Careers Fair
Thursday 11th February
11.00 – 14.00 in the Chapel on the Bishop Otter Campus.
With the increasing number of graduates competing for positions along with the effect of the recession on the number of jobs, finding a position after graduation is becoming increasingly challenging. Therefore it is crucial to use every opportunity possible to meet employers and gain advice on entering the jobs market.
A fantastic opportunity to meet:
- Graduate employers – offering their first-hand advice on getting into a specific sector and the jobs market in general
- Organisations – offering advice ranging from starting your own business to working in the public or charity sector
- Careers Advice – offering CV, application and interview advice, as well as tips if you’re not sure what you want to do or where to start
- Postgraduate study representatives – offering advice on postgraduate courses, as well as information on getting into teaching
If you’re in your first or second year this is a brilliant opportunity to find out what you can do now to increase your prospects when you finish.
If you’re in your final year this is a vital opportunity to talk to employers and gain advice on job hunting – the next few months are crucial for you to get the job you want.
For more information please contact Lucy Bone, Careers Assistant on Tel: 01243 816035 or drop into the Careers and Jobshop in New Hall Room 108.
Below are a list of all the organisations that are attending the Fair, look out for more companies being added over the coming weeks:
Army – there are a great variety of opportunities on offer within the Army to graduates. As an Officer you will have a challenging role, management responsibility, a great remuneration package, travel opportunities and excellent career prospects. Joining the Army can lead to a long and fruitful career as an Officer, or an invaluable stepping stone to a career in the business world. www.armyjobs.mod.uk/education/GraduateOpportunities/Pages/Default.aspx
CCUSA - offers great summer opportunities for teaching kids in the USA. They have jobs for lifeguards, climbers, horse riders, tennis enthusiasts, swimming teachers, gymnasts plus so much more. Deadline for application is 1st March. Apply at www.ccusa.com.
Chichester District Council – the Sports Development Officer will attend to provide specific advice for all students studying sports related subjects. www.chichester.gov.uk
Chichester Festival Theatre - hold an array of theatre from touring shows to its own productions. The Learning and Participation Coordinator will be offering friendly advice to aspiring theatre professionals on how to get ahead and break into this challenging but rewarding industry. www.cft.org.uk/index.asp
Chichester Observer - group of three local newspaper. Graduates join as trainees and take exams after 18 months in hope of becoming qualified journalists. www.chichester.co.uk
East Sussex County Council – is a significant employer in the South of England. The exhibitors will be able to discuss in detail questions relating to teaching, social work and youth work, but also offer a lot of other opportunities in a variety of fields including sport and leisure, business and environmental. www.eastsussex.gov.uk/default.htm
Enterprise Gateway – an advice service for anyone interested in starting their own business. This is a great opportunity for students to gain free advice regarding setting up and running their own business. www.sussexenterprise.co.uk/viewPage.jsp?id=5437520
Enterprise Rent a Car – an international car rental company. They are currently recruiting for their Enterprise Management Trainee Programme. Graduates receive the opportunity to run their own branch of the business in as little as two years and learn about everything from sales and marketing to customer service and finance, leading into a management position. www.enterprisealive.com/
Explore Learning - an ambitious, fast growing company dedicated to making a difference in children's education. Provides graduates with the opportunity to gain extensive training working closely with children whilst developing your business, management and marketing expertise. www.explorelearning.org.uk/
Fitness First - largest fitness organisation in the UK. They are currently recruiting personal trainers and giving them guidance to make them successful in the fitness industry. www.fitnessfirst.co.uk/Fitness-First-Jobs-Careers/Gym-Fitness-Jobs-Careers.aspx
Graduate Jobs South - raises awareness and recruits students and graduates to the excellent opportunities available within companies based in the South. Sign up at the Fair to open yourself up to an array of opportunities available across a range of sectors whether you're looking for a placement, part-time or full-time work. www.graduatejobsouth.co.uk/home.aspx
GraduateOn - Graduate Placement Opportunity, offering graduates a free training course to promote yourself and matching you to paid and unpaid placements in West Sussex. www.graduateon.net
Matchtech Group plc – one of the UK's top 20 recruitment companies and one of the largest recruiters in Hampshire. They are currently looking for graduates to join their Trainee Recruitment Consultant programme for 2010. www.matchtech.com/recruitmentcareers/
Police – members of the police training team will be offering students advice regarding joining the police force, from what they look for in new recruits, what experience you’ll need and the police recruitment process. www.policecouldyou.co.uk/
Princess Cruises - offering luxury cruises worldwide. They offer exciting opportunities for career development in a wide range of areas which include Entertainment, Medical, Information Technology, Production and Cruise Staff, Technical (Officer and Cadets) and many more. www.princess.com
Royal Air Force (RAF) - they recruit hundreds of graduates each year operating in roles as varied as flying, engineering, logistics, medicine, personnel work, catering, air traffic controlling and ground defence and are always looking for new recruits. They offer excellent and ongoing training as well as lots of opportunities for sport and travel. www.rafcareers.com
University of Chichester – members of the team from careers; volunteering; admissions and post graduate study will be on hand to offer students advice and information. Students can enquire about job hunting, CV help, taking a placement or internship, volunteering, post-graduate study and specifically applying for a PGCE.
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service - offering advice on the role of a firefighter and the recruitment and selection criteria you will have to undertake to join the Fire Service. www.westsussex.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/fire---rescue-service
Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust - Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of 450,000 people from a catchment area covering most of West Sussex. The Trust was created on 1 April 2009 through the merger of St Richard's Hospital, Chichester, Southlands Hospital, in Shoreham-by-Sea, and Worthing Hospital.The HR Resourcing Manager will be attending the Fair to offer advice on joining the NHS www.rwst.nhs.uk/about-us
Wired Sussex - works with digital media companies of all sizes helping them to develop and grow. Wired Sussex run the Sussex Internship Programme offering over 100 grant-supported graduate internships with Sussex's most exciting digital media companies. They can also offer advice on what different companies are searching for and the recruitment process. www.wiredsussex.com