Graduate vacancies increase but competition remains fierce
Graduate vacancies are predicted to fall significantly less in 2010 than in the previous two years and over half of employers expect to increase their graduate intake this year according to The Careers Group at the University of London, the largest university careers service in the UK.
As a result, The Careers Group are launching a [...]
Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:54:01 +0000
Students discover more Jobs Online
The Careers Group had double the number of jobs advertised on its JobOnline site during January/February compared to the same period in 2009. An increase in IT and Finance positions confirms recent media coverage that graduate jobs in finance and banking are likely to rise by 25.4% during 2010.
Over 1,000 students a day currently access [...]
Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:37:22 +0000
The Careers Group aims to combat glass ceiling with new online careers resource for students and graduates
The Careers Group is pleased to announce the launch of its new website Reach, a resource aimed at providing support to University of London students who feel they face a barrier to employment.
The website incorporates inspiring stories and case studies from other students and employers, access to a database of resources and a blog and [...]
Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:10:56 +0000
Getting into International
Development_
Internship at Chatham House
This was being advertised on 24th February 2010 on the Chatham House Internship Page.
The World Today Intern The World Today, Chatham House’s monthly magazine, is offering an internship to someone wishing to gain an insight into publishing. The successful candidate will assist the editor and assistant editor in the day-to-day running of the magazine through [...]
Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:19:12 +0000
Microfinance
Back in December we posted a piece about this growing area of international development – http://thecareersgroupgid.wordpress.com/?s=microfinance&searchbutton=go%21
We are pleased that the Microfinance Association have accepted our invitation to run a workshop at our ‘Getting into International Development’ day on March 23rd (details at careers.lon.ac.uk/dev).
In the meantime you can read some reports about the association including a [...]
Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:38:09 +0000
Study India
January 27th 2010. Just returned from a lunchtime talk about ‘Study India’. The talk came about because I met a couple of students visiting the careers centre who took part in the inaugral ‘Study India’ programme in 2009. Applications for this year’s programme will close on March 17th (applications aren’t considered before then so don’t [...]
Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:12:24 +0000
Jan Valtin / Richard Krebs
This post is a complete diversion but I couldn’t resist posting up this photo of Jan Valtin the alias of Richard Krebs. Valtin was an organiser for the Communist Party in Germany in the 1920 and 30s. Eventually he was captured by the nazis but after a dreadful experience of imprisonment and torture he talked [...]
Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:44:27 +0000
Applying for Political Risk
One of the students in King’s College War Studies department sent me a political risk application letter to check. I’ve anonymised the details and posted the comments I made on a website. I have used it because it helped me make some points that may not be obvious. These include
* This sector doesn’t value non-related [...]
Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:16:14 +0000
Microfinance
The Microfinance Association has been operational since the summer of 2009. Its aim is to provide training and accreditation for those working in the rapidly growing area of microfinance. We recently met Ademola Tosoye to find our more about how the Assocation might be relevant for those looking for entry level roles in international development. [...]
Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:42:53 +0000
The role of the Private sector in humanitarian efforts
A conference organised by RedR and King’s humanitarian futures programme
9.30 am a difficult start – balancing tea a croissant and a delegate pack. The list of delegates is revelatory itself a Head of sustainable development at consultants Scott Wilson; a head of private sector engagement at CARE International and PWCs sustainability and climate change manager. [...]
Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:16:02 +0000
Interning in Jane’s Strategic Advisory Service
We have just wrapped up a ‘Careers In Conflict’ Forum at King’s College, University of London. One of the contributors was an alumni of King’s who now works for IHS Jane’s Strategic Advisory Service. In fact most of the speakers turned out to be from King’s. Not planned that way but it just happened. It [...]
Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:12:44 +0000
Human Rights and International Development
Saturday 8.50am I’ve been invited to speak at an event on Human rights and international development organised by Oxfid an Oxford university organisation that does great work raising the development profile amongst it’s students. Jo Evans the co president who invited me came to our ‘Getting into International Development’ event previously and has quickly got [...]
Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:52:42 +0000
The Study India Programme
The Study India Programme is an opportunity for undergraduates to have a 3 weeks expenses-paid experience in India in either Mumbai or Delhi, in summer 2010. If you are graduating in 2010 you will still be counted as an undergraduate. The programme is designed to build links between British students and India. Typically Indian students [...]
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:54:51 +0000
Off the Shelves_
The Careers Group Information & Research team bring you the latest news, careers advice and library acqusitions.
It is International Women’s Day today – what does that mean?
International Women’s Day is a globally-recognised day, established 100 years ago, to celebrate the achievements of women and push for equal opportunities. With regards to careers in the UK, it is easy to feel the battle has been won, indeed in these diversity-aware days female graduates are very successful in landing their first graduate job. But [...]
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:35:19 +0000
How can I get medical and healthcare work experience?
Getting the right healthcare work experience is key to a successful application to medical school, but it is not always the easiest thing to find. Fortunately there are plenty of information sources that can help you out – and you won’t need family contacts to get it.
First of all, how do you know if an opportunity will count? [...]
Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:17:23 +0000
Emergency services blogs – the inside view
Continuing on from my previous listing of lawyer blogs (blawgs), I thought I would highlight some more vocation-based blogs, this time by people working in emergency services. Again, this is not a comprehensive list, but it does include some real favourites of mine that are worth reading even if you aren’t looking career info.
Fire
Alerter – [...]
Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:34:04 +0000
Short courses, real benefits
Reading this article on short courses reminded me of the range of courses available for short courses of study – everything from entrepreneurship to wine connoisseurship, Flash web design to clothes customisation, French language to French cooking. Remember, as a student you will likely be eligible for concessionary rates, so make the most of [...]
Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:00:31 +0000
Like us? Hate us? How can we help you?
We in the information team are having a drive to get feedback to improve our services. Do you have any thoughts on our blog here? What is your favourite post? What do you find annoying? Should we write more or less? Any ideas welcome!
Please leave us a comment below, or email us on library@careers.lon.ac.uk
It really does make [...]
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:46:22 +0000
Christmas closure dates
Please note that The Careers Group offices, Careers library and Specialist Institutions’ Careers Service (SICS) in Russell Square will be closed over the Christmas break.
We close on Wednesday 23rd December 2008 at 5pm, and re-open on Monday 4th January 2009 at 9.30am.
Our normal opening hours will then resume:
Monday – Friday 09:30 – 17:00
Wednesday 09:30 – 20:00
Posted in library [...]
Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:13:52 +0000
Blawgs – get an inside perspective on law
I follow a number of blawgs purely out of general interest, but I thought I would share this selected* list of UK lawyer-authored blogs here too because I think they provide a great insight into the world of lawyers and their views on the latest hot topics (useful for interview preparation too…).
Charon QC – commentary [...]
Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:33:10 +0000
Freebies – the only reason to attend a careers fair?
I spotted this diary article by student Duncan Robinson in the Independent, and I wanted to respond from a careers service perspective, as I think quite a lot of students have similar experiences. In fact, when I was a student my friends and I went just to compete to collect the most freebies. We were [...]
Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:42:39 +0000
CVs – what to put for hobbies & interests?
Looking for inspiration? After filling out two pages demonstrating serious work achievements and academic qualifications, it can require a change of gear to address the ‘personal interests’ section.
Which approach are you…
Little Miss Average
I like reading, going to the cinema and socialising with friends
Pros: Congratulations, you are normal.
Cons: And forgettable…
Suggestions: Add some specifics to personalise this [...]
Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:25:42 +0000
British Council workshops for Chinese students planning to work in China
We have just received notice of these workshops which look very useful for Chinese students. The London workshop is actually this Saturday 21st November. If you plan to attend, register at http://www.educationuk.cn/alumniuk/uktour/ See below for more info:
Dear students,
The British Council, operating in China as the Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy, cordially invites [...]
Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:25:43 +0000
Gradclub blog_