the employability times year 2 oct13
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BSEO's official newsletter for Year 2 Business School students.TRANSCRIPT
Race to placements!
Welcome back to the world of deadlines! We hope that you all
had a glorious summer. It was just a year ago that you were a
newbie….wondering where to go, what to do and what to say.
But here you are, in the second year of your degree, already
dreaming of that perfect graduate job? Well, it is time that you
started prepping.
Universities churn out thousands of graduates every year and
employers find it increasingly difficult to choose the right talent
for their organizations. Want to make it simpler for them and
yourself? Well, taking a placement year is the answer to that
question. Numerous employers are offering placements in their
companies and there are various reasons for doing so - Bring
fresh ideas, talent, Share workload, Shortlist for graduate
recruitment.
A placement year will open numerous doors for you and help you
set off on your desired career path. So think of it not as an extra
year, think of it as a year that adds extra value to your degree
and an extra edge to your personality.
For more information, turn pages, read your emails and visit us in
Queen Mary 245.
Regards
Business School Employability Team
What’s in it for you?
Message from the BSEO
Mark your Diary
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Placement Vacancies
Useful Websites
Vacancies Abroad
Sandwich year FAQs
University of Greenwich
Queen Mary 245
London SE10 9LS
E-mail: [email protected]
Direct Line: +44 (0) 20 8331 9772
BUSINESS SCHOOL EMPLOYABILITY OFFICE
11 October 2013
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Wednesday 16 October 2013
Time: 5-7pm
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The Greenwich Employability Passport scheme formally recognises extra-curricular activities undertaken by undergraduate Business School students. It is a point-based scheme where students are rewarded and awarded at different levels of achievement. Business School hosted its first annual Employability Passport Networking Event on the 4th of October 2013. The Networking Event recognised Business School students who collected 80 points or more and have successfully achieved the yearly target on the Greenwich Employability Passport. The event provided students with an unique opportunity to practice professional etiquette and networking, as well as providing business professionals a chance to meet potential future interns & employees. Employers were asked to network with our students via icebreakers such as the ‘Identify Me” game.
Top 10 Winners of the Identify Me Game were awarded a tour of the Bloomberg Offices!
Elizabeth O Oluyitan Yulia Kasiyanova
Rabeya Chowdhury Akeem A Akintokun
James Little Joshiah M Da silva Christine Christofi
Daniel N Opoku-akyeampong Sophie Parker Julia Nilsson
Top Students who scored the highest GEP Points in the first year were also awarded
Julia Nilsson – Shadowing opportunity with Golden Hinde Trust Deborah Jelenke – Shadowing opportunity with Northern Trust
The BSEO would welcome feedback and comments on the event as this is the first event of its kind
that the Business School Employability Office has hosted.
Please email [email protected] to send your feedback/ comments/ suggestions.
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Listed below are all the vacancies currently available on Moodle. To access this page, please log into Portal, click on “My Courses” and then “WORP1001 – Placement Preparations”. Note: only students who are registered as a sandwich student will have access to this page. Please note: students must apply for all the vacancies themselves. To apply for the vacancy, please ensure you have read the details of the application correctly. You should send your application directly to the Business School Employability office, unless stated otherwise. Best of luck!
IMPORTANT: You can request all job descriptions by contacting the Business School Employability Office by email ([email protected]) or by telephone (0208 331 9772) or by visiting our office (QM245). Please keep checking Moodle course “Placement Preparations” for updates on placements or visit us in our office. NB: Only students fully registered on the sandwich mode of their degree will have access to the Moodle course. If you have any doubts, please contact the Business School Employability Office.
Accounting, Finance and Banking
Name & Address of
Company Job Title and Salary How to Apply & Deadline
Hilton Buenavista
Toledo, Spain
Finance Agent
300€ gross per month
Closing date: 15 September 2014
Email [email protected] for more
details on how to apply.
IBM
Finance placements
A salary of £15,000 (pro
rata) and a sign on bonus of
£1,000
Closing date: 31st December, 2013
Click here to apply http://goo.gl/6hEiUW
Hilton Buenavista
Toledo, Spain
Revenue Agent
300€ gross per month
Closing date: 30th July 2014
Email [email protected] for more
details on how to apply.
Events and Tourism
Name & Address of
Company Job Title and Salary How to Apply & Deadline
Hilton Buenavista
Toledo, Spain
Events Agent
300€ gross per month
Closing date: 30th July 2014
Email [email protected] for more
details on how to apply.
Hilton Buenavista
Toledo, Spain
Guest Service Agent
300€ gross per month
Closing date: 15th January 2014
Email [email protected] for more
details on how to apply.
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General Placements
Name & Address of
Company Job Title and Salary How to Apply & Deadline
IBM
General Business placements
A salary of £15,000 (pro rata)
and a sign on bonus of £1,000
Closing date: 31st December 2013
Click here to apply http://goo.gl/6hEiUW
Porsche Cars Great
Britain Ltd
Reading, Berkshire
and Porsche
Experience Centre
(PEC), Silverstone, UK
Intern training Programme
Competitive Salary, Food and
Travel benefits
Closing date: 01 December 2013
Email [email protected] for more
details on how to apply.
VALENTINE
THOMAS
London
Asset Management Analyst
Competitive Base Salary +
Bonus + Benefits
Closing date: 31st January 2014
Email [email protected] for more
details on how to apply.
Human Resources
Hilton Buenavista
Toledo, Spain
Human Resource Agent
300€ gross per month
Closing date: 30th July 2014
Email [email protected] for more
details on how to apply.
IBM
HR placements
A salary of £15,000 (pro rata)
and a sign on bonus of £1,000
Closing date: 31st December, 2013
Click here to apply http://goo.gl/6hEiUW
Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations, Transport, Sales
Hilton Buenavista
Toledo, Spain
Purchasing & Stock Control
Agent
300€ gross per month
Closing date: 15th January 2014
Email [email protected] for more
details on how to apply.
JPMorganChase
London, UK
Sourcing Admin Assistant
Competitive Salary
Closing date: 18th October 2013
Email [email protected] for more
details on how to apply.
Unilever
Seacroft, Leeds
Supply Chain and Innovation
Planning
£15,000 (approx)
Closing date: 30th November 2013
Email [email protected] for more
details on how to apply.
Marketing and PR
IBM
Marketing placements
A salary of £15,000 (pro rata)
and a sign on bonus of £1,000
Closing date: 31st December, 2013
Click here to apply http://goo.gl/6hEiUW
ProspectSoft Ldt
Stokenchurch,
Buckinghamshire
Marketing Assistant
£15,611 (13 month contract)
Closing date: 17th January 2014
Email [email protected] for more
details on how to apply.
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Listed below are some useful websites that offer job vacancies and hints and tips that
you may find useful when finding your placement.
Disclaimer: None of the organisations mentioned in this booklet are endorsed by the
University of Greenwich. The university cannot accept responsibility or liability for these
organisations.
National Council for Work Experience www.work-experience.org
REED www.reed.co.uk
Talentladder www.talentladder.com
RateMyPlacement www.ratemyplacement.co.uk
Prospects www.prospects.ac.uk
Stepstone www.stepstone.co.uk
Guardian Jobs http://jobs.guardian.co.uk
LondonCareers.net www.londoncareers.net
Milkround www.milkround.com
Step www.step.org.uk
Enternships www.enternships.com
Intern Avenue www.internavenue.com
Placements UK www.placement-uk.com
Target Jobs http://targetjobs.co.uk/work-experience
Grad Jobs www.gradjobs.co.uk/work-placement
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InternOptions: Internships and Work Placements in Australia and New Zealand
Web: http://www.internoptions.com/
Intern Abroad: Search for vacancies, internships and work placements all over the world
Web: http://www.internabroad.com/
Global Experiences: Search for vacancies as well as tips on finding vacancies abroad
Web: http://www.globalexperiences.com
Inter Coined: Vacancies in Spanish speaking countries, such as Spain and Latin America
Web: http://www.intercoined.com
Halsbury Work Experience Abroad: Search for vacancies in Europe
Web: http://www.workexperienceabroad.co.uk
Useful Websites – Vacancies Abroad Listed below are some useful websites that offer job vacancies abroad and hints and tips that you
may find useful when finding your Professional Placement
Disclaimer: None of the organisations mentioned in this booklet are endorsed by the University of
Greenwich. The university cannot accept responsibility or liability for these organisations.
Internship Programs: The largest internship community on the Internet. The site has three
separate areas: for students, for employer and for careers centers.
Web: www.internshipprograms.com
Job Smart: Search California and the West Coast of America for internships
Web: www.jobsmart.org
Internjobs: A national database for students and recent graduates. Job seekers can search the
internships database by keyword or location and post a resume online for employers to view
Web: www.internjobs.com
Petersons: A comprehensive site containing links to internships
Web: www.petersons.com
Internship: As the name suggests a simple web-site that allows you to search for all types of
internships in all parts of America. Don’t be fooled by its basic format.
Web: www.internship.com
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Question Answer
“What is a placement?”
The Business School offers the sandwich (or industrial placement) option on all of
its undergraduate degrees. This is seen as an ideal way for students to obtain some
valuable employment experience prior to venturing into the graduate job market.
The placement must be a minimum of 9 months and maximum of 14 months
full‐time paid work and is undertaken after the second year and before the third
year of study.
What are the benefits to choosing
a sandwich degree?
Previous sandwich students have cited the internship/placement as the most
important part of their CV. It demonstrates an ability to bring together your
academic learning with vocational experience. In general some of the benefits are:
• Enables you to obtain the Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice (GDPP), which is awarded to students on work placements only • Helps you to secure a better job after graduation by having some previous useful employment experience on your CV • Earns you some cash (students are usually paid for their placement year or reimbursed for travel expenses) • Gives you an opportunity to put your academic learning from years 1 & 2 into practice • Provides a basis for your final year dissertation and case studies • Improves your confidence and employability.
“Do I need to find the placement
myself?”
Ultimately – yes. As part of our Code of Practice, it is the student’s responsibility to
find and secure their own placement. We do advertise placement vacancies to
students, but you will need to make a fair amount of applications independently in
order to increase your chances of securing a job.
“Can I apply for placements
myself?” Yes. Students are expected to apply themselves.
“What happens if I don’t find a
placement in time?” You can transfer to the full-time equivalent of your programme.
“How soon should I start looking?”
As soon as you start university in the second year. Do not leave your job search
too late or you will find that you have missed out on some of the major placement
vacancies.
“When can I start my actual
placement?”
As soon as you have finished your 2nd year of study. Students are reminded that
they should make every effort to obtain good grades for the 2nd year as this is
usually one aspect which employers are keen on when recruiting a placement
student.
“Can I go abroad during my
placement?”
Yes. Students on the BA Hons International Business are encouraged to go abroad
for their placements.
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Frequently Asked Questions…contd
Question Answer
“How much will I be paid?”
Students on sandwich courses at university are exempt from the National
Minimum Wage (NMW), therefore an employer has no obligation to pay you a
specific amount for your salary. The average this year is between £12,500 to
£14,500 per annum – but it is the quality of the placement (and not the salary!)
that is the most important issue.
“Will the Business School
Placements Office help me to find
a placement?”
We are here to support and guide you. We aim to do this through workshops,
meetings, briefings, one-to-one appointments and group sessions. We will provide
you with guidance on CVs, résumés, covering letters, application forms, interviews,
on-line tests, health and safety, equal opportunities etc. We will not, however,
find a placement for you.
“Do I have to pay tuition fees
during my sandwich year?”
Yes. This is currently set at £650 for the academic year 2011-2012, but can vary
each year. The same amount applies to international students. You will pay
whatever fee you paid in Y3 as you did in Y1 and Y2. Your fee does not go up in Y3.
“Do I need a work permit if I am
an international student?”
No. As long as your placement has been authorised and you are registered on a
valid sandwich programme you do not require a work permit to be employed in
this country. However your full-time work cannot exceed the one-year for your
placement and you should not apply to permanent positions at any time.
“How do I book an appointment
with the BSPO?”
Use the details on the Contact Us link and we will book you in for the next available
appointment depending on the nature of your enquiry. Alternatively you can visit
the office and request an appointment at the front-desk.
“What happens if I fail my second
year of study?”
This depends on your academic profile and decision made by the School Board.
You may still be able to complete your placement (if found), however students are
advised to speak to a member of the Employability Office and/or the Quality
Officer for individual guidance.
“Can I use the Business School
Placements Office as a referee?”
Yes. But we are unable to comment on your character or personal suitability for a
vacancy. We can confirm your programme, mode of study, requirement for a
placement, name of placement company, duration of placement, dates of
placement, expected graduation date, attendance at meetings and workshops,
punctuality and level of preparation when attending appointments.
“How do change my mode of
study (to or from sandwich
mode)?”
Please send an email to [email protected] requesting to change your
mode of study. Please ensure you write your full name, student ID and year and
programme of study.
“What is the minimum length of
my placement?” 36 weeks/9 months of full-time work – half of which must be with one employer.
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Question Answer
“Does my placement have to be
within my subject area?”
It is strongly advised that you do secure a placement which corresponds to the
programme you are studying. Otherwise you may be asked by future employers
about the difference between your academic and vocational profile – remember,
employers prefer consistency and focus in potential employees.
“Is there a limitation of the
numbers of hours I can work
during my placement?”
During a work placement, there is no limitation on the number of hours an
international or home student can work as part of a placement. The 20 hours a
week rule only applies to the amount of work a student can undertake when they
are attending classes.
Watch out for….
• Top Dos and Don’ts
• Did you know?
• Tips from Current Placement students
• Much more!
…….. In upcoming Newsletters !
Want to make sure you don’t miss out on current news, events and deadlines ?
Check your student email account … Everyday.
..“I am thankful for all of those who said NO to me. Its because
of them I’m doing it myself.” – Albert Einstein
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