Network opportunities for women in STEM

STEMinism events plasmaAre you:

  • a female undergraduate with a passion for technology?
  • looking to discover opportunities for graduate schemes and placements?
  • interested in working for eBay, TK Maxx, Vodafone, BT, Cognizant Technology Solutions UK Ltd, Telefonica or Thoughtworks?

Then apply now to attend our exclusive events for women in STEM!

STEMinism UK presents Vodafone
17 February 2014
Vodafone HQ, Newbury
www.targetjobsevents.co.uk/steminism

IT’s not just for the boys!
28 March 2014
eBay HQ, Richmond
www.itsnotjustfortheboys.co.uk

We’ll even cover a percentage of your expenses to get you there! Apply today and in a few months you could be like Bethan, who met Vodafone at IT’s not just for the boys! in October and has since secured a grad scheme with them, two years early!

We look forward to meeting you!

TARGETjobs Events team

Emerging Leaders Competition 2014

Offering the amazing opportunity to be a participant at the Asian Investment Conference!

Click here to download flyer for further details

The Competition is evaluated by world renowned professors, entirely based on your submission. This opportunity is open to Bachelor, Master, MBA or PHD students from any university.

The submission deadline is: February 16th 2014

Click here to learn more about the competition and how to register. For insights, hints, and help regarding your submission visit our website or connect with us on our Facebook Event page.

Loughborough University Model United Nations Conference

Applications for Loughborough’s annual MUN conference is now available.

The third Loughborough University Model United Nations Conference will run from 07/02/2014 to 09/02/2014.  A weekend of great debating and socialising here on campus.

On offer will be unique and diverse topics which represent a wide range of UN responsibilities and reflect the university’s expertise in European Union and sports studies.

With high-profile guest speakers such as MP Nicky Morgan, this is definitely a conference not to be missed!

All details can be found at the following website:

http://www.lufbramun2014.com/

If there are any questions please do not hesitate to contact the Secretary-General at: apetropoulos40@gmail.com

Also, participation in the MUN Conference can earn you 5 – 15 points on the Award

Direct Your Career – Performing at Assessment Centres

Tuesday 4th February 6 – 8pm James France and CC012

Are you are applying for placements or final year roles ?

Would you like to practice Assessment Centre Interviews and Group Exercises at a Mock Assessment Centre?

Delivered by Careers and Employability Centre in partnership with organisations PWC and FactSet.

Aimed at SBE Students, but open to all students

To book on : http://www.lboro.ac.uk/service/careers/resources/careers-online/index.html

The event is organised by CEC and SBE Student Careers Representatives Maryam Jivanjee and Chi-Chi Le.

PwC We help our clients create the value they want, from public and private companies, to governments and charities. We help to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them. Visit www.pwc.com/uk/careers

FactSet is a leading provider of financial data and analytic applications. Our products are used by analysts, portfolio managers, researchers and investment bankers at major financial institutions throughout the world. FactSet has been awarded one of the UK’s ‘Best Work Places’ for the last 5 years.

 

TalkSport 2014

talksportInterested in a career in sport?  Then you need to talk about it!  Come along to TalkSport 2014.  A fantastic opportunity to gain information, advice and guidance on careers in sport and related areas and investigate work experience and employment opportunities at Loughborough and beyond.  Open to all students – you do not have to be studying or playing sport to attend.

Date:      Thursday Feb 13th

Time       11 – 3

Venue:   James France Exhibition Area

  • Meet representatives from high profile sports organisations
  • Gain an insight into professional areas and possible job roles in sport
  • Investigate the requirements of the industry including relevant experience and qualifications
  • Explore opportunities for mentoring, work shadowing, work experience, paid internships or employment
  • Make useful contacts to help plan your career

Companies represented include Decathlon, Elite Sport Performance Technologies, Leicester Tigers, Leicestershire and Rutland Sport, Loughborough College, Nuffield Health,  Sports Therapy Organisation and others …  For the full list, tips on making the most of the event and further information, visit TalkSport 2014

IDM Data Discovery in Marketing

What’s the IDM Data Discovery in Marketing?
Data Discovery in Marketing is a 3-day programme where successful candidates will get the chance to learn all about the marketing business and the enormous importance of customer data within it. It’s designed specifically for final year students who are studying numerically or analytically-orientated degree courses or modules, and whose skills are complemented by a flair for business or creativity with numbers. They’ll learn direct from data marketing experts, try their hand at practical marketing projects and get the chance to tackle a real life marketing brief. They’ll also be introduced to industry VIPs whose advice and mentoring will give a priceless boost to their employability, and who can open the door direct to the jobs. Last year’s Data Discovery graduates also had great fun doing it!

When is it and how do students apply?
Date: 14-16 April 2014
Deadline for applications: 5 February 2014
Application: complete the application form online

A4 brochure

YouTube video Data Discovery in Marketing

EMPLOYER EVENTS – Spring 2014

 3rd February, Mars, Motion Screen, Atrium EHB, 11am to 3pm

3rd February, CCUSA, Presentation, J001, Edward Herbert, 6.30pm

4th February, Barclays, Waffles, Outside EHB, 11am to 3pm

5th February, CIL, Drop In, James France Exhibition Centre, 11am to 3pm

6th February, Lidl, Arcade Games, Atrium EHB, 11am to 3pm

7th February, ALDI, Drop In, Pilkington Library, 11am to 5pm

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10th February, Teach First, Drop In, Pilkington Library, 11am to 3pm

10th February, PwC, Coffee Cart, Outside EHB, 11am to 3.30pm

10th February, US Fulbright, Presentation, K108 Herbert Manzoni, 6.30pm

11th February, Enterprise Rent a Car, Spin the Wheel, Atrium EHB,10am to 4pm

11th February, EY, Presentation, 6pm, location TBC on application

13th February, Talk Sport, James France Exhibition Area, 11am to 3pm

14th February, PwC, Valentine Balloons, Outside EHB, 11am to 3pm

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17th February, PwC, Drop In, 11am to 3pm, Pilkington Library

18th February, IBM, Augmented Reality, Atrium EHB, 11am to 3pm

18th February, Champions Life Academy, Presentation, J002 Edward Herbert, 6.30pm

19th February, Champions Life Academy, Presentation,J002 Edward Herbert, 6.30pm

20th February, Study Options, Drop In, Pilkington Library, 11am to 3pm TBC

20th February, Opportunity China, Presentation, D109, James France, 6.30pm

21st February, Deloitte, Drop In, Pilkington Library, 11am to 3pm

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24th February, Teach First, Drop In, Pilkington Library, 11am to 3pm

25th February, Baker Perkins, Drop In, Hub Cafe Wolfson School, 11am to 3pm

25th February, Alpha Sights, Presentation, J002 Edward Herbert, 6.30pm

25th February, Paul Copp, Dress To Impress, TBC

26th February, EY, Skills Session, CC110, James France, 2pm

27th February, Royal Navy, Drop In, Pilkington Library, 11am to 3pm TBC

27th March, ALDI, Drop In, Pilkington Library, 11am to 5pm

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3rd March, Teach First, Drop In, Pilkington Library, 11am to 3pm

5th March, Oxylane, Recruitment Event and Interviews, location and time TBC

12th March, EY. Skills Session, CC110 James France, 2pm

27th March, Aldi, Drop In, Pilkington Library, 11am to 5pm

To find out further information and to attend any of the events you will need to sign-up using our online system, Careers Online.

Maybank’s opportunities

Maybank Group is the leading financial services provider in Malaysia catering to the needs of consumers, investors, entrepreneurs, non-profit organisations and corporations. The Group, has the largest network among Malaysian banks, with over 2,200 branches and offices in 20 countries, employing 47,000 Maybankers and serving over 22 million customers. It also holds an asset base of more than USD135 billion; and a market capitalisation of USD23.0 billion; with total equity and total net profit of USD10.8 billion and USD1.5 billion respectively.

Maybank is looking to interview potential candidates for the following talent programs at our Careers in Asia Recruitment Summit, London from the 4th -6th of April 2014.

Global Maybank Apprentice Program (GMAP)
Branch Management Entry Level Pipeline (BMELP)

Both of these two programs are looking for graduates with Bachelor above degree and 0-2 years experience, and the working locations will be across Asia. If would be grateful if you could circulate these opportunities and event information among your Asian students.

For more information about these opportunities please click on the job links above. Alternatively, to find out more about our upcoming Careers in Asia London Summit, please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below. The application deadline is Feb 21st, 2014.

Apply now

 

British Council Language Assistants – Second round of recruitment

The British Council are running a second round of recruitment for the following countries: Austria, Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Latin America (Chile, Colombia and Mexico only), Spain and Switzerland (both French- and German-speaking).

They will accept applications posted on or before 31 January 2014. Recruitment for Argentina, Belgium and Ecuador is now closed. For further information, please consult the following page of our website: http://www.britishcouncil.org/languageassistants-how-do-i-apply-2.htm

For further information contact:

Martha Wörsching (ERASMUS Coordinator & English Language Assistantship Tutor) M.M.Worsching@lboro.ac.uk

Bethan Dinning (Language Assistant Ambassador) b.m.dinning-10@student.lboro.ac.uk

Christina Boateng  (Language Assistant Ambassador) c.boateng-10@student.lboro.ac.uk

TARGETcourses Postgraduate Study and Funding Fair Midlands

Postgrad FairHave you been considering postgraduate study? Do you want to know all your options? Where to study? Funding advice? How to apply?

The TARGETcourses Postgraduate Study and Funding Fair Midlands may be just what you need.

On Wednesday 19 February 2014 between 1pm – 4pm the Great Hall at the University of Birmingham will open its doors to leading universities seeking to fill their 2014/15 postgraduate courses places.

Here representatives from each university will be able to give you more details on their courses, the funding available and even what it is like to relocate. You will also have a chance to attend exclusive seminars on a wide range of postgraduate study topics.

This event is open to students from all universities and there is the added perk of a FREE lunch and travel reimbursements. (Restrictions do apply so please visit the website for more information closer to the time).

To find out who is attending so far, or to register for the event, please visit:

http://ow.ly/sob5f