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.

Getting into International Development Course

The Careers Group in London is running a one day course looking at the different entry roles in International Development and the qualifications, skills and experience needed to pursue a career in the sector. The course takes place on 23 March 2010, event details, costs and application form can be found online. There is also a Facebook group for the course which can be found here.

JOB SPOT

Word on the street is that Hugo Boss are hiring for their shop in East Street. You must have retail experience. Pop in on a weekday as they're too busy at weekends!

Job spotted, well, someone told us (thanks!): Tuesday 12th January. Go check it out!

Camp America Recruitment Fair

Camp America are running a recruitment fair on Saturday 30 January 2010 at Kensington Town Hall in London. There will be hundreds of camps attending, ready to hire on the day. You can also find out more about the programme, chat to past participants, book interviews and get a feel of what Camp America is all about. Further information, application forms and details of fairs at other locations can be found here.

Opening Times This Week 11-15th January

The Careers and Employability Centre is back to our usual opening hours this week. The information centre is too cold to use so please come to room 185 in the Careers and Employability Centre with all your careers information enquiries.

We are running short appointments as usual for term time. We hold 20 minute short careers interviews every weekday between 12:00 and 16:00 and on Wednesday evening between 17:00 and 19:00. We cannot make appointments in advance or by email so please call us after 10:00 on 01273 678429 for a same day drop in appointment.

UPDATE: There will be no late opening on Wednesday 13 January 2010.

Closure 6th January

Due to adverse weather conditions the Careers and Employability Centre will be CLOSED on Weds 6th January

Free Journalism Workshops

Aspiring reporters interested in a career in newspapers or magazines can enrol on a free journalism workshop held at the newsroom of national press agency News Associates. The three hour session will get you working on your own stories and there will be a chance to meet News Associates professionals. Attendees will get individual feedback and career advice.

The London sessions will be held on Fridays 10.30 am - 1.30 pm on 15 January, 12 February, 26 March, 23 April, 21 May, and 25 June 2010. The venue is Tuition House, St George's Road, SW19 4EU and there are also workshops in Manchester. Spaces are limited so please email scolebrooke@newsassociates.co.uk to reserve you place.