International Students Signpost Session

Signpost session:Career planning – start here!

Welcome to theCareers andEmployability Centre

Advice and information on how you can develop your skills and experience whilst studying, including getting involved with student societies, volunteering and other extra curricular activities.


How do students spend their time?

But you can also…• Meet a broad range of people• Gain valuable work experience• Develop ‘employability’ skills



• Part time work• Voluntary work• Internships • Clubs & societies• Placements• Personal

Development

for example L2L and

Start Up Sussex




1. Join a professional body to network, learn about the sector

and show your commitment (BPS, Law Society, ACCA)

2. Sign up with Gradlink (Africa, India, China, Malaysia) the

CBBC, UKIBC or other relevant business council.

3. Get involved with extra curricula activities and societies

Start now!


Signpost session: Career planning sessions this term for International Students

8th October 12-1pm – Job Search Strategy

Whether you are looking for a job in the UK or elsewhere in the world, this session will

provide you with some strategies to improve your chances of success.

15th October 12.30 -1.30 pm – Apply your skills in the workplace

Skills are transferable. Being clear about the skills you have developed at Sussex, and

knowing how to describe them, will help you identify suitable work and apply.

29th October 12-1pm – Communicating with confidence

Come and discover how to communicate effectively with employers including completing

application forms, designing CVs and attending interviews.

Signpost session:Career planning Questions?

Signpost session:Career planning Questions?

• Careers Advisers available daily (10-5pm).

• Call in for CV advice, personal statements, cover letters etc.

• Talks – working part time, CVs etc.

• Events - Careers Fair 5th Nov 2014

• International students newsletter

• www.sussex.ac.uk/careers

http://www.sussex.ac.uk/careers