constellations” during the Brighton Festival in May

How to answer an interview question about communication

This series on interview questions the aim is not to find ‘word perfect’ answers but to help you identify scenarios demonstrating where, when and how you used certain skills. You can then talk about these with confidence no matter what the questions are. Number 2 in the series approaching interview questions covers a skill needed in all jobs – communication. Examples involving good communication… Continue Reading How to answer an interview question about communication

From Ideas to Action: Students Prepare for the Santander University of Brighton Ideas Competition Final

Each year, our Enterprise Team hosts the Santander University of Brighton Ideas Competition to celebrate and reward the most entrepreneurial ideas generated by our students and alumni. With cash prizes sponsored by Santander Universities, as well as in-kind support generously donated by companies from the local business community, this annual competition attracts a number of… Continue Reading From Ideas to Action: Students Prepare for the Santander University of Brighton Ideas Competition Final

My work experience

Jordan Landsborough, an Applied Psychology and Sociology BA(Hons) student, has gained work experience in the SU’s Health and Wellbeing team and with the student-led wellbeing initiative Mood Boost. We asked her about her work experience and about her course. Why did you choose to study Applied Psychology and Sociology BA(Hons) at University of Brighton? I really… Continue Reading My work experience

Latest Graduate Internship Opportunities

These fantastic paid roles are part funded by Santander Universities and are for University of Brighton final year students coming up to graduation, University of Brighton Masters students and University of Brighton graduates. Roles are usually local to the Brighton / Sussex / London area, and are paid at a minimum of £9 per hour.… Continue Reading Latest Graduate Internship Opportunities

Why should we hire you?

The interview season is now well and truly upon us and many of you are preparing as we speak. I am going to write a series of blogs over the coming months on interview questions and how to devise answers to these. It is impossible to plan and prepare for every scenario in an interview. That is good… Continue Reading Why should we hire you?

Hatch a plan over the break

Five quick top tips for career planning over the break… Update your CV– life can move very rapidly and you think you have a CV and then suddenly its ‘out of date’. So add on new skills gained from the course, work, volunteering and other interests. https://www.brighton.ac.uk/careers/looking-for-a-job/cvs-applications-and-interviews/how-to-write-a-cv/index.aspx Check your digital footprint – what comes up when you… Continue Reading Hatch a plan over the break

Did you know you can get a certificate for volunteering through the university signed by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor?

If you volunteer for more than 30 hours or complete a significant volunteering project by volunteering via the university’s volunteering service, Active Student, you can get a certificate. This is only for volunteering outside of your degree – extra-curricular volunteering – and not as part of a community engagement placement module within your degree. The… Continue Reading Did you know you can get a certificate for volunteering through the university signed by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor?

CLOSING 1 MAY! Student Ambassadors for 2019 – 2020

Student Operations and Support (that’s us) are recruiting Student Ambassadors to work at the university for 2019-20. Working as a Student Ambassador is a great opportunity for anyone with an interest in supporting students, marketing, gaining feedback for a service and providing excellent customer service and administrative support. You’ll have the chance to work at… Continue Reading CLOSING 1 MAY! Student Ambassadors for 2019 – 2020

Preparing for the ‘Unknown’

Preparing for the ‘Unknown’ is probably a paradox. However it is important to consider this when attending any recruitment event such as an interview or assessment centre. Recruiters will ask you to respond to questions and tasks that you know the answer to and can prepare for ( the Known), but then they will surprise you with questions and… Continue Reading Preparing for the ‘Unknown’

My experience with Formula Student

Simon Harvey is undertaking a doctorate in advanced engine technology in association with Ricardo at University of Brighton after qualifying with a Mechanical Engineering MEng. For Simon, being involved in Formula Student was one of the highlights of his MEng. We asked him about the experience. What made you choose University of Brighton and your… Continue Reading My experience with Formula Student

Opportunities and resources for art and design students

Artists Information Company (a-n) resource a-n is an online source of information and advice for artists including opportunities (exhibitions, commissions, residencies etc), jobs, networking, research, teaching and learning resources. University of Brighton students have FREE access to all a-n resources via the university’s online library Non-student annual subscription is £36 Cass Art and Phoenix… Continue Reading Opportunities and resources for art and design students

‘Grow Your Business’: Free workshop featuring top startups

Join beepurple on Wednesday 20 March (5.30–7.30pm) at Grand Parade Building, City Campus, for an exciting speaker panel featuring four top business owners. The event is free for students, graduates and staff of the University of Brighton, but space is limited and you must book your place in advance. Hear the stories of four mature… Continue Reading ‘Grow Your Business’: Free workshop featuring top startups

Talent Talks: Getting ahead in the digital sector

Are you interested in forging a career in the creative and digital industries? Know that there has to be a better way to kick-start it than sending out CVs and cold calling? Join us for Talent Talks and hear from Wired Sussex and a range of guest speakers from the digital industry. They’ll be… Continue Reading Talent Talks: Getting ahead in the digital sector

What to do when Graduate Schemes have closed

You may be finding out that the deadline on many graduate schemes has gone and you are concerned about having missed the boat. Or you haven’t managed to secure a place on one, despite applying. Do not despair! Whilst graduate schemes are really good opportunities they are not the sole entry point into a graduate level… Continue Reading What to do when Graduate Schemes have closed