JobShop / Placement Base

The JobShop / Placement Base, located on the ground floor, contains a wealth of information on a wide range of employers and occupations, from Teaching, Engineering, Law and Scientific Research and Development to Voluntary Work and taking a Year Out.

• Occupations (Blue Folders)
  Contains information on over 1000 occupations. The information is AGCAS classified and you should start with the Yellow Index (which is in alphabetical order) to locate the occupation about which you require further details.
• Employers (Red Folders)
  This section has information on some of the major recruiters of graduates. Each folder contains a list of employer links.
• Vacation & Work Experience (Black Folders)
  In addition to opportunities for vacation times, this section also contains information on placements.
• Postgraduate Study & Funding (Blue and Green Folders)
  This section has reference material on where in the UK you can do a postgraduate course. It also contains information on funding.
  
• Advice & Tips Series
  Useful leaflets on CVs, covering letters, personal statements, assessment centres and interviews.
• Study in the USA
  See the Fulbright bookcase
  
• Facilities for viewing reference dvds and cds
  
• Free takeaway Careers Casebooks, Directories and Brochures
• Bookcase - Reference Materials
• Computer Terminals & Printers
  Networked computer for student/graduate use giving access to the web, Vacancy Database, ChipFix (searchable funding database) and Prospect Planner.

During semester time, the JobShop / Placement Base is manned Monday to Friday, 10am - 4pm. Outwith these times and during opening hours, students are encouraged to use JobShop / Placement Base resources on a self-help basis.

How up to date is the information?

Incoming information is date stamped so you can check how old it is. In general, each organisation sends literature at about the same time each year. Please do not remove anything from the files. A coloured dot on the top right hand corner indicates takeaway copies are available. Other items may be photocopied at 5p per A4 sheet or 10p per A3 sheet. Photocopier in Reception (ground floor).

If you cannot find what you are looking for, please ask a member of staff for assistance.