Memos
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===This page will normally contain messages of special interest and changes on a weekly basis.
Once a week we will email all penultimate and final year students to alert them to new content here, though all students can opt in and out of these emails via My Career Centre at any time.
Every academic year we will remove all graduates from our mailing list and opt-in all pre-penultimate year students (3 years from graduation) who have not yet made any preference to receiving these emails.
Memos for week commencing 13 February 2012
Introducing our new bookable appointment system for penultimate students and those in subsequent years, including those studying for a Masters or a PhD
We realise that this semester you may be making applications for internships, postgraduate study, graduate jobs and professional positions or at least considering your next steps.
As many of you will know, the Careers Centre is particularly busy at this time of year and the drop-in service has been inundated with students. Therefore, we are delighted to be able to offer you our new bookable appointment system which will commence on Monday 20 February.
Booking a careers appointment is simple:
• Call into the Careers Centre reception to make an appointment. Booking opens from 10am on the Thursday prior to the week you’d like to have the appointment.
• Discuss your needs with our receptionist, who will advise you who to see and let you know what times are available.
Drop-in sessions revised timing
• You will still be able to use our drop-in service which will continue to take place on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons but with the revised timing of 2pm – 4pm.
• Sessions are as before, on a first come, first served basis.
If you wish the adviser to look over a CV, covering letter, application form or personal statement at either drop-in or during a booked appointment, we request that you print off a hardcopy and bring it with you to the session. Advisers are also happy to discuss your future career plans and help you work out the necessary steps to get on the right path.
Deloitte – Mock Interview and Feedback Sessions – Friday 17 February 2012
Please contact the Careers Centre to book an appointment time and get details of how to apply for this session. This is a great opportunity to experience a company interview set-up and to receive feedback.
National Insurance Numbers – interviews being held in St Andrews – 29 February 2012
Are you an international student who requires a National Insurance Number to work in the UK? We have organised for a team of NINo officers to visit the Careers Centre on Wednesday 29 February. Please come into the Careers Centre to complete a green form and to select a time slot.
Cross Trust Vacation Awards - Undergraduate Awards in the Arts
Are you an undergraduate student of Languages, History, Philosophy, Performing Arts etc and of Scottish Birth or Parentage? Are you seeking financial assistance for your summer plans? The Cross Trust Vacation Awards are to help extend vacation support for a programme of work in Libraries, Museums, Galleries, Workshops, Master Classes, Centre of Excellence either in this country or abroad. Ask for a paper information pack and application pack or an electronic copy from the Careers Centre. Completed forms should be returned to the Dean of Arts Office, College Gate by Friday 16 March 2012
Careers Centre and University Travel Service Travel Bursary 2012 – worth £400
The Careers Centre and University Travel Service jointly offer a competitive annual summer vacation Travel Bursary worth £400 to a returning University of St Andrews student.
During the application process you will be asked to demonstrate that your proposed summer vacation ‘adventure’: will give you experience and encounters you could not have in your own country; will be a challenge for you; and will enable you to make a difference in some way.
For more information, including how to apply, visit http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/careers/wiki/Travel_Bursary.
Closing date: Friday 2 March 2012. All travel relating to this bursary must be booked through the University Travel Service.
The Byre Theatre, St Andrews – Press & PR Internship
This opportunity is for students graduating in 2013 or 2014. Considering a career in Journalism, Media or PR? Get experience NOW! See: http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/careers/wiki/Byre_Theatre,_St_Andrews
BBC Production Talent Pool
The BBC is offering over 100 short term, entry level positions across the BBC, so it could be a really exciting opportunity for students. See http://www.bbc.co.uk/careers/trainee-schemes/ptp The Production Talent Pool (PTP) is one of the main fast track entry routes into production based roles across TV, radio and online.
Formerly known as the Vision Intake Pool and the Audio and Music Pool, the newly launched PTP is looking for talented, creative and well organised individuals, who can demonstrate a passion for telling stories. We are looking for the next generation of creative innovators and entrepreneurs. To apply you don't necessarily need to have worked in the media or be highly qualified, but you will be able to prove your creative abilities through making films or radio shows, writing stories, producing music, designing games, or organising events. As a member of the PTP you will be eligible for short term, paid work on a wide range of BBC programmes and productions such as 1Xtra, Panorama or Strictly Come Dancing.
Currently, we have opportunities in:
London (TV + Radio) Glasgow (TV) Salford (TV + Radio) Bristol (Radio) Cardiff (TV + Radio)
Members of the PTP who show considerable talent, drive and creative entrepreneurial flair will be invited to apply for the BBC’s Production Trainee Scheme, an intensive 18 month paid traineeship. The PTP is now the only route into the Production Trainee Scheme.
If you are interested in learning more about making programmes, visit www.bbc.co.uk/academy/collegeofproduction
Go from Strength to Strength on an EY FastTrack programme
We believe you already have the skills and strengths you need for a great career, and we’re here to help you discover them. An EY FastTrack will give you the chance to experience Ernst & Young before you start your career and help you to learn more about where your strengths lie. The EY FastTracks programmes available to you depend on which year you’re in at university. You can apply no matter what course you’re studying. We are currently recruiting Summer Interns for our Audit Practice in Inverness. This could be the start of your journey full of inspirational people, international opportunities, exciting places and new ideas. Visit our website, www.ey.com/uk/careers to learn more and to decide which of our EY FastTracks programmes is right for you.
Careers Events next week with employers visiting St Andrews
Full details at http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/careers - select "EVENTS"
Monday 13 February
Chatteris International Graduate Programme – opportunities to work in Hong Kong .
Finding work Experience – come and hear from one of our careers advisers on how to go about this.
Tuesday 14 February
PricewaterhouseCoopers – St Valentine’s Day Campaign
Wednesday 15 February
Tackling Assessment Centres and Psychometric Testing – with PricewaterhouseCoopers
Thursday 16 February
Starwood Hotels & Resorts promoting their Graduate Management Programs: Vita Futura and Finance Futura (Starwood Hotels & Resorts)
Friday 17 February
Mock Interviews and Feedback sessions with Deloitte - contact Careers Centre for appointments.
Check out “Events” on the Careers Centre homepage at http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/careers
Where to find graduate jobs and internship programmes?
Join other student Job seekers at our website to see new vacancy information.
Register with Careers Centre JobOnline via www.st-andrews.ac.uk/careers and click on Find graduate jobs and/or Find work experience.
THESE ARE JUST A FEW EXAMPLES
MI5 – Various opportunities
Google – EU Headquarters Dublin - Online Media Associate Intern (Multiple Languages Available)
Disneyland Paris – IT Project Telecom and Networks
HarperCollins [Publishers – Finance Graduate Programme
Mars Petcare – Research Study Scientist
Colour Your World by Urbanz - PR and Marketing Executive Assistant
If you haven’t already done so the Careers Centre Team urge you to register with Careers Centre JobsOnline
http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/careers - select "Find graduate jobs" or "Find Work experience"
We are receiving notification of new opportunities for graduate jobs and internships every day.
You can select email alerts so that you receive immediate notification of new vacancies.
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Best wishes Paul Brown and the Careers Centre Team
