Archive

Semester 1 2011/12

Week 7

 Technology & Engineering Fair 2011

 Tuesday 8 November, 10.30am - 3.30pm, Costa Coffee, Eights TV Lounge, Wheatley Campus.
The following employers will be on campus recruiting students for their placement and graduate programmes. Don’t miss this great opportunity to speak to them face to face and find out how to make your application successful. For more information click here

Week 6

Looking for a Career in the Art World?

Sotheby's Presentation 4/11/11, Willow Lecture Theatre 12pm - 1pm
This presentation will focus on the recent expansion of the globalized Art Market and how Sotheby’s Institute of Art postgraduate programmes can help those interested in pursuing a successful career in this field. Since 1969 Sotheby’s Institute in London and New York has been offering courses in Art Business, Contemporary Art, Fine & Decorative Arts, Photography, Contemporary Design and East Asian Art. Graduates from Sotheby’s Institute usually assume positions as experts in commercial galleries, art fairs, auction houses, museums, foundations, private collections or as consultants in art investment, art law and art insurance.
For more information visit: www.sothebysinstitute.com
Places are limited, to book this event please email careers@brookes.ac.uk

Mini Retail Fair 2011

Monday 31 October, 10.30am - 3.30pm, Simon Williams Undergraduate Centre.
Don’t miss this great opportunity to speak to employers face to face and find out how to make your application successful. For more information click here.

Teach First : 1 in six young people leave school unable to read, write and add up properly.

(Source: Leitch Review on Skills, 2008)  Can you change their lives and change yours?

Teach First provides the training and support to enable graduates and experienced professionals to make a real impact in addressing one of the UK’s most damaging social issues, educational disadvantage.
This year Teach First is looking to recruit their largest ever intake of 1000 graduates, to begin working in schools facing challenging circumstances from September 2012.

Are you ready to take up the challenge? Oxford Brookes University students are invited to come along to our Employer Presentation at Oxford University to find out more. You will hear from someone currently doing the Teach First Leadership Development Programme and learn more about how to apply. There will be informal drinks after the presentation to ask questions.

EMPLOYER PRESENTATION,  Monday 31st October, 19.00, Ship Street Centre,                       Ship Street, Oxford
For more information contact::  Maria Donovan mdonovan@teachfirst.org.uk

Week 5

GETTING INVESTMENT BANKING

28th October 2011, 11.00am–5.00pm,Central London

Many people believe that working in investment banking isn’t for them. This is especially true for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions – visible or otherwise. The long hours and pressures we typically associate with life at a top investment bank can present a barrier.

But is this barrier real or imagined?

Join some of the world’s leading banks for this uniquely interactive skills and insight event. Discover the truth about your ability to forge a successful career at the forefront of global financial services.

The event will cover areas such as:

• An introduction to investment banking.

• How to approach the recruitment process.

• When and how to talk about your disability / health condition and the support you may require. It will also give you an opportunity to meet with people in a similar position to you and to network with representatives and recruiters from 11 leading global investment banks.

To find out more and apply to attend please visit www.gettinginvestmentbanking.com

Week 4  

Mini Placement Fair 2011

Week 4, Thursday 20 October, 10.30am - 3.30pm, Simon Williams Undergraduate Centre.
Employers will be on campus recruiting students for their one year placement programme. Don’t miss this great opportunity to speak to them face to face and find out how to make your application successful. For a list of attendees, click here.

Built Environment Fair 2011

 Week 4, Monday 17 October, 10.30am - 3.30pm, Sports Centre, Headington Campus.
Recruiting Graduates and Placement students for careers in property and construction. For a full list of attendees visit: www.brookescareerscentre.co.uk/builtfair.aspx

Week 3

Undergraduate Research Scholarship Scheme (URSS) Exhibition

An exhibition of successful Undergraduate Research Scholarship Scheme (URSS) project posters is taking place in the Built Environment Student Hub (BESH), 2nd floor Abercrombie Building, Gipsy Lane Campus on Friday October 14th, 10am-2pm. Come and have a look at what our undergraduate researchers have been up to this year! More details available at: https://www2.brookes.ac.uk/onstream/articles/2011/october/5/an-invitation-to-view-undergraduate-research-projects

Week 1

Working Part-time during your studies 
Saturday 24 September 2011

As promised this is the presentation used during the event last Saturday. Thank you to all those who attended; I hope the event was useful. Do remember that the Careers and Employment Centre has a Drop In service which runs every day 12.00-16.00 where you can talk to a Careers Counsellor in a face to face meeting for 20 minutes. No appointment needed - just come along and wait your turn during this time. 

Students are being given the opportunity get the summer job of a lifetime with paid work at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Games organisers are searching for 100,000 people to help the city deliver the best ever Olympic Games.
Many of the jobs will be at the London 2012 venues working in retail, catering and cleaning.
This is a great work opportunity for students to be a part of the greatest show on Earth, earn money and add vital work experience to their CV.
If you will be a students in London in 2012, register your interest here.

Semester 2 2010/11

Weeks 12 +

National Graduate Recruitment Exhibition

3 & 4 June 2011, NEC Birmingham
More info: www.gradjobs.co.uk

Open Days for Australian and New Zealand Universities

How to make your Masters or PhD go further - Tuesday 7 June, 3-7pm, Rhodes House, Oxford.
If you are looking for research led universities that can offer a unique education experience, then don't miss this opportunity to meet and talk with 17 Australian and New Zealand universities.
This could be your only chance in 2011 to discover what it would be like to study at an Australian or New Zealand University. For more information click here.

Weeks 11 &12

STUDENT ASSOCIATES SCHEME

Could you inspire young people to aim higher, or are you thinking about teaching as a career? Are you interested in gaining classroom experience whilst still pursuing your studies?
Student Associates Scheme gives you an excellent opportunity to try out teaching. We are currently recruiting for participants to the 2010-2011 Student Associates Scheme. If you are a current student studying Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Design and Technology or IT and think you may be interested in secondary teaching or being involved in AimHigher this is an ideal opportunity for you.
The course comprises a three week placement in a secondary school between May and July, two university sessions based at Westminster Institute of Education at Harcourt Hill and 6 hours e-learning.
It is not only a free course free participants you will also receive a bursary on successful completion of the programme. Also you can receive credits towards the first module of a PGCE.
For further details, please see the information on the Oxford Brookes website at: www.brookes.ac.uk/wie/undergraduate/SAS from which you will be able to download an application form.
If you have any further questions about this opportunity, please contact by email at khanson@brookes.ac.uk or telephone Karen Hanson on 01865 488548.

On-Campus Volunteers Needed

The Students’ Union Advice Centre is looking for volunteers to support this valuable service. Duties will vary according to your skills and may include reception, admin, booking appointments, marketing both on-line and in person. We ask for a regular commitment of 3 hours per week & respect for client confidentiality. We offer fantastic experience for your CV and full training.
Applicants need to complete our application form and return it to us by Friday 6th May 2011. Training will be on Monday 23rd May from 10am to 3pm. The applicants who are accepted to become volunteers will be able to start during the summer or when they return in September. Forms should be emailed to suadvice@brookes.ac.uk. For more information call 01865 484770 and ask to speak to Wendy Dant, Advice Services Manager.

Week 10

EF Language Travel will be on campus! - Friday 8 April

11.00am - 2.00pm, Main Reception, Gipsy Lane.EF Language Travel are seeking English teachers for the summer. Must have CELTA, TESOL or a minimum of 60 hour online TEFL certificate. We offer discounted on-line TEFL courses if you don’t have one!
We are looking for enthusiastic, dynamic and flexible teachers to join our team. Apply at www.ef.com/summerjobs.
For more information contact Ekaterina Shtyurts: ekaterina.shtyurts@ef.com, 01865759670

8 Task Challenge

The exciting 8 Task Challenge in partnership with Grant Thornton will be taking place for the second year on 9 April 2011. It will allow you to test yourselves against other students from universities in the UK, all with the aim of a chance of winning part of an £8,500 prize fund!
The event will involve you working in teams of four to complete a combination of mental and physical tasks – think of it as a cross between adventure racing and the krypton factor!
The mental challenges will test your skills and competencies similar to how graduate recruiters would test these during the recruitment process, while the physical challenges are an exciting combination of canoeing, cycling and running.
For further information about the day, and to apply please visit www.8taskchallenge.co.uk where you can also see some video footage of the last event.
If you have any queries please feel free to contact us at info@8taskchallenge.co.uk or 01491 828915.

Student Welcome Staff required for Induction Week

The Student Services Department are looking for a team of staff to work during the Induction / Enrolment week, from Monday 19th September to Friday 23rd September 2011. The Welcome Team will train and work together but will be split between various information points in the Main Foyer on the Gipsy Lane Site. You will be supporting new and returning students through enrolment and induction into the University. We are recruiting for two roles: The Information Desk (4 posts) and The Induction Desk (2 posts). The deadline for applications is Friday 8th April by 5pm. For more information and an application form click here.

Week 9

Accounting & Finance Fair

Employers will be on campus recruiting students for their graduate programmes. Don’t miss this great opportunity to speak to them face to face and find out how to make your application successful. For more information click here.

Life Science Careers Event

The School of Life Sciences at Oxford Brookes University is planning a careers event for ALL Life Science undergraduate students on Thursday 31st March, 4:45pm-7pm at the Headington campus. Get a step ahead of the competition by starting to think about how you can make yourself more employable now. This event will provide unique opportunities to: meet employers from relevant sectors to discuss work experience and career options; talk to alumni from Life Sciences about their experiences since graduating; write a good CV - bring a CV along with you to get the most out of it and more ... For more information and a list of interested employers visit: www.brookes.ac.uk/lifesci/undergraduate/careersevent

The FSA Insight Programme

The FSA Insight Programme for first year students is taking place on 23–25 March 2011 at the offices of the FSA in Canary Wharf, London and is designed to give students a real insight into the role and opportunities within the FSA. Over the three days the students will take part in interactive exercises and have the opportunity to meet trainees and graduate recruiters. The event is open to first year students from all degree disciplines. Students can register their interest for the FSA Insight Programme by visiting: www.fsagraduates.com and completing a short application form.

Week 8

Careers Bitesize for Engineers

Presentations and Surgeries: Every Monday during weeks 4-8 Semester 2, 2011 Surgeries: 11.45-12.15pm and 12.45-1-15pm Come and talk to a Careers Adviser, no appointment needed. You can ask any questions about job hunting and the recruitment process, or you can have your CV or application form checked.
Presentations: 12.15-12.45pm RLT2 Short and quick fire, covering the important points of the recruitment process. Developed especially with engineers in mind, explaining how to make the most of your technical skills.
CVs for Engineers – Writing a Winning CV - Monday 28 February Following on from the previous session I will explain how to present your CV in a structured and attractive way.
Application Forms - the tricky bits - Monday 7 March Online applications are difficult! The competency type questions are designed to test your ability to write succinctly and give detail. I will explain how you can answer these questions more easily using a tried and trusted technique.
Interview Skills – the tricky questions - Monday 14 March “Tell me about your strengths and weaknesses?” This is a common question but is very hard to answer. I will explain how to answer this question and many others.
Interview skills – Top Tips - Monday 21 March In this session I will explain all the things that can make you an interview winner; including what employers are looking for, body language, and the questions you can ask.

Week 5

TARGETjobs National Pupillage Fair

Saturday 5 March 2011 Lincoln's Inn, London from 10.30 am - 3.00 pm.
The TARGETjobs National Pupillage Fair is the only event for students seeking pupillages to meet with chambers and course providers. Students will have the valuable opportunity to speak to chambers, get their questions answered and gain an insight into life at the Bar. During the day there will be a programme of talks covering key topics, for example criminal bar, commercial bar, common law bar, human rights bar and other specialist areas of practice. It’s also a chance to pick up a copy of the Pupillages Handbook. targetjobspupillagefair.co.uk

Working in Law (Solicitor/ Scientific Patent Attorney)

Week 5: Thursday 3rd March, SG01, 12-1pm. Jim Kinnier Wilson, Partner, Manches LLP, Oxford & Stephen Blance, Associate, D Young & Co, Southampton). Jim is a scientist with a degree in biochemistry and an MSc in biochemical engineering, before converting to law. With his technical background he has advised many science and engineering clients on the protection and exploitation of Intellectual Property rights, as well as working for numerous clients in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, agri-bio and medical devices sector for over 20 years.  Steve undertook both a degree and a PhD in genetics before completing an MSc in intellectual property management and entering the patent profession.  He has worked in private practice for the last 10 years advising biotechnology clients ranging from universities and start-up companies to multinational food and drug companies on patent matters. Find out what life is like as a Solicitor and how to use your scientific expertise and skills as a Patent Attorney.

Graduate Employment, Placement and Part Time Work Fair

Week 5, Monday 28 February 2011, 10.30am-3.30pm, Centre for Sport, Oxford Brookes University. Organisations attending so far include: Capgemini UK, Enterprise Rent A Car, Hays, Majestic Wine, Matchtech Group Plc, Richardsons Chartered Accountants, TTI UK and many more.

Week 4 

Mini Volunteer Fair

Week 4, Tuesday 22 February 2011, 11am - 3pm, Main Reception, Gipsy Lane Campus.  Don't miss this chance to find out how to get involved in volunteering!! More info >>

Careers Road Shows

Come and see what information we have, have a chat to someone who can help sort out the muddle, bring your cv along for checking. Road shows will take place as follows: 
Thursday 17 February - Gibbs Foyer; 
Tuesday 22 February - Gipsy Lane Foyer.

Activity Events Fundraising Assistant and PR Internships at Helen and Douglas House!

If you are interested in making a very real difference to the children, young adults and families we support, please take a look at our latest vacancies:www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/vacancies.php Closing date: 16th February.

 Week 2

Life Sciences Careers Talks

Week 2: Thursday 10th February - Careers in Nutrition, Dietetics and Food (Dr Simon Wheeler, Lecturer in Human Nutrition, Oxford Brookes). Interested in food and nutrition? Would you like a career working with manufacturers, retailers and producers? Or perhaps you might prefer to work in food policy with government departments like the Department of Health or the Foods Standards Agency? What about a career as a nutrition scientist, or working in hospitals, schools or nursing homes as a public health nutritionist? Simon talks about some of the many options in nutrition, dietetics and food, as well as some of the routes that you don’t want to take!
Careers Drop-in: 1pm-2pm in room S105a (off the Student Centre of Sinclair Building)

Careers in Computing Event

Thursday 10 February 2011, 3.00 - 6.00 pm Oxford University Computing Laboratory, Wolfson Building, Parks Road, OX1 3QD
Exhibitors
Autonomy Systems Ltd, Bloomberg LP, Cisco Systems Ltd, CoreFiling Delcam plc, Deloitte LLP, Ensoft Ltd, Gloucester Research Ltd, IBM UK Ltd, Imagination Technologies, Industrial Mathematics Knowledge, Transfer Network, Man Group plc, Metaswitch Networks Micro Focus, Microsoft Research Ltd, Netcraft Ltd, Ocado, Open Market, Oxford Computer Consultants Ltd, Photon Design, RM, Sophos Ltd, SunGard Systems Ltd, Tessella plc, UBS, Unboxed Consulting Ltd
With Talks
3.30pm IT Professionalism and the Challenge for IT Professionals - David Harvey of BSC, The Chartered Institute of IT
4.15pm From Computer Science to Consummate Success - Simon Chatterjee of Ensoft Ltd
5.00pmFunded PhD Internship Opportunities in Industry - Vera Hazelwood of Knowledge Transfer Network for Industrial Mathematics