New careers guide for final year students October 22, 2010
Posted by tcginfo in careers guides, job hunting, applications and assessment.Tags: careers advice, employer presentations, employers, graduate, graduate recruitment, graduate schemes, London, student
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The Finalist Directory is a handy all-in-one careers guide for any student in their final year. It contains advice on:
- Career inspiration
- Job hunting
- Networking
- Personal statements
- Application letters
- Interviews
- Entrepreneurship
- Postgraduate study
It also has listings of upcoming employer presentations in London, and graduate schemes that are currently recruiting. Looking at these opportunities, some of them are closing quite soon in November, and others are ’rolling’ so they will take applications until places are filled (which might be sooner than you think) so my top tip is apply now, don’t wait for the closing dates!
The idea was to visualize the theme of guide as a helper. This guide answers questions that are asked by students when they’re choosing their own way in future career path, postgraduate education.
Well done Karina!
The Guardian London Graduate Fair from The Careers Group October 18, 2010
Posted by helencurry in careers fairs.Tags: careers, fair, graduate fair, London, recruitment, the guardian london graduate fair from the careers group
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We’re getting set for the fair tomorrow (Tuesday 19th Oct, 12-6pm) and it looks like it will be a good one. There are some really exciting employers coming, including Apple Retail, HSBC, Tesco, Ernst & Young, Civil Service Fast Stream, Marks & Spencer, IBM UK, Abercrombie & Fitch, GCHQ… plus many more that you might not have thought of, all keen to recruit.
If you are still considering your options, you will also find universities and further study providers if you want to talk postgraduate or professional qualifications. And there are gap year project organisations to tempt you. There is also a full programme of careers workshops and sector presentations if you are looking for advice for your applications and how to plan a strong start to your career.
http://www.londongradfair.co.uk
The fair is open to all, you don’t have to be a current student, or a graduate of the University of London. It is free to enter – just drop by on the day and sign in, or register in advance online for a speedier entry. It is at the Business Design Centre in Islington – a short walk from Angel tube station.
Check out our video to get a feel for what it is all about:
See you there!
The Guardian London Graduate Fair from The Careers Group June 16, 2010
Posted by helencurry in careers fairs.Tags: careers fairs, graduate fair, graduate recruiters, graduate recruitment, job hunting, London, networking, The Careers Group
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Don’t forget, our big graduate recruitment fair is coming soon! Put the 23rd and 24th of June in your diary, and sign-up online to get in first (and enter the draw for a 737 flight simulator experience – want!).
The fair is free to any and all comers, whether you are a current student or a graduate, a University of London alumnus or from further afield.
We have 96 exhibitors booked and confirmed, so there will be plenty of options to explore, including the Civil Service, KPMG, Waitrose, Haymarket Media Group, The Army, IBM, London Fire Brigade, Teach First, The Body Shop, Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET scheme)… need I go on? Plus, many more further study, training, recruitment agencies and gap year organisations. This makes the fair even bigger and better than last year, so if you are worrying about getting a job this summer, it’s all happening here!
For more information see the fair website – http://www.londongradfair.co.uk/summer/ Where you can also sign up for workshops, and check out the schedule of career sector talks and employer presentations.
For the latest news on exhibitors, follow:
- Twitter – http://twitter.com/londongradfair
- Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/londongradfair
And before you go, remember to check out these previous posts for top tips about how to make the most of the fair and impress those recruiters!
University of London Postgraduate Open Evening October 30, 2009
Posted by helencurry in postgraduate.Tags: further study, London, open day, postgraduate, postgraduate study, University of London
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The University of London Postgraduate Open Evening will be taking place on Thursday 19 November 2009
4pm – 7pm
Senate House, Malet Street, University of London, WC1E 7HU
A range of University of London colleges will have stands at the open evening, so you can ask them face-to-face any questions you have about the courses, student support and general arrangements. These include: Birkbeck, Goldsmiths, King’s, London Business School, LSE, Royal Holloway, School of Pharmacy, School of Oriental and African Studies, UCL, the University of London External System and more – see here for the full list.
Entry is free. You can register online in advance or turn up on the day. Full details are available here.
Have you signed up? The Guardian London Graduate Fair from The Careers Group is on Tuesday! October 16, 2009
Posted by helencurry in careers fairs, The Careers Group.Tags: careers fair, graduates, London, The Guardian London Graduate Fair
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Just a few of the employers coming to the fair
We’ve got some really exciting employers coming on Tuesday, including BBC, HSBC, Sky, Civil Service Fast Stream, Barclays, Abercrombie and Fitch… We’re feeling positive that it will be a great event!
http://www.londongradfair.co.uk/
There are plenty of extra attractions too – employer presentations, careers advice workshops, panel debates, and lots of universities attending if you are considering postgraduate study. Do take a look at the schedules beforehand so you can time your visit to catch the key presentation for you.
My tip: Bring your CV and dress smartly – some employers you talk to will be taking CVs, and at previous events a few recruiters have even taken photos of potential applicants to help them remember faces. Make sure you look like a professional!
Boris launches new careers site for graduates seeking work in London July 28, 2009
Posted by helencurry in careers websites, The Careers Group.Tags: careers, graduates, London, Mayor of London
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Last week the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, launched a new website aimed at helping students find work in London.
London is undoubtedly the place to be for young people and graduates and my clear message is that we want you, we need you and I will work endlessly to keep you here, in the world’s greatest city.
Looking for ideas about what you can do with your degree? Use the Idea Generator to see what careers London graduates went into after taking your subject – both the jobs and the employers.
Looking for more information about an occupation? Explore careers profiles and suggested websites.
There is also an essential list of upcoming recruitment fairs in London.
We at The Careers Group have been working with City Hall on the site for a little while, so it is great to see it becoming a success. We hope you find it useful!
Here’s what The Guardian had to say about it – “Graduate website offers hope to London job seekers“
Five things to do before The Guardian London Graduate Fair June 10, 2009
Posted by helencurry in careers fairs.Tags: careers, careers fair, careers fairs, fair, graduate recruitment, graduates, London, recruitment, The Guardian London Graduate Fair, tips
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- Check out what is going on. The fair runs over two days, 16th-17th June, and there’s more than just employer stands. There are talks from our careers advisers on the job market in various sectors (very useful at the moment), plenty of exhibitor presentations, as well as careers workshops. Check out the presentations programme so you can plan your visit to fit.
- Prepare yourself for some networking. Many people find networking intimidating, but the fair is all about making a connection with an employer and finding out more. Here are some examples of questions to ask well as links to further resources.
- Get your CV checked at your university careers service in advance of the fair. It is worth bringing a number of copies of your CV for employers who ask for them. These CVs should be the real deal – spell-checked, polished, and printed on good quality paper. You can get a CV check at the fair, but the queue does get very long (over 30 mins) and you don’t want to waste time standing around. It’s much easier to get it done beforehand!
- Research. You can see who is exhibiting at the fair here and who they are looking for. Do some research on the companies you are interested in beforehand so you can impress the employers with informed questions.
- Plan to get there early and get to the front of the queue so you can get the attention of employers first. It is easier to make an impression at the beginning, and the employers will still be ‘fresh’ – by the end of the day everyone gets tired from talking to so many people in a busy environment. Pre-register and you can get in an hour before everyone else.
There are many more tips in the recruitment fairs podcast from The Guardian.
Determined to land a top career in the City? – for University of London students April 29, 2009
Posted by tcginfo in city jobs.Tags: careers, city, course, London, students, University of London
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Looking for a top graduate job in the City? Want tips on which role is for you, what it’s really like on the inside, and how to impress the recruiters? Then The City Course is for you!*
* Please note this event is exclusive to current students within The Careers Group, University of London Consortium and members of GradClub.
The City Course 14 – 18 September 2009
Application deadline: 5pm, Thursday 11 June 2009
Register: http://www.careers.lon.ac.uk/city
For an entire week, top financial firms will open their doors to you. Through a series of in-house workshops, case studies, presentations and discussions, you’ll get an up-close-and-personal insight on working life in London’s financial centre. You’ll start early, work hard, and come away with a detailed understanding of how the City works.
The programme covers investment banking, management consultancy, accountancy, commercial law, risk management, and more.
Organisations involved this year include:
- PricewaterhouseCoopers
- Accenture
- Bloomberg
- Financial Services Authority
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
- Kaplan Financial
- Nomura
- Slaughter and May
- AON
Attendees last year said:
“I was searching for a real overview into City life and this course gave me exactly that.”
“Fantastic course!”
“…Great week, great insight.”
If you can handle the early starts and late finishes, apply now! The deadline is 5pm on Thursday 11 June 2009.
Please note this event is exclusive to current students within The Careers Group, University of London Consortium and members of GradClub.
Join us on Facebook where you’ll receive updates, can take part in discussions, ask us your questions and share the event with your friends and anyone who you think will be interested in applying to this course: www.careers.lon.ac.uk/facebook/city
For more information and an application form visit: http://www.careers.lon.ac.uk/city
Email cs@careers.lon.ac.uk with queries.
