Develop your employability

Employability is all about developing skills, attributes and qualities that allow you to successfully navigate your career. Throughout your time at the University of Brighton you will be building your employability through your studies, extra curricular activities and any work or placements that you do.

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Book careers appointments and events, look for part and full-time work, find placements, internships and much more, all on Careers Connect.

If you would like to discuss how to improve your employability through your skills, knowledge and experience then please make an appointment on Careers Connect with one of the Career Development Team. They can also give advice on applying for jobs and other opportunities.

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What is employability, and why is it important?

What is employability?

Employability at Brighton is about applying our strategy for making your learning, skills and attributes work in the wider world.
It’s about supporting you to feel confident about what you have to offer and to have the capacity to make a difference in the world.
It’s something you are always developing
It’s being able to adapt to changes in the world and your life

Why is it important?

It helps you to be more employable
It helps you to do well in a competitive employment market

Employers love graduates who have developed their employability and are confident about what they have to offer

What can developing my employability look like?

Try new things which develop your skills
Get involved in volunteering
Do a placement or internship
Sign up to have a mentor

Speak to a Career Development Adviser about your skills, interests and attributes
Use the University of Brighton Graduate Attributes to identify your strengths and areas for development
Grow your network by developing a LinkedIn profile and connecting with others.

Careers, employability skills and University of Brighton Graduate Attributes

What you need to know about Graduate Attributes

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On your course

Your course gives you subject knowledge and expertise, as well as opportunities to put what you learn into practice and get work-related experience.

Outside your course

Access a range of additional activities so you can evolve your skills and experience outside of your studies. Also get advice and support from our professional careers advisors.