More, more, more.. new careers guides October 6, 2009
Posted by helencurry in library news.Tags: books, careers, careers guides, directory, employer, graduate
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Ready for the start of term we have received delivery after delivery of 2009/10 careers guides – the free takeaway copies you can pick up in your university careers service. Here is a quick overview of the latest titles:
Inside Careers - these handy-sized guides still manage to cram in focussed information on the profession, graduate profiles, career paths, qualifications and company profiles.
Career areas: Actuaries; Banking, securities & investments; Chartered accountancy; Information technology; Management consultancy; Pensions; Chartered patent attorneys; Chartered tax advisers.
Click on the image for links for free PDF versions.
The Inside Careers Career Choice guide is available for Business & Management and City & Finance.
These guides give a broader overview of these sectors, which would be particularly useful for first and second years, and anyone still deciding which specific role to pursue.
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TARGETjobs - these guides give a similar overview of the profession and employers. The Engineering, City & finance and IT guides are particularly substantial and worth a look.
Career areas: City & finance; Civil & structural engineering; Construction & building services engineering; Engineering; Finance & law Channel Islands; IT; Property; Quantity surveying & building surveying.
Similar information may be available on the TARGETjobs website.
eFinancial Careers -If you are passionate about a career in the financial sector, this guide will give you a useful introduction to a range of different areas of work. Ever wondered what Operations do? What is Wealth management? What suits me and my skills?
Even if you sure you want to be a trader, this guide is still great for interview preparations as it gives an overview of the whole financial sector and how it fits together, as well as identifies the skills and traits employers are looking for. It also includes some challenging sample interview questions and an overview of the typical recruitment process.
Click on the image to download this guide as a free PDF.
The Times Top 100 graduate employers
Employer directories
The Times Top 100 graduate employers
This directory gives short one-page summaries of every employer in their top 100, including application deadlines, starting salaries and contact details. The ranking is based on interviews with final-year students.
See also their website http://www.top100graduateemployers.com/ where you can view the Top 100 rankings, as well as sign up to the information service with a chance to win £5,000 cash.
get 2010 directory
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This directory of graduate employers has a broad coverage, including substantial advice sections on making applications, doing interviews and tests, as well as short regional guides to local big employers which is especially useful for those looking outside of London.
Prospects Directory 2009/10
Prospects Directory 2009/10
The broadest directory of all, this not only does company profiles, it also covers finding jobs, the applications process, professional bodies, and explores other options such as self-employment and working overseas.
Careers in the global workplace January 9, 2009
Posted by tcginfo in Uncategorized.Tags: employer, europe, france, germany, international affairs, international development, international students, job hunting, spain, working abroad, working overseas
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Just before the end of the year we received two books that are useful job hunting guides for anyone hoping to make a career in the global workplace. They both offer lists of selected organisations, websites and further reading. Now in its eight edition, Careers in International Affairs , this book offers a number of firsthand perspectives on various career sectors from those who have found their own international niche. Working World is particularly useful for those people interested in working in the areas of international education, exchange and development.
Still on the subject of working outside the UK , you might be interested in 3 new books from Vault.com. Vault Guides to the ….top Spanish Employers 2009; top German Employers 2009 and top French Employers 2009.
Don’t forget that if you are an international student then The Careers Service at Royal Holloway has developed a blog for international students:
RHUL International Student Careers Blog
Entries include advice on job-seeking in the UK, current news in employment, as well as updates on careers events in London and at Royal Holloway
Research your way into a City job November 5, 2008
Posted by tcginfo in careers guides, city jobs.Tags: banking, consulting, employer, europe, firm, investment management, law
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In a competitive graduate jobs market, it is important to do that extra research and preparation in order to stand out from the crowd.
Our latest specialist books provide that bit more detail you need:
- Vault Guide to the Top 25 Consulting Firms – 2009 European edition
- Vault Careers Guide to Investment Management – 2009 European edition
- Vault Guide to the Top 25 Banking Employers – 2009 European edition
- Vault Guide to the Top 50 UK Law Firms – 2009 edition
These guides are more in depth than the TARGETjobs and InsideCareers guides. While those guides are great for choosing which sector and role suits you, before the big interview you must do further research.
The Top 25 and Top 50 guides give more information on the history, status, work culture, progression opportunities, and priorities of the big firms. This will help you focus your efforts on the right firms for you, and give you the sense of conviction to convince your interviewer that you know the firm well and will be right for them.
The Career Guide to Investment Management is an essential read for investment applicants. It includes vital explanations of the jobs down to hour-by-hour personal profiles, how portfolios work in detail, and an appropriate level of technical background on investments. I think the real highlight of the book is the section on preparing for interview, which gives examples of theory questions and answers, emphasising what the employers will be looking for from a candidate.
Remember success is all about proper preparation!
