Welcome to the vacancy and jobhunting emails from the University of Kent Careers and Employability Service.
You are now entitled to up to 3 years careers help from us after you graduate.
Last week I talked about career choice, but forgot to mention perhaps the most interesting tool of all: the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). The MBTI is not strictly a theory of career choice, it's more a way of discovering your personality type which is divided in to 16 different type combinations composed of the following dichotomies (a posh word for opposites).
Extraversion (E) and Introversion (I)
Sensing (S) and Intuition (N)
Thinking (T) and Feeling (F)
Judgment (J) and Perception (P)
http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/casevents.htm
Our latest Newsletter is now online at http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/jobs/index.htm#NEWSLETTERS
It contains information on events such as on campus events, off campus: national events, bursary and scholarship programmes, awards schemes, competitions, surveys and other items of note.
Women In Accountancy ICAEW 21st November 2011Chartered account Hall, Moorgate London 09:30 17:00.
You will be given the opportunity throughout the day to network with some of the biggest names in accountancy. At Women in Accountancy 2010 we had BDO, Deloitte, Grant Thornton, HW Fisher, KPMG, Moore Stephens, National Audit Office, PwC, Reeves and Neylan and SWATuk. This presents you with a fantastic opportunity to meet a number of graduate employers of various sizes. Find out more visit:
http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/newsandeventspggrp/imperialcollege/administration/careers/news/news_21-9-2011-15-25-28
DLKW Lowe Open Evening
“On 1st November, at 6pm, please come down to our offices for an informal open evening. There will be a very short presentation where the wonderful world of advertising will be revealed. A Q & A session and drinks with current and former graduates will follow. Our address is: 60 Sloane Avenue, London, SW3 3XB
Please Email dlkwlowegrads@dlkwlowe.com to confirm your place”
Our website is http://www.dlkwlowe.com/
Interviewing now in London pma group
We are filling up fast for the winter postgraduate course starting in January 2012, but still have six places left. Please send in your application sooner rather than later to avoid missing out on a place.
And if you're planning on applying for the summer course, it would be wise to get this application in soon too. We find people are looking ahead to make sure they have a secure place. postgraduate@pma-group.com for help or information.
If you are selected for interview, you will find this really useful in giving you a clear understanding of the media industry and how you could fit into it.
But first you have to apply. You have nothing to lose, and everything to gain.
And go to 'like us' on http://on.fb.me/ccvz4N
Graduate Virtual Career Forums is completely free to attend and is accessible to anyone with access to a PC. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to speak directly, in real time, with the actual recruiters without having to leave home! The exhibitors are looking for graduates from all disciplines for a wide range of schemes and roles not just store management and fashion buying, but for positions in merchandising, finance, IT, marketing and PR.
Online Graduate Recruitment Event
Webber Shandwick PR Apprentice Scheme 2012
At Weber Shandwick we are after bright, talented individuals with drive, ambition and a hunger to achieve. We know that at this stage in your career choosing the right path is no easy task, but we can help you with that decision. We want a diverse mix of people with the right attitude and determination, natural communicators with a passion for Media and all things digital!
The Weber Shandwick Apprentice Scheme is a 1 year development programme that offers a mix of on the job and formal training, starting in September 2012. The scheme comprises a one week immersion where you learn about our business, work as a team on a ‘live’ project, followed by internal and external development activities, to learn about the wider world of communications.
To find out more visit: http://www.passionforpr.co.uk
Closing date 31st December 2011.
Online Graduate Recruitment Event 1st & 2nd November 2011
In association with GTI/TARGETjobs.co.uk, we are running a retail & hospitality dedicated recruitment event with top brand names such as Marks & Spencer & Argos already confirmed, looking to recruit both final year students for their 2012 intake, along with recent graduates for current roles.
Further information can be found here: www.careerforums.co.uk or at the direct registration page here:https://vts.inxpo.com/Launch/QReg.htm?ShowKey=6530
Kent 2020 Vision LIVE
The 2012 Kent 2020 Vision LIVE will take place on 19th April at the Kent Event Centre, Detling and will bring together businesses across Kent and beyond.
300 exhibitors and close to 4000 visitors will converge on the event centre next year - all there to do business. Whether it’s checking out new suppliers, getting expert advice or improving skills and training everyone is there with one thing in mind growing and improving their business.
This single focused networking day will deliver
Inspiring breakfast networking briefing on January 26th helping you make the most of your investment, free for confirmed exhibitors
Extensive marketing and advertising campaign, to include all appropriate press
Email campaign to pre qualified visitor prospects
Social media campaign
Specialist exhibition zone areas
Full programme of thought provoking and insightful presentations
Range of practical workshop sessions offering real life advice and tips
Fully inclusive exhibition stand packages
For more information visit: www.kent2020.co.uk
get into advertising
Sunday 4 December 2011 9.45am-5pm
The workshop is held at a University of London Hall of Residence in central London. King's Cross, St Pancras and Euston stations are all within easy walking distance. The address and full directions will be sent to you on receipt of your application. Refreshments, an information pack and a copy of the day's slides are all included in the cost of the workshop.
To find out more visit: www.getintoadvertising.co.uk
I'd like to work in a ski resort this winter. How do I go about it?
Try the following:
> I want to move into journalism but have yet to have work experience in an office environment for this area - I have had articles published in Inquire and for various websites and small magazines but that is as far as it goes.
A journalism CV needs to be completely different from a general CV You should use our media CV as your starting point http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/cv/mediacv.htm It should contain examples of your relevant work experience with Inquire and preferably a link to a portfolio http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/cv/portfolios.htm You also need to fill your CV with evidence of relevant journalism skills - working to deadlines, interviewing skills, DTP skills (Quark, In-Design) etc. http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/sk/computing-skills.htm
See our practice journalism interview http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/interviews/ivjournalism.htm
Many journalism jobs are not advertised so you must apply on-spec: see http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/sitesmedia.htm#How for tips on getting in
You also need to learn how to network http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/sk/CJ.htm
Also see our journalism and writing page http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/workin/journalism.htm
and publishing http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/workin/publishing.htm pages
> Most websites I have been looking at say they require a 2:1 or above for their graduate schemes, and as I have little work experience I'm starting to wonder whether it's possible I will even be considered.
As you say with a 2:2 it may be difficult to get onto a graduate training scheme so direct entry posts are more likely: you apply for these just a couple of months before you can start work. In many of jobs there would be a good chance of you moving up to a graduate level role. You'll find a handout with names of some recruiters who have recruited graduates with a 2:2 in the last year or so at http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/docs/22recruiters.doc Please note that this is not a definitive list and some of the recruiters on this list may not be recruiting at present.
Secondary teaching would not be a problem with a 2:2 for many subject areas but you should only consider this if you think you would enjoy teaching! See http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/siteach.htm
> I want to go into computing, but I haven't got a computing degree
If you want to move into computing the MSc Computer Science at Kent would be a good choice. It is a demanding course involving Java programming and the work load is high, but it would give you a strong grounding in computer science. Many other universities such as Brighton an MSc in Computer Science. An MSc in Computer Science would not guarantee a good job in computing, but should give you an excellent chance of one.
If you did decide to do the Kent course, teach yourself some Java before you came - it would make the first months of the course much easier, and also give you a good idea of your suitability for the course - if you find it easy, you will probably find the course relatively easy, and vice versa.
You can download Java for free from Sun http://www.java.com/en/ and there are lots of free introductions to Java programming on the web, or if you preferred an easier introduction, you could try Javascript to get you started and give you some of the syntax http://www.w3schools.com/JS/js_intro.asp
See our page on Computing without a computing degree http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/workin/computing.htm
Technical Broadcast Assistant, BBC Asian Network News Leicester Ref: 687459
Closes 26-Oct-11 Contract Length 06 months
https://careers.bbc.co.uk/fe/tpl_bbc01.asp?newms=jj&id=40297&aid=15098
is a new service that matches graduates with internship opportunities. It is a partnership between Government and employers, designed to help new and recent graduates gain real work experience. On this site you can search and apply for internship vacancies posted by employers. Getting an internship through Graduate Talent Pool is one way of building on the skills you gained at university. It can also give you real life work experience, let you try your hand at a possible career, and prove yourself to a potential employer. All 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 Graduates from UK universities are eligible to apply for Graduate Talent Pool internships if they are from countries within the European Economic Area (EEA) (which includes all EU countries plus Iceland, Lichtenstein and Norway) or Switzerland.
http://graduatetalentpool.direct.gov.uk
We are a free service to the graduates of Kent and we aim to promote graduates as an essential resource to local businesses. We are looking for graduates to register on the site and upload their CV's so they can either apply for the jobs online or be matched by our internal team for suitable graduate level roles.
"We've had a lot of web development and IT roles come up recently, including a really great position as an Email Developer with Holiday Extras, who are a Times Top 100 Employer based in Hythe."
Prospects International Graduate Jobs www.prospects.ac.uk/international_graduate_jobs.htm opportunities with employers in many job sectors. Plus how to write a good CV and covering letter; example CV for many countries; tips on how to improve interview skills.
http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/sk/copingWithRejection.htm#support
for lots of ideas on what you can do to improve your situation.
Please note that we now have a new vacancy system in place to list vacancies for graduates, placement students and interns notified to the University of Kent Careers and Employability Service. The new web address is http://kent.prospects.ac.uk - please update your bookmarks.
Our vacancy database http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/jobs/index.htm has over 300 vacancies many from EMPLOYERS PARTICULARLY LOOKING FOR KENT GRADUATES. The vacancy database also has postgraduate study and work experience placements sections, with some very interesting opportunities. You will probably be getting vacancy emails from a number of sources (this is very wise), but please don't ignore these emails. Some of the advertised jobs are specifically aimed at Kent graduates, often by employers who are themselves graduates from Kent, or have recruited a Kent graduate and have been impressed by them, so often competition for vacancies in our vacancy database is often much lower!
| Job Title | Organisation | Location(s) | Type(s) of Work | Closing Date |
| Electrical Technician | BBA-reman | Greater London | administration,engineering, manufacturing and production | 21/11/2011 |
| Graduate Sales Representative | Coca Cola Enterprises Ltd | Greater London,South East | retailing, buying and selling | |
| Graduate Software Developer | Asset Resourcing | Canterbury | information technology | 28/10/2011 |
| Fully-funded PhD Studentship: Computational Engineering | SWANSEA UNIVERSITY | Wales | engineering, manufacturing and production | 21/11/2011 |
| Jaguar Land Rover Product Development Scheme | GRADUATE RECRUITMENT BUREAU | West Midlands,East Midlands | engineering, manufacturing and production | 10/01/2012 |
| volunteering project in Tanzania and our Expedition through South America. | QUEST OVERSEAS | Worldwide | charity and voluntary work | |
| International Management Trainee | JOHN SWIRE & SONS LTD | Worldwide | construction and property,administration,engineering, manufacturing and production,transport, logistics and distribution | 16/12/2011 |
| Marketing & Communications Assistant | Stone Marketing Limited | Kent | advertising, marketing and PR | 04/11/2011 |
| Trade Assistant | Teapigs | Greater London,South East | advertising, marketing and PR,financial management and accountancy,retailing, buying and selling,management and statistics,media and broadcasting,transport, logistics and distribution,performing arts | 31/10/2011 |
| Intern Opportunities 2012 | TOWERS WATSON | UK | information technology,human resources and employment,financial management and accountancy,management and statistics,insurance and pensions | 30/01/2012 |
| Business Development and Marketing Officer | GradsKent | South East | information technology,administration,advertising, marketing and PR,retailing, buying and selling,media and broadcasting,information services,transport, logistics and distribution | 03/11/2011 |
| Tourism Project Development Assistant | GradsKent | South East | administration,advertising, marketing and PR,hospitality and events management,retailing, buying and selling,leisure, sport and tourism,charity and voluntary work,education | 31/10/2011 |
| Volunteer Opportunities | VESL | Worldwide | caring,teaching activities | |
| RSM Tenon Accountancy Scheme | GRADUATE RECRUITMENT BUREAU | Shropshire | financial management and accountancy | 03/01/2012 |
| Business Development Manager - Events | Terrapinn Limited | Greater London | advertising, marketing and PR,media and broadcasting | 28/10/2011 |
| Assistant Sales Engineer | GradsKent | Kent | engineering, manufacturing and production,retailing, buying and selling | 04/11/2011 |
| Key Account Manager - Direct Sales | Automotive Finance and Leasing Uk Ltd | East of England,Greater London,South West,South East | administration,advertising, marketing and PR,financial management and accountancy,retailing, buying and selling,management and statistics,insurance and pensions,transport, logistics and distribution | |
| Web | Design Portfolio Marketing Services | Greater London,London,Tower Hamlets | information technology,information services | 30/11/2011 |
| Staff Fraud Officer | CIFAS | Greater London | administration,human resources and employment | 06/11/2011 |
| Textile / Surface Designers - Based in India | Norfolk House Consultants | Worldwide | creative arts and design | |
| graduate software developer | Triometric | South East | information technology | 19/11/2011 |
| Engineering & Technical Graduates | United Utilities PLC | North West | engineering, manufacturing and production | 13/01/2012 |
| Graduate Trainee Software Test Analyst | Capita | Greater London,South East | information technology,information services | 01/11/2011 |
| Trainee Recruitment Consultant | ASTON CARTER LIMITED | Greater London | human resources and employment,retailing, buying and selling | |
| Trainee Recruitment Consultant | ASTON CARTER LIMITED | Greater London | human resources and employment,retailing, buying and selling | |
| Teach English in China-No Exp required-Apply now | NETWORK ESL | Worldwide | education | 30/12/2011 |
| 2020 Leaders Programme | SAINSBURY'S | UK | administration,retailing, buying and selling | |
| Product Specialist (Biochemicals) | ABCAM PLC | Wales,South West | advertising, marketing and PR,scientific services | 19/11/2011 |
| Graduate Application Engineer - £23,000-£32,000 + Bonus | Lean Executives Ltd | Wales | engineering, manufacturing and production | 04/11/2011 |
| Graduate IT and Engineering Academy Programmes | Omni Resource Management Solutions Ltd | North West,South East | information technology,engineering, manufacturing and production,education | 13/11/2011 |
| Trainee Sales Executive | Bright Futures | North East | retailing, buying and selling | |
| Press Office Executive | GRADS KENT | Kent,South East | advertising, marketing and PR | 21/10/2011 |
| Junior Creative | GRADS KENT | Kent,South East | advertising, marketing and PR | 21/10/2011 |
| Software Engineer | eBaoTech Corporation | Worldwide | information technology,insurance and pensions,information services | |
| Recruiting Manager | Focus Management | UK | human resources and employment,financial management and accountancy,engineering, manufacturing and production,retailing, buying and selling,management and statistics,scientific services,transport, logistics and distribution | 01/05/2012 |
| Product Manager | eBaoTech Corporation | Worldwide | information technology,insurance and pensions,information services | |
| Consultant | eBaoTech Corporation | Worldwide | information technology,insurance and pensions,information services | |
| 2012 Intake - Graduate FIX Engineer | FIDESSA plc | Woking | information technology,information services | |
| 2012 Intake - Graduate Trading Support Analyst | FIDESSA plc | Woking | information technology,information services | |
| 2012 Intake - Graduate Software Support | FIDESSA plc | Woking | information technology,information services | |
| 2012 Intake - Graduate Developer | FIDESSA plc | Woking | information technology,information services | |
| Graduate Developer | FIDESSA plc | Woking | information technology,information services | |
| 2012 Intake - Graduate Analyst Programmer | FIDESSA plc | London | information technology,information services | |
| Graduate Analyst Programmer | FIDESSA plc | London | information technology,information services | |
| Adminstration and Logistics Officer | Press Red | Canterbury,Kent,South East | administration,hospitality and events management,leisure, sport and tourism,management and statistics,information services | |
| Invoicing Assistant | GRADS KENT | Kent,South East | administration,financial management and accountancy | 19/10/2011 |
| Trainee Recruitment Consultants | Mane Contract Services | East of England | human resources and employment | |
| FTSE 100 Technology Graduate Programme 2012 | Futureboard Consulting | Wales,Ireland,Glasgow, Stirling and West Central Scotland,South East | information technology | 30/11/2011 |
| Insurance Litigation (Defendant) Paralegal (GR31/IJS/CT5) | LYONS DAVIDSON SOLICITORS | Kent,South East | legal profession | 31/10/2011 |
| 12 Month Industrial placement scheme | PSA PEUGEOT CITROEN | South East | administration,advertising, marketing and PR,engineering, manufacturing and production | 31/12/2011 |
| Brain Injury Rehabilitation Worker | The BIS Services Ltd | Greater London,South East | health care,social care and guidance work | |
| Kaya's Building and Development Projects | KAYA RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL | Worldwide | engineering/building,development / coaching / mentoring | |
| Graduate Training Programme With The Next 'Google'! | The Apprentice Project | Greater London | information technology,advertising, marketing and PR | 26/10/2011 |
| Social Care Volunteers Needed | KAYA RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL | Worldwide | befriending,research,development / coaching / mentoring,caring,fundraising | |
| Health Care and Medical Volunteers Needed | KAYA RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL | Worldwide | caring,fundraising | |
| Graduate Hospital Sales Specialist | Roche | South West,South East | retailing, buying and selling | 04/11/2011 |
| Front end Web developer | Matmi | North West | information technology | 26/10/2011 |
| Associate Consultant | True North Human Capital | South East | information technology,financial management and accountancy,insurance and pensions,information services | 27/10/2011 |
| Graduate Credit Risk Analyst | CENTRICA | South East | financial management and accountancy | |
| Japanese job - Graduate Program | Business-Paradigm Ltd | Greater London | information technology,administration,advertising, marketing and PR,human resources and employment,financial management and accountancy,engineering, manufacturing and production,scientific services | 16/11/2011 |
| GRADUATE TRAINEE - AUDIT AND ACCOUNTS | HASLERS ACCOUNTANTS AND BUSINESS ADVISOR | Greater London | financial management and accountancy | 01/03/2012 |
| Tata Steel Placements & Internships 2012 | TATA Steel formerly Corus | Wales,East Midlands,North East,Yorkshire and the Humber | information technology,human resources and employment,financial management and accountancy,engineering, manufacturing and production,retailing, buying and selling,transport, logistics and distribution | 06/01/2012 |
| Tata Steel Graduate Programme 2012 | TATA Steel formerly Corus | Wales,East Midlands,North East,Yorkshire and the Humber | information technology,human resources and employment,financial management and accountancy,engineering, manufacturing and production,retailing, buying and selling,transport, logistics and distribution | 06/01/2012 |
| Part-time Sales | N+GROUP COMPANY | UK | marketing / sales | |
| EPIK English Teacher | EPIK | South East | education | 01/12/2011 |
| Quantity Surveyor | GBE Services Ltd | South East | engineering, manufacturing and production | 31/12/2011 |
| New Media Developer | GRADS KENT | Tunbridge Wells,Kent,South East | information technology,advertising, marketing and PR,creative arts and design,media and broadcasting | 29/10/2011 |
| Graduate Opportunities | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON | Greater London | transport, logistics and distribution | 03/01/2012 |
| Lead Programmer/Developer | Kwalee Ltd | West Midlands | information technology | |
| Product Marketing Internships (INTERNPM 2012) | Delcam Plc | Birmingham | engineering, manufacturing and production | 11/12/2011 |
| Graduate Product Marketing (GRADPM 2012) | Delcam Plc | Birmingham | engineering, manufacturing and production | 11/12/2011 |
| Application Engineer Internships (INTERNAE 2012) | Delcam Plc | Birmingham | engineering, manufacturing and production | 11/12/2011 |
| Graduate Application Engineer (GRADAE 2012) | Delcam Plc | Birmingham | engineering, manufacturing and production | 11/12/2011 |
| Software Engineer Internships (INTERNSE 2012) | Delcam Plc | Birmingham | engineering, manufacturing and production | 11/12/2011 |
| Graduate Software Engineer (GRADSE 2012 Q1) | Delcam Plc | Birmingham | engineering, manufacturing and production | 11/12/2011 |
| Graduate Development Programme Commercial Graduate | PETROFAC | Aberdeen and North East Scotland | engineering, manufacturing and production,mining and land surveying | 31/12/2011 |
| Advertising Trainee | RKCR/Y&R | Greater London | advertising, marketing and PR | 28/10/2011 |
| Trainee Business Agent | Christie + Co | South East | administration | 01/11/2011 |
| Marketing/Admin Assistant | Hazle McCormack Young LLP | South East | construction and property,administration,advertising, marketing and PR | |
| Parker Graduate Programme Streams | Parker Hannifin | UK | information technology,engineering, manufacturing and production | 25/11/2011 |
| Thames Valley Graduate Trainee Recruitment Consultant | CMC Consulting Ltd | Greater London,South East | human resources and employment | |
| Graduate Trainee fluent in Spanish | GOMEZ | South East | retailing, buying and selling |
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Bruce Woodcock
Careers and Employability Service,
University of Kent, Canterbury,
Kent CT2 7ND
Tel: 01227 764000 ext. 7594
Email: B.E.Woodcock@kent.ac.uk
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