Accessing Talent

BRinging oPPoRtunities

to You

A Partnership Approach

“Kingston Smith has frequently recruited placement students through the Brunel Placement and Careers Centre over the last few years. The service is of a high standard and we have employed several bright undergraduates who have added a great deal of value whilst working with us. In fact, we have employed a number of them on a permanent basis once they have finished their studies”

Paul Hibberd, Kingston Smith Chartered Accountant

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At Brunel we have always placed a high value on our personal contact with employers. This is a brief guide to the comprehensive services the Placement and Careers Centre can offer and the many ways you can engage with the diverse pool of Brunel students and graduates.

A professional service offering a purpose built employability centre and award winning service provision

Over 30 dedicated staff, including professional consultants who are able to offer cost effective and impartial talent resourcing solutions and consultancy

Proactive approach to developing relationships, a dedicated employer liaison team

Forward thinking approach to use of technology including streaming media, social networking and interactive interviewing tools

We would also like to hear of ways in which you, as an employer, would like to support and/or take part in PCC initiatives with students.

For more information about any of our events, programmes and initiatives, or to discuss a partnership package that meets your organisation’s needs, contact our dedicated employer liaison team:

Brenda Morris brenda.morris@brunel.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)1895 265751Cheryl Norgate cheryl.norgate@brunel.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)1895 265752

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Recruit Brunel Talent

“As a graduate employer it is key for us to forge strong relationships with Placement and Careers departments – I work closely with a number of universities but have to say so far the service Brunel have provided has been outstanding.

Getting access to students within specific departments has always been a struggle at other universities as I have had to build links with lecturers. However, the Placement and Careers Centre at Brunel provide a seamless service which is linked to the whole university making it easier for me, as a recruiter, to get in front of targeted students without going on a wild goose chase! This has benefits for us and more importantly the students. I really get the feeling that the team have a genuine passion for developing students and getting them ready for industry with the comprehensive services they provide. They are also always looking for new ways for an organisation to engage on campus.”

Mohit Malik, Transport for London

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RecRuit BRunel talent

Advertising your vacancies to thousands of Brunel students and graduates couldn’t be easier – and it’s free of charge. If it’s part-time, vacation work or a graduate opportunity you can advertise on our online jobs board; Brunel students and recent graduates can access this all year round from wherever they are. With thousands of students signed up for email alerts, and the option to circulate your opportunity to specific cohorts, you can be confident that your vacancy is reaching its target audience.

WoRk Placements

As one of the UK’s leading providers of work based learning opportunities we are proud of our 40 year tradition in partnering with employers from all sectors of UK PLC as well as public sector and charitable organisations. We have a commitment to incorporating extensive periods of work experience into many of our courses. These opportunities are usually 12 months long, or two periods of 6 months for particular disciplines, and are coordinated by our award winning Placement team. With dedicated Placement Officers for each discipline and strong relationships with the academic schools, our knowledgeable and experienced staff are on hand to provide advice and information about the placement process and will ensure efficient, successful promotion of your opportunities.

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FaiRsPart-Time Work and Volunteer Jobs Fair Need students to work part-time or during vacations? Are you a charity that needs to recruit students for a project? Right at the start of the academic year, this fair is popular with employers and students.

Autumn Placement and Careers Fair Held in November, this fair is the ideal chance to advertise graduate and placement opportunities to Brunel students early in the year and meet potential applicants.

International Careers Fair Interested in employing an international student or have opportunities abroad to provide to UK students? This is the fair for you, usually held in December.

Teachers Fair Primarily targeting PG Cert students, this fair in January is also open to students from all courses and disciplines interested in a career in the sector. It allows students to find out about recruitment processes and job opportunities.

Summer Graduate Recruitment Fair Taking place in May, this fair is open to graduates from all UK universities giving you access to a large number of candidates.

Raise Your Profile

The Placement and Careers Centre organise many events throughout the year giving you the opportunity to meet Brunel students, raise your profile on campus and network with other employers. You can get involved in many of the following:

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WoRkshoPs Workshops are an ideal opportunity for you to contribute to our students’ skills development and their preparation for placement and graduate jobs. Our workshops focus on written applications, CVs and application forms, assessment centres, interview skills and developing commercial awareness, but we’re always open to new topics. Workshops benefit greatly from employer input and we are always keen to discuss potential involvement. If it is specifically placement students you are looking to recruit, we also coordinate a number of skills based sessions as part of the pre-placement module which is delivered in the curriculum.

caReeRs uncoveRedThese events are designed to show students the variety of career paths and breadth of opportunities that are available in any one sector. Why not send along a recent graduate to talk about their role and what it’s like to work for you? Of course, if you can’t make it to one of these events, we can organise a promotional stand on campus or a presentation direct to students.

“I have been working with the Placement & Careers Centre at Brunel University for the last 3 years. The staff of the Service have always been professional and prompt in responding to any requests from Xerox. The experience of working with them has proved to be productive and worthwhile and I have successfully recruited students with their help. I do not hesitate to recommend other employers to work with Brunel as my experience with them has been a very positive one.”

Nick Gray, Xerox

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sPonsoRshiP and adveRtising Promote your organisation to thousands of students and strengthen your links with Brunel University by adding your name to our innovative products and services. Sponsor one of our student information booklets or our careers fair brochures, we have options to suit your budget.

events and comPetitions The Placement & Careers Centre organise a calendar of events across the academic year including careers fairs, workshops, presentations and awards for students such as the Student Employee of the Year. Increase your company’s brand awareness by contributing to events or prizes, running your own competition or providing a student employability project. We are always keen to hear about new ideas.

If you can’t make it on to campus, or would like to raise your profile all year-round, there is still a variety of things you can do.

Raise Your Profile

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social mediaWe use a range of social media and technology to provide timely and relevant information to our students so if you have a message that needs to reach students at a specific time of year, why not contribute to our blogs, be featured on our Facebook page or record a video or podcast with us.

“It has been a delight to work with the Placement & Careers Centre from Brunel University in terms of the variety of recruiting activities, flexibility, support and quality of students this university offers. We have been able to target students from both Engineering and Business faculties during our milkround campaign. It is very encouraging to hear the advice/guidance on how to write CVs and how to prepare for interviews provided by the Placement & Careers Centre corresponds with what Intel would expect from candidates. They are also very well organised and their recruiting fairs are always very successful.”

Stephanie Lee, Intel

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Corporate Partnerships

coRPoRate PaRtneRshiPsIf you are interested in collaborating with Brunel University on research projects or business ventures please contact Corporate Relations

Andrew Ward Director of Corporate Relations Brunel University 01895 267698

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“Having worked with Brunel for many years in relation to Graduate and Intern recruitment, I have always found that the level of service we receive in relation to quality and level of engagement of their students and the organisation of recruitment events has always been nothing short of first class. Additionally the Placement & Careers team have always been very generous with timely and relevant advice which is invaluable in helping British Airways with our Graduate Resourcing Strategy”

Phil Donnelly, British Airways

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“We have used the Placement and Careers Centre to recruit part-time campaign staff and have always found them to be professional, reliable and knowledgeable. The team are on hand to provide advice when needed and always recommend the best ways to reach the students we are looking for. The process is always well managed and very efficient.”

Lewis Duggleby, Endsleigh Insurance Services Limited