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Using Networking in your Job hunt
11.30am - 12.30pm
Careers and Employability Centre <b>Searching for jobs isn't all about finding vacancies.</b> More and more people are using their networks to make contacts, build their profile and locate opportunities that never even make it to a jobs vacancy page. This briefing session will help you to hone your networking skills and use your virtual social networks to enhance your job search. Sign up -
Careers in Media & Arts
5.15 - 7.15pm
Fulton A Lecture Theatre A range of speakers, including Sussex alumni, will be visiting campus to offer you advice, information and encouragement. Hear how they did it and how you can too! After the presentations there will be a chance for some informal networking over a glass of wine. See who's attending and sign up -
Working and Volunteering Overseas Mini Fair
12 - 3pm
Careers and Employability Centre Come along to this event and meet a range of organisations who will be offering a range of opportunities for working and volunteering abroad. <b>ALL YEARS (including graduates) AND DISCIPLINES WELCOME TO ATTEND</b> A full list of attendees can be viewed [here](<a href='http://www.sussex.ac.uk/careers/newsandevents/events). Sign up -
Careers in Development, Charities and Not-for-Profit
5.45 - 7.45pm
Creativity Zone, Pevensey 3 A range of speakers, including Sussex alumni, will be visiting campus to offer you advice, information and encouragement. Hear how they did it and how you can too! After the presentations there will be a chance for some informal networking over a glass of wine. See who's attending and sign up -
Make it happen! Employer Panel
1 - 3pm
Careers and Employability Centre <b>Employer Panel</b>
<i>1pm</i>
Hear from a range of graduate employers on what they look for in applicants and get some top tips to help you in your job search. Speakers include representatives from IBM, Teach First, BT and Intelligent Positioning. <b>Networking: a chance for you to talk to individual employers after the talks</b> Sign up -
Careers in Innovation and Science Management and Policy
5 - 7pm
BSMS Lecture Theatre An informal careers guidance talk and networking opportunity for Masters students at SPRU and BMEc. This session is an opportunity to learn about roles within innovation and technology management, gain insights into relevant industries and job hunting, and get advice on how best to market your Masters degree. <b>Other students are also welcome to attend!</b> Sign up -
Careers in Government & Public Service
5 - 7pm
Creativity Zone, Pevensey 3 A range of speakers, including Sussex alumni, will be visiting campus to offer you advice, information and encouragement. Hear how they did it and how you can too! After the presentations there will be a chance for some informal networking over a glass of wine. See who's attending and sign up -
Postgrad Plus: Transitions into Work
10am - 12noon
Careers and Employability Centre Carole Pemberton, of Carole Pemberton Coaching, works with individuals who are making the transition into new roles, and supports people in ensuring they are making career decisions that are aligned with their strengths and values. <b>This session is aimed at taught postgraduate students.</b> Sign up -
Civil Service Fast Stream Drop In
3 - 4.30pm
Library Cafe, Vending area <b>Come along to speak to current "Fast Streamers" about their work in the Civil Service.</b> The Fast Stream is the talent management programme for graduates who have the potential to become the future leaders of the Civil Service. The Graduate Fast Stream is open to people from any academic discipline. Sign up -
Application and CV Skills... with PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers)
1 - 2pm
Careers and Employability Centre What are employers expecting you to record on their application forms? How should you fill out an application form or CV? In this session you will receive hints and tips on how to successfully fill out application forms and CVs from major graduate recruiter PwC. Sign up -
Making an Impact: How to Impress Employers
3 - 4pm
Careers and Employability Centre First impressions are often the most lasting; they are critical to interview situations and work interactions in general. This very practical session, run by the Careers and Employability Centre, will give you advice and guidance on how you can make an excellent impact on employers and other people. Sign up -
Alternative Work Styles: freelancing; self-employed; franchising
11.30am - 12.30pm
Careers and Employability Centre <b>Freelance writer? Franchise holder? Self-employed marketing officer? Freelance web designer? Sussex graduates have all created these opportunities for themselves.</b> Why not consider working for yourself? This option is realistic if you prepare in advance and know the support that is available to you. Sign up -
How to get a Career in Journalism
12 - 1pm
Careers and Employability Centre Come and find out if becoming a Journalist is for you and what you need to do to start your career. The speaker for this session, Paula, is a newspaper, radio and TV journalist having worked on newspapers, at the BBC and ITN. Sign up -
Personal Marketing Strategies: Social Media and Sussex Plus
1.15- 2pm
Careers and Employability Centre Sussex Plus is our university initiative to assist you in marketing yourself and your skills using Social Media and online resources. Recruiters are increasingly using online applications and Social Media in their recruitment processes and Sussex Plus aims to support you in these activities. Sign up -
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Opportunities with the Department for International Development (DFID)
1 - 2pm
Fulton A Lecture Theatre DFID has just announced that their new graduate development scheme has now opened for online applications, offering up to 30 placements in London or Glasgow (East Kilbride), commencing September 2012. Sign up -
Global Studies does Careers
2.30 - 4.30pm
Fulton A Lecture Theatre Global Studies Does Careers is an information and networking event for Global Studies students looking for jobs in their field. It will be attended by speakers recently out of university offering advice on how to get into a number of different career paths. Come along... you won't regret it! <b>Open to all students!</b> Sign up -
NETbuilder Academy Presentation - FREE graduate training!
11am - 2.30pm
Library Cafe, Vending area <b>Graduates required for FTSE250 companies!</b>
Drop in at any time between 11am and 2.30pm and have a chat with someone from NETbuilder. Find out exactly how this opportunity could benefit you after you graduate! Sign up -
Job Search for Finalists
12 - 1pm
Careers and Employability Centre <b>There are lots of graduate opportunities available (despite what the media says!)</b> Many employers are still recruiting for a summer/autumn 2012 start on their graduate schemes. This practical session will help you to identify vacancy sources, know your labour market and target your CVs and applications. Sign up -
Deloitte: Application and Interview Skills Session
3 - 4pm
Careers and Employability Centre Come and meet us at this interactive session and get all the tools you'll need to boost your chances of a successful application. We'll also be providing helpful tips for your next job interview. So come along and discover what recruiters really look for! Sign up -
Presentation Skills
11am - 12noon
Careers and Employability Centre Find out how to prepare for your next presentation, including tips on how to communicate effectively with your audience and overcoming nerves. Sign up -
International Students - 'Express Yourself'
1.15 - 2pm
Careers and Employability Centre Come and discover how to communicate effectively with employers including completing application forms, designing CVs and attending interviews. In this session you will have a chance to look at the sort of questions that employers ask and develop a strategy for creating winning answers. Sign up
