Monthly Archives: November 2012

Want to spend the day meeting barristers from a diverse range of chambers?

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The TARGETjobs National Pupillage Fair is your chance to do this on Saturday 9 March 2013 at Lincoln’s Inn, London.

This event is a unique opportunity to meet chambers and course providers, get first hand advice on pupillages, gain an insight into life at the Bar and collect your brand new copy of the TARGETjobs Pupillages Handbook.

In addition to the exhibitors’ stands, we will be running a programme of talks throughout the day, with speakers from a variety of backgrounds covering key topics and areas of law.

For further details and to register, please visit: targetjobs.co.uk/pupillagefair

News, Sport, Magazine or Photo Journalism

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Fast-Track NCTJ-accredited Journalism Courses

  • Apply now for September 2013
  • 6 month courses, costing £4,000 inclusive of VAT and exam fees
  • A realistic, cheaper and well respected alternative to MA courses
  • Based in the Daily Echo, in the centre of Bournemouth
  • Small class sizes
  • Founded by Tom Hill: former BBC reporter and producer for ITN and Sky News
  • Professional working tutors including:

Rick Broadbent: Athletics Correspondent for The Times

Andy Martin: Assistant Editor of Bournemouth Daily Echo

  • A half of the places have already been allocated for 2013
  • Interview Days on Friday January 4th or Tuesday February 19th for successful applicants

Two £25 Amazon vouchers to be won!

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This short survey (which forms part of a masters’ student’s dissertation) asks you to provide some feedback on how you use the Careers and Employability Centre’s resources or other forms of careers/jobs information.

It will take you 5 minutes to complete and you get the chance to be entered in the prize draw, which will take place on Friday 14th December 2012. Winners will be contacted via email.

Click on the link to complete this survey:  http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/W5MDSHH

 

 

 

Accenture Transformation Challenge

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Show off your problem solving skills and win a brand new 32” Samsung Smart TV, simply by entering Accenture’s Media and Entertainment Transformation Challenge. Explain how you’d transform something within the media industry and you could get the opportunity to pitch your idea to a panel of Accenture experts and win the overall prize of an Apple MacBook Pro. Enter now here: accenture.com/transformationchallenge

 

 

An introduction to the marketing and commercial world of sport

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PLUS HELP FINDING THAT FIRST JOB

Monday 17th December 2012
Burnham Park Hall, Windsor Lane, Burnham SL1 7HR

The sport and leisure industry is supported by a vast and varied commercial sector that has allowed the world of sport to grow into the major international force that it is.

Quite simply, sport as you know it today would not be able to survive without support from commercial activities to generate revenue.

The course will give you with an excellent understanding of the commercial side of the sport industry whilst also providing advice to allow you to get your career on the right path.

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Are you applying yourself?

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If you have not already spent a good while completing online application forms for placements or graduate roles, then chances are you will need to put some thought into this in the near future.

With competition for opportunities pretty tough out there, it is essential that you impress employers at the early stage of the applications process – and this often starts with the dreaded application form.

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OPEN 2012

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Date: 30th November 2012

Time: 11.00am – 5.00pm

Location: Central London. Travel expenses reimbursed.

Ambitious, disabled and considering a career in law? Then don’t miss OPEN 2012, the unique event that connects recruiters from the top legal firms with talented, disabled students. This is your chance to find out about the careers and placements on offer, and to ask any questions you might have about the great opportunities and challenges available in this sector.

The event is being held by the biggest names in law, all of whom are currently recruiting:

Allen & Overy, Ashurst, Clifford Chance, Freshfields, Linklaters & Hogan Lovells

The event will cover areas such as:

  • An introduction to the legal sector
  • How to approach the recruitment process
  • How to request adjustments

It will also give you an opportunity to meet and network with people in a similar position to you as well as recent graduates, lawyers and recruiters from the firms. The event is open to students and graduates from all degree disciplines. Spaces are limited so early registration is recommended. For more information and to apply, please visit open-to-you.co.uk