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Chat to organisations about their volunteering opportunities

We’ve got a very busy February coming up here on the Moulsecoomb campus with Active Student. If you’re interested in volunteering with any of these organisations, come chat to them as they’ll be joining my drop-ins: Macmillan Cancer Support – Brighton Half Marathon Cheerer role, Urology Outreach volunteer role Macmillan will be joining me next… Continue Reading Chat to organisations about their volunteering opportunities

Testing times – how to approach psychometric tests

At the Careers Service we see many students who are asked to do psychometric tests as part of the recruitment process for placements and graduate roles. These can be Numerical, Verbal and Logical Reasoning tests. Some employers may also ask your to give your opinion on a case study or to say how you might… Continue Reading Testing times – how to approach psychometric tests

Your employability’s about your job history…and a lot more besides

Creating your personal brand is all about the skills and experience you can offer a potential employer. Besides your work history there’s many more ways to boost your appeal – like this little lot; Advanced Radio Skills – 6, 13 & 20 February. Press Association Training have teamed up with The Radio Academy and Creative Skillset to offer… Continue Reading Your employability’s about your job history…and a lot more besides

Are you a recent graduate looking for local employment?

Santander Internships: The Careers Service is currently advertising paid vacancies in a range of sectors. These are for University of Brighton graduates who have completed an undergraduate degree in the last two years. All are live on Prospects and available, as well as being listed on our graduate internships page: http://about.brighton.ac.uk/careers/find-a-job/finding-placements-and-internships/graduate-internships/ The Careers Service website… Continue Reading Are you a recent graduate looking for local employment?

Gradcracker deadlines for Engineering and Technology students

Some deadlines have already gone but don’t miss out….there are some great opportunities with February deadlines. Get cracking and apply. http://www.gradcracker.com/ Ross G. Strachan via Compfight

Are you a US citizen? Do you fancy your chances as an Astronaut?

NASA is accepting applications for a new class of astronauts. Today, more new human spacecraft are in development in the United States (U.S.) than at any time in history, and future Astronaut Candidates will have the opportunity to explore farther in space than humans have ever been. Basic Education Requirement: A bachelor’s degree from an… Continue Reading Are you a US citizen? Do you fancy your chances as an Astronaut?

Are you a final-year student interested in teaching?

Find out more about the various routes into teaching and meet local schools offering the School Direct programme by coming along to the Train to Teach event on Wednesday 27 January, 5-8pm at St Leonards Academy, Edinburgh Road St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex TN38 8HH. Take a look at the event details and register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/train-to-teach-tickets-19492884743… Continue Reading Are you a final-year student interested in teaching?

Latest arts and humanities volunteering opportunities – enhance your employability here!

Visual Merchandiser Volunteer, Cancer Research UK Volunteer sought with an interest in fashion and clothing, to create visually inspiring window displays, as well as helping with merchandising, displaying and maintaining high standards of presentation in the shop. Brighton town centre based shop. Time commitment is 2 hours a week. Kids Class Sewing Volunteer, Sew Fabulous… Continue Reading Latest arts and humanities volunteering opportunities – enhance your employability here!

Queenwood Library Careers Service “Drop In” sessions – January 26 2016

During 2016, representatives from the UoB Careers Service will be offering a series of “drop in” style sessions in Queenwood library on the Eastbourne Campus. These are ideal if you need to speak to a member of staff perhaps about your future career, employability or even just a quick CV check. We will be at… Continue Reading Queenwood Library Careers Service “Drop In” sessions – January 26 2016

Intellectual Property Specialist Session – 27/01/16

On Wednesday 27th January 2016, Dr Ian Goodyer will offer a whole day of 1 hour, 1-to-1 specilalist intellectual property sessions. Given that IP makes up 80% of a company’s value, and consultancy of this type usually costs in excess of £100 per hour, this is an opportuninity not to miss! In order to… Continue Reading Intellectual Property Specialist Session – 27/01/16

Change100 offers paid summer work experience for students with disabilities or long-term health conditions

Do you have a disability or a long term health condition? Are you currently considering what career you’ll go into after you’ve finished university and looking for some paid summer work experience? If you’ve answered yes to these questions you should consider applying to Change100. Change100 is a summer internship programme designed to bring together… Continue Reading Change100 offers paid summer work experience for students with disabilities or long-term health conditions

Statistics, Counseling, Sustainability, Banking and Geopolitics – a round up of events from our inbox. Get you applications in!

The events just keep coming. Follow our blog or Facebook and make sure you’re in the loop. Applications close Friday 15 January! Interested in careers in pharmaceutical statistics and statistical programming? Check out the PSI Careers Day at University of Reading on 3 February. This event is open to all students currently doing a statistics-related… Continue Reading Statistics, Counseling, Sustainability, Banking and Geopolitics – a round up of events from our inbox. Get you applications in!

Deadlines approaching for Construction Management placements and graduate programmes

ISG, international construction services company delivers fit out, construction, engineering services and a range of specialist solutions. Their consistent delivery across geographies makes them the partner of choice for multi-national and local organisations building, refurbishing or fitting out their spaces. They are also focused on the communities where they work – employing local people and… Continue Reading Deadlines approaching for Construction Management placements and graduate programmes

More Pre-reg Pharmacist programmes coming in

PRE-REGISTRATION PHARMACIST PROGRAMME – 2017/2018 Clear Pharmacy is an independent, family run business focused on providing high quality patient centred care in line with NHS policies based on our customer needs. Founded in 2005 our retail community pharmacy chain now comprises 31 branches across the UK –N Ireland, Isle of Man, Scotland and England. As… Continue Reading More Pre-reg Pharmacist programmes coming in

Are you a City Campus student who wants help finding a volunteering role to enhance your CV?

Volunteering drop-in at City Campus this Thursday 14 January Drop in anytime 2-3:30pm Student Centre, ground floor of Grand Parade Main Building (near the lifts to the right of the main foyer) Come and have a chat and ask me about… • Getting to know the local community • Meeting new people • Making a… Continue Reading Are you a City Campus student who wants help finding a volunteering role to enhance your CV?

Queenwood Library – Careers Service “drop in” clinic ……14th January 2016

During 2016, representatives from the UoB Careers Service will be offering a series of “drop in” style sessions in Queenwood library on the Eastbourne Campus. These are ideal if you need to speak to a member of staff perhaps about your future career, employability or even just a quick CV check. We will be at… Continue Reading Queenwood Library – Careers Service “drop in” clinic ……14th January 2016

Closing 11 January! Placement opportunities with Warner Bros. yours for the taking…

The Warner Bros. Placement scheme deadline is fast approaching, all applications must be in by midnight on Monday 11 January. They have a certain number of roles that are looking for many more applicants, so this is a great opportunity to get involved! These specific roles are as follows: Content Protection & Analytics Digital Distribution… Continue Reading Closing 11 January! Placement opportunities with Warner Bros. yours for the taking…

Hastings Campus Volunteering Drop-in with Active Student Volunteering Service – Starts Tuesday 12th January

Come and have a chat about Getting to know your community Meeting new people Making a difference Building a CV All the different volunteering you can do When? 12 – 1.30 pm on Tuesdays Jan 12 and 26, Feb 9 and 23, Mar 8 in the Student Lounge, Havelock Building 12 – 1.30 pm on Tuesdays Jan… Continue Reading Hastings Campus Volunteering Drop-in with Active Student Volunteering Service – Starts Tuesday 12th January

Enterprise Ideas Competition – Top Prize £2,250

As we’re such a generous bunch at the university, we’ve decided to throw a load of cash your way. “How much?”, you ask. £10,000 in total. “What’s the catch?”. There are many. Just kidding. Santander Universities generously provide the funding, and the prize money is awarded to the most innovative businesses ideas across 3… Continue Reading Enterprise Ideas Competition – Top Prize £2,250

Thinking of teaching? Train to Teach event in St Leonards-on-Sea on 27 January 2016

Did you know that you can now train ‘on the job’ in school or at a university? If you are interested in teaching as a career, then this event is for you! When? Wednesday, 27 January 2016 from 5 – 8 pm Where? The St Leonard’s Academy, Edinburgh Road, St Leonard’s on Sea, East Sussex TN38… Continue Reading Thinking of teaching? Train to Teach event in St Leonards-on-Sea on 27 January 2016