Support for Essex graduates

Graduated with a UG degree in Summer 2018?

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
Support with applying for further study or teacher training
Tailored advice from our knowledgeable careers advisers
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 up to three years after you graduate and you can still access CareerHub during this time.

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

Up to 3 years after graduation you can still access 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 or call 01206 87 2494.

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.

PS if you’ve not checked CareerHub since graduation just click ‘graduates’ then ‘reset password’ and follow the instructions to access your graduate account. (Your PRID is your old Essex ID e.g. WHEEL12345)

If you are having trouble accessing CareerHub since you graduated please visit our Accessing Essex CareerHub page.

Internal resources

Do you need help with applications? Find out everything you need to know to make your application stand out.
Is your CV up to scratch? You need the Essex CV Pack.
Looking to spruce up your interview skills? The Essex Interview pack will take you through how to answer a job description and sell your skills.
Do you need help with psychometric tests or assessment centres? Our tests and assessments resources can help you prepare.
Have you got a Start up business idea or you’d like to go self-employed? The Essex Startups resources can start up your ideas.
Want to study or work overseas?
Essex Alumni community resources.

External resources

We've teamed up with Careers4Graduates to offer access to their leading job board to support our graduates on your career path.
AllAboutCareers - career exploration, jobs and advice.

Graduated more than 3 years ago?

Don’t despair – you are part of the Essex Family. Although most of our resources are for current students and recent graduates, you can still access:

Internal resources

Do you need help with applications? Find out everything you need to know to make your application stand out.
Is your CV up to scratch? You need the Essex CV Pack. Looking to spruce up your interview skills?
The Essex Interview pack will take you through how to answer a job description and sell your skills.
Do you need help with psychometric tests or assessment centres? Our tests and assessments resources can help you prepare.
And don’t forget Essex Alumni community resources.

External resources

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