BU Careers & Employability Service, The Careers Centre
(outside the Sir Michael Cobham Library, Talbot Campus)
Open 8.45am – 4.30pm – Monday – Friday
Tel: 01202 961663
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Contents:
This weeks:
- 121 Advice & Guidance Availability
- Events on Campus
- BU Opportunities to develop the CV
- Latest Job Vacancies
- Recommended Careers Resources – Print & Online
- External Events & Opportunities
121 Advice & Guidance Availability
Careers Drop In Advice (available in the Careers Centre, outside the library)
- Monday 26th February from 1.30pm ~ 3.30pm
- Tuesday 27th February from 2pm ~ 4pm
- Wednesday 28th February from 10am ~ 12 Noon
- Thursday 1st March from 10am ~ 12 Noon
- Friday 2nd March from 1.30pm ~ 3.30pm
Global Talent Programme Drop In Advice
- Tuesday 27th February from 1pm ~ 3pm (Global Mobility Hub ~ next to student shop)
- Thursday 1st March from 1pm ~ 3pm (Careers Centre, outside the library)
Study and Work Abroad Drop In Advice
- Monday 26th February from 1pm ~ 5pm (Global Mobility Hub ~ next to student shop)
- Wednesday 28th February from 1pm ~ 5pm (Global Mobility Hub ~ next to student shop)
Bookable Appointments
Events on Campus
This Week
- International Programme – How to job search in the UK (26th Feb)
- Winning CVs and Covering Letters (26th Feb)
- English Conversation Club ~ Department of Events & Leisure and Tourism & Hospitality Only (starting 27th Feb*)
- Global Employability with Paul Hanrahan~ Talent Acquisition Manager, Enterprise (28th Feb)
* Note this is the first week of this conversation club but you can join the following week ~ please book for this event via the link above.
BU Opportunity of the Week
Are you looking for a job on campus? Why not apply to be a Green Champion Resident Assistant?
As a current student returning to continue your studies, this paid opportunity will provide you with the chance to develop personal and professional skills, including: interpersonal skills, problem-solving, event planning and team building.
To find out more and apply click here
Latest Job Vacancies of the Week
Graduate
- MHP Communications – Account Executive, London
- CMC Consulting – Trainee Recruitment Consultant, London
Placement
- Teradata – Marketing, London
- John Wenman Ecological Consultancy – Assistant Ecologist, Wokingham
Part-time
- Various roles available – Bournemouth Pier, Bournemouth
Recommended Careers Resources of the Week
This practical manual for job hunters has contents on:
- Sixteen tips about interviewing for a job
- The six secrets to salary negotiation
- What to do when your job-hunt just isn’t working
Plus lots more
Available from the Careers Centre (outside the library) plus many more!
Online
CV Builder Tool
Are you looking to create a new CV or maybe review the one you are using? Why not try out this online CV Builder and create an expert CV based on employer requirements.
You can:
- Watch a quick start video
- Work through each stage, listening to advice from employers
- Pick your own template
External Opportunities & Events
- Open Doors ~ Careers in Games (in conjunction with Escape Studios) ~ 27th February
- Norwich & Norfolk University Hospital Employment Opportunities Event ~ 3rd March
- The idealo Scholarship for Pioneers of Tomorrow ~ 10 scholarships with a total value of almost £80,000
- TARGETjobs events ~ various excellent opportunities for career focused students
Plus many more external opportunities can be found here