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IMP$IALCOLLEGEC@R1RS@DVISORYS$VIC% GUID%2008Congratulations, you have already made the first step towardsplanning your career by picking up this Guide.

Successful career planning should start early. Manycompanies expect applications in the autumn for a summer startso don’t get caught out by leaving things too late!

The Guide, aimed at both undergraduates and postgraduates,provides useful information to assist you no matter what yourcareer goal. It is designed to lead you through the process ofmaking your career choice and planning your job-huntingstrategy with practical advice on how to succeed. In addition youwill find information on the career destinations of past Imperialgraduates and a section devoted to further study.

The jobs and course providers section gives information on avariety of career options with helpful tips on how to prepare andplan for these careers prior to graduation. Many companies andorganisations wish to recruit Imperial College graduates and thisGuide features some of them and what they have to offer.

Remember that the Careers Service is here to help whetheryour career goals are well developed or still vague. We offerinformation, advice, workshops, seminars, one-to-one guidance,vacancy information and employer events. To find out how wecan help you, call in to the Information Room and visit ourwebsite – www.imperial.ac.uk/careers.

2007 is the centenary year at Imperial, marking 100 years ofsuccess. May 2008 bring you success inplanning your future career!

Elspeth FarrarDirector,Imperial College Careers Advisory Service

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ONLIN%...INSID%...IMPERIAL AND YOUR CAREER4 Wanted for work: 1,000s of Imperial students

6 What do graduates from Imperial College do?

8 From freshers to finalists

10 Working in the UK

13 Imperial Careers Service – here to help you succeed

WHICH CAREER SUITS YOU?16 Finding the right career for you

18 Job-hunting? Everything you do at Imperial counts

LOOKING FOR WORK21 Make work experience count

23 Use your networks to develop your career

FURTHER STUDY24 Postgraduate study – is it right for you?

APPLICATIONS & INTERVIEWS26 To apply, send your CV and covering letter to...

28 Make your application stand out – for all the right reasons!

30 Win the interview game

34 Getting to know you

JOBS AND COURSE PROVIDERS37 Leading employers and course providers whowant to hear fromyou

How to make the most of your time at Imperial, develop yourcareer options and prepare yourself for the next step.8

Planning, researching and gaining work experience willenhance your skills and pay dividends when job hunting.18

Leading employers and course providers who specificallytarget Imperial graduates.37

At your Careers Service websiteGo towww.imperial.ac.uk/careers for...• jobs and opportunities you won’t want to miss• answers to your questions on topics ranging from further study to

how we can help you get that job – in our CV and application formworkshops!

• more!

And don’t forgetGo to targetjobs.co.uk to find your ideal graduate job, work placementor part-time job. You can search thousands of vacancies by sector andlocation, as well as access top-notch careers advice.

And go to targetcourses.co.uk if you're considering postgraduate study.Find the right course for you, as well as advice on funding and studyingabroad.

EmployersAbbey ........................................55, 61Air Products PLC ............................45Amey plc ........................................38The Army ........................................60Atkins..............................................45The Atomic Weapons

Establishment ................45, (46)Baillie Gifford & Co ........................55Bain & Company ..........................42Bank of England ............................50Barclays Capital ......................39, 50Barclays Global Investors..............55Barclays Wealth ............................50BDO Stoy Hayward ........................49Bear, Stearns International

Limited ......................................51Bird & Bird ......................................57Black & Veatch Ltd ........................38Bloomberg ..............................39, 49BNP Paribas....................................51Brebners ........................................49Bristows..........................................57Capgemini ................................39, 42CHP Consulting ..............................39Citi ..................................39, 51, (IBC)Citrix Systems ................................40Corporate Value Associates ..........42Data Connection ............................40The D.E. Shaw group ......................51Deloitte ..........................................49Deutsche Bank ........................40, 51Dixon Wilson ..................................49Dorset Software Services Ltd........40Ernst & Young ................................49FKI Plc ............................................46Foster Wheeler Energy Ltd ............46Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer ..58Fujitsu Services ............................40Geoffrey Osborne Ltd ....................38The GKN International Leadership

Development Programme ........46Gleacher Shacklock ........................51Glencore UK Ltd..............................51Goldman Sachs

International ....................(29), 52Gurit ................................................47HM Government

Communications Centre ..........47HSBC Corporate, Investment

Banking & Markets (CIBM) ......52HurleyPalmerFaltt ......................(64)IBM UK Limited ..............................40ICI ....................................................57ING Wholesale Banking..................52Intel Corporation UK Ltd ................40Invensys Systems (UK) Ltd ..........47J A Kemp & Co ................................60Johnson Matthey ..........................56JPMorgan........................................52Kaiser Associates Int. Inc ..............43KBC Financial Products ................52Kier Group ......................................38Kingspan ....................................(58)

KPMG ..............................................50Lazard ............................................52L.E.K. Consulting LLP ....................43Lehman Brothers ..........41, 53, (IFC)Linklaters ......................................58LogicaCMG ......................................41M.W. Kellogg Limited......................47M&G Investments ..........................55Marakon Associates ......................43MarshallWace AssetManagement..52Martin Currie Investment

Management Ltd ......................55McKinsey & Company....................43Merrill Lynch Europe PLC ..............53Mewburn Ellis LLP..........................60Morgan Stanley ..............................53Morley Fund Management ............55Network Rail..............................47, 59Nomura ..........................................53npower ..................................(12), 47OC&C Strategy Consultants ..........43Oliver Wyman ................................43PA Consulting Group ......................42PricewaterhouseCoopers

LLP ................................50, (OBC)Procter & Gamble ....................47, 50QUALCOMM Europe Inc ..................47RBS Global Banking & Markets......54Roland Berger Strategy

Consultants ..............................44Rolls-Royce plc ..............................48Royal Air Force ..............................60Saffery Champness

Chartered Accountants ............50Schlumberger ..........................41, 56SELEX Sensors and Airborne

Systems Ltd...............................48Sharp Laboratories of Europe........48Shell ................................................48Slaughter and May ........................58Spectrum Strategy Consultants....44Standard Chartered Bank ..............54Standard Life Investments............55Stemcor Limited ..................54, (54)Symbian..........................................41Taylor Woodrow plc ........................38Teach First ............................(53), 54Tessella Support Services plc ........41Tube Lines ......................................48UBS............................................41, 54Vocalink ..........................................41Watson Wyatt Worldwide ..............42Wolfson Microelectronics plc ........48

Further studyBPP Law School ..............................62The College of Law..........................62ESCP-EAP European School of

Management..............................62Goldsmiths, University of London 63Imperial College London, Tanaka

Business School ........................63University of Warwick, Warwick

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IIMPERIAL AND YOUR CAREER

mperial College is a goodplace to study and ourgraduates are highly sought-

after. As a result, they enjoy higher levels ofemployment and generally more responsiblejobs with above average salaries.

While many large national andinternational firms target our graduates(see ‘What do graduates from ImperialCollege do?’, page 6) some students alsostart their careers in smaller organisations.And Imperial College students aretargeted by firms that are active not just inscience and engineering. A wide spectrumof firms want to recruit our graduates.

Meeting employersEmployers contact us in many differentways. The first time you might noticethem is when you need a vacation job.Many advertise these through the CareersService and some participate in theinternship programme run by theCity & Guilds Union. The big firms startrecruiting for summer internships wellbefore Christmas so if you don’t keepyour eyes and ears open you will miss theopportunities.

Some invite students to presentationswhere they tell you about theirorganisation and career opportunities.These events, mostly in the autumn, maybe held on campus, in local hotels or on

the firm’s premises and they provide anopportunity to meet representatives –including recently recruited graduates. It’syour chance to discover what they do,something about their culture and whatthey enjoy about their work.

The Careers Fair is held in theStudents’ Union in early November.Different firms attend each day so youcan career window-shop by dropping inon more than 50 organisations. You candiscuss, seek answers to your questions,or simply pick up literature to read andanalyse at your leisure.

Workshops and coursesAnother way of getting close to employersis to attend the skills workshops held onWednesday afternoons. Employers like

giving these because they attract proactivepeople who are keen on self-improvement. You develop importantskills such as presenting or negotiatingand, by making contact with a recruiter,you discover enough about theirorganisation to decide whether you mightwant to work for them.

The Focus on Management course,held in March, is brimming withemployers. First there are thosepresenting case studies on strategy,finance, marketing or anothermanagement function. Next are the ‘newmanagers’ – doing jobs that you might bedoing in two or three years’ time,representing their companies andworking with you on the challengingproblems posed.

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Wanted for work:1,000s of Imperial studentsIf you want a job after you graduate, you’re in the right place – Imperial studentsare some of the most sought-after by employers.


I MADE THE MOST OFMY INTERNSHIP

An internship is reallyvaluable because you’relearning something newall the time, meetingpeople who work thereand finding out whatthey really do, as wellas taking on a project ofyour own. I thinkshowing enthusiasmand a strong desire tolearn are important. Youcan find out whetherthe role and sector arereally for you. And youlearn a lot aboutyourself too!JIA-HONG TAN,BSc physics, 2006,summer intern at Citigroup

I SHOWED COMMITMENTTOMY CAREER

If you areconsidering a career ina new area like NGOwork, then volunteeringas well as backgroundresearch will helpdemonstrate yourcommitment andinterest. Although itmay be difficult gettingyour foot in the door, itdefinitely isn’timpossible, and ImperialCareers Service willhelp you identify yourstrong points.

JOANNA SPRACKETT,working for an NGO in Brussels,MSc medical physics, 2005

I GOT THE HELP I NEEDEDFROMTHECAREERS SERVICE

If you’re unsureabout any career-related issue, it helps totalk it through. I wasreally impressed withImperial’s CareersAdvisory Service – theywere instrumental inmy successfulapplication. They gaveme feedback on whatrecruiters are lookingfor and I understandthey offer mockinterview practice too –I would wholeheartedlyrecommend them.TOBY MONK,BSc Hons physics, 2005

Employers want to meet you at Imperial in 2007–08• Lunchtime careers talks (Tuesdays, Thursdays)• Employer-led skills workshops (Wednesday afternoons)• Investment Banking Forum (Thursday 11 October)• Energy Industry Forum (Thursday 18 October)• Engineering Careers Fair (Thursday 25 October)• Professional Services Forum (Thursday 8 November)• Careers Fair, Students Union (Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8 November)• Science Fair (Wednesday 6 February)• Womens Career Forum (Thursday 15 November)• Focus on Management (end of March)

Employers like the factyou are part of asuccessful university

Students fromImperial College areusually of a very highcalibre.KATE FARLEY,graduate recruitment, BP

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SurveysTo continue to have these figures, we rely on graduates letting usknow about first jobs by completing the Destination of Leaversin Higher Education questionnaire that we will mail to you.Please fill the questionnaire in when it arrives and send it back tous. We will treat it in confidence. All universities collect this datafor the Higher Education Statistics Agency, which publishesindicators of employment and other statistics. The data is alsoused (anonymously) by College to advise present students aboutpossible careers. All data is stored and used strictly in accordancewith the Data Protection Act.

What do graduates fromImperial College do?Graduates get jobs in a wide range of sectors. Take a close look at all the optionsand find out what is available to help you decide on your next step.

Percentages of students going on to furtherstudy after their first degree

Aeronautics: 20%

Chemical engineering: 10%

Chemistry: 47%

Civil engineering: 21%

Computing: 23%

Earth science & engineering: 30%

Electrical and electronic engineering: 10%

Life sciences: 38%

Materials: 28%

Mathematics: 27%

Mechanical engineering: 15%

Physics: 38%

Average: 21.8%

Postgraduate study

Further study beckons for 20 per cent of graduates. Popularoptions include PhDs, MScs and vocational qualifications suchas the postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE), with a fewhardy souls embarking on second bachelors degrees. Thefigures vary widely across different departments, as the chartbelow shows. In some areas, for example scientific research,a PhD is practically a prerequisite and in chemistry andbiological sciences more than half become postgraduates. It’sinteresting to note that Imperial is way ahead of any otherinstitution as the most popular choice for postgraduate study.You obviously like it here! A difficult job market tends toincrease the numbers doing further study and vice versa. Thisprobably explains why civil engineering has the lowestpercentage doing further study – their job market is tootempting at present!

Salaries

We have collected some details of salaries earned by graduates.More than 300 graduates responded to this question. Themedian salary was in the range £20,000 to £25,000, but a luckyseven per cent earned salaries of more than £35,000. Only twoper cent earned more than £40,000. At the other end of things,six per cent of graduates were earning less than £15,000 per year.

Size of employer

f those graduating with first degrees in 2006, 67 percent went into employment in a very wide range ofsectors. Many graduate jobs are open to students

with any numerate degree, so options really are endless. Themost popular sector is healthcare, because a large number ofstudents are studying medicine, but it is useful to exclude themedics to see a clearer picture of important sectors for the rest ofthe student body. The table on page 7 shows these figures.

After a couple of difficult years, the banking and financesector has gone back to the top of the table, with 22 per cent ofnon-medical students finding employment here. This hastraditionally been an attractive sector for Imperial graduates.

Technical consultancy and research and development jobscontinue to be important, partly due to the continuing boom incivil engineering.

Another sector (other business activities) is quite diverse,covering the legal profession, marketing, advertising, retail,property and recruitment. This group of 10 per cent contains amixture of those with professional, permanent jobs plus asignificant proportion of others who are doing temporary jobs(typically in the retail sector) while looking for a career andpaying off some debts.

Whilst most students target larger employers, it is interestingto note that 12 per cent of leavers joined organisations with lessthan 50 employees. (See the table on page 7).

What about the rest?About five per cent of Imperial students decide that time off isneeded after all that hard work and go off to travel the world fora while. Employers are generally approving of gap years, sincethe experience can build confidence, improve language skills and,what’s more, jobs picked up along the way can help to develop awhole range of transferable skills that employers are interested in.

Sadly, unemployment is a fact of life for some and thisyear’s survey reports that four per cent of undergraduates werestill looking for a job six months after graduation. This figure isone per cent less than last year. If you should find yourself in thisposition, remember that your degree will remain very attractiveto employers, who will welcome your application, even severalyears after graduation. Be flexible and proactive in your jobsearch and read the other articles in this Guide – particularly‘Use your networks to develop your career’ on page 23. Considervoluntary work or get involved in community projects to updateyour skills base.

More information?More details of graduate destinations for your subject area canbe found on our website – www.imperial.ac.uk/careers. For anational perspective, consult targetjobs.co.uk,www.prospects.ac.uk and check out the labour marketinformation section, which also includes salary information.

As an engineering student I wantedto work with technology but also atthe same time stay in touch with thefinancial market. It is a commonperception that working in thefinancial sector for an engineeringstudent is a career change andmyexperience has been contradictory tothat. It is absolutely essential forinvestment banks to have the rightinfrastructure and architecture inplace to help the business make adifference. If you want somethingnumerically challenging and relatedto what you did at university,consider an internship at a companylike Citigroup Technology.SHERJEEL AMAN,Imperial alumnus, now at Citigroup,MSc communications and signal processing, 2006

Think about voluntary work orgetting involved in communityprojects to update your skills base.

Types of employer – all students excludingmedicine (20% of total)

Banking/financial: 22.1%

Other business activities: 10.8%

Technical consultancy/R&D: 11.7%

IT and telecommunications: 8.8%

Manufacturing: 11%

Accountancy: 7.4%

Education: 5%

Others: 4.5%

Public administration/defence: 3.6%

Utilities and transport: 3.6%

Health/social work: 2.6%

Oil/mining: 4.8%

Businessandmanagementconsultancy:3.6%

Agriculture: 0.5%

0–49: 12%

50–249: 10%

250 or more: 74%

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Penultimate yearNow is the time to start thinking seriously about your futurecareer. If you haven’t got a clue what you want to do, that’s noexcuse for delaying finding out about the possibilities. You aresurrounded by sources of information – careers advisers, careerslibraries, the internet, tutors, friends, family. Don’t just drift, startplanning your life now. Of course your degree is important andmust be your first priority but employers look for that and more.

The start of the second or penultimate year is the time to raiseyour sights higher:• Get involved – now is the time to really test your skills –

organise a social event for your department, look after thefinances of a society or become fixtures secretary of your team.The more effort you put into something the more enjoymentyou will get out of it.

• Committee work – excellent preparation for life afterCollege. You learn to set agendas, run meetings, agree actions,persuade other students to do things, work within budgets andplan events.

• Internships – can be most informative. They give you thechance to try out a type of work or future employer in whichyou are interested. You also get experience in job-hunting,letter writing and interviews, as well as a real insight into whatit’s like to work for a particular type of employer. Check outJobsLive at www.imperial.ac.uk/careers for information oninternships – some internships are only open to penultimate-year students.

• Need help? You can get information and advice on a widerange of graduate occupations, employers, further study andmuch more from the Careers Service or from our websitewww.imperial.ac.uk/careers.All these activities will help to develop your employability.

Skills such as planning, organising, communication, teamwork,persuading and negotiating are all important when applying forgraduate jobs. For more information visit www.imperial.ac.uk/ice.

FinalistYou’ve studied hard, played hard and worked hard – but nowyou have to sell that experience to employers – and fast.

October in your final year is a good time to put your careerplans into action. Start thinking seriously about your future – ifyou have not done so already. Employers hold presentations most

weekday evenings in College or at their own offices. Each Tuesdayand Thursday there is a careers talk at lunchtime. On Wednesdayafternoons, there are employer-led skills workshops on campus.

Make sure you pick up a copy of Career Choice from theCareers Service for details of employer and other careers eventson and off campus.

The Careers Service is a good starting place if you still don’t knowwhat you want to do, or you need some help firming up your plans:• Pop in and speak to the information staff.• Find out about Prospects Planner – a computer careers

guidance system – and all the information booklets, videos andreference files.

• Arrange to speak to a careers adviser in one of our short quickquery slots or for a longer guidance interview.

• Register to receive JobsLive via e-mail.Check our website for full details of what is on offer to help

you – www.imperial.ac.uk/careers.

From freshers to finalistsTop tips for answering the question ‘What will I do with my life and my career?’Find out how to make the most of all opportunities to develop your career options.

he next three or four years should be among the mostinteresting and enjoyable in your life, provided youmake the most of the opportunities available in and

out of College. Here are some ideas to increase self-developmentand employability:• Advice – don’t waste time reinventing everything. Build on the

experience of others. Take advice – test it out, adapt it to suityou, accept some and ignore the rest. To get advice on yourfuture career go to www.imperial.ac.uk/careers.

• Plan – to make the most of your time. And we’re not talking justabout your academic studies, we’re talking about making themost of all that’s available around you, in and out of College.

• Friends – join clubs and societies, attend meetings, take up anew sport, develop a new interest – all of these bring you intocontact with interesting people.

• Volunteer – there are lots of interesting projects that you couldget involved with in the local area. It makes you feel good and isgreat for your CV too. See www.imperial.ac.uk/volunteering.

• Vacation work – most people need to earn some money in thelong vacation. Deadlines for summer internships come upearly in the year so be warned, don’t leave job-hunting too late.

• Visit our website www.imperial.ac.uk/careers where you willfind information about internships and vacation training.Register on JobsLive and receive e-mail alerts about jobs.Write to employers with your CV. The personal approach canbe effective; try calling in to potential vacation employers nearyou and investigate who’s advertising in the local press.

• Mistakes – everyone makes them, but learning from them is animportant part of experience.

KNOWWHAT EMPLOYERSWANTSeizing opportunities at university can help you develop into anideal candidate for top employers.• Skills – think about the skills you have and how youmight develop

them. Employers who recruit you for vacation work, and eventually fora permanent job, will be looking at your abilities in teamwork, problem-solving and communication. Your degree will give you lots ofexperience in problem-solving but make sure you get some teamworkskills by joining a society, club or sports team.

• Commercial awareness is important – be aware of it and developyour skills to demonstrate your awareness. Money, even for scientificresearch, doesn’t grow on trees. Think about how you can add value toany organisation that you are connected with, whether it is gettingsponsorship for your club, selling tickets for events or simply smilingat customers when you are serving drinks at a bar.

• Broad horizons – at Imperial you canmeet people from all over theworld and learnmore about their cultures. When you graduate this cangive you global contacts and an international outlook. In today’sinternational business world your employer will find this an attractivefeature. It can be good for future holidays too!

GET INVOLVED IN OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES

Outstanding candidates tend tospend time outside academiavolunteering in charitable societies,being active in sports teams or takingproactive roles in societies oncampus. A strong candidate mustdemonstrate a good balance betweenacademic achievement and extra-curricular activities. Non-academicskills are equally as important asacademic ones. Some ofthe competences we look forare ‘teamwork’, ‘impactand influence’ and‘leadership potential’.ALI TRAUTTMANSDORFF,head of cross-divisional graduaterecruiting, Goldman Sachs

You are muchmore likely to besuccessful if you are passionateabout what you do. Beforegraduating from Imperial Icompleted internships with aninvestment bank and anengineering company. These mademe realise I wanted the feeling ofadding real value by producing aphysical product in addition to thevibrancy of working for a companyin a competitive and changingmarket. I gain huge satisfactionfrom working on future technologiesaimed at improving theenvironmental performance of ourjet engines. I also know withRolls-Royce the global challengesand opportunities are limitless.MATTHEW LEY,mechanical engineer on the environmentally friendlyengine project at Rolls-Royce, MEng mechanicalengineering, 2004

You’ve studied hard, played hardand worked hard – but now you haveto sell that experience to employers –and fast.

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Akira Kirton (left) MEng chemicalengineering, 2002, global progammemanager at BP International Ltd, withcolleagues at a BP training event.






is complex and based on a series ofpoints, and initially you would beallowed to stay and work in theUK for four years. These points areawarded for educationalqualifications, work experience,earnings, achievements, partner’sachievements and other criteria.

• Innovators SchemeThis is a scheme for entrepreneurswho want to establish a business inthe UK. The four main requirementsare that the business must create jobs,the owner must have shares in it, theentrepreneur must be able to live in theUK without public funds and he or shemust be able to finance his or her firstsix months here.

How do UK-based employersrecruit candidates?The larger employers run graduatetraining schemes, which are usuallyadvertised during the autumn term tostart in the following autumn. Someemployers do not accept applicationsfrom graduates who will need work

via its website atwww.imperial.ac.uk/international,including information about immigrationand visa issues.International Office,Imperial College London,Room 212, Mech Eng,South Kensington,London, SW7 2AZ(NB This is a temporary address)Tel: +44 (0)20 7594 8040E-mail: [email protected]

Careers Advisory ServiceThe Careers Advisory Service can helpyou with making applications and findingcareers information. You can also findsome useful web pages for internationalstudents on our careers website atwww.imperial.ac.uk/careers.

Home OfficeThe government’s website,www.workingintheuk.gov.uk,provides up-to-date information aboutwork permits and the various schemesand programmes.

Council for International Education(UKCOSA)Current advice notes about workingin the UK during and after yourstudies are available in the CareersInformation Room, but you can alsoobtain a copy from the Council forInternational Education website:www.ukcosa.org.uk/pages/advice.htm.These provide comprehensiveinformation on immigration,finance, working in the UK andgeneral information. There is anadvice line on 020 7107 9922(open Mondays to Fridays from1.00 pm – 4.00 pm).

Working in the UKWherever you come from and whatever you’ve studied at Imperial, employers wantto hear from you. Make sure you stand out from the crowd.

f you don’t have Britishnationality or if you don’thave nationality from a

country that is a member of the EuropeanUnion, it’s highly likely that you come underthe broad classification of internationalstudent. There are over 3,000 internationalstudents at Imperial (not counting thosefrom the European Economic Area), andthe majority come from China, Malaysia,Singapore, India and Nigeria.

Are you allowed to work in the UK?The key to answering this question is thestamp that you will have been given byimmigration in your passport. If thisstates ‘Employment prohibited’ youwill not be allowed to work. If thisstates ‘Consent of Secretary of State’ or‘Work must be authorised’ you will beallowed to work in the UK, as the

prime minister has given blanketpermission for work during your studiesand during your holidays.

Working in the UK duringyour studiesProviding that you have got the correctstamp in your passport, you can goahead. Currently, you are allowed towork for 20 hours per week during yourstudies and for an unlimited time duringyour holidays andinternships, and alsoduring placementsthat form part ofyour degree course.

Working in theUK afteryour studiesThings become

trickier if you wish to work in the UKafter your studies, and there are schemesavailable through the Home Office. Youcan find comprehensive informationabout all schemes and what’s involved atthe Home Office’s website (see page 11).Schemes that might be particularlyrelevant are:

• International Graduates SchemeThe International Graduates Schemereplaced the Science & EngineeringGraduate Scheme in 2007. The newscheme enables internationalstudents who have a degree orhigher qualification in any subjectto work in the UK for up to oneyear. To stay in the UK beyond the12 months granted under thisscheme, graduates will need toapply and meet the criteria ofanother suitable scheme.

• Training and Work ExperienceScheme (TWES)If you wish to work in the UK underthis scheme, the employer will need toapply for a work permit. This is alsofor 12 months, and the graduate mustleave the UK thereafter. There are anumber of conditions that apply. Yourjob must be in addition to other staffand not be replacing existing staff. Itmust also be for a work experienceposition that cannot be filled by aresident worker.

• Highly Skilled Migrant Programme(HSMP)This allows highly skilled graduates tomigrate to the UK to look for work orself-employment. The scheme itself

permits, so check before you spendconsiderable time filling in their applicationforms.

Many employers advertise graduatevacancies through the CareersService and specific graduate careerpublications. Sign up to JobsLive onthe Careers Service websitewww.imperial.ac.uk/careers and youwill have details of vacancies e-mailed toyou directly.

Consider making speculative applicationstoo, especially if you’re interested in aspecific career area. Networking andcontacting employers directly increases youropportunities. For information aboutspecific careers and relevant professionalorganisations see targetjobs.co.uk orwww.prospects.ac.uk/links/occupations.

How to succeed with yourapplicationBe clear about your own work permitsituation, so that you can refer to this inyour covering letter. Ideally, point theemployer towards relevant governmentwebsites and make it easy for them, as

many employerswill not be familiarwith current workpermit issues. Ifyou’re not confidentwith your writtenEnglish skills, get anative English-speaking friend tocheck yourapplication.

Sources of helpInternational OfficeThe InternationalOffice providesextensive assistance

Doing a degree in a differentcountry cultivates self-reliance andself-accountability. Adapting to a newculture prepares a person for thehighly globalised world of today.

WHAT DO EMPLOYERS THINK?

International students oftenprove themselves in a number ofcore competences – committed,adaptable and highly motivated –and we welcome applications for ourwork permit scheme frominternational students whomeetour selection requirements.ROSALIND GILBERT,student recruitment officer, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

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The larger employers run graduatetraining schemes, which are usuallyadvertised during the autumn term tostart in the following autumn. Someemployers do not accept applicationsfrom graduates who will need workpermits, so check before you spendconsiderable time filling in theirapplication forms.

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Imperial Careers Service –here to help you succeedMake the most of the resources on offer at Imperial before you leave.

ELSPETH FARRAR,director

MARK ALLEN,careers adviser

RICHARD MARSHALL,information officer

IRENA JENNINGS,careers adviser (Wye)

ROBERT CARPENTER,careers administrator

FRANCES MCEWAN,careers adviser

MICHELLE SWALLOW,information assistant

THOMAS REYNOLDS,information assistant

SHAHIDA OSMAN,careers adviser

JANE POOLER,careers adviser

Introducing the staff

How to contact your Careers Advisory ServiceAt South Kensington:

Autumn 2007:48 Princes GardensSouth Kensington Campus

From January 2008:Level 5 Sherfield BuildingSouth Kensington CampusTel: 020 7594 8024Fax: 020 7594 8005E-mail: [email protected]

Web: www.imperial.ac.uk/careers

Opening times: Monday to Friday,10.00 am – 5.15 pm

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practice. And they can help you toevaluate your options if you’re subsequentlymade a number of job offers all at once!

Seek individual guidance from acareers adviser in two main ways:• Quick queries

Careers advisers are available for 20minute ‘quick queries’ daily. These areoffered in either the morning orafternoon during term time and in theafternoon during vacations. You bookthese on the day via the websitewww.imperial.ac.uk/careers.

• Longer appointmentsFull careers appointments are availablefor 40 minutes at a range of possible

files there are also reference books andmanuals on career choice.

Researching careersResearch is essential when consideringyour future prospects. We offer studydesks and comfortable seating to helpyou make full use of the informationavailable as well as specific materials,such as:• TARGETjobs by sector publications

such as investment banking,engineering and IT as well as InsideCareers publications

• occupational information on manydifferent careers

• reference materials on employmentthroughout the world

• reports on specific employers andfeedback on interviews.

Other ways we can helpYou can also:• e-mail your questions to

[email protected]• watch videos/DVDs on interviews and

assessment centres• use one of our PCs for your careers

research on the internet, to work onyour applications or send e-mails viathe College network

• use Prospects Planner – interactiveguidance software to match your ideasto possible careers (particularly useful ifyou need more ideas or furtherinformation on career options you’reconsidering).

Getting advice from acareers adviserThe careers advisory team providesconfidential, one-to-one guidance aboutcareer options. Their role isn’t to tell youwhat job to do, or match you up withspecific employers; but they can adviseyou how to research opportunitiesyourself; they can also give you feedback onwritten applications or ‘mock interview’

What’s available What is it? Who’s it for?

Duty careers adviser 20minutes with a careers adviser. Registeronline on the day you wish to see an adviser;mornings or afternoons in termtime; afternoonsin vacations.

All students. Popular for asking factualquestions, updating CVs, covering letters andapplication checks. Also an ideal starting point.

Careers interview 40-minute one-to-one session with a careersadviser. You need to book in advance in personor by phone. Please arrive on time to gain fullbenefit.

Everyone. Allows detailed discussion aboutyour options. Helps you to focus on what youwant and form strategies to achieve yourgoals.

Careers workshops/talks A full programme of occupational and skillstalks and workshops. Check the Career Choicepublication and our website for details in theautumn term.

Everyone. A wide range of subjects includingteamwork, interview and presentation skills,assessment centres, and specific occupationaltalks.

Careers seminars A weekly programme of seminars. Everyone. Seminars on CVs, interviews andassessment centres at differing times in therecruitment cycle.

Mock interviews Practice interviews. We suggest you bring yourCV and details of the job you are applying forand we will ask practice interview questions.

For those about to attend a job interview for thefirst time or people who wish to improve theirinterview technique.

Psychometric testing Test available online with feedback on yourperformance as well as literature in the CareersService to give you a ‘practice go’.

Anyone likely to be tested. Invaluableexperience, as many recruiters use tests ofverbal, numerical and diagrammatic reasoning.

What advice and guidance do we offer?

times. You arrange these in advance,in person or by phone. Remember,your academic department also has adepartmental careers adviser who willadvise on degree-related careers.

• The Careers Service helps youdevelop lifelong skills to plan andmanage your career effectively; bydriving that process yourself, youdemonstrate to future employers theskills and motivation they require.

Commitment to students withspecial needsThe Careers Advisory Service iscommitted to making the full range of

services available to all students.Whatever your special requirements,we can help you with information,guidance and advice. We can providecareers information in formats to suityour needs and guidance in a comfortableenvironment. The College’s disabilitiesofficer can also be contacted forfurther guidance:Ms Loretto O’CallaghanRoom 445 Sherfield BuildingTel: 020 7594 8935Fax: 020 7594 9050E-mail: [email protected].

How to contact your CareersAdvisory ServiceAt South Kensington(until December 2007):48 Princes GardensSouth Kensington Campus(from January 2008):Level 5 Sherfield BuildingSouth Kensington CampusTel: 020 7594 8024Fax: 020 7594 8005E-mail: [email protected]: www.imperial.ac.uk/careers.

Opening times: Monday to Friday,10.00 am – 5.15 pm, including vacations(not during College closures)

Careers seminars, bookablevia JobsLiveIn addition to talks given by careersadvisers that are held in your department(your departmental careers adviser willnotify you about these), careers advisersalso run a rolling programme of centralseminars on CVs, interviews andassessment seminars – again bookable,via JobsLive.

As a first step to producing an effectiveCV, we suggest that you attend a CVseminar and then make any necessarychanges to your CV.

To start accessing any of these resourcesvia JobsLive, go to www.imperial.ac.uk/careers/resources/jobslive.

Visit the Careers Information RoomCome to the Careers Information Roomand have a browse around, accessreference materials includingvideos/DVDs, use one of the PCs for yourresearch and pick up take-awayinformation or leaflets of interest. Thereis always a member of staff on hand tohelp point you in the right direction.

Resources and informationWe aim to create an environment thatencourages you to reflect and explorecareers for yourself. Our information isorganised as follows: exploring youroptions, exploring occupations andapplying for jobs and courses. Spendsome time in the Careers Service simplybrowsing and ask if you need any help.Much of the information is there for youto take away.

Exploring your options: where areyou now?This information aims to get you startedby making you aware of the scope ofdifferent options open to you, and howyour skills, abilities and interests relateto different careers. In addition toAGCAS literature and Career Planning

e are here to help youdevelop lifelong skills toplan and manage your

career effectively. We recommend youstart by having a browse around ourwebsite at www.imperial.ac.uk/careers.

This comprehensive resource meetsmany of your information needs:• Beginning with Where are you now? in

the Student section, you can explorehow your profile relates to possiblecareer options.

• The virtual careers library in theResources section provides a weblink directory and lists resourcesavailable to you, in the CareersInformation Room, such as DVDsand reference materials.

• Vacancies and Online aptitude tests arealso provided.

• ICE (Imperial College Employability)is a resource to help you use your timeeffectively, gain valuable experience,develop skills to make you moreemployable, and reflect on and planyour career.

Vacancies online and JobsLiveThe Careers Service receives details ofmany job opportunities every weekincluding current positions and trainingprogrammes, internships, work experienceplacements and part-time work.

You can search vacancies as well asemployers on the JobsLive database – byjob type, industry sector, geographicalarea, degree subject required etc. Theemployer database also provides details ofany current or past vacancies we mighthave received from that organisation.

To start using JobsLive, you need toregister. You then enter one or moreprofiles of the type of vacancy you areinterested to receive automatic e-mails.

Employer events, bookablevia JobsLiveEvents run by employers such asoccupational talks, employerpresentations and employer-led skillsworkshops take place throughout thegraduate recruitment cycle. You can booka place online to attend via JobsLive.

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Hobsons GET Guides cover a range ofareas such as science and IT, engineering,finance and management.

Inside Careers deliver information oncareers including patent work,engineering and accountancy. Theyinclude employers’ recruitment details.

Meeting employersThe Careers Fair is organised by theCollege Students’ Union. This takes placein the autumn term when details areavailable from the Students’ Union.

The Engineering Fair in October andthe Science Fair in February are organisedby the Careers Service. Details will beavailable on the careers website.

Other careers fairs are also organisedby other careers services and byprofessional organisers. Details of thesecan be found on www.prospects.ac.uk.

The Careers Service organises manyother employer activities, mainly in theautumn term. Events are held in Collegeand at employers’ premises in London.Employers run skills workshops, drop-insessions in the Careers Service and presenttalks on specific areas of work. Detailsare available in Career Choice and on ourwebsite www.imperial.ac.uk/careers.

The Graduate Recruitment Programmeprovides information on employersinterested in recruiting from yourdisciplines into a number of roles in theircompanies. (Details are given in CareerChoice and on the careers website.) Mostactivities occur between October andFebruary. Interviews for internships alsooccur at this time.

Prioritising the time you need forjob-hunting and applications with yourstudy time is essential to keep focused.

Action planningWhen you have identified and obtainedthe information you need about

Using the webMost employers have websites, withdata on the organisation, its products orservices. There are also several onlinedirectories and some are linked from theCareers Service website. Ask yourdepartmental careers adviser about anylinks they may have, and check yourdepartment’s website.

The Careers Service JobsLive linksyou to vacancies by e-mail once you haveregistered on www.imperial.ac.uk/careersas do targetjobs.co.uk,www.prospects.ac.uk andwww.targetedgrad.com. You can alsosearch JobsLive by sector (eg engineering,scientific etc) for permanent, temporary,part-time vacancies, internships orvacation work.

There is an amazing amount ofinformation available when you startto browse. Getting information fromthe Careers Service, your departmentalcareers adviser, tutors andfriends can help cut downon browsing time.

Prospects Finalist andProspects Today containgraduate vacanciesin the UK. Both are availablefrom the Careers Service andat www.prospects.ac.uk.

Finding the rightcareer for youChoosing a career can be a daunting prospect, but breaking down the process canmake life a lot easier and add structure to your search.

employers and thedemands ofoccupations thatinterest you, the nextstep is to developyour application.Employers will wantto see how yourskills, personalqualities andoperating stylematch the attributesand competencesthey are looking for.

For eachemployer you candraw up two lists:1. Tasks they will

want you to doand the skillsrequired to dothem.

2. Personal qualitiesor temperamentyou think they arelooking for.Decide what

evidence you will usefrom your study,work experience orsocial interests thatdemonstrates whatthe employer wants.Refer to the skillstable on page 20 tohelp you do this.Then ask yourself:• Who was involved in the activity – you

alone or other group members?• Where did it take place – in a work

environment, the lab or during a yearin Europe?

• When did it happen – during vacationwork or in term time?

• Why did you undertake it and whatwere your aims – to increase

membership of a club, to have fun or tokeep fit?

• What was achieved – a task completed,sponsorship money raised?

• How did you contribute – did youprovide ideas or help to motivatethe team? What difference didyou make?Draft what you want to get across in

your application form, emphasising whatyou gained from your studies, workexperience and interests outside yourcourse.

TOP TIPS• Draw your examples from as broad a range

of experiences as possible.• The employer will want to know why you

are attracted to them. Your reward for thetime spent researching will be reflected inyour ability to explain this.

• Make sure that yours is a qualityapplication that persuades the employerthat you can and want to do the job youhave so painstakingly researched.

BE FLEXIBLE – KEEP YOUR OPTIONS OPEN

Not many people admit to enjoyingtheir final exams, but it was onlyduring intense revision that Irediscovered my enthusiasm forphysics. As I had previously feltuncertain about a career in science, Ihad looked for something where I coulduse my skills more generally andconsidered Teach First as this schemeseemed to let me keepmy optionsopen for longer, while still movingforward professionally. However afterfinals, I decided to pursue a careerwhere I could move my own scienceforward. After some extensiveresearch I secured a job with QinetiQ,as they seemed to be the companythat could offer me the most.TOBY MONK,BSc Hons physics, 2005

eciding what to do andachieving the job you want israrely easy. You need to know

what you are looking for, where to look,avoid information overload, develop yourplan and act on it. This Guide is a goodplace to start. Read on to find out how.

What are you looking for?The first step in your search is to identifythe sector of industry or commerce thatinterests you and the type of work thatattracts you.

Take a systematic approach and allowyourself time to explore the types ofemployers interested in your discipline, aswell as your abilities, skills and personalqualities (see skills table on page 20).This helps you to assess the occupationalchoices open to you. Planning for yourfuture career means checking out that youhave all the information you need fromthe sources appropriate to your careerinterests. Monitor your plan and adapt itif necessary. Developing a ‘Plan B’insurance policy enables you to be flexible.

Researching employers and jobsHaving researched and decided on thecareer you are aiming for, the next stageis to identify which employers offeropenings for you.

Similarly, targetjobs.co.uk has vacanciesupdated daily.

Career Choice is available to everyfinal-year student early in the autumnterm and gives details of employers,opportunities and events.

The ‘hidden job market’The Careers Service is a good startingpoint to explore the unadvertised jobmarket. About a third of vacancies arenot made public, but you can applyspeculatively to employers working in anarea of particular interest to you and askabout opportunities with them.

Professional bodies, trade associationsand other organisations produce directories,such as the Association of ConsultingEngineers, UK Aerospace IndustryDirectory, Offshore Oil and GasDirectory. Some are available in theCareers Service Information Room, othersmay be consulted in the College library.

The TARGETjobs by sector series, andthe Hobsons and Prospects directories arepublished annually, listing all the majoremployers of graduates in theUK and detailing the wide range ofopportunities available.

Much information is available on theweb, enabling you to explore andresearch employers of interest to you andtailor your speculative application tothem much more effectively.

CasebooksThe TARGETjobs by sector range ofcareers guides provides information andadvice on a wide range of careers plusemployer details and where to get workexperience.

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Think about howenterprising andinnovative you are.Take advantage ofthe EnterpriseChallenge to gainexperience of whatit’s like to develop abusiness idea, makea prototype andmarket it.

If you’re applying for jobs with aninternational company, show yourinternational outlook by telling them abouttime spent living abroad, your languageskills and your travel experiences.

Oral and written communication skillsare vital too. To demonstrate these skills,think about experiences such as projectswhere you have written a report andmade a presentation, either individuallyor as part of a group, or where you’vedealt with customers on the phone and inperson, had contact with people outsideCollege, negotiated with a landlord,written for Felix or participated instudent radio.

To develop your skills further, youcould attend the skills workshops run byemployers in the autumn term or the Focuson Management course in March, wherestudents work in teams of young managersfrom government, industry and commercesolving typical problems. As well as learningmore about management, you develop yourteamwork and communication skills.

Attend skills workshopsTo plan your career successfully it’s vitalto consider the skills you have and thoseyou want to develop further. Everythingyou do at Imperial counts and employerswant to know all about it.

irtually everything you’vedone at Imperial can be usedto impress employers.

Employers need hard evidence that youhave what it takes to meet the ‘personspecification criteria’ or competences forthe job. They’re interested in not just yourknowledge, your skills are vital too.

Career planningWhen you plan your career and applyfor jobs, a key step in the wholeprocess is to think hard about all theskills you are developing through yourcourse work, voluntary, leisure andwork experiences. Analyse eachoccupation that interests you, identifyingthe knowledge, skills and competencesthe employer seeks. Decide if you havethe necessary skills.

Attend career-related sessions givenin your department that cover all thekey areas of career choice and jobseeking. If necessary, consult a careersadviser – they have expertise in matchingskills to relevant jobs.

Researching careersThere are plenty of opportunities atImperial where you can talk to peoplealready in employment. Don’t miss thecareers fairs. Employer presentations arerun by departments, societies and by theCareers Service. Employer-led skillsworkshops help you to develop the veryskills they seek in potential employees.Just taking the trouble to attend andlearn, to meet employers and show youhave viewed their website, puts you aheadof the crowd.

Developing relevant skillsSo, you want to impress employers!What can you do? Engage inextra-curricular activities thatdemonstrate the skills recruiters areseeking. Join a society and take someinitiative to improve it. Be sure to getexperience of teamwork whether it is inemployment, volunteering, completing a

Job-hunting? Everythingyou do at Imperial countsYou’ve done all the right things and you’re well on course to complete your degree.Make sure all your skills and experience count in the competition for jobs.

Case study – considering consulting

group project or participating in asporting or musical team. Consider howyou impact on other people.

Work experienceConsider too how your ideas, problem-solving or technical approach have madea difference at work. Your improvedcomputer program or novel way ofapproaching an engineering problemmight make all the difference in deliveringquality work to clients.

Consider the commercial implicationsof what you did when you wereemployed or when managing a budgetfor a club or a group of friends. Whywas a budget necessary and did youkeep within it? Even filling supermarketshelves creates sales opportunities.Perhaps, thanks to you, an improveddatabase added to company profits orminimised losses. Have you ever soldanything, organised an event and soldtickets, raised funds for a charity oran expedition or managed a budget,either in hall or for your flatmates orat work?

Suppose that you want to be a consultingengineer. Youwill need an excellent understandingof the technology and thismight be demonstratedin your degree result. Your initial role may be inthe design teamwhere creativity and ingenuityare important. Your ability to work well withothers in the team from different disciplines isvital. Your manager will want to be sure youimpress the clients. Common sense andexcellent communication skills are essential,

plus the ability to quickly establish rapport withnew people. Good problem-solving ability istaken for granted since that is what you havebeen doing during your degree course.Demonstrating that you can also be aware of therelative costs of different outcomes will beimportant too.

So how would you convince an employer thatyou could make a good consulting engineer?First tell them about your engineering,

especially design projects. If you did anything ina group emphasise the teamwork. Think of yourother achievements as part of a team – perhapsin a committee, a club, a team at youremployment, even the team that live in your flat.

Youmight decide that consultancy is not foryou. That’s OK. Just think of what you have donehere at Imperial and the skills you have developed.Thenconsider thecareers thatmatchwhatyouhaveto offer. Your time here will have been well spent.

If you’re applying for jobs with aninternational company, show yourinternational outlook by telling themabout time spent living abroad, yourlanguage skills and your travelexperiences.

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WHAT AN EMPLOYER MIGHT LOOK FOR

1. Getting your message across, verbally and inwriting, to individuals and groups.

2. Listening effectively.3. Understanding body language.4. Creating a logical argument.5. Being sensitive to the needs and level of

knowledge of your audience.

1. Working effectively with others.2. Respecting and facilitating others’

contributions.3. Negotiating to achieve outcomes that benefit all.4. Motivating and supporting others in the team.

1. Thinking logically and using ingenuity to solveproblems and overcome difficulties.

2. Being flexible when unexpected obstacles occur.3. Coming up with better ways of doing things.

1. Understanding an employer’s goals and howyou could contribute to achieving them.

2. Being aware of current economic, political orenvironmental issues affecting the employer.

3. Discussing basic financial concepts.

1. Setting objectives.2. Identifying resources available.3. Planning activities to achieve a goal.3. Establishing priorities.4. Being able to co-ordinate with others.5. Anticipating and avoiding difficulties.6. Organising personal time to carry out all

responsibilities.

1. Displaying good relationships with customersor clients, managers, peers and subordinates.

2. Political awareness and sensitivity.3. Negotiating with and persuading others with

self-confidence and tact.

1. Making simple calculations.2. Interpreting ideas and drawing conclusions

from numerical information.3. Identifying trends and patterns in data.

EVIDENCE TO CONVINCE

1. Writing a project report, making a presentation based on that report.2. Hearing and understanding detailed instructions to carry out a lab

experiment.3. Being aware of others’ facial expressions or gestures in ameeting and

using them to interpret what is meant.4. Making a presentation to school students attending a department

open day or working as a guide in the Science Museum.5. Determining if your conclusions follow directly from the series of

statements youmade when writing a report.

1. Working on a group project or field work, where you have collaboratedwith others to achieve a solution to a problem or produced a report.

2. Playing to the strengths within the group to ensure a good result.3. Working in a team (see above for examples) where members share

ideas on how to approach the project and agree their roles.4. Encouraging and helping others with ideas, keeping the group on track.

1. Improving the design of a machine, analysing its current capabilitiesand identifying appropriate changes.

2. Revising the scope of a final-year project due to practical problemsand negotiating the change with tutors.

3. Modifying your experimental design to produce results.

1. Adding to the company’s profitability by increasing sales orintroducing amore effective stock control system.

2. Understanding how world events can present challenges and risksto companies.

3. Able to explain profit and loss calculations.

1. Setting up a group project: what is the desired outcome?Who does what and by when?

2. Arranging an expedition: working out howmany will be involved,where to go, what equipment and provisionsmight be needed.

3. Deciding where to travel to in America with limited time andmoney.4. Making sure everyone is clear about how their activities fit together to

produce the play for the drama society.5. Anticipating howmuchmoney to take when inter-railing.6. Prioritising your studies and allocating time to other activities.

1. Using information to persuade amanager to see your point of view.2. Taking the views of your peer group and representing them to a

departmental committee.3. Persuading caterers to provide good value for money for a hall ball.4. Dealing with difficult customers.

1. Quickly calculating the total cost of items in a bill or invoice.2. Logically deducing inferences from a complex set of tables.3. Analysing statistics to identify consumer spending patterns.

COMMUNICATION

TEAMWORK

PROBLEM SOLVING

BUSINESSAWARENESS

PLANNING ANDORGANISING

INTERPERSONALSKILLS

NUMERACY

The skills hit list – what employers want

n today’s competitive jobmarket work experience canmake all the difference to your

chances of success. It enhances your CV andimproves your understanding of a particularsector of the world of work. Relevant workexperience enables you to talk intelligentlyand confidently about your skills in practice,the insight you gained into an industryand the skills you’ve been able to developand build on. In short it demonstratesyour added value – the difference betweenyou and the other candidates.

Work experience gives you anopportunity to learn and develop keyskills that employers regard as importantand relevant to your future career. Checkout the skills table on page 20. And workexperience helps you to make careerchoices. It might convince you more thanever that working in a certain area is justthe thing for you or by contrast persuadeyou that it doesn’t suit you after all.

Many employers use work experienceas a testing ground for recruits and mayoffer a job as a result of achievementsduring your employment with them.

How to get itSo, how do you get relevant workexperience? Here are some options.

Writing on specThis usually consists of sending a CV anda covering letter or e-mail with CVattachment to employers that interestyou, giving details of what you can do,what you hope to achieve and your timescale. The advantage of seeking workexperience in this way is that you may notbe competing with anyone else.

NetworkingThis method can work well too. Decidewhere you want to work and what youwant to do. Then follow up contacts youor your friends, relatives or tutors have inthat area. Find out as much as you canfrom those contacts about the industryand the jobs on offer. Then follow upyour conversations with a letter and CV.(See page 26.)

Work experience schemesYou need to know each employer’s

selection system and their closing datesfor applications. This can be an easyway to secure work experience but itbrings with it a fair amount of competitionfrom other students. Details of somework experience schemes are listed below.

Advertised vacation workCheck out the vacation workopportunities advertised via JobsLive onour website (www.imperial.ac.uk/careers),and consider signing up to TargetedGradat www.targetedGRAD.com. Find outmore about work experience providersat prospects.ac.uk/workexperienceand targetjobs.co.uk.

Careers ServiceVisit the Careers Service for furtherdetails and information. We have freepublications packed with informationand contacts. Call in to pick up yourcopies of Focus on Work Experience,Guide to Placement & Vacation Workand TARGETjobs Work Experience.And we can help you with the applicationprocess too.

Make work experience countIt doesn’t matter if it’s an internship or vacation work – employers value workexperience. Find out where to get some to ‘beef up’ your CV.

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customers, communicated with anotheroffice, analysed numerical information?It might not seem important at the time

but these are the essentials that employerslook for later, when you are applying forfull-time work.

Work experience schemes

As well as graduate recruiters’ own schemes,work experience is offered through organisationssuch as:

AIESEC – www.aiesec.co.ukThe world’s largest student organisation, linkingover 800 universities worldwide. AIESECfacilitates international traineeship exchangesfor practical learning to foster co-operation.

City & Guilds Internships –www.cgcu.net/internshipsThe Internship Centre of the City & Guilds CollegeUnion aims to provide a central resource forImperial College students seeking vacation workplacements. The companies involved have linkswith the City & Guilds College Association andrange from finance and business to engineeringand technology.

Civil Service –www.careers.civil-service.gov.ukThe Civil Service welcomes applications for paidor unpaid work experience placements in agovernment department or agency, to gain aninsight into how the Civil Service works. Closing

dates vary, but usually applicationsmust bereceived before the end of March, or mid-December for the Foreign and CommonwealthOffice. Details of opportunities are provided onthe website. For work experience in a specificdepartment, you can also contact its HumanResource Department directly.

IAESTE – www.iaeste.org.ukThe International Association for the Exchange ofStudents for Technical Experience (IAESTE) isactive in over 80 countries. Administered in theUK by the British Council, it aims to providescience and engineering undergraduates withpaid course-related vacation training abroad.

IVC – www.imperial.ac.uk/volunteeringThe Imperial Volunteer Centre promotesinteraction between the College and the widercommunity. Volunteering can bring benefits likeother work experience such as enhancement ofindividual skills development and employabilitythrough practical experience. Voluntaryopportunities such as environmental work,fundraising, office work and helplines are on offer.

STEP – www.step.org.ukThe Shell Technology Enterprise Programme

(STEP) is a national scheme offeringpenultimate- and second-year students workplacements with small andmedium-sizedcompanies during the summer vacation.Placements are paid, project-based and last forapproximately eight weeks. Over 1,100placement projects were completed last year, inareas such asmarketing strategies, productdevelopment, improved administrationprocedures and software development.

UROP – www.imperial.ac.uk/uropThe Undergraduate Research OpportunitiesProgramme (UROP) provides an opportunity forundergraduates in the UK and abroad toparticipate in the research activities of ImperialCollege. Participation can link with final-yearproject ideas. Students have the chance tocontribute to research and develop theirinterests. Opportunities are in term time as wellas in vacations.

VSO – www.vso.org.ukVoluntary Services Overseas is an internationaldevelopment charity promoting volunteeringto fight global poverty. The World YouthProgramme is a new programme aimed at peopleaged 17–25.

INTERNSHIPS: ‘TRY BEFORE YOU BUY’

I chose to do an internship in an investment bankfor a number of reasons. Primarily, it’s the bestopportunity to gain first-hand experience in aparticular field and answer your questions: Is thework interesting? What are the people like? And canyou really cope with those long hours? Withinternships generally leading to graduate job offers,it can also take the pressure off final-year activities.The money tends to come in handy as well...As a result of my internship in aJapanese investment bank, I decidedI wanted to pursue a career thatoffered greater variety in corporateprojects, and so decided on strategyconsulting. I start with L.E.K. Consultingthis September and can’t wait.ROBIN COLLIS,mechanical engineering finalist

Experience overseasThere are numerous programmes on offerthat facilitate work experience in the USAand other countries. These often require afee to cover visa and work permitrequirements. Be careful to check whetheryour airline fare and insurance areincluded when comparing fees. Someprogrammes are listed here. For fulladdresses and telephone numbers visit theCareers Service.• www.istplus.com – various

programmes on offer throughoutthe world.

• www.bunac.org.uk – worldwideworking adventure programmesoverseas (eight weeks to 18 months).

• www.ccusa.com – worldwide work andtravel programmes for young adults.

How to make the most of yourwork experienceIt’s your opportunity to acquire newskills, develop existing ones and learnabout the industry you’re working in.It helps if you keep a diary and reflecton what you actually do. Discovernew strengths and weaknesses, whatyou enjoyed, what you achieved andwhat responsibilities you’ve had.Note down the names, job titles andcontact details of other people forfuture networking.

List key skills, how you appliedthem in practice and developed themfurther. For example, have you met

ven if you know what youwant to do and regularly checknewspapers and our website

for vacancies you may not see any suitablevacancies. But don’t assume that there areno relevant opportunities for you and justgive up. Focus your ideas and develop anetwork to get where you want to be.

While many publications featuregraduate vacancies, it’s important torealise that lots of job opportunities arenever advertised. They form a ‘hidden’job market, particularly important foremployers operating in specialist areasand competitive sectors like the media.This calls for a proactive approach –networking and applying speculatively.

What’s it all about?Networking is about getting the insideinformation. It’s not about asking for ajob, just letting people know that you arelooking for an opportunity. You can askfor feedback on your CV, about wherejobs might be coming up and whatopportunities exist for work shadowing.Discover which skills are most important.Networking can create what others call‘luck’, by getting you into the right placeat the right time.

If you feel apprehensive aboutnetworking, consider this. If someonewanted your advice about studying atImperial, wouldn’t you be happy to giveup ten minutes of your time? Similarlymost professionals are happy to talkabout their work – we all like to talkabout our successes!

How to do itThink of all the people you already know– family, friends, colleagues, lecturers,acquaintances from leisure activities andgraduates who are perhaps alreadyworking. Sometimes you’ll realisestraight away who might be helpful.If you don’t know what work someonedoes, ask them.

If no one in your immediate networkcan get you started, don’t worry. The

power of networking is that everyone elsehas their own individual network too,linking you to new possible contacts.

The next step is to get in touch.Whether communicating by e-mail, phoneor letter, be clear about what you want.Prepare carefully for every conversation.If you want to arrange a meeting, ask fora short time – you’re more likely to get it.And promote yourself too.

Keep expanding your network byasking for names of other people whomight be able to help. Be sure to thankcontacts afterwards, with a card or ane-mail. This is not just politeness; it helpsto remind them positively about you.

Reflect on what you’ve gained fromeach contact. Don’t be disheartened byslow progress. Every new insight isuseful in making you a better-preparedcandidate.

Speculative approachesAlongside your networking, it’s useful tomake some speculative applications. Thissimply means applying to an employer

not currently advertising any suitablevacancies. Speculative applications mustbe well targeted – networking will helphere. Through your detective work, you’llhave a better idea what to emphasise onyour CV. Ideally, you can identify aparticular individual to send yourapplication to rather than the ‘head ofrecruitment’. Someone working in yourfield of interest is better able to appreciatewhat you can bring to the organisation. Ifpossible, mention a mutual contact orremind them that you have already met.

Opening the door to opportunitiesNetworking and making speculativeapplications are the keys to unlockingthe hidden job market. For some careerareas it’s the best way, for others it’s theonly way! And networking skills improvewith practice.

Use your networks todevelop your careerNetworking is an important skill and it could just get you where you want to be.

View our video or DVD – Can I havea few minutes of your time – for

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Postgraduate study– is it right for you?Postgraduate study is a major investment of both time andmoney. Weigh up allyour options before deciding to continue studying at university.

here are over 16,500postgraduate courses onoffer in the UK. People take

up postgraduate study for many differentreasons. Often it’s for the enjoymentgained from studying an interestingsubject in depth. Sometimes it’s with aspecific career in mind. For some careerpaths such as teaching, law and clinicalbiochemistry, postgraduate study isessential, for others such as engineeringgeologist or petroleum engineer it is agreat asset in the competition for jobs.

If you have decided to change thedirection of your career a conversioncourse may help. But many students optfor postgraduate study simply becausethey enjoy university life and don’t wantit to stop just yet. Let’s look closer…

Becoming a specialistMost masters degrees offer the possibilityof becoming an expert in your chosenfield, adding to the knowledge you gainedon your first degree. As an electricalengineer you might decide to studytelecommunications, microelectronics ordigital systems. Civil engineers can use amasters degree to learn more aboutconcrete structures or geotechnicalengineering. As a biochemist you mightwant to gain in-depth knowledge of celland molecular biology or toxicology.These are just examples. Every degreesubject has its specialisms in which youcould become expert.

Changing directionYou may have enjoyed your first degreebut decide that you’d prefer to take upemployment in a different field. Aconversion course could be the answer.If, for example, you decide to go into IT,you’ll find many conversion courses onoffer in the UK for students with otherfirst degrees.

There are also conversion courses inlaw for non-law graduates intending tobecome solicitors or barristers. Anotherfavourite is to make a move towards a

management career, and you couldspecialise in areas such as marketing,finance or human resource management.

Some graduates decide to study for amasters in business administration(MBA), but most of the good courses inthis area are ‘post-experience’ courses andare best taken when you have gainedthree or four years’ experience in yourcareer. If the Association of MBAsapproves the course it is a good one.

TeachingIf you have the skills that will make you agood teacher, especially in the sciences,there are several routes into teaching.• You can take a Postgraduate Certificate

in Education (PGCE). You can get abursary of £6,000–£9,000 to cover thecourse if you’re training to teachscience or maths at secondary school,as well as a possible ‘golden hello’payment when you’ve qualified.Apply via the Graduate TeacherTraining Register – see www.tda.gov.ukfor details.

• Or you can get into a school andlearn on the job; teaching is not justabout state schools – there are

opportunities in private education,sixth-form colleges and colleges offurther education.

• Or you can opt for an increasinglypopular scheme called Teach First,which includes work experience withleading employers as well –www.teachfirst.org.uk.

ResearchDo you enjoy practicals, working in thelaboratory or delving into theories andmodels? If so, then a PhD or MPhil mightbe your cup of tea. Take a moment toconsider this option:• research takes a lot of

determination, patience andstamina – to take on a project andhammer away at it for three years,you need to be really keen!

• it is the recognised route tobecoming a professional researcheror academic

• there are plenty of other careeroptions too with a research degree,so if you think you would find itchallenging and enjoyable and don’tmind not having a salary for a fewyears, it’s worth considering.

There are several different types of PhD:• some are purely academic, pushing

back the frontiers of knowledge –usually funded by Research Councils

• or you can take on a real industrialproblem and may get funding fromindustry; companies often ask academicsto research into various projects andtake on PhD students to help themcomplete the work – see the profile below

• some students are financed for this typeof research through a Co-operativeAward in Science and Engineering (CASE)

• the Faraday Partnership, supported by theDepartment of Trade and Industry (DTI)and the Engineering and Physical SciencesResearch Council (EPSRC) supports someresearch students; these schemes encourageresearch that relates to specific industriesand is completed by a partnership betweena university and an industrial companyor contract research organisation –see the websites of DTI or EPSRCor www.faradaypartnerships.org.ukfor details

• Doctorates in Engineering (EngD) arefour-year courses during which researchstudents spend most of their time in anindustrial setting, tackling a realcommercial problem; for example,research sponsored by Corus.

What about the money?• The research councils are major funders

of postgraduate study; you usually needa 2.1 to get Research Council fundingfor a PhD; competition can be fierce.

• UK citizens who are successful shouldget their fees paid with an award tocover living expenses; European Unioncitizens would only get fees paid.

• Industry occasionally providesfunding too, sometimes arrangedthrough academics.

• Employers sometimes fund theiremployees to take courses resulting inadditional skills of benefit to thecompany; you usually need to beworking for the company for a whilebefore they will support you.

• Directories such as the Grants Register,International Awards and the Directoryof Grant Making Trusts, all available inthe Careers Service, provide details oftrusts and other organisations that canhelp fund postgraduate study.

• For research in health-related areasthere are several charities, includingCancer Research UK, that offer researchopportunities to postgraduates.

• More information on European researchopportunities can be gained from theCommunity Research & DevelopmentInformation Service – www.cordis.lu/en.

DETAILS OF RESEARCH COUNCIL AWARDS FORMAINTENANCE (UK PhD STUDENTS)

RESEARCH COUNCILS VALUE OF AWARD

Outside London Inside London CASE Awards

BBSRC (biotechnologyandbiological sciences) £12,600 £14,600 + £2,500

ESRC (economic and social) £12,300 £14,300 +£2,000

EPSRC (engineering and physical sciences) PhDs £12,600min no fixed amountEngD £13,800min minimum £2,000

MRC (medical research) £12,600 £14,600 +£2,000minimum

NERC (natural environment) £12,600 £14,600 +£1,000minimum

STFC (science and technology) £12,600 £14,600 +£1,000minimum

I graduated in mechanical engineering in 2003and had two possibilities: a job offer at Airbus or aPhD in failure modelling of aerospace carbon-fibre atImperial. I knew frommy undergraduate projectsand work experience that I wanted to be in industrynot academia so why a PhD? It was the breadth ofthe project that really interested me.I can now see that I made the right choice. Not

only have I learned a wide range of valuabletechnical skills but doing an industrially-sponsoredPhD really developed key competences such asproject management, communication, teamworking,taking initiative, business awareness andbalancing conflicting demands ina complex project. These skillsare highly transferable toindustry and, when combinedwith work experience andextra-curricular activities,made a PhD a smart choicefor me.ADRIAN GILL,PhD aeronautics

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IAPPLICATIONS & INTERVIEWS


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o get the job you want –internship, voluntaryexperience or graduate position

– you need to persuade the employer to offeryou an interview. Your CV must create aninstant impression on the employer.

When to use a CV?When a vacancy is advertised someemployers will expect you to submit anapplication form; others will ask for aCV. For the unadvertised job market –when you want to apply to an employerspeculatively for work that interests youor for an internship – you should sendyour CV with a covering letter.

How long should it be?Aim for two sides of A4. This should giveyou sufficient space to set out theinformation relevant to your application.Some employers, especially Americancompanies, may prefer a one-page CV. Usethe space well, with careful and creativeediting.

What style?Good-quality paper, using black ink and afont size that is easy on the eye, canimpress. Help the employer to focus onkey information by using bold forheadings and sub-headings and bulletpoints to emphasise actions andachievements. Your CV should reflectyour uniqueness and highlight yourstrengths. Some websites provideready-made templates, which can behelpful, but they should be used with care.

Ensure your CV is a winnerYou can make your CV stand out throughyour experiences and the way you writeabout them. It is a self-edited account ofthe significant events in your life that arerelevant to your application. It provides apositive picture of who you are and whatyou have achieved in your life so far. Donot underestimate the value of yourexperiences to an employer and what youhave learned from them about how youget things done, use your initiative,

contribute to a group to get results orhow good you are at taking responsibility.Use examples of project work,employment, volunteering experiencesand social activities to explain yourcompetences and what distinguishes youfrom other candidates.

Employers want to hear the goodnews about you, told in a direct way.You can help them to match yourcompetencies with what they are lookingfor when you write effectively. Use actionwords – organised, designed, analysed,devised, implemented, investigated,contributed, achieved targets. Employpositive phrases – responsible for,demonstrated skills in, suggested a novelapproach, worked to a budget ordeadline. Enable the employer to imagineyou working successfully for them.

What to include?In the UK, information is usuallypresented in reverse chronological order.You need to include:

To apply, send your CVand covering letter to...The purpose of your CV and covering letter is to get your name on the interviewshortlist, so care and attention will pay dividends.

• Personal details: name, address, e-mailand telephone or mobile number, dateof birth, nationality.

• Education: start with your degreestudies and work back. Mentionsubjects, projects and practical labskills relevant to your application.Refer to anticipated results and includequalifications from school or college.

• Work experience: give details of theemployer, what you did including skillsdeveloped and what you achieved.

• Volunteering experience: mention theorganisation, the project you wereworking on and what you achieved,including your role and skills developed.

• Skills: list computer software andlanguages and include foreign languageskills and driving licence.

• Interests and responsibilities: mentionactivities you are involved in, eg drama,student radio, sports, societies,International Night, ‘re-app’ in hall,committee membership, travel andexpeditions. Concentrate on morerecent activities, rather than those fromschool. Mention your achievements andthe skills you developed. Convey howyou reached decisions, plannedactivities, and interacted with others tomeet a challenge; quantify for exampleincreased membership or funds raised.

• Referees: name two people, who haveagreed to write on your behalf, egcollege tutors or managers. Includetheir job title and contact details.This is one way of putting the

information together. You could includean extended section on the skills you havedeveloped through your studies andwork, quoting examples to illustrate thepoints you want to make.

Second opinionThe Careers Serviceprovides workshopson how to put yourCV together andgives information onCVs on the website –www.imperial.ac.uk/careers. Links areprovided to websites with information onhow to write a CV for other countries.

Covering lettersThe purpose of the covering letter is tocreate a favourable first impression,persuading the employer to read your CV.It should reinforce the essentialinformation in your CV. So, it is abusiness document that requires carefulthought, writing and editing skills.

How long should it be?It should be no longer than one side ofA4 paper, allowing space for youraddress, and the address and detailsof the person and company you arecontacting.

Unless a company directs you to sendit to a specific e-mail address you shouldaddress the letter to a person by nameand finish ‘Yours sincerely’.

What to include?A covering letter is like an advertisingflyer: it should give edited highlightsfrom your CV, explaining why you aresuitable for the internship or job you areapplying for.

The main body of the letter comprises:1. Start with information on what you are

applying for, if an advertised position;or if applying speculatively, say whatkind of opportunity you are looking

for. Tell the employer what you arecurrently doing – include the subjectyou’re studying and which year youare in.

2. Tell them why you believe you aresuitable for the position. Highlightyour most relevant skills and abilitiesthrough writing about thecircumstances where they wereacquired. For example, you mayhave been involved with a numberof projects during your course.You could indicate how youcontributed to the team and helpedfind a solution to the problem, wrotea report and presented your findingsto your year group.

Perhaps your work experienceinvolved selling or identifying the needfor a database: you could mention theproduct knowledge you gained, howyou dealt diplomatically withcustomers and were able to persuadeand influence others. Be concise:use short sentences and bullet points tolist major achievements.

3. Say what attracts you to the company.Mention what you have in commonwith them – knowledge of the industryor interest in the type of work theyoffer. Refer to any contact withemployees at a presentation and howimpressed you were.

4. Mention that your CV is attachedand give some idea of when you areavailable for interview. Finish bysaying that you look forward tomeeting them.

Electronic applicationsSome employers ask you to e-mail yourCV or submit it on their website. It makessense to use the e-mail message to conveysuccinctly the key points about you thatwill grab the employer’s attention,making sure your writing style is asconcise and business-like as it would beon a paper cover letter.

TOP TIPAdapt your letter for each company youcontact. An e-mail may be shorter in lengththan a covering letter but should still conveythe essential points from your CV that arerelevant to your application. Keep a copy ofyour letter to refer to later.

Tell them why you believe you aresuitable for the position. Highlight yourmost relevant skills and abilities.

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eading employers receivethousands of applications,sometimes for hundreds of

vacancies. Smaller firms have fewervacancies but may receive considerablyfewer applications. Competition may beless severe. Only those candidates whoprovide sufficient evidence of their suitabilityto convince selectors that they are strongapplicants are invited to an interview.

Recruiters apply their company’sselection criteria when assessing a form.They gain their first impression of youfrom reading your application. Those thatget through are well researched andcarefully focused in their presentation.They clearly match what the applicanthas to offer with what the employer islooking for. Some applications will fail forreasons that could have been avoided –mistakes in spelling and grammar, waffle,clichés or using sentences where bulletpoints would convey much more in aword or character-limited answer.

Application formsMost large organisations will want you touse their application form – and prefer orrequire you to apply online. Alternatively,some firms, especially smaller ones, askfor a CV. Follow the instructions theemployer gives about which format to use.

Types of questionsAt first sight, most forms seem easy tocomplete. You are asked to providepersonal details followed by exam resultsand work experience. These questionsrequire short factual answers. Multiple-choice questions require you to tickboxes, often to indicate your preferredgeographical location and choice ofcareer, such as research, production,marketing or finance.

Those most difficult to answer are openquestions requiring you to write shortparagraphs. These are designed to test yourself- and career awareness, eg why haveyou chosen a particular career, have youthe qualities and abilities to be successful in

it and do you understand what it involves?Some seek evidence of competences suchas teamwork, commercial awareness andproblem solving.

They want to match your broaderskills with their selection criteria. Hencequestions such as: give an example ofwhen you achieved a goal throughworking in a team; what did you do thatmade a difference; how do you know youwere successful?

Your answersDeveloping your answers will take somethought. Draw up a list of skills theemployer is looking for. Review theevidence from your activities that matchesthe selection criteria. Draft yourresponses, avoiding false modesty –remember to market yourself positively.

Make your application standout – for all the right reasons!Application forms are usually your first chance to impress a future employer –so let them know what you’ve done and the skills you have to offer.

TOP TIPS FOR ALL APPLICATIONS• Read the form and follow the instructions!• Use the notes you have prepared about

yourself.• Write clearly and directly, using short

paragraphs to structure it.• Make sure your answers fit the spaces

provided.• Research information about the company

and the job.• Check your spelling and grammar.• Do a final check for content – is it relevant

and does it answer the questions asked?• Keep a copy of your application.

TOP TIPS FOR ONLINE FORMS• Print off the form to get a sense of it as a

whole.• Work on your paper copy before

committing yourself online. Some formsrequire you to complete themwithin alimited time and then send themimmediately.

• Check the word or character count you areallowed for each answer and stay within it.

• Keep answers concise and relevant if thereis no word limit.

• Draft your answers positively.• Use spellchecker with care and watch your

grammar.• Print off a copy and remember to save your

form online.

TAKE A TARGETED APPROACH TO YOUR JOB-HUNTING

Research each company properly and tailor yourapplication to each one. Use your covering letter tohighlight points on your CV that you think will makeyou particularly attractive to that company. Sell allthe skills including teamwork, organisation –not just your research skills. If you feelthat some of these are lacking thenattend a skills development course suchas those offered by the Careers Serviceor the Graduate School.MATTHEW STAPLETON,PhD physics

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Make sure you stand out from othercandidates, who may also have a gooddegree. Review your application formor CV and make sure that you canexpand confidently on everything thatis written there.

You can use the typical questions onthis page to get you started and practiseanswering them out loud. Articulatingyour answers is harder than thinkingthem over in your head and it will helpyou to sound more convincing and fluenton the day.

What happens during aninterview?The ‘interview’ starts when you walkthrough the door.• Try to make a good impression by

looking confident, relaxed and happy.• A firm handshake conveys confidence.• Make eye contact with your interviewer

and smile.• Sit up straight. Don’t cross your arms

to create barriers.• Open body language suggests that you

are listening and receptive to theirideas.

• If you feel nervous, remind yourselfthat interviewers want you to succeed.They need to fill a vacancy.Most interviews are ‘competence

based’. Recruiters seek examples of whenyou have applied skills that are relevantto the job. When you answer questionssuch as, ‘When did you work in a team?’– focus on your role, what you did andthe results of your efforts.

Check the skills table on page 20and think about the evidence you wouldput in the final column. Draw examplesfrom employment, leisure activities,holidays, sport, organisations you arein and interests as well as academiclife. When questioned about yourextra-curricular activities, focus onthose that show you co-operating withothers, using your initiative, working ina team or holding responsibilities.

Explain changes of career focuspositively. Talk about getting into thiscareer, not getting out of something else.

Interviewers will check out howcommitted you are likely to be ifappointed. Common questions include:• Where do you want to be in five

years’ time?• Who else have you applied to?• What do you know about us?

Good research will help you answerquestions like these.

Some questions are designed toassess your intellectual abilities. Theyinclude questions about your academic

record, degree subject and hypotheticalproblems to see if you can think onyour feet. Stay calm and rememberthat they are interested in yourproblem-solving skills – the process,not just the result.

Telephone interviewsTelephone interviews are becomingincreasingly popular, especially for firstinterviews. Just because it’s over thetelephone, doesn’t mean that you canskimp on your interview preparation ortreat it any less formally.

Ensure that you:• Have privacy for the interview, away

from distractions, flatmates and noise.• Have your CV or application form to

hand, as well as some paper for makingnotes.The range of questions will be similar

to those in a standard interview, soprepare with some typical questions tohelp your fluency and be clear about theimportant points you want to get acrossto the employer.

The major difference is the lack ofvisual cues, but body language still hasa role:• Your voice will sound better if you sit

up straight or even stand.

Win the interview gameAll that stands between you and your dream job is the interview. Now all you haveto do is show them you’re the best candidate for the job.

on’t be daunted by jobinterviews. Someoneobviously liked what they saw

in your application and you have passedthe first hurdle. Thorough preparation isthe key to interview success. Employerswant to meet you in person to check that:• You can do the job – do you have the

right skills and qualifications?• You really want to work for them –

are you enthusiastic and motivated?• Can they imagine you getting on well

with staff, superiors, peers, customers,suppliers and business partners?It’s also your chance to find out more

about the organisation and the job. Whatexactly will you be doing? Who will yoube working with? Would you enjoyworking there?

Break your pre-interview research downinto two halves: finding out about theemployer and getting ready to ‘sell’ yourself.

Research the employer and the job• What do you know about the employer,

their industry and competitors?• What are the key issues affecting this

sector at present?

The answers to these questions can befound if you:• investigate the employer’s website and

attend presentations and careers fairs.Make a real effort to understand what

the job would involve; research using:• careers guides and occupational

information reference files• quality careers information websites such

as targetjobs.co.uk andwww.prospects.ac.uk

• professional bodies’ websites andpublications.And don’t forget to talk to anyone you

know who is already doing a similar typeof work!

All of this preparatory work will helpyou to build your confidence and enableyou to come over as a well-motivatedcandidate. Employers tell us that theybecome extremely frustrated whenapplicants don’t understand the job or theorganisation. As you do your research,make a list of questions to ask at theinterview.

Market yourself effectively• Make certain that you are clear about

what exactly you have to offer theorganisation.

• Consider your strengths, yourachievements and your most well-developed skills.

• Provide evidence in support of all thefactors that make you a strongcandidate.

• See yourself as a valuable resource thatis potentially available to the employer.

Typical questions and whythey are asked• What made you choose your degree

course? This is to find out about you andwhat interests you.

• Why have you applied to us? This is todiscover howmuch you’ve found outabout them and how focused your careerplans are.

• What other jobs have you applied for? Thisquestion aims to discover whether you’resufficiently focused upon the industry.

• What are your threemain strengths?Recruiters not only want to find out whatyou’re really good at but also to ascertainyour level of self-awareness.

• What is your greatest weakness? Whenanswering this question try to use anexample that you can turn around andshow that you’re dealing with positively,eg ‘My word processing is not very fast soI’ve enrolled on a course to improve’.

• Describe a situation where you have had tosolve a problem. What did you learn fromit? This question is designed to work outhow you go about problem-solving andwhether you can learn from your mistakes.

• Why should we employ you? This isan opportunity to demonstrate yoursuitability and draw parallels betweenwhat you’ve got to offer and what theyneed.

Most of thequestions I faced atinterview were of thetype, ‘Give us anexample of when you...’.They wanted me toshow evidence that Ihad the relevant skillsin teamwork, timemanagement, conflictresolution, etc.It’s all very well

claiming that you readThe Economist, FT,New Statesman,but they will see rightthrough you if youcannot talk about evenone story from thebusiness world thatinterested you. I speakfrom experience!DAVID PAYNE,maths graduate, 2004

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• Smiling is still useful – it will make yousound friendlier and more confident.

• You could record your voicebeforehand to get an idea of what yousound like.

• Avoid monotones and use gestures asyou would in normal conversation;they will tend to make your voicesound livelier.

• If you come to an awkward silence andare not sure whether or not tocontinue, you can always ask ‘Wouldyou like me to expand on that?’ or‘Does that answer your question?’Finally, have your diary to hand so

that, if successful, you can schedule thenext round there and then.

Your interview technique willimprove with practice. Look out forevents in your department or heldcentrally at the Careers Service, such asemployer-led skills workshops, to helpyou with interviews. There is a video,DVD and a good stock of books andhandouts that include typical questionsto help your preparation. You canrequest a mock interview with a careersadviser once you have done somepreparation for the interview. This willprovide an opportunity to practise andreceive feedback. You can also askemployers for feedback afterunsuccessful interviews, which can beextremely useful. Finally, practiseinterviewing with your friends. Theywill spot annoying mannerisms ordistracting body language.

Look at the video oninterviews Why ask methat? in the CareersService. The DVD on Casestudy interviews isuseful if you’re aiming formanagement consulting.

TOP TIPS FOR INTERVIEWSDo:• Look smart and tidy on the day – first

impressions count!• Plan your journey and aim to turn up

15minutes early.• Read your CV and application form, job

description and invitation to interviewbefore you go.

• Express lots of interest when touring theirpremises.

INTERVIEWS NEED PREPARATION AND PRACTICE

Any experience can be goodexperience, whether it is working in agroup for a project, assisting in asociety event or a weekend job.

Interviewing well is a skill you can develop throughpreparation and practice. Most first-roundinterviews are competence based and ofteninclude numerical and verbal tests. It’s unusual toget an offer from the first company you apply to.So don’t get disheartened – be objective and viewevery interview as useful experience to build on forthe next.NASREEN AL-HAKIM,audit, financial services, KPMG, BSc mathematics, 2005

My advice when going for internshipinterviews is to ask relevant questions,show genuine interest and make aneffort to learn. Prepare yourself well –

know what ‘competences’ they’re looking for andyou’ll understand what they’re really asking. Makesure your answers are interesting so they rememberyou after the interview!JIA-HONG TAN,summer intern at Citigroup, BSc physics, 2006

It was mainly a technical interview bya panel of three people: two weretechnical staff and the third was fromHR. The technical people asked me to

explain my PhD and challengedme about itsrelevance to the real world. I was asked to outline indetail how I had carried out a specific project andthen some technical questions on a topic they knewI knew very little about! The HR person asked meabout my role in teams. The mock interview sessionin the Careers Service beforehand helped a greatdeal – thanks!MATTHEW STAPLETON,PhD physics

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centres, especially during the autumn andspring terms. If you have specificquestions about an assessment centre thatyou have been invited to, raise theseduring a quick-query session with acareers adviser.

Psychometric testsThese are often included at assessmentcentres; there are two types – aptitudetests and personality questionnaires.Aptitude tests are strictly timed andtypically involve verbal, numerical anddiagrammatic reasoning. In contrast,personality questionnaires are not timedand feel less like an exam. Remember thattest results are just one part of the picturewhen decisions are made. Interviews areoften used to follow up the results of apersonality questionnaire.

What types of employers use tests?Tests are used by many employers acrossmost sectors, including IT, engineering,energy, banking, consultancy, accountancy,the civil service, the public sector,fast-moving consumer goods and retail.

Why do employers use them?Employers like tests because they areobjective. It is impossible to completelyeliminate subjectivity and bias frominterviews. A cynic might add that insome very popular areas, like banking,tests offer a quick and relatively low-costmethod of whittling down the numbers.

How should I prepare forpsychometric tests?Practice can help you know what toexpect. If an employer sends youexamples make sure you do them.Percentages, pie charts, histograms andratios figure strongly. Even if you haveA level maths, it may help to remindyourself of ‘the basics’ again.• Where can I get more information

about tests?– in the Careers Service you can obtain

practice aptitude test booklets for asmall charge

– we also have several books detailingdifferent types of tests as well as afree handout

– practise an online psychometric testunder timed conditions and getfeedback on our website –www.imperial.ac.uk/careers

– have a look at the Prospects website,which has comprehensiveinformation about tests and someuseful links.

• What if I have special needs?Let employers know in advance.

mployers use assessmentcentres to obtain a morerounded view of candidates.

They want to see how you interact withothers, not just at one-to-one interviews.An invitation to an assessment centre usuallyfollows a successful first-round interview,although sometimes it is your first contactwith the employer. A wide range of activitiescan take place at assessment centres.

What’s in it for me?All selection processes are two-way. Youcan find out much more about your

potential employer. You will meet a rangeof employees, gain a better understandingof the culture of the organisation andhave the opportunity to ask lots ofquestions. You can be more certain thatyou are really interested in them.

How many people will be invited?Assessment centres can include groupexercises where you work on a range ofproblems with five or six othercandidates. Some, all or none of thecandidates may be appointed. Try toregard the other candidates as people to

Getting to know youAssessment centres are used by recruiters across the board. Having successfullynegotiated the first-round interview, they give you another opportunity to shine!

co-operate with rather than ‘thecompetition’. Boost your confidence byrealising that assessment centres areexpensive to run – only strong, viablecandidates are invited.

How will I be assessed?Employers have a checklist of skills,abilities or ‘competences’ against whichthey rate you during each exercise andinterview. These include:• problem solving• team/group skills• communicating successfully• handling complexity• commercial awareness• drive/energy• initiative• ability to influence/persuade• technical understanding• an enterprising approach.

Assessors will keep detailed notes ofhow you are doing, grade you againsteach competence in each exercise and look

A typical timetable for anassessment centre8.45 am Arrival, registration

9.00 am – 9.30 am Companypresentation andoverview of the day

9.30 am – 10.00 am Interview

10.00 am – 11.00 am Group exercise

11.15 am – 12.15 pm Prepare and givepresentation

12.15 pm – 1.00 pm Lunch withemployees/recent hires

1.00 pm – 1.45 pm Case-study interview,in-tray exercise orwritten exercise

2.00 pm – 3.00 pm Psychometric tests

3.00 pm – 4.00 pm Panel interview

5.00 pm Depart

TOP TIPS FOR APTITUDE TESTS• Get a good night’s sleep.• Take your calculator with you.• Listen very carefully to the instructions –

ask questions if you are not clear.• Don’t focus on finishing the tests. They are

designed so that very few people willcomplete them.

• Success is based on a compromisebetween high speed and reasonableaccuracy.

• Skip questions you find difficult. (This maynot be possible with computer-based tests.)

• Avoid wild guessing.• In numerical tests, using approximations

can save you a lot of time.• Time yourself – you won’t get any

warnings about time running out.

The Careers Service’sonline tests reallyhelped when it came tothe real thing.EMILY BOWMAN,civil engineering finalist

They must be able to makesuitable arrangements for you.If you get extra time in Collegeexams, mention that to employers.You might be able to get extra timefor the tests.

• How should I approach personalitytests?Be yourself! Don’t try to reinvent yourpersonality. You won’t know what theyare looking for so go with your gutreaction. Questions are designed bypsychologists to detect when someoneis being less than honest.

CORE COMPETENCES

NAME Akira KirtonDEGREEMEng inchemicalengineering(2002)JOB Global programmanager for theemerging consumers team at BP

Core competences are what companies arelooking for increasingly, so make sure youthink about these prior to your interview. It’snot only important to have demonstratedthese (eg on your CV), you have to thinkabout which of your past experiences proveyou have these capabilities and how you candemonstrate these at your interview(s). Forexample, at BP we look at a cross-section:leadership, teamwork, performance bias,innovation, wise decisions and technicalcapabilities. Of course it’s not just abouttalking, it’s about doing – so we test how youreact/work in varying scenarios (group orindividual games and tasks as well as strictinterviewing). Ultimately, you have to beyourself. However, make sure it’s your bestself: so be confident, assured and have fun.An interview is a two-way process (like a firstdate); it’s not just about impressing thecompany – you should also be testing to seeif the company impresses you as, after all, ifyou accept an offer, it can be for life...

ASK FOR FEEDBACK

NAME Robin CollisDEGREEmechanical engineering

My interviews for strategy consultanciesincluded case studies, which ranged fromestimating the UK cattle taggingmarket tomy views on Airbus’ new A380. Firms tend tobe interested in assessing how logical youare in solving a particular problem – there israrely a right or wrong answer. If yourinterview is unsuccessful, make sure you askfor feedback to use at the next one.

carefully at your overall performance.Even the best candidates won’t doeverything perfectly, if you feel you havemade a slip, don’t let it put you off – stayfocused!

Practicalities• Arrive at the venue in good time. There

is no excuse for lateness!• Take employer literature and a copy of

your application with you for your ownreference.

• Dress codes may be indicated in theinvitation and should be followed. It isbetter to be too smart than too casual.

• Make a note of the names of all thecompany representatives you meet.

• Participate: there are no marks for nottaking part.

• Be friendly and co-operative witheveryone. You never know who willhave the decisive say about whether tohire you or not.

• Follow all instructions carefully.• If you are not sure what you are being

requested to do, ask for clarification.

How can the Careers Service helpme prepare?We have several books coveringassessment centres you can refer to. Youcan watch the video, Assessment Centres,which lasts for 20 minutes. Look out forworkshops or talks about assessment

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WHAT’S INVOLVED

• Formal tests of reasoning (eg verbal, numerical,logical/diagrammatic).

• Strictly timed with right or wrong answers.• Instructions and practice questions are given before

the actual test.

• Not tests, no right or wrong answers or time limit.• Designed to look at personality factors,

eg motivations, interests or team style.

• Could be a practical task (eg building a paper tower),a problem-solving exercise or a group discussion.

• Objective is for candidates to work together toachieve a result.

• Assessors will sit around the room observing you.

• You will be given a topic either in advance or on theday and told how long you should present for.

• You will present to assessors and possibly othercandidates.

• Review and analysis of data (possibly related toemployer’s business) requiring written reportand/or discussion.

• In-tray exercise – working through a series of‘in-tray’ items, making decisions on action neededand drafting responses.

• May be one-to-one or panel.• Usually focuses on different areas from first

interview; may probe issues arising from the day.• May include technical questions and discussions of

case studies or scenarios.

• Could be lunch on the day or even dinner the nightbefore, to give you the opportunity to talk tograduate trainees andmanagers outside themainassessment. An opportunity for you to find outmore about the organisation and your role in it.

• Is not usually formally assessed, although thoseyoumeet may be asked for their opinion informally.

HOW TO SUCCEED

• Practise the aptitude tests available in the Careers Serviceand online atwww.imperial.ac.uk/careers.

• Work quickly but accurately throughout.• Have a good night’s sleep the night before!

• Don’t try to second-guess what the employer wants –inconsistency will show up so answer questions honestly.

• Make sure you contribute but don’t dominate the group.• Speak clearly, listen and don’t interrupt others.• Argue your point assertively but be prepared to compromise.• Check on time and summarise progress every so often.• Try to draw out quieter members and be tactful to all.

• Good structure(introduction–middle–conclusion/summary).

• Make slides clear and not too detailed.• Prepare easy-to-read prompts for yourself (not a script).• Practise in front of an audience and check you stick to time.• Check how to use any audio visual aids before you start.• Speak at a steady pace, maintain audience eye contact and

project enthusiasm.• There may be follow-up questions – somake sure you can

justify what you’ve said.

• Manage your time – there will be a lot of information and atight time limit.

• In-trays – scan through all items initially and prioritise yourtime allocation.

• Be prepared to discuss your decisions and conclusions.

• Prepare as for first interview and review what was asked.Swot up on technical areas if applicable.

• For a panel interview, direct your answer to the speaker butkeep eye contact with the rest of the panel.

• Be yourself but be aware of the impression you are making.• Don’t drink toomuch alcohol (even if there is a

party atmosphere!).• Ask interesting questions but don’t monopolise

the conversation.

APTITUDE TESTS

PERSONALITYQUESTIONNAIRES

GROUP EXERCISE

PRESENTATION

CASE STUDY ORIN-TRAY EXERCISE

SECOND INTERVIEW

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Assessment centresInterviews are just part of the story! You could face additional selection procedures at a second-round interviewor assessment centre. Typical activities are included and explained in the table below, reproduced with the kindpermission of the University of Warwick Careers Service.

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Built environment ______________________38civil engineering ______________________38

Computing & IT____________________________39Consulting __________________________________42

actuarial ____________________________________42computer/IT ______________________________42strategic __________________________________42

Engineering ________________________________45Environmental work __________________48Finance________________________________________49

accountancy/financialmanagement/taxation ____________49actuarial ____________________________________50banking______________________________________50financial services ____________________55investment________________________________55

Industry ______________________________________56chemical ____________________________________56oil ________________________________________________56other __________________________________________57

Law ______________________________________________57Management ______________________________59Marketing, sales &media __________59Not-for-profit ______________________________59Patent work ________________________________60Public service______________________________60

armed services ________________________60Retail management ____________________61Science ________________________________________61Social Care __________________________________61Teaching ______________________________________62Further study ______________________________62

legal ____________________________________________62postgraduate ____________________________62

Index of advertisers____________________64

Sector

Andrew SmithFuture employerAny Street, Anytown AN1 2BCTel 01234 567891E-mail [email protected] locations or regionsAnytown, UKAreas of activity & job function(s)Future employer is a nationwidelogistics company with vacancies infinance, engineering, IT, sales andmarketing, businessmanagementand HR. We co-ordinate anddistribute well-known brands ofchilled and frozen foods to majorretailers on behalf of the UK’s leadingfoodmanufacturers. We seekmotivated graduates to drive ourbusiness forward.Graduates sought Any discipline +engineeringStarting salary £23,000+Pattern of recruitment ContinuousForm of application OnlineApprox annual intake 50Vacation work/courses YesFor vacation work apply byApril 2008

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A pre-finalist A finalistBrowse the employerand course providerlistings to stimulateideas. Consider whichemployment sectorsappeal to you and why

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Civil engineeringBuilt environmentA career in the built environment may involve design, engineering, finance,surveying or management. Jobs can be found nationwide, althoughmany headoffices are in or near London. There may also be the chance to work abroad. Theaverage starting salary is around £22,000 and a relevant first degree is oftennecessary.

At Imperial• Attend the Engineering Fair and the Careers Fair.• Check Career Choice (available in the Careers Service) to see if there are any

relevant employer-led skills workshops.• Book a discussion with a careers adviser to explore your career plans.

On the web• Chartered Institution of Building

Services Engineers: www.cibse.org• Institution of Civil Engineers:

www.ice.org.uk• Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS):

www.rics.org.uk• targetjobs.co.uk/construction• targetjobs.co.uk/civilengineering• targetjobs.co.uk/surveying

Further informationTARGETjobs Civil & Structural Engineering,TARGETjobs Construction & Building Services,TARGETjobs Quantity Surveying &Building Surveying

Human ResourcesAmey plcThe Sherard Building,Edmund Halley Road,Oxford OX4 4DQTel 01865 713100Webwww.amey.co.ukMain locations or regions NationwideAreas of activity & job function(s)We are one of the leading integratedsupport services providers in thecountry, helping customersmanagethe life of their assets from design tomaintenance and renewal – deliveringa breadth of services. Our customersinclude Network Rail, Highways Agencyand the MOD. Our career options arevaried like the business itself, offering agraduate development scheme and aleadership programme for those insearch of an even greater challenge.Graduates sought All disciplinesStarting salary CompetitivePattern of recruitment Ongoing;leadership programme closes 31 March2008Form of application OnlineApprox annual intake 120Vacation work/courses Limited placesoffered

Graduate RecruitmentBlack & Veatch LtdGrosvenor House, 69 London Road,Redhill, Surrey RH1 1LQTel 01737 774155E-mail [email protected] locations or regions Throughoutthe UKAreas of activity & job function(s)Black & Veatch is a global engineering,consulting and construction business.We specialise in projects which improvethe quality of people's lives: ensuringclean drinking water, dependable floodprevention and the safe treatment andreuse of wastewater. In this way we aretruely 'building a world of difference'.Graduates sought Engineering,environmental and quantity surveyingApplications from students needingwork permits YesStarting salary CompetitivePattern of recruitment ContinuousForm of application Online or e-mailApprox annual intake 50+Vacation work/courses YesFor vacation work apply by Continuous

Computing & ITOpportunities in this sector can be found in both IT and non-IT companies.Roles can involve technical support and sales as well as programming andcoding. They can be found in commercial areas nationwide, particularly in theSouth East. Starting salaries vary from £22,000 to over £30,000. The degreerequired will depend on the role and the employer.

At Imperial• Register with JobsLive at www.imperial.ac.uk/careers

to receive details of careers events.• Attend the Engineering Fair and the Careers Fair

(details available from the Careers Service).• Book a quick-query session in the Careers Service for a short discussion with

a careers adviser.

On the web• British Computer Society:

www.bcs.org• e-skills UK:

www.e-skills.com• targetjobs.co.uk/it

Further informationTARGETjobs IT

Bloomberg Recruitment TeamBloombergCity Gate House, 39–45 FinsburySquare, London EC2A 1PQTel +44 (0)20 7330 7500Web http://careers.bloomberg.comMain locations or regions America,Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia PacificAreas of activity & job function(s)Bloomberg is a leading provider offinancial information, news and data,serving customers around the world.The BLOOMBERG PROFESSIONAL®service is the interactive, informationnetwork that is Bloomberg’s corebusiness.

Bloomberg has amazing careeropportunities in: Data analysis;Financial sales; News; SoftwareDevelopment andmanymore

Graduates sought Any disciplineApplications from students needingwork permits Yes, for some positionsStarting salary Competitive + benefitsPattern of recruitment ContinuousForm of application OnlineApprox annual intake 800+ globallyVacation work/courses SummerinternshipsFor vacation work apply byMarch 2008

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Maxine Packer,Graduate Recruitment ManagerCapgeminiNo. 1 Forge End, Woking,Surrey, GU21 6DBTel 020 7434 2171E-mail [email protected]/careers/graduateMain locations or regionsWoking,BirminghamAreas of activity & job function(s)The Capgemini Group is one of theworld’s largest providers of consulting,technology, and outsourcing services.Founded nearly 40 years ago, wedeliver positive change as animplementation-focusedmanagementconsulting and IT services group.Graduates sought IT relatedApplications from students needingwork permits NoStarting salary £24,000–£26,000Pattern of recruitment AnnualForm of application OnlineApprox annual intake 65Vacation work/courses Yes

Gillian Walker,Senior HR AssociateCHP ConsultingAugustine House,6A Austin Friars,London EC2N 2HATel 020 7588 1800E-mail [email protected] locations or regions London(City), Chicago, SydneyAreas of activity & job function(s)Company activity – supplier ofsoftware, IT and business consultancyto blue-chip companies within thefinancial markets industry.Job function – graduates receivecomprehensive business and technicaltraining to enable them to work closelywith clients and deliver services in allareas from IT strategy to systemimplementation and business processre-engineering.Graduates sought Any disciplineApplications from students needingwork permits NoStarting salary £35,000Pattern of recruitment ContinuousForm of application CV or onlineApprox annual intake 20–25Vacation work/courses No

CitiCanada Square, Canary Wharf,London E14 5LBWebwww.careers.citigroup.comMain locations or regions London,Belfast, WarsawAreas of activity & job function(s)Citi is themost global andmostsuccessful financial institution in theworld. We have nearly 8,000technology experts in 88 countriesworking together to advance anddevelop our technology. Full-time andsummer internship opportunities existwithin our technology development andinfrastructure divisions. For moreinformation please visit our website.Graduates sought Any degreedisciplineApplications from students needingwork permits YesStarting salary Highly competitivePattern of recruitment AnnualForm of application Online CV andcovering LetterApprox annual intake 50 full-time and40 internship opportunitiesVacation work/courses Summerinternship and placement programmeFor vacation work apply by20 January 2008

Civil engineering

Barry WilliamsKier GroupTempsford Hall, Sandy, BedfordshireSG19 2BDTel 01767 640111E-mail [email protected] locations or regions Officesthroughout the UKAreas of activity & job function(s)We are one of the UK's top constructioncompanies, with a turnover of £1.8billionandmore than 8,300 employees. Weoperate across the UK and overseas, ona regional, national and internationalbasis. We provide awide variety ofopportunities covering building, civilengineering, FM, residential, propertydevelopment and PFI.Graduates sought Constructionmanagers, quantity surveyors, civilengineers, building services engineers,mechanical engineers, financeApplications from students needingwork permits YesStarting salary £20,000–24,000Pattern of recruitment AnnualForm of application Online via websiteApprox annual intake 100+Vacation work/courses YesFor vacation work apply by Via thewebsite

Resourcing TeamTaylor Woodrow plc2 Princes Way, Solihull,West Midlands B91 3ESWebwww.taylorwoodrow.comMain locations or regions Throughoutthe UKAreas of activity & job function(s)Taylor Woodrow is a leading developerof high quality homes across the UKand in selectedmarkets in NorthAmerica, Spain and Gibraltar. We alsodeliver business solutions throughconstruction, facilities management,private finance initiative (PFI) andengineering projects.Our goal is to build long-termrelationships with our customers as weachieve a leading position in each ofour selectedmarket sectors.Graduates sought Civil Eng,Construction Mgt, Land/Real EstateMgt, Quantity Surveying/CommercialMgt, Facilities Mgt, Building ServicesEng, Architectural Eng and Design MgtApplications from students needingwork permits NoStarting salary £20,500 + benefitsPattern of recruitment ContinuousForm of application OnlineApprox annual intake 46Vacation work/courses Yes

Ian Bates, Group Training ManagerGeoffrey Osborne LtdOsborne House, Stockbridge Road,Chichester, West SussexPO19 8LLTel 01243 787811E-mail [email protected] locations or regions London, thesouth east and MidlandsAreas of activity & job function(s)Osborne is one of the UK's leadingprivately owned construction, civilengineering, homes and propertyservices companies. It has a turnoverof £234million and employs 960people. Our business is about buildingandmaintaining the railways, roads,homes, hospitals, schools and officesthat we all depend on in our daily lives.Graduates sought Civil engineering,constructionmanagement, quantitysurveying, project management,designmanagementApplications from students needingwork permits YesStarting salary £22,000Pattern of recruitment ContinuousForm of application CV/EAF/OnlineApprox annual intake 45Vacation work/courses YesFor vacation work apply by Start of June

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Barclays Capital5 The North Colonnade, Canary Wharf,London E14 4BBWebwww.barclayscapital.com/campusrecruitmentMain locations or regions Europe,Americas, Asia PacificAreas of activity & job function(s)Investment bank – providing riskmanagement and financing solutionsfor sovereign, corporate andinstitutional clients, supported by aparent bank with a balance sheet ofover £996 billion. Recruiting intoFinance, Global Financial RiskManagement, Human Resources,Investment Banking and Debt CapitalMarkets, Operations, QuantitativeAnalytics, Research, Sales, Strategyand Planning, Technology, Trading andWealth Management.Graduates sought All disciplinesApplications from students needingwork permits AcceptedStarting salary CompetitivePattern of recruitment See websiteForm of application Online applicationsystemApprox annual intake 650 full-timeVacation work/courses YesFor vacation work apply byDates on website

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Human Resources DepartmentCitrix SystemsChalfont Park House, Chalfont St Peter,Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire SL9 0DZTel 01753 276 200Webwww.citrix.com

Main locations or regions Gerrards Cross (South Buckinghamshire) andCambourne (Cambridgeshire)

Areas of activity & job function(s)Citrix Systems, Inc. is the global leader and themost trusted name in applicationdelivery infrastructure. More than 200,000 organisations worldwide rely on Citrix todeliver any application to users anywhere with the best performance, highestsecurity and lowest cost. Our software gives people unlimited access to businessinformation – on demand. It doesn't matter where you are, what access deviceyou're using, what network you connect through or what kind of businessinformation you need. Citrix ensures that our customers can securely, easily andinstantly access that information – anywhere, any time.

Citrix Systems offers careers for both technical (Software Development, SoftwareTesting, Technical Publications, IT, Systems Engineering) and non-technicalgraduates (Sales, Marketing, HR).

Graduates sought Computer science, IT, business studies or similar

Starting salary Competitive

Pattern of recruitment Continuous

Form of application Online at www.citrix.com/employment or in writing to theabove address.

Approx annual intake Varies

Vacation work/courses Yes

For vacation work apply by Online at www.citrix.com/employment or in writing tothe above address.

Alison JacksonData Connection100 Church Street, Enfield EN2 6BQTel 020 8366 1177E-mail [email protected] locations or regions NorthLondon, Edinburgh, San Francisco andWashington DC.Areas of activity & job function(s)We are one of the world's leadingtechnology companies. For the pastfour years, we have been placed as oneof the top ten companies by TheSunday Times '100 Best Companies toWork For'. We recruit exceptionalpeople (those with all A grades at A-level), initially providing themwithtechnical training, leading toopportunities in software/hardwaredevelopment, project management,sales andmarketing.Graduates sought Any disciplineApplications from students needingwork permits YesStarting salary £28,000, plus an initialone-off payment of £4,000Pattern of recruitment ContinuousForm of application EAF, online, CVApprox annual intake 25Vacation work/courses YesFor vacation work apply by June 2008

Deutsche BankWebwww.db.com/careersMain locations or regions London, NewYork, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Singapore,Beijing, Tokyo, SydneyAreas of activity & job function(s)Deutsche Bank offers unparalleledfinancial services in 76 countriesthroughout the world. Technology liesat the heart of Deutsche Bank: thetransactions are huge and thechallenges complex. We use some ofthemost advanced, mission-criticalsystems and applications for financialtrading.Graduates sought An understandingand appetite to work in technology inthe fast-paced investment bankingenvironment.Applications from students needingwork permits YesStarting salary CompetitivePattern of recruitment AnnualForm of application Online at:www.db.com/careersApprox annual intake 1,000 globallyVacation work/courses YesFor vacation work apply by 15/01/08

Recruitment ManagerDorset Software Services LtdCorbiere House, New Quay Road, Poole,Dorset BH15 4AFE-mail [email protected]/careersMain locations or regions Throughoutthe UKAreas of activity & job function(s)Dorset Software provides consultancyand software development services toa host of blue-chip and public sectorclients, including Barclays, RM,Waitrose, Clarks and the NHS. Weuse all the major development toolsand have a 100 per cent track recordof delivering on-time and to-budget.Current vacancies are for AnalystProgrammers. No IT experience isnecessary.Graduates sought Aminimum 2.1in Maths, Science, Engineering orComputing.Applications from students needingwork permits NoStarting salary Package up to £24,000Pattern of recruitment ContinuousForm of application Email or post;covering letter and CVApprox annual intake 20Vacation work/courses No

Fujitsu ServicesTel 0870 351 3544Webwww.uk.fujitsu.com/graduatesMain locations or regions NationalAreas of activity & job function(s)Fujitsu Services is a leading IT servicescompany employing 19,000 people inover 20 countries. We have built areputation for realism, straight-talkingand tenacity and are looking forgraduates to join us across a number ofroles including business consulting(professional services), servicedelivery, project management, accountmanagement, commercial, marketing,finance, HR, and software design anddevelopment.

For further information on our GraduateDevelopment Programme, please visitour website or contact a member of ourGraduate Team.

Graduates sought Any disciplineStarting salary £25,000 + £2,000joining bonusPattern of recruitment AnnualForm of application Online applicationonlyApprox annual intake 100Vacation work/courses No

Graduate Recruitment TeamIBM UK LimitedPO Box 41, North Harbour, Portsmouth,Hants PO6 3AUE-mail [email protected]/employment/uk/graduatesMain locations or regions Throughoutthe UKAreas of activity & job function(s)Voted TARGET Graduate Employer of theYear 2007, IBM is the world's leadinginformation technology and consultingservices company, with over 90 yearsof leadership in helping businessestransform. IBM is aligned around asingle, focused businessmodel:innovation. We have opportunitiesacross all areas of our business – fromconsultancy and software developmentto sales and finance.Graduates sought Any disciplineApplications from students needingwork permits NoStarting salary £25,000+Pattern of recruitment ContinuousForm of application OnlineApprox annual intake 100+Vacation work/courses YesFor vacation work apply by30 January 2008

Intel Corporation UK LtdPipers WaySwindonSN3 1RJTel +44 (0)1793 403000Webwww.intel.com/jobsMain locations or regions Variouslocations across Europe, main sitesituated in Swindon (UK)Areas of activity & job function(s)Intel, the world leader in siliconinnovation, develops technologies,products and initiatives to continuallyadvance how people work and live.Additional information about Intel isavailable at www.intel.com. Full-timeand internship opportunities exist in IT,Finance, Engineering, BusinessOperations, Sales Logistics andPurchasing.Graduates sought Any disciplineApplications from students needingwork permits YesStarting salary CompetitivePattern of recruitment AnnualForm of application OnlineApprox annual intake Depends onbusiness requirementsVacation work/courses YesFor vacation work apply by N/A

Graduate Recruitment TeamLogicaCMGFREEPOST LON 12067London NW1 1YUTel 0845 330 0642E-mail [email protected]/ukgraduatesMain locations or regions Various UKlocationsAreas of activity & job function(s)LogicaCMG providesmanagement andIT consultancy, systems developmentand integration as well as outsourcedmanagement of IT and targetedbusiness processes.The nature of the work on the graduatescheme is continuing to evolve soplease check our website for up to dateinformation on current graduateopportunities.Graduates sought Technical/businessdisciplines with IT content.Applications from students needingwork permits NoStarting salary £19–23,000Pattern of recruitment ContinuousForm of application OnlineApprox annual intake 200Vacation work/courses No

Schlumberger Oilfield UKWebwww.slb.com/careersMain locations or regionsWorldwide:85+ countriesAreas of activity & job function(s)Schlumberger is the world’s leadingsupplier of technology, projectmanagement and information solutionsto the oil and gas industry.• Field Engineering• Research, Development andManufacturing

• PetrotechnicalWe needmechanical, electrical,petroleum, chemical, aeronautical,materials &manufacturingengineering; chemistry, physics,mathematics; geosciences; supplychain; and software disciplines.Graduates sought Engineering,Science, Oil & Gas, SoftwareApplications from students needingwork permits NoStarting salary Competitive in globalenvironmentPattern of recruitment ContinuousForm of application OnlineApprox annual intake 200Vacation work/courses No

Pauline StirlingSymbian2–6 Boundary RowSouthwarkLondonSE1 8HPTel 020 7154 1234E-mail [email protected] locations or regions London,Cambridge, Bangalore, Seoul,Beijing, San Francisco, TokyoAreas of activity & job function(s)Symbian is the world’s leadingsmartphone operating system. We offerexciting and stimulating roles forgraduates eager to play an active partin developing our OS.Degrees sought Computer science,software engineering (or relatedsubject), physics, maths, electronicengineeringApplications from students needingwork permits YesStarting salary £23,000Pattern of recruitment AnnualForm of application OnlineApprox annual intake 60Vacation work/courses YesFor vacation work apply by31 January 2007

Computing & IT

Tessella Support Services plcVineyard Chambers, Abingdon,Oxfordshire OX14 3PXTel 01235 555511E-mail [email protected] locations or regions Abingdon,Burton, Stevenage, Warrington, Boston(US), Washington DC (US) and NLAreas of activity & job function(s)Tessella specialises in the applicationof innovative software solutions toscientific, technical and engineeringproblems. Tessella’s ability tounderstand and solve our clients’business and technical problems isbased on the scientific and engineeringexcellence of our staff, our uniquetraining programme and our highlyregarded quality system.Graduates sought Any scientific ornumerate disciplineApplications from students needingwork permits YesStarting salary £23,000–30,000depending on experiencePattern of recruitment ContinuousForm of application CV, onlineApprox annual intake 30+Vacation work/courses YesFor vacation work apply byMay 2008

UBS1 Finsbury Avenue, London EC2M2PPE-mail [email protected]/graduatesMain locations or regions GlobalAreas of activity & job function(s)UBS is theworld's largestwealthmanager,a top tier investment bank, a leadingglobal assetmanager and themarketleader in Swiss retail and commercialbanking.Weoffer summer internship andgraduateprogrammes inEquities, FixedIncome,MoneyMarkets, Currencies andCommodities, Finance, Global AssetManagement, GlobalWealthManagementandBusinessBanking, HumanResources, Information Technology,InvestmentBankingDepartment,Operations, Risk andCompliance.Graduates sought Any disciplineApplications from students needingwork permits YesStarting salaryHighly competitivePattern of recruitment Annual (closingdate 4November 2007)Form of application OnlineApprox annual intake Over 1,000graduate and intern positions in EuropeVacation work/courses YesFor vacation work apply by27 January 2008

KarenMackVocalinkDrakeHouse,HomesteadRoad,Rickmansworth, HertfordshireWD31FXTel08709208122E-mail [email protected] locations or regionsHeadoffice–Rickmansworth; also sites inDunstable,LondonandHarrogateRegions: SouthEast andNorthEastAreas of activity& job function(s)VocaLink is a specialist provider oftransactions services tobanks, theircorporate customers andgovernmentdepartments. The companypioneeredelectronic payments in1968, andhasdriven the transactionsbusinesseversince. Onapeakday, the VocaLinkautomatedpayment platformprocessesover 80million transactions. Its switchingplatformconnects theworld’s busiestATMnetwork of over 60,000ATMs.Graduates soughtComputer science,IT, businessmanagementStarting salary£16,750Pattern of recruitmentAnnualFormof applicationCVwith covering lettere-mailed to theaboveaddressApprox annual intake Three tofourVacationwork/coursesno

Lehman Brothers25 Bank Street, London E14 5LETel 020 7102 1000Webwww.lehman.com/careersMain locations or regions LehmanBrothers is headquartered in New York,with regional headquarters in Londonand Tokyo, and operates in a network ofoffices around the world.Areas of activity & job function(s)We offer full-time positions andIndustrial Placements in ourInformation Technology (IT) Division,which is responsible for thedevelopment, implementation andmaintenance of the applications andinfrastructure that support the firmworldwide. Our people are dedicated toserving the needs of specificbusinesses such as Equities, FixedIncome, Investment Banking,Investment Management, Private ClientServices and Infrastructure Services.Graduates sought Any disciplineApplications from students needingwork permits YesStarting salary CompetitivePattern of recruitment ContinuousForm of application OnlineApprox annual intake (in CorporateDivision) 50+Vacation work/courses Yes


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Actuarial Computer/ITConsultingConsulting is about helping clients evolve their business. Some types ofconsultancies require specialist knowledge or experience, whereas others arenot sector specific. Much of the work is based in London with varying startingsalaries averaging over £30,000. Employers generally do not require a specificdegree, although numerical skills are always useful.

At Imperial• Attend the Focus on Management course held in March.• Visit the Careers Service to find out about any relevant employer drop-in

sessions in the autumn and spring terms.• Book a discussion with a careers adviser to discuss your career plans.

On the web• Institute of Management Consultancy:

www.imc.co.uk• Management Consultancies Association:

www.mca.org.uk• targetjobs.co.uk/consulting

Further informationTARGETjobsManagement Consulting,TARGETjobs Property

Watson Wyatt Worldwide21 Tothill StreetLondonSW1H 9LLTel 01635 279802E-mail [email protected]/graduateMain locations or regions Birmingham,Bristol, Dublin, Edinburgh, Leeds,London, Manchester, Redhill, Reigateand Welwyn Garden City.Areas of activity & job function(s)Watson Wyatt is the trusted businesspartner to the world’s leadingorganisations on people and financialissues. Advising over 70% of Fortune500 Global companies headquarteredin Britain, we have 6,300 associatesacross 90 cities worldwide but it is ourclient relationships, many spanningdecades, which define us.Graduates sought Any disciplineApplications from students needingwork permits YesStarting salary CompetitivePattern of recruitment Closing date02/11/07Form of application Online via websiteApprox annual intake 80Vacation work/courses YesFor vacation work apply by 01/02/08

Maxine Packer,Graduate Recruitment ManagerCapgeminiNo. 1 Forge End, Woking,Surrey, GU21 6DBTel 020 7434 2171E-mail [email protected]/careers/graduateMain locations or regionsLondon, Edinburgh, Glasgow.Areas of activity & job function(s)The Capgemini Group is one of theworld’s largest providers of consulting,technology, and outsourcing services.Founded nearly 40 years ago, wedeliver positive change as animplementation-focusedmanagementconsulting and IT services group.Graduates sought Any disciplineApplications from students needingwork permits NoStarting salary £32,500Pattern of recruitment AnnualForm of application OnlineApprox annual intake 40Vacation work/courses Yes

Aoife Kilpatrick, Graduate RecruitmentManagerPA Consulting Group123 Buckingham Palace Road, LondonSW1W 9SRTel 020 7730 9000E-mail [email protected] locations or regions UK, Nordics,US and Asia.Areas of activity & job function(s)Management, systems and technologyconsulting firm. We have graduatevacancies in the following areas:Strategy & Industries, GovernmentServices, Business Transformation,Information Technology and Analytics& Life Sciences.Graduates sought 2.1 degree and 300UCAS points or equivalentApplications from students needingwork permits NoStarting salary Competitive + benefitsPattern of recruitment The closing datefor most areas is 31/01/08Form of application OnlineApprox annual intake 50–60Vacation work/courses No

Francina MendozaBain & Company40 StrandLondon WC2N 5RWTel 020 7969 6287E-mail [email protected], www.joinbainlondon.com

Main locations or regions 36 offices globally

Areas of activity & job function(s)Bain & Company is one of the world’s leading strategy consulting firms, ranked firstin the Financial Times Best Workplaces in the UK 2006, and Best Firm to Work forby Consulting Magazine.

Bain works with topmanagement teams to tackle their key issues and generatelasting financial impact. Our clients include some of themost successful globalcompanies and private equity firms.

Bain offers unparalleled flexibility – Associate Consultants (ACs) have theopportunity to transfer to one of our 36 global offices, pursue an MBA, go onexternship, or work in our Private Equity practice.

Bain people are dynamic, entrepreneurial and thrive on early responsibility. Welook for exceptional graduates and post-graduates from any degree discipline whodemonstrate strong analytical and communication skills, initiative, leadership andteamwork.

Graduates sought Any degree discipline

Applications from students needing work permits Yes

Starting salary Highly competitive

Pattern of recruitment Continuous (mainly milkround)

Form of application Online – please upload CV and covering letter atwww.joinbainlondon.com

Approx annual intake No fixed quota

Corporate Value Associates6th Floor, Kinnaird House, 1 Pall MallEast, London SW1Y 5AUTel +44 (0) 207 559 5004E-mail [email protected] locations or regions Amsterdam,Berlin, Beijing, Boston, Casablanca,London, Melbourne, Paris, Seoul,Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo,Vienna and Washington DC.Areas of activity & job function(s)CVA enjoys a worldwide reputation asstrategic consultants. Thanks to ourcommitted, gifted and personablepeople, we are privileged to have a largebase of satisfied clients who bring ustheir issues for joint resolution. Ourcompany culture fosters a spirit ofintellectual rigour, creative applicationand fun.Graduates sought Any degreemin 2.1Applications from students needingwork permits NoStarting salary CompetitivePattern of recruitment ContinuousForm of application E-mail CVApprox annual intake 4–6Vacation work/courses YesFor vacation work apply by31 January 2008

James TethertonKaiser Associates Int. IncYork House, 23 Kingsway,London WC2B 6UJTel 020 7380 8500E-mail [email protected] locations or regions London,Washington DC, Cape TownAreas of activity & job function(s)Kaiser Associates is a highly dynamicand growingmid-sized strategicconsulting firm. Kaiser is unique inits ability to offer clients fact-based,outside-in consulting and has becomeone of the leading providers of strategicadvice through external analysis.Graduates begin at the AssociateConsultant level.Graduates sought Any disciplineApplications from students needingwork permits YesStarting salary £35,000 plus sign-onand performance related bonusPattern of recruitment Refer to websiteForm of application OnlineApprox annual intake 3–5Vacation work/courses No

Emma SorskyL.E.K. Consulting LLP40 Grosvenor Place, London SW1X 7JLTel 020 7389 7200E-mail [email protected] locations or regions Europe, NorthAmerica, Australia, AsiaAreas of activity & job function(s)L.E.K. Consulting is an internationalconsulting firm specialising in strategydevelopment, transaction support andperformance improvement. Formed inLondon in 1983, it has grown to over750 staff across 17 offices in Europe,North America and Asia-Pacific.Graduates sought All disciplinesApplications from students needingwork permits NoStarting salary Highly competitivePattern of recruitment AnnualForm of application CV and cover letterto [email protected] by 23November 2007Approx annual intake 40Vacation work/courses No

Alison CopelandMarakon Associates1–3 Strand, London WC2N 5HPTel 020 7747 3771E-mail [email protected] locations or regions London,North America, Singapore and ZurichAreas of activity & job function(s)We are a global, top-tier strategicmanagement consultancy working withsenior management across a widerange of industries. Our consultants areenthusiastic, down-to-earth andcreative. Our relatively small sizeensures a friendly and supportiveenvironment and allows ourconsultants to make a real impact withour clients.Graduates sought Any discipline,minimum 2.1 and 340 UCAS pointsApplications from students needingwork permits YesStarting salary Highly competitivePattern of recruitmentMilkrounddeadline 23/11/2007Form of application OnlineApprox annual intake 8–12Vacation work/courses YesFor vacation work apply by15/02/2008

Katherine DayGraduate Recruitment ManagerOC&C Strategy ConsultantsThe OC&C Building, 233 ShaftesburyAvenue, London WC2H 8EETel 020 7010 8000E-mail [email protected] locations or regions 16 officesworldwide in Europe, North America,Asia and the Middle EastAreas of activity & job function(s)Strategy consulting working in allindustries but specialising in retail,consumer goods, media, telecoms,private equity and industry andinfrastructure. We work for seniorexecutives, providing clear thinkingsolutions to their most challengingstrategic problems. We offer a verycompetitive remuneration package anda comprehensive training programme.Graduates sought Any disciplineStarting salary Top of themarketPattern of recruitment Continuous,mostly milkroundForm of application Online, apply by16/11/07Approx annual intake 30Vacation work/courses YesFor vacation work apply by 01/02/08

Samantha NowlanMcKinsey & CompanyNo. 1 Jermyn Street, London SW1Y 4UHTel 020 7961 7070E-mail [email protected],[email protected]

Main locations or regions 83 offices in 45 countries

Areas of activity & job function(s)As a leading global management consultancy, our goal is to provide distinctive andlong-lasting performance improvements to our clients, ranging from governmentsandmultinationals to charities and entrepreneurial firms. Working as part of asmall teammade up of client and McKinsey colleagues from around the globe, youcan have immediate and direct contact with some of the world’s top CEOs andpublic leaders. Dedicated to one project at a time, your opinions will be encouragedand valued. You will contribute fully: gathering and analysing data, interviewing,coaching and listening, making recommendations and presenting these findings toclients. You will have the opportunity to work in a wide range of industries and on avariety of business problems, whilst supported by our comprehensive trainingprogramme.

Graduates sought Any discipline




Form of application Online. Please attach your CV and covering letter atwww.mckinsey.co.uk


Vacation work/courses No

Caroline Vaux (GMC) and Hanna Walker (FSC )Oliver WymanTel 020 7235 5444 (GMC) or 020 7333 8333 (FSC)Webwww.oliverwyman.com

Main locations or regions London and offices across Europe, Asia, Australia, Northand South America

Areas of activity & job function(s)Our aim at Oliver Wyman is simple: to redefine what it means to be a leadingmanagement consulting firm. We combine deep industry knowledge withspecialised expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, organisationaltransformation, and leadership development. Oliver Wyman was formed in May2007 when Mercer Management Consulting, Mercer Oliver Wyman and Mercer DeltaConsulting came together under one name: Oliver Wyman. We are the fastestgrowing consulting firm in the top 10. We work alongside our clients to developpractical solutions that deliver real impact.

Consulting candidates can apply to either or both of our distinctive career tracks:General Management Consulting (GMC) and/or Financial Services Consulting (FSC)



Starting salary Highly competitive


Form of application CV and covering letter online



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Claire Powell, Recruitment ManagerRoland Berger Strategy ConsultantsLansdowne House, Berkeley Square,London W1J 6RBTel 020 7290 4800E-mailclaire_powell@uk.rolandberger.comWebwww.rolandberger.comMain locations or regions 33 officesworldwideAreas of activity & job function(s)The firm offers ‘creative strategies thatwork’; innovative yet pragmaticanswers for today’s business leaders.We work with blue-chip clients acrossall major business sectors.Graduate/Junior Consultants provideanalytical work and develop pragmaticsolutions, interact with clients and aregiven responsibility commensuratewith their ability.Graduates sought Any discipline withfirst or 2.1Applications from students needingwork permits YesStarting salary £40,000 plus benefitsPattern of recruitment Deadline:01/12/07Form of application Online onlyApprox annual intake 5Vacation work/courses SummerinternshipsFor vacation work apply by 09/02/08

Carolyn WilemanSpectrum Strategy ConsultantsGreencoat HouseFrancis StreetLondon SW1P 1DHTel 020 7630 1400E-mail [email protected]

Main locations or regions Barcelona, Brazil, Hong Kong, London, Rome, Singapore,Sydney

Areas of activity & job function(s)Cutting-edge consulting opportunities in media and telecoms: at Spectrumweprovide top-level strategic advice to companies at the forefront of the world's mostdynamic industries. The outstanding quality of our people and our entrepreneurialculture hasmade us a highly respected firm with a reputation for creativity andanalytical excellence. Over the last 13 years we have expanded rapidly to serveclients in over 40 countries, through a network of international offices. Spectrum isa Value Partners Management Consulting company. The two companies merged in2007: together we draw on 400 professionals and we support topmanagers ofmultinationals engaged in innovation, change and globalisation out of offices inEurope, South America, Asia and Australia.


Applications from students needing work permits No


Pattern of recruitment Annual – apply by 1 December 2007

Form of application Online – CV & cover letter

Approx annual intake 10


For vacation work apply by 1March 2008

EngineeringRoles for engineers range from design, development and processing toconsultancy, management, operations or sales. Opportunities are available inthe UK and internationally in many diverse sectors. Here are just someexamples of possible employment sectors for engineers:

• Chemical engineers are found in the energy, nuclear, process,pharmaceutical, healthcare and food and drink sectors.

• Electrical and electronic engineers work in the digital technologies,telecommunications, aerospace, energy, utilities, power generation, transportand construction sectors.

• Bioengineers are found in companies large and small, involved in theapplication of engineering to medicine and in R & D in related sectors.

• Civil and environmental engineers as well as earth scientists are found inenergy companies, petrochemical, nuclear, construction, transportinfrastructure and utilities.

• Aeronautical engineers work in aerospace industries, research agencies,technical consultancies and other specialist sectors.

• Mechanical engineers and material scientists and engineers are found inall the above sectors andmore.

Salaries for engineers start at around £22,000 and increase substantially asyou work towards professional status. The Engineering Council UK surveyssalaries and reports that engineers fare well by comparison with otherprofessions and engineers are found at board and CEO level in manymajor PLCs.

At Imperial• Research employers online through the relevant professional body for your

degree.• Attend the Engineering Fair and the Careers Fair (details available from

Careers).• Check the Career Choice publication (also in Careers) to find out about

relevant employer-led skills workshops and lunchtime careers talks.

On the web• Engineering Council UK: www.engc.org.uk• Institution of Chemical Engineering:

www.icheme.org• Institution of Civil Engineering:

www.ice.org.uk• The Institution of Engineering and Technology:

www.theiet.org• Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining:

www.iom3.org• Institution of Mechanical Engineering:

www.imeche.org• The Royal Academy of Engineering:

www.raeng.org.uk• Royal Aeronautical Society: www.raes.org.uk• Sector Skills Council for Science, Engineering

and Manufacturing Technologies:www.semta.org.uk

• targetjobs.co.uk/engineering

Further informationTARGETjobs EngineeringTARGETjobs Civil & Structural Engineering

Air Products PLCE-mail [email protected]/futureMain locations or regions ThroughoutEurope, European headquarters inSurreyAreas of activity & job function(s)We are the world's only combinedgases and chemicals company, aleading global supplier of gases,chemicals and equipment to many oftoday's highest growthmarkets. Wedesign, build, manufacture andmaintain plants; therefore engineeringgraduates gain experience in a varietyof areas from front-end engineeringthrough to construction,commissioning and plant operation.Our graduate scheme is accredited bythe IMechE and the IChemE andchartered engineer status can beachieved in five years.Graduates sought Chemical,mechanical, electrical engineersApplications from students needingwork permits Yes, for some positionsStarting salary £24,500Pattern of recruitment Twice annuallyForm of application OnlineApprox annual intake 20Vacation work/courses No

Atkins Graduate RecruitmentAtkinsTel 0121 483 6233E-mail [email protected]/graduatesMain locations or regions UK-wide andoverseasAreas of activity & job function(s)Atkins provides professional designand engineering consultancy servicesin the built and natural environment.We're a major player in a diversity ofsectors including building design,highways, rail, aviation, water, oil andgas, power, nuclear, defence, and theenvironment.Graduates sought Atkins welcomesgraduates into architecture,engineering, planning and surveyingroles. We also recruit from a variety ofdisciplines for our managementconsultant and project managementvacancies.Applications from students needingwork permits Yes, for some positionsStarting salary CompetitivePattern of recruitment ContinuousForm of application OnlineApprox annual intake 250+Vacation work/courses YesFor vacation work apply by Online

The Recruitment TeamThe Atomic Weapons EstablishmentBuilding F160.1The Atomic Weapons EstablishmentAldermastonReadingBerkshire RG7 4PRTel 0118 982 9009E-mail [email protected]

Main locations or regions Near Reading, Berkshire

Areas of activity & job function(s)AWE has been central to the UK's defence for more than 50 years, providing andmaintaining the warheads for the country’s nuclear deterrent. We are the nation’slargest high-tech research, development and production facility covering thelifecycle of nuclear warheads. Our graduate programmewill expose you to some ofthemost advanced technology around and will give you the chance to workalongside some of themost respected scientists, engineers and businessprofessionals in the country. With direct exposure to world-leading researchprojects and the chance to work collaboratively with scientific and engineeringcommunities on an international level, on a programme accredited by the IChemE,RSC, IMechE and IET.

Graduates sought Science, Engineering and Business


Starting salary From c.£20,000


Form of application EAF/Online

Approx annual intake 70+



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FKI PlcFKI Graduate RecruitmentPO Box 18LoughboroughLeicestershire LE11 1HJTel 01509 [email protected] locations or regions UK, Europe,North America and ChinaAreas of activity & job function(s)FKI plc is a FTSE 250 global engineeringgroup. We employ over 12,000 peoplein our manufacturing facilities in over20 countries. We have world-classcapability in the design, manufacture,distribution and servicing of a diverserange of engineering products andservices operating in markets aroundthe world.Graduates sought Electrical,Manufacturing, Materials andMechanical EngineeringStarting salary Dependent uponqualificationPattern of recruitment AnnualForm of application CV/EAFApprox annual intake 10–15Vacation work/courses No

Foster Wheeler Energy LtdShinfield Park, Reading RG2 9FWTel 01189 131234Webwwwwww..ffiinnddffwwcc..ccoo..uukkMain locations or regions Reading,Glasgow, Warrington, Teeside & globalAreas of activity & job function(s)Foster Wheeler is a world leader inProject Management, Engineering,Procurement and Construction. Wework in partnership with internationalclients and enjoy an outstandingreputation in Refining, Oil & Gas,Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals,Environmental Services, Infrastructure,Fired Heaters and ConsultancyServices. Graduates sought Engineering –Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical,C&I. Procurement, Business & QuantitySurveying.Applications from students needingwork permits YesStarting salary From £26,000/annumPattern of recruitment AnnualForm of application OnlineApprox annual intake 75Vacation work/courses No

Sharon Goymer, ILDP Recruitment and Development Manager – EuropeThe GKN International Leadership Development ProgrammePO Box 55, Redditch, Worcs, B98 0TLTel +44 (0) 1527 533393E-mail [email protected]

Main locations or regions 30 countries across six continents

Areas of activity & job function(s)GKN provides technology-based, highly engineered products requiring complexmanufacturing to virtually all of the world’s major producers of light vehicles,agricultural and construction equipment, aircraft and aero engines. GKN employsover 40,000 people.

The GKN International Leadership Development Programme (ILDP)

3 locations, 2 industries and 1 new language, all in 18 months, with ongoingsupport and development for the future. How many organisations can promise youthat – as well as prepare you for your future as a business leaders? It’s intensive,it’s focused and most importantly, it’s built around your unique individualdevelopment. Within six months of joining, you will be undertaking a placement inEurope, using the language and experiencing the culture and dynamics of workingabroad. We’re looking for individuals who want to be future managers or specialistsof our business, working as part of international teams.

Graduates soughtMEng level achieving a 2.1 or above in mechanical,manufacturing, aerospace/ aeronautical engineering


Starting salary Competitive package

Pattern of recruitment Deadline 31/12/07 (advised to apply early)

Form of application EAF online

Approx annual intake 20 worldwide

Vacation work/courses Filled positions for 2007

Graduate OpportunitiesFrom c.£20,000 • Near Reading, BerkshireBusiness and FinanceChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringComputer ScienceConstructionElectrical Engineering

Electronic EngineeringEnvironmentalManufacturingMaterials ScienceMathsMechanicalEngineering

MetallurgyPhysicsProduction EngineeringSafety RadiologicalProtectionStructural EngineeringSystems Engineering

The fact that you’ve started reading this says something about the kind of personyou are. Where other people say “I see”, you say “show me more”. Your thirst forknowledge takes you to places that other people don’t even know about. And theAtomic Weapons Establishment could be one of them.

As the nation’s largest high-tech research, development and production facility, withsole responsibility for maintaining the UK’s nuclear deterrent, AWE is an organisationlike no other.

The sheer scale and complexity of our operations offers you immense challenge andvariety in your career – and the support we provide for your development is secondto none.

Whether you’re embarking on a scientific, engineering or business career, we’ll equipyou with all the tools you need to become an expert in your field: with everythingfrom exposure to live projects to ongoing support for professional qualifications.

To find out more and apply, visit www.awe.co.uk or call 0118 982 9009 for a brochure.AWE promotes diversity in employment. We welcome applications from women and men, regardless of disability, sexual orientation,racial or ethnic origin, or age. Applications from women and ethnic minorities are particularly encouraged. Successful candidates will beselected solely in their ability to carry out the duties of the post. The normal contractual retirement age at AWE is 65. Because of the workassociated with these posts, they are subject to special nationality rules and are open only to British citizens. All selected candidates willbe required to undergo security clearance.

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Tracy Foster, Recruitment Co-ordinatorGuritSt. Cross Business Park, Newport,Isle of Wight PO30 5WUTel 01983 828000E-mail [email protected] locations or regions UK, Australia,Canada, China, Central Europe, Spain,and the USAreas of activity & job function(s)Gurit is a leading company specialisingin the design and manufacture ofadvanced composite technology,delivering the best technical solutionsto our markets worldwide. Excitingprojects range from materialsdevelopment in wind-turbine rotorblades, to super-class yachts and high-performance cars. Graduateopportunities for talented individualswith a passion for composites.Graduates soughtEngineering onlyApplications from students needing workpermits Visit website for detailsStarting salary CompetitivePattern of recruitment AnnualForm of application CV and coveringletterApprox annual intake sixVacation work/courses YesFor vacation work apply by25 April 2008

The Recruitment Co-ordinatorHM Government CommunicationsCentreHanslope Park, Hanslope, Milton KeynesMK19 7BHTel01908 510052E-mail [email protected] locations or regionsMilton Keynes,BucksAreas of activity & job function(s)HMGCC produces leading-edgecommunications equipment to supportHer Majesty's Government's interests athome and abroad. We design, develop,manufacture and support uniquepractical solutions to the ever-changingchallenges our customers face. We canoffer an interesting and rewarding careerin the disciplines of software andelecronic design, and our "conception tocompletion" approach provides freshchallenges for our high calibre engineers. Graduates sought Software & ElectronicEngineering Applications from students needing workpermitsNoStarting salary£23,000 Pattern of recruitment CampaignsForm of applicationOnline EAFApprox annual intake40+Vacation work/coursesNo

Recruiting SpecialistInvensys Systems (UK) LtdManor Royal, Crawley, West SussexRH10 9SJTel 01293 526000E-mailanna.simonsen@ips.invensys.comWebwww.invensys.comMain locations or regions EMEA, APAC,North USAAreas of activity & job function(s)Invensys is a global automation,controls and process solutions group.Our products, services, expertise andongoing support enable intelligentsystems to monitor and controlprocesses in many differentenvironments. With over 30,000employees worldwide, we helpcompanies perform better.Graduates sought Engineering(electronic, electrical, chemical,process control and instrumentation)/information technologyApplications from students needingwork permits YesStarting salary c.£25,000–27,000Pattern of recruitment AnnualForm of application Online via careerssection of websiteApprox annual intake 5–10 approx.Vacation work/courses Yes – summerplacementsFor vacation work apply by E-mail

M.W. Kellogg LimitedPersonnel Department, Kellogg Tower,Greenford Road, Greenford, Middlesex UB6 0JATel 020 8872 7000E-mail [email protected] locations or regions North WestLondonAreas of activity & job function(s)M.W. Kellogg Limited is a world leader inthe oil and gas, engineering andconstruction industries. We havegraduate opportunities on ouraccredited training scheme in thefollowing engineering disciplines:Chemical/Process, Mechanical,Electrical, Instruments and Civil. We arebased in North West London but ourassignments can take you all over theworld.Graduates sought Engineering onlyApplications from students needingwork permits YesStarting salary £26,000 (2007)Pattern of recruitment AnnualForm of application CV OnlineApprox annual intake 20–25Vacation work/courses Yes – limitedopportunitiesFor vacation work apply by End Feb 08

Network Rail Graduate RecruitmentNetwork RailMill Reef House, Cheap Street, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 5DDTel 0845 601 4228E-mailenquiry@networkrailgraduates.co.ukWebwww.networkrail.co.uk/careersMain locations or regions Variousincluding London, Birmingham, York,Swindon and Glasgow.Areas of activity & job function(s)Our role is to maintain, improve andupgrade an infrastructure thatcomprises track, signalling systems,bridges, tunnels, viaducts and levelcrossings. We have opportunities incivil engineering, electrical/electronicengineering, mechanical engineering,general management, commercialproperty and finance. For engineering,a relevant degree is needed (2.2minimum).Graduates sought See aboveStarting salary Please see our websitePattern of recruitment Deadlines:16/11/07 for civil engineers, 12/01/08for all others.Form of application OnlineApprox annual intake 125Vacation work/courses No

npowerWebwww.brightergraduates.comMain locations or regions NationwideAreas of activity & job function(s)npower is one of the UK’s leadingintegrated energy companies, and partof RWE, one of Europe’s largest utilitygroups. As Britain’s brightest energycompany, we give creative andambitious graduates the chance towork on exciting projects, such as ourrecent renewable energy contractpowering Wembley Stadium’silluminated arch.

Graduates sought Engineering,business, management, finance, HR, ISApplications from students needingwork permits NoStarting salary £23,000+Pattern of recruitment AnnualForm of application OnlineApprox annual intake 60Vacation work/courses No

Procter & GambleE-mail [email protected] locations or regions UK, Ireland,mainland EuropeAreas of activity & job function(s)Dynamic, fast-moving, multibilliondollar FMCG business.In product supply we offermanagement careers for engineers andnon-engineers in our core supply chainfunctions of: engineering, purchasing,manufacturing and customer serviceand logistics. Product supply bringstogether materials, technology andhuman talent into winning supplysolutionsGraduates sought Commercialfunctions: any; product supply andR&D: science-basedApplications from students needingwork permits YesStarting salary £27,000Pattern of recruitment ContinuousForm of application OnlineApprox annual intake 40Vacation work/courses Three monthsummer internshipsFor vacation work apply by31 March 2008

Debbie SloggettQUALCOMM Europe IncFarnborough, HampshireTel +44 (0)1252 363100E-mail [email protected] locations or regions Farnborough,Poole, Cambridge, London Areas of activity & job function(s)A leader in developing and deliveringinnovative digital wirelesscommunication products and services.Established 1985, headquartered inSan Diego, S&P 500 Index and FORTUNE500® company. QUALCOMM Europehas 500+ employees and is growingrapidly, aided by the adoption ofWideband CDMA technology for UMTS(3G) by GSM operators worldwide.Graduates sought Computer Scienceand Electronic EngineeringApplications from students needingwork permits NoStarting salary CompetitivePattern of recruitment AnnualForm of application Online Approx annual intake 10–20Vacation work/courses YesFor vacation work apply by31 March 2008

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PeoplelinkRolls-Royce plcPO Box 31, Derby DE24 8BJTel 01332 244344E-mail [email protected]/universityMain locations or regionsMidlands,south west, ScotlandAreas of activity & job function(s)Rolls-Royce is a famous name inengineering, operating in four globalmarkets – civil aerospace, defenceaerospace, marine and energy.Obviously we need excellent engineers,but as an international business wealso need top class people in finance,human resources, supply chain,customer management, commercial,marketing and project and operationsmanagement.Graduates sought Any disciplineApplications from students needingwork permits YesStarting salary £24,500–27,000Pattern of recruitment Please checkthe websiteForm of application OnlineApprox annual intake 160+Vacation work/courses YesFor vacation work apply by Pleasecheck the website for details

SELEX Sensors and Airborne SystemsLtd.Christopher Martin RoadBasildonEssexSS14 3ELWebwww.selex-sas.com/careers/graduateMain locations or regions Basildon,Edinburgh, Luton, Southampton andPortsmouth.Areas of activity & job function(s)SELEX Sensors and Airborne Systems(S&AS) is a world leader in surveillance,protection, tracking, targeting andimaging systems across land, sea, airand joint domains. As part ofFinmeccanica's defence electronicssector, our expertise lies in world-classintegrated 'sensor to effect' solutionsfor defence and security markets. Graduates sought Any disciplineApplications from students needingwork permits NoStarting salary Competitive salaryPattern of recruitment AnnualForm of application OnlineApprox annual intake 70Vacation work/courses No

Amanda BeckleySharp Laboratories of EuropeEdmund Halley Road, Oxford Science Park, Oxford OX4 4GBTel 01865 747711E-mail [email protected] locations or regions Oxford, UKAreas of activity & job function(s)Sharp Corporation is a leadingelectronics company. SharpLaboratories of Europe is looking forgraduates to develop the nextgeneration of technologies forconsumer electronics and businessproducts. You will be joining a teamcreating world firsts. We recruitcomputer scientists, mathematicians,physicists and optical, electronic andmechanical engineers.Graduates sought Science andengineering onlyApplications from students needingwork permits NoStarting salary CompetitivePattern of recruitment ContinuousForm of application CVApprox annual intake 10Vacation work/courses YesFor vacation work apply by June 2007

ShellTel 0845 600 1819E-mail [email protected]/careersMain locations or regions Positions inthe UK are based in Aberdeen, London,Manchester or Cheshire. We also offerinternational and offshoreopportunities.Areas of activity & job function(s)Engineering, Finance, HumanResources, IT, Research &Development, Sales & Marketing andSupply Chain.Graduates sought All disciplinesApplications from students needingwork permits YesStarting salary Starting from £29,500and including benefitsPattern of recruitment AnnualForm of application Online viawww.shell.com/careersApprox annual intake Approximately300 across europeVacation work/courses Yes

Engineering

Anand PatelTube Lines15 Westferry Circus, Canary Wharf,London E14 4HDTel 020 7088 [email protected]/careersMain locations or regions LondonAreas of activity & job function(s)At Tube Lines we are investing over£4.5billion in rebuilding three of theTube’s busiest lines. Ours is one of theworld’s biggest capital infrastructureprojects in transport, reversingdecades of under-investment andhelping to deliver an outstanding Tubefor London.Graduates sought Civil, electrical andmechanical engineering. Alsoopportunities within business,commercial, HR and financeApplications from students needingwork permits NoStarting salary £22,500 + benefitsPattern of recruitment Annual(September start)Form of application CV and coveringletterApprox annual intak e 20Vacation work/courses Year longplacements available, apply as above

Lisa AndersonWolfson Microelectronics plcWestfield House, 26 Westfield Road, Edinburgh EH11 2QBTel 0131 272 7029E-mail [email protected] locations or regions UK and EuropeAreas of activity & job function(s)Wolfson is a leading global provider ofhigh performance, mixed signalsemiconductors which deliver the audioand imaging technology for digitalconsumer products. Products that cansell in their millions all over the world,including mobile phones and MP3players. Details of current vacanciescan be found on our website atwww.wolfsonmicro.comGraduates sought Engineering andScienceApplications from students needingwork permits YesStarting salary Competitive plusbenefitsPattern of recruitment AnnualForm of application OnlineApprox annual intake 5–10Vacation work/courses Industrial andsummer placementFor vacation work apply by See websitefor details

FinanceThis sector can be grouped into three areas: banking and investment;accounting and financial management; and insurance and financial services.Starting salaries vary according to role and location. Many jobs are based in theCity of London with salaries from £25,000 although retail banks are foundnationwide. Numerical skills are important; however no particular degreediscipline is required.

At Imperial• Attend careers talks and employer presentations as well as the Careers Fair

(details available from the Careers Service).• Attend the Focus on Management course held in March.• Book a one-to-one session with a careers adviser for help with applications,

aptitude tests and interviews .

Useful sources• The Actuarial Profession:

www.actuaries.org.uk• Financial Services Authority:

www.fsa.gov.uk• The Institute of Chartered Accountants in

England & Wales: www.icaew.co.uk• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland:

www.icas.org.uk• Institute of Financial Services:

www.ifslearning.com• ACCA: www.accaglobal.com• CIMA: www.cimaglobal.com• targetjobs.co.uk/accounting• targetjobs.co.uk/banking and investment• targetjobs.co.uk/financialservices

Further informationTARGETjobs City & Finance

Bloomberg Recruitment TeamBloomberg City Gate House, 39–45 FinsburySquare, London EC2A 1PQTel +44 (0)20 7330 7500Web http://careers.bloomberg.comMain locations or regions America,Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia PacificAreas of activity & job function(s)Bloomberg is a leading provider offinancial information, news and data,serving customers around the world.The BLOOMBERG PROFESSIONAL®service is the interactive, informationnetwork that is Bloomberg’s corebusiness.

Bloomberg has amazing careeropportunities in: Data analysis;Financial sales; News; SoftwareDevelopment and many more

Graduates sought Any disciplineApplications from students needingwork permits Yes, for some positionsStarting salary Competitive + benefitsPattern of recruitment ContinuousForm of application OnlineApprox annual intake 800+ globallyVacation work/courses SummerinternshipsFor vacation work apply byMarch 2008

BDO Stoy Hayward8 Baker Street, London W1U 3LLTel 020 7893 2085E-mail [email protected]/careersMain locations or regions Birmingham,Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Epsom,Gatwick, Guildford, Hatfield, Leeds,London, Manchester, Reading, Scotlandand Southampton.Areas of activity & job function(s)Exciting opportunities available in anumber of areas including: • Businessassurance • Business restructuring • Corporate finance • Forensic services(including, forensic accounting andspecialist computing, tax investigationsand risk advisory services) • Investment management • Management consulting • TaxGraduates sought Any degreediscipline • Minimum 2.1 honoursdegree • 280 UCAS pointsApplications from students needingwork permits NoStarting salary CompetitivePattern of recruitment ContinuousForm of application OnlineApprox annual intake 300Vacation work/courses Yes

Accountancy/financial management/taxation

DeloitteStonecutter Court, 1 Stonecutter Street, London EC4A 4TRTel 0800 323333Webwww.deloitte.co.uk/graduatesMain locations or regions NationwideAreas of activity & job function(s)Deloitte offers clients a broad range ofadvice from audit and tax, through toconsulting and corporate finance. Ourgraduates are given real responsibilityand client contact within weeks ofjoining, and are rewarded with a leadingsalary, benefits package and bonusscheme.Graduates sought Any disciplineApplications from students needingwork permits YesStarting salary CompetitivePattern of recruitment ContinuousForm of application OnlineApprox annual intake 1,200Vacation work/courses Yes

Mr R Gregory, Training PartnerBrebners180 Wardour Street, London W1F 8LBTel 020 7734 2244E-mail [email protected] locations or regionsLondon/Tunbridge Wells, KentAreas of activity & job function(s)As a growing medium-sized firm, wepride ourselves on providing a fullservice of audit, accountancy, tax andgeneral business advice to all but thelargest international organisations, witha personal touch. Maximum exposure to all sizes andtypes of business is achieved byworking in our audit and accountancydepartment with secondments to tax.Future career specialisations can thenbe made from a strong mixedbackground of experience.Graduates sought Any disciplineApplications from students needingwork permits NoStarting salary £20,000+Pattern of recruitmentAutumn/JanuaryForm of application Online/EAFApprox annual intake 5/6Vacation work/courses No

Human Resources ManagerDixon WilsonRotherwick House, 3 Thomas MoreStreet, London E1W 1YXTel 020 7680 8100E-mail [email protected] locations or regions London andParisAreas of activity & job function(s)Dixon Wilson has an enviable reputationfor its individualistic andentrepreneurial approach to its clients’requirements. Our success is based onlong-term relationships withcompanies, wealthy families andindividuals to whom we give a personalservice. Graduates are recruited fortrainee chartered accountancypositions, to work in all areas of thepractice: audit, accounts, tax andtrusts.Graduates sought Any disciplineApplications from students needingwork permits NoStarting salary CompetitivePattern of recruitment February andSeptemberForm of application CV, EAFApprox annual intake 12 London, 4 ParisVacation work/courses No

Ernst & Young1 More London Place, London SE1 2AFTel 0800 289 208E-mail [email protected]/uk/careersMain locations or regions NationwideAreas of activity & job function(s)Ernst & Young has 114,000 people in140 countries working to helpcompanies realise the potential in theirbusiness. Across Audit, Assurance, Tax,Corporate Finance and BusinessAdvisory, our graduates get access to abreadth and depth of experience that’sunparalleled to help them realise theirown potential.Graduates sought Any disciplineApplications from students needingwork permits YesStarting salary Competitive + excellentflexible benefits and £7,000 interest-free loanPattern of recruitment ContinuousForm of application Online Approx annual intake 750 graduates,400 undergraduatesVacation work/courses YesFor vacation work apply by Early

Environmental workIn the environmental sector there are a variety of roles, requiring diverse skills.Whilst a relevant degree and work experience are important, dedication toenvironmental issues is the most crucial prerequisite; about a quarter of jobsadvertised in this area require no previous work experience. Salaries varydepending on experience and location.

At Imperial• Investigate books in the Information Room including the Directory of

Environmental Consultants and Who’s Who in the Environment.• Research DEFRA and the Environment Agency.• Get involved in an environmental charity.• Develop your communication and persuasion skills.

On the web• British Ecological Society:

www.britishecologicalsociety.org• Friends of the Earth:

www.foe.co.uk• Greenpeace International:

www.greenpeace.org• targetjobs.co.uk/environment

Further informationTARGETjobs Construction & Building Services, TARGETjobs Quantity Surveying & BuildingSurveying

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Actuarial Banking



Graduate Recruitment DepartmentKPMG1–2 Dorset Rise, London EC4Y 8ENTel Freephone 0500 664665Webwww.kpmg.co.uk/careersMain locations or regionsWe recruitgraduates for over 20 of our offices inthe UK.Areas of activity & job function(s)KPMG in the UK is one of the leadingfirms of business advisers providingaudit, tax and advisory services to awide range of clients from governmentsto retail outlets to charities.We offer over 20 different entry routesfor graduates, most of which lead to aprofessional qualification. Please visitour website to find out more and applyonline.Graduates sought Any degreedisciplineApplications from students needingwork permits Yes, for some positionsStarting salary Competitive withexcellent benefits packagePattern of recruitment ContinuousForm of application Online onlyApprox annual intake 1,000Vacation work/courses YesFor vacation work apply by Ongoing

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLPGraduate Recruitment Centre, PO Box 5885, Freepost KE3079, Birmingham B3 2QETel 0808 100 1500 or +44 (0)121 2655852Webwww.pwc.com/uk/careersMain locations or regions OfficesnationwideAreas of activity & job function(s)As a large professional services firm,our work is hugely diverse. From ouroffices all over the world, we deal with arange of clients – businesses, charitiesand governments – offering servicesthat help to improve the way they work.Voted the UK's Number One employer inThe Times 'Top 100 GraduateEmployers' survey for the last fouryears the firm has thousands ofexciting opportunities for graduatesfrom any degree discipline.Graduates sought Any disciplineApplications from students needingwork permits Yes, for some positionsStarting salary Competitive + flexiblebenefits + interest-free loanPattern of recruitment AnnualForm of application OnlineApprox annual intake 1,200Vacation work/courses Yes

Accountancy/financial management/taxation

Procter & GambleE-mail [email protected] locations or regions UK, Ireland,mainland EuropeAreas of activity & job function(s)Dynamic, fast-moving, multibilliondollar FMCG business.Working in a P&G multi-functional teamenvironment, you are the 'CFO' for yourarea of responsibility, bringing bothfinancial expertise and businessleadership to ensure excellent decisionmaking, the maximization of long-termprofits, cash flows and shareholdervalue and the delivery of sustainablefinancial results.Graduates sought Any disciplineApplications from students needingwork permits YesStarting salary £27,000Pattern of recruitment ContinuousForm of application OnlineApprox annual intake 30Vacation work/courses Three monthsummer internshipsFor vacation work apply by31 March 2008

Jane LandSaffery Champness CharteredAccountantsLion House, Red Lion Street,London WC1R 4GBTel 020 7841 4110E-mail [email protected] locations or regionsLondon and UK-wideAreas of activity & job function(s)We are a progressive top twentyaccounting and business advisory firm,with a strong heritage and specialismsin specific sectors and areas ofbusiness.We offer bright ambitious graduates adiverse work portfolio and a supportivetraining environment, which providesthem with a clear career path to the ACAqualification and beyond.Graduates sought Any disciplineApplications from students needingwork permits NoStarting salary CompetitivePattern of recruitment ContinuousForm of application Online atwww.saffery.comApprox annual intake 16Vacation work/courses No

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLPGraduate Recruitment Centre, PO Box 5885, Freepost KE3079, Birmingham B3 2QETel 0808 100 1500 or +44 (0)121 2655852Webwww.pwc.com/uk/careersMain locations or regions OfficesnationwideAreas of activity & job function(s)As a large professional services firm,our work is hugely diverse. From ouroffices all over the world, we deal with arange of clients – businesses, charitiesand governments – offering servicesthat help to improve the way they work.Voted the UK's Number One employer inThe Times 'Top 100 GraduateEmployers' survey for the last fouryears the firm has thousands ofexciting opportunities for graduatesfrom any degree discipline.Graduates sought Any disciplineApplications from students needingwork permits Yes, for some positionsStarting salary Competitive + flexiblebenefits + interest-free loanPattern of recruitment AnnualForm of application OnlineApprox annual intake 1,200Vacation work/courses Yes

Bank of EnglandThreadneedle StreetLondon EC2R 8AHTel 020 7601 5577E-mailrecruitment@bankofengland.co.ukWebwww.bankofengland.co.uk/jobsMain locations or regions LondonAreas of activity & job function(s)The operations of the Bank of Englandunderpin the stability of the UK'seconomy and financial system.Working here, your activities will havean impact on important aspects of theeconomic and financial life of the UK.The opportunities within the bank arebroad – not everyone is an economist –but everyone contributes to the bank'sinfluence on the economy. Graduates sought Any disciplineApplications from students needingwork permits YesStarting salary £26,000–28,000Pattern of recruitment AnnualForm of application OnlineApprox annual intake 20–30Vacation work/courses YesFor vacation work apply by 7 December2007

BNP ParibasWebwww.graduates.bnpparibas.com/cibMain locations or regions UK, Europe,Asia Pacific and the USAAreas of activity & job function(s)BNP Paribas is a global leader inbanking and financial services, rankingamongst the world’s top 15 banks bymarket capitalisation and total assets.With over 14,000 people and apresence in 85 countries across fivecontinents, we’re a big name incorporate and investment banking. Ourglobal opportunities span FixedIncome, Equities & Derivatives,Coverage, Corporate Finance,Technology, Energy, Commodities,Export & Project, Structured Financeand Functions. To learn more about aninvestment bank that’s not like all therest, go towww.graduates.bnpparibas.com/cibGraduates sought 2.1 degree in anydiscipline although maths/economics/sciences/engineering and computerscience degrees are the most relevantStarting salary Over £35,000Pattern of recruitment AnnualForm of application OnlineApprox annual intake 500 globally

Barclays Capital5 The North Colonnade, Canary Wharf,London E14 4BBWebwww.barclayscapital.com/campusrecruitmentMain locations or regions Europe,Americas, Asia PacificAreas of activity & job function(s)Investment bank – providing riskmanagement and financing solutionsfor sovereign, corporate andinstitutional clients, supported by aparent bank with a balance sheet ofover £996 billion. Recruiting intoFinance, Global Financial RiskManagement, Human Resources,Investment Banking and Debt CapitalMarkets, Operations, QuantitativeAnalytics, Research, Sales, Strategyand Planning, Technology, Trading andWealth Management.Graduates sought All disciplinesApplications from students needingwork permits AcceptedStarting salary CompetitivePattern of recruitment See websiteForm of application Online applicationsystemApprox annual intake 650 full-timeVacation work/courses YesFor vacation work apply byDates on website

Sophie VarneyBear, Stearns International LimitedOne Canada SquareLondonE14 5ADTel 020 7516 5777Webwww.bearstearns.com/careersMain locations or regions Throughoutthe USA, Europe and the Far EastAreas of activity & job function(s)Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. is a leadingglobal investment banking andsecurities trading and brokerage firm.Areas: corporate finance and mergersand acquisitions, institutional equitiesand fixed income sales and trading,securities research, private clientservices, derivatives, foreign exchangeand futures sales and trading, assetmanagement and custody services. Graduates sought Any disciplineApplications from students needingwork permits YesStarting salary CompetitivePattern of recruitment ContinuousForm of application OnlineApprox annual intake 100Vacation work/courses YesFor vacation work apply by8 February 2008

CitiCanada Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 5LBTel020 7986 4000Webwww.careers.citigroup.comMain locations or regions London andthroughout Europe, Middle East andAfricaAreas of activity & job function(s)Citi is the most global and mostsuccessful financial institution in theworld. Full-time and summer internshipopportunities exist in the followingbusiness areas: Investment Banking,Corporate Banking, Capital Markets,Sales and Trading, Global TransactionServices, Technology, Operations,Human Resources, and InvestmentResearch. Please visit our website formore information.Graduates sought Any degree disciplineApplications from students needingwork permits YesStarting salaryHighly competitivePattern of recruitment Annual, for fulltime apply by 4 November 2007Form of application CV and coveringletter onlineApprox annual intake 200+ full-time;200+ summer internshipsVacation work/courses YesFor vacation work apply by20/01/08

Elisheva GlassThe D.E. Shaw group120 West 45th StreetNew York, NY10036USAE-mail [email protected] locations or regionsLondon, UK

New York, NY

Cupertino, CA

Areas of activity & job function(s)The D.E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm withan international reputation for financial innovation, technological leadership, andan extraordinarily distinguished staff. Headquartered in New York, the D.E. Shawgroup encompasses a number of closely related entities with approximately $30billion in aggregate investment capital.

The firm has a significant presence in many of the world's capital markets,investing in a wide range of companies and financial instruments within both themajor industrialised nations and a number of emerging markets.

Graduates sought Science, Technology, Engineering, Finance, Business




Form of application Please submit CV and covering letter to [email protected].

Approx annual intake Various

Vacation work/courses No

Deutsche BankWinchester House, 1 Great WinchesterStreet, London EC2N 2DBTel 020 7545 3033Webwww.db.com/careersMain locations or regions London, NewYork, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, TokyoAreas of activity & job function(s)Deutsche Bank is committed to beingthe best financial services provider inthe world. Our breadth of experience,leading-edge capabilities and financialstrength create value for all ourstakeholders: clients, investors,employees and society as a whole. Our success has also been recognisedby industry surveys; Deutsche Bankhas been named 'Bank of the Year' bythe International Financing Reviewtwice in the past four years. Graduates sought All degree disciplinesare valued. Applicants must be oncourse to receive a 2.1 or equivalent.Applications from students needingwork permits YesStarting salary CompetitivePattern of recruitment AnnualForm of application OnlineApprox annual intake 1,000+Vacation work/courses YesFor vacation work apply by 15/01/08

Jane BellamyGleacher ShacklockCleveland House33 King StreetLondon SW1Y 6RJ Tel 020 7959 3124E-mailgleacher@cornellpartnership.comWebwww.gleachershacklock.comMain locations or regions LondonAreas of activity & job function(s)Gleacher Shacklock is a privately-owned investment bank providing highlevel M&A and strategic financial adviceto major companies and private equityfirms. Gleacher Shacklock has a client-focused and entrepreneurial ethos andspecialises in providing high-quality,conflict-free and discreet advice to itsclients on M&A, restructurings and ECMtransactions.Graduates sought Any disciplineApplications from students needingwork permits NoStarting salary CompetitivePattern of recruitment AnnualForm of application Please apply onlineatwww.cornellpartnership.com/gleacherApprox annual intake TwoVacation work/courses YesFor vacation work apply by 01/02/08

Barclays Wealth1 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, LondonE14 5HPWebwww.barclayswealth.com/thinkMain locations or regions London, Hong Kong, SingaporeAreas of activity & job function(s)Barclays Wealth is the wealthmanagement division of Barclays BankPlc and is one of the leading wealthmanagers in the UK. It serves affluentand high net-worth personal andcorporate clients with a complete end-to-end wealth management service ona global basis. This includes privatebanking, brokerage, financial planningand advisory services.We recruit primarily into our privatebanking functions.Graduates sought Any disciplineApplications from students needingwork permits YesStarting salary CompetitivePattern of recruitment AnnualForm of application OnlineApprox annual intake 40 full-time, 30 summer internsVacation work/courses YesFor vacation work apply by31/01/2008

Andrea HornbyGlencore UK Ltd50 Berkeley StreetLondon W1J 8HDTel 020 7629 3800E-maillondon.graduates@glencore.co.ukWebwww.glencore.co.ukMain locations or regions London andworldwideAreas of activity & job function(s)The Glencore Group is the largestprivate company in the world withoffices in over 50 countries and morethan 2,000 employees worldwide.We are a diversified natural resourcesgroup with worldwide interests inmining, smelting, refining, processingand trading of metals and minerals,coal, oil, gas and agricultural products.Graduates sought Science, engineering,economics, mathematics, financeApplications from students needingwork permits YesStarting salary Up to £35,000 perannumPattern of recruitment ContinuousForm of application OnlineApprox annual intake SixVacation work/courses Yes

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HSBC Corporate, Investment Banking& Markets (CIBM)Canada Square, London E14 5HQWebwww.hsbcnet.com/ibcareersMain locations or regions Global:London, Hong Kong and New YorkAreas of activity & job function(s)CIBM is an emerging markets-led andfinancing focused business thatprovides tailored financial solutions tomajor government, corporate andinstitutional clients worldwide. Werecruit into: Corporate Banking,Investment Banking, Global Markets,Global Capital Markets, Research,Infrastructure (Operations, Finance,Compliance and Credit RiskManagement), HSBC Amanah (ourIslamic Finance division), PrivateBanking and HSBC Investments. Graduates sought Any disciplineApplications from students needingwork permits YesStarting salary CompetitivePattern of recruitment AnnualForm of application Online viahsbcnet.com/ibcareersApprox annual intake 150 globallyVacation work/courses Yes – summerinternships for penultimate-yearstudentsFor vacation work apply by Feb 08

ING Wholesale Banking60 London Wall EC2M 5TQTel 020 7959 3124E-mail [email protected] locations or regions London andAmsterdam, with global officesAreas of activity & job function(s)ING Wholesale Banking has a footholdin every major financial centre in theworld. Offering a range of productsacross over 50 countries WholesaleBanking deploys a dynamic,relationship-based approach to itsclients and seeks to provide them withinnovative tailor-made solutions.Unique opportunities exist on ourinternational graduate programmewithin our Corporate Finance andStructured Finance businesses. Graduates sought Any disciplineApplications from students needingwork permits YesStarting salary £competitivePattern of recruitment AnnualForm of application Please seewww.cornellpartnership.com/ingfor more detailsApprox annual intake 10Vacation work/courses YesFor vacation work apply by 01/02/08

JPMorgan10 Aldermanbury, London EC2V 7RFWeb jpmorgan.com/careersMain locations or regions Pan-European with a London baseAreas of activity & job function(s)Investment banking is a fast-movingworld where talented people canachieve great things. If you want theopportunity to make an impact, you’llfind it at JPMorgan. We’re looking forteam players and future leaders withexceptional drive and creativity. Foradvice about graduate careers andinternship opportunities visitjpmorgan.com/careersGraduates sought Any disciplineApplications from students needingwork permits YesStarting salary Highly competitivePattern of recruitment AnnualForm of application Online, apply by 18November 2007Approx annual intake 400Vacation work/courses YesFor summer vacation work apply by13 January 2008

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Graduate Recruitment, The CornellPartnershipLazard50 Stratton Street, London W1J 8LLTel+44 (0)20 7959 3124E-mail [email protected] locations or regions London, New York, ParisAreas of activity & job function(s)Lazard is a premier financial servicesfirm committed to excellence,independence, intellectual rigour,integrity and creativity for our clients ona global scale. We solve complex financialchallenges and as an independent firm,we are free of the conflicts that can ariseat other financial institutions. Wemaintain long-standing relationshipswith business leaders around the world.Please apply online by 16/11/07 atwww.lazard.com/apply.Graduates sought Any disciplineApplications from students needing workpermits YesStarting salary CompetitivePattern of recruitment AnnualForm of applicationOnline only atwww.lazard.com/applyApprox annual intake15Vacation work/courses YesFor vacation work apply by01/02/08

Marshall Wace Asset ManagementWebwww.marshallwace.gtios.com – apply onlineMain locations or regions London, Hong Kong and New YorkAreas of activity & job function(s)Marshall Wace is one of the leading European Hedge Fund Managers, with over $13billion assets under management. It enjoys a strong reputation in the industry for itssuccess, influence and innovation, built by a dedicated team of people working in adynamic, entrepreneurial culture.At the heart of our success is the drive to deliver investment performance of thehighest quality to our investors. We are dedicated to building a sustainable competitiveadvantage within the investment management industry and strive continuously toenhance our investment process to achieve this aim. In Europe, the US and Asia, we are committed to building a business that will offerinvestors the benefits of our multi-disciplined approach, embracing both manager-ledand TOPS strategies that have characterised our growth during the last nine years.Opportunities exist within Financial & fund accounting, IT/Technology, Operations, Riskand Finance.We want self-starters, lateral thinkers, entrepreneurs, independent thinkers,challengers of the status quo, driven and ambitious graduates. They all say that, don’tthey? But we mean it. Every single word. So if you are in the top one per cent ofstudents at your university and you’re energized, fascinated and motivated by thechallenge of working for a leading hedge fund, then we want to hear from you.We welcome applications from bachelors, masters and PhD students, each hire willhave there own personalised training and career plan tailored to them.Graduates sought Computer science/IT, engineering, mathematics, numerate or semi-numerate, science, accounting, economics, financeStarting salary£35K – £40KForm of applicationOnlineApprox annual intake3–4Vacation work/courses To exceptional candidatesFor vacation work apply by Easter/summer

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Merrill Lynch Europe PLC2 King Edward Street, LondonEC1A 1HQTel 020 7996 3528Webml.com/careers/europeMain locations or regionsMost rolesare based in London. There are alsosome opportunities in Milan, Madrid,Frankfurt and Paris.Areas of activity & job function(s)Merrill Lynch is a leading wealthmanagement, capital markets andadvisory company, with offices on sixcontinents. With our range of diverseproducts and services, we can offerfull-time and internship programmes inthe following areas: Global Markets,Global Investment Banking, GlobalPrivate Client, Research, Technology,and Human Resources.Graduates sought All disciplinesApplications from students needingwork permits YesStarting salary CompetitivePattern of recruitment AnnualForm of application OnlineApprox annual intake 450 Vacation work/courses YesFor vacation work apply by Please referto our website for application closingdates

Morgan Stanley25 Cabot Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 4QATel +44 (0) 845 300 1427E-mail graduaterecruitmenteurope@morganstanley.comWebwww.morganstanley.com/careers/recruitingMain locations or regions New York,London, Tokyo, Hong Kong and all majorEuropean citiesAreas of activity & job function(s)Morgan Stanley is one of the world'slargest diversified financial servicescompanies, with a reputation forexcellence in advice and execution on aglobal scale. The firm servesinstitutional and individual investorsand investment banking clients,including corporations, governmentsand other entities around the world.Graduates sought Any disciplineApplications from students needingwork permits YesStarting salary CompetitivePattern of recruitment AnnualForm of application Online by 11/11/07Approx annual intake c. 250 graduatesVacation work/courses YesFor vacation work apply by 31/12/07

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Goldman Sachs InternationalTel+44 (0)207 552 1738Webwww.gs.com/careersMain locations or regions In Europeopportunities available in London,Frankfurt, Paris, Zurich. Opportunitiesalso available in Asia and otherworldwide locations. Please see ourwebsite for further informationAreas of activity & job function(s)Graduate opportunities: Securities; GlobalInvestment Research (GIR); HumanCapital Management (HCM); InvestmentBanking Division (IBD); InvestmentManagement Division (IMD); MerchantBanking Division (MBD); Operations,Technology, Finance and Services(OTF&S); Legal, Management Controls,and Global Compliance (LMGC).Graduates sought Any disciplineApplications from students needingwork permits YesStarting salary Competitive plusdiscretionary bonusPattern of recruitment Annual forLondon, year-round for Frankfurt andZurich. Apply by 19 October 2007Form of applicationOnline – with CVApprox annual intake250Vacation work/courses Yes (internshipsand work placements)For vacation work apply by28/12/2007

Lehman Brothers25 Bank Street, London E14 5LETel 020 7102 1000Webwww.lehman.com/careersMain locations or regions LehmanBrothers is headquartered in New York,with regional headquarters in Londonand Tokyo and operates in a network ofoffices around the world.Areas of activity & job function(s)We offer full-time positions andinternships in investment banking,private equity, capital markets(including equity and fixed incomesales, trading and research), andinvestment management. Full-timepositions, a rotational programme anda number of internships and industrialplacements are also being offeredwithin our corporate division, includingcorporate advisory, finance,information technology, operations andrisk management.Graduates sought Any disciplineApplications from students needingwork permits YesStarting salary CompetitivePattern of recruitment ContinuousForm of application OnlineApprox annual intake 300+Vacation work/courses YesFor vacation work apply by Ongoing

KBC Financial Products111 Old Broad Street, London EC2N 1FPTel 020 7614 6000E-mail [email protected]/careers/campusMain locations or regions London, NewYork, California, Tokyo, Hong Kong.Areas of activity & job function(s)Our business, like our people, isentrepreneurial in spirit. Fun and fast.We’re a market-leading specialist inequity, credit and fund-linkedderivatives with a strategic focus on technology. We have graduate andinternship opportunities in: Sales/Trading/Research IT Development/IT Infrastructure/RiskManagement/Accounting/MiddleOffice/Operations/Legal & ComplianceFull-time deadline: 2 December 2007Graduates sought Any disciplines witha minimum 2.1Applications from students needingwork permits Yes, for some positionsStarting salary Highly competitivePattern of recruitment AnnualForm of application OnlineApprox annual intake 70Vacation work/courses YesFor vacation work apply by20 January 2008

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Standard Chartered Bank1 Aldermanbury Square London EC2V 7SBWebwww.standardchartered.com/graduatesMain locations or regions Bahrain,Bangladesh, Botswana, China, HongKong, India, Indonsia, Kenya, Korea,Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines,Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka,Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates,United Kingdom and the USAAreas of activity & job function(s)Standard Chartered's strength is thediversity of its people, who are focusedon working together across the globalnetwork to build the world's bestinternational bank. Graduate positionsare available in: wholesale banking,consumer banking, group technologyand operations, finance corporateaffairs, legal and compliance, humanresources and corporate real estateservices.Graduates sought Any degreediscipline for all positions exceptfinance, which requires a financialrelated degree. Applications from students needingwork permitsMust be eligible to workwithin country of choice with a workpermit.Starting salary Competitive

Global Banking & MarketsWeb rbs.com/gbmgraduatesMain locations or regions: Asia Pacific,Europe, UK and USAreas of activity and job functions:Global Banking & Markets is a leadingbanking partner to the world’s majorcorporations and financial andgovernmental institutions, providing anextensive range of debt financing, riskmanagement and investment services.We have relationships with 95 per centof the FTSE 100 and the Dow JonesEurostoxx 50, as well as 80 per cent ofthe Fortune 100.Languages required: Ability to speakEnglish fluently, at least one otherlanguage is desirable. Pattern of recruitment: ContinuousStarting salary: Very competitiveForm of application: OnlineApprox annual intake: 325Closing date for applications: Pleasesee our website for further information.Internships available: 240 worldwideUK: Easter Insight Programme(2weeks)Worldwide: 10 week SummerInternships and 6–12 monthInternshipsApply by: Please see our website forfurther informationDate of internship: Easter, summer andyear round

Banking

Graduate recruitmentStemcor LimitedLevel 27, CityPoint, 1 Ropemaker Street,London EC2Y 9STTel +44 (20) 7775 3600E-mail [email protected] locations or regions London, New York, Zug, Dusseldorf, Singapore,Shanghai, Mumbai, Dubai, Hong KongAreas of activity & job function(s)Stemcor's principal business is thetrading of steel and raw materials. Werequire bright, numerate graduates withcommercial flair for our trainee traderprogramme. Candidates should have, orbe predicted, at least a 2.1 UK degree orequivalent and demonstrateentrepreneurial ability, interpersonalskills and a genuine interest ininternational trade. Graduates sought Any disciplineApplications from students needingwork permits YesStarting salary CompetitivePattern of recruitment Apply by11/01/08, quote ref.CSG07 Form of application CV or in person atthe National Graduate RecruitmentExhibition, Olympia, 12/13 October 2007Approx annual intake 5Vacation work/coursesNo

Stemcor requires five graduates for its 2008 trainee programme.

What we offer: our programme covers all aspects of international trading, from negotiation to shipping and finance and is designed to produce our future star traders and business leaders. Competitive starting package, with opportunities in London, Europe, India and Asia.

What we ask for: a 2:1 UK degree or equivalent, a genuine interest in trading, the ability to think on your feet and the determination to succeed in a competitive environment.

To apply, please send your CV to [email protected] by 11 January 2008 and quote ref. CSG07

Your global partner in steel

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AbbeyWebwww.jobsatabbey.comMain locations or regions NationwideAreas of activity & job function(s)Since our merger with Banco Santander,we are now part of the seventh largestbank in the world (by profit). We’re alsothe UK’s second largest provider ofmortgages and savings. A leading retailbank, we have a broad range offunctions in addition to customer-facingand management operations.Graduates sought Any degreedisciplineApplications from students needingwork permits NoStarting salary c.£30,000 plus benefitsPattern of recruitment AnnualForm of application Onlinewww.jobsatabbey.comApprox annual intake 70Vacation work/courses In some areas

Richard Barry, Human ResourcesManagerBaillie Gifford & CoCalton Square, 1 Greenside Row, Edinburgh EH1 3ANTel 0131 275 2000E-mail [email protected] locations or regions EdinburghAreas of activity & job function(s)We are one of the UK's leading privatelyowned investment management firmswith over £50 billion undermanagement. We are recruiting eight people to joinour trainee investment managerprogramme.Graduates sought Any disciplineApplications from students needingwork permits NoStarting salary CompetitivePattern of recruitment Closing date: 30 November 2007Form of application CV and coveringletterApprox annual intake Approx. eightVacation work/courses YesFor vacation work apply by 31 January2008

Graduate DevelopmentBarclays Global InvestorsMurray House, 1 Royal Mint Court,London EC3N 4HHE-mail bgigraduatecareers@barclaysglobal.comWebwww.bgigraduatecareers.comMain locations or regions SanFrancisco, London, Toronto, Tokyo, HongKong, Singapore, Sydney, AmsterdamAreas of activity & job function(s)Barclays Global Investors (BGI) is oneof the world's largest asset managersand a leading global provider ofinvestment management products andservices. We are recruiting into ActiveEquities, Indexed Equities, FixedIncome (Active/Indexed), BusinessDevelopment and Technology. Graduates sought Dependent onbusiness areaApplications from students needingwork permits YesStarting salaryMarket competitivePattern of recruitment AnnualForm of application Online atwww.bgigraduatecareers.comApprox annual intake c.65Vacation work/courses Yes – summerinternships

Graduate Recruitment TeamM&G InvestmentsLaurence Pountney HillLondonEC4R 0HHE-mail [email protected] locations or regions City ofLondonAreas of activity & job function(s)With £160billion under managementand a record of investment excellencestretching back over more than 70years, M&G is one of the UK’s leadingand most well respected fundmanagement groups. An opportunitynow exists for several trainees to join a12 to18-month investment trainingprogramme in our Fixed Income andEquities businesses.Graduates sought Any disciplineApplications from students needingwork permits Yes, for some positionsStarting salary £32,000Pattern of recruitment AnnualForm of application CV/OnlineApprox annual intake SixVacation work/courses YesFor vacation work apply by Updates willbe posted on doctorjob.com

Investment

Martin Currie InvestmentManagement LtdWeb www.martincurrie.com/careersMain locations or regions EdinburghAreas of activity & job function(s)Martin Currie is a specialist investmentmanagement business based inEdinburgh, Scotland. Employee-ownedand enterprising, it manages £13.6billion in active equity portfolios forclients across Europe, North Americaand around the world. As anindependent 'big boutique', MartinCurrie blends the attributes of bothlarge and small investment managers.Graduates sought 2.1 or above in astatistical/analytical degreeStarting salary CompetitivePattern of recruitment AnnualForm of application OnlineApprox annual intake 2Vacation work/courses Yes

Gun JudgeMorley Fund ManagementNo 1 Poultry,London EC2R 8EJTel 020 7809 6496Webwww.morleyfm.com/graduatesMain locations or regions LondonAreas of activity & job function(s)We are a London-based assetmanagement firm with more than£169.09 billion in funds undermanagement. We require driven andentrepreneurial graduates to join ourgraduate opportunities acrossInvestment, Finance, Property andSales and Marketing. Our 12-monthstructured training programme willdevelop your skills. For the graduateprogramme, apply by the end ofNovember. We also run summerinternships into our teams each year. Graduates sought Any disciplineStarting salary Competitive salarypackagePattern of recruitment Annual (24 months for Property)Form of application Online applicationformApprox annual intake Up to tenVacation work/courses YesFor vacation work apply byJanuary 2008

Graduate RecruitmentStandard Life Investments1 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2LLWebwww.standardlifeinvestments.comMain locations or regions Edinburgh,Dublin, London, Boston, Montreal, HongKongAreas of activity & job function(s)Standard Life Investments is a leadinginvestment company, managing over£137billion of assets* worldwide. Oursuccess is based on the exceptionalquality of our people and our distinctiveinvestment approach. Graduateopportunities exist in a range ofspecialisms including propertymanagement and investmentoperations. * as at 31 March 2007.Graduates sought Any disciplineApplications from students needingwork permits YesStarting salary CompetitivePattern of recruitment AnnualForm of application OnlineApprox annual intake Various,dependent on schemeVacation work/courses No


NomuraNomura House1 St Martin's-le-GrandLondon EC1A 4NPWebwww.nomura.com/europe/careers/Main locations or regions Tokyo,London, New York and Hong KongAreas of activity & job function(s)Nomura, a leading Asia-basedinvestment bank offers a broad rangeof financial services for individual,institutional, corporate and governmentclients. Nomura has graduate and internopportunities in 2008 within the GlobalMarkets, Investment Banking, Financeand Technology d ivisions.Graduates sought Any disciplineApplications from students needingwork permits YesStarting salary Competitive investmentbanking salariesPattern of recruitment AnnualForm of application OnlineApprox annual intake 30 full time and30 summerVacation work/courses YesFor vacation work apply by See website

UBS1 Finsbury Avenue, London EC2M 2PPE-mail [email protected]/graduatesMain locations or regions GlobalAreas of activity & job function(s)UBS is the world's largest wealth manager,a top tier investment bank, a leadingglobal asset manager and the marketleader in Swiss retail and commercialbanking. We offer summer internship andgraduate programmes in Equities, FixedIncome, Money Markets, Currencies andCommodities, Finance, Global AssetManagement, Global Wealth Managementand Business Banking, HumanResources, Information Technology,Investment Banking Department,Operations, Risk and Compliance. Graduates sought Any disciplineApplications from students needingwork permits YesStarting salaryHighly competitivePattern of recruitment Annual (closingdate 4 November 2007)Form of applicationOnlineApprox annual intakeOver 1,000graduate and intern positions in EuropeVacation work/courses YesFor vacation work apply by27 January 2008

Lianne PierceTeach First14 Heron Quay, Canary WharfLondon E14 4JBTel 0844 880 1800E-mail [email protected] locations or regions London, the North West and the MidlandsAreas of activity & job function(s)Teach First is a unique two-yearprogramme that transforms high-calibre graduates into inspiring leaderswhile addressing educationaldisadvantage. The programmecombines intensive teacher trainingand experience – including achievingQualified Teacher Status – withleadership and management skillsdevelopment classes, and valuablecoaching and networking opportunitieswith Teach First’s diverse industrysupporters.Graduates sought First or uppersecond-class degree or equivalent.Applications from students needingwork permits NoStarting salary CompetitivePattern of recruitment See online Form of application OnlineApprox annual intake 360Vacation work/courses No

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IndustryThe most common way into this sector for Imperial graduates is via a technicalroute (eg research, manufacturing and production). Job opportunities can befound throughout the UK and salaries compare well with other employmentsectors. For technical work a relevant scientific, engineering or medical degreeis necessary.

At Imperial• Attend the Focus on Management course held in March.• Register with JobsLive at www.imperial.ac.uk/careers to receive details of

careers events.• Check the Career Choice publication (available in the Careers Service) to see if

there are any relevant employer-led skills workshops or drop-in sessions youcould attend .

On the web• Confederation of British Industry:

www.cbi.org.uk• Department for Business, Enterprise and

Regulatory Reform: www.berr.gov.uk

• Financial Times: www.ft.com

• targetjobs.co.uk/engineering

Further informationTARGETjobs Engineering

Chemical Oil

Johnson MattheyOrchard Road, Royston, Herts SG8 5HEE-mail [email protected] locations or regionsHertfordshire, Oxfordshire, Lancashire,TeesideAreas of activity & job function(s)Johnson Matthey is a specialitychemicals company organised intothree global divisions: EnvironmentalTechnologies, Precious Metals Productsand Fine Chemicals & Catalysts.Principal activities include themanufacture of autocatalysts andpollution control systems, catalystsand components for fuel cells,pharmaceutical compounds, processcatalysts and fine chemicals, and therefining, fabrication and marketing ofprecious metals.Graduates sought For technical roles:chemistry, metallurgy, chemical andautomotive engineering. For sales andmarketing roles: any discipline,preferably with language skills.Starting salary Competitive packagePattern of recruitment ContinuousForm of application Via website. See‘Your Career with Johnson Matthey’Approx annual intake 12–15Vacation work/courses Yes

Schlumberger Oilfield UKWebwww.slb.com/careers Main locations or regionsWorldwide:85+ countriesAreas of activity & job function(s)Schlumberger is the world’s leadingsupplier of technology, projectmanagement and information solutionsto the oil and gas industry. • Field Engineering • Research, Development and Manufacturing

• Petrotechnical We need mechanical, electrical,petroleum, chemical, aeronautical,materials & manufacturingengineering; chemistry, physics,mathematics; geosciences; supplychain; and software disciplines.Graduates sought Engineering,Science, Oil & Gas, SoftwareApplications from students needingwork permits NoStarting salary Competitive in globalenvironmentPattern of recruitment ContinuousForm of application OnlineApprox annual intake 200Vacation work/courses No

LawThe legal sector includes solicitors, who represent and advise clients andbarristers, who give expert opinions and advocate in court. Entry involves twoyears vocational training plus a two-year training contract or one-year pupillage.Opportunities exist nationwide with salaries varying widely depending onlocation; trainees in the City earn the highest, about £28,000.

At Imperial• Contact the Office of Alumni at [email protected] for informal careers

advice from Imperial graduates working in law.• Book a discussion with a careers adviser to explore your plans and how to

apply for legal work experience, for courses and for training contracts orpupillage .

On the web• The Bar Council:

www.barcouncil.org.uk• The Law Society of England and Wales:

www.lawsoc.org.uk• Trainee Solicitors’ Group:

www.tsg.org• targetjobs.co.uk/law

Further informationTARGETjobs Law, TARGETjobs Work Experience Law,Pupillages Handbook

Other

ICIGraduate RecruitmentWexham RoadSlough, BerkshireSL2 5DSTel 01753 556053E-mail [email protected] locations or regions GlobalAreas of activity & job function(s)ICI is one of the world's major paints,adhesives, starch and syntheticpolymers businesses. A member of theFTSE100, FTSE4Good and the DowJones Sustainability Index, ICI has anumber of the biggest brands in DIYincluding Dulux, Glidden, Hammerite,Alabastine, Cuprinol and Polycell. Graduates sought Any disciplineApplications from students needingwork permits NoStarting salary £24,500 - £26,500Pattern of recruitment ContinuousForm of application OnlineApprox annual intake 40Vacation work/courses YesFor vacation work apply by Ongoingdeadlines

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Lynne Walters, Graduate RecruitmentManagerBird & Bird15 Fetter Lane, London EC4A 1JPTel 020 7415 6000E-mail [email protected] locations or regions Beijing,Brussels, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, TheHague, Hong Kong, London, Lyon,Madrid, Milan, Munich, Paris, Rome,Stockholm.Areas of activity & job function(s)Bird & Bird is a sector-focused, full-service international law firm. The firmhas a leading reputation for many ofthe sectors on which it focuses;aviation and aerospace, banking andfinancial services, communications,information technology, life sciences,media and sport.Graduates sought Any disciplineApplications from students needingwork permits Yes, for some positionsStarting salary £31,000Pattern of recruitment AnnualForm of application OnlineApprox annual intake 18Vacation work/courses YesFor vacation work apply by 31/01/08

Sophia FitzpatrickBristows3 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London WC2A 3AATel 020 7400 8000E-mail [email protected] locations or regions LondonAreas of activity & job function(s)Bristows is a long established firmcommitted to excellence. With thecontinuing recruitment of lawyers andscientists of the highest quality,Bristows aims to stay at the forefrontof firms advising businesses in sectorsincluding pharmaceuticals, media andtelecommunications, electronics and IT,real estate, consumer goods, learnedinstitutions and charities, and financialinstitutions. The firm is a market leaderin many of these sectors and acts fornumerous FTSE 100, Fortune 500 andother multinational companies.Graduates sought Any disciplineApplications from students needingwork permits NoStarting salary £30,000Pattern of recruitment AnnualForm of application OnlineApprox annual intake 6–8Vacation work/courses YesFor vacation work apply by 29/02/08for Easter & Summer 21/11/08 for Xmas

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Law

Clare BeesleyFreshfields Bruckhaus Deringer65 Fleet Street, London EC4Y 1HSTel 020 7427 3194E-mail [email protected]/uktraineesMain locations or regions Europe, Asia,North America, Middle EastAreas of activity & job function(s)A leading international law firm with anetwork of 27 offices in 16 countries.The firm provides first-rate legalservices to corporations, financialinstitutions and governments aroundthe world.We are looking for 100 trainee solicitorsto start training contracts in August2010 and February 2011.Graduates sought Any disciplineApplications from students needingwork permits YesStarting salary £38,000Pattern of recruitment AnnualForm of application OnlineApprox annual intake 100Vacation work/courses YesFor vacation work apply by 18/01/08

Charlotte Hart, Graduate RecruitmentLinklatersOne Silk Street, London EC2Y 8HQTel 020 7456 2000E-mailgraduate.recruitment@linklaters.comWebwww.linklaters.com/careers/ukgradsMain locations or regions 30 offices in23 countriesAreas of activity & job function(s)Linklaters is the global law firm thatadvises the world’s leading companies,financial institutions and governmentson their most challenging transactionsand assignments. The drive to createsomething new in professionalservices shapes a very special offer tograduates. Training comprises four six-month seats. Secondmentopportunities are available.Graduates sought 2.1 degree in anydisciplineStarting salary £36,000Pattern of recruitment Deadlinesthroughout the year (see website)Form of application Online formApprox annual intake 130Vacation work/courses YesFor vacation work apply by See websitefor more details

Charlotte Houghton,Personnel ManagerSlaughter and MayOne Bunhill Row, London EC1Y 8YYTel 020 7600 1200E-mailtrainee.recruit@slaughterandmay .com(enquiries only)Webwww.slaughterandmay.comMain locations or regions London andoverseas, plus 'Best Friend' firms in allthe major jurisdictions.Areas of activity & job function(s)One of the world’s leading internationallaw firms with an extensive corporate,commercial and financing practice. Welook for graduates of good 2.1 abilityfrom any discipline, not just law.Graduates sought AnyApplications from students needingwork permits YesStarting salary £36,000 (May 2007)Pattern of recruitment ContinuousForm of application Online systemApprox annual intake 85–95Vacation work/courses YesFor vacation work apply by26 October 2007 (Christmas Scheme),4 January 2008 (Easter Scheme) and25 January 2008 (Summer Scheme)

ManagementGeneral management posts present an attractive career option and are availablethroughout the UK. Management roles are found within many differentfunctions such as logistics, sales, supply, support, business and peoplemanagement. Salaries vary according to location and size of employer

At Imperial• Attend the Focus on Management course organised by the Careers Service

in March.• Consider the good and bad qualities of those who have managed you.• Investigate the different areas of management – marketing, sales, finance,

purchasing, supply chain and general management.• Develop as a team player and improve your persuasion skills .

On the web• Chartered Management Institute:

www.managers.org.uk• Confederation of British Industry:

www.cbi.org.uk• General management topics:

www.management-issues.com• Institute of Directors:

www.iod.co.uk• targetjobs.co.uk/management

Network Rail Graduate RecruitmentNetwork RailMill Reef House, Cheap Street, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 5DDTel 0845 601 4228E-mailenquiry@networkrailgraduates.co.ukWebwww.networkrail.co.uk/careersMain locations or regions Variousincluding London, Birmingham, York,Swindon and Glasgow.Areas of activity & job function(s)Our role is to maintain, improve andupgrade an infrastructure thatcomprises track, signalling systems,bridges, tunnels, viaducts and levelcrossings. We have opportunities incivil engineering, electrical/electronicengineering, mechanical engineering,general management, commercialproperty and finance. For engineering,a relevant degree is needed (2.2minimum).Graduates sought See aboveStarting salary Please see our websitePattern of recruitment Deadlines:16/11/07 for civil engineers, 12/01/08for all others.Form of application OnlineApprox annual intake 125Vacation work/courses No

Marketing, sales & mediaMarketing involves researching customers’ needs and developing creative ideasto promote products. Opportunities are found all over the UK. Media comprisesfour areas: newspapers and magazines, radio and television, book publishingand advertising. Magazines and newspapers are generally located in London,while publishers are in the major cities. Sales positions can be found across allsectors.

At Imperial• Read Marketing Weekmagazine.• Notice the many facets of marketing that you see around you – sales,

advertising, market research, promotions, trade fairs, sponsorship.• Attend the Focus on Management course and meet marketing people.• Investigate relevant vacation jobs; sales work can be a good way in.

On the web• Chartered Institute of Marketing:

www.cim.co.uk• The Institute of Direct Marketing:

www.theidm.co.uk• Institute of Professional Sales:

www.iops.co.uk• targetjobs.co.uk/retail

Further informationTARGETjobs Retail

Not-for-profitThis sector includes charities and any other organisations run on a non-profitbasis. There are opportunities all over the UK, many in London. Many roles areopen to graduates of any discipline; entry is competitive and volunteering isoften the way in.

At Imperial• Visit the Careers Service website, www.imperial.ac.uk/careers for

information on employer workshops and on reference sources available in Careers.

• Arrange a one-to-one session for advice on how to be proactive in yourjob search .

• Don’t miss the Careers Fair in November and contact Pugwash Society atImperial to see if they’re running events such as an Ethical Careers Fair.

Useful sources• The Charity Commission:

www.charitycommission.gov.uk• Social Firms:

www.socialfirms.co.uk• Worldwide Volunteering:

www.worldwidevolunteering.org.uk• targetjobs.co.uk/public

Further informationTARGETjobs Public Service



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IJOBS AND COURSE PROVIDERSPATENT WORK • PUBLIC SERVICE



Patent workPatent work requires a science or technical degree. Patent agents obtainintellectual property rights for their clients and work for specialist firms, in-house in industry, throughout major UK cities. Patent examiners scrutiniseand authorise patent applications and work in the Patent Office, Newport or, withEuropean languages, can join the European Patent Office, in Munich, Vienna orThe Hague. Starting salaries are just above average.

At Imperial• Contact the Office of Alumni at [email protected] to get in touch with

Imperial graduates working as patent agents.• Use the Careers Library to research employers in this industry.• Book a one-to-one with a careers adviser.

Useful sources• The Chartered Institute of Patent Agents:

www.cipa.org.uk• UK Intellectual Property:

www.intellectual-property.gov.uk• The UK Patent Office:

www.patent.gov.uk• targetjobs.co.uk/law

Further informationTARGETjobs Law

Patent work

Mr A M SeniorJ A Kemp & Co14 South Square, Grays Inn,London WC1R 5JJTel +44 20 7405 [email protected] locations or regions London,Oxford and MunichAreas of activity & job function(s)Patent, designs and trademarkprotection.Recruits are trained in European,British and foreign patent law andpractice and acquire the European andBritish professional qualifications.Experience also arises in registereddesigns, trademarks and copyright.Graduates sought Sciences,engineering of most typesStarting salary CompetitivePattern of recruitment AnnualForm of application CV and coveringletterApprox annual intake Four to sixVacation work/courses No

Simon Kiddle, Graduate Recruitment PartnerMewburn Ellis LLPYork House, 23 Kingsway, LondonWC2B 6HPTel 020 7240 [email protected] locations or regions London,Bristol, Manchester, CambridgeAreas of activity & job function(s)Mewburn Ellis is one of the largestpatent firms in Europe, obtaining andadvising clients about patents,trademarks and designs in Europe andelsewhere. Trainee patent or trademarkattorneys. For further information seethe graduate recruitment informationand details of Open Days on ourwebsite.Graduates sought Sci/eng for patenttrainees, law or langs (preferred) fortrade mark traineesApplications from students needingwork permits NoStarting salary CompetitivePattern of recruitment Annual andcontinuousForm of application CV + EAFApprox annual intake 5–7Vacation work/courses No

Armed servicesPublic serviceThis sector, funded by public taxes, includes the Civil Service, local government,NHS, Police and Armed Forces. Central government jobs are mainly in London,while other sectors are across the UK. The average starting salary is over£20,000 and entry requirements vary according to the role.

At Imperial• Visit the Careers Service to find out about early closing dates for the Civil

Service Fast Stream.• Contact the Office of Alumni at [email protected] to get in touch with

Imperial graduates now working in the public sector.• Check the Career Choice publication for relevant employer-led skills

workshops or drop-in sessions as well as the Careers Fair.

Useful sources• Association for Public Service Excellence:

www.apse.org.uk• Civil Service:

www.civil-service.gov.uk/careers• Department for Work and Pensions: www.dwp.gov.uk• Public Services information:

www.direct.gov.uk• targetjobs.co.uk/publicservice

Further informationTARGETjobs Public Service

Royal Air ForceYou can visit your local Armed ForcesCareers Office for further informationTel 0845 605 5555Web raf.mod.uk/careersMain locations or regions UK andoverseasAreas of activity & job function(s)Working as part of a team, the role of anRAF Officer is to lead and manage othernon-commissioned staff. Experts intheir chosen field, officers will be calledupon to make important decisions andtake responsibility for the welfare anddiscipline of their teamGraduates sought The RAF offers 20different commissioned officer careers,including a current requirement forEngineer Officers, Fighter ControlOfficers, Medical Officers and NursingOfficers Starting salary after one year £27,250,but more for professionally qualifiedpersonnel such as Medical OfficersPattern of recruitment ContinuousForm of application Via telephone orwebsite (above), or visit your localArmed Forces Careers OfficeApprox annual intake Over 600Vacation work/courses Yes,opportunities available

The ArmyTel 01252 347390E-mail [email protected] www.armyjobs.mod.ukMain locations or regionsUK andworldwideAreas of activity & job function(s)Every year, the Army is looking to recruitofficers from among Britain’s best andmost ambitious graduates. We needpeople who are articulate, self-confidentand self-motivated. Graduates, male andfemale of any discipline will find a homehere. A modern Army needs theexpertise of engineers, scientists,communicators, lawyers, theologians,teachers, doctors, dentists, vets,planners, logisticians, pilots, humanresource managers, administrators,police, even PR and media operationsspecialists. You can join as a Regular orTerritorial officer or soldier. We will giveyou the best training in the world, anexcellent salary and the room to makeyour mark.Graduates sought Any disciplineApplications from students needingwork permitsNoStarting salary£27,980 on completionof officer trainingPattern of recruitment ContinuousForm of application Army interest formor onlineApprox annual intake 800 Officers

Retail managementMost graduates start out in this sector as trainee store managers, while a fewhigh-flyers start work in head office positions, such as merchandising andbuying. The average starting salary is £20,000 and opportunities for graduateswith any degree can be found throughout the UK, with head offices based incities.

At Imperial• Don’t miss the Focus on Management course held in March.• Visit the Careers Service website www.imperial.ac.uk/careers for details of

employer-led skills workshops in the autumn and spring terms.• Book a one-to-one session with a careers adviser to discuss your career

plans.

Useful sources• British Retail Consortium:

www.brc.org.uk• Department for Business, Enterprise and

Regulatory Reform: www.berr.gov.uk

• targetjobs.co.uk/retail

Further informationTARGETjobs Retail

AbbeyWebwww.jobsatabbey.comMain locations or regions NationwideAreas of activity & job function(s)Since our merger with Banco Santander,we are now part of the seventh largestbank in the world (by profit). We’re alsothe UK’s second largest provider ofmortgages and savings. A leading retailbank, we have a broad range offunctions in addition to customer-facingand management operations.Graduates sought Any degreedisciplineApplications from students needingwork permits NoStarting salary c.£30,000 plus benefitsPattern of recruitment AnnualForm of application Onlinewww.jobsatabbey.comApprox annual intake 70Vacation work/courses In some areas

ScienceFrom high-tech research to health care, science employers in the UK are largeand small, in both public and private sectors and located in the UK andinternationally. Roles can be highly specialised requiring a specific scientificbackground and sometimes a postgraduate qualification. Organisations alsoemploy graduates in finance, sales and IT roles.

At Imperial• Consider joining the UROP scheme, working in research at Imperial College or

doing a ‘year in research’ .• Get a summer job in a laboratory or high technology organisation – research

opportunities using Careers and apply ‘on spec’.• Investigate Research Council labs, Applied Industrial Research Trading

Organisations www.airto.co.uk and the UK Science Park Associationwww.ukspa.org.uk.

On the web• The Association of the British

Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI): www.abpi.org.uk

• Institute of Biology: www.iob.org

• The Royal Society of Chemistry: www.rsc.org

• targetjobs.co.uk/science• targetjobs.co.uk/medicine

Social careSocial care encompasses social work and related careers such as youth andcommunity work and probation work. The jobs are usually with specific serviceusers such as older people or adults who misuse alcohol and drugs. To qualifyas a social worker you now need to study for a two-year postgraduate degree.

At Imperial• Join Nightline and learn to understand people’s problems.• Get a summer job in a hospital or a care home.• Join a community organisation or committee and find out how to make things

happen for people.

On the web• British Association of Social Workers:

www.basw.co.uk• Community Care for Excellence: www.communitycare.co.uk• Social Care Institute for Excellence:

www.scie-socialcareonline.org.uk• targetjobs.co.uk/socialcare


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TeachingYou can train to teach primary or secondary; secondary involves teaching aparticular subject. Training takes one to two years to achieve Qualified TeacherStatus, usually after taking the PGCE. The current starting salary is £20,000 –£24,000, depending on location; ‘golden hellos’ of up to £5,000 are available ontop, for shortage subjects. The Teach First scheme involves work experiencewith leading employers.

At Imperial• Arrange to see a careers adviser to discuss options such as GTTR

or Teach First. • Use the Careers Service to research PGCE courses.• Visit the Careers Service website, www.imperial.ac.uk/careers for information

on employer presentations and workshops as well as the Careers Fair.

On the web• Department for Children, Schools and Families:

www.dfes.gov.uk• Graduate Teacher Training Registry (GTTR):

www.gttr.ac.uk• Training and Development Agency for Schools:

www.tda.gov.uk• Teachernet:

www.teachernet.gov.uk• targetjobs.co.uk/teaching

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BPP Law SchoolGDL, LPC and BVCCourse convenor AdmissionsAddress Leeds, London (Holborn andWaterloo) and ManchesterTel 0845 070 2886E-mail [email protected] outline Graduate Diploma in Law: Full time,part time (evening, Saturdays or day)and distance learningLegal Practice Course: Full time or part time (evenings, weekends or day) Bar Vocational Course: Full time or part time (monthly weekend)Law Summer School: (one-week‘taster’) Career prospects Solicitor or barristerQualification gainedGraduate Diploma in Law (GDL)Legal Practice Course (LPC)Bar Vocational Course (BVC)Frequency of course Depends on modeof study selectedLength of course one or two yearsOther informationWe have a dedicatedspecialist careers service and an awardwinning Pro Bono Centre

The College of LawThe UK’s leading provider of legaleducationAddress Admissions, The College ofLaw, Braboeuf Manor, Portsmouth Rd, StCatherines, Guildford GU3 1HATel Freephone 0800 328 0153E-mail [email protected] www.college-of-law.co.uk/perfectforpracticeCourse outline Full-time and part-time GraduateDiploma in Law (conversion course for non-law graduates), Legal PracticeCourse and Bar Vocational Course.Designed and taught by qualifiedlawyers. Award-winning pro bono andlargest, best resourced legal careersservice in UK. Centres in Birmingham,Chester, Guildford, London (two) and York.Career prospects Legal workQualification gained GDL, LPC or BVC.Bachelor of Law degree for studentswho pass both GDL and LPC or BVC withus. Masters degree for students whopass the College LPC or BVC plusadditional modules.Length of course One year full time,two years part time

ESCP-EAP European School of ManagementMaster in European BusinessAddress 527 Finchley Road, London NW3 7BGTel +44 (0) 207 443 8843E-mail [email protected] outline As the world’s oldest business school, ESCP-EAP pioneered cross-border learningand multicultural teams. ESCP-EAP is unique in being the only postgraduatebusiness school to have campuses in five different European cities: London, Paris,Madrid, Berlin and Torino. The Master in European Business (MEB) is a 12-month, two-country, postgraduateprogramme for high-calibre students seeking a practical hands-on businessconversion course.Career prospects A dedicated company relations team on each campus supportsstudents with their compulsory three-month internship and two real-life companyprojects. This practical experience, combined with a sound business grounding,provides a springboard for an international career. The average salary for graduatesfrom the MEB is £28,500. Frequency of course September and January entryLength of course One yearEntry requirements Intended for people with a limited knowledge of business,applicants must have or be predicted to obtain a good honours degree in anydiscipline and a working knowledge of the languages of the chosen countries(many streams are taught entirely in English).Other information Scholarships available

Goldsmiths, University of LondonAddress New CrossLondon SE14 6NWTel 020 7919 7766 or 7537 (24 hours)E-mail [email protected] outline Choose postgraduate study in:Anthropology; Applied Linguistics; Arts Administration; Art History; Caribbean andCreole Poetics; Community and Youth Work; Community Arts; Computing;Counselling and Psychodynamic Studies; Creative Writing; Cultural Studies;Curating; Dance Movement Therapy; Design (practice and theory); Digital StudioArts; Drama and Theatre Arts (practice and theory); Education (including teachertraining); English and Comparative Literature; Fine Art; Gender Studies; History;Media and Communications (practice and theory); International Studies; Music(practice and theory); Politics (including European and contemporary British);Professional and Community Education; Psychology; Psychotherapy (Art andGroup); Public Policy; Religious Studies*; Research degree training; Social Policy;Social Work; Sociology; Textiles; Visual Cultures.*Research onlyOther information Goldsmiths is internationally known for creativity and innovation– a reputation backed up by the highest academic standards, and nearly acentury’s membership of the University of London. We are located in New Cross,South East London, which has excellent transport connections to the heart of thecapital (Central London is just 15 minutes away). Goldsmiths is all about thefreedom to experiment, to think differently, to be an individual. That’s why our listof former students includes names like Antony Gormley, Julian Clary, Bridget Riley,Vivienne Westwood, Graham Coxon and Malcolm McLaren.

Imperial College London, Tanaka Business SchoolAddress South Kensington Campus, London SW7 2AZTel + 44 (0)20 7594 9205E-mail [email protected]/tanakaCourse outline Tanaka Business School provides a vibrant and supportive environment in whichyou will gain the knowledge and invaluable hands-on experience crucial forwhatever type of business you wish to join.Our programmes:• Imperial MBA (full-time)• Imperial Executive MBA (part-time weekdays / weekends)• Distance Learning MBA• MSc Finance• MSc Risk Management and Financial Engineering• MSc Actuarial Finance• MSc Management• MSc International Health Management• PhD To find out more, attend an information session in London. Reserve your place atwwwwww..iimmppeerriiaall..aacc..uukk//ttaannaakkaa or email [email protected] prospectsWe provide focused and relevant career services. We workclosely with students to guide their career development to ensure they graduatefully prepared to launch successful and rewarding careers.Qualification gainedMSc, MBA, PhDFrequency of course Full-time programmes once a year in October. For part-timeprogrammes, check our website for details.Length of course Full-time programmes are 12 months. For part-time programmes,check our website for details.

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University of Warwick, Warwick Manufacturing GroupCourse convenor Full-Time MSc Admissions AddressWMGInternational Manufacturing CentreUniversity of WarwickCoventryCV4 7ALTel +44 (0)247 652 3691E-mailwmg-admissions@warwick.ac.ukWebwww.wmg.warwick.ac.ukCourse outline As one of the leading UK post graduate departments we offer 9 specialist MSccourses:MSc Digital Manufacturing Management MSc Electronic Business Management MSc Engineering Business Management MSc Engineering Enterprise Excellence MSc International Technology Management MSc Manufacturing Systems Engineering MSc Programme and Project Management MSc Process Technology and Business Management MSc Supply Engineering and Logistics Career prospects As a WMG graduate you are also highly regarded and sought afterby many leading companies around the world and you will expect to be employedas a leader of business development, manufacturing, logistics, quality assurance,human resources or customer service.Qualification gainedMScFrequency of course Intake every OctoberLength of course 12 monthsOther informationWe offer international students a wider range of Scholarships

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Abbey ............................................55, 61Air Products PLC..................................45Amey plc..............................................38The Army..............................................60Atkins ..................................................45The Atomic Weapons Establishment ......................45, (46)

Baillie Gifford & Co ..............................55Bain & Company ................................42Bank of England..................................50Barclays Capital............................39, 50Barclays Global Investors ..................55Barclays Wealth ..................................50BDO Stoy Hayward ..............................49Bear, Stearns International Limited ..51Bird & Bird ..........................................57Black & Veatch Ltd..............................38Bloomberg ....................................39, 49BNP Paribas ........................................51Brebners..............................................49Bristows ..............................................57Capgemini ....................................39, 42CHP Consulting....................................39Citi ......................................39, 51, (IBC)Citrix Systems ....................................40Corporate Value Associates................42Data Connection ................................40The D.E. Shaw group............................51Deloitte ................................................49Deutsche Bank ............................40, 51Dixon Wilson........................................49Dorset Software Services Ltd ............40

Ernst & Young ....................................49FKI Plc..................................................46Foster Wheeler Energy Ltd ................46Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer ........58Fujitsu Services ..................................40Geoffrey Osborne Ltd..........................38The GKN International LeadershipDevelopment Programme ..................46Gleacher Shacklock ............................51Glencore UK Ltd ..................................51Goldman Sachs International ..(29), 52Gurit ....................................................47HM Government Communications Centre ..............................................47

HSBC Corporate, Investment Banking & Markets (CIBM) ............52

HurleyPalmerFaltt ..........................(64)IBM UK Limited....................................40ICI ........................................................57ING Wholesale Banking ......................52Intel Corporation UK Ltd ....................40Invensys Systems (UK) Ltd ..............47J A Kemp & Co ....................................60Johnson Matthey ................................56JPMorgan ............................................52Kaiser Associates Int. Inc ..................43KBC Financial Products ......................52Kier Group............................................38Kingspan..........................................(58)KPMG ..................................................50Lazard ................................................52L.E.K. Consulting LLP..........................43

Lehman Brothers................41, 53, (IFC)Linklaters ............................................58LogicaCMG ..........................................41M.W. Kellogg Limited ..........................47M&G Investments ..............................55Marakon Associates............................43Marshall Wace Asset Management....52Martin Currie Investment Management Ltd ............................55

McKinsey & Company ........................43Merrill Lynch Europe PLC....................53Mewburn Ellis LLP ..............................60Morgan Stanley ..................................53Morley Fund Management..................55Network Rail ..................................47, 59Nomura................................................53npower........................................(12), 47OC&C Strategy Consultants................43Oliver Wyman ......................................43PA Consulting Group............................42PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ..50, (OBC)Procter & Gamble ..........................47, 50QUALCOMM Europe Inc........................47RBS Global Banking & Markets ..........54Roland Berger Strategy Consultants....44Rolls-Royce plc....................................48Royal Air Force ....................................60Saffery Champness Chartered Accountants ..................50

Schlumberger................................41, 56SELEX Sensors and Airborne Systems Ltd. ..................................48

Sharp Laboratories of Europe ............48Shell ....................................................48Slaughter and May ..............................58Spectrum Strategy Consultants ........44Standard Chartered Bank ..................54Standard Life Investments ................55Stemcor Limited ........................54, (54)Symbian ..............................................41Taylor Woodrow plc ............................38Teach First ................................(53), 54Tessella Support Services plc ............41Tube Lines ..........................................48UBS ................................................41, 54Vocalink ..............................................41Watson Wyatt Worldwide....................42Wolfson Microelectronics plc ............48

Further studyBPP Law School ....................................62The College of Law ..............................62ESCP-EAP European School ofManagement ........................................62Goldsmiths, University of London ......63Imperial College London, Tanaka Business School..................63

University of Warwick, WarwickManufacturing Group ..........................63

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