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Where to find a job

Whether you’re looking for part-time work while you study, vacation work or internships, or graduate roles, you can make use of our range of resources, information and services to help you find the right job.

CareerHub vacancy board

All Essex students and recent graduates have access to our dedicated Essex CareerHub vacancy board, to help you source potential work. Employers regularly post their jobs on CareerHub, so keep an eye open.

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Jobs on campus

Job vacancy websites

Recruitment agencies

Recruitment agencies recruit staff for employers. They deal with all types of work and some specialise in specific types, for example, IT, manual or clerical jobs. You need to register with each agency individually and have an up-to date CV.

We recommend you search for a recruitment agency via the Member Directory of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Reputable agencies should be registered with the REC, and you can search their list of agencies by specialism and location. We recommend that when using agencies, you should not pay anything as consultancies charge the employers not the job candidates. Watch out for hidden charges, however, for example, for training or CV checks.

Job seeking apps 

Internships

Graduate roles

Academic and research

Arts and entertainment

  • ArtsHub
  • Doors Open - music industry jobs
  • Entertainers Worldwide - Search entertainment jobs, audition and gigs around the world. Create a profile online and get notifications of full-time and summer job opportunities in the areas you choose

Charities / Not for profit / NGO / Development 

Construction

Environmental and ethical

Finance and economics

Hospitality

International

  • GoingGlobal - country-specific career and employment database, with a worldwide job vacancy board. Access to GoinGlobal is only available to current Essex students; you will need to log in using your regular Essex campus IT credentials
  • GradLink - China, South-East Asia, the Gulf, Canada, Central and Eastern Europe, Africa and India
  • Careerland - jobs in Denmark
  • i-to-i - TELF jobs abroad
  • Jobsearch - jobs in Denmark
  • Jobted - worldwide job boards
  • Panda Buddy - teaching English in China
  • Stellenanzeigen - jobs in Germany

IT and engineering

Law

Postgraduate

PR / media / sales / retail

Public sector / government / politics

Science

The hidden job market

Speculative applications

This is a proactive approach to job hunting that will require you to research company information. This research might include finding out:

  • which employers recruit graduates with your subject
  • when they recruit
  • general company information, for example, business plans, key stakeholders and target customers
  • the responsibilities of the role you are looking for
  • what kind of attributes a suitable candidate should possess

Remember your CV and covering letter should be specifically tailored and adapted to each organisation and role you apply for. Refer to our CV support for guidance.

Social media

Social media is a powerful tool that you can use to connect and network with people online and enquire about any opportunities they may have. Use any number of social media channels to approach and engage with potential employers and recruiters:

Networking

Networking is a valuable job search strategy used by students and graduates. Your contacts may include friends, family, tutors, people you have met through part-time jobs, work placements and voluntary work. Even if these people may not be able to help you directly, they might put you in touch with others who can.

Professional associations and organisations, as well as educational establishments, often run networking events and conferences where you can meet contacts.

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CareerHub
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