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Beware of myths when it comes to career options

When it comes to graduating and looking for a job beware of people who tell you with absolute certainly that this happens or that is the case. In my role as a Career Development Adviser (CDA) I hear students say they have been told , ‘ A graduate scheme won’t suit you because they specialise too early and can narrow your options’ or… Continue Reading Beware of myths when it comes to career options

How to show off your skills and abilities

‘Demonstrate your passion, energy, drive and commitment’ ‘ Show how you can stand out from the crowd’. ‘What are your unique selling points?’ When it comes to job descriptions there are often those requirements that employers ask for. This can involve some deep breaths and head scratching before thinking what to say in reply. How can you demonstrate such qualities in… Continue Reading How to show off your skills and abilities

A Nurse’s Guide to Giving a Great Interview – guest blog from CRG

Back again with another guest post. This time out, healthcare recruitment agency CRG have a host of tips for Nursing hopefuls on prepping for interview and making the best possible impression on the day. Read on… A job interview can be a nerve-wracking experience, especially if you are a nurse, because your line of work… Continue Reading A Nurse’s Guide to Giving a Great Interview – guest blog from CRG

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

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…

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!

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?

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?

Make 2017 better with Change100, Charityworks and the Koreo Prize

You’d be forgiven for regarding 2016 as a year of almost unremitting foulness, mean spiritedness and cruelty – or perhaps you weren’t unfortunate enough to get stuck in a lift with me (so many people to apologise to…). Let’s take a moment to focus on 2017 and opportunities to move on from despair and build… Continue Reading Make 2017 better with Change100, Charityworks and the Koreo Prize

Good Advices Part Three: Acing interviews and assessment centres

So, your job application was a wow – of course it was, because you read our post on Nailing CVs and application forms, didn’t you? Next thing you know they’re inviting you for an interview (EEEP!) or an assessment centre (EEEEEEEEEEP!!) …oh no, no you don’t. There’ll be no EEEEP! of any duration here. Because… Continue Reading Good Advices Part Three: Acing interviews and assessment centres

Competitions, internships, research and MOOCs – it’s all (still) going on.

Another round up of opportunities to level-up your employability, career nerds! Closing 13 November! Deutsche Bank Internship Programme has roles available in: Asset Management, Corporate & Investment Banking: Corporate Finance, Corporate & Investment Banking: Global Transaction Banking, Finance, Global Markets, Group Audit, Human Resources, Regulation, Compliance & Anti-Financial Crime, Risk, Technology and also (closing 31… Continue Reading Competitions, internships, research and MOOCs – it’s all (still) going on.

Did you graduate this summer?

If so, we will be contacting you soon for the Destination of Leavers from Higher Education survey! Every year the university surveys its recent graduates to find out what they have done approximately six months after leaving, as part of a national survey called Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE). The survey is conducted at… Continue Reading Did you graduate this summer?

Looking for part time work around town? We found some and can help you apply over the summer.

Are you looking for part time work around town over the summer holidays? Local businesses often place adverts in their windows. Don’t just hand over your CV and leave, be prepared to talk to them about their business. Show that you know what they do and are interested. Pick a time when they are not… Continue Reading Looking for part time work around town? We found some and can help you apply over the summer.

Looking for a part-time and/or summer job? British Airways i360 recruitment days 7 & 8 June!

The British Airways i360 (aka ‘the big stick on Brighton seafront’ and other names popular locally but not repeatable here *ahem*) is getting ready to open this summer and will have over 100 jobs up for grabs with a mixture of full-time and part-time positions working different shifts, including evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays. Here’s… Continue Reading Looking for a part-time and/or summer job? British Airways i360 recruitment days 7 & 8 June!

More pre-reg pharmacy opportunities coming your way

Here is our most recent opportunity but keep an eye out as there are more to come. Upper Beeding pharmacy are looking for a graduate pre-reg for August 2016 start. They have a great relationship with our university having had our alumni work successfully there over the last few years. They currently dispense approx. 3750… Continue Reading More pre-reg pharmacy opportunities coming your way

Are you getting paid the new living wage?

The Government’s National Living Wage was introduced on 1st April. For students and graduates over 25 this means by law you should be being paid at least £7.20 per hour. For more information about how this might affect you take a look on line – https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-national-living-wage-to-give-living-standards-boost-to-over-a-million-workers Do you know your rights as an… Continue Reading Are you getting paid the new living wage?

Holding more than one job offer?

At the Careers Service we know getting a job can prove tough and we offer help in all kinds of ways. We would always encourage applying for more than one job at a time, to increase your chances , but at the same time to also keep it to a manageable number. Some students though can be in the fortunate position of being offered… Continue Reading Holding more than one job offer?

Graduate jobs, Part-time jobs, conferences, doctorates and MOOCS – opportunities in all shapes and sizes hot from our inbox…

We has news. LOTS of news. Pull up a chair, you may be here a while… Closing 29 February! Burst Digital are seeking enthusiastic Marketing Graduate(s) to manage and implement their complete marketing plan. The Crawley-based company specialise in Digital Print and Design services. Log in to our Vacancy Service and search vacancy ref. BRI160114/1764704… Continue Reading Graduate jobs, Part-time jobs, conferences, doctorates and MOOCS – opportunities in all shapes and sizes hot from our inbox…

What’s it like working on a BBC production? Get paid to find out…

is coming to Herstmonceux Castle, Hailsham 11th March …and the BBC are looking for pro-active and hardworking Event Runners to support the production crew from 8am to approx 6pm. You will be offered a casual contract and paid the minimum wage – you must be over 18 to apply and have the legal right to… Continue Reading What’s it like working on a BBC production? Get paid to find out…