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Turning a dream job into reality

Many people talk about their ‘dream’ job and how they would love to do this. All of us have different hopes and aspirations and there may different routes into your chosen area. This blog will help you to identify what your dream job is and what steps can you take to make it happen. Or… Continue Reading Turning a dream job into reality

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

What does Drum & Bass have to do with graduate employability? Josie Cadwallader-Thornewill would like to clue you in.

You know how we’re always telling you that ’employability’ and ‘transferable skills’ are the things to give you the edge in a competitive job market/get you the job you really want yadayadablahblah? Well here’s a recent Brighton graduate who discovered that for herself (and more besides). Sitting comfortably? We’ll begin… Photography by Stephanie Macuik Josie… Continue Reading What does Drum & Bass have to do with graduate employability? Josie Cadwallader-Thornewill would like to clue you in.

How volunteering can help your CV

Did you know that volunteering in the local community is a great way to develop your employability skills for your CV? Here at Active Student, we promote a wide range of volunteering opportunities so you can find something that you’re interested in that’s local to you. There are lots of skills you can develop with… Continue Reading How volunteering can help your CV

Are you a coder? Share your skills with Code Club volunteering

Coding genius or a beginner coder? Code Club is looking for volunteers to spend at least 2 school terms delivering the Code Club curriculum at local schools, libraries and community centres. Sessions happen once a week during term time and last one hour. Clubs are usually for between 10 – 20 children and are a fun… Continue Reading Are you a coder? Share your skills with Code Club volunteering

Want to work for your University? Here’s an example.

Name: Bernardo Sebastião From: Santarém, Portugal Course: BEng Hons Automotive Engineering Year: 1st What do you do as a Student Ambassador? It varies, for example, at the International Orientation Programme I was a group leader helping new students to settle in, while during Welcoming Week I helped with enrolments. Being a Student Ambassador… Continue Reading Want to work for your University? Here’s an example.

Do you have a good eye for detail and great communication skills?

Elm Grove Primary School in Brighton are looking for two volunteers to help them make their School website stand out! Two volunteers are needed from early September to edit the content of the School’s website. They will be needed to: compare the current website to three best practice examples from other schools Understand the best… Continue Reading Do you have a good eye for detail and great communication skills?