plymouth university's 2013 business placements & graduate recruitment fair brochure

WEDNESDAY 6TH NOVEMBER 2013, 1100 – 1400 ROLAND LEVINSKY BUILDINGWWW.PLYMOUTH.AC.UK/EMPLOYABILITY

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A WARM WELCOME TO PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY’S BUSINESS PLACEMENTS & GRADUATE RECRUITMENT FAIR, 2013!

The Employability Service offers a variety of opportunities for you to meet employers and each academic year the Employability Service organises 5 faculty focussed careers fairs, open to students and graduates from across the University. These are visited by over 3000 students who are looking for information on graduate jobs, work experience opportunities or post graduate study.

THIS FAIR IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU TO:

• See the types of recruiters available, which students they are looking to recruit and the criteria you will need to meet.

• Meet over 35 major international, national and local employers, who may be recruiting for graduate vacancies, placements, internships and work experience opportunities; and to make a good first impression.

• Talk face-to-face with recruiters – ask questions, gain information and advice that may not be available on their website.

• Get ideas and information on what you can do with your degree.

• Find out about the jobs, postgraduate study and time-out opportunities available to you.

• Receive constructive feedback on your CV from the recruiters who will be reading them, and on how to build your employability skills from the people that know.

• Pick up information, hints and tips and feedback from Plymouth University Employability Service advisers.

The huge range of organisations here today, represent a diverse range of sectors and collectively employ well over 1.5 million people, working across the world – a truly global network of opportunity. The thought of attending your first careers fair and initiating your first face-to-face contact may feel overwhelming, but with careful planning and plenty of research you should come away feeling more clued-up about the opportunities available and the application processes, as well as gaining some useful contacts. I encourage you to read the page in this brochure ‘Making the most of your Careers Fair’ to really make today work for you and ensure that you leave today having taken positive action towards your employability and career goals.

The employers represented here today have an active interest in Plymouth graduates. Thank you for attending and making the most of their interest in you.. Shirley Walker (Head of Careers and Employability) and the Employability Service Team

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PREPARATION IS KEY

Research the organisations who are attending by visiting their websites and why not see if they have a Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn page you can follow? This will help you to target the most relevant employers on the day and ask appropriate questions.

Think about the questions that you want to ask, so that you don’t end up just wandering around the stands picking up information, or asking obvious questions. Being remembered as the person who asked interesting and engaging questions can’t be a bad thing!

ON THE DAY

Although fairs are less formal than interviews, the organisations will still be on the lookout for potential candidates:

• Dress smartly; you never get a second chance to make a first impression!

• Take copies of a CV (make sure it’s a good one) and why not take along some business cards you can leave with employers? This shows you are serious and prepared and not just there for the freebies!

• If someone gives you their business card and invites you to call them for a further meeting, follow it up. It may open the doors to work experience, other opportunities and developing valuable transferable skills.

Consider the type of work that interests you and your skills and experience to date. Employers may ask what you want out of a placement or graduate job and what you could bring to a role.

Know your digital footprint! What do you find when you Google your name? Are you happy for employers to see your Facebook photos? Are your tweets appropriate? Is your LinkedIn profile current and professional? Employers increasingly check candidates’ online presence so it is good to be confident in yours!

• Keep up to date with the latest fair news from the Employability Service and exhibitors by following:

@PLYMUNIEMP #PUCAREERSFAIR

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ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS

The questions you ask should depend on what is appropriate to the employer, the research you have done, and what you want to get out of your discussion with them. You need to develop your own ideas, but here are a few examples of questions you might want to ask:

What types of projects are currently being undertaken?

What training opportunities are available?

How many graduates are recruited each year?

What has happened to the graduates you recruited last year? What are they doing now? What particular skills are you looking for?

Where do you usually advertise job vacancies and how do you like people to apply?

What qualification level do you require? (i.e. 2:1, postgraduate qualification etc.)

Does your organisation have any opportunities for work experience or part time vacancies?

Do you expect graduates to have done some work experience before applying?

What is your selection process? (such as assessment centres, interviews, tests)

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AGUSTAWESTLANDWWW.AGUSTAWESTLAND.COM/CAREERS

AgustaWestland is a world leader in helicopter manufacture, based in Yeovil, Somerset. Together with our 13,000 strong global workforce, we design, develop and manufacture the world’s most advanced rotorcraft for civil and military customers all over the world.

Offering: Year Long Placements ~ Graduate Training Programme

TOP TIP: COME AND SPEAK WITH US!

ARMYWWW.ARMY.MOD.UK/JOIN

Whether you’re commanding soldiers on a training exercise in Kenya or organizing an adventurous training expedition in Arizona, you’ll find life as an Army officer is far from routine.Training starts at The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst where you’ll learn all aspects of soldiering alongside transferable management, leadership and communication skills.You can also join as a Territorial Officer? You’ll gain valuable experience to take back to your civilian life and you’ll get paid for training in your spare time.

This year, the Army has over 700 Regular officer and 400 Territorial officer vacancies available.

If you’re interested, search ‘Army jobs’ to find out more.

Offering: Graduate Training Programme ~ Graduate Positions

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AZTEC HOTEL & SPAWWW.AZTECHOTELBRISTOL.COM

Built in 1993 the Aztec is part of the family owned Daniel Thwaites Plc with over 200 years heritage. Known as one of Bristol’s leading hotels, we are currently the highest-ranking hotel on trip advisor for the region. The hotel is a haven of traditional comfort. Reclaimed timber beams and local Cotswold stone give the impression that we have been here for centuries. We pride ourselves on our friendliness, home comfort and the small details that make the difference. We have a modern conference centre, purpose built just minutes from the motorway network offering easy accessibility. Constantly striving to be the best we can be we continually review our offering to the customer, by the addition of conference café, our revamped menus and restaurant branding, or our own cask ales pulled by our cask marque trained staff.

Offering: Work Experience Opportunities ~ Year Long Placements ~ Graduate Training Programme ~ Graduate Positions

BABCOCK INTERNATIONAL GROUP – MARINE & TECHNOLOGY DIVISIONWWW.BABCOCKGRADUATES.COM

With an unmatched range of engineering and technical skills, Babcock’s Marine and Technology Division is the UK’s leading marine support business. The Division delivers a wide range of through-life engineering services to commercial and defence markets in the UK and overseas. With over 9,000 highly skilled people contributing extensive knowledge and experience, our collaborative approach to working with customers and suppliers aims to fully meet and exceed our customers’ needs and expectations. Working side by side with our customers on concept design, project management, testing, assembly, maintenance and asset management, through to decommissioning, we aim to ensure their ultimate objectives and commitments are always achieved.


TOP TIP: WE WILL HAVE GRADUATES WHO ARE CURRENTLY IN TRAINING ATTENDING THE FAIR, PLEASE TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ASK THEM ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCES!

BARBRI INTERNATIONALWWW.BARBRI.COM

BARBRI is by far the most qualified resource to assist you in this career enhancing pursuit. BARBRI is the clear leader in U.S. bar preparation with over 45 years of experience and BARBRI has assisted more than one million US and non-US candidates to obtain the Attorney-at-Law qualification.1 Attorney-at-Law in the States of New York and CaliforniaThe New York Attorney-at-Law qualification, in particular, has now become an entry level requirement for many of the leading areas of international legal services. BARBRI can greatly enhance your marketability in a competitive legal market at home and abroad by helping you obtain this outstanding international legal qualification.

Offering: New York Bar Qualification


BOOTSWWW.BOOTS.JOBS/TALENTPROGRAMMES

As the UK’s leading pharmacy-led health and beauty retailer and one of the country’s most trusted household names, Boots is evolving in the changing world of retail and our future looks very bright. To help us succeed, we need a strong team of people who genuinely love driving business performance by creating “feel good” moments for customers and this is your opportunity to be one of our future business leaders.

While a relevant business, retail or financial degree is ideal, what’s really important to us is your passion for retail and a real desire to drive us successfully into the future. Develop an amazing career with us and you’ll soon realise why Boots is good for graduates.

Offering: Graduate Positions

TOP TIP: WHILE A RELEVANT BUSINESS, RETAIL OR FINANCIAL DEGREE IS IDEAL, WHAT’S REALLY IMPORTANT IS YOUR PASSION FOR RETAIL AND A REAL DESIRE FOR SUCCESS.

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS (CIMA)WWW.CIMAGLOBAL.COM

CIMA is the only professional body that qualifies accountants solely for business. It’s a proven path to fantastic career prospects and high earning potential. A CIMA qualification is highly regarded by leading organisations worldwide and could be your passport to global employability.

CIMA has taken the lead in developing the most relevant financial qualification for business today and is the preferred qualification of the world’s top employers.

We work in partnership with organisations around the world to encourage and develop the support they offer to our students. With over 4,500 CIMA Training Quality Partners, you can find companies that are committed to supporting you throughout your CIMA studies; many also have internships and placements.

The road to CIMA membership is open to all, regardless of your educational background. CIMA’s flexible entry policy enables anyone with a passion to succeed in business the opportunity to study with CIMA.

Offering: Professional Qualifications

TOP TIP: ALWAYS APPROACH EVERY STAND EVEN IF YOU THINK THAT YOU ARE NOT INTERESTED/IT DOESN’T APPLY TO YOU. YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT THE COMPANY- AND YOURSELF!


CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF MARKETINGWWW.CIMSOUTHWEST.CO.UK

The Chartered Institute of Marketing is the leading international professional marketing body with some 38,000 members worldwide. First established in 1911 it has defined the marketing standards that operate in the UK for over a century and is the global champion of best marketing practice. The Institute exists to develop the marketing profession, maintain professional standards and improve the skills of marketing practitioners, enabling them to deliver exceptional results for their organisations. It does this by providing membership, qualifications and training to marketing professionals and businesses around the world. Visit www.cim.co.uk for more information.

Offering: Membership

CITY ELECTRICAL FACTORSWWW.CEF.CO.UK

City Electrical Factors Ltd is a private limited company established in 1951. We are the United Kingdom’s leading Electrical Wholesale Network with almost twice as many distribution outlets as our nearest competitor.

Our group of electrical companies not only extends throughout the United Kingdom but also North America and now Australia with an annual turnover in excess of £1.1 billion and employing over 8000 people worldwide. In addition, the wholesaling side of the business is supported by the largest ‘in house’ manufacturing and distribution operation of its kind.

At CEF we have a real entrepreneurial vision and ethos; encouraging people to forge profitable careers for both themselves and the company and placing a real emphasis on personal and professional development.

Offering: Graduate Training Programme


CIVIL SERVICE FAST STREAMWWW.FASTSTREAM.CIVILSERVICE.GOV.UK

The Civil Service helps the Government of the day to develop and deliver its policies as effectively as possible. It incorporates three types of organisations – departments, agencies, and non-departmental government bodies (NDPBs). We work in a wide range of areas that touch on everyone’s day-to-day lives, such as education, health and policing. The Civil Service Fast Stream is a full time, talent management programme for graduates who have the potential to become future leaders of the Civil Service.

Education, Health, Justice, Employment, Defence, Transport, Climate Change, International Development and Foreign Affairs, these are just some of the areas where graduates on the Civil Service Fast Stream get to put their ideas into practice, as they work on issues that affect the entire country and beyond. Please see www.civilservice.gov.uk/faststream for information about the Fast Stream, including blogs, profiles and how to apply. The next Fast Stream competition will open on 2nd September 2013.

A minimum 2:2 in any degree discipline (although for some schemes a 2:1 is necessary.)


TOP TIP: THE CIVIL SERVICE FAST STREAM RECRUITS STUDENTS WITH A MINIMUM 2:2 IN ANY DEGREE DISCIPLINE (ALTHOUGH FOR SOME SCHEMES A 2:1 IS NECESSARY). COME ALONG TO THE STAND TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE DIFFERENT GRADUATE SCHEMES ON OFFER

DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICEWWW.DEVON-CORNWALL.POLICE.UK

Devon and Cornwall Police are looking forward to speaking to any student who is interested in a career in the police. You will be able to speak to Police staff about the roles of Police Community Support Officers, Police Officers, Special Constables and various support staff roles. We may not be actively recruiting at the time however this is a great opportunity to gain a useful insight into Police and the work that is carried out.

Offering: Work experience opportunities and information.


DOTLABEL DIGITAL MARKETING AGENCYWWW.DOTLABEL.CO.UK

DotLabel are a boutique Digital Creative Agency regarded as one of the top agencies in the South East. With offices in Hampshire and Edinburgh, we boast a broad range of clients including Hendricks Gin, Barclays Corporate, a local catering supplier and everything in between. We work with our clients to produce creative website designs, build bulletproof code, imagine up fun web apps & games as well as support broader Marketing campaigns with targeted & relevant digital content. Don’t tell anyone but we also love to geek out on latest tech and trends too! If you are Interested in a Business/Marketing/Design/Developer role, come and chat to us. Stu and Charlie are both Plymouth alumni and are keen to talk about opportunities at DotLabel.

Offering: Work Experience Opportunities ~ Year Long Placements ~ Graduate Positions

TOP TIP: WHETHER YOU ARE DEAD SET ON WORKING AGENCY SIDE OR ARE SIMPLY DABBLING WITH THE IDEA COME AND HAVE A CHAT.

EDF ENERGYWWW.EDFENERGY.COM

EDF Energy is a core part of the EDF Group and is one of the largest energy companies in Europe with key business operations in France, the UK, Germany and Italy. In the UK we have approximately 15,000 employees. We are the UK’s leading generator and supplier of low carbon energy. We produce about one-fifth of the nation’s electricity from our nuclear, coal and gas power stations, wind farms, and combined heat and power plants. We have a focus on safe, dependable energy generation and an ethos of service excellence. We intend to play a leading role in new nuclear build in the UK and secure a ‘bright’ future for the combined business and its employees.

Offering: Year Long Placements ~ Graduate Training Programme ~ Graduate Positions

TOP TIP: PREPARATION AND RESEARCH ARE KEY TO RETRIEVING ESSENTIAL AND BENEFICIAL INFORMATION AT THE CAREERS FAIR WHICH SHOULD, IN TURN, HELP YOU TO DETERMINE WHETHER THERE ARE ANY ROLES WITHIN THE COMPANY THAT MAY SUIT YOU.


ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CARWWW.ENTERPRISEALIVE.CO.UK

Enterprise Rent-A-Car is the world’s largest car rental company with coverage in over 75 countries, 70,000+ employees and a turnover of $15 Billion.

Recently named as the Graduate Employer of the Year at the National Graduate awards our Graduate Management Trainee scheme offers fantastic opportunities with 100% promotion from within.


TOP TIP: RESEARCH THE ORGANISATIONS YOU WANT TO TALK TO ON THE DAY AND ENGAGE WITH THEM ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE. DRESS SMARTLY AND TAKE A COPY OF YOUR CV ALONG.

FIRST GROUPWWW.FIRSTGROUPGRADUATERECRUITMENT.COM

FirstGroup are the world’s leading ground passenger transport company. We have around 12,000 employees throughout the UK and North America, plus revenues of over £6 billion a year. Our fleet of 8,500 buses makes us the largest bus operator in the UK, and we’re also the UK’s biggest rail operator, carrying an astonishing 280 million passengers each year. We need great people to tackle the current and future challenges of the passenger transport industry. Key to our success will be the graduates who inject fantastic ideas, energy and knowledge across our dynamic business. At First we have a long track record of successfully developing talent across our bus and rail divisions through investing in graduates as our potential future leaders. Our graduate programmes provide a wonderful opportunity for you to develop and learn technical, operational and people management skills.


TOP TIP: DO YOUR RESEARCH ABOUT THE COMPANY, BE PREPARED WITH QUESTIONS YOU WANT TO ASK AND ALWAYS BE ENTHUSIASTIC.

FORMATION ZONEWWW.PLYMOUTH.AC.UK

Formation Zone supports students and graduates to start-up businesses, providing lots of excellent support and a vibrant, professional office space on campus.

Offering: Starting a business or self-employment


GRADSOUTHWEST.COM WWW.GRADSOUTHWEST.COM

Here at Gradsouthwest.com we advertise hundreds of graduate jobs, schemes and paid internships in the south west. We work with employers of all shapes, sizes and sectors and our research shows that you stand a good chance of getting a job through us. Register today at www.gradsouthwest.com


TOP TIP: RESEARCH THE ORGANISATIONS ATTENDING THE FAIR AND CONNECT WITH THEM VIA SOCIAL NETWORKS.

HAYS RECRUITMENT EXPERTS WORLDWIDEWWW.HAYS-CAREERS.COM

Hays is the leading global specialist recruiting group. We employ over 7,800 staff in 245 offices across 33 countries. Last year we placed 550,000 people in permanent positions. We are the world’s leading recruiting experts in qualified, professional and skilled work.We work across 20 different specialist areas from healthcare to telecoms; banking to construction and education to IT.We operate across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. Our recruiting experts deal with over 150,000 CV’s every month and more than 50,000 live jobs globally at any one time.


HILTON HOTELS SOUTH WEST CLUSTERWWW.HILTONWORLDWIDE.COM/CAREERS

The South West Cluster of Hilton Hotels; consisting of Hilton Bath, Hilton Bristol, Hilton Newport, Hilton Newbury North, Hilton Newbury Centre, Hilton Swindon, Hilton Puckrup Hall Tewkesbury and the Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Centre.

Offering: Work Experience Opportunities ~ Year Long Placements ~ Graduate Training Programme

TOP TIP: WE ARE BRINGING WITH US A HR REPRESENTATIVE, OUR CLUSTER TRAINING MANAGER ALONG WITH GRADUATED PLACEMENT STUDENTS AND CURRENT PLACEMENT STUDENTS WHO CAN ANSWER MANY, MANY QUESTIONS.


IBMWWW.IBM.COM/UK/EN

Multinational technology and consulting corporation. IBM markets computer hardware and software, and offers infrastructure, hosting and consulting services in areas ranging from mainframe computers to nanotechnology.


TOP TIP: COME WITH AN OPEN MIND!

ICAEWWWW.ICAEW.COM/CAREERS

ICAEW stands for The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. As a professional membership organisation we promote, support and regulate over 140,000 ICAEW Chartered Accountants around the world.

We are committed to helping talented individuals develop the knowledge, skills and experience they need to perform at the highest level in accountancy, finance and business. This is why we have a dedicated team specialising in learning and developing – experts with real passion, understanding and experience.

Working in partnership with our stakeholders around the world (including employers, training providers, universities and students), we design and deliver qualifications, development programmes, professional networks and support resources.

We create exceptional opportunities for talented individuals, and help them progress by supporting their professional development throughout their careers.

Offering: Work Experience Opportunities ~ Year Long Placements ~ Graduate Training Programme ~ Graduate Positions ~ Membership ~ Professional Qualification (ACA)

TOP TIP: CARRY OUT SOME PRIOR RESEARCH AND COME PREPARED WITH SPECIFIC QUESTIONS THAT ARE EASIER TO ANSWER IN PERSON RATHER THAN SEARCHING THE WEBSITE FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION. OUR REPRESENTATIVES ARE ON THE STAND TO ASSIST STUDENTS AND POINT THEM IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION BUT THIS IS EASIEST WHEN THE STUDENTS HAVE A BASE LEVEL KNOWLEDGE OF WHAT THEY ARE LOOKING FOR.


IGNITING ENTERPRISEWITHASPARK.CO.UK

The world’s best paying profession? …Entrepreneurship! Igniting Enterprise is Plymouth University’s expanding network of student entrepreneurs, brilliant business minds, and super creative individuals.Officially the wealthiest student society on campus, despite there being no membership fees, Igniting Enterprise offers a wide range of FREE activities to promote and encourage student entrepreneurship. The society provides: expert business support, skill workshops, guest speakers, professional development opportunities, networking events, trips and much more! Having recently won Awards from Plymouth University and the National Association of College & University Entrepreneurs, it is a very exciting time to get involved with Igniting Enterprise! There is a lot planned for 2013/14 including keynote speeches from multi-millionaire global entrepreneurs and dragon’s den stars, day-trips to London’s Start-up scene, and on-campus businesses for you to get involved with running. facebook.com/IgnitingEnterprise Offering: Work experience opportunities and membership.

LANDMARK INFORMATION GROUP LTDWWW.LANDMARK.CO.UK

Landmark Information Group Ltd is the UK’s leading provider of land and property information. Landmark’s success has been founded on creatingnew and innovative information services based on a broad variety of environmental and geographical datasets, supporting a wide range of customers, including lawyers, surveyors, lenders, property developers, civil engineers, environmental consultants as well as local and central government departments.

Offering: Year Long Placements ~ Graduate Positions

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LATTITUDE GLOBAL VOLUNTEERINGWWW.LATTITUDE.ORG.UK

Lattitude Global Volunteering is an international youth development charity. Our mission is to educate and develop young people worldwide by providing inclusive opportunities for them to make a positive difference to the lives of others through a distinctive, challenging, structured and supported international volunteering experience in a culture and community different from their own.

Through global volunteering, we give young people the opportunity to experience the world beyond their community and to truly engage with it. We help to develop young people’s awareness and responsibilities towards themselves and others, and equip them with vital life skills.

Offering: Work Experience Opportunities ~ Year Long Placements ~ Volunteering Abroad

TOP TIP: THINK ABOUT WHERE YOU WOULD LIKE TO GO AND WHAT YOU WOULD HOPE TO GAIN FROM A VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE ABROAD. ARE YOU LOOKING FOR SPECIFIC WORK EXPERIENCE IN A FIELD SUCH AS TEACHING? OR ARE YOU LOOKING TO GAIN MORE GENERAL, ‘TRANSFERABLE’ SKILLS?

LYONS DAVIDSON SOLICITORSWWW.LYONSDAVIDSON.CO.UK

Lyons Davidson is a national law practice of over 1,000 staff operating from Headquarters in Bristol and with offices in Solihull, Leeds, Surry, Plymouth, Cardiff and London together with an associated practice in Edinburgh.

Lyons Davidson is perhaps best known for its insurance litigation and personal injury work. The firm relies on a fully integrated case management system which includes an extranet application called LD Extra, allowing our clients to monitor and follow the progress of their cases, online. The Plymouth office is based in Marsh Mills just opposite the Alpine Ski Lodge.

MILKROUNDWWW.MILKROUND.COM

The UK’s number one recruitment website.

Offering: Work Experience Opportunities ~ Year Long Placements ~ Graduate Training Programme ~ Graduate Positions ~ Membership


NEWVOICEMEDIAWWW.NEWVOICEMEDIA.COM

NewVoiceMedia is in the process of disrupting one of the biggest markets in the world- business telephony. Well-funded by cloud-focused venture capital firms and with a decade of cloud experience, we already operate in 30 countries and have a strong vision for the future and aggressive global growth plans. Recognised as ‘outstanding’ by workplace engagement specialists, Best Companies. NewVoiceMedia is looking for exciting, passionate sales and marketing graduates and student interested in placements, to join our rapidly expanding team and help us achieve our goals http://www.newvoicemedia.com


TOP TIP: HAVE A QUICK LOOK ON THE WEBSITES OF THE COMPANIES YOU PLAN TO VISIT IN ORDER TO GAIN A BRIEF BACKGROUND UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT THEY DO. THIS WILL HELP YOU TO AVOID WASTING TIME ON THE DAY AND FOCUS ON THE COMPANIES YOU ARE MOST INTERESTED IN.

PLYMOUTH GUILD VOLUNTEER CENTRE WWW.PLYMOUTHGUILD/VOLUNTEER

The Volunteer Centre provides support services to the voluntary sector in Plymouth by matching volunteers to opportunities advertised through the web and one to one adviser sessions.We also work with the business sector in Plymouth to foster supportive relationships with voluntary organisations for mutual benefit in the promotion of our established Corporate Social Responsibility project. In the promotion of volunteering in the City we run events and attend functions and organise with the University and the Herald the high profile Inspiring Volunteering Awards (annual)

Offering: Work Experience Opportunities ~ Year Long Placements ~ Graduate Training Programme

TOP TIP: THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU NEED FROM YOUR PLACEMENT AND TALK TO US ABOUT WHETHER WE CAN ‘FIT’ YOUR NEEDS

PLYMOUTH JUNIOR LAWYERS DIVISIONWWW. JUNIORLAWYERS.LAWSOCIETY.ORG.UK

To create a network of legally minded professionals and students to support each other, the local community, charities and other non-members by promoting values and benefits of the legal profession.Offering: Work Experience Opportunities ~ Graduate Positions ~ Membership ~Networking Opportunities

TOP TIP: DO YOUR RESEARCH, APPROACH YOUR TARGETS AND HAVE QUESTIONS AT THE READY.

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PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY ENACTUSWWW.ENACTUSPLYMOUTH.ORG

Enactus is an international non-profit organization that works with leaders in business and higher education to organise university students. Enactus Plymouth aim to make a difference in our local communities while developing the skills to become socially responsible business leaders. Participating students form teams on their university campuses and apply business concepts to develop outreach projects that improve the quality of life and standard of living for people in need. In addition to the community aspect of the program, Enactus’s leadership and career initiatives create meaningful opportunities for learning and exchange among the participants as well as the placement of students and alumni with companies in search of emerging talent.

Offering: Membership ~ Student Society

TOP TIP: WE WELCOME ANY STUDENTS FROM ANY BACKGROUND. COME AND HAVE A CHAT WITH US TO FIND OUT WHAT WE HAVE BEEN UP TO.

PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY’S POSTGRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES WWW.PLYMOUTH.AC.UK/POSTGRADUATE

We are a dynamic and friendly institution, consistently ranked one of the top modern universities in the UK. We have a strong record of excellence, enterprise and innovation across our teaching and research activities and are distinguished by our long-term engagement with employers. We have a vibrant community of postgraduate students who benefit from our innovative approach and world-leading expertise. Our collaboration with employers helps to ensure that graduates are equipped with relevant knowledge and skills to be competitive in the workplace.

PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF TAUGHT MASTERS PROGRAMMES, RESEARCH DEGREES, PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATES AND CPD COURSES IN THE FOLLOWING SUBJECT AREAS:

- Architecture, Design, Building & Construction - Art, Design, Media & Performance - Biological, Health, Chemical & Agricultural Sciences - Computing, Mathematics & Statistics - Education & Teaching - Engineering - Health & Social Work - Hospitality & Tourism - Humanities - Law, Business, Management & Logistics - Marine, Earth, Geography & Environment - Medicine - Psychology & Social Sciences

ENQUIRE ABOUT THE PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY ALUMNI 10% DISCOUNT OFF TUITION FEES!

Offering: Information and further study

REVEAL YOUR POTENTIAL WITH PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY



PWCWWW.PWC.CO.UK/CAREERS/STUDENT/INDEX.JHTML

PwC is founded on a culture of partnership with a strong commercial focus. This is reflected in our vision:“One firm - a powerhouse of a commercial enterprise that does the right thing for our clients, our people and our communities.”We’re one of the world’s leading professional services organisations. From 158 countries, we advise some of the most successful organisations, entrepreneurs and private businesses.

Our culture is all about our people. The development of our people is key and though we’re all driven by different aspirations, we share the same commitment to quality. The work we do is carried out to standards beyond best practice in an exciting environment where success thrives.

We offer employ graduates into 6 core business areas: Assurance, Tax, Actuarial, Consulting, Technology and Financial Advisory.We also offer a variety work experience, including summer internships and work placements.


TOP TIP: COME PREPARED WITH QUESTIONS HAVING ALREADY RESEARCHED OUR WEBSITE!

ROYAL AIR FORCE CAREERSWWW.RAF.MOD.UK/CAREERS

In trouble spots worldwide, the Royal Air Force provides military air power to help police the skies and support the United Kingdom’s interests. Overseas, we help to enforce international law, and bring aid and protection to the victims of disaster and war. At home, we defend UK airspace and, in our mountains and around the coastline, provide a lifeline to the many who count on us in times of emergency.We are looking for people to join the Royal Air Force as Officers in one of the following roles: Air Traffic Controller, Aerospace Battle Manager, Dental, Engineering, Flight Operations, Intelligence, Logistics, Medical, Physical Education, Personnel Support, Pilot, RAF Police, RAF Regiment, Training and Weapons Systems.

All degrees considered although some careers for example engineering and medicine require an appropriate degree. Full support is given to serving officers to improve qualifications or to gain chartered status.


RATEMYPLACEMENT.CO.UKWWW.RATEMYPLACEMENT.CO.UK

RateMyPlacement.co.uk is the UK’s leading undergraduate resource to help students find their dream placement or internship. Read over 16,000 reviews from students just like you and browse through hundreds of job opportunities, including vacancies from the likes of PwC, Warner Bros, L’Oreal, Linklaters, Barclays, Microsoft and Rolls Royce. Check out our expert advice, industry zones and video content on RateMyPlacement.co.uk too!

Interested in finding out who the top placement and internship employers are to work for, as voted by students like you on RateMyPlacement.co.uk? Come and grab a copy of our publication from our stand, A Students’ Guide to the Top Placement & Internship Employers 2013-2014, to find out who has made the top spot!

Visit RateMyPlacement.co.uk to find out more and good luck with your search!

Offering: Work Experience Opportunities ~ Year Long Placements

TOP TIP: COME ALONG WITH A SMILE ON YOUR FACE!

ROYAL MAILWWW.ROYALMAILGROUP.COM/GRADUATES

Royal Mail is the preferred delivery company in the UK. We are a vital link connecting communities, businesses and customers. We’re in the midst of one of the country’s largest transformation programmes, as we adapt a network traditionally focussed on letters, to one which is handling more and more parcels. In 2012-13, we collected and delivered more than one billion parcels and 14 billion addressed letters across the country.Each of our graduate programmes is structured to equip you to be a future leader in our radically changing business. There are two distinct routes.For graduates who really want to roll their sleeves up and get stuck in, there’s our Operations, Logistics, Central Operations and Engineering programmes. Here you’ll learn on the job in one of our centres nationwide – anywhere from Glasgow in the north to Exeter in the south.Alternatively, you can join one of our corporate functions: Commercial, HR or Finance. This side of the business is no less challenging. Our teams are breaking new ground all the time, so you’ll need to think beyond the obvious solutions.



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ROYAL NAVY AND ROYAL MARINES WWW.ROYALNAVY.MOD.UK

The Royal Navy is widely acknowledged to be amongst the best in the world. It is a modern and forward thinking organisation that, through its involvement in humanitarian operations and protection of Britain’s interests at home and abroad, acts as a force for good. Join the Royal Navy or Royal Marines and you are choosing more than just a job. We offer a unique way of life that is almost unheard of in civilian life.


SANTANDER UNIVERSITY BRANCHWWW.SANTANDERUKGRADUATES.COM/GRADUATES

Santander universities aim to support higher education in the UK and in the next 12 months we will fund 3,500 scholarships, grants and internships with small-medium sized enterprises, as well as other activities. We’ll also be investing a total of £32m in UK Universities over the next 3 years. This is part of Santander’s long-term commitment to higher education which is present in 1,020 universities in 20 countries, helping students and academics to achieve their hopes and dreams. As The Plymouth University Branch we will help local students in the Smeaton Building first floor.

Offering: Work Experience Opportunities

SCREWFIX DIRECT LIMITEDWWW.SCREWFIXCAREERS.COM/GRADUATES/

Screwfix is a retail success story. Established in 1979 as a small business specialising solely in screws, we have grown rapidly over the years and are now a highly profitable nearly half billion pound turnover business, the biggest in our sector, with over 14,000 products for sale in our comprehensive catalogue.

We are part of the Kingfisher PLC group of companies, which also includesB&Q in the UK as well as several other leading retailers across the world.Headquartered in Yeovil, Somerset, we retain close links with the localcommunity while maintaining a highly visible national presence. We employaround 5,000 people, approximately 900 of which are based in Yeovil.

Screwfix is the UK’s leading supplier of building and maintenance products,including power tools, electrical and plumbing products, screws and fixings,kitchens and bathrooms, safety equipment and workwear, landscaping andoutdoor products, and decorating products. We supply the building tradeand DIY customers alike, from our network of around 245 Trade Counters,our industry leading website and our award winning UK based Contact Centre.

Offering: Year Long Placements


STRATEGY INTERNET MARKETINGWWW.STRATEGYINTERNETMARKETING.CO.UK

Strategy is a division of Strategy Consulting Limited specialising in Internet Marketing. We have an in-house team of trained, creative professionals who work on a wide range of sites; covering sectors from original art to children’s furniture, from cars to alarm systems, from aptitude tests to cosmetics`. We can work on existing websites or create optimised, search-engine friendly websites from scratch. Clients of Strategy Internet Marketing include a broad range of web sites from large ecommerce sites through lead generation sites to brochure sites – no site is too big and no market is out of our reach. All of our clients rely on us to bring them increased traffic to their websites but they also welcome the emphasis we place on increasing sales and leads. Our experienced team of Search Engine Marketing Consultants and Assistants have a wealth of relevant knowledge and experience.”

Offering: Work Experience Opportunities ~ Year Long Placements

THE RITZ LONDONWWW.THERITZLONDON.COM

The world’s greatest hotel, as conceived by the world’s greatest hotelier. For over a century The Ritz has been the benchmark by which other hotels are measured. A London landmark at 150 Piccadilly, The Ritz has been home to the great and the good, the intelligentsia, the glitterati and thousands of discerning guests since 1906.

As an award winning employer, we give our staff an exciting environment to work with excellent training and career development opportunities. We believe each employee is vital to the experience our guests receive and as such invest in each and every person.



THE TRAINING PARTNERSHIP LTDWWW.TTPL-UK.COM

The Training Partnership Ltd has been successfully delivering vocational training programmes to graduates and students throughout the EU for 17 years. We have a network of over 60 partner organisations throughout Europe and in 2013 received 907 trainees on work experience programmes in the UK.

We are now recruiting highly motivated UK graduates to participate in a 13 week training and work experience programme in France and Germany. “GROWEurope” is funded through the European Commission Lifelong Learning Programme and is a fantastic opportunity to boost your career, learn and improve language skills and above all gain valuable work experience.

Costs of flights, travel, accommodation, subsistence and insurance are all included and you will receive 3 weeks of cultural and employability training followed by 10 weeks practical work experience in a sector of your choosing.

If you’re interested in working abroad at minimal cost to you, come and talk to us.

Offering: Work Experience Opportunities ~ Graduate Training Programme ~ European funded work experience programmes

TOP TIP: FOCUS ON YOUR EMPLOYABILITY AND BUILD PERSONAL LIFE ACHIEVEMENTS INTO THE FABRIC OF YOUR CV. EMPLOYERS TODAY ARE JUST AS INTERESTED IN THE PERSONAL YOU AS THEY ARE IN THE ACADEMIC YOU.

THE UNIVERSITY OF LAWWWW.LAW.AC.UK

The University of Law is the largest professional law school in the world. Our innovative courses are designed and taught by lawyers, with a clear focus on building the practical skills, commercial awareness and independent thinking you’ll need to succeed in the modern world of law. Our unique Future Lawyers Network will give you the inside track on preparing for your career in law.

Graduate Diploma in Law: conversion course for non-law graduatesLL.M Legal Practice Course: vocational training for future solicitors, now an LPC and a Masters qualification with an international focusBar Professional Training Course: vocational training for future barristers

LL.M: professional, practice-led Masters degreesFull-time, (7 and 10 month) and part-time study.Centres in Birmingham, Bristol, Chester, Guildford, London, Manchester and York. www.law.ac.uk

Offering: Membership ~ Legal Training

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND, BRISTOLWWW1.UWE.AC.UK/BL/BLS/COURSES/PROFESSIONALLAWCOURSES.ASPX

The Bristol Institute of Legal Practice (BILP) at UWE Bristol is one of the leading providers of professional legal education nationally with an established track record of excellence, which has been confirmed by its regulators year on year. BILP is unique in offering the full range of professional courses alongside bespoke training to local firms. It offers flexible modes of study, a choice of timetabling options and is large enough to provide a range and depth of quality provision. Its courses are designed and taught by experienced solicitors/barristers teaching within their own subject areas. The emphasis is on practical learning within a supportive environment, and on providing students with the skills to ensure they are ‘practice ready’. Teaching is in small interactive groups and the emphasis is on intensive, personal tuition with extensive web-based materials to compliment learning. The facilities are superb: digital courtrooms, spacious and modern training/common rooms and access to the largest library in the South West (open 24/7).


TOP TIP: VISIT THE FIRMS IN WHICH YOU ARE INTERESTED ON YOUR OWN, NOT IN PAIRS OR LARGER GROUPS. THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU TO GLEAN THE INFORMATION YOU ARE SPECIFICALLY AFTER, AND FOR YOU TO MAKE POTENTIALLY VALUABLE CONTACTS. DO NOT WATER DOWN YOUR EFFORTS BY APPROACHING FIRMS IN GROUPS – OTHERWISE ALL YOU WILL OBTAIN FROM THEM IS GENERAL COMMENTS RATHER THAN HAVE THEM FOCUS ON YOU.

UNLOCKING POTENTIALWWW.GRADCORNWALL.CO.UK

We match talented graduates to great companies, helping individuals stand out from the crowd in interview, giving them the chance to prove themselves as well as the tools, team and connections to put them in touch with the right companies. We maintain the support and help nurture talent, too, through specialist, one-to-one mentoring.

WE CAN HELP GRADUATES:

- Find the right company to harness your talents with our Graduates Jobs scheme

- Build the confidence and skills to secure a job you’ll love with our innovative Stand out from the Crowd employability course

- Get that much needed experience on your CV with paid work experience by taking part in Gateway

Register at www.GradCornwall.co.uk and call us to find out how else we can support you: 0845 600 3660


Plymouth University is acting in the capacity of host to the employers attending today’s event and in so doing is not officially endorsing them or any statements made by them. We would advise that all opportunities and job offers are checked with the employer making the offer before accepting them.


UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND, BRISTOLWWW1.UWE.AC.UK/BL/BLS/COURSES/PROFESSIONALLAWCOURSES.ASPX

The Bristol Institute of Legal Practice (BILP) at UWE Bristol is one of the leading providers of professional legal education nationally with an established track record of excellence, which has been confirmed by its regulators year on year. BILP is unique in offering the full range of professional courses alongside bespoke training to local firms. It offers flexible modes of study, a choice of timetabling options and is large enough to provide a range and depth of quality provision. Its courses are designed and taught by experienced solicitors/barristers teaching within their own subject areas. The emphasis is on practical learning within a supportive environment, and on providing students with the skills to ensure they are ‘practice ready’. Teaching is in small interactive groups and the emphasis is on intensive, personal tuition with extensive web-based materials to compliment learning. The facilities are superb: digital courtrooms, spacious and modern training/common rooms and access to the largest library in the South West (open 24/7).


TOP TIP: VISIT THE FIRMS IN WHICH YOU ARE INTERESTED ON YOUR OWN, NOT IN PAIRS OR LARGER GROUPS. THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU TO GLEAN THE INFORMATION YOU ARE SPECIFICALLY AFTER, AND FOR YOU TO MAKE POTENTIALLY VALUABLE CONTACTS. DO NOT WATER DOWN YOUR EFFORTS BY APPROACHING FIRMS IN GROUPS – OTHERWISE ALL YOU WILL OBTAIN FROM THEM IS GENERAL COMMENTS RATHER THAN HAVE THEM FOCUS ON YOU.

UNLOCKING POTENTIALWWW.GRADCORNWALL.CO.UK

We match talented graduates to great companies, helping individuals stand out from the crowd in interview, giving them the chance to prove themselves as well as the tools, team and connections to put them in touch with the right companies. We maintain the support and help nurture talent, too, through specialist, one-to-one mentoring.

WE CAN HELP GRADUATES:

- Find the right company to harness your talents with our Graduates Jobs scheme

- Build the confidence and skills to secure a job you’ll love with our innovative Stand out from the Crowd employability course

- Get that much needed experience on your CV with paid work experience by taking part in Gateway

Register at www.GradCornwall.co.uk and call us to find out how else we can support you: 0845 600 3660


Plymouth University is acting in the capacity of host to the employers attending today’s event and in so doing is not officially endorsing them or any statements made by them. We would advise that all opportunities and job offers are checked with the employer making the offer before accepting them.

BUSINESS PLACEMENTS & GRADUATERECRUITMENTFAIR WITHPLYMOUTHUNIVERSITY

THE UNIVERSITY IS COMMITTED TO THE PROMOTION OF EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY. IF YOU REQUIRE THIS PUBLICATION IN AN ALTERNATIVE FORMAT, PLEASE CONTACT US ON 01752 582060

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