Support for Essex graduates
At Essex we believe in a culture of membership, so as
a graduate from the University you have access to
careers support for your whole lifetime. We understand
that becoming established in the jobs market and
developing your career isn’t always easy. We know that
the path to success may not be straight or smooth. Every
person’s situation is unique. So we want to be there for
you, whatever your circumstances.
Contact us and we’ll put you in touch with the right person in the team to
speak to.
Graduated with a UG degree in Summer 2019?
Then you need to sign up to
Generation Essex,
the career support package to help you prepare for life beyond Essex. By joining
Generation Essex you will be able to access:
- Paid internships ring-fenced for Essex graduates
- Grants for starting your own business or freelancing
- Help with job hunting, the application process and
interviews
- Support with applying for further study or teacher training
- Tailored advice from our knowledgeable careers advisers /li>
- A range of professional skills workshops, networking events
and online resources
- Our monthly newsletter full of useful information about
planning your career and how to keep motivated in your search
- And much more!
Access these
fantastic opportunities today! After this, our ongoing advice and guidance
is available for life after you graduate.
Find
out more about Generation Essex
"Honestly, thank you so much for Essex
interns getting in touch and getting me
to apply because this internship has
completely changed my life. For me, this
internship hasn't just been a great
experience, it has literally changed and
transformed my life for the better. The
skills I have gained, the opportunities
I have been given have been out of this
world. I can't be grateful enough."
Michael Lane,
BSc Biological Sciences,
2017
Support for graduates
You will continue to have access for life to careers
support from Essex, so if you need a bit of help or
you’re not happy in your current employment, get in
touch.
Get your CV reviewed, get a careers advice
appointment (also offered over the phone or via skype!),
get your next job application reviewed or get in touch
about interview prep and support. We’re here to help you
to take your next step. Email
essexgrad@essex.ac.uk.
CareerHub, the Essex students and graduates jobs
board, is FULL of vacancies for graduate jobs and paid
graduate internships. If you’re still looking for your
dream job then you still have access. Check it as often
as you check Instagram and don’t miss a beat. Check
CareerHub now..
If you are having trouble accessing CareerHub since
you graduated please visit our Accessing
Essex CareerHub page.
Internal resources
External resources
Graduate Outcomes
The Graduate Outcomes
survey is a national survey of all UK university leavers. It show us what you're
doing 15 months after you graduate, whether that's employment or further study.
Keep an eye out for an email with a unique link so you can complete the survey
online. You may also be contacted by telephone and asked to complete the survey
over the phone.
Your alumni membership
You are part of the alumni community, one of nearly
95,000 alumni in 130 countries.
With invitations to exclusive social and professional
networking events in the UK and internationally, alumni
benefits including JSTOR access and discounts on
postgraduate study, an alumni card for getting in to
campus events and a monthly newsletter, Essex is here to
support your next steps.
Keep in touch with classmates and network with other
Essex Alumni on the
University of Essex Alumni LinkedIn group.
Find out more about the
Essex Alumni offer and keep up to date with events
and the Essex network
Contact us
Online community
As an Essex graduate there are lots of ways to keep in touch, and the best place to start is by registering on our alumni website
and making sure your details are up to date.
CareerHub+
Introducing CareerHub+. Search for jobs and internships, create a CV from scratch, upskill yourself, book on to employability
events and workshops, find out about Generation Essex, Frontrunners and more from any device.
Essex Interns
Internships are an excellent way to earn money and develop a stand-out CV. Register with us for
information on paid internship opportunities with local, national and even international employers.
Research degrees
Our reputation for
outstanding research means that studying your research degree at
Essex gives you a chance to investigate your chosen topic in real depth and reach a profound understanding.