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Put together your perfect graduate job application

Log On And Find A Job

The best place for great jobs and work experience

Apply Yourself

A step-by-step guide to those all-important online application forms

Employer Entries by Market Sectors

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IT & Technology Public Sector Sales Teaching

Professional Bodies

Listings of professional organisations

Website Listings

A comprehensive guide to companies in the UK that are recruiting graduates

Editor Dee Pilgrim Senior Reporter Catherine Watson • Designer Yang Ou • Online Brett Singer Sales Paul Wade, Harmesh Sansoa, Mitul Patel • Marketing/Distribution Manager Poonam Sharma Client Services Manager Marie Tasle • Managing Director Darius Norell • The Real World Web Guide is a publication of Cherry Publishing: 22-26 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TJ Tel: Sales – 020 7735 4900, Editorial – 020 7735 2111 • Fax: 020 7840 0443 Website: www.realworldmagazine.com • Email: info@realworldmagazine.com Copyright © 2008 Cherry Publishing. No part of this publication may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system without the written permission of the publisher. The views in this publication or on our website are not necessarily those held by the publisher.

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log on and find a job Make www.realworldmagazine.com your first port of call when you start job hunting. The Real World website contains everything you need, from advice on completing application forms to how to handle an interview.

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Hundreds of case studies If you want an honest account of working life take a look at our online case studies. We have hundreds of independently written profiles covering all sectors in the graduate job market. Students can comment on and rate case studies making it easy to find the most relevant profiles. Latest Jobs New graduate jobs are added to the website on a daily basis. Whether you are looking for a position in an accountancy firm or simply some work experience, the perfect opportunity for you could be just a few steps away. Up to date news We regularly upload news items to the site so you can quickly find information directly related to life as a student or graduate. There are also details of fantastic competitions, as well as weekly reviews of films and books. Employer profiles We have in-depth profiles of employers in all areas of graduate employment. At the click of a mouse you can find out which companies are recruiting and what opportunities they offer. Log on to read about our featured recruiter of the month. ď Ž

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More and more recruiters now require that graduates apply for positions online. However, all too often students make mistakes when completing online application forms. Real World tells you how to apply for a job online and what gaffes to avoid.

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rapid growth of the Internet now means that the majority of graduate recruiters request that applicants complete application forms online. But graduate recruiters and careers advisers alike tell us that students often fall at the first hurdle because of mistakes in their online applications. Tammy Goldfeld, of the Careers and Employability Division at the University of Manchester, says: ‘Employers tell us that students commit a multitude of sins when filling in online application forms and as a result most applications are weeded out at

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this first stage.’ She adds: ‘They don’t provide a variety of examples to support their answers and often, they simply undersell themselves.’ However, you don’t have to fall into the same pitfalls as your fellow students. A bit of common sense and some time spent on each application will help you stand out from the crowd. Follow our step-by-step guide to on-line application forms:

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1...compose your answers in Word first. Terry Jones, careers adviser at King’s College London, recommends this because it means you can spell-check and grammar-check. He says: ‘When you are satisfied you have your best correct answer, copy and paste into the on-line form.’ 2...research the company you are applying to. Before you even begin to complete an application form it is essential that you find out as much as you can about the position and the employer. To do this, scour their website and attend any presentations they make at your university.

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Describe your achievements and successes very confidently, otherwise you won’t get the chance at an interview.”

3...get someone to read your application. Two pairs of eyes are better than one, so make sure a friend – or better still a careers adviser – looks at your application before you submit it. They will be able to spot any typos or glaring mistakes. 4...save a copy. You will probably be applying to numerous companies, so make sure you have duplicates of each application form you submit. This will be of the utmost importance when it comes to interview time, because the recruiter will want more information about the answers you have supplied. 5...read the questions carefully. The University of Manchester’s Tammy Goldfeld, says: ‘My best piece of advice is to describe your achievements and successes very confidently; otherwise you won’t get the chance at an interview.’ Anna Preston, careers consultant at the University of Warwick adds: ‘It’s essential that each answer is tailored and that it actually addresses the question.’

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send off the application straight away. He advises: ‘Come back to the form after a good night’s sleep so at the final edit it is as though you are seeing it for the first time.’ 2...cut and paste from other forms. Tammy Goldfeld points out that this is one the biggest mistakes students make: ‘They cut and paste answers without changing the names of the companies to which they’re applying’. 3...use txt spk. Just because you are using the Internet to apply for a job, it doesn’t mean you should complete your application as if you were on msn. Employers want evidence that graduates are literate: so don’t use sloppy language. You need to prove that you can be professional in your communication. 4...lie about your achievements. This is particularly true when it comes to academic results. False grades might get you an interview, but if you are made a job offer it is highly likely you will have to produce result certificates. Likewise don’t make bogus claims about positions you have held. 5...leave the application to the last minute. Submitting your application on the day of the deadline is not advisable for a number of reasons. Firstly, the computer system could crash leaving you with no time to make another submission. Second, some jobs may be filled on a first-come-first-served basis, so the earlier you apply the better. Go over the application form at the end as well – just as you would at the end of the exam – to make sure you didn’t miss anything out, or to add to any answers. 

1...rush the form. Terry Jones suggests that applicants use the ‘Save’ function and never

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Accountancy & Actuarial

ccording to industry experts, the need for qualified accountants, both in the UK and internationally, is increasing as regulations become stricter and more international. Within the accountancy sector there are many ‘niches’ graduates can qualify into, such as tax and auditing. There are a number of further qualifications that prospective accountants need to take, each with a different specialism. So, make sure you know the difference between your CIMAs (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) and CIPFAs (Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy) before applying to companies. Actuaries are tasked with looking to the future. Using analysis and statistics they solve problems and forecast financial futures. For example, an actuary might work out projected payouts for pensions or calculate premiums for insurance companies. Given how complex an actuary’s work is, training can be anywhere between three and six years. But the payoff is that, once qualified, an actuary can earn from around £30,000 to more than £100,000.

Qualifications • A good degree (with many now asking for at least a 2:1) in any discipline and between 260 and 340 UCAS points. • Trainee accountants have to undertake three years of professional exams in their chosen area. • Some firms require maths A-level, or at least a top grade at GCSE. Links ACCA www.accaglobal.com Institute of Chartered Accountants www.icaew.co.uk (England & Wales) www.icas.org.uk (Scotland) Chartered Institute of Management Accountants www.cimaglobal.com Chartered Institute of Public Finance Accountancy www.cipfa.org.uk Accountancy online trade magazine www.accountancymag.co.uk Accountancy and finance job searches www.accountancyagejobs.com

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What the experts say: ‘You don’t need to be a maths genius to be an accountant. Most accountants use software packages to do a lot of their calculation. But you need to be able to interpret important information and be able to communicate it to others who might not have the same financial knowledge. Communication is important whether you’re writing a report or requesting or delivering information.’ Amrit Saroya, ACCA Personality it would suit: You need to be determined and a hard worker, with numerical skills and the ability to work as a part of a team. What to say: ‘I have a head for numbers and I enjoy teamwork.’ What not to say: ‘Maths is anathema to me.’

A Positions Available In: Assurance, Tax, Advisory and Corporate Finance Location: UK (over 20 offices nationwide) Online Application: Yes Pre-screening Questionnaire: Yes Case Studies: Yes Ernst & Young is 130,000 people, in 700 locations across 140 countries around the world. We help our clients with Assurance, Tax, Corporate Finance and Advisory. So from the very start you’ll be dealing with real business issues, building the relationships and expertise that will help our clients get the most from their businesses. To help you, you’ll have access to a large support network of peers, counsellors and a senior mentor. And you’ll get first rate training. In fact you’ll have all you need to grow, and to develop, both personally and professionally, with early responsibility and opportunities to contribute, constant challenges, and projects to manage. If you’re not looking for a graduate position just yet, you might still wish to consider our two-week, six-week or one-year undergraduate programmes. And if you’re ready now to get your career started, get in touch. Contact details: 0800 289 208 Email: gradrec@uk.ey.com

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland www.ca-training.co.uk P ositions Available In: Chartered Accountancy training Location: UK-wide and Luxembourg Online Application: Yes Pre-screening Questionnaire: No Case Studies: No Forget what you think you know about being an accountant. These days, you’d be more in demand than ever, and you don’t even need to have studied a degree in accountancy. In fact, what’s more important is you’re a good communicator, ambitious – and ready to enjoy the opportunities and financial rewards that come with having the prestigious CA qualification. As an ICAS-trained Chartered Accountant, you’ll have a lot to offer potential employers. And you will benefit from a stable and defined career path, as well as opportunities for international travel – over 17,000 members currently work around the world. To become a CA, you will need to apply for a three year training contract with an organisation that’s authorised to train CA students. You can apply online at www.ca-training.co.uk and also use this site to search through over a thousand training vacancies with UK and Luxembourg employers who are now recruiting for their 2009 intake. Contact details: 0131 347 0161 Email: catraining@icas.org.uk www.realworldmagazine.com 9

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KPMG www.kpmg.co.uk/careers P ositions Available In: Graduate opportunities and work placements in Audit, Tax, Advisory, Business services • Location: Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Gatwick, Glasgow, Ipswich, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Newcastle, Nottingham, Plymouth, Preston, Reading, Southampton, St Albans, Watford. Online Application: Yes • Pre-screening Questionnaire: Yes • Case Studies: Yes KPMG is a leading professional services firm offering over 20 challenging and high-quality graduate career paths in Audit, Tax and Advisory. Many of our career paths also lead to professional qualifications which are valued the world over. As you might expect from the winners of The Sunday Times ‘Best Big Companies to Work For’ 2008, KPMG will support you in your ongoing training and development – from providing professional tutors to paying exam fees and supplying course books. This is an exciting time to join us. The recent merger between our UK, German, Swiss and Spanish firms allows us to offer you wide exposure to international clients and a unique, engaging opportunity to experience business the length and breadth of Europe. Our career opportunities are available to ambitious people from a wide range of academic disciplines. Our standard academic requirements are grade A GCSE mathematics, 300 UCAS tariff points and be on course for a 2.1 degree. Please visit kpmg.co.uk/careers to check the requirements for individual routes as some may vary. Contact details: 0500 664 665 Email: ukfmgraduate@kpmg.co.uk

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP pwc.com/uk/careers/ P ositions Available In: Actuarial, Audit/Assurance, Corporate Finance, Strategic Consulting, Tax, Risk Management, Economics, Business Recovery, Forensic Accounting Location: Offices nationwide Online Application: Yes Pre-screening Questionnaire: No • Case Studies: Yes PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) is the one firm for all talented graduates. As one of the world’s largest professional services firms we have a lot to offer. With an enviable range of clients - from public and private companies to governments and charities with whom we work in partnership to create leading-edge solutions. This makes PwC the ideal employer for any budding business professional. Whether your degree is art or science related, we offer breadth of career opportunity where you can build on the skills and experience you’ve gained at university, and develop your career within a supportive business environment. We believe in investing in our people and provide the tools you need to enable you to drive your career forward. To find out more about the firm who is proud to have been voted the UK’s number one employer in The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers survey for the last five years, visit: pwc.com/uk/careers/

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Banking & Finance

Qualifications: • A degree, ideally a 2:1 and preferably maths based, such as economics, accountancy or engineering. • More on your CV than academic workleadership positions in university societies in order to make you stand out from the crowd. • Training is mainly on the job, with course and exams that lead to the relevant professional qualifications. Links: British Bankers Association www.bba.org.uk

What the experts say: ‘Retail and commercial banking is no longer the “softer option”. Although the hours are likely to be less than in the investment banking world, we still have high expectations of the people on our graduate programmes. In return we offer world class training and a whole host of career opportunities. Our Global Retail and Commercial Banking business requires graduates who can think creatively, develop innovative solutions to problems, constantly question the norm, and show common sense and commercial acumen when making decisions.’ Barclays

Chartered Institute of Bankers in Scotland www.ciobs.org.uk

Personality it would suit: To get ahead in banking it is essential you have an excellent command of numbers. You must be visibly conscientious and possess a wealth of determination to rise through the ranks.

Institute of Financial Services www.ifslearning.com

What to say: ‘I thrive under pressure and always strive to be number one.’ What not to say: ‘Can I have my bonus now so I can buy a Porsche.’

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Banking & Finance

anking and finance regularly top polls of the most popular career paths for graduates and, for many, it is because the graduate schemes offer high salaries. For example, with an analyst role at an investment bank graduates can expect a starting salary of roughly £35,000. Insurance, retail banking companies and public sector organisations are marketing themselves with a vengeance and in many cases offer serious financial careers, but with a better work-life balance than their City counterparts. Without doubt the recent downturn in the economy has had an impact on the banking and finance sector. As a result there are fewer graduate vacancies on offer, meaning it is even more vital that your CV stands out from the crowd in an increasingly competitive market.

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Nationwide Building Society nationwide-jobs.co.uk/graduates P ositions Available In: Product Management, Retail Branch Network, Central Retail, Internal Audit, Treasury, Commercial, Human Resources, Information Security & Business Continuity, Technology, Group Strategy & Planning, Specialist Lending • Location: We have branches all over the UK and Head Offices in Swindon, Northampton and Bournemouth • Online Application: Yes Pre-screening Questionnaire: No • Case Studies: Yes Nationwide is the world’s largest building society with more than 14 million members. Our commitment to mutuality puts us in a unique position in the UK’s financial services marketplace. We’ve over 160 years of expertise and experience at being a building society, looking after the interests of our members. And we intend to deliver great value to our members as a modern, mutual building society for many years to come. Our Nationwide Management Development Programme (NMDP) gives you the choice of a Generalist or Specialist option, both of which typically comprise of three eight-month placements, which could be anywhere around the country. Training is provided through a blend of group learning, on-the-job initiatives, coaching and skills training which include leadership, project management and relationship skills. We also have an excellent mentoring approach, linked to regular discussion, feedback and appraisal from your manager to ensure your personal and professional development stays on track. And your ‘Buddy’ (a previous graduate) will be there for more informal advice Contact details: 01793 657636 Email: graduates@nationwide.co.uk

Aspen Re www.aspen-re.com/graduates P ositions Available In: Actuarial, Finance, IT, Underwriting Location: London Online Application: Yes Pre-screening Questionnaire: Online competency questions Case Studies: Yes Interested in joining a fast growing, innovative, international organisation with outstanding opportunities for graduates? The Aspen Group is a leading specialty insurance and reinsurance company, formed in 2002, which operates through offices in Bermuda, France, Ireland, Singapore, Switzerland, the UK and US. We are continually looking for talented individuals to join our growing business and be part of an international success story. We have opportunities in Actuarial, Finance, Underwriting, Claims, Risk and IT, all offering experience in ‘real’ jobs with the development you need to progress your career and complete professional qualifications in your chosen area of expertise. We are interested in recruiting individuals from a diverse range of degree subjects and there are opportunities for those with good language skills. In addition we offer an excellent salary and flexible benefits package. For information about global opportunities at Aspen and application details, please visit our website: www.aspen-re.com/graduates • Contact details: 0845 460 7430 12 www.realworldmagazine.com

B Positions Available In: Finance & Accounting, Underwriting, Actuarial, Claims, Business Change &IT, Business Management, Sales Location: UK wide Online Application: Yes Pre-screening Questionnaire: Yes • Case Studies: Yes Zurich is a leading insurance based financial services organisation with a global network of subsidiaries and offices. We employ 58,000 people serving customers in more than 170 countries. At Zurich, our approach to what we do is all about sharing goals, pulling in the same direction and working together to achieve collective success. To do that, we’ve worked hard to introduce a consistent, shared culture – and that’s what makes us different from our competitors. The pace of change in insurance means we’re looking to invest in talented, ambitious people who can help us strengthen our market position. So if you share our desire to be the best at what you do, join our 2 year Graduate Development Programme or 44 week Global Associate Programme.

Contact details: 0870 351544 Email: zurichgraduates2009@alexmann.com

City & Finance ISSUE An important read for your career in finance or the City. Whatever area you are interested in - whether it is investment & retail banking, public sector, financial services, accountancy or management consultancy - we have it covered. There are plenty of case studies and if that wasn’t enough, Real World also gives you some top tips on assessment centres and interviews. Pick up your copy today. Available at your careers service and at www.realworldmagazine.com www.realworldmagazine.com 13

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Consultancy

anagement consultants provide companies with the analysis and recommendations they need to help them make decisions. These decisions can be anything from strategic to operational. For example a company may be considering a merger or acquisition of another company and needs advice to make this decision. Graduates often find that they are given a lot of responsibility from an early stage in their management consultancy career. Another advantage of consultancy is the variety of the role; it covers an array of problems and touches numerous industries. Career progression can be very quick and the financial rewards make it an attractive career.

PA Consulting Group www.paconsulting.com/joinpa P ositions Available In: We have consulting opportunities available in the following business areas: Financial Services, Energy, Government Services, Business Operations & Performance, People & Organizational Change, Project Management, Decision Sciences, Strategy & Marketing, IT Consulting and Product & Process Engineering • Location: London Online Application: Yes • Pre-screening Questionnaire: Yes • Case Studies: Yes Start your career with PA Consulting Group. We are an independent, employee-owned, global firm, operating from offices across the world. We look to hire exceptional people and provide them with opportunities that they will not find elsewhere. We offer a career in consulting, a stake in our firm; and an environment where individuals and ideas matter. We have won numerous awards for delivering complex and highly innovative assignments, run one of the most successful venture programmes in our industry, have technology development capability that few firms can match, deep expertise across key industries and government, and a unique breadth of skills from strategy to IT to HR to applied technology. We have no audit arm nor exclusive alliances. This independence means the advice we give to clients, and the work we deliver, are based only on what is best for our clients’ business. PA will offer you a challenging career path. We give excellent training in a supportive environment, providing you with the tools to develop yourself to your fullest potential. Contact details: 020 7730 9000 /123 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 9SR Email: graduaterecruitment@paconsulting.com 14 www.realworldmagazine.com

Engineering

Qualifications: • I n addition to an engineering degree, many candidates secure relevant training through a sandwich placement or summer scheme. • T echnical, commercial and interpersonal skills are important. Links: Institution of Civil Engineers www.ice.org.uk Institute of Structural Engineers www.istructe.org.uk The Engineering and Construction Industry Training Board www.ecitb.org.uk E4 Engineering www.e4engineering.com Engineering/E2magazine www.engineeringnet.co.uk The Engineering Council www.engc.org.uk National Training Organisation for Training Manufacture www.emta.org.uk Women Into Science and Engineering www.wisecampaign.org.uk

What the experts say: ‘Whether or not you come from Greece, if you have a thirst for knowledge, QinetiQ is the place to be. Because we do everything we can to ensure that enquiring minds reach their full potential. To ensure you make the most of your potential, we’ll tailor your development to your personal needs. So the training you do will depend largely on the paths you take and the opportunities that arise.’ QinetiQ Personality it would suit: The ability to multitask is essential for those considering a career in engineering. At any one time an engineer can be working on numerous projects. What to say: ‘I have the ability to innovate and an enquiring mind.’ What not to say: ‘I find Meccano baffling.’

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Engineering

t is impossible to overstate the importance that engineers play in our everyday lives. Engineering can be seen everywhere from the country’s transport infrastructure, to the manufacture of electronic components. The Olympic Games in 2012 will also create a huge number of opportunities for all sorts of engineers. The industry spans many different specialisations, the main ones being civil, mechanical and electrical/electronic engineering. The sector offers a challenging career path, with many engineers ultimately adopting management roles. Another attractive element of engineering is the remuneration; it is the UK’s third highest earning industry with lucrative salaries starting at around £22,500. Careers for graduates include research and development, design, planning and maintenance.

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Nestlé UK Ltd. www.nestle.co.uk/grads P ositions Available In: Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality, Marketing, Sales, HR, Supply Chain, and Finance Location: York, Croydon, New Malden, plus various factory locations around the UK Online Application: Yes Pre-screening Questionnaire: Yes • Case Studies: No Although probably best known for our huge Nescafé and Kit Kat brands, Nestlé is much more than just a coffee and chocolate business. Around the world, we rank as the biggest food and beverage company, employing no fewer than a quarter of a million people. Rather than plunging you into the make-believe world of the typical rotational graduate scheme, we believe in giving you a real job from day one. Your movement around the business will then be structured specifically to meet your unique strengths and personal preferences. You will receive training tailored specially for the job you’ll be doing, and what’s more it will be bespoke to suit your individual needs. The great advantage of a real job is that you will always get the opportunity to put new theory into practice, with full support on hand from both your line managers and our HR professionals. Given the size and scale of our operation, it’s hardly surprising that our UK graduate places are highly prized. Contact details: Graduate Recruitment Team, Nestlé House, Haxby Road, York, Y091 1XY Email: graduates@uk.nestle.com

Schlumberger www.slb.com/careers P ositions Available In: Engineering, Geosciences, Computer Science Location: Aberdeen, Abingdon, Barrow-in-Furness, Belfast, Cambridge, Gatwick, Stonehouse, Southampton, Worldwide. Online Application: Yes Pre-screening Questionnaire: No • Case Studies: No Schlumberger is the world’s leading oilfield services provider. Each day, in more than 80 countries, we help our customers find and produce oil and gas with respect for the environment. Field Engineers work directly with clients providing services vital to the energy industry. You will enter an intense training programme ian preparation for this challenge. Not an office job. Research & Development scientists and engineers create, design and develop Schlumberger’s industry-leading equipment, technology and software, worldwide. Manufacturing, supply chain and logistics professionals and engineers specialize in the manufacture and deployment of our industry-leading equipment and technology around the world. Petrotechnical graduates work in the office supporting the field or giving advice to customers Educational requirements: bachelors or masters degree (masters or PhD for Research, Development & Manufacturing) in mechanical, electrical, petroleum, chemical, civil, geological, aeronautical, materials, environmental, or industrial engineering; chemistry, physics, mathematics, geosciences, supply chain, manufacturing; or any IT or software discipline. Contact details: online application only. Email: recruituk@slb.com 16 www.realworldmagazine.com

E Positions Available In: Engineering, General Business Management, Finance, IS - RWE IT UK, Business Analysis, Quantitative Risk. Location: UK-wide Online Application: Yes Pre-screening Questionnaire: Yes • Case Studies: Yes npower is one of the UK’s leading integrated energy companies, and part of RWE, one of Europe’s largest utility groups. As Britain’s brightest energy company, we give creative and ambitious graduates the chance to work on exciting projects, such as the world’s largest green energy deal with BT, providing them with the equivalent yearly energy needed for more than 210,000 homes. As Britain’s brightest energy company we are looking for Britain’s brightest graduates to bring inspiration to the way we work. That’s where you come in. Each year we take about 60 people onto our graduate programme – people we expect to quickly become important players in our team. If you bring enthusiasm, commitment, and the capacity to learn combined with strong analytic and problem-solving skills, we’ll give you the opportunity to shine. Our programme will introduce you to the many different facets of our business, and give you responsibility at an early stage within your chosen area of work.

Contact details: Please see website for details. Email: n/a

Engineering & Technology ISSUE The only magazine you need for your engineering or technology career. Whether you wish to be a civil engineer, quantity surveyor or just want to find a career to utilise your IT skills, you can find reams of relevant information here. Graduates have provided Real World with candid insights into their profession and the case studies give tips about the application and interview process, making this issue a must have for students in this field. Available at your careers service and at www.realworldmagazine.com www.realworldmagazine.com 17

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IT & Technology

ccording to e-skills UK, one in twenty UK workers is employed in Information Technology (IT), and over the next five years, as our daily lives become even more computerised, that figure is set to rise. However, after the dotcom collapse of the early 2000’s, applications to IT-related degrees have fallen by 50 per cent, and now 55 per cent of those entering the industry do not have computing degrees. Rather than computer skills, what IT companies are more interested in are customer-facing, networking and interpersonal skills. Although some roles are highly technical, such as software developer and support engineer, you can also enter the sector in marketing, sales and business roles. Salaries tend to be good, starting at around the £20,000 mark, but quickly rising to £40,000, while IT Directors can earn over £100k. This is a fast paced sector with new technology seemingly coming through on a daily basis, and so the work atmosphere is exciting and can be pressurised. Because of this you will need drive and motivation, and the ability to understand and communicate clearly with other people.

Qualifications • For the more technical jobs degrees in IT or computer science are useful, but many companies now specify a less technical brief in order to attract graduates with better levels of soft skills, who they can then train up in the technical aspects. • Most firms will be looking for a 2:1, but some may have an entry criterion of 2:2 to increase the talent pool available to them. Links Sector Skills Council for IT and Telecoms www.eskills.com/careers British Computer Society www.bcs.org The Institution of Engineering and Technology www.theiet.org

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What the experts say: ‘In today’s increasingly fast-moving global business environment, IT and telecoms provide the engine of future growth and the key to increasing productivity and competitiveness.’ Karen Price, CEO, e-skills UK Personality it would suit: Companies are looking for people who can work on teams and innovate, and who have networking and interpersonal skills. What to say: ‘There has to be an easier solution and I’m going to find it.’ What not to say: ‘Computer says no!’

E Positions Available In: IT and business related roles Location: Throughout UK, however locations vary according to the role; please see individual vacancy details for further information. Online Application: Yes Pre-screening Questionnaire: No • Case Studies: No Atos Origin is many things to many people: an international IT services company that operates in over 40 countries; a global player with revenues of over 5 billion; and a unique provider of medical and occupational health services in the UK. We are also the Worldwide Information Technology Partner for the Olympic Games and we have a client base of international blue-chip companies across all sectors. We have a number of opportunities for graduates in different business areas, for more information about our structure, please visit our website. All our roles begin with a thorough induction into the company and area of the business you are joining. What you will actually be doing depends on the business area you are joining, but you will be working on real projects helping to ensure that we deliver a quality service to our clients. With a real level of responsibility, our on-the-job learning environment will give you confidence and a sense of achievement that money can’t buy.

Contact details: 01635 584136 Email: atosorigin@gradweb.co.uk

CHP Consulting www.chp.co.uk/careers Positions Available In: We are recruiting for IT Consultants Location: Based in London with opportunities to spend time at our Australian and US offices if desired. Online Application: Yes Pre-screening Questionnaire: No Case Studies: No CHP Consulting is a leading provider of software and consulting services to the global asset finance industry. Established in 1990, CHP has grown steadily and had a turnover of over £25m in 2007. Our clients include top banks, equipment manufacturers and finance companies, such as Bank of America, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, HBOS, ING Lease, National Australia Group, Nissan Finance, Royal Bank of Scotland and Textron Financial. CHP was named in The Sunday Times’s Best 100 Small Companies to Work For in 2005 and 2006, and received the Best Companies Accreditation in 2007 and 2008. As a Junior Consultant, you can expect to be working on the client site within five weeks of joining. You will typically start off in a development role and progress through the different areas of the project lifecycle during your first few years with the company. The job encompasses technology and finance and, whilst experience is by no means essential, a passion and enthusiasm for these areas is a must. Contact details: Gillian Walker, Manager HR. Augustine House, 6a Austin Friars, London EC2N 2HA Telephone 020 7588 1800 / Fax 020 7588 1802 • Email: recruit@chp.co.uk www.realworldmagazine.com 19

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Public Sector

he public sector, including the Navy, the Air Force and the British Army, is Britain’s largest employer. There is a wide variety of occupations to choose from within the public sector, including areas such as the Civil Service, local government, National Health Service, education, social service, law enforcement and defence. While salaries may not be as high as some in the commercial world, the public sector is believed to be among the most secure work environments, and consequently is hugely popular with many graduates. For example, the civil service is an increasingly streamlined multi-million pound business in which 500,000 people are involved.

Qualifications • A degree in any discipline will suffice for a ‘general post’ in the Civil Service. • Many departments specify relevant qualifications, for example, accountancy or law. • Obviously there will be a certain amount of physical training if you want to join the Navy, the Air Force, or the British Army. Links Government Legal Service www.gls.gsi.gov.uk Armed Forces www.armyjobs.mod.uk www.careers.royalnavy.mod.uk www.raf.mod.uk/careers

What the experts say: ‘Ask any lawyer with the Government Legal Service (GLS) what they love about it most, and they’ll probably cite the intellectual challenge, the political interest and the chance to help shape public law. They may also mention the fact that they’re never pigeonholed and can move from one government department to another. Being tuned in to current affairs is important, as is genuine enthusiasm for working in the public sector.’ Government Legal Service Personality it would suit: Diversity is a key requirement for the public sector because you need to be able to identify with people from all warps of life. Passionate, committed individuals focused upon making a difference are also successful. What to say: ‘I relish the opportunity of working with all sorts of different people.’ What not to say: ‘I’m for strike action.’

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P Positions Available In: Finance, Human Resources, General and Informatics Management Location: Various across England Online Application: Yes Pre-screening Questionnaire: No Case Studies: Yes What can be done to prevent half of the British population from becoming obese by 2050? How can Europe’s largest single organisation reduce its impact on UK carbon emissions? How will the credit crunch affect the provision of healthcare services in the UK? These are exactly the sort of questions managers in the NHS are tackling. Employing 1.3 million people and responsible for an annual budget of £100 billion - career opportunities really don’t get much bigger than with the NHS. If you have or are expecting at least a 2:2 degree, join our award winning Graduate Management Training Scheme and you’ll receive the training and development you need to prepare this world-class organisation for the demands of the future. Whether you choose to work in Finance, HR, General or Informatics Management, you’ll also get all the support you need to attain postgraduate and professional qualifications too. Contact details: 0845 300 1426 Email: nhsgrads@tmpw.co.uk

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The only magazine you need for your law career. Whether you wish to be a solicitor, barrister or are looking for alternative careers using your law degree, the answer is here. Packed with case studies in every area, Real World gives you the lowdown directly from graduates talking about their roles and how they got them. With added features on writing a killer application, winning interview techniques and postgraduate study, it’s the magazine for your career choice. Available at your careers service and at www.realworldmagazine.com www.realworldmagazine.com 21

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NHS www.nhsgraduates.co.uk

Sales

obs in sales are hit hard during downturns in the economy for the simple reason companies and individuals pull their belts in and buy less! That means in order to succeed in sales you have to be persistent, resilient and extremely persuasive – whether you are selling advertising space, FMCGs or luxury cars. With less money around the pressure is on you to make that sale and hit those targets. Roles within this sector are very varied but most will involve some or all of the following activities; cultivating prospective buyers, promoting the product being sold, negotiating, and closing the sale. Interpersonal skills are paramount here where your relationship with the potential buyer can make or break the deal. Most sales positions pay a basic salary with earnings boosted by commission, so this is an industry where you really can’t afford to have an off day. Getting lots of quality experience is crucial and as you move up from graduate sales assistant positions further into management more training may be required.

Qualifications • Most degree disciplines are welcome. • Undertaking further training and becoming a member of a professional body is advisable as you become more senior. Links Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) www.cim.co.uk The Institute of Direct Marketing (IDM) www.theidm.co.uk

What the experts say: ‘In order to be successful in sales, one must be resilient, competitive and have a ‘can-do’ attitude. It’s important to remember that there is an element of sales in ANY job role that you choose – from working behind the pub counter to helping out in an office. A good sales person is always selling themselves, and selling what they can do for the company. In times of economic uncertainty, sales skills become an even more important attribute. It is the ability of the workforce to identify and introduce new opportunities that can make the difference between a successful company and an unsuccessful one.’ Enterprise Rent-A-Car Personality it would suit: You need to be a people person – outgoing, optimistic – with exceptionally high communication and negotiation skills. What to say: ‘I thrive in a competitive atmosphere.’ What not to say: ‘I’ve had enough rejection today.’

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S www.enterprisealive.co.uk/rwwebguide2008 Positions Available In: Marketing, General Management, Sales, Advertising, HR, IT, Retail Location: UK Online Application: Yes Pre-screening Questionnaire: No Case Studies: Yes Our unusual approach: At Enterprise, we offer our employees the best of both worlds – the advantages of working for an international car rental company and the opportunity to run your own business. Our training scheme: Our Management Trainees receive excellent on-the-job training. And if you join us, you could be an Assistant Manager within a year, receiving a percentage of your branch’s profits. Our careers progression: After you’ve finished your training, we’ll continue to support you make your way up the managerial ladder. And as you continue to climb, so will your salary. Our background: We started in the US in 1957. Now, we’re and international company with a turnover of $9 billion. With more than 300 offices in Britain and Ireland, the chances are we’ll have a branch near you. All about you: So, if you’re a motivated leader with brilliant negotiation skills and a great personality, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact details: 0870 850 1232. Email: donna.w.miller@erac.com

Guide to Work Experience Almost an essential part of your CV, this issue provides helpful advice about how to beef up your credentials both on paper and with real work experience. We give you our top dos and don’ts on how to write your applications. We have a number of interviews with students who tell us about their internships, work experience and gap year projects. This issue has everything you will need to know about getting the right experience for your career. Available at your careers service and at www.realworldmagazine.com www.realworldmagazine.com 23

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Teaching

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ou never forget a good teacher’, or at least so goes the advertising campaign. Whether you choose to teach at primary or secondary level you will make a difference to children’s lives by assisting them with their education. In terms of graduate careers it is considered one of the most financially secure and rewarding. Starting salaries compare well with other graduate professions. From September 2008, a newly qualified teacher will earn a minimum of £20,627 (£25,000 in inner London) but could start higher up the scale depending on previous experience. In addition, you could be eligible to receive a golden hello payment of between £2,500 and £5,000 if you complete a postgraduate initial teacher training (ITT) course and take up a permanent position in a maintained school or non-maintained special school in England. In order to teach you’ll need qualified teacher status (QTS); this is most commonly achieved by a one year PGCE (postgraduate certificate in education). There are also employment-based routes such as the graduate training programme (GTP) or SCITTs (school-centred initial teacher training).

Qualifications • To train as a teacher (on any programme) you must achieve a standard equivalent to grade C in GCSE English language and mathematics. If you want to teach primary or key stage 2/3 (ages 7-14), you must also have achieved a standard equivalent to a grade C in a GCSE science subject. • The postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) focuses on developing your teaching skills, rather then the subject you intend to teach, so you need to have a good understanding of your chosen subject to degree level. • Teach First is a programme targeted at top graduates to bring additional excellent teachers into challenging schools for two years. You will need a minimum of a 2:1 degree and exceptional communication skills to be accepted onto the programme. Links Training And Development Agency For Schools http://www.tda.gov.uk/ Teach First http://www.teachfirst.org.uk/how_to_apply/ starting_your_application/whowewant

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Personality it would suit: You really must enjoy working with people in order to be a teacher. You must be able to communicate with all age groups, have maturity, patience, stamina, and a lot of self confidence and self belief. However, the most important strength you can bring to this sector is a well developed sense of humour. What to say: ‘I’m looking forward to this challenge.’ What not to say: ‘I just don’t understand the younger generation!’

T P ositions Available In: Management, Marketing, Teaching, Sales Location: Nationwide Online Application: No Pre-screening Questionnaire: No Case Studies: Yes Explore Learning is an ambitious, fast growing company dedicated to making a difference in children’s education. We run a national network of learning centres providing maths and English tuition to children aged 5-14, designed to improve knowledge, confidence and enjoyment of learning. We launched in 2001, and have centres in operation across the UK benefiting over 10,000 children. We offer the chance to be part of an exciting, innovative company with ambitious plans. We recruit graduates who want to make an impact running our learning centres and on the lives of the families who attend. Graduates gain early responsibility, whilst working closely with children; you will develop your business, management and marketing expertise. We provide extensive training. We aim to progress you quickly to Centre Director level, where you will have overall responsibility for the Centre’s development, staff, operations and profitability. Enjoy real job satisfaction and gain the skills to develop a small business successfully. Contact details: Catherine Stoneman 01483 447410 Email: careers@explorelearning.co.uk

Kent County Council www.kent-teach.com P ositions Available In: Positions available throughout Kent, throughout the Secondary, Primary and SEN sectors, including NQT, GTP and TA placements Location: Kent Online Application: www.kent-teach.com • Pre-screening Questionnaire: Yes Case Studies: Available on request, please email recruit.assist@kent.gov.uk Kent has over 471 Primary Schools, 103 Secondary Schools and 26 Special Schools making it one of the largest authorities in the country. Kent still operates a selective education system and hold exams at the end of Primary school to select those pupils for our Grammar Schools. Here at Kent County Council, we are dedicated to recruiting the right teachers for the right schools. Kent offer Teacher Taster courses for those who are interested in finding out more about a career in teaching, as well as Return to Teaching courses for those who need a refresher before getting back to the classroom. The Kent-Teach website, www.kent-teach.com provides unlimited free access to teaching vacancies across Kent. Kent County Council offer a highly competitive benefits package and are dedicated to ensure teachers continue to grow their professional development. Register with www.kent-teach.com today for further information and to view our latest events pages.

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Professional Bodies

rofessional bodies represent their sector and fulfil a variety of roles. As well as acting as a public representative and spokesperson for their industry, working with the government and employers on best practice, they function as support networks for the workers in their profession and have to have achieved a national level standard of work in their particular field. You can also become a member of a professional organisation, with an increasing amount of them offering student membership. Some organisations impose certain conditions that members must fulfil and although you have to pay to become a member, many offer vastly reduced student subscription rates and it provides access to a valuable network of people.

Links ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants www.accaglobal.com The Actuarial Profession www.actuaries.org.uk CIM - Chartered Institute of Marketing www.cim.co.uk CIPD - Charted Institute of Personnel and Development www.cipd.co.uk CIPFA - Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy www.cipfa.org.uk CIPS - Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply www.cips.org ICSU - International Council for Science www.icsu.org ICE - Institute of Civil Engineers www.ice.org.uk IFS - Institute of Financial Services www.ifslearning.com IMC - Institute of Management Consultancy www.imc.co.uk

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Services Professional Bodies often provide: • A range of accredited qualifications, from fullyfledged degrees and postgraduate courses to one-day seminars and diplomas. Officially certified qualifications are an excellent way of structuring your career. • Help in developing skills. Professional organisations advise on the areas you’re likely to need expertise in, and provide or link to training courses and conferences. • Free or discounted subscriptions to magazines produced by the organisation for the industry. • A variety of other news sources, like access to member-only areas of the body’s website, archived features, customised e-mail bulletins and updates and notice-boards. • Help developing your career path. As well as offering discounted career-focused books and a range of information, some professional bodies provide tutorials, presentations, and even fully-fledged recruitment agencies with classified job adverts. • Contact with a network of professionals via meetings, seminars and lectures. Whether through formal workshops, or informal contact, networks can provide help, advice, and can lead to opportunities that you might otherwise not have known about.

P ositions Available In: ACCA members work in all four sectors: Corporate, Financial Services, Public Practice and the Public Sector. Location: Various locations around the UK Online Application: Request a registration pack online at www.accaglobal.com/theview Pre-screening Questionnaire: No â&#x20AC;˘ Case Studies: Yes ACCA (The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the global body for professional accountants with over 325,000 students and 122,000 members in 170 countries. We aim to offer the first choice qualifications to people of application, ability and ambition around the world who seek a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and management. ACCA uses its expertise and experience to work with governments, donor agencies and professional bodies to develop the accountancy profession. Our syllabus has advanced in anticipation of industry requirements, focusing on corporate strategy, the design and management of business systems, risk assessment and strategic financial analysis, while still retaining the core technical knowledge invaluable to the modern finance professional. It is unique in offering specialist papers, enabling you to choose the options that focus on the technical areas relevant to your chosen fields of employment, tailoring your qualification to suit your own and your employerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs.

Contact details: 0141 582 2000 Email: students@accaglobal.com

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) www.cipd.co.uk/membership P rofessional body for: Human resources, training, and management and development of people Location: Head office in London, with branches and centres throughout UK and Ireland Online Application: Yes. View options at www.cipd.co.uk/membership Pre-screening Questionnaire: Yes Case Studies: Yes The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) is the leading professional body for those involved in the management and development of people. We represent over 132,000 members across the UK and Ireland, with a growing international membership across 120 countries. Our aims are to lead in the development and promotion of good practice in the field of the management and development of people; serve the professional interests of our members and uphold the highest ideals in people management and development. Qualifications to launch your career Our portfolio of qualifications are designed to suit everyone. Our network of centres provides full or part-time and flexible learning qualifications to help you develop the necessary skills and knowledge to launch your professional career in Human Resources or development. CIPD membership will enhance your career prospects and get you greater recognition from employers and your peers. For more information please go to www.cipd.co.uk/membership Contact details: 020 8612 6208 Email: memdev@cipd.co.uk www.realworldmagazine.com 27

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Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply www.cips.org P ositions Available In: Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain. Location: Organisations throughout the UK Online Application: No Pre-screening Questionnaire: No Case Studies: No CIPS is the leading professional body representing the purchasing and supply chain profession. With over 49,000 members right across the world, you’ll find being a part of CIPS will offer you all the right support for your career progression. Our qualifications and membership are increasingly sought after by both individuals and employers as a clear demonstration of purchasing and supply professionalism. Being a member of CIPS allows you access to a whole range of benefits that will enable you to enhance and progress your career. The CIPS website (www.cips.org) offers you a hub of information including the Knowledge Works suite of documents enabling you to get to grips with and understand all the key purchasing and supply chain issues. Our Fortnightly magazine Supply Management offers all the latest news and views from the profession as well as the largest purchasing and supply recruitment advertising section. CIPS also has a dedicated recruitment team – CIPS-GPA (www.cips-gpa.com) which is on hand to answer all your recruitment and job seeking questions. Get on the ladder: CIPS Graduate Diploma is recognised as the purchasing and supply standard of excellence the world over. Our ladder of qualifications offers you the opportunity to study at a pace that suits you and in a style that suits you – whether it’s through your local college, via distance learning or even online using CIPS ‘e’ – the choice is yours. CIPS also accredits many degree courses offering individuals the chance to gain MCIPS once they have finished their studies and have gained three years work experience, visit www.cips.org to find out more. This is your chance to join a fast growing dynamic profession - make the decision today!

Contact details: +44 (0)1780 756777 Email: info@cips.org

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) www.icaew.com/careers P ositions Available In: ACA (Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales) hold the premier worldwide business qualification allowing work in all sectors including, practice, industry, commerce and the public sector • Location: ICAEW authorised training organisations worldwide • Online Application: Go to www.icaew.com/careers or email careers@icaew.com • Case Studies: Yes Chartered accountants lead the way in some of the world’s largest organisations. The ICAEW is one of Europe’s largest professional accountancy bodies with more than 130,000 members who are widely regarded as advisers and influencers vital to the success of business. ACA trainees work towards their professional qualification over three years to qualify as a chartered accountant equipped with cutting edge strategic business skills. When you choose to become an ACA, credibility, excellence and limitless opportunities, including superior financial rewards are guaranteed. For a career that can take you everywhere, visit www.icaew.com/careers

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Abbey........................................................................................ www.abbey.com/ ACCA................................................................................. www.accaglobal.com/theview........................................................ 27 Accenture................................................................................. www.accenture.com/countries/UK Actuarial Profession................................................................ www.actuaries.org.uk Addleshaw Goddard................................................................ www.addleshawgoddard.com AEA Technology Rail................................................................ www.aeat.co.uk Aerosystems International.................................................... www.aeroint.com Aggregate Industries.............................................................. www.aggregate-uk.com Agilent Technologies............................................................... www.agilent.com Airbus........................................................................................ www.airbus.com Akzo Nobel................................................................................ www.akzonobel.uk.com ALDI........................................................................................... www.aldi-stores.co.uk Allen & Overy........................................................................... www.allenovery.com Allianz Insurance Plc.............................................................. www.allianz.co.uk Alstom....................................................................................... www.alstom.com Altran......................................................................................... www.altran.net Alvis Vickers ............................................................................ www.alvisvickers.co.uk AMEC Group.............................................................................. www.amec.com American Express................................................................... www.americanexpress.co.uk Amey Group.............................................................................. www.amey.co.uk AON Consulting........................................................................ www.aon.co.uk Arcadia...................................................................................... www.arcadiagroup.co.uk ARGOS........................................................................................ www.argos.co.uk Army.......................................................................................... www.army.mod.uk Arup........................................................................................... www.arup.com ASDA.......................................................................................... www.asda.co.uk Ashurst..................................................................................... www.ashurst.com Aspen Re.......................................................................... www.aspen-re.com/graduates....................................................... 12 Associated British Ports......................................................... www.abports.co.uk Association of Accounting Technicians................................ www.aat.org.uk/ Association of Corporate Treasurers.................................... www.treasurers.org AstraZeneca............................................................................. www.ideas.astrazeneca.com Astrium..................................................................................... www.eads.net Atkins........................................................................................ www.atkinsglobal.com Atos Origin ....................................................................... www.uk.atosorigin.com.................................................................. 19 Audit Commission................................................................... www.whatisyouraudit.com/mission/ AWE............................................................................................ www.awe.co.uk AXA Insurance.......................................................................... www.axa.co.uk B&Q........................................................................................... www.diy.com BAE Systems............................................................................ www.baesystems.com/ Baillie Gifford............................................................................ www.bailliegifford.com Bain & Co.................................................................................. www.bain.com Baker & McKenzie................................................................... www.bakernet.com Baker Tilly................................................................................. www.bakertilly.co.uk Balfour Beatty.......................................................................... www.balfourbeatty.co.uk Bank of America NT & SA........................................................ www.bankofamerica.com Bank of England...................................................................... www.bankofengland.co.uk Barclays.................................................................................... www.barclays.co.uk/ Barclays Capital....................................................................... www.barcap.com Barnes Roffe............................................................................ www.barnes-roffe.co.uk BBC............................................................................................ www.bbc.co.uk BBSRC....................................................................................... www.bbsrc.ac.uk BDO Stoy Hayward.................................................................. www.bdo.co.uk Bechtel...................................................................................... www.bechtel.co.uk BG Group................................................................................... www.bg-group.com BHS plc...................................................................................... www.bhs.co.uk Bird & Bird................................................................................ www.twobirds.com

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3M.............................................................................................. www.3m.com/uk

Bloomberg ............................................................................... www.bloomberg.com BMRB International................................................................. www.bmrb.co.uk BNP Paribas (UK) ................................................................... www.bnpparibas.co.uk BOC............................................................................................ www.boc.com Bombardier Transportation.................................................... www.bombardier.com Boots......................................................................................... www.boots.com Boston Consulting Group....................................................... www.bcg.com BP............................................................................................... www.bp.com BPP Professional Education................................................... www.bpp.com British Airways........................................................................ www.britishairways.com British Energy.......................................................................... www.british-energy.com British Sugar............................................................................ www.britishsugar.co.uk BT............................................................................................... www.btplc.com Bunac........................................................................................ www.BUNAC.org BUPA.......................................................................................... www.bupa.co.uk Burges Salmon........................................................................ www.burges-salmon.com Buro Happold........................................................................... www.burohappold.com

Cable & Wireless...................................................................... www.cw.com Camp America.......................................................................... www.campamerica.co.uk Camp Counselors USA............................................................. www.ccusa.com Cap Gemini............................................................................... www.uk.capgemini.com Capital Markets Company...................................................... www.capitalmarketscompany.com Capital One................................................................................ www.capitalone.co.uk Cargill plc.................................................................................. www.cargill.com Carillion plc............................................................................... www.carillionplc.com Carphone Warehouse............................................................. www.carphonewarehouse.com Cazenove.................................................................................. www.cazenove.com CB Richard Ellis........................................................................ www.cbre.co.uk Celestica................................................................................... www.celestica.com Centrica..................................................................................... www.centrica.com Chartered Institute of Marketing.......................................... www.cim.co.uk Chartered Insurance Institute.............................................. www.cii.co.uk Chartered Institute of Taxation.............................................. www.tax.org.uk CHP Consulting................................................................ www.chp.co.uk................................................................................. 19 CIBC World Markets................................................................. www.cibcwm.com/wm/ CIMA........................................................................................... www.cimaglobal.com CIPD.................................................................................. www.cipd.co.uk................................................................................ 27 CIPFA.......................................................................................... www.cipfa.org.uk CIPS.................................................................................. www.cips.org....................................................................................28 Cisco Systems UK................................................................... www.cisco.com/global/UK CITB............................................................................................ www.citb.co.uk Citi.............................................................................................. www.oncampus.citi.com Citrix Systems UK.................................................................... www.citrix.com Civil Service FastStream......................................................... www.ges.gov.uk Clarks........................................................................................ www.clarks.co.uk Clifford Chance........................................................................ www.cliffordchance.com Clyde & Co................................................................................ www.clydeco.com Clydesdale Bank Plc............................................................... www.cbonline.co.uk CMG........................................................................................... www.logicacmg.com CMS Cameron McKenna......................................................... www.law-now.com Co-operative Group................................................................. www.altogetherdifferent.com College of Law.......................................................................... www.college-of-law.co.uk Commerzbank......................................................................... www.commerzbank.com Compass Group....................................................................... www.compass-group.com Computacenter........................................................................ www.computacenter.com Computer Associates.............................................................. www.computerassociates.com/offices/uk Computer People..................................................................... www.computerpeople.co.uk Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC)................................ www.csc.com/uk ConocoPhillips......................................................................... www.conocophillips.com Corus......................................................................................... www.corusgroup.com/en/ Costain Construction.............................................................. www.costain.co.uk Credit Suisse............................................................................ www.credit-suisse.com/uk/en/ Croda International................................................................. www.croda.co.uk Danone...................................................................................... www.danone.com

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Data Connection...................................................................... www.dataconnection.com Datamonitor............................................................................. www.datamonitor.com De La Rue plc............................................................................ www.delarue.com Debenhams.............................................................................. www.debenhams.com Decathlon................................................................................. www.decathlon.co.uk Defence Engineering and Science Group (MOD)................ www.desg.mod.uk Deloitte...................................................................................... www.deloitte.co.uk Denton Wilde Sapte................................................................. www.dentonwildesapte.com Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs............ www.defra.gov.uk Department of Health............................................................. www.doh.gov.uk Department of Work and Pensions....................................... www.dwp.gov.uk Detica........................................................................................ www.detica.com Deutsche Bank........................................................................ www.db.com Dexia.......................................................................................... www.dexia.com Diageo....................................................................................... www.diageo.com Dixon Wilson............................................................................ www.dixonwilson.com DML Devonport........................................................................ www.devonport.co.uk DST International..................................................................... www.dstinternational.com DSTL........................................................................................... www.dstl.gov.uk DTI.............................................................................................. www.dti.gov.uk DTZ Debenham Thorpe........................................................... www.dtz.com Dunnhumby............................................................................. www.dunnhumby.com

E C Harris.................................................................................. www.echarris.com EDF Energy............................................................................... www.edfenergy.com Edmund Nuttall........................................................................ www.edmund-nuttall.co.uk EDS............................................................................................ www.eds.com eFinancialCareers.com.......................................................... www.efinancialcareers.co.uk Electronic Arts ........................................................................ www.electronicarts.co.uk Employers Organisation for Local Government.................. www.lge.gov.uk Endsleigh Insurance............................................................... www.endsleigh.co.uk Enterprise Rent-A-Car...................................................... www.enterprisealive.co.uk............................................................. 23 Ericsson.................................................................................... www.ericsson.com/uk Ernst & Young.................................................................. www.ey.com....................................................................................... 9 ESCP-EAP European School of Management....................... www.escp-eap.eu/campus/london/ Essex CC................................................................................... www.essexcc.gov.uk European Commission .......................................................... www.europa.eu.int European Patent Office.......................................................... www.european-patent-office.org Eversheds................................................................................ www.eversheds.com ExxonMobil............................................................................... www.exxonmobil.com Explore Learning.............................................................. www.explorelearning.ltd.uk............................................................25

Faber Maunsell......................................................................... www.fabermaunsell.com Fenwick..................................................................................... www.fenwick.co.uk Fidelity International............................................................... www.fidelity.co.uk Financial Services Authority.................................................. www.fsa.gov.uk FKI............................................................................................. www.fki.co.uk Ford Motor Company.............................................................. www.ford.co.uk Foster Wheeler Energy........................................................... www.fwc.com Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer........................................... www.freshfields.com Friends Provident.................................................................... www.friendsprovident.co.uk Fujitsu Services....................................................................... www.fujitsu.com/uk/

GAAPS International................................................................ www.gaaps.co.uk Galliford Try plc........................................................................ www.gallifordtry.co.uk/ Gardiner & Theobald............................................................... www.Gardiner.com Gartmore Investment Management.................................... www.gartmore.co.uk GCHQ......................................................................................... www.gchq.gov.uk Geest......................................................................................... www.geest.co.uk Gifford and Partners............................................................... www.gifford-consulting.co.uk GKN............................................................................................ www.gknplc.com GlaxoSmithKline...................................................................... www.gsk.com Go-Ahead Group ...................................................................... www.go-ahead.com Goldman Sachs........................................................................ www.gs.com

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Government Actuaries Department..................................... www.gad.gov.uk Government Economic Service ............................................ www.ges.gov.uk Government Employment Service....................................... www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk Government Information & Communication Service........ www.gics.gov.uk Government Legal Service..................................................... www.gls.gov.uk Government Operational Research Service........................ www.operational-research.gov.uk Government Statistical Service............................................. www.statistics.gov.uk Grant Thornton......................................................................... www.grant-thornton.co.uk Greggs....................................................................................... www.greggs.co.uk Hacker Young........................................................................... www.uhy-uk.com/ Halcrow..................................................................................... www.halcrow.com Halliburton Company............................................................. www.halliburton.com Halliwells.................................................................................. www.halliwells.co.uk HAT Group................................................................................. www.hatgroup.co.uk Haysmacintyre........................................................................ www.haysmacintyre.com Hays Montrose........................................................................ www.hays-montrose.com HBOS.......................................................................................... www.hbosplc.com Herbert Smith.......................................................................... www.herbertsmith.com Hewitt . ..................................................................................... www.hewitt.com Hewlett Packard...................................................................... www.hp.com Highways Agency.................................................................... www.highways.gov.uk Hiscox Syndicates................................................................... www.hiscox.com HM Prison Service................................................................... www.hmprisonservice.gov.uk HM Revenue & Customs........................................................ www.hmrc.gov.uk Home Office............................................................................. www.homeoffice.gov.uk Hoyer......................................................................................... www.hoyer-group.com HSBC ......................................................................................... www.hsbc.com Huntsman................................................................................ www.huntsman.com

IBM............................................................................................. www.ibm.com/uk/en/ ICAEW............................................................................... www.icaew.com...............................................................................28 ICAP plc..................................................................................... www.icap.com ICSA............................................................................................ www.icsa.org.uk IMI.............................................................................................. www.imi.plc.uk ING ............................................................................................ www.ing.com inretail.co.uk............................................................................ www.inretail.co.uk Institute for System Level Integration................................. www.sli-institute.ac.uk Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland............ www.ca-training.co.uk....................................................................... 9 Institute of Financial Accountants....................................... www.ifa.org.uk/ Institute of Logistics and Transport..................................... www.iolt.org.uk Intel Corporation (UK)............................................................. www.intel.com Inter Continental Hotels......................................................... www.ichotelsgroup.com Interserve Project Services................................................... www.interserveplc.com/projectservices Invensys plc............................................................................. www.invensys.com Invesco UK............................................................................... www.invescoperpetual.co.uk Investec.................................................................................... www.investec.com/

Jacobs Babtie Group............................................................... www.jacobsbabtie.com J D Wetherspoon..................................................................... www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk James & Cowper..................................................................... www.jamescowper.co.uk Jewson..................................................................................... www.jewson.co.uk John Laing Plc......................................................................... www.laing.com John Lewis .............................................................................. www.johnlewis.com Johnson Matthey.................................................................... www.matthey.com Jones Day................................................................................. www.jonesdaylondon.com Jones Lang LaSalle................................................................. www.joneslanglasalle.co.uk JP Morgan................................................................................. www.jpmorgan.com

KBC Financial Products.......................................................... www.kbcfp.com Kent County Council........................................................ www.kent-teach.com.......................................................................25 Kerry Foods.............................................................................. www.kerrygroup.com Kier Group plc........................................................................... www.kier.co.uk Kimberly-Clark......................................................................... www.kimberly-clark.com Kingston Smith........................................................................ www.kingstonsmith.co.uk

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Vinci plc..................................................................................... www.norwest-holst.co.uk Virgin......................................................................................... www.virgin.com Virgin Trains.............................................................................. www.virgintrains.co.uk VSO............................................................................................ www.vso.org.uk

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