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2015 Training Contract Opportunities with Eversheds in Birmingham

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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.

OneDayWith Baker Hughes: 15 October 2014, online!

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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.

Graduate profile of the month

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September’s profile is Daniel O’Flynn. Daniel graduated in 2013 with a MChem in

Chemistry. He is now studying for a PhD in Chemical Synthesis in Bristol Universities Centre for Doctoral Training

 

Where are you now?

I am now doing a PhD in Chemical Synthesis in Bristol Universities Centre for Doctoral Training (BCS CDT). This is a slightly different PhD program to the conventional PhD route.  It involves an initial seven month training period prior to starting a PhD project.  In the training period I have been able to carry out three 7-week lab rotations in different research groups. This has allowed me to gain experience with new equipment, new chemistry and new techniques that I was previously unfamiliar with. Additionally, it also involves a lecture course, tutorial and workshop sessions, problem sessions, presentations in journal club, and brainstorming potential PhD projects. I am now coming to the end of the seven month training period and will be starting my PhD project in mid-April.

How did you get there?

During my industrial placement year I received an email about the Chemical Synthesis CDT at Bristol and was instantly interested.  The advantages over the conventional PhD route were obvious to me.  Carrying out three lab rotations in different research groups sounded like a great way to start at a new university, allowing me to meet the supervisors/research groups and get a feeling for the place.  I could then make an informed decision about which PhD supervisor/project I will  choose for the next three and half years. The Careers and Employability Centre and my personal tutor helped me to perfect my CV and I applied to Bristol University on their application website. I was able to get an interview a month or so later and everything happened relatively quickly from there.

Where are you going?

I am just about to finish the initial training period and will be starting my PhD project in mid-April.  By way of ambitions, I hope that the PhD and my time at Bristol goes smoothly, ideally stumbling upon new chemistry that I can publish in journals.  In the longer term, I wish to obtain my PhD and go into research in industry. At this moment in time, a career in pharmaceutical/agrochemical research would be my desired career choice.

What if anything would you have done differently during your time at Loughborough University to help you prepare better for your career/life upon graduation?

During my time at Loughborough I was very concerned about getting the best results I could in exams and coursework by learning what I had to learn.  If I could of done anything differently I would of asked more questions during lectures (like ‘Why?’) to deepen my understanding of concepts that would be extremely useful to me during my PhD and future career.

What advice would you give to a student studying your subject at university now?

I would definitely say enjoy it, try to keep motivated, don’t let the work pile up and ask lots of questions.  Additionally, it’s also worth making sure you understand and refresh on the basics throughout the course, as the basics are going to be fundamental when the hard stuff kicks in.  Finally, I would say enjoy the union while you’re there…I miss FND!

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Graduate Profile of the Month

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jonathan_breeJuly’s profile is Jonathan Bree. Jonathan graduated in 2013 with a BA in Industrial Design & Technology. He is now a Supporting Industrial Designer at LEGO, Denmark.

Your background:

From a young age, I have been interested in design – taking apart household items, trying to improve them and see how they worked, much to the joy of my parents. At sixth form, I studied Product Design, Art, Psychology and Media. This helped me focus and refine my interests and Industrial Design seemed like a perfect fit – part art, part science, balancing form and function. Loughborough’s reputation, as one of the leading design universities and strong links with industry, drove my decision to study there. Loughborough provided a great chance for personal growth and I joined the Hazlerigg Rutland committee, started my own t-shirt company, and took up several new sports in my time there. I also spent the third year working in industry, designing branding and packaging for the major spirits brands.

Where are you now?

I am currently working at LEGO HQ in Denmark, designing the concept and experience of the LEGO ‘House’ Project. The House experience will consist of a series of interactive exhibits and activities in an equal balance between play, learning and creativity, to showcase the ‘hands on, minds on’ play of LEGO. It is expected to draw 250,000 visitors per year.

How did you get there?

I found out about the position at LEGO through my department’s career emails, which asked for a portfolio of work to be sent to the department head for short-listing. I was lucky enough to be selected, and a month later I had a Skype interview. My placement year also greatly helped with finding a job after graduation by giving prior experience in a design and project management role.

Where are you going?

I have recently been accepted onto the Telefonica/O2 Graduate scheme and will start work in September, which I am very excited about. I will be focused in the area of design and innovation and have the opportunity to choose my own role. Over the course of two years I will work in different areas of the business, including Wayra, the technology start-up accelerator.

What advice would you give now to a student studying your subject at university now?

Structure your time well, make plans and stick to them. I recommend doing a year in industry, I found it very helpful. Lastly, when lecturers say final year is a lot of work, they are understating it – prepare as much as possible

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P&G ARE LOOKING FOR HIGHLY SKILLED MOTIVATED PEOPLE

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MICROBIOLOGIST ADVERT JULY 2014We are currently recruiting for the following position:
London Site Microbiologist

Salary starting from £29,000 – £32,828 Job Number MFG00004258

Key responsibilities:
•The Site Microbiologist will have overall responsibility for the development and implementation of the site’s microbiological program and ensure overall compliance of the site vs the relevant microbiological standards.
•Specifically you will be responsible for the following areas: a)Microbiology laboratory, laboratory standards and procedures; qualification of microbiology laboratory personnel b)Compliance to the requisite microbiological operating standards and procedures c)Microbiology Daily Management system

To submit your application and read more on each role please go to www.pgcareers.com

Use the search jobs function for the relevant job number found on this advert. Application deadline 31st July 2014

About to graduate? Still looking for a graduate job?

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KPMG’s graduate roles are perfect opportunities to nurture the expert in you. With positions across Audit, Tax and Pensions, Financial Advisory, and Technology Consulting, there’s something at KPMG for everyone.

You’ll get a fast-track career with one of the UK’s top graduate employers, a highly competitive salary, an excellent bonus scheme, 25 days’ holiday, world-class training, as well as financial support towards gaining professional qualifications.

Why not take a look at KPMG’s remaining opportunities in the Midlands and apply now?

Audit: Birmingham and Nottingham

Public Sector Audit: Birmingham and Nottingham

Tax: Birmingham and Nottingham

Pensions: Birmingham

Investment Advisory: Birmingham

Financial Advisory – Transactions & Restructuring: Birmingham and Nottingham

Financial Advisory – Transactions & Restructuring (Mandarin): Birmingham

Technology Consulting – Advisory Services: Birmingham

Technology Consulting – Solution Specialists: Birmingham

Click here to apply for opportunities in Birmingham.

Click here to apply for opportunities in Nottingham.

 

Want to meet KPMG in person? 

It’s the people that make KPMG – but rather than just taking their word for it, why not go and find out for yourself?

It’s only a year or two since the KPMG trainees on hand were in your position; researching different career options to ensure they chose the right programme and right employer for them.

KPMG’s people are in the perfect position to chat through their own transition from university to employment and answer any queries you may have about KPMG’s business areas and career options. Should you decide to apply, KPMG’s events are the perfect place to pick up a few helpful hints and tips about their recruitment process!

All degree disciplines welcome!

Birmingham

Wednesday, 25th June, 5pm ‘til 7pm

Nottingham

Monday, 7th July, 5pm ‘til 7pm

Places at these events are limited so to guarantee your spot, register here for Birmingham or here for Nottingham.

Dress code: Business casual

Graduate Business Partnership

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The Graduate Business Partnership is a project-based placement scheme organised by the University of Exeter. The scheme places recent graduates with local organisations between 8 weeks and up to 23 months. During the placements the graduate receives training from the University.

Application process:
You can apply to any of the placements by submitting an application form to Internships@ex.ac.uk for each project detailing your suitability to the project. Your application form will be forwarded to the host organisation. If they are interested in you they will then contact you directly and arrange an interview.

Graduates from any UK university with the right to work in the UK may apply.

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Graduate Profile of the Month

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June’s profile is Daniel O’Flynn. Daniel graduated in 2013 with a MChem Chemistry. He is now studying for a PhD in Chemical Synthesis in Bristol Universities Centre for Doctoral Training (BCS CDT)

 

Where are you now?

I am now doing a PhD in Chemical Synthesis in Bristol Universities Centre for Doctoral Training (BCS CDT). This is a slightly different PhD program to the conventional PhD route.  It involves an initial seven month training period prior to starting a PhD project.  In the training period I have been able to carry out three 7-week lab rotations in different research groups. This has allowed me to gain experience with new equipment, new chemistry and new techniques that I was previously unfamiliar with. Additionally, it also involves a lecture course, tutorial and workshop sessions, problem sessions, presentations in journal club, and brainstorming potential PhD projects. I am now coming to the end of the seven month training period and will be starting my PhD project in mid-April.

How did you get there?

During my industrial placement year I received an email about the Chemical Synthesis CDT at Bristol and was instantly interested.  The advantages over the conventional PhD route were obvious to me.  Carrying out three lab rotations in different research groups sounded like a great way to start at a new university, allowing me to meet the supervisors/research groups and get a feeling for the place.  I could then make an informed decision about which PhD supervisor/project I will  choose for the next three and half years. The Careers and Employability Centre and my personal tutor helped me to perfect my CV and I applied to Bristol University on their application website. I was able to get an interview a month or so later and everything happened relatively quickly from there.

Where are you going?

I am just about to finish the initial training period and will be starting my PhD project in mid-April.  By way of ambitions, I hope that the PhD and my time at Bristol goes smoothly, ideally stumbling upon new chemistry that I can publish in journals.  In the longer term, I wish to obtain my PhD and go into research in industry. At this moment in time, a career in pharmaceutical/agrochemical research would be my desired career choice.

What advice would you give to a student studying your subject at university now?

I would definitely say enjoy it, try to keep motivated, don’t let the work pile up and ask lots of questions.  Additionally, it’s also worth making sure you understand and refresh on the basics throughout the course, as the basics are going to be fundamental when the hard stuff kicks in.  Finally, I would say enjoy the union while you’re there…I miss FND!

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The Cambridge Geography PGCE: a world of opportunities

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