Hot Job!

American Express has developed a unique programme in partnership with the University of Sussex to bring exceptional new talent into their Technologies organisation. When you join them, at their office in the Innovation Centre, you will work 30 hours a week delivering IT projects in a blue chip environment whilst also studying part-time for an MSc at their expense.
To apply you'll have to have covered some aspect of information technology or computer science during your undergraduate degree course, however a strictly technical background is not required. To find out more please visit our website.

PricewaterhouseCoopers Insight Days

Insight days are an opportunity for students to find out more about what it's like to work for PwC and how to apply for the remaining graduate vacancies. Case studies will test and develop team-working skills, business acumen and how you react to a high-pressure environment. There'll also be the opportunity to talk to some of their recent joiners. There are several in the South East over the next couple of months, the closest to Brighton being in PwC's Gatwick office on 3rd July 2009. More information and registration can be found online

Natives Jobs Fair

Natives are running a seasonal recruitment fair on Saturday 30th May 2009 11:00 - 17:00. All the major and many of the smaller tour operators will be attending and it offers the chance to find out more about and apply for seasonal vacancies. The fair will be held at the Novotel in Hammersmith and more information can be found at www.natives.co.uk

Career Development Fair for Scientists and Engineers

There is a career development fair at Bramber House at the University of Sussex on Wednesday 3rd June, 2 - 5pm. It is aimed at students on degrees in science, engineering, technology and maths and there will be plenty of employers, speakers and exhibitors. For more information email Stephanie Clark at business@sussex.ac.uk

Hot Job!

Are you graduating this year? Are you looking for a head start in public relations? Sussex University's Student Recruitment Service is looking to recruit a 2008 or 2009 Sussex graduate to its established internship scheme. This position is fixed term for one year beginning August '09, with a salary of £15,500.
If you are a confident public speaker, and able to interact with individuals and large groups visit our website to find out more.

Flying Start Programme

With the University of Surrey, the National Council for Graduate
Entrepreneurship is offering a FREE national Women in Science
Programme for final year students, postgraduates and graduates (within five years of completing their studies) with a business concept or idea they want to develop and launch within 12 months.

The FlyingStart Programme begins with a 3-day course at the School of Management at the University of Surrey, on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd June 2009. The deadline for applications is 5pm Wednesday 20th May 2009 and to be eligible candidates must be currently studying or graduated from a science or technology related subject.

Just go to here to apply.

Open Day at Edwards Angell Palmer and Dodge

There are open days at the London office of international law firm Edwards Angell Palmer and Dodge on 5th 11th and 18th June 2009. The days offer the opportunity to gain insight into the culture of the firm, hear solicitors talk about their work and take part in group exercises. Go to the firm's website and click on "apply now" for a place, closing date is 13th May 2009.

Summer Graduate Fair

There is a Summer Graduate Fair on 2nd and 3rd June 2009 at Earls Court in London. Entry is free and there will be CV advice, competitions and plenty of employers exhibiting. For more information and registration go to www.summergradfair.co.uk

Speech and Language Therapy Open Evening

The East Sussex Downs and Weald NHS Primary Care Trust Speech and Language Therapy Department is running an open evening for students interested in a career in speech and language therapy. It will take place on Tuesday 2nd June 2009 from 18:00 - 19:30 at Sturton Place, Station Road, Hailsham, BN27 2AU. Please notify the team if you intend to come on 01323 446247.

Inner Temple Question & Answer Day

The Inner Temple Bar Association has organised a day of workshops and seminars fro those interested in a career as a barrister on Sunday 14th June 2009 10:00 - 16:00. Themes include applying for the BVC, tips on pupillage interviews, advice on funding and scholarships and life as a pupil and junior tenant. Attendance is free and open to students of any discipline. You must register in advance for a place by emailing your name, adress, mobile number, course name and year and university to aghobadian@innertemple.org.uk quoting reference Q & A by 1st June 2009.

Hot Job!

Can't get a job without any experience, can't get any experience without a job? How would an internship with one of Sussex's hottest digital media companies help? The Sussex Internship Programme will provide 100 internships at a wide variety of games, web, software development, animation, TV, e-learning, music, film and advertising companies. The internships are for 30 days (full or part-time) with the first round of 40 placements starting in September 2009.
For more information please visit our website.

Careers In Arts Administration

The Careers Group are running an event on Tuesday 9th June 2009 for students interested in getting into Arts Administration. There will be team activities providing insight into what the jobs involve as well as talks from professionals running theatres, music venues and arts centres. More information can be found at The Careers Group's website

TARGETchances City Law for Ethnic Minorities

TARGETchances City law for ethnic minorities will be taking place on 9th - 10th June and 11- 12 June 2009 in London. Travel expenses will be reimbursed and accommodation provided. The event is open to all ethnic minority students in the first-year of a law degree or second-year of any non-law degree at a university in the UK.

At this event you'll be able to network with representatives from all levels within top City law firms, take part in real business activities and legal case studies and get a unique insight into the legal sector. You will also meet graduate recruiters and develop the essential skills and interview techniques needed to apply for legal jobs. More information and application details can be found here

Digital Media Internships in Brighton

The Sussex Internship Programme, a partnership between University of Sussex and Wired Sussex, will provide 100 internships at a wide variety of games, web, software development, animation, TV, e-learning, music, film and advertising companies. Don't worry if your degree isn't in a digital media-related course - at least some of these internships will be in support roles such as marketing and project management. More details online.

The application process will start at the beginning of July, so register your interest today at www.wiredsussex.com/internships and you'll be first to know when the internships are announced!

CDEC Opening Hours

CDEC will be closed all day on Wednesday 13th May for staff training. There will be no late opening either

Plumpton College Open Day

Plumpton College are running an open day tomorrow Saturday 9th May 2009 from 10am to 5pm. There will be displays of the courses they offer including horticulture, countryside management, forestry, and rural business. There will also be careers advice available as well as food, childrens activities and rides. See www.plumpton.co.uk for a full programme for the day and a full list of their courses.

Open Day at Concordia

On Wednesday 20th May 2009 Concordia is having an open afternoon at their office on North Street, Portslade between 12 and 5pm. Pop in to have a chat about volunteering opportunities abroad with the staff and volunteers; this is a great opportunity to enquire about the new 2009 Summer Programme just released. Further information about Concordia and their projects can be found here

Hot Job!

Would you like to be involved in Brighton Festival?
Brighton Dome and Festival is seeking a part-time HR Assistant to work 20 hours per week, assisting the HR Manager with all aspects of day to day HR work and providing excellent administration and customer service.
For further information please see our website.