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Career skills at the University of Brighton International College
Career skills at the University of Brighton International College
You don’t need to wait until your degree to begin building your employability. Here are five of the ways Kaplan will help you prepare for your career, and what you can expect at the University.
by exploring your interests and defining your ambitions, even before you start your course.
Define your strengths and weaknesses by doing quizzes and activities,learn your personality type and discover what sorts of careers might suit you best
Attend live careers events where you can take inspiration from industry professionals and entrepreneurs and ask them about their journeys
Start thinking ahead by setting goals, developing your university and career readiness, and planning for your future
“If I didn’t come to Brighton, then I wouldn’t have any of the experiences that made me who I am today.”
Natalie from Malaysia Studied at University of Brighton International College
“I found the KapPACK e-Portfolio very useful. It helped me to speak up, do what I like in my career, find my strengths and understand my potential. It has made me who I am.”
Stephanie from India Studied at University of Brighton International College
4. Boost your experience
by getting a part-time job, volunteering or adding a virtual internship to your course.
Benefit from real-world assessments, taking on projects similar to what you will do on your degree and in the workplace
Take on a volunteering position or part-time job, and access resources to help you with your application
Choose a pathway course with an integrated virtual internship, and learn to adapt to a professional environment
Once you have passed your degree preparation course, you can develop your employability even further during your degree! Here’s how the University of Brighton can help you prepare for your future:
The University has links with over 1,800 businesses, and plenty of work placement opportunities
The Careers and Employability team offers a range of services to support your professional development, including organising events like Brighton Works Week, which is a week of workshops, webinars and exciting virtual careers events
The option to stay in the UK and work for up to two years after you graduate, through the Graduate Route Visa