JOB SECTORS Recruitment & Management Services Introduction This factsheet contain useful information to assist you in your career planning and job seeking. The Research and Management Services Sector is divided into the following main areas: § Management Consultancy
§ Property Services
§ Human resources, recruitment & training
Type of Jobs The following are examples of the type of jobs in this sector: •
Economist
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Occupational psychologist
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Ergonomist
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Management consultant
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Estate Agent
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Operational researcher
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Financial risk analyst
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Recruitment consultant
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Housing Manager
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Risk manager
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Human resources officer
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Statistician
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Internal auditor
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Surveyor
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IT trainer
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Training and development officer
Research a career Use the websites below to:-
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Find information and industry news to help you find out about a career or job sector Find out about a particular job such as: þ Typical work activities þ Career development
Professional Bodies and Key Organisations Key websites Careerplayer Video presentations about a variety of careers Inside Careers Careers information, advice and vacancies Job Crowd Employee job reviews of their job and employer National Careers Service Search job sectors and occupational profiles. Prospects Higher Education's official careers website Skill - National bureau for people with disabilities Opportunities for people with any kind of disability training and employment
þ Salary
þ Entry requirements
þ Training
þ Typical employers
Content ü Careers info ü Job profiles
Link www.careerplayer.com
ü Careers info ü Industry news
www.insidecareers.co.uk
ü Careers info ü Industry news
www.thejobcrowd.com
ü Careers info ü Job profiles
https://nationalcareersservice.d irect.gov.uk/
ü Careers info ü Job profiles
www.prospects.ac.uk
ü Careers info
www.skill.org.uk
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Content
Target jobs Careers information, advice and vacancies
ü Careers info ü Job profiles
Link www.targetjobs.co.uk
Human Resources Human Resources Useful resources & careers development information Magazine articles.
www.humanresourcesmagazine ü
Industry news
.com
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Careers info
www.personneltoday.com
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Careers info
www.rec.uk.com
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Careers info
www.mca.org.uk
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Careers info
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Directory
Personnel today HR profession's magazine providing information for jobs & practical business information. The Recruitment & Employment Confederation Useful information - body representing Recruitment Industry. Management Consultancy Management Consultancies Association Careers Guide for management consultancy can be downloaded from this site, also job search.
http://www.insidecareers.co.uk
Inside Careers Careers information, advice and vacancies Knowledge Train
consultancy www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/res
Careers advice for those wanting to get into project management.
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Magazines, journals and publications HR Magazine
http://www2.askgrapevine.com
Published by askGrapevine with industry insights, 'day in the life' articles, company profiles.
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Industry news
/publication/askgrapevine-hrmagazine/
Find training and study The following websites contain information on training or further study to help you pursue a career path. Professional Bodies and Key Organisations
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Human Resources Personnel today The Recruitment & Employment Confederation Project Management The Knowledge Train Management Consultancy Management Consultancies Association
www.personneltoday.com www.rec.uk.com www.knowledgetrain.co.uk www.mca.org.uk
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Find a job or work experience The following websites contain information where you can search for jobs or work experience. Organisations and Agencies Amanda Wright Recruitment Personnel Today Jobs Boards
Link www.amandawright-rec.co.uk www.personneltoday.com
Human Resources Careers In Recruitment Estate Agent Jobs HR Jobs
www.careersinrecruitment.com www.estateagentjobs.co.uk www.hrjobs.co.uk
Action Points
§ Find work experience by contacting local companies to see if you can volunteer, work shadow or participate in a work placement
§ View the factsheet ‘Career Planning’ to view more information about finding work experience. § Jobs+ Vacancies Board search for work experience and job opportunities, http://bishopg.prospects.ac.uk
Help and information Go to the Resource Centre in the Hardy Building with your initial enquiries or email bgfutures@bishopg.ac.uk. § Resource Centre, Hardy Building. Take your initial enquiries to the Resource Centre where staff are available to help you. Resources include job sector section with books and information and job hunting guides. § Online. Our section on Blackboard and the website has information about available services and information on researching careers and finding jobs and work experience. § Advice. If you require advice with exploring your further study or career options you can book an appointment with a Careers Adviser. Please email bgfutures@bishopg.ac.uk to request an appointment booking form.
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