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STP in Wales now open

Health Education and Improvement Wales are currently recruiting to a number of trainee healthcare scientists positions. If you are interested in these opportunities and would like to find out more please follow the links below. Audiology https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/?vac_ref=915473789 Cancer Genomics https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/?vac_ref=915471520 Cardiac Science and Sleep Science https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/?vac_ref=915475342 Clinical Biochemistry https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/?vac_ref=915472191 Genomics https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/?vac_ref=915472023 Health Informatics… Continue Reading STP in Wales now open

Preparing for the NHS Scientist Training Programme interviews

Applicants for the NHS Scientist Training Programme ( STP) will start hearing the outcome of their applications this week and some will be receiving invitations to interviews. If you have applied and need help with interviews there is some useful information on the NSHCS website that could help with interview preparation: http://www.nshcs.hee.nhs.uk/join-programme/nhs-scientist-training-programme/the-interview-process Ben via Compfight

Employers, Recruiters, Vice-Deputy Managing Graduate HR Coordinators – what are they on about?

Having trouble sorting your CTAs from your KPIs? Is a cold-caller asking if you know the difference between a problem-solver and a self-starter? Do job descriptions seem to be written in a language that you have to record and play backwards at half speed before it makes sense? Philosoraptor has had enough of this nonsense… Continue Reading Employers, Recruiters, Vice-Deputy Managing Graduate HR Coordinators – what *are* they on about?

Latest arts and heritage volunteering opportunities including Brighton Dome and Festival 2019!

Latest arts and heritage volunteering opportunities including Brighton Dome and Festival 2019! Why volunteer? Is it worth it? The essential way to add to your CV and get work experience related to your degree whilst you are university, before you graduate – think employability skills Boost your confidence Make new friends, meet like-minded others Improve… Continue Reading Latest arts and heritage volunteering opportunities including Brighton Dome and Festival 2019!

My placement at Lego

George Gilliatt, a Product Design with Professional Experience BSc(Hons) student, did a year-long placement with Lego in Denmark. We asked him about the experience and about his course. Why did you choose to study product design? I have three subject-based strengths: design technology, art and film production. Product design was the perfect choice for me… Continue Reading My placement at Lego

Vitae Researcher Development International Conference 2019 – call for content now open

Vitae are delighted to announce that the call for content for the Researcher Development International Conference 2019 is now open. The workshops should demonstrate collaborative, novel and creative approaches around one of the following revised themes: Trends in the wider research, employment, and policy environments and how these might affect researcher development strategy Strategic opportunities… Continue Reading Vitae Researcher Development International Conference 2019 – call for content now open

Free Graduate Skills Masterclasses – plus the chance to land yourself a job!

Are you looking for a graduate job? Perhaps you have already graduated, and want to develop yourself professionally. A recent survey of employers (ISE 2018) found that in the UK, the biggest skill shortfalls relate to commercial awareness, negotiating and resilience. The Careers Service is offering a series of three free Graduate Skills Masterclasses, to… Continue Reading Free Graduate Skills Masterclasses – plus the chance to land yourself a job!

How to capture evidence of skills

As you progress through your degree you will hear people talk of the skills you are gaining and how important they are to future employment, particularly in the application process. Having identified key skills you need to think about showing evidence of the skill and how it can be shown to a potential employer. So how can… Continue Reading How to capture evidence of skills

LinkedIn competition 2019

YOUR LINKEDIN PROFILE IS IMPORTANT USE IT TO CONNECT WITH EMPLOYERS AND BE SEEN COMPETITION CLOSING DATE: 15 MARCH 2019 If you are a final year student, enter your profile into LinkedIn Competition 2019 for your chance to win £250. The winner and top 5 runners-up win a LinkedIn Premium account for one year. All entrants will… Continue Reading LinkedIn competition 2019

Need to spruce up your LinkedIn profile? It’s Lucky 8 Top Tips Time…

As we’re sure you know *hard stare*..our 2019 LinkedIn Profile competition has just launched. See us on Facebook for more info on this. Seems like a good time to roll out some key advice on how to show yourself at your absolute LinkedIn best. Without further ado… Students and recent graduates are currently LinkedIn’s… Continue Reading Need to spruce up your LinkedIn profile? It’s Lucky 8 Top Tips Time…

My placement at IBM

Liam Willet, a Mathematics with Economics BSc(Hons) student, did a 12-month placement with IBM as a Public Sector Operations Analyst. We asked him about the experience and about his time at the University of Brighton. Why did you choose to study maths? I did maths, physics and chemistry at A-level and decided on a maths degree as… Continue Reading My placement at IBM

EVENT: Career opportunities working in the community, public and not-for-profit sectors Friday 15 February 2019

Are you interested in having a career that makes a difference in society? Come along to this not-to-be-missed opportunity to meet and hear from experienced professionals who work within the community across the public and charity sectors. This event will significantly enhance your understanding of what paid opportunities there are in this diverse field. We’ve… Continue Reading EVENT: Career opportunities working in the community, public and not-for-profit sectors Friday 15 February 2019

Applications open NOW for the 2019 Government Communication Service Internship

The GCS Internship is aimed at students from diverse backgrounds in their penultimate or final year of university or completing a degree equivalent. The Government Communication Service (GCS) is the professional body for UK Civil Service communications professionals, delivering cutting edge work for government. We support the government across a huge spectrum of issues that… Continue Reading Applications open NOW for the 2019 Government Communication Service Internship

Tom Morrison Essay Prize could bag you £1,000. Interested? Read on…

ICSA – The Governance Institute have a great opportunity for you to flex your intellectual muscles, and bag a sweet cash prize into the bargain. Over to them for the low down… Be in with a chance of winning £1000 by entering our essay competition. Are you a student, recent graduate or governance professional at… Continue Reading Tom Morrison Essay Prize could bag you £1,000. Interested? Read on…

Words count (and the art of editing)

We are often asked how long an application should be and what happens if you write too little or perhaps more commonly too much. There are a number of scenarios to cover. The reasons recruiters or admissions tutors ask for a set number of words is often to enable them to get through the volume… Continue Reading Words count (and the art of editing)

Build the simulations of the future – join the Software Developers at Pitch Technologies

Graduate with 1-2 years’ industry experience? Pitch Technologies may be your dream date. Read on for more, and/or login to our Jobs and Placements Service and search for their ‘Field Application Engineer’ opportunity – closing 3 March! If you’re on LinkedIn (and if not whyyyy not?? #hardstare) join the UoB Alumni group and get your… Continue Reading Build the simulations of the future – join the Software Developers at Pitch Technologies

Amazing arts and heritage sector volunteering opportunities

ARTS & HERITAGE volunteering opportunities… A portfolio of amazing arts and heritage sector volunteering opportunities. – Add to your CV, complement your degree, network and get involved with your local community. Active Student helps University of Brighton students and staff to find and apply for local, rewarding, safe and supported volunteering opportunities that will enhance… Continue Reading Amazing arts and heritage sector volunteering opportunities

Masters open evenings at Brighton

Start, develop or change your career with a postgraduate qualification. There’s no better way to find out about continuing your studies at Brighton, and the scholarships and discounts available to you, than at an open evening. Masters open evenings are informal, so you can drop in at any time to chat to us. Course leaders… Continue Reading Masters open evenings at Brighton

Career Management for Early Career Academic Researchers

The third run of a free online course for research students and early career research staff entitled Career Management for Early Career Academic Researchers is now open for bookings. The MOOC is a collaboration between the University of Glasgow, University of Edinburgh, and University of Sheffield and is available to students and staff at any institution worldwide.… Continue Reading Career Management for Early Career Academic Researchers

Fabrica Student Volunteer Placement – Audience Development – Apply By 12pm on Wednesday 6 February 2019

Fabrica Student Volunteer Placement – Audience Development 12-month placement, March 2019 – February 2020: starting week commencing 4 March 2019. One day per week. Fabrica, Brighton’s Centre for Contemporary Art, is delighted offer specialist placements to motivated and proactive students interested in working at a vibrant contemporary art gallery in the heart of Brighton. The… Continue Reading Fabrica Student Volunteer Placement – Audience Development – Apply By 12pm on Wednesday 6 February 2019