Spring Careers & Placements Fair

Student Employment, Experience and Careers Centre

Careers and placements fairPalmer Building | 29 February 2012 | 1.30 pm – 4.00 pm

With a wide range of exhibitors there is something for everyone including:•graduate jobs•placements•work experience•volunteering•postgraduate courses

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Welcome To the Spring Careers & Placements Fair 2012

To get the most out of the fair bear the following tips

in mind:

Take a moment to look at the Fair Guide and

decide which stands you most want to visit

Scan the list of exhibitors to quickly find which

employers are recruiting into the jobs you are

interested in

Not sure what you want? Check which exhibitors

want to recruit you by scanning down the ‘degree

required’ field. Many employers are interested in

people from any discipline

Decide what you want from each employer you

visit; this could be a piece of insider knowledge

about the profession, tips on interview technique,

an employer opinion of your CV or even an

interview. Employers don’t come all this way just

to give out freebies!

Clarify what questions you need answers to. If

you’re researching your career options, general

questions such as “what do you do in a typical

working day?” might help. If you’re already set

and need to impress, rehearse your key selling

points (skills and experiences that will impress



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employers) and try and relate these to the

employer’s requirements.

Want to discuss placement opportunities, come to

Room 104 and see one of our Placement and

Development Officers for more advice

Subjects you could ask about:

Nature of the work and its attractions

Selection criteria and skills needed to do the job

Unique features of the organisation

The organisation’s strengths

Culture and atmosphere of the organisation

A typical day

Training available and related support

Level of responsibility given

Opportunities in the future

Why employer representatives like/chose their

job/career

Highs and lows of employer representatives’

career

Vacancies and details

Location and working conditions



FAQs

1) I don’t know what sort of job I want

If you don’t know what you want, visit the Careers

Centre (1st Floor, Carrington Building) or use the fair to

quiz employers about the kind of jobs they offer. All you

need to do is to develop a couple of questions and put

together some words to say who you are and what you

are looking for.

2) Do I need to have my CV with me?

Only hand over your CV to an employer if you think it

sells you well in relation to what a particular employer is

looking for. It is unlikely you will need it for the Autumn

Fair where employers are not recruiting for you to start

right away.

3) I don’t know if my CV/application is good

enough

Drop into the Careers Centre and find out about our

range of workshops and how you can talk to a Careers

Adviser or Placement & Development Officer to check

things out.

4) Do I need to dress smartly?

You don’t need a suit for this event. Of course if you are

targeting particular employers looking reasonably smart

might help. But it is more important that you know

something about them before approaching their stand.

5) Will I be interviewed on the spot?

No, you won’t be formally interviewed on the spot. But

be aware some employers may use an informal chat to

“check you out” as someone they would like to apply. So

while you can certainly use the fair to find out what



employers have on offer if you are interested in

particular employers always look at their website and

find out something about them before approaching their

stand.

6) How can I impress an employer that I’d like a

job with?

See our top tips… and be professional, polite and

interested.

What if you can’t find a job/recruiter or placement

that interests you?

The Careers Centre has invited a range of recruiters to

attend this fair. Despite our efforts, certain sectors

simply do not attend such fairs, and some employers are

not actively recruiting.

If your area of interest isn’t represented then check out

our career information at

http://www.reading.ac.uk/seecc/careersinfo/ or come

along to the Careers Centre and ask to talk to a Careers

Adviser or a Placement Development Officer to get advice

on how to track down such vacancies and placements.

Make the most of the Fair – and best of luck in your career search.

http://www.reading.ac.uk/seecc/careersinfo/



Exhibitors

ARMY Type of organisation: Defence & International Relations

The Army needs articulate, self-confident and well-

motivated graduates: those who really want to make a

difference, both to the lives of the people they protect

and to those they lead. We give the best training in the

world, an excellent salary, early responsibility and the

room to make your mark.

Jobs on offer: Very wide variety

Degree subject / result required: All disciplines

Contact: Gareth Mann

Telephone & Email: 01252 347390 / crrses-

[email protected]

Website: http://www.army.mod.uk

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS Type of organisation: Accountancy, Finance and

Business CIMA is the only professional body that qualifies accountants solely for business. It’s a proven path to fantastic career prospects and high earning potential. A CIMA qualification is highly regarded by leading

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organisations worldwide and could be your passport to global employability. CIMA has taken the lead in developing the most relevant financial qualification for business today and is the preferred qualification of the world’s top employers.

We work in partnership with organisations around the world to encourage and develop the support they offer to our students. With over 4,500 CIMA Training Quality Partners, you can find companies that are committed to supporting you throughout your CIMA studies; many also have internships and placements.

The road to CIMA membership is open to all, regardless of your educational background. CIMA’s flexible entry policy enables anyone with a passion to succeed in business the opportunity to study with CIMA.

Jobs on offer: Various

Degree subject / result required: Any degree discipline

Contact: Harry Mensah

Telephone & Email: 0208 849 2273 / [email protected]

Website: http://www.cimaglobal.com

THE COLLEGE OF LAW Type of organisation: Postgraduate Legal Training

The College of Law is the UK’s leading provider of legal education. Our innovative courses are designed and taught by lawyers, with a clear focus on building the practical skills, commercial awareness and independent thinking you’ll need to succeed in the modern world of


http://www.cimaglobal.com/



law. Our unique Future Lawyers Network will give you the inside track on preparing for your career in law.

Graduate Diploma in Law: conversion course for non-law graduates

Legal Practice Course: vocational training for future solicitors

Bar Professional Training Course: vocational training for future barristers

LL.M: professional, practice-led Masters degrees

1 year full-time, 7 month accelerated and part-time study.

Centres in Birmingham, Bristol, Chester, Guildford,

London, Manchester and York. Visit our website for

more details and open day booking – www.college-of-

law.co.uk

Jobs on offer: Graduate Diploma in Law, vocational

training for future solicitors, Bar Vocational Course. Full

and part time, Centres in Birmingham, Bristol, Chester,

Guildford, London, Manchester and York

Degree subject / result required: Minimum of 2:2

Contact: Admissions Team

Telephone & Email: 0800 289 997 /

[email protected]

Website: http://www.college-of-law.co.uk

CSC COMPUTER SCIENCES LTD Type of organisation: Consulting & Information

Technology Services Company

CSC is a business that is full of surprises. You’ll find that

we’re involved in every aspect of life and work with the

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most prominent organisations in the UK – from

government and healthcare through to space exploration

and Formula 1 racing. As the world’s leading

independent information technology Services company,

we help our clients become more effective through

sophisticated technology-enabled services. You’ll be

actively involved in real project work from the day you

start – either directly delivering results for our clients or

providing vital support to the business behind the scenes.

Jobs on offer: Various roles under the following

headings: Business, Technical, Consulting, Finance, HR,

Support Services

Degree subject / result required: 2:1 or higher in any

degree discipline

Website: http://www.csc.com

DELOITTE Type of organisation: Professional Services. Audit, Tax,

Consulting and Corporate Finance

Deloitte is a fast-growing business with a depth, breadth

and reach that can take you right to the heart of the

world’s premier blue-chip businesses and organisations.

Our portfolio of professional services is comprehensive,

truly multi-disciplinary and covers the spectrum of Audit,

Tax, Consulting and Corporate Finance.

Jobs on offer: Audit, Tax, Consulting, Corporate Finance

and Technology

Contact: Pallavi Trivedi


[email protected]

http://www.csc.com/




Degree subject / result required: 2:1 or higher in any

degree discipline

Website: http://www.deloitte.co.uk/graduates

ERNST & YOUNG Type of organisation: Professional Services Firm Ernst & Young is a leading professional services organisation with 141,000 people, across 140 countries. We work closely with organisations to improve how they work, make vital business decisions and explore opportunities. Our main service lines are Advisory, Assurance, Corporate Finance, Financial Services and Tax. Perhaps you’re at school and haven’t given your career a thought yet. Maybe you’re studying for a degree and starting to consider what you want to do next. Or perhaps you’ve already graduated but still exploring your career options. We don’t mind what career decisions you’ve taken, what you’re studying or which stage of your life you’re at. We believe our options for students and graduates can show you what life’s like in the world of business – and help you understand what you’re good at.

We don’t mind what you’re studying either. We think it’s

your natural strengths that are most important, so don’t

worry that you might have chosen the wrong course to

go places with us. You haven’t.

Jobs on offer: Graduate, Summer Internships and

Industrial Placements

http://www.deloitte.co.uk/graduates



Degree subject / result required: see

www.ey.com/UK/en/careers

Contact: Anupam Pabbi

Telephone & Email: 07908515182 / [email protected]

Website: http://www.ey.com/UK/en/careers

EXPLORE LEARNING Type of organisation: National Network of Children’s

Education Centres

Explore Learning is a national network of education

centres providing maths and English tuition to children

aged 5-14, aiming to improve knowledge, confidence and

enjoyment of learning. We work closely with the

children and their parents to create a tailored learning

programme that meets their individual needs and maps

to the National Curriculum.

We launched in 2001, and have 60 centres in operation

across the UK benefiting over 40,000 children.

We recruit graduates who want to make an impact as an

Assistant Director- both on running our centres as a

business, and on the lives of our members who attend.

Explore offers you the opportunity to take a hands on

approach to management from day one. A high level of

responsibility and extensive training will allow you to

thrive and rapidly progress your career. You can enjoy

real job satisfaction and gain the skills to develop a small

business successfully.

Jobs on offer: Assistant Director, full time Management

opportunities

http://www.ey.com/UK/en/careers


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Degree subject / result required: Any subject

Contact: Emily Wilson, Graduate Recruitment Manager

Telephone & Email: 01483 447410 /

[email protected]

Website: http://www.explorelearning.org.uk/careers

GAPFORCE Type of organisation: Voluntary Work Overseas The Graduate Gap: The ‘new’ way forward Want a change of scenery? Diving in the Bahamas? Trekking the Amazon, Working Holiday in Australia? Make a positive change now, volunteer abroad in exotic locations...... Taking a graduate gap is a great way of enhancing your personal and professional development. An opportunity to discover new things, people and most of all a great new way to have fun! Boost your CV and show your future employer that by doing something beneficial and unique you will stand out from the crowd. Demonstrate new skills, that will put you ahead of the pack. Volunteering abroad during your graduate gap will have nothing but a positive effect on your CV and job prospects as employers are increasingly looking for distinctive characteristics that show your initiative. For further details please check out all our projects at www.gapforce.org or give us a call or email at Gapforce HQ in London.


http://www.explorelearning.org.uk/careers

http://www.gapforce.org/



Jobs on offer: Volunteering and Conservation

opportunities

Degree subject / result required: Any

Contact: Henry Walpole


[email protected]

Website: www.gapforce.org

GRADPLUS LTD Type of organisation: Graduate schemes

Gradplus.com is a student and graduate website. Jobs,

advice, case studies and videos. Helping you to choose the

right career path! Come find us at the fair where we can

answer any of your questions.

Jobs on offer: Permanent, Post graduate courses, travel

opportunities

Degree subject / result required: Various

Contact: Lee Clarke


[email protected]

Website: http://www.gradplus.com

GRADUATE-JOBS.COM Type of organisation: Specialist graduate Job Board

graduate-jobs.com is the biggest independent graduate job board in the UK. graduate-jobs.com enables you to set up an account for free that matches your academic


http://www.gapforce.org/


http://www.gradplus.com/



subject so that you view jobs that are right for you! You don’t have to waste time trawling through jobs that you don’t want to apply to!

We have a wide range of vacancies across lots of sectors, from small to large organisations, giving you the best possible opportunities available!

Register FREE at graduate-jobs.com

Jobs on offer: All sectors

Degree subject / result required: Any discipline

Contact: Jonathan Gaiger


[email protected]

Website: http://www.graduate-jobs.com

HEWLETT PACKARD Type of organisation: Defence and Technical Services

HP Graduate Programme £25,000 + benefits Various locations across the UK

You have ideas and you’re not afraid to use them. That’s exactly what we need! HP is a company fuelled by new thinking and unique ideas about creating more valuable experiences with technology. We make the impossible – possible and are committed to challenging, stretching and never staying still. It is all to do with what sets us apart as a company. At HP we work across borders, and without limits. Global virtual teams share resources and pool their brainpower to solve business issues and meet personal goals. Each individual is valued for the unique skills, experiences and


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perspective they bring. That’s how ideas – and people – grow. What do we offer? Joining one of our teams will give you the opportunity to transition from a brand new graduate to a young professional in Sales/Marketing, Information Technology or Consulting. We will help you achieve this by putting a comprehensive individual development plan in place to ensure a structured and blended learning experience with extensive on-the-job, in-class and virtual training opportunities.

Jobs on offer: Technical

Degree subject / result required: 2:1 and above

Contact: Jenny Baybutt


[email protected]

Website: www.hp.co.uk/jobs

ICAEW (INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED

ACCOUNTANTS IN ENGLAND AND WALES)

Type of organisation: Accountancy Professional Body

If you’re looking for a successful career in business and

finance, you should consider becoming an ACA qualified

chartered accountant. Chartered accountancy is one of

the most diverse, exciting and secure careers. Offering a

wide range of opportunities across all business sectors,

the ACA qualification from the Institute of Chartered


http://www.hp.co.uk/jobs



Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) can be the

start of your amazing career anywhere in the world.

Jobs on offer: Accountancy training contracts

Degree subject / result required: All degree disciplines

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.icaew.com/careers

INTELLIGENT RETAIL Type of organisation: IT, Computing, Web,

eCommerce, Software Development

Fast growth, multiple award winning Software

Development and Web Design company selling retail

systems and eCommerce has several opportunities

available in technical roles.

Our solutions help small to mid-sized retailers compete

and stay profitable, whilst opening new sales channels

online and even on eBay and Amazon. Retailers love it.

Please see our website for more details.

Jobs on offer: Graduate Roles: Part time, Full Time, Holiday Project Work.

Web Designers, Junior SEO roles, Software Testers,

Software Developers, IT Support, Support Engineers,

Trainers, Helpdesk Staff, Sales Professionals

Degree subject / result required: target for 2:1 or above

Contact: David Mackley


Website: www.intelligentretail.co.uk


http://www.icaew.com/careers


http://www.intelligentretail.co.uk/



KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER CENTRE Type of organisation: KTP on behalf of various

organisations

Ambitious graduates with good degrees should consider

taking advantage of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships as

the fast track to a high profile career in UK business. You

will manage a strategically defined project within a

company with the support of an experienced academic

from the University of Reading.


Degree subject / result required: Variety of subjects and

disciplines 2:1 or higher

Contact: Frances Young


[email protected]

Website: http://www.reading.ac.uk

LAB SUPPORT UK LTD Type of organisation: Scientific and Clinical

Recruitment

Lab Support is a scientific recruitment consultancy

specialising in contract, contract to hire and direct hire

opportunities at all levels in the biotech, pharma, food,

personal care and chemical industries. Our recruiters are

scientists themselves with relevant academic and

industrial scientific experience. We also offer career

guidance, general advice and assistance with writing CVs

and interviewing techniques.


http://www.reading.ac.uk/




Degree subject / result required: Scientific related

degree disciplines

Contact: Octavian Morris


[email protected]

Website: http://www.labsupport.co.uk

LOGICA Type of organisation: IT and Management Consultancy

Logica is a business and technology service company

employing 41,000 people. It provides business

consulting, systems integration and outsourcing to

clients around the world, including many of Europe’s

largest businesses. It is committed to long term

collaboration, applying insight to create innovative

answers to clients’ business needs.

Jobs on offer: Graduate Development Scheme

Degree subject / result required: 2:1 Computer

Science/Business backgrounds

Contact: Tim Cooper

Telephone & Email: 07595 612416 / [email protected]

Website: http://www.logica.co.uk


http://www.labsupport.co.uk/


http://www.logica.co.uk/



MDS LTD Type of organisation: Management Training Programme

An accredited, accelerated two-year management training

programme for graduates interested in a fast moving

career in the fresh food and produce industry. The

programme is accredited by Harper Adams University

College offering successful trainees a Post Graduate

Certificate in Food and Fresh Produce Management.

Excellent career prospects and competitive salary.

Jobs on offer: Management Trainee

Degree subject / result required: 2:1, any degree

discipline considered

Contact: Maggie Robinson

Telephone & Email: 01780 781450 / Maggie@mds-

ltd.co.uk

Website: http://www.mds-ltd.co.uk

PARETO Type of organisation: Graduate Recruitment and Sales

Training

Pareto is the UK’s largest assessment, placement and training organisation specialising in graduate sales careers. We select only the best graduates for high flying sales careers with leading UK companies such as BT, Barclaycard and Oracle.

For Pareto, securing graduates their dream career is only the start. Once placed every graduate receives professional sales training to help ensure the best possible start to their new career. All Pareto sales



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training is endorsed by the Institute of Sales & Marketing Management (ISMM).

Our unique approach to recruitment saw us voted Sales Recruitment Agency of the Year at the National Sales Awards.

All Pareto opportunities offer basic salaries of £18-22k with OTE £20-35k (year one) and company car or car allowance (where appropriate).

Jobs on offer: Graduate Sales Careers


Contact: Graduate Management Team

Telephone & Email: 0500 36 38 40 /

[email protected]

Website: www.pareto.co.uk

PHAROS COMMUNICATIONS LTD Type of organisation: Broadcast IT

Established in 1997, Pharos provides broadcasters with media management solutions. Pharos software improves workflow and increase efficiency for television, radio, VOD and mobile publishing. For more information see www.pharos.tv

Jobs on offer: Graduate Engineer and placement roles


Contact: Andy Lambourne

Telephone & Email: 0118 9502323 / [email protected]

Website: www.pharos.tv


http://www.pareto.co.uk/

http://www.pharos.tv/


http://www.pharos.tv/



PROJECTS ABROAD

Type of organisation: Volunteer Work Overseas

With Projects Abroad you can enjoy adventurous foreign travel with a chance to do a worthwhile job. You can take part in hundreds of projects from teaching conversational English or caring for orphans to working on a conservation project in the Amazon rainforest! Alternatively, you can gain valuable practical experience in medicine, veterinary medicine & animal care, journalism, business or law & human rights.

All volunteers receive substantial UK and overseas

support and are never isolated. No TEFL or other

qualifications are required. Placements are flexible,

starting throughout the year and last from one month

upwards.

Volunteers are needed in, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil,

Cambodia, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Fiji,

Ghana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Mexico, Moldova,

Mongolia, Morocco, Nepal, Peru, Romania, Senegal,

South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Togo, Thailand and

Vietnam.

Jobs on offer: Volunteer placements


Contact: Ian Birbeck

Telephone & Email: 01903 708 300 / info@projects-

abroad.co.uk

Website: www.projects-abroad.co.uk



http://www.projects-abroad.co.uk/



READING MUSEUM Type of organisation: Museum

Reading Museum & Town Hall is well known for its landmark building in the centre of Reading and is part of Reading Borough Council's cultural services. The Museum has Full Accreditation status from the government's Museums, Libraries and Archives Council.

Reading Museum has been providing award-winning

opportunities for learning, inspiration and enjoyment

since 1883 and provides hands-on learning services with

a national reputation for innovation and excellence. The

Museum & Town Hall’s period rooms and galleries

provide a thriving venue for conferences, exhibitions and

weddings. The Concert Hall is an important venue for

classical music and comedy events.

Jobs on offer:

Degree subject / result required:

Contact: Emma Lee / Stuart Kennedy

Email: [email protected] /

[email protected]

Website: http://www.readingmuseum.org.uk

READING VOLUNTARY ACTION

Type of organisation: Volunteering

Reading Voluntary Action promotes strength within Reading's voluntary and community sector (VCS) by providing information, access to resources, volunteer recruitment and training to people who work in or with



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charities, community groups and voluntary organisations. We support voluntary sector representation on cross sector partnership initiatives in Reading.

Jobs on offer: Volunteering opportunities (Local)

Degree subject / result required: Any degree discipline

Contact: Steven Hendry


[email protected]

Website: http://www.rgneeds.me

SOPRA GROUP LTD Type of organisation: IT Services & Consultancy

Sopra Group is a leader in the European consulting and

IT services market. We are a highly successful global

organisation with a global workforce of over 13,000

employees. Our presence in the UK is growing, making it

an exciting time to join us. We currently have 700

employees across the UK and Ireland. We provide a

complete range of Consultancy, Delivery and Support

Services to the private and public sectors, allowing us to

offer clients specific areas of expertise, or full end-to-end

solutions. Our industry knowledge is extensive in both

the Public and Commercial Sectors. Our experience gives

us particular strengths in Finance, Telecoms, Public

Sector, Travel, Retail and Utilities.

Jobs on offer: Graduate Trainee Programme

Degree subject / result required: IT related or Computer Science, 2:1 minimum

Contact: Tina Rickett


http://www.rgneeds.me/



Telephone & Email: 01403 246065 / submit your CV to

[email protected] quoting the reference

GRAD2012.

Website: http://www.sopragroup.com

THE STR GROUP Type of organisation: Graduate Consultants

STR is your leading recruiter for the Technical, Health

and Professional sectors. We supply clients with

temporary, contract and permanent candidates who add

real value to your organisation.

We provide our clients with specialist staffing programmes and solutions to meet recruitment challenges across all our specialist sectors in the UK.


Degree subject / result required: Various

Contact: Cassie West


[email protected]

Website: www.strgroup.co.uk

TEACH FIRST Type of organisation: Education and Leadership

Development

Teach First is an independent charity working to address one of the UK’s most damaging social issues – educational disadvantage. We recruit exceptional graduates and experienced professionals into a two-year leadership


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development programme during which they become classroom teachers, engage and inspire young people.

But the programme isn’t only about what you can give –

it’s also about enhancing your own career possibilities.

High-profile recruiters from all sectors recognise that the

skills and strategies you develop in the classroom are

directly transferable to any future career. They are on

board with our mission and they value the quality of the

people who complete our programme. HSBC, Google,

Accenture, Goldman Sachs and PwC are just a few of the

organisations that support Teach First and have gone on

to recruit our graduates after their two years on the

programme.

Jobs on offer: 2 year leadership development programme

Degree subject / result required: Any discipline

Contact: Leyla Gadid / [email protected]


[email protected]

Website: http://www.teachfirst.org.uk

THALES Type of organisation: Engineering

Did you know that Thales' secure network

communications expertise is behind 3.7 billion secure

electronic financial transactions (BACS) each year? Or

that every time you take a train, we're behind the

technology that helps you arrive safely at your

destination? Organisations across aerospace, defence,

security and transport trust Thales UK.

Jobs on offer: Engineering roles



http://www.teachfirst.org.uk/



Degree subject / result required: Various, mostly 2:1

Contact: Gemma Minish


Website: http://www.ukgrads.thalesgroup.com

UNIVERSITY MUSEUMS AND SPECIAL COLLECTIONS SERVICE

Type of organisation: Museums, archives, libraries and

heritage sector

UMASCS is responsible for the direction of the Museum of English Rural Life and Special Collections at the University of Reading, and for the strategic development of the University’s other museums and related collections. We provide a range of services for academic audiences and the wider public. The Service employs professional curators, librarians and archivists, as well as specialists in museum learning, conservation and marketing. It offers an extensive range of volunteer opportunities, internships and placements to students.

Jobs on offer: Advice on careers and volunteering in this sector


Website: www.reading.ac.uk/merl and

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UNIVERSITY OF READING – HR DEPARTMENT Type of organisation: Promoting careers in Higher

Education

Are you interested in a career in higher education or

human resources? Come and talk to us about

opportunities for staying on and getting a job in a

university and or in human resources.


Contact: Ruth Busby


WOODWARD ASSOCIATES Type of organisation: Software development in NHS and

Private Healthcare

Woodward Associates supplies market leading software to the NHS and private healthcare sector based at our offices in Windsor, UK.

We are a software house with a market leading business in healthcare. Since 1994 we have developed and maintained the technology now used to service payments to hospitals throughout the NHS, and our products are used to record and analyse information on hospital patients.

Our development team has an exciting opportunity for graduates to launch their career in software development. We look for high calibre, enthusiastic graduates who will work in a specialist team responsible for server or client components. As a new team member you will be involved in every stage of building the next generation of healthcare applications. You will deliver




resilient, high performance solutions to a rapidly changing marketplace.

Upon joining as a Graduate Developer, our training will

equip you with a technical understanding of our

applications and an appreciation of the healthcare

market. Ongoing coaching within your team will

improve your development skills across the project

lifecycle.

Jobs on offer: Graduate with skills in C++, C#, Delphi,

.net

Degree subject / result required: Numerate degree at

2:1 or above

Contact: Mark Light


[email protected]

Website: www.woodwardassoc.co.uk

XAFINITY CONSULTING Type of organisation: Actuarial Xafinity Consulting focuses on helping clients maximise the value of their pensions and employee benefits. Actuaries are employed in the consultancy division in the pensions field, where our core business is the design, implementation and maintenance of pension schemes and other employee benefits packages.

Jobs on offer: Actuarial assistant

Degree subject / result required: Maths, Economics or

Science based 2:2


http://www.woodwardassoc.co.uk/



Contact: Robert Hunt


[email protected]

Website: www.xafinity.com

Postgraduate Study Opportunities CITY UNIVERSITY LONDON

City University London is a leading global University committed to academic excellence, focused on business and the professions and located in the heart of London. By choosing to study a postgraduate degree at City you will be taught by industry professionals at a University that has been consistently highly ranked for its graduate employability and graduate salaries.

Why Computing at City?

High employability rates - over 87% of our postgraduate students were employed within six months of graduation - compared to the national average of 78% (HESA statistics, 2010)

Internships - We have extensive experience in helping students to secure a placement in the IT industry

We offer a wide range of innovative courses in areas including software development, information studies, interactive media and business systems. For more


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information please visit www.city.ac.uk/informatics/postgraduate

Contact: Nicola Harrison


[email protected]

Website: www.city.ac.uk/informatics/postgraduate

OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY The Department of Social Work and Public Health at Oxford Brookes University offers undergraduate, postgraduate, pre-qualifying and post-qualifying courses as well as research opportunities in a wide range of subject areas including: midwifery, community nursing, public health, social work, child and family wellbeing, substance misuse, social interventions, management, education and leadership in health and social care. We have campus based, blended, distance and “flying faculty” course delivery. The department offers two fast-track social work qualifications for applicants who hold a relevant degree and experience of paid or voluntary work with vulnerable people within the UK. These evidence-informed courses are delivered via mixed mode (classroom, distance and work-based learning). The MA is a two-year full-time course (maximum 5 years on a part-time basis) while the PGDip can typically be gained in 18 months.

Contact: Maxine Fletcher


[email protected]

Website: www.swph.brookes.ac.uk

http://www.city.ac.uk/informatics/postgraduate


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UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON The University of Brighton offers three distinct masters degrees in interactive technologies. Digital Media Production MSc Prepare for a career in the web development industry with design, production and project management skills. You will cover web development and creativity, and have the option to complete individual projects and research modules. Digital Television Management and Production MSc Gain technical and business knowledge, design and project management skills for a career in the interactive television industry. You will cover DTV technology, marketing, business and intellectual property law. User Experience Design MSc Prepare for a career as a usability consultant or researcher. Create your individual curriculum by selecting modules from across the programme, including individual projects and research modules. Our awards:

Provide a common foundation in interaction design, project management and research methods.

Include a final major project that can be carried out on placement in industry.

Have no specific first degree subject requirements. Applications from humanities and arts graduates are welcome.

Contact: Richard Griffiths




[email protected]

Website:

http://www.brighton.ac.uk/cem/courses/subject/computin

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UNIVERSITY OF READING Choose to continue to study at Postgraduate level at the

University of Reading and you will continue to be at a top

200 university in the world. The Research Assessment

Exercise (RAE) 2008 results confirm our standing with

over 87% of the university’s research rated of

international standing. Our unusually broad portfolio of

full and part-time postgraduate degree programmes

covers the arts, humanities, sciences and social science.

We also have a range of scholarships for taught and

research level study available.

Degree subject / result required: Various – please refer

to our prospectus

Contact: Dan Barcroft


[email protected]

Website: http://www.reading.ac.uk/pg


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UNIVERSITY OF SURREY Ranked No. 1 in the UK for Tourism and Hospitality by all major league tables and university guides, the School of Hospitality and Tourism at the University of Surrey combines a young and dynamic outlook with a leading international reputation for education and research. Our success is demonstrated through our top ranked publications and teaching, the fact that we are no. 1 in the UK for graduate employment and the contribution we make to good practice in the industry. Accredited by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), the Association to Advance Collegiate School of Business (AACSB) and the Association of MBAs (AMBA), we offer a number of high quality, challenging post graduate programmes encompassing the areas of Food Management, Hotel Management, Event Management and Tourism.

Contact: Mrs A Heaney


[email protected]

Website: www.surrey.ac.uk/shtm

UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER Subject: Information Technology Security

Contact: Kamalini Sivagurunatham

Telephone & Email:

[email protected]

Website:

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