Teacher Taster Course 2009 / 2010 October 30, 2009
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The Black Country Children’s Services Improvement Partnership (BCCSIP), in collaboration with the University of Wolverhampton and the four Black Country LA’s (Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton), is offering a special opportunity for people thinking about teaching as a career.
If you think teaching may be the right career for you a free one-week course may help in making your decision.
BCCSIP are running the following courses to recruit for Primary and Secondary:
- 23rd – 27th November 2009
- 1st – 5th March 2010
For further details and an application form, please contact Sukie Duhra on 01902 518975 or email S.Duhra2@wlv.ac.uk
Wingate Scholarships 2010 October 28, 2009
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Wingate Scolarships are awarded to individuals of great potential or proven excellence who need financial support to undertake creative or original work of intellectual, scientific, artistic, social or environmental value and to outstanding musicians for advanced training. They are designed to help with the costs of a specific project which may last for up to 3 years, with a maximum amount in any one year of £10,000.
There is no upper age limit and the Scholarship Committee welcomes applications from mature candidates and those from non-traditional academic backgrounds. These awards attempt to provide funding for multi-disciplinary projects that might not fall comfortably into attempt to provide funding for multi-disciplinary projects that might not fall comfortably into any of the conventional funding categories.
For more information please visit www.wingatescholarships.org.uk
Considering Postgraduate Study? October 26, 2009
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Come and pick up your free copy of Prospects Postgrad 09/10
The latest postgraduate courses and research opportunities for 2010
Featuring:
- Postgrad for the right reasons – Your guide to choosing courses in the recession.
- A tale of two students – Two students swap stories.
- Understanding funding – The what, where, when of funding further study.
- The postgrad road to fame – Three famous postgrads share their stories.
- From a distance – Distance learning has a lot to offer.
- Study overseas – Broaden your horizons with courses abroad.
Collect your free copy today!
Careers Cinema Screenings October 23, 2009
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Watch our careers films on the big screen!
‘Making an impact’ – Monday 26th – Friday 30th October
Discover how to excel in interviews by watching students being interviewed by real-life graduate recruiters. See what creates a good or poor impression and find out what you can do to get fully prepared so that you are confident and professional in your interviews.
‘At the Assessment Centre’ – Monday 2nd – Friday 6th November
Have you ever wondered what actually happens at an assessment centre? See for yourself by watching real candidates complete group exercises, role plays, presentations, in-tray exercises and case studies. Find out how you can impress in an assessment centre by learning about how candidates are assessed and selected.
Showing daily at 11am and 2.30pm (Tuesdays 11am only)
Location: Careers Information Room, Student Gateway, MB Building
No need to book! Just turn up!
For more information please contact the Careers Service on 01902 321414 or email careers@wlv.ac.uk
Careers in Asia – Recruitment Summit, London, 11-13th December October 23, 2009
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Are you ready to take your career back home?
Meeting with leading companies in one venue over two days, with real opportunities to secure a challenging and rewarding career in Asia.
This year the Summit promises to be the largest recruitment event for Asia held in Europe. Our sponsor list grows daily so please bookmark our website in order to keep up to date with the latest participating companies.
This event provides an unparralleled opportunity for candidates looking to return to Asia to meet senior executives from top companies over one weekend! The Careers in Asia Summit is the perfect platform to network with fellow professionala and gain an insight into to Asian job market.
Apply Now!
For more information and to apply visit www.careersinasia.com
Application deadline: 9th November 2009
KPMG running workshop to enhance your employability October 22, 2009
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10th Nov 11-12 Student Gateway, MB Building
If you’re thinking about making a graduate application and want to find out what an employer like KPMG is really looking for, and more importantly, how you can demonstrate it, then this session is for you. KPMG will give you practical hints and tips that will improve your employability, and you’ll also get the opportunity to pick up hints and tips about their recruitment process.
Voted The Sunday Times ‘Best Big Company to Work For’ two years in a row, KPMG offers its employees exposure to international clients and challenging projects, in an environment where they feel truly valued.
Open to students from all years and all degree disciplines
To sign up to this event go to www.wlv.ac.uk/careers and select jobs and events database.
USA Summercamp Presentation October 22, 2009
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New Target Magazines – Available from the Careers Centre October 22, 2009
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We now have copies of the following TARGETjobs magazines available to take away from the Careers Centre:
Teaching
- Take Control – Create a postive classroom environment
- Application Success – Top tips for course and job applications
- Bring on the boys – Be a positive role model: teach primary
Retail, Management & Sales
- I’m doing nicely, thanks! – Why there are always good jobs for the right type of candidate
- From seminar to boardroom – Essays are out, £million budgets are in
- I think therefore I earn – Using your head to get ahead in the competitive world of sales
Diversity
- Diversity in depth – Essential employment advice about disability, age, race, gender and sexuality
- Dealing with discrimination – Stand up for your rights in the workplace
- Graduate jobs – Equal opportunities employers who are looking to recruit you
Come and pick up your free copy today!
Aberystwyth Postgraduate Research Studentship Competition October 19, 2009
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Aberystwyth Postgraduate Research Studentship Competition
The competition for these prestigious research studentships is now open to all UK and other EU students who wish to study for a full-time PhD in any of the following departments at Aberystwyth University:
| Art | International Politics |
| Biological, Environmental & Rural Sciences | Law and Criminology |
| Computer Science | Management and Business |
| Education and Lifelong Learninig | Mathematics and Physics |
| English Literature and Creative Writing | Psychology |
| European Languages | Sport and Exercise Science |
| Geography and Earth Sciences | Theatre, Film and Television Studies |
| History and Welsh History | Welsh and Celtic Studies |
| Information Studies |
To be eligible you must:
- be a UK/EU fee payer
- have or expect to obtain at least upper second class honours in your first degree
- apply and be offered a place for doctoral study at Aberystwyth
The University’s general deadline for the 2010 competition is the 1st March 2010. Please note that the Department of International Politics and the Institute of Geography & Earth Sciences has an earlier deadline of 29th January 2010.
Successful applicants will receive a grant for up to three years which will cover their tuition fees and also provide them with a maintenance allowance of approximately £13,920 and access to a travel and conference fund.
For further information please see http://www.aber.ac.uk/pga/APRS_Competition_2010.html
N.B. Nominations have now been forwarded to our Deans’ Office for evaluation. The results will be announced during the first week of May.
IT Recruitment Fair 2009 October 19, 2009
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Looking for a Graduate Job or Undergraduate Placement?
Then come along to the IT Recruitment Fair 2009, where you can meet national and local employers who will be exhibiting to promote their placement and graduate opportunities. Students will also have the opportunity to attend a wide range of presentations and workshops throughout the day.
The IT Recruitment Fair 2009 will take place at the University’s City Campus, MI Building, on Thursday 5th November 2009.
There will be workshops in conjunction with the IT Recruitment Fair (only open to University of Wolverhampton students/graduates):
How to write an effective CV
On average experienced recruiters spend only 30 seconds scanning through a CV. This workshop will show you how to write CVs that create an instant positive impression and that will increase your chance of being offered an interview.
FDM Group-Graduate Program
FDM Group will conduct a presentation to introduce their company and what they can offer graduates. The presentation will also include their application process for their programme.
IT skills are not enough!
IT employers are not just looking for people with technical skills. This workshop will help you identify the other skills that make you employable and show you how to market those skills to employers
How to reserve your place
Login to Careers and The Workplace system to book your place.
For further information contact The Workplace – Tel: 01902 323400 or Email: theworkplace@wlv.ac.uk
