Welcome
Employability events
Our programme of events is designed to help you with all aspects of looking and applying for jobs,
work experience and further study. New events and sessions are added throughout the year, so keep checking what's on offer.
Our Employability and Careers Centre (E&CC) helps you make the most of your Essex experience.
You don't need to have your future all planned out before you see us. We offer friendly, professional support and one-to-one
advice to current students and recent graduates. We aim to increase your employability by directing you to exciting opportunities
to develop your skills, improve your CV and gain valuable experience.
Gain skills and experience
- Apply for one our many Frontrunner paid placements
- Complete a graduate-level internship during term-time or vacations
- Go abroad, to study or work, as part of your course
- Join Essex Boot Camp, our annual enterprise team competition
Big essex Award
The Big essex Award is a brand new employability award run by the Employability and Careers Centre. Log your
extra-curricular experience hours, add a little volunteering, and we’ll help you identify evidence and effectively sell your skills.
Our internships team
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.
frontrunners placements
Frontrunners is our original placement scheme which offers students paid work opportunities on campus. You'll get on-placement
training and great experience to add to your CV.