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“I wish I’d spent more time getting prepared for job hunting whilst being an undergraduate”

Are you looking to kick start your career in the engineering industry? Great, because The Undergraduate of the Year Awards are seeking students just like you! The Undergraduate of the Year Awards are the UK’s most widely recognised competition by graduate recruiters and is an excellent way for you to gain access to exclusive job… Continue Reading “I wish I’d spent more time getting prepared for job hunting whilst being an undergraduate”

Built Environment/Civil Engineering Careers Fair 01 Dec 2017

This year’s Built Environment and Civil Engineering Careers Fair will be held on Friday 01 December in Cockcroft Hall, Moulsecoomb. 1 – 3pm If you are a student in a field such as Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Building Surveying, Urban Planning, or if you are considering a career in this sector, then please come… Continue Reading Built Environment/Civil Engineering Careers Fair 01 Dec 2017

Social Science Graduate Scheme Opportunities

Below are three graduate schemes from organisations that attended our Careers Fair last Wednesday. All three are offering exciting graduate opportunities, some of which are closing as soon as the 20th November. If you are interested in applying to any of these remember that the careers service can help you put together your application.… Continue Reading Social Science Graduate Scheme Opportunities

Brighton Business School Development Centres – Extended Opportunities

In an ever more competitive job market – internships, part-time roles or graduate positions, the one thing you want to be is prepared for that all important selection process. Final Year Business Students in one of their taught modules research what employers are looking for and then create and facilitate a BBS Development Centre-similar to… Continue Reading Brighton Business School Development Centres – Extended Opportunities

Future Legal Mind Award 2018 Offers £5,000 Top Prize

The annual Future Legal Mind Award for undergraduate law students launches this week. Find out how to enter. The 4th Future Legal Mind Award opens for entries this week, offering UK law undergraduates the chance to win £5,000 and a valuable work placement. The award, sponsored by National Accident Helpline, offers the country’s brightest legal… Continue Reading Future Legal Mind Award 2018 Offers £5,000 Top Prize

Grab a part -time job TODAY – 13 November. Search Hospitality recruiting – outside Book & Bean Café 12 – 2pm.

The recruitment agency Search is coming to the university TODAY and they are looking for YOU! They are recruiting part time staff in the run up to Christmas so if you fancy working in a bar/restaurant/café to earn some extra money for the holidays – why not pop along to their stand outside the Book… Continue Reading Grab a part -time job TODAY – 13 November. Search Hospitality recruiting – outside Book & Bean Café 12 – 2pm.

Need help finding your way after graduation?

We may not have an app for that, but we do have a blog post! If you are reading this, you probably know that we provide careers help for our students. But did you know that you have access to FREE CAREERS SUPPORT FOR LIFE!!!! We don’t boot you out when you graduate… How can… Continue Reading Need help finding your way after graduation?

Free event: ‘Starting Up: Top Tips from Entrepreneurs’

To celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week, beepurple welcomes back four University of Brighton graduates to share their unique startup stories. Join us on Wednesday 15 November (5.30 pm – 8.00 pm) at Edward Street to discuss entrepreneurship, get top business tips and discover the highs and lows of starting your own venture. The event is free… Continue Reading Free event: ‘Starting Up: Top Tips from Entrepreneurs’

Free accountancy advice from professionals – book your place

Image credit: CC by WOCinTech Chat To mark Global Entrepreneurship Week, beepurple is offering a free one-to-one consultancy with a qualified accountant from top local firm Plus Accounting. We have a limited number of appointments to offer to students, graduates or University of Brighton staff who are involved in developing a business, charity or social… Continue Reading Free accountancy advice from professionals – book your place

Graduate Jobs of the Week – Careers Fair Special

**Star Job** Process and Analytical Chemist (KTP Associate) with University Of Brighton / Medisort Ltd (West Sussex) An exciting opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic and self motivated Chemistry/Chemical Engineering graduate (or related discipline involving Chemistry) to lead an impactful commercial project with Medisort Ltd to develop waste treatment and… Continue Reading Graduate Jobs of the Week – Careers Fair Special

Take the Potentialpark Career Test and win a trip to Stockholm!

Free event: ‘Grow Your Network’

beepurple is excited to present ‘Grow Your Network’, which takes place on Wednesday 8 November at Grand Parade campus (5.30 pm – 7.30 pm, Room G4, Main Building). Booking is essential. This panel event features four diverse speakers all sharing their tips, experiences and unique approaches to professional networking. It’s free to students, graduates and… Continue Reading Free event: ‘Grow Your Network’

Volunteering in HUMANITIES – new Active Student publication for 2017-18!

A taster of humanities related 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 your professional and personal development and positively impact… Continue Reading Volunteering in HUMANITIES – new Active Student publication for 2017-18!

Careers Fair – train times alert

We are very much looking forward to seeing you at this year’s Careers Fair. Train Time alert: Please note that there is a conductor’s strike on Southern Rail on 08 November. However don’t worry – they will be running a near normal service on relevant routes. Just check http://www.southernrailway.com/your-journey/plan-your-journey/live-running-information/ for a live… Continue Reading Careers Fair – train times alert

CINECITY Brighton Film Festival 2017: volunteering opportunity at the University of Brighton – apply within!

The role of Exhibition Invigilator Volunteer There are two exhibitions happening in the University of Brighton gallery this year, both running from Friday 10th November to Saturday 9th December. Fake News – is an exhibition that re-creates significant newspaper front pages from Brighton Rock and a host of British thrillers. Christian Marclay’s Looking for Love… Continue Reading CINECITY Brighton Film Festival 2017: volunteering opportunity at the University of Brighton – apply within!

Law Summer Work Experience 2018

Summer 2018 may seem aeons away but law firms are already starting to advertise for their summer 2018 vacation schemes. Please see two of our current opportunities below, but there will be more in the coming weeks so make sure you keep an eye on the University’s Vacancy Service. As always, if you would like… Continue Reading Law Summer Work Experience 2018

Graduate Jobs of the Week

** Star Job ** Trainee Accountant with Sayer Vincent (London) We think our trainees are the best people to be around. Join us and you’ll be part of a brilliant group of trainees working alongside qualified staff who are committed to doing the best work for our clients. We place our values at the centre… Continue Reading Graduate Jobs of the Week

Careers Fair 08.11.17 – Tanzania with Raleigh International – Helena’s Story. Meet Raleigh at the fair and start your own adventure

‘I completed my ICS placement with Raleigh in Tanzania almost two years ago and it was like nothing I have experienced before or since! Raleigh International are in room 3 on level 2 of the Amex Stadium at our Careers Fair on 08 November, 11 – 3pm. Why not have a chat with them and… Continue Reading Careers Fair 08.11.17 – Tanzania with Raleigh International – Helena’s Story. Meet Raleigh at the fair and start your own adventure

Careers Fair 08 Nov 2017: how to prepare and save your CV from the recycling bin!

Picture the scene – you’re helping an employer clear up at the end of a Careers Fair and there are two piles of CVs on the table, one noticeably larger than the other. You offer to bag up the larger pile of CVs only to be told ‘that’s okay, they’re for the recycling’… Now… Continue Reading Careers Fair 08 Nov 2017: how to prepare and save your CV from the recycling bin!

Fully Funded Study in the USA with the Thouron Award – closing 1st November

If you are interested in applying for funding to undertake postgraduate study in the US, the Thouron Award is still open but not for long. Up to TEN awards, each with a total value of approx US$90,000 per year, covering tuition fees, health insurance and living expenses, including travel in the USA, will be available… Continue Reading Fully Funded Study in the USA with the Thouron Award – closing 1st November