Finding a Job
The information in this section covers current vacancies and suggestions on alternative sources of all types of employment at whatever stage you are at: Post Graduate; Graduate; Placements; Vacation Work; Internships; Part Time Jobs; Project Work; Self Employment and Entrepreneurs. You will also find information on the new recruitment service launched by the Careers and Employment Centre, 'Brookes Talent Bank'.
The Talent Bank is an online recruitment service for Brookes students, graduates, post graduates and Alumni. It advertises all kinds of vacancies – Graduate, Placements, Vacation Work, Internships, Part Time & Project Work. All you need to do is register.
The Graduates link has information on Graduate Training Programmes, vacancies in large national and international organisations and in small to medium enterprises (SME's). Graduate vacancies are also advertised by us through Brookes Talent Bank.
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It is estimated that between 60 and 70% of jobs are never advertised. This may seem incredible given the number of sources of vacancies in the press, on the internet and on this website! However, it is definitely worth investigating.
What is an entrepreneur? Quite simply an entrepreneur is someone who owns and operates their own business, assuming the responsibility, risk and rewards therein. Many students and graduates are interested in either working for themselves or in setting up their own business. There are a wide range of resources to support this activity from developing your idea to help with an existing business. This link also has information on the 'Social Enterprise Model'.
You may be interested in contributing to local or international communities through volunteering, an ideal way to develop your skills and experience.
Taking part in a Placement as part of your degree is a great way to develop those essential skills all employers are looking for. This section covers information on placement vacancies and links to the School based Placement Managers and their current oppportunties. Placement vacancies are also advertised through Brookes Talent Bank.
This link has profiles and links to a wide range of international, national and local graduate employers, all of which are interested in advertising their opportunities to Oxford Brookes Graduates.
Taking part in a Placement as part of your degree is a great way to develop those essential skills all employers are looking for. This section covers information on placement vacancies and links to the School based Placement Managers and their current oppportunties. Placement vacancies are also advertised through Brookes Talent Bank.
Professional Bodies are linked to professional occupations. They are a good source of information and often advertise their members’ vacancies.
Oxfordshire and the surrounding areas can offer an extensive range of job opportunities for current students looking for placements or work experience, as well as graduates looking to stay in Oxford after they complete their degree.