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How to get a job in Marketing – according to two graduates who nailed the dreaded assessment centre. Guest post from Chris Taylor, twentysix

Our latest guest blog post comes from Chris Taylor at digital marketing agency, twentysix. In it we get the step-by-step lowdown on the interview and assessment centre process (which saw two UoB graduates get snapped up by retailer Victoria Plumb) from the successful applicants themselves. Over to Chris, Joe and Josh… How to get a… Continue Reading How to get a job in Marketing – according to two graduates who nailed the dreaded assessment centre. Guest post from Chris Taylor, twentysix

Hala Jawad is a Brighton’s Titan. You could be too.

With our Brighton’s Titans campaign, we are looking to highlight the achievements of just a few of our notable alumni. Coming from all kinds of backgrounds and a wide range of subject areas, our Titans have one thing in common: they have all made the most of their time at Brighton and used the university… Continue Reading Hala Jawad is a Brighton’s Titan. You could be too.

Here comes your Next Big Thing – don’t miss our latest opportunities roundup…

The jobs, grad schemes, competitions, conferences and courses are *still* flowing in bigly – as no-one would like to be overheard saying, I’m sure. Enough of my agenda shoveling (buy me a coffee and I’ll explain that last bit to you. Maybe). Time’s a-wasting… Closing 19 February! Google are offering graduate Sales, Customer Experience and… Continue Reading Here comes your Next Big Thing – don’t miss our latest opportunities roundup…

Boost Your Job Prospects with a Summer Internship – guest post from Inspiring Interns

The vacancies are coming in, and so are your enquiries. What are we talking about? Summer internships, of course. What better time to hand over to our other new BFFs (we’re so popular it’s getting embarrassing) at Inspiring Interns to get the lowdown, hints and tips from their own Beth Leslie… * NB. Not a… Continue Reading Boost Your Job Prospects with a Summer Internship – guest post from Inspiring Interns

Meet Sussex Prisoners Families to find out more about their Volunteering Opportunities

As part of Student Volunteering Week 2017: Spotlight Stand with Sussex Prisoners Families at 11.30am to 1pm on Thursday 23rd February in Checkland Foyer (Falmer campus). Come and chat to Denis Bryne of Sussex Prisoners Families about their work and their two volunteer roles: Prison Visits Hall and Court Support. Just drop-in, no booking necessary.… Continue Reading Meet Sussex Prisoners Families to find out more about their Volunteering Opportunities

Get involved during Student Volunteering Week (20-24 Feb)

Student Volunteering Week 2017 is going to be huge! Throughout the week there will be opportunities for students on all campuses to chat with Active Student (the university’s volunteering service) but there are also all kinds of activities that allow you to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in to volunteer work. The… Continue Reading Get involved during Student Volunteering Week (20-24 Feb)

CANCELLED: Meet Stanmer Preservation Society to discuss their voluntary positions at Stanmer Rural Museum

DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED As part of Student Volunteering Week 2017: Spotlight Stand with Stanmer Preservation Society at 11.30am to 1pm on Friday 24 February in the Grand Parade Building Café Bar. They would like some volunteers to help with their archival, cataloguing and general background Stanmer Rural Museum work… Continue Reading CANCELLED: Meet Stanmer Preservation Society to discuss their voluntary positions at Stanmer Rural Museum

Copywriting: a creative career for graduate writers. Guest blog from Dan Ramirez at Rule of Three.

Continuing our ‘guest blogger’ thread we’re off to Mayfair 2017 by way of 1960s Madison Avenue to get the inside dope on careers in copywriting courtesy of Daniel Ramirez, Creative Director and Senior Copywriter at Rule of Three. Without further ado… Copywriting: a creative career for graduate writers Image: Peggy and Don, copywriters Passionate about… Continue Reading Copywriting: a creative career for graduate writers. Guest blog from Dan Ramirez at Rule of Three.

Training, networking, recruitment, open days, more networking – here come the events…

Might not feel like it but spring is not *that* far off – and the events season is in bud, even if the trees have a long way to go. Look at us getting all lyrical. Blimey. Read on… 8 Feb: Webcast – InFocus: Women In Innovation – Ready to make an impact? Innovate UK’s… Continue Reading Training, networking, recruitment, open days, more networking – here come the events…

Coming February/March – Get clued-up for job and internship interviews at a BBS Development Centre. Open to all students!

Our good friends in the Brighton Business School have a fantastic opportunity to learn about research and prepping for job and internship interviews – and it’s open to students from all courses and at all levels. How sweet is that? Over to the BBS Massive for more info… In an ever more competitive job market… Continue Reading Coming February/March – Get clued-up for job and internship interviews at a BBS Development Centre. Open to *all* students!

Spring forward to the Spring Graduate Fair in London, 15 March

Attending a careers fair is a great way to find out who is recruiting, meet employers face to face and get feedback on your CV. Even if you can’t attend in person follow the link below to see who is attending and therefore recruiting. The Spring Graduate Fair at the University of London, sponsored by… Continue Reading Spring forward to the Spring Graduate Fair in London, 15 March

Two graduate events roles up for grabs!

Thames Leisure is a well established specialist boat charter company based in Brighton but operating four private hire vessels on the Thames in London. We market, sell and operate these vessels for events to the corporate and private market for hospitality, parties, private celebrations, club nights, team building and more. We would like two graduates… Continue Reading Two graduate events roles up for grabs!

5 Reasons Why You Should Volunteer #SVW2017

Ahead of Student Volunteering Week at the end of this month (#SVW2017), STEM Sussex asks…have you ever considered volunteering? If you are a science, technology, engineering or maths (STEM) student, have a passion for your subject and want to add something memorable to your CV – then we think the answer has to be a… Continue Reading 5 Reasons Why You Should Volunteer #SVW2017

How to Perfect a Cover Letter for Accounting – guest blog from The Accountancy Partnership

Introducing our new BFFs, The Accountancy Partnership who have kindly stepped in to offer their advice and insight into Accountancy careers over a couple of guest blog posts. First up, Kara Copple offers advice on… How to Perfect a Cover Letter for Accounting Cover letters are no one’s favourite thing to write but they are… Continue Reading How to Perfect a Cover Letter for Accounting – guest blog from The Accountancy Partnership

Teachers, Lawyers, Financiers – Lend us your ears…

Hamfisted appropriations from Shakespeare? Afraid so. Be kind, it’s been a long day. Meanwhile… Looking for teaching roles in London? Randstad Education works in partnership with primary, secondary and SEN schools across London and the surrounding areas that can offer extremely supportive teams and settings that will allow NQTs to flourish. All of our roles… Continue Reading Teachers, Lawyers, Financiers – Lend us your ears…

What are THEY saying about YOU? – a wee round up of graduate labour market news and views

Time for another round-up of sweeping generalisations/OMG the sky is falling/happy clappy career opportunity type stories from the world of constructing shaky arguments for a living. And also some interesting points here and there. You’re welcome… More than half of graduate employers struggled to fill roles last year – one to think about when someone… Continue Reading What are THEY saying about YOU? – a wee round up of graduate labour market news and views

Free workshop: learn how to grow your network

Growing Your Network Wednesday 22 February, 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm, Mithras House, Moulsecoomb Book now Image: moo.com You don’t need to wait for business cards to start building your professional reach. Come along to beepurple‘s FREE specialist Growing Your Network workshop and discover how to get the most out of networking. Book now to attend – it’s free… Continue Reading Free workshop: learn how to grow your network

Teacher training scholarships, PhD studentships and Post-Doctoral fellowships – ‘ships everywhere!

It’s been a while since we had a grab-the-cash round up, don’t you think? More politely referred to as ‘A summary of scholarships and bursaries’, but in these days of Government-by-Tweet is decorum even a thing? Ugh. Anyway. Onward and rise above… Next round of applications closes 8 February! Are you considering applying for a… Continue Reading Teacher training scholarships, PhD studentships and Post-Doctoral fellowships – ‘ships everywhere!

Writing a CV for a technical post?

There isn’t a huge difference between CVs for all graduate level posts and CVs for technical jobs in STEM areas, all CVs must be tailored to every job anyway. The main difference when applying for a STEM post is the importance of identifying and portraying your technical abilities and skills alongside your transferable skills and we will look at ways of… Continue Reading Writing a CV for a technical post?