Careers Fair 2012

An event not to miss!

Jointly organised by Sussex and Brighton Universities, Careers Fair 2012 will offer students and graduates the chance to meet a wide range of employers and organisations.

Exhibitors will represent all sectors, including Law, Engineering, IT, Media, Finance & Business, Overseas, Not for Profit, Development, Communications and Further Study and Training.

They will be recruiting for work experience, vacation placements, one year placements and jobs after graduation so all years and disciplines are welcome to attend.

Full details of who will be there available soon.

Date: Wednesday, 07 November 2012
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
Location: The Amex Community Stadium, Falmer
Directions and travel to the Amex

The Careers Fair is the biggest annual event run by the Careers Service. It aims to show University of Brighton graduates and current students the wide choice of careers available and to encourage individual career ambitions, on both traditional and less traditional routes.

Why attend?

The careers fair offers an excellent opportunity for students and graduates to gain personal experience of a range of different companies and organisations that are looking to invest in new talent.

As well as opportunities for jobs, the fair offers more general information on different professions, job application processes and advice for students considering further study or training.

Companies specialising in summer placements with small and medium businesses and volunteering projects also attend the event to explain how they can help build specific skills and confidence.

There is also guidance on freelancing or starting your own business, with ideas for further funding and support.

Making the most of a careers fair

What types of employers attend?

More than 50 different organisations attend the event. They range from large multinational companies to smaller local businesses.

Many employers come looking for specific graduate skills, or to recruit for graduate training programmes. However, local small or medium enterprises also use the fair to advertise their businesses, offering insight into the local labour market for students who want to stay in Brighton after they graduate.

The Careers Fair has an excellent track record for student recruitment. Many of the employers who now visit the event are University of Brighton graduates. This means they understand the kind of information students attending the fair need.

Who can attend?

The careers fair is open to all University of Brighton students and graduates. Although the fair is targeted at graduates and students in their final year, some companies may also offer summer placements suitable for first or second year students.