Make it Happen is an exclusive opportunity to hear how inspiring Sussex alumni got into their industries, their tips for job hunting and things to consider when you leave university, and how you could do the same.

Taking place throughout March 2025, Make it Happen features panel events with Sussex graduates now working in different sectors, sharing their tips for job hunting and thinking about what to do after university.

About the Careers in Business, Finance and Marketing event
We're inviting Sussex alumni back to campus to meet you, sharing how they built their careers and specific tips for breaking into a sector. Come along to hear their stories, get fantastic insights and inspiration, and perhaps make a few contacts!

Event format

• Taking place on-campus in Woodlands 2 and 3 at the Student Centre, a range of Sussex alumni speakers will offer you advice, information and encouragement for breaking into the field of Business, Finance and Marketing.
• After the panel talks there will be a Q&A session.
• This will be followed by a casual networking session, where you will get the chance to meet with the speakers and find out how you can stay connected with the Sussex network after university.

Speakers include:

Ashna Shrestha (BSc, Economics and Finance, 2022) Technology Audit Analyst at KPMG
Katie Alcock (MSc, Sustainable Development, 2024) Global Sustainability and Engagement at CHANEL
Sanna Eriksson (MSc, Occupational and Organisational Psychology, 2023) Analyst at Deloitte
Alessandro Calzolari (BSc, Marketing and Management with Psychology, 2022 & MSc, Marketing and Consumer Psychology, 2023) Marketing Comm. and Consumer Psychology Consultant at Alessandro Calzolari
Jon McGlashan (BSc, International Business with Entrepreneurship, 2017 & MSc Project Management, 2018) Managing Director at Bubble Life
Megan Bond (MSc, Strategic Marketing, 2024) Brand and CommuniTEA Co-ordinator at Bird & Blend Tea Co. B Corp
Jimeet Shah (BSc, Business and Management Studies, 2022) Associate Business Analyst at Aviva

Plus more to be confirmed soon.

Join us for another Make it Happen event
Make it Happen will help you discover new career sectors or roles that you may not have considered before. It can also help you identify unexpected career paths, highlighting the wide range of options available with your Sussex degree. Why not attend our other Make it Happen panel events to explore other options and help you find the best path for your future?

Careers in Development, Charities and Not-for-Profit
Wednesday 5 March 6pm - 8pm

Careers in Government and Public Services
Wednesday 12 March 6pm - 8pm

Careers in Media, Arts and Communications
Wednesday 26 March 6pm - 8pm

Open to: All students

Please book your place to attend this event.

Attending this event will help you gain points towards your Spirit of Sussex Award.

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By: Joseph Mcloughlin
Last updated: Wednesday, 5 March 2025