Welcome
Hit the ground running
Welcome to Essex. There are loads of practical things you can do from day one to help you get experience, develop
crucial skills and ultimately make yourself more employable.
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 students and Essex
graduates. We aim to help in enhancing your employability, directing you to
exciting opportunities to develop your skills, improve your CV and gain valuable
experience.
Gain skills and experience
- Develop job hunting skills and meet employers at our careers events
- Undertake a frontrunners placement or an off-campus paid internship
- Study or work abroad as part of your course
- Showcase all your extra-curricular achievements with the Big essex Award
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.
frontrunners placements
frontrunners is our original placement scheme that offers students paid work opportunities on campus. We are currently advertising a number of placements to start in the academic year 2013-14
Options Careers Fair
Time to invest in your future - attend Options 2013 Careers Fair on Monday 28 October, 11am - 3pm. Meet graduate
employers in person and find out more about your career options, discover internships and graduate opportunities. Open to all students.