Presentation for international students on career planning at University of Sussex Careers and Employability Centre, September 2014

1. Signpost session:
Career planning – start here!
Welcome to the
Careers and
Employability 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.

2. Signpost session:
Career planning – start here!
How do students spend their time?

3. Signpost session:
Career planning – start here!
But you can also…
• Meet a broad range of people
• Gain valuable work experience
• Develop ‘employability’ skills

4. Signpost session:
Career planning – start here!
• Part time work
• Voluntary work
• Internships
• Clubs & societies
• Placements
• Personal
Development
for example L2L and
Start Up Sussex

5. Signpost session:
Career planning – start here!

6. Signpost session:
Career planning – start here!

7. Signpost session:
Career planning – start here!
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!

8. Signpost session:
Career planning – start here!

9. 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.

10. Signpost session:Career planning
Questions?

11. 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