2015 Training Contract Opportunities with Eversheds in Birmingham

As a growing international law firm, Eversheds has market-leading teams of legal and business advisors across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. But international influence is only part of our strength. We are also recognised for our innovative thinking, our willingness to challenge industry norms and our client-centred approach to delivering results. This has produced a vibrant career environment – one that offers you the training, resources and opportunities to develop your talent and achieve your full potential.

We now have a number of additional training contract opportunities to start in 2015 in our Birmingham office. If you are available to start in September 2015 and are interested in applying, then please complete the simple application form and upload your CV by visiting the link below:

www.eversheds.com/graduates

Please note that applications will be screened on a first come first served basis, and so please ensure that you apply as soon as possible to ensure you do not miss out on this opportunity.

British Exploring- £1000 Bursary for Himalayas 2015

Applications are now open for British Exploring’s expedition to the incredible Indian Himalayas. british_exploring_himalayas_2015

 Applications are open to anyone aged 16-30, and the expedition will take place during the summer of 2015.

Plus, a very exciting offer for their Indian Himalayas Summer 2015 Expedition:

The first 20 people who apply for either the 5 week or Trainee Leader program will receive an incredible £1000 bursary toward the cost of the expedition.

 

Sapient Global Markets Coding Contest

Showcase your coding skills to Sapient Global Markets by participating in our contest to seek future Technologists and Developers!

Top 2 coders will be awarded £150 gift cardes

Each entry will be reviewed and if qualified for final round, you will get the opportunity to review  your codee with one of Sapient’s Expert Technologist

  1. Register at www.sapientgm.com/campus-recruiting
  2. Applicants will be sent further contest instructions once registered
  3. Cmplete and submit your code by 24th October

Contest finalist will be considered for a full time role within Sapient Global Markets Campus Program starting January 2015 & July 2015

PhD to Consulting Conference 2014

Friday 26th of September 2014
Imperial College London

Are you a PhD student or postdoc interested in a career transition?

  •  Learn about management consulting
  • Discover the value of your PhD in the consulting industry
  • Write winning job applications
  • Network with consultants from international firms
  • Business case solving session

For more information and registration details visit:
www.phdtoconsultingconference.co.uk

liGo Scholarship

liGo is offering a £1000 scholarship to one talented undergraduate student. liGo will provide a £1000 scholarship to assist one promising student interested in pursuing a career in business and marketing.

Programme Details

A scholarship of £1000 will be provided to help one talented student pursue a career in business and marketing related fields. In addition to this, liGo will also offer a guaranteed job interview to the scholarship recipient for final year students, and a paid internship interview for younger students.

http://www.ligo.co.uk/scholarships/

12 tips to ace Skype based job interviews

Video chat type job interview is gaining in popularity. In certain cases it has become a modern day substitute for the popular phone-based job interview. Of the various videos chat software available, Skype being free and cross platform is the most widely used for this purpose. Here are carefully selected tips to help you ace the interview. Use these tips in addition to normal job interview tips.

  1. Username – Before the interview can commence, the interviewer will have to search and add your username to his or her contact list. When opening a Skype account, think carefully about your username and avoid names that might reflect poorly on you.
  2. Profile Picture – One of the options when setting up a Skype account is adding a profile photo. This is an optional feature, but should you choose to use it, make sure that the photo is dignified for the occasion and fit for purpose.
  3. Setup and Configuration – If you are new to Skype, it takes a few minutes to download the software and configure it. You should aim to have it setup and working well before the interview starts.
  4. Backup Device – Cross platform software means that you can install it on various devices, from laptops and smartphones and on various platforms, from Apple to Android. You will do well to set it up on at least two devices should you need to switch devices during the interview.
  5. Close Other Programs – The microphone on most video chat applications is sensitive and can pickup background noise including sound that comes from your other applications. For example, email notifications during the interview can be distracting and even annoying. Therefore we suggest that you close all non-essential applications to refrain from such interference.
  6. Use Picture-in-Picture – The picture-in-picture is a build in option in Skype that lets you see yourself as well as the other party. It is recommended that you use this feature, so you are aware how you come across to the other side during the interview.
  7. Suitable Internet Speed – The room that you have selected for the interview must have suitable Internet speed to conduct the interview without the picture freezing or worse, the chat disconnecting. It is recommend choosing a room that has fixed hardwired broadband as opposed to using for example, public 3G or wireless.
  8. Choose The Environment – The interviewer will see well beyond your face. The webcam on most devices is wide enough to capture your desk and even the background. Give this a serious thought before the interview starts. Make sure your immediate area as well as the background area is clean and tidy.
  9. Dress Head to Toe – Don’t think that because the interview is web based and you are seating down you can leave out dressing for the occasion. Make sure you dress head to toe and not just above the waistline. Beyond the possibility of the interviewer getting a glimpse at your full stature, dressing accordingly is thought to help you get into the right state of mind for the interview challenge.
  10. Practice Makes Perfect – If you are concerned about video based job interview, practice before the real deal. Practice with a friend, family member even with an agency recruiter to help work out any kinks.
  11. During The Interview – Make sure that you adjust the webcam so that your eyes are leveled against the camera. Otherwise, the interviewer might only see your forehead. Try to look right at the webcam, as this is the closest you’ll get to make eye contact. Avoid knocking or tapping anything on your desk as this might generate unflattering background noise.
  12. Troubleshooting – As with any piece of technology, kinks can happen when you least expect them. Interviewers often look for candidates that are problem solvers, so here is your chance to shine. If the video chat job interview has hit a snag, chat or email the interviewer telling them that you are working to resolve it. Try and use your alternative backup device. Make sure your Internet connection is working, or try alternative connection if you have one. If all falls, suggest that you complete the interview over the phone. Try not to reschedule as by the time your interview comes up again, interviewer might have interviewed other candidates.

Good luck in your career job search.

Written by the staff at The Carling Partnership Ltd (CPL), a leading search and selection agency offering jobs in the brewing industry. Formed in 2001, CPL is the leading search and selection company working with and for the drinks industry.

Management Accounting – Starting Out In This Rewarding Career Path

logoPlease find below an article, provided by CGMA, highlighting management accounting careers

 

 

Ambitious characters and those looking for a challenge are perfect candidates for a career in management accounting. This rewarding career combines financial skills with managerial skills, you will not only be analysing information, but also forming strategies and making key business decisions! Many paths in management accounting will also give you the opportunity to get out there and travel the world, making this the perfect choice for those with a sense of adventure!

Management Accounting requires not only knowledge of budgeting and accounts, but also the ability to effectively communicate budgets and plans to other managers and colleagues. If you are looking to combine business and finance with the opportunity to work around the world, then a management accounting career may be for you! Interested? – Read on!

The Journey to Becoming a Management Accountant

Becoming a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation holder can lead you into a lot of proficient positions. CGMA’s may work in finance, or put their broader business training to use in roles such as being a Board Director, Chairman, CEO or CFO. Any management accountant role will involve critical business decision making, and require you to drive strong business performance. Management accounting positions encompass a mix of strategy and management skills, operations expertise, and financial knowledge.

On the route to become a CGMA designation holder you follow the syllabus of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. This qualification is operates on a competency framework which acts as a bridge between education and employment.

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OneDayWith Baker Hughes: 15 October 2014, online!

Are you studying or have recently graduated with a technical degree or Masters in an engineering discipline or in applied sciences, chemistry, geology, geosciences, mathematics, mechatronics, or physics? We have an amazing opportunity for you to join our global business.

Baker Hughes, is a leading supplier of innovative services, products, technology, and systems to the worldwide oil and natural gas industry.
We are very pleased to invite you to our online event about Baker Hughes and how you can play an important part in providing affordable energy to improve the lives of others.

Learn more about working at Baker Hughes as a Top Engineer!

All you need is a computer with an internet connection. Click here to go to the event!

Registration is encouraged and worthwhile even if you cannot attend the live day: recorded presentations and chat sessions remain accessible after the event has taken place.

eFest! – one day event for young entrepreneurs in Birmingham and beyond!

On Monday 29th September, Enterprise Nation hosts eFest! a one day event for 200 young entrepreneurs. Attend to pick up tips from the best, to pitch for cash and contracts, consider a coding career, get free start-up space and kits, apply for a loan and plotr your future.

The event will feature:

  • Practical panels with entrepreneurs including Jodie and Ben Cook (founders, Little Tykes) Dom Portman (founder, FancyFresher), Katie Smith (Founder, Tastes Marvellous) and more!
  • Tips on financing a business Santander will be available to offer useful tips and advice from creating a business plan to exploring and understanding different funding options. They will also be able to answer any financial questions
  • Consider a coding career with all-day activity from Coding Cupboard and SEO agency, Croud
  • Meet a mentor as leading entrepreneurs from across the Midlands arrive to give attendees one to one advice
  • Plotr the future with help from digital careers platform, Plotr
  • Win free start-up space from high growth Birmingham business, Time Etc
  • Receive a free StartUp Kit offering all need to know to start a business

Click here for details

Challenge Leader

Want to travel to amazing destinations for free and gain valuable leadership experience? Challenges Abroad are currently recruiting university students as Challenge Leaders to lead expeditions to any of our 6 incredible project locations next summer (Romania, Tanzania, Peru, India, Thailand and Cambodia). Volunteer, explore, meet new people and have the experience of a lifetime!

The Challenge Leader position is perfect for an outgoing, motivated individual, with good social and communication skills and a passion for travel and volunteering.

Our Leaders recruit a team of 10-20 students from their university to take part in a three-week international adventure next summer. They support and monitor their team as they fundraise throughout the year and during their time abroad. In return, Challenge Leaders get a reduction of 100% on their own fundraising target if they take a full team of 20 members (80% reduction for 15 members and 60% reduction for 10 members). Leaders also receive training as part of our incredible Challenge Leader Programme (with the option to gain an internationally-recognised qualification in Leadership and Management) through a series of training weekends (transport and accommodation costs covered by us). We have staff in the UK and in all of our destinations abroad to offer guidance and support where needed, and each Challenge Leader is assigned a Fundraising and Events Manager to work with them throughout the year.

Our international fundraising challenges are renowned across the UK. This summer, we have sent 400 students to volunteer in and explore six incredible destination countries. Next summer it could be you trekking to the summit of Kilimanjaro, teaching Buddhist monks in Thailand, volunteering with children in care homes in Romania, or taking part in another of our exciting and valuable projects. Wherever you go, the Challenges Abroad experience promises to be a once in a lifetime opportunity!

Check out our website to find out more: www.challengesabroad.co.uk/challenge-leading/

You can email any questions to manny@challengesabroad.co.uk, and if you leave a number we can give you a ring to chat about the role.