Hot Job!

ACB Actual Customer Behaviour, based in the Sussex Innovation Centre on campus, are looking for Junior Researchers ASAP! Find out more here.

Hot Job!

ACB (Actual Customer Behaviour) is a unique customer behavioural research consultancy based in the Sussex Innovation Centre on the University of Sussex Campus. They combine the latest techniques in digital and video ethnography with advanced psychological behavioural research to analyse customer behaviours in a natural context.

They now have a great opportunity for three graduates to join them as Researchers from September this year until March 2010. They are looking for candidates to start as soon as possible - so get applying now!

This is an ideal opportunity for people who want paid research experience before launching themselves into the research market in London. ACB's clients include the BBC, Channel 4 and Ofcom.

For more information and how to apply see our website.

Hot Job!

Seventh Art Productions is a Brighton based producer of award winning documentaries for international cinema and broadcasters.

Recent productions include the multi-award winning In Search of Mozart, and The Boy who Plays on the Buddhas of Bamiyan, as well as the Tim Marlow art shows produced for Sky Arts.

They are now looking for a general office assistant to help them with the day-to-day running of the office. This could be a great opportunity for a recent media studies or film studies graduate looking to break into the sector.

For details of how to apply please see our website.

Hot Job!

Streetwise Opera are a London based charity who aim to give homeless and formerly homeless people the opportunity to participate in music making and promote more positive attitudes towards homeless people.

They now have a fantastic paid opportunity for a recent graduate seeking a career in the arts. No experience is necessary. The Projects Assistant position is offered on a fixed term contract, full time for 12 months.

For full eligibility details and how to apply please see www.streetwiseopera.org

JOB SPOT

Infinity Foods are looking for a full time member of staff at their warehouse in Portslade for a six month contract. More info on their website or on the sign in the window of the Infinity Foods shop in the North Laine... Go check it out!

Job spotted: Thursday 19th August

JOB SPOT

Dot Dot Dot on Kensington Gardens in the North Laine are looking for part time staff - they ask you to enquire within... Go check it out!

Job spotted: Thursday 19th August

JOB SPOT

Fashion Temple on Sydney Street in the North Laine are looking for Retail Experienced part time staff. They want you to hand in your CV in store... Go check it out!

Job spotted: Thursday 19th August.

JOB SPOT

Part-time receptionist required for business centre. 1-6pm. Send a CV to Gemini, 136 Old Shoreham Road, Hove, BN3 7BD. 01273 732464.

Job spotted in The Argus, 19th August.

Step Placements

Step have been running a placement scheme for over 10 years, bringing fresh talent to a broad range of organisations and providing that all important industry experience for students and graduates.

All placements are paid and they can last from 4 weeks to a full year. For full details of the programmes and information about available positions see their website - www.step.org.uk - and get applying!

Internships at the Museum of Modern Art, New York

The Museum of Modern Art offers several types of internships, from 12-week fall, summer and spring to 12 month internships. Some of the longer ones are paid, as is a specialist publishing internship in the spring.

Even better, MoMA offers sponsorship for J-1 and internship visas for international students/graduates. Find full details on its internships page

For more arts-related internships in the States, check out the International Arts & Artists internship pages

Internships for 2008, 2009 & 2010 Graduates

Graduate Talent Pool can help you kick start your graduate career. For 2008, 2009 and 2010 graduates, the Graduate Talent Pool website lets you search and apply for internships posted by employers. These internships are a fantastic way for graduates to prepare for work.

Visit the government supported Graduate Talent Pool website for more information and to search for opportunities.

Accountancy firms still recruiting for 2010

30% of accountancy firms are still recruiting and have spaces for 2010 graduates. The bright lights of London are not for everyone and the Big 4 accountancy firms are not just in London - there are plenty of regional offices looking for bright young graduates. With the average starting salary around £26,000 it is still an attractive starting salary. It is not uncommon for an ACA trainee to double their salary by the time they complete their three year training contract.

Some large graduate employers request a 2.1 and this is true for some top accountancy firms however there are still lots of employers who consider a 2.2. Search the ICAEW Training Vacancies website to find firms recruiting with a 2.2. http://www.icaew.com/careers

Graduate vacancies at PwC Gatwick - open evening, 28th July

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) are still recruiting graduates of any discipline (with 300 UCAS points or above) and also business placement students vacancies at Gatwick. Find out more at their website
www.pwc.com/uk/careers or by attending their Open Evening next Wednesday (28th July at 6 pm). Register online (go to 'search upcoming events')

Granta Design Open Evening in Cambridge

Granta Design is a world leader in materials information technology - a fascinating and expanding area of engineering software. They help companies to apply materials knowledge in order to innovate, to make products safer and more efficient, and to minimize environmental impact.

They are now recruiting for a number of roles and will be holding an informal open evening on 28th July (5-7pm) at their offices in Cambridge. This is a chance to find out about open opportunities at Granta, meet some of their team, and learn about their technologies and customers. It’s also an ideal opportunity to show them how valuable you could be in the organisation!

You can find more details of the roles available and register your interest at: www.grantadesign.com/jobs

Hot Jobs! Paid Sussex Internships

The Sussex Internship Programme is one of the most successful schemes in
the UK, offering a minimum of 20 days paid work experience to graduates (and 2010 finalists).

Internships are across a wide variety of subjects including: Digital Media, Finance, Engineering, Electronics, Languages, Design and Research. Many are open to graduates of any discipline and don't require any previous experience. It's a brilliant way to get that much needed experience and you may even get a job offer at the end of your internship? More are coming in each week so sign up for email alerts.

Applications are closing soon, so visit Sussex Internships today to search and apply for your 1st step in your new career.

Could your name stop you getting a job?

There's a great piece by Helen Curry on the Reach blog covering how prejudice about race and gender may affect your chances of success via CV or application form. It looks at several studies suggesting that discrimination continues.

Curry offers some strategies to avoid discrimination including potentially anglicising names or using initials, and actively trying to challenge potential assumptions. But importantly she states that "While it can get your foot in the door, you do have to ask yourself, ‘if this company wouldn’t have looked at me before, do I want to work for them now?’" There is also advice to research employers who "make a positive statement about equal opportunities, with demonstrable results". You can read the full article here.

Although nobody should have to face discrimination, it does still occur. If you want to discuss how these issues are affecting your applications you can chat to one of our advisers. Call us on 01273 678429 to book an appointment, and you can check our vacation opening hours online.

International Development Careers Conference

The 2010 International Development Summer Careers Conference takes place at LSE on Wednesday 21 July, 6 - 9pm. The seminar will give valuable insight into what International Development organisations are really looking for and strategies to help find those elusive jobs. There is also guidance on applications and case studies of less usual career paths. Entry costs £25 and more information can be found online.

Allen & Overy still recruiting for 2012 legal training contracts

Large law firm, Allen & Overy are currently accepting training contract applications for their September 2012 and March 2013 intakes until midnight on Saturday 31 July 2010. Full details at www.allenovery.com/careeruk

Hot Job!

Interested in international policy and politics? Two exciting paid internship opportunities have arisen at Wilton Park Conference Centre in Sussex - and they are available exclusively to Sussex graduates!

Wilton Park is a world-leading residential conference centre for the discussion of key international policy issues. It is an academically independent and non-profit-making Executive Agency of the UK and Foreign Commonwealth Office (FCO). Wilton Park contributes to the resolution of global policy challenges by bringing together the best possible range of individuals from around the world.

There are two internships available, a Strategic Programmes Graduate Internship for 2-6 months starting by early September, and a Strategic Programmes Postgraduate Internship for 6-9 months starting early October. For full details and how to apply please follow the links above.

Volunteer on WWII site in France!

Volunteers are urgently needed to renovate a WWII site on the coast near Boulogne, France. Organised by Concordia, the project involves construction manual work and accommodation will be in tents. Great experience and volunteers with an interest in history, esp. welcome to apply. Only 3 places left - half price registration fee of £90. Full details by ringing Concordia on 01273 422218 or email: info@concordiavolunteers.org.uk mention CONC182 in the subject heading

Free Journalism Workshop

Brighton Journalist Works are running a free journalism workshop on Monday 5 July 2010 where you can find out everything that you need to know about starting a career in journalism. At the workshop you will learn how to write a news story, get tips and feedback from, and learn how to start your journalism career. Experience a day in the life of a journalist and decide whether a career in journalism is the correct path for you.

Journalist Works is based in the office of Brighton’s daily newspaper, The Argus, and you will go on a tour of the Argus newsroom. A further workshop will be available in September. For more details and to reserve your place see the website , call on 01273 540350, or email info@journalistworks.co.uk

Summer Vacation Opening Times

Now that term is over opening hours for the Careers and Employability Centre are changing. Check here on the blog and on twitter for any updates to opening hours, services and Adviser availability.

Monday 28 June to Friday 6 August 2010
· Open 12-4pm, Wednesday late opening until 6pm
· Advisers available for quick queries 12-2 and appointments 2-4pm, until 6pm on Wednesdays
· Service closed Wednesday 14 July for staff training
· Opening early from 10am during Graduation; Wednesday 21 to Friday 23 July

Monday 9 August to Friday 3 September 2010
Advisers available by phone, Information Centre closed

Monday 6 September to Friday 1 October 2010
· Open 12-4pm, Wednesday late opening until 6pm
· Advisers available for quick queries 12-2 and appointments 2-4pm, until 6pm on Wednesdays
· Information Centre open but Advisers unavailable Fridays until 1 October

Investment banking event for female first years

Fresh Look is an informal event which sets out to raise awareness of the different sorts of careers available within investment banking for candidates from all academic disciplines. This will involve a mixture of presentations, panel discussions and personal networking. Open to all first year female students, the event takes place in central London on 21 July 2010 and if students are travelling from outside the M25, travel expenses will be reimbursed. Further information can be found online.

Sustainable Careers event

Sustainable Careers Explored is taking place on 14 July 2010 at the Old Ship Hotel, Brighton. It's aimed at companies, job seekers, students and individuals interested in a career in sustainable construction, low carbon technologies, energy efficiency and renewables. The presentations will explore the opportunities arising in careers across a wide spectrum of industries, with insights from key professionals working in all aspects of sustainability

Attendance is free for those based in the South East Region and lunch and refreshments will be provided. To book a place email your name, company and contact details to: info@suscon.uk.net or telephone: 01322 312065

Free coaching from Logica senior managers

Will you be looking for employment in 2011? Logica are offering free employability skills coaching. Logica is a business and technology service company, employing 39,000 people across 36 countries. Senior managers are looking to hone their skills by offering coaching to undergraduates and postgraduates at no cost, specifically focused on helping you with your search for employment. Whilst Logica have their own graduate scheme, the offer of coaching does not have to mean you are looking for a job within Logica or the IT or Consultancy Services sector.

For more details and how to apply go here. You must be available to attend an initial meeing on 30 June and deadline for applications is 21 June (this deadline has been extended)

IPA Creative Summer School

There are only two days left to submit your applications for the IPA Creative Summer School. The Creative Summer School runs from 5 July to 6 August and provides an excellent opportunity for students to experience life in our industry by spending five weeks working as a creative in a top advertising agency.

The Creative Summer School is aimed at UK students between years two and three of their degree course, but applications will be accepted from third year students and recent grads. Deadline is 18 June 2010 and more information and the application details can be found here.

Hot Job!

This is a fantastic opportunity for a postgraduate student interested in the development sector. Kiya Survivors are a UK-Peruvian charity with offices in Hove. They are now looking for a Group Volunteer Programme Coordinator.

Applicants should have a degree or have equivalent workplace experience. For more information please see our website.

Great Jobs Available!

We've got several fantastic jobs on our Part Time Opportunities Diigo Group at the moment. For those considering a PGCE the Teaching Assistant, After School Club and Study Support Worker roles could provide vital experience. There's loads of other interesting roles suitable for both undergraduates and postgrads, including some on campus.

If you are looking for full time work or academic jobs we have groups for those too. Check out our Graduate Opportunities, Funded Further Study and Vacation Opportunities for more vacancies. Remember to let us know if you're successful as a result.

Careers Advice Webinar 17 June

How can you improve your chances of getting that job? Is your CV well-presented? Do you know what to include in a covering letter? How can you make the best first impression at your first interview? Aimed at graduates of 2008, 2009 or 2010 this online seminar will give you all the right tools to help you find the job you want. The session will run from 2 to 3pm on Thursday 17 June 2010.

This careers advice session is run by the Sussex Internship Programme, a joint initiative run by Wired Sussex and the University of Sussex. After registering you will further information on joining the webinar. Register here

Open Day at PwC Gatwick

Find out more about working for PricewaterhouseCoopers at this insight day on July 9th 2010. The event will include a skills session on making successful applications and surviving an interview and they will run some interactive sessions where you can gain a better understanding of the work they do.

To find out more and to book your place visit the PwC website.

Futurising Event for Creative Graduates

Futurising, the two day festival of opportunity for the creative industry takes place on 29 and 30 June 2010 at the Nicholls & Clarke Building in Shoreditch. The event includes talks, one-to-one sessions, recruitment and networking opportunities and competitions offering incredible opportunities for attendees.

Entry is free for those who have registered in advance but an admission fee is needed for some of the talks. A full list of speakers and further information can be found on the Futurising website and updates through their twitter feed.

New MSc in Global Health at Sussex

Brighton and Sussex Medical School's new MSc in Global Health have places available for October 2010.

Open to finalists of all disciplines (expecting a first or 2:1), this vibrant programme will equip individuals to contribute to the improvement of health and the achievement of equity in health worldwide.

Courses include: poverty, inequalities and health, climate change and health and the relationship between disease, globalisation and global governance.

The course is a full time, one year modular taught course, although a part-time option is available.

For further information email globalhealth@bsms.ac.uk

*BREAKING NEWS!* Sussex Internship Programme now open to 2010 GRADUATES

The Sussex Internship Programme offers a wide range of opportunities for graduates to gain invaluable paid experience in local organisations.

Recent graduates from the Sussex area* are invited to apply. The Programme has now opened up to 2010 graduates.

Internships offer graduate level experience in organisations as diverse as American Express, The Big Lemon, Bizezia, and the Brighton & Hove Federation of Disabled People. Roles are available in a broad range of sectors - check out the website for what's on offer, and don't delay as deadlines are coming up fast!

See: www.sussexinternships.co.uk

THIS PROGRAMME IS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS FROM 2010 GRADUATES

*Applicants must have:

1: graduated with a Bachelors or Masters degree from a university or affiliated college in Sussex after June 2008

OR

2: graduated with a Bachelors or Masters degree from any other UK university after June 2008 AND have a permanent address in East Sussex or West Sussex.graduates from institutions in East or West Sussex or those with a permanent address within Sussex)

Places left on Journalism Taster Day 19 June

Brighton Journalist Works is running a free journalism workshop on Saturday 19 June 2010 where you can find out everything that you need to know about starting a career in journalism.

At the workshop you will learn how to write a news story, get tips and feedback from the (working journalist) tutor, and learn how to start your journalism career. Experience a day in the life of a journalist and decide whether a career in journalism is the correct path for you. Journalist Works is based in the office of The Argus, and you will go on a tour of the Argus newsroom.

This event is especially aimed at finalists at Sussex and further workshops are available in July and September. See the website for more details and to reserve your place.

Virtual Careers Fair

The National student and graduate recruitment fair 2010 will open on 7 June for two weeks. Run by GradFairZ.com in partnership with Staffordshire & Keele Universities the fair provides the opportunity to meet employers without having to leave your house. For information, registration and participation go to www.gradfairz.com/

International Volunteering with Concordia

Concordia is a local organisation offering international volunteering opportunities to young people. They'll be in the Careers and Employability Centre on Monday 7 June 2010 at 1pm when you can find out how to take part in their programmes.

If you can't make it to that event, there's an open day at Concordia at their Portslade offices on Wednesday 16 June 2010. Further details can be found online.

Question & Answer Day at Inner Temple

On Sunday June 13 2010 there's an event at Inner Temple Hall, London for students interested in a career at the Bar. There will be
workshops on training for the Bar, funding & scholarships, writing a legal CV, life as a pupil, Pupillage Portal, interview tips, life as a junior tenant in chambers & life at the Employed Bar

To register students should complete the registration form online. For further information please contact Megan Mcnutt on 020-7797-8262

Opening Times Thursday 3 June

The Careers and Employability Centre will close at 3pm tomorrow, 3 June 2010. There will also be no short interviews with advisers. This is because our staff are involved in the TLDU Conference and Employer Engagement Forum.

We reopen on Friday at 10am, apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Events for Finalists

Over the next few weeks we are running dozens of events for finalists and graduands. These include a CVs & Applications Briefing, a session on Local Job Hunting and one on Job Search for International Students. A full list can be found on our events listing and although they're aimed at finalists, all students are welcome.

Volunteers Week

It's Volunteers Week 1-7 June celebrating the contribution that millions of volunteers make across the UK. The Week plays a huge part in raising the profile of volunteers who regularly contribute to society, while inspiring others to get involved too.

If you are interested in volunteering you can find information on finding opportunities and how to make the most of volunteering on our website. It's also worth calling in to Project V, Sussex's community volunteering scheme as they have lots of summer projects available. It's based in the USSU Activities Centre round the corner from the Careers and Employability Centre in Falmer House.

Keep an eye on the blog for more on volunteering later in the week.

Channel 4 - Journalism Trainee Scheme Bursary

Channel 4 in conjunction with City University London are offering a great opportunity for budding journalists.

They are looking for enthusiastic graduates with a passion for news and current affairs... They're also looking to better reflect Britain’s multi-cultural society, so are particularly encouraging people with knowledge of the Pakistani, Bangladeshi or African-Caribbean communities to apply.

If you think you might fit the bill you can find out more and apply via City University London's website. But hurry, the deadline is 11th June!

Bloomberg Women in Finance Event

Bloomberg Perspectives on 9 June 2010 is an insight day designed specifically for students who want to find out more about the experiences of women building careers in finance. Taking place at 12pm at Finsbury Square, London the event gives students the chance to meet people working for Bloomberg, discover how the assessment process works, and find out about the Analytics and Financial Sales graduate Programme.

In order to register for this event, you must be able to speak a foreign language. To book a place or for more information please send your CV to alice.west@staffordlong.co.uk. Closing date for registration: 5 June 2010

Careers and Employability Centre Opening Times

The Careers and Employability Centre will open later than usual on Wednesday 26 May 2010 as we are having a staff development morning. We'll open at 12.30pm and have late opening until 7pm. Careers advisers will be available for short appointments from 1pm onwards.

Sorry for any inconvenience caused, hope to see you in the afternoon.

Study in Japan or the USA

If you want to study in the USA or Japan in 2011 there are some deadlines approaching for awards and bursaries.

Fulbright Postgraduate Student Awards are for UK citizens looking to undertake postgraduate or doctoral study in a US university. Deadline is 31 May 2010, more info can be found here.

The deadline for Japanese Government (MEXT) Postgraduate Scholarships is 9 June 2010. These are for up to 24 months' study in Japan and no prior knowledge of the Japanese language is necessary. Apply via the Embassy of Japan.

Available for short term study in Japan is the JSPS Award for pre and post doctoral researchers. For fellowships to start between November 2010 and March 2011 the deadline is 1 June 2010 and more details can be found here.

Windsor Fellowships

The deadline for two Wales based Windsor Fellowship programmes is coming up on 28 May 2010. The Leadership Programme for Wales and WF & Dyfed-Powys Police programme are both professional and personal development programmes for Black and Asian minority ethnic undergraduates. Further details and how to apply can be found on the Windsor Fellowship website.

PGCEs at Sussex

We've been informed by the School of Education that there are still some places left on the Maths, Science and Modern Foreign Languages PGCEs at Sussex. Apply now via the GTTR website or come along to one of the teacher recruitment events. The first is on Saturday 22 May 2010 10-12am in the Russell Building on campus, and there's another on Wednesday 26 May 2010 at Jury's Inn, Brighton 6-8pm.

Hot Job!

Would you like to work in the music industry, but also stay in Brighton? Now is your chance! Paramount Artists Limited have a great opportunity for a Music Agency Assistant to join them with an immediate start. For more information see our website.

City Law for Ethnic Minorities

TARGETchances is running a City Law event next month for ethnic minority students. At this exclusive two-day 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. The event runs twice, on 8/9 June and 10/11 June 2010, deadline for applications is 30 May 2010. Details of eligibility and how to apply can be found online

GraduateON Programme

In conjunction with Chichester College, the University of Chichester is offering free motivational courses plus the chance of placements to graduates across the country. The courses are held in Chichester and are designed to enhance your employability. The next course dates are 24 - 26 May, 23 - 25 June and 13 - 15 July 2010 all from 9am to 5pm. Details of the programme and its courses and placements can be found on the GraduateON website

Journalism Taster Days

Brighton Journalist Works is running a taster day on Saturday 19 June 2010.

You will have an introductory lesson on news writing to give you an insight into what it’s like to be a journalist, get to write your own real news story and get individual feedback. Spaces are limited to 20 so advance booking is advisable. More information on the courses and taster sessions offered by Journalist Works can be found at their website.

Hot Job!

Are you a current student interested in working with autistic children? An fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Trainee ABA (Applied Behavioural Analysis) Therapist to work with an 11 year old autistic boy in Hove. As the role offers ongoing training they are looking for a commitment of at least two years, so this would be suitable for current first years going into their second year.

For more information please see our website.

JOB SPOT

There's a sign up in Falmer train station for staff at Lewes Cafe. More details on the sign - go check it out!

Job spotted: Friday 14th May.

The University of Brighton Internship Programme

Are you a 2009 (or earlier) graduate not yet working at a graduate level in your chosen field?

The University of Brighton Internship Programme offers a great opportunity to gain valuable graduate level experience to help you get that job!

The Internships are paid and cover a broad range of areas for a total placement of 222 hours (equivalent of 6 weeks' full time). An Employability Skills workshop is also offered as part of the Programme.

For more information and to see what’s on offer please visit their website.

Graduate Fairs Coming Up

There are two graduate fairs coming up next month in London that are well worth attending, especially for final year students and recent graduates.

First up is the Summer Graduate Fair at Earls Court 9-10 June 2010. This fair includes industry insights, career workshops and a gap year zone alongside dozens of employers looking to recruit. More information and advance booking can be found online.

Later in June comes the London Graduate Fair at the Business Design Centre 23-24 June 2010. Run by The Guardian and The Careers Group the fair includes CV and careers advice as well as 1000s of job vacancies. You can find out more from their website.

Both fairs are free to attend. Remember that you'll get more out of it if you prepare in advance. Come into the Careers and Employability Centre if you need any advice on how to make the most of grad fairs.

Hot Job!

Professor Angie Hart based at the University of Brighton Falmer campus is now seeking a Research Assistant. This could be the ideal opportunity for a graduate or postgraduate student looking to develop their research skills. For more information see our website.

EU: "We want more British candidates to apply"

The EU are seeking more applications from British citizens and they have amended their recruitment tests to reflect this. Details of the changes and application process are available in the Independent, here.

Hot Job!

Want to come and work for your lovely Careers Service? Of course you do! The Careers and Employability Centre now have an opportunity for a DLHE Administrator to join us on a fixed term maternity cover contract (4 days per week until 31st March 2011). We are looking for good organisational and planning skills, as well as attention to detail and the ability to work independently. Advanced numerical and Excel skills are also key. For more details see our website.

Last minute Reviewer opportunities for ThreeWeeks - Brighton Festival and Fringe newspaper

Are you an aspiring journalist? Interested in the arts? ThreeWeeks the Brighton Festival and Fringe newspaper now have some last minute opportunities to join their team of Reviewers for this year's Festival. The roles are unpaid but you will gain from training, one-to-one feedback, great experience and published work! For more information see our website - but hurry, the deadline is Tuesday 27th April!

Hot Job!

The Sussex Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Centre is a user led charity that supports over 600 people who live with life changing neurological conditions. Based in Southwick they are now looking for a Deputy Manager / Events Organiser to play a crucial role in the day to day running of the Centre and take responsibility for organising social and fundraising events. This is an ideal first step into charity and events work for a self-motivated and well organised individual. For more information please see our website.

JOB SPOT

The Body Shop on North Street in Brighton have a sign up for a Customer Consultant - go check it out!

Job spotted: Monday 19th April

JOB SPOT

Director's Assistant, part time. Small holiday company. Experience: secretarial and/or extensive use of pc software. Minimum 12 hours, flexible. £9-10 per hour, free holidays! 01273 509496. www.cortijo-romero.co.uk BN1 6RE

Job spotted (in The Argus): Thursday 15th April.

Remember we have copies of The Argus available to browse in the Careers and Employability Centre!

JOB SPOT

Temporary Part Time Receptionist required for a very large and very busy friendly central Hove GP surgery. £6.81 per hour for one year. Hours 12 per week (start 8am). Please email: lucy.albu@nhs.net for an application pack or leave clear posting details on 01273 224850. Closing date Friday 23rd April.

Job spotted (in The Argus): Thursday 15th April

Sussex Internship Programme

Dozens of local paid internships are now available at www.sussexinternships.co.uk! A wide range of opportunities are available from Chemical Engineering or Website Design to Education and Tourism or even Climate Impact Research.

Applications are invited from recent graduates of institutions within the Sussex area and/or other recent graduates who have a permanent address in Sussex.

Act fast though - a lot of the deadlines are coming up in the next few days! Go have a look!

JOB SPOT

Circus Circus on Preston Circus have a sign up for part-time bar staff. They want you to drop your CV in at the bar. Go check it out!

Job spotted: Sunday 11th April

International volunteering opportunities - Local Open Day

Open day at Concordia International Volunteers’ office APRIL 14th 2010



Concordia is a charity committed to international volunteering as a means to promoting intercultural understanding and peace.
Their International Volunteer Programme offers the opportunity to join international teams of volunteers working on short-term projects in over 60 countries in Europe, North America, Middle East, Latin America, Africa and Asia.
On Wednesday 14th April 2010 Concordia is having an open afternoon at their office in Portslade.
Please 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 2010 Summer Programme just released!
You will also be able to read through their partner's programmes. Everyone welcome and refreshments provided.

Projects available on http://www.concordiavolunteers.org.uk/

Address: Concordia, 19 North Street, Portslade, Brighton BN41 1DH
Time: 12pm - 5pm
Date: Wednesday 1st April
Telephone: 01273 422218
Email: info@concordiavolunteers.org.uk
Web: http://www.concordiavolunteers.org.uk/

Careers in Africa Recruitment Summit

Global Career Company is hosting the Careers in Africa Recruitment Summit in London on 28 - 30 May 2010. There will be plenty of employers from the region looking to recruit graduates, if you wish to attend you must have work authorisation for at least one African country

Further details of the recruiters attending and how to apply can be found here. The application deadline is 18 April 2010

Hot Job!

Looking for a route into publishing but want to stay local? This could be your ideal job! Hove based publishers Quid are now recruiting a Publishing Assistant. Applicants must be Mac-literate with meticulous attention to detail and great communication skills. For more information see our website.

Getting Ahead in Publishing Seminar

Interested in a future in publishing? The Society of Young Publishers (SYP) is holding their key seminar, 'Getting Ahead in Publishing' at this year's London Book Fair. The event has high-profile speakers discussing what you need to kick-start your career in publishing and is free, with drinks afterwards. The seminar takes place twice on 20 April 2010 at 2.30pm and 4.00pm at Earls Court.

IPA Summer School

The IPA Summer School offers undergraduates the opporunity to work in top advertising agencies. Aimed at second year students (although other years are not excluded) the school runs from 5 July-10 September 2010 in central London. Entry is via a creative writing competition that can be found on the IPA website. The deadline for entries is 7 May 2010.

NHS Summer Internship in Kent

Are you interested in working in NHS Management? Following a successful pilot scheme last year, NHS West Kent are running their Summer Internship programme in summer 2010. The scheme is open to students and graduates and will run from the 5th July 2010 to the 27th of August. It is a full time, paid placement. For more details see our website.

JOB SPOT

Our Cornish Pasty Shop on Gardner Street in the North Laine have a Staff Wanted sign up. They want you to email your CV with a covering letter stating how long you intend to stay in Brighton and why you left your previous job to: info@ourcornishpastyshop.com

Job spotted: Saturday 27th March

JOB SPOT

Doggy Fashion on George St, Hove, are advertising for an experienced groomer for part time work. You can enquire within or contact them via 01273 777555 or info@doggyfashion.co.uk

Job spotted: Saturday 27th March

Banking & Finance Workshop with Benedix

Simon Dixon from Benedix is running a one day Banking & Finance Professional Workshop
this Saturday and one attendee will be given offered a guaranteed work experience opportunity at a leading Wealth Management Institution. The successful candidate will be treated in CEO style, put up in a hotel and Simon Dixon will take you out for lunch to discuss career strategies for your chosen career path in Banking & Finance.

For more information and to reserve your space visit: www.benedix.co.uk/breaking-news
Please note that this workshop will incur a charge of £97+vat.

Two day event in Brussels for Engineering students and graduates

Energy 21st - a careers events for final year engineering students and recent engineering graduates

Energy 21st is a two day event taking place in Brussels on June 25th & June 26th 2010. Free accommodation is provided for 200 candidates.

Energy 21st brings top recruiters from the energy sector face to face with graduate engineers - a mix of expertise and young talent - ready to develop the energy solutions for tomorrow. The two day event will involve interviews, workshops and an opportunity to explore exciting international careers. Apply before April 25th. By invitation only.
www.careersineurope.com

Sussex Internship Programme's application deadline extended

Deadline for the Sussex Internship Programme has been extended to 28th March 2010.
So if you want a job in media but can’t get experience? And need experience but can’t get a job...
Then apply now for your chance to get on the Sussex Internship Programme.
40 placements are available with leading companies such as Rocket Marketing Group, Oban Multilingual and Cloud Data Ltd offering placements.
So if you graduated in 2008/2009 and need experience to get that first step on the ladder, then check out the Internships but hurry as applications will close on 28th March.

Hot Job!

Do you want to help Brighton and Hove cut carbon emissions? This is your chance! Brighton and Hove has been selected as one of the first cities to coordinate a local campaign to inspire steps to cut carbon emissions by 10% in 2010 and they are looking for a graduate to join them. This is a 40 week shorter Knowledge Transfer Partnership between the University of Brighton and Environmental Protection UK. For more information see our website.

Web review: Access-ScienceJobs.co.uk

Ok, this really does do what it says on the tin. It's all about finding jobs in science...

On the most basic level you can search by your discipline. Sussex degrees this covers include Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Maths, Biomedical Science & Physics. Use the search jobs tab to combine these with experience. So you can look for graduate jobs, or in specific areas like consultancy, clinical research, laboratory, research, and more.

Once you've done your search you can register for email alerts based on your search criteria. So you can get automatic updates without having to keep going back to the site. There are RSS feeds too, if you prefer not to be emailed. Although you would have to use something like Yahoo Pipes to combine searches, as it can't do this from the results page

As you might expect from a jobs site, many of the vacancies posted are from recruitment agencies. This is not necessarily a bad thing, but it does mean that you have a lot of sifting to do. And you only get scant details about the company itself, not including its name.

However, there are some useful articles on the site too. Like how to use recruitment agancies effectively, interview tips and using social media to find a dream job in science.

Overall, it's a great starting point for getting your first job in science

Free TV Summer Course

The Network is an educational and development scheme offering a FREE comprehensive introduction to careers in TV through masterclasses, workshops and talks. The Network takes place from 26 to 29 August 2010 as part of the Edinburgh International Television Festival. It has contributers from BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and five with workshops being led by Endemol, Sky News and MTV. With the exception of travel to and from Edinburgh everything else is free including accommodation and food. Applications can be made online and the closing date for entries is 16th April 2010

Hot Job!

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) are a three way project between a graduate, a company (or other organisation) and a university (or other research / education centre). They offer a great opportunity to take ownership of a key project whilst applying skills from your degree and often gaining a further professional qualification.

Under the KTP Scheme, the University of Northampton have teamed up with STS Motors Ltd to create a graduate role for a Motor Design Engineer. They are looking for an Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Physics or similar disciplined graduate. For more information see our website.

More information about KTPs in general can be found at www.ktponline.org.uk

JOB SPOT

Not a paid job, but could be fun! City Reads are looking for volunteer bookcrossers to help them release lots of copies of From Russia with Love into the wilds of Brighton city centre - all you have to do is turn up at their stall in Jubilee Square on Saturday to collect some, then release!

They're also looking for helpers on the stall so if you can spare an hour between 11 and 2 on the day get in touch with Sarah via cityreadsbrighton@googlemail.com

Job spotted (via City Reads mailing list email): 15th March.

Deloitte Technology Webinar

This evening 16 March 2010 at 6pm Deloitte will be running a webinar in association with Bright Futures for students interested in a career in technology consulting at Deloitte. It is an opportunity to find out more about the graduate opportunities available in the Consulting Technology Integration team, Consulting Enterprise Applications team and Information and Technology Risk group.

If you are interested in this event please email Simon Reichwald(simon@brightfuturesresourcing.com) with the following details: Name, university, course/Year, contact number, if you are a Bright Futures Member and where you found out about the event. For more information on graduate programmes at Deloitte see their website.

Residential Chemistry Training with GlaxoSmithKline

GlaxoSmithKline is running a fully funded week-long training course designed to give you practical experience of the work of a graduate chemist in the pharmaceutical industry. Based at the GSK Medicines Research Centre in Stevenage, Hertfordshire on 12 - 17 September 2010 the course will provide you with personalised laboratory tuition together with coaching in interview technique, presentation skills and working in teams

Applicants should be entering their final year of a chemistry degree and applications are especially sought from mature students and ethnic minority students. Application forms can be obtained by emailing uzy55557@gsk.com and the deadline is 11 June 2010

Engineering & Construction Recruitment Exhibition

Industry companies such as Jaguar Land Rover, Network Rail and Schlumberger will be exhibiting at the National Engineering & Construction Recruitment Exhibition at the NEC in Birmingham 23 to 24 April 2010. It is an opportunity to meet potential employers and attend specialist workshops on CV writing and interview preparation and more. Admission is free and students can claim a subsidy of up to £10 towards travel costs

The event is also hosting a University Challenge which is a practical engineering challenge against other university teams that could win you £750. To find out more or to submit a team email clare.macauslan@vmgl.com or call 020 8394 5265

Further information about the exhibition and registration details can be found at http://www.engineerjobs.co.uk/

JOB SPOT

Phase Eight on East Street have a sign up for staff - go check it out!

Job spotted: Saturday 13th March

National Science and Engineering Week

National Science and Engineering Week runs until 21 March 2010 and we are celebrating here on the blog. We'll be writing about engineering recruitment, useful websites for prospective mathematicians and careers information for the science and engineering sectors.

Also this evening, 15 March, we are hosting an event with Teach First who are still recruiting for science, maths and ICT subjects. More info can be found on our events listing.

New Take-Away Resources

We've just received the new TARGETjobs magazine in the Careers and Employability Centre. This issue has a useful article on professional conversion courses, and interview tips as well as the usual lists of deadlines for graduate jobs. Come in and pick one up; the magazine may not look great but is actually really useful and interesting.

Also in today is the new Prospects Postgrad magazine. There is an article on postgraduate study in Australia (useful for anyone who couldn't attend today's event), plus information on funding and applications.

Also, it's worth noting that we are down to the last few Prospects Directory and Times Top 100 Employers guides. If you want to research graduate employers these guides are indispensable and once we run out we won't get any more until next academic year.

Hot Job!

The BBC are now recruiting for their Disability Scheme, a six month placement starting in September. There are opportunities across the country in the following business areas: production (TV, radio or online); journalism; technical and design; business support and administration.

For more information on the BBC Extend Work Placement Scheme see our website.

Open Day: Occupational Therapies

There will be an open day at Southlands Hospital in Shoreham, 9:15-12:00, 14 May 2010 aimed at anyone interested in occupational therapy as a career. The morning includes presentations from Occupational Therapists working in physical, mental health and learning disabilities settings, an opportunity to see the practical work they do and information about relevant courses at Brighton University. If you wish to attend please contact Andrea Wilson, Ellie Mann or Eleanor Quab on 01273 455622 ex 3409.

Alumni Careers Event: School of Media, Film and Music

The School of Media, Film and Music are holding a careers event tomorrow 11 March 2010 11.00am - 12.30pm in the Silverstone Building. Alumni will be talking about their careers in cinema programming, music, and video production among others. There will also be an opportunity to chat informally with the speakers afterwards

If you wish to attend the event please email c.forbes@sussex.ac.uk to book a place

JOB SPOT

Word on the street* is that Las Iguanas on Jubilee Street are looking for waiting staff - go check it out!

Job spotted: 9th March

*on the Facebook group 'Operation Brighton JOB SPOT' that is. Nice work guys!

No Late Night Tonight

The Careers and Employability Centre will not have late night opening tonight Wednesday 10 March 2010.

We will close at 5pm and the last appointment with a careers adviser will be at 3.40pm.

Sorry for any inconvenience caused. If you require careers information, advice or guidance outside our opening times please check our website or use our online careers advice service.

BBC EXTEND SCHEME NOW OPEN FOR APPLICANTS!

Exclusively for disabled people, the BBC run a specialised work placement scheme - BBC Extend.
Extend is a BBC-wide placement scheme which offers appropriately experienced and/or qualified disabled people a great opportunity to gain six months paid work within the BBC. Although there is no guarantee of a full-time job at the end of the 6 month placement last year 67% of the Extendees gained further work at the BBC!
Becoming an Extendee is a great way to get started at the BBC. There have many challenging and imaginative placements across the country, in both programming and support areas. For further information see: http://www.bbc.co.uk/jobs/extend/index.shtml

JOB SPOT

Caffe Italiano on the corner of New Road and Church Street (opposite the Mash Tun) hae a sign up for staff - go check it out!

Job spotted: Saturday 6th March.

Brighton University CMIS Open Day

The School of Computing, Mathematics and Information Sciences (CMIS) at the University of Brighton is holding an open day on Wednesday 24th March 2010 from 4 to 7pm at the Watts Building on Moulscoomb campus. This will provide the opportunity to find out about the courses on offer including Information Studies, Digital Television Management and Production and Computer Science and speak with staff. Further information can be found here.

HUMAN RIGHTS LAWYERS ASSOSCIATION BURSARIES

The Human Rights Lawyers Association (HRLA) has five bursaries of up to £1,000 to distribute to fund internships with human rights organisations. Established in 2006, the aim of the bursaries is to ensure that those without independent financial backing are able to take up work placements or internships in this field.

Undergraduates, recent law graduates and postgraduates studying the LPC or BPTC are eligible to receive a bursary. To qualify for a grant, applicants will need to show commitment to practising as a human rights lawyer or finding future employment in the area in the United Kingdom.
The deadline for applications is 2 March. For an application form and further information, visit the HRLA website: http://www.hrla.org.uk/.

TARGET NATIONAL PUPILLAGE FAIR

The TARGET National Pupillage Fair will be taking place at Lincoln's Inn,London on Saturday 6 March 2010

The Fair is in its 12th year and is the only national event for students seeking pupillages to meet with chambers and course providers. You will have the valuable opportunity to speak to chambers, collect important information and gain an insight into life at the Bar. They have had bookings from over 60 well respected chambers and Bar Professional Training Course(BPTC) providers.

In addition to the exhibitors' stands there will be a programme of talks running throughout the day covering key topics, for example human rights bar,common law bar, public law and employment bar and other specialist areas of practice. The talks will be given by delegates from a wide range of backgrounds.

For further details and to pre-register please visit the TARGET National Pupillage Fair website:
http://targetpupillagefair.co.uk/

Law Society Bursary and Diversity Award Scheme

The Law Society's Bursary and Diversity Access awards for 2010-11 have now been announced. Both schemes offer assistance with fees for the Legal Practice Course (LPC) to exceptional aspiring entrants to the solicitors’ profession. Further information on applying is available on the Junior Lawyers Division website under "funding and financial assistance".

Both schemes will open on 1st March 2010 and close on 31st March 2010.

See http://www.juniorlawyers.lawsociety.org/

City Solicitors' Educational Trust Summer School 2010

The City Solicitors' Educational Trust Summer School is an all expenses paid 1 week residential summer school for first- year law students/ second year non- law students who have the right to work in the UK. The scheme is held at Imperial College, London. Students will have the chance to take part in the following:

- skills sessions on practical law, interview and application skills, commercial awareness and teamwork
- work with solicitors from top law firms
- participate in case studies and debating exercises

There are 2 x 1 week schemes available with 200 places on each. The dates are Mon 12th July- Sat 17th July and Mon 19th July- Sat 24th July 2010.

Further information, including an online application form is available at www.cset.org.uk/summerschool

Closing date 31st March at 5pm

Wired Sussex Internships Go Live March 1st!

The applications for the next 40 internships for the Sussex Internship Programme go live on Monday 1st march 2010. We have internships across Sussex within the content, creative and media industry sectors.

The internship programme has been a great success in helping graduates get their foot on the 1st rung of the ladder with over 65% of the interns from the 1st round being made a job offer.
If you want to find out more regarding the internship programme then please do not hesitate to call Nick Edwards, our Recruitment and Internships manager on 01273 692888 or come along to the Wired Sussex Jobs and Skills Fair on Thursday 4th March 2010 at The Corn Exchange Brighton where Nick will be on hand to answer your questions. The Sussex Internship Programme is a partnership programme led by Wired Sussex and the University of Sussex.

NABARRO OPEN DAY FOR 1st YEAR LAW STUDENTS

Nabarro LLP is a major UK law firm based in London, Sheffield and Brussels. They are looking for talented, positive and hard working first year students to attend their open day to be held at their London office on Friday April 9th 2010. This is a great opportunity to meet the graduate recruitment team in addition to other trainees and solicitors, learn about the firm and its work and impress a potential employer. It is important to understand that this is just as important as work experience. Interested students need to write 200 words on why they "relish" the opportunity to attend the open day and submit it directly to the firm.

Resources for women in STEM

There are still some careers where there are gender inequalities and science, technology, engineering and maths tend to have low levels of female employees compared with the levels of success and ability of women in these subjects when studying. Luckily for women interested in working in these fields there are a number of excellent resources on the web to help with training, networking and learning more about careers in STEM.

The UK Resource Centre for Women in SET tackles women's under-representation in the science, engineering and technology (SET) community. The GetSET women blog has some great profiles of women in interesting careers and there are many events and training opportunities.

The WISE Campaign encourages young women to stick with studying Maths and Physics and to consider careers in Science, Engineering and The Built Environment. Has useful news and links.

Equalitec seeks to address gender inequality in the Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (ITEC) industries. It has some downloadable career guides, events and resources.

Women in Technology has a great blog as well as jobs, careers advice and (mainly London based) events.

Cambridge AWiSE is a regional network for women in SET in both industry and academia. It has an excellent links and resources page with details of other networks and information on grants for further study.

There are lots of people and organisations worth following on twitter too. Sarah Blow, founder of Girl Geek Dinners (@girlygeekdom on Twitter) has created two particularly useful twitter lists: womenset and womensetcontd.

Finally, Imperial College London has a created 100 Women 100 Visions a series of portraits about women doing interesting things in science, technology, engineering and medicine.

Let us know if you come across any other useful links, resources, or tweeps to follow.

Guardian Positive Action Scheme

The Guardian is seeking to achieve a better representation of our diverse society in journalism, and each summer offers 12 two-week placements for students and graduates from racial minorities. Successful applicants will learn about different aspects of the profession, gaining an insight into the workings of the newspaper, website and multimedia department.

Details of how to apply for this opportunity can be found on the Guardian News and Media website and the deadline for applications is Friday 27 March 2010.

The Guardian have a great list of other diversity schemes in the media here including placements at the BBC and Channel4 and other opportunities for broadcast and newspaper journalists.

JOB SPOT

Duke of York's Picturehouse Cinema at Preston Circus are looking for a new Kids' Club Coordinator - a part-time position with about 10 hours a week. Go check it out!

Job spotted: 11am, 18th February on Twitter.

Researching LGBT Friendly Employers

Researching employers is an important part of your job search. How can you tell if an organisation is going to support their LGBT staff? Although discrimination at work on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity is illegal there are undoubtedly some employers who are better than others in providing LGBT friendly working environments.

A good place to start is the company literature, webpage and job adverts. Does the organisation have an equal opportunities policy or an equality and diversity officer? Are there support groups for LGBT employees? It may also be useful to get an idea of the work culture from current employees where possible.

For lesbian, gay & bisexual job seekers there are a few resources that may help in identifying employers to investigate further. Stonewall produce a list of Diversity Champions which are employers who are committed to creating gayfriendly workplaces. The Starting Out: Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Recruitment Guide is available in the Careers and Employability Centre and we have several copies for students to take away. Additionally Stonewall's list of their top 100 employers can be downloaded from their website.
Additionally lesbians and bisexual women may need to look at any LGB workplace support groups to ensure that they are representative as a study has indicated that lesbians can sometimes feel discouraged at the way these groups were dominated by gay men leading to less involvement by women.
The University of Westminster careers service website has a useful list of LGB professional associations for a variety of sectors. Be sure to check out all their diversity information as it's full of useful tips and resources.

For trans job seekers finding friendly employers can be a little more complex. Press for Change have an award for equal opportunities but it isn't as well known as the Stonewall list and it is difficult to find out how employers get it. If you are applying for a job in the public sector the Gender Equality Duty requires public authorities to promote equality and eliminate unlawful sex discrimination. You can look at their gender equality scheme which should detail how they are avoiding discrimination against trans employees and customers.
Another thing to look out for is whether the employer has a policy on transitioning at work as well as looking at their harrassment, and equal opportunities policies to see whether they are trans inclusive. Again I would recommend the University of Westminster for further reading as their web resources are great.

If you have any questions about researching employers, disclosure or any other job or career related issues do come and see us in the Careers and Employability Centre. Appointments with Careers Advisers are available every day.

New TARGETjobs Magazine

We have received the new February edition of TARGETjobs magazine. This issue has a valentines theme and looks at finding a job 'match' at their website, striking the right tone with employers, and a focus on personal statements for postgraduate course applications. There is also a useful list of deadlines for grad schemes and internships.

TARGETjobs and other free careers magazines are available to pick up in the Careers and Employability Centre in Falmer House.

Diversity Milkround- graduate opportunities

Diversity Milkround is a website which advertises graduate opportunities, internships, placements and professional positions from employers who champion diversity in their workplace. There are also interesting news articles and a list of employers keen to show their commitment to equal opportunities. Register for weekly updates.

Feedback Fortnight Survey

This year as part of our quality initiative we are seeking input from you about how you access Careers and Employability Centre services. Whether you use us or not we want to hear what you think. Your comments are important to help us improve the service we offer.

All eligible entries received by Friday 26 February will be entered into a prize draw to win a Flip Video Ultra Camcorder. This survey will only take a few minutes and you can find it at www.surveymonkey.com/s/feedbackfortnight

To request the survey in a different format or complete the survey over the phone, please contact us on 01273 678429 or email careers@sussex.ac.uk

Disclosing your disability to employers

One of the questions that we get asked a lot at short interview is when is an appropriate time to disclose a health issue or impairment to an employer and if it is even important to disclose at all. It may be that you have a visible impairment but are not sure if you want to put personal information on a job application or it may be that you have a hidden condition which you don't feel will affect your ability to do a particular job and thus don't feel it is appropriate to tell an employer. There isnt a black and white answer to these questions and every case is unique but it may help you to be aware of your rights and to think about some of the issues and there are some excellent resources available to help you.



Skill produce some excellent resources including a leaflet called "Disclosing your disability". Prospects also have an interesting page all about handling discrimination in the workplace. You can also visit our Careers & Employability Diversity pages for further links to information or come and see an adviser for a short interview where we can discuss your own situation individually.

Diversity Week 15 - 19 February 2010

15 - 19 February 2010 is Diversity Week at the University of Sussex and there are lots of interesting events, discussions and workshops celebrating diversity and promoting equalities.

As part of the festivities the Careers and Employability Centre is hosting two events: a CV workshop for mature students on Tuesday and career planning for international students on Thursday. Both of these sessions can be booked via our events listing. We will also be blogging here throughout the week on diversity issues in careers, employment and job-seeking. This will include methods of disclosure, tips on researching LGBT friendly employers and resources for women in science, engineering and technology.

Let us know if there are any diversity or equality issues you particularly want to hear about this week. A full programme for the diversity festival can be found here.

Learning to lead

Are you a future leader? The Careers and Employability centre has teamed up with an international management training consultancy, Clemorton, to offer students the chance to apply for a fully funded place on a leadership training programme. Develop a real understanding of the skills and techniques of leadership, management and policy research.

There a 25 places available, and it's fully funded by the University. Students completing the programme will also receive affiliate membership of the Institute of Leadership and Management

Find out more and download an application form now! The deadline is 17th February

City Reads Volunteering

Volunteers are being sought for this year's City Reads project. There will be an informal meeting Tuesday 16 February 2010 5.30pm – 6.45pm at the Jubilee Library Learning Centre where you can find out which book has been chosen and how to take part.

This is a great opportunity to volunteer with books and reading. If you plan on joining in please RSVP to: cityreadsbrighton@googlemail.com

PriceWaterhouseCoopers Insight Day

PriceWaterhouseCoopers have another of their 1NS1GHT days in their Gatwick Office on 11 February 2010. It is a great opportunity to find out about what PwC do and develop new skills. Sign up online.

Wired Sussex Media Jobs + Skills Fair

Looking to work in TV, journalism, games, animation and design, marketing or the web industries? The Wired Sussex Media Jobs + Skills Fair includes over 20 local media companies actively recruiting including - iCrossing, Fresh Egg, WPM Internet & Leapfrogg; panel sessions with a range of industry experts on different media careers, and how to get that vital first step on the ladder. The fair will be held on March 4th at the Corn Exchange in central Brighton.
Register and find out more at http://www.brightonjobfair.co.uk/

Job Spot

Full-time Sales Assistant at Traid, Duke Street, South Lanes, Brighton.
Apply instore or call 01273 746 346 for details.

Spotted 6th February.

Hot Job!

Are you a Psychology or Education graduate (or finalist) interested in working with autistic children? Step by Step is an independent school near East Grinstead which strives to combine the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis with the best of teaching practice. They are now recruiting graduates to work one-to-one with pupils to support their learning. Positions are available immediately but they would consider current finalists who will be able to work part time, going full time from June. For more information see our website

Hot Job!

Ricardo Engineering, based in Shoreham near Brighton, have immediate vacancies for Graduate Engineers. They are looking to recruit self motivated engineers with a strong desire to work within the automotive industry demonstrated through study or outside interest. Please see our website for further information

Hot Job!

Bunkers Solicitors in Hove are looking for a Legal Assistant to support their litigation and employment teams. Responsibilities will include liaising with clients, letter writing, note taking and legal research. Applicants should have knowledge of the legal and procedural aspects of a varied litigation and employment caseload. Well developed IT skills and knowledge of online research sources are an advantage. LPC/GDL or Ilex qualification is also desirable. For more information see our website.

Undergraduate of the Year Awards

TARGETjobs is launching a national Awards competition to identify outstanding undergraduates from a range of degree subjects across the UK's top universities. There are eight awards up for grabs including ones to identify the top undergraduates in Law, Business, Engineering, IT/Computer Science, and Economics, plus a special ‘First Year’ Award open to all undergraduates who have just started their second year.

You can enter online and the Facebook group can be found here. The deadline for applications is 29 January 2010.

Sussex Plus Workshadowing

The Sussex Plus workshadowing placements are now live on the Careers and Employability Centre website. It is an excellent opportunity to spend a day with someone who’s in a career that interests you. This year the organisations taking part include the BBC, The Electoral Commission, DMH Stallard and the Institute of Cancer Research.

Initially, it is open to 2nd Year/Penultimate Year undergraduates only. You can apply for up to two opportunities and the deadline is 3rd February 2010

Sussex Postgraduate Open Day

Sussex's 2010 Postgraduate Open Day will take place on Wednesday 27 January 2010, 11.30am - 2.00pm in Bramber House on the University campus . The Open Day provides an ideal opportunity to find out more about postgraduate study at Sussex including advice on how a postgraduate degree can improve your career prospects. Information on the day's activities and events and a booking form can be found on the website.

If you wish to apply for postgradate study you are welcome to bring your personal statement in to the Careers and Employability Centre and one of our advisers will review it and give you feedback. We hold 20 minute short careers interviews every weekday 12 - 4pm and on Wednesday evening 5 - 7pm. Call us after 10am on 01273 678429 for a same day drop in appointment.

Occupational Therapy Open Day - CANCELLED

This event has now been CANCELLED.

There will be an open day at Southlands Hospital in Shoreham, 9:15-12:00, 22 January 2010 aimed at anyone interested in occupational therapy as a career. The morning includes presentations from Occupational Therapists working in physical, mental health and learning disabilities settings, an opportunity to see the practical work they do and information about relevant courses at Brighton University. If you wish to attend please contact Andrea Wilson, Ellie Mann or Eleanor Quab on 01273 455622 ex 3409.