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.

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')

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.

*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)

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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/

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

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.

Speech and Language Therapy Open Day

East Sussex Downs & Weald NHS Primary Care Trust Speech and Language Therapy Department are running an open evening on Tuesday 8th December 2009 6pm - 7.30pm. The evening will include a presentation on the different career paths within speech and language therapy and related courses. Interested students will also be invited to spend an observation session with one of the therapists. The event takes place Sturton Place, Station Road, Hailsham, BN27 2AU. If you intend to attend please inform head office on 01323 446247.

Sussex Internship Programme

Applications opened this week for for internships taking place between March and May 2010 in the Sussex Internship Programme. It provides over 100 30-day grant-supported internships for recent graduates at a wide variety of games, web, software development, animation, TV, e-learning, music, film and advertising companies.

The deadline for applications is Friday 15 January 2010. It is well worth taking part as several recent participants have been offered full time jobs following their internship. More information can be found here.

Teaching Taster Course

The School of Education and Social Work at the University of Sussex is running a taster course for students interested in going on to study a PGCE. The course includes spending three to five days at a local Secondary School gaining valuable experience with teachers and pupils and begins on Monday 23rd November 2009 with an introduction to the profession and the secondary school curriculum. Applicants need to be interested in teaching Maths, Science, RE, Music, Design and Technology, ICT or Modern Foreign Languages in Secondary Schools and should be eligible to apply for teacher training within one year of attending the course. For more information see their website.

Upcoming Careers Fairs

Although the highlight of the season's numerous careers fairs will undoubtedly be our own GradFair on Wednesday 4th November 2009 there are many others that may be worth attending. These fairs all have graduate employers, careers advice and presentations. Check out our events listing for sessions that may help you prepare to get the most out of the fairs like Looking for a Graduate Job next week.

• The Guardian London Graduate Fair from The Careers Group takes place at the Business Design Centre, Islington, N1 on Tuesday 20th October 2009 from 12pm to 6pm. The fair is free to attend and a full exhibitor list and registration can be found here.
  
• The Autumn Graduate Fair, supported by The Independent takes place at the Royal Horticultural Halls, Westminster on Wednesday 28th October 2009 from 10.30am to 4.30pm. Entry is free and further information can be found here.
  
• The Diversity Careers Show 2009, takes place on Friday 20th November 2009, 11.00am to 5.30pm Grand Connaught Rooms, London. It is brought to you by LGBT publishers Square Peg Media in association with Stonewall and is open to LGBT students, graduates and their friends. More information and registration can be found here.

Graduate opportunities in Japan - for returning Japanese students

BEO - a unique careers service in Japan will be delivering a video conference presentation to University of Sussex which will explore graduate recruitment, skills looked for and the labour market in Japan. This event is open to all new Japanese graduates and postgraduates lookingto graduate and return to Japan this year and takes place Monday 7th September 2009 11am-12noon on campus.

To register please email career@beo.jp with: Your name, course title, date of birth, email address and phone number. Further details on BEO can be found here

GraduateOn Scheme

GraduateOn is a support package for graduates looking to live or work in West Sussex running until September 2010. The programme consists of a two day intensive careers coaching course plus appropriate placements (both paid and un-paid) together with ongoing careers support.

The key eligibilty criteria is that you are not currently employed in a graduate job. If you are interested in taking part please go here and fill in your contact details.

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

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.