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Page 1: Hired e zine mar 15 entire ezine hires new

How toSave Moneyimportance of networking HirEd Posters in ParliamentPsychometric Success

The Gradbridge Awards | BFKitchen | The Review Room | Company Profiles

Bright Futures Ezine March 2015indd 1 5315 122248

c o n t e n t s

2 3

tescosociety of the Year[Strathclyde University]wwwtesco-graduatescom

RPcFastest growing society[Lancaster University]wwwrpccoukmanifesto

siemensCollaboration of the year[Lancaster University]wwwsiemenscoukcareers

Wragge amp coMost Diverse society[University of East Anglia]wwwwragge-graduatescouk

PwcPresident of the Year[Liam Tollinton ndash York University]wwwpwccoukcareers

centricaRegional Ambassador of the year [Kamil Bend Chiche ndash Bristol UWE]wwwcentricacom

IBMInvestor of the Yearwwwibmcomjobsukgraduate

AtkinsNewcomer of the Year[Hull University]careersatkinsglobalcom

Rolls Royceevent of the Yearwwwrolls-roycecomcareers

NAtIoNAlAWARDsPoNsoRs

Editorrsquos letter 3The Star Technique 4-5The importance of networking 6-7How to save money 8-9Awards conference 10BFKitchen 11HirEd Posters in Parliament 12The Gradbridge Award 13Psychometric success 14-15The Review Room 16

Company profiles 17

RPC 18

Atkins 19

KPMG 20

The Civil Service 21

Tesco 22

Thales 23

Arquira 24

Costain 25

Bank of England 26

Jobmi 27

PwC 28

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As ever there is so much great stuff in this monthrsquos Ezine from networking tips to money saving ideas and lots of information on job opportunities At Bright Futures we want to help you become more competitive in the job market so we have a feature on a really powerful and effect tool to answer interview questions really well plus an exciting programme from Gradbridge you can take part in to show you how to truly stand out

So much has happened already this year at Bright Futures of which the most exciting was us merging with the social enterprise MyKindaCrowd Together we will not just make the Society even more effective in Universities but offer it into every Secondary school in the UK

So what does this mean for you a Society member Apart from now being a much bigger organisation with 3 offices across the UK we will be introducing over the coming months a raft of new services These will include more companies in the network for you to meet and engage with even easier ways to join the Society and find out about upcoming events that are relevant to you using new technology on campus training for each amp every Society Committee to get you powerful leadership communication teamwork amp management skills

(so if you donrsquot graduate this year put yourself forward to join the Committee for next year) New online challenges set by employers for you to take part in and win employment related prizes as well as more great events for you to attend There are now more reasons than ever to be part of the Bright Futures Society network so tell your friends that if they want to become more competitive in the job market they should join Bright Futures like you have Have a great month

Simon Reichwald ndash Director Bright Futures

PS And check out our blog for loads of great articles and tips on how to make yourself more employable

wwwbrightfuturescouk

If you donrsquot have a Society at your university then set up your own

Contact us at societybrightfuturescouk and we can get you started right away

2 3

e d i t o r sl e t t e r

tescosociety of the Year[Strathclyde University]wwwtesco-graduatescom

RPcFastest growing society[Lancaster University]wwwrpccoukmanifesto

siemensCollaboration of the year[Lancaster University]wwwsiemenscoukcareers

Wragge amp coMost Diverse society[University of East Anglia]wwwwragge-graduatescouk

PwcPresident of the Year[Liam Tollinton ndash York University]wwwpwccoukcareers

centricaRegional Ambassador of the year [Kamil Bend Chiche ndash Bristol UWE]wwwcentricacom

IBMInvestor of the Yearwwwibmcomjobsukgraduate

AtkinsNewcomer of the Year[Hull University]careersatkinsglobalcom

Rolls Royceevent of the Yearwwwrolls-roycecomcareers

NAtIoNAlAWARDsPoNsoRs

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4

the STAR technique

At some point in your life you will have at least one interview be it for a university place a part time job a placement or a full time job Either way you want to make sure you shine as bright as the north star and on that note a good technique to use when in interviews is the STAR technique

STAR stands for Situation Task Action and Result This technique is great for questions that are competence based for example ldquoTell me about a time when you had to solve a problemrdquo This may sound simple but in the heat of the interview itrsquos easy to give an unstructured answer and miss out key details

Here is an example of how the STAR technique can be used in regards to the problem-solving question

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5

the STAR technique

Situation Here you want to set the context for your story For example ldquoMyself and one other student called Hannah were about to deliver a presentation to 20 people on a project we had been working on together We had split the slide deck up so we had our own set slides to speak about Unfortunately on the day of the presentation my colleague was ill and could not presentrdquo

TaskThis is where you state what was required of you For example ldquoIt was my responsibility to conduct the whole presentation by myself so that our project findings could successfully be portrayed to the audiencerdquo

ActivityHere you want to state what you actually did For example ldquoI took it upon myself to ask the organiser if I could go last in the running to give me time to make sure I was comfortable with the slides that my colleague was going to present Luckily we had spent an equal amount of time on this project so I understood what was being said however I still needed to learn the script in order to present myself in a professional wayrdquo

Result This is the one section that most forget about Here you need to tell the interviewer how well the situation played out For example ldquoI was able to learn the script for the other slides that were originally not mine The whole presentation was warmly received and I managed to hold a 10 minute question and answer session afterwards I received great feedback from the organiser on both my presentation skills but also how I managed to make a good situation out of a bad one I was also awarded a grade of 70 for my presentation skillsrdquo

Remember that itrsquos important to speak in specific rather than general terms and quantify your success You will see in this example we mentioned that the presentation was being conducted in front of 20 people we also gave the names of the people involved and stated a quantifiable number in regards to the grade awarded Including these details makes the story more interesting for the reader and it allows them to easily gauge your success Remember there are likely to be many questions and interviewers have short attention spans itrsquos important to keep your answers concise

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6

The Importance ofNetworkiNg

there are some lucky people out there who have parents or

siblings that work in the company of their dreams this is great

for them as they have an entrance into the company and also

someone who can guide them in being successful However for

the rest of us we have to make these contacts ourselves and

there is no better way to do this than networking

But what do you gain from networking other than more Linkedin

connections Done correctly networking can have many benefits

Firstly you may find you gain a job offer a lot of jobs out there

are lsquohiddenrsquo in other words they are not broadly advertised and

the only way you find out about them is by talking to people

Secondly you may meet individuals who can help your personal

development be it in education or work And thirdly you get to

meet new people and who knows when that contact may come

in handy

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NetworkiNgYou have probably heard the phrase ldquoitrsquos not what you know itrsquos who you knowrdquo many a time As annoying as it is it does actually have some truth to it

To help you network we have created a list of handy Dorsquos and Do notrsquos that you may wish to consider

DoAttend networking eventsYou may laugh but you actually need to attend events that are aimed at networking These events do not need to be formal they can be something simple like joining a society volunteering or attending subject specific talks If you are unsure how to hear about these opportunities then speak to career services peers or even follow organisations or people you are interested in on Twitter

Do your researchResearch is vital when networking The last thing you want to do is look and feel underprepared when speaking to someone To get round this you need to research and by research we mean more than a quick look on Google Firstly research who will be attending the event once you have a list of names you can find them on LinkedIn LinkedIn gives you the ability to find out more about those attending you can then use this information to help you prepare questions to ask them

Bring business cardsMost of you will not be business owners but that doesnrsquot stop you having a business card A Business card is an effective and easy way to give someone all your details Make sure you include your email mobile phone number and LinkedIn Also make sure they are printed to a reasonable level and are presentable

Prepare an elevator pitchYou will often find that you are not the only one who wants to speak to a particular person when at a networking event It can be hard to get noticed and in particularly be remembered To add to the pressure you may find you do not have long to start up a conversation and get everything from it you wished for The best way to get everything across is by doing what is known as an elevator pitch The aim is to tell the person everything they should and need to know about you within the space of 30 seconds This should then help to gain their attention and make them want to talk to you more be it there and then or later on in the day

Connect with people as soon as you meet themIf you have had a successful conversation with someone then make sure to follow up with them This can be done in many ways but via email or LinkedIn would be recommended In the message you want to thank them for their time also mention something about what they said this shows good listening skills as well as an

interest in their opinions lastly try and keep the conversation alive by asking a related question

Do noTForget to introduce yourselfWalking up to someone to open a conversation is very scary You will more than likely be slightly apprehensive and nervous this is completely natural However in this situation you tend to forget the very basics Your name Remember to introduce yourself there is nothing worse than someone having to ask you half way through what your name is

Offer people your business cardunless they ask for itIf someone wants your contact details they will ask for it Do not assume the person wants your business card if they do not ask for it and you give it to them you can expect it to be in the bin by the end of the day You are more than welcome to ask for their contact details but tell them why you want them maybe to find out more about a job or to ask more questions that you do not have time for right now

Forget your mannersManners are a given for most of us but when it comes down to networking many will get nervous and forget how to be well mannered Remember when speaking with someone do not dive in and ask them about a job Also if they are speaking to someone else make sure you wait your turn before saying something It is very simple but very easy to mess up

Act like a stalkerWe say you should research however a negative of too much research is you can fall into stalker mode Do not open up conversation tell them how you found them on LinkedIn and realised you both lived in the same town This can be very off putting Just be aware of the fine line between well-research and keen

Donrsquot get drunkIt may sound stupid but you will be surprised A lot of networking events have food and drink supplied The red wine can certainly start to flow and that is never a good sign when you are trying to be professional Keep an eye on how much you have had you may think itrsquos just one glass but it is probably being secretly topped up by a waiter doing their job Slurring your words and speaking nonsense is never a good idea

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8

How to save money

University BooksUniversity books can certainly make a dent in your bank account Instead of buying a brand new book why not save a fortune by buying second-hand course books We would recommend definitely checking Amazonrsquos undergraduate section (they do free delivery too) but also keep an eye out for people selling their second hand books on campus

You may also want to make use the library more The closer you get to exam and essay deadlines the more popular the books become So make sure you are one step ahead of the game and get the books on loan before someone else does

Unfortunately money does not grow on trees and sometimes the bank of mum and dad runs dry So what can you do as a student to save money Well here at Bright Futures we have put together some helpful tips on how you can get the most from your money and of course save some too

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9

How to save money

TransportAny studentrsquos wallet should include a Nandorsquos Card ID Bank Card and a Young Persons Railcard You can purchase a Young Persons Railcard for pound30 a year and it allows you to save a massive 13 on all rail journeys in the UK It might be pound30 but a few journeys and yoursquore saving money Also make sure you book your train tickets in advance Use sites like thetrainlinecouk Lastly try and avoid trains that are at peak time they tend to be much more expensive

Another way to save money with transport is to get a bike Yes it is a short term cost but once yoursquove got it itrsquos completely free and probably quicker to get around especially in the cities Another positive is you donrsquot need to spend money in the gym people pay pound30 a month to go on cycle machines at the gym just saying

FoodWe all need to eat and ideally we need to eat healthily However healthy food can be more expensive so how can you save money Well firstly if you live with others why not share food costs with flatmates If you buy in bulk it is often cheaper

Make sure you do not go shopping on an empty stomach When you are hungry you will just want to buy everything Also make sure you go at the right time If you are clever you will know when most of the stock goes on reduced sale This normally happens around 7pm Look for things that are good quality and a good price then either eat it that day or take it home and freeze it

Check the storage instructions of the product before freezing

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BF

Kit

chen

10

AgendA 1200pm arrival drinks and networking bull Lunch until 300pm

This Society Awards lunch provides a great opportunity to network with all the students and also engage with next years committee members so that you can kick start your event planning over the summer

AwardsEvent of the yearMost Collaborative SocietyFastest Growing SocietyNewcomer of the yearDiversity awardPresident of the yearRegional ambassador of the yearSociety of the year

To find out how to become a sponsor of these awards please contact Claire Libby All sponsors benefit from having their company logo and relevant links on the front content page for the emagazine for the year plus benefit from all of the post conference promotion that goes out to all of our 34000 members

To find out how to get involved please contact clairelibbybrightfuturescouk or call Claire on 01242 236415

This year the Awards Lunch (12 noon to 300pm) attended by employers and both this yearrsquos and next yearrsquos Committee members will be held on 31st March 2015 at the venue

SwAy (between Covent Garden and Holborn)

61-65 Great Queen Street London wC2B 5BZswaybarcouk

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BF

Kit

chen Cookies and cream

fudge brownies

These cookies and cream fudge brownies are sure to make everyone who eats them smile with joy

Ingredients165g5frac12oz butter plus extra for greasing200g7oz dark chocolate grated or finely chopped3 free-range eggs2 free-range egg yolks1 vanilla pod seeds only (or alternatively 2 tsp vanilla extract)

165g5frac12 oz soft light brown sugar2 tbsp plain flour1 tbsp cocoa powderpinch salt154g5frac12oz pack chocolate biscuits such as oreos broken into quarters

icing sugar for dusting

Method 1 preheat the oven to 180c350fgas 4 grease a 20cm8in square baking tin with butter then line with baking paper with the paper overlapping the sides a little

2 melt the butter in a pan over a medium heat when the butter has melted remove the pan from the heat and add the grated (or chopped) chocolate Leave to stand for a few minutes or until the chocolate melts and then stir together Alternatively you can put the chocolate and butter in a bowl and melt in the microwave in 25-second blasts stirring well each time

3 Whisk the eggs egg yolks and vanilla together in a large bowl until the eggs begin to get light and fluffy Add the sugar in two additions whisking between each pour it around the side of the egg mix so as not to knock out the air that has been whisked in keep whisking until the mixture becomes stiffer once the egg mixture is ready pour the chocolate into it - again around the sides so as not to knock the air out

4 Add the flour cocoa powder salt and a third of the biscuits and stir until fully combined then pour the mixture into the prepared tin Scatter the remaining biscuits over the top pressing them in slightly Bake on the middle shelf of the oven for 25ndash30 minutes The middle should be very so slightly gooey Leave the brownies to cool in the tin - the top will sink and crack a little

5 pull the brownies out using the overlapping paper and cut into squares Dust with icing sugar

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Samantha Ball and Thomas Mitchell (Oxford Brookes University Undergraduate Students)

So yoursquore an undergraduate student who has just completed a research project on a topic yoursquore passionate about and yoursquove invested a considerable amount of time and effort

Your research may even benefit society at large

So how can you get recognition as a researcher and get your work noticed

Why You need a Wider Audience

Every big idea starts somewhere No matter how trivial your research may seem it has the potential to have a significant impact on your field For this a wider audience is pivotal You will also reap personal benefits from the interac-tion you will have with other students and academics Many will come with a novel approach that will help inform further work while talking to those who are new to your topic will develop your skills in articulating ideas By reaching a wider audience you could add valuable material to your CV whilst expanding your current network of potential employers colleagues and staff from other institutions

How to Get a Wider Audience

Get Your Uni Involvedbull Let your institution know about your investigation They may be able to help you progress and develop itbull Encourage your friends and others on your course to complete their own researchbull Many universities hold an annual undergraduate research exhibition They may be able to provide some space for you and your friends to present what you have done

Attend a National Conferencebull Aim to attend the British Conference of Undergraduate Research This confer-ence offers students the opportunity to visit other prestigious institutions and enables them to present their research in a number of waysbull Apply for Posters in Parliament BCUR also holds an annual event at the hub of British politics creating opportunities to discuss research with MPs as well as other researchers from around the UK Not forgetting that other studentsrsquo research is also readily available for viewing and discussing

So as you can see giving your research the audience it deserves has many benefits We hope to see you and your research at one of these events soon

This was co-written by second year Philosophy Religion and Theology student Samantha Ball and third year History student Thomas Mitchell both of Oxford Brookes University TOP Samantha presents her research on post-colonialism and the role of women in modern India from 1947CENTRE Thomas discusses his research on British Empire Sentimentality in the mid-nineteenth centuryBOTTOM Samantha and Thomas arrive at the Houses of Parliament

Bright Futures Ezine March 2015indd 12 5315 122323

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Psychometric Success Tackling the TestsBright Futures SocietyUniversity of Strathclyde

Psychometric testing is perhaps the most feared part of the recruitment process for graduates Bright Futures Strathclyde identified this as an opportunity to create an event to assist our fellow students with tackling these tests

Bright Futures Ezine March 2015indd 14 5315 122327

15

Our Vice President of Business and Humanities Mark OrsquoNeill currently works part-time for a Recruitment and Selection Consultancy who also have their own Business Psychology Unit This insight was invaluable in helping to create our event

In preparation for our workshop Mark who was leading this event collaborated with the Careers Service and his part time employer By using resources provided by each in addition to various tools available on the internet Mark was able to create a brand new event on psychometric testing lsquoPsychometric Success Tackling the Testsrsquo

Following a brief overview of the uses and the importance of Psychometric Tests tips and hints for success were provided before allowing students the opportunity to participate in one of three tests ndash numerical verbal and non-verbal The session drew to a close with a discussion of the answers before a recommendation of useful resources was provided The event was run at minimal cost and simply involved the use of a laptop projector

and printed A4 tests We were also very fortunate that the Director of the Business Psychology Unit at Markrsquos part time employer was able to join us for the latter half of the event

With an attendance of thirty students there was an extremely interactive QampA session which involved Mark the Business Psychology Director and the Employment Engagement Advisor from our careers service

The event was a resounding success despite the absence of a corporate investor Following the session the Naval Architecture society from Strathclyde have approached our committee and would like to collaborate with us to run a similar event for their members This event is scheduled to take place in March

This event is one example that Bright Futures is much more than simply inviting an investor to present on campus Bright Futures allows our members to think creatively and develop new innovative events to assist our fellow students with their search for internships and graduate jobs The ability to go beyond the realms of norm is one way you can ensure your society stands out Strathclyde are now in the process of developing their second event like this ndash lsquoCreating Connections ndash Discovering the Art of Networkingrsquo

If you would like to run

a similar event at your

society please contact

Mark at Bright Futures

Strathclyde he would

be more than happy to

assist you

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Wunderlist RefME Jamiersquos 20 Minute Meals

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Wunderlist

Wunderlist helps you to capture your ideas

the things you want to do and the places you

want to see You can then share this with

anyone you feel needs to know For example

you could share a shopping list with your

housemate or even share you itinerary for a

holiday with your mates

RefME

RefME allows you to simply reference any

material you have used All you need to do

is scan the barcodes or search via DOIURL

ISBN and sync with RefMEcom to create

citations bibliographies and reference lists in

one click With over 7000 referencing styles

you will be sure to find the right one

Jamiersquos 20 Minute Meals

This app is straight from Jamie Olivers

Kitchen with over 60 recipes each one

broken into really easy steps with step-by-

step photos What could possibly go wrong

There are also 21 exclusive videos of useful

tips tricks and kitchen skills from sharpening

a knife to chopping an onion

Bright Futures Ezine March 2015indd 16 5315 122333

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wwwrpccoukmanifesto or follow us on twitter lifeinalawFirm

If yoursquore looking for a predictable career in a traditional firm then please stop reading now AtRPC yoursquoll get a whole lot more

Of course clients expect their lawyers to understand the law But what they really want is advice from smart people who get the commercial context and can spot the business implications On this measure you wonrsquot find better than RPC in 2013 the UKrsquos leading client satisfaction report placed us in the top spot overall out of 106 firms benchmarked and rankedus number one for quality of commercial advice Not for the first time

Combining this commercial outlook with some of the leading lawyers in their fields and great clients we offer a depth of knowledge and creative approach to problem solving that few firms can rival Itrsquos no surprise then that wersquore regularly praised in the leading directories for the quality of our training programmes

Headquartered in a state of the art site in the City of Londonwe also have offices in Bristol Hong Kong and Singapore Our culture of excellence development and open access is driven by our open plan working environment where knowledge is easily shared and access to partners is an everyday reality It brings out the best in our people and ensures that the service we offer our clients is second to none

If you like a challenge and want to join us in challenging convention wersquore offering training contracts on a fullndashtime contract for two yearsWersquore intent on rewriting the rules If you have courage and a pioneering spirit wersquod love tohear from you

the closing date for our london training contract is 31 July 2015

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Atkins people are good In fact wersquore brilliant We just donrsquot like to talk about it Over the past 75 years our designers and engineers have been quietly building a worldwide reputation for finding creative solutions to practical problems whatever the scale Itrsquos this ability to create masterpieces alongside micro pieces that makes Atkins people special From conception through to completion and everything in between what drives us is our determination to be the best Are you one of us

Join our Graduate Development ProgrammeLaunch yourself into some of the worldrsquos most exciting engineering projects with a career in Atkinsrsquo team with our 350+ graduates for the 2014 intake of our UK graduate development programme and have opportunities across a variety of business areas

We recruit across a wide range of degree disciplines including engineering physical sciences construction environmental IT and

business related disciplines For a comprehensive list of vacancies and to see where you might fit in please visit our graduate recruitment website wwwatkinsglobalcoukencareersgraduates

training and DevelopmentBecause one size doesnrsquot fit all

Itrsquos our unique breadth of expertise that makes ATKINS different because we feel each role should be every bit as stimulating as the projects we get involved in and that itrsquos never too late to learn wersquoll support youthroughout your professional development and career progression

our training includesbull Three Year Programme including a two day induction with your fellow graduates and further day-events throughout the programmebull Workshops and formal training in essential skills such as project management client engagement and report writing

bull On the job experience working with real projects of real clientsbull Mentoring and a buddy programme to help you identify and reach your goalsbullBusiness wide graduate representative and social eventsbull End of programme event Professional review and a 6-12 months career plan

What we offer youItrsquos an exciting time to develop your career and we can offer you a competitive salary tailored training and support towards a recognised professional qualification All graduates receive a pound5k lsquoWelcome Bonusrsquo (pound2500 in your first pay and the further pound2500 upon Chartership) plus other benefits including flexible annual leave discounted mobile phone contracts pension scheme share incentive plan and sports and social events

We are one of the worldrsquos leading design engineering and project management consultancies

Launch yourself into some of the worldrsquos most exciting engineering projects with a career in Atkinsrsquo team at careersatkinsglobalcomukgraduates our summer and industrial placements are also now open

Atkins Graduates WSAtkinsplc

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At KPMG we provide business advisory services to some of the worldrsquos biggest businesses And we believe that all business and solutions boil down to one thing people So whatever we do we see people first Therersquos no one type of person that succeeds at KPMG Itrsquos a massively diverse business welcoming all kinds of personalities and characters skills sets and indeed degree disciplines If you thrive on responsibility intellectual challenge and variety this could be just the place for you

A sandwich placement is ideal if you want to gain a broad range of professional experience while working with an even wider variety of people within KPMG

Location Gatwick Manchester Nottingham Birmingham Newcastle edinburgh Bristol Cardiff Glasgow amp London

The Capital Allowances Advisory Services team includes a combination of surveyors tax professionals and accountants who assist clients in maximising the tax relief available on their capital investments bybull Applying legislation case law and HMRC guidance to advise on the technical basis to claim capital allowancesbull Carrying out site surveys to identify qualifying assets

bull Liaising with property teams contractors and external consultants to obtain relevant cost informationbull Conducting valuation estimates where cost information is incompletebull Advising on how the changing legislation effects the transfer of allowances following a sale (transaction due diligence)bull Advising on ad-hoc queries both from clients and other internal KPMG teamsbull Producing capital allowances claim documents to submit to HMRC alongside the tax returnbull Negotiating and agreeing claims with HM Revenue and Customs

We work with clients across all lines of business where capital investment is crucial such as real estate retail hotels and infrastructure

Tasks and responsibilitiesbull Working collaboratively assisting with the delivery of client engagements bull Keeping documentation up to date bull Sharing knowledge bull Preparing capital allowance claims for submission to HM Revenue amp Customs bull Assisting management in the preparation of proposals bull Assisting in the preparation of technical queries from other parts of the firm

Qualifications yoursquoll work forThis year of experience would count towards sitting the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Assessment of Professional Competence (lsquoAPCrsquo) should a candidate successfully go on to complete their degree and return to their training at a later date

Key skills requiredbull Shows a keen interest in the real estate and construction industrybull Demonstrates a good working knowledge of the construction process and the various technologies involved including cost estimationbull Communicates with impact both with external advisors and clients in a way that is open honest consistent and clear bull Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work bull Shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work bull Continuously learns from experiences bull Works in a cooperative respectful manner with colleagues clients and the wider community bull Analyses problems identifies core issues investigates evaluates and integrates information

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To find out more about these roles click here

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Applications are now open for the following streams

economistbull The Government Economic Service is the UKrsquos largest recruiter of economists bull 21 degree or postgraduate degree in economics (Joint or mixed degrees are eligible if weighted towards economics)bull A development programme designed to improve economic managerial and communication skillsbull Work in areas like macroeconomic modelling competition policy international financial issues labour market trends

Statisticianbull Government Statistical Service is the UKrsquos largest producer of statistics which are reported daily throughout the mediabull Provide evidence to inform decisions across a wide range of political social and economic issues

bull 21 degree in a subject containing formal statistical training (eg Maths Psychology Geography etc)bull The mainstream Statistical Officer scheme is open to students with a 22 degree

Operational Researchbull Operational Research is the application of scientific methods to management problemsbull Change posts or move departments every 12-18 monthsbull 21 numerate degree (at least 50 numerate content) or relevant postgraduate degree

commercial bull 21 any degree subject bull Yoursquoll take on a series of 6 and 12 month postings across a range of departments giving you the opportunity to understand commercial activity in different contextsbull One of your postings will be in the Crown Commercial Service tasked with driving efficiency and reform across central government and

advising departments on complex commercial savingsbull During the 4 years of the scheme yoursquoll also be funded to complete the 3 levels of diploma qualification run by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply

HR bull Three-year programme made up of two 18 month placements in both policycorporate and operational roles in two different departmentsbull Assignments include HR business partnering organisation design and development reward employee relations policy development and talent managementbull Full support towards achieving an MSc in HR and CIPD bull 22 degree in any discipline

Applications close on7th April 2015

Where will you lead

Follow us at wwwfacebookcomfaststream or on Twitter at wwwtwittercomfaststreamuk All entries from the reflectsociety campaign can be viewed at wwwreflectsocietyuk Learn more at govukfaststream

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Areet I joined the Tesco personnel graduate scheme in September 2014 packed up my life from Newcastle and ventured into the real world of a lsquoproperrsquo career Can I say itrsquos what I expected Not in the slightest

I showed up looking like a real inbetweener on my first day at work (minus the briefcase) Dressed in a full suit I arrived to find out my office actually has a really cool lsquocasualrsquo dress culture My team is really varied in expertise and age but everyone is fun-loving and this is the general vibe across the whole office Donrsquot even get me started on challenging a director to a dance offhellip and unfortunately losing

My role has been challenging from day one I was first introduced to senior business leaders in my department and they gave me an overview of my new function After that I got an opportunity with other graduates to generate ideas on how to drive the business forward with the Chief Customer Officer (Robin Terrell) in the UK boardroom and it

was surprisingly relaxed Although I couldnrsquot help myself taking a sneaky Snapchat whilst looking a real exec

Personnel is a challenging function to work in and being a generalist trainee manager my role changes on a day-to-day basis I have been given the opportunity to lead more projects than I could have ever imagined and as a graduate have as much exposure as a personnel manager in the business So far I have taken ownership of managing our apprentice programme worked on organisational design the company reward strategy performance management and re-creating our induction process besides other day to day tasks

While it all sounds like a canny bit of work you still get the opportunity to be yourself Actually itrsquos actively encouraged We have regular social events as a graduate community and have a society that facilitates these events I applied and got the role of social rep in the society and itrsquos awesome knowing

yoursquore supported in making sure everyone can still let loose after a busy week I even set up my own running club at the office which now has over 40 members running every Monday night Everyone is keen to get involved here

I genuinely felt a little bit lost when I left University I worked all over between bars hotel management and then even moved to the States for a year and a half Working at Tesco is more than just a graduate job Itrsquos a community of people that are all keen to get on and develop together

If yoursquore after a job that makes you want to get out of bed in the morning apply for a programme here

You wonrsquot regret it

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Wersquore inventing the future right here right now at thales By combining the curiosity to explore the intelligence to question and the vision to create wersquore transforming the world around us Herersquos just one examplehellip

Project Focus ndash Defence

Whatrsquos longer than the Houses of Parliament wider than the span of the Angel of the North and six metres taller than Nelsonrsquos Column The Royal Navyrsquos biggest and most powerful surface warship ever the Queen Elizabeth-class (QEC) carrier

Thales is working with Babcock BAE Systems and the UK Ministry of Defence to deliver the 65000 tonne carriers Our work stretches from the overall ship design operational models and management of the power and propulsion sub-alliance to critical technology like the shiprsquos mission system and communications

infrastructure It also includes the development of the SMART- L 3D long range surveillance radar by our team of expert engineers too

SMART-L is a 3D multibeam radar designed to provide long-range air and surface surveillance and target designation Itrsquos state-of-the-art technology and its sensitivity allows for the early detection and tracking of very small aircraft and missiles especially stealthy targets in a littoral environment Itrsquos just one more way in which wersquore contributing to the QECrsquos aim to support peace-keeping and conflict prevention worldwide

People Focus ndash Abi onike Mechanical Hardware Engineer at Thales

I began design work early as a Mechanical Hardware Engineer which I enjoyed because I was familiar with it at university My work was regularly reviewed and I improved to the point where my

drawings could be released to a contractor This meant something that I had designed could be turned into a physical product in fact Irsquove recently delivered a product which started out as a bullet point list of requirements from the customer and is now something I can hold in my hand

Sound interesting Learn more at ukearlycareersthalesgroupcom

We love untangling engineering and technologyrsquos toughest conundrums

Together wersquore driven by doing things differently and making things better Together wersquoll fire your imagination and fulfil your potential Together we are Thales Join us Visit ukearlycareersthalesgroupcom

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Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Wersquore in the business of connecting people through innovative and secure communications and broadcast technology With deep capabilities and continued long term investment wersquore bringing our customers and their customers closer together in our continually converging world

Our proud history of partnership and innovation stretches back to 1922 to a very different world when we provided the transmission capability for the UKrsquos first radio broadcast Wersquove not stopped working since

We now broadcast one billion listening hours of radio each week and deliver digital television to 985 of the UK population and homes across five continents We provide WiFi for more than 30 airports as well as world class secure satellite teleport and fibre network coverage for customers

demanding 24x7 real-time business-critical communications We safeguard over 32 billion minutes of mobile conversation and four million life-saving mission-critical communications for the emergency services

Our unrivalled engineering expertise and commitment to innovation and investment is allowing us not only to support our customers and help solve their problems today but also to anticipate and invest in solutions for their future needs and the needs of society as a wholeTogether wersquore transforming the way that we live Wersquore creating the future of communications and broadcasting

together wersquore changing the world

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wwwarqivacomwork-with-us

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I moved from Ireland to join the Costain Graduate Programme in July 2014 I am currently working as a Safety Health and Environmental Advisor at the Bond Street Station Upgrade one of the most complex tunnelling jobs in Europe

As a graduate what attracted me to Costain was the vast amount of opportunity the company had to offer in learning progression support and diversity Costain gives me a solid platform for my career providing me with exceptional training resources and support to grow They have provided me with the chance to grasp opportunity and responsibility from the start whilst still providing a secure network around me to help reach my goals

From an early stage I feel Costain has valued my input and has supported my career progression meeting my training desires and aiding my path to chartership Since I have joined the Costain team I have faced many challenges helping me advance my capabilities and improve my communication skills I embrace the fact that I am in control of my progression through setting personal goals and the option of working on different projects and sectors on some of the UKrsquos biggest and most complex projects that most companies cannot offer making Costain an unmissable graduate experience

From a SHE graduatersquos perspective I feel valued at Costain they invest in my future ensuring the best for me as an individual as well as for the company Every day is different at Costain working in construction

exposes you to multiple working environments and challenges As a SHE Graduate not only am I part of the Graduate programme I participate in the Graduate SHE Academy an independent group that helps me develop the niche skill set needed for my role involving group projects guest speakers and visits to other projects and various locations recently we have visited Paddington and the JCB factory

On a personal scale moving to the UK and starting a new job could have been a daunting experience but thanks to the graduate programme was an easy transition in the process I have made some great friends and created a valuable social network adding to the enjoyment of being a part of the Costain Team

Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Visit wwwcostaincom

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Our First Year Internship scheme is designed for undergraduate students completing their first year interested in finding out more about the Bank

Our internships run for six weeks giving you the opportunity to support a team on a specific project with roles available across all areas of the Bank from procurement or HR to monetary policy and banking supervision

You will experience excellent development opportunities ndash from a comprehensive induction to the Bank through to a range of talks and networking events If your performance during the six weeks is considered to be outstanding you will be given the opportunity to join us on our Penultimate Year Internship which could then lead to a full time graduate role

Please note applications for the 2015 First Year Internship are now open

Opportunities for a First Year Internship in 2015

Our ambition is to build One Bank And you could be the one were looking for To find out more visit wwwbankofenglandgraduatescouk

Click here to go through to the applications form

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Hi Everyone I hope these last couple of months have been good to you all and you are continuing to have a strong start to the year We have previously discussed how you can find out your strengths and the benefits of this and then subsequently using your strengths This month I will tell you about how aligning your strengths up to your career is THE best approach you can take

ldquoChoose a job you love and yoursquoll never have to work a day in your liferdquo- Confucius

This idea has been around for centuries but it is not just an old philosophy it is one that holds true to this very day Here at Jobmi we know that individuals who match their job to their strengths and so find their ldquoperfect jobrdquo are happier more confident have higher self

esteem have more energy reach their goals more quickly are more resilient have lower stress develop themselves further are more engaged at work and therefore perform better

That is one comprehensive list of positives that I wouldnrsquot mind tapping into Luckily we now can The new updates to Jobmi will match you to a job suited to your strengths As part of National Apprentice Week 9-13 March 2015 Jobmi will be releasing a new strengths-based career tool that matches you to your perfect job based on your strengths ndash amazing Sign up to Jobmi now so you can be ready when this is released

Another update that is now live on Jobmi is the Employer Pages You can view these pages to gain an insight into each organisation that is affiliated with Jobmi and

if you like what you see you can directly access live links to their current vacancies

These updates are bringing Jobmi even further forward with lots of great current and future possibilities for you the users Let us know what you think by tweeting us Jobmi

Speak Soon

Josh

Which Organisations and Jobs play to your strengths

Join us on Facebook wwwFacebookcomJobmiPlatformFollow us on Twitter Jobmi_Platform

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events and CompetitionsWomen in tax eventFriday 10 April 1400 - 1700 embankment PlaceCome and meet our Tax team at this interactive event where yoursquoll hear from a senior female leader from our Tax business around their career journey have the opportunity to ask them any questions around the world of Tax and gain advice from the recruitment team on your applications There will also be a chance to get involved in business games and to network with people from all areas of our Tax team Register hereRegister here pwctowomenintax

technology events13-17 April ndash tech week in london For those with a real passion for Technology joining our Tech week is a unique opportunity to explore the breadth of our Technology business and the innovative work wersquore doing to keep at the forefront of data digital and cyber security for our clients at a global reach Make your application here

To check out all the opportunities we have for Technology UK-wide visit pwccomukcareerstechnology to find out more Make your application here pwctotechweek

take part in Pwcrsquos crowdsourcing challenge and you could win pound1000Wersquore excited to launch a new crowdsourcing challenge for students focused on identifying the key actions businesses should take to build trust in society The Challenge is focussed on a broad question What can businesses tangibly do to build trust in society Post your ideas comment on other peoplersquos ideas and vote on the ideas you think really stand out and you could have the opportunity to pitch your idea to a panel of PwC Board Memberrsquos and win pound1000 plus an exclusive work shadowing opportunity pwccomukcareerstrust-in-business

VacanciesCalling all NI students If yoursquore looking for work experience or graduate jobs check out our opportunities in Belfast including Assurance Forensics Finance and Forensics Technology Solutions Our business in Belfast is growing rapidly and offers a great opportunity

for individuals to kick start their career Also donrsquot miss our opportunities to join us in Assurance this Autumn in our offices UK-wide including Glasgow Edinburgh Swansea East Midlands and Birminghampwccomukcareers

online tools

e-learn toolsTo help students achieve their best wersquove designed two e-learns to add to our existing suite of employability tools Browse our interview and psychometric e-learns to support you in securing your work experience or graduate programmepwccoukcareerselearn

Events competitions and opportunities

Take the opportunity of a lifetimepwccomukcareers facebookcomPwCCareersUK PwC_UK_Careers

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tescosociety of the Year[Strathclyde University]wwwtesco-graduatescom

RPcFastest growing society[Lancaster University]wwwrpccoukmanifesto

siemensCollaboration of the year[Lancaster University]wwwsiemenscoukcareers

Wragge amp coMost Diverse society[University of East Anglia]wwwwragge-graduatescouk

PwcPresident of the Year[Liam Tollinton ndash York University]wwwpwccoukcareers

centricaRegional Ambassador of the year [Kamil Bend Chiche ndash Bristol UWE]wwwcentricacom

IBMInvestor of the Yearwwwibmcomjobsukgraduate

AtkinsNewcomer of the Year[Hull University]careersatkinsglobalcom

Rolls Royceevent of the Yearwwwrolls-roycecomcareers

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Editorrsquos letter 3The Star Technique 4-5The importance of networking 6-7How to save money 8-9Awards conference 10BFKitchen 11HirEd Posters in Parliament 12The Gradbridge Award 13Psychometric success 14-15The Review Room 16

Company profiles 17

RPC 18

Atkins 19

KPMG 20

The Civil Service 21

Tesco 22

Thales 23

Arquira 24

Costain 25

Bank of England 26

Jobmi 27

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As ever there is so much great stuff in this monthrsquos Ezine from networking tips to money saving ideas and lots of information on job opportunities At Bright Futures we want to help you become more competitive in the job market so we have a feature on a really powerful and effect tool to answer interview questions really well plus an exciting programme from Gradbridge you can take part in to show you how to truly stand out

So much has happened already this year at Bright Futures of which the most exciting was us merging with the social enterprise MyKindaCrowd Together we will not just make the Society even more effective in Universities but offer it into every Secondary school in the UK

So what does this mean for you a Society member Apart from now being a much bigger organisation with 3 offices across the UK we will be introducing over the coming months a raft of new services These will include more companies in the network for you to meet and engage with even easier ways to join the Society and find out about upcoming events that are relevant to you using new technology on campus training for each amp every Society Committee to get you powerful leadership communication teamwork amp management skills

(so if you donrsquot graduate this year put yourself forward to join the Committee for next year) New online challenges set by employers for you to take part in and win employment related prizes as well as more great events for you to attend There are now more reasons than ever to be part of the Bright Futures Society network so tell your friends that if they want to become more competitive in the job market they should join Bright Futures like you have Have a great month

Simon Reichwald ndash Director Bright Futures

PS And check out our blog for loads of great articles and tips on how to make yourself more employable

wwwbrightfuturescouk

If you donrsquot have a Society at your university then set up your own

Contact us at societybrightfuturescouk and we can get you started right away

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tescosociety of the Year[Strathclyde University]wwwtesco-graduatescom

RPcFastest growing society[Lancaster University]wwwrpccoukmanifesto

siemensCollaboration of the year[Lancaster University]wwwsiemenscoukcareers

Wragge amp coMost Diverse society[University of East Anglia]wwwwragge-graduatescouk

PwcPresident of the Year[Liam Tollinton ndash York University]wwwpwccoukcareers

centricaRegional Ambassador of the year [Kamil Bend Chiche ndash Bristol UWE]wwwcentricacom

IBMInvestor of the Yearwwwibmcomjobsukgraduate

AtkinsNewcomer of the Year[Hull University]careersatkinsglobalcom

Rolls Royceevent of the Yearwwwrolls-roycecomcareers

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the STAR technique

At some point in your life you will have at least one interview be it for a university place a part time job a placement or a full time job Either way you want to make sure you shine as bright as the north star and on that note a good technique to use when in interviews is the STAR technique

STAR stands for Situation Task Action and Result This technique is great for questions that are competence based for example ldquoTell me about a time when you had to solve a problemrdquo This may sound simple but in the heat of the interview itrsquos easy to give an unstructured answer and miss out key details

Here is an example of how the STAR technique can be used in regards to the problem-solving question

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the STAR technique

Situation Here you want to set the context for your story For example ldquoMyself and one other student called Hannah were about to deliver a presentation to 20 people on a project we had been working on together We had split the slide deck up so we had our own set slides to speak about Unfortunately on the day of the presentation my colleague was ill and could not presentrdquo

TaskThis is where you state what was required of you For example ldquoIt was my responsibility to conduct the whole presentation by myself so that our project findings could successfully be portrayed to the audiencerdquo

ActivityHere you want to state what you actually did For example ldquoI took it upon myself to ask the organiser if I could go last in the running to give me time to make sure I was comfortable with the slides that my colleague was going to present Luckily we had spent an equal amount of time on this project so I understood what was being said however I still needed to learn the script in order to present myself in a professional wayrdquo

Result This is the one section that most forget about Here you need to tell the interviewer how well the situation played out For example ldquoI was able to learn the script for the other slides that were originally not mine The whole presentation was warmly received and I managed to hold a 10 minute question and answer session afterwards I received great feedback from the organiser on both my presentation skills but also how I managed to make a good situation out of a bad one I was also awarded a grade of 70 for my presentation skillsrdquo

Remember that itrsquos important to speak in specific rather than general terms and quantify your success You will see in this example we mentioned that the presentation was being conducted in front of 20 people we also gave the names of the people involved and stated a quantifiable number in regards to the grade awarded Including these details makes the story more interesting for the reader and it allows them to easily gauge your success Remember there are likely to be many questions and interviewers have short attention spans itrsquos important to keep your answers concise

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The Importance ofNetworkiNg

there are some lucky people out there who have parents or

siblings that work in the company of their dreams this is great

for them as they have an entrance into the company and also

someone who can guide them in being successful However for

the rest of us we have to make these contacts ourselves and

there is no better way to do this than networking

But what do you gain from networking other than more Linkedin

connections Done correctly networking can have many benefits

Firstly you may find you gain a job offer a lot of jobs out there

are lsquohiddenrsquo in other words they are not broadly advertised and

the only way you find out about them is by talking to people

Secondly you may meet individuals who can help your personal

development be it in education or work And thirdly you get to

meet new people and who knows when that contact may come

in handy

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NetworkiNgYou have probably heard the phrase ldquoitrsquos not what you know itrsquos who you knowrdquo many a time As annoying as it is it does actually have some truth to it

To help you network we have created a list of handy Dorsquos and Do notrsquos that you may wish to consider

DoAttend networking eventsYou may laugh but you actually need to attend events that are aimed at networking These events do not need to be formal they can be something simple like joining a society volunteering or attending subject specific talks If you are unsure how to hear about these opportunities then speak to career services peers or even follow organisations or people you are interested in on Twitter

Do your researchResearch is vital when networking The last thing you want to do is look and feel underprepared when speaking to someone To get round this you need to research and by research we mean more than a quick look on Google Firstly research who will be attending the event once you have a list of names you can find them on LinkedIn LinkedIn gives you the ability to find out more about those attending you can then use this information to help you prepare questions to ask them

Bring business cardsMost of you will not be business owners but that doesnrsquot stop you having a business card A Business card is an effective and easy way to give someone all your details Make sure you include your email mobile phone number and LinkedIn Also make sure they are printed to a reasonable level and are presentable

Prepare an elevator pitchYou will often find that you are not the only one who wants to speak to a particular person when at a networking event It can be hard to get noticed and in particularly be remembered To add to the pressure you may find you do not have long to start up a conversation and get everything from it you wished for The best way to get everything across is by doing what is known as an elevator pitch The aim is to tell the person everything they should and need to know about you within the space of 30 seconds This should then help to gain their attention and make them want to talk to you more be it there and then or later on in the day

Connect with people as soon as you meet themIf you have had a successful conversation with someone then make sure to follow up with them This can be done in many ways but via email or LinkedIn would be recommended In the message you want to thank them for their time also mention something about what they said this shows good listening skills as well as an

interest in their opinions lastly try and keep the conversation alive by asking a related question

Do noTForget to introduce yourselfWalking up to someone to open a conversation is very scary You will more than likely be slightly apprehensive and nervous this is completely natural However in this situation you tend to forget the very basics Your name Remember to introduce yourself there is nothing worse than someone having to ask you half way through what your name is

Offer people your business cardunless they ask for itIf someone wants your contact details they will ask for it Do not assume the person wants your business card if they do not ask for it and you give it to them you can expect it to be in the bin by the end of the day You are more than welcome to ask for their contact details but tell them why you want them maybe to find out more about a job or to ask more questions that you do not have time for right now

Forget your mannersManners are a given for most of us but when it comes down to networking many will get nervous and forget how to be well mannered Remember when speaking with someone do not dive in and ask them about a job Also if they are speaking to someone else make sure you wait your turn before saying something It is very simple but very easy to mess up

Act like a stalkerWe say you should research however a negative of too much research is you can fall into stalker mode Do not open up conversation tell them how you found them on LinkedIn and realised you both lived in the same town This can be very off putting Just be aware of the fine line between well-research and keen

Donrsquot get drunkIt may sound stupid but you will be surprised A lot of networking events have food and drink supplied The red wine can certainly start to flow and that is never a good sign when you are trying to be professional Keep an eye on how much you have had you may think itrsquos just one glass but it is probably being secretly topped up by a waiter doing their job Slurring your words and speaking nonsense is never a good idea

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How to save money

University BooksUniversity books can certainly make a dent in your bank account Instead of buying a brand new book why not save a fortune by buying second-hand course books We would recommend definitely checking Amazonrsquos undergraduate section (they do free delivery too) but also keep an eye out for people selling their second hand books on campus

You may also want to make use the library more The closer you get to exam and essay deadlines the more popular the books become So make sure you are one step ahead of the game and get the books on loan before someone else does

Unfortunately money does not grow on trees and sometimes the bank of mum and dad runs dry So what can you do as a student to save money Well here at Bright Futures we have put together some helpful tips on how you can get the most from your money and of course save some too

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How to save money

TransportAny studentrsquos wallet should include a Nandorsquos Card ID Bank Card and a Young Persons Railcard You can purchase a Young Persons Railcard for pound30 a year and it allows you to save a massive 13 on all rail journeys in the UK It might be pound30 but a few journeys and yoursquore saving money Also make sure you book your train tickets in advance Use sites like thetrainlinecouk Lastly try and avoid trains that are at peak time they tend to be much more expensive

Another way to save money with transport is to get a bike Yes it is a short term cost but once yoursquove got it itrsquos completely free and probably quicker to get around especially in the cities Another positive is you donrsquot need to spend money in the gym people pay pound30 a month to go on cycle machines at the gym just saying

FoodWe all need to eat and ideally we need to eat healthily However healthy food can be more expensive so how can you save money Well firstly if you live with others why not share food costs with flatmates If you buy in bulk it is often cheaper

Make sure you do not go shopping on an empty stomach When you are hungry you will just want to buy everything Also make sure you go at the right time If you are clever you will know when most of the stock goes on reduced sale This normally happens around 7pm Look for things that are good quality and a good price then either eat it that day or take it home and freeze it

Check the storage instructions of the product before freezing

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AgendA 1200pm arrival drinks and networking bull Lunch until 300pm

This Society Awards lunch provides a great opportunity to network with all the students and also engage with next years committee members so that you can kick start your event planning over the summer

AwardsEvent of the yearMost Collaborative SocietyFastest Growing SocietyNewcomer of the yearDiversity awardPresident of the yearRegional ambassador of the yearSociety of the year

To find out how to become a sponsor of these awards please contact Claire Libby All sponsors benefit from having their company logo and relevant links on the front content page for the emagazine for the year plus benefit from all of the post conference promotion that goes out to all of our 34000 members

To find out how to get involved please contact clairelibbybrightfuturescouk or call Claire on 01242 236415

This year the Awards Lunch (12 noon to 300pm) attended by employers and both this yearrsquos and next yearrsquos Committee members will be held on 31st March 2015 at the venue

SwAy (between Covent Garden and Holborn)

61-65 Great Queen Street London wC2B 5BZswaybarcouk

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fudge brownies

These cookies and cream fudge brownies are sure to make everyone who eats them smile with joy

Ingredients165g5frac12oz butter plus extra for greasing200g7oz dark chocolate grated or finely chopped3 free-range eggs2 free-range egg yolks1 vanilla pod seeds only (or alternatively 2 tsp vanilla extract)

165g5frac12 oz soft light brown sugar2 tbsp plain flour1 tbsp cocoa powderpinch salt154g5frac12oz pack chocolate biscuits such as oreos broken into quarters

icing sugar for dusting

Method 1 preheat the oven to 180c350fgas 4 grease a 20cm8in square baking tin with butter then line with baking paper with the paper overlapping the sides a little

2 melt the butter in a pan over a medium heat when the butter has melted remove the pan from the heat and add the grated (or chopped) chocolate Leave to stand for a few minutes or until the chocolate melts and then stir together Alternatively you can put the chocolate and butter in a bowl and melt in the microwave in 25-second blasts stirring well each time

3 Whisk the eggs egg yolks and vanilla together in a large bowl until the eggs begin to get light and fluffy Add the sugar in two additions whisking between each pour it around the side of the egg mix so as not to knock out the air that has been whisked in keep whisking until the mixture becomes stiffer once the egg mixture is ready pour the chocolate into it - again around the sides so as not to knock the air out

4 Add the flour cocoa powder salt and a third of the biscuits and stir until fully combined then pour the mixture into the prepared tin Scatter the remaining biscuits over the top pressing them in slightly Bake on the middle shelf of the oven for 25ndash30 minutes The middle should be very so slightly gooey Leave the brownies to cool in the tin - the top will sink and crack a little

5 pull the brownies out using the overlapping paper and cut into squares Dust with icing sugar

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Samantha Ball and Thomas Mitchell (Oxford Brookes University Undergraduate Students)

So yoursquore an undergraduate student who has just completed a research project on a topic yoursquore passionate about and yoursquove invested a considerable amount of time and effort

Your research may even benefit society at large

So how can you get recognition as a researcher and get your work noticed

Why You need a Wider Audience

Every big idea starts somewhere No matter how trivial your research may seem it has the potential to have a significant impact on your field For this a wider audience is pivotal You will also reap personal benefits from the interac-tion you will have with other students and academics Many will come with a novel approach that will help inform further work while talking to those who are new to your topic will develop your skills in articulating ideas By reaching a wider audience you could add valuable material to your CV whilst expanding your current network of potential employers colleagues and staff from other institutions

How to Get a Wider Audience

Get Your Uni Involvedbull Let your institution know about your investigation They may be able to help you progress and develop itbull Encourage your friends and others on your course to complete their own researchbull Many universities hold an annual undergraduate research exhibition They may be able to provide some space for you and your friends to present what you have done

Attend a National Conferencebull Aim to attend the British Conference of Undergraduate Research This confer-ence offers students the opportunity to visit other prestigious institutions and enables them to present their research in a number of waysbull Apply for Posters in Parliament BCUR also holds an annual event at the hub of British politics creating opportunities to discuss research with MPs as well as other researchers from around the UK Not forgetting that other studentsrsquo research is also readily available for viewing and discussing

So as you can see giving your research the audience it deserves has many benefits We hope to see you and your research at one of these events soon

This was co-written by second year Philosophy Religion and Theology student Samantha Ball and third year History student Thomas Mitchell both of Oxford Brookes University TOP Samantha presents her research on post-colonialism and the role of women in modern India from 1947CENTRE Thomas discusses his research on British Empire Sentimentality in the mid-nineteenth centuryBOTTOM Samantha and Thomas arrive at the Houses of Parliament

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Psychometric Success Tackling the TestsBright Futures SocietyUniversity of Strathclyde

Psychometric testing is perhaps the most feared part of the recruitment process for graduates Bright Futures Strathclyde identified this as an opportunity to create an event to assist our fellow students with tackling these tests

Bright Futures Ezine March 2015indd 14 5315 122327

15

Our Vice President of Business and Humanities Mark OrsquoNeill currently works part-time for a Recruitment and Selection Consultancy who also have their own Business Psychology Unit This insight was invaluable in helping to create our event

In preparation for our workshop Mark who was leading this event collaborated with the Careers Service and his part time employer By using resources provided by each in addition to various tools available on the internet Mark was able to create a brand new event on psychometric testing lsquoPsychometric Success Tackling the Testsrsquo

Following a brief overview of the uses and the importance of Psychometric Tests tips and hints for success were provided before allowing students the opportunity to participate in one of three tests ndash numerical verbal and non-verbal The session drew to a close with a discussion of the answers before a recommendation of useful resources was provided The event was run at minimal cost and simply involved the use of a laptop projector

and printed A4 tests We were also very fortunate that the Director of the Business Psychology Unit at Markrsquos part time employer was able to join us for the latter half of the event

With an attendance of thirty students there was an extremely interactive QampA session which involved Mark the Business Psychology Director and the Employment Engagement Advisor from our careers service

The event was a resounding success despite the absence of a corporate investor Following the session the Naval Architecture society from Strathclyde have approached our committee and would like to collaborate with us to run a similar event for their members This event is scheduled to take place in March

This event is one example that Bright Futures is much more than simply inviting an investor to present on campus Bright Futures allows our members to think creatively and develop new innovative events to assist our fellow students with their search for internships and graduate jobs The ability to go beyond the realms of norm is one way you can ensure your society stands out Strathclyde are now in the process of developing their second event like this ndash lsquoCreating Connections ndash Discovering the Art of Networkingrsquo

If you would like to run

a similar event at your

society please contact

Mark at Bright Futures

Strathclyde he would

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wwwrpccoukmanifesto or follow us on twitter lifeinalawFirm

If yoursquore looking for a predictable career in a traditional firm then please stop reading now AtRPC yoursquoll get a whole lot more

Of course clients expect their lawyers to understand the law But what they really want is advice from smart people who get the commercial context and can spot the business implications On this measure you wonrsquot find better than RPC in 2013 the UKrsquos leading client satisfaction report placed us in the top spot overall out of 106 firms benchmarked and rankedus number one for quality of commercial advice Not for the first time

Combining this commercial outlook with some of the leading lawyers in their fields and great clients we offer a depth of knowledge and creative approach to problem solving that few firms can rival Itrsquos no surprise then that wersquore regularly praised in the leading directories for the quality of our training programmes

Headquartered in a state of the art site in the City of Londonwe also have offices in Bristol Hong Kong and Singapore Our culture of excellence development and open access is driven by our open plan working environment where knowledge is easily shared and access to partners is an everyday reality It brings out the best in our people and ensures that the service we offer our clients is second to none

If you like a challenge and want to join us in challenging convention wersquore offering training contracts on a fullndashtime contract for two yearsWersquore intent on rewriting the rules If you have courage and a pioneering spirit wersquod love tohear from you

the closing date for our london training contract is 31 July 2015

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Atkins people are good In fact wersquore brilliant We just donrsquot like to talk about it Over the past 75 years our designers and engineers have been quietly building a worldwide reputation for finding creative solutions to practical problems whatever the scale Itrsquos this ability to create masterpieces alongside micro pieces that makes Atkins people special From conception through to completion and everything in between what drives us is our determination to be the best Are you one of us

Join our Graduate Development ProgrammeLaunch yourself into some of the worldrsquos most exciting engineering projects with a career in Atkinsrsquo team with our 350+ graduates for the 2014 intake of our UK graduate development programme and have opportunities across a variety of business areas

We recruit across a wide range of degree disciplines including engineering physical sciences construction environmental IT and

business related disciplines For a comprehensive list of vacancies and to see where you might fit in please visit our graduate recruitment website wwwatkinsglobalcoukencareersgraduates

training and DevelopmentBecause one size doesnrsquot fit all

Itrsquos our unique breadth of expertise that makes ATKINS different because we feel each role should be every bit as stimulating as the projects we get involved in and that itrsquos never too late to learn wersquoll support youthroughout your professional development and career progression

our training includesbull Three Year Programme including a two day induction with your fellow graduates and further day-events throughout the programmebull Workshops and formal training in essential skills such as project management client engagement and report writing

bull On the job experience working with real projects of real clientsbull Mentoring and a buddy programme to help you identify and reach your goalsbullBusiness wide graduate representative and social eventsbull End of programme event Professional review and a 6-12 months career plan

What we offer youItrsquos an exciting time to develop your career and we can offer you a competitive salary tailored training and support towards a recognised professional qualification All graduates receive a pound5k lsquoWelcome Bonusrsquo (pound2500 in your first pay and the further pound2500 upon Chartership) plus other benefits including flexible annual leave discounted mobile phone contracts pension scheme share incentive plan and sports and social events

We are one of the worldrsquos leading design engineering and project management consultancies

Launch yourself into some of the worldrsquos most exciting engineering projects with a career in Atkinsrsquo team at careersatkinsglobalcomukgraduates our summer and industrial placements are also now open

Atkins Graduates WSAtkinsplc

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At KPMG we provide business advisory services to some of the worldrsquos biggest businesses And we believe that all business and solutions boil down to one thing people So whatever we do we see people first Therersquos no one type of person that succeeds at KPMG Itrsquos a massively diverse business welcoming all kinds of personalities and characters skills sets and indeed degree disciplines If you thrive on responsibility intellectual challenge and variety this could be just the place for you

A sandwich placement is ideal if you want to gain a broad range of professional experience while working with an even wider variety of people within KPMG

Location Gatwick Manchester Nottingham Birmingham Newcastle edinburgh Bristol Cardiff Glasgow amp London

The Capital Allowances Advisory Services team includes a combination of surveyors tax professionals and accountants who assist clients in maximising the tax relief available on their capital investments bybull Applying legislation case law and HMRC guidance to advise on the technical basis to claim capital allowancesbull Carrying out site surveys to identify qualifying assets

bull Liaising with property teams contractors and external consultants to obtain relevant cost informationbull Conducting valuation estimates where cost information is incompletebull Advising on how the changing legislation effects the transfer of allowances following a sale (transaction due diligence)bull Advising on ad-hoc queries both from clients and other internal KPMG teamsbull Producing capital allowances claim documents to submit to HMRC alongside the tax returnbull Negotiating and agreeing claims with HM Revenue and Customs

We work with clients across all lines of business where capital investment is crucial such as real estate retail hotels and infrastructure

Tasks and responsibilitiesbull Working collaboratively assisting with the delivery of client engagements bull Keeping documentation up to date bull Sharing knowledge bull Preparing capital allowance claims for submission to HM Revenue amp Customs bull Assisting management in the preparation of proposals bull Assisting in the preparation of technical queries from other parts of the firm

Qualifications yoursquoll work forThis year of experience would count towards sitting the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Assessment of Professional Competence (lsquoAPCrsquo) should a candidate successfully go on to complete their degree and return to their training at a later date

Key skills requiredbull Shows a keen interest in the real estate and construction industrybull Demonstrates a good working knowledge of the construction process and the various technologies involved including cost estimationbull Communicates with impact both with external advisors and clients in a way that is open honest consistent and clear bull Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work bull Shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work bull Continuously learns from experiences bull Works in a cooperative respectful manner with colleagues clients and the wider community bull Analyses problems identifies core issues investigates evaluates and integrates information

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To find out more about these roles click here

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Applications are now open for the following streams

economistbull The Government Economic Service is the UKrsquos largest recruiter of economists bull 21 degree or postgraduate degree in economics (Joint or mixed degrees are eligible if weighted towards economics)bull A development programme designed to improve economic managerial and communication skillsbull Work in areas like macroeconomic modelling competition policy international financial issues labour market trends

Statisticianbull Government Statistical Service is the UKrsquos largest producer of statistics which are reported daily throughout the mediabull Provide evidence to inform decisions across a wide range of political social and economic issues

bull 21 degree in a subject containing formal statistical training (eg Maths Psychology Geography etc)bull The mainstream Statistical Officer scheme is open to students with a 22 degree

Operational Researchbull Operational Research is the application of scientific methods to management problemsbull Change posts or move departments every 12-18 monthsbull 21 numerate degree (at least 50 numerate content) or relevant postgraduate degree

commercial bull 21 any degree subject bull Yoursquoll take on a series of 6 and 12 month postings across a range of departments giving you the opportunity to understand commercial activity in different contextsbull One of your postings will be in the Crown Commercial Service tasked with driving efficiency and reform across central government and

advising departments on complex commercial savingsbull During the 4 years of the scheme yoursquoll also be funded to complete the 3 levels of diploma qualification run by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply

HR bull Three-year programme made up of two 18 month placements in both policycorporate and operational roles in two different departmentsbull Assignments include HR business partnering organisation design and development reward employee relations policy development and talent managementbull Full support towards achieving an MSc in HR and CIPD bull 22 degree in any discipline

Applications close on7th April 2015

Where will you lead

Follow us at wwwfacebookcomfaststream or on Twitter at wwwtwittercomfaststreamuk All entries from the reflectsociety campaign can be viewed at wwwreflectsocietyuk Learn more at govukfaststream

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Areet I joined the Tesco personnel graduate scheme in September 2014 packed up my life from Newcastle and ventured into the real world of a lsquoproperrsquo career Can I say itrsquos what I expected Not in the slightest

I showed up looking like a real inbetweener on my first day at work (minus the briefcase) Dressed in a full suit I arrived to find out my office actually has a really cool lsquocasualrsquo dress culture My team is really varied in expertise and age but everyone is fun-loving and this is the general vibe across the whole office Donrsquot even get me started on challenging a director to a dance offhellip and unfortunately losing

My role has been challenging from day one I was first introduced to senior business leaders in my department and they gave me an overview of my new function After that I got an opportunity with other graduates to generate ideas on how to drive the business forward with the Chief Customer Officer (Robin Terrell) in the UK boardroom and it

was surprisingly relaxed Although I couldnrsquot help myself taking a sneaky Snapchat whilst looking a real exec

Personnel is a challenging function to work in and being a generalist trainee manager my role changes on a day-to-day basis I have been given the opportunity to lead more projects than I could have ever imagined and as a graduate have as much exposure as a personnel manager in the business So far I have taken ownership of managing our apprentice programme worked on organisational design the company reward strategy performance management and re-creating our induction process besides other day to day tasks

While it all sounds like a canny bit of work you still get the opportunity to be yourself Actually itrsquos actively encouraged We have regular social events as a graduate community and have a society that facilitates these events I applied and got the role of social rep in the society and itrsquos awesome knowing

yoursquore supported in making sure everyone can still let loose after a busy week I even set up my own running club at the office which now has over 40 members running every Monday night Everyone is keen to get involved here

I genuinely felt a little bit lost when I left University I worked all over between bars hotel management and then even moved to the States for a year and a half Working at Tesco is more than just a graduate job Itrsquos a community of people that are all keen to get on and develop together

If yoursquore after a job that makes you want to get out of bed in the morning apply for a programme here

You wonrsquot regret it

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My time at Tescoby Dean smith Personnel Graduate

Twitter tescoecFacebook tesco early careersWebsite wwwtesco-earlycareerscom

We love untangling engineering and technologyrsquos toughest conundrums

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Wersquore inventing the future right here right now at thales By combining the curiosity to explore the intelligence to question and the vision to create wersquore transforming the world around us Herersquos just one examplehellip

Project Focus ndash Defence

Whatrsquos longer than the Houses of Parliament wider than the span of the Angel of the North and six metres taller than Nelsonrsquos Column The Royal Navyrsquos biggest and most powerful surface warship ever the Queen Elizabeth-class (QEC) carrier

Thales is working with Babcock BAE Systems and the UK Ministry of Defence to deliver the 65000 tonne carriers Our work stretches from the overall ship design operational models and management of the power and propulsion sub-alliance to critical technology like the shiprsquos mission system and communications

infrastructure It also includes the development of the SMART- L 3D long range surveillance radar by our team of expert engineers too

SMART-L is a 3D multibeam radar designed to provide long-range air and surface surveillance and target designation Itrsquos state-of-the-art technology and its sensitivity allows for the early detection and tracking of very small aircraft and missiles especially stealthy targets in a littoral environment Itrsquos just one more way in which wersquore contributing to the QECrsquos aim to support peace-keeping and conflict prevention worldwide

People Focus ndash Abi onike Mechanical Hardware Engineer at Thales

I began design work early as a Mechanical Hardware Engineer which I enjoyed because I was familiar with it at university My work was regularly reviewed and I improved to the point where my

drawings could be released to a contractor This meant something that I had designed could be turned into a physical product in fact Irsquove recently delivered a product which started out as a bullet point list of requirements from the customer and is now something I can hold in my hand

Sound interesting Learn more at ukearlycareersthalesgroupcom

We love untangling engineering and technologyrsquos toughest conundrums

Together wersquore driven by doing things differently and making things better Together wersquoll fire your imagination and fulfil your potential Together we are Thales Join us Visit ukearlycareersthalesgroupcom

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Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Wersquore in the business of connecting people through innovative and secure communications and broadcast technology With deep capabilities and continued long term investment wersquore bringing our customers and their customers closer together in our continually converging world

Our proud history of partnership and innovation stretches back to 1922 to a very different world when we provided the transmission capability for the UKrsquos first radio broadcast Wersquove not stopped working since

We now broadcast one billion listening hours of radio each week and deliver digital television to 985 of the UK population and homes across five continents We provide WiFi for more than 30 airports as well as world class secure satellite teleport and fibre network coverage for customers

demanding 24x7 real-time business-critical communications We safeguard over 32 billion minutes of mobile conversation and four million life-saving mission-critical communications for the emergency services

Our unrivalled engineering expertise and commitment to innovation and investment is allowing us not only to support our customers and help solve their problems today but also to anticipate and invest in solutions for their future needs and the needs of society as a wholeTogether wersquore transforming the way that we live Wersquore creating the future of communications and broadcasting

together wersquore changing the world

connected Always

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Billions of people reach out across the world every day to connect with each other Wersquore here to ensure that they can the ways in which people communicate are constantly changing Wersquore making those changes work and making them better Always

wwwarqivacomwork-with-us

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I moved from Ireland to join the Costain Graduate Programme in July 2014 I am currently working as a Safety Health and Environmental Advisor at the Bond Street Station Upgrade one of the most complex tunnelling jobs in Europe

As a graduate what attracted me to Costain was the vast amount of opportunity the company had to offer in learning progression support and diversity Costain gives me a solid platform for my career providing me with exceptional training resources and support to grow They have provided me with the chance to grasp opportunity and responsibility from the start whilst still providing a secure network around me to help reach my goals

From an early stage I feel Costain has valued my input and has supported my career progression meeting my training desires and aiding my path to chartership Since I have joined the Costain team I have faced many challenges helping me advance my capabilities and improve my communication skills I embrace the fact that I am in control of my progression through setting personal goals and the option of working on different projects and sectors on some of the UKrsquos biggest and most complex projects that most companies cannot offer making Costain an unmissable graduate experience

From a SHE graduatersquos perspective I feel valued at Costain they invest in my future ensuring the best for me as an individual as well as for the company Every day is different at Costain working in construction

exposes you to multiple working environments and challenges As a SHE Graduate not only am I part of the Graduate programme I participate in the Graduate SHE Academy an independent group that helps me develop the niche skill set needed for my role involving group projects guest speakers and visits to other projects and various locations recently we have visited Paddington and the JCB factory

On a personal scale moving to the UK and starting a new job could have been a daunting experience but thanks to the graduate programme was an easy transition in the process I have made some great friends and created a valuable social network adding to the enjoyment of being a part of the Costain Team

Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Visit wwwcostaincom

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Our First Year Internship scheme is designed for undergraduate students completing their first year interested in finding out more about the Bank

Our internships run for six weeks giving you the opportunity to support a team on a specific project with roles available across all areas of the Bank from procurement or HR to monetary policy and banking supervision

You will experience excellent development opportunities ndash from a comprehensive induction to the Bank through to a range of talks and networking events If your performance during the six weeks is considered to be outstanding you will be given the opportunity to join us on our Penultimate Year Internship which could then lead to a full time graduate role

Please note applications for the 2015 First Year Internship are now open

Opportunities for a First Year Internship in 2015

Our ambition is to build One Bank And you could be the one were looking for To find out more visit wwwbankofenglandgraduatescouk

Click here to go through to the applications form

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Hi Everyone I hope these last couple of months have been good to you all and you are continuing to have a strong start to the year We have previously discussed how you can find out your strengths and the benefits of this and then subsequently using your strengths This month I will tell you about how aligning your strengths up to your career is THE best approach you can take

ldquoChoose a job you love and yoursquoll never have to work a day in your liferdquo- Confucius

This idea has been around for centuries but it is not just an old philosophy it is one that holds true to this very day Here at Jobmi we know that individuals who match their job to their strengths and so find their ldquoperfect jobrdquo are happier more confident have higher self

esteem have more energy reach their goals more quickly are more resilient have lower stress develop themselves further are more engaged at work and therefore perform better

That is one comprehensive list of positives that I wouldnrsquot mind tapping into Luckily we now can The new updates to Jobmi will match you to a job suited to your strengths As part of National Apprentice Week 9-13 March 2015 Jobmi will be releasing a new strengths-based career tool that matches you to your perfect job based on your strengths ndash amazing Sign up to Jobmi now so you can be ready when this is released

Another update that is now live on Jobmi is the Employer Pages You can view these pages to gain an insight into each organisation that is affiliated with Jobmi and

if you like what you see you can directly access live links to their current vacancies

These updates are bringing Jobmi even further forward with lots of great current and future possibilities for you the users Let us know what you think by tweeting us Jobmi

Speak Soon

Josh

Which Organisations and Jobs play to your strengths

Join us on Facebook wwwFacebookcomJobmiPlatformFollow us on Twitter Jobmi_Platform

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events and CompetitionsWomen in tax eventFriday 10 April 1400 - 1700 embankment PlaceCome and meet our Tax team at this interactive event where yoursquoll hear from a senior female leader from our Tax business around their career journey have the opportunity to ask them any questions around the world of Tax and gain advice from the recruitment team on your applications There will also be a chance to get involved in business games and to network with people from all areas of our Tax team Register hereRegister here pwctowomenintax

technology events13-17 April ndash tech week in london For those with a real passion for Technology joining our Tech week is a unique opportunity to explore the breadth of our Technology business and the innovative work wersquore doing to keep at the forefront of data digital and cyber security for our clients at a global reach Make your application here

To check out all the opportunities we have for Technology UK-wide visit pwccomukcareerstechnology to find out more Make your application here pwctotechweek

take part in Pwcrsquos crowdsourcing challenge and you could win pound1000Wersquore excited to launch a new crowdsourcing challenge for students focused on identifying the key actions businesses should take to build trust in society The Challenge is focussed on a broad question What can businesses tangibly do to build trust in society Post your ideas comment on other peoplersquos ideas and vote on the ideas you think really stand out and you could have the opportunity to pitch your idea to a panel of PwC Board Memberrsquos and win pound1000 plus an exclusive work shadowing opportunity pwccomukcareerstrust-in-business

VacanciesCalling all NI students If yoursquore looking for work experience or graduate jobs check out our opportunities in Belfast including Assurance Forensics Finance and Forensics Technology Solutions Our business in Belfast is growing rapidly and offers a great opportunity

for individuals to kick start their career Also donrsquot miss our opportunities to join us in Assurance this Autumn in our offices UK-wide including Glasgow Edinburgh Swansea East Midlands and Birminghampwccomukcareers

online tools

e-learn toolsTo help students achieve their best wersquove designed two e-learns to add to our existing suite of employability tools Browse our interview and psychometric e-learns to support you in securing your work experience or graduate programmepwccoukcareerselearn

Events competitions and opportunities

Take the opportunity of a lifetimepwccomukcareers facebookcomPwCCareersUK PwC_UK_Careers

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As ever there is so much great stuff in this monthrsquos Ezine from networking tips to money saving ideas and lots of information on job opportunities At Bright Futures we want to help you become more competitive in the job market so we have a feature on a really powerful and effect tool to answer interview questions really well plus an exciting programme from Gradbridge you can take part in to show you how to truly stand out

So much has happened already this year at Bright Futures of which the most exciting was us merging with the social enterprise MyKindaCrowd Together we will not just make the Society even more effective in Universities but offer it into every Secondary school in the UK

So what does this mean for you a Society member Apart from now being a much bigger organisation with 3 offices across the UK we will be introducing over the coming months a raft of new services These will include more companies in the network for you to meet and engage with even easier ways to join the Society and find out about upcoming events that are relevant to you using new technology on campus training for each amp every Society Committee to get you powerful leadership communication teamwork amp management skills

(so if you donrsquot graduate this year put yourself forward to join the Committee for next year) New online challenges set by employers for you to take part in and win employment related prizes as well as more great events for you to attend There are now more reasons than ever to be part of the Bright Futures Society network so tell your friends that if they want to become more competitive in the job market they should join Bright Futures like you have Have a great month

Simon Reichwald ndash Director Bright Futures

PS And check out our blog for loads of great articles and tips on how to make yourself more employable

wwwbrightfuturescouk

If you donrsquot have a Society at your university then set up your own

Contact us at societybrightfuturescouk and we can get you started right away

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tescosociety of the Year[Strathclyde University]wwwtesco-graduatescom

RPcFastest growing society[Lancaster University]wwwrpccoukmanifesto

siemensCollaboration of the year[Lancaster University]wwwsiemenscoukcareers

Wragge amp coMost Diverse society[University of East Anglia]wwwwragge-graduatescouk

PwcPresident of the Year[Liam Tollinton ndash York University]wwwpwccoukcareers

centricaRegional Ambassador of the year [Kamil Bend Chiche ndash Bristol UWE]wwwcentricacom

IBMInvestor of the Yearwwwibmcomjobsukgraduate

AtkinsNewcomer of the Year[Hull University]careersatkinsglobalcom

Rolls Royceevent of the Yearwwwrolls-roycecomcareers

NAtIoNAlAWARDsPoNsoRs

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the STAR technique

At some point in your life you will have at least one interview be it for a university place a part time job a placement or a full time job Either way you want to make sure you shine as bright as the north star and on that note a good technique to use when in interviews is the STAR technique

STAR stands for Situation Task Action and Result This technique is great for questions that are competence based for example ldquoTell me about a time when you had to solve a problemrdquo This may sound simple but in the heat of the interview itrsquos easy to give an unstructured answer and miss out key details

Here is an example of how the STAR technique can be used in regards to the problem-solving question

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the STAR technique

Situation Here you want to set the context for your story For example ldquoMyself and one other student called Hannah were about to deliver a presentation to 20 people on a project we had been working on together We had split the slide deck up so we had our own set slides to speak about Unfortunately on the day of the presentation my colleague was ill and could not presentrdquo

TaskThis is where you state what was required of you For example ldquoIt was my responsibility to conduct the whole presentation by myself so that our project findings could successfully be portrayed to the audiencerdquo

ActivityHere you want to state what you actually did For example ldquoI took it upon myself to ask the organiser if I could go last in the running to give me time to make sure I was comfortable with the slides that my colleague was going to present Luckily we had spent an equal amount of time on this project so I understood what was being said however I still needed to learn the script in order to present myself in a professional wayrdquo

Result This is the one section that most forget about Here you need to tell the interviewer how well the situation played out For example ldquoI was able to learn the script for the other slides that were originally not mine The whole presentation was warmly received and I managed to hold a 10 minute question and answer session afterwards I received great feedback from the organiser on both my presentation skills but also how I managed to make a good situation out of a bad one I was also awarded a grade of 70 for my presentation skillsrdquo

Remember that itrsquos important to speak in specific rather than general terms and quantify your success You will see in this example we mentioned that the presentation was being conducted in front of 20 people we also gave the names of the people involved and stated a quantifiable number in regards to the grade awarded Including these details makes the story more interesting for the reader and it allows them to easily gauge your success Remember there are likely to be many questions and interviewers have short attention spans itrsquos important to keep your answers concise

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The Importance ofNetworkiNg

there are some lucky people out there who have parents or

siblings that work in the company of their dreams this is great

for them as they have an entrance into the company and also

someone who can guide them in being successful However for

the rest of us we have to make these contacts ourselves and

there is no better way to do this than networking

But what do you gain from networking other than more Linkedin

connections Done correctly networking can have many benefits

Firstly you may find you gain a job offer a lot of jobs out there

are lsquohiddenrsquo in other words they are not broadly advertised and

the only way you find out about them is by talking to people

Secondly you may meet individuals who can help your personal

development be it in education or work And thirdly you get to

meet new people and who knows when that contact may come

in handy

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NetworkiNgYou have probably heard the phrase ldquoitrsquos not what you know itrsquos who you knowrdquo many a time As annoying as it is it does actually have some truth to it

To help you network we have created a list of handy Dorsquos and Do notrsquos that you may wish to consider

DoAttend networking eventsYou may laugh but you actually need to attend events that are aimed at networking These events do not need to be formal they can be something simple like joining a society volunteering or attending subject specific talks If you are unsure how to hear about these opportunities then speak to career services peers or even follow organisations or people you are interested in on Twitter

Do your researchResearch is vital when networking The last thing you want to do is look and feel underprepared when speaking to someone To get round this you need to research and by research we mean more than a quick look on Google Firstly research who will be attending the event once you have a list of names you can find them on LinkedIn LinkedIn gives you the ability to find out more about those attending you can then use this information to help you prepare questions to ask them

Bring business cardsMost of you will not be business owners but that doesnrsquot stop you having a business card A Business card is an effective and easy way to give someone all your details Make sure you include your email mobile phone number and LinkedIn Also make sure they are printed to a reasonable level and are presentable

Prepare an elevator pitchYou will often find that you are not the only one who wants to speak to a particular person when at a networking event It can be hard to get noticed and in particularly be remembered To add to the pressure you may find you do not have long to start up a conversation and get everything from it you wished for The best way to get everything across is by doing what is known as an elevator pitch The aim is to tell the person everything they should and need to know about you within the space of 30 seconds This should then help to gain their attention and make them want to talk to you more be it there and then or later on in the day

Connect with people as soon as you meet themIf you have had a successful conversation with someone then make sure to follow up with them This can be done in many ways but via email or LinkedIn would be recommended In the message you want to thank them for their time also mention something about what they said this shows good listening skills as well as an

interest in their opinions lastly try and keep the conversation alive by asking a related question

Do noTForget to introduce yourselfWalking up to someone to open a conversation is very scary You will more than likely be slightly apprehensive and nervous this is completely natural However in this situation you tend to forget the very basics Your name Remember to introduce yourself there is nothing worse than someone having to ask you half way through what your name is

Offer people your business cardunless they ask for itIf someone wants your contact details they will ask for it Do not assume the person wants your business card if they do not ask for it and you give it to them you can expect it to be in the bin by the end of the day You are more than welcome to ask for their contact details but tell them why you want them maybe to find out more about a job or to ask more questions that you do not have time for right now

Forget your mannersManners are a given for most of us but when it comes down to networking many will get nervous and forget how to be well mannered Remember when speaking with someone do not dive in and ask them about a job Also if they are speaking to someone else make sure you wait your turn before saying something It is very simple but very easy to mess up

Act like a stalkerWe say you should research however a negative of too much research is you can fall into stalker mode Do not open up conversation tell them how you found them on LinkedIn and realised you both lived in the same town This can be very off putting Just be aware of the fine line between well-research and keen

Donrsquot get drunkIt may sound stupid but you will be surprised A lot of networking events have food and drink supplied The red wine can certainly start to flow and that is never a good sign when you are trying to be professional Keep an eye on how much you have had you may think itrsquos just one glass but it is probably being secretly topped up by a waiter doing their job Slurring your words and speaking nonsense is never a good idea

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How to save money

University BooksUniversity books can certainly make a dent in your bank account Instead of buying a brand new book why not save a fortune by buying second-hand course books We would recommend definitely checking Amazonrsquos undergraduate section (they do free delivery too) but also keep an eye out for people selling their second hand books on campus

You may also want to make use the library more The closer you get to exam and essay deadlines the more popular the books become So make sure you are one step ahead of the game and get the books on loan before someone else does

Unfortunately money does not grow on trees and sometimes the bank of mum and dad runs dry So what can you do as a student to save money Well here at Bright Futures we have put together some helpful tips on how you can get the most from your money and of course save some too

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How to save money

TransportAny studentrsquos wallet should include a Nandorsquos Card ID Bank Card and a Young Persons Railcard You can purchase a Young Persons Railcard for pound30 a year and it allows you to save a massive 13 on all rail journeys in the UK It might be pound30 but a few journeys and yoursquore saving money Also make sure you book your train tickets in advance Use sites like thetrainlinecouk Lastly try and avoid trains that are at peak time they tend to be much more expensive

Another way to save money with transport is to get a bike Yes it is a short term cost but once yoursquove got it itrsquos completely free and probably quicker to get around especially in the cities Another positive is you donrsquot need to spend money in the gym people pay pound30 a month to go on cycle machines at the gym just saying

FoodWe all need to eat and ideally we need to eat healthily However healthy food can be more expensive so how can you save money Well firstly if you live with others why not share food costs with flatmates If you buy in bulk it is often cheaper

Make sure you do not go shopping on an empty stomach When you are hungry you will just want to buy everything Also make sure you go at the right time If you are clever you will know when most of the stock goes on reduced sale This normally happens around 7pm Look for things that are good quality and a good price then either eat it that day or take it home and freeze it

Check the storage instructions of the product before freezing

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AgendA 1200pm arrival drinks and networking bull Lunch until 300pm

This Society Awards lunch provides a great opportunity to network with all the students and also engage with next years committee members so that you can kick start your event planning over the summer

AwardsEvent of the yearMost Collaborative SocietyFastest Growing SocietyNewcomer of the yearDiversity awardPresident of the yearRegional ambassador of the yearSociety of the year

To find out how to become a sponsor of these awards please contact Claire Libby All sponsors benefit from having their company logo and relevant links on the front content page for the emagazine for the year plus benefit from all of the post conference promotion that goes out to all of our 34000 members

To find out how to get involved please contact clairelibbybrightfuturescouk or call Claire on 01242 236415

This year the Awards Lunch (12 noon to 300pm) attended by employers and both this yearrsquos and next yearrsquos Committee members will be held on 31st March 2015 at the venue

SwAy (between Covent Garden and Holborn)

61-65 Great Queen Street London wC2B 5BZswaybarcouk

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These cookies and cream fudge brownies are sure to make everyone who eats them smile with joy

Ingredients165g5frac12oz butter plus extra for greasing200g7oz dark chocolate grated or finely chopped3 free-range eggs2 free-range egg yolks1 vanilla pod seeds only (or alternatively 2 tsp vanilla extract)

165g5frac12 oz soft light brown sugar2 tbsp plain flour1 tbsp cocoa powderpinch salt154g5frac12oz pack chocolate biscuits such as oreos broken into quarters

icing sugar for dusting

Method 1 preheat the oven to 180c350fgas 4 grease a 20cm8in square baking tin with butter then line with baking paper with the paper overlapping the sides a little

2 melt the butter in a pan over a medium heat when the butter has melted remove the pan from the heat and add the grated (or chopped) chocolate Leave to stand for a few minutes or until the chocolate melts and then stir together Alternatively you can put the chocolate and butter in a bowl and melt in the microwave in 25-second blasts stirring well each time

3 Whisk the eggs egg yolks and vanilla together in a large bowl until the eggs begin to get light and fluffy Add the sugar in two additions whisking between each pour it around the side of the egg mix so as not to knock out the air that has been whisked in keep whisking until the mixture becomes stiffer once the egg mixture is ready pour the chocolate into it - again around the sides so as not to knock the air out

4 Add the flour cocoa powder salt and a third of the biscuits and stir until fully combined then pour the mixture into the prepared tin Scatter the remaining biscuits over the top pressing them in slightly Bake on the middle shelf of the oven for 25ndash30 minutes The middle should be very so slightly gooey Leave the brownies to cool in the tin - the top will sink and crack a little

5 pull the brownies out using the overlapping paper and cut into squares Dust with icing sugar

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Samantha Ball and Thomas Mitchell (Oxford Brookes University Undergraduate Students)

So yoursquore an undergraduate student who has just completed a research project on a topic yoursquore passionate about and yoursquove invested a considerable amount of time and effort

Your research may even benefit society at large

So how can you get recognition as a researcher and get your work noticed

Why You need a Wider Audience

Every big idea starts somewhere No matter how trivial your research may seem it has the potential to have a significant impact on your field For this a wider audience is pivotal You will also reap personal benefits from the interac-tion you will have with other students and academics Many will come with a novel approach that will help inform further work while talking to those who are new to your topic will develop your skills in articulating ideas By reaching a wider audience you could add valuable material to your CV whilst expanding your current network of potential employers colleagues and staff from other institutions

How to Get a Wider Audience

Get Your Uni Involvedbull Let your institution know about your investigation They may be able to help you progress and develop itbull Encourage your friends and others on your course to complete their own researchbull Many universities hold an annual undergraduate research exhibition They may be able to provide some space for you and your friends to present what you have done

Attend a National Conferencebull Aim to attend the British Conference of Undergraduate Research This confer-ence offers students the opportunity to visit other prestigious institutions and enables them to present their research in a number of waysbull Apply for Posters in Parliament BCUR also holds an annual event at the hub of British politics creating opportunities to discuss research with MPs as well as other researchers from around the UK Not forgetting that other studentsrsquo research is also readily available for viewing and discussing

So as you can see giving your research the audience it deserves has many benefits We hope to see you and your research at one of these events soon

This was co-written by second year Philosophy Religion and Theology student Samantha Ball and third year History student Thomas Mitchell both of Oxford Brookes University TOP Samantha presents her research on post-colonialism and the role of women in modern India from 1947CENTRE Thomas discusses his research on British Empire Sentimentality in the mid-nineteenth centuryBOTTOM Samantha and Thomas arrive at the Houses of Parliament

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Psychometric Success Tackling the TestsBright Futures SocietyUniversity of Strathclyde

Psychometric testing is perhaps the most feared part of the recruitment process for graduates Bright Futures Strathclyde identified this as an opportunity to create an event to assist our fellow students with tackling these tests

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Our Vice President of Business and Humanities Mark OrsquoNeill currently works part-time for a Recruitment and Selection Consultancy who also have their own Business Psychology Unit This insight was invaluable in helping to create our event

In preparation for our workshop Mark who was leading this event collaborated with the Careers Service and his part time employer By using resources provided by each in addition to various tools available on the internet Mark was able to create a brand new event on psychometric testing lsquoPsychometric Success Tackling the Testsrsquo

Following a brief overview of the uses and the importance of Psychometric Tests tips and hints for success were provided before allowing students the opportunity to participate in one of three tests ndash numerical verbal and non-verbal The session drew to a close with a discussion of the answers before a recommendation of useful resources was provided The event was run at minimal cost and simply involved the use of a laptop projector

and printed A4 tests We were also very fortunate that the Director of the Business Psychology Unit at Markrsquos part time employer was able to join us for the latter half of the event

With an attendance of thirty students there was an extremely interactive QampA session which involved Mark the Business Psychology Director and the Employment Engagement Advisor from our careers service

The event was a resounding success despite the absence of a corporate investor Following the session the Naval Architecture society from Strathclyde have approached our committee and would like to collaborate with us to run a similar event for their members This event is scheduled to take place in March

This event is one example that Bright Futures is much more than simply inviting an investor to present on campus Bright Futures allows our members to think creatively and develop new innovative events to assist our fellow students with their search for internships and graduate jobs The ability to go beyond the realms of norm is one way you can ensure your society stands out Strathclyde are now in the process of developing their second event like this ndash lsquoCreating Connections ndash Discovering the Art of Networkingrsquo

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wwwrpccoukmanifesto or follow us on twitter lifeinalawFirm

If yoursquore looking for a predictable career in a traditional firm then please stop reading now AtRPC yoursquoll get a whole lot more

Of course clients expect their lawyers to understand the law But what they really want is advice from smart people who get the commercial context and can spot the business implications On this measure you wonrsquot find better than RPC in 2013 the UKrsquos leading client satisfaction report placed us in the top spot overall out of 106 firms benchmarked and rankedus number one for quality of commercial advice Not for the first time

Combining this commercial outlook with some of the leading lawyers in their fields and great clients we offer a depth of knowledge and creative approach to problem solving that few firms can rival Itrsquos no surprise then that wersquore regularly praised in the leading directories for the quality of our training programmes

Headquartered in a state of the art site in the City of Londonwe also have offices in Bristol Hong Kong and Singapore Our culture of excellence development and open access is driven by our open plan working environment where knowledge is easily shared and access to partners is an everyday reality It brings out the best in our people and ensures that the service we offer our clients is second to none

If you like a challenge and want to join us in challenging convention wersquore offering training contracts on a fullndashtime contract for two yearsWersquore intent on rewriting the rules If you have courage and a pioneering spirit wersquod love tohear from you

the closing date for our london training contract is 31 July 2015

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Atkins people are good In fact wersquore brilliant We just donrsquot like to talk about it Over the past 75 years our designers and engineers have been quietly building a worldwide reputation for finding creative solutions to practical problems whatever the scale Itrsquos this ability to create masterpieces alongside micro pieces that makes Atkins people special From conception through to completion and everything in between what drives us is our determination to be the best Are you one of us

Join our Graduate Development ProgrammeLaunch yourself into some of the worldrsquos most exciting engineering projects with a career in Atkinsrsquo team with our 350+ graduates for the 2014 intake of our UK graduate development programme and have opportunities across a variety of business areas

We recruit across a wide range of degree disciplines including engineering physical sciences construction environmental IT and

business related disciplines For a comprehensive list of vacancies and to see where you might fit in please visit our graduate recruitment website wwwatkinsglobalcoukencareersgraduates

training and DevelopmentBecause one size doesnrsquot fit all

Itrsquos our unique breadth of expertise that makes ATKINS different because we feel each role should be every bit as stimulating as the projects we get involved in and that itrsquos never too late to learn wersquoll support youthroughout your professional development and career progression

our training includesbull Three Year Programme including a two day induction with your fellow graduates and further day-events throughout the programmebull Workshops and formal training in essential skills such as project management client engagement and report writing

bull On the job experience working with real projects of real clientsbull Mentoring and a buddy programme to help you identify and reach your goalsbullBusiness wide graduate representative and social eventsbull End of programme event Professional review and a 6-12 months career plan

What we offer youItrsquos an exciting time to develop your career and we can offer you a competitive salary tailored training and support towards a recognised professional qualification All graduates receive a pound5k lsquoWelcome Bonusrsquo (pound2500 in your first pay and the further pound2500 upon Chartership) plus other benefits including flexible annual leave discounted mobile phone contracts pension scheme share incentive plan and sports and social events

We are one of the worldrsquos leading design engineering and project management consultancies

Launch yourself into some of the worldrsquos most exciting engineering projects with a career in Atkinsrsquo team at careersatkinsglobalcomukgraduates our summer and industrial placements are also now open

Atkins Graduates WSAtkinsplc

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At KPMG we provide business advisory services to some of the worldrsquos biggest businesses And we believe that all business and solutions boil down to one thing people So whatever we do we see people first Therersquos no one type of person that succeeds at KPMG Itrsquos a massively diverse business welcoming all kinds of personalities and characters skills sets and indeed degree disciplines If you thrive on responsibility intellectual challenge and variety this could be just the place for you

A sandwich placement is ideal if you want to gain a broad range of professional experience while working with an even wider variety of people within KPMG

Location Gatwick Manchester Nottingham Birmingham Newcastle edinburgh Bristol Cardiff Glasgow amp London

The Capital Allowances Advisory Services team includes a combination of surveyors tax professionals and accountants who assist clients in maximising the tax relief available on their capital investments bybull Applying legislation case law and HMRC guidance to advise on the technical basis to claim capital allowancesbull Carrying out site surveys to identify qualifying assets

bull Liaising with property teams contractors and external consultants to obtain relevant cost informationbull Conducting valuation estimates where cost information is incompletebull Advising on how the changing legislation effects the transfer of allowances following a sale (transaction due diligence)bull Advising on ad-hoc queries both from clients and other internal KPMG teamsbull Producing capital allowances claim documents to submit to HMRC alongside the tax returnbull Negotiating and agreeing claims with HM Revenue and Customs

We work with clients across all lines of business where capital investment is crucial such as real estate retail hotels and infrastructure

Tasks and responsibilitiesbull Working collaboratively assisting with the delivery of client engagements bull Keeping documentation up to date bull Sharing knowledge bull Preparing capital allowance claims for submission to HM Revenue amp Customs bull Assisting management in the preparation of proposals bull Assisting in the preparation of technical queries from other parts of the firm

Qualifications yoursquoll work forThis year of experience would count towards sitting the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Assessment of Professional Competence (lsquoAPCrsquo) should a candidate successfully go on to complete their degree and return to their training at a later date

Key skills requiredbull Shows a keen interest in the real estate and construction industrybull Demonstrates a good working knowledge of the construction process and the various technologies involved including cost estimationbull Communicates with impact both with external advisors and clients in a way that is open honest consistent and clear bull Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work bull Shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work bull Continuously learns from experiences bull Works in a cooperative respectful manner with colleagues clients and the wider community bull Analyses problems identifies core issues investigates evaluates and integrates information

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To find out more about these roles click here

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Applications are now open for the following streams

economistbull The Government Economic Service is the UKrsquos largest recruiter of economists bull 21 degree or postgraduate degree in economics (Joint or mixed degrees are eligible if weighted towards economics)bull A development programme designed to improve economic managerial and communication skillsbull Work in areas like macroeconomic modelling competition policy international financial issues labour market trends

Statisticianbull Government Statistical Service is the UKrsquos largest producer of statistics which are reported daily throughout the mediabull Provide evidence to inform decisions across a wide range of political social and economic issues

bull 21 degree in a subject containing formal statistical training (eg Maths Psychology Geography etc)bull The mainstream Statistical Officer scheme is open to students with a 22 degree

Operational Researchbull Operational Research is the application of scientific methods to management problemsbull Change posts or move departments every 12-18 monthsbull 21 numerate degree (at least 50 numerate content) or relevant postgraduate degree

commercial bull 21 any degree subject bull Yoursquoll take on a series of 6 and 12 month postings across a range of departments giving you the opportunity to understand commercial activity in different contextsbull One of your postings will be in the Crown Commercial Service tasked with driving efficiency and reform across central government and

advising departments on complex commercial savingsbull During the 4 years of the scheme yoursquoll also be funded to complete the 3 levels of diploma qualification run by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply

HR bull Three-year programme made up of two 18 month placements in both policycorporate and operational roles in two different departmentsbull Assignments include HR business partnering organisation design and development reward employee relations policy development and talent managementbull Full support towards achieving an MSc in HR and CIPD bull 22 degree in any discipline

Applications close on7th April 2015

Where will you lead

Follow us at wwwfacebookcomfaststream or on Twitter at wwwtwittercomfaststreamuk All entries from the reflectsociety campaign can be viewed at wwwreflectsocietyuk Learn more at govukfaststream

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Areet I joined the Tesco personnel graduate scheme in September 2014 packed up my life from Newcastle and ventured into the real world of a lsquoproperrsquo career Can I say itrsquos what I expected Not in the slightest

I showed up looking like a real inbetweener on my first day at work (minus the briefcase) Dressed in a full suit I arrived to find out my office actually has a really cool lsquocasualrsquo dress culture My team is really varied in expertise and age but everyone is fun-loving and this is the general vibe across the whole office Donrsquot even get me started on challenging a director to a dance offhellip and unfortunately losing

My role has been challenging from day one I was first introduced to senior business leaders in my department and they gave me an overview of my new function After that I got an opportunity with other graduates to generate ideas on how to drive the business forward with the Chief Customer Officer (Robin Terrell) in the UK boardroom and it

was surprisingly relaxed Although I couldnrsquot help myself taking a sneaky Snapchat whilst looking a real exec

Personnel is a challenging function to work in and being a generalist trainee manager my role changes on a day-to-day basis I have been given the opportunity to lead more projects than I could have ever imagined and as a graduate have as much exposure as a personnel manager in the business So far I have taken ownership of managing our apprentice programme worked on organisational design the company reward strategy performance management and re-creating our induction process besides other day to day tasks

While it all sounds like a canny bit of work you still get the opportunity to be yourself Actually itrsquos actively encouraged We have regular social events as a graduate community and have a society that facilitates these events I applied and got the role of social rep in the society and itrsquos awesome knowing

yoursquore supported in making sure everyone can still let loose after a busy week I even set up my own running club at the office which now has over 40 members running every Monday night Everyone is keen to get involved here

I genuinely felt a little bit lost when I left University I worked all over between bars hotel management and then even moved to the States for a year and a half Working at Tesco is more than just a graduate job Itrsquos a community of people that are all keen to get on and develop together

If yoursquore after a job that makes you want to get out of bed in the morning apply for a programme here

You wonrsquot regret it

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Twitter tescoecFacebook tesco early careersWebsite wwwtesco-earlycareerscom

We love untangling engineering and technologyrsquos toughest conundrums

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Wersquore inventing the future right here right now at thales By combining the curiosity to explore the intelligence to question and the vision to create wersquore transforming the world around us Herersquos just one examplehellip

Project Focus ndash Defence

Whatrsquos longer than the Houses of Parliament wider than the span of the Angel of the North and six metres taller than Nelsonrsquos Column The Royal Navyrsquos biggest and most powerful surface warship ever the Queen Elizabeth-class (QEC) carrier

Thales is working with Babcock BAE Systems and the UK Ministry of Defence to deliver the 65000 tonne carriers Our work stretches from the overall ship design operational models and management of the power and propulsion sub-alliance to critical technology like the shiprsquos mission system and communications

infrastructure It also includes the development of the SMART- L 3D long range surveillance radar by our team of expert engineers too

SMART-L is a 3D multibeam radar designed to provide long-range air and surface surveillance and target designation Itrsquos state-of-the-art technology and its sensitivity allows for the early detection and tracking of very small aircraft and missiles especially stealthy targets in a littoral environment Itrsquos just one more way in which wersquore contributing to the QECrsquos aim to support peace-keeping and conflict prevention worldwide

People Focus ndash Abi onike Mechanical Hardware Engineer at Thales

I began design work early as a Mechanical Hardware Engineer which I enjoyed because I was familiar with it at university My work was regularly reviewed and I improved to the point where my

drawings could be released to a contractor This meant something that I had designed could be turned into a physical product in fact Irsquove recently delivered a product which started out as a bullet point list of requirements from the customer and is now something I can hold in my hand

Sound interesting Learn more at ukearlycareersthalesgroupcom

We love untangling engineering and technologyrsquos toughest conundrums

Together wersquore driven by doing things differently and making things better Together wersquoll fire your imagination and fulfil your potential Together we are Thales Join us Visit ukearlycareersthalesgroupcom

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Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Wersquore in the business of connecting people through innovative and secure communications and broadcast technology With deep capabilities and continued long term investment wersquore bringing our customers and their customers closer together in our continually converging world

Our proud history of partnership and innovation stretches back to 1922 to a very different world when we provided the transmission capability for the UKrsquos first radio broadcast Wersquove not stopped working since

We now broadcast one billion listening hours of radio each week and deliver digital television to 985 of the UK population and homes across five continents We provide WiFi for more than 30 airports as well as world class secure satellite teleport and fibre network coverage for customers

demanding 24x7 real-time business-critical communications We safeguard over 32 billion minutes of mobile conversation and four million life-saving mission-critical communications for the emergency services

Our unrivalled engineering expertise and commitment to innovation and investment is allowing us not only to support our customers and help solve their problems today but also to anticipate and invest in solutions for their future needs and the needs of society as a wholeTogether wersquore transforming the way that we live Wersquore creating the future of communications and broadcasting

together wersquore changing the world

connected Always

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wwwarqivacomwork-with-us

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I moved from Ireland to join the Costain Graduate Programme in July 2014 I am currently working as a Safety Health and Environmental Advisor at the Bond Street Station Upgrade one of the most complex tunnelling jobs in Europe

As a graduate what attracted me to Costain was the vast amount of opportunity the company had to offer in learning progression support and diversity Costain gives me a solid platform for my career providing me with exceptional training resources and support to grow They have provided me with the chance to grasp opportunity and responsibility from the start whilst still providing a secure network around me to help reach my goals

From an early stage I feel Costain has valued my input and has supported my career progression meeting my training desires and aiding my path to chartership Since I have joined the Costain team I have faced many challenges helping me advance my capabilities and improve my communication skills I embrace the fact that I am in control of my progression through setting personal goals and the option of working on different projects and sectors on some of the UKrsquos biggest and most complex projects that most companies cannot offer making Costain an unmissable graduate experience

From a SHE graduatersquos perspective I feel valued at Costain they invest in my future ensuring the best for me as an individual as well as for the company Every day is different at Costain working in construction

exposes you to multiple working environments and challenges As a SHE Graduate not only am I part of the Graduate programme I participate in the Graduate SHE Academy an independent group that helps me develop the niche skill set needed for my role involving group projects guest speakers and visits to other projects and various locations recently we have visited Paddington and the JCB factory

On a personal scale moving to the UK and starting a new job could have been a daunting experience but thanks to the graduate programme was an easy transition in the process I have made some great friends and created a valuable social network adding to the enjoyment of being a part of the Costain Team

Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Visit wwwcostaincom

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Our First Year Internship scheme is designed for undergraduate students completing their first year interested in finding out more about the Bank

Our internships run for six weeks giving you the opportunity to support a team on a specific project with roles available across all areas of the Bank from procurement or HR to monetary policy and banking supervision

You will experience excellent development opportunities ndash from a comprehensive induction to the Bank through to a range of talks and networking events If your performance during the six weeks is considered to be outstanding you will be given the opportunity to join us on our Penultimate Year Internship which could then lead to a full time graduate role

Please note applications for the 2015 First Year Internship are now open

Opportunities for a First Year Internship in 2015

Our ambition is to build One Bank And you could be the one were looking for To find out more visit wwwbankofenglandgraduatescouk

Click here to go through to the applications form

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Hi Everyone I hope these last couple of months have been good to you all and you are continuing to have a strong start to the year We have previously discussed how you can find out your strengths and the benefits of this and then subsequently using your strengths This month I will tell you about how aligning your strengths up to your career is THE best approach you can take

ldquoChoose a job you love and yoursquoll never have to work a day in your liferdquo- Confucius

This idea has been around for centuries but it is not just an old philosophy it is one that holds true to this very day Here at Jobmi we know that individuals who match their job to their strengths and so find their ldquoperfect jobrdquo are happier more confident have higher self

esteem have more energy reach their goals more quickly are more resilient have lower stress develop themselves further are more engaged at work and therefore perform better

That is one comprehensive list of positives that I wouldnrsquot mind tapping into Luckily we now can The new updates to Jobmi will match you to a job suited to your strengths As part of National Apprentice Week 9-13 March 2015 Jobmi will be releasing a new strengths-based career tool that matches you to your perfect job based on your strengths ndash amazing Sign up to Jobmi now so you can be ready when this is released

Another update that is now live on Jobmi is the Employer Pages You can view these pages to gain an insight into each organisation that is affiliated with Jobmi and

if you like what you see you can directly access live links to their current vacancies

These updates are bringing Jobmi even further forward with lots of great current and future possibilities for you the users Let us know what you think by tweeting us Jobmi

Speak Soon

Josh

Which Organisations and Jobs play to your strengths

Join us on Facebook wwwFacebookcomJobmiPlatformFollow us on Twitter Jobmi_Platform

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technology events13-17 April ndash tech week in london For those with a real passion for Technology joining our Tech week is a unique opportunity to explore the breadth of our Technology business and the innovative work wersquore doing to keep at the forefront of data digital and cyber security for our clients at a global reach Make your application here

To check out all the opportunities we have for Technology UK-wide visit pwccomukcareerstechnology to find out more Make your application here pwctotechweek

take part in Pwcrsquos crowdsourcing challenge and you could win pound1000Wersquore excited to launch a new crowdsourcing challenge for students focused on identifying the key actions businesses should take to build trust in society The Challenge is focussed on a broad question What can businesses tangibly do to build trust in society Post your ideas comment on other peoplersquos ideas and vote on the ideas you think really stand out and you could have the opportunity to pitch your idea to a panel of PwC Board Memberrsquos and win pound1000 plus an exclusive work shadowing opportunity pwccomukcareerstrust-in-business

VacanciesCalling all NI students If yoursquore looking for work experience or graduate jobs check out our opportunities in Belfast including Assurance Forensics Finance and Forensics Technology Solutions Our business in Belfast is growing rapidly and offers a great opportunity

for individuals to kick start their career Also donrsquot miss our opportunities to join us in Assurance this Autumn in our offices UK-wide including Glasgow Edinburgh Swansea East Midlands and Birminghampwccomukcareers

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e-learn toolsTo help students achieve their best wersquove designed two e-learns to add to our existing suite of employability tools Browse our interview and psychometric e-learns to support you in securing your work experience or graduate programmepwccoukcareerselearn

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the STAR technique

At some point in your life you will have at least one interview be it for a university place a part time job a placement or a full time job Either way you want to make sure you shine as bright as the north star and on that note a good technique to use when in interviews is the STAR technique

STAR stands for Situation Task Action and Result This technique is great for questions that are competence based for example ldquoTell me about a time when you had to solve a problemrdquo This may sound simple but in the heat of the interview itrsquos easy to give an unstructured answer and miss out key details

Here is an example of how the STAR technique can be used in regards to the problem-solving question

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the STAR technique

Situation Here you want to set the context for your story For example ldquoMyself and one other student called Hannah were about to deliver a presentation to 20 people on a project we had been working on together We had split the slide deck up so we had our own set slides to speak about Unfortunately on the day of the presentation my colleague was ill and could not presentrdquo

TaskThis is where you state what was required of you For example ldquoIt was my responsibility to conduct the whole presentation by myself so that our project findings could successfully be portrayed to the audiencerdquo

ActivityHere you want to state what you actually did For example ldquoI took it upon myself to ask the organiser if I could go last in the running to give me time to make sure I was comfortable with the slides that my colleague was going to present Luckily we had spent an equal amount of time on this project so I understood what was being said however I still needed to learn the script in order to present myself in a professional wayrdquo

Result This is the one section that most forget about Here you need to tell the interviewer how well the situation played out For example ldquoI was able to learn the script for the other slides that were originally not mine The whole presentation was warmly received and I managed to hold a 10 minute question and answer session afterwards I received great feedback from the organiser on both my presentation skills but also how I managed to make a good situation out of a bad one I was also awarded a grade of 70 for my presentation skillsrdquo

Remember that itrsquos important to speak in specific rather than general terms and quantify your success You will see in this example we mentioned that the presentation was being conducted in front of 20 people we also gave the names of the people involved and stated a quantifiable number in regards to the grade awarded Including these details makes the story more interesting for the reader and it allows them to easily gauge your success Remember there are likely to be many questions and interviewers have short attention spans itrsquos important to keep your answers concise

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The Importance ofNetworkiNg

there are some lucky people out there who have parents or

siblings that work in the company of their dreams this is great

for them as they have an entrance into the company and also

someone who can guide them in being successful However for

the rest of us we have to make these contacts ourselves and

there is no better way to do this than networking

But what do you gain from networking other than more Linkedin

connections Done correctly networking can have many benefits

Firstly you may find you gain a job offer a lot of jobs out there

are lsquohiddenrsquo in other words they are not broadly advertised and

the only way you find out about them is by talking to people

Secondly you may meet individuals who can help your personal

development be it in education or work And thirdly you get to

meet new people and who knows when that contact may come

in handy

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NetworkiNgYou have probably heard the phrase ldquoitrsquos not what you know itrsquos who you knowrdquo many a time As annoying as it is it does actually have some truth to it

To help you network we have created a list of handy Dorsquos and Do notrsquos that you may wish to consider

DoAttend networking eventsYou may laugh but you actually need to attend events that are aimed at networking These events do not need to be formal they can be something simple like joining a society volunteering or attending subject specific talks If you are unsure how to hear about these opportunities then speak to career services peers or even follow organisations or people you are interested in on Twitter

Do your researchResearch is vital when networking The last thing you want to do is look and feel underprepared when speaking to someone To get round this you need to research and by research we mean more than a quick look on Google Firstly research who will be attending the event once you have a list of names you can find them on LinkedIn LinkedIn gives you the ability to find out more about those attending you can then use this information to help you prepare questions to ask them

Bring business cardsMost of you will not be business owners but that doesnrsquot stop you having a business card A Business card is an effective and easy way to give someone all your details Make sure you include your email mobile phone number and LinkedIn Also make sure they are printed to a reasonable level and are presentable

Prepare an elevator pitchYou will often find that you are not the only one who wants to speak to a particular person when at a networking event It can be hard to get noticed and in particularly be remembered To add to the pressure you may find you do not have long to start up a conversation and get everything from it you wished for The best way to get everything across is by doing what is known as an elevator pitch The aim is to tell the person everything they should and need to know about you within the space of 30 seconds This should then help to gain their attention and make them want to talk to you more be it there and then or later on in the day

Connect with people as soon as you meet themIf you have had a successful conversation with someone then make sure to follow up with them This can be done in many ways but via email or LinkedIn would be recommended In the message you want to thank them for their time also mention something about what they said this shows good listening skills as well as an

interest in their opinions lastly try and keep the conversation alive by asking a related question

Do noTForget to introduce yourselfWalking up to someone to open a conversation is very scary You will more than likely be slightly apprehensive and nervous this is completely natural However in this situation you tend to forget the very basics Your name Remember to introduce yourself there is nothing worse than someone having to ask you half way through what your name is

Offer people your business cardunless they ask for itIf someone wants your contact details they will ask for it Do not assume the person wants your business card if they do not ask for it and you give it to them you can expect it to be in the bin by the end of the day You are more than welcome to ask for their contact details but tell them why you want them maybe to find out more about a job or to ask more questions that you do not have time for right now

Forget your mannersManners are a given for most of us but when it comes down to networking many will get nervous and forget how to be well mannered Remember when speaking with someone do not dive in and ask them about a job Also if they are speaking to someone else make sure you wait your turn before saying something It is very simple but very easy to mess up

Act like a stalkerWe say you should research however a negative of too much research is you can fall into stalker mode Do not open up conversation tell them how you found them on LinkedIn and realised you both lived in the same town This can be very off putting Just be aware of the fine line between well-research and keen

Donrsquot get drunkIt may sound stupid but you will be surprised A lot of networking events have food and drink supplied The red wine can certainly start to flow and that is never a good sign when you are trying to be professional Keep an eye on how much you have had you may think itrsquos just one glass but it is probably being secretly topped up by a waiter doing their job Slurring your words and speaking nonsense is never a good idea

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How to save money

University BooksUniversity books can certainly make a dent in your bank account Instead of buying a brand new book why not save a fortune by buying second-hand course books We would recommend definitely checking Amazonrsquos undergraduate section (they do free delivery too) but also keep an eye out for people selling their second hand books on campus

You may also want to make use the library more The closer you get to exam and essay deadlines the more popular the books become So make sure you are one step ahead of the game and get the books on loan before someone else does

Unfortunately money does not grow on trees and sometimes the bank of mum and dad runs dry So what can you do as a student to save money Well here at Bright Futures we have put together some helpful tips on how you can get the most from your money and of course save some too

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How to save money

TransportAny studentrsquos wallet should include a Nandorsquos Card ID Bank Card and a Young Persons Railcard You can purchase a Young Persons Railcard for pound30 a year and it allows you to save a massive 13 on all rail journeys in the UK It might be pound30 but a few journeys and yoursquore saving money Also make sure you book your train tickets in advance Use sites like thetrainlinecouk Lastly try and avoid trains that are at peak time they tend to be much more expensive

Another way to save money with transport is to get a bike Yes it is a short term cost but once yoursquove got it itrsquos completely free and probably quicker to get around especially in the cities Another positive is you donrsquot need to spend money in the gym people pay pound30 a month to go on cycle machines at the gym just saying

FoodWe all need to eat and ideally we need to eat healthily However healthy food can be more expensive so how can you save money Well firstly if you live with others why not share food costs with flatmates If you buy in bulk it is often cheaper

Make sure you do not go shopping on an empty stomach When you are hungry you will just want to buy everything Also make sure you go at the right time If you are clever you will know when most of the stock goes on reduced sale This normally happens around 7pm Look for things that are good quality and a good price then either eat it that day or take it home and freeze it

Check the storage instructions of the product before freezing

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AgendA 1200pm arrival drinks and networking bull Lunch until 300pm

This Society Awards lunch provides a great opportunity to network with all the students and also engage with next years committee members so that you can kick start your event planning over the summer

AwardsEvent of the yearMost Collaborative SocietyFastest Growing SocietyNewcomer of the yearDiversity awardPresident of the yearRegional ambassador of the yearSociety of the year

To find out how to become a sponsor of these awards please contact Claire Libby All sponsors benefit from having their company logo and relevant links on the front content page for the emagazine for the year plus benefit from all of the post conference promotion that goes out to all of our 34000 members

To find out how to get involved please contact clairelibbybrightfuturescouk or call Claire on 01242 236415

This year the Awards Lunch (12 noon to 300pm) attended by employers and both this yearrsquos and next yearrsquos Committee members will be held on 31st March 2015 at the venue

SwAy (between Covent Garden and Holborn)

61-65 Great Queen Street London wC2B 5BZswaybarcouk

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fudge brownies

These cookies and cream fudge brownies are sure to make everyone who eats them smile with joy

Ingredients165g5frac12oz butter plus extra for greasing200g7oz dark chocolate grated or finely chopped3 free-range eggs2 free-range egg yolks1 vanilla pod seeds only (or alternatively 2 tsp vanilla extract)

165g5frac12 oz soft light brown sugar2 tbsp plain flour1 tbsp cocoa powderpinch salt154g5frac12oz pack chocolate biscuits such as oreos broken into quarters

icing sugar for dusting

Method 1 preheat the oven to 180c350fgas 4 grease a 20cm8in square baking tin with butter then line with baking paper with the paper overlapping the sides a little

2 melt the butter in a pan over a medium heat when the butter has melted remove the pan from the heat and add the grated (or chopped) chocolate Leave to stand for a few minutes or until the chocolate melts and then stir together Alternatively you can put the chocolate and butter in a bowl and melt in the microwave in 25-second blasts stirring well each time

3 Whisk the eggs egg yolks and vanilla together in a large bowl until the eggs begin to get light and fluffy Add the sugar in two additions whisking between each pour it around the side of the egg mix so as not to knock out the air that has been whisked in keep whisking until the mixture becomes stiffer once the egg mixture is ready pour the chocolate into it - again around the sides so as not to knock the air out

4 Add the flour cocoa powder salt and a third of the biscuits and stir until fully combined then pour the mixture into the prepared tin Scatter the remaining biscuits over the top pressing them in slightly Bake on the middle shelf of the oven for 25ndash30 minutes The middle should be very so slightly gooey Leave the brownies to cool in the tin - the top will sink and crack a little

5 pull the brownies out using the overlapping paper and cut into squares Dust with icing sugar

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Samantha Ball and Thomas Mitchell (Oxford Brookes University Undergraduate Students)

So yoursquore an undergraduate student who has just completed a research project on a topic yoursquore passionate about and yoursquove invested a considerable amount of time and effort

Your research may even benefit society at large

So how can you get recognition as a researcher and get your work noticed

Why You need a Wider Audience

Every big idea starts somewhere No matter how trivial your research may seem it has the potential to have a significant impact on your field For this a wider audience is pivotal You will also reap personal benefits from the interac-tion you will have with other students and academics Many will come with a novel approach that will help inform further work while talking to those who are new to your topic will develop your skills in articulating ideas By reaching a wider audience you could add valuable material to your CV whilst expanding your current network of potential employers colleagues and staff from other institutions

How to Get a Wider Audience

Get Your Uni Involvedbull Let your institution know about your investigation They may be able to help you progress and develop itbull Encourage your friends and others on your course to complete their own researchbull Many universities hold an annual undergraduate research exhibition They may be able to provide some space for you and your friends to present what you have done

Attend a National Conferencebull Aim to attend the British Conference of Undergraduate Research This confer-ence offers students the opportunity to visit other prestigious institutions and enables them to present their research in a number of waysbull Apply for Posters in Parliament BCUR also holds an annual event at the hub of British politics creating opportunities to discuss research with MPs as well as other researchers from around the UK Not forgetting that other studentsrsquo research is also readily available for viewing and discussing

So as you can see giving your research the audience it deserves has many benefits We hope to see you and your research at one of these events soon

This was co-written by second year Philosophy Religion and Theology student Samantha Ball and third year History student Thomas Mitchell both of Oxford Brookes University TOP Samantha presents her research on post-colonialism and the role of women in modern India from 1947CENTRE Thomas discusses his research on British Empire Sentimentality in the mid-nineteenth centuryBOTTOM Samantha and Thomas arrive at the Houses of Parliament

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Psychometric Success Tackling the TestsBright Futures SocietyUniversity of Strathclyde

Psychometric testing is perhaps the most feared part of the recruitment process for graduates Bright Futures Strathclyde identified this as an opportunity to create an event to assist our fellow students with tackling these tests

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Our Vice President of Business and Humanities Mark OrsquoNeill currently works part-time for a Recruitment and Selection Consultancy who also have their own Business Psychology Unit This insight was invaluable in helping to create our event

In preparation for our workshop Mark who was leading this event collaborated with the Careers Service and his part time employer By using resources provided by each in addition to various tools available on the internet Mark was able to create a brand new event on psychometric testing lsquoPsychometric Success Tackling the Testsrsquo

Following a brief overview of the uses and the importance of Psychometric Tests tips and hints for success were provided before allowing students the opportunity to participate in one of three tests ndash numerical verbal and non-verbal The session drew to a close with a discussion of the answers before a recommendation of useful resources was provided The event was run at minimal cost and simply involved the use of a laptop projector

and printed A4 tests We were also very fortunate that the Director of the Business Psychology Unit at Markrsquos part time employer was able to join us for the latter half of the event

With an attendance of thirty students there was an extremely interactive QampA session which involved Mark the Business Psychology Director and the Employment Engagement Advisor from our careers service

The event was a resounding success despite the absence of a corporate investor Following the session the Naval Architecture society from Strathclyde have approached our committee and would like to collaborate with us to run a similar event for their members This event is scheduled to take place in March

This event is one example that Bright Futures is much more than simply inviting an investor to present on campus Bright Futures allows our members to think creatively and develop new innovative events to assist our fellow students with their search for internships and graduate jobs The ability to go beyond the realms of norm is one way you can ensure your society stands out Strathclyde are now in the process of developing their second event like this ndash lsquoCreating Connections ndash Discovering the Art of Networkingrsquo

If you would like to run

a similar event at your

society please contact

Mark at Bright Futures

Strathclyde he would

be more than happy to

assist you

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Wunderlist RefME Jamiersquos 20 Minute Meals

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Wunderlist

Wunderlist helps you to capture your ideas

the things you want to do and the places you

want to see You can then share this with

anyone you feel needs to know For example

you could share a shopping list with your

housemate or even share you itinerary for a

holiday with your mates

RefME

RefME allows you to simply reference any

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Jamiersquos 20 Minute Meals

This app is straight from Jamie Olivers

Kitchen with over 60 recipes each one

broken into really easy steps with step-by-

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There are also 21 exclusive videos of useful

tips tricks and kitchen skills from sharpening

a knife to chopping an onion

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If yoursquore looking for a predictable career in a traditional firm then please stop reading now AtRPC yoursquoll get a whole lot more

Of course clients expect their lawyers to understand the law But what they really want is advice from smart people who get the commercial context and can spot the business implications On this measure you wonrsquot find better than RPC in 2013 the UKrsquos leading client satisfaction report placed us in the top spot overall out of 106 firms benchmarked and rankedus number one for quality of commercial advice Not for the first time

Combining this commercial outlook with some of the leading lawyers in their fields and great clients we offer a depth of knowledge and creative approach to problem solving that few firms can rival Itrsquos no surprise then that wersquore regularly praised in the leading directories for the quality of our training programmes

Headquartered in a state of the art site in the City of Londonwe also have offices in Bristol Hong Kong and Singapore Our culture of excellence development and open access is driven by our open plan working environment where knowledge is easily shared and access to partners is an everyday reality It brings out the best in our people and ensures that the service we offer our clients is second to none

If you like a challenge and want to join us in challenging convention wersquore offering training contracts on a fullndashtime contract for two yearsWersquore intent on rewriting the rules If you have courage and a pioneering spirit wersquod love tohear from you

the closing date for our london training contract is 31 July 2015

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Atkins people are good In fact wersquore brilliant We just donrsquot like to talk about it Over the past 75 years our designers and engineers have been quietly building a worldwide reputation for finding creative solutions to practical problems whatever the scale Itrsquos this ability to create masterpieces alongside micro pieces that makes Atkins people special From conception through to completion and everything in between what drives us is our determination to be the best Are you one of us

Join our Graduate Development ProgrammeLaunch yourself into some of the worldrsquos most exciting engineering projects with a career in Atkinsrsquo team with our 350+ graduates for the 2014 intake of our UK graduate development programme and have opportunities across a variety of business areas

We recruit across a wide range of degree disciplines including engineering physical sciences construction environmental IT and

business related disciplines For a comprehensive list of vacancies and to see where you might fit in please visit our graduate recruitment website wwwatkinsglobalcoukencareersgraduates

training and DevelopmentBecause one size doesnrsquot fit all

Itrsquos our unique breadth of expertise that makes ATKINS different because we feel each role should be every bit as stimulating as the projects we get involved in and that itrsquos never too late to learn wersquoll support youthroughout your professional development and career progression

our training includesbull Three Year Programme including a two day induction with your fellow graduates and further day-events throughout the programmebull Workshops and formal training in essential skills such as project management client engagement and report writing

bull On the job experience working with real projects of real clientsbull Mentoring and a buddy programme to help you identify and reach your goalsbullBusiness wide graduate representative and social eventsbull End of programme event Professional review and a 6-12 months career plan

What we offer youItrsquos an exciting time to develop your career and we can offer you a competitive salary tailored training and support towards a recognised professional qualification All graduates receive a pound5k lsquoWelcome Bonusrsquo (pound2500 in your first pay and the further pound2500 upon Chartership) plus other benefits including flexible annual leave discounted mobile phone contracts pension scheme share incentive plan and sports and social events

We are one of the worldrsquos leading design engineering and project management consultancies

Launch yourself into some of the worldrsquos most exciting engineering projects with a career in Atkinsrsquo team at careersatkinsglobalcomukgraduates our summer and industrial placements are also now open

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At KPMG we provide business advisory services to some of the worldrsquos biggest businesses And we believe that all business and solutions boil down to one thing people So whatever we do we see people first Therersquos no one type of person that succeeds at KPMG Itrsquos a massively diverse business welcoming all kinds of personalities and characters skills sets and indeed degree disciplines If you thrive on responsibility intellectual challenge and variety this could be just the place for you

A sandwich placement is ideal if you want to gain a broad range of professional experience while working with an even wider variety of people within KPMG

Location Gatwick Manchester Nottingham Birmingham Newcastle edinburgh Bristol Cardiff Glasgow amp London

The Capital Allowances Advisory Services team includes a combination of surveyors tax professionals and accountants who assist clients in maximising the tax relief available on their capital investments bybull Applying legislation case law and HMRC guidance to advise on the technical basis to claim capital allowancesbull Carrying out site surveys to identify qualifying assets

bull Liaising with property teams contractors and external consultants to obtain relevant cost informationbull Conducting valuation estimates where cost information is incompletebull Advising on how the changing legislation effects the transfer of allowances following a sale (transaction due diligence)bull Advising on ad-hoc queries both from clients and other internal KPMG teamsbull Producing capital allowances claim documents to submit to HMRC alongside the tax returnbull Negotiating and agreeing claims with HM Revenue and Customs

We work with clients across all lines of business where capital investment is crucial such as real estate retail hotels and infrastructure

Tasks and responsibilitiesbull Working collaboratively assisting with the delivery of client engagements bull Keeping documentation up to date bull Sharing knowledge bull Preparing capital allowance claims for submission to HM Revenue amp Customs bull Assisting management in the preparation of proposals bull Assisting in the preparation of technical queries from other parts of the firm

Qualifications yoursquoll work forThis year of experience would count towards sitting the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Assessment of Professional Competence (lsquoAPCrsquo) should a candidate successfully go on to complete their degree and return to their training at a later date

Key skills requiredbull Shows a keen interest in the real estate and construction industrybull Demonstrates a good working knowledge of the construction process and the various technologies involved including cost estimationbull Communicates with impact both with external advisors and clients in a way that is open honest consistent and clear bull Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work bull Shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work bull Continuously learns from experiences bull Works in a cooperative respectful manner with colleagues clients and the wider community bull Analyses problems identifies core issues investigates evaluates and integrates information

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To find out more about these roles click here

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economistbull The Government Economic Service is the UKrsquos largest recruiter of economists bull 21 degree or postgraduate degree in economics (Joint or mixed degrees are eligible if weighted towards economics)bull A development programme designed to improve economic managerial and communication skillsbull Work in areas like macroeconomic modelling competition policy international financial issues labour market trends

Statisticianbull Government Statistical Service is the UKrsquos largest producer of statistics which are reported daily throughout the mediabull Provide evidence to inform decisions across a wide range of political social and economic issues

bull 21 degree in a subject containing formal statistical training (eg Maths Psychology Geography etc)bull The mainstream Statistical Officer scheme is open to students with a 22 degree

Operational Researchbull Operational Research is the application of scientific methods to management problemsbull Change posts or move departments every 12-18 monthsbull 21 numerate degree (at least 50 numerate content) or relevant postgraduate degree

commercial bull 21 any degree subject bull Yoursquoll take on a series of 6 and 12 month postings across a range of departments giving you the opportunity to understand commercial activity in different contextsbull One of your postings will be in the Crown Commercial Service tasked with driving efficiency and reform across central government and

advising departments on complex commercial savingsbull During the 4 years of the scheme yoursquoll also be funded to complete the 3 levels of diploma qualification run by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply

HR bull Three-year programme made up of two 18 month placements in both policycorporate and operational roles in two different departmentsbull Assignments include HR business partnering organisation design and development reward employee relations policy development and talent managementbull Full support towards achieving an MSc in HR and CIPD bull 22 degree in any discipline

Applications close on7th April 2015

Where will you lead

Follow us at wwwfacebookcomfaststream or on Twitter at wwwtwittercomfaststreamuk All entries from the reflectsociety campaign can be viewed at wwwreflectsocietyuk Learn more at govukfaststream

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Areet I joined the Tesco personnel graduate scheme in September 2014 packed up my life from Newcastle and ventured into the real world of a lsquoproperrsquo career Can I say itrsquos what I expected Not in the slightest

I showed up looking like a real inbetweener on my first day at work (minus the briefcase) Dressed in a full suit I arrived to find out my office actually has a really cool lsquocasualrsquo dress culture My team is really varied in expertise and age but everyone is fun-loving and this is the general vibe across the whole office Donrsquot even get me started on challenging a director to a dance offhellip and unfortunately losing

My role has been challenging from day one I was first introduced to senior business leaders in my department and they gave me an overview of my new function After that I got an opportunity with other graduates to generate ideas on how to drive the business forward with the Chief Customer Officer (Robin Terrell) in the UK boardroom and it

was surprisingly relaxed Although I couldnrsquot help myself taking a sneaky Snapchat whilst looking a real exec

Personnel is a challenging function to work in and being a generalist trainee manager my role changes on a day-to-day basis I have been given the opportunity to lead more projects than I could have ever imagined and as a graduate have as much exposure as a personnel manager in the business So far I have taken ownership of managing our apprentice programme worked on organisational design the company reward strategy performance management and re-creating our induction process besides other day to day tasks

While it all sounds like a canny bit of work you still get the opportunity to be yourself Actually itrsquos actively encouraged We have regular social events as a graduate community and have a society that facilitates these events I applied and got the role of social rep in the society and itrsquos awesome knowing

yoursquore supported in making sure everyone can still let loose after a busy week I even set up my own running club at the office which now has over 40 members running every Monday night Everyone is keen to get involved here

I genuinely felt a little bit lost when I left University I worked all over between bars hotel management and then even moved to the States for a year and a half Working at Tesco is more than just a graduate job Itrsquos a community of people that are all keen to get on and develop together

If yoursquore after a job that makes you want to get out of bed in the morning apply for a programme here

You wonrsquot regret it

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Wersquore inventing the future right here right now at thales By combining the curiosity to explore the intelligence to question and the vision to create wersquore transforming the world around us Herersquos just one examplehellip

Project Focus ndash Defence

Whatrsquos longer than the Houses of Parliament wider than the span of the Angel of the North and six metres taller than Nelsonrsquos Column The Royal Navyrsquos biggest and most powerful surface warship ever the Queen Elizabeth-class (QEC) carrier

Thales is working with Babcock BAE Systems and the UK Ministry of Defence to deliver the 65000 tonne carriers Our work stretches from the overall ship design operational models and management of the power and propulsion sub-alliance to critical technology like the shiprsquos mission system and communications

infrastructure It also includes the development of the SMART- L 3D long range surveillance radar by our team of expert engineers too

SMART-L is a 3D multibeam radar designed to provide long-range air and surface surveillance and target designation Itrsquos state-of-the-art technology and its sensitivity allows for the early detection and tracking of very small aircraft and missiles especially stealthy targets in a littoral environment Itrsquos just one more way in which wersquore contributing to the QECrsquos aim to support peace-keeping and conflict prevention worldwide

People Focus ndash Abi onike Mechanical Hardware Engineer at Thales

I began design work early as a Mechanical Hardware Engineer which I enjoyed because I was familiar with it at university My work was regularly reviewed and I improved to the point where my

drawings could be released to a contractor This meant something that I had designed could be turned into a physical product in fact Irsquove recently delivered a product which started out as a bullet point list of requirements from the customer and is now something I can hold in my hand

Sound interesting Learn more at ukearlycareersthalesgroupcom

We love untangling engineering and technologyrsquos toughest conundrums

Together wersquore driven by doing things differently and making things better Together wersquoll fire your imagination and fulfil your potential Together we are Thales Join us Visit ukearlycareersthalesgroupcom

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Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Wersquore in the business of connecting people through innovative and secure communications and broadcast technology With deep capabilities and continued long term investment wersquore bringing our customers and their customers closer together in our continually converging world

Our proud history of partnership and innovation stretches back to 1922 to a very different world when we provided the transmission capability for the UKrsquos first radio broadcast Wersquove not stopped working since

We now broadcast one billion listening hours of radio each week and deliver digital television to 985 of the UK population and homes across five continents We provide WiFi for more than 30 airports as well as world class secure satellite teleport and fibre network coverage for customers

demanding 24x7 real-time business-critical communications We safeguard over 32 billion minutes of mobile conversation and four million life-saving mission-critical communications for the emergency services

Our unrivalled engineering expertise and commitment to innovation and investment is allowing us not only to support our customers and help solve their problems today but also to anticipate and invest in solutions for their future needs and the needs of society as a wholeTogether wersquore transforming the way that we live Wersquore creating the future of communications and broadcasting

together wersquore changing the world

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I moved from Ireland to join the Costain Graduate Programme in July 2014 I am currently working as a Safety Health and Environmental Advisor at the Bond Street Station Upgrade one of the most complex tunnelling jobs in Europe

As a graduate what attracted me to Costain was the vast amount of opportunity the company had to offer in learning progression support and diversity Costain gives me a solid platform for my career providing me with exceptional training resources and support to grow They have provided me with the chance to grasp opportunity and responsibility from the start whilst still providing a secure network around me to help reach my goals

From an early stage I feel Costain has valued my input and has supported my career progression meeting my training desires and aiding my path to chartership Since I have joined the Costain team I have faced many challenges helping me advance my capabilities and improve my communication skills I embrace the fact that I am in control of my progression through setting personal goals and the option of working on different projects and sectors on some of the UKrsquos biggest and most complex projects that most companies cannot offer making Costain an unmissable graduate experience

From a SHE graduatersquos perspective I feel valued at Costain they invest in my future ensuring the best for me as an individual as well as for the company Every day is different at Costain working in construction

exposes you to multiple working environments and challenges As a SHE Graduate not only am I part of the Graduate programme I participate in the Graduate SHE Academy an independent group that helps me develop the niche skill set needed for my role involving group projects guest speakers and visits to other projects and various locations recently we have visited Paddington and the JCB factory

On a personal scale moving to the UK and starting a new job could have been a daunting experience but thanks to the graduate programme was an easy transition in the process I have made some great friends and created a valuable social network adding to the enjoyment of being a part of the Costain Team

Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Visit wwwcostaincom

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Our First Year Internship scheme is designed for undergraduate students completing their first year interested in finding out more about the Bank

Our internships run for six weeks giving you the opportunity to support a team on a specific project with roles available across all areas of the Bank from procurement or HR to monetary policy and banking supervision

You will experience excellent development opportunities ndash from a comprehensive induction to the Bank through to a range of talks and networking events If your performance during the six weeks is considered to be outstanding you will be given the opportunity to join us on our Penultimate Year Internship which could then lead to a full time graduate role

Please note applications for the 2015 First Year Internship are now open

Opportunities for a First Year Internship in 2015

Our ambition is to build One Bank And you could be the one were looking for To find out more visit wwwbankofenglandgraduatescouk

Click here to go through to the applications form

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Hi Everyone I hope these last couple of months have been good to you all and you are continuing to have a strong start to the year We have previously discussed how you can find out your strengths and the benefits of this and then subsequently using your strengths This month I will tell you about how aligning your strengths up to your career is THE best approach you can take

ldquoChoose a job you love and yoursquoll never have to work a day in your liferdquo- Confucius

This idea has been around for centuries but it is not just an old philosophy it is one that holds true to this very day Here at Jobmi we know that individuals who match their job to their strengths and so find their ldquoperfect jobrdquo are happier more confident have higher self

esteem have more energy reach their goals more quickly are more resilient have lower stress develop themselves further are more engaged at work and therefore perform better

That is one comprehensive list of positives that I wouldnrsquot mind tapping into Luckily we now can The new updates to Jobmi will match you to a job suited to your strengths As part of National Apprentice Week 9-13 March 2015 Jobmi will be releasing a new strengths-based career tool that matches you to your perfect job based on your strengths ndash amazing Sign up to Jobmi now so you can be ready when this is released

Another update that is now live on Jobmi is the Employer Pages You can view these pages to gain an insight into each organisation that is affiliated with Jobmi and

if you like what you see you can directly access live links to their current vacancies

These updates are bringing Jobmi even further forward with lots of great current and future possibilities for you the users Let us know what you think by tweeting us Jobmi

Speak Soon

Josh

Which Organisations and Jobs play to your strengths

Join us on Facebook wwwFacebookcomJobmiPlatformFollow us on Twitter Jobmi_Platform

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events and CompetitionsWomen in tax eventFriday 10 April 1400 - 1700 embankment PlaceCome and meet our Tax team at this interactive event where yoursquoll hear from a senior female leader from our Tax business around their career journey have the opportunity to ask them any questions around the world of Tax and gain advice from the recruitment team on your applications There will also be a chance to get involved in business games and to network with people from all areas of our Tax team Register hereRegister here pwctowomenintax

technology events13-17 April ndash tech week in london For those with a real passion for Technology joining our Tech week is a unique opportunity to explore the breadth of our Technology business and the innovative work wersquore doing to keep at the forefront of data digital and cyber security for our clients at a global reach Make your application here

To check out all the opportunities we have for Technology UK-wide visit pwccomukcareerstechnology to find out more Make your application here pwctotechweek

take part in Pwcrsquos crowdsourcing challenge and you could win pound1000Wersquore excited to launch a new crowdsourcing challenge for students focused on identifying the key actions businesses should take to build trust in society The Challenge is focussed on a broad question What can businesses tangibly do to build trust in society Post your ideas comment on other peoplersquos ideas and vote on the ideas you think really stand out and you could have the opportunity to pitch your idea to a panel of PwC Board Memberrsquos and win pound1000 plus an exclusive work shadowing opportunity pwccomukcareerstrust-in-business

VacanciesCalling all NI students If yoursquore looking for work experience or graduate jobs check out our opportunities in Belfast including Assurance Forensics Finance and Forensics Technology Solutions Our business in Belfast is growing rapidly and offers a great opportunity

for individuals to kick start their career Also donrsquot miss our opportunities to join us in Assurance this Autumn in our offices UK-wide including Glasgow Edinburgh Swansea East Midlands and Birminghampwccomukcareers

online tools

e-learn toolsTo help students achieve their best wersquove designed two e-learns to add to our existing suite of employability tools Browse our interview and psychometric e-learns to support you in securing your work experience or graduate programmepwccoukcareerselearn

Events competitions and opportunities

Take the opportunity of a lifetimepwccomukcareers facebookcomPwCCareersUK PwC_UK_Careers

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the STAR technique

Situation Here you want to set the context for your story For example ldquoMyself and one other student called Hannah were about to deliver a presentation to 20 people on a project we had been working on together We had split the slide deck up so we had our own set slides to speak about Unfortunately on the day of the presentation my colleague was ill and could not presentrdquo

TaskThis is where you state what was required of you For example ldquoIt was my responsibility to conduct the whole presentation by myself so that our project findings could successfully be portrayed to the audiencerdquo

ActivityHere you want to state what you actually did For example ldquoI took it upon myself to ask the organiser if I could go last in the running to give me time to make sure I was comfortable with the slides that my colleague was going to present Luckily we had spent an equal amount of time on this project so I understood what was being said however I still needed to learn the script in order to present myself in a professional wayrdquo

Result This is the one section that most forget about Here you need to tell the interviewer how well the situation played out For example ldquoI was able to learn the script for the other slides that were originally not mine The whole presentation was warmly received and I managed to hold a 10 minute question and answer session afterwards I received great feedback from the organiser on both my presentation skills but also how I managed to make a good situation out of a bad one I was also awarded a grade of 70 for my presentation skillsrdquo

Remember that itrsquos important to speak in specific rather than general terms and quantify your success You will see in this example we mentioned that the presentation was being conducted in front of 20 people we also gave the names of the people involved and stated a quantifiable number in regards to the grade awarded Including these details makes the story more interesting for the reader and it allows them to easily gauge your success Remember there are likely to be many questions and interviewers have short attention spans itrsquos important to keep your answers concise

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The Importance ofNetworkiNg

there are some lucky people out there who have parents or

siblings that work in the company of their dreams this is great

for them as they have an entrance into the company and also

someone who can guide them in being successful However for

the rest of us we have to make these contacts ourselves and

there is no better way to do this than networking

But what do you gain from networking other than more Linkedin

connections Done correctly networking can have many benefits

Firstly you may find you gain a job offer a lot of jobs out there

are lsquohiddenrsquo in other words they are not broadly advertised and

the only way you find out about them is by talking to people

Secondly you may meet individuals who can help your personal

development be it in education or work And thirdly you get to

meet new people and who knows when that contact may come

in handy

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NetworkiNgYou have probably heard the phrase ldquoitrsquos not what you know itrsquos who you knowrdquo many a time As annoying as it is it does actually have some truth to it

To help you network we have created a list of handy Dorsquos and Do notrsquos that you may wish to consider

DoAttend networking eventsYou may laugh but you actually need to attend events that are aimed at networking These events do not need to be formal they can be something simple like joining a society volunteering or attending subject specific talks If you are unsure how to hear about these opportunities then speak to career services peers or even follow organisations or people you are interested in on Twitter

Do your researchResearch is vital when networking The last thing you want to do is look and feel underprepared when speaking to someone To get round this you need to research and by research we mean more than a quick look on Google Firstly research who will be attending the event once you have a list of names you can find them on LinkedIn LinkedIn gives you the ability to find out more about those attending you can then use this information to help you prepare questions to ask them

Bring business cardsMost of you will not be business owners but that doesnrsquot stop you having a business card A Business card is an effective and easy way to give someone all your details Make sure you include your email mobile phone number and LinkedIn Also make sure they are printed to a reasonable level and are presentable

Prepare an elevator pitchYou will often find that you are not the only one who wants to speak to a particular person when at a networking event It can be hard to get noticed and in particularly be remembered To add to the pressure you may find you do not have long to start up a conversation and get everything from it you wished for The best way to get everything across is by doing what is known as an elevator pitch The aim is to tell the person everything they should and need to know about you within the space of 30 seconds This should then help to gain their attention and make them want to talk to you more be it there and then or later on in the day

Connect with people as soon as you meet themIf you have had a successful conversation with someone then make sure to follow up with them This can be done in many ways but via email or LinkedIn would be recommended In the message you want to thank them for their time also mention something about what they said this shows good listening skills as well as an

interest in their opinions lastly try and keep the conversation alive by asking a related question

Do noTForget to introduce yourselfWalking up to someone to open a conversation is very scary You will more than likely be slightly apprehensive and nervous this is completely natural However in this situation you tend to forget the very basics Your name Remember to introduce yourself there is nothing worse than someone having to ask you half way through what your name is

Offer people your business cardunless they ask for itIf someone wants your contact details they will ask for it Do not assume the person wants your business card if they do not ask for it and you give it to them you can expect it to be in the bin by the end of the day You are more than welcome to ask for their contact details but tell them why you want them maybe to find out more about a job or to ask more questions that you do not have time for right now

Forget your mannersManners are a given for most of us but when it comes down to networking many will get nervous and forget how to be well mannered Remember when speaking with someone do not dive in and ask them about a job Also if they are speaking to someone else make sure you wait your turn before saying something It is very simple but very easy to mess up

Act like a stalkerWe say you should research however a negative of too much research is you can fall into stalker mode Do not open up conversation tell them how you found them on LinkedIn and realised you both lived in the same town This can be very off putting Just be aware of the fine line between well-research and keen

Donrsquot get drunkIt may sound stupid but you will be surprised A lot of networking events have food and drink supplied The red wine can certainly start to flow and that is never a good sign when you are trying to be professional Keep an eye on how much you have had you may think itrsquos just one glass but it is probably being secretly topped up by a waiter doing their job Slurring your words and speaking nonsense is never a good idea

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How to save money

University BooksUniversity books can certainly make a dent in your bank account Instead of buying a brand new book why not save a fortune by buying second-hand course books We would recommend definitely checking Amazonrsquos undergraduate section (they do free delivery too) but also keep an eye out for people selling their second hand books on campus

You may also want to make use the library more The closer you get to exam and essay deadlines the more popular the books become So make sure you are one step ahead of the game and get the books on loan before someone else does

Unfortunately money does not grow on trees and sometimes the bank of mum and dad runs dry So what can you do as a student to save money Well here at Bright Futures we have put together some helpful tips on how you can get the most from your money and of course save some too

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How to save money

TransportAny studentrsquos wallet should include a Nandorsquos Card ID Bank Card and a Young Persons Railcard You can purchase a Young Persons Railcard for pound30 a year and it allows you to save a massive 13 on all rail journeys in the UK It might be pound30 but a few journeys and yoursquore saving money Also make sure you book your train tickets in advance Use sites like thetrainlinecouk Lastly try and avoid trains that are at peak time they tend to be much more expensive

Another way to save money with transport is to get a bike Yes it is a short term cost but once yoursquove got it itrsquos completely free and probably quicker to get around especially in the cities Another positive is you donrsquot need to spend money in the gym people pay pound30 a month to go on cycle machines at the gym just saying

FoodWe all need to eat and ideally we need to eat healthily However healthy food can be more expensive so how can you save money Well firstly if you live with others why not share food costs with flatmates If you buy in bulk it is often cheaper

Make sure you do not go shopping on an empty stomach When you are hungry you will just want to buy everything Also make sure you go at the right time If you are clever you will know when most of the stock goes on reduced sale This normally happens around 7pm Look for things that are good quality and a good price then either eat it that day or take it home and freeze it

Check the storage instructions of the product before freezing

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AgendA 1200pm arrival drinks and networking bull Lunch until 300pm

This Society Awards lunch provides a great opportunity to network with all the students and also engage with next years committee members so that you can kick start your event planning over the summer

AwardsEvent of the yearMost Collaborative SocietyFastest Growing SocietyNewcomer of the yearDiversity awardPresident of the yearRegional ambassador of the yearSociety of the year

To find out how to become a sponsor of these awards please contact Claire Libby All sponsors benefit from having their company logo and relevant links on the front content page for the emagazine for the year plus benefit from all of the post conference promotion that goes out to all of our 34000 members

To find out how to get involved please contact clairelibbybrightfuturescouk or call Claire on 01242 236415

This year the Awards Lunch (12 noon to 300pm) attended by employers and both this yearrsquos and next yearrsquos Committee members will be held on 31st March 2015 at the venue

SwAy (between Covent Garden and Holborn)

61-65 Great Queen Street London wC2B 5BZswaybarcouk

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These cookies and cream fudge brownies are sure to make everyone who eats them smile with joy

Ingredients165g5frac12oz butter plus extra for greasing200g7oz dark chocolate grated or finely chopped3 free-range eggs2 free-range egg yolks1 vanilla pod seeds only (or alternatively 2 tsp vanilla extract)

165g5frac12 oz soft light brown sugar2 tbsp plain flour1 tbsp cocoa powderpinch salt154g5frac12oz pack chocolate biscuits such as oreos broken into quarters

icing sugar for dusting

Method 1 preheat the oven to 180c350fgas 4 grease a 20cm8in square baking tin with butter then line with baking paper with the paper overlapping the sides a little

2 melt the butter in a pan over a medium heat when the butter has melted remove the pan from the heat and add the grated (or chopped) chocolate Leave to stand for a few minutes or until the chocolate melts and then stir together Alternatively you can put the chocolate and butter in a bowl and melt in the microwave in 25-second blasts stirring well each time

3 Whisk the eggs egg yolks and vanilla together in a large bowl until the eggs begin to get light and fluffy Add the sugar in two additions whisking between each pour it around the side of the egg mix so as not to knock out the air that has been whisked in keep whisking until the mixture becomes stiffer once the egg mixture is ready pour the chocolate into it - again around the sides so as not to knock the air out

4 Add the flour cocoa powder salt and a third of the biscuits and stir until fully combined then pour the mixture into the prepared tin Scatter the remaining biscuits over the top pressing them in slightly Bake on the middle shelf of the oven for 25ndash30 minutes The middle should be very so slightly gooey Leave the brownies to cool in the tin - the top will sink and crack a little

5 pull the brownies out using the overlapping paper and cut into squares Dust with icing sugar

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Samantha Ball and Thomas Mitchell (Oxford Brookes University Undergraduate Students)

So yoursquore an undergraduate student who has just completed a research project on a topic yoursquore passionate about and yoursquove invested a considerable amount of time and effort

Your research may even benefit society at large

So how can you get recognition as a researcher and get your work noticed

Why You need a Wider Audience

Every big idea starts somewhere No matter how trivial your research may seem it has the potential to have a significant impact on your field For this a wider audience is pivotal You will also reap personal benefits from the interac-tion you will have with other students and academics Many will come with a novel approach that will help inform further work while talking to those who are new to your topic will develop your skills in articulating ideas By reaching a wider audience you could add valuable material to your CV whilst expanding your current network of potential employers colleagues and staff from other institutions

How to Get a Wider Audience

Get Your Uni Involvedbull Let your institution know about your investigation They may be able to help you progress and develop itbull Encourage your friends and others on your course to complete their own researchbull Many universities hold an annual undergraduate research exhibition They may be able to provide some space for you and your friends to present what you have done

Attend a National Conferencebull Aim to attend the British Conference of Undergraduate Research This confer-ence offers students the opportunity to visit other prestigious institutions and enables them to present their research in a number of waysbull Apply for Posters in Parliament BCUR also holds an annual event at the hub of British politics creating opportunities to discuss research with MPs as well as other researchers from around the UK Not forgetting that other studentsrsquo research is also readily available for viewing and discussing

So as you can see giving your research the audience it deserves has many benefits We hope to see you and your research at one of these events soon

This was co-written by second year Philosophy Religion and Theology student Samantha Ball and third year History student Thomas Mitchell both of Oxford Brookes University TOP Samantha presents her research on post-colonialism and the role of women in modern India from 1947CENTRE Thomas discusses his research on British Empire Sentimentality in the mid-nineteenth centuryBOTTOM Samantha and Thomas arrive at the Houses of Parliament

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Psychometric Success Tackling the TestsBright Futures SocietyUniversity of Strathclyde

Psychometric testing is perhaps the most feared part of the recruitment process for graduates Bright Futures Strathclyde identified this as an opportunity to create an event to assist our fellow students with tackling these tests

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Our Vice President of Business and Humanities Mark OrsquoNeill currently works part-time for a Recruitment and Selection Consultancy who also have their own Business Psychology Unit This insight was invaluable in helping to create our event

In preparation for our workshop Mark who was leading this event collaborated with the Careers Service and his part time employer By using resources provided by each in addition to various tools available on the internet Mark was able to create a brand new event on psychometric testing lsquoPsychometric Success Tackling the Testsrsquo

Following a brief overview of the uses and the importance of Psychometric Tests tips and hints for success were provided before allowing students the opportunity to participate in one of three tests ndash numerical verbal and non-verbal The session drew to a close with a discussion of the answers before a recommendation of useful resources was provided The event was run at minimal cost and simply involved the use of a laptop projector

and printed A4 tests We were also very fortunate that the Director of the Business Psychology Unit at Markrsquos part time employer was able to join us for the latter half of the event

With an attendance of thirty students there was an extremely interactive QampA session which involved Mark the Business Psychology Director and the Employment Engagement Advisor from our careers service

The event was a resounding success despite the absence of a corporate investor Following the session the Naval Architecture society from Strathclyde have approached our committee and would like to collaborate with us to run a similar event for their members This event is scheduled to take place in March

This event is one example that Bright Futures is much more than simply inviting an investor to present on campus Bright Futures allows our members to think creatively and develop new innovative events to assist our fellow students with their search for internships and graduate jobs The ability to go beyond the realms of norm is one way you can ensure your society stands out Strathclyde are now in the process of developing their second event like this ndash lsquoCreating Connections ndash Discovering the Art of Networkingrsquo

If you would like to run

a similar event at your

society please contact

Mark at Bright Futures

Strathclyde he would

be more than happy to

assist you

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Wunderlist helps you to capture your ideas

the things you want to do and the places you

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Jamiersquos 20 Minute Meals

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Kitchen with over 60 recipes each one

broken into really easy steps with step-by-

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There are also 21 exclusive videos of useful

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If yoursquore looking for a predictable career in a traditional firm then please stop reading now AtRPC yoursquoll get a whole lot more

Of course clients expect their lawyers to understand the law But what they really want is advice from smart people who get the commercial context and can spot the business implications On this measure you wonrsquot find better than RPC in 2013 the UKrsquos leading client satisfaction report placed us in the top spot overall out of 106 firms benchmarked and rankedus number one for quality of commercial advice Not for the first time

Combining this commercial outlook with some of the leading lawyers in their fields and great clients we offer a depth of knowledge and creative approach to problem solving that few firms can rival Itrsquos no surprise then that wersquore regularly praised in the leading directories for the quality of our training programmes

Headquartered in a state of the art site in the City of Londonwe also have offices in Bristol Hong Kong and Singapore Our culture of excellence development and open access is driven by our open plan working environment where knowledge is easily shared and access to partners is an everyday reality It brings out the best in our people and ensures that the service we offer our clients is second to none

If you like a challenge and want to join us in challenging convention wersquore offering training contracts on a fullndashtime contract for two yearsWersquore intent on rewriting the rules If you have courage and a pioneering spirit wersquod love tohear from you

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Atkins people are good In fact wersquore brilliant We just donrsquot like to talk about it Over the past 75 years our designers and engineers have been quietly building a worldwide reputation for finding creative solutions to practical problems whatever the scale Itrsquos this ability to create masterpieces alongside micro pieces that makes Atkins people special From conception through to completion and everything in between what drives us is our determination to be the best Are you one of us

Join our Graduate Development ProgrammeLaunch yourself into some of the worldrsquos most exciting engineering projects with a career in Atkinsrsquo team with our 350+ graduates for the 2014 intake of our UK graduate development programme and have opportunities across a variety of business areas

We recruit across a wide range of degree disciplines including engineering physical sciences construction environmental IT and

business related disciplines For a comprehensive list of vacancies and to see where you might fit in please visit our graduate recruitment website wwwatkinsglobalcoukencareersgraduates

training and DevelopmentBecause one size doesnrsquot fit all

Itrsquos our unique breadth of expertise that makes ATKINS different because we feel each role should be every bit as stimulating as the projects we get involved in and that itrsquos never too late to learn wersquoll support youthroughout your professional development and career progression

our training includesbull Three Year Programme including a two day induction with your fellow graduates and further day-events throughout the programmebull Workshops and formal training in essential skills such as project management client engagement and report writing

bull On the job experience working with real projects of real clientsbull Mentoring and a buddy programme to help you identify and reach your goalsbullBusiness wide graduate representative and social eventsbull End of programme event Professional review and a 6-12 months career plan

What we offer youItrsquos an exciting time to develop your career and we can offer you a competitive salary tailored training and support towards a recognised professional qualification All graduates receive a pound5k lsquoWelcome Bonusrsquo (pound2500 in your first pay and the further pound2500 upon Chartership) plus other benefits including flexible annual leave discounted mobile phone contracts pension scheme share incentive plan and sports and social events

We are one of the worldrsquos leading design engineering and project management consultancies

Launch yourself into some of the worldrsquos most exciting engineering projects with a career in Atkinsrsquo team at careersatkinsglobalcomukgraduates our summer and industrial placements are also now open

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At KPMG we provide business advisory services to some of the worldrsquos biggest businesses And we believe that all business and solutions boil down to one thing people So whatever we do we see people first Therersquos no one type of person that succeeds at KPMG Itrsquos a massively diverse business welcoming all kinds of personalities and characters skills sets and indeed degree disciplines If you thrive on responsibility intellectual challenge and variety this could be just the place for you

A sandwich placement is ideal if you want to gain a broad range of professional experience while working with an even wider variety of people within KPMG

Location Gatwick Manchester Nottingham Birmingham Newcastle edinburgh Bristol Cardiff Glasgow amp London

The Capital Allowances Advisory Services team includes a combination of surveyors tax professionals and accountants who assist clients in maximising the tax relief available on their capital investments bybull Applying legislation case law and HMRC guidance to advise on the technical basis to claim capital allowancesbull Carrying out site surveys to identify qualifying assets

bull Liaising with property teams contractors and external consultants to obtain relevant cost informationbull Conducting valuation estimates where cost information is incompletebull Advising on how the changing legislation effects the transfer of allowances following a sale (transaction due diligence)bull Advising on ad-hoc queries both from clients and other internal KPMG teamsbull Producing capital allowances claim documents to submit to HMRC alongside the tax returnbull Negotiating and agreeing claims with HM Revenue and Customs

We work with clients across all lines of business where capital investment is crucial such as real estate retail hotels and infrastructure

Tasks and responsibilitiesbull Working collaboratively assisting with the delivery of client engagements bull Keeping documentation up to date bull Sharing knowledge bull Preparing capital allowance claims for submission to HM Revenue amp Customs bull Assisting management in the preparation of proposals bull Assisting in the preparation of technical queries from other parts of the firm

Qualifications yoursquoll work forThis year of experience would count towards sitting the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Assessment of Professional Competence (lsquoAPCrsquo) should a candidate successfully go on to complete their degree and return to their training at a later date

Key skills requiredbull Shows a keen interest in the real estate and construction industrybull Demonstrates a good working knowledge of the construction process and the various technologies involved including cost estimationbull Communicates with impact both with external advisors and clients in a way that is open honest consistent and clear bull Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work bull Shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work bull Continuously learns from experiences bull Works in a cooperative respectful manner with colleagues clients and the wider community bull Analyses problems identifies core issues investigates evaluates and integrates information

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To find out more about these roles click here

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Applications are now open for the following streams

economistbull The Government Economic Service is the UKrsquos largest recruiter of economists bull 21 degree or postgraduate degree in economics (Joint or mixed degrees are eligible if weighted towards economics)bull A development programme designed to improve economic managerial and communication skillsbull Work in areas like macroeconomic modelling competition policy international financial issues labour market trends

Statisticianbull Government Statistical Service is the UKrsquos largest producer of statistics which are reported daily throughout the mediabull Provide evidence to inform decisions across a wide range of political social and economic issues

bull 21 degree in a subject containing formal statistical training (eg Maths Psychology Geography etc)bull The mainstream Statistical Officer scheme is open to students with a 22 degree

Operational Researchbull Operational Research is the application of scientific methods to management problemsbull Change posts or move departments every 12-18 monthsbull 21 numerate degree (at least 50 numerate content) or relevant postgraduate degree

commercial bull 21 any degree subject bull Yoursquoll take on a series of 6 and 12 month postings across a range of departments giving you the opportunity to understand commercial activity in different contextsbull One of your postings will be in the Crown Commercial Service tasked with driving efficiency and reform across central government and

advising departments on complex commercial savingsbull During the 4 years of the scheme yoursquoll also be funded to complete the 3 levels of diploma qualification run by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply

HR bull Three-year programme made up of two 18 month placements in both policycorporate and operational roles in two different departmentsbull Assignments include HR business partnering organisation design and development reward employee relations policy development and talent managementbull Full support towards achieving an MSc in HR and CIPD bull 22 degree in any discipline

Applications close on7th April 2015

Where will you lead

Follow us at wwwfacebookcomfaststream or on Twitter at wwwtwittercomfaststreamuk All entries from the reflectsociety campaign can be viewed at wwwreflectsocietyuk Learn more at govukfaststream

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Areet I joined the Tesco personnel graduate scheme in September 2014 packed up my life from Newcastle and ventured into the real world of a lsquoproperrsquo career Can I say itrsquos what I expected Not in the slightest

I showed up looking like a real inbetweener on my first day at work (minus the briefcase) Dressed in a full suit I arrived to find out my office actually has a really cool lsquocasualrsquo dress culture My team is really varied in expertise and age but everyone is fun-loving and this is the general vibe across the whole office Donrsquot even get me started on challenging a director to a dance offhellip and unfortunately losing

My role has been challenging from day one I was first introduced to senior business leaders in my department and they gave me an overview of my new function After that I got an opportunity with other graduates to generate ideas on how to drive the business forward with the Chief Customer Officer (Robin Terrell) in the UK boardroom and it

was surprisingly relaxed Although I couldnrsquot help myself taking a sneaky Snapchat whilst looking a real exec

Personnel is a challenging function to work in and being a generalist trainee manager my role changes on a day-to-day basis I have been given the opportunity to lead more projects than I could have ever imagined and as a graduate have as much exposure as a personnel manager in the business So far I have taken ownership of managing our apprentice programme worked on organisational design the company reward strategy performance management and re-creating our induction process besides other day to day tasks

While it all sounds like a canny bit of work you still get the opportunity to be yourself Actually itrsquos actively encouraged We have regular social events as a graduate community and have a society that facilitates these events I applied and got the role of social rep in the society and itrsquos awesome knowing

yoursquore supported in making sure everyone can still let loose after a busy week I even set up my own running club at the office which now has over 40 members running every Monday night Everyone is keen to get involved here

I genuinely felt a little bit lost when I left University I worked all over between bars hotel management and then even moved to the States for a year and a half Working at Tesco is more than just a graduate job Itrsquos a community of people that are all keen to get on and develop together

If yoursquore after a job that makes you want to get out of bed in the morning apply for a programme here

You wonrsquot regret it

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We love untangling engineering and technologyrsquos toughest conundrums

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Wersquore inventing the future right here right now at thales By combining the curiosity to explore the intelligence to question and the vision to create wersquore transforming the world around us Herersquos just one examplehellip

Project Focus ndash Defence

Whatrsquos longer than the Houses of Parliament wider than the span of the Angel of the North and six metres taller than Nelsonrsquos Column The Royal Navyrsquos biggest and most powerful surface warship ever the Queen Elizabeth-class (QEC) carrier

Thales is working with Babcock BAE Systems and the UK Ministry of Defence to deliver the 65000 tonne carriers Our work stretches from the overall ship design operational models and management of the power and propulsion sub-alliance to critical technology like the shiprsquos mission system and communications

infrastructure It also includes the development of the SMART- L 3D long range surveillance radar by our team of expert engineers too

SMART-L is a 3D multibeam radar designed to provide long-range air and surface surveillance and target designation Itrsquos state-of-the-art technology and its sensitivity allows for the early detection and tracking of very small aircraft and missiles especially stealthy targets in a littoral environment Itrsquos just one more way in which wersquore contributing to the QECrsquos aim to support peace-keeping and conflict prevention worldwide

People Focus ndash Abi onike Mechanical Hardware Engineer at Thales

I began design work early as a Mechanical Hardware Engineer which I enjoyed because I was familiar with it at university My work was regularly reviewed and I improved to the point where my

drawings could be released to a contractor This meant something that I had designed could be turned into a physical product in fact Irsquove recently delivered a product which started out as a bullet point list of requirements from the customer and is now something I can hold in my hand

Sound interesting Learn more at ukearlycareersthalesgroupcom

We love untangling engineering and technologyrsquos toughest conundrums

Together wersquore driven by doing things differently and making things better Together wersquoll fire your imagination and fulfil your potential Together we are Thales Join us Visit ukearlycareersthalesgroupcom

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Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Wersquore in the business of connecting people through innovative and secure communications and broadcast technology With deep capabilities and continued long term investment wersquore bringing our customers and their customers closer together in our continually converging world

Our proud history of partnership and innovation stretches back to 1922 to a very different world when we provided the transmission capability for the UKrsquos first radio broadcast Wersquove not stopped working since

We now broadcast one billion listening hours of radio each week and deliver digital television to 985 of the UK population and homes across five continents We provide WiFi for more than 30 airports as well as world class secure satellite teleport and fibre network coverage for customers

demanding 24x7 real-time business-critical communications We safeguard over 32 billion minutes of mobile conversation and four million life-saving mission-critical communications for the emergency services

Our unrivalled engineering expertise and commitment to innovation and investment is allowing us not only to support our customers and help solve their problems today but also to anticipate and invest in solutions for their future needs and the needs of society as a wholeTogether wersquore transforming the way that we live Wersquore creating the future of communications and broadcasting

together wersquore changing the world

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wwwarqivacomwork-with-us

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I moved from Ireland to join the Costain Graduate Programme in July 2014 I am currently working as a Safety Health and Environmental Advisor at the Bond Street Station Upgrade one of the most complex tunnelling jobs in Europe

As a graduate what attracted me to Costain was the vast amount of opportunity the company had to offer in learning progression support and diversity Costain gives me a solid platform for my career providing me with exceptional training resources and support to grow They have provided me with the chance to grasp opportunity and responsibility from the start whilst still providing a secure network around me to help reach my goals

From an early stage I feel Costain has valued my input and has supported my career progression meeting my training desires and aiding my path to chartership Since I have joined the Costain team I have faced many challenges helping me advance my capabilities and improve my communication skills I embrace the fact that I am in control of my progression through setting personal goals and the option of working on different projects and sectors on some of the UKrsquos biggest and most complex projects that most companies cannot offer making Costain an unmissable graduate experience

From a SHE graduatersquos perspective I feel valued at Costain they invest in my future ensuring the best for me as an individual as well as for the company Every day is different at Costain working in construction

exposes you to multiple working environments and challenges As a SHE Graduate not only am I part of the Graduate programme I participate in the Graduate SHE Academy an independent group that helps me develop the niche skill set needed for my role involving group projects guest speakers and visits to other projects and various locations recently we have visited Paddington and the JCB factory

On a personal scale moving to the UK and starting a new job could have been a daunting experience but thanks to the graduate programme was an easy transition in the process I have made some great friends and created a valuable social network adding to the enjoyment of being a part of the Costain Team

Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Visit wwwcostaincom

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Our First Year Internship scheme is designed for undergraduate students completing their first year interested in finding out more about the Bank

Our internships run for six weeks giving you the opportunity to support a team on a specific project with roles available across all areas of the Bank from procurement or HR to monetary policy and banking supervision

You will experience excellent development opportunities ndash from a comprehensive induction to the Bank through to a range of talks and networking events If your performance during the six weeks is considered to be outstanding you will be given the opportunity to join us on our Penultimate Year Internship which could then lead to a full time graduate role

Please note applications for the 2015 First Year Internship are now open

Opportunities for a First Year Internship in 2015

Our ambition is to build One Bank And you could be the one were looking for To find out more visit wwwbankofenglandgraduatescouk

Click here to go through to the applications form

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Hi Everyone I hope these last couple of months have been good to you all and you are continuing to have a strong start to the year We have previously discussed how you can find out your strengths and the benefits of this and then subsequently using your strengths This month I will tell you about how aligning your strengths up to your career is THE best approach you can take

ldquoChoose a job you love and yoursquoll never have to work a day in your liferdquo- Confucius

This idea has been around for centuries but it is not just an old philosophy it is one that holds true to this very day Here at Jobmi we know that individuals who match their job to their strengths and so find their ldquoperfect jobrdquo are happier more confident have higher self

esteem have more energy reach their goals more quickly are more resilient have lower stress develop themselves further are more engaged at work and therefore perform better

That is one comprehensive list of positives that I wouldnrsquot mind tapping into Luckily we now can The new updates to Jobmi will match you to a job suited to your strengths As part of National Apprentice Week 9-13 March 2015 Jobmi will be releasing a new strengths-based career tool that matches you to your perfect job based on your strengths ndash amazing Sign up to Jobmi now so you can be ready when this is released

Another update that is now live on Jobmi is the Employer Pages You can view these pages to gain an insight into each organisation that is affiliated with Jobmi and

if you like what you see you can directly access live links to their current vacancies

These updates are bringing Jobmi even further forward with lots of great current and future possibilities for you the users Let us know what you think by tweeting us Jobmi

Speak Soon

Josh

Which Organisations and Jobs play to your strengths

Join us on Facebook wwwFacebookcomJobmiPlatformFollow us on Twitter Jobmi_Platform

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events and CompetitionsWomen in tax eventFriday 10 April 1400 - 1700 embankment PlaceCome and meet our Tax team at this interactive event where yoursquoll hear from a senior female leader from our Tax business around their career journey have the opportunity to ask them any questions around the world of Tax and gain advice from the recruitment team on your applications There will also be a chance to get involved in business games and to network with people from all areas of our Tax team Register hereRegister here pwctowomenintax

technology events13-17 April ndash tech week in london For those with a real passion for Technology joining our Tech week is a unique opportunity to explore the breadth of our Technology business and the innovative work wersquore doing to keep at the forefront of data digital and cyber security for our clients at a global reach Make your application here

To check out all the opportunities we have for Technology UK-wide visit pwccomukcareerstechnology to find out more Make your application here pwctotechweek

take part in Pwcrsquos crowdsourcing challenge and you could win pound1000Wersquore excited to launch a new crowdsourcing challenge for students focused on identifying the key actions businesses should take to build trust in society The Challenge is focussed on a broad question What can businesses tangibly do to build trust in society Post your ideas comment on other peoplersquos ideas and vote on the ideas you think really stand out and you could have the opportunity to pitch your idea to a panel of PwC Board Memberrsquos and win pound1000 plus an exclusive work shadowing opportunity pwccomukcareerstrust-in-business

VacanciesCalling all NI students If yoursquore looking for work experience or graduate jobs check out our opportunities in Belfast including Assurance Forensics Finance and Forensics Technology Solutions Our business in Belfast is growing rapidly and offers a great opportunity

for individuals to kick start their career Also donrsquot miss our opportunities to join us in Assurance this Autumn in our offices UK-wide including Glasgow Edinburgh Swansea East Midlands and Birminghampwccomukcareers

online tools

e-learn toolsTo help students achieve their best wersquove designed two e-learns to add to our existing suite of employability tools Browse our interview and psychometric e-learns to support you in securing your work experience or graduate programmepwccoukcareerselearn

Events competitions and opportunities

Take the opportunity of a lifetimepwccomukcareers facebookcomPwCCareersUK PwC_UK_Careers

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The Importance ofNetworkiNg

there are some lucky people out there who have parents or

siblings that work in the company of their dreams this is great

for them as they have an entrance into the company and also

someone who can guide them in being successful However for

the rest of us we have to make these contacts ourselves and

there is no better way to do this than networking

But what do you gain from networking other than more Linkedin

connections Done correctly networking can have many benefits

Firstly you may find you gain a job offer a lot of jobs out there

are lsquohiddenrsquo in other words they are not broadly advertised and

the only way you find out about them is by talking to people

Secondly you may meet individuals who can help your personal

development be it in education or work And thirdly you get to

meet new people and who knows when that contact may come

in handy

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NetworkiNgYou have probably heard the phrase ldquoitrsquos not what you know itrsquos who you knowrdquo many a time As annoying as it is it does actually have some truth to it

To help you network we have created a list of handy Dorsquos and Do notrsquos that you may wish to consider

DoAttend networking eventsYou may laugh but you actually need to attend events that are aimed at networking These events do not need to be formal they can be something simple like joining a society volunteering or attending subject specific talks If you are unsure how to hear about these opportunities then speak to career services peers or even follow organisations or people you are interested in on Twitter

Do your researchResearch is vital when networking The last thing you want to do is look and feel underprepared when speaking to someone To get round this you need to research and by research we mean more than a quick look on Google Firstly research who will be attending the event once you have a list of names you can find them on LinkedIn LinkedIn gives you the ability to find out more about those attending you can then use this information to help you prepare questions to ask them

Bring business cardsMost of you will not be business owners but that doesnrsquot stop you having a business card A Business card is an effective and easy way to give someone all your details Make sure you include your email mobile phone number and LinkedIn Also make sure they are printed to a reasonable level and are presentable

Prepare an elevator pitchYou will often find that you are not the only one who wants to speak to a particular person when at a networking event It can be hard to get noticed and in particularly be remembered To add to the pressure you may find you do not have long to start up a conversation and get everything from it you wished for The best way to get everything across is by doing what is known as an elevator pitch The aim is to tell the person everything they should and need to know about you within the space of 30 seconds This should then help to gain their attention and make them want to talk to you more be it there and then or later on in the day

Connect with people as soon as you meet themIf you have had a successful conversation with someone then make sure to follow up with them This can be done in many ways but via email or LinkedIn would be recommended In the message you want to thank them for their time also mention something about what they said this shows good listening skills as well as an

interest in their opinions lastly try and keep the conversation alive by asking a related question

Do noTForget to introduce yourselfWalking up to someone to open a conversation is very scary You will more than likely be slightly apprehensive and nervous this is completely natural However in this situation you tend to forget the very basics Your name Remember to introduce yourself there is nothing worse than someone having to ask you half way through what your name is

Offer people your business cardunless they ask for itIf someone wants your contact details they will ask for it Do not assume the person wants your business card if they do not ask for it and you give it to them you can expect it to be in the bin by the end of the day You are more than welcome to ask for their contact details but tell them why you want them maybe to find out more about a job or to ask more questions that you do not have time for right now

Forget your mannersManners are a given for most of us but when it comes down to networking many will get nervous and forget how to be well mannered Remember when speaking with someone do not dive in and ask them about a job Also if they are speaking to someone else make sure you wait your turn before saying something It is very simple but very easy to mess up

Act like a stalkerWe say you should research however a negative of too much research is you can fall into stalker mode Do not open up conversation tell them how you found them on LinkedIn and realised you both lived in the same town This can be very off putting Just be aware of the fine line between well-research and keen

Donrsquot get drunkIt may sound stupid but you will be surprised A lot of networking events have food and drink supplied The red wine can certainly start to flow and that is never a good sign when you are trying to be professional Keep an eye on how much you have had you may think itrsquos just one glass but it is probably being secretly topped up by a waiter doing their job Slurring your words and speaking nonsense is never a good idea

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How to save money

University BooksUniversity books can certainly make a dent in your bank account Instead of buying a brand new book why not save a fortune by buying second-hand course books We would recommend definitely checking Amazonrsquos undergraduate section (they do free delivery too) but also keep an eye out for people selling their second hand books on campus

You may also want to make use the library more The closer you get to exam and essay deadlines the more popular the books become So make sure you are one step ahead of the game and get the books on loan before someone else does

Unfortunately money does not grow on trees and sometimes the bank of mum and dad runs dry So what can you do as a student to save money Well here at Bright Futures we have put together some helpful tips on how you can get the most from your money and of course save some too

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How to save money

TransportAny studentrsquos wallet should include a Nandorsquos Card ID Bank Card and a Young Persons Railcard You can purchase a Young Persons Railcard for pound30 a year and it allows you to save a massive 13 on all rail journeys in the UK It might be pound30 but a few journeys and yoursquore saving money Also make sure you book your train tickets in advance Use sites like thetrainlinecouk Lastly try and avoid trains that are at peak time they tend to be much more expensive

Another way to save money with transport is to get a bike Yes it is a short term cost but once yoursquove got it itrsquos completely free and probably quicker to get around especially in the cities Another positive is you donrsquot need to spend money in the gym people pay pound30 a month to go on cycle machines at the gym just saying

FoodWe all need to eat and ideally we need to eat healthily However healthy food can be more expensive so how can you save money Well firstly if you live with others why not share food costs with flatmates If you buy in bulk it is often cheaper

Make sure you do not go shopping on an empty stomach When you are hungry you will just want to buy everything Also make sure you go at the right time If you are clever you will know when most of the stock goes on reduced sale This normally happens around 7pm Look for things that are good quality and a good price then either eat it that day or take it home and freeze it

Check the storage instructions of the product before freezing

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AgendA 1200pm arrival drinks and networking bull Lunch until 300pm

This Society Awards lunch provides a great opportunity to network with all the students and also engage with next years committee members so that you can kick start your event planning over the summer

AwardsEvent of the yearMost Collaborative SocietyFastest Growing SocietyNewcomer of the yearDiversity awardPresident of the yearRegional ambassador of the yearSociety of the year

To find out how to become a sponsor of these awards please contact Claire Libby All sponsors benefit from having their company logo and relevant links on the front content page for the emagazine for the year plus benefit from all of the post conference promotion that goes out to all of our 34000 members

To find out how to get involved please contact clairelibbybrightfuturescouk or call Claire on 01242 236415

This year the Awards Lunch (12 noon to 300pm) attended by employers and both this yearrsquos and next yearrsquos Committee members will be held on 31st March 2015 at the venue

SwAy (between Covent Garden and Holborn)

61-65 Great Queen Street London wC2B 5BZswaybarcouk

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fudge brownies

These cookies and cream fudge brownies are sure to make everyone who eats them smile with joy

Ingredients165g5frac12oz butter plus extra for greasing200g7oz dark chocolate grated or finely chopped3 free-range eggs2 free-range egg yolks1 vanilla pod seeds only (or alternatively 2 tsp vanilla extract)

165g5frac12 oz soft light brown sugar2 tbsp plain flour1 tbsp cocoa powderpinch salt154g5frac12oz pack chocolate biscuits such as oreos broken into quarters

icing sugar for dusting

Method 1 preheat the oven to 180c350fgas 4 grease a 20cm8in square baking tin with butter then line with baking paper with the paper overlapping the sides a little

2 melt the butter in a pan over a medium heat when the butter has melted remove the pan from the heat and add the grated (or chopped) chocolate Leave to stand for a few minutes or until the chocolate melts and then stir together Alternatively you can put the chocolate and butter in a bowl and melt in the microwave in 25-second blasts stirring well each time

3 Whisk the eggs egg yolks and vanilla together in a large bowl until the eggs begin to get light and fluffy Add the sugar in two additions whisking between each pour it around the side of the egg mix so as not to knock out the air that has been whisked in keep whisking until the mixture becomes stiffer once the egg mixture is ready pour the chocolate into it - again around the sides so as not to knock the air out

4 Add the flour cocoa powder salt and a third of the biscuits and stir until fully combined then pour the mixture into the prepared tin Scatter the remaining biscuits over the top pressing them in slightly Bake on the middle shelf of the oven for 25ndash30 minutes The middle should be very so slightly gooey Leave the brownies to cool in the tin - the top will sink and crack a little

5 pull the brownies out using the overlapping paper and cut into squares Dust with icing sugar

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Samantha Ball and Thomas Mitchell (Oxford Brookes University Undergraduate Students)

So yoursquore an undergraduate student who has just completed a research project on a topic yoursquore passionate about and yoursquove invested a considerable amount of time and effort

Your research may even benefit society at large

So how can you get recognition as a researcher and get your work noticed

Why You need a Wider Audience

Every big idea starts somewhere No matter how trivial your research may seem it has the potential to have a significant impact on your field For this a wider audience is pivotal You will also reap personal benefits from the interac-tion you will have with other students and academics Many will come with a novel approach that will help inform further work while talking to those who are new to your topic will develop your skills in articulating ideas By reaching a wider audience you could add valuable material to your CV whilst expanding your current network of potential employers colleagues and staff from other institutions

How to Get a Wider Audience

Get Your Uni Involvedbull Let your institution know about your investigation They may be able to help you progress and develop itbull Encourage your friends and others on your course to complete their own researchbull Many universities hold an annual undergraduate research exhibition They may be able to provide some space for you and your friends to present what you have done

Attend a National Conferencebull Aim to attend the British Conference of Undergraduate Research This confer-ence offers students the opportunity to visit other prestigious institutions and enables them to present their research in a number of waysbull Apply for Posters in Parliament BCUR also holds an annual event at the hub of British politics creating opportunities to discuss research with MPs as well as other researchers from around the UK Not forgetting that other studentsrsquo research is also readily available for viewing and discussing

So as you can see giving your research the audience it deserves has many benefits We hope to see you and your research at one of these events soon

This was co-written by second year Philosophy Religion and Theology student Samantha Ball and third year History student Thomas Mitchell both of Oxford Brookes University TOP Samantha presents her research on post-colonialism and the role of women in modern India from 1947CENTRE Thomas discusses his research on British Empire Sentimentality in the mid-nineteenth centuryBOTTOM Samantha and Thomas arrive at the Houses of Parliament

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Psychometric Success Tackling the TestsBright Futures SocietyUniversity of Strathclyde

Psychometric testing is perhaps the most feared part of the recruitment process for graduates Bright Futures Strathclyde identified this as an opportunity to create an event to assist our fellow students with tackling these tests

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Our Vice President of Business and Humanities Mark OrsquoNeill currently works part-time for a Recruitment and Selection Consultancy who also have their own Business Psychology Unit This insight was invaluable in helping to create our event

In preparation for our workshop Mark who was leading this event collaborated with the Careers Service and his part time employer By using resources provided by each in addition to various tools available on the internet Mark was able to create a brand new event on psychometric testing lsquoPsychometric Success Tackling the Testsrsquo

Following a brief overview of the uses and the importance of Psychometric Tests tips and hints for success were provided before allowing students the opportunity to participate in one of three tests ndash numerical verbal and non-verbal The session drew to a close with a discussion of the answers before a recommendation of useful resources was provided The event was run at minimal cost and simply involved the use of a laptop projector

and printed A4 tests We were also very fortunate that the Director of the Business Psychology Unit at Markrsquos part time employer was able to join us for the latter half of the event

With an attendance of thirty students there was an extremely interactive QampA session which involved Mark the Business Psychology Director and the Employment Engagement Advisor from our careers service

The event was a resounding success despite the absence of a corporate investor Following the session the Naval Architecture society from Strathclyde have approached our committee and would like to collaborate with us to run a similar event for their members This event is scheduled to take place in March

This event is one example that Bright Futures is much more than simply inviting an investor to present on campus Bright Futures allows our members to think creatively and develop new innovative events to assist our fellow students with their search for internships and graduate jobs The ability to go beyond the realms of norm is one way you can ensure your society stands out Strathclyde are now in the process of developing their second event like this ndash lsquoCreating Connections ndash Discovering the Art of Networkingrsquo

If you would like to run

a similar event at your

society please contact

Mark at Bright Futures

Strathclyde he would

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wwwrpccoukmanifesto or follow us on twitter lifeinalawFirm

If yoursquore looking for a predictable career in a traditional firm then please stop reading now AtRPC yoursquoll get a whole lot more

Of course clients expect their lawyers to understand the law But what they really want is advice from smart people who get the commercial context and can spot the business implications On this measure you wonrsquot find better than RPC in 2013 the UKrsquos leading client satisfaction report placed us in the top spot overall out of 106 firms benchmarked and rankedus number one for quality of commercial advice Not for the first time

Combining this commercial outlook with some of the leading lawyers in their fields and great clients we offer a depth of knowledge and creative approach to problem solving that few firms can rival Itrsquos no surprise then that wersquore regularly praised in the leading directories for the quality of our training programmes

Headquartered in a state of the art site in the City of Londonwe also have offices in Bristol Hong Kong and Singapore Our culture of excellence development and open access is driven by our open plan working environment where knowledge is easily shared and access to partners is an everyday reality It brings out the best in our people and ensures that the service we offer our clients is second to none

If you like a challenge and want to join us in challenging convention wersquore offering training contracts on a fullndashtime contract for two yearsWersquore intent on rewriting the rules If you have courage and a pioneering spirit wersquod love tohear from you

the closing date for our london training contract is 31 July 2015

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Atkins people are good In fact wersquore brilliant We just donrsquot like to talk about it Over the past 75 years our designers and engineers have been quietly building a worldwide reputation for finding creative solutions to practical problems whatever the scale Itrsquos this ability to create masterpieces alongside micro pieces that makes Atkins people special From conception through to completion and everything in between what drives us is our determination to be the best Are you one of us

Join our Graduate Development ProgrammeLaunch yourself into some of the worldrsquos most exciting engineering projects with a career in Atkinsrsquo team with our 350+ graduates for the 2014 intake of our UK graduate development programme and have opportunities across a variety of business areas

We recruit across a wide range of degree disciplines including engineering physical sciences construction environmental IT and

business related disciplines For a comprehensive list of vacancies and to see where you might fit in please visit our graduate recruitment website wwwatkinsglobalcoukencareersgraduates

training and DevelopmentBecause one size doesnrsquot fit all

Itrsquos our unique breadth of expertise that makes ATKINS different because we feel each role should be every bit as stimulating as the projects we get involved in and that itrsquos never too late to learn wersquoll support youthroughout your professional development and career progression

our training includesbull Three Year Programme including a two day induction with your fellow graduates and further day-events throughout the programmebull Workshops and formal training in essential skills such as project management client engagement and report writing

bull On the job experience working with real projects of real clientsbull Mentoring and a buddy programme to help you identify and reach your goalsbullBusiness wide graduate representative and social eventsbull End of programme event Professional review and a 6-12 months career plan

What we offer youItrsquos an exciting time to develop your career and we can offer you a competitive salary tailored training and support towards a recognised professional qualification All graduates receive a pound5k lsquoWelcome Bonusrsquo (pound2500 in your first pay and the further pound2500 upon Chartership) plus other benefits including flexible annual leave discounted mobile phone contracts pension scheme share incentive plan and sports and social events

We are one of the worldrsquos leading design engineering and project management consultancies

Launch yourself into some of the worldrsquos most exciting engineering projects with a career in Atkinsrsquo team at careersatkinsglobalcomukgraduates our summer and industrial placements are also now open

Atkins Graduates WSAtkinsplc

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At KPMG we provide business advisory services to some of the worldrsquos biggest businesses And we believe that all business and solutions boil down to one thing people So whatever we do we see people first Therersquos no one type of person that succeeds at KPMG Itrsquos a massively diverse business welcoming all kinds of personalities and characters skills sets and indeed degree disciplines If you thrive on responsibility intellectual challenge and variety this could be just the place for you

A sandwich placement is ideal if you want to gain a broad range of professional experience while working with an even wider variety of people within KPMG

Location Gatwick Manchester Nottingham Birmingham Newcastle edinburgh Bristol Cardiff Glasgow amp London

The Capital Allowances Advisory Services team includes a combination of surveyors tax professionals and accountants who assist clients in maximising the tax relief available on their capital investments bybull Applying legislation case law and HMRC guidance to advise on the technical basis to claim capital allowancesbull Carrying out site surveys to identify qualifying assets

bull Liaising with property teams contractors and external consultants to obtain relevant cost informationbull Conducting valuation estimates where cost information is incompletebull Advising on how the changing legislation effects the transfer of allowances following a sale (transaction due diligence)bull Advising on ad-hoc queries both from clients and other internal KPMG teamsbull Producing capital allowances claim documents to submit to HMRC alongside the tax returnbull Negotiating and agreeing claims with HM Revenue and Customs

We work with clients across all lines of business where capital investment is crucial such as real estate retail hotels and infrastructure

Tasks and responsibilitiesbull Working collaboratively assisting with the delivery of client engagements bull Keeping documentation up to date bull Sharing knowledge bull Preparing capital allowance claims for submission to HM Revenue amp Customs bull Assisting management in the preparation of proposals bull Assisting in the preparation of technical queries from other parts of the firm

Qualifications yoursquoll work forThis year of experience would count towards sitting the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Assessment of Professional Competence (lsquoAPCrsquo) should a candidate successfully go on to complete their degree and return to their training at a later date

Key skills requiredbull Shows a keen interest in the real estate and construction industrybull Demonstrates a good working knowledge of the construction process and the various technologies involved including cost estimationbull Communicates with impact both with external advisors and clients in a way that is open honest consistent and clear bull Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work bull Shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work bull Continuously learns from experiences bull Works in a cooperative respectful manner with colleagues clients and the wider community bull Analyses problems identifies core issues investigates evaluates and integrates information

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To find out more about these roles click here

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Applications are now open for the following streams

economistbull The Government Economic Service is the UKrsquos largest recruiter of economists bull 21 degree or postgraduate degree in economics (Joint or mixed degrees are eligible if weighted towards economics)bull A development programme designed to improve economic managerial and communication skillsbull Work in areas like macroeconomic modelling competition policy international financial issues labour market trends

Statisticianbull Government Statistical Service is the UKrsquos largest producer of statistics which are reported daily throughout the mediabull Provide evidence to inform decisions across a wide range of political social and economic issues

bull 21 degree in a subject containing formal statistical training (eg Maths Psychology Geography etc)bull The mainstream Statistical Officer scheme is open to students with a 22 degree

Operational Researchbull Operational Research is the application of scientific methods to management problemsbull Change posts or move departments every 12-18 monthsbull 21 numerate degree (at least 50 numerate content) or relevant postgraduate degree

commercial bull 21 any degree subject bull Yoursquoll take on a series of 6 and 12 month postings across a range of departments giving you the opportunity to understand commercial activity in different contextsbull One of your postings will be in the Crown Commercial Service tasked with driving efficiency and reform across central government and

advising departments on complex commercial savingsbull During the 4 years of the scheme yoursquoll also be funded to complete the 3 levels of diploma qualification run by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply

HR bull Three-year programme made up of two 18 month placements in both policycorporate and operational roles in two different departmentsbull Assignments include HR business partnering organisation design and development reward employee relations policy development and talent managementbull Full support towards achieving an MSc in HR and CIPD bull 22 degree in any discipline

Applications close on7th April 2015

Where will you lead

Follow us at wwwfacebookcomfaststream or on Twitter at wwwtwittercomfaststreamuk All entries from the reflectsociety campaign can be viewed at wwwreflectsocietyuk Learn more at govukfaststream

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Areet I joined the Tesco personnel graduate scheme in September 2014 packed up my life from Newcastle and ventured into the real world of a lsquoproperrsquo career Can I say itrsquos what I expected Not in the slightest

I showed up looking like a real inbetweener on my first day at work (minus the briefcase) Dressed in a full suit I arrived to find out my office actually has a really cool lsquocasualrsquo dress culture My team is really varied in expertise and age but everyone is fun-loving and this is the general vibe across the whole office Donrsquot even get me started on challenging a director to a dance offhellip and unfortunately losing

My role has been challenging from day one I was first introduced to senior business leaders in my department and they gave me an overview of my new function After that I got an opportunity with other graduates to generate ideas on how to drive the business forward with the Chief Customer Officer (Robin Terrell) in the UK boardroom and it

was surprisingly relaxed Although I couldnrsquot help myself taking a sneaky Snapchat whilst looking a real exec

Personnel is a challenging function to work in and being a generalist trainee manager my role changes on a day-to-day basis I have been given the opportunity to lead more projects than I could have ever imagined and as a graduate have as much exposure as a personnel manager in the business So far I have taken ownership of managing our apprentice programme worked on organisational design the company reward strategy performance management and re-creating our induction process besides other day to day tasks

While it all sounds like a canny bit of work you still get the opportunity to be yourself Actually itrsquos actively encouraged We have regular social events as a graduate community and have a society that facilitates these events I applied and got the role of social rep in the society and itrsquos awesome knowing

yoursquore supported in making sure everyone can still let loose after a busy week I even set up my own running club at the office which now has over 40 members running every Monday night Everyone is keen to get involved here

I genuinely felt a little bit lost when I left University I worked all over between bars hotel management and then even moved to the States for a year and a half Working at Tesco is more than just a graduate job Itrsquos a community of people that are all keen to get on and develop together

If yoursquore after a job that makes you want to get out of bed in the morning apply for a programme here

You wonrsquot regret it

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Twitter tescoecFacebook tesco early careersWebsite wwwtesco-earlycareerscom

We love untangling engineering and technologyrsquos toughest conundrums

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Wersquore inventing the future right here right now at thales By combining the curiosity to explore the intelligence to question and the vision to create wersquore transforming the world around us Herersquos just one examplehellip

Project Focus ndash Defence

Whatrsquos longer than the Houses of Parliament wider than the span of the Angel of the North and six metres taller than Nelsonrsquos Column The Royal Navyrsquos biggest and most powerful surface warship ever the Queen Elizabeth-class (QEC) carrier

Thales is working with Babcock BAE Systems and the UK Ministry of Defence to deliver the 65000 tonne carriers Our work stretches from the overall ship design operational models and management of the power and propulsion sub-alliance to critical technology like the shiprsquos mission system and communications

infrastructure It also includes the development of the SMART- L 3D long range surveillance radar by our team of expert engineers too

SMART-L is a 3D multibeam radar designed to provide long-range air and surface surveillance and target designation Itrsquos state-of-the-art technology and its sensitivity allows for the early detection and tracking of very small aircraft and missiles especially stealthy targets in a littoral environment Itrsquos just one more way in which wersquore contributing to the QECrsquos aim to support peace-keeping and conflict prevention worldwide

People Focus ndash Abi onike Mechanical Hardware Engineer at Thales

I began design work early as a Mechanical Hardware Engineer which I enjoyed because I was familiar with it at university My work was regularly reviewed and I improved to the point where my

drawings could be released to a contractor This meant something that I had designed could be turned into a physical product in fact Irsquove recently delivered a product which started out as a bullet point list of requirements from the customer and is now something I can hold in my hand

Sound interesting Learn more at ukearlycareersthalesgroupcom

We love untangling engineering and technologyrsquos toughest conundrums

Together wersquore driven by doing things differently and making things better Together wersquoll fire your imagination and fulfil your potential Together we are Thales Join us Visit ukearlycareersthalesgroupcom

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Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Wersquore in the business of connecting people through innovative and secure communications and broadcast technology With deep capabilities and continued long term investment wersquore bringing our customers and their customers closer together in our continually converging world

Our proud history of partnership and innovation stretches back to 1922 to a very different world when we provided the transmission capability for the UKrsquos first radio broadcast Wersquove not stopped working since

We now broadcast one billion listening hours of radio each week and deliver digital television to 985 of the UK population and homes across five continents We provide WiFi for more than 30 airports as well as world class secure satellite teleport and fibre network coverage for customers

demanding 24x7 real-time business-critical communications We safeguard over 32 billion minutes of mobile conversation and four million life-saving mission-critical communications for the emergency services

Our unrivalled engineering expertise and commitment to innovation and investment is allowing us not only to support our customers and help solve their problems today but also to anticipate and invest in solutions for their future needs and the needs of society as a wholeTogether wersquore transforming the way that we live Wersquore creating the future of communications and broadcasting

together wersquore changing the world

connected Always

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wwwarqivacomwork-with-us

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I moved from Ireland to join the Costain Graduate Programme in July 2014 I am currently working as a Safety Health and Environmental Advisor at the Bond Street Station Upgrade one of the most complex tunnelling jobs in Europe

As a graduate what attracted me to Costain was the vast amount of opportunity the company had to offer in learning progression support and diversity Costain gives me a solid platform for my career providing me with exceptional training resources and support to grow They have provided me with the chance to grasp opportunity and responsibility from the start whilst still providing a secure network around me to help reach my goals

From an early stage I feel Costain has valued my input and has supported my career progression meeting my training desires and aiding my path to chartership Since I have joined the Costain team I have faced many challenges helping me advance my capabilities and improve my communication skills I embrace the fact that I am in control of my progression through setting personal goals and the option of working on different projects and sectors on some of the UKrsquos biggest and most complex projects that most companies cannot offer making Costain an unmissable graduate experience

From a SHE graduatersquos perspective I feel valued at Costain they invest in my future ensuring the best for me as an individual as well as for the company Every day is different at Costain working in construction

exposes you to multiple working environments and challenges As a SHE Graduate not only am I part of the Graduate programme I participate in the Graduate SHE Academy an independent group that helps me develop the niche skill set needed for my role involving group projects guest speakers and visits to other projects and various locations recently we have visited Paddington and the JCB factory

On a personal scale moving to the UK and starting a new job could have been a daunting experience but thanks to the graduate programme was an easy transition in the process I have made some great friends and created a valuable social network adding to the enjoyment of being a part of the Costain Team

Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Visit wwwcostaincom

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Our First Year Internship scheme is designed for undergraduate students completing their first year interested in finding out more about the Bank

Our internships run for six weeks giving you the opportunity to support a team on a specific project with roles available across all areas of the Bank from procurement or HR to monetary policy and banking supervision

You will experience excellent development opportunities ndash from a comprehensive induction to the Bank through to a range of talks and networking events If your performance during the six weeks is considered to be outstanding you will be given the opportunity to join us on our Penultimate Year Internship which could then lead to a full time graduate role

Please note applications for the 2015 First Year Internship are now open

Opportunities for a First Year Internship in 2015

Our ambition is to build One Bank And you could be the one were looking for To find out more visit wwwbankofenglandgraduatescouk

Click here to go through to the applications form

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Hi Everyone I hope these last couple of months have been good to you all and you are continuing to have a strong start to the year We have previously discussed how you can find out your strengths and the benefits of this and then subsequently using your strengths This month I will tell you about how aligning your strengths up to your career is THE best approach you can take

ldquoChoose a job you love and yoursquoll never have to work a day in your liferdquo- Confucius

This idea has been around for centuries but it is not just an old philosophy it is one that holds true to this very day Here at Jobmi we know that individuals who match their job to their strengths and so find their ldquoperfect jobrdquo are happier more confident have higher self

esteem have more energy reach their goals more quickly are more resilient have lower stress develop themselves further are more engaged at work and therefore perform better

That is one comprehensive list of positives that I wouldnrsquot mind tapping into Luckily we now can The new updates to Jobmi will match you to a job suited to your strengths As part of National Apprentice Week 9-13 March 2015 Jobmi will be releasing a new strengths-based career tool that matches you to your perfect job based on your strengths ndash amazing Sign up to Jobmi now so you can be ready when this is released

Another update that is now live on Jobmi is the Employer Pages You can view these pages to gain an insight into each organisation that is affiliated with Jobmi and

if you like what you see you can directly access live links to their current vacancies

These updates are bringing Jobmi even further forward with lots of great current and future possibilities for you the users Let us know what you think by tweeting us Jobmi

Speak Soon

Josh

Which Organisations and Jobs play to your strengths

Join us on Facebook wwwFacebookcomJobmiPlatformFollow us on Twitter Jobmi_Platform

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events and CompetitionsWomen in tax eventFriday 10 April 1400 - 1700 embankment PlaceCome and meet our Tax team at this interactive event where yoursquoll hear from a senior female leader from our Tax business around their career journey have the opportunity to ask them any questions around the world of Tax and gain advice from the recruitment team on your applications There will also be a chance to get involved in business games and to network with people from all areas of our Tax team Register hereRegister here pwctowomenintax

technology events13-17 April ndash tech week in london For those with a real passion for Technology joining our Tech week is a unique opportunity to explore the breadth of our Technology business and the innovative work wersquore doing to keep at the forefront of data digital and cyber security for our clients at a global reach Make your application here

To check out all the opportunities we have for Technology UK-wide visit pwccomukcareerstechnology to find out more Make your application here pwctotechweek

take part in Pwcrsquos crowdsourcing challenge and you could win pound1000Wersquore excited to launch a new crowdsourcing challenge for students focused on identifying the key actions businesses should take to build trust in society The Challenge is focussed on a broad question What can businesses tangibly do to build trust in society Post your ideas comment on other peoplersquos ideas and vote on the ideas you think really stand out and you could have the opportunity to pitch your idea to a panel of PwC Board Memberrsquos and win pound1000 plus an exclusive work shadowing opportunity pwccomukcareerstrust-in-business

VacanciesCalling all NI students If yoursquore looking for work experience or graduate jobs check out our opportunities in Belfast including Assurance Forensics Finance and Forensics Technology Solutions Our business in Belfast is growing rapidly and offers a great opportunity

for individuals to kick start their career Also donrsquot miss our opportunities to join us in Assurance this Autumn in our offices UK-wide including Glasgow Edinburgh Swansea East Midlands and Birminghampwccomukcareers

online tools

e-learn toolsTo help students achieve their best wersquove designed two e-learns to add to our existing suite of employability tools Browse our interview and psychometric e-learns to support you in securing your work experience or graduate programmepwccoukcareerselearn

Events competitions and opportunities

Take the opportunity of a lifetimepwccomukcareers facebookcomPwCCareersUK PwC_UK_Careers

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NetworkiNgYou have probably heard the phrase ldquoitrsquos not what you know itrsquos who you knowrdquo many a time As annoying as it is it does actually have some truth to it

To help you network we have created a list of handy Dorsquos and Do notrsquos that you may wish to consider

DoAttend networking eventsYou may laugh but you actually need to attend events that are aimed at networking These events do not need to be formal they can be something simple like joining a society volunteering or attending subject specific talks If you are unsure how to hear about these opportunities then speak to career services peers or even follow organisations or people you are interested in on Twitter

Do your researchResearch is vital when networking The last thing you want to do is look and feel underprepared when speaking to someone To get round this you need to research and by research we mean more than a quick look on Google Firstly research who will be attending the event once you have a list of names you can find them on LinkedIn LinkedIn gives you the ability to find out more about those attending you can then use this information to help you prepare questions to ask them

Bring business cardsMost of you will not be business owners but that doesnrsquot stop you having a business card A Business card is an effective and easy way to give someone all your details Make sure you include your email mobile phone number and LinkedIn Also make sure they are printed to a reasonable level and are presentable

Prepare an elevator pitchYou will often find that you are not the only one who wants to speak to a particular person when at a networking event It can be hard to get noticed and in particularly be remembered To add to the pressure you may find you do not have long to start up a conversation and get everything from it you wished for The best way to get everything across is by doing what is known as an elevator pitch The aim is to tell the person everything they should and need to know about you within the space of 30 seconds This should then help to gain their attention and make them want to talk to you more be it there and then or later on in the day

Connect with people as soon as you meet themIf you have had a successful conversation with someone then make sure to follow up with them This can be done in many ways but via email or LinkedIn would be recommended In the message you want to thank them for their time also mention something about what they said this shows good listening skills as well as an

interest in their opinions lastly try and keep the conversation alive by asking a related question

Do noTForget to introduce yourselfWalking up to someone to open a conversation is very scary You will more than likely be slightly apprehensive and nervous this is completely natural However in this situation you tend to forget the very basics Your name Remember to introduce yourself there is nothing worse than someone having to ask you half way through what your name is

Offer people your business cardunless they ask for itIf someone wants your contact details they will ask for it Do not assume the person wants your business card if they do not ask for it and you give it to them you can expect it to be in the bin by the end of the day You are more than welcome to ask for their contact details but tell them why you want them maybe to find out more about a job or to ask more questions that you do not have time for right now

Forget your mannersManners are a given for most of us but when it comes down to networking many will get nervous and forget how to be well mannered Remember when speaking with someone do not dive in and ask them about a job Also if they are speaking to someone else make sure you wait your turn before saying something It is very simple but very easy to mess up

Act like a stalkerWe say you should research however a negative of too much research is you can fall into stalker mode Do not open up conversation tell them how you found them on LinkedIn and realised you both lived in the same town This can be very off putting Just be aware of the fine line between well-research and keen

Donrsquot get drunkIt may sound stupid but you will be surprised A lot of networking events have food and drink supplied The red wine can certainly start to flow and that is never a good sign when you are trying to be professional Keep an eye on how much you have had you may think itrsquos just one glass but it is probably being secretly topped up by a waiter doing their job Slurring your words and speaking nonsense is never a good idea

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How to save money

University BooksUniversity books can certainly make a dent in your bank account Instead of buying a brand new book why not save a fortune by buying second-hand course books We would recommend definitely checking Amazonrsquos undergraduate section (they do free delivery too) but also keep an eye out for people selling their second hand books on campus

You may also want to make use the library more The closer you get to exam and essay deadlines the more popular the books become So make sure you are one step ahead of the game and get the books on loan before someone else does

Unfortunately money does not grow on trees and sometimes the bank of mum and dad runs dry So what can you do as a student to save money Well here at Bright Futures we have put together some helpful tips on how you can get the most from your money and of course save some too

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How to save money

TransportAny studentrsquos wallet should include a Nandorsquos Card ID Bank Card and a Young Persons Railcard You can purchase a Young Persons Railcard for pound30 a year and it allows you to save a massive 13 on all rail journeys in the UK It might be pound30 but a few journeys and yoursquore saving money Also make sure you book your train tickets in advance Use sites like thetrainlinecouk Lastly try and avoid trains that are at peak time they tend to be much more expensive

Another way to save money with transport is to get a bike Yes it is a short term cost but once yoursquove got it itrsquos completely free and probably quicker to get around especially in the cities Another positive is you donrsquot need to spend money in the gym people pay pound30 a month to go on cycle machines at the gym just saying

FoodWe all need to eat and ideally we need to eat healthily However healthy food can be more expensive so how can you save money Well firstly if you live with others why not share food costs with flatmates If you buy in bulk it is often cheaper

Make sure you do not go shopping on an empty stomach When you are hungry you will just want to buy everything Also make sure you go at the right time If you are clever you will know when most of the stock goes on reduced sale This normally happens around 7pm Look for things that are good quality and a good price then either eat it that day or take it home and freeze it

Check the storage instructions of the product before freezing

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AgendA 1200pm arrival drinks and networking bull Lunch until 300pm

This Society Awards lunch provides a great opportunity to network with all the students and also engage with next years committee members so that you can kick start your event planning over the summer

AwardsEvent of the yearMost Collaborative SocietyFastest Growing SocietyNewcomer of the yearDiversity awardPresident of the yearRegional ambassador of the yearSociety of the year

To find out how to become a sponsor of these awards please contact Claire Libby All sponsors benefit from having their company logo and relevant links on the front content page for the emagazine for the year plus benefit from all of the post conference promotion that goes out to all of our 34000 members

To find out how to get involved please contact clairelibbybrightfuturescouk or call Claire on 01242 236415

This year the Awards Lunch (12 noon to 300pm) attended by employers and both this yearrsquos and next yearrsquos Committee members will be held on 31st March 2015 at the venue

SwAy (between Covent Garden and Holborn)

61-65 Great Queen Street London wC2B 5BZswaybarcouk

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fudge brownies

These cookies and cream fudge brownies are sure to make everyone who eats them smile with joy

Ingredients165g5frac12oz butter plus extra for greasing200g7oz dark chocolate grated or finely chopped3 free-range eggs2 free-range egg yolks1 vanilla pod seeds only (or alternatively 2 tsp vanilla extract)

165g5frac12 oz soft light brown sugar2 tbsp plain flour1 tbsp cocoa powderpinch salt154g5frac12oz pack chocolate biscuits such as oreos broken into quarters

icing sugar for dusting

Method 1 preheat the oven to 180c350fgas 4 grease a 20cm8in square baking tin with butter then line with baking paper with the paper overlapping the sides a little

2 melt the butter in a pan over a medium heat when the butter has melted remove the pan from the heat and add the grated (or chopped) chocolate Leave to stand for a few minutes or until the chocolate melts and then stir together Alternatively you can put the chocolate and butter in a bowl and melt in the microwave in 25-second blasts stirring well each time

3 Whisk the eggs egg yolks and vanilla together in a large bowl until the eggs begin to get light and fluffy Add the sugar in two additions whisking between each pour it around the side of the egg mix so as not to knock out the air that has been whisked in keep whisking until the mixture becomes stiffer once the egg mixture is ready pour the chocolate into it - again around the sides so as not to knock the air out

4 Add the flour cocoa powder salt and a third of the biscuits and stir until fully combined then pour the mixture into the prepared tin Scatter the remaining biscuits over the top pressing them in slightly Bake on the middle shelf of the oven for 25ndash30 minutes The middle should be very so slightly gooey Leave the brownies to cool in the tin - the top will sink and crack a little

5 pull the brownies out using the overlapping paper and cut into squares Dust with icing sugar

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Samantha Ball and Thomas Mitchell (Oxford Brookes University Undergraduate Students)

So yoursquore an undergraduate student who has just completed a research project on a topic yoursquore passionate about and yoursquove invested a considerable amount of time and effort

Your research may even benefit society at large

So how can you get recognition as a researcher and get your work noticed

Why You need a Wider Audience

Every big idea starts somewhere No matter how trivial your research may seem it has the potential to have a significant impact on your field For this a wider audience is pivotal You will also reap personal benefits from the interac-tion you will have with other students and academics Many will come with a novel approach that will help inform further work while talking to those who are new to your topic will develop your skills in articulating ideas By reaching a wider audience you could add valuable material to your CV whilst expanding your current network of potential employers colleagues and staff from other institutions

How to Get a Wider Audience

Get Your Uni Involvedbull Let your institution know about your investigation They may be able to help you progress and develop itbull Encourage your friends and others on your course to complete their own researchbull Many universities hold an annual undergraduate research exhibition They may be able to provide some space for you and your friends to present what you have done

Attend a National Conferencebull Aim to attend the British Conference of Undergraduate Research This confer-ence offers students the opportunity to visit other prestigious institutions and enables them to present their research in a number of waysbull Apply for Posters in Parliament BCUR also holds an annual event at the hub of British politics creating opportunities to discuss research with MPs as well as other researchers from around the UK Not forgetting that other studentsrsquo research is also readily available for viewing and discussing

So as you can see giving your research the audience it deserves has many benefits We hope to see you and your research at one of these events soon

This was co-written by second year Philosophy Religion and Theology student Samantha Ball and third year History student Thomas Mitchell both of Oxford Brookes University TOP Samantha presents her research on post-colonialism and the role of women in modern India from 1947CENTRE Thomas discusses his research on British Empire Sentimentality in the mid-nineteenth centuryBOTTOM Samantha and Thomas arrive at the Houses of Parliament

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Psychometric Success Tackling the TestsBright Futures SocietyUniversity of Strathclyde

Psychometric testing is perhaps the most feared part of the recruitment process for graduates Bright Futures Strathclyde identified this as an opportunity to create an event to assist our fellow students with tackling these tests

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Our Vice President of Business and Humanities Mark OrsquoNeill currently works part-time for a Recruitment and Selection Consultancy who also have their own Business Psychology Unit This insight was invaluable in helping to create our event

In preparation for our workshop Mark who was leading this event collaborated with the Careers Service and his part time employer By using resources provided by each in addition to various tools available on the internet Mark was able to create a brand new event on psychometric testing lsquoPsychometric Success Tackling the Testsrsquo

Following a brief overview of the uses and the importance of Psychometric Tests tips and hints for success were provided before allowing students the opportunity to participate in one of three tests ndash numerical verbal and non-verbal The session drew to a close with a discussion of the answers before a recommendation of useful resources was provided The event was run at minimal cost and simply involved the use of a laptop projector

and printed A4 tests We were also very fortunate that the Director of the Business Psychology Unit at Markrsquos part time employer was able to join us for the latter half of the event

With an attendance of thirty students there was an extremely interactive QampA session which involved Mark the Business Psychology Director and the Employment Engagement Advisor from our careers service

The event was a resounding success despite the absence of a corporate investor Following the session the Naval Architecture society from Strathclyde have approached our committee and would like to collaborate with us to run a similar event for their members This event is scheduled to take place in March

This event is one example that Bright Futures is much more than simply inviting an investor to present on campus Bright Futures allows our members to think creatively and develop new innovative events to assist our fellow students with their search for internships and graduate jobs The ability to go beyond the realms of norm is one way you can ensure your society stands out Strathclyde are now in the process of developing their second event like this ndash lsquoCreating Connections ndash Discovering the Art of Networkingrsquo

If you would like to run

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Wunderlist RefME Jamiersquos 20 Minute Meals

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wwwrpccoukmanifesto or follow us on twitter lifeinalawFirm

If yoursquore looking for a predictable career in a traditional firm then please stop reading now AtRPC yoursquoll get a whole lot more

Of course clients expect their lawyers to understand the law But what they really want is advice from smart people who get the commercial context and can spot the business implications On this measure you wonrsquot find better than RPC in 2013 the UKrsquos leading client satisfaction report placed us in the top spot overall out of 106 firms benchmarked and rankedus number one for quality of commercial advice Not for the first time

Combining this commercial outlook with some of the leading lawyers in their fields and great clients we offer a depth of knowledge and creative approach to problem solving that few firms can rival Itrsquos no surprise then that wersquore regularly praised in the leading directories for the quality of our training programmes

Headquartered in a state of the art site in the City of Londonwe also have offices in Bristol Hong Kong and Singapore Our culture of excellence development and open access is driven by our open plan working environment where knowledge is easily shared and access to partners is an everyday reality It brings out the best in our people and ensures that the service we offer our clients is second to none

If you like a challenge and want to join us in challenging convention wersquore offering training contracts on a fullndashtime contract for two yearsWersquore intent on rewriting the rules If you have courage and a pioneering spirit wersquod love tohear from you

the closing date for our london training contract is 31 July 2015

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Atkins people are good In fact wersquore brilliant We just donrsquot like to talk about it Over the past 75 years our designers and engineers have been quietly building a worldwide reputation for finding creative solutions to practical problems whatever the scale Itrsquos this ability to create masterpieces alongside micro pieces that makes Atkins people special From conception through to completion and everything in between what drives us is our determination to be the best Are you one of us

Join our Graduate Development ProgrammeLaunch yourself into some of the worldrsquos most exciting engineering projects with a career in Atkinsrsquo team with our 350+ graduates for the 2014 intake of our UK graduate development programme and have opportunities across a variety of business areas

We recruit across a wide range of degree disciplines including engineering physical sciences construction environmental IT and

business related disciplines For a comprehensive list of vacancies and to see where you might fit in please visit our graduate recruitment website wwwatkinsglobalcoukencareersgraduates

training and DevelopmentBecause one size doesnrsquot fit all

Itrsquos our unique breadth of expertise that makes ATKINS different because we feel each role should be every bit as stimulating as the projects we get involved in and that itrsquos never too late to learn wersquoll support youthroughout your professional development and career progression

our training includesbull Three Year Programme including a two day induction with your fellow graduates and further day-events throughout the programmebull Workshops and formal training in essential skills such as project management client engagement and report writing

bull On the job experience working with real projects of real clientsbull Mentoring and a buddy programme to help you identify and reach your goalsbullBusiness wide graduate representative and social eventsbull End of programme event Professional review and a 6-12 months career plan

What we offer youItrsquos an exciting time to develop your career and we can offer you a competitive salary tailored training and support towards a recognised professional qualification All graduates receive a pound5k lsquoWelcome Bonusrsquo (pound2500 in your first pay and the further pound2500 upon Chartership) plus other benefits including flexible annual leave discounted mobile phone contracts pension scheme share incentive plan and sports and social events

We are one of the worldrsquos leading design engineering and project management consultancies

Launch yourself into some of the worldrsquos most exciting engineering projects with a career in Atkinsrsquo team at careersatkinsglobalcomukgraduates our summer and industrial placements are also now open

Atkins Graduates WSAtkinsplc

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At KPMG we provide business advisory services to some of the worldrsquos biggest businesses And we believe that all business and solutions boil down to one thing people So whatever we do we see people first Therersquos no one type of person that succeeds at KPMG Itrsquos a massively diverse business welcoming all kinds of personalities and characters skills sets and indeed degree disciplines If you thrive on responsibility intellectual challenge and variety this could be just the place for you

A sandwich placement is ideal if you want to gain a broad range of professional experience while working with an even wider variety of people within KPMG

Location Gatwick Manchester Nottingham Birmingham Newcastle edinburgh Bristol Cardiff Glasgow amp London

The Capital Allowances Advisory Services team includes a combination of surveyors tax professionals and accountants who assist clients in maximising the tax relief available on their capital investments bybull Applying legislation case law and HMRC guidance to advise on the technical basis to claim capital allowancesbull Carrying out site surveys to identify qualifying assets

bull Liaising with property teams contractors and external consultants to obtain relevant cost informationbull Conducting valuation estimates where cost information is incompletebull Advising on how the changing legislation effects the transfer of allowances following a sale (transaction due diligence)bull Advising on ad-hoc queries both from clients and other internal KPMG teamsbull Producing capital allowances claim documents to submit to HMRC alongside the tax returnbull Negotiating and agreeing claims with HM Revenue and Customs

We work with clients across all lines of business where capital investment is crucial such as real estate retail hotels and infrastructure

Tasks and responsibilitiesbull Working collaboratively assisting with the delivery of client engagements bull Keeping documentation up to date bull Sharing knowledge bull Preparing capital allowance claims for submission to HM Revenue amp Customs bull Assisting management in the preparation of proposals bull Assisting in the preparation of technical queries from other parts of the firm

Qualifications yoursquoll work forThis year of experience would count towards sitting the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Assessment of Professional Competence (lsquoAPCrsquo) should a candidate successfully go on to complete their degree and return to their training at a later date

Key skills requiredbull Shows a keen interest in the real estate and construction industrybull Demonstrates a good working knowledge of the construction process and the various technologies involved including cost estimationbull Communicates with impact both with external advisors and clients in a way that is open honest consistent and clear bull Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work bull Shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work bull Continuously learns from experiences bull Works in a cooperative respectful manner with colleagues clients and the wider community bull Analyses problems identifies core issues investigates evaluates and integrates information

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so what can you look forward to on your industrial placement at KPMG Exceptional training Professional qualifications Exposure to clients from day one And tons of lsquoreal world real timersquo responsibility

To find out more about these roles click here

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Applications are now open for the following streams

economistbull The Government Economic Service is the UKrsquos largest recruiter of economists bull 21 degree or postgraduate degree in economics (Joint or mixed degrees are eligible if weighted towards economics)bull A development programme designed to improve economic managerial and communication skillsbull Work in areas like macroeconomic modelling competition policy international financial issues labour market trends

Statisticianbull Government Statistical Service is the UKrsquos largest producer of statistics which are reported daily throughout the mediabull Provide evidence to inform decisions across a wide range of political social and economic issues

bull 21 degree in a subject containing formal statistical training (eg Maths Psychology Geography etc)bull The mainstream Statistical Officer scheme is open to students with a 22 degree

Operational Researchbull Operational Research is the application of scientific methods to management problemsbull Change posts or move departments every 12-18 monthsbull 21 numerate degree (at least 50 numerate content) or relevant postgraduate degree

commercial bull 21 any degree subject bull Yoursquoll take on a series of 6 and 12 month postings across a range of departments giving you the opportunity to understand commercial activity in different contextsbull One of your postings will be in the Crown Commercial Service tasked with driving efficiency and reform across central government and

advising departments on complex commercial savingsbull During the 4 years of the scheme yoursquoll also be funded to complete the 3 levels of diploma qualification run by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply

HR bull Three-year programme made up of two 18 month placements in both policycorporate and operational roles in two different departmentsbull Assignments include HR business partnering organisation design and development reward employee relations policy development and talent managementbull Full support towards achieving an MSc in HR and CIPD bull 22 degree in any discipline

Applications close on7th April 2015

Where will you lead

Follow us at wwwfacebookcomfaststream or on Twitter at wwwtwittercomfaststreamuk All entries from the reflectsociety campaign can be viewed at wwwreflectsocietyuk Learn more at govukfaststream

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Areet I joined the Tesco personnel graduate scheme in September 2014 packed up my life from Newcastle and ventured into the real world of a lsquoproperrsquo career Can I say itrsquos what I expected Not in the slightest

I showed up looking like a real inbetweener on my first day at work (minus the briefcase) Dressed in a full suit I arrived to find out my office actually has a really cool lsquocasualrsquo dress culture My team is really varied in expertise and age but everyone is fun-loving and this is the general vibe across the whole office Donrsquot even get me started on challenging a director to a dance offhellip and unfortunately losing

My role has been challenging from day one I was first introduced to senior business leaders in my department and they gave me an overview of my new function After that I got an opportunity with other graduates to generate ideas on how to drive the business forward with the Chief Customer Officer (Robin Terrell) in the UK boardroom and it

was surprisingly relaxed Although I couldnrsquot help myself taking a sneaky Snapchat whilst looking a real exec

Personnel is a challenging function to work in and being a generalist trainee manager my role changes on a day-to-day basis I have been given the opportunity to lead more projects than I could have ever imagined and as a graduate have as much exposure as a personnel manager in the business So far I have taken ownership of managing our apprentice programme worked on organisational design the company reward strategy performance management and re-creating our induction process besides other day to day tasks

While it all sounds like a canny bit of work you still get the opportunity to be yourself Actually itrsquos actively encouraged We have regular social events as a graduate community and have a society that facilitates these events I applied and got the role of social rep in the society and itrsquos awesome knowing

yoursquore supported in making sure everyone can still let loose after a busy week I even set up my own running club at the office which now has over 40 members running every Monday night Everyone is keen to get involved here

I genuinely felt a little bit lost when I left University I worked all over between bars hotel management and then even moved to the States for a year and a half Working at Tesco is more than just a graduate job Itrsquos a community of people that are all keen to get on and develop together

If yoursquore after a job that makes you want to get out of bed in the morning apply for a programme here

You wonrsquot regret it

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Twitter tescoecFacebook tesco early careersWebsite wwwtesco-earlycareerscom

We love untangling engineering and technologyrsquos toughest conundrums

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Wersquore inventing the future right here right now at thales By combining the curiosity to explore the intelligence to question and the vision to create wersquore transforming the world around us Herersquos just one examplehellip

Project Focus ndash Defence

Whatrsquos longer than the Houses of Parliament wider than the span of the Angel of the North and six metres taller than Nelsonrsquos Column The Royal Navyrsquos biggest and most powerful surface warship ever the Queen Elizabeth-class (QEC) carrier

Thales is working with Babcock BAE Systems and the UK Ministry of Defence to deliver the 65000 tonne carriers Our work stretches from the overall ship design operational models and management of the power and propulsion sub-alliance to critical technology like the shiprsquos mission system and communications

infrastructure It also includes the development of the SMART- L 3D long range surveillance radar by our team of expert engineers too

SMART-L is a 3D multibeam radar designed to provide long-range air and surface surveillance and target designation Itrsquos state-of-the-art technology and its sensitivity allows for the early detection and tracking of very small aircraft and missiles especially stealthy targets in a littoral environment Itrsquos just one more way in which wersquore contributing to the QECrsquos aim to support peace-keeping and conflict prevention worldwide

People Focus ndash Abi onike Mechanical Hardware Engineer at Thales

I began design work early as a Mechanical Hardware Engineer which I enjoyed because I was familiar with it at university My work was regularly reviewed and I improved to the point where my

drawings could be released to a contractor This meant something that I had designed could be turned into a physical product in fact Irsquove recently delivered a product which started out as a bullet point list of requirements from the customer and is now something I can hold in my hand

Sound interesting Learn more at ukearlycareersthalesgroupcom

We love untangling engineering and technologyrsquos toughest conundrums

Together wersquore driven by doing things differently and making things better Together wersquoll fire your imagination and fulfil your potential Together we are Thales Join us Visit ukearlycareersthalesgroupcom

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Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Wersquore in the business of connecting people through innovative and secure communications and broadcast technology With deep capabilities and continued long term investment wersquore bringing our customers and their customers closer together in our continually converging world

Our proud history of partnership and innovation stretches back to 1922 to a very different world when we provided the transmission capability for the UKrsquos first radio broadcast Wersquove not stopped working since

We now broadcast one billion listening hours of radio each week and deliver digital television to 985 of the UK population and homes across five continents We provide WiFi for more than 30 airports as well as world class secure satellite teleport and fibre network coverage for customers

demanding 24x7 real-time business-critical communications We safeguard over 32 billion minutes of mobile conversation and four million life-saving mission-critical communications for the emergency services

Our unrivalled engineering expertise and commitment to innovation and investment is allowing us not only to support our customers and help solve their problems today but also to anticipate and invest in solutions for their future needs and the needs of society as a wholeTogether wersquore transforming the way that we live Wersquore creating the future of communications and broadcasting

together wersquore changing the world

connected Always

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wwwarqivacomwork-with-us

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I moved from Ireland to join the Costain Graduate Programme in July 2014 I am currently working as a Safety Health and Environmental Advisor at the Bond Street Station Upgrade one of the most complex tunnelling jobs in Europe

As a graduate what attracted me to Costain was the vast amount of opportunity the company had to offer in learning progression support and diversity Costain gives me a solid platform for my career providing me with exceptional training resources and support to grow They have provided me with the chance to grasp opportunity and responsibility from the start whilst still providing a secure network around me to help reach my goals

From an early stage I feel Costain has valued my input and has supported my career progression meeting my training desires and aiding my path to chartership Since I have joined the Costain team I have faced many challenges helping me advance my capabilities and improve my communication skills I embrace the fact that I am in control of my progression through setting personal goals and the option of working on different projects and sectors on some of the UKrsquos biggest and most complex projects that most companies cannot offer making Costain an unmissable graduate experience

From a SHE graduatersquos perspective I feel valued at Costain they invest in my future ensuring the best for me as an individual as well as for the company Every day is different at Costain working in construction

exposes you to multiple working environments and challenges As a SHE Graduate not only am I part of the Graduate programme I participate in the Graduate SHE Academy an independent group that helps me develop the niche skill set needed for my role involving group projects guest speakers and visits to other projects and various locations recently we have visited Paddington and the JCB factory

On a personal scale moving to the UK and starting a new job could have been a daunting experience but thanks to the graduate programme was an easy transition in the process I have made some great friends and created a valuable social network adding to the enjoyment of being a part of the Costain Team

Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Visit wwwcostaincom

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Our First Year Internship scheme is designed for undergraduate students completing their first year interested in finding out more about the Bank

Our internships run for six weeks giving you the opportunity to support a team on a specific project with roles available across all areas of the Bank from procurement or HR to monetary policy and banking supervision

You will experience excellent development opportunities ndash from a comprehensive induction to the Bank through to a range of talks and networking events If your performance during the six weeks is considered to be outstanding you will be given the opportunity to join us on our Penultimate Year Internship which could then lead to a full time graduate role

Please note applications for the 2015 First Year Internship are now open

Opportunities for a First Year Internship in 2015

Our ambition is to build One Bank And you could be the one were looking for To find out more visit wwwbankofenglandgraduatescouk

Click here to go through to the applications form

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Hi Everyone I hope these last couple of months have been good to you all and you are continuing to have a strong start to the year We have previously discussed how you can find out your strengths and the benefits of this and then subsequently using your strengths This month I will tell you about how aligning your strengths up to your career is THE best approach you can take

ldquoChoose a job you love and yoursquoll never have to work a day in your liferdquo- Confucius

This idea has been around for centuries but it is not just an old philosophy it is one that holds true to this very day Here at Jobmi we know that individuals who match their job to their strengths and so find their ldquoperfect jobrdquo are happier more confident have higher self

esteem have more energy reach their goals more quickly are more resilient have lower stress develop themselves further are more engaged at work and therefore perform better

That is one comprehensive list of positives that I wouldnrsquot mind tapping into Luckily we now can The new updates to Jobmi will match you to a job suited to your strengths As part of National Apprentice Week 9-13 March 2015 Jobmi will be releasing a new strengths-based career tool that matches you to your perfect job based on your strengths ndash amazing Sign up to Jobmi now so you can be ready when this is released

Another update that is now live on Jobmi is the Employer Pages You can view these pages to gain an insight into each organisation that is affiliated with Jobmi and

if you like what you see you can directly access live links to their current vacancies

These updates are bringing Jobmi even further forward with lots of great current and future possibilities for you the users Let us know what you think by tweeting us Jobmi

Speak Soon

Josh

Which Organisations and Jobs play to your strengths

Join us on Facebook wwwFacebookcomJobmiPlatformFollow us on Twitter Jobmi_Platform

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events and CompetitionsWomen in tax eventFriday 10 April 1400 - 1700 embankment PlaceCome and meet our Tax team at this interactive event where yoursquoll hear from a senior female leader from our Tax business around their career journey have the opportunity to ask them any questions around the world of Tax and gain advice from the recruitment team on your applications There will also be a chance to get involved in business games and to network with people from all areas of our Tax team Register hereRegister here pwctowomenintax

technology events13-17 April ndash tech week in london For those with a real passion for Technology joining our Tech week is a unique opportunity to explore the breadth of our Technology business and the innovative work wersquore doing to keep at the forefront of data digital and cyber security for our clients at a global reach Make your application here

To check out all the opportunities we have for Technology UK-wide visit pwccomukcareerstechnology to find out more Make your application here pwctotechweek

take part in Pwcrsquos crowdsourcing challenge and you could win pound1000Wersquore excited to launch a new crowdsourcing challenge for students focused on identifying the key actions businesses should take to build trust in society The Challenge is focussed on a broad question What can businesses tangibly do to build trust in society Post your ideas comment on other peoplersquos ideas and vote on the ideas you think really stand out and you could have the opportunity to pitch your idea to a panel of PwC Board Memberrsquos and win pound1000 plus an exclusive work shadowing opportunity pwccomukcareerstrust-in-business

VacanciesCalling all NI students If yoursquore looking for work experience or graduate jobs check out our opportunities in Belfast including Assurance Forensics Finance and Forensics Technology Solutions Our business in Belfast is growing rapidly and offers a great opportunity

for individuals to kick start their career Also donrsquot miss our opportunities to join us in Assurance this Autumn in our offices UK-wide including Glasgow Edinburgh Swansea East Midlands and Birminghampwccomukcareers

online tools

e-learn toolsTo help students achieve their best wersquove designed two e-learns to add to our existing suite of employability tools Browse our interview and psychometric e-learns to support you in securing your work experience or graduate programmepwccoukcareerselearn

Events competitions and opportunities

Take the opportunity of a lifetimepwccomukcareers facebookcomPwCCareersUK PwC_UK_Careers

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How to save money

University BooksUniversity books can certainly make a dent in your bank account Instead of buying a brand new book why not save a fortune by buying second-hand course books We would recommend definitely checking Amazonrsquos undergraduate section (they do free delivery too) but also keep an eye out for people selling their second hand books on campus

You may also want to make use the library more The closer you get to exam and essay deadlines the more popular the books become So make sure you are one step ahead of the game and get the books on loan before someone else does

Unfortunately money does not grow on trees and sometimes the bank of mum and dad runs dry So what can you do as a student to save money Well here at Bright Futures we have put together some helpful tips on how you can get the most from your money and of course save some too

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How to save money

TransportAny studentrsquos wallet should include a Nandorsquos Card ID Bank Card and a Young Persons Railcard You can purchase a Young Persons Railcard for pound30 a year and it allows you to save a massive 13 on all rail journeys in the UK It might be pound30 but a few journeys and yoursquore saving money Also make sure you book your train tickets in advance Use sites like thetrainlinecouk Lastly try and avoid trains that are at peak time they tend to be much more expensive

Another way to save money with transport is to get a bike Yes it is a short term cost but once yoursquove got it itrsquos completely free and probably quicker to get around especially in the cities Another positive is you donrsquot need to spend money in the gym people pay pound30 a month to go on cycle machines at the gym just saying

FoodWe all need to eat and ideally we need to eat healthily However healthy food can be more expensive so how can you save money Well firstly if you live with others why not share food costs with flatmates If you buy in bulk it is often cheaper

Make sure you do not go shopping on an empty stomach When you are hungry you will just want to buy everything Also make sure you go at the right time If you are clever you will know when most of the stock goes on reduced sale This normally happens around 7pm Look for things that are good quality and a good price then either eat it that day or take it home and freeze it

Check the storage instructions of the product before freezing

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This Society Awards lunch provides a great opportunity to network with all the students and also engage with next years committee members so that you can kick start your event planning over the summer

AwardsEvent of the yearMost Collaborative SocietyFastest Growing SocietyNewcomer of the yearDiversity awardPresident of the yearRegional ambassador of the yearSociety of the year

To find out how to become a sponsor of these awards please contact Claire Libby All sponsors benefit from having their company logo and relevant links on the front content page for the emagazine for the year plus benefit from all of the post conference promotion that goes out to all of our 34000 members

To find out how to get involved please contact clairelibbybrightfuturescouk or call Claire on 01242 236415

This year the Awards Lunch (12 noon to 300pm) attended by employers and both this yearrsquos and next yearrsquos Committee members will be held on 31st March 2015 at the venue

SwAy (between Covent Garden and Holborn)

61-65 Great Queen Street London wC2B 5BZswaybarcouk

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These cookies and cream fudge brownies are sure to make everyone who eats them smile with joy

Ingredients165g5frac12oz butter plus extra for greasing200g7oz dark chocolate grated or finely chopped3 free-range eggs2 free-range egg yolks1 vanilla pod seeds only (or alternatively 2 tsp vanilla extract)

165g5frac12 oz soft light brown sugar2 tbsp plain flour1 tbsp cocoa powderpinch salt154g5frac12oz pack chocolate biscuits such as oreos broken into quarters

icing sugar for dusting

Method 1 preheat the oven to 180c350fgas 4 grease a 20cm8in square baking tin with butter then line with baking paper with the paper overlapping the sides a little

2 melt the butter in a pan over a medium heat when the butter has melted remove the pan from the heat and add the grated (or chopped) chocolate Leave to stand for a few minutes or until the chocolate melts and then stir together Alternatively you can put the chocolate and butter in a bowl and melt in the microwave in 25-second blasts stirring well each time

3 Whisk the eggs egg yolks and vanilla together in a large bowl until the eggs begin to get light and fluffy Add the sugar in two additions whisking between each pour it around the side of the egg mix so as not to knock out the air that has been whisked in keep whisking until the mixture becomes stiffer once the egg mixture is ready pour the chocolate into it - again around the sides so as not to knock the air out

4 Add the flour cocoa powder salt and a third of the biscuits and stir until fully combined then pour the mixture into the prepared tin Scatter the remaining biscuits over the top pressing them in slightly Bake on the middle shelf of the oven for 25ndash30 minutes The middle should be very so slightly gooey Leave the brownies to cool in the tin - the top will sink and crack a little

5 pull the brownies out using the overlapping paper and cut into squares Dust with icing sugar

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Samantha Ball and Thomas Mitchell (Oxford Brookes University Undergraduate Students)

So yoursquore an undergraduate student who has just completed a research project on a topic yoursquore passionate about and yoursquove invested a considerable amount of time and effort

Your research may even benefit society at large

So how can you get recognition as a researcher and get your work noticed

Why You need a Wider Audience

Every big idea starts somewhere No matter how trivial your research may seem it has the potential to have a significant impact on your field For this a wider audience is pivotal You will also reap personal benefits from the interac-tion you will have with other students and academics Many will come with a novel approach that will help inform further work while talking to those who are new to your topic will develop your skills in articulating ideas By reaching a wider audience you could add valuable material to your CV whilst expanding your current network of potential employers colleagues and staff from other institutions

How to Get a Wider Audience

Get Your Uni Involvedbull Let your institution know about your investigation They may be able to help you progress and develop itbull Encourage your friends and others on your course to complete their own researchbull Many universities hold an annual undergraduate research exhibition They may be able to provide some space for you and your friends to present what you have done

Attend a National Conferencebull Aim to attend the British Conference of Undergraduate Research This confer-ence offers students the opportunity to visit other prestigious institutions and enables them to present their research in a number of waysbull Apply for Posters in Parliament BCUR also holds an annual event at the hub of British politics creating opportunities to discuss research with MPs as well as other researchers from around the UK Not forgetting that other studentsrsquo research is also readily available for viewing and discussing

So as you can see giving your research the audience it deserves has many benefits We hope to see you and your research at one of these events soon

This was co-written by second year Philosophy Religion and Theology student Samantha Ball and third year History student Thomas Mitchell both of Oxford Brookes University TOP Samantha presents her research on post-colonialism and the role of women in modern India from 1947CENTRE Thomas discusses his research on British Empire Sentimentality in the mid-nineteenth centuryBOTTOM Samantha and Thomas arrive at the Houses of Parliament

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Psychometric Success Tackling the TestsBright Futures SocietyUniversity of Strathclyde

Psychometric testing is perhaps the most feared part of the recruitment process for graduates Bright Futures Strathclyde identified this as an opportunity to create an event to assist our fellow students with tackling these tests

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Our Vice President of Business and Humanities Mark OrsquoNeill currently works part-time for a Recruitment and Selection Consultancy who also have their own Business Psychology Unit This insight was invaluable in helping to create our event

In preparation for our workshop Mark who was leading this event collaborated with the Careers Service and his part time employer By using resources provided by each in addition to various tools available on the internet Mark was able to create a brand new event on psychometric testing lsquoPsychometric Success Tackling the Testsrsquo

Following a brief overview of the uses and the importance of Psychometric Tests tips and hints for success were provided before allowing students the opportunity to participate in one of three tests ndash numerical verbal and non-verbal The session drew to a close with a discussion of the answers before a recommendation of useful resources was provided The event was run at minimal cost and simply involved the use of a laptop projector

and printed A4 tests We were also very fortunate that the Director of the Business Psychology Unit at Markrsquos part time employer was able to join us for the latter half of the event

With an attendance of thirty students there was an extremely interactive QampA session which involved Mark the Business Psychology Director and the Employment Engagement Advisor from our careers service

The event was a resounding success despite the absence of a corporate investor Following the session the Naval Architecture society from Strathclyde have approached our committee and would like to collaborate with us to run a similar event for their members This event is scheduled to take place in March

This event is one example that Bright Futures is much more than simply inviting an investor to present on campus Bright Futures allows our members to think creatively and develop new innovative events to assist our fellow students with their search for internships and graduate jobs The ability to go beyond the realms of norm is one way you can ensure your society stands out Strathclyde are now in the process of developing their second event like this ndash lsquoCreating Connections ndash Discovering the Art of Networkingrsquo

If you would like to run

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wwwrpccoukmanifesto or follow us on twitter lifeinalawFirm

If yoursquore looking for a predictable career in a traditional firm then please stop reading now AtRPC yoursquoll get a whole lot more

Of course clients expect their lawyers to understand the law But what they really want is advice from smart people who get the commercial context and can spot the business implications On this measure you wonrsquot find better than RPC in 2013 the UKrsquos leading client satisfaction report placed us in the top spot overall out of 106 firms benchmarked and rankedus number one for quality of commercial advice Not for the first time

Combining this commercial outlook with some of the leading lawyers in their fields and great clients we offer a depth of knowledge and creative approach to problem solving that few firms can rival Itrsquos no surprise then that wersquore regularly praised in the leading directories for the quality of our training programmes

Headquartered in a state of the art site in the City of Londonwe also have offices in Bristol Hong Kong and Singapore Our culture of excellence development and open access is driven by our open plan working environment where knowledge is easily shared and access to partners is an everyday reality It brings out the best in our people and ensures that the service we offer our clients is second to none

If you like a challenge and want to join us in challenging convention wersquore offering training contracts on a fullndashtime contract for two yearsWersquore intent on rewriting the rules If you have courage and a pioneering spirit wersquod love tohear from you

the closing date for our london training contract is 31 July 2015

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Atkins people are good In fact wersquore brilliant We just donrsquot like to talk about it Over the past 75 years our designers and engineers have been quietly building a worldwide reputation for finding creative solutions to practical problems whatever the scale Itrsquos this ability to create masterpieces alongside micro pieces that makes Atkins people special From conception through to completion and everything in between what drives us is our determination to be the best Are you one of us

Join our Graduate Development ProgrammeLaunch yourself into some of the worldrsquos most exciting engineering projects with a career in Atkinsrsquo team with our 350+ graduates for the 2014 intake of our UK graduate development programme and have opportunities across a variety of business areas

We recruit across a wide range of degree disciplines including engineering physical sciences construction environmental IT and

business related disciplines For a comprehensive list of vacancies and to see where you might fit in please visit our graduate recruitment website wwwatkinsglobalcoukencareersgraduates

training and DevelopmentBecause one size doesnrsquot fit all

Itrsquos our unique breadth of expertise that makes ATKINS different because we feel each role should be every bit as stimulating as the projects we get involved in and that itrsquos never too late to learn wersquoll support youthroughout your professional development and career progression

our training includesbull Three Year Programme including a two day induction with your fellow graduates and further day-events throughout the programmebull Workshops and formal training in essential skills such as project management client engagement and report writing

bull On the job experience working with real projects of real clientsbull Mentoring and a buddy programme to help you identify and reach your goalsbullBusiness wide graduate representative and social eventsbull End of programme event Professional review and a 6-12 months career plan

What we offer youItrsquos an exciting time to develop your career and we can offer you a competitive salary tailored training and support towards a recognised professional qualification All graduates receive a pound5k lsquoWelcome Bonusrsquo (pound2500 in your first pay and the further pound2500 upon Chartership) plus other benefits including flexible annual leave discounted mobile phone contracts pension scheme share incentive plan and sports and social events

We are one of the worldrsquos leading design engineering and project management consultancies

Launch yourself into some of the worldrsquos most exciting engineering projects with a career in Atkinsrsquo team at careersatkinsglobalcomukgraduates our summer and industrial placements are also now open

Atkins Graduates WSAtkinsplc

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At KPMG we provide business advisory services to some of the worldrsquos biggest businesses And we believe that all business and solutions boil down to one thing people So whatever we do we see people first Therersquos no one type of person that succeeds at KPMG Itrsquos a massively diverse business welcoming all kinds of personalities and characters skills sets and indeed degree disciplines If you thrive on responsibility intellectual challenge and variety this could be just the place for you

A sandwich placement is ideal if you want to gain a broad range of professional experience while working with an even wider variety of people within KPMG

Location Gatwick Manchester Nottingham Birmingham Newcastle edinburgh Bristol Cardiff Glasgow amp London

The Capital Allowances Advisory Services team includes a combination of surveyors tax professionals and accountants who assist clients in maximising the tax relief available on their capital investments bybull Applying legislation case law and HMRC guidance to advise on the technical basis to claim capital allowancesbull Carrying out site surveys to identify qualifying assets

bull Liaising with property teams contractors and external consultants to obtain relevant cost informationbull Conducting valuation estimates where cost information is incompletebull Advising on how the changing legislation effects the transfer of allowances following a sale (transaction due diligence)bull Advising on ad-hoc queries both from clients and other internal KPMG teamsbull Producing capital allowances claim documents to submit to HMRC alongside the tax returnbull Negotiating and agreeing claims with HM Revenue and Customs

We work with clients across all lines of business where capital investment is crucial such as real estate retail hotels and infrastructure

Tasks and responsibilitiesbull Working collaboratively assisting with the delivery of client engagements bull Keeping documentation up to date bull Sharing knowledge bull Preparing capital allowance claims for submission to HM Revenue amp Customs bull Assisting management in the preparation of proposals bull Assisting in the preparation of technical queries from other parts of the firm

Qualifications yoursquoll work forThis year of experience would count towards sitting the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Assessment of Professional Competence (lsquoAPCrsquo) should a candidate successfully go on to complete their degree and return to their training at a later date

Key skills requiredbull Shows a keen interest in the real estate and construction industrybull Demonstrates a good working knowledge of the construction process and the various technologies involved including cost estimationbull Communicates with impact both with external advisors and clients in a way that is open honest consistent and clear bull Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work bull Shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work bull Continuously learns from experiences bull Works in a cooperative respectful manner with colleagues clients and the wider community bull Analyses problems identifies core issues investigates evaluates and integrates information

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To find out more about these roles click here

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Applications are now open for the following streams

economistbull The Government Economic Service is the UKrsquos largest recruiter of economists bull 21 degree or postgraduate degree in economics (Joint or mixed degrees are eligible if weighted towards economics)bull A development programme designed to improve economic managerial and communication skillsbull Work in areas like macroeconomic modelling competition policy international financial issues labour market trends

Statisticianbull Government Statistical Service is the UKrsquos largest producer of statistics which are reported daily throughout the mediabull Provide evidence to inform decisions across a wide range of political social and economic issues

bull 21 degree in a subject containing formal statistical training (eg Maths Psychology Geography etc)bull The mainstream Statistical Officer scheme is open to students with a 22 degree

Operational Researchbull Operational Research is the application of scientific methods to management problemsbull Change posts or move departments every 12-18 monthsbull 21 numerate degree (at least 50 numerate content) or relevant postgraduate degree

commercial bull 21 any degree subject bull Yoursquoll take on a series of 6 and 12 month postings across a range of departments giving you the opportunity to understand commercial activity in different contextsbull One of your postings will be in the Crown Commercial Service tasked with driving efficiency and reform across central government and

advising departments on complex commercial savingsbull During the 4 years of the scheme yoursquoll also be funded to complete the 3 levels of diploma qualification run by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply

HR bull Three-year programme made up of two 18 month placements in both policycorporate and operational roles in two different departmentsbull Assignments include HR business partnering organisation design and development reward employee relations policy development and talent managementbull Full support towards achieving an MSc in HR and CIPD bull 22 degree in any discipline

Applications close on7th April 2015

Where will you lead

Follow us at wwwfacebookcomfaststream or on Twitter at wwwtwittercomfaststreamuk All entries from the reflectsociety campaign can be viewed at wwwreflectsocietyuk Learn more at govukfaststream

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Areet I joined the Tesco personnel graduate scheme in September 2014 packed up my life from Newcastle and ventured into the real world of a lsquoproperrsquo career Can I say itrsquos what I expected Not in the slightest

I showed up looking like a real inbetweener on my first day at work (minus the briefcase) Dressed in a full suit I arrived to find out my office actually has a really cool lsquocasualrsquo dress culture My team is really varied in expertise and age but everyone is fun-loving and this is the general vibe across the whole office Donrsquot even get me started on challenging a director to a dance offhellip and unfortunately losing

My role has been challenging from day one I was first introduced to senior business leaders in my department and they gave me an overview of my new function After that I got an opportunity with other graduates to generate ideas on how to drive the business forward with the Chief Customer Officer (Robin Terrell) in the UK boardroom and it

was surprisingly relaxed Although I couldnrsquot help myself taking a sneaky Snapchat whilst looking a real exec

Personnel is a challenging function to work in and being a generalist trainee manager my role changes on a day-to-day basis I have been given the opportunity to lead more projects than I could have ever imagined and as a graduate have as much exposure as a personnel manager in the business So far I have taken ownership of managing our apprentice programme worked on organisational design the company reward strategy performance management and re-creating our induction process besides other day to day tasks

While it all sounds like a canny bit of work you still get the opportunity to be yourself Actually itrsquos actively encouraged We have regular social events as a graduate community and have a society that facilitates these events I applied and got the role of social rep in the society and itrsquos awesome knowing

yoursquore supported in making sure everyone can still let loose after a busy week I even set up my own running club at the office which now has over 40 members running every Monday night Everyone is keen to get involved here

I genuinely felt a little bit lost when I left University I worked all over between bars hotel management and then even moved to the States for a year and a half Working at Tesco is more than just a graduate job Itrsquos a community of people that are all keen to get on and develop together

If yoursquore after a job that makes you want to get out of bed in the morning apply for a programme here

You wonrsquot regret it

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Twitter tescoecFacebook tesco early careersWebsite wwwtesco-earlycareerscom

We love untangling engineering and technologyrsquos toughest conundrums

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Wersquore inventing the future right here right now at thales By combining the curiosity to explore the intelligence to question and the vision to create wersquore transforming the world around us Herersquos just one examplehellip

Project Focus ndash Defence

Whatrsquos longer than the Houses of Parliament wider than the span of the Angel of the North and six metres taller than Nelsonrsquos Column The Royal Navyrsquos biggest and most powerful surface warship ever the Queen Elizabeth-class (QEC) carrier

Thales is working with Babcock BAE Systems and the UK Ministry of Defence to deliver the 65000 tonne carriers Our work stretches from the overall ship design operational models and management of the power and propulsion sub-alliance to critical technology like the shiprsquos mission system and communications

infrastructure It also includes the development of the SMART- L 3D long range surveillance radar by our team of expert engineers too

SMART-L is a 3D multibeam radar designed to provide long-range air and surface surveillance and target designation Itrsquos state-of-the-art technology and its sensitivity allows for the early detection and tracking of very small aircraft and missiles especially stealthy targets in a littoral environment Itrsquos just one more way in which wersquore contributing to the QECrsquos aim to support peace-keeping and conflict prevention worldwide

People Focus ndash Abi onike Mechanical Hardware Engineer at Thales

I began design work early as a Mechanical Hardware Engineer which I enjoyed because I was familiar with it at university My work was regularly reviewed and I improved to the point where my

drawings could be released to a contractor This meant something that I had designed could be turned into a physical product in fact Irsquove recently delivered a product which started out as a bullet point list of requirements from the customer and is now something I can hold in my hand

Sound interesting Learn more at ukearlycareersthalesgroupcom

We love untangling engineering and technologyrsquos toughest conundrums

Together wersquore driven by doing things differently and making things better Together wersquoll fire your imagination and fulfil your potential Together we are Thales Join us Visit ukearlycareersthalesgroupcom

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Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Wersquore in the business of connecting people through innovative and secure communications and broadcast technology With deep capabilities and continued long term investment wersquore bringing our customers and their customers closer together in our continually converging world

Our proud history of partnership and innovation stretches back to 1922 to a very different world when we provided the transmission capability for the UKrsquos first radio broadcast Wersquove not stopped working since

We now broadcast one billion listening hours of radio each week and deliver digital television to 985 of the UK population and homes across five continents We provide WiFi for more than 30 airports as well as world class secure satellite teleport and fibre network coverage for customers

demanding 24x7 real-time business-critical communications We safeguard over 32 billion minutes of mobile conversation and four million life-saving mission-critical communications for the emergency services

Our unrivalled engineering expertise and commitment to innovation and investment is allowing us not only to support our customers and help solve their problems today but also to anticipate and invest in solutions for their future needs and the needs of society as a wholeTogether wersquore transforming the way that we live Wersquore creating the future of communications and broadcasting

together wersquore changing the world

connected Always

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wwwarqivacomwork-with-us

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I moved from Ireland to join the Costain Graduate Programme in July 2014 I am currently working as a Safety Health and Environmental Advisor at the Bond Street Station Upgrade one of the most complex tunnelling jobs in Europe

As a graduate what attracted me to Costain was the vast amount of opportunity the company had to offer in learning progression support and diversity Costain gives me a solid platform for my career providing me with exceptional training resources and support to grow They have provided me with the chance to grasp opportunity and responsibility from the start whilst still providing a secure network around me to help reach my goals

From an early stage I feel Costain has valued my input and has supported my career progression meeting my training desires and aiding my path to chartership Since I have joined the Costain team I have faced many challenges helping me advance my capabilities and improve my communication skills I embrace the fact that I am in control of my progression through setting personal goals and the option of working on different projects and sectors on some of the UKrsquos biggest and most complex projects that most companies cannot offer making Costain an unmissable graduate experience

From a SHE graduatersquos perspective I feel valued at Costain they invest in my future ensuring the best for me as an individual as well as for the company Every day is different at Costain working in construction

exposes you to multiple working environments and challenges As a SHE Graduate not only am I part of the Graduate programme I participate in the Graduate SHE Academy an independent group that helps me develop the niche skill set needed for my role involving group projects guest speakers and visits to other projects and various locations recently we have visited Paddington and the JCB factory

On a personal scale moving to the UK and starting a new job could have been a daunting experience but thanks to the graduate programme was an easy transition in the process I have made some great friends and created a valuable social network adding to the enjoyment of being a part of the Costain Team

Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Visit wwwcostaincom

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Our First Year Internship scheme is designed for undergraduate students completing their first year interested in finding out more about the Bank

Our internships run for six weeks giving you the opportunity to support a team on a specific project with roles available across all areas of the Bank from procurement or HR to monetary policy and banking supervision

You will experience excellent development opportunities ndash from a comprehensive induction to the Bank through to a range of talks and networking events If your performance during the six weeks is considered to be outstanding you will be given the opportunity to join us on our Penultimate Year Internship which could then lead to a full time graduate role

Please note applications for the 2015 First Year Internship are now open

Opportunities for a First Year Internship in 2015

Our ambition is to build One Bank And you could be the one were looking for To find out more visit wwwbankofenglandgraduatescouk

Click here to go through to the applications form

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Hi Everyone I hope these last couple of months have been good to you all and you are continuing to have a strong start to the year We have previously discussed how you can find out your strengths and the benefits of this and then subsequently using your strengths This month I will tell you about how aligning your strengths up to your career is THE best approach you can take

ldquoChoose a job you love and yoursquoll never have to work a day in your liferdquo- Confucius

This idea has been around for centuries but it is not just an old philosophy it is one that holds true to this very day Here at Jobmi we know that individuals who match their job to their strengths and so find their ldquoperfect jobrdquo are happier more confident have higher self

esteem have more energy reach their goals more quickly are more resilient have lower stress develop themselves further are more engaged at work and therefore perform better

That is one comprehensive list of positives that I wouldnrsquot mind tapping into Luckily we now can The new updates to Jobmi will match you to a job suited to your strengths As part of National Apprentice Week 9-13 March 2015 Jobmi will be releasing a new strengths-based career tool that matches you to your perfect job based on your strengths ndash amazing Sign up to Jobmi now so you can be ready when this is released

Another update that is now live on Jobmi is the Employer Pages You can view these pages to gain an insight into each organisation that is affiliated with Jobmi and

if you like what you see you can directly access live links to their current vacancies

These updates are bringing Jobmi even further forward with lots of great current and future possibilities for you the users Let us know what you think by tweeting us Jobmi

Speak Soon

Josh

Which Organisations and Jobs play to your strengths

Join us on Facebook wwwFacebookcomJobmiPlatformFollow us on Twitter Jobmi_Platform

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events and CompetitionsWomen in tax eventFriday 10 April 1400 - 1700 embankment PlaceCome and meet our Tax team at this interactive event where yoursquoll hear from a senior female leader from our Tax business around their career journey have the opportunity to ask them any questions around the world of Tax and gain advice from the recruitment team on your applications There will also be a chance to get involved in business games and to network with people from all areas of our Tax team Register hereRegister here pwctowomenintax

technology events13-17 April ndash tech week in london For those with a real passion for Technology joining our Tech week is a unique opportunity to explore the breadth of our Technology business and the innovative work wersquore doing to keep at the forefront of data digital and cyber security for our clients at a global reach Make your application here

To check out all the opportunities we have for Technology UK-wide visit pwccomukcareerstechnology to find out more Make your application here pwctotechweek

take part in Pwcrsquos crowdsourcing challenge and you could win pound1000Wersquore excited to launch a new crowdsourcing challenge for students focused on identifying the key actions businesses should take to build trust in society The Challenge is focussed on a broad question What can businesses tangibly do to build trust in society Post your ideas comment on other peoplersquos ideas and vote on the ideas you think really stand out and you could have the opportunity to pitch your idea to a panel of PwC Board Memberrsquos and win pound1000 plus an exclusive work shadowing opportunity pwccomukcareerstrust-in-business

VacanciesCalling all NI students If yoursquore looking for work experience or graduate jobs check out our opportunities in Belfast including Assurance Forensics Finance and Forensics Technology Solutions Our business in Belfast is growing rapidly and offers a great opportunity

for individuals to kick start their career Also donrsquot miss our opportunities to join us in Assurance this Autumn in our offices UK-wide including Glasgow Edinburgh Swansea East Midlands and Birminghampwccomukcareers

online tools

e-learn toolsTo help students achieve their best wersquove designed two e-learns to add to our existing suite of employability tools Browse our interview and psychometric e-learns to support you in securing your work experience or graduate programmepwccoukcareerselearn

Events competitions and opportunities

Take the opportunity of a lifetimepwccomukcareers facebookcomPwCCareersUK PwC_UK_Careers

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How to save money

TransportAny studentrsquos wallet should include a Nandorsquos Card ID Bank Card and a Young Persons Railcard You can purchase a Young Persons Railcard for pound30 a year and it allows you to save a massive 13 on all rail journeys in the UK It might be pound30 but a few journeys and yoursquore saving money Also make sure you book your train tickets in advance Use sites like thetrainlinecouk Lastly try and avoid trains that are at peak time they tend to be much more expensive

Another way to save money with transport is to get a bike Yes it is a short term cost but once yoursquove got it itrsquos completely free and probably quicker to get around especially in the cities Another positive is you donrsquot need to spend money in the gym people pay pound30 a month to go on cycle machines at the gym just saying

FoodWe all need to eat and ideally we need to eat healthily However healthy food can be more expensive so how can you save money Well firstly if you live with others why not share food costs with flatmates If you buy in bulk it is often cheaper

Make sure you do not go shopping on an empty stomach When you are hungry you will just want to buy everything Also make sure you go at the right time If you are clever you will know when most of the stock goes on reduced sale This normally happens around 7pm Look for things that are good quality and a good price then either eat it that day or take it home and freeze it

Check the storage instructions of the product before freezing

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AgendA 1200pm arrival drinks and networking bull Lunch until 300pm

This Society Awards lunch provides a great opportunity to network with all the students and also engage with next years committee members so that you can kick start your event planning over the summer

AwardsEvent of the yearMost Collaborative SocietyFastest Growing SocietyNewcomer of the yearDiversity awardPresident of the yearRegional ambassador of the yearSociety of the year

To find out how to become a sponsor of these awards please contact Claire Libby All sponsors benefit from having their company logo and relevant links on the front content page for the emagazine for the year plus benefit from all of the post conference promotion that goes out to all of our 34000 members

To find out how to get involved please contact clairelibbybrightfuturescouk or call Claire on 01242 236415

This year the Awards Lunch (12 noon to 300pm) attended by employers and both this yearrsquos and next yearrsquos Committee members will be held on 31st March 2015 at the venue

SwAy (between Covent Garden and Holborn)

61-65 Great Queen Street London wC2B 5BZswaybarcouk

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These cookies and cream fudge brownies are sure to make everyone who eats them smile with joy

Ingredients165g5frac12oz butter plus extra for greasing200g7oz dark chocolate grated or finely chopped3 free-range eggs2 free-range egg yolks1 vanilla pod seeds only (or alternatively 2 tsp vanilla extract)

165g5frac12 oz soft light brown sugar2 tbsp plain flour1 tbsp cocoa powderpinch salt154g5frac12oz pack chocolate biscuits such as oreos broken into quarters

icing sugar for dusting

Method 1 preheat the oven to 180c350fgas 4 grease a 20cm8in square baking tin with butter then line with baking paper with the paper overlapping the sides a little

2 melt the butter in a pan over a medium heat when the butter has melted remove the pan from the heat and add the grated (or chopped) chocolate Leave to stand for a few minutes or until the chocolate melts and then stir together Alternatively you can put the chocolate and butter in a bowl and melt in the microwave in 25-second blasts stirring well each time

3 Whisk the eggs egg yolks and vanilla together in a large bowl until the eggs begin to get light and fluffy Add the sugar in two additions whisking between each pour it around the side of the egg mix so as not to knock out the air that has been whisked in keep whisking until the mixture becomes stiffer once the egg mixture is ready pour the chocolate into it - again around the sides so as not to knock the air out

4 Add the flour cocoa powder salt and a third of the biscuits and stir until fully combined then pour the mixture into the prepared tin Scatter the remaining biscuits over the top pressing them in slightly Bake on the middle shelf of the oven for 25ndash30 minutes The middle should be very so slightly gooey Leave the brownies to cool in the tin - the top will sink and crack a little

5 pull the brownies out using the overlapping paper and cut into squares Dust with icing sugar

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Samantha Ball and Thomas Mitchell (Oxford Brookes University Undergraduate Students)

So yoursquore an undergraduate student who has just completed a research project on a topic yoursquore passionate about and yoursquove invested a considerable amount of time and effort

Your research may even benefit society at large

So how can you get recognition as a researcher and get your work noticed

Why You need a Wider Audience

Every big idea starts somewhere No matter how trivial your research may seem it has the potential to have a significant impact on your field For this a wider audience is pivotal You will also reap personal benefits from the interac-tion you will have with other students and academics Many will come with a novel approach that will help inform further work while talking to those who are new to your topic will develop your skills in articulating ideas By reaching a wider audience you could add valuable material to your CV whilst expanding your current network of potential employers colleagues and staff from other institutions

How to Get a Wider Audience

Get Your Uni Involvedbull Let your institution know about your investigation They may be able to help you progress and develop itbull Encourage your friends and others on your course to complete their own researchbull Many universities hold an annual undergraduate research exhibition They may be able to provide some space for you and your friends to present what you have done

Attend a National Conferencebull Aim to attend the British Conference of Undergraduate Research This confer-ence offers students the opportunity to visit other prestigious institutions and enables them to present their research in a number of waysbull Apply for Posters in Parliament BCUR also holds an annual event at the hub of British politics creating opportunities to discuss research with MPs as well as other researchers from around the UK Not forgetting that other studentsrsquo research is also readily available for viewing and discussing

So as you can see giving your research the audience it deserves has many benefits We hope to see you and your research at one of these events soon

This was co-written by second year Philosophy Religion and Theology student Samantha Ball and third year History student Thomas Mitchell both of Oxford Brookes University TOP Samantha presents her research on post-colonialism and the role of women in modern India from 1947CENTRE Thomas discusses his research on British Empire Sentimentality in the mid-nineteenth centuryBOTTOM Samantha and Thomas arrive at the Houses of Parliament

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Psychometric Success Tackling the TestsBright Futures SocietyUniversity of Strathclyde

Psychometric testing is perhaps the most feared part of the recruitment process for graduates Bright Futures Strathclyde identified this as an opportunity to create an event to assist our fellow students with tackling these tests

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Our Vice President of Business and Humanities Mark OrsquoNeill currently works part-time for a Recruitment and Selection Consultancy who also have their own Business Psychology Unit This insight was invaluable in helping to create our event

In preparation for our workshop Mark who was leading this event collaborated with the Careers Service and his part time employer By using resources provided by each in addition to various tools available on the internet Mark was able to create a brand new event on psychometric testing lsquoPsychometric Success Tackling the Testsrsquo

Following a brief overview of the uses and the importance of Psychometric Tests tips and hints for success were provided before allowing students the opportunity to participate in one of three tests ndash numerical verbal and non-verbal The session drew to a close with a discussion of the answers before a recommendation of useful resources was provided The event was run at minimal cost and simply involved the use of a laptop projector

and printed A4 tests We were also very fortunate that the Director of the Business Psychology Unit at Markrsquos part time employer was able to join us for the latter half of the event

With an attendance of thirty students there was an extremely interactive QampA session which involved Mark the Business Psychology Director and the Employment Engagement Advisor from our careers service

The event was a resounding success despite the absence of a corporate investor Following the session the Naval Architecture society from Strathclyde have approached our committee and would like to collaborate with us to run a similar event for their members This event is scheduled to take place in March

This event is one example that Bright Futures is much more than simply inviting an investor to present on campus Bright Futures allows our members to think creatively and develop new innovative events to assist our fellow students with their search for internships and graduate jobs The ability to go beyond the realms of norm is one way you can ensure your society stands out Strathclyde are now in the process of developing their second event like this ndash lsquoCreating Connections ndash Discovering the Art of Networkingrsquo

If you would like to run

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wwwrpccoukmanifesto or follow us on twitter lifeinalawFirm

If yoursquore looking for a predictable career in a traditional firm then please stop reading now AtRPC yoursquoll get a whole lot more

Of course clients expect their lawyers to understand the law But what they really want is advice from smart people who get the commercial context and can spot the business implications On this measure you wonrsquot find better than RPC in 2013 the UKrsquos leading client satisfaction report placed us in the top spot overall out of 106 firms benchmarked and rankedus number one for quality of commercial advice Not for the first time

Combining this commercial outlook with some of the leading lawyers in their fields and great clients we offer a depth of knowledge and creative approach to problem solving that few firms can rival Itrsquos no surprise then that wersquore regularly praised in the leading directories for the quality of our training programmes

Headquartered in a state of the art site in the City of Londonwe also have offices in Bristol Hong Kong and Singapore Our culture of excellence development and open access is driven by our open plan working environment where knowledge is easily shared and access to partners is an everyday reality It brings out the best in our people and ensures that the service we offer our clients is second to none

If you like a challenge and want to join us in challenging convention wersquore offering training contracts on a fullndashtime contract for two yearsWersquore intent on rewriting the rules If you have courage and a pioneering spirit wersquod love tohear from you

the closing date for our london training contract is 31 July 2015

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Atkins people are good In fact wersquore brilliant We just donrsquot like to talk about it Over the past 75 years our designers and engineers have been quietly building a worldwide reputation for finding creative solutions to practical problems whatever the scale Itrsquos this ability to create masterpieces alongside micro pieces that makes Atkins people special From conception through to completion and everything in between what drives us is our determination to be the best Are you one of us

Join our Graduate Development ProgrammeLaunch yourself into some of the worldrsquos most exciting engineering projects with a career in Atkinsrsquo team with our 350+ graduates for the 2014 intake of our UK graduate development programme and have opportunities across a variety of business areas

We recruit across a wide range of degree disciplines including engineering physical sciences construction environmental IT and

business related disciplines For a comprehensive list of vacancies and to see where you might fit in please visit our graduate recruitment website wwwatkinsglobalcoukencareersgraduates

training and DevelopmentBecause one size doesnrsquot fit all

Itrsquos our unique breadth of expertise that makes ATKINS different because we feel each role should be every bit as stimulating as the projects we get involved in and that itrsquos never too late to learn wersquoll support youthroughout your professional development and career progression

our training includesbull Three Year Programme including a two day induction with your fellow graduates and further day-events throughout the programmebull Workshops and formal training in essential skills such as project management client engagement and report writing

bull On the job experience working with real projects of real clientsbull Mentoring and a buddy programme to help you identify and reach your goalsbullBusiness wide graduate representative and social eventsbull End of programme event Professional review and a 6-12 months career plan

What we offer youItrsquos an exciting time to develop your career and we can offer you a competitive salary tailored training and support towards a recognised professional qualification All graduates receive a pound5k lsquoWelcome Bonusrsquo (pound2500 in your first pay and the further pound2500 upon Chartership) plus other benefits including flexible annual leave discounted mobile phone contracts pension scheme share incentive plan and sports and social events

We are one of the worldrsquos leading design engineering and project management consultancies

Launch yourself into some of the worldrsquos most exciting engineering projects with a career in Atkinsrsquo team at careersatkinsglobalcomukgraduates our summer and industrial placements are also now open

Atkins Graduates WSAtkinsplc

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At KPMG we provide business advisory services to some of the worldrsquos biggest businesses And we believe that all business and solutions boil down to one thing people So whatever we do we see people first Therersquos no one type of person that succeeds at KPMG Itrsquos a massively diverse business welcoming all kinds of personalities and characters skills sets and indeed degree disciplines If you thrive on responsibility intellectual challenge and variety this could be just the place for you

A sandwich placement is ideal if you want to gain a broad range of professional experience while working with an even wider variety of people within KPMG

Location Gatwick Manchester Nottingham Birmingham Newcastle edinburgh Bristol Cardiff Glasgow amp London

The Capital Allowances Advisory Services team includes a combination of surveyors tax professionals and accountants who assist clients in maximising the tax relief available on their capital investments bybull Applying legislation case law and HMRC guidance to advise on the technical basis to claim capital allowancesbull Carrying out site surveys to identify qualifying assets

bull Liaising with property teams contractors and external consultants to obtain relevant cost informationbull Conducting valuation estimates where cost information is incompletebull Advising on how the changing legislation effects the transfer of allowances following a sale (transaction due diligence)bull Advising on ad-hoc queries both from clients and other internal KPMG teamsbull Producing capital allowances claim documents to submit to HMRC alongside the tax returnbull Negotiating and agreeing claims with HM Revenue and Customs

We work with clients across all lines of business where capital investment is crucial such as real estate retail hotels and infrastructure

Tasks and responsibilitiesbull Working collaboratively assisting with the delivery of client engagements bull Keeping documentation up to date bull Sharing knowledge bull Preparing capital allowance claims for submission to HM Revenue amp Customs bull Assisting management in the preparation of proposals bull Assisting in the preparation of technical queries from other parts of the firm

Qualifications yoursquoll work forThis year of experience would count towards sitting the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Assessment of Professional Competence (lsquoAPCrsquo) should a candidate successfully go on to complete their degree and return to their training at a later date

Key skills requiredbull Shows a keen interest in the real estate and construction industrybull Demonstrates a good working knowledge of the construction process and the various technologies involved including cost estimationbull Communicates with impact both with external advisors and clients in a way that is open honest consistent and clear bull Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work bull Shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work bull Continuously learns from experiences bull Works in a cooperative respectful manner with colleagues clients and the wider community bull Analyses problems identifies core issues investigates evaluates and integrates information

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To find out more about these roles click here

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Applications are now open for the following streams

economistbull The Government Economic Service is the UKrsquos largest recruiter of economists bull 21 degree or postgraduate degree in economics (Joint or mixed degrees are eligible if weighted towards economics)bull A development programme designed to improve economic managerial and communication skillsbull Work in areas like macroeconomic modelling competition policy international financial issues labour market trends

Statisticianbull Government Statistical Service is the UKrsquos largest producer of statistics which are reported daily throughout the mediabull Provide evidence to inform decisions across a wide range of political social and economic issues

bull 21 degree in a subject containing formal statistical training (eg Maths Psychology Geography etc)bull The mainstream Statistical Officer scheme is open to students with a 22 degree

Operational Researchbull Operational Research is the application of scientific methods to management problemsbull Change posts or move departments every 12-18 monthsbull 21 numerate degree (at least 50 numerate content) or relevant postgraduate degree

commercial bull 21 any degree subject bull Yoursquoll take on a series of 6 and 12 month postings across a range of departments giving you the opportunity to understand commercial activity in different contextsbull One of your postings will be in the Crown Commercial Service tasked with driving efficiency and reform across central government and

advising departments on complex commercial savingsbull During the 4 years of the scheme yoursquoll also be funded to complete the 3 levels of diploma qualification run by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply

HR bull Three-year programme made up of two 18 month placements in both policycorporate and operational roles in two different departmentsbull Assignments include HR business partnering organisation design and development reward employee relations policy development and talent managementbull Full support towards achieving an MSc in HR and CIPD bull 22 degree in any discipline

Applications close on7th April 2015

Where will you lead

Follow us at wwwfacebookcomfaststream or on Twitter at wwwtwittercomfaststreamuk All entries from the reflectsociety campaign can be viewed at wwwreflectsocietyuk Learn more at govukfaststream

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Areet I joined the Tesco personnel graduate scheme in September 2014 packed up my life from Newcastle and ventured into the real world of a lsquoproperrsquo career Can I say itrsquos what I expected Not in the slightest

I showed up looking like a real inbetweener on my first day at work (minus the briefcase) Dressed in a full suit I arrived to find out my office actually has a really cool lsquocasualrsquo dress culture My team is really varied in expertise and age but everyone is fun-loving and this is the general vibe across the whole office Donrsquot even get me started on challenging a director to a dance offhellip and unfortunately losing

My role has been challenging from day one I was first introduced to senior business leaders in my department and they gave me an overview of my new function After that I got an opportunity with other graduates to generate ideas on how to drive the business forward with the Chief Customer Officer (Robin Terrell) in the UK boardroom and it

was surprisingly relaxed Although I couldnrsquot help myself taking a sneaky Snapchat whilst looking a real exec

Personnel is a challenging function to work in and being a generalist trainee manager my role changes on a day-to-day basis I have been given the opportunity to lead more projects than I could have ever imagined and as a graduate have as much exposure as a personnel manager in the business So far I have taken ownership of managing our apprentice programme worked on organisational design the company reward strategy performance management and re-creating our induction process besides other day to day tasks

While it all sounds like a canny bit of work you still get the opportunity to be yourself Actually itrsquos actively encouraged We have regular social events as a graduate community and have a society that facilitates these events I applied and got the role of social rep in the society and itrsquos awesome knowing

yoursquore supported in making sure everyone can still let loose after a busy week I even set up my own running club at the office which now has over 40 members running every Monday night Everyone is keen to get involved here

I genuinely felt a little bit lost when I left University I worked all over between bars hotel management and then even moved to the States for a year and a half Working at Tesco is more than just a graduate job Itrsquos a community of people that are all keen to get on and develop together

If yoursquore after a job that makes you want to get out of bed in the morning apply for a programme here

You wonrsquot regret it

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Twitter tescoecFacebook tesco early careersWebsite wwwtesco-earlycareerscom

We love untangling engineering and technologyrsquos toughest conundrums

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Wersquore inventing the future right here right now at thales By combining the curiosity to explore the intelligence to question and the vision to create wersquore transforming the world around us Herersquos just one examplehellip

Project Focus ndash Defence

Whatrsquos longer than the Houses of Parliament wider than the span of the Angel of the North and six metres taller than Nelsonrsquos Column The Royal Navyrsquos biggest and most powerful surface warship ever the Queen Elizabeth-class (QEC) carrier

Thales is working with Babcock BAE Systems and the UK Ministry of Defence to deliver the 65000 tonne carriers Our work stretches from the overall ship design operational models and management of the power and propulsion sub-alliance to critical technology like the shiprsquos mission system and communications

infrastructure It also includes the development of the SMART- L 3D long range surveillance radar by our team of expert engineers too

SMART-L is a 3D multibeam radar designed to provide long-range air and surface surveillance and target designation Itrsquos state-of-the-art technology and its sensitivity allows for the early detection and tracking of very small aircraft and missiles especially stealthy targets in a littoral environment Itrsquos just one more way in which wersquore contributing to the QECrsquos aim to support peace-keeping and conflict prevention worldwide

People Focus ndash Abi onike Mechanical Hardware Engineer at Thales

I began design work early as a Mechanical Hardware Engineer which I enjoyed because I was familiar with it at university My work was regularly reviewed and I improved to the point where my

drawings could be released to a contractor This meant something that I had designed could be turned into a physical product in fact Irsquove recently delivered a product which started out as a bullet point list of requirements from the customer and is now something I can hold in my hand

Sound interesting Learn more at ukearlycareersthalesgroupcom

We love untangling engineering and technologyrsquos toughest conundrums

Together wersquore driven by doing things differently and making things better Together wersquoll fire your imagination and fulfil your potential Together we are Thales Join us Visit ukearlycareersthalesgroupcom

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Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Wersquore in the business of connecting people through innovative and secure communications and broadcast technology With deep capabilities and continued long term investment wersquore bringing our customers and their customers closer together in our continually converging world

Our proud history of partnership and innovation stretches back to 1922 to a very different world when we provided the transmission capability for the UKrsquos first radio broadcast Wersquove not stopped working since

We now broadcast one billion listening hours of radio each week and deliver digital television to 985 of the UK population and homes across five continents We provide WiFi for more than 30 airports as well as world class secure satellite teleport and fibre network coverage for customers

demanding 24x7 real-time business-critical communications We safeguard over 32 billion minutes of mobile conversation and four million life-saving mission-critical communications for the emergency services

Our unrivalled engineering expertise and commitment to innovation and investment is allowing us not only to support our customers and help solve their problems today but also to anticipate and invest in solutions for their future needs and the needs of society as a wholeTogether wersquore transforming the way that we live Wersquore creating the future of communications and broadcasting

together wersquore changing the world

connected Always

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wwwarqivacomwork-with-us

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I moved from Ireland to join the Costain Graduate Programme in July 2014 I am currently working as a Safety Health and Environmental Advisor at the Bond Street Station Upgrade one of the most complex tunnelling jobs in Europe

As a graduate what attracted me to Costain was the vast amount of opportunity the company had to offer in learning progression support and diversity Costain gives me a solid platform for my career providing me with exceptional training resources and support to grow They have provided me with the chance to grasp opportunity and responsibility from the start whilst still providing a secure network around me to help reach my goals

From an early stage I feel Costain has valued my input and has supported my career progression meeting my training desires and aiding my path to chartership Since I have joined the Costain team I have faced many challenges helping me advance my capabilities and improve my communication skills I embrace the fact that I am in control of my progression through setting personal goals and the option of working on different projects and sectors on some of the UKrsquos biggest and most complex projects that most companies cannot offer making Costain an unmissable graduate experience

From a SHE graduatersquos perspective I feel valued at Costain they invest in my future ensuring the best for me as an individual as well as for the company Every day is different at Costain working in construction

exposes you to multiple working environments and challenges As a SHE Graduate not only am I part of the Graduate programme I participate in the Graduate SHE Academy an independent group that helps me develop the niche skill set needed for my role involving group projects guest speakers and visits to other projects and various locations recently we have visited Paddington and the JCB factory

On a personal scale moving to the UK and starting a new job could have been a daunting experience but thanks to the graduate programme was an easy transition in the process I have made some great friends and created a valuable social network adding to the enjoyment of being a part of the Costain Team

Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Visit wwwcostaincom

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Our First Year Internship scheme is designed for undergraduate students completing their first year interested in finding out more about the Bank

Our internships run for six weeks giving you the opportunity to support a team on a specific project with roles available across all areas of the Bank from procurement or HR to monetary policy and banking supervision

You will experience excellent development opportunities ndash from a comprehensive induction to the Bank through to a range of talks and networking events If your performance during the six weeks is considered to be outstanding you will be given the opportunity to join us on our Penultimate Year Internship which could then lead to a full time graduate role

Please note applications for the 2015 First Year Internship are now open

Opportunities for a First Year Internship in 2015

Our ambition is to build One Bank And you could be the one were looking for To find out more visit wwwbankofenglandgraduatescouk

Click here to go through to the applications form

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Hi Everyone I hope these last couple of months have been good to you all and you are continuing to have a strong start to the year We have previously discussed how you can find out your strengths and the benefits of this and then subsequently using your strengths This month I will tell you about how aligning your strengths up to your career is THE best approach you can take

ldquoChoose a job you love and yoursquoll never have to work a day in your liferdquo- Confucius

This idea has been around for centuries but it is not just an old philosophy it is one that holds true to this very day Here at Jobmi we know that individuals who match their job to their strengths and so find their ldquoperfect jobrdquo are happier more confident have higher self

esteem have more energy reach their goals more quickly are more resilient have lower stress develop themselves further are more engaged at work and therefore perform better

That is one comprehensive list of positives that I wouldnrsquot mind tapping into Luckily we now can The new updates to Jobmi will match you to a job suited to your strengths As part of National Apprentice Week 9-13 March 2015 Jobmi will be releasing a new strengths-based career tool that matches you to your perfect job based on your strengths ndash amazing Sign up to Jobmi now so you can be ready when this is released

Another update that is now live on Jobmi is the Employer Pages You can view these pages to gain an insight into each organisation that is affiliated with Jobmi and

if you like what you see you can directly access live links to their current vacancies

These updates are bringing Jobmi even further forward with lots of great current and future possibilities for you the users Let us know what you think by tweeting us Jobmi

Speak Soon

Josh

Which Organisations and Jobs play to your strengths

Join us on Facebook wwwFacebookcomJobmiPlatformFollow us on Twitter Jobmi_Platform

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events and CompetitionsWomen in tax eventFriday 10 April 1400 - 1700 embankment PlaceCome and meet our Tax team at this interactive event where yoursquoll hear from a senior female leader from our Tax business around their career journey have the opportunity to ask them any questions around the world of Tax and gain advice from the recruitment team on your applications There will also be a chance to get involved in business games and to network with people from all areas of our Tax team Register hereRegister here pwctowomenintax

technology events13-17 April ndash tech week in london For those with a real passion for Technology joining our Tech week is a unique opportunity to explore the breadth of our Technology business and the innovative work wersquore doing to keep at the forefront of data digital and cyber security for our clients at a global reach Make your application here

To check out all the opportunities we have for Technology UK-wide visit pwccomukcareerstechnology to find out more Make your application here pwctotechweek

take part in Pwcrsquos crowdsourcing challenge and you could win pound1000Wersquore excited to launch a new crowdsourcing challenge for students focused on identifying the key actions businesses should take to build trust in society The Challenge is focussed on a broad question What can businesses tangibly do to build trust in society Post your ideas comment on other peoplersquos ideas and vote on the ideas you think really stand out and you could have the opportunity to pitch your idea to a panel of PwC Board Memberrsquos and win pound1000 plus an exclusive work shadowing opportunity pwccomukcareerstrust-in-business

VacanciesCalling all NI students If yoursquore looking for work experience or graduate jobs check out our opportunities in Belfast including Assurance Forensics Finance and Forensics Technology Solutions Our business in Belfast is growing rapidly and offers a great opportunity

for individuals to kick start their career Also donrsquot miss our opportunities to join us in Assurance this Autumn in our offices UK-wide including Glasgow Edinburgh Swansea East Midlands and Birminghampwccomukcareers

online tools

e-learn toolsTo help students achieve their best wersquove designed two e-learns to add to our existing suite of employability tools Browse our interview and psychometric e-learns to support you in securing your work experience or graduate programmepwccoukcareerselearn

Events competitions and opportunities

Take the opportunity of a lifetimepwccomukcareers facebookcomPwCCareersUK PwC_UK_Careers

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AgendA 1200pm arrival drinks and networking bull Lunch until 300pm

This Society Awards lunch provides a great opportunity to network with all the students and also engage with next years committee members so that you can kick start your event planning over the summer

AwardsEvent of the yearMost Collaborative SocietyFastest Growing SocietyNewcomer of the yearDiversity awardPresident of the yearRegional ambassador of the yearSociety of the year

To find out how to become a sponsor of these awards please contact Claire Libby All sponsors benefit from having their company logo and relevant links on the front content page for the emagazine for the year plus benefit from all of the post conference promotion that goes out to all of our 34000 members

To find out how to get involved please contact clairelibbybrightfuturescouk or call Claire on 01242 236415

This year the Awards Lunch (12 noon to 300pm) attended by employers and both this yearrsquos and next yearrsquos Committee members will be held on 31st March 2015 at the venue

SwAy (between Covent Garden and Holborn)

61-65 Great Queen Street London wC2B 5BZswaybarcouk

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fudge brownies

These cookies and cream fudge brownies are sure to make everyone who eats them smile with joy

Ingredients165g5frac12oz butter plus extra for greasing200g7oz dark chocolate grated or finely chopped3 free-range eggs2 free-range egg yolks1 vanilla pod seeds only (or alternatively 2 tsp vanilla extract)

165g5frac12 oz soft light brown sugar2 tbsp plain flour1 tbsp cocoa powderpinch salt154g5frac12oz pack chocolate biscuits such as oreos broken into quarters

icing sugar for dusting

Method 1 preheat the oven to 180c350fgas 4 grease a 20cm8in square baking tin with butter then line with baking paper with the paper overlapping the sides a little

2 melt the butter in a pan over a medium heat when the butter has melted remove the pan from the heat and add the grated (or chopped) chocolate Leave to stand for a few minutes or until the chocolate melts and then stir together Alternatively you can put the chocolate and butter in a bowl and melt in the microwave in 25-second blasts stirring well each time

3 Whisk the eggs egg yolks and vanilla together in a large bowl until the eggs begin to get light and fluffy Add the sugar in two additions whisking between each pour it around the side of the egg mix so as not to knock out the air that has been whisked in keep whisking until the mixture becomes stiffer once the egg mixture is ready pour the chocolate into it - again around the sides so as not to knock the air out

4 Add the flour cocoa powder salt and a third of the biscuits and stir until fully combined then pour the mixture into the prepared tin Scatter the remaining biscuits over the top pressing them in slightly Bake on the middle shelf of the oven for 25ndash30 minutes The middle should be very so slightly gooey Leave the brownies to cool in the tin - the top will sink and crack a little

5 pull the brownies out using the overlapping paper and cut into squares Dust with icing sugar

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Samantha Ball and Thomas Mitchell (Oxford Brookes University Undergraduate Students)

So yoursquore an undergraduate student who has just completed a research project on a topic yoursquore passionate about and yoursquove invested a considerable amount of time and effort

Your research may even benefit society at large

So how can you get recognition as a researcher and get your work noticed

Why You need a Wider Audience

Every big idea starts somewhere No matter how trivial your research may seem it has the potential to have a significant impact on your field For this a wider audience is pivotal You will also reap personal benefits from the interac-tion you will have with other students and academics Many will come with a novel approach that will help inform further work while talking to those who are new to your topic will develop your skills in articulating ideas By reaching a wider audience you could add valuable material to your CV whilst expanding your current network of potential employers colleagues and staff from other institutions

How to Get a Wider Audience

Get Your Uni Involvedbull Let your institution know about your investigation They may be able to help you progress and develop itbull Encourage your friends and others on your course to complete their own researchbull Many universities hold an annual undergraduate research exhibition They may be able to provide some space for you and your friends to present what you have done

Attend a National Conferencebull Aim to attend the British Conference of Undergraduate Research This confer-ence offers students the opportunity to visit other prestigious institutions and enables them to present their research in a number of waysbull Apply for Posters in Parliament BCUR also holds an annual event at the hub of British politics creating opportunities to discuss research with MPs as well as other researchers from around the UK Not forgetting that other studentsrsquo research is also readily available for viewing and discussing

So as you can see giving your research the audience it deserves has many benefits We hope to see you and your research at one of these events soon

This was co-written by second year Philosophy Religion and Theology student Samantha Ball and third year History student Thomas Mitchell both of Oxford Brookes University TOP Samantha presents her research on post-colonialism and the role of women in modern India from 1947CENTRE Thomas discusses his research on British Empire Sentimentality in the mid-nineteenth centuryBOTTOM Samantha and Thomas arrive at the Houses of Parliament

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Psychometric Success Tackling the TestsBright Futures SocietyUniversity of Strathclyde

Psychometric testing is perhaps the most feared part of the recruitment process for graduates Bright Futures Strathclyde identified this as an opportunity to create an event to assist our fellow students with tackling these tests

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Our Vice President of Business and Humanities Mark OrsquoNeill currently works part-time for a Recruitment and Selection Consultancy who also have their own Business Psychology Unit This insight was invaluable in helping to create our event

In preparation for our workshop Mark who was leading this event collaborated with the Careers Service and his part time employer By using resources provided by each in addition to various tools available on the internet Mark was able to create a brand new event on psychometric testing lsquoPsychometric Success Tackling the Testsrsquo

Following a brief overview of the uses and the importance of Psychometric Tests tips and hints for success were provided before allowing students the opportunity to participate in one of three tests ndash numerical verbal and non-verbal The session drew to a close with a discussion of the answers before a recommendation of useful resources was provided The event was run at minimal cost and simply involved the use of a laptop projector

and printed A4 tests We were also very fortunate that the Director of the Business Psychology Unit at Markrsquos part time employer was able to join us for the latter half of the event

With an attendance of thirty students there was an extremely interactive QampA session which involved Mark the Business Psychology Director and the Employment Engagement Advisor from our careers service

The event was a resounding success despite the absence of a corporate investor Following the session the Naval Architecture society from Strathclyde have approached our committee and would like to collaborate with us to run a similar event for their members This event is scheduled to take place in March

This event is one example that Bright Futures is much more than simply inviting an investor to present on campus Bright Futures allows our members to think creatively and develop new innovative events to assist our fellow students with their search for internships and graduate jobs The ability to go beyond the realms of norm is one way you can ensure your society stands out Strathclyde are now in the process of developing their second event like this ndash lsquoCreating Connections ndash Discovering the Art of Networkingrsquo

If you would like to run

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wwwrpccoukmanifesto or follow us on twitter lifeinalawFirm

If yoursquore looking for a predictable career in a traditional firm then please stop reading now AtRPC yoursquoll get a whole lot more

Of course clients expect their lawyers to understand the law But what they really want is advice from smart people who get the commercial context and can spot the business implications On this measure you wonrsquot find better than RPC in 2013 the UKrsquos leading client satisfaction report placed us in the top spot overall out of 106 firms benchmarked and rankedus number one for quality of commercial advice Not for the first time

Combining this commercial outlook with some of the leading lawyers in their fields and great clients we offer a depth of knowledge and creative approach to problem solving that few firms can rival Itrsquos no surprise then that wersquore regularly praised in the leading directories for the quality of our training programmes

Headquartered in a state of the art site in the City of Londonwe also have offices in Bristol Hong Kong and Singapore Our culture of excellence development and open access is driven by our open plan working environment where knowledge is easily shared and access to partners is an everyday reality It brings out the best in our people and ensures that the service we offer our clients is second to none

If you like a challenge and want to join us in challenging convention wersquore offering training contracts on a fullndashtime contract for two yearsWersquore intent on rewriting the rules If you have courage and a pioneering spirit wersquod love tohear from you

the closing date for our london training contract is 31 July 2015

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Atkins people are good In fact wersquore brilliant We just donrsquot like to talk about it Over the past 75 years our designers and engineers have been quietly building a worldwide reputation for finding creative solutions to practical problems whatever the scale Itrsquos this ability to create masterpieces alongside micro pieces that makes Atkins people special From conception through to completion and everything in between what drives us is our determination to be the best Are you one of us

Join our Graduate Development ProgrammeLaunch yourself into some of the worldrsquos most exciting engineering projects with a career in Atkinsrsquo team with our 350+ graduates for the 2014 intake of our UK graduate development programme and have opportunities across a variety of business areas

We recruit across a wide range of degree disciplines including engineering physical sciences construction environmental IT and

business related disciplines For a comprehensive list of vacancies and to see where you might fit in please visit our graduate recruitment website wwwatkinsglobalcoukencareersgraduates

training and DevelopmentBecause one size doesnrsquot fit all

Itrsquos our unique breadth of expertise that makes ATKINS different because we feel each role should be every bit as stimulating as the projects we get involved in and that itrsquos never too late to learn wersquoll support youthroughout your professional development and career progression

our training includesbull Three Year Programme including a two day induction with your fellow graduates and further day-events throughout the programmebull Workshops and formal training in essential skills such as project management client engagement and report writing

bull On the job experience working with real projects of real clientsbull Mentoring and a buddy programme to help you identify and reach your goalsbullBusiness wide graduate representative and social eventsbull End of programme event Professional review and a 6-12 months career plan

What we offer youItrsquos an exciting time to develop your career and we can offer you a competitive salary tailored training and support towards a recognised professional qualification All graduates receive a pound5k lsquoWelcome Bonusrsquo (pound2500 in your first pay and the further pound2500 upon Chartership) plus other benefits including flexible annual leave discounted mobile phone contracts pension scheme share incentive plan and sports and social events

We are one of the worldrsquos leading design engineering and project management consultancies

Launch yourself into some of the worldrsquos most exciting engineering projects with a career in Atkinsrsquo team at careersatkinsglobalcomukgraduates our summer and industrial placements are also now open

Atkins Graduates WSAtkinsplc

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At KPMG we provide business advisory services to some of the worldrsquos biggest businesses And we believe that all business and solutions boil down to one thing people So whatever we do we see people first Therersquos no one type of person that succeeds at KPMG Itrsquos a massively diverse business welcoming all kinds of personalities and characters skills sets and indeed degree disciplines If you thrive on responsibility intellectual challenge and variety this could be just the place for you

A sandwich placement is ideal if you want to gain a broad range of professional experience while working with an even wider variety of people within KPMG

Location Gatwick Manchester Nottingham Birmingham Newcastle edinburgh Bristol Cardiff Glasgow amp London

The Capital Allowances Advisory Services team includes a combination of surveyors tax professionals and accountants who assist clients in maximising the tax relief available on their capital investments bybull Applying legislation case law and HMRC guidance to advise on the technical basis to claim capital allowancesbull Carrying out site surveys to identify qualifying assets

bull Liaising with property teams contractors and external consultants to obtain relevant cost informationbull Conducting valuation estimates where cost information is incompletebull Advising on how the changing legislation effects the transfer of allowances following a sale (transaction due diligence)bull Advising on ad-hoc queries both from clients and other internal KPMG teamsbull Producing capital allowances claim documents to submit to HMRC alongside the tax returnbull Negotiating and agreeing claims with HM Revenue and Customs

We work with clients across all lines of business where capital investment is crucial such as real estate retail hotels and infrastructure

Tasks and responsibilitiesbull Working collaboratively assisting with the delivery of client engagements bull Keeping documentation up to date bull Sharing knowledge bull Preparing capital allowance claims for submission to HM Revenue amp Customs bull Assisting management in the preparation of proposals bull Assisting in the preparation of technical queries from other parts of the firm

Qualifications yoursquoll work forThis year of experience would count towards sitting the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Assessment of Professional Competence (lsquoAPCrsquo) should a candidate successfully go on to complete their degree and return to their training at a later date

Key skills requiredbull Shows a keen interest in the real estate and construction industrybull Demonstrates a good working knowledge of the construction process and the various technologies involved including cost estimationbull Communicates with impact both with external advisors and clients in a way that is open honest consistent and clear bull Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work bull Shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work bull Continuously learns from experiences bull Works in a cooperative respectful manner with colleagues clients and the wider community bull Analyses problems identifies core issues investigates evaluates and integrates information

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To find out more about these roles click here

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Applications are now open for the following streams

economistbull The Government Economic Service is the UKrsquos largest recruiter of economists bull 21 degree or postgraduate degree in economics (Joint or mixed degrees are eligible if weighted towards economics)bull A development programme designed to improve economic managerial and communication skillsbull Work in areas like macroeconomic modelling competition policy international financial issues labour market trends

Statisticianbull Government Statistical Service is the UKrsquos largest producer of statistics which are reported daily throughout the mediabull Provide evidence to inform decisions across a wide range of political social and economic issues

bull 21 degree in a subject containing formal statistical training (eg Maths Psychology Geography etc)bull The mainstream Statistical Officer scheme is open to students with a 22 degree

Operational Researchbull Operational Research is the application of scientific methods to management problemsbull Change posts or move departments every 12-18 monthsbull 21 numerate degree (at least 50 numerate content) or relevant postgraduate degree

commercial bull 21 any degree subject bull Yoursquoll take on a series of 6 and 12 month postings across a range of departments giving you the opportunity to understand commercial activity in different contextsbull One of your postings will be in the Crown Commercial Service tasked with driving efficiency and reform across central government and

advising departments on complex commercial savingsbull During the 4 years of the scheme yoursquoll also be funded to complete the 3 levels of diploma qualification run by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply

HR bull Three-year programme made up of two 18 month placements in both policycorporate and operational roles in two different departmentsbull Assignments include HR business partnering organisation design and development reward employee relations policy development and talent managementbull Full support towards achieving an MSc in HR and CIPD bull 22 degree in any discipline

Applications close on7th April 2015

Where will you lead

Follow us at wwwfacebookcomfaststream or on Twitter at wwwtwittercomfaststreamuk All entries from the reflectsociety campaign can be viewed at wwwreflectsocietyuk Learn more at govukfaststream

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Areet I joined the Tesco personnel graduate scheme in September 2014 packed up my life from Newcastle and ventured into the real world of a lsquoproperrsquo career Can I say itrsquos what I expected Not in the slightest

I showed up looking like a real inbetweener on my first day at work (minus the briefcase) Dressed in a full suit I arrived to find out my office actually has a really cool lsquocasualrsquo dress culture My team is really varied in expertise and age but everyone is fun-loving and this is the general vibe across the whole office Donrsquot even get me started on challenging a director to a dance offhellip and unfortunately losing

My role has been challenging from day one I was first introduced to senior business leaders in my department and they gave me an overview of my new function After that I got an opportunity with other graduates to generate ideas on how to drive the business forward with the Chief Customer Officer (Robin Terrell) in the UK boardroom and it

was surprisingly relaxed Although I couldnrsquot help myself taking a sneaky Snapchat whilst looking a real exec

Personnel is a challenging function to work in and being a generalist trainee manager my role changes on a day-to-day basis I have been given the opportunity to lead more projects than I could have ever imagined and as a graduate have as much exposure as a personnel manager in the business So far I have taken ownership of managing our apprentice programme worked on organisational design the company reward strategy performance management and re-creating our induction process besides other day to day tasks

While it all sounds like a canny bit of work you still get the opportunity to be yourself Actually itrsquos actively encouraged We have regular social events as a graduate community and have a society that facilitates these events I applied and got the role of social rep in the society and itrsquos awesome knowing

yoursquore supported in making sure everyone can still let loose after a busy week I even set up my own running club at the office which now has over 40 members running every Monday night Everyone is keen to get involved here

I genuinely felt a little bit lost when I left University I worked all over between bars hotel management and then even moved to the States for a year and a half Working at Tesco is more than just a graduate job Itrsquos a community of people that are all keen to get on and develop together

If yoursquore after a job that makes you want to get out of bed in the morning apply for a programme here

You wonrsquot regret it

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Twitter tescoecFacebook tesco early careersWebsite wwwtesco-earlycareerscom

We love untangling engineering and technologyrsquos toughest conundrums

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Wersquore inventing the future right here right now at thales By combining the curiosity to explore the intelligence to question and the vision to create wersquore transforming the world around us Herersquos just one examplehellip

Project Focus ndash Defence

Whatrsquos longer than the Houses of Parliament wider than the span of the Angel of the North and six metres taller than Nelsonrsquos Column The Royal Navyrsquos biggest and most powerful surface warship ever the Queen Elizabeth-class (QEC) carrier

Thales is working with Babcock BAE Systems and the UK Ministry of Defence to deliver the 65000 tonne carriers Our work stretches from the overall ship design operational models and management of the power and propulsion sub-alliance to critical technology like the shiprsquos mission system and communications

infrastructure It also includes the development of the SMART- L 3D long range surveillance radar by our team of expert engineers too

SMART-L is a 3D multibeam radar designed to provide long-range air and surface surveillance and target designation Itrsquos state-of-the-art technology and its sensitivity allows for the early detection and tracking of very small aircraft and missiles especially stealthy targets in a littoral environment Itrsquos just one more way in which wersquore contributing to the QECrsquos aim to support peace-keeping and conflict prevention worldwide

People Focus ndash Abi onike Mechanical Hardware Engineer at Thales

I began design work early as a Mechanical Hardware Engineer which I enjoyed because I was familiar with it at university My work was regularly reviewed and I improved to the point where my

drawings could be released to a contractor This meant something that I had designed could be turned into a physical product in fact Irsquove recently delivered a product which started out as a bullet point list of requirements from the customer and is now something I can hold in my hand

Sound interesting Learn more at ukearlycareersthalesgroupcom

We love untangling engineering and technologyrsquos toughest conundrums

Together wersquore driven by doing things differently and making things better Together wersquoll fire your imagination and fulfil your potential Together we are Thales Join us Visit ukearlycareersthalesgroupcom

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Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Wersquore in the business of connecting people through innovative and secure communications and broadcast technology With deep capabilities and continued long term investment wersquore bringing our customers and their customers closer together in our continually converging world

Our proud history of partnership and innovation stretches back to 1922 to a very different world when we provided the transmission capability for the UKrsquos first radio broadcast Wersquove not stopped working since

We now broadcast one billion listening hours of radio each week and deliver digital television to 985 of the UK population and homes across five continents We provide WiFi for more than 30 airports as well as world class secure satellite teleport and fibre network coverage for customers

demanding 24x7 real-time business-critical communications We safeguard over 32 billion minutes of mobile conversation and four million life-saving mission-critical communications for the emergency services

Our unrivalled engineering expertise and commitment to innovation and investment is allowing us not only to support our customers and help solve their problems today but also to anticipate and invest in solutions for their future needs and the needs of society as a wholeTogether wersquore transforming the way that we live Wersquore creating the future of communications and broadcasting

together wersquore changing the world

connected Always

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wwwarqivacomwork-with-us

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I moved from Ireland to join the Costain Graduate Programme in July 2014 I am currently working as a Safety Health and Environmental Advisor at the Bond Street Station Upgrade one of the most complex tunnelling jobs in Europe

As a graduate what attracted me to Costain was the vast amount of opportunity the company had to offer in learning progression support and diversity Costain gives me a solid platform for my career providing me with exceptional training resources and support to grow They have provided me with the chance to grasp opportunity and responsibility from the start whilst still providing a secure network around me to help reach my goals

From an early stage I feel Costain has valued my input and has supported my career progression meeting my training desires and aiding my path to chartership Since I have joined the Costain team I have faced many challenges helping me advance my capabilities and improve my communication skills I embrace the fact that I am in control of my progression through setting personal goals and the option of working on different projects and sectors on some of the UKrsquos biggest and most complex projects that most companies cannot offer making Costain an unmissable graduate experience

From a SHE graduatersquos perspective I feel valued at Costain they invest in my future ensuring the best for me as an individual as well as for the company Every day is different at Costain working in construction

exposes you to multiple working environments and challenges As a SHE Graduate not only am I part of the Graduate programme I participate in the Graduate SHE Academy an independent group that helps me develop the niche skill set needed for my role involving group projects guest speakers and visits to other projects and various locations recently we have visited Paddington and the JCB factory

On a personal scale moving to the UK and starting a new job could have been a daunting experience but thanks to the graduate programme was an easy transition in the process I have made some great friends and created a valuable social network adding to the enjoyment of being a part of the Costain Team

Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Visit wwwcostaincom

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Our First Year Internship scheme is designed for undergraduate students completing their first year interested in finding out more about the Bank

Our internships run for six weeks giving you the opportunity to support a team on a specific project with roles available across all areas of the Bank from procurement or HR to monetary policy and banking supervision

You will experience excellent development opportunities ndash from a comprehensive induction to the Bank through to a range of talks and networking events If your performance during the six weeks is considered to be outstanding you will be given the opportunity to join us on our Penultimate Year Internship which could then lead to a full time graduate role

Please note applications for the 2015 First Year Internship are now open

Opportunities for a First Year Internship in 2015

Our ambition is to build One Bank And you could be the one were looking for To find out more visit wwwbankofenglandgraduatescouk

Click here to go through to the applications form

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Hi Everyone I hope these last couple of months have been good to you all and you are continuing to have a strong start to the year We have previously discussed how you can find out your strengths and the benefits of this and then subsequently using your strengths This month I will tell you about how aligning your strengths up to your career is THE best approach you can take

ldquoChoose a job you love and yoursquoll never have to work a day in your liferdquo- Confucius

This idea has been around for centuries but it is not just an old philosophy it is one that holds true to this very day Here at Jobmi we know that individuals who match their job to their strengths and so find their ldquoperfect jobrdquo are happier more confident have higher self

esteem have more energy reach their goals more quickly are more resilient have lower stress develop themselves further are more engaged at work and therefore perform better

That is one comprehensive list of positives that I wouldnrsquot mind tapping into Luckily we now can The new updates to Jobmi will match you to a job suited to your strengths As part of National Apprentice Week 9-13 March 2015 Jobmi will be releasing a new strengths-based career tool that matches you to your perfect job based on your strengths ndash amazing Sign up to Jobmi now so you can be ready when this is released

Another update that is now live on Jobmi is the Employer Pages You can view these pages to gain an insight into each organisation that is affiliated with Jobmi and

if you like what you see you can directly access live links to their current vacancies

These updates are bringing Jobmi even further forward with lots of great current and future possibilities for you the users Let us know what you think by tweeting us Jobmi

Speak Soon

Josh

Which Organisations and Jobs play to your strengths

Join us on Facebook wwwFacebookcomJobmiPlatformFollow us on Twitter Jobmi_Platform

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events and CompetitionsWomen in tax eventFriday 10 April 1400 - 1700 embankment PlaceCome and meet our Tax team at this interactive event where yoursquoll hear from a senior female leader from our Tax business around their career journey have the opportunity to ask them any questions around the world of Tax and gain advice from the recruitment team on your applications There will also be a chance to get involved in business games and to network with people from all areas of our Tax team Register hereRegister here pwctowomenintax

technology events13-17 April ndash tech week in london For those with a real passion for Technology joining our Tech week is a unique opportunity to explore the breadth of our Technology business and the innovative work wersquore doing to keep at the forefront of data digital and cyber security for our clients at a global reach Make your application here

To check out all the opportunities we have for Technology UK-wide visit pwccomukcareerstechnology to find out more Make your application here pwctotechweek

take part in Pwcrsquos crowdsourcing challenge and you could win pound1000Wersquore excited to launch a new crowdsourcing challenge for students focused on identifying the key actions businesses should take to build trust in society The Challenge is focussed on a broad question What can businesses tangibly do to build trust in society Post your ideas comment on other peoplersquos ideas and vote on the ideas you think really stand out and you could have the opportunity to pitch your idea to a panel of PwC Board Memberrsquos and win pound1000 plus an exclusive work shadowing opportunity pwccomukcareerstrust-in-business

VacanciesCalling all NI students If yoursquore looking for work experience or graduate jobs check out our opportunities in Belfast including Assurance Forensics Finance and Forensics Technology Solutions Our business in Belfast is growing rapidly and offers a great opportunity

for individuals to kick start their career Also donrsquot miss our opportunities to join us in Assurance this Autumn in our offices UK-wide including Glasgow Edinburgh Swansea East Midlands and Birminghampwccomukcareers

online tools

e-learn toolsTo help students achieve their best wersquove designed two e-learns to add to our existing suite of employability tools Browse our interview and psychometric e-learns to support you in securing your work experience or graduate programmepwccoukcareerselearn

Events competitions and opportunities

Take the opportunity of a lifetimepwccomukcareers facebookcomPwCCareersUK PwC_UK_Careers

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fudge brownies

These cookies and cream fudge brownies are sure to make everyone who eats them smile with joy

Ingredients165g5frac12oz butter plus extra for greasing200g7oz dark chocolate grated or finely chopped3 free-range eggs2 free-range egg yolks1 vanilla pod seeds only (or alternatively 2 tsp vanilla extract)

165g5frac12 oz soft light brown sugar2 tbsp plain flour1 tbsp cocoa powderpinch salt154g5frac12oz pack chocolate biscuits such as oreos broken into quarters

icing sugar for dusting

Method 1 preheat the oven to 180c350fgas 4 grease a 20cm8in square baking tin with butter then line with baking paper with the paper overlapping the sides a little

2 melt the butter in a pan over a medium heat when the butter has melted remove the pan from the heat and add the grated (or chopped) chocolate Leave to stand for a few minutes or until the chocolate melts and then stir together Alternatively you can put the chocolate and butter in a bowl and melt in the microwave in 25-second blasts stirring well each time

3 Whisk the eggs egg yolks and vanilla together in a large bowl until the eggs begin to get light and fluffy Add the sugar in two additions whisking between each pour it around the side of the egg mix so as not to knock out the air that has been whisked in keep whisking until the mixture becomes stiffer once the egg mixture is ready pour the chocolate into it - again around the sides so as not to knock the air out

4 Add the flour cocoa powder salt and a third of the biscuits and stir until fully combined then pour the mixture into the prepared tin Scatter the remaining biscuits over the top pressing them in slightly Bake on the middle shelf of the oven for 25ndash30 minutes The middle should be very so slightly gooey Leave the brownies to cool in the tin - the top will sink and crack a little

5 pull the brownies out using the overlapping paper and cut into squares Dust with icing sugar

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Samantha Ball and Thomas Mitchell (Oxford Brookes University Undergraduate Students)

So yoursquore an undergraduate student who has just completed a research project on a topic yoursquore passionate about and yoursquove invested a considerable amount of time and effort

Your research may even benefit society at large

So how can you get recognition as a researcher and get your work noticed

Why You need a Wider Audience

Every big idea starts somewhere No matter how trivial your research may seem it has the potential to have a significant impact on your field For this a wider audience is pivotal You will also reap personal benefits from the interac-tion you will have with other students and academics Many will come with a novel approach that will help inform further work while talking to those who are new to your topic will develop your skills in articulating ideas By reaching a wider audience you could add valuable material to your CV whilst expanding your current network of potential employers colleagues and staff from other institutions

How to Get a Wider Audience

Get Your Uni Involvedbull Let your institution know about your investigation They may be able to help you progress and develop itbull Encourage your friends and others on your course to complete their own researchbull Many universities hold an annual undergraduate research exhibition They may be able to provide some space for you and your friends to present what you have done

Attend a National Conferencebull Aim to attend the British Conference of Undergraduate Research This confer-ence offers students the opportunity to visit other prestigious institutions and enables them to present their research in a number of waysbull Apply for Posters in Parliament BCUR also holds an annual event at the hub of British politics creating opportunities to discuss research with MPs as well as other researchers from around the UK Not forgetting that other studentsrsquo research is also readily available for viewing and discussing

So as you can see giving your research the audience it deserves has many benefits We hope to see you and your research at one of these events soon

This was co-written by second year Philosophy Religion and Theology student Samantha Ball and third year History student Thomas Mitchell both of Oxford Brookes University TOP Samantha presents her research on post-colonialism and the role of women in modern India from 1947CENTRE Thomas discusses his research on British Empire Sentimentality in the mid-nineteenth centuryBOTTOM Samantha and Thomas arrive at the Houses of Parliament

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Psychometric Success Tackling the TestsBright Futures SocietyUniversity of Strathclyde

Psychometric testing is perhaps the most feared part of the recruitment process for graduates Bright Futures Strathclyde identified this as an opportunity to create an event to assist our fellow students with tackling these tests

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Our Vice President of Business and Humanities Mark OrsquoNeill currently works part-time for a Recruitment and Selection Consultancy who also have their own Business Psychology Unit This insight was invaluable in helping to create our event

In preparation for our workshop Mark who was leading this event collaborated with the Careers Service and his part time employer By using resources provided by each in addition to various tools available on the internet Mark was able to create a brand new event on psychometric testing lsquoPsychometric Success Tackling the Testsrsquo

Following a brief overview of the uses and the importance of Psychometric Tests tips and hints for success were provided before allowing students the opportunity to participate in one of three tests ndash numerical verbal and non-verbal The session drew to a close with a discussion of the answers before a recommendation of useful resources was provided The event was run at minimal cost and simply involved the use of a laptop projector

and printed A4 tests We were also very fortunate that the Director of the Business Psychology Unit at Markrsquos part time employer was able to join us for the latter half of the event

With an attendance of thirty students there was an extremely interactive QampA session which involved Mark the Business Psychology Director and the Employment Engagement Advisor from our careers service

The event was a resounding success despite the absence of a corporate investor Following the session the Naval Architecture society from Strathclyde have approached our committee and would like to collaborate with us to run a similar event for their members This event is scheduled to take place in March

This event is one example that Bright Futures is much more than simply inviting an investor to present on campus Bright Futures allows our members to think creatively and develop new innovative events to assist our fellow students with their search for internships and graduate jobs The ability to go beyond the realms of norm is one way you can ensure your society stands out Strathclyde are now in the process of developing their second event like this ndash lsquoCreating Connections ndash Discovering the Art of Networkingrsquo

If you would like to run

a similar event at your

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Mark at Bright Futures

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Jamiersquos 20 Minute Meals

This app is straight from Jamie Olivers

Kitchen with over 60 recipes each one

broken into really easy steps with step-by-

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There are also 21 exclusive videos of useful

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wwwrpccoukmanifesto or follow us on twitter lifeinalawFirm

If yoursquore looking for a predictable career in a traditional firm then please stop reading now AtRPC yoursquoll get a whole lot more

Of course clients expect their lawyers to understand the law But what they really want is advice from smart people who get the commercial context and can spot the business implications On this measure you wonrsquot find better than RPC in 2013 the UKrsquos leading client satisfaction report placed us in the top spot overall out of 106 firms benchmarked and rankedus number one for quality of commercial advice Not for the first time

Combining this commercial outlook with some of the leading lawyers in their fields and great clients we offer a depth of knowledge and creative approach to problem solving that few firms can rival Itrsquos no surprise then that wersquore regularly praised in the leading directories for the quality of our training programmes

Headquartered in a state of the art site in the City of Londonwe also have offices in Bristol Hong Kong and Singapore Our culture of excellence development and open access is driven by our open plan working environment where knowledge is easily shared and access to partners is an everyday reality It brings out the best in our people and ensures that the service we offer our clients is second to none

If you like a challenge and want to join us in challenging convention wersquore offering training contracts on a fullndashtime contract for two yearsWersquore intent on rewriting the rules If you have courage and a pioneering spirit wersquod love tohear from you

the closing date for our london training contract is 31 July 2015

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Atkins people are good In fact wersquore brilliant We just donrsquot like to talk about it Over the past 75 years our designers and engineers have been quietly building a worldwide reputation for finding creative solutions to practical problems whatever the scale Itrsquos this ability to create masterpieces alongside micro pieces that makes Atkins people special From conception through to completion and everything in between what drives us is our determination to be the best Are you one of us

Join our Graduate Development ProgrammeLaunch yourself into some of the worldrsquos most exciting engineering projects with a career in Atkinsrsquo team with our 350+ graduates for the 2014 intake of our UK graduate development programme and have opportunities across a variety of business areas

We recruit across a wide range of degree disciplines including engineering physical sciences construction environmental IT and

business related disciplines For a comprehensive list of vacancies and to see where you might fit in please visit our graduate recruitment website wwwatkinsglobalcoukencareersgraduates

training and DevelopmentBecause one size doesnrsquot fit all

Itrsquos our unique breadth of expertise that makes ATKINS different because we feel each role should be every bit as stimulating as the projects we get involved in and that itrsquos never too late to learn wersquoll support youthroughout your professional development and career progression

our training includesbull Three Year Programme including a two day induction with your fellow graduates and further day-events throughout the programmebull Workshops and formal training in essential skills such as project management client engagement and report writing

bull On the job experience working with real projects of real clientsbull Mentoring and a buddy programme to help you identify and reach your goalsbullBusiness wide graduate representative and social eventsbull End of programme event Professional review and a 6-12 months career plan

What we offer youItrsquos an exciting time to develop your career and we can offer you a competitive salary tailored training and support towards a recognised professional qualification All graduates receive a pound5k lsquoWelcome Bonusrsquo (pound2500 in your first pay and the further pound2500 upon Chartership) plus other benefits including flexible annual leave discounted mobile phone contracts pension scheme share incentive plan and sports and social events

We are one of the worldrsquos leading design engineering and project management consultancies

Launch yourself into some of the worldrsquos most exciting engineering projects with a career in Atkinsrsquo team at careersatkinsglobalcomukgraduates our summer and industrial placements are also now open

Atkins Graduates WSAtkinsplc

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At KPMG we provide business advisory services to some of the worldrsquos biggest businesses And we believe that all business and solutions boil down to one thing people So whatever we do we see people first Therersquos no one type of person that succeeds at KPMG Itrsquos a massively diverse business welcoming all kinds of personalities and characters skills sets and indeed degree disciplines If you thrive on responsibility intellectual challenge and variety this could be just the place for you

A sandwich placement is ideal if you want to gain a broad range of professional experience while working with an even wider variety of people within KPMG

Location Gatwick Manchester Nottingham Birmingham Newcastle edinburgh Bristol Cardiff Glasgow amp London

The Capital Allowances Advisory Services team includes a combination of surveyors tax professionals and accountants who assist clients in maximising the tax relief available on their capital investments bybull Applying legislation case law and HMRC guidance to advise on the technical basis to claim capital allowancesbull Carrying out site surveys to identify qualifying assets

bull Liaising with property teams contractors and external consultants to obtain relevant cost informationbull Conducting valuation estimates where cost information is incompletebull Advising on how the changing legislation effects the transfer of allowances following a sale (transaction due diligence)bull Advising on ad-hoc queries both from clients and other internal KPMG teamsbull Producing capital allowances claim documents to submit to HMRC alongside the tax returnbull Negotiating and agreeing claims with HM Revenue and Customs

We work with clients across all lines of business where capital investment is crucial such as real estate retail hotels and infrastructure

Tasks and responsibilitiesbull Working collaboratively assisting with the delivery of client engagements bull Keeping documentation up to date bull Sharing knowledge bull Preparing capital allowance claims for submission to HM Revenue amp Customs bull Assisting management in the preparation of proposals bull Assisting in the preparation of technical queries from other parts of the firm

Qualifications yoursquoll work forThis year of experience would count towards sitting the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Assessment of Professional Competence (lsquoAPCrsquo) should a candidate successfully go on to complete their degree and return to their training at a later date

Key skills requiredbull Shows a keen interest in the real estate and construction industrybull Demonstrates a good working knowledge of the construction process and the various technologies involved including cost estimationbull Communicates with impact both with external advisors and clients in a way that is open honest consistent and clear bull Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work bull Shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work bull Continuously learns from experiences bull Works in a cooperative respectful manner with colleagues clients and the wider community bull Analyses problems identifies core issues investigates evaluates and integrates information

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To find out more about these roles click here

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Applications are now open for the following streams

economistbull The Government Economic Service is the UKrsquos largest recruiter of economists bull 21 degree or postgraduate degree in economics (Joint or mixed degrees are eligible if weighted towards economics)bull A development programme designed to improve economic managerial and communication skillsbull Work in areas like macroeconomic modelling competition policy international financial issues labour market trends

Statisticianbull Government Statistical Service is the UKrsquos largest producer of statistics which are reported daily throughout the mediabull Provide evidence to inform decisions across a wide range of political social and economic issues

bull 21 degree in a subject containing formal statistical training (eg Maths Psychology Geography etc)bull The mainstream Statistical Officer scheme is open to students with a 22 degree

Operational Researchbull Operational Research is the application of scientific methods to management problemsbull Change posts or move departments every 12-18 monthsbull 21 numerate degree (at least 50 numerate content) or relevant postgraduate degree

commercial bull 21 any degree subject bull Yoursquoll take on a series of 6 and 12 month postings across a range of departments giving you the opportunity to understand commercial activity in different contextsbull One of your postings will be in the Crown Commercial Service tasked with driving efficiency and reform across central government and

advising departments on complex commercial savingsbull During the 4 years of the scheme yoursquoll also be funded to complete the 3 levels of diploma qualification run by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply

HR bull Three-year programme made up of two 18 month placements in both policycorporate and operational roles in two different departmentsbull Assignments include HR business partnering organisation design and development reward employee relations policy development and talent managementbull Full support towards achieving an MSc in HR and CIPD bull 22 degree in any discipline

Applications close on7th April 2015

Where will you lead

Follow us at wwwfacebookcomfaststream or on Twitter at wwwtwittercomfaststreamuk All entries from the reflectsociety campaign can be viewed at wwwreflectsocietyuk Learn more at govukfaststream

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Areet I joined the Tesco personnel graduate scheme in September 2014 packed up my life from Newcastle and ventured into the real world of a lsquoproperrsquo career Can I say itrsquos what I expected Not in the slightest

I showed up looking like a real inbetweener on my first day at work (minus the briefcase) Dressed in a full suit I arrived to find out my office actually has a really cool lsquocasualrsquo dress culture My team is really varied in expertise and age but everyone is fun-loving and this is the general vibe across the whole office Donrsquot even get me started on challenging a director to a dance offhellip and unfortunately losing

My role has been challenging from day one I was first introduced to senior business leaders in my department and they gave me an overview of my new function After that I got an opportunity with other graduates to generate ideas on how to drive the business forward with the Chief Customer Officer (Robin Terrell) in the UK boardroom and it

was surprisingly relaxed Although I couldnrsquot help myself taking a sneaky Snapchat whilst looking a real exec

Personnel is a challenging function to work in and being a generalist trainee manager my role changes on a day-to-day basis I have been given the opportunity to lead more projects than I could have ever imagined and as a graduate have as much exposure as a personnel manager in the business So far I have taken ownership of managing our apprentice programme worked on organisational design the company reward strategy performance management and re-creating our induction process besides other day to day tasks

While it all sounds like a canny bit of work you still get the opportunity to be yourself Actually itrsquos actively encouraged We have regular social events as a graduate community and have a society that facilitates these events I applied and got the role of social rep in the society and itrsquos awesome knowing

yoursquore supported in making sure everyone can still let loose after a busy week I even set up my own running club at the office which now has over 40 members running every Monday night Everyone is keen to get involved here

I genuinely felt a little bit lost when I left University I worked all over between bars hotel management and then even moved to the States for a year and a half Working at Tesco is more than just a graduate job Itrsquos a community of people that are all keen to get on and develop together

If yoursquore after a job that makes you want to get out of bed in the morning apply for a programme here

You wonrsquot regret it

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Twitter tescoecFacebook tesco early careersWebsite wwwtesco-earlycareerscom

We love untangling engineering and technologyrsquos toughest conundrums

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Wersquore inventing the future right here right now at thales By combining the curiosity to explore the intelligence to question and the vision to create wersquore transforming the world around us Herersquos just one examplehellip

Project Focus ndash Defence

Whatrsquos longer than the Houses of Parliament wider than the span of the Angel of the North and six metres taller than Nelsonrsquos Column The Royal Navyrsquos biggest and most powerful surface warship ever the Queen Elizabeth-class (QEC) carrier

Thales is working with Babcock BAE Systems and the UK Ministry of Defence to deliver the 65000 tonne carriers Our work stretches from the overall ship design operational models and management of the power and propulsion sub-alliance to critical technology like the shiprsquos mission system and communications

infrastructure It also includes the development of the SMART- L 3D long range surveillance radar by our team of expert engineers too

SMART-L is a 3D multibeam radar designed to provide long-range air and surface surveillance and target designation Itrsquos state-of-the-art technology and its sensitivity allows for the early detection and tracking of very small aircraft and missiles especially stealthy targets in a littoral environment Itrsquos just one more way in which wersquore contributing to the QECrsquos aim to support peace-keeping and conflict prevention worldwide

People Focus ndash Abi onike Mechanical Hardware Engineer at Thales

I began design work early as a Mechanical Hardware Engineer which I enjoyed because I was familiar with it at university My work was regularly reviewed and I improved to the point where my

drawings could be released to a contractor This meant something that I had designed could be turned into a physical product in fact Irsquove recently delivered a product which started out as a bullet point list of requirements from the customer and is now something I can hold in my hand

Sound interesting Learn more at ukearlycareersthalesgroupcom

We love untangling engineering and technologyrsquos toughest conundrums

Together wersquore driven by doing things differently and making things better Together wersquoll fire your imagination and fulfil your potential Together we are Thales Join us Visit ukearlycareersthalesgroupcom

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Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Wersquore in the business of connecting people through innovative and secure communications and broadcast technology With deep capabilities and continued long term investment wersquore bringing our customers and their customers closer together in our continually converging world

Our proud history of partnership and innovation stretches back to 1922 to a very different world when we provided the transmission capability for the UKrsquos first radio broadcast Wersquove not stopped working since

We now broadcast one billion listening hours of radio each week and deliver digital television to 985 of the UK population and homes across five continents We provide WiFi for more than 30 airports as well as world class secure satellite teleport and fibre network coverage for customers

demanding 24x7 real-time business-critical communications We safeguard over 32 billion minutes of mobile conversation and four million life-saving mission-critical communications for the emergency services

Our unrivalled engineering expertise and commitment to innovation and investment is allowing us not only to support our customers and help solve their problems today but also to anticipate and invest in solutions for their future needs and the needs of society as a wholeTogether wersquore transforming the way that we live Wersquore creating the future of communications and broadcasting

together wersquore changing the world

connected Always

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Billions of people reach out across the world every day to connect with each other Wersquore here to ensure that they can the ways in which people communicate are constantly changing Wersquore making those changes work and making them better Always

wwwarqivacomwork-with-us

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I moved from Ireland to join the Costain Graduate Programme in July 2014 I am currently working as a Safety Health and Environmental Advisor at the Bond Street Station Upgrade one of the most complex tunnelling jobs in Europe

As a graduate what attracted me to Costain was the vast amount of opportunity the company had to offer in learning progression support and diversity Costain gives me a solid platform for my career providing me with exceptional training resources and support to grow They have provided me with the chance to grasp opportunity and responsibility from the start whilst still providing a secure network around me to help reach my goals

From an early stage I feel Costain has valued my input and has supported my career progression meeting my training desires and aiding my path to chartership Since I have joined the Costain team I have faced many challenges helping me advance my capabilities and improve my communication skills I embrace the fact that I am in control of my progression through setting personal goals and the option of working on different projects and sectors on some of the UKrsquos biggest and most complex projects that most companies cannot offer making Costain an unmissable graduate experience

From a SHE graduatersquos perspective I feel valued at Costain they invest in my future ensuring the best for me as an individual as well as for the company Every day is different at Costain working in construction

exposes you to multiple working environments and challenges As a SHE Graduate not only am I part of the Graduate programme I participate in the Graduate SHE Academy an independent group that helps me develop the niche skill set needed for my role involving group projects guest speakers and visits to other projects and various locations recently we have visited Paddington and the JCB factory

On a personal scale moving to the UK and starting a new job could have been a daunting experience but thanks to the graduate programme was an easy transition in the process I have made some great friends and created a valuable social network adding to the enjoyment of being a part of the Costain Team

Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Visit wwwcostaincom

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Our First Year Internship scheme is designed for undergraduate students completing their first year interested in finding out more about the Bank

Our internships run for six weeks giving you the opportunity to support a team on a specific project with roles available across all areas of the Bank from procurement or HR to monetary policy and banking supervision

You will experience excellent development opportunities ndash from a comprehensive induction to the Bank through to a range of talks and networking events If your performance during the six weeks is considered to be outstanding you will be given the opportunity to join us on our Penultimate Year Internship which could then lead to a full time graduate role

Please note applications for the 2015 First Year Internship are now open

Opportunities for a First Year Internship in 2015

Our ambition is to build One Bank And you could be the one were looking for To find out more visit wwwbankofenglandgraduatescouk

Click here to go through to the applications form

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Hi Everyone I hope these last couple of months have been good to you all and you are continuing to have a strong start to the year We have previously discussed how you can find out your strengths and the benefits of this and then subsequently using your strengths This month I will tell you about how aligning your strengths up to your career is THE best approach you can take

ldquoChoose a job you love and yoursquoll never have to work a day in your liferdquo- Confucius

This idea has been around for centuries but it is not just an old philosophy it is one that holds true to this very day Here at Jobmi we know that individuals who match their job to their strengths and so find their ldquoperfect jobrdquo are happier more confident have higher self

esteem have more energy reach their goals more quickly are more resilient have lower stress develop themselves further are more engaged at work and therefore perform better

That is one comprehensive list of positives that I wouldnrsquot mind tapping into Luckily we now can The new updates to Jobmi will match you to a job suited to your strengths As part of National Apprentice Week 9-13 March 2015 Jobmi will be releasing a new strengths-based career tool that matches you to your perfect job based on your strengths ndash amazing Sign up to Jobmi now so you can be ready when this is released

Another update that is now live on Jobmi is the Employer Pages You can view these pages to gain an insight into each organisation that is affiliated with Jobmi and

if you like what you see you can directly access live links to their current vacancies

These updates are bringing Jobmi even further forward with lots of great current and future possibilities for you the users Let us know what you think by tweeting us Jobmi

Speak Soon

Josh

Which Organisations and Jobs play to your strengths

Join us on Facebook wwwFacebookcomJobmiPlatformFollow us on Twitter Jobmi_Platform

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events and CompetitionsWomen in tax eventFriday 10 April 1400 - 1700 embankment PlaceCome and meet our Tax team at this interactive event where yoursquoll hear from a senior female leader from our Tax business around their career journey have the opportunity to ask them any questions around the world of Tax and gain advice from the recruitment team on your applications There will also be a chance to get involved in business games and to network with people from all areas of our Tax team Register hereRegister here pwctowomenintax

technology events13-17 April ndash tech week in london For those with a real passion for Technology joining our Tech week is a unique opportunity to explore the breadth of our Technology business and the innovative work wersquore doing to keep at the forefront of data digital and cyber security for our clients at a global reach Make your application here

To check out all the opportunities we have for Technology UK-wide visit pwccomukcareerstechnology to find out more Make your application here pwctotechweek

take part in Pwcrsquos crowdsourcing challenge and you could win pound1000Wersquore excited to launch a new crowdsourcing challenge for students focused on identifying the key actions businesses should take to build trust in society The Challenge is focussed on a broad question What can businesses tangibly do to build trust in society Post your ideas comment on other peoplersquos ideas and vote on the ideas you think really stand out and you could have the opportunity to pitch your idea to a panel of PwC Board Memberrsquos and win pound1000 plus an exclusive work shadowing opportunity pwccomukcareerstrust-in-business

VacanciesCalling all NI students If yoursquore looking for work experience or graduate jobs check out our opportunities in Belfast including Assurance Forensics Finance and Forensics Technology Solutions Our business in Belfast is growing rapidly and offers a great opportunity

for individuals to kick start their career Also donrsquot miss our opportunities to join us in Assurance this Autumn in our offices UK-wide including Glasgow Edinburgh Swansea East Midlands and Birminghampwccomukcareers

online tools

e-learn toolsTo help students achieve their best wersquove designed two e-learns to add to our existing suite of employability tools Browse our interview and psychometric e-learns to support you in securing your work experience or graduate programmepwccoukcareerselearn

Events competitions and opportunities

Take the opportunity of a lifetimepwccomukcareers facebookcomPwCCareersUK PwC_UK_Careers

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Samantha Ball and Thomas Mitchell (Oxford Brookes University Undergraduate Students)

So yoursquore an undergraduate student who has just completed a research project on a topic yoursquore passionate about and yoursquove invested a considerable amount of time and effort

Your research may even benefit society at large

So how can you get recognition as a researcher and get your work noticed

Why You need a Wider Audience

Every big idea starts somewhere No matter how trivial your research may seem it has the potential to have a significant impact on your field For this a wider audience is pivotal You will also reap personal benefits from the interac-tion you will have with other students and academics Many will come with a novel approach that will help inform further work while talking to those who are new to your topic will develop your skills in articulating ideas By reaching a wider audience you could add valuable material to your CV whilst expanding your current network of potential employers colleagues and staff from other institutions

How to Get a Wider Audience

Get Your Uni Involvedbull Let your institution know about your investigation They may be able to help you progress and develop itbull Encourage your friends and others on your course to complete their own researchbull Many universities hold an annual undergraduate research exhibition They may be able to provide some space for you and your friends to present what you have done

Attend a National Conferencebull Aim to attend the British Conference of Undergraduate Research This confer-ence offers students the opportunity to visit other prestigious institutions and enables them to present their research in a number of waysbull Apply for Posters in Parliament BCUR also holds an annual event at the hub of British politics creating opportunities to discuss research with MPs as well as other researchers from around the UK Not forgetting that other studentsrsquo research is also readily available for viewing and discussing

So as you can see giving your research the audience it deserves has many benefits We hope to see you and your research at one of these events soon

This was co-written by second year Philosophy Religion and Theology student Samantha Ball and third year History student Thomas Mitchell both of Oxford Brookes University TOP Samantha presents her research on post-colonialism and the role of women in modern India from 1947CENTRE Thomas discusses his research on British Empire Sentimentality in the mid-nineteenth centuryBOTTOM Samantha and Thomas arrive at the Houses of Parliament

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Psychometric Success Tackling the TestsBright Futures SocietyUniversity of Strathclyde

Psychometric testing is perhaps the most feared part of the recruitment process for graduates Bright Futures Strathclyde identified this as an opportunity to create an event to assist our fellow students with tackling these tests

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Our Vice President of Business and Humanities Mark OrsquoNeill currently works part-time for a Recruitment and Selection Consultancy who also have their own Business Psychology Unit This insight was invaluable in helping to create our event

In preparation for our workshop Mark who was leading this event collaborated with the Careers Service and his part time employer By using resources provided by each in addition to various tools available on the internet Mark was able to create a brand new event on psychometric testing lsquoPsychometric Success Tackling the Testsrsquo

Following a brief overview of the uses and the importance of Psychometric Tests tips and hints for success were provided before allowing students the opportunity to participate in one of three tests ndash numerical verbal and non-verbal The session drew to a close with a discussion of the answers before a recommendation of useful resources was provided The event was run at minimal cost and simply involved the use of a laptop projector

and printed A4 tests We were also very fortunate that the Director of the Business Psychology Unit at Markrsquos part time employer was able to join us for the latter half of the event

With an attendance of thirty students there was an extremely interactive QampA session which involved Mark the Business Psychology Director and the Employment Engagement Advisor from our careers service

The event was a resounding success despite the absence of a corporate investor Following the session the Naval Architecture society from Strathclyde have approached our committee and would like to collaborate with us to run a similar event for their members This event is scheduled to take place in March

This event is one example that Bright Futures is much more than simply inviting an investor to present on campus Bright Futures allows our members to think creatively and develop new innovative events to assist our fellow students with their search for internships and graduate jobs The ability to go beyond the realms of norm is one way you can ensure your society stands out Strathclyde are now in the process of developing their second event like this ndash lsquoCreating Connections ndash Discovering the Art of Networkingrsquo

If you would like to run

a similar event at your

society please contact

Mark at Bright Futures

Strathclyde he would

be more than happy to

assist you

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Wunderlist RefME Jamiersquos 20 Minute Meals

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Wunderlist

Wunderlist helps you to capture your ideas

the things you want to do and the places you

want to see You can then share this with

anyone you feel needs to know For example

you could share a shopping list with your

housemate or even share you itinerary for a

holiday with your mates

RefME

RefME allows you to simply reference any

material you have used All you need to do

is scan the barcodes or search via DOIURL

ISBN and sync with RefMEcom to create

citations bibliographies and reference lists in

one click With over 7000 referencing styles

you will be sure to find the right one

Jamiersquos 20 Minute Meals

This app is straight from Jamie Olivers

Kitchen with over 60 recipes each one

broken into really easy steps with step-by-

step photos What could possibly go wrong

There are also 21 exclusive videos of useful

tips tricks and kitchen skills from sharpening

a knife to chopping an onion

Bright Futures Ezine March 2015indd 16 5315 122333

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wwwrpccoukmanifesto or follow us on twitter lifeinalawFirm

If yoursquore looking for a predictable career in a traditional firm then please stop reading now AtRPC yoursquoll get a whole lot more

Of course clients expect their lawyers to understand the law But what they really want is advice from smart people who get the commercial context and can spot the business implications On this measure you wonrsquot find better than RPC in 2013 the UKrsquos leading client satisfaction report placed us in the top spot overall out of 106 firms benchmarked and rankedus number one for quality of commercial advice Not for the first time

Combining this commercial outlook with some of the leading lawyers in their fields and great clients we offer a depth of knowledge and creative approach to problem solving that few firms can rival Itrsquos no surprise then that wersquore regularly praised in the leading directories for the quality of our training programmes

Headquartered in a state of the art site in the City of Londonwe also have offices in Bristol Hong Kong and Singapore Our culture of excellence development and open access is driven by our open plan working environment where knowledge is easily shared and access to partners is an everyday reality It brings out the best in our people and ensures that the service we offer our clients is second to none

If you like a challenge and want to join us in challenging convention wersquore offering training contracts on a fullndashtime contract for two yearsWersquore intent on rewriting the rules If you have courage and a pioneering spirit wersquod love tohear from you

the closing date for our london training contract is 31 July 2015

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Atkins people are good In fact wersquore brilliant We just donrsquot like to talk about it Over the past 75 years our designers and engineers have been quietly building a worldwide reputation for finding creative solutions to practical problems whatever the scale Itrsquos this ability to create masterpieces alongside micro pieces that makes Atkins people special From conception through to completion and everything in between what drives us is our determination to be the best Are you one of us

Join our Graduate Development ProgrammeLaunch yourself into some of the worldrsquos most exciting engineering projects with a career in Atkinsrsquo team with our 350+ graduates for the 2014 intake of our UK graduate development programme and have opportunities across a variety of business areas

We recruit across a wide range of degree disciplines including engineering physical sciences construction environmental IT and

business related disciplines For a comprehensive list of vacancies and to see where you might fit in please visit our graduate recruitment website wwwatkinsglobalcoukencareersgraduates

training and DevelopmentBecause one size doesnrsquot fit all

Itrsquos our unique breadth of expertise that makes ATKINS different because we feel each role should be every bit as stimulating as the projects we get involved in and that itrsquos never too late to learn wersquoll support youthroughout your professional development and career progression

our training includesbull Three Year Programme including a two day induction with your fellow graduates and further day-events throughout the programmebull Workshops and formal training in essential skills such as project management client engagement and report writing

bull On the job experience working with real projects of real clientsbull Mentoring and a buddy programme to help you identify and reach your goalsbullBusiness wide graduate representative and social eventsbull End of programme event Professional review and a 6-12 months career plan

What we offer youItrsquos an exciting time to develop your career and we can offer you a competitive salary tailored training and support towards a recognised professional qualification All graduates receive a pound5k lsquoWelcome Bonusrsquo (pound2500 in your first pay and the further pound2500 upon Chartership) plus other benefits including flexible annual leave discounted mobile phone contracts pension scheme share incentive plan and sports and social events

We are one of the worldrsquos leading design engineering and project management consultancies

Launch yourself into some of the worldrsquos most exciting engineering projects with a career in Atkinsrsquo team at careersatkinsglobalcomukgraduates our summer and industrial placements are also now open

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At KPMG we provide business advisory services to some of the worldrsquos biggest businesses And we believe that all business and solutions boil down to one thing people So whatever we do we see people first Therersquos no one type of person that succeeds at KPMG Itrsquos a massively diverse business welcoming all kinds of personalities and characters skills sets and indeed degree disciplines If you thrive on responsibility intellectual challenge and variety this could be just the place for you

A sandwich placement is ideal if you want to gain a broad range of professional experience while working with an even wider variety of people within KPMG

Location Gatwick Manchester Nottingham Birmingham Newcastle edinburgh Bristol Cardiff Glasgow amp London

The Capital Allowances Advisory Services team includes a combination of surveyors tax professionals and accountants who assist clients in maximising the tax relief available on their capital investments bybull Applying legislation case law and HMRC guidance to advise on the technical basis to claim capital allowancesbull Carrying out site surveys to identify qualifying assets

bull Liaising with property teams contractors and external consultants to obtain relevant cost informationbull Conducting valuation estimates where cost information is incompletebull Advising on how the changing legislation effects the transfer of allowances following a sale (transaction due diligence)bull Advising on ad-hoc queries both from clients and other internal KPMG teamsbull Producing capital allowances claim documents to submit to HMRC alongside the tax returnbull Negotiating and agreeing claims with HM Revenue and Customs

We work with clients across all lines of business where capital investment is crucial such as real estate retail hotels and infrastructure

Tasks and responsibilitiesbull Working collaboratively assisting with the delivery of client engagements bull Keeping documentation up to date bull Sharing knowledge bull Preparing capital allowance claims for submission to HM Revenue amp Customs bull Assisting management in the preparation of proposals bull Assisting in the preparation of technical queries from other parts of the firm

Qualifications yoursquoll work forThis year of experience would count towards sitting the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Assessment of Professional Competence (lsquoAPCrsquo) should a candidate successfully go on to complete their degree and return to their training at a later date

Key skills requiredbull Shows a keen interest in the real estate and construction industrybull Demonstrates a good working knowledge of the construction process and the various technologies involved including cost estimationbull Communicates with impact both with external advisors and clients in a way that is open honest consistent and clear bull Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work bull Shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work bull Continuously learns from experiences bull Works in a cooperative respectful manner with colleagues clients and the wider community bull Analyses problems identifies core issues investigates evaluates and integrates information

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To find out more about these roles click here

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Applications are now open for the following streams

economistbull The Government Economic Service is the UKrsquos largest recruiter of economists bull 21 degree or postgraduate degree in economics (Joint or mixed degrees are eligible if weighted towards economics)bull A development programme designed to improve economic managerial and communication skillsbull Work in areas like macroeconomic modelling competition policy international financial issues labour market trends

Statisticianbull Government Statistical Service is the UKrsquos largest producer of statistics which are reported daily throughout the mediabull Provide evidence to inform decisions across a wide range of political social and economic issues

bull 21 degree in a subject containing formal statistical training (eg Maths Psychology Geography etc)bull The mainstream Statistical Officer scheme is open to students with a 22 degree

Operational Researchbull Operational Research is the application of scientific methods to management problemsbull Change posts or move departments every 12-18 monthsbull 21 numerate degree (at least 50 numerate content) or relevant postgraduate degree

commercial bull 21 any degree subject bull Yoursquoll take on a series of 6 and 12 month postings across a range of departments giving you the opportunity to understand commercial activity in different contextsbull One of your postings will be in the Crown Commercial Service tasked with driving efficiency and reform across central government and

advising departments on complex commercial savingsbull During the 4 years of the scheme yoursquoll also be funded to complete the 3 levels of diploma qualification run by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply

HR bull Three-year programme made up of two 18 month placements in both policycorporate and operational roles in two different departmentsbull Assignments include HR business partnering organisation design and development reward employee relations policy development and talent managementbull Full support towards achieving an MSc in HR and CIPD bull 22 degree in any discipline

Applications close on7th April 2015

Where will you lead

Follow us at wwwfacebookcomfaststream or on Twitter at wwwtwittercomfaststreamuk All entries from the reflectsociety campaign can be viewed at wwwreflectsocietyuk Learn more at govukfaststream

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Areet I joined the Tesco personnel graduate scheme in September 2014 packed up my life from Newcastle and ventured into the real world of a lsquoproperrsquo career Can I say itrsquos what I expected Not in the slightest

I showed up looking like a real inbetweener on my first day at work (minus the briefcase) Dressed in a full suit I arrived to find out my office actually has a really cool lsquocasualrsquo dress culture My team is really varied in expertise and age but everyone is fun-loving and this is the general vibe across the whole office Donrsquot even get me started on challenging a director to a dance offhellip and unfortunately losing

My role has been challenging from day one I was first introduced to senior business leaders in my department and they gave me an overview of my new function After that I got an opportunity with other graduates to generate ideas on how to drive the business forward with the Chief Customer Officer (Robin Terrell) in the UK boardroom and it

was surprisingly relaxed Although I couldnrsquot help myself taking a sneaky Snapchat whilst looking a real exec

Personnel is a challenging function to work in and being a generalist trainee manager my role changes on a day-to-day basis I have been given the opportunity to lead more projects than I could have ever imagined and as a graduate have as much exposure as a personnel manager in the business So far I have taken ownership of managing our apprentice programme worked on organisational design the company reward strategy performance management and re-creating our induction process besides other day to day tasks

While it all sounds like a canny bit of work you still get the opportunity to be yourself Actually itrsquos actively encouraged We have regular social events as a graduate community and have a society that facilitates these events I applied and got the role of social rep in the society and itrsquos awesome knowing

yoursquore supported in making sure everyone can still let loose after a busy week I even set up my own running club at the office which now has over 40 members running every Monday night Everyone is keen to get involved here

I genuinely felt a little bit lost when I left University I worked all over between bars hotel management and then even moved to the States for a year and a half Working at Tesco is more than just a graduate job Itrsquos a community of people that are all keen to get on and develop together

If yoursquore after a job that makes you want to get out of bed in the morning apply for a programme here

You wonrsquot regret it

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Twitter tescoecFacebook tesco early careersWebsite wwwtesco-earlycareerscom

We love untangling engineering and technologyrsquos toughest conundrums

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Wersquore inventing the future right here right now at thales By combining the curiosity to explore the intelligence to question and the vision to create wersquore transforming the world around us Herersquos just one examplehellip

Project Focus ndash Defence

Whatrsquos longer than the Houses of Parliament wider than the span of the Angel of the North and six metres taller than Nelsonrsquos Column The Royal Navyrsquos biggest and most powerful surface warship ever the Queen Elizabeth-class (QEC) carrier

Thales is working with Babcock BAE Systems and the UK Ministry of Defence to deliver the 65000 tonne carriers Our work stretches from the overall ship design operational models and management of the power and propulsion sub-alliance to critical technology like the shiprsquos mission system and communications

infrastructure It also includes the development of the SMART- L 3D long range surveillance radar by our team of expert engineers too

SMART-L is a 3D multibeam radar designed to provide long-range air and surface surveillance and target designation Itrsquos state-of-the-art technology and its sensitivity allows for the early detection and tracking of very small aircraft and missiles especially stealthy targets in a littoral environment Itrsquos just one more way in which wersquore contributing to the QECrsquos aim to support peace-keeping and conflict prevention worldwide

People Focus ndash Abi onike Mechanical Hardware Engineer at Thales

I began design work early as a Mechanical Hardware Engineer which I enjoyed because I was familiar with it at university My work was regularly reviewed and I improved to the point where my

drawings could be released to a contractor This meant something that I had designed could be turned into a physical product in fact Irsquove recently delivered a product which started out as a bullet point list of requirements from the customer and is now something I can hold in my hand

Sound interesting Learn more at ukearlycareersthalesgroupcom

We love untangling engineering and technologyrsquos toughest conundrums

Together wersquore driven by doing things differently and making things better Together wersquoll fire your imagination and fulfil your potential Together we are Thales Join us Visit ukearlycareersthalesgroupcom

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Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Wersquore in the business of connecting people through innovative and secure communications and broadcast technology With deep capabilities and continued long term investment wersquore bringing our customers and their customers closer together in our continually converging world

Our proud history of partnership and innovation stretches back to 1922 to a very different world when we provided the transmission capability for the UKrsquos first radio broadcast Wersquove not stopped working since

We now broadcast one billion listening hours of radio each week and deliver digital television to 985 of the UK population and homes across five continents We provide WiFi for more than 30 airports as well as world class secure satellite teleport and fibre network coverage for customers

demanding 24x7 real-time business-critical communications We safeguard over 32 billion minutes of mobile conversation and four million life-saving mission-critical communications for the emergency services

Our unrivalled engineering expertise and commitment to innovation and investment is allowing us not only to support our customers and help solve their problems today but also to anticipate and invest in solutions for their future needs and the needs of society as a wholeTogether wersquore transforming the way that we live Wersquore creating the future of communications and broadcasting

together wersquore changing the world

connected Always

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wwwarqivacomwork-with-us

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I moved from Ireland to join the Costain Graduate Programme in July 2014 I am currently working as a Safety Health and Environmental Advisor at the Bond Street Station Upgrade one of the most complex tunnelling jobs in Europe

As a graduate what attracted me to Costain was the vast amount of opportunity the company had to offer in learning progression support and diversity Costain gives me a solid platform for my career providing me with exceptional training resources and support to grow They have provided me with the chance to grasp opportunity and responsibility from the start whilst still providing a secure network around me to help reach my goals

From an early stage I feel Costain has valued my input and has supported my career progression meeting my training desires and aiding my path to chartership Since I have joined the Costain team I have faced many challenges helping me advance my capabilities and improve my communication skills I embrace the fact that I am in control of my progression through setting personal goals and the option of working on different projects and sectors on some of the UKrsquos biggest and most complex projects that most companies cannot offer making Costain an unmissable graduate experience

From a SHE graduatersquos perspective I feel valued at Costain they invest in my future ensuring the best for me as an individual as well as for the company Every day is different at Costain working in construction

exposes you to multiple working environments and challenges As a SHE Graduate not only am I part of the Graduate programme I participate in the Graduate SHE Academy an independent group that helps me develop the niche skill set needed for my role involving group projects guest speakers and visits to other projects and various locations recently we have visited Paddington and the JCB factory

On a personal scale moving to the UK and starting a new job could have been a daunting experience but thanks to the graduate programme was an easy transition in the process I have made some great friends and created a valuable social network adding to the enjoyment of being a part of the Costain Team

Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Visit wwwcostaincom

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Our First Year Internship scheme is designed for undergraduate students completing their first year interested in finding out more about the Bank

Our internships run for six weeks giving you the opportunity to support a team on a specific project with roles available across all areas of the Bank from procurement or HR to monetary policy and banking supervision

You will experience excellent development opportunities ndash from a comprehensive induction to the Bank through to a range of talks and networking events If your performance during the six weeks is considered to be outstanding you will be given the opportunity to join us on our Penultimate Year Internship which could then lead to a full time graduate role

Please note applications for the 2015 First Year Internship are now open

Opportunities for a First Year Internship in 2015

Our ambition is to build One Bank And you could be the one were looking for To find out more visit wwwbankofenglandgraduatescouk

Click here to go through to the applications form

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Hi Everyone I hope these last couple of months have been good to you all and you are continuing to have a strong start to the year We have previously discussed how you can find out your strengths and the benefits of this and then subsequently using your strengths This month I will tell you about how aligning your strengths up to your career is THE best approach you can take

ldquoChoose a job you love and yoursquoll never have to work a day in your liferdquo- Confucius

This idea has been around for centuries but it is not just an old philosophy it is one that holds true to this very day Here at Jobmi we know that individuals who match their job to their strengths and so find their ldquoperfect jobrdquo are happier more confident have higher self

esteem have more energy reach their goals more quickly are more resilient have lower stress develop themselves further are more engaged at work and therefore perform better

That is one comprehensive list of positives that I wouldnrsquot mind tapping into Luckily we now can The new updates to Jobmi will match you to a job suited to your strengths As part of National Apprentice Week 9-13 March 2015 Jobmi will be releasing a new strengths-based career tool that matches you to your perfect job based on your strengths ndash amazing Sign up to Jobmi now so you can be ready when this is released

Another update that is now live on Jobmi is the Employer Pages You can view these pages to gain an insight into each organisation that is affiliated with Jobmi and

if you like what you see you can directly access live links to their current vacancies

These updates are bringing Jobmi even further forward with lots of great current and future possibilities for you the users Let us know what you think by tweeting us Jobmi

Speak Soon

Josh

Which Organisations and Jobs play to your strengths

Join us on Facebook wwwFacebookcomJobmiPlatformFollow us on Twitter Jobmi_Platform

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events and CompetitionsWomen in tax eventFriday 10 April 1400 - 1700 embankment PlaceCome and meet our Tax team at this interactive event where yoursquoll hear from a senior female leader from our Tax business around their career journey have the opportunity to ask them any questions around the world of Tax and gain advice from the recruitment team on your applications There will also be a chance to get involved in business games and to network with people from all areas of our Tax team Register hereRegister here pwctowomenintax

technology events13-17 April ndash tech week in london For those with a real passion for Technology joining our Tech week is a unique opportunity to explore the breadth of our Technology business and the innovative work wersquore doing to keep at the forefront of data digital and cyber security for our clients at a global reach Make your application here

To check out all the opportunities we have for Technology UK-wide visit pwccomukcareerstechnology to find out more Make your application here pwctotechweek

take part in Pwcrsquos crowdsourcing challenge and you could win pound1000Wersquore excited to launch a new crowdsourcing challenge for students focused on identifying the key actions businesses should take to build trust in society The Challenge is focussed on a broad question What can businesses tangibly do to build trust in society Post your ideas comment on other peoplersquos ideas and vote on the ideas you think really stand out and you could have the opportunity to pitch your idea to a panel of PwC Board Memberrsquos and win pound1000 plus an exclusive work shadowing opportunity pwccomukcareerstrust-in-business

VacanciesCalling all NI students If yoursquore looking for work experience or graduate jobs check out our opportunities in Belfast including Assurance Forensics Finance and Forensics Technology Solutions Our business in Belfast is growing rapidly and offers a great opportunity

for individuals to kick start their career Also donrsquot miss our opportunities to join us in Assurance this Autumn in our offices UK-wide including Glasgow Edinburgh Swansea East Midlands and Birminghampwccomukcareers

online tools

e-learn toolsTo help students achieve their best wersquove designed two e-learns to add to our existing suite of employability tools Browse our interview and psychometric e-learns to support you in securing your work experience or graduate programmepwccoukcareerselearn

Events competitions and opportunities

Take the opportunity of a lifetimepwccomukcareers facebookcomPwCCareersUK PwC_UK_Careers

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Psychometric Success Tackling the TestsBright Futures SocietyUniversity of Strathclyde

Psychometric testing is perhaps the most feared part of the recruitment process for graduates Bright Futures Strathclyde identified this as an opportunity to create an event to assist our fellow students with tackling these tests

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Our Vice President of Business and Humanities Mark OrsquoNeill currently works part-time for a Recruitment and Selection Consultancy who also have their own Business Psychology Unit This insight was invaluable in helping to create our event

In preparation for our workshop Mark who was leading this event collaborated with the Careers Service and his part time employer By using resources provided by each in addition to various tools available on the internet Mark was able to create a brand new event on psychometric testing lsquoPsychometric Success Tackling the Testsrsquo

Following a brief overview of the uses and the importance of Psychometric Tests tips and hints for success were provided before allowing students the opportunity to participate in one of three tests ndash numerical verbal and non-verbal The session drew to a close with a discussion of the answers before a recommendation of useful resources was provided The event was run at minimal cost and simply involved the use of a laptop projector

and printed A4 tests We were also very fortunate that the Director of the Business Psychology Unit at Markrsquos part time employer was able to join us for the latter half of the event

With an attendance of thirty students there was an extremely interactive QampA session which involved Mark the Business Psychology Director and the Employment Engagement Advisor from our careers service

The event was a resounding success despite the absence of a corporate investor Following the session the Naval Architecture society from Strathclyde have approached our committee and would like to collaborate with us to run a similar event for their members This event is scheduled to take place in March

This event is one example that Bright Futures is much more than simply inviting an investor to present on campus Bright Futures allows our members to think creatively and develop new innovative events to assist our fellow students with their search for internships and graduate jobs The ability to go beyond the realms of norm is one way you can ensure your society stands out Strathclyde are now in the process of developing their second event like this ndash lsquoCreating Connections ndash Discovering the Art of Networkingrsquo

If you would like to run

a similar event at your

society please contact

Mark at Bright Futures

Strathclyde he would

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Wunderlist RefME Jamiersquos 20 Minute Meals

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Wunderlist helps you to capture your ideas

the things you want to do and the places you

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Jamiersquos 20 Minute Meals

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wwwrpccoukmanifesto or follow us on twitter lifeinalawFirm

If yoursquore looking for a predictable career in a traditional firm then please stop reading now AtRPC yoursquoll get a whole lot more

Of course clients expect their lawyers to understand the law But what they really want is advice from smart people who get the commercial context and can spot the business implications On this measure you wonrsquot find better than RPC in 2013 the UKrsquos leading client satisfaction report placed us in the top spot overall out of 106 firms benchmarked and rankedus number one for quality of commercial advice Not for the first time

Combining this commercial outlook with some of the leading lawyers in their fields and great clients we offer a depth of knowledge and creative approach to problem solving that few firms can rival Itrsquos no surprise then that wersquore regularly praised in the leading directories for the quality of our training programmes

Headquartered in a state of the art site in the City of Londonwe also have offices in Bristol Hong Kong and Singapore Our culture of excellence development and open access is driven by our open plan working environment where knowledge is easily shared and access to partners is an everyday reality It brings out the best in our people and ensures that the service we offer our clients is second to none

If you like a challenge and want to join us in challenging convention wersquore offering training contracts on a fullndashtime contract for two yearsWersquore intent on rewriting the rules If you have courage and a pioneering spirit wersquod love tohear from you

the closing date for our london training contract is 31 July 2015

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Atkins people are good In fact wersquore brilliant We just donrsquot like to talk about it Over the past 75 years our designers and engineers have been quietly building a worldwide reputation for finding creative solutions to practical problems whatever the scale Itrsquos this ability to create masterpieces alongside micro pieces that makes Atkins people special From conception through to completion and everything in between what drives us is our determination to be the best Are you one of us

Join our Graduate Development ProgrammeLaunch yourself into some of the worldrsquos most exciting engineering projects with a career in Atkinsrsquo team with our 350+ graduates for the 2014 intake of our UK graduate development programme and have opportunities across a variety of business areas

We recruit across a wide range of degree disciplines including engineering physical sciences construction environmental IT and

business related disciplines For a comprehensive list of vacancies and to see where you might fit in please visit our graduate recruitment website wwwatkinsglobalcoukencareersgraduates

training and DevelopmentBecause one size doesnrsquot fit all

Itrsquos our unique breadth of expertise that makes ATKINS different because we feel each role should be every bit as stimulating as the projects we get involved in and that itrsquos never too late to learn wersquoll support youthroughout your professional development and career progression

our training includesbull Three Year Programme including a two day induction with your fellow graduates and further day-events throughout the programmebull Workshops and formal training in essential skills such as project management client engagement and report writing

bull On the job experience working with real projects of real clientsbull Mentoring and a buddy programme to help you identify and reach your goalsbullBusiness wide graduate representative and social eventsbull End of programme event Professional review and a 6-12 months career plan

What we offer youItrsquos an exciting time to develop your career and we can offer you a competitive salary tailored training and support towards a recognised professional qualification All graduates receive a pound5k lsquoWelcome Bonusrsquo (pound2500 in your first pay and the further pound2500 upon Chartership) plus other benefits including flexible annual leave discounted mobile phone contracts pension scheme share incentive plan and sports and social events

We are one of the worldrsquos leading design engineering and project management consultancies

Launch yourself into some of the worldrsquos most exciting engineering projects with a career in Atkinsrsquo team at careersatkinsglobalcomukgraduates our summer and industrial placements are also now open

Atkins Graduates WSAtkinsplc

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At KPMG we provide business advisory services to some of the worldrsquos biggest businesses And we believe that all business and solutions boil down to one thing people So whatever we do we see people first Therersquos no one type of person that succeeds at KPMG Itrsquos a massively diverse business welcoming all kinds of personalities and characters skills sets and indeed degree disciplines If you thrive on responsibility intellectual challenge and variety this could be just the place for you

A sandwich placement is ideal if you want to gain a broad range of professional experience while working with an even wider variety of people within KPMG

Location Gatwick Manchester Nottingham Birmingham Newcastle edinburgh Bristol Cardiff Glasgow amp London

The Capital Allowances Advisory Services team includes a combination of surveyors tax professionals and accountants who assist clients in maximising the tax relief available on their capital investments bybull Applying legislation case law and HMRC guidance to advise on the technical basis to claim capital allowancesbull Carrying out site surveys to identify qualifying assets

bull Liaising with property teams contractors and external consultants to obtain relevant cost informationbull Conducting valuation estimates where cost information is incompletebull Advising on how the changing legislation effects the transfer of allowances following a sale (transaction due diligence)bull Advising on ad-hoc queries both from clients and other internal KPMG teamsbull Producing capital allowances claim documents to submit to HMRC alongside the tax returnbull Negotiating and agreeing claims with HM Revenue and Customs

We work with clients across all lines of business where capital investment is crucial such as real estate retail hotels and infrastructure

Tasks and responsibilitiesbull Working collaboratively assisting with the delivery of client engagements bull Keeping documentation up to date bull Sharing knowledge bull Preparing capital allowance claims for submission to HM Revenue amp Customs bull Assisting management in the preparation of proposals bull Assisting in the preparation of technical queries from other parts of the firm

Qualifications yoursquoll work forThis year of experience would count towards sitting the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Assessment of Professional Competence (lsquoAPCrsquo) should a candidate successfully go on to complete their degree and return to their training at a later date

Key skills requiredbull Shows a keen interest in the real estate and construction industrybull Demonstrates a good working knowledge of the construction process and the various technologies involved including cost estimationbull Communicates with impact both with external advisors and clients in a way that is open honest consistent and clear bull Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work bull Shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work bull Continuously learns from experiences bull Works in a cooperative respectful manner with colleagues clients and the wider community bull Analyses problems identifies core issues investigates evaluates and integrates information

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To find out more about these roles click here

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Applications are now open for the following streams

economistbull The Government Economic Service is the UKrsquos largest recruiter of economists bull 21 degree or postgraduate degree in economics (Joint or mixed degrees are eligible if weighted towards economics)bull A development programme designed to improve economic managerial and communication skillsbull Work in areas like macroeconomic modelling competition policy international financial issues labour market trends

Statisticianbull Government Statistical Service is the UKrsquos largest producer of statistics which are reported daily throughout the mediabull Provide evidence to inform decisions across a wide range of political social and economic issues

bull 21 degree in a subject containing formal statistical training (eg Maths Psychology Geography etc)bull The mainstream Statistical Officer scheme is open to students with a 22 degree

Operational Researchbull Operational Research is the application of scientific methods to management problemsbull Change posts or move departments every 12-18 monthsbull 21 numerate degree (at least 50 numerate content) or relevant postgraduate degree

commercial bull 21 any degree subject bull Yoursquoll take on a series of 6 and 12 month postings across a range of departments giving you the opportunity to understand commercial activity in different contextsbull One of your postings will be in the Crown Commercial Service tasked with driving efficiency and reform across central government and

advising departments on complex commercial savingsbull During the 4 years of the scheme yoursquoll also be funded to complete the 3 levels of diploma qualification run by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply

HR bull Three-year programme made up of two 18 month placements in both policycorporate and operational roles in two different departmentsbull Assignments include HR business partnering organisation design and development reward employee relations policy development and talent managementbull Full support towards achieving an MSc in HR and CIPD bull 22 degree in any discipline

Applications close on7th April 2015

Where will you lead

Follow us at wwwfacebookcomfaststream or on Twitter at wwwtwittercomfaststreamuk All entries from the reflectsociety campaign can be viewed at wwwreflectsocietyuk Learn more at govukfaststream

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Areet I joined the Tesco personnel graduate scheme in September 2014 packed up my life from Newcastle and ventured into the real world of a lsquoproperrsquo career Can I say itrsquos what I expected Not in the slightest

I showed up looking like a real inbetweener on my first day at work (minus the briefcase) Dressed in a full suit I arrived to find out my office actually has a really cool lsquocasualrsquo dress culture My team is really varied in expertise and age but everyone is fun-loving and this is the general vibe across the whole office Donrsquot even get me started on challenging a director to a dance offhellip and unfortunately losing

My role has been challenging from day one I was first introduced to senior business leaders in my department and they gave me an overview of my new function After that I got an opportunity with other graduates to generate ideas on how to drive the business forward with the Chief Customer Officer (Robin Terrell) in the UK boardroom and it

was surprisingly relaxed Although I couldnrsquot help myself taking a sneaky Snapchat whilst looking a real exec

Personnel is a challenging function to work in and being a generalist trainee manager my role changes on a day-to-day basis I have been given the opportunity to lead more projects than I could have ever imagined and as a graduate have as much exposure as a personnel manager in the business So far I have taken ownership of managing our apprentice programme worked on organisational design the company reward strategy performance management and re-creating our induction process besides other day to day tasks

While it all sounds like a canny bit of work you still get the opportunity to be yourself Actually itrsquos actively encouraged We have regular social events as a graduate community and have a society that facilitates these events I applied and got the role of social rep in the society and itrsquos awesome knowing

yoursquore supported in making sure everyone can still let loose after a busy week I even set up my own running club at the office which now has over 40 members running every Monday night Everyone is keen to get involved here

I genuinely felt a little bit lost when I left University I worked all over between bars hotel management and then even moved to the States for a year and a half Working at Tesco is more than just a graduate job Itrsquos a community of people that are all keen to get on and develop together

If yoursquore after a job that makes you want to get out of bed in the morning apply for a programme here

You wonrsquot regret it

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Wersquore inventing the future right here right now at thales By combining the curiosity to explore the intelligence to question and the vision to create wersquore transforming the world around us Herersquos just one examplehellip

Project Focus ndash Defence

Whatrsquos longer than the Houses of Parliament wider than the span of the Angel of the North and six metres taller than Nelsonrsquos Column The Royal Navyrsquos biggest and most powerful surface warship ever the Queen Elizabeth-class (QEC) carrier

Thales is working with Babcock BAE Systems and the UK Ministry of Defence to deliver the 65000 tonne carriers Our work stretches from the overall ship design operational models and management of the power and propulsion sub-alliance to critical technology like the shiprsquos mission system and communications

infrastructure It also includes the development of the SMART- L 3D long range surveillance radar by our team of expert engineers too

SMART-L is a 3D multibeam radar designed to provide long-range air and surface surveillance and target designation Itrsquos state-of-the-art technology and its sensitivity allows for the early detection and tracking of very small aircraft and missiles especially stealthy targets in a littoral environment Itrsquos just one more way in which wersquore contributing to the QECrsquos aim to support peace-keeping and conflict prevention worldwide

People Focus ndash Abi onike Mechanical Hardware Engineer at Thales

I began design work early as a Mechanical Hardware Engineer which I enjoyed because I was familiar with it at university My work was regularly reviewed and I improved to the point where my

drawings could be released to a contractor This meant something that I had designed could be turned into a physical product in fact Irsquove recently delivered a product which started out as a bullet point list of requirements from the customer and is now something I can hold in my hand

Sound interesting Learn more at ukearlycareersthalesgroupcom

We love untangling engineering and technologyrsquos toughest conundrums

Together wersquore driven by doing things differently and making things better Together wersquoll fire your imagination and fulfil your potential Together we are Thales Join us Visit ukearlycareersthalesgroupcom

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Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Wersquore in the business of connecting people through innovative and secure communications and broadcast technology With deep capabilities and continued long term investment wersquore bringing our customers and their customers closer together in our continually converging world

Our proud history of partnership and innovation stretches back to 1922 to a very different world when we provided the transmission capability for the UKrsquos first radio broadcast Wersquove not stopped working since

We now broadcast one billion listening hours of radio each week and deliver digital television to 985 of the UK population and homes across five continents We provide WiFi for more than 30 airports as well as world class secure satellite teleport and fibre network coverage for customers

demanding 24x7 real-time business-critical communications We safeguard over 32 billion minutes of mobile conversation and four million life-saving mission-critical communications for the emergency services

Our unrivalled engineering expertise and commitment to innovation and investment is allowing us not only to support our customers and help solve their problems today but also to anticipate and invest in solutions for their future needs and the needs of society as a wholeTogether wersquore transforming the way that we live Wersquore creating the future of communications and broadcasting

together wersquore changing the world

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wwwarqivacomwork-with-us

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I moved from Ireland to join the Costain Graduate Programme in July 2014 I am currently working as a Safety Health and Environmental Advisor at the Bond Street Station Upgrade one of the most complex tunnelling jobs in Europe

As a graduate what attracted me to Costain was the vast amount of opportunity the company had to offer in learning progression support and diversity Costain gives me a solid platform for my career providing me with exceptional training resources and support to grow They have provided me with the chance to grasp opportunity and responsibility from the start whilst still providing a secure network around me to help reach my goals

From an early stage I feel Costain has valued my input and has supported my career progression meeting my training desires and aiding my path to chartership Since I have joined the Costain team I have faced many challenges helping me advance my capabilities and improve my communication skills I embrace the fact that I am in control of my progression through setting personal goals and the option of working on different projects and sectors on some of the UKrsquos biggest and most complex projects that most companies cannot offer making Costain an unmissable graduate experience

From a SHE graduatersquos perspective I feel valued at Costain they invest in my future ensuring the best for me as an individual as well as for the company Every day is different at Costain working in construction

exposes you to multiple working environments and challenges As a SHE Graduate not only am I part of the Graduate programme I participate in the Graduate SHE Academy an independent group that helps me develop the niche skill set needed for my role involving group projects guest speakers and visits to other projects and various locations recently we have visited Paddington and the JCB factory

On a personal scale moving to the UK and starting a new job could have been a daunting experience but thanks to the graduate programme was an easy transition in the process I have made some great friends and created a valuable social network adding to the enjoyment of being a part of the Costain Team

Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Visit wwwcostaincom

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Our First Year Internship scheme is designed for undergraduate students completing their first year interested in finding out more about the Bank

Our internships run for six weeks giving you the opportunity to support a team on a specific project with roles available across all areas of the Bank from procurement or HR to monetary policy and banking supervision

You will experience excellent development opportunities ndash from a comprehensive induction to the Bank through to a range of talks and networking events If your performance during the six weeks is considered to be outstanding you will be given the opportunity to join us on our Penultimate Year Internship which could then lead to a full time graduate role

Please note applications for the 2015 First Year Internship are now open

Opportunities for a First Year Internship in 2015

Our ambition is to build One Bank And you could be the one were looking for To find out more visit wwwbankofenglandgraduatescouk

Click here to go through to the applications form

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Hi Everyone I hope these last couple of months have been good to you all and you are continuing to have a strong start to the year We have previously discussed how you can find out your strengths and the benefits of this and then subsequently using your strengths This month I will tell you about how aligning your strengths up to your career is THE best approach you can take

ldquoChoose a job you love and yoursquoll never have to work a day in your liferdquo- Confucius

This idea has been around for centuries but it is not just an old philosophy it is one that holds true to this very day Here at Jobmi we know that individuals who match their job to their strengths and so find their ldquoperfect jobrdquo are happier more confident have higher self

esteem have more energy reach their goals more quickly are more resilient have lower stress develop themselves further are more engaged at work and therefore perform better

That is one comprehensive list of positives that I wouldnrsquot mind tapping into Luckily we now can The new updates to Jobmi will match you to a job suited to your strengths As part of National Apprentice Week 9-13 March 2015 Jobmi will be releasing a new strengths-based career tool that matches you to your perfect job based on your strengths ndash amazing Sign up to Jobmi now so you can be ready when this is released

Another update that is now live on Jobmi is the Employer Pages You can view these pages to gain an insight into each organisation that is affiliated with Jobmi and

if you like what you see you can directly access live links to their current vacancies

These updates are bringing Jobmi even further forward with lots of great current and future possibilities for you the users Let us know what you think by tweeting us Jobmi

Speak Soon

Josh

Which Organisations and Jobs play to your strengths

Join us on Facebook wwwFacebookcomJobmiPlatformFollow us on Twitter Jobmi_Platform

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events and CompetitionsWomen in tax eventFriday 10 April 1400 - 1700 embankment PlaceCome and meet our Tax team at this interactive event where yoursquoll hear from a senior female leader from our Tax business around their career journey have the opportunity to ask them any questions around the world of Tax and gain advice from the recruitment team on your applications There will also be a chance to get involved in business games and to network with people from all areas of our Tax team Register hereRegister here pwctowomenintax

technology events13-17 April ndash tech week in london For those with a real passion for Technology joining our Tech week is a unique opportunity to explore the breadth of our Technology business and the innovative work wersquore doing to keep at the forefront of data digital and cyber security for our clients at a global reach Make your application here

To check out all the opportunities we have for Technology UK-wide visit pwccomukcareerstechnology to find out more Make your application here pwctotechweek

take part in Pwcrsquos crowdsourcing challenge and you could win pound1000Wersquore excited to launch a new crowdsourcing challenge for students focused on identifying the key actions businesses should take to build trust in society The Challenge is focussed on a broad question What can businesses tangibly do to build trust in society Post your ideas comment on other peoplersquos ideas and vote on the ideas you think really stand out and you could have the opportunity to pitch your idea to a panel of PwC Board Memberrsquos and win pound1000 plus an exclusive work shadowing opportunity pwccomukcareerstrust-in-business

VacanciesCalling all NI students If yoursquore looking for work experience or graduate jobs check out our opportunities in Belfast including Assurance Forensics Finance and Forensics Technology Solutions Our business in Belfast is growing rapidly and offers a great opportunity

for individuals to kick start their career Also donrsquot miss our opportunities to join us in Assurance this Autumn in our offices UK-wide including Glasgow Edinburgh Swansea East Midlands and Birminghampwccomukcareers

online tools

e-learn toolsTo help students achieve their best wersquove designed two e-learns to add to our existing suite of employability tools Browse our interview and psychometric e-learns to support you in securing your work experience or graduate programmepwccoukcareerselearn

Events competitions and opportunities

Take the opportunity of a lifetimepwccomukcareers facebookcomPwCCareersUK PwC_UK_Careers

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Psychometric Success Tackling the TestsBright Futures SocietyUniversity of Strathclyde

Psychometric testing is perhaps the most feared part of the recruitment process for graduates Bright Futures Strathclyde identified this as an opportunity to create an event to assist our fellow students with tackling these tests

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Our Vice President of Business and Humanities Mark OrsquoNeill currently works part-time for a Recruitment and Selection Consultancy who also have their own Business Psychology Unit This insight was invaluable in helping to create our event

In preparation for our workshop Mark who was leading this event collaborated with the Careers Service and his part time employer By using resources provided by each in addition to various tools available on the internet Mark was able to create a brand new event on psychometric testing lsquoPsychometric Success Tackling the Testsrsquo

Following a brief overview of the uses and the importance of Psychometric Tests tips and hints for success were provided before allowing students the opportunity to participate in one of three tests ndash numerical verbal and non-verbal The session drew to a close with a discussion of the answers before a recommendation of useful resources was provided The event was run at minimal cost and simply involved the use of a laptop projector

and printed A4 tests We were also very fortunate that the Director of the Business Psychology Unit at Markrsquos part time employer was able to join us for the latter half of the event

With an attendance of thirty students there was an extremely interactive QampA session which involved Mark the Business Psychology Director and the Employment Engagement Advisor from our careers service

The event was a resounding success despite the absence of a corporate investor Following the session the Naval Architecture society from Strathclyde have approached our committee and would like to collaborate with us to run a similar event for their members This event is scheduled to take place in March

This event is one example that Bright Futures is much more than simply inviting an investor to present on campus Bright Futures allows our members to think creatively and develop new innovative events to assist our fellow students with their search for internships and graduate jobs The ability to go beyond the realms of norm is one way you can ensure your society stands out Strathclyde are now in the process of developing their second event like this ndash lsquoCreating Connections ndash Discovering the Art of Networkingrsquo

If you would like to run

a similar event at your

society please contact

Mark at Bright Futures

Strathclyde he would

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Wunderlist RefME Jamiersquos 20 Minute Meals

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Wunderlist

Wunderlist helps you to capture your ideas

the things you want to do and the places you

want to see You can then share this with

anyone you feel needs to know For example

you could share a shopping list with your

housemate or even share you itinerary for a

holiday with your mates

RefME

RefME allows you to simply reference any

material you have used All you need to do

is scan the barcodes or search via DOIURL

ISBN and sync with RefMEcom to create

citations bibliographies and reference lists in

one click With over 7000 referencing styles

you will be sure to find the right one

Jamiersquos 20 Minute Meals

This app is straight from Jamie Olivers

Kitchen with over 60 recipes each one

broken into really easy steps with step-by-

step photos What could possibly go wrong

There are also 21 exclusive videos of useful

tips tricks and kitchen skills from sharpening

a knife to chopping an onion

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wwwrpccoukmanifesto or follow us on twitter lifeinalawFirm

If yoursquore looking for a predictable career in a traditional firm then please stop reading now AtRPC yoursquoll get a whole lot more

Of course clients expect their lawyers to understand the law But what they really want is advice from smart people who get the commercial context and can spot the business implications On this measure you wonrsquot find better than RPC in 2013 the UKrsquos leading client satisfaction report placed us in the top spot overall out of 106 firms benchmarked and rankedus number one for quality of commercial advice Not for the first time

Combining this commercial outlook with some of the leading lawyers in their fields and great clients we offer a depth of knowledge and creative approach to problem solving that few firms can rival Itrsquos no surprise then that wersquore regularly praised in the leading directories for the quality of our training programmes

Headquartered in a state of the art site in the City of Londonwe also have offices in Bristol Hong Kong and Singapore Our culture of excellence development and open access is driven by our open plan working environment where knowledge is easily shared and access to partners is an everyday reality It brings out the best in our people and ensures that the service we offer our clients is second to none

If you like a challenge and want to join us in challenging convention wersquore offering training contracts on a fullndashtime contract for two yearsWersquore intent on rewriting the rules If you have courage and a pioneering spirit wersquod love tohear from you

the closing date for our london training contract is 31 July 2015

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Atkins people are good In fact wersquore brilliant We just donrsquot like to talk about it Over the past 75 years our designers and engineers have been quietly building a worldwide reputation for finding creative solutions to practical problems whatever the scale Itrsquos this ability to create masterpieces alongside micro pieces that makes Atkins people special From conception through to completion and everything in between what drives us is our determination to be the best Are you one of us

Join our Graduate Development ProgrammeLaunch yourself into some of the worldrsquos most exciting engineering projects with a career in Atkinsrsquo team with our 350+ graduates for the 2014 intake of our UK graduate development programme and have opportunities across a variety of business areas

We recruit across a wide range of degree disciplines including engineering physical sciences construction environmental IT and

business related disciplines For a comprehensive list of vacancies and to see where you might fit in please visit our graduate recruitment website wwwatkinsglobalcoukencareersgraduates

training and DevelopmentBecause one size doesnrsquot fit all

Itrsquos our unique breadth of expertise that makes ATKINS different because we feel each role should be every bit as stimulating as the projects we get involved in and that itrsquos never too late to learn wersquoll support youthroughout your professional development and career progression

our training includesbull Three Year Programme including a two day induction with your fellow graduates and further day-events throughout the programmebull Workshops and formal training in essential skills such as project management client engagement and report writing

bull On the job experience working with real projects of real clientsbull Mentoring and a buddy programme to help you identify and reach your goalsbullBusiness wide graduate representative and social eventsbull End of programme event Professional review and a 6-12 months career plan

What we offer youItrsquos an exciting time to develop your career and we can offer you a competitive salary tailored training and support towards a recognised professional qualification All graduates receive a pound5k lsquoWelcome Bonusrsquo (pound2500 in your first pay and the further pound2500 upon Chartership) plus other benefits including flexible annual leave discounted mobile phone contracts pension scheme share incentive plan and sports and social events

We are one of the worldrsquos leading design engineering and project management consultancies

Launch yourself into some of the worldrsquos most exciting engineering projects with a career in Atkinsrsquo team at careersatkinsglobalcomukgraduates our summer and industrial placements are also now open

Atkins Graduates WSAtkinsplc

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At KPMG we provide business advisory services to some of the worldrsquos biggest businesses And we believe that all business and solutions boil down to one thing people So whatever we do we see people first Therersquos no one type of person that succeeds at KPMG Itrsquos a massively diverse business welcoming all kinds of personalities and characters skills sets and indeed degree disciplines If you thrive on responsibility intellectual challenge and variety this could be just the place for you

A sandwich placement is ideal if you want to gain a broad range of professional experience while working with an even wider variety of people within KPMG

Location Gatwick Manchester Nottingham Birmingham Newcastle edinburgh Bristol Cardiff Glasgow amp London

The Capital Allowances Advisory Services team includes a combination of surveyors tax professionals and accountants who assist clients in maximising the tax relief available on their capital investments bybull Applying legislation case law and HMRC guidance to advise on the technical basis to claim capital allowancesbull Carrying out site surveys to identify qualifying assets

bull Liaising with property teams contractors and external consultants to obtain relevant cost informationbull Conducting valuation estimates where cost information is incompletebull Advising on how the changing legislation effects the transfer of allowances following a sale (transaction due diligence)bull Advising on ad-hoc queries both from clients and other internal KPMG teamsbull Producing capital allowances claim documents to submit to HMRC alongside the tax returnbull Negotiating and agreeing claims with HM Revenue and Customs

We work with clients across all lines of business where capital investment is crucial such as real estate retail hotels and infrastructure

Tasks and responsibilitiesbull Working collaboratively assisting with the delivery of client engagements bull Keeping documentation up to date bull Sharing knowledge bull Preparing capital allowance claims for submission to HM Revenue amp Customs bull Assisting management in the preparation of proposals bull Assisting in the preparation of technical queries from other parts of the firm

Qualifications yoursquoll work forThis year of experience would count towards sitting the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Assessment of Professional Competence (lsquoAPCrsquo) should a candidate successfully go on to complete their degree and return to their training at a later date

Key skills requiredbull Shows a keen interest in the real estate and construction industrybull Demonstrates a good working knowledge of the construction process and the various technologies involved including cost estimationbull Communicates with impact both with external advisors and clients in a way that is open honest consistent and clear bull Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work bull Shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work bull Continuously learns from experiences bull Works in a cooperative respectful manner with colleagues clients and the wider community bull Analyses problems identifies core issues investigates evaluates and integrates information

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so what can you look forward to on your industrial placement at KPMG Exceptional training Professional qualifications Exposure to clients from day one And tons of lsquoreal world real timersquo responsibility

To find out more about these roles click here

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Applications are now open for the following streams

economistbull The Government Economic Service is the UKrsquos largest recruiter of economists bull 21 degree or postgraduate degree in economics (Joint or mixed degrees are eligible if weighted towards economics)bull A development programme designed to improve economic managerial and communication skillsbull Work in areas like macroeconomic modelling competition policy international financial issues labour market trends

Statisticianbull Government Statistical Service is the UKrsquos largest producer of statistics which are reported daily throughout the mediabull Provide evidence to inform decisions across a wide range of political social and economic issues

bull 21 degree in a subject containing formal statistical training (eg Maths Psychology Geography etc)bull The mainstream Statistical Officer scheme is open to students with a 22 degree

Operational Researchbull Operational Research is the application of scientific methods to management problemsbull Change posts or move departments every 12-18 monthsbull 21 numerate degree (at least 50 numerate content) or relevant postgraduate degree

commercial bull 21 any degree subject bull Yoursquoll take on a series of 6 and 12 month postings across a range of departments giving you the opportunity to understand commercial activity in different contextsbull One of your postings will be in the Crown Commercial Service tasked with driving efficiency and reform across central government and

advising departments on complex commercial savingsbull During the 4 years of the scheme yoursquoll also be funded to complete the 3 levels of diploma qualification run by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply

HR bull Three-year programme made up of two 18 month placements in both policycorporate and operational roles in two different departmentsbull Assignments include HR business partnering organisation design and development reward employee relations policy development and talent managementbull Full support towards achieving an MSc in HR and CIPD bull 22 degree in any discipline

Applications close on7th April 2015

Where will you lead

Follow us at wwwfacebookcomfaststream or on Twitter at wwwtwittercomfaststreamuk All entries from the reflectsociety campaign can be viewed at wwwreflectsocietyuk Learn more at govukfaststream

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Areet I joined the Tesco personnel graduate scheme in September 2014 packed up my life from Newcastle and ventured into the real world of a lsquoproperrsquo career Can I say itrsquos what I expected Not in the slightest

I showed up looking like a real inbetweener on my first day at work (minus the briefcase) Dressed in a full suit I arrived to find out my office actually has a really cool lsquocasualrsquo dress culture My team is really varied in expertise and age but everyone is fun-loving and this is the general vibe across the whole office Donrsquot even get me started on challenging a director to a dance offhellip and unfortunately losing

My role has been challenging from day one I was first introduced to senior business leaders in my department and they gave me an overview of my new function After that I got an opportunity with other graduates to generate ideas on how to drive the business forward with the Chief Customer Officer (Robin Terrell) in the UK boardroom and it

was surprisingly relaxed Although I couldnrsquot help myself taking a sneaky Snapchat whilst looking a real exec

Personnel is a challenging function to work in and being a generalist trainee manager my role changes on a day-to-day basis I have been given the opportunity to lead more projects than I could have ever imagined and as a graduate have as much exposure as a personnel manager in the business So far I have taken ownership of managing our apprentice programme worked on organisational design the company reward strategy performance management and re-creating our induction process besides other day to day tasks

While it all sounds like a canny bit of work you still get the opportunity to be yourself Actually itrsquos actively encouraged We have regular social events as a graduate community and have a society that facilitates these events I applied and got the role of social rep in the society and itrsquos awesome knowing

yoursquore supported in making sure everyone can still let loose after a busy week I even set up my own running club at the office which now has over 40 members running every Monday night Everyone is keen to get involved here

I genuinely felt a little bit lost when I left University I worked all over between bars hotel management and then even moved to the States for a year and a half Working at Tesco is more than just a graduate job Itrsquos a community of people that are all keen to get on and develop together

If yoursquore after a job that makes you want to get out of bed in the morning apply for a programme here

You wonrsquot regret it

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Twitter tescoecFacebook tesco early careersWebsite wwwtesco-earlycareerscom

We love untangling engineering and technologyrsquos toughest conundrums

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Wersquore inventing the future right here right now at thales By combining the curiosity to explore the intelligence to question and the vision to create wersquore transforming the world around us Herersquos just one examplehellip

Project Focus ndash Defence

Whatrsquos longer than the Houses of Parliament wider than the span of the Angel of the North and six metres taller than Nelsonrsquos Column The Royal Navyrsquos biggest and most powerful surface warship ever the Queen Elizabeth-class (QEC) carrier

Thales is working with Babcock BAE Systems and the UK Ministry of Defence to deliver the 65000 tonne carriers Our work stretches from the overall ship design operational models and management of the power and propulsion sub-alliance to critical technology like the shiprsquos mission system and communications

infrastructure It also includes the development of the SMART- L 3D long range surveillance radar by our team of expert engineers too

SMART-L is a 3D multibeam radar designed to provide long-range air and surface surveillance and target designation Itrsquos state-of-the-art technology and its sensitivity allows for the early detection and tracking of very small aircraft and missiles especially stealthy targets in a littoral environment Itrsquos just one more way in which wersquore contributing to the QECrsquos aim to support peace-keeping and conflict prevention worldwide

People Focus ndash Abi onike Mechanical Hardware Engineer at Thales

I began design work early as a Mechanical Hardware Engineer which I enjoyed because I was familiar with it at university My work was regularly reviewed and I improved to the point where my

drawings could be released to a contractor This meant something that I had designed could be turned into a physical product in fact Irsquove recently delivered a product which started out as a bullet point list of requirements from the customer and is now something I can hold in my hand

Sound interesting Learn more at ukearlycareersthalesgroupcom

We love untangling engineering and technologyrsquos toughest conundrums

Together wersquore driven by doing things differently and making things better Together wersquoll fire your imagination and fulfil your potential Together we are Thales Join us Visit ukearlycareersthalesgroupcom

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Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Wersquore in the business of connecting people through innovative and secure communications and broadcast technology With deep capabilities and continued long term investment wersquore bringing our customers and their customers closer together in our continually converging world

Our proud history of partnership and innovation stretches back to 1922 to a very different world when we provided the transmission capability for the UKrsquos first radio broadcast Wersquove not stopped working since

We now broadcast one billion listening hours of radio each week and deliver digital television to 985 of the UK population and homes across five continents We provide WiFi for more than 30 airports as well as world class secure satellite teleport and fibre network coverage for customers

demanding 24x7 real-time business-critical communications We safeguard over 32 billion minutes of mobile conversation and four million life-saving mission-critical communications for the emergency services

Our unrivalled engineering expertise and commitment to innovation and investment is allowing us not only to support our customers and help solve their problems today but also to anticipate and invest in solutions for their future needs and the needs of society as a wholeTogether wersquore transforming the way that we live Wersquore creating the future of communications and broadcasting

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I moved from Ireland to join the Costain Graduate Programme in July 2014 I am currently working as a Safety Health and Environmental Advisor at the Bond Street Station Upgrade one of the most complex tunnelling jobs in Europe

As a graduate what attracted me to Costain was the vast amount of opportunity the company had to offer in learning progression support and diversity Costain gives me a solid platform for my career providing me with exceptional training resources and support to grow They have provided me with the chance to grasp opportunity and responsibility from the start whilst still providing a secure network around me to help reach my goals

From an early stage I feel Costain has valued my input and has supported my career progression meeting my training desires and aiding my path to chartership Since I have joined the Costain team I have faced many challenges helping me advance my capabilities and improve my communication skills I embrace the fact that I am in control of my progression through setting personal goals and the option of working on different projects and sectors on some of the UKrsquos biggest and most complex projects that most companies cannot offer making Costain an unmissable graduate experience

From a SHE graduatersquos perspective I feel valued at Costain they invest in my future ensuring the best for me as an individual as well as for the company Every day is different at Costain working in construction

exposes you to multiple working environments and challenges As a SHE Graduate not only am I part of the Graduate programme I participate in the Graduate SHE Academy an independent group that helps me develop the niche skill set needed for my role involving group projects guest speakers and visits to other projects and various locations recently we have visited Paddington and the JCB factory

On a personal scale moving to the UK and starting a new job could have been a daunting experience but thanks to the graduate programme was an easy transition in the process I have made some great friends and created a valuable social network adding to the enjoyment of being a part of the Costain Team

Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Visit wwwcostaincom

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Our First Year Internship scheme is designed for undergraduate students completing their first year interested in finding out more about the Bank

Our internships run for six weeks giving you the opportunity to support a team on a specific project with roles available across all areas of the Bank from procurement or HR to monetary policy and banking supervision

You will experience excellent development opportunities ndash from a comprehensive induction to the Bank through to a range of talks and networking events If your performance during the six weeks is considered to be outstanding you will be given the opportunity to join us on our Penultimate Year Internship which could then lead to a full time graduate role

Please note applications for the 2015 First Year Internship are now open

Opportunities for a First Year Internship in 2015

Our ambition is to build One Bank And you could be the one were looking for To find out more visit wwwbankofenglandgraduatescouk

Click here to go through to the applications form

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Hi Everyone I hope these last couple of months have been good to you all and you are continuing to have a strong start to the year We have previously discussed how you can find out your strengths and the benefits of this and then subsequently using your strengths This month I will tell you about how aligning your strengths up to your career is THE best approach you can take

ldquoChoose a job you love and yoursquoll never have to work a day in your liferdquo- Confucius

This idea has been around for centuries but it is not just an old philosophy it is one that holds true to this very day Here at Jobmi we know that individuals who match their job to their strengths and so find their ldquoperfect jobrdquo are happier more confident have higher self

esteem have more energy reach their goals more quickly are more resilient have lower stress develop themselves further are more engaged at work and therefore perform better

That is one comprehensive list of positives that I wouldnrsquot mind tapping into Luckily we now can The new updates to Jobmi will match you to a job suited to your strengths As part of National Apprentice Week 9-13 March 2015 Jobmi will be releasing a new strengths-based career tool that matches you to your perfect job based on your strengths ndash amazing Sign up to Jobmi now so you can be ready when this is released

Another update that is now live on Jobmi is the Employer Pages You can view these pages to gain an insight into each organisation that is affiliated with Jobmi and

if you like what you see you can directly access live links to their current vacancies

These updates are bringing Jobmi even further forward with lots of great current and future possibilities for you the users Let us know what you think by tweeting us Jobmi

Speak Soon

Josh

Which Organisations and Jobs play to your strengths

Join us on Facebook wwwFacebookcomJobmiPlatformFollow us on Twitter Jobmi_Platform

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events and CompetitionsWomen in tax eventFriday 10 April 1400 - 1700 embankment PlaceCome and meet our Tax team at this interactive event where yoursquoll hear from a senior female leader from our Tax business around their career journey have the opportunity to ask them any questions around the world of Tax and gain advice from the recruitment team on your applications There will also be a chance to get involved in business games and to network with people from all areas of our Tax team Register hereRegister here pwctowomenintax

technology events13-17 April ndash tech week in london For those with a real passion for Technology joining our Tech week is a unique opportunity to explore the breadth of our Technology business and the innovative work wersquore doing to keep at the forefront of data digital and cyber security for our clients at a global reach Make your application here

To check out all the opportunities we have for Technology UK-wide visit pwccomukcareerstechnology to find out more Make your application here pwctotechweek

take part in Pwcrsquos crowdsourcing challenge and you could win pound1000Wersquore excited to launch a new crowdsourcing challenge for students focused on identifying the key actions businesses should take to build trust in society The Challenge is focussed on a broad question What can businesses tangibly do to build trust in society Post your ideas comment on other peoplersquos ideas and vote on the ideas you think really stand out and you could have the opportunity to pitch your idea to a panel of PwC Board Memberrsquos and win pound1000 plus an exclusive work shadowing opportunity pwccomukcareerstrust-in-business

VacanciesCalling all NI students If yoursquore looking for work experience or graduate jobs check out our opportunities in Belfast including Assurance Forensics Finance and Forensics Technology Solutions Our business in Belfast is growing rapidly and offers a great opportunity

for individuals to kick start their career Also donrsquot miss our opportunities to join us in Assurance this Autumn in our offices UK-wide including Glasgow Edinburgh Swansea East Midlands and Birminghampwccomukcareers

online tools

e-learn toolsTo help students achieve their best wersquove designed two e-learns to add to our existing suite of employability tools Browse our interview and psychometric e-learns to support you in securing your work experience or graduate programmepwccoukcareerselearn

Events competitions and opportunities

Take the opportunity of a lifetimepwccomukcareers facebookcomPwCCareersUK PwC_UK_Careers

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Our Vice President of Business and Humanities Mark OrsquoNeill currently works part-time for a Recruitment and Selection Consultancy who also have their own Business Psychology Unit This insight was invaluable in helping to create our event

In preparation for our workshop Mark who was leading this event collaborated with the Careers Service and his part time employer By using resources provided by each in addition to various tools available on the internet Mark was able to create a brand new event on psychometric testing lsquoPsychometric Success Tackling the Testsrsquo

Following a brief overview of the uses and the importance of Psychometric Tests tips and hints for success were provided before allowing students the opportunity to participate in one of three tests ndash numerical verbal and non-verbal The session drew to a close with a discussion of the answers before a recommendation of useful resources was provided The event was run at minimal cost and simply involved the use of a laptop projector

and printed A4 tests We were also very fortunate that the Director of the Business Psychology Unit at Markrsquos part time employer was able to join us for the latter half of the event

With an attendance of thirty students there was an extremely interactive QampA session which involved Mark the Business Psychology Director and the Employment Engagement Advisor from our careers service

The event was a resounding success despite the absence of a corporate investor Following the session the Naval Architecture society from Strathclyde have approached our committee and would like to collaborate with us to run a similar event for their members This event is scheduled to take place in March

This event is one example that Bright Futures is much more than simply inviting an investor to present on campus Bright Futures allows our members to think creatively and develop new innovative events to assist our fellow students with their search for internships and graduate jobs The ability to go beyond the realms of norm is one way you can ensure your society stands out Strathclyde are now in the process of developing their second event like this ndash lsquoCreating Connections ndash Discovering the Art of Networkingrsquo

If you would like to run

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Strathclyde he would

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Wunderlist RefME Jamiersquos 20 Minute Meals

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Wunderlist helps you to capture your ideas

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wwwrpccoukmanifesto or follow us on twitter lifeinalawFirm

If yoursquore looking for a predictable career in a traditional firm then please stop reading now AtRPC yoursquoll get a whole lot more

Of course clients expect their lawyers to understand the law But what they really want is advice from smart people who get the commercial context and can spot the business implications On this measure you wonrsquot find better than RPC in 2013 the UKrsquos leading client satisfaction report placed us in the top spot overall out of 106 firms benchmarked and rankedus number one for quality of commercial advice Not for the first time

Combining this commercial outlook with some of the leading lawyers in their fields and great clients we offer a depth of knowledge and creative approach to problem solving that few firms can rival Itrsquos no surprise then that wersquore regularly praised in the leading directories for the quality of our training programmes

Headquartered in a state of the art site in the City of Londonwe also have offices in Bristol Hong Kong and Singapore Our culture of excellence development and open access is driven by our open plan working environment where knowledge is easily shared and access to partners is an everyday reality It brings out the best in our people and ensures that the service we offer our clients is second to none

If you like a challenge and want to join us in challenging convention wersquore offering training contracts on a fullndashtime contract for two yearsWersquore intent on rewriting the rules If you have courage and a pioneering spirit wersquod love tohear from you

the closing date for our london training contract is 31 July 2015

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Atkins people are good In fact wersquore brilliant We just donrsquot like to talk about it Over the past 75 years our designers and engineers have been quietly building a worldwide reputation for finding creative solutions to practical problems whatever the scale Itrsquos this ability to create masterpieces alongside micro pieces that makes Atkins people special From conception through to completion and everything in between what drives us is our determination to be the best Are you one of us

Join our Graduate Development ProgrammeLaunch yourself into some of the worldrsquos most exciting engineering projects with a career in Atkinsrsquo team with our 350+ graduates for the 2014 intake of our UK graduate development programme and have opportunities across a variety of business areas

We recruit across a wide range of degree disciplines including engineering physical sciences construction environmental IT and

business related disciplines For a comprehensive list of vacancies and to see where you might fit in please visit our graduate recruitment website wwwatkinsglobalcoukencareersgraduates

training and DevelopmentBecause one size doesnrsquot fit all

Itrsquos our unique breadth of expertise that makes ATKINS different because we feel each role should be every bit as stimulating as the projects we get involved in and that itrsquos never too late to learn wersquoll support youthroughout your professional development and career progression

our training includesbull Three Year Programme including a two day induction with your fellow graduates and further day-events throughout the programmebull Workshops and formal training in essential skills such as project management client engagement and report writing

bull On the job experience working with real projects of real clientsbull Mentoring and a buddy programme to help you identify and reach your goalsbullBusiness wide graduate representative and social eventsbull End of programme event Professional review and a 6-12 months career plan

What we offer youItrsquos an exciting time to develop your career and we can offer you a competitive salary tailored training and support towards a recognised professional qualification All graduates receive a pound5k lsquoWelcome Bonusrsquo (pound2500 in your first pay and the further pound2500 upon Chartership) plus other benefits including flexible annual leave discounted mobile phone contracts pension scheme share incentive plan and sports and social events

We are one of the worldrsquos leading design engineering and project management consultancies

Launch yourself into some of the worldrsquos most exciting engineering projects with a career in Atkinsrsquo team at careersatkinsglobalcomukgraduates our summer and industrial placements are also now open

Atkins Graduates WSAtkinsplc

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At KPMG we provide business advisory services to some of the worldrsquos biggest businesses And we believe that all business and solutions boil down to one thing people So whatever we do we see people first Therersquos no one type of person that succeeds at KPMG Itrsquos a massively diverse business welcoming all kinds of personalities and characters skills sets and indeed degree disciplines If you thrive on responsibility intellectual challenge and variety this could be just the place for you

A sandwich placement is ideal if you want to gain a broad range of professional experience while working with an even wider variety of people within KPMG

Location Gatwick Manchester Nottingham Birmingham Newcastle edinburgh Bristol Cardiff Glasgow amp London

The Capital Allowances Advisory Services team includes a combination of surveyors tax professionals and accountants who assist clients in maximising the tax relief available on their capital investments bybull Applying legislation case law and HMRC guidance to advise on the technical basis to claim capital allowancesbull Carrying out site surveys to identify qualifying assets

bull Liaising with property teams contractors and external consultants to obtain relevant cost informationbull Conducting valuation estimates where cost information is incompletebull Advising on how the changing legislation effects the transfer of allowances following a sale (transaction due diligence)bull Advising on ad-hoc queries both from clients and other internal KPMG teamsbull Producing capital allowances claim documents to submit to HMRC alongside the tax returnbull Negotiating and agreeing claims with HM Revenue and Customs

We work with clients across all lines of business where capital investment is crucial such as real estate retail hotels and infrastructure

Tasks and responsibilitiesbull Working collaboratively assisting with the delivery of client engagements bull Keeping documentation up to date bull Sharing knowledge bull Preparing capital allowance claims for submission to HM Revenue amp Customs bull Assisting management in the preparation of proposals bull Assisting in the preparation of technical queries from other parts of the firm

Qualifications yoursquoll work forThis year of experience would count towards sitting the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Assessment of Professional Competence (lsquoAPCrsquo) should a candidate successfully go on to complete their degree and return to their training at a later date

Key skills requiredbull Shows a keen interest in the real estate and construction industrybull Demonstrates a good working knowledge of the construction process and the various technologies involved including cost estimationbull Communicates with impact both with external advisors and clients in a way that is open honest consistent and clear bull Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work bull Shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work bull Continuously learns from experiences bull Works in a cooperative respectful manner with colleagues clients and the wider community bull Analyses problems identifies core issues investigates evaluates and integrates information

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so what can you look forward to on your industrial placement at KPMG Exceptional training Professional qualifications Exposure to clients from day one And tons of lsquoreal world real timersquo responsibility

To find out more about these roles click here

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Applications are now open for the following streams

economistbull The Government Economic Service is the UKrsquos largest recruiter of economists bull 21 degree or postgraduate degree in economics (Joint or mixed degrees are eligible if weighted towards economics)bull A development programme designed to improve economic managerial and communication skillsbull Work in areas like macroeconomic modelling competition policy international financial issues labour market trends

Statisticianbull Government Statistical Service is the UKrsquos largest producer of statistics which are reported daily throughout the mediabull Provide evidence to inform decisions across a wide range of political social and economic issues

bull 21 degree in a subject containing formal statistical training (eg Maths Psychology Geography etc)bull The mainstream Statistical Officer scheme is open to students with a 22 degree

Operational Researchbull Operational Research is the application of scientific methods to management problemsbull Change posts or move departments every 12-18 monthsbull 21 numerate degree (at least 50 numerate content) or relevant postgraduate degree

commercial bull 21 any degree subject bull Yoursquoll take on a series of 6 and 12 month postings across a range of departments giving you the opportunity to understand commercial activity in different contextsbull One of your postings will be in the Crown Commercial Service tasked with driving efficiency and reform across central government and

advising departments on complex commercial savingsbull During the 4 years of the scheme yoursquoll also be funded to complete the 3 levels of diploma qualification run by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply

HR bull Three-year programme made up of two 18 month placements in both policycorporate and operational roles in two different departmentsbull Assignments include HR business partnering organisation design and development reward employee relations policy development and talent managementbull Full support towards achieving an MSc in HR and CIPD bull 22 degree in any discipline

Applications close on7th April 2015

Where will you lead

Follow us at wwwfacebookcomfaststream or on Twitter at wwwtwittercomfaststreamuk All entries from the reflectsociety campaign can be viewed at wwwreflectsocietyuk Learn more at govukfaststream

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Areet I joined the Tesco personnel graduate scheme in September 2014 packed up my life from Newcastle and ventured into the real world of a lsquoproperrsquo career Can I say itrsquos what I expected Not in the slightest

I showed up looking like a real inbetweener on my first day at work (minus the briefcase) Dressed in a full suit I arrived to find out my office actually has a really cool lsquocasualrsquo dress culture My team is really varied in expertise and age but everyone is fun-loving and this is the general vibe across the whole office Donrsquot even get me started on challenging a director to a dance offhellip and unfortunately losing

My role has been challenging from day one I was first introduced to senior business leaders in my department and they gave me an overview of my new function After that I got an opportunity with other graduates to generate ideas on how to drive the business forward with the Chief Customer Officer (Robin Terrell) in the UK boardroom and it

was surprisingly relaxed Although I couldnrsquot help myself taking a sneaky Snapchat whilst looking a real exec

Personnel is a challenging function to work in and being a generalist trainee manager my role changes on a day-to-day basis I have been given the opportunity to lead more projects than I could have ever imagined and as a graduate have as much exposure as a personnel manager in the business So far I have taken ownership of managing our apprentice programme worked on organisational design the company reward strategy performance management and re-creating our induction process besides other day to day tasks

While it all sounds like a canny bit of work you still get the opportunity to be yourself Actually itrsquos actively encouraged We have regular social events as a graduate community and have a society that facilitates these events I applied and got the role of social rep in the society and itrsquos awesome knowing

yoursquore supported in making sure everyone can still let loose after a busy week I even set up my own running club at the office which now has over 40 members running every Monday night Everyone is keen to get involved here

I genuinely felt a little bit lost when I left University I worked all over between bars hotel management and then even moved to the States for a year and a half Working at Tesco is more than just a graduate job Itrsquos a community of people that are all keen to get on and develop together

If yoursquore after a job that makes you want to get out of bed in the morning apply for a programme here

You wonrsquot regret it

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Twitter tescoecFacebook tesco early careersWebsite wwwtesco-earlycareerscom

We love untangling engineering and technologyrsquos toughest conundrums

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Wersquore inventing the future right here right now at thales By combining the curiosity to explore the intelligence to question and the vision to create wersquore transforming the world around us Herersquos just one examplehellip

Project Focus ndash Defence

Whatrsquos longer than the Houses of Parliament wider than the span of the Angel of the North and six metres taller than Nelsonrsquos Column The Royal Navyrsquos biggest and most powerful surface warship ever the Queen Elizabeth-class (QEC) carrier

Thales is working with Babcock BAE Systems and the UK Ministry of Defence to deliver the 65000 tonne carriers Our work stretches from the overall ship design operational models and management of the power and propulsion sub-alliance to critical technology like the shiprsquos mission system and communications

infrastructure It also includes the development of the SMART- L 3D long range surveillance radar by our team of expert engineers too

SMART-L is a 3D multibeam radar designed to provide long-range air and surface surveillance and target designation Itrsquos state-of-the-art technology and its sensitivity allows for the early detection and tracking of very small aircraft and missiles especially stealthy targets in a littoral environment Itrsquos just one more way in which wersquore contributing to the QECrsquos aim to support peace-keeping and conflict prevention worldwide

People Focus ndash Abi onike Mechanical Hardware Engineer at Thales

I began design work early as a Mechanical Hardware Engineer which I enjoyed because I was familiar with it at university My work was regularly reviewed and I improved to the point where my

drawings could be released to a contractor This meant something that I had designed could be turned into a physical product in fact Irsquove recently delivered a product which started out as a bullet point list of requirements from the customer and is now something I can hold in my hand

Sound interesting Learn more at ukearlycareersthalesgroupcom

We love untangling engineering and technologyrsquos toughest conundrums

Together wersquore driven by doing things differently and making things better Together wersquoll fire your imagination and fulfil your potential Together we are Thales Join us Visit ukearlycareersthalesgroupcom

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Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Wersquore in the business of connecting people through innovative and secure communications and broadcast technology With deep capabilities and continued long term investment wersquore bringing our customers and their customers closer together in our continually converging world

Our proud history of partnership and innovation stretches back to 1922 to a very different world when we provided the transmission capability for the UKrsquos first radio broadcast Wersquove not stopped working since

We now broadcast one billion listening hours of radio each week and deliver digital television to 985 of the UK population and homes across five continents We provide WiFi for more than 30 airports as well as world class secure satellite teleport and fibre network coverage for customers

demanding 24x7 real-time business-critical communications We safeguard over 32 billion minutes of mobile conversation and four million life-saving mission-critical communications for the emergency services

Our unrivalled engineering expertise and commitment to innovation and investment is allowing us not only to support our customers and help solve their problems today but also to anticipate and invest in solutions for their future needs and the needs of society as a wholeTogether wersquore transforming the way that we live Wersquore creating the future of communications and broadcasting

together wersquore changing the world

connected Always

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Billions of people reach out across the world every day to connect with each other Wersquore here to ensure that they can the ways in which people communicate are constantly changing Wersquore making those changes work and making them better Always

wwwarqivacomwork-with-us

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I moved from Ireland to join the Costain Graduate Programme in July 2014 I am currently working as a Safety Health and Environmental Advisor at the Bond Street Station Upgrade one of the most complex tunnelling jobs in Europe

As a graduate what attracted me to Costain was the vast amount of opportunity the company had to offer in learning progression support and diversity Costain gives me a solid platform for my career providing me with exceptional training resources and support to grow They have provided me with the chance to grasp opportunity and responsibility from the start whilst still providing a secure network around me to help reach my goals

From an early stage I feel Costain has valued my input and has supported my career progression meeting my training desires and aiding my path to chartership Since I have joined the Costain team I have faced many challenges helping me advance my capabilities and improve my communication skills I embrace the fact that I am in control of my progression through setting personal goals and the option of working on different projects and sectors on some of the UKrsquos biggest and most complex projects that most companies cannot offer making Costain an unmissable graduate experience

From a SHE graduatersquos perspective I feel valued at Costain they invest in my future ensuring the best for me as an individual as well as for the company Every day is different at Costain working in construction

exposes you to multiple working environments and challenges As a SHE Graduate not only am I part of the Graduate programme I participate in the Graduate SHE Academy an independent group that helps me develop the niche skill set needed for my role involving group projects guest speakers and visits to other projects and various locations recently we have visited Paddington and the JCB factory

On a personal scale moving to the UK and starting a new job could have been a daunting experience but thanks to the graduate programme was an easy transition in the process I have made some great friends and created a valuable social network adding to the enjoyment of being a part of the Costain Team

Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Visit wwwcostaincom

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Our First Year Internship scheme is designed for undergraduate students completing their first year interested in finding out more about the Bank

Our internships run for six weeks giving you the opportunity to support a team on a specific project with roles available across all areas of the Bank from procurement or HR to monetary policy and banking supervision

You will experience excellent development opportunities ndash from a comprehensive induction to the Bank through to a range of talks and networking events If your performance during the six weeks is considered to be outstanding you will be given the opportunity to join us on our Penultimate Year Internship which could then lead to a full time graduate role

Please note applications for the 2015 First Year Internship are now open

Opportunities for a First Year Internship in 2015

Our ambition is to build One Bank And you could be the one were looking for To find out more visit wwwbankofenglandgraduatescouk

Click here to go through to the applications form

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Hi Everyone I hope these last couple of months have been good to you all and you are continuing to have a strong start to the year We have previously discussed how you can find out your strengths and the benefits of this and then subsequently using your strengths This month I will tell you about how aligning your strengths up to your career is THE best approach you can take

ldquoChoose a job you love and yoursquoll never have to work a day in your liferdquo- Confucius

This idea has been around for centuries but it is not just an old philosophy it is one that holds true to this very day Here at Jobmi we know that individuals who match their job to their strengths and so find their ldquoperfect jobrdquo are happier more confident have higher self

esteem have more energy reach their goals more quickly are more resilient have lower stress develop themselves further are more engaged at work and therefore perform better

That is one comprehensive list of positives that I wouldnrsquot mind tapping into Luckily we now can The new updates to Jobmi will match you to a job suited to your strengths As part of National Apprentice Week 9-13 March 2015 Jobmi will be releasing a new strengths-based career tool that matches you to your perfect job based on your strengths ndash amazing Sign up to Jobmi now so you can be ready when this is released

Another update that is now live on Jobmi is the Employer Pages You can view these pages to gain an insight into each organisation that is affiliated with Jobmi and

if you like what you see you can directly access live links to their current vacancies

These updates are bringing Jobmi even further forward with lots of great current and future possibilities for you the users Let us know what you think by tweeting us Jobmi

Speak Soon

Josh

Which Organisations and Jobs play to your strengths

Join us on Facebook wwwFacebookcomJobmiPlatformFollow us on Twitter Jobmi_Platform

Bright Futures Ezine March 2015indd 27 5315 122352

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events and CompetitionsWomen in tax eventFriday 10 April 1400 - 1700 embankment PlaceCome and meet our Tax team at this interactive event where yoursquoll hear from a senior female leader from our Tax business around their career journey have the opportunity to ask them any questions around the world of Tax and gain advice from the recruitment team on your applications There will also be a chance to get involved in business games and to network with people from all areas of our Tax team Register hereRegister here pwctowomenintax

technology events13-17 April ndash tech week in london For those with a real passion for Technology joining our Tech week is a unique opportunity to explore the breadth of our Technology business and the innovative work wersquore doing to keep at the forefront of data digital and cyber security for our clients at a global reach Make your application here

To check out all the opportunities we have for Technology UK-wide visit pwccomukcareerstechnology to find out more Make your application here pwctotechweek

take part in Pwcrsquos crowdsourcing challenge and you could win pound1000Wersquore excited to launch a new crowdsourcing challenge for students focused on identifying the key actions businesses should take to build trust in society The Challenge is focussed on a broad question What can businesses tangibly do to build trust in society Post your ideas comment on other peoplersquos ideas and vote on the ideas you think really stand out and you could have the opportunity to pitch your idea to a panel of PwC Board Memberrsquos and win pound1000 plus an exclusive work shadowing opportunity pwccomukcareerstrust-in-business

VacanciesCalling all NI students If yoursquore looking for work experience or graduate jobs check out our opportunities in Belfast including Assurance Forensics Finance and Forensics Technology Solutions Our business in Belfast is growing rapidly and offers a great opportunity

for individuals to kick start their career Also donrsquot miss our opportunities to join us in Assurance this Autumn in our offices UK-wide including Glasgow Edinburgh Swansea East Midlands and Birminghampwccomukcareers

online tools

e-learn toolsTo help students achieve their best wersquove designed two e-learns to add to our existing suite of employability tools Browse our interview and psychometric e-learns to support you in securing your work experience or graduate programmepwccoukcareerselearn

Events competitions and opportunities

Take the opportunity of a lifetimepwccomukcareers facebookcomPwCCareersUK PwC_UK_Careers

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Wunderlist helps you to capture your ideas

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want to see You can then share this with

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There are also 21 exclusive videos of useful

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wwwrpccoukmanifesto or follow us on twitter lifeinalawFirm

If yoursquore looking for a predictable career in a traditional firm then please stop reading now AtRPC yoursquoll get a whole lot more

Of course clients expect their lawyers to understand the law But what they really want is advice from smart people who get the commercial context and can spot the business implications On this measure you wonrsquot find better than RPC in 2013 the UKrsquos leading client satisfaction report placed us in the top spot overall out of 106 firms benchmarked and rankedus number one for quality of commercial advice Not for the first time

Combining this commercial outlook with some of the leading lawyers in their fields and great clients we offer a depth of knowledge and creative approach to problem solving that few firms can rival Itrsquos no surprise then that wersquore regularly praised in the leading directories for the quality of our training programmes

Headquartered in a state of the art site in the City of Londonwe also have offices in Bristol Hong Kong and Singapore Our culture of excellence development and open access is driven by our open plan working environment where knowledge is easily shared and access to partners is an everyday reality It brings out the best in our people and ensures that the service we offer our clients is second to none

If you like a challenge and want to join us in challenging convention wersquore offering training contracts on a fullndashtime contract for two yearsWersquore intent on rewriting the rules If you have courage and a pioneering spirit wersquod love tohear from you

the closing date for our london training contract is 31 July 2015

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Atkins people are good In fact wersquore brilliant We just donrsquot like to talk about it Over the past 75 years our designers and engineers have been quietly building a worldwide reputation for finding creative solutions to practical problems whatever the scale Itrsquos this ability to create masterpieces alongside micro pieces that makes Atkins people special From conception through to completion and everything in between what drives us is our determination to be the best Are you one of us

Join our Graduate Development ProgrammeLaunch yourself into some of the worldrsquos most exciting engineering projects with a career in Atkinsrsquo team with our 350+ graduates for the 2014 intake of our UK graduate development programme and have opportunities across a variety of business areas

We recruit across a wide range of degree disciplines including engineering physical sciences construction environmental IT and

business related disciplines For a comprehensive list of vacancies and to see where you might fit in please visit our graduate recruitment website wwwatkinsglobalcoukencareersgraduates

training and DevelopmentBecause one size doesnrsquot fit all

Itrsquos our unique breadth of expertise that makes ATKINS different because we feel each role should be every bit as stimulating as the projects we get involved in and that itrsquos never too late to learn wersquoll support youthroughout your professional development and career progression

our training includesbull Three Year Programme including a two day induction with your fellow graduates and further day-events throughout the programmebull Workshops and formal training in essential skills such as project management client engagement and report writing

bull On the job experience working with real projects of real clientsbull Mentoring and a buddy programme to help you identify and reach your goalsbullBusiness wide graduate representative and social eventsbull End of programme event Professional review and a 6-12 months career plan

What we offer youItrsquos an exciting time to develop your career and we can offer you a competitive salary tailored training and support towards a recognised professional qualification All graduates receive a pound5k lsquoWelcome Bonusrsquo (pound2500 in your first pay and the further pound2500 upon Chartership) plus other benefits including flexible annual leave discounted mobile phone contracts pension scheme share incentive plan and sports and social events

We are one of the worldrsquos leading design engineering and project management consultancies

Launch yourself into some of the worldrsquos most exciting engineering projects with a career in Atkinsrsquo team at careersatkinsglobalcomukgraduates our summer and industrial placements are also now open

Atkins Graduates WSAtkinsplc

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At KPMG we provide business advisory services to some of the worldrsquos biggest businesses And we believe that all business and solutions boil down to one thing people So whatever we do we see people first Therersquos no one type of person that succeeds at KPMG Itrsquos a massively diverse business welcoming all kinds of personalities and characters skills sets and indeed degree disciplines If you thrive on responsibility intellectual challenge and variety this could be just the place for you

A sandwich placement is ideal if you want to gain a broad range of professional experience while working with an even wider variety of people within KPMG

Location Gatwick Manchester Nottingham Birmingham Newcastle edinburgh Bristol Cardiff Glasgow amp London

The Capital Allowances Advisory Services team includes a combination of surveyors tax professionals and accountants who assist clients in maximising the tax relief available on their capital investments bybull Applying legislation case law and HMRC guidance to advise on the technical basis to claim capital allowancesbull Carrying out site surveys to identify qualifying assets

bull Liaising with property teams contractors and external consultants to obtain relevant cost informationbull Conducting valuation estimates where cost information is incompletebull Advising on how the changing legislation effects the transfer of allowances following a sale (transaction due diligence)bull Advising on ad-hoc queries both from clients and other internal KPMG teamsbull Producing capital allowances claim documents to submit to HMRC alongside the tax returnbull Negotiating and agreeing claims with HM Revenue and Customs

We work with clients across all lines of business where capital investment is crucial such as real estate retail hotels and infrastructure

Tasks and responsibilitiesbull Working collaboratively assisting with the delivery of client engagements bull Keeping documentation up to date bull Sharing knowledge bull Preparing capital allowance claims for submission to HM Revenue amp Customs bull Assisting management in the preparation of proposals bull Assisting in the preparation of technical queries from other parts of the firm

Qualifications yoursquoll work forThis year of experience would count towards sitting the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Assessment of Professional Competence (lsquoAPCrsquo) should a candidate successfully go on to complete their degree and return to their training at a later date

Key skills requiredbull Shows a keen interest in the real estate and construction industrybull Demonstrates a good working knowledge of the construction process and the various technologies involved including cost estimationbull Communicates with impact both with external advisors and clients in a way that is open honest consistent and clear bull Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work bull Shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work bull Continuously learns from experiences bull Works in a cooperative respectful manner with colleagues clients and the wider community bull Analyses problems identifies core issues investigates evaluates and integrates information

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so what can you look forward to on your industrial placement at KPMG Exceptional training Professional qualifications Exposure to clients from day one And tons of lsquoreal world real timersquo responsibility

To find out more about these roles click here

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Applications are now open for the following streams

economistbull The Government Economic Service is the UKrsquos largest recruiter of economists bull 21 degree or postgraduate degree in economics (Joint or mixed degrees are eligible if weighted towards economics)bull A development programme designed to improve economic managerial and communication skillsbull Work in areas like macroeconomic modelling competition policy international financial issues labour market trends

Statisticianbull Government Statistical Service is the UKrsquos largest producer of statistics which are reported daily throughout the mediabull Provide evidence to inform decisions across a wide range of political social and economic issues

bull 21 degree in a subject containing formal statistical training (eg Maths Psychology Geography etc)bull The mainstream Statistical Officer scheme is open to students with a 22 degree

Operational Researchbull Operational Research is the application of scientific methods to management problemsbull Change posts or move departments every 12-18 monthsbull 21 numerate degree (at least 50 numerate content) or relevant postgraduate degree

commercial bull 21 any degree subject bull Yoursquoll take on a series of 6 and 12 month postings across a range of departments giving you the opportunity to understand commercial activity in different contextsbull One of your postings will be in the Crown Commercial Service tasked with driving efficiency and reform across central government and

advising departments on complex commercial savingsbull During the 4 years of the scheme yoursquoll also be funded to complete the 3 levels of diploma qualification run by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply

HR bull Three-year programme made up of two 18 month placements in both policycorporate and operational roles in two different departmentsbull Assignments include HR business partnering organisation design and development reward employee relations policy development and talent managementbull Full support towards achieving an MSc in HR and CIPD bull 22 degree in any discipline

Applications close on7th April 2015

Where will you lead

Follow us at wwwfacebookcomfaststream or on Twitter at wwwtwittercomfaststreamuk All entries from the reflectsociety campaign can be viewed at wwwreflectsocietyuk Learn more at govukfaststream

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Areet I joined the Tesco personnel graduate scheme in September 2014 packed up my life from Newcastle and ventured into the real world of a lsquoproperrsquo career Can I say itrsquos what I expected Not in the slightest

I showed up looking like a real inbetweener on my first day at work (minus the briefcase) Dressed in a full suit I arrived to find out my office actually has a really cool lsquocasualrsquo dress culture My team is really varied in expertise and age but everyone is fun-loving and this is the general vibe across the whole office Donrsquot even get me started on challenging a director to a dance offhellip and unfortunately losing

My role has been challenging from day one I was first introduced to senior business leaders in my department and they gave me an overview of my new function After that I got an opportunity with other graduates to generate ideas on how to drive the business forward with the Chief Customer Officer (Robin Terrell) in the UK boardroom and it

was surprisingly relaxed Although I couldnrsquot help myself taking a sneaky Snapchat whilst looking a real exec

Personnel is a challenging function to work in and being a generalist trainee manager my role changes on a day-to-day basis I have been given the opportunity to lead more projects than I could have ever imagined and as a graduate have as much exposure as a personnel manager in the business So far I have taken ownership of managing our apprentice programme worked on organisational design the company reward strategy performance management and re-creating our induction process besides other day to day tasks

While it all sounds like a canny bit of work you still get the opportunity to be yourself Actually itrsquos actively encouraged We have regular social events as a graduate community and have a society that facilitates these events I applied and got the role of social rep in the society and itrsquos awesome knowing

yoursquore supported in making sure everyone can still let loose after a busy week I even set up my own running club at the office which now has over 40 members running every Monday night Everyone is keen to get involved here

I genuinely felt a little bit lost when I left University I worked all over between bars hotel management and then even moved to the States for a year and a half Working at Tesco is more than just a graduate job Itrsquos a community of people that are all keen to get on and develop together

If yoursquore after a job that makes you want to get out of bed in the morning apply for a programme here

You wonrsquot regret it

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My time at Tescoby Dean smith Personnel Graduate

Twitter tescoecFacebook tesco early careersWebsite wwwtesco-earlycareerscom

We love untangling engineering and technologyrsquos toughest conundrums

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Wersquore inventing the future right here right now at thales By combining the curiosity to explore the intelligence to question and the vision to create wersquore transforming the world around us Herersquos just one examplehellip

Project Focus ndash Defence

Whatrsquos longer than the Houses of Parliament wider than the span of the Angel of the North and six metres taller than Nelsonrsquos Column The Royal Navyrsquos biggest and most powerful surface warship ever the Queen Elizabeth-class (QEC) carrier

Thales is working with Babcock BAE Systems and the UK Ministry of Defence to deliver the 65000 tonne carriers Our work stretches from the overall ship design operational models and management of the power and propulsion sub-alliance to critical technology like the shiprsquos mission system and communications

infrastructure It also includes the development of the SMART- L 3D long range surveillance radar by our team of expert engineers too

SMART-L is a 3D multibeam radar designed to provide long-range air and surface surveillance and target designation Itrsquos state-of-the-art technology and its sensitivity allows for the early detection and tracking of very small aircraft and missiles especially stealthy targets in a littoral environment Itrsquos just one more way in which wersquore contributing to the QECrsquos aim to support peace-keeping and conflict prevention worldwide

People Focus ndash Abi onike Mechanical Hardware Engineer at Thales

I began design work early as a Mechanical Hardware Engineer which I enjoyed because I was familiar with it at university My work was regularly reviewed and I improved to the point where my

drawings could be released to a contractor This meant something that I had designed could be turned into a physical product in fact Irsquove recently delivered a product which started out as a bullet point list of requirements from the customer and is now something I can hold in my hand

Sound interesting Learn more at ukearlycareersthalesgroupcom

We love untangling engineering and technologyrsquos toughest conundrums

Together wersquore driven by doing things differently and making things better Together wersquoll fire your imagination and fulfil your potential Together we are Thales Join us Visit ukearlycareersthalesgroupcom

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Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Wersquore in the business of connecting people through innovative and secure communications and broadcast technology With deep capabilities and continued long term investment wersquore bringing our customers and their customers closer together in our continually converging world

Our proud history of partnership and innovation stretches back to 1922 to a very different world when we provided the transmission capability for the UKrsquos first radio broadcast Wersquove not stopped working since

We now broadcast one billion listening hours of radio each week and deliver digital television to 985 of the UK population and homes across five continents We provide WiFi for more than 30 airports as well as world class secure satellite teleport and fibre network coverage for customers

demanding 24x7 real-time business-critical communications We safeguard over 32 billion minutes of mobile conversation and four million life-saving mission-critical communications for the emergency services

Our unrivalled engineering expertise and commitment to innovation and investment is allowing us not only to support our customers and help solve their problems today but also to anticipate and invest in solutions for their future needs and the needs of society as a wholeTogether wersquore transforming the way that we live Wersquore creating the future of communications and broadcasting

together wersquore changing the world

connected Always

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Billions of people reach out across the world every day to connect with each other Wersquore here to ensure that they can the ways in which people communicate are constantly changing Wersquore making those changes work and making them better Always

wwwarqivacomwork-with-us

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I moved from Ireland to join the Costain Graduate Programme in July 2014 I am currently working as a Safety Health and Environmental Advisor at the Bond Street Station Upgrade one of the most complex tunnelling jobs in Europe

As a graduate what attracted me to Costain was the vast amount of opportunity the company had to offer in learning progression support and diversity Costain gives me a solid platform for my career providing me with exceptional training resources and support to grow They have provided me with the chance to grasp opportunity and responsibility from the start whilst still providing a secure network around me to help reach my goals

From an early stage I feel Costain has valued my input and has supported my career progression meeting my training desires and aiding my path to chartership Since I have joined the Costain team I have faced many challenges helping me advance my capabilities and improve my communication skills I embrace the fact that I am in control of my progression through setting personal goals and the option of working on different projects and sectors on some of the UKrsquos biggest and most complex projects that most companies cannot offer making Costain an unmissable graduate experience

From a SHE graduatersquos perspective I feel valued at Costain they invest in my future ensuring the best for me as an individual as well as for the company Every day is different at Costain working in construction

exposes you to multiple working environments and challenges As a SHE Graduate not only am I part of the Graduate programme I participate in the Graduate SHE Academy an independent group that helps me develop the niche skill set needed for my role involving group projects guest speakers and visits to other projects and various locations recently we have visited Paddington and the JCB factory

On a personal scale moving to the UK and starting a new job could have been a daunting experience but thanks to the graduate programme was an easy transition in the process I have made some great friends and created a valuable social network adding to the enjoyment of being a part of the Costain Team

Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Visit wwwcostaincom

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Our First Year Internship scheme is designed for undergraduate students completing their first year interested in finding out more about the Bank

Our internships run for six weeks giving you the opportunity to support a team on a specific project with roles available across all areas of the Bank from procurement or HR to monetary policy and banking supervision

You will experience excellent development opportunities ndash from a comprehensive induction to the Bank through to a range of talks and networking events If your performance during the six weeks is considered to be outstanding you will be given the opportunity to join us on our Penultimate Year Internship which could then lead to a full time graduate role

Please note applications for the 2015 First Year Internship are now open

Opportunities for a First Year Internship in 2015

Our ambition is to build One Bank And you could be the one were looking for To find out more visit wwwbankofenglandgraduatescouk

Click here to go through to the applications form

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Hi Everyone I hope these last couple of months have been good to you all and you are continuing to have a strong start to the year We have previously discussed how you can find out your strengths and the benefits of this and then subsequently using your strengths This month I will tell you about how aligning your strengths up to your career is THE best approach you can take

ldquoChoose a job you love and yoursquoll never have to work a day in your liferdquo- Confucius

This idea has been around for centuries but it is not just an old philosophy it is one that holds true to this very day Here at Jobmi we know that individuals who match their job to their strengths and so find their ldquoperfect jobrdquo are happier more confident have higher self

esteem have more energy reach their goals more quickly are more resilient have lower stress develop themselves further are more engaged at work and therefore perform better

That is one comprehensive list of positives that I wouldnrsquot mind tapping into Luckily we now can The new updates to Jobmi will match you to a job suited to your strengths As part of National Apprentice Week 9-13 March 2015 Jobmi will be releasing a new strengths-based career tool that matches you to your perfect job based on your strengths ndash amazing Sign up to Jobmi now so you can be ready when this is released

Another update that is now live on Jobmi is the Employer Pages You can view these pages to gain an insight into each organisation that is affiliated with Jobmi and

if you like what you see you can directly access live links to their current vacancies

These updates are bringing Jobmi even further forward with lots of great current and future possibilities for you the users Let us know what you think by tweeting us Jobmi

Speak Soon

Josh

Which Organisations and Jobs play to your strengths

Join us on Facebook wwwFacebookcomJobmiPlatformFollow us on Twitter Jobmi_Platform

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events and CompetitionsWomen in tax eventFriday 10 April 1400 - 1700 embankment PlaceCome and meet our Tax team at this interactive event where yoursquoll hear from a senior female leader from our Tax business around their career journey have the opportunity to ask them any questions around the world of Tax and gain advice from the recruitment team on your applications There will also be a chance to get involved in business games and to network with people from all areas of our Tax team Register hereRegister here pwctowomenintax

technology events13-17 April ndash tech week in london For those with a real passion for Technology joining our Tech week is a unique opportunity to explore the breadth of our Technology business and the innovative work wersquore doing to keep at the forefront of data digital and cyber security for our clients at a global reach Make your application here

To check out all the opportunities we have for Technology UK-wide visit pwccomukcareerstechnology to find out more Make your application here pwctotechweek

take part in Pwcrsquos crowdsourcing challenge and you could win pound1000Wersquore excited to launch a new crowdsourcing challenge for students focused on identifying the key actions businesses should take to build trust in society The Challenge is focussed on a broad question What can businesses tangibly do to build trust in society Post your ideas comment on other peoplersquos ideas and vote on the ideas you think really stand out and you could have the opportunity to pitch your idea to a panel of PwC Board Memberrsquos and win pound1000 plus an exclusive work shadowing opportunity pwccomukcareerstrust-in-business

VacanciesCalling all NI students If yoursquore looking for work experience or graduate jobs check out our opportunities in Belfast including Assurance Forensics Finance and Forensics Technology Solutions Our business in Belfast is growing rapidly and offers a great opportunity

for individuals to kick start their career Also donrsquot miss our opportunities to join us in Assurance this Autumn in our offices UK-wide including Glasgow Edinburgh Swansea East Midlands and Birminghampwccomukcareers

online tools

e-learn toolsTo help students achieve their best wersquove designed two e-learns to add to our existing suite of employability tools Browse our interview and psychometric e-learns to support you in securing your work experience or graduate programmepwccoukcareerselearn

Events competitions and opportunities

Take the opportunity of a lifetimepwccomukcareers facebookcomPwCCareersUK PwC_UK_Careers

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wwwrpccoukmanifesto or follow us on twitter lifeinalawFirm

If yoursquore looking for a predictable career in a traditional firm then please stop reading now AtRPC yoursquoll get a whole lot more

Of course clients expect their lawyers to understand the law But what they really want is advice from smart people who get the commercial context and can spot the business implications On this measure you wonrsquot find better than RPC in 2013 the UKrsquos leading client satisfaction report placed us in the top spot overall out of 106 firms benchmarked and rankedus number one for quality of commercial advice Not for the first time

Combining this commercial outlook with some of the leading lawyers in their fields and great clients we offer a depth of knowledge and creative approach to problem solving that few firms can rival Itrsquos no surprise then that wersquore regularly praised in the leading directories for the quality of our training programmes

Headquartered in a state of the art site in the City of Londonwe also have offices in Bristol Hong Kong and Singapore Our culture of excellence development and open access is driven by our open plan working environment where knowledge is easily shared and access to partners is an everyday reality It brings out the best in our people and ensures that the service we offer our clients is second to none

If you like a challenge and want to join us in challenging convention wersquore offering training contracts on a fullndashtime contract for two yearsWersquore intent on rewriting the rules If you have courage and a pioneering spirit wersquod love tohear from you

the closing date for our london training contract is 31 July 2015

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Atkins people are good In fact wersquore brilliant We just donrsquot like to talk about it Over the past 75 years our designers and engineers have been quietly building a worldwide reputation for finding creative solutions to practical problems whatever the scale Itrsquos this ability to create masterpieces alongside micro pieces that makes Atkins people special From conception through to completion and everything in between what drives us is our determination to be the best Are you one of us

Join our Graduate Development ProgrammeLaunch yourself into some of the worldrsquos most exciting engineering projects with a career in Atkinsrsquo team with our 350+ graduates for the 2014 intake of our UK graduate development programme and have opportunities across a variety of business areas

We recruit across a wide range of degree disciplines including engineering physical sciences construction environmental IT and

business related disciplines For a comprehensive list of vacancies and to see where you might fit in please visit our graduate recruitment website wwwatkinsglobalcoukencareersgraduates

training and DevelopmentBecause one size doesnrsquot fit all

Itrsquos our unique breadth of expertise that makes ATKINS different because we feel each role should be every bit as stimulating as the projects we get involved in and that itrsquos never too late to learn wersquoll support youthroughout your professional development and career progression

our training includesbull Three Year Programme including a two day induction with your fellow graduates and further day-events throughout the programmebull Workshops and formal training in essential skills such as project management client engagement and report writing

bull On the job experience working with real projects of real clientsbull Mentoring and a buddy programme to help you identify and reach your goalsbullBusiness wide graduate representative and social eventsbull End of programme event Professional review and a 6-12 months career plan

What we offer youItrsquos an exciting time to develop your career and we can offer you a competitive salary tailored training and support towards a recognised professional qualification All graduates receive a pound5k lsquoWelcome Bonusrsquo (pound2500 in your first pay and the further pound2500 upon Chartership) plus other benefits including flexible annual leave discounted mobile phone contracts pension scheme share incentive plan and sports and social events

We are one of the worldrsquos leading design engineering and project management consultancies

Launch yourself into some of the worldrsquos most exciting engineering projects with a career in Atkinsrsquo team at careersatkinsglobalcomukgraduates our summer and industrial placements are also now open

Atkins Graduates WSAtkinsplc

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At KPMG we provide business advisory services to some of the worldrsquos biggest businesses And we believe that all business and solutions boil down to one thing people So whatever we do we see people first Therersquos no one type of person that succeeds at KPMG Itrsquos a massively diverse business welcoming all kinds of personalities and characters skills sets and indeed degree disciplines If you thrive on responsibility intellectual challenge and variety this could be just the place for you

A sandwich placement is ideal if you want to gain a broad range of professional experience while working with an even wider variety of people within KPMG

Location Gatwick Manchester Nottingham Birmingham Newcastle edinburgh Bristol Cardiff Glasgow amp London

The Capital Allowances Advisory Services team includes a combination of surveyors tax professionals and accountants who assist clients in maximising the tax relief available on their capital investments bybull Applying legislation case law and HMRC guidance to advise on the technical basis to claim capital allowancesbull Carrying out site surveys to identify qualifying assets

bull Liaising with property teams contractors and external consultants to obtain relevant cost informationbull Conducting valuation estimates where cost information is incompletebull Advising on how the changing legislation effects the transfer of allowances following a sale (transaction due diligence)bull Advising on ad-hoc queries both from clients and other internal KPMG teamsbull Producing capital allowances claim documents to submit to HMRC alongside the tax returnbull Negotiating and agreeing claims with HM Revenue and Customs

We work with clients across all lines of business where capital investment is crucial such as real estate retail hotels and infrastructure

Tasks and responsibilitiesbull Working collaboratively assisting with the delivery of client engagements bull Keeping documentation up to date bull Sharing knowledge bull Preparing capital allowance claims for submission to HM Revenue amp Customs bull Assisting management in the preparation of proposals bull Assisting in the preparation of technical queries from other parts of the firm

Qualifications yoursquoll work forThis year of experience would count towards sitting the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Assessment of Professional Competence (lsquoAPCrsquo) should a candidate successfully go on to complete their degree and return to their training at a later date

Key skills requiredbull Shows a keen interest in the real estate and construction industrybull Demonstrates a good working knowledge of the construction process and the various technologies involved including cost estimationbull Communicates with impact both with external advisors and clients in a way that is open honest consistent and clear bull Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work bull Shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work bull Continuously learns from experiences bull Works in a cooperative respectful manner with colleagues clients and the wider community bull Analyses problems identifies core issues investigates evaluates and integrates information

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To find out more about these roles click here

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Applications are now open for the following streams

economistbull The Government Economic Service is the UKrsquos largest recruiter of economists bull 21 degree or postgraduate degree in economics (Joint or mixed degrees are eligible if weighted towards economics)bull A development programme designed to improve economic managerial and communication skillsbull Work in areas like macroeconomic modelling competition policy international financial issues labour market trends

Statisticianbull Government Statistical Service is the UKrsquos largest producer of statistics which are reported daily throughout the mediabull Provide evidence to inform decisions across a wide range of political social and economic issues

bull 21 degree in a subject containing formal statistical training (eg Maths Psychology Geography etc)bull The mainstream Statistical Officer scheme is open to students with a 22 degree

Operational Researchbull Operational Research is the application of scientific methods to management problemsbull Change posts or move departments every 12-18 monthsbull 21 numerate degree (at least 50 numerate content) or relevant postgraduate degree

commercial bull 21 any degree subject bull Yoursquoll take on a series of 6 and 12 month postings across a range of departments giving you the opportunity to understand commercial activity in different contextsbull One of your postings will be in the Crown Commercial Service tasked with driving efficiency and reform across central government and

advising departments on complex commercial savingsbull During the 4 years of the scheme yoursquoll also be funded to complete the 3 levels of diploma qualification run by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply

HR bull Three-year programme made up of two 18 month placements in both policycorporate and operational roles in two different departmentsbull Assignments include HR business partnering organisation design and development reward employee relations policy development and talent managementbull Full support towards achieving an MSc in HR and CIPD bull 22 degree in any discipline

Applications close on7th April 2015

Where will you lead

Follow us at wwwfacebookcomfaststream or on Twitter at wwwtwittercomfaststreamuk All entries from the reflectsociety campaign can be viewed at wwwreflectsocietyuk Learn more at govukfaststream

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Areet I joined the Tesco personnel graduate scheme in September 2014 packed up my life from Newcastle and ventured into the real world of a lsquoproperrsquo career Can I say itrsquos what I expected Not in the slightest

I showed up looking like a real inbetweener on my first day at work (minus the briefcase) Dressed in a full suit I arrived to find out my office actually has a really cool lsquocasualrsquo dress culture My team is really varied in expertise and age but everyone is fun-loving and this is the general vibe across the whole office Donrsquot even get me started on challenging a director to a dance offhellip and unfortunately losing

My role has been challenging from day one I was first introduced to senior business leaders in my department and they gave me an overview of my new function After that I got an opportunity with other graduates to generate ideas on how to drive the business forward with the Chief Customer Officer (Robin Terrell) in the UK boardroom and it

was surprisingly relaxed Although I couldnrsquot help myself taking a sneaky Snapchat whilst looking a real exec

Personnel is a challenging function to work in and being a generalist trainee manager my role changes on a day-to-day basis I have been given the opportunity to lead more projects than I could have ever imagined and as a graduate have as much exposure as a personnel manager in the business So far I have taken ownership of managing our apprentice programme worked on organisational design the company reward strategy performance management and re-creating our induction process besides other day to day tasks

While it all sounds like a canny bit of work you still get the opportunity to be yourself Actually itrsquos actively encouraged We have regular social events as a graduate community and have a society that facilitates these events I applied and got the role of social rep in the society and itrsquos awesome knowing

yoursquore supported in making sure everyone can still let loose after a busy week I even set up my own running club at the office which now has over 40 members running every Monday night Everyone is keen to get involved here

I genuinely felt a little bit lost when I left University I worked all over between bars hotel management and then even moved to the States for a year and a half Working at Tesco is more than just a graduate job Itrsquos a community of people that are all keen to get on and develop together

If yoursquore after a job that makes you want to get out of bed in the morning apply for a programme here

You wonrsquot regret it

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Wersquore inventing the future right here right now at thales By combining the curiosity to explore the intelligence to question and the vision to create wersquore transforming the world around us Herersquos just one examplehellip

Project Focus ndash Defence

Whatrsquos longer than the Houses of Parliament wider than the span of the Angel of the North and six metres taller than Nelsonrsquos Column The Royal Navyrsquos biggest and most powerful surface warship ever the Queen Elizabeth-class (QEC) carrier

Thales is working with Babcock BAE Systems and the UK Ministry of Defence to deliver the 65000 tonne carriers Our work stretches from the overall ship design operational models and management of the power and propulsion sub-alliance to critical technology like the shiprsquos mission system and communications

infrastructure It also includes the development of the SMART- L 3D long range surveillance radar by our team of expert engineers too

SMART-L is a 3D multibeam radar designed to provide long-range air and surface surveillance and target designation Itrsquos state-of-the-art technology and its sensitivity allows for the early detection and tracking of very small aircraft and missiles especially stealthy targets in a littoral environment Itrsquos just one more way in which wersquore contributing to the QECrsquos aim to support peace-keeping and conflict prevention worldwide

People Focus ndash Abi onike Mechanical Hardware Engineer at Thales

I began design work early as a Mechanical Hardware Engineer which I enjoyed because I was familiar with it at university My work was regularly reviewed and I improved to the point where my

drawings could be released to a contractor This meant something that I had designed could be turned into a physical product in fact Irsquove recently delivered a product which started out as a bullet point list of requirements from the customer and is now something I can hold in my hand

Sound interesting Learn more at ukearlycareersthalesgroupcom

We love untangling engineering and technologyrsquos toughest conundrums

Together wersquore driven by doing things differently and making things better Together wersquoll fire your imagination and fulfil your potential Together we are Thales Join us Visit ukearlycareersthalesgroupcom

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Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Wersquore in the business of connecting people through innovative and secure communications and broadcast technology With deep capabilities and continued long term investment wersquore bringing our customers and their customers closer together in our continually converging world

Our proud history of partnership and innovation stretches back to 1922 to a very different world when we provided the transmission capability for the UKrsquos first radio broadcast Wersquove not stopped working since

We now broadcast one billion listening hours of radio each week and deliver digital television to 985 of the UK population and homes across five continents We provide WiFi for more than 30 airports as well as world class secure satellite teleport and fibre network coverage for customers

demanding 24x7 real-time business-critical communications We safeguard over 32 billion minutes of mobile conversation and four million life-saving mission-critical communications for the emergency services

Our unrivalled engineering expertise and commitment to innovation and investment is allowing us not only to support our customers and help solve their problems today but also to anticipate and invest in solutions for their future needs and the needs of society as a wholeTogether wersquore transforming the way that we live Wersquore creating the future of communications and broadcasting

together wersquore changing the world

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wwwarqivacomwork-with-us

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I moved from Ireland to join the Costain Graduate Programme in July 2014 I am currently working as a Safety Health and Environmental Advisor at the Bond Street Station Upgrade one of the most complex tunnelling jobs in Europe

As a graduate what attracted me to Costain was the vast amount of opportunity the company had to offer in learning progression support and diversity Costain gives me a solid platform for my career providing me with exceptional training resources and support to grow They have provided me with the chance to grasp opportunity and responsibility from the start whilst still providing a secure network around me to help reach my goals

From an early stage I feel Costain has valued my input and has supported my career progression meeting my training desires and aiding my path to chartership Since I have joined the Costain team I have faced many challenges helping me advance my capabilities and improve my communication skills I embrace the fact that I am in control of my progression through setting personal goals and the option of working on different projects and sectors on some of the UKrsquos biggest and most complex projects that most companies cannot offer making Costain an unmissable graduate experience

From a SHE graduatersquos perspective I feel valued at Costain they invest in my future ensuring the best for me as an individual as well as for the company Every day is different at Costain working in construction

exposes you to multiple working environments and challenges As a SHE Graduate not only am I part of the Graduate programme I participate in the Graduate SHE Academy an independent group that helps me develop the niche skill set needed for my role involving group projects guest speakers and visits to other projects and various locations recently we have visited Paddington and the JCB factory

On a personal scale moving to the UK and starting a new job could have been a daunting experience but thanks to the graduate programme was an easy transition in the process I have made some great friends and created a valuable social network adding to the enjoyment of being a part of the Costain Team

Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Visit wwwcostaincom

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Our First Year Internship scheme is designed for undergraduate students completing their first year interested in finding out more about the Bank

Our internships run for six weeks giving you the opportunity to support a team on a specific project with roles available across all areas of the Bank from procurement or HR to monetary policy and banking supervision

You will experience excellent development opportunities ndash from a comprehensive induction to the Bank through to a range of talks and networking events If your performance during the six weeks is considered to be outstanding you will be given the opportunity to join us on our Penultimate Year Internship which could then lead to a full time graduate role

Please note applications for the 2015 First Year Internship are now open

Opportunities for a First Year Internship in 2015

Our ambition is to build One Bank And you could be the one were looking for To find out more visit wwwbankofenglandgraduatescouk

Click here to go through to the applications form

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Hi Everyone I hope these last couple of months have been good to you all and you are continuing to have a strong start to the year We have previously discussed how you can find out your strengths and the benefits of this and then subsequently using your strengths This month I will tell you about how aligning your strengths up to your career is THE best approach you can take

ldquoChoose a job you love and yoursquoll never have to work a day in your liferdquo- Confucius

This idea has been around for centuries but it is not just an old philosophy it is one that holds true to this very day Here at Jobmi we know that individuals who match their job to their strengths and so find their ldquoperfect jobrdquo are happier more confident have higher self

esteem have more energy reach their goals more quickly are more resilient have lower stress develop themselves further are more engaged at work and therefore perform better

That is one comprehensive list of positives that I wouldnrsquot mind tapping into Luckily we now can The new updates to Jobmi will match you to a job suited to your strengths As part of National Apprentice Week 9-13 March 2015 Jobmi will be releasing a new strengths-based career tool that matches you to your perfect job based on your strengths ndash amazing Sign up to Jobmi now so you can be ready when this is released

Another update that is now live on Jobmi is the Employer Pages You can view these pages to gain an insight into each organisation that is affiliated with Jobmi and

if you like what you see you can directly access live links to their current vacancies

These updates are bringing Jobmi even further forward with lots of great current and future possibilities for you the users Let us know what you think by tweeting us Jobmi

Speak Soon

Josh

Which Organisations and Jobs play to your strengths

Join us on Facebook wwwFacebookcomJobmiPlatformFollow us on Twitter Jobmi_Platform

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events and CompetitionsWomen in tax eventFriday 10 April 1400 - 1700 embankment PlaceCome and meet our Tax team at this interactive event where yoursquoll hear from a senior female leader from our Tax business around their career journey have the opportunity to ask them any questions around the world of Tax and gain advice from the recruitment team on your applications There will also be a chance to get involved in business games and to network with people from all areas of our Tax team Register hereRegister here pwctowomenintax

technology events13-17 April ndash tech week in london For those with a real passion for Technology joining our Tech week is a unique opportunity to explore the breadth of our Technology business and the innovative work wersquore doing to keep at the forefront of data digital and cyber security for our clients at a global reach Make your application here

To check out all the opportunities we have for Technology UK-wide visit pwccomukcareerstechnology to find out more Make your application here pwctotechweek

take part in Pwcrsquos crowdsourcing challenge and you could win pound1000Wersquore excited to launch a new crowdsourcing challenge for students focused on identifying the key actions businesses should take to build trust in society The Challenge is focussed on a broad question What can businesses tangibly do to build trust in society Post your ideas comment on other peoplersquos ideas and vote on the ideas you think really stand out and you could have the opportunity to pitch your idea to a panel of PwC Board Memberrsquos and win pound1000 plus an exclusive work shadowing opportunity pwccomukcareerstrust-in-business

VacanciesCalling all NI students If yoursquore looking for work experience or graduate jobs check out our opportunities in Belfast including Assurance Forensics Finance and Forensics Technology Solutions Our business in Belfast is growing rapidly and offers a great opportunity

for individuals to kick start their career Also donrsquot miss our opportunities to join us in Assurance this Autumn in our offices UK-wide including Glasgow Edinburgh Swansea East Midlands and Birminghampwccomukcareers

online tools

e-learn toolsTo help students achieve their best wersquove designed two e-learns to add to our existing suite of employability tools Browse our interview and psychometric e-learns to support you in securing your work experience or graduate programmepwccoukcareerselearn

Events competitions and opportunities

Take the opportunity of a lifetimepwccomukcareers facebookcomPwCCareersUK PwC_UK_Careers

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wwwrpccoukmanifesto or follow us on twitter lifeinalawFirm

If yoursquore looking for a predictable career in a traditional firm then please stop reading now AtRPC yoursquoll get a whole lot more

Of course clients expect their lawyers to understand the law But what they really want is advice from smart people who get the commercial context and can spot the business implications On this measure you wonrsquot find better than RPC in 2013 the UKrsquos leading client satisfaction report placed us in the top spot overall out of 106 firms benchmarked and rankedus number one for quality of commercial advice Not for the first time

Combining this commercial outlook with some of the leading lawyers in their fields and great clients we offer a depth of knowledge and creative approach to problem solving that few firms can rival Itrsquos no surprise then that wersquore regularly praised in the leading directories for the quality of our training programmes

Headquartered in a state of the art site in the City of Londonwe also have offices in Bristol Hong Kong and Singapore Our culture of excellence development and open access is driven by our open plan working environment where knowledge is easily shared and access to partners is an everyday reality It brings out the best in our people and ensures that the service we offer our clients is second to none

If you like a challenge and want to join us in challenging convention wersquore offering training contracts on a fullndashtime contract for two yearsWersquore intent on rewriting the rules If you have courage and a pioneering spirit wersquod love tohear from you

the closing date for our london training contract is 31 July 2015

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Atkins people are good In fact wersquore brilliant We just donrsquot like to talk about it Over the past 75 years our designers and engineers have been quietly building a worldwide reputation for finding creative solutions to practical problems whatever the scale Itrsquos this ability to create masterpieces alongside micro pieces that makes Atkins people special From conception through to completion and everything in between what drives us is our determination to be the best Are you one of us

Join our Graduate Development ProgrammeLaunch yourself into some of the worldrsquos most exciting engineering projects with a career in Atkinsrsquo team with our 350+ graduates for the 2014 intake of our UK graduate development programme and have opportunities across a variety of business areas

We recruit across a wide range of degree disciplines including engineering physical sciences construction environmental IT and

business related disciplines For a comprehensive list of vacancies and to see where you might fit in please visit our graduate recruitment website wwwatkinsglobalcoukencareersgraduates

training and DevelopmentBecause one size doesnrsquot fit all

Itrsquos our unique breadth of expertise that makes ATKINS different because we feel each role should be every bit as stimulating as the projects we get involved in and that itrsquos never too late to learn wersquoll support youthroughout your professional development and career progression

our training includesbull Three Year Programme including a two day induction with your fellow graduates and further day-events throughout the programmebull Workshops and formal training in essential skills such as project management client engagement and report writing

bull On the job experience working with real projects of real clientsbull Mentoring and a buddy programme to help you identify and reach your goalsbullBusiness wide graduate representative and social eventsbull End of programme event Professional review and a 6-12 months career plan

What we offer youItrsquos an exciting time to develop your career and we can offer you a competitive salary tailored training and support towards a recognised professional qualification All graduates receive a pound5k lsquoWelcome Bonusrsquo (pound2500 in your first pay and the further pound2500 upon Chartership) plus other benefits including flexible annual leave discounted mobile phone contracts pension scheme share incentive plan and sports and social events

We are one of the worldrsquos leading design engineering and project management consultancies

Launch yourself into some of the worldrsquos most exciting engineering projects with a career in Atkinsrsquo team at careersatkinsglobalcomukgraduates our summer and industrial placements are also now open

Atkins Graduates WSAtkinsplc

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At KPMG we provide business advisory services to some of the worldrsquos biggest businesses And we believe that all business and solutions boil down to one thing people So whatever we do we see people first Therersquos no one type of person that succeeds at KPMG Itrsquos a massively diverse business welcoming all kinds of personalities and characters skills sets and indeed degree disciplines If you thrive on responsibility intellectual challenge and variety this could be just the place for you

A sandwich placement is ideal if you want to gain a broad range of professional experience while working with an even wider variety of people within KPMG

Location Gatwick Manchester Nottingham Birmingham Newcastle edinburgh Bristol Cardiff Glasgow amp London

The Capital Allowances Advisory Services team includes a combination of surveyors tax professionals and accountants who assist clients in maximising the tax relief available on their capital investments bybull Applying legislation case law and HMRC guidance to advise on the technical basis to claim capital allowancesbull Carrying out site surveys to identify qualifying assets

bull Liaising with property teams contractors and external consultants to obtain relevant cost informationbull Conducting valuation estimates where cost information is incompletebull Advising on how the changing legislation effects the transfer of allowances following a sale (transaction due diligence)bull Advising on ad-hoc queries both from clients and other internal KPMG teamsbull Producing capital allowances claim documents to submit to HMRC alongside the tax returnbull Negotiating and agreeing claims with HM Revenue and Customs

We work with clients across all lines of business where capital investment is crucial such as real estate retail hotels and infrastructure

Tasks and responsibilitiesbull Working collaboratively assisting with the delivery of client engagements bull Keeping documentation up to date bull Sharing knowledge bull Preparing capital allowance claims for submission to HM Revenue amp Customs bull Assisting management in the preparation of proposals bull Assisting in the preparation of technical queries from other parts of the firm

Qualifications yoursquoll work forThis year of experience would count towards sitting the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Assessment of Professional Competence (lsquoAPCrsquo) should a candidate successfully go on to complete their degree and return to their training at a later date

Key skills requiredbull Shows a keen interest in the real estate and construction industrybull Demonstrates a good working knowledge of the construction process and the various technologies involved including cost estimationbull Communicates with impact both with external advisors and clients in a way that is open honest consistent and clear bull Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work bull Shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work bull Continuously learns from experiences bull Works in a cooperative respectful manner with colleagues clients and the wider community bull Analyses problems identifies core issues investigates evaluates and integrates information

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so what can you look forward to on your industrial placement at KPMG Exceptional training Professional qualifications Exposure to clients from day one And tons of lsquoreal world real timersquo responsibility

To find out more about these roles click here

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Applications are now open for the following streams

economistbull The Government Economic Service is the UKrsquos largest recruiter of economists bull 21 degree or postgraduate degree in economics (Joint or mixed degrees are eligible if weighted towards economics)bull A development programme designed to improve economic managerial and communication skillsbull Work in areas like macroeconomic modelling competition policy international financial issues labour market trends

Statisticianbull Government Statistical Service is the UKrsquos largest producer of statistics which are reported daily throughout the mediabull Provide evidence to inform decisions across a wide range of political social and economic issues

bull 21 degree in a subject containing formal statistical training (eg Maths Psychology Geography etc)bull The mainstream Statistical Officer scheme is open to students with a 22 degree

Operational Researchbull Operational Research is the application of scientific methods to management problemsbull Change posts or move departments every 12-18 monthsbull 21 numerate degree (at least 50 numerate content) or relevant postgraduate degree

commercial bull 21 any degree subject bull Yoursquoll take on a series of 6 and 12 month postings across a range of departments giving you the opportunity to understand commercial activity in different contextsbull One of your postings will be in the Crown Commercial Service tasked with driving efficiency and reform across central government and

advising departments on complex commercial savingsbull During the 4 years of the scheme yoursquoll also be funded to complete the 3 levels of diploma qualification run by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply

HR bull Three-year programme made up of two 18 month placements in both policycorporate and operational roles in two different departmentsbull Assignments include HR business partnering organisation design and development reward employee relations policy development and talent managementbull Full support towards achieving an MSc in HR and CIPD bull 22 degree in any discipline

Applications close on7th April 2015

Where will you lead

Follow us at wwwfacebookcomfaststream or on Twitter at wwwtwittercomfaststreamuk All entries from the reflectsociety campaign can be viewed at wwwreflectsocietyuk Learn more at govukfaststream

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Areet I joined the Tesco personnel graduate scheme in September 2014 packed up my life from Newcastle and ventured into the real world of a lsquoproperrsquo career Can I say itrsquos what I expected Not in the slightest

I showed up looking like a real inbetweener on my first day at work (minus the briefcase) Dressed in a full suit I arrived to find out my office actually has a really cool lsquocasualrsquo dress culture My team is really varied in expertise and age but everyone is fun-loving and this is the general vibe across the whole office Donrsquot even get me started on challenging a director to a dance offhellip and unfortunately losing

My role has been challenging from day one I was first introduced to senior business leaders in my department and they gave me an overview of my new function After that I got an opportunity with other graduates to generate ideas on how to drive the business forward with the Chief Customer Officer (Robin Terrell) in the UK boardroom and it

was surprisingly relaxed Although I couldnrsquot help myself taking a sneaky Snapchat whilst looking a real exec

Personnel is a challenging function to work in and being a generalist trainee manager my role changes on a day-to-day basis I have been given the opportunity to lead more projects than I could have ever imagined and as a graduate have as much exposure as a personnel manager in the business So far I have taken ownership of managing our apprentice programme worked on organisational design the company reward strategy performance management and re-creating our induction process besides other day to day tasks

While it all sounds like a canny bit of work you still get the opportunity to be yourself Actually itrsquos actively encouraged We have regular social events as a graduate community and have a society that facilitates these events I applied and got the role of social rep in the society and itrsquos awesome knowing

yoursquore supported in making sure everyone can still let loose after a busy week I even set up my own running club at the office which now has over 40 members running every Monday night Everyone is keen to get involved here

I genuinely felt a little bit lost when I left University I worked all over between bars hotel management and then even moved to the States for a year and a half Working at Tesco is more than just a graduate job Itrsquos a community of people that are all keen to get on and develop together

If yoursquore after a job that makes you want to get out of bed in the morning apply for a programme here

You wonrsquot regret it

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My time at Tescoby Dean smith Personnel Graduate

Twitter tescoecFacebook tesco early careersWebsite wwwtesco-earlycareerscom

We love untangling engineering and technologyrsquos toughest conundrums

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Wersquore inventing the future right here right now at thales By combining the curiosity to explore the intelligence to question and the vision to create wersquore transforming the world around us Herersquos just one examplehellip

Project Focus ndash Defence

Whatrsquos longer than the Houses of Parliament wider than the span of the Angel of the North and six metres taller than Nelsonrsquos Column The Royal Navyrsquos biggest and most powerful surface warship ever the Queen Elizabeth-class (QEC) carrier

Thales is working with Babcock BAE Systems and the UK Ministry of Defence to deliver the 65000 tonne carriers Our work stretches from the overall ship design operational models and management of the power and propulsion sub-alliance to critical technology like the shiprsquos mission system and communications

infrastructure It also includes the development of the SMART- L 3D long range surveillance radar by our team of expert engineers too

SMART-L is a 3D multibeam radar designed to provide long-range air and surface surveillance and target designation Itrsquos state-of-the-art technology and its sensitivity allows for the early detection and tracking of very small aircraft and missiles especially stealthy targets in a littoral environment Itrsquos just one more way in which wersquore contributing to the QECrsquos aim to support peace-keeping and conflict prevention worldwide

People Focus ndash Abi onike Mechanical Hardware Engineer at Thales

I began design work early as a Mechanical Hardware Engineer which I enjoyed because I was familiar with it at university My work was regularly reviewed and I improved to the point where my

drawings could be released to a contractor This meant something that I had designed could be turned into a physical product in fact Irsquove recently delivered a product which started out as a bullet point list of requirements from the customer and is now something I can hold in my hand

Sound interesting Learn more at ukearlycareersthalesgroupcom

We love untangling engineering and technologyrsquos toughest conundrums

Together wersquore driven by doing things differently and making things better Together wersquoll fire your imagination and fulfil your potential Together we are Thales Join us Visit ukearlycareersthalesgroupcom

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Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Wersquore in the business of connecting people through innovative and secure communications and broadcast technology With deep capabilities and continued long term investment wersquore bringing our customers and their customers closer together in our continually converging world

Our proud history of partnership and innovation stretches back to 1922 to a very different world when we provided the transmission capability for the UKrsquos first radio broadcast Wersquove not stopped working since

We now broadcast one billion listening hours of radio each week and deliver digital television to 985 of the UK population and homes across five continents We provide WiFi for more than 30 airports as well as world class secure satellite teleport and fibre network coverage for customers

demanding 24x7 real-time business-critical communications We safeguard over 32 billion minutes of mobile conversation and four million life-saving mission-critical communications for the emergency services

Our unrivalled engineering expertise and commitment to innovation and investment is allowing us not only to support our customers and help solve their problems today but also to anticipate and invest in solutions for their future needs and the needs of society as a wholeTogether wersquore transforming the way that we live Wersquore creating the future of communications and broadcasting

together wersquore changing the world

connected Always

Arqiva

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Billions of people reach out across the world every day to connect with each other Wersquore here to ensure that they can the ways in which people communicate are constantly changing Wersquore making those changes work and making them better Always

wwwarqivacomwork-with-us

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I moved from Ireland to join the Costain Graduate Programme in July 2014 I am currently working as a Safety Health and Environmental Advisor at the Bond Street Station Upgrade one of the most complex tunnelling jobs in Europe

As a graduate what attracted me to Costain was the vast amount of opportunity the company had to offer in learning progression support and diversity Costain gives me a solid platform for my career providing me with exceptional training resources and support to grow They have provided me with the chance to grasp opportunity and responsibility from the start whilst still providing a secure network around me to help reach my goals

From an early stage I feel Costain has valued my input and has supported my career progression meeting my training desires and aiding my path to chartership Since I have joined the Costain team I have faced many challenges helping me advance my capabilities and improve my communication skills I embrace the fact that I am in control of my progression through setting personal goals and the option of working on different projects and sectors on some of the UKrsquos biggest and most complex projects that most companies cannot offer making Costain an unmissable graduate experience

From a SHE graduatersquos perspective I feel valued at Costain they invest in my future ensuring the best for me as an individual as well as for the company Every day is different at Costain working in construction

exposes you to multiple working environments and challenges As a SHE Graduate not only am I part of the Graduate programme I participate in the Graduate SHE Academy an independent group that helps me develop the niche skill set needed for my role involving group projects guest speakers and visits to other projects and various locations recently we have visited Paddington and the JCB factory

On a personal scale moving to the UK and starting a new job could have been a daunting experience but thanks to the graduate programme was an easy transition in the process I have made some great friends and created a valuable social network adding to the enjoyment of being a part of the Costain Team

Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Visit wwwcostaincom

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Our First Year Internship scheme is designed for undergraduate students completing their first year interested in finding out more about the Bank

Our internships run for six weeks giving you the opportunity to support a team on a specific project with roles available across all areas of the Bank from procurement or HR to monetary policy and banking supervision

You will experience excellent development opportunities ndash from a comprehensive induction to the Bank through to a range of talks and networking events If your performance during the six weeks is considered to be outstanding you will be given the opportunity to join us on our Penultimate Year Internship which could then lead to a full time graduate role

Please note applications for the 2015 First Year Internship are now open

Opportunities for a First Year Internship in 2015

Our ambition is to build One Bank And you could be the one were looking for To find out more visit wwwbankofenglandgraduatescouk

Click here to go through to the applications form

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Hi Everyone I hope these last couple of months have been good to you all and you are continuing to have a strong start to the year We have previously discussed how you can find out your strengths and the benefits of this and then subsequently using your strengths This month I will tell you about how aligning your strengths up to your career is THE best approach you can take

ldquoChoose a job you love and yoursquoll never have to work a day in your liferdquo- Confucius

This idea has been around for centuries but it is not just an old philosophy it is one that holds true to this very day Here at Jobmi we know that individuals who match their job to their strengths and so find their ldquoperfect jobrdquo are happier more confident have higher self

esteem have more energy reach their goals more quickly are more resilient have lower stress develop themselves further are more engaged at work and therefore perform better

That is one comprehensive list of positives that I wouldnrsquot mind tapping into Luckily we now can The new updates to Jobmi will match you to a job suited to your strengths As part of National Apprentice Week 9-13 March 2015 Jobmi will be releasing a new strengths-based career tool that matches you to your perfect job based on your strengths ndash amazing Sign up to Jobmi now so you can be ready when this is released

Another update that is now live on Jobmi is the Employer Pages You can view these pages to gain an insight into each organisation that is affiliated with Jobmi and

if you like what you see you can directly access live links to their current vacancies

These updates are bringing Jobmi even further forward with lots of great current and future possibilities for you the users Let us know what you think by tweeting us Jobmi

Speak Soon

Josh

Which Organisations and Jobs play to your strengths

Join us on Facebook wwwFacebookcomJobmiPlatformFollow us on Twitter Jobmi_Platform

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events and CompetitionsWomen in tax eventFriday 10 April 1400 - 1700 embankment PlaceCome and meet our Tax team at this interactive event where yoursquoll hear from a senior female leader from our Tax business around their career journey have the opportunity to ask them any questions around the world of Tax and gain advice from the recruitment team on your applications There will also be a chance to get involved in business games and to network with people from all areas of our Tax team Register hereRegister here pwctowomenintax

technology events13-17 April ndash tech week in london For those with a real passion for Technology joining our Tech week is a unique opportunity to explore the breadth of our Technology business and the innovative work wersquore doing to keep at the forefront of data digital and cyber security for our clients at a global reach Make your application here

To check out all the opportunities we have for Technology UK-wide visit pwccomukcareerstechnology to find out more Make your application here pwctotechweek

take part in Pwcrsquos crowdsourcing challenge and you could win pound1000Wersquore excited to launch a new crowdsourcing challenge for students focused on identifying the key actions businesses should take to build trust in society The Challenge is focussed on a broad question What can businesses tangibly do to build trust in society Post your ideas comment on other peoplersquos ideas and vote on the ideas you think really stand out and you could have the opportunity to pitch your idea to a panel of PwC Board Memberrsquos and win pound1000 plus an exclusive work shadowing opportunity pwccomukcareerstrust-in-business

VacanciesCalling all NI students If yoursquore looking for work experience or graduate jobs check out our opportunities in Belfast including Assurance Forensics Finance and Forensics Technology Solutions Our business in Belfast is growing rapidly and offers a great opportunity

for individuals to kick start their career Also donrsquot miss our opportunities to join us in Assurance this Autumn in our offices UK-wide including Glasgow Edinburgh Swansea East Midlands and Birminghampwccomukcareers

online tools

e-learn toolsTo help students achieve their best wersquove designed two e-learns to add to our existing suite of employability tools Browse our interview and psychometric e-learns to support you in securing your work experience or graduate programmepwccoukcareerselearn

Events competitions and opportunities

Take the opportunity of a lifetimepwccomukcareers facebookcomPwCCareersUK PwC_UK_Careers

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Atkins people are good In fact wersquore brilliant We just donrsquot like to talk about it Over the past 75 years our designers and engineers have been quietly building a worldwide reputation for finding creative solutions to practical problems whatever the scale Itrsquos this ability to create masterpieces alongside micro pieces that makes Atkins people special From conception through to completion and everything in between what drives us is our determination to be the best Are you one of us

Join our Graduate Development ProgrammeLaunch yourself into some of the worldrsquos most exciting engineering projects with a career in Atkinsrsquo team with our 350+ graduates for the 2014 intake of our UK graduate development programme and have opportunities across a variety of business areas

We recruit across a wide range of degree disciplines including engineering physical sciences construction environmental IT and

business related disciplines For a comprehensive list of vacancies and to see where you might fit in please visit our graduate recruitment website wwwatkinsglobalcoukencareersgraduates

training and DevelopmentBecause one size doesnrsquot fit all

Itrsquos our unique breadth of expertise that makes ATKINS different because we feel each role should be every bit as stimulating as the projects we get involved in and that itrsquos never too late to learn wersquoll support youthroughout your professional development and career progression

our training includesbull Three Year Programme including a two day induction with your fellow graduates and further day-events throughout the programmebull Workshops and formal training in essential skills such as project management client engagement and report writing

bull On the job experience working with real projects of real clientsbull Mentoring and a buddy programme to help you identify and reach your goalsbullBusiness wide graduate representative and social eventsbull End of programme event Professional review and a 6-12 months career plan

What we offer youItrsquos an exciting time to develop your career and we can offer you a competitive salary tailored training and support towards a recognised professional qualification All graduates receive a pound5k lsquoWelcome Bonusrsquo (pound2500 in your first pay and the further pound2500 upon Chartership) plus other benefits including flexible annual leave discounted mobile phone contracts pension scheme share incentive plan and sports and social events

We are one of the worldrsquos leading design engineering and project management consultancies

Launch yourself into some of the worldrsquos most exciting engineering projects with a career in Atkinsrsquo team at careersatkinsglobalcomukgraduates our summer and industrial placements are also now open

Atkins Graduates WSAtkinsplc

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At KPMG we provide business advisory services to some of the worldrsquos biggest businesses And we believe that all business and solutions boil down to one thing people So whatever we do we see people first Therersquos no one type of person that succeeds at KPMG Itrsquos a massively diverse business welcoming all kinds of personalities and characters skills sets and indeed degree disciplines If you thrive on responsibility intellectual challenge and variety this could be just the place for you

A sandwich placement is ideal if you want to gain a broad range of professional experience while working with an even wider variety of people within KPMG

Location Gatwick Manchester Nottingham Birmingham Newcastle edinburgh Bristol Cardiff Glasgow amp London

The Capital Allowances Advisory Services team includes a combination of surveyors tax professionals and accountants who assist clients in maximising the tax relief available on their capital investments bybull Applying legislation case law and HMRC guidance to advise on the technical basis to claim capital allowancesbull Carrying out site surveys to identify qualifying assets

bull Liaising with property teams contractors and external consultants to obtain relevant cost informationbull Conducting valuation estimates where cost information is incompletebull Advising on how the changing legislation effects the transfer of allowances following a sale (transaction due diligence)bull Advising on ad-hoc queries both from clients and other internal KPMG teamsbull Producing capital allowances claim documents to submit to HMRC alongside the tax returnbull Negotiating and agreeing claims with HM Revenue and Customs

We work with clients across all lines of business where capital investment is crucial such as real estate retail hotels and infrastructure

Tasks and responsibilitiesbull Working collaboratively assisting with the delivery of client engagements bull Keeping documentation up to date bull Sharing knowledge bull Preparing capital allowance claims for submission to HM Revenue amp Customs bull Assisting management in the preparation of proposals bull Assisting in the preparation of technical queries from other parts of the firm

Qualifications yoursquoll work forThis year of experience would count towards sitting the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Assessment of Professional Competence (lsquoAPCrsquo) should a candidate successfully go on to complete their degree and return to their training at a later date

Key skills requiredbull Shows a keen interest in the real estate and construction industrybull Demonstrates a good working knowledge of the construction process and the various technologies involved including cost estimationbull Communicates with impact both with external advisors and clients in a way that is open honest consistent and clear bull Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work bull Shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work bull Continuously learns from experiences bull Works in a cooperative respectful manner with colleagues clients and the wider community bull Analyses problems identifies core issues investigates evaluates and integrates information

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To find out more about these roles click here

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Applications are now open for the following streams

economistbull The Government Economic Service is the UKrsquos largest recruiter of economists bull 21 degree or postgraduate degree in economics (Joint or mixed degrees are eligible if weighted towards economics)bull A development programme designed to improve economic managerial and communication skillsbull Work in areas like macroeconomic modelling competition policy international financial issues labour market trends

Statisticianbull Government Statistical Service is the UKrsquos largest producer of statistics which are reported daily throughout the mediabull Provide evidence to inform decisions across a wide range of political social and economic issues

bull 21 degree in a subject containing formal statistical training (eg Maths Psychology Geography etc)bull The mainstream Statistical Officer scheme is open to students with a 22 degree

Operational Researchbull Operational Research is the application of scientific methods to management problemsbull Change posts or move departments every 12-18 monthsbull 21 numerate degree (at least 50 numerate content) or relevant postgraduate degree

commercial bull 21 any degree subject bull Yoursquoll take on a series of 6 and 12 month postings across a range of departments giving you the opportunity to understand commercial activity in different contextsbull One of your postings will be in the Crown Commercial Service tasked with driving efficiency and reform across central government and

advising departments on complex commercial savingsbull During the 4 years of the scheme yoursquoll also be funded to complete the 3 levels of diploma qualification run by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply

HR bull Three-year programme made up of two 18 month placements in both policycorporate and operational roles in two different departmentsbull Assignments include HR business partnering organisation design and development reward employee relations policy development and talent managementbull Full support towards achieving an MSc in HR and CIPD bull 22 degree in any discipline

Applications close on7th April 2015

Where will you lead

Follow us at wwwfacebookcomfaststream or on Twitter at wwwtwittercomfaststreamuk All entries from the reflectsociety campaign can be viewed at wwwreflectsocietyuk Learn more at govukfaststream

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Areet I joined the Tesco personnel graduate scheme in September 2014 packed up my life from Newcastle and ventured into the real world of a lsquoproperrsquo career Can I say itrsquos what I expected Not in the slightest

I showed up looking like a real inbetweener on my first day at work (minus the briefcase) Dressed in a full suit I arrived to find out my office actually has a really cool lsquocasualrsquo dress culture My team is really varied in expertise and age but everyone is fun-loving and this is the general vibe across the whole office Donrsquot even get me started on challenging a director to a dance offhellip and unfortunately losing

My role has been challenging from day one I was first introduced to senior business leaders in my department and they gave me an overview of my new function After that I got an opportunity with other graduates to generate ideas on how to drive the business forward with the Chief Customer Officer (Robin Terrell) in the UK boardroom and it

was surprisingly relaxed Although I couldnrsquot help myself taking a sneaky Snapchat whilst looking a real exec

Personnel is a challenging function to work in and being a generalist trainee manager my role changes on a day-to-day basis I have been given the opportunity to lead more projects than I could have ever imagined and as a graduate have as much exposure as a personnel manager in the business So far I have taken ownership of managing our apprentice programme worked on organisational design the company reward strategy performance management and re-creating our induction process besides other day to day tasks

While it all sounds like a canny bit of work you still get the opportunity to be yourself Actually itrsquos actively encouraged We have regular social events as a graduate community and have a society that facilitates these events I applied and got the role of social rep in the society and itrsquos awesome knowing

yoursquore supported in making sure everyone can still let loose after a busy week I even set up my own running club at the office which now has over 40 members running every Monday night Everyone is keen to get involved here

I genuinely felt a little bit lost when I left University I worked all over between bars hotel management and then even moved to the States for a year and a half Working at Tesco is more than just a graduate job Itrsquos a community of people that are all keen to get on and develop together

If yoursquore after a job that makes you want to get out of bed in the morning apply for a programme here

You wonrsquot regret it

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My time at Tescoby Dean smith Personnel Graduate

Twitter tescoecFacebook tesco early careersWebsite wwwtesco-earlycareerscom

We love untangling engineering and technologyrsquos toughest conundrums

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Wersquore inventing the future right here right now at thales By combining the curiosity to explore the intelligence to question and the vision to create wersquore transforming the world around us Herersquos just one examplehellip

Project Focus ndash Defence

Whatrsquos longer than the Houses of Parliament wider than the span of the Angel of the North and six metres taller than Nelsonrsquos Column The Royal Navyrsquos biggest and most powerful surface warship ever the Queen Elizabeth-class (QEC) carrier

Thales is working with Babcock BAE Systems and the UK Ministry of Defence to deliver the 65000 tonne carriers Our work stretches from the overall ship design operational models and management of the power and propulsion sub-alliance to critical technology like the shiprsquos mission system and communications

infrastructure It also includes the development of the SMART- L 3D long range surveillance radar by our team of expert engineers too

SMART-L is a 3D multibeam radar designed to provide long-range air and surface surveillance and target designation Itrsquos state-of-the-art technology and its sensitivity allows for the early detection and tracking of very small aircraft and missiles especially stealthy targets in a littoral environment Itrsquos just one more way in which wersquore contributing to the QECrsquos aim to support peace-keeping and conflict prevention worldwide

People Focus ndash Abi onike Mechanical Hardware Engineer at Thales

I began design work early as a Mechanical Hardware Engineer which I enjoyed because I was familiar with it at university My work was regularly reviewed and I improved to the point where my

drawings could be released to a contractor This meant something that I had designed could be turned into a physical product in fact Irsquove recently delivered a product which started out as a bullet point list of requirements from the customer and is now something I can hold in my hand

Sound interesting Learn more at ukearlycareersthalesgroupcom

We love untangling engineering and technologyrsquos toughest conundrums

Together wersquore driven by doing things differently and making things better Together wersquoll fire your imagination and fulfil your potential Together we are Thales Join us Visit ukearlycareersthalesgroupcom

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Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Wersquore in the business of connecting people through innovative and secure communications and broadcast technology With deep capabilities and continued long term investment wersquore bringing our customers and their customers closer together in our continually converging world

Our proud history of partnership and innovation stretches back to 1922 to a very different world when we provided the transmission capability for the UKrsquos first radio broadcast Wersquove not stopped working since

We now broadcast one billion listening hours of radio each week and deliver digital television to 985 of the UK population and homes across five continents We provide WiFi for more than 30 airports as well as world class secure satellite teleport and fibre network coverage for customers

demanding 24x7 real-time business-critical communications We safeguard over 32 billion minutes of mobile conversation and four million life-saving mission-critical communications for the emergency services

Our unrivalled engineering expertise and commitment to innovation and investment is allowing us not only to support our customers and help solve their problems today but also to anticipate and invest in solutions for their future needs and the needs of society as a wholeTogether wersquore transforming the way that we live Wersquore creating the future of communications and broadcasting

together wersquore changing the world

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Billions of people reach out across the world every day to connect with each other Wersquore here to ensure that they can the ways in which people communicate are constantly changing Wersquore making those changes work and making them better Always

wwwarqivacomwork-with-us

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I moved from Ireland to join the Costain Graduate Programme in July 2014 I am currently working as a Safety Health and Environmental Advisor at the Bond Street Station Upgrade one of the most complex tunnelling jobs in Europe

As a graduate what attracted me to Costain was the vast amount of opportunity the company had to offer in learning progression support and diversity Costain gives me a solid platform for my career providing me with exceptional training resources and support to grow They have provided me with the chance to grasp opportunity and responsibility from the start whilst still providing a secure network around me to help reach my goals

From an early stage I feel Costain has valued my input and has supported my career progression meeting my training desires and aiding my path to chartership Since I have joined the Costain team I have faced many challenges helping me advance my capabilities and improve my communication skills I embrace the fact that I am in control of my progression through setting personal goals and the option of working on different projects and sectors on some of the UKrsquos biggest and most complex projects that most companies cannot offer making Costain an unmissable graduate experience

From a SHE graduatersquos perspective I feel valued at Costain they invest in my future ensuring the best for me as an individual as well as for the company Every day is different at Costain working in construction

exposes you to multiple working environments and challenges As a SHE Graduate not only am I part of the Graduate programme I participate in the Graduate SHE Academy an independent group that helps me develop the niche skill set needed for my role involving group projects guest speakers and visits to other projects and various locations recently we have visited Paddington and the JCB factory

On a personal scale moving to the UK and starting a new job could have been a daunting experience but thanks to the graduate programme was an easy transition in the process I have made some great friends and created a valuable social network adding to the enjoyment of being a part of the Costain Team

Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Visit wwwcostaincom

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Our First Year Internship scheme is designed for undergraduate students completing their first year interested in finding out more about the Bank

Our internships run for six weeks giving you the opportunity to support a team on a specific project with roles available across all areas of the Bank from procurement or HR to monetary policy and banking supervision

You will experience excellent development opportunities ndash from a comprehensive induction to the Bank through to a range of talks and networking events If your performance during the six weeks is considered to be outstanding you will be given the opportunity to join us on our Penultimate Year Internship which could then lead to a full time graduate role

Please note applications for the 2015 First Year Internship are now open

Opportunities for a First Year Internship in 2015

Our ambition is to build One Bank And you could be the one were looking for To find out more visit wwwbankofenglandgraduatescouk

Click here to go through to the applications form

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Hi Everyone I hope these last couple of months have been good to you all and you are continuing to have a strong start to the year We have previously discussed how you can find out your strengths and the benefits of this and then subsequently using your strengths This month I will tell you about how aligning your strengths up to your career is THE best approach you can take

ldquoChoose a job you love and yoursquoll never have to work a day in your liferdquo- Confucius

This idea has been around for centuries but it is not just an old philosophy it is one that holds true to this very day Here at Jobmi we know that individuals who match their job to their strengths and so find their ldquoperfect jobrdquo are happier more confident have higher self

esteem have more energy reach their goals more quickly are more resilient have lower stress develop themselves further are more engaged at work and therefore perform better

That is one comprehensive list of positives that I wouldnrsquot mind tapping into Luckily we now can The new updates to Jobmi will match you to a job suited to your strengths As part of National Apprentice Week 9-13 March 2015 Jobmi will be releasing a new strengths-based career tool that matches you to your perfect job based on your strengths ndash amazing Sign up to Jobmi now so you can be ready when this is released

Another update that is now live on Jobmi is the Employer Pages You can view these pages to gain an insight into each organisation that is affiliated with Jobmi and

if you like what you see you can directly access live links to their current vacancies

These updates are bringing Jobmi even further forward with lots of great current and future possibilities for you the users Let us know what you think by tweeting us Jobmi

Speak Soon

Josh

Which Organisations and Jobs play to your strengths

Join us on Facebook wwwFacebookcomJobmiPlatformFollow us on Twitter Jobmi_Platform

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events and CompetitionsWomen in tax eventFriday 10 April 1400 - 1700 embankment PlaceCome and meet our Tax team at this interactive event where yoursquoll hear from a senior female leader from our Tax business around their career journey have the opportunity to ask them any questions around the world of Tax and gain advice from the recruitment team on your applications There will also be a chance to get involved in business games and to network with people from all areas of our Tax team Register hereRegister here pwctowomenintax

technology events13-17 April ndash tech week in london For those with a real passion for Technology joining our Tech week is a unique opportunity to explore the breadth of our Technology business and the innovative work wersquore doing to keep at the forefront of data digital and cyber security for our clients at a global reach Make your application here

To check out all the opportunities we have for Technology UK-wide visit pwccomukcareerstechnology to find out more Make your application here pwctotechweek

take part in Pwcrsquos crowdsourcing challenge and you could win pound1000Wersquore excited to launch a new crowdsourcing challenge for students focused on identifying the key actions businesses should take to build trust in society The Challenge is focussed on a broad question What can businesses tangibly do to build trust in society Post your ideas comment on other peoplersquos ideas and vote on the ideas you think really stand out and you could have the opportunity to pitch your idea to a panel of PwC Board Memberrsquos and win pound1000 plus an exclusive work shadowing opportunity pwccomukcareerstrust-in-business

VacanciesCalling all NI students If yoursquore looking for work experience or graduate jobs check out our opportunities in Belfast including Assurance Forensics Finance and Forensics Technology Solutions Our business in Belfast is growing rapidly and offers a great opportunity

for individuals to kick start their career Also donrsquot miss our opportunities to join us in Assurance this Autumn in our offices UK-wide including Glasgow Edinburgh Swansea East Midlands and Birminghampwccomukcareers

online tools

e-learn toolsTo help students achieve their best wersquove designed two e-learns to add to our existing suite of employability tools Browse our interview and psychometric e-learns to support you in securing your work experience or graduate programmepwccoukcareerselearn

Events competitions and opportunities

Take the opportunity of a lifetimepwccomukcareers facebookcomPwCCareersUK PwC_UK_Careers

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At KPMG we provide business advisory services to some of the worldrsquos biggest businesses And we believe that all business and solutions boil down to one thing people So whatever we do we see people first Therersquos no one type of person that succeeds at KPMG Itrsquos a massively diverse business welcoming all kinds of personalities and characters skills sets and indeed degree disciplines If you thrive on responsibility intellectual challenge and variety this could be just the place for you

A sandwich placement is ideal if you want to gain a broad range of professional experience while working with an even wider variety of people within KPMG

Location Gatwick Manchester Nottingham Birmingham Newcastle edinburgh Bristol Cardiff Glasgow amp London

The Capital Allowances Advisory Services team includes a combination of surveyors tax professionals and accountants who assist clients in maximising the tax relief available on their capital investments bybull Applying legislation case law and HMRC guidance to advise on the technical basis to claim capital allowancesbull Carrying out site surveys to identify qualifying assets

bull Liaising with property teams contractors and external consultants to obtain relevant cost informationbull Conducting valuation estimates where cost information is incompletebull Advising on how the changing legislation effects the transfer of allowances following a sale (transaction due diligence)bull Advising on ad-hoc queries both from clients and other internal KPMG teamsbull Producing capital allowances claim documents to submit to HMRC alongside the tax returnbull Negotiating and agreeing claims with HM Revenue and Customs

We work with clients across all lines of business where capital investment is crucial such as real estate retail hotels and infrastructure

Tasks and responsibilitiesbull Working collaboratively assisting with the delivery of client engagements bull Keeping documentation up to date bull Sharing knowledge bull Preparing capital allowance claims for submission to HM Revenue amp Customs bull Assisting management in the preparation of proposals bull Assisting in the preparation of technical queries from other parts of the firm

Qualifications yoursquoll work forThis year of experience would count towards sitting the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Assessment of Professional Competence (lsquoAPCrsquo) should a candidate successfully go on to complete their degree and return to their training at a later date

Key skills requiredbull Shows a keen interest in the real estate and construction industrybull Demonstrates a good working knowledge of the construction process and the various technologies involved including cost estimationbull Communicates with impact both with external advisors and clients in a way that is open honest consistent and clear bull Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work bull Shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work bull Continuously learns from experiences bull Works in a cooperative respectful manner with colleagues clients and the wider community bull Analyses problems identifies core issues investigates evaluates and integrates information

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so what can you look forward to on your industrial placement at KPMG Exceptional training Professional qualifications Exposure to clients from day one And tons of lsquoreal world real timersquo responsibility

To find out more about these roles click here

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Applications are now open for the following streams

economistbull The Government Economic Service is the UKrsquos largest recruiter of economists bull 21 degree or postgraduate degree in economics (Joint or mixed degrees are eligible if weighted towards economics)bull A development programme designed to improve economic managerial and communication skillsbull Work in areas like macroeconomic modelling competition policy international financial issues labour market trends

Statisticianbull Government Statistical Service is the UKrsquos largest producer of statistics which are reported daily throughout the mediabull Provide evidence to inform decisions across a wide range of political social and economic issues

bull 21 degree in a subject containing formal statistical training (eg Maths Psychology Geography etc)bull The mainstream Statistical Officer scheme is open to students with a 22 degree

Operational Researchbull Operational Research is the application of scientific methods to management problemsbull Change posts or move departments every 12-18 monthsbull 21 numerate degree (at least 50 numerate content) or relevant postgraduate degree

commercial bull 21 any degree subject bull Yoursquoll take on a series of 6 and 12 month postings across a range of departments giving you the opportunity to understand commercial activity in different contextsbull One of your postings will be in the Crown Commercial Service tasked with driving efficiency and reform across central government and

advising departments on complex commercial savingsbull During the 4 years of the scheme yoursquoll also be funded to complete the 3 levels of diploma qualification run by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply

HR bull Three-year programme made up of two 18 month placements in both policycorporate and operational roles in two different departmentsbull Assignments include HR business partnering organisation design and development reward employee relations policy development and talent managementbull Full support towards achieving an MSc in HR and CIPD bull 22 degree in any discipline

Applications close on7th April 2015

Where will you lead

Follow us at wwwfacebookcomfaststream or on Twitter at wwwtwittercomfaststreamuk All entries from the reflectsociety campaign can be viewed at wwwreflectsocietyuk Learn more at govukfaststream

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Areet I joined the Tesco personnel graduate scheme in September 2014 packed up my life from Newcastle and ventured into the real world of a lsquoproperrsquo career Can I say itrsquos what I expected Not in the slightest

I showed up looking like a real inbetweener on my first day at work (minus the briefcase) Dressed in a full suit I arrived to find out my office actually has a really cool lsquocasualrsquo dress culture My team is really varied in expertise and age but everyone is fun-loving and this is the general vibe across the whole office Donrsquot even get me started on challenging a director to a dance offhellip and unfortunately losing

My role has been challenging from day one I was first introduced to senior business leaders in my department and they gave me an overview of my new function After that I got an opportunity with other graduates to generate ideas on how to drive the business forward with the Chief Customer Officer (Robin Terrell) in the UK boardroom and it

was surprisingly relaxed Although I couldnrsquot help myself taking a sneaky Snapchat whilst looking a real exec

Personnel is a challenging function to work in and being a generalist trainee manager my role changes on a day-to-day basis I have been given the opportunity to lead more projects than I could have ever imagined and as a graduate have as much exposure as a personnel manager in the business So far I have taken ownership of managing our apprentice programme worked on organisational design the company reward strategy performance management and re-creating our induction process besides other day to day tasks

While it all sounds like a canny bit of work you still get the opportunity to be yourself Actually itrsquos actively encouraged We have regular social events as a graduate community and have a society that facilitates these events I applied and got the role of social rep in the society and itrsquos awesome knowing

yoursquore supported in making sure everyone can still let loose after a busy week I even set up my own running club at the office which now has over 40 members running every Monday night Everyone is keen to get involved here

I genuinely felt a little bit lost when I left University I worked all over between bars hotel management and then even moved to the States for a year and a half Working at Tesco is more than just a graduate job Itrsquos a community of people that are all keen to get on and develop together

If yoursquore after a job that makes you want to get out of bed in the morning apply for a programme here

You wonrsquot regret it

Tesco C

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My time at Tescoby Dean smith Personnel Graduate

Twitter tescoecFacebook tesco early careersWebsite wwwtesco-earlycareerscom

We love untangling engineering and technologyrsquos toughest conundrums

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Wersquore inventing the future right here right now at thales By combining the curiosity to explore the intelligence to question and the vision to create wersquore transforming the world around us Herersquos just one examplehellip

Project Focus ndash Defence

Whatrsquos longer than the Houses of Parliament wider than the span of the Angel of the North and six metres taller than Nelsonrsquos Column The Royal Navyrsquos biggest and most powerful surface warship ever the Queen Elizabeth-class (QEC) carrier

Thales is working with Babcock BAE Systems and the UK Ministry of Defence to deliver the 65000 tonne carriers Our work stretches from the overall ship design operational models and management of the power and propulsion sub-alliance to critical technology like the shiprsquos mission system and communications

infrastructure It also includes the development of the SMART- L 3D long range surveillance radar by our team of expert engineers too

SMART-L is a 3D multibeam radar designed to provide long-range air and surface surveillance and target designation Itrsquos state-of-the-art technology and its sensitivity allows for the early detection and tracking of very small aircraft and missiles especially stealthy targets in a littoral environment Itrsquos just one more way in which wersquore contributing to the QECrsquos aim to support peace-keeping and conflict prevention worldwide

People Focus ndash Abi onike Mechanical Hardware Engineer at Thales

I began design work early as a Mechanical Hardware Engineer which I enjoyed because I was familiar with it at university My work was regularly reviewed and I improved to the point where my

drawings could be released to a contractor This meant something that I had designed could be turned into a physical product in fact Irsquove recently delivered a product which started out as a bullet point list of requirements from the customer and is now something I can hold in my hand

Sound interesting Learn more at ukearlycareersthalesgroupcom

We love untangling engineering and technologyrsquos toughest conundrums

Together wersquore driven by doing things differently and making things better Together wersquoll fire your imagination and fulfil your potential Together we are Thales Join us Visit ukearlycareersthalesgroupcom

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Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Wersquore in the business of connecting people through innovative and secure communications and broadcast technology With deep capabilities and continued long term investment wersquore bringing our customers and their customers closer together in our continually converging world

Our proud history of partnership and innovation stretches back to 1922 to a very different world when we provided the transmission capability for the UKrsquos first radio broadcast Wersquove not stopped working since

We now broadcast one billion listening hours of radio each week and deliver digital television to 985 of the UK population and homes across five continents We provide WiFi for more than 30 airports as well as world class secure satellite teleport and fibre network coverage for customers

demanding 24x7 real-time business-critical communications We safeguard over 32 billion minutes of mobile conversation and four million life-saving mission-critical communications for the emergency services

Our unrivalled engineering expertise and commitment to innovation and investment is allowing us not only to support our customers and help solve their problems today but also to anticipate and invest in solutions for their future needs and the needs of society as a wholeTogether wersquore transforming the way that we live Wersquore creating the future of communications and broadcasting

together wersquore changing the world

connected Always

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Billions of people reach out across the world every day to connect with each other Wersquore here to ensure that they can the ways in which people communicate are constantly changing Wersquore making those changes work and making them better Always

wwwarqivacomwork-with-us

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I moved from Ireland to join the Costain Graduate Programme in July 2014 I am currently working as a Safety Health and Environmental Advisor at the Bond Street Station Upgrade one of the most complex tunnelling jobs in Europe

As a graduate what attracted me to Costain was the vast amount of opportunity the company had to offer in learning progression support and diversity Costain gives me a solid platform for my career providing me with exceptional training resources and support to grow They have provided me with the chance to grasp opportunity and responsibility from the start whilst still providing a secure network around me to help reach my goals

From an early stage I feel Costain has valued my input and has supported my career progression meeting my training desires and aiding my path to chartership Since I have joined the Costain team I have faced many challenges helping me advance my capabilities and improve my communication skills I embrace the fact that I am in control of my progression through setting personal goals and the option of working on different projects and sectors on some of the UKrsquos biggest and most complex projects that most companies cannot offer making Costain an unmissable graduate experience

From a SHE graduatersquos perspective I feel valued at Costain they invest in my future ensuring the best for me as an individual as well as for the company Every day is different at Costain working in construction

exposes you to multiple working environments and challenges As a SHE Graduate not only am I part of the Graduate programme I participate in the Graduate SHE Academy an independent group that helps me develop the niche skill set needed for my role involving group projects guest speakers and visits to other projects and various locations recently we have visited Paddington and the JCB factory

On a personal scale moving to the UK and starting a new job could have been a daunting experience but thanks to the graduate programme was an easy transition in the process I have made some great friends and created a valuable social network adding to the enjoyment of being a part of the Costain Team

Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Visit wwwcostaincom

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Our First Year Internship scheme is designed for undergraduate students completing their first year interested in finding out more about the Bank

Our internships run for six weeks giving you the opportunity to support a team on a specific project with roles available across all areas of the Bank from procurement or HR to monetary policy and banking supervision

You will experience excellent development opportunities ndash from a comprehensive induction to the Bank through to a range of talks and networking events If your performance during the six weeks is considered to be outstanding you will be given the opportunity to join us on our Penultimate Year Internship which could then lead to a full time graduate role

Please note applications for the 2015 First Year Internship are now open

Opportunities for a First Year Internship in 2015

Our ambition is to build One Bank And you could be the one were looking for To find out more visit wwwbankofenglandgraduatescouk

Click here to go through to the applications form

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Hi Everyone I hope these last couple of months have been good to you all and you are continuing to have a strong start to the year We have previously discussed how you can find out your strengths and the benefits of this and then subsequently using your strengths This month I will tell you about how aligning your strengths up to your career is THE best approach you can take

ldquoChoose a job you love and yoursquoll never have to work a day in your liferdquo- Confucius

This idea has been around for centuries but it is not just an old philosophy it is one that holds true to this very day Here at Jobmi we know that individuals who match their job to their strengths and so find their ldquoperfect jobrdquo are happier more confident have higher self

esteem have more energy reach their goals more quickly are more resilient have lower stress develop themselves further are more engaged at work and therefore perform better

That is one comprehensive list of positives that I wouldnrsquot mind tapping into Luckily we now can The new updates to Jobmi will match you to a job suited to your strengths As part of National Apprentice Week 9-13 March 2015 Jobmi will be releasing a new strengths-based career tool that matches you to your perfect job based on your strengths ndash amazing Sign up to Jobmi now so you can be ready when this is released

Another update that is now live on Jobmi is the Employer Pages You can view these pages to gain an insight into each organisation that is affiliated with Jobmi and

if you like what you see you can directly access live links to their current vacancies

These updates are bringing Jobmi even further forward with lots of great current and future possibilities for you the users Let us know what you think by tweeting us Jobmi

Speak Soon

Josh

Which Organisations and Jobs play to your strengths

Join us on Facebook wwwFacebookcomJobmiPlatformFollow us on Twitter Jobmi_Platform

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events and CompetitionsWomen in tax eventFriday 10 April 1400 - 1700 embankment PlaceCome and meet our Tax team at this interactive event where yoursquoll hear from a senior female leader from our Tax business around their career journey have the opportunity to ask them any questions around the world of Tax and gain advice from the recruitment team on your applications There will also be a chance to get involved in business games and to network with people from all areas of our Tax team Register hereRegister here pwctowomenintax

technology events13-17 April ndash tech week in london For those with a real passion for Technology joining our Tech week is a unique opportunity to explore the breadth of our Technology business and the innovative work wersquore doing to keep at the forefront of data digital and cyber security for our clients at a global reach Make your application here

To check out all the opportunities we have for Technology UK-wide visit pwccomukcareerstechnology to find out more Make your application here pwctotechweek

take part in Pwcrsquos crowdsourcing challenge and you could win pound1000Wersquore excited to launch a new crowdsourcing challenge for students focused on identifying the key actions businesses should take to build trust in society The Challenge is focussed on a broad question What can businesses tangibly do to build trust in society Post your ideas comment on other peoplersquos ideas and vote on the ideas you think really stand out and you could have the opportunity to pitch your idea to a panel of PwC Board Memberrsquos and win pound1000 plus an exclusive work shadowing opportunity pwccomukcareerstrust-in-business

VacanciesCalling all NI students If yoursquore looking for work experience or graduate jobs check out our opportunities in Belfast including Assurance Forensics Finance and Forensics Technology Solutions Our business in Belfast is growing rapidly and offers a great opportunity

for individuals to kick start their career Also donrsquot miss our opportunities to join us in Assurance this Autumn in our offices UK-wide including Glasgow Edinburgh Swansea East Midlands and Birminghampwccomukcareers

online tools

e-learn toolsTo help students achieve their best wersquove designed two e-learns to add to our existing suite of employability tools Browse our interview and psychometric e-learns to support you in securing your work experience or graduate programmepwccoukcareerselearn

Events competitions and opportunities

Take the opportunity of a lifetimepwccomukcareers facebookcomPwCCareersUK PwC_UK_Careers

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Applications are now open for the following streams

economistbull The Government Economic Service is the UKrsquos largest recruiter of economists bull 21 degree or postgraduate degree in economics (Joint or mixed degrees are eligible if weighted towards economics)bull A development programme designed to improve economic managerial and communication skillsbull Work in areas like macroeconomic modelling competition policy international financial issues labour market trends

Statisticianbull Government Statistical Service is the UKrsquos largest producer of statistics which are reported daily throughout the mediabull Provide evidence to inform decisions across a wide range of political social and economic issues

bull 21 degree in a subject containing formal statistical training (eg Maths Psychology Geography etc)bull The mainstream Statistical Officer scheme is open to students with a 22 degree

Operational Researchbull Operational Research is the application of scientific methods to management problemsbull Change posts or move departments every 12-18 monthsbull 21 numerate degree (at least 50 numerate content) or relevant postgraduate degree

commercial bull 21 any degree subject bull Yoursquoll take on a series of 6 and 12 month postings across a range of departments giving you the opportunity to understand commercial activity in different contextsbull One of your postings will be in the Crown Commercial Service tasked with driving efficiency and reform across central government and

advising departments on complex commercial savingsbull During the 4 years of the scheme yoursquoll also be funded to complete the 3 levels of diploma qualification run by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply

HR bull Three-year programme made up of two 18 month placements in both policycorporate and operational roles in two different departmentsbull Assignments include HR business partnering organisation design and development reward employee relations policy development and talent managementbull Full support towards achieving an MSc in HR and CIPD bull 22 degree in any discipline

Applications close on7th April 2015

Where will you lead

Follow us at wwwfacebookcomfaststream or on Twitter at wwwtwittercomfaststreamuk All entries from the reflectsociety campaign can be viewed at wwwreflectsocietyuk Learn more at govukfaststream

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Areet I joined the Tesco personnel graduate scheme in September 2014 packed up my life from Newcastle and ventured into the real world of a lsquoproperrsquo career Can I say itrsquos what I expected Not in the slightest

I showed up looking like a real inbetweener on my first day at work (minus the briefcase) Dressed in a full suit I arrived to find out my office actually has a really cool lsquocasualrsquo dress culture My team is really varied in expertise and age but everyone is fun-loving and this is the general vibe across the whole office Donrsquot even get me started on challenging a director to a dance offhellip and unfortunately losing

My role has been challenging from day one I was first introduced to senior business leaders in my department and they gave me an overview of my new function After that I got an opportunity with other graduates to generate ideas on how to drive the business forward with the Chief Customer Officer (Robin Terrell) in the UK boardroom and it

was surprisingly relaxed Although I couldnrsquot help myself taking a sneaky Snapchat whilst looking a real exec

Personnel is a challenging function to work in and being a generalist trainee manager my role changes on a day-to-day basis I have been given the opportunity to lead more projects than I could have ever imagined and as a graduate have as much exposure as a personnel manager in the business So far I have taken ownership of managing our apprentice programme worked on organisational design the company reward strategy performance management and re-creating our induction process besides other day to day tasks

While it all sounds like a canny bit of work you still get the opportunity to be yourself Actually itrsquos actively encouraged We have regular social events as a graduate community and have a society that facilitates these events I applied and got the role of social rep in the society and itrsquos awesome knowing

yoursquore supported in making sure everyone can still let loose after a busy week I even set up my own running club at the office which now has over 40 members running every Monday night Everyone is keen to get involved here

I genuinely felt a little bit lost when I left University I worked all over between bars hotel management and then even moved to the States for a year and a half Working at Tesco is more than just a graduate job Itrsquos a community of people that are all keen to get on and develop together

If yoursquore after a job that makes you want to get out of bed in the morning apply for a programme here

You wonrsquot regret it

Tesco C

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My time at Tescoby Dean smith Personnel Graduate

Twitter tescoecFacebook tesco early careersWebsite wwwtesco-earlycareerscom

We love untangling engineering and technologyrsquos toughest conundrums

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Wersquore inventing the future right here right now at thales By combining the curiosity to explore the intelligence to question and the vision to create wersquore transforming the world around us Herersquos just one examplehellip

Project Focus ndash Defence

Whatrsquos longer than the Houses of Parliament wider than the span of the Angel of the North and six metres taller than Nelsonrsquos Column The Royal Navyrsquos biggest and most powerful surface warship ever the Queen Elizabeth-class (QEC) carrier

Thales is working with Babcock BAE Systems and the UK Ministry of Defence to deliver the 65000 tonne carriers Our work stretches from the overall ship design operational models and management of the power and propulsion sub-alliance to critical technology like the shiprsquos mission system and communications

infrastructure It also includes the development of the SMART- L 3D long range surveillance radar by our team of expert engineers too

SMART-L is a 3D multibeam radar designed to provide long-range air and surface surveillance and target designation Itrsquos state-of-the-art technology and its sensitivity allows for the early detection and tracking of very small aircraft and missiles especially stealthy targets in a littoral environment Itrsquos just one more way in which wersquore contributing to the QECrsquos aim to support peace-keeping and conflict prevention worldwide

People Focus ndash Abi onike Mechanical Hardware Engineer at Thales

I began design work early as a Mechanical Hardware Engineer which I enjoyed because I was familiar with it at university My work was regularly reviewed and I improved to the point where my

drawings could be released to a contractor This meant something that I had designed could be turned into a physical product in fact Irsquove recently delivered a product which started out as a bullet point list of requirements from the customer and is now something I can hold in my hand

Sound interesting Learn more at ukearlycareersthalesgroupcom

We love untangling engineering and technologyrsquos toughest conundrums

Together wersquore driven by doing things differently and making things better Together wersquoll fire your imagination and fulfil your potential Together we are Thales Join us Visit ukearlycareersthalesgroupcom

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Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Wersquore in the business of connecting people through innovative and secure communications and broadcast technology With deep capabilities and continued long term investment wersquore bringing our customers and their customers closer together in our continually converging world

Our proud history of partnership and innovation stretches back to 1922 to a very different world when we provided the transmission capability for the UKrsquos first radio broadcast Wersquove not stopped working since

We now broadcast one billion listening hours of radio each week and deliver digital television to 985 of the UK population and homes across five continents We provide WiFi for more than 30 airports as well as world class secure satellite teleport and fibre network coverage for customers

demanding 24x7 real-time business-critical communications We safeguard over 32 billion minutes of mobile conversation and four million life-saving mission-critical communications for the emergency services

Our unrivalled engineering expertise and commitment to innovation and investment is allowing us not only to support our customers and help solve their problems today but also to anticipate and invest in solutions for their future needs and the needs of society as a wholeTogether wersquore transforming the way that we live Wersquore creating the future of communications and broadcasting

together wersquore changing the world

connected Always

Arqiva

Co

MPA

Ny

PRo

FiLE

Billions of people reach out across the world every day to connect with each other Wersquore here to ensure that they can the ways in which people communicate are constantly changing Wersquore making those changes work and making them better Always

wwwarqivacomwork-with-us

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I moved from Ireland to join the Costain Graduate Programme in July 2014 I am currently working as a Safety Health and Environmental Advisor at the Bond Street Station Upgrade one of the most complex tunnelling jobs in Europe

As a graduate what attracted me to Costain was the vast amount of opportunity the company had to offer in learning progression support and diversity Costain gives me a solid platform for my career providing me with exceptional training resources and support to grow They have provided me with the chance to grasp opportunity and responsibility from the start whilst still providing a secure network around me to help reach my goals

From an early stage I feel Costain has valued my input and has supported my career progression meeting my training desires and aiding my path to chartership Since I have joined the Costain team I have faced many challenges helping me advance my capabilities and improve my communication skills I embrace the fact that I am in control of my progression through setting personal goals and the option of working on different projects and sectors on some of the UKrsquos biggest and most complex projects that most companies cannot offer making Costain an unmissable graduate experience

From a SHE graduatersquos perspective I feel valued at Costain they invest in my future ensuring the best for me as an individual as well as for the company Every day is different at Costain working in construction

exposes you to multiple working environments and challenges As a SHE Graduate not only am I part of the Graduate programme I participate in the Graduate SHE Academy an independent group that helps me develop the niche skill set needed for my role involving group projects guest speakers and visits to other projects and various locations recently we have visited Paddington and the JCB factory

On a personal scale moving to the UK and starting a new job could have been a daunting experience but thanks to the graduate programme was an easy transition in the process I have made some great friends and created a valuable social network adding to the enjoyment of being a part of the Costain Team

Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Visit wwwcostaincom

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Our First Year Internship scheme is designed for undergraduate students completing their first year interested in finding out more about the Bank

Our internships run for six weeks giving you the opportunity to support a team on a specific project with roles available across all areas of the Bank from procurement or HR to monetary policy and banking supervision

You will experience excellent development opportunities ndash from a comprehensive induction to the Bank through to a range of talks and networking events If your performance during the six weeks is considered to be outstanding you will be given the opportunity to join us on our Penultimate Year Internship which could then lead to a full time graduate role

Please note applications for the 2015 First Year Internship are now open

Opportunities for a First Year Internship in 2015

Our ambition is to build One Bank And you could be the one were looking for To find out more visit wwwbankofenglandgraduatescouk

Click here to go through to the applications form

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Hi Everyone I hope these last couple of months have been good to you all and you are continuing to have a strong start to the year We have previously discussed how you can find out your strengths and the benefits of this and then subsequently using your strengths This month I will tell you about how aligning your strengths up to your career is THE best approach you can take

ldquoChoose a job you love and yoursquoll never have to work a day in your liferdquo- Confucius

This idea has been around for centuries but it is not just an old philosophy it is one that holds true to this very day Here at Jobmi we know that individuals who match their job to their strengths and so find their ldquoperfect jobrdquo are happier more confident have higher self

esteem have more energy reach their goals more quickly are more resilient have lower stress develop themselves further are more engaged at work and therefore perform better

That is one comprehensive list of positives that I wouldnrsquot mind tapping into Luckily we now can The new updates to Jobmi will match you to a job suited to your strengths As part of National Apprentice Week 9-13 March 2015 Jobmi will be releasing a new strengths-based career tool that matches you to your perfect job based on your strengths ndash amazing Sign up to Jobmi now so you can be ready when this is released

Another update that is now live on Jobmi is the Employer Pages You can view these pages to gain an insight into each organisation that is affiliated with Jobmi and

if you like what you see you can directly access live links to their current vacancies

These updates are bringing Jobmi even further forward with lots of great current and future possibilities for you the users Let us know what you think by tweeting us Jobmi

Speak Soon

Josh

Which Organisations and Jobs play to your strengths

Join us on Facebook wwwFacebookcomJobmiPlatformFollow us on Twitter Jobmi_Platform

Bright Futures Ezine March 2015indd 27 5315 122352

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events and CompetitionsWomen in tax eventFriday 10 April 1400 - 1700 embankment PlaceCome and meet our Tax team at this interactive event where yoursquoll hear from a senior female leader from our Tax business around their career journey have the opportunity to ask them any questions around the world of Tax and gain advice from the recruitment team on your applications There will also be a chance to get involved in business games and to network with people from all areas of our Tax team Register hereRegister here pwctowomenintax

technology events13-17 April ndash tech week in london For those with a real passion for Technology joining our Tech week is a unique opportunity to explore the breadth of our Technology business and the innovative work wersquore doing to keep at the forefront of data digital and cyber security for our clients at a global reach Make your application here

To check out all the opportunities we have for Technology UK-wide visit pwccomukcareerstechnology to find out more Make your application here pwctotechweek

take part in Pwcrsquos crowdsourcing challenge and you could win pound1000Wersquore excited to launch a new crowdsourcing challenge for students focused on identifying the key actions businesses should take to build trust in society The Challenge is focussed on a broad question What can businesses tangibly do to build trust in society Post your ideas comment on other peoplersquos ideas and vote on the ideas you think really stand out and you could have the opportunity to pitch your idea to a panel of PwC Board Memberrsquos and win pound1000 plus an exclusive work shadowing opportunity pwccomukcareerstrust-in-business

VacanciesCalling all NI students If yoursquore looking for work experience or graduate jobs check out our opportunities in Belfast including Assurance Forensics Finance and Forensics Technology Solutions Our business in Belfast is growing rapidly and offers a great opportunity

for individuals to kick start their career Also donrsquot miss our opportunities to join us in Assurance this Autumn in our offices UK-wide including Glasgow Edinburgh Swansea East Midlands and Birminghampwccomukcareers

online tools

e-learn toolsTo help students achieve their best wersquove designed two e-learns to add to our existing suite of employability tools Browse our interview and psychometric e-learns to support you in securing your work experience or graduate programmepwccoukcareerselearn

Events competitions and opportunities

Take the opportunity of a lifetimepwccomukcareers facebookcomPwCCareersUK PwC_UK_Careers

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Areet I joined the Tesco personnel graduate scheme in September 2014 packed up my life from Newcastle and ventured into the real world of a lsquoproperrsquo career Can I say itrsquos what I expected Not in the slightest

I showed up looking like a real inbetweener on my first day at work (minus the briefcase) Dressed in a full suit I arrived to find out my office actually has a really cool lsquocasualrsquo dress culture My team is really varied in expertise and age but everyone is fun-loving and this is the general vibe across the whole office Donrsquot even get me started on challenging a director to a dance offhellip and unfortunately losing

My role has been challenging from day one I was first introduced to senior business leaders in my department and they gave me an overview of my new function After that I got an opportunity with other graduates to generate ideas on how to drive the business forward with the Chief Customer Officer (Robin Terrell) in the UK boardroom and it

was surprisingly relaxed Although I couldnrsquot help myself taking a sneaky Snapchat whilst looking a real exec

Personnel is a challenging function to work in and being a generalist trainee manager my role changes on a day-to-day basis I have been given the opportunity to lead more projects than I could have ever imagined and as a graduate have as much exposure as a personnel manager in the business So far I have taken ownership of managing our apprentice programme worked on organisational design the company reward strategy performance management and re-creating our induction process besides other day to day tasks

While it all sounds like a canny bit of work you still get the opportunity to be yourself Actually itrsquos actively encouraged We have regular social events as a graduate community and have a society that facilitates these events I applied and got the role of social rep in the society and itrsquos awesome knowing

yoursquore supported in making sure everyone can still let loose after a busy week I even set up my own running club at the office which now has over 40 members running every Monday night Everyone is keen to get involved here

I genuinely felt a little bit lost when I left University I worked all over between bars hotel management and then even moved to the States for a year and a half Working at Tesco is more than just a graduate job Itrsquos a community of people that are all keen to get on and develop together

If yoursquore after a job that makes you want to get out of bed in the morning apply for a programme here

You wonrsquot regret it

Tesco C

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PAN

y PR

oFiLE

My time at Tescoby Dean smith Personnel Graduate

Twitter tescoecFacebook tesco early careersWebsite wwwtesco-earlycareerscom

We love untangling engineering and technologyrsquos toughest conundrums

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Wersquore inventing the future right here right now at thales By combining the curiosity to explore the intelligence to question and the vision to create wersquore transforming the world around us Herersquos just one examplehellip

Project Focus ndash Defence

Whatrsquos longer than the Houses of Parliament wider than the span of the Angel of the North and six metres taller than Nelsonrsquos Column The Royal Navyrsquos biggest and most powerful surface warship ever the Queen Elizabeth-class (QEC) carrier

Thales is working with Babcock BAE Systems and the UK Ministry of Defence to deliver the 65000 tonne carriers Our work stretches from the overall ship design operational models and management of the power and propulsion sub-alliance to critical technology like the shiprsquos mission system and communications

infrastructure It also includes the development of the SMART- L 3D long range surveillance radar by our team of expert engineers too

SMART-L is a 3D multibeam radar designed to provide long-range air and surface surveillance and target designation Itrsquos state-of-the-art technology and its sensitivity allows for the early detection and tracking of very small aircraft and missiles especially stealthy targets in a littoral environment Itrsquos just one more way in which wersquore contributing to the QECrsquos aim to support peace-keeping and conflict prevention worldwide

People Focus ndash Abi onike Mechanical Hardware Engineer at Thales

I began design work early as a Mechanical Hardware Engineer which I enjoyed because I was familiar with it at university My work was regularly reviewed and I improved to the point where my

drawings could be released to a contractor This meant something that I had designed could be turned into a physical product in fact Irsquove recently delivered a product which started out as a bullet point list of requirements from the customer and is now something I can hold in my hand

Sound interesting Learn more at ukearlycareersthalesgroupcom

We love untangling engineering and technologyrsquos toughest conundrums

Together wersquore driven by doing things differently and making things better Together wersquoll fire your imagination and fulfil your potential Together we are Thales Join us Visit ukearlycareersthalesgroupcom

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Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Wersquore in the business of connecting people through innovative and secure communications and broadcast technology With deep capabilities and continued long term investment wersquore bringing our customers and their customers closer together in our continually converging world

Our proud history of partnership and innovation stretches back to 1922 to a very different world when we provided the transmission capability for the UKrsquos first radio broadcast Wersquove not stopped working since

We now broadcast one billion listening hours of radio each week and deliver digital television to 985 of the UK population and homes across five continents We provide WiFi for more than 30 airports as well as world class secure satellite teleport and fibre network coverage for customers

demanding 24x7 real-time business-critical communications We safeguard over 32 billion minutes of mobile conversation and four million life-saving mission-critical communications for the emergency services

Our unrivalled engineering expertise and commitment to innovation and investment is allowing us not only to support our customers and help solve their problems today but also to anticipate and invest in solutions for their future needs and the needs of society as a wholeTogether wersquore transforming the way that we live Wersquore creating the future of communications and broadcasting

together wersquore changing the world

connected Always

Arqiva

Co

MPA

Ny

PRo

FiLE

Billions of people reach out across the world every day to connect with each other Wersquore here to ensure that they can the ways in which people communicate are constantly changing Wersquore making those changes work and making them better Always

wwwarqivacomwork-with-us

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I moved from Ireland to join the Costain Graduate Programme in July 2014 I am currently working as a Safety Health and Environmental Advisor at the Bond Street Station Upgrade one of the most complex tunnelling jobs in Europe

As a graduate what attracted me to Costain was the vast amount of opportunity the company had to offer in learning progression support and diversity Costain gives me a solid platform for my career providing me with exceptional training resources and support to grow They have provided me with the chance to grasp opportunity and responsibility from the start whilst still providing a secure network around me to help reach my goals

From an early stage I feel Costain has valued my input and has supported my career progression meeting my training desires and aiding my path to chartership Since I have joined the Costain team I have faced many challenges helping me advance my capabilities and improve my communication skills I embrace the fact that I am in control of my progression through setting personal goals and the option of working on different projects and sectors on some of the UKrsquos biggest and most complex projects that most companies cannot offer making Costain an unmissable graduate experience

From a SHE graduatersquos perspective I feel valued at Costain they invest in my future ensuring the best for me as an individual as well as for the company Every day is different at Costain working in construction

exposes you to multiple working environments and challenges As a SHE Graduate not only am I part of the Graduate programme I participate in the Graduate SHE Academy an independent group that helps me develop the niche skill set needed for my role involving group projects guest speakers and visits to other projects and various locations recently we have visited Paddington and the JCB factory

On a personal scale moving to the UK and starting a new job could have been a daunting experience but thanks to the graduate programme was an easy transition in the process I have made some great friends and created a valuable social network adding to the enjoyment of being a part of the Costain Team

Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Visit wwwcostaincom

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Bank of EnglandC

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Our First Year Internship scheme is designed for undergraduate students completing their first year interested in finding out more about the Bank

Our internships run for six weeks giving you the opportunity to support a team on a specific project with roles available across all areas of the Bank from procurement or HR to monetary policy and banking supervision

You will experience excellent development opportunities ndash from a comprehensive induction to the Bank through to a range of talks and networking events If your performance during the six weeks is considered to be outstanding you will be given the opportunity to join us on our Penultimate Year Internship which could then lead to a full time graduate role

Please note applications for the 2015 First Year Internship are now open

Opportunities for a First Year Internship in 2015

Our ambition is to build One Bank And you could be the one were looking for To find out more visit wwwbankofenglandgraduatescouk

Click here to go through to the applications form

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Hi Everyone I hope these last couple of months have been good to you all and you are continuing to have a strong start to the year We have previously discussed how you can find out your strengths and the benefits of this and then subsequently using your strengths This month I will tell you about how aligning your strengths up to your career is THE best approach you can take

ldquoChoose a job you love and yoursquoll never have to work a day in your liferdquo- Confucius

This idea has been around for centuries but it is not just an old philosophy it is one that holds true to this very day Here at Jobmi we know that individuals who match their job to their strengths and so find their ldquoperfect jobrdquo are happier more confident have higher self

esteem have more energy reach their goals more quickly are more resilient have lower stress develop themselves further are more engaged at work and therefore perform better

That is one comprehensive list of positives that I wouldnrsquot mind tapping into Luckily we now can The new updates to Jobmi will match you to a job suited to your strengths As part of National Apprentice Week 9-13 March 2015 Jobmi will be releasing a new strengths-based career tool that matches you to your perfect job based on your strengths ndash amazing Sign up to Jobmi now so you can be ready when this is released

Another update that is now live on Jobmi is the Employer Pages You can view these pages to gain an insight into each organisation that is affiliated with Jobmi and

if you like what you see you can directly access live links to their current vacancies

These updates are bringing Jobmi even further forward with lots of great current and future possibilities for you the users Let us know what you think by tweeting us Jobmi

Speak Soon

Josh

Which Organisations and Jobs play to your strengths

Join us on Facebook wwwFacebookcomJobmiPlatformFollow us on Twitter Jobmi_Platform

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events and CompetitionsWomen in tax eventFriday 10 April 1400 - 1700 embankment PlaceCome and meet our Tax team at this interactive event where yoursquoll hear from a senior female leader from our Tax business around their career journey have the opportunity to ask them any questions around the world of Tax and gain advice from the recruitment team on your applications There will also be a chance to get involved in business games and to network with people from all areas of our Tax team Register hereRegister here pwctowomenintax

technology events13-17 April ndash tech week in london For those with a real passion for Technology joining our Tech week is a unique opportunity to explore the breadth of our Technology business and the innovative work wersquore doing to keep at the forefront of data digital and cyber security for our clients at a global reach Make your application here

To check out all the opportunities we have for Technology UK-wide visit pwccomukcareerstechnology to find out more Make your application here pwctotechweek

take part in Pwcrsquos crowdsourcing challenge and you could win pound1000Wersquore excited to launch a new crowdsourcing challenge for students focused on identifying the key actions businesses should take to build trust in society The Challenge is focussed on a broad question What can businesses tangibly do to build trust in society Post your ideas comment on other peoplersquos ideas and vote on the ideas you think really stand out and you could have the opportunity to pitch your idea to a panel of PwC Board Memberrsquos and win pound1000 plus an exclusive work shadowing opportunity pwccomukcareerstrust-in-business

VacanciesCalling all NI students If yoursquore looking for work experience or graduate jobs check out our opportunities in Belfast including Assurance Forensics Finance and Forensics Technology Solutions Our business in Belfast is growing rapidly and offers a great opportunity

for individuals to kick start their career Also donrsquot miss our opportunities to join us in Assurance this Autumn in our offices UK-wide including Glasgow Edinburgh Swansea East Midlands and Birminghampwccomukcareers

online tools

e-learn toolsTo help students achieve their best wersquove designed two e-learns to add to our existing suite of employability tools Browse our interview and psychometric e-learns to support you in securing your work experience or graduate programmepwccoukcareerselearn

Events competitions and opportunities

Take the opportunity of a lifetimepwccomukcareers facebookcomPwCCareersUK PwC_UK_Careers

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Wersquore inventing the future right here right now at thales By combining the curiosity to explore the intelligence to question and the vision to create wersquore transforming the world around us Herersquos just one examplehellip

Project Focus ndash Defence

Whatrsquos longer than the Houses of Parliament wider than the span of the Angel of the North and six metres taller than Nelsonrsquos Column The Royal Navyrsquos biggest and most powerful surface warship ever the Queen Elizabeth-class (QEC) carrier

Thales is working with Babcock BAE Systems and the UK Ministry of Defence to deliver the 65000 tonne carriers Our work stretches from the overall ship design operational models and management of the power and propulsion sub-alliance to critical technology like the shiprsquos mission system and communications

infrastructure It also includes the development of the SMART- L 3D long range surveillance radar by our team of expert engineers too

SMART-L is a 3D multibeam radar designed to provide long-range air and surface surveillance and target designation Itrsquos state-of-the-art technology and its sensitivity allows for the early detection and tracking of very small aircraft and missiles especially stealthy targets in a littoral environment Itrsquos just one more way in which wersquore contributing to the QECrsquos aim to support peace-keeping and conflict prevention worldwide

People Focus ndash Abi onike Mechanical Hardware Engineer at Thales

I began design work early as a Mechanical Hardware Engineer which I enjoyed because I was familiar with it at university My work was regularly reviewed and I improved to the point where my

drawings could be released to a contractor This meant something that I had designed could be turned into a physical product in fact Irsquove recently delivered a product which started out as a bullet point list of requirements from the customer and is now something I can hold in my hand

Sound interesting Learn more at ukearlycareersthalesgroupcom

We love untangling engineering and technologyrsquos toughest conundrums

Together wersquore driven by doing things differently and making things better Together wersquoll fire your imagination and fulfil your potential Together we are Thales Join us Visit ukearlycareersthalesgroupcom

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Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Wersquore in the business of connecting people through innovative and secure communications and broadcast technology With deep capabilities and continued long term investment wersquore bringing our customers and their customers closer together in our continually converging world

Our proud history of partnership and innovation stretches back to 1922 to a very different world when we provided the transmission capability for the UKrsquos first radio broadcast Wersquove not stopped working since

We now broadcast one billion listening hours of radio each week and deliver digital television to 985 of the UK population and homes across five continents We provide WiFi for more than 30 airports as well as world class secure satellite teleport and fibre network coverage for customers

demanding 24x7 real-time business-critical communications We safeguard over 32 billion minutes of mobile conversation and four million life-saving mission-critical communications for the emergency services

Our unrivalled engineering expertise and commitment to innovation and investment is allowing us not only to support our customers and help solve their problems today but also to anticipate and invest in solutions for their future needs and the needs of society as a wholeTogether wersquore transforming the way that we live Wersquore creating the future of communications and broadcasting

together wersquore changing the world

connected Always

Arqiva

Co

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Ny

PRo

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Billions of people reach out across the world every day to connect with each other Wersquore here to ensure that they can the ways in which people communicate are constantly changing Wersquore making those changes work and making them better Always

wwwarqivacomwork-with-us

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Cost

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I moved from Ireland to join the Costain Graduate Programme in July 2014 I am currently working as a Safety Health and Environmental Advisor at the Bond Street Station Upgrade one of the most complex tunnelling jobs in Europe

As a graduate what attracted me to Costain was the vast amount of opportunity the company had to offer in learning progression support and diversity Costain gives me a solid platform for my career providing me with exceptional training resources and support to grow They have provided me with the chance to grasp opportunity and responsibility from the start whilst still providing a secure network around me to help reach my goals

From an early stage I feel Costain has valued my input and has supported my career progression meeting my training desires and aiding my path to chartership Since I have joined the Costain team I have faced many challenges helping me advance my capabilities and improve my communication skills I embrace the fact that I am in control of my progression through setting personal goals and the option of working on different projects and sectors on some of the UKrsquos biggest and most complex projects that most companies cannot offer making Costain an unmissable graduate experience

From a SHE graduatersquos perspective I feel valued at Costain they invest in my future ensuring the best for me as an individual as well as for the company Every day is different at Costain working in construction

exposes you to multiple working environments and challenges As a SHE Graduate not only am I part of the Graduate programme I participate in the Graduate SHE Academy an independent group that helps me develop the niche skill set needed for my role involving group projects guest speakers and visits to other projects and various locations recently we have visited Paddington and the JCB factory

On a personal scale moving to the UK and starting a new job could have been a daunting experience but thanks to the graduate programme was an easy transition in the process I have made some great friends and created a valuable social network adding to the enjoyment of being a part of the Costain Team

Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Visit wwwcostaincom

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Bank of EnglandC

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Our First Year Internship scheme is designed for undergraduate students completing their first year interested in finding out more about the Bank

Our internships run for six weeks giving you the opportunity to support a team on a specific project with roles available across all areas of the Bank from procurement or HR to monetary policy and banking supervision

You will experience excellent development opportunities ndash from a comprehensive induction to the Bank through to a range of talks and networking events If your performance during the six weeks is considered to be outstanding you will be given the opportunity to join us on our Penultimate Year Internship which could then lead to a full time graduate role

Please note applications for the 2015 First Year Internship are now open

Opportunities for a First Year Internship in 2015

Our ambition is to build One Bank And you could be the one were looking for To find out more visit wwwbankofenglandgraduatescouk

Click here to go through to the applications form

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Hi Everyone I hope these last couple of months have been good to you all and you are continuing to have a strong start to the year We have previously discussed how you can find out your strengths and the benefits of this and then subsequently using your strengths This month I will tell you about how aligning your strengths up to your career is THE best approach you can take

ldquoChoose a job you love and yoursquoll never have to work a day in your liferdquo- Confucius

This idea has been around for centuries but it is not just an old philosophy it is one that holds true to this very day Here at Jobmi we know that individuals who match their job to their strengths and so find their ldquoperfect jobrdquo are happier more confident have higher self

esteem have more energy reach their goals more quickly are more resilient have lower stress develop themselves further are more engaged at work and therefore perform better

That is one comprehensive list of positives that I wouldnrsquot mind tapping into Luckily we now can The new updates to Jobmi will match you to a job suited to your strengths As part of National Apprentice Week 9-13 March 2015 Jobmi will be releasing a new strengths-based career tool that matches you to your perfect job based on your strengths ndash amazing Sign up to Jobmi now so you can be ready when this is released

Another update that is now live on Jobmi is the Employer Pages You can view these pages to gain an insight into each organisation that is affiliated with Jobmi and

if you like what you see you can directly access live links to their current vacancies

These updates are bringing Jobmi even further forward with lots of great current and future possibilities for you the users Let us know what you think by tweeting us Jobmi

Speak Soon

Josh

Which Organisations and Jobs play to your strengths

Join us on Facebook wwwFacebookcomJobmiPlatformFollow us on Twitter Jobmi_Platform

Bright Futures Ezine March 2015indd 27 5315 122352

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PwC

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events and CompetitionsWomen in tax eventFriday 10 April 1400 - 1700 embankment PlaceCome and meet our Tax team at this interactive event where yoursquoll hear from a senior female leader from our Tax business around their career journey have the opportunity to ask them any questions around the world of Tax and gain advice from the recruitment team on your applications There will also be a chance to get involved in business games and to network with people from all areas of our Tax team Register hereRegister here pwctowomenintax

technology events13-17 April ndash tech week in london For those with a real passion for Technology joining our Tech week is a unique opportunity to explore the breadth of our Technology business and the innovative work wersquore doing to keep at the forefront of data digital and cyber security for our clients at a global reach Make your application here

To check out all the opportunities we have for Technology UK-wide visit pwccomukcareerstechnology to find out more Make your application here pwctotechweek

take part in Pwcrsquos crowdsourcing challenge and you could win pound1000Wersquore excited to launch a new crowdsourcing challenge for students focused on identifying the key actions businesses should take to build trust in society The Challenge is focussed on a broad question What can businesses tangibly do to build trust in society Post your ideas comment on other peoplersquos ideas and vote on the ideas you think really stand out and you could have the opportunity to pitch your idea to a panel of PwC Board Memberrsquos and win pound1000 plus an exclusive work shadowing opportunity pwccomukcareerstrust-in-business

VacanciesCalling all NI students If yoursquore looking for work experience or graduate jobs check out our opportunities in Belfast including Assurance Forensics Finance and Forensics Technology Solutions Our business in Belfast is growing rapidly and offers a great opportunity

for individuals to kick start their career Also donrsquot miss our opportunities to join us in Assurance this Autumn in our offices UK-wide including Glasgow Edinburgh Swansea East Midlands and Birminghampwccomukcareers

online tools

e-learn toolsTo help students achieve their best wersquove designed two e-learns to add to our existing suite of employability tools Browse our interview and psychometric e-learns to support you in securing your work experience or graduate programmepwccoukcareerselearn

Events competitions and opportunities

Take the opportunity of a lifetimepwccomukcareers facebookcomPwCCareersUK PwC_UK_Careers

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Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Wersquore in the business of connecting people through innovative and secure communications and broadcast technology With deep capabilities and continued long term investment wersquore bringing our customers and their customers closer together in our continually converging world

Our proud history of partnership and innovation stretches back to 1922 to a very different world when we provided the transmission capability for the UKrsquos first radio broadcast Wersquove not stopped working since

We now broadcast one billion listening hours of radio each week and deliver digital television to 985 of the UK population and homes across five continents We provide WiFi for more than 30 airports as well as world class secure satellite teleport and fibre network coverage for customers

demanding 24x7 real-time business-critical communications We safeguard over 32 billion minutes of mobile conversation and four million life-saving mission-critical communications for the emergency services

Our unrivalled engineering expertise and commitment to innovation and investment is allowing us not only to support our customers and help solve their problems today but also to anticipate and invest in solutions for their future needs and the needs of society as a wholeTogether wersquore transforming the way that we live Wersquore creating the future of communications and broadcasting

together wersquore changing the world

connected Always

Arqiva

Co

MPA

Ny

PRo

FiLE

Billions of people reach out across the world every day to connect with each other Wersquore here to ensure that they can the ways in which people communicate are constantly changing Wersquore making those changes work and making them better Always

wwwarqivacomwork-with-us

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Cost

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PR

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LE

I moved from Ireland to join the Costain Graduate Programme in July 2014 I am currently working as a Safety Health and Environmental Advisor at the Bond Street Station Upgrade one of the most complex tunnelling jobs in Europe

As a graduate what attracted me to Costain was the vast amount of opportunity the company had to offer in learning progression support and diversity Costain gives me a solid platform for my career providing me with exceptional training resources and support to grow They have provided me with the chance to grasp opportunity and responsibility from the start whilst still providing a secure network around me to help reach my goals

From an early stage I feel Costain has valued my input and has supported my career progression meeting my training desires and aiding my path to chartership Since I have joined the Costain team I have faced many challenges helping me advance my capabilities and improve my communication skills I embrace the fact that I am in control of my progression through setting personal goals and the option of working on different projects and sectors on some of the UKrsquos biggest and most complex projects that most companies cannot offer making Costain an unmissable graduate experience

From a SHE graduatersquos perspective I feel valued at Costain they invest in my future ensuring the best for me as an individual as well as for the company Every day is different at Costain working in construction

exposes you to multiple working environments and challenges As a SHE Graduate not only am I part of the Graduate programme I participate in the Graduate SHE Academy an independent group that helps me develop the niche skill set needed for my role involving group projects guest speakers and visits to other projects and various locations recently we have visited Paddington and the JCB factory

On a personal scale moving to the UK and starting a new job could have been a daunting experience but thanks to the graduate programme was an easy transition in the process I have made some great friends and created a valuable social network adding to the enjoyment of being a part of the Costain Team

Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Visit wwwcostaincom

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Bank of EnglandC

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Our First Year Internship scheme is designed for undergraduate students completing their first year interested in finding out more about the Bank

Our internships run for six weeks giving you the opportunity to support a team on a specific project with roles available across all areas of the Bank from procurement or HR to monetary policy and banking supervision

You will experience excellent development opportunities ndash from a comprehensive induction to the Bank through to a range of talks and networking events If your performance during the six weeks is considered to be outstanding you will be given the opportunity to join us on our Penultimate Year Internship which could then lead to a full time graduate role

Please note applications for the 2015 First Year Internship are now open

Opportunities for a First Year Internship in 2015

Our ambition is to build One Bank And you could be the one were looking for To find out more visit wwwbankofenglandgraduatescouk

Click here to go through to the applications form

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Hi Everyone I hope these last couple of months have been good to you all and you are continuing to have a strong start to the year We have previously discussed how you can find out your strengths and the benefits of this and then subsequently using your strengths This month I will tell you about how aligning your strengths up to your career is THE best approach you can take

ldquoChoose a job you love and yoursquoll never have to work a day in your liferdquo- Confucius

This idea has been around for centuries but it is not just an old philosophy it is one that holds true to this very day Here at Jobmi we know that individuals who match their job to their strengths and so find their ldquoperfect jobrdquo are happier more confident have higher self

esteem have more energy reach their goals more quickly are more resilient have lower stress develop themselves further are more engaged at work and therefore perform better

That is one comprehensive list of positives that I wouldnrsquot mind tapping into Luckily we now can The new updates to Jobmi will match you to a job suited to your strengths As part of National Apprentice Week 9-13 March 2015 Jobmi will be releasing a new strengths-based career tool that matches you to your perfect job based on your strengths ndash amazing Sign up to Jobmi now so you can be ready when this is released

Another update that is now live on Jobmi is the Employer Pages You can view these pages to gain an insight into each organisation that is affiliated with Jobmi and

if you like what you see you can directly access live links to their current vacancies

These updates are bringing Jobmi even further forward with lots of great current and future possibilities for you the users Let us know what you think by tweeting us Jobmi

Speak Soon

Josh

Which Organisations and Jobs play to your strengths

Join us on Facebook wwwFacebookcomJobmiPlatformFollow us on Twitter Jobmi_Platform

Bright Futures Ezine March 2015indd 27 5315 122352

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PwC

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events and CompetitionsWomen in tax eventFriday 10 April 1400 - 1700 embankment PlaceCome and meet our Tax team at this interactive event where yoursquoll hear from a senior female leader from our Tax business around their career journey have the opportunity to ask them any questions around the world of Tax and gain advice from the recruitment team on your applications There will also be a chance to get involved in business games and to network with people from all areas of our Tax team Register hereRegister here pwctowomenintax

technology events13-17 April ndash tech week in london For those with a real passion for Technology joining our Tech week is a unique opportunity to explore the breadth of our Technology business and the innovative work wersquore doing to keep at the forefront of data digital and cyber security for our clients at a global reach Make your application here

To check out all the opportunities we have for Technology UK-wide visit pwccomukcareerstechnology to find out more Make your application here pwctotechweek

take part in Pwcrsquos crowdsourcing challenge and you could win pound1000Wersquore excited to launch a new crowdsourcing challenge for students focused on identifying the key actions businesses should take to build trust in society The Challenge is focussed on a broad question What can businesses tangibly do to build trust in society Post your ideas comment on other peoplersquos ideas and vote on the ideas you think really stand out and you could have the opportunity to pitch your idea to a panel of PwC Board Memberrsquos and win pound1000 plus an exclusive work shadowing opportunity pwccomukcareerstrust-in-business

VacanciesCalling all NI students If yoursquore looking for work experience or graduate jobs check out our opportunities in Belfast including Assurance Forensics Finance and Forensics Technology Solutions Our business in Belfast is growing rapidly and offers a great opportunity

for individuals to kick start their career Also donrsquot miss our opportunities to join us in Assurance this Autumn in our offices UK-wide including Glasgow Edinburgh Swansea East Midlands and Birminghampwccomukcareers

online tools

e-learn toolsTo help students achieve their best wersquove designed two e-learns to add to our existing suite of employability tools Browse our interview and psychometric e-learns to support you in securing your work experience or graduate programmepwccoukcareerselearn

Events competitions and opportunities

Take the opportunity of a lifetimepwccomukcareers facebookcomPwCCareersUK PwC_UK_Careers

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Cost

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I moved from Ireland to join the Costain Graduate Programme in July 2014 I am currently working as a Safety Health and Environmental Advisor at the Bond Street Station Upgrade one of the most complex tunnelling jobs in Europe

As a graduate what attracted me to Costain was the vast amount of opportunity the company had to offer in learning progression support and diversity Costain gives me a solid platform for my career providing me with exceptional training resources and support to grow They have provided me with the chance to grasp opportunity and responsibility from the start whilst still providing a secure network around me to help reach my goals

From an early stage I feel Costain has valued my input and has supported my career progression meeting my training desires and aiding my path to chartership Since I have joined the Costain team I have faced many challenges helping me advance my capabilities and improve my communication skills I embrace the fact that I am in control of my progression through setting personal goals and the option of working on different projects and sectors on some of the UKrsquos biggest and most complex projects that most companies cannot offer making Costain an unmissable graduate experience

From a SHE graduatersquos perspective I feel valued at Costain they invest in my future ensuring the best for me as an individual as well as for the company Every day is different at Costain working in construction

exposes you to multiple working environments and challenges As a SHE Graduate not only am I part of the Graduate programme I participate in the Graduate SHE Academy an independent group that helps me develop the niche skill set needed for my role involving group projects guest speakers and visits to other projects and various locations recently we have visited Paddington and the JCB factory

On a personal scale moving to the UK and starting a new job could have been a daunting experience but thanks to the graduate programme was an easy transition in the process I have made some great friends and created a valuable social network adding to the enjoyment of being a part of the Costain Team

Fiona Power Graduate sHe Advisor Bond street Station UpgradeDegree Bsc (Health and safety systems)Hons National University of Ireland Galway

Visit wwwcostaincom

Bright Futures Ezine March 2015indd 25 5315 122351

26

Bank of EnglandC

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Our First Year Internship scheme is designed for undergraduate students completing their first year interested in finding out more about the Bank

Our internships run for six weeks giving you the opportunity to support a team on a specific project with roles available across all areas of the Bank from procurement or HR to monetary policy and banking supervision

You will experience excellent development opportunities ndash from a comprehensive induction to the Bank through to a range of talks and networking events If your performance during the six weeks is considered to be outstanding you will be given the opportunity to join us on our Penultimate Year Internship which could then lead to a full time graduate role

Please note applications for the 2015 First Year Internship are now open

Opportunities for a First Year Internship in 2015

Our ambition is to build One Bank And you could be the one were looking for To find out more visit wwwbankofenglandgraduatescouk

Click here to go through to the applications form

Bright Futures Ezine March 2015indd 26 5315 122352

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Jobm

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Hi Everyone I hope these last couple of months have been good to you all and you are continuing to have a strong start to the year We have previously discussed how you can find out your strengths and the benefits of this and then subsequently using your strengths This month I will tell you about how aligning your strengths up to your career is THE best approach you can take

ldquoChoose a job you love and yoursquoll never have to work a day in your liferdquo- Confucius

This idea has been around for centuries but it is not just an old philosophy it is one that holds true to this very day Here at Jobmi we know that individuals who match their job to their strengths and so find their ldquoperfect jobrdquo are happier more confident have higher self

esteem have more energy reach their goals more quickly are more resilient have lower stress develop themselves further are more engaged at work and therefore perform better

That is one comprehensive list of positives that I wouldnrsquot mind tapping into Luckily we now can The new updates to Jobmi will match you to a job suited to your strengths As part of National Apprentice Week 9-13 March 2015 Jobmi will be releasing a new strengths-based career tool that matches you to your perfect job based on your strengths ndash amazing Sign up to Jobmi now so you can be ready when this is released

Another update that is now live on Jobmi is the Employer Pages You can view these pages to gain an insight into each organisation that is affiliated with Jobmi and

if you like what you see you can directly access live links to their current vacancies

These updates are bringing Jobmi even further forward with lots of great current and future possibilities for you the users Let us know what you think by tweeting us Jobmi

Speak Soon

Josh

Which Organisations and Jobs play to your strengths

Join us on Facebook wwwFacebookcomJobmiPlatformFollow us on Twitter Jobmi_Platform

Bright Futures Ezine March 2015indd 27 5315 122352

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events and CompetitionsWomen in tax eventFriday 10 April 1400 - 1700 embankment PlaceCome and meet our Tax team at this interactive event where yoursquoll hear from a senior female leader from our Tax business around their career journey have the opportunity to ask them any questions around the world of Tax and gain advice from the recruitment team on your applications There will also be a chance to get involved in business games and to network with people from all areas of our Tax team Register hereRegister here pwctowomenintax

technology events13-17 April ndash tech week in london For those with a real passion for Technology joining our Tech week is a unique opportunity to explore the breadth of our Technology business and the innovative work wersquore doing to keep at the forefront of data digital and cyber security for our clients at a global reach Make your application here

To check out all the opportunities we have for Technology UK-wide visit pwccomukcareerstechnology to find out more Make your application here pwctotechweek

take part in Pwcrsquos crowdsourcing challenge and you could win pound1000Wersquore excited to launch a new crowdsourcing challenge for students focused on identifying the key actions businesses should take to build trust in society The Challenge is focussed on a broad question What can businesses tangibly do to build trust in society Post your ideas comment on other peoplersquos ideas and vote on the ideas you think really stand out and you could have the opportunity to pitch your idea to a panel of PwC Board Memberrsquos and win pound1000 plus an exclusive work shadowing opportunity pwccomukcareerstrust-in-business

VacanciesCalling all NI students If yoursquore looking for work experience or graduate jobs check out our opportunities in Belfast including Assurance Forensics Finance and Forensics Technology Solutions Our business in Belfast is growing rapidly and offers a great opportunity

for individuals to kick start their career Also donrsquot miss our opportunities to join us in Assurance this Autumn in our offices UK-wide including Glasgow Edinburgh Swansea East Midlands and Birminghampwccomukcareers

online tools

e-learn toolsTo help students achieve their best wersquove designed two e-learns to add to our existing suite of employability tools Browse our interview and psychometric e-learns to support you in securing your work experience or graduate programmepwccoukcareerselearn

Events competitions and opportunities

Take the opportunity of a lifetimepwccomukcareers facebookcomPwCCareersUK PwC_UK_Careers

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Our First Year Internship scheme is designed for undergraduate students completing their first year interested in finding out more about the Bank

Our internships run for six weeks giving you the opportunity to support a team on a specific project with roles available across all areas of the Bank from procurement or HR to monetary policy and banking supervision

You will experience excellent development opportunities ndash from a comprehensive induction to the Bank through to a range of talks and networking events If your performance during the six weeks is considered to be outstanding you will be given the opportunity to join us on our Penultimate Year Internship which could then lead to a full time graduate role

Please note applications for the 2015 First Year Internship are now open

Opportunities for a First Year Internship in 2015

Our ambition is to build One Bank And you could be the one were looking for To find out more visit wwwbankofenglandgraduatescouk

Click here to go through to the applications form

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Hi Everyone I hope these last couple of months have been good to you all and you are continuing to have a strong start to the year We have previously discussed how you can find out your strengths and the benefits of this and then subsequently using your strengths This month I will tell you about how aligning your strengths up to your career is THE best approach you can take

ldquoChoose a job you love and yoursquoll never have to work a day in your liferdquo- Confucius

This idea has been around for centuries but it is not just an old philosophy it is one that holds true to this very day Here at Jobmi we know that individuals who match their job to their strengths and so find their ldquoperfect jobrdquo are happier more confident have higher self

esteem have more energy reach their goals more quickly are more resilient have lower stress develop themselves further are more engaged at work and therefore perform better

That is one comprehensive list of positives that I wouldnrsquot mind tapping into Luckily we now can The new updates to Jobmi will match you to a job suited to your strengths As part of National Apprentice Week 9-13 March 2015 Jobmi will be releasing a new strengths-based career tool that matches you to your perfect job based on your strengths ndash amazing Sign up to Jobmi now so you can be ready when this is released

Another update that is now live on Jobmi is the Employer Pages You can view these pages to gain an insight into each organisation that is affiliated with Jobmi and

if you like what you see you can directly access live links to their current vacancies

These updates are bringing Jobmi even further forward with lots of great current and future possibilities for you the users Let us know what you think by tweeting us Jobmi

Speak Soon

Josh

Which Organisations and Jobs play to your strengths

Join us on Facebook wwwFacebookcomJobmiPlatformFollow us on Twitter Jobmi_Platform

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events and CompetitionsWomen in tax eventFriday 10 April 1400 - 1700 embankment PlaceCome and meet our Tax team at this interactive event where yoursquoll hear from a senior female leader from our Tax business around their career journey have the opportunity to ask them any questions around the world of Tax and gain advice from the recruitment team on your applications There will also be a chance to get involved in business games and to network with people from all areas of our Tax team Register hereRegister here pwctowomenintax

technology events13-17 April ndash tech week in london For those with a real passion for Technology joining our Tech week is a unique opportunity to explore the breadth of our Technology business and the innovative work wersquore doing to keep at the forefront of data digital and cyber security for our clients at a global reach Make your application here

To check out all the opportunities we have for Technology UK-wide visit pwccomukcareerstechnology to find out more Make your application here pwctotechweek

take part in Pwcrsquos crowdsourcing challenge and you could win pound1000Wersquore excited to launch a new crowdsourcing challenge for students focused on identifying the key actions businesses should take to build trust in society The Challenge is focussed on a broad question What can businesses tangibly do to build trust in society Post your ideas comment on other peoplersquos ideas and vote on the ideas you think really stand out and you could have the opportunity to pitch your idea to a panel of PwC Board Memberrsquos and win pound1000 plus an exclusive work shadowing opportunity pwccomukcareerstrust-in-business

VacanciesCalling all NI students If yoursquore looking for work experience or graduate jobs check out our opportunities in Belfast including Assurance Forensics Finance and Forensics Technology Solutions Our business in Belfast is growing rapidly and offers a great opportunity

for individuals to kick start their career Also donrsquot miss our opportunities to join us in Assurance this Autumn in our offices UK-wide including Glasgow Edinburgh Swansea East Midlands and Birminghampwccomukcareers

online tools

e-learn toolsTo help students achieve their best wersquove designed two e-learns to add to our existing suite of employability tools Browse our interview and psychometric e-learns to support you in securing your work experience or graduate programmepwccoukcareerselearn

Events competitions and opportunities

Take the opportunity of a lifetimepwccomukcareers facebookcomPwCCareersUK PwC_UK_Careers

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Hi Everyone I hope these last couple of months have been good to you all and you are continuing to have a strong start to the year We have previously discussed how you can find out your strengths and the benefits of this and then subsequently using your strengths This month I will tell you about how aligning your strengths up to your career is THE best approach you can take

ldquoChoose a job you love and yoursquoll never have to work a day in your liferdquo- Confucius

This idea has been around for centuries but it is not just an old philosophy it is one that holds true to this very day Here at Jobmi we know that individuals who match their job to their strengths and so find their ldquoperfect jobrdquo are happier more confident have higher self

esteem have more energy reach their goals more quickly are more resilient have lower stress develop themselves further are more engaged at work and therefore perform better

That is one comprehensive list of positives that I wouldnrsquot mind tapping into Luckily we now can The new updates to Jobmi will match you to a job suited to your strengths As part of National Apprentice Week 9-13 March 2015 Jobmi will be releasing a new strengths-based career tool that matches you to your perfect job based on your strengths ndash amazing Sign up to Jobmi now so you can be ready when this is released

Another update that is now live on Jobmi is the Employer Pages You can view these pages to gain an insight into each organisation that is affiliated with Jobmi and

if you like what you see you can directly access live links to their current vacancies

These updates are bringing Jobmi even further forward with lots of great current and future possibilities for you the users Let us know what you think by tweeting us Jobmi

Speak Soon

Josh

Which Organisations and Jobs play to your strengths

Join us on Facebook wwwFacebookcomJobmiPlatformFollow us on Twitter Jobmi_Platform

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events and CompetitionsWomen in tax eventFriday 10 April 1400 - 1700 embankment PlaceCome and meet our Tax team at this interactive event where yoursquoll hear from a senior female leader from our Tax business around their career journey have the opportunity to ask them any questions around the world of Tax and gain advice from the recruitment team on your applications There will also be a chance to get involved in business games and to network with people from all areas of our Tax team Register hereRegister here pwctowomenintax

technology events13-17 April ndash tech week in london For those with a real passion for Technology joining our Tech week is a unique opportunity to explore the breadth of our Technology business and the innovative work wersquore doing to keep at the forefront of data digital and cyber security for our clients at a global reach Make your application here

To check out all the opportunities we have for Technology UK-wide visit pwccomukcareerstechnology to find out more Make your application here pwctotechweek

take part in Pwcrsquos crowdsourcing challenge and you could win pound1000Wersquore excited to launch a new crowdsourcing challenge for students focused on identifying the key actions businesses should take to build trust in society The Challenge is focussed on a broad question What can businesses tangibly do to build trust in society Post your ideas comment on other peoplersquos ideas and vote on the ideas you think really stand out and you could have the opportunity to pitch your idea to a panel of PwC Board Memberrsquos and win pound1000 plus an exclusive work shadowing opportunity pwccomukcareerstrust-in-business

VacanciesCalling all NI students If yoursquore looking for work experience or graduate jobs check out our opportunities in Belfast including Assurance Forensics Finance and Forensics Technology Solutions Our business in Belfast is growing rapidly and offers a great opportunity

for individuals to kick start their career Also donrsquot miss our opportunities to join us in Assurance this Autumn in our offices UK-wide including Glasgow Edinburgh Swansea East Midlands and Birminghampwccomukcareers

online tools

e-learn toolsTo help students achieve their best wersquove designed two e-learns to add to our existing suite of employability tools Browse our interview and psychometric e-learns to support you in securing your work experience or graduate programmepwccoukcareerselearn

Events competitions and opportunities

Take the opportunity of a lifetimepwccomukcareers facebookcomPwCCareersUK PwC_UK_Careers

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events and CompetitionsWomen in tax eventFriday 10 April 1400 - 1700 embankment PlaceCome and meet our Tax team at this interactive event where yoursquoll hear from a senior female leader from our Tax business around their career journey have the opportunity to ask them any questions around the world of Tax and gain advice from the recruitment team on your applications There will also be a chance to get involved in business games and to network with people from all areas of our Tax team Register hereRegister here pwctowomenintax

technology events13-17 April ndash tech week in london For those with a real passion for Technology joining our Tech week is a unique opportunity to explore the breadth of our Technology business and the innovative work wersquore doing to keep at the forefront of data digital and cyber security for our clients at a global reach Make your application here

To check out all the opportunities we have for Technology UK-wide visit pwccomukcareerstechnology to find out more Make your application here pwctotechweek

take part in Pwcrsquos crowdsourcing challenge and you could win pound1000Wersquore excited to launch a new crowdsourcing challenge for students focused on identifying the key actions businesses should take to build trust in society The Challenge is focussed on a broad question What can businesses tangibly do to build trust in society Post your ideas comment on other peoplersquos ideas and vote on the ideas you think really stand out and you could have the opportunity to pitch your idea to a panel of PwC Board Memberrsquos and win pound1000 plus an exclusive work shadowing opportunity pwccomukcareerstrust-in-business

VacanciesCalling all NI students If yoursquore looking for work experience or graduate jobs check out our opportunities in Belfast including Assurance Forensics Finance and Forensics Technology Solutions Our business in Belfast is growing rapidly and offers a great opportunity

for individuals to kick start their career Also donrsquot miss our opportunities to join us in Assurance this Autumn in our offices UK-wide including Glasgow Edinburgh Swansea East Midlands and Birminghampwccomukcareers

online tools

e-learn toolsTo help students achieve their best wersquove designed two e-learns to add to our existing suite of employability tools Browse our interview and psychometric e-learns to support you in securing your work experience or graduate programmepwccoukcareerselearn

Events competitions and opportunities

Take the opportunity of a lifetimepwccomukcareers facebookcomPwCCareersUK PwC_UK_Careers

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