Postgraduate students on taught degrees at Sussex are offered tailored support with their career development. This bespoke employability programme offers career-enhancing opportunities such as employability skills workshops (a series of sessions focusing on the key skills and attitudes sought by employers) and career briefings involving high-profile alumni (refer to Our alumni – Success after Sussex). Delivered by industry experts and our careers advisors, the career briefings provide insider knowledge about what employers are looking for and how to manage your career to achieve your goals.
By engaging with us you can:
- learn more about types of work and what makes work meaningful
- make contacts with industry representatives and Sussex alumni
- develop skills and attitudes sought by various employers
- learn to be more successful in job applications and other selection processes
- review your career progression and develop strategies for your future.
This also complements the academic support provided by your school of studies, helping you to make the most of your degree in terms of building effective relationships, staying motivated and making the most of your dissertation. For more information about support from your school of studies, visit Academic support for postgraduate taught students.
Vidhi's student perspective
‘I was accustomed to working and studying simultaneously in my home country and I wanted to continue doing the same while studying in the UK. As an international student, I needed guidance on applying for jobs in the UK and the staff at the Careers and Employability Centre have always been there to help me.
‘Throughout the year, they have hosted numerous informative talks on careers and other related topics. Their large online database of part-time, full-time and volunteer jobs provided me with easy access both to jobs to fit around my studies and to graduate career opportunities. The staff have been extremely helpful and well informed about the current trends in the job market, while the location of the Centre in the Library makes it very convenient.
‘During my year here at Sussex, the Career and Employability Centre has not only assisted me with my CV but they have also given me invaluable information and helped me to gain the right experience. It has made me a strong candidate in this competitive job market and I am confident that I will now be able to achieve my desired career goals.’
Vidhi Sheth
MA in Modern and Contemporary Literature, Culture and Thought
Ashwin's student perspective
‘As an international student, I came to the UK with high hopes of learning new things and establishing my career. Right from the first day Sussex has guided me thoroughly in how to make the most of my time here to enhance my job prospects.
‘The Careers and Employability Centre has played a pivotal role, helping me to make the best of my skills and experiences to succeed in the job market. The support they offer is invaluable. The various job fairs they held also allowed me to meet a wide range of employers and to understand what they expect from graduates and how to reach those goals. Given that my MSc is in Information Technology with Business and Management, I was very grateful to have the chance to meet several software giants such as Accenture and Eriksson, and learn more about their recruitment process.
‘With all I've learnt, I'm now ready to get into the corporate world with an experience at Sussex that I will cherish all my life.’
Ashwin Rao Prasanna Venkateshver
MSc in Information Technology with Business and Management