What's On

Many of you choose a degree subject which you enjoy, but sometimes do not know where to start with what to do after university. This session will give you some starting points to help you consider your career options.

Open to Dundee University studetns and graduates

Whatever your degree subject or career interest it is possible to find a work experience or volunteering opportunity to give you the experience you want and employers are looking for. Many students leave university having had some form of work experience - so don't get left behind!

 Open to University of Dundee students and graduates.

Commercial Awareness:  All employers want it, but what exactly is it?  Come along to this session for hints and tips on how to develop commercial awareness and try out a typical commercial awareness exercise used by employers.

 Open to University of Dundee students and graduates.

An opportunity to explore your personality preferences and how these can contribute to career planning and workplace success. The Myers Briggs Types Indicator (MBTI) is a personality assessment used worldwide as part of personal and career development. It will be facilitated by a MBTI qualified Careers Adviser, will run for an hour and a half and will cost £4.00.

 Open to University of Dundee students and graduates.

Your chance to shine at presentations!  A practical workshop full of useful topics on how to keep calm, amuse and inform.

 Open to University of Dundee students and graduates.

Continuing into Postgraduate Study, be it a Vocational Course, Masters or PhD, is becoming increasingly popular.  Further study can be a good way of increasing your skills or a way of enhancing your career options but what of the PROS and CONS?  When should you apply? What about funding?  This talk should answer these and some other points.

 Open to University of Dundee students and graduates.

Top tips to help you with interviews.

 Open to University of Dundee students and graduates.

Advice on how to compile your CV in order to increase your chances of getting through to the next stage of the selection process.

This session will last approximately 1 hour 30 mins.

 Open to University of Dundee students and graduates.

Top tips to help you cope with Assessment Centres.  This session will last for 1 hour and 30 mins

 Open to University of Dundee students and graduates.

Advice on how to compile your Application  in order to increase your chances of getting through to the next stage of the selection process

 Open to University of Dundee students and graduates.

Your chance to shine at presentations!  A practical workshop full of useful topics on how to keep calm, amuse and inform.

 Open to University of Dundee students and graduates.

Trying to fill out postgraduate and job application forms? Having difficulty trying to sell you knowledge, skills and experience?  Come along to this session to find out how to write effective personal statements and covering letters.

Open to University of Dundee students and graduates.

Top tips to help you with interviews.

 Open to University of Dundee students and graduates.

Commercial Awareness:  All employers want it, but what exactly is it?  Come along to this session for hints and tips on how to develop commercial awareness and try out a typical commercial awareness exercise used by employers.

 Open to University of Dundee students and graduates.

Continuing into Postgraduate Study, be it a Vocational Course, Masters or PhD, is becoming increasingly popular.  Further study can be a good way of increasing your skills or a way of enhancing your career options but what of the PROS and CONS?  When should you apply? What about funding?  This talk should answer these and some other points.

Open to Univeristy of Dundee students and graduates.

An opportunity to explore your personality preferences and how these can contribute to career planning and workplace success. The Myers Briggs Types Indicator (MBTI) is a personality assessment used worldwide as part of personal and career development. It will be facilitated by a MBTI qualified Careers Adviser, will run for an hour and a half and will cost £4.00.

This session is open to Univeristy of Dundee students and graduates.

Thinking About Teaching?

Come along to “Top Tips for Getting into Teachingat the Careers Service Seminar Room to find out about gaining essential work experience for primary and secondary teaching through the School Placement Programme and about applying for Post Graduate Teacher Training.

Open to University of Dundee students and graduates.

Interconnect is the network for women studying Science, Engineering, Technology and the Built Environment in Scotland. We help students to develop personal networks, build links with industry and enhance their career prospects. We want to raise the profile of women studying and working in these fields.

This Interconnect event is an interactive workshop with Lynda Wilson, Senior Recruitment Advisor with ExxonMobil.  Come along and get your questions answered: what skills and competencies are employers looking for, how do people progress from one stage of the recruitment process to the next and does what you wear really matter? Find out at this Interconnect event.

This event is open to any female science, engineering, technology and mathematics students but will be particularly useful for those studying engineering. A light buffet and refreshments will be provided.

Booking for this event will open on 29 January 2013.

Have you ever wondered what a career in law entails? Perhaps you're a law student looking to get your foot in the door? Or maybe you chose to study business, science or something else entirely but are considering making a switch? If you think you have what it takes to pursue a career in law then A day in the City is for you!

On Monday 21 January 2013 two London Law firms, SNR Denton and RPC will be offering 40 students an exclusive opportunity:

• Step inside two law firm offices and see what working there entails
• Speak directly with trainees and lawyers - learn from their experiences
• Gain insider tips on how to make your application, and you, stand out
• Participate in case studies and receive performance related feedback

This event is open to all first-year law and second-year non-law students at university in the United Kingdom or Ireland. Students should be able to demonstrate a high level of academic performance.

Remember, there are only 40 spaces available. Apply now and secure your place: http://targetjobsevents.co.uk/a-day-in-the-city

The International Schools of Choueifat UAE, Oman, Qatar and Bahrain are part of the SABIS Network (http://www.sabis.net/) founded in 1886, now runs 62 schools worldwide and one university. As a result of recent expansion in and around Dubai, we are seeking to add to our existing staff.

We are excited to announce that our first ever International Virtual Careers Fair will take place on Monday 21 of January 2013:  www.iscuae-sabis.net/applicants/chat

We offer excellent career opportunities with attractive packages for final year Undergraduates and Postgraduates of all disciplines in and around Dubai.

You can register your CV at http://www.sabiscareers.com/

Open Day (for undergraduates & recent graduates).

On Tuesday 29 January 9am to 5pm at Ambika P3, University of Westminster, in London's Marylebone Road (nearest tube is Baker Street) practitioners from all the different disciplines in advertising, creative and digital media are joining Metro and the IPA to showcase the industry.

Find out about entry opportunities for Creative Pioneers Challenge and also IPA Ad School and the IPA Diversity Access Scheme, and meet reps from participating businesses.

Free to enter. For further information and to book a time slot visit http://www.creativepioneers.co.uk/open-day

Leadership - are you up for the challenge?  Learn more about what it means to be a leader, Learn how to lead.  Take part in a FREE active three day leadership course where you will:

• visit organisations from every sector
• meet leaders from a range of backgrounds
• consult on real-life business challenges
• try your hand at leading teams.

For further information and to register for this FREE course visit http://frontrunner.commonpurpose.org/disabled-students 

Be a part of York's first ever finance conference!

Taking place on 15 February 2013 at the Royal York Hotel, the inaugural University of York Finance Conference will be a fantastic opportunity for delegates to gain insight from some of the industry's most respected names.

Speakers include (among others):

• Paul Griffiths, Global Head of Fixed Income at Aberdeen Asset Management
• Mark Phelps, Managing Director at Global Investments, former CIO at Dresdner RCM (San Francisco)
• Philip Beasley-Harling, Head of Algorithmic Solutions at Bank of America
• Owen Trotter, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Key Capital Partners

The conference will cover a range of topics from investment banking to private equity investments, and will have workshops covering subjects such as CV building and Assessment Center advice. We will also be launching a 'Trade Idea' competition, which will allow the select few winners to gain 1 to 1 networking opportunities with one of our keynote or panel debate speakers.

If you fancy embarking on a career in the exciting banking and finance sector, this event is definitely not one to miss.

Sign up early as tickets are selling out fast for what proves to be an enriching and exciting day of networking opportunities for both students and professionals alike!

Visit http://www.yorkfinanceconference.com/ for more information or email admin@yorkfinanceconference.com

Keen to do something interesting and worthwhile this summer? If so, why not come along to the University of Dundee Volunteering Fair on Wednesday 20th February to find out about volunteering, summer work and internships.  This is a free event takes place in the Bonar Hall and is open to all students, graduates and staff.

All University of Dundee students and graduates are welcome to attend this event FREE of Charge. No need to book - just turn up on the day!

For further information and a list of the organisations attending visit http://www.dundee.ac.uk/careers/fairs/volunteerfair/

EmployAbility is proud to be working with Google to offer disabled students a fantastic scholarship opportunity.

Google is committed to helping the innovators of the future make the most of their talents by providing scholarships and networking retreats for computer science students with disabilities.

This scholarship aims to help dismantle barriers that keep students with disabilities from entering computing, encourage them to excel in their studies and become active role models and leaders in creating technology.

Multiple scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of  candidates' academic performance and demonstrated passion for computer science. Applications will be reviewed by a committee of researchers and engineers.

The scholarship recipients will each receive a €7,000 (or equivalent) scholarship for the 2013/2014 academic year. In June 2013, all scholarship recipients will be invited to visit Google's Engineering Centre in Zurich for an all-expenses-paid networking retreat. It will include workshops with a series of speakers, panels, breakout sessions and social activities, and will provide an opportunity to meet and share experiences.

Eligibility: candidates must be:

• A student enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD programme (or equivalent) in 2013/2014.
• Enrolled at a University in Europe or in Israel. Citizens, permanent residents, and international students are eligible to apply.
• Studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics, or a closely related technical field.

To apply visit ‘apply now' at http://www.employ-ability.org.uk/internships/google-europe-israel-scholarship-for-students-with-disabilities-2013/146/

Application deadline: Sunday 13 January 2013.

The Graduate Barometer 2013 is a large-scale, independent piece of research into students' views on graduate careers and recruitment. Almost 26,000 students from across the UK took part in our 2012 edition. Your views provide valuable insight and also help decide who makes the Guardian UK 300 top graduate employers. Join in and enter our prize draw with five prizes of £500 and ten of £200 up for grabs!

The survey takes just 20 minutes to complete. To take part, please go to:  http://www.trendence-gradbarometer.co.uk/

Thank you for your participation and best of luck in the prize draw!

Which Award best suits your skills and interests? Choose carefully, as you can only apply for one!

• Are you the Low Carbon Undergraduate of the Year?
• Are you the Future Business Leader of the Year?
• Are you the Mathematics, Economics and Finance Undergraduate of the Year?
• Are you the IT and Computer Science Undergraduate of the Year?
• Are you the Engineering Undergraduate of the Year?
• Are you the Construction, Engineering & Design Undergraduate of the Year?
• Could you win the Undergraduate of the Year Award for Commercial Excellence?
• Are you the First Year of the Year?
• Are you the Law Undergraduate of the Year?
• Are you the Best Undergraduate of the Year?

For further information on the categories and how to apply visit http://undergraduateoftheyear.com/  Closing date:  31 January 2013.

Dear University of Dundee Students and Graduates

In the summer of 2012 we re-launched our Careers Website and are now looking for feedback.  Please spare a few minutes to complete our survey.  We value your comments and suggestions - these will help us understand your needs and improve the Careers Service website accordingly.

At the end of the survey you will be given the option to enter our prize draw - we have three Tesco vouchers up for grabs! 

To participate please use the following link:  Careers Service Website Survey.

The survey will close on 31 January 2013. 

AB InBev Best Beer Competition - create a new beer for your university and win a prize fund of €4,000! 

How to Enter:  All you need to do is to get together a team of 2-4 students and design a new beer for your university and APPLY through http://targetjobsevents.co.uk/best-beer-competition or by email to info@bestbeercompetition.com  Once you've applied you'll have until the entry deadline of 13 February 2013 to submit a project plan and the eight best project plans from each country (the UK and Belgium) which satisfy the competition criteria will be selected to participate in a regional heat where you will present your ideas. Both heats will take place in March 2013 in the UK and Belgium and at each heat there is €3,000 to be won.

The top two teams from each heat will be invited to the Grand Final in Belgium which will take place on 30 April 2013. At the Grand Final the four teams will present their ideas and a winning team will be announced and win €2,500 for themselves and a further €1,500 for charity!

If this sounds like you then the AB InBev Best Beer Competition is waiting for your application! Further details including the prizes on offer, terms and conditions and how to APPLY can be found by clicking on the pages above.

Entrants must be of legal drinking age and registered students at a UK or Belgium university. All team members must be from the same university. The charity prize awarded at the Grand Final will be paid directly to the charity or community project as agreed between the Promoter and the winning Team.  For the avoidance of doubt, AB InBev's decision is final as to which charity or community project the charity prize is awarded to.

The Anglo-Danish Society are inviting applications from students undertaking postgraduate courses of either:

• Danish Nationality for scholarships tenable at universities or other higher education institutions in the United Kingdom. Candidates' first degree should be from a Danish university or college: or
• British Nationality for scholarships tenable at universities or other approved higher education institutions in Denmark.  

Applicants should either have embarked on postgraduate research leading to a higher degree, or be assured of being able to do so in the academic year indicated above.  

In addition to its own scholarships the Anglo-Danish Society administers the OVE ARUP Foundation Award and the Torben Skjalm Petersen Award.

Scholarships are intended to be only a supplement to students' other funding and will run for a period of up to six months from the beginning of the academic year indicated or such other date as may be approved. The minimum value is £1,500 per grant. 

For further information visit http://www.anglo-danishsociety.org.uk/ To request an application forms email scholarships@anglo-danishsociety.org.uk  Completed applications may be submitted from 1 January 2013 onwards. Closing date: 1 March 2013.

The College of Law is the destination for ambitious future lawyers who want to be successful in the modern world of law.

To help you towards your legal career goal we are awarding a total of six scholarships across our 2013/14 Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), LL.M Legal Practice Course (LL.M LPC) and Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC), starting from July 2013.

The scholarship programme entries cover a variety of topical and interesting subjects - a digital or written entry will be required. Visit http://www.college-of-law.co.uk/funding/ for information on the subject topic for your chosen course and how to apply.

The University of Dundee Career Center kindly requests your participation in "The WetFeet Career Benchmark". Employers use this information to design their recruiting strategies, select key schools for recruitment and track their image and efforts on their target campuses.

Your participation helps to increase the visibility and marketability of University of Dundee students to employers and helps the employers to work on a targeted approach when they recruit on our campus.

Follow the link below to influence your future employer offering and work environment: http://unisurv.co/UK2013

By participating you will also help us better serve you and focus on attracting the companies that match your interests.

Finally, you will be compensated for your time with a career toolbox that features two free WetFeet Insider Guides, access to career webinars from Evisors among others, and an exclusive invitation to the Universum Talent Networks, a platform where you will be able to connect with employers for international job opportunities!

Many thanks for your participation!

University of Dundee in cooperation with Universum