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IT/Maths/Physics finalists and graduates – Lighthouse Systems want you!

We’re all about Brighton’s very own Lighthouse Systems this week, their Software Project Engineer opportunity is our Vacancy of the Week (a great honour, let me tell you). It pays £25,000 per annum and is (quote) ‘an excellent opportunity for high-calibre software development orientated Graduates who are looking to join a Microsoft Gold Partner software… Continue Reading IT/Maths/Physics finalists and graduates – Lighthouse Systems want you!

Do you have an experience you would like to share? Make your voice heard.

Are you in the process of applying to a company? Or maybe you are already working for them? If you have feedback to share regarding the experience there are many websites through which to do so. We’ve narrowed down some of our favourites below. As a bonus, all of these websites offer very useful resources… Continue Reading Do you have an experience you would like to share? Make your voice heard.

Latest News from Gradcracker for STEM students

More news from Gradcracker … the end of January signals deadlines for some applications so don’t miss out. New employers offering opportunities are : The Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) is a cluster of world-class centres for research into advanced manufacturing technologies. They are recruiting students from a range of STEM disciplines for their Graduate… Continue Reading Latest News from Gradcracker for STEM students

Are you ready for a ‘Situational Judgement’ test?

You may have never come across the term, Situational Judgement before but if you have received an invitation to an Assessment Centre it is highly likely you will be asked to do a Situational Judgement test ( SJT) as part of the process. Employers are increasingly using these as another way to test your ability and skills. So… Continue Reading Are you ready for a ‘Situational Judgement’ test?

Q & A with Daniel Jack: Graduate Analyst at British Airways

Name: Daniel Jack Course completed at Brighton: Mathematics with Business Year of graduation: 2016 Current job, employer and length of time with employer: I’m a graduate analyst at British Airways and have been here for four months. I’m currently working in a digital team to try and understand how our customers use the website and looking… Continue Reading Q & A with Daniel Jack: Graduate Analyst at British Airways

What Is Working in a Startup Really Like?

Have you ever wondered what it is like working in a startup? Our friends at ClickMechanic thought they would give us the lowdown! Guest Post written by Austin Tran Hi, we’re ClickMechanic, an online marketplace for car repair that’s been running since 2012. Working in a startup is an option that is often overlooked by… Continue Reading What Is Working in a Startup Really Like?

A snapshot of opportunities in art, design & humanities (updated 31/1/17)

Lettering Artist for joint project with Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft & Ditchling (St Margaret’s) CE Primary School The museum is looking for a lettering artist to run a series of workshops with Ditchling (St Margaret’s) CE Primary School. The aim of the project is to create a permanent installation for the school. Artist… Continue Reading A snapshot of opportunities in art, design & humanities (updated 31/1/17)

Open days , job fair and events , working in the civil service, at the bar , in the charity sector and more.

First up is Charityworks who have two upcoming events. The first is an online session to Meet the trainees currently on their graduate scheme which takes place on Thursday 26th January at 6pm . Students can register to attend via the following link: http://www.charity-works.co.uk/live/ Then BAME Leaders in the Social Sector: Panel and Q&A… Continue Reading Open days , job fair and events , working in the civil service, at the bar , in the charity sector and more.

Is your CV wafer thin?

We recently ran a blog post on Unpacking Your Skills. You may have read this and either thought, yes I have most of that and can dig out some great evidence or you may have thought… ‘yikes what do they mean? ‘ or ‘I don’t have any of that!’ If you are in the latter group… Continue Reading Is your CV wafer thin?

Closing 30 January! 12 chances to be a TargetJobs Undergraduate of the Year…

There’s just about time enough to get your application in for this year’s competition. Think it’s out of your league? Pish! Just check out 2016’s University of Brighton Engineering Undergraduate of the Year, Scott Dalton. Not bad, eh? Now read on… 12 awards, from 12 employers, for 11 students to become the Undergraduate of the… Continue Reading Closing 30 January! 12 chances to be a TargetJobs Undergraduate of the Year…

Free workshop: ‘Marketing On A Shoestring’ – book now!

Marketing On A Shoestring Wednesday 15 February, 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm, Room G5, Mithras House, Moulsecoomb How can you research, find and keep your customers when money is tight? In this specialist workshop from beepurple – the University of Brighton’s entrepreneurship support service – you’ll enjoy an ideas-packed guide to low budget marketing. Included… Continue Reading Free workshop: ‘Marketing On A Shoestring’ – book now!

Q: What do wellbeing workshops have to do with getting a job? A: Read on…

Strictly speaking, the ‘A:’ is ‘quite a lot actually‘. Not convinced? Keep reading, peeps… What’s more enjoyable than looking for jobs, applying for jobs and going to interviews and assessment centres? Well, for starters I can think of minor surgical procedures that were more fun. Job hunting may be a drag, but for most of… Continue Reading Q: What do wellbeing workshops have to do with getting a job? A: Read on…

Nobel Guardian Monster – this year’s Pacific Rim? Not exactly…

Congratulations, you just got clickbaited! *heh* Presenting jobsearch tips and career planning advice from the Nobel Academy, The Guardian and Monster. A round up of wise words from the inbox… Tweet your way to a new career is a typical clickbait headline (this time from the Guardian) hiding some useful tips on using social media… Continue Reading Nobel Guardian Monster – this year’s Pacific Rim? Not exactly…

Unpacking skills

One of our well worn mantras at the Careers Service is ‘When applying for a job it is really important to be aware of all your skills and demonstrate these well with clear evidence’. Once identified, these skills can be used on a CV, in an application form, at an interview or assessment centre or… Continue Reading Unpacking skills

Brighton graduates are flying high at Gatwick

Gatwick Airport’s prestigious Graduate Engineering programme will be closing soon! (deadline Tuesday 31st January) Gatwick Airport is the UK’s second largest airport and the most efficient single-runway airport in the world, serving 200+ destinations in 90 countries for over 40 million passengers a year on short and long-haul point-to-point services. Gatwick Airport are working with… Continue Reading Brighton graduates are flying high at Gatwick

More opportunities for STEM students on Gradcracker

Gradcracker have notified us of 3 new/returning employers. Bombardier is the world’s leading manufacturer of both planes and trains. They are recruiting students from a range of STEM disciplines for their Graduate Opportunities. Eastman is a global specialty chemical company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day.… Continue Reading More opportunities for STEM students on Gradcracker

2017 hits the ground running with jobs, internships, postgrad study and then some…

2017 is upon us like an unexpected shower *ahem* …moving on, let’s talk serious jobs, internships, study opportunities, competitions and more. You’re welcome… Wanted ASAP! LPC Graduate to work at Brighton solicitors, Burt Brill and Cardens. The position is the Assistant to the Commercial Property Partner. They are (quote): “…looking for an enthusiastic, positive person… Continue Reading 2017 hits the ground running with jobs, internships, postgrad study and then some…

Paid internship in digital comms & graphic design

Graphic Designers! The Brighton Students Union is offering a paid full time internship as part of the Santander Graduate Internship programme: Digital Communications and Graphic Design. It’s paid at £8.45 per hour and is for 7-12 months. The closing date is Monday 16th January and it starts full time from Monday 6th February, so get… Continue Reading Paid internship in digital comms & graphic design

Accounting and Finance Careers Question Time on 21 February

If you are planning a career in accounting or finance, don’t miss the Careers Question Time event on 21 February (2-4pm) in Mithras House, Moulsecoomb. This is a bi-annual event delivered by the Careers Service and Brighton Business School. It is a great opportunity for students who are considering a career in accounting or finance… Continue Reading Accounting and Finance Careers Question Time on 21 February

British Airways Grad Scheme – Operational Research (closing soon!)

You don’t need a head for heights for this job – but you do need a head for figures. The British Airways Operational Research Programme is open to final year students till January 31st, 2017. Don’t delay in the departure lounge, check in to their website for all the details and to submit an application.… Continue Reading British Airways Grad Scheme – Operational Research (closing soon!)