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Careers and Employability
Contact our Careers Co-Ordinators
Nick Smith
Sydney Chambers
Sydney.chambers@southessex.ac.uk
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At South Essex University, we understand that your career journey is unique. Our goal is to empower you with the resources, knowledge, and confidence you need to make informed decisions, whether you’re just starting out or advancing in your professional life.
—HE Careers Team
Aims
- Increase graduate employment rates
- Supporting students from all backgrounds
- Raising student’s aspirations
- Raise the profile of UCSE graduates to enhance the UCSE brand
- Evaluating workshop’s impact on industry skills, confidence, knowledge, and abilities
What we do
One to One Tailored Support
We offer personalised, one-on-one career support to ensure that every student receives the attention and guidance they need.
Our tailored sessions are designed to help you identify your strengths, understand your career goals, and build a strategy for achieving them.
Whether you're refining your CV, preparing for an interview, exploring career options, or seeking advice on further study, our career co-ordinators are here to assist you in creating a clear path forward. Appointments can be booked via Career Studio or by contacting our careers team directly via email.
Careers and Skills Workshops
Throughout the academic year, we run a wide range of workshops aimed at building essential career skills. These interactive sessions cover topics such as:
- CV and Cover Letter Writing
- Interview Techniques
- Job Search Strategies
- Networking Skills
- Social Media Optimisation
These workshops are interactive, practical, and tailored to provide the skills you need to succeed in the job market. Keep an eye out for upcoming workshops.
What is Inclusive Employment?
- Creating diverse, accessible work environments that support individuals from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities and from underrepresented groups.
- Opening Opportunities: Ensures individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds can access education and employment.
- Removing Barriers: Promotes fair access through mentorship, tailored workshops, and inclusive hiring practices.
- Access to Support Services: Includes our wellbeing team, disability support team and supported internship programme (16-24 years old) to assist with your needs.
Stay Connected with UCSE Alumni
We’re proud of our graduates and their achievements.
Join our community-focused Alumni network for quarterly newsletters, networking events, success stories, and career development opportunities.
If you’re a UCSE graduate and would like to share your journey, provide feedback, or visit as a guest speaker, please reach out using the email at the top of the page.
Resources
Here are resources that can help with your career development:
- Career Studio
- Indeed
- Prospects.ac.uk
- Citizens Advice
- ACAS
- National Careers Service
