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!