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The Spring Graduate Fair March 15, 2013

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The Spring Graduate Fair from The Careers Group, University of London and sponsored by WikiJob.co.uk is being held at Senate House on 20 March 2013 12-4pm. The fair is part of an annual events programme that offers students and graduates access to employers and course providers and provides careers advice and information. Everyone looking for new career opportunities is more than welcome to attend – for free.

Attending this month’s fair will offer the chance to meet over 60 exhibitors which include recruiters, course providers and professional associations, who are more than happy to provide visitors with careers opportunities on offer, information about their application processes etc. There’s also a free presentation programme giving advice on CVs, applications and interviews and a CV surgery with careers consultants from The Careers Group. Visitors are recommended to prepare for the fair in order to get most out of the day by having a look at the checklist summarising any points to consider.

Visitors who pre-register ahead of attending the fair next Wednesday have the chance to win two tickets for a visit to The View From The Shard, followed by a meal for two at The Azzurro London Bridge. Also, copies of ‘Working in the City’ from Trotman Publishing will be given away to 20 visitors after the Spring Graduate Fair.Last year thousands of London students and graduates attended the fair which makes it a worthwhile event for recruiters who want access to high calibre graduates for their grad jobs, schemes, temporary placements or internships. Senate House as the venue is centrally located in Bloomsbury, offering easy arrival and reach to students by many reputable universities based around the building. Highly experienced Fair Liaison Officers will be available on the day as helpful first contacts and will ensure that any exhibitor enquiry is resolve.

More information on how to pre-register, the employers coming, presentations and a fair guide for visitors as well as on exhibition packages and sponsorship opportunities for recruiters can be found on the Spring Graduate Fair website. Frequently updated information about the event can also be found on our Facebook group and Twitter.

More vacancies on JobOnline June 22, 2012

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Despite the current job market JobOnline – the online jobs board from The Careers Group, University of London – has seen a tremendous increase in vacancies on its database.

Over the last month 1113 vacancies have been posted on JobOnline which is a 53% increase on the same month last year.  The most notable increases have been in Science, Engineering, Arts and Marketing.

Ingrid Ross, Head of Communications and Vacancies, suggests this success may be down to the introduction of sector-related pushes where each month the team focuses on sourcing vacancies for a particular industry. For June the focus is on Life Sciences which has so far resulted in an increase of eight times the vacancies for Animal & Plant Resources, Materials Science – Manufacturing & Processing, and Scientific Services over the same period last year. Next month the team will be focusing on engineering.

JobOnline is a terrific resource for student and graduate job-seekers with daily updated vacancies for full-time, part-time, graduate programmes and internship opportunities. All of the jobs advertised adhere to strict guidelines ensuring they conform to National Minimum Wage legislation and provide equality of opportunity.

To find out more about the current vacancies available see: JobOnline

To find out about advertising a vacancy see: Recruit Graduates Through The Careers Group

Career Event: Getting Into International Development February 10, 2012

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Getting Into International Development, Thursday 15 March 2012, 9am-5pm, Senate House, University of London

International Development is a growing sector that employs a wide range of people around the globe. This one day introductory course will set out clearly how the sector is structured, the different entry roles available and the combination of qualifications, skills and experience needed to get into international development.

- Learn how the development sector is structured and find out about a wide variety of jobs, graduate schemes, internships and short courses
- Participate in a lunch time careers fair and network with education providers and NGOs
- Choose optional workshops on working in emergency relief, development consultancy, campaigning and advocacy and development fundraising

Keynote Speaker:
Stephen O’Brien, Parliamentary Under-Secretary Of State For International Development, DFID

Organisations involved include:

Action Against Hunger
The Book Bus
Childreach
Christian Aid
The Daneford Trust
Development in Action
Doctors of the World
Inspirational Volunteer Journeys
Mad4Africa
Medair UK
Peru Support Group
PKF
Raleigh International
Results
Skillshare International – International Citizen Service
The Social Investment Consultancy
Teach a Man to Fish
World Service Enquiry
theIDLgroup
GOAL UK
Oxfam
2Way Development
Restless Development
War on Want
Manchester University
University of East Anglia

Brought to you by The Careers Group, University of London.

Career Event: Exploring Graduate Entry to Medicine February 2, 2012

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Exploring Graduate Entry to Medicine Careers Day, 14 February 2012

Medical careers are now open to a wider range of people than ever before. Accelerated medical courses are designed specifically to train graduates with a non-medical degree as doctors. This event is an ideal opportunity for you to find out more about these degrees and what you have to do to be successful in securing a place. The day will consist of:

Confirmed speakers:

Opportunities at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games January 27, 2012

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The Careers Group, University of London is delighted to announce its partnership with ARAMARK Limited, the exclusive catering contractor for the Olympic and Paralympic Athletes Village in Stratford. This partnership will see The Careers Group, University of London coordinate the recruitment of over 200 students to staff the Athletes Village. This collaboration will allow the University of London to share once in a lifetime employment opportunities with London based students.

The recruitment drive will be directed by The Careers Group Temp Agency, which was launched earlier this month under the management of Emmeline Shadrach, a recruitment professional with over twelve years of experience.  The Careers Group Temp Agency will be hosting an assessment and information day on Friday 3 February 2012. This day will include interviews, ID checks, and presentations about The Athletes Village and work opportunities.

If you’re a London based student interesting in applying for these positions find out more and register to attend our assessment and information day.

Speakers Announced For Getting Into Digital And Interactive Media November 1, 2011

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The speaker list has been announced for our new networking event Getting into Digital and Interactive Media. Guests include a developer from Microsoft, graphic designers and an architect who makes virtual worlds. Also at the event will be Professor William Latham, co-author of Evolutionary Art and Computers and Coordinator of Msc Computer Games and Entertainment at Goldsmiths, University of London.

Creative careersIf you’re interested in a creative career this is a great opportunity to hear from industry experts and receive tips and advice on getting ahead.

The event takes place on 22 November 2011 6pm-9pm.

At: Chancellors Hall, South Block, Senate House, University of London
Malet Street
London WC1E 7HU

To book your place or for further information:

Email: cs@careers.lon.ac.uk

Call: 020 7863 604

University of London Postgraduate Open Evening September 27, 2011

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The University of London Postgraduate Open Evening takes place at Senate House, Malet Street, University of London, WC1E 7HU on Wednesday 16 November 2011 from 4pm to 7pm. Organised by The Careers Group, it is  for anyone considering applying for a postgraduate course and is free.

There will be display stands from individual Colleges of the University of London, with representatives available to answer any questions as well as a number of talks.

The University of London Postgraduate Open EveningThe participating colleges are

The Careers Group and parents of future HE applicants August 19, 2011

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The introduction of higher university fees has made it more critical for parents to give their children the right advice and information through the application process.

This is a daunting task. So The Careers Group, University of London has produced a workshop to help parents of future HE applicants advise their child. With over 100 years experience in the careers service sector and close interaction with graduates and recruiters we are able to provide the right expertise.

The workshop is run by careers professionals and is designed to give parents practical information and insights into the student decision making process.

If you’re a parent of a future HE applicant, find out how you can best help your child through the process of choosing the right University.

The workshop includes

For further information please email unichallenge@careers.lon.ac.uk or call 02078636046