For employers, it’s not so much what you know, but what you can do with your knowledge that counts. The experience and skills you’ll acquire during and beyond your studies will make you an attractive prospect. Initiatives such as Sussex Plus, delivered by the Careers and Employability Centre, help you turn your skills to your career advantage. It’s good to know that 92 per cent of our graduates are in work or further study (Which? University).
Your career and employability plan
First-year students
Get involved in student clubs, write for the student press and volunteer in the community through Project V. Explore part-time work options with the Careers and Employability Centre, attend employer drop-ins and develop your Sussex Plus webfolio. Talk to a careers advisor about vacation work. Try to show how resourceful you are. Visit Study Success at Sussex and develop your study skills
Second-year students
Clarify your career ideas with a Careers and Employability Centre advisor. Attend campus recruitment fairs, employer talks and career development workshops to explore your options. Bolster your CV through student development activities and work experience
Think about how you can make the most of summer work in the UK or abroad. Talk through your ideas with a careers advisor
Finalists
Spend time each week moving your plans forward. Attend employer talks and careers fairs. Attend Careers and Employability Centre workshops to learn how to make your applications stand out and feel confident about interviews, employer selection tests and assessment centres. Many employers, and study and training providers, have deadlines early in the year (some before Christmas) so apply early and don't miss out
Use employer directories to find graduate opportunities, and check vacancies at Careers and Employability Centre
Attend the Sussex Postgraduate Study Open Day, check funding deadlines and explore how we can help you once you graduate
Study abroad opportunities
Refer to Study abroad opportunities