Exploring Your Future in Science & Environment, Technology & Engineering Careers Fair Brochure 2014 by University of Plymouth Careers & Employability Service

EMPLOYABILITY WITH PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY

Exploring your Future in Science & Environment, Technology & Engineering Careers Fair

WEDNESDAY 22ND OCTOBER 2014 ROLAND LEVINSKY BUILDING WWW.PLYMOUTH.AC.UK/EMPLOYABILITY

A WARM WELCOME TO PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY’S EXPLORING YOUR FUTURE IN SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING CAREERS FAIR, 2014! The Employability Service offers a variety of opportunities for you to meet employers and each academic year the Employability Service organises faculty focussed careers fairs, open to students and graduates from across the University. These are visited by over 3000 students who are looking for information on graduate jobs, work experience opportunities or post graduate study. THIS FAIR IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU TO: • See the types of recruiters available, which students they are looking to recruit and the criteria you will need to meet. • Meet over 30 major international, national and local employers, who may be recruiting for graduate vacancies, placements, internships and work experience opportunities; and to make a good first impression. • Talk face-to-face with recruiters – ask questions, gain information and advice that may not be available on their website. • Get ideas and information on what you can do with your degree. • Find out about the jobs, postgraduate study and timeout opportunities available to you. • Receive constructive feedback on your CV from the recruiters who will be reading them, and on how to build your employability skills from the people that know. • Pick up information, hints and tips and feedback from Plymouth University Employability Service advisers.

The huge range of organisations here today, represent a diverse range of sectors and collectively employ well over 1.5 million people, working across the world – a truly global network of opportunity. The thought of attending your first careers fair and initiating your first face-to-face contact may feel overwhelming, but with careful planning and plenty of research you should come away feeling more cluedup about the opportunities available and the application processes, as well as gaining some useful contacts. I encourage you to read the page in this brochure ‘Making the most of your Careers Fair’ to really make today work for you and ensure that you leave today having taken positive action towards your employability and career goals. The employers represented here today have an active interest in Plymouth graduates. Thank you for attending and making the most of their interest in you. Shirley Walker (Head of Careers and Employability) and the Employability Service Team

EXPLORING YOUR FUTURE IN SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING CAREERS FAIR 2014

MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR CAREERS FAIR

This year our fairs are in October to help get you ahead of the game, giving you the chance to meet the employers before students at other Universities. Remember it is never too early to think about when you graduate! PREPARATION IS KEY

ON THE DAY

Research the organisations who are attending by visiting their websites and why not see if they have a Facebook, Twitter or Linked In page you can follow? This will help you to target the most relevant employers on the day and ask appropriate questions.

Although fairs are less formal than interviews, the organisations will still be on the lookout for potential candidates:

Think about the questions that you want to ask, so that you don’t end up just wandering around the stands picking up information, or asking obvious questions. Being remembered as the person who asked interesting and engaging questions can’t be a bad thing! Check our careers calendar for workshops which will help you boost your skills and confidence in preparation for the careers fair. Think outside the box. Don’t just consider the obvious companies and remember companies will employ a full range of staff. The more open minded you are the more opportunities you will discover. Consider the type of work that interests you and your skills and experience to date. Employers may ask what you want out of a placement or graduate job and what you could bring to a role.

• Dress smartly; you never get a second chance to make a first impression! • Take copies of a CV (make sure it’s a good one) and why not take along some business cards you can leave with employers? This shows you are serious and prepared and not just there for the freebies. • If someone gives you their business card and invites you to call them for a further meeting, follow it up. It may open the doors to work experience, other opportunities and developing valuable transferable skills. • Don’t forget to do your research and look at the Employer Profiles on page 7 so you know which employers you want to meet at the fair. • Keep up to date with the latest fair news from the Employability Service and exhibitors by following

Know your digital footprint! What do you find when you Google your name? Are you happy for employers to see your Facebook photos? Are you tweets appropriate? Is your LinkedIn profile current and professional? Employers increasingly check candidates’ online presence so it is good to be confident in yours!

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ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS The questions you ask should depend on what is appropriate to the employer, the research you have done, and what you want to get out of your discussion with them. You need to develop your own ideas, but here are a few examples of questions you might want to ask: • What types of projects are currently being undertaken? • Does your organisation have any opportunities for work experience or part time vacancies? • What motivated you to work for XXX organisation? • What particular skills are you looking for? • Where do you usually advertise job vacancies and how do you like people to apply? • What is your selection process? (such as assessment centres, interviews, tests) • Do you have any tips for the application process and interview?

GRADUATE ROLE EXAMPLE QUESTIONS: • What training opportunities are available? • How many graduates are recruited each year? • What has happened to the graduates you recruited last year? What are they doing now? • What qualification level do you require? (i.e. 2:1, postgraduate qualification etc.)

PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITY EXAMPLE QUESTIONS: • Does your organisation recruit placement students? • What experience would help a placement application succeed with your recruitment process? • Do you expect graduates to have done some work experience before applying?

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School of C Mathem Computing/ Computer Games & Development/Computer Science/Web Development

Environmental Biology/ Conservation Biology

Human Biosciences

Biological Sciences

Animal Behaviour & Welfare/ Wildlife Conservation

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RECRUITING STUDENTS FROM ANY COURSE

School of Biological Sciences

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BABCOCK

BAM NUTTALL LTD

BECTON DICKINSON

BMT GROUP LTD (BMT DEFENCE SERVICES LTD & BMT ISIS)

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CENTRAX LTD, GAS TURBINES DIVISION COTY CREW & CONCIERGE FORMAPLEX LIMITED FORMATION ZONE

FRAZER NASH CONSULTANCY

FRONTIER

EXHIBITORS ARE HERE TO MEET STUDENTS FROM:

FUGRO GCHQ IBM

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INSTITUTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

KIER GROUP PLC

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LAND REGISTRY LANDMARK INFORMATION GROUP MATCHTECH MIDAS OSIRIS PROJECTS PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY EMPLOYABILITY SERVICE

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PRINCESS YACHTS PRYSMIAN

RENISHAW PLC

ROBERT MARTELL & PARTNERS

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ROYAL AIR FORCE ROYAL NAVY AND ROYAL MARINES ROYAL TOWN PLANNING INSTITUTE SCHLUMBERGER

SOFTWARE CORNWALL SPIRENT COMMUNICATIONS

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SPONGE UK TAYLOR WIMPEY EXETER THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF WASTES MANAGEMENT

THE GEOTECHNICAL ACADEMY TXT E-SOLUTIONS SPA

UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE

UNLOCKING POTENTIAL

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Ocean Science and Ocean Exploration

RECRUITING FROM SPECIFIC COURSES OUTSIDE OF SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING

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Mechanical, Marine & Composites Materials Engineering

Marine Sports Science/Surf Science & Technology

Marine Studies/Ocean Yachting/Merchant Shipping/ Navigation

Marine Biology & Coastal Ecology

Civil & Coastal Engineering

School of Marine Science & Engineering

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Environmental Sciences

Geography

Earth Sciences

School of Geography, Earth & Environmental Sciences

Chemistry

Mathematics & Statistics

Robotics

Computing & matics

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SCHOOL OF ART & MEDIA

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ALL COURSES FROM SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN & ENVIRONMENT BUSINESS ADMIN/STUDIES/MANAGEMENT/ INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS

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CONSTRUCTION IN FACULTY ARTS

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X BUSINESS, ECONOMICS, MARKETING SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN & ENVIRONMENT

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EMPLOYER PROFILES

AGUSTAWESTLAND WWW.AGUSTAWESTLAND.COM/CONTENT/CAREERS AgustaWestland is a world leader in helicopter manufacture, based in Yeovil, Somerset. Together with our 13,000 strong global workforce, we design, develop and manufacture the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most advanced rotorcraft for civil and military customers all over the world. Part of the world-class Finmeccanica group, our operations are based across the UK, Italy, Poland and the USA. Each year we seek a number of talented undergraduates and graduates to join out highly regarded placement programmes. This provides students with the opportunity to experience a vast variety of engineering and/or business departments through a series of placements. Offering: Graduate Training Programme and Year Long Placements TOP TIP: TRY AND MAKE YOUR APPLICATION STAND OUT!

AKER SOLUTIONS WWW.AKERSOLUTIONS.COM Aker Solutions is a global provider of products, systems and services to the oil and gas industry. Our expertise brings together engineering and technologies for oil and gas drilling, field development and production. Our portfolio of products, systems and services stretches from the reservoir to wellstream processing systems generating marketable and valuable hydrocarbon products. With our broad range and experience, we apply the knowledge to create optimal solutions for our clients. Today we number approximately 28,000 people in 30 countries on every continent, including offices in the UK, in Aberdeen and London. We are building our future on our 170 years of heritage and on the capabilities and resources of our people andÂ companies. We are keen to meet engineering graduates interested in finding out about our graduate programme, starting September 2015, who will share our values and commitment to deliver the best possible results to our customers. Offering: Graduate Training Programme ~ Graduate Positions

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ARMY WWW.ARMY.MOD.UK The Army is recruiting. If you want a career that offers challenge and adventure, then a career in the Army could be right for you. The salary is competitive and you’ll get paid from the moment you start your training. With over 200 different roles, there’s a huge range of careers to choose from, including catering, logistics and engineering, medicine, Law, IT and many more. The Army offers you huge job variety and encourages you to develop, both personally and professionally. You will be taught essential skills and will build on your self-confidence; you can even gain civilian recognised qualifications which will stand you in excellent stead for any future civilian career. You could travel the world, providing vital support to both humanitarian missions and combat operations. You’ll enjoy new challenges and find new ways to push yourself and achieve – all with the Army’s first class training. Your accommodation is subsidised plus you get free medical and dental care, 30 days’ annual leave alongside public holidays and an excellent pension. You’ll be encouraged to play your favourite sports as well as taking part in adventurous training, plus you will be provided with the facilities and guidance to build and maintain your physical fitness. As well as full-time positions, you could join the Reserve Army in your spare time and bring skills and experience from your civilian career or education with you, while also developing new ones. You’ll be paid for the time you spend in the Reserve Army, and enjoy the benefits too. To find out more about Army life search Armyjobs. Offering: Graduate Positions and Graduate Training Programme TOP TIP: STUDENTS MIGHT WISH TO DO SOME RESEARCH, BY SEARCHING “ARMY JOBS” PRIOR TO THE FAIRS AND COME TO THE ARMY STAND FOR ADVICE AND TO DISCUSS OPTIONS OPEN TO THEM IN MORE DETAIL.

BABCOCK INTERNATIONAL LTD WWW.BABCOCKINTERNATIONAL.COM For over a century, Babcock has been a name synonymous with ultra-reliable engineering excellence. Babcock is the UK’s leading engineering support services organisation with revenue of over £3.5bn in 2014 and an order book of circa £12 billion. Babcock is the UK’s leading naval support business for the Royal Navy and the Ministry of Defence with its main site located in Devonport Royal Dockyard in Plymouth. FLUX This year, Babcock are sponsoring the Faculty of Science & Environment FLUX competition. FLUX is a fast paced competition which will see you working in a team of six to plan and present a business strategy for a real business scenario. Regardless of your degree subject or career plan, being able to demonstrate the behaviours and commercial awareness crucial to a successful career is something all employers look for in graduates. FLUX will launch you into the world of business and will cover the key areas of Finance, HR, Marketing and Strategy. Senior Managers from Babcock will work with you in the morning to help develop your business plan which will be presented in the afternoon to determine the overall winner. This event will provide invaluable business and employability skills development to help boost your CV. If you want to be able to stand out from the crowd and have the opportunity to network with Senior Directors and graduate recruiters, then this is the event for you! For more information on the event, and details on how to enter please visit the Employability Service Events Calendar Offering: Work Experience Opportunities ~ Year Long Placements ~ Graduate Training Programme ~ Graduate Positions TOP TIP: READ UP ON THE COMPANY YOU ARE INTERESTED IN AND APPROACH THEM WITH CLEAR QUESTIONS. EXPLORING YOUR FUTURE / EMPLOYER PROFILES

BAM NUTTALL WWW.BAMNUTTALL.CO.UK BAM Nuttall is a leading civil engineering contractor, delivering a complete package of civil engineering services across all sectors within the industry; Including: • roads and structures • railways • maritime • coastal and flood alleviation • environmental and geotechnical projects • land remediation • power and tunnelling We look to recruit Graduate Civil Engineers with a BEng/MEng Civil Engineering degree or equivalent and Graduate Quantity Surveyors with a BSc/MSc Quantity surveying degree or equivalent. Every year we place 35–40 new engineering and surveying graduates on site and allow them to become important members of the construction team. Civil Engineers: We offer a training scheme (Under Agreement) which will lead to Eng Tech and both Incorporated and Chartered Engineer status. The training scheme is accredited and monitored by I.C.E. Quantity Surveyors: Our primary professional institution for quantity surveying staff is the Chartered Institution for quantity surveying staff is the Chartered Institute of Civil Engineering Surveyors. The Quantity Surveyor training program is accredited and monitored C.I.C.E.S. Our training schemes have received numerous industry awards and are seen as benchmark programs by universities, institutions and the industry. We offer broad based training and experience in all aspects of Civil Engineering. Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying Undergraduate? We also offer 35-40 Summer Vacation and 20-25 Supervised Work Experience Placements based on one of our civil engineering contracts. For undergraduates who successfully complete a placement, even before starting the degree course, there is the opportunity of Sponsorship for the remainder of the degree course. Join us and you will enjoy a unique opportunity to gain the knowledge, skills and competence you need to become one of the leading engineers of the future. Offering: Work experience opportunities ~ Year Long placements ~ Graduate Training Programme ~ Graduate Positions TOP TIP: RESEARCH YOUR KEY COMPANIES AND BEAR IN MIND THE PERSON YOU SPEAK TO MAY BE THE RECRUITER.

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BECTON DICKINSON WWW.BD.COM BD is a global medical technology company that is focused on improving drug therapies, enhancing the quality and speed of diagnosing infectious diseases and advancing research and discovery of new drugs and vaccines. BD provides an environment which enables our highly talented workforce to be the best at their professions. We are always seeking people who have a passion and commitment to join our company on its journey to “Helping all people live healthy lives.” Offering: Year Long Placements and Graduate Positions TOP TIP: HAVE A COPY OF YOUR CV WITH YOU WHICH REALLY SHOWS OFF YOUR SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE AS WELL AS LETTING YOUR PERSONALITY SHINE THROUGH.

BMT GROUP LTD (BMT DEFENCE SERVICES LTD & BMT ISIS) WWW.BMTDSL.CO.UK/CAREERS BMT Defence Services is the leading independent centre of engineering design, design support and technical services for defence customers and we’re situated just a short walk from the centre of Bath. Our unique status as an Employee Benefit Trust (EBT) allows us to invest more heavily in the two areas we believe are vital to success in the global economy: people and knowledge. Our graduate programmes are approved by professional bodies such as Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), The Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA and The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST) as we feel that you should be given continuous support to help you achieve CEng status. We are looking for progressive and inspiring individuals who have the passion and drive to join our forward thinking teams.) BMT Isis, is one of the UK’s leading Safety, Environmental and Risk Management Consultancies. We develop and deliver innovative, proportionate, and cost-effective approaches to organisations wishing to assess and assure the safety and associated risks of their complex systems and processes. We also assist our clients to develop and integrate effective approaches to Environmental Management. As a Company, we are forward thinking, supportive of innovation and focused on the development of our people as well as our organisation. We operate in a range of market sectors principally in the Defence, Civil Maritime, Energy and Aerospace Sectors. Offering: Work Experience Opportunities ~ Year Long Placements ~ Graduate Training Programme ~ Graduate Positions TOP TIP: PREPARE BEFOREHAND WHICH ORGANISATIONS YOU WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK TO AND UNDERSTAND WHAT THEY DO AS A COMPANY. THERE ARE MANY ORGANISATIONS AT CAREERS FAIRS AND IT CAN BE QUITE DAUNTING WALKING AROUND THEM ALL SO IT IS EASIER TO PLAN AHEAD AND VISIT THOSE THAT INTEREST YOU.

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CENTRAX LTD, GAS TURBINES DIVISION WWW.CENTRAXGT.COM Centrax Gas Turbines is a global engineering company, providing integrated power solutions for customers in the Industrial energy markets working in partnership with gas turbine suppliers Rolls Royce and Siemens Industrial Turbines. Engineering excellence is at the heart of Centrax’s success, being the largest privately owned gas turbines company in Europe. Centrax Gas Turbines employs both Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. At Centrax we pride ourselves in our ability to provide customer solutions by involving our Engineers across the full breadth of the process be that in product design, software for control systems, product commissioning or in-field product support. In doing so Centrax has the scope to offer you the tools, training, support and experience to launch your career and maximise your potential. Offering: Year Long Placements ~ Graduate Training Programme ~ Graduate Positions ~ Other: Summer Placements TOP TIP: PRESENTABILITY OF SELF WITH FULL CURRICULUM VITAE

COTY WWW.COTY.COM Coty was founded in Paris in 1904 by François Coty, a visionary in the perfume industry. With about 10,000 employees and corporate headquarters in New York, we still honour François Coty’s mission to “offer a product of rich appearance that is affordable at a variety of price points,” by offering products from ultra-premium luxury to entertainment/lifestyle and accessible price points to match the lifestyle of our consumers. Our unique portfolio of widely known brands in fragrance, colour cosmetics (including nail) plus skin and body care. Coty’s entrepreneurial culture is driven by a spirit of “FASTER. FURTHER. FREER” that gives us the ability to make fast decisions, push boundaries and support creativity. Offering: Year Long Placements

CREW & CONCIERGE WWW.CREWANDCONCIERGE.COM Crew & Concierge is an International yacht crew agency specialising in recruitment of personnel for the Maritime industry. We work with clients from all over the world and assist them in their recruiting process to find the ideal candidate to fill their positions. Finding efficient and reliable Super Yacht crew staff has become ever more difficult, because of the increasing demands of qualifications in the industry, particularly for Marine Engineers and Electronic Technical Officers. Getting involved with Crew & Concierge is a great way to start a career in yachting, we can tell you what qualifications you needs, what opportunities are available and what would best suit you and your career aspirations. Offering: Other: Introducing graduates to the yachting industry and showcasing opportunities available to them. TOP TIP: BRING ALONG A LIST OF HANDS ON EXPERIENCE YOU HAVE HAD THROUGHOUT UNIVERSITY, ANY QUALIFICATIONS OR ANY WORK EXPERIENCE YOU HAVE TO HELP US GUIDE YOU TOWARDS WHICH ROLES WOULD BE SUITABLE FOR YOU IN THE INDUSTRY.

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FORMAPLEX LIMITED WWW.FORMAPLEX.XOM Formaplex is a trusted manufacturing partner for World-class clients within Automotive, Aerospace, Motorsport, Defence, Marine & Consumer Product. We combine the best people with leading edge technology to provide dynamic, expert led design, tooling and advanced materials manufacturing solutions. We deliver exceptional results for exceptional clients. Offering: Year Long Placements ~ Graduate Positions

FORMATION ZONE WWW.FORMATIONZONE.CO.UK Formation Zone, Plymouth University’s incubation space supports you to start your business, providing excellent advice, guidance and connections in a vibrant, professional open plan office space. Formation Zone is perfect for those wanting to develop a business idea and start up in a supportive and collaborative environment. We are open to anyone to apply to; our successful applicants demonstrate innovation, high standards and potential for growth. Formation Zone is looking for business ideas in these priority areas: creative industries, hi-tech, marine, environmental, advanced engineering, health and wellbeing. Benefits • Support to develop your business idea • Keep motivated and connected by working alongside like-minded people • Innovation and knowledge transfer opportunities through Plymouth University • Part of a network of businesses that may lead to supply chain and collaboration opportunities • A professional, creative and productive workspace • Increased presence and profile of your business Referrals and recommendations into networks and opportunities that will keep you supported even after you leave Offering: Other: Access to support to start your own business

FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY WWW.FNC.CO.UK Frazer-Nash is a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy that excels at solving some of today’s most complex challenges in engineering. Our experience of working in diverse industries enables us to transfer unique skills across different markets to benefit our clients in government and industry worldwide. Our expertise comes from our work in sectors that include defence, nuclear, power and energy, aerospace and transport, security and resilience, and innovation and commerce. Frazer-Nash is a growing company with UK offices currently in Dorking, Bristol, Burton-on-Trent, Dorchester, Glasgow, Gloucester, Plymouth, and Warrington, and Australian offices in Adelaide and Melbourne. Offering: Year Long Placements ~ Graduate Positions TOP TIP: RESEARCH THE COMPANIES THAT YOU ARE INTERESTED IN TALKING TO AND COME PREPARED WITH A CV. THINK ABOUT ANY PROJECT WORK YOU MAY HAVE DONE THAT WOULD BE PARTICULARLY INTERESTING TO EMPLOYERS. EXPLORING YOUR FUTURE / EMPLOYER PROFILES

FRONTIER/THE SOCIETY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EXPLORATION WWW.FRONTIER.AC.UK Frontier, established in 1989, is a non-profit conservation and development NGO. Frontier has over 300 projects in 50 different countries facilitating wildlife conservation research, community development and education. Frontier sends hundreds of volunteers overseas each year to gain work experience and recognised qualifications in their chosen field. Offering: Work Experience Opportunities ~ Year Long Placements ~ Graduate Positions ~ Other: Internships

FUGRO WWW.FUGRO.COM Fugro acquires and interprets Earth and engineering data to support the design, construction, installation, repair and maintenance of infrastructure. We work predominantly in energy and infrastructure markets offshore and onshore, employing approximately 12,500 employees in over sixty countries. Offering: Graduate Positions TOP TIP: KNOW ABOUT THE COMPANY!

GCHQ WWW.GCHQ-CAREERS.CO.UK GCHQ (Government Communications Headquarters) is one of the UK’s intelligence and security agencies. We play a critical role in countering threats against the UK such as terrorism, espionage, warfare and the alarming growth in internet based ‘cyber’ attacks. Note: Applicants must be British citizens. Offering: Work Experience Opportunities ~ Year Long Placements ~ Graduate Positions

IBM WWW.IBM.COM/UK/EN/ A multinational technology and business consulting corporation. IBM manufactures and markets computer software, offers infrastructure, as well as offering hosting and consulting services in areas ranging from mainframe computers to nanotechnology. Offering: Work Experience Opportunities ~ Year Long Placements ~ Graduate Training Programme ~ Graduate Positions TOP TIP: KNOW THE ATTENDEES AND PLAN YOUR VISITS. MAKE SURE YOU DO YOUR RESEARCH AND KNOW WHAT YOU’RE PLANNING ON GETTING OUT OF EACH CONVERSATION, BUT BE REALISTIC.

INSTITUTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES WWW.IES-UK.ORG.UK The Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) is a charitable organisation which promotes and raises public awareness of environmental science by supporting professional scientists and academics working in this crucial arena. As a seminal environmental sciences organisation, founded in 1971, the Institution is consulted by the Government and other interested parties on environmental issues. The EXPLORING YOUR FUTURE / EMPLOYER PROFILES

Institution has strong ties with Higher Education and promotes and supports environmental science and sustainable development in universities and colleges both nationally and internationally. Membership of the Institution offers stepping stones on a career path - from student to Chartered status, attracting professionals of high standing with significant specialist and interdisciplinary experience. Offering: Work Experience Opportunities ~ Membership

KIER GROUP PLC WWW.KIER.CO.UK Kier Group plc is a leading construction, services and property group specialising in building and civil engineering, support services, commercial property development, structured property financing and private and affordable housing. The Group employs over 16,000 people worldwide and has an annual revenue of £2.8bn. Offering: Work Experience Opportunities ~ Year Long Placements ~ Graduate Training Programme ~ Graduate Positions TOP TIP: DON’T BE AFRAID TO TALK TO OUR REPRESENTATIVES – EVERY QUESTION IS IMPORTANT!

LANDMARK INFORMATION GROUP WWW.LANDMARK.CO.UK Landmark Information Group Ltd, a subsidiary of the DMGT group of companies, is the UK’s leading provider of land and property information. Landmark’s success has been founded on creating new and innovative information services based on a broad variety of environmental and geographical datasets, supporting a wide range of customers, including lawyers, surveyors, lenders, property developers, civil engineers, environmental consultants, as well as local and central government departments. Offering: Work Experience Opportunities ~ Year Long Placements ~ Graduate Positions

LAND REGISTRY WWW.LANDREGISTRY.GOV.UK Land Registry is a government agency created in 1862 to register the ownership of land and property in England and Wales. We keep and maintain the Land Register, where more than 23 million titles – the evidence of ownership – are documented. This register makes the buying and selling of property simple, secure and speedy. We are self-financing through the charging of fees for registration and other services; we are also charged with supporting economic growth in the UK by improving the accessibility of and ensuring greater reuse of our data in the wider economy. Land Registry is part of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and also a member of the Public Data Group within BIS. Offering: Year Long Placements ~ Graduate Positions TOP TIP: AT THE PLYMOUTH SITE, WE EMPLOY AROUND 500 SPECIALISTS IN APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT. WE ARE MOVING TO AN AGILE DELIVERY MODEL SO WOULD BE INTERESTED IN YOUR STUDY AND EXPERIENCES IN THIS AREA, AS WELL AS WORK THAT YOU’VE PRODUCED AS PART OF YOUR COURSE.

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MATCHTECH WWW.MATCHTECH.COM/GRADUATES Matchtech is the UK’s number 1 Engineering Recruitment Agency. We offer graduate opportunities for both contract and permanent employment across a variety of industries. Our specialist areas include: Automotive, Aerospace, Maritime, Infrastructure, Technology and Energy. To register and for more details about Matchtech and our vacancies please visit us at www.matchtech.com/graduates Offering: Year Long Placements TOP TIP: RESEARCH THE COMPANIES YOU ARE INTERESTED IN – FIND OUT WHAT THEY DO, AND COME WITH QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU UNDERSTAND HOW THEY CAN HELP YOU WITH YOUR GRADUATE CAREER.

MIDAS CONSTRUCTION LTD WWW.MIDASGROUP.CO.UK Midas Group is one of the largest independent property services providers in the UK. Midas has offices throughout the South West & South Wales across its specialisms: construction, retail, interiors, affordable housing & developments. Offering: Work Experience Opportunities ~ Year Long Placements ~ Graduate Positions

OSIRIS PROJECTS WWW.OSIRISPROJECTS.CO.UK Osiris Hydrographic & Geophysical Projects (Osiris Projects) specialise in the acquisition, interpretation and reporting of highly accurate and precisely positioned seabed and sub-seabed data and over the last 17 years of operation has established itself as a leading marine survey contractor in the UK and Europe. This has been achieved through a customer-led management philosophy, supported by professional, specialised personnel and advanced, high specification vessels and equipment. In 2012, Osiris Projects joined the Bibby Line Group. The company retains its autonomy but now benefits from the backing and resource of a highly successful ‘local’ company with a global presence and a 200 year history firmly rooted in maritime business. Offering: Year Long Placements ~ Graduate Training Programme ~ Graduate Positions TOP TIP: RESEARCH THE COMPANY WEBSITE AND DETERMINE IF YOUR DEGREE SUBJECT IS RELEVANT AND APPROPRIATE TO OUR OPERATIONS AND HAVE AN UPDATED CV TO HAND IF VISITING THE STAND.

PRINCESS YACHTS INTERNATIONAL PLC WWW.PRINCESSYACHTS.COM Since the launch of our first 31-footer in 1965, Princess Yachts have been quietly rewriting the rules of luxury cruising and has become a brand of distinction around the world. Based in some of the most advanced marine manufacturing facilities in the world, we have built our reputation on quality, strength and integrity of design and build. Every Princess craft is the result of a rigorous and uncompromising approach to design and manufacture. Offering: Work Experience Opportunities ~ Year Long Placements ~ Graduate Training Programme ~ Graduate Positions TOP TIP: RESEARCH THE COMPANY YOU ARE INTERESTED IN AND PREPARE QUESTIONS EXPLORING YOUR FUTURE / EMPLOYER PROFILES

EMPLOYABILITY WITH PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY

Use your time at University wisely to build skills and experience to make sure you are the most employable person you can be. Accessing our services during your first year or throughout your studies will be of great benefit to you. Your Employability Service offers information drop-in sessions, workshops, one-to-one guidance appointments, events, employer competitions, access to employers and much more! Take the pressure off yourself, and get fully prepared to secure a placement, graduate job, graduate scheme, or postgraduate study.

Find out more now at

www.plymouth.ac.uk/employability

PRYSMIAN GROUP WWW.PRYSMIANGROUP.COM It’s progress that moves the world forward. We’re Prysmian Group, the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of cables, and progress is the driving force of our business. We help cutting-edge technology make the leap from imagination to reality. As a result, our cables form the infrastructure people need to make things happen, from power distribution, to the latest internet optic fibres, we help communities get what they need to thrive. With over 20,000 employees, active in over 50 countries, our specialism in energy and telecoms puts us at the heart of so many everyday products and experiences. From submarines and space-craft, to mega-city skyscrapers, from complex remote oil-rigs to simply helping you make a phone call home, our solutions are everywhere. That’s something that makes life better for everyone. Offering: Year Long placements ~ Graduate Training Programme ~ Graduate Positions

RENISHAW PLC WWW.RENISHAW.COM Renishaw plc is a UK company, based 20 miles north of Bristol, which employs over 3,200 worldwide. Renishaw has a strong global presence, with more than 70 offices in 32 countries and some 94% of our sales are made outside the UK. Renishaw’s business is metrology, the science of measurement. Renishaw manufactures a comprehensive range of high-precision probing systems, calibration and measuring systems and other innovative products which enable customers worldwide to carry out dimensional measurements to traceable standards. Offering: Work Experience Opportunities ~ Year Long Placements ~ Graduate Training Programme ~ Graduate Positions TOP TIP: PLEASE CHECK THE RENISHAW WEBSITE BEFORE COMING TO HAVE A LOOK AT THE OPPORTUNITIES WE HAVE.

ROBERT MARTELL & PARTNERS WWW.ROBERTMARTELL.CO.UK We provide traditional Chartered Building Surveyor services with a personal and focused approach. We build everything from homes to hospitals, airports to Mayfair mansions. We have been established for over 17 years and are highly regarded by clients for our excellent service. We are Investors in People, ISO registered, and committed to developing our people. Offering: Year Long Placements ~ Graduate Positions TOP TIP: COME ARMED WITH QUESTIONS!

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ROYAL AIR FORCE WWW.RAF.MOD.UK/CAREERS Whether in the skies above Britain or in airspaces around the world, it’s the RAF’s job to protect the UK against any form of threat. To fulfil this role, we need highlytrained people throughout our organisation. There is something for everyone, from engineering to logistics, communications and intelligence to medical and personnel support. Each of these jobs would see you play a key role in one of the worlds most advanced military forces. Offering: Graduate Positions

ROYAL NAVY AND ROYAL MARINES WWW.ROYALNAVY.MOD.UK/CAREERS Britain is an island nation, so we’ve always understood the importance of controlling and defending our seas. This is still a big part of what the Royal Navy does, but by no means all. We are first and foremost a fighting force, serving alongside our allies in conflicts around the world. We also protect Britain’s ports, fishing grounds and merchant ships and help tackle international smuggling, terrorism and piracy. Increasingly, we’re involved in humanitarian and relief missions, where our skills, discipline and resourcefulness make a real difference to people’s lives. Offering: Graduate Training Programme ~ Graduate Positions ~ Membership

ROYAL TOWN PLANNING INSTITUTE SOUTH WEST WWW.RTPI.ORG.UK The Royal Town Planning Institute is the UK’s leading planning body for spatial, sustainable and inclusive planning and is the largest planning institute in Europe with over 23,000 members. In 2014 we will celebrate our Centenary. The RTPI is: • A membership organisation and a Chartered Institute responsible for maintaining professional standards and accrediting world class planning courses nationally and internationally. • A charity whose charitable purpose is to advance the science and art of planning (including town and country and spatial planning) for the benefit of the public. • A learned society. Our campaigning activity covers a wide range of issues, helping to raise the profile of the profession and generate awareness of the invaluable contribution planners make to building sustainable communities and helping to drive economic wealth. We work in partnership with employers to promote the professional development of planning professionals. Offering: Membership ~ Other: Promoting planning as a profession

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SCHLUMBERGER WWW.SLB.COM/CAREERS We are the world’s leading oilfield services company. Working globally – often in remote and challenging locations – we invent, design, engineer and apply technology to help our customers find and produce oil and gas safely. We are looking for high-energy, self-motivated graduates with vision. Offering: Work Experience Opportunities ~ Graduate Training Programme ~ Graduate Positions TOP TIP: BROWSE THE SCHLUMBERGER WEBSITE – MAKE SURE YOU HAVE AN IDEA OF WHAT WE DO AND THE OPPORTUNITIES WE HAVE.

SOFTWARE CORNWALL WWW.SOFTWARECORNWALL.ORG A group of high-growth software companies based in Cornwall with active recruitment requirements Offering: Year Long Placements ~ Graduate Positions TOP TIP: COME WITH EXAMPLES OF REAL-WORLD PROJECTS YOU’VE WORKED ON – FOR EXAMPLE OPEN SOURCE, OR HOBBY PROJECTS – NOT JUST UNI COURSEWORK!

SPIRENT COMMUNICATIONS WWW.SPIRENT.COM/POSITIONING-AND-NAVIGATION Spirent Communications is where the world’s leading communications companies come to test and evaluate their next generation communication systems. In fact, most of the industry’s significant advances have been made using our tests as the benchmark. Our Paignton branch of Spirent focusses on Global Navigation Satellite Systems, providing and developing cutting edge GPS simulator systems. Our innovative solutions are helping to evaluate the latest technologies, infrastructure and applications. Spirent offers unique career opportunities at the cutting edge of technology. That’s because we are large enough for you to be noticed and recognized. If you are bright, dedicated and enthusiastic – Spirent is the place for you. We are currently offering roles in the Hardware, Firmware and Software Engineering Departments. Offering: Year Long Placements ~ Graduate Positions TOP TIP: INVEST SOME TIME IN RESEARCHING THE COMPANY CULTURE ON COMPANIES YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN. FINDING A COMPANY THAT NOT ONLY PROVIDES YOU WITH A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR GROWTH BUT ALSO A PLACE THAT MAKES YOU FEEL AT HOME IS A GREAT RECIPE FOR SUCCESS.

SPONGE UK WWW.SPONGEUK.COM Sponge UK is a family owned company, founded in 2004 on a passion for exceptional learning, communication and design. When we work with clients, there is one key word we always keep in our minds - absorbing. We believe that when learning is relevant, creative and interactive, people are able to absorb it like a sponge and use it to improve their performance and reach their potential; hence our name. This is why we only focus on bespoke, custom-made solutions for our

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clients. We work with organisations across the UK, Europe and USA including Toyota Motor Europe, Tesco, GKN, John Lewis and Adidas. Our friendly team is fast growing, having almost doubled in size over the last 12 months, and is made up of developers, graphic designers, instructional designers, project managers, marketing and sales. Offering: Work Experience Opportunities ~ Year Long Placements ~ Graduate Positions TOP TIP: ENSURE YOU HAVE AN UP-TO-DATE CV WHICH INCLUDES LINKS TO PORTFOLIOS OR EXAMPLES OF YOUR WORK AND CONTACT DETAILS SO WE CAN FOLLOW UP AFTER THE EVENT.

TAYLOR WIMPEY EXETER WWW.TAYLORWIMPEY.CO.UK We are one of the UK’s largest residential developers. As a responsible developer we are committed to working with local people and communities. We build a wide range of properties, from one and two-bedroom apartments to five bedroom detached houses, with a broad price range including both private and affordable homes. Our regional businesses are run as local homebuilders and have in depth knowledge and experience of the local market. We understand that development is about more than creating homes and we provide millions of pounds worth of infrastructure, for example roads, sewers, landscaping and community facilities, every year across the UK. We aim to develop vibrant communities with a true sense of place that fit into their surrounding area and meet the needs of local people. Offering: Graduate Positions TOP TIP: BEAR IN MIND THAT CONSTRUCTION DOES DIFFER FROM CIVIL ENGINEERING. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN CONSTRUCTION, ENSURE YOU ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CONSTRUCTION AND CIVIL ENGINEERING ROLES WHILST YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO TALK TO PEOPLE ACTIVELY WORKING IN THE INDUSTRY.

THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF WASTES MANAGEMENT WWW.CIWM.CO.UK Setting Professional Standards in Sustainable Resource and Waste Management The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM), is the professional body which represents waste and resource professionals working in the sustainable waste and resource management sectors worldwide. CIWM sets the professional standards for individuals working in the industry and has various grades of membership determined by education, qualification and experience. We can help graduates find jobs and provide training, seminars on topical subjects within the waste sector and site visits to waste sites. Offering: Membership TOP TIP: ASK AN INTERESTING QUESTION, NOT JUST DO YOU HAVE ANY JOBS? RESEARCH THE COMPANIES WHO ARE COMING TO SEE IF THEY ARE OF INTEREST TO YOU. GENERAL ADVICE TRY AND GET SOME WORK EXPERIENCE ON YOUR CV. JOB SHADOWING IT SHOWS YOU ARE PROACTIVE.

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THE GEOTECHNICAL ACADEMY WWW.GEOTECHNICALACADEMY.CO.UK A collaboration between Equipe Group and Geotechnical Engineering Ltd, providing fundamental technical and commercial development to aspiring geo‑professionals, helping them to apply their theoretical and technical understanding in the practical and commercial world. The training experience is different from other more traditional offerings, in that it will take a group of delegates and their sponsors on a journey over a whole year, developing a greater knowledge and appreciation of their subject. The course is aimed at Geotechnical and geo-environmental engineers at an early stages of their careers, from both ‘Consultant’ and ‘Contractor’ organisations. It is also ideal for those who are moving into these geo-disciplines from other technical areas, or those who feel they could do with a refresher. Offering: Work Experience Opportunities ~ Graduate Training Programme ~ Graduate Positions TOP TIP: BE PREPARED, HAVE A LIST OF COMPANIES THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK TO BE READY TO ASK QUESTIONS AND BE GENUINELY INTERESTED IN THOSE COMPANIES LOOK PROFESSIONAL

TXT E-SOLUTIONS SPA WWW.TXTGROUP.COM Founded in 1989, TXT e-solutions is an international software products and solutions vendor, leader in “Strategic Enterprise Solutions”. The company has been listed on the Italian Stock Exchange – STAR segment (TXT.MI) – since July 2000 and has more than 500 employees. Consolidated 2013 revenues are €52.6 million. TXT is based in Milan and has branches in Italy, Paris (F), Lyon (F), Wynard (UK), Leicester (UK), Chemnitz (D), Halle (D), Barcelona (E), Toronto (CDN) and Sydney (AUS). TXT is specialised in the most dynamic and agile markets with the highest degree of innovation and renewal that require state of the art solutions, where process and business play a fundamental role in growth and competitiveness. To answer customer’s needs TXT has always invested in technology and in business processes innovation, making this a cornerstone on which to build its success. Research and Development therefore holds a primary role in TXT; in 2013, as much as 9.1% of revenues had been spent on R&D to benefit all the business lines grouped in tow business areas, based on operating compatibility and technological synergy: TXT PERFORM: End-to-end solutions for fashion, retail and consumer‑driven sectors; TXT NEXT: Advanced software engineering services for companies in the aerospace, automotive, high-tech and banking sectors. Offering: Work experience opportunities ~ Graduate Positions TOP TIP: LEARN ABOUT US: GET ACQUAINTED WITH WHAT WE OFFER AND WHAT OUR VALUES ARE. PLEASE COME APPROPRIATELY DRESSED; SPEAK CLEARLY AND TO THE POINT. BE CURIOUS: DON’T BE AFRAID TO ASK! YOU NEED TO KNOW WHETHER WE ARE THE ONES WHERE YOU WANT TO START YOUR BUSINESS LIFE. BE AT EASE: NO NEED TO BE NERVOUS. A JOB INTERVIEW IS LIKE A SHOP WINDOW, SHOW US WHAT YOU CAN DO, WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE ON OFFER!

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UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE WWW.UKHO.GOV.UK & WWW.ADMIRALTY.CO.UK The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) plays a vital role in the UK’s maritime defence capability and supporting safe navigation at sea. As an agency of the MoD, and a world leading supplier of navigational charts and publications, we are at the forefront of hydrographic digital product development to the worldwide maritime community. With 1000+ employees at our site in Taunton, we are not only renowned for our ADMIRALTY Paper Charts, we also provide an ADMIRALTY Digital Service, which is core to our business. The UKHO depends on technical excellence to provide the products and services which we pride ourselves as being the most accurate and up-to-date in the world. Ensuring we have the technical capability to meet these demands is vital. Mariners and shipping companies have relied on ADMIRALTY navigation charts for over 200 years and today we are the maritime industry’s first choice, with ADMIRALTY products on-board over 70% of international commercial ships. We have opportunities to develop enthusiastic individuals with a talent for creativity within a technical environment. Offering: Year Long Placements ~ Graduate Positions TOP TIP: RESEARCH THE ORGANISATIONS YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BY LOOKING AT THEIR WEBSITES AND/OR SOCIAL MEDIA. BRING COPIES OF YOUR CV AND BE ENTHUSIASTIC!

UNLOCKING POTENTIAL WWW.GRADCORNWALL.CO.UK We match talented graduates to great companies, helping individuals stand out from the crowd in interview, giving them the chance to prove themselves as well as the tools, team and connections to put them in touch with the right companies. We maintain the support and help nuture talent, too, through specialist, one-toone mentoring. WE CAN HELP GRADUATES: • Find the right company to harness your talents with our Graduate Jobs scheme • Build the confidence and skills to secure a job you’ll love with our innovative Stand Out from the Crowd employability course • Get that much needed experience on your CV with paid work experience by taking part in Gateway Register at www.GradCornwall.co.uk and call us to find out how else we can support you: 0845 600 3660 Offering: Work Experience Opportunities ~ Graduate Positions ~ Other: Employability Course TOP TIP: RESEARCH ALL THE ORGANISATIONS ATTENDING THE FAIR BEFOREHAND AND PREPARE QUESTIONS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TIME WITH THEM FACE TO FACE. A FIRST IMPRESSION CAN OFTEN BE THE LASTING IMPRESSION SO MAKE THE MOST OF IT. Plymouth is acting in the capacity of host to the employers attending today’s event and in so doing is not officially endorsing them or any statements made by them. We would advise that all opportunities and job offers are checked with the employer making the offer before accepting them.

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