Summer Careers Fair guide 2013 by Jackie Thompson

Careers and Employability Service Summer Careers Fair 2013 Monday 10 June, 11.30am–3.30pm — East Midlands Conference Centre, University Park

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Welcome

to our Summer Careers Fair 2013 With representatives from market–leading companies who look for Nottingham graduates to develop their businesses here today, coming to our Summer Careers Fair really could be a key step on your journey to career success. Whether you’re here to meet representatives from specific companies that interest you or have come to explore your options with all 38 of the graduate employers, we hope you have a successful and enjoyable day. These future employers will be more than happy to answer your questions, whether you want to find out what it’s really like working for their company or would like more information about their recruitment processes.

We’re here to help Today is about more than meeting your future employer. Our team are here to help you every step of the way, offering careers advice appointments, CV reviews, and workshops to help you develop your skills, including how to ace interviews and use LinkedIn effectively. In addition, some of the visiting employers are offering workshops that will give you a first–hand insight into their industry. (See the programme on page 4 for full details). Before you leave, tell our team by the entrance what you think about our Fair for your chance to win £25 of high street vouchers and other great prizes. As a graduate of The University of Nottingham you can use our services for life. Through our website, you can book an appointment with an adviser to discuss your career plans and review your CV as well as search for job vacancies. www.nottingham.ac.uk/careers

Contents 02

Welcome

IBM

Programme

Jaguar Landrover

Floor plans

Jam Industries

Majestic Wine Warehouse Ltd

Mattioli Woods Plc

Employer profiles 08

Abercrombie & Fitch

Millward Brown

AbilityNet

Next Jump Ltd

ACCA — Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Procter & Gamble

Aldi Stores Limited

Quality Solicitors

Arcadia Group

QuBit

Army

Royal Navy and Royal Marines

Assystem UK Limited

Selex ES

Babcock

Solution Marketing Ltd

Boots

Teach First

The University of Law

Bridgeway Consulting Ltd

Unitemps

CIMA — Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

The University of Nottingham — Human Resources

Danone

The University of Nottingham — Postgraduate study

EMC Corporation

XMA Limited

Envitia

Ernst & Young

Dates for your diary

Explore Learning

Freeth Cartwright LLP

Overview of opportunities and application process

Graduate Prospects

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What will you discover? At BP we offer the most exciting and challenging global opportunities for high performance graduates in engineering, science and business.

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Programme of the day

You can visit our stand at any point during your visit to talk to a member of our team and pick up careers resources. We’re also running careers advice and CV review appointments during the day, along with a programme of skills workshops.

Careers advice appointments 11.40am–3.10pm

At a 20–minute careers appointment our careers advisers can help you to develop your career ideas, explore your options and decide on a career path. Sign up for an appointment when you arrive.

CV review appointments 12.30–3pm

At a 15–minute CV appointment our career professionals can help you to create an effective CV that will sell your skills to potential employers in the best possible way. Sign up for an appointment when you arrive.

Skills sessions

These sessions are delivered by our team and will give you top tips on topics ranging from using LinkedIn to making your CV shine. Conference Suite 2 12.30–12.50pm

Five top tips for making the most of the Fair

1.30–1.50pm

Five top tips for your CV

2.00–2.20pm

Five top tips for interviews

2.20–2.40pm

Five top tips for using LinkedIn effectively

Industry insight workshops

These sessions are delivered by graduate employers and will give you an insight into an aspect of working in their industry. Conference Suite 1

Conference Suite 2

1.00–1.20pm

Insight into... publishing with Macmillan Education

Insight into... a product launch with Jaguar Land Rover

1.30–1.50pm

Insight into... consumer goods with Danone

2.00–2.20pm

Insight into... publishing with Macmillan Education

2.20–2.40pm

Insight into... publishing with Macmillan Education

Please note: sessions are open to students and alumni of The University of Nottingham only.

Please be aware that a University photographer has been commissioned by The University of Nottingham to take photographs at this event for use in University publicity material. The photographs may be used in any of the media used by the University for promotion and they may also be circulated to the media. Photographs taken at this event may be kept on file indefinitely. The University of Nottingham will only use the photographs for similar purposes to which they were originally taken. Any individuals not wishing for their photograph to be taken should let themselves be known to the photographer(s).

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Floor plan

Registration

Main concourse

Careers resources Careers advice and CV review appointments

Main entrance

Disabled access

EMCC reception

Skills sessions /Industry insight workshops Conference Suite 1

Seating area

Industry insight workshop Conference Suite 2 Theatre (for exhibitors only)

Employer exhibition hall

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Floor plan Exhibition hall

Employer exhibition hall

25 7 24

Keep clear

23 22

Explore Learning

Aldi Stores Limited

QualitySolicitors

EMC Corporation

AbilityNet

Selex ES

Teach First

Ernst & Young

ACCA — Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Bridgeway Consulting Ltd

Solution Marketing Ltd

Jaguar Land Rover

Abercrombie & Fitch

Postgraduate Study The University of Nottingham

HR Department The University of Nottingham

XMA Limited

Boots

Royal Navy and Royal Marines

Mattioli Woods Plc

Arcadia Group

Assystem UK Limited

IBM

Freeth Cartwright LLP

Envitia Ltd

Majestic Wine Warehouse Ltd

Graduate Prospects 28

Procter & Gamble

QuBit

CIMA — Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

Babcock International Plc

Jam Industries

Unitemps

Danone

Unnamed

Next Jump Ltd

Millward Brown

Army

The University of Law

ULTIMATEDESTINATION www.jaguarlandrovercareers.com

DEFINING MOMENTS IN EVERY CAREER

GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES Every product launched. Every market explored. Every idea voiced and every boundary pushed. Throughout Jaguar Land Rover, people experience moments of inspiration and progress like these every day. Individually, they define careers. Together, they’re driving our growth in over 170 countries around the world. And they, along with a rich and varied product pipeline, are why our future has never been more exciting. We’re on a remarkable journey, and you could be part of it. We are now open to applications for our programmes, and we have opportunities for ambitious, career-driven graduates and undergraduates. We have exciting roles in everything from Product Development Engineering, Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, Sales & Service and Purchasing. Every area plays its part. And every area requires commercial thinking and a truly global perspective. The sheer range of opportunities across the business isn’t the only surprise here. You’ll find a diverse workforce as well, along with a clear commitment to environmental responsibility. For so many reasons, Jaguar Land Rover is the ultimate destination for graduates seeking to build a remarkable career. A career where you’ll be supported, encouraged and equipped to achieve. And a career full of defining moments. So take yours, and see where it could lead. Visit www.jaguarlandrovercareers.com

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Employer profiles

What subject areas do you recruit from: All What sectors do you recruit to: Retail sector Starting salary: n/a Job location(s): International Benefits: Private medical health care Application method: Online or email district recruiter at samantha_dack@abercrombie.com Application deadline: Recruit all year around Employment start date: Depends on the candidate and the area Number of opportunities: Opportunities are international and ongoing

The Manager in Training (MIT) programme is a ten–week programme that immerses a manager in all aspects of running a multimillion–dollar business for Abercrombie & Fitch. Training takes place in our store locations. Each week the programme focuses on a different aspect of running the business. The programme trains you on the necessary principles of management including creating the best in–store experience, recruiting, diversity, human resources, store operations, and visual merchandising. The programme is structured and provides you with daily and weekly feedback from the store manager and district manager. You will complete daily exercises, learn through on–the–job training, and complete weekly assessments.

You must successfully complete the training programme to be moved into an assistant manager role. Successful completion of this programme is the first step for leadership. At Abercrombie & Fitch, we strongly advocate a philosophy of promotion from within. All of our district managers, regional managers, directors — even the Senior Vice President of Stores — have gone through the MIT programme. With the growth of the company internationally, career opportunities for you have never been better. www.anfcareers.com

What subject areas do you recruit from: Physiotherapy, occupational therapy and ergonomics What sectors do you recruit to: Business support services Starting salary: £18,000 Job location(s): Middlesborough and Southampton Benefits: Pension, healthcare schemes, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Application method: Online at www.abilitynet. org.uk/about_working Application deadline: 28 June 2013 Employment start date: August/September Number of opportunities: Two

AbilityNet is a UK charity that works with people with disabilities helping them to use computers and the internet to improve their lives at home, work and in education.

Through ergonomic and holistic assessments adjustments are recommended and incorporate physical and non–physical adjustments and assistive technology.

Choosing the right technology can help disabled people be more productive but each person’s needs are unique. AbilityNet’s team of professional assessors offer a high quality, confidential service and can recommend specific adjustments to meet an individual’s needs in the workplace and in higher education.

AbilityNet have 50 employees across the UK including 12 assessors in the assessment services team. AbilityNet will be recruiting again for graduate assessors at the beginning of 2014. www.abilitynet.org.uk

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What subject areas do you recruit from: All What sectors do you recruit to: Accounting Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): UK Benefits: Global professional qualification Application method: Online Application deadline: Online Employment start date: Ongoing Number of opportunities: n/a

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the global body for professional accountants. We offer a future that is diverse, challenging and full of opportunity. Qualifying with ACCA is your first step towards a successful career in accountancy, business and finance. Whatever your ambitions in the business world, a background in accountancy will ensure that you are equipped to achieve them. The ACCA qualification will provide you with the skills and

knowledge you need to build a career full of opportunity, diversity and rewards. ACCA’s flexible approach means that there are no artificial barriers to prevent you from qualifying whatever you face in the short–term. Internships at university can count towards the practical experience requirements of the qualification and enhance employability. www.accaglobal.com/ukgraduates

What subject areas do you recruit from: All What sectors do you recruit to: Retail management Starting salary: £40,000 Job location(s): Nationwide Benefits: Company car (Audi A4) Application method: Online application Application deadline: All year round Employment start date: 2013 Number of opportunities: 120

Aldi is one of the world’s largest retail chains, with more than 7,000 stores worldwide. Since opening its first store in the UK in 1990, Aldi now has more than 450 stores throughout the UK. Currently number five in the Times Top 100 list of graduate employers, Aldi offers a market– leading package in return for a demanding area management training role, in which candidates are expected to drive the business forward, by providing clear direction and leadership to a retail management team.

No other graduate programme offers so much responsibility so quickly, and training covers the complete spectrum of management, from store operations, trading and financial administration to logistics and property management. After a year, you will be expected to be a fully functioning area manager, and responsible for up to four stores. The starting salary is £40k rising to £65.5k after four years, and benefits include a pension, private healthcare, life assurance and five weeks holiday. www.aldirecruitment.co.uk

What subject areas do you recruit from: All degree disciplines with the exception of buying, where we require a fashion or product–specific degree What sectors do you recruit to: Buying, merchandising, e–commerce and finance Starting salary: £19,000 Job location(s): Central London Benefits: Holiday, pension and group–wide discounts Application method: Apply online at www.arcadiagroup.co.uk/careers Application deadline: Recruit all year round Employment start date: Flexible Number of opportunities: More than 200

The Arcadia Group is the UK’s largest privately– owned fashion retailer with nine exciting high street brands; BHS, Burton, Dorothy Perkins, Evans, Miss Selfridge, TOPSHOP, TOPMAN, Wallis and Outfit. A career at Arcadia provides a challenging and dynamic environment with many opportunities for growth and development across our head office and retail teams both within the brands and group functions. Our 45,000 employees are key to our future success and our culture encourages leadership and innovation in all areas.

www.arcadiagroup.co.uk

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What subject areas do you recruit from: All What sectors do you recruit to: Combat, communications, intelligence, engineering, logistics, flying, policing, HR/administration, finance, education, catering and healthcare Starting salary: £29,536 (£24,615 during initial training) Job location(s): UK and worldwide Benefits: Travel, sport, free medical/dental care, six weeks annual leave, subsidised food and accommodation, management training Application method: Online Application deadline: No deadline

Employment start date: Early January, May and September each year Number of opportunities: 600 annually Young, bright and can’t bear the thought of repetitive work in an office? Want something challenging that gives you variety, early responsibility and immense job satisfaction? The Army offers all the above — and far more — for an initial contract of three years after training or perhaps until the age of 60. Applicants must be fit and healthy and under 26 years old on entering training.

We want 600 male and female officers every year so are looking for individuals who are self–confident, self–motivated, want to make a difference and seeking a varied lifestyle in a high–quality organisation with a world–wide reputation. www.army.mod.uk/join

What subject areas do you recruit from: Engineering What sectors do you recruit to: Engineering Starting salary: £21,000 – £24,500 Job location(s): Bristol, Preston, Derby, Isle of Man, Sunderland, Prestwick, Oldbury Benefits: Graduate development scheme Application method: Please email a CV and covering letter to engcareers@assystemuk.com Application deadline: No deadline Employment start date: 2013 Number of opportunities: 30

Assystem is a leading international group in the field of engineering and innovation consultancy. There are three main divisions within the UK business which are: Energy and Nuclear, Gas Turbines and Aerostructures. As a company we are looking for talented and ambitious graduates who wish to join a growing international engineering group where people are the heart of the business.

Joining the Assystem Graduate Professional Development Scheme provides a guarantee of learning and experience through a multitude of projects and industries. We require graduates within the following disciplines: aeronautical, electronic and electrical and mechanical engineering. www.assystem.com

What subject areas do you recruit from: Mechanical, electrical and production engineering What sectors do you recruit to: Mechanical, electrical, production and process engineering Starting salary: £24,500 Job location(s): Warrington, Manchester, Leicester, Bristol Benefits: Pension, 25 days holiday Application method: Send CV and cover letter to vicki.marsh@babcockinternational.com Application deadline: July 12 2013 Employment start date: September 2013 Number of opportunities: 15

The Nuclear Business Unit of Babcock International is the largest nuclear site management, engineering and support services contractor in the UK with extensive reach across the civil and defence sectors. In a buoyant and rapidly developing industry, we can offer excellent career opportunities for talented and ambitious engineering graduates.

If you’re the type of person who relishes a challenge, grabs every opportunity, strives to achieve and who isn’t afraid of hard work, you might be exactly who we need. You’ll need to have achieved at least a 2:2 degree in an appropriate engineering subject, be eligible to work in the UK on a permanent basis and be able to satisfy Ministry of Defence security clearance. www.babcockinternational.com/visionary

a world of opportunites to start your career...

Engineering the future...

Civil Engineering Graduate Opportunities With a reputation built on delivering multi-faceted projects in the Rail sector, we continue to provide a service of exceptional value to all of our clients. Some of our key services include: • Civil Engineering Projects • Site & Ground Investigations

• Structural Examinations • Training and Assessments

• Surveying and Gauging

Bridgeway Consulting’s Engineering Services are highly regarded within the Rail sector as one of the best in the country and as a part of our ambition to grow our team we are now looking for suitably qualified Civil Engineering Graduates. The positions are based at Beeston, Nottingham but the candidate must be flexible and be prepared to travel all over the UK as and when required. Please send your CV directly to: enquiries@bridgeway-consulting.co.uk

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What subject areas do you recruit from: All subject areas, but it’s worth noting that if you are interested in the Finance Graduate Programme then a finance–related degree is preferable What sectors do you recruit to: We recruit across commercial — business with brand, buying and marketing, finance, IT and retail sectors Starting salary: £23,000 – £25,000 Job location(s): UK Benefits: Pension, discounted health and dental scheme, store discount Application method: Online Application deadline: See website Employment start date: September 2013 and 2014

Number of opportunities: We currently still have opportunities available for our Finance and Retail Management (North and South) Graduate Programmes, to start 9 September 2013 Known the world over, we’re a successful, growing, innovative, world–leading healthcare and beauty business. We have close to 2,500 UK stores and we’re experts in our field making us market leaders in the UK with our own brands such as No7, Soltan and Botanics.

they’ve been coming back time and time again for more than 160 years. Then there are the people that work for us. Without them, we wouldn’t be where we are today. Earning our place at number 20 in The Sunday Times 2013 25 Best Big Companies to Work For, we are awarded with ‘one–star status’, which means we’re a first–class organisation to join. It’s truly inspiring. www.boots.jobs/talentprogrammes

People are at the heart of Boots. The millions of customers that come into our stores every day shape our business and our products. We make sure we know them inside out — and that’s why

What subject areas do you recruit from: Business, engineering, sciences What sectors do you recruit to: Business, engineering, sciences Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): UK and global Benefits: Pension, settling–in allowance, flexible working hours, private healthcare, bonus scheme Application method: Online Application deadline: See website Employment start date: 2014 Number of opportunities: Various

BP and its people find, develop and produce essential sources of energy. And then turn that energy into products you and everyone on the planet depend on every day. Heat, light, power, mobility and materials to make the products that define the life you live. All are made possible by oil and gas. And as demand continues to grow, delivering it sustainably and at a reasonable cost remains one of the biggest challenges in the world today.

Join us and you’ll find how our people make some truly amazing discoveries to meet that challenge. Both in terms of scientific and engineering breakthroughs and what we as a team are capable of. www.bp.com/ukgraduates

What subject areas do you recruit from: Civil engineering, geology and surveying What sectors do you recruit to: Civil engineering and geology Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): Nottingham and London Benefits: Company pension, company mobile, 23 days leave Application method: Email jobs@bridgewayconsulting.co.uk Application deadline: June 2013 Employment start date: Immediate post graduation Number of opportunities: Seven

Following another successful year of expansion, Bridgeway consulting are looking to recruit structural engineers, geotechnical engineers and surveyors.

Crossrail, Great Western mainline electrification, northern hub, Banbury re–signalling and Civil Engineering Framework Agreement (CEFA) for the examination of Network Rail structures

These positions will slot into our expanding structures, geotechnical, and geomatics departments. Based out of either Nottingham or Hayes (London) you will be involved with primarily rail projects countrywide and as such shift and weekend work are expected as part of the role (with weekends paid at an enhanced rate). Bridgeway are currently involved in delivering major projects such as

These are exciting opportunities for driven graduates. Interested applicants should apply with covering letter via the website. www.bridgeway–consulting.co.uk

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What subject areas do you recruit from: All disciplines but are particularly interested in business and finance areas What sectors do you recruit to: Accounting, business and management areas Starting salary: n/a we offer professional qualifications Job location(s): Multiple Benefits: CIMA qualifications provide a fast track to a career in business Application method: Online Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: Ongoing Number of opportunities: Multiple

CIMA is the only professional body that qualifies accountants solely for business. It’s a proven path to fantastic career prospects and high earning potential. A CIMA qualification is highly regarded by leading organisations worldwide and could be your passport to global employability.

We work in partnership with organisations around the world to encourage and develop the support they offer to our students. With over 4,500 CIMA Training Quality Partners, you can find companies that are committed to supporting you throughout your CIMA studies; many also have internships and placements.

CIMA has taken the lead in developing the most relevant financial qualification for business today and is the preferred qualification of the world’s top employers.

The road to CIMA membership is open to all, regardless of your educational background. CIMA’s flexible entry policy enables anyone with a passion to succeed in business the opportunity to study with CIMA. http://myjobs.cimaglobal.com

What subject areas do you recruit from: All What sectors do you recruit to: Sales, HR, marketing, supply chain, finance and nutrition Starting salary: £26,500 + bonus + benefits Job location(s): London, Trowbridge (Bath) and some field roles Benefits: Retail vouchers, buy and sell holiday, Tastecard, Cycle2work scheme, travel insurance, health cover, pension plan Application method: www.danone.co.uk/ graduates Application deadline: n/a Employment start date: September 2013/14 Number of opportunities: n/a

Danone is a fast–moving consumer goods company like no other. We are a world leader in dairy products, bottled water, baby food and medical nutrition with a portfolio of iconic brands including Evian, Volvic, Actimel, Shape, Cow & Gate and Aptamil. At Danone we have a pursuit of a great aim: good health through food. Combined with our unique approach to life at work, we seek to bring out the best in people and develop leaders of the future.

As a graduate at Danone, you will be assigned a role within the business with responsibility and accountability. You will have access to our first–class learning and development programme focused on building your leadership skills and the opportunity to learn and network across all levels of our business; from fellow graduates to our directors. www.danone.co.uk

What subject areas do you recruit from: Anything technology–related, technical or engineering What sectors do you recruit to: Anything technology related or technical or engineering Job Location(s): UK Application method: Online Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: After graduation Number of opportunities: More than 100

EMC Corporation is a global leader in enabling businesses and service providers to transform their operations and deliver IT as a service. Fundamental to this transformation is cloud computing. Through innovative products and services, EMC accelerates the journey to cloud computing, helping IT departments to store, manage, protect and analyse their most valuable asset — information — in a more agile, trusted and cost–efficient way. http://emc.avature.net/transform

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What subject areas do you recruit from: Engineering, technology, science and social sciences What sectors do you recruit to: Software development, consultancy, sales, project management Starting salary: Around £25,000 Job location(s): Horsham, West Sussex Benefits: 25 days holiday, healthcare scheme, pension, sports facilities Application method: See website Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: 2013/14 Number of opportunities: Various

Envitia Group delivers geospatial intelligence (GI) products, solutions and services for mission and business–critical applications across defence, government, and national infrastructure. Envitia provides customers with a complete end–to–end service, offering specialist consultancy and research in the application of advanced geospatial techniques through to product licensing. Envitia’s software portfolio is open standards– based technology that enables our company to develop geospatial applications capable of high–performance integration, processing, analysis and management spatial information

that includes real–time data from complex and disparate sources. Our company’s customers comprise defence agencies, central government departments and national infrastructure suppliers together with large prime contractors and system integrators who use our technologies to deliver their solutions. Envitia’s sectors include defence C4ISTAR and national land intelligence solutions. The company has offices in the UK and USA and is looking to grow internationally. www.envitia.com

What subject areas do you recruit from: All What sectors do you recruit to: Our four service lines within accounting are advisory, assurance, corporate finance and tax Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): Global Benefits: World–class training and study for professional qualifications Application method: Apply online Application deadline: Applications for 2014 positions open on 1 July 2013 Employment start date: Summer 2014 for internships, September 2014 for industrial placements and September 2014 for graduate positions. Insight days are also available Number of opportunities: More than 800 for 2014

Ernst & Young is a leading professional services organisation with more than 152,000 people in 140 countries. We work globally through our four service lines and our clients include some of the world’s most successful organisations.

www.ey.com/uk/careers

Our people’s ingenuity and creativity help clients improve the way they work, make vital business decisions and explore opportunities. Our continued growth depends on ambitious and diverse people. You’ll work alongside experts, receive world– class training and development, and study for professional qualifications — this is one of the very best places to start a career.

What subject areas do you recruit from: All What sectors do you recruit to: Retail, management, sales and marketing, teaching and education Starting salary: Competitive salary of £21,000 (plus London weighting). A target based monthly bonus scheme with the potential to earn up to £2,880 Job location(s): 80 centres nationwide with 15 planned to launch in 2013 Benefits: Various Application method: Visit website

Application deadline: Apply early. We accept deferred applications if you have not graduated yet or are thinking of travelling Employment start date: All year Number of opportunities: 150–170 Explore Learning run a national network of education centres providing maths and English tuition to children aged 5–14. We work closely with the children and their parents to create a tailored learning programme that meets their individual needs and maps to the National Curriculum.

We recruit graduates who want to make an impact as an assistant director, both on running our centres as a business, and on the lives of our members who attend. Explore offers you the opportunity to take a hands–on approach to management from day one. A high level of responsibility and extensive training will allow you to thrive and rapidly progress your career. You can enjoy job satisfaction and gain the skills to develop a small business successfully. www.explorelearning.co.uk/careers

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What subject areas do you recruit from: All What sectors do you recruit to: Law Starting salary: £15,000 Job location(s): Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, London, Manchester, Oxford, Birmingham, Sheffield, Stoke, and Milton Keynes Benefits: 25 days holiday per year plus statutory holidays, pension, life assurance, paid study leave Application method: Online Application deadline: 14 July 2013 Employment start date: September 2014 Number of opportunities: Two

Freeth Cartwright LLP is one of the UK’s leading regional law firms. We operate from offices in Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, London, Manchester, Oxford, Birmingham, Sheffield, Stoke, and Milton Keynes and our client base reflects not only our strength in the East Midlands but our nationwide service delivery. We are committed to continuous improvement and our increasing success as a business is built on achieving success for our clients. We work in close partnership with clients, providing positive, practical solutions and clear, comprehensive advice.

While we are a commercial firm serving a wide variety of corporate and institutional clients, there is also a commitment to a range of legal services, which also includes a substantial private client element. www.freethcartwright.co.uk

What subject areas do you recruit from: All What sectors do you recruit to: All Starting salary: Various Job location(s): UK and some international Benefits: Various Application method: Online Application deadline: Various Employment start date: Various Number of opportunities: Hundreds

Graduate prospects is the UK’s official graduate recruitment website. Whether you need a job, course or careers advice, Prospects can help with a range of publications, digital services and web–based information and advice. Come and see us at the fair today and sign up to My Prospects or register online.

My Prospects is a completely personalised environment, delivering careers advice, jobs and training opportunities specifically tailored to your preferences. Find personalised opportunities waiting for you when you login, upload your CV, apply for vacancies and keep track of your applications and save your favourite jobs, internships and courses to apply later. www.prospects.ac.uk/register

What subject areas do you recruit from: All What sectors do you recruit to: HR, finance, consultancy,technical, sales, marketing, IT, software, business Starting salary: £30,000 for graduates, £15,000 for placements, £1,000 sign–on bonus Job location(s): UK Benefits: You’ll get to pick and choose what you want to create your own benefits package Application method: Online via website Application deadline: 31 December 2013 for placement and March 2014 for graduate roles Employment start date: Throughout 2014 Number of opportunities: 300 for placements, 300 for graduate roles

Did you know that IBM invented the barcode over 40 years ago? Or that we created the processors that power your Wii, Xbox 360 and Playstation? That we invented the first personal computer 30 years ago? And that we developed the NASA technology which enabled man to land on the moon? If you didn’t, then imagine what else there is to find out about us! For starters, there’s our award winning training and development program and a culture that fosters innovation and creativity. There’s also our flexible working environment, the chance to network with global experts, and the opportunity to work in any area across our business.

As the world’s leading IT and consulting services company we work with some of the best known names on the planet, across all industries including retail, sport, business, finance, health, media and entertainment. Being inspired is what makes us tick, and everything we do is geared around bringing innovation to life. If you were surrounded by innovation, what could you achieve?

www.ibm.com/jobs/uk/graduate

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What subject areas do you recruit from: All with the exception of design and engineering roles where we require a relevant degree What sectors do you recruit to: Design, product development engineering, manufacturing engineering, purchasing, marketing sales and service, finance, information technology, human resources, supply chain and logistics Starting salary: £29,000 Job location(s): Coventry, Gaydon, Solihull, Castle Bromwich or Liverpool Benefits: Vehicle discount, pension, holiday, sport facilities Application method: Online Application deadline: 31 December 2013

Employment start date: September 2014 Number of opportunities: 300

engineering, purchasing and finance, to human resources, IT and marketing, sales and service.

Joining as part of our graduate intake means becoming part of a remarkable journey. We’ve enjoyed extraordinary growth in the last few years, announced record profits and launched new vehicles that have revolutionised our industry. Innovation, fresh ideas and moments of inspiration are going to be vital if we’re to go further. At Jaguar Land Rover our graduate programme covers far more than just product development engineering. There are opportunities in everything from manufacturing

So whatever your skills and whatever your degree background, you’ll be challenged to think globally and act commercially. And we’ll train, support and encourage you every step of the way — just one of the reasons why our graduate programme continues to be recognised as one of the UK’s very best. www.jaguarlandrovercareers.com

What subject areas do you recruit from: All What sectors do you recruit to: All Starting salary: On target earnings Job location(s): Nottingham Benefits: Travel, business consultancy Application method: Send a CV to opportunities@jamindustries.co.uk Application deadline: All year Employment start date: 2013 Number of opportunities: 20

Sir Richard Branson. Lord Alan Sugar…These are the inspiring entrepreneurs that motivate us in our business everyday. Inspired by The Apprentice, we relish the challenges, triumphs and obstacles that business brings and we are excited to meet the next generation of driven entrepreneurs looking for the opportunity to develop themselves as future business owners.

acquisitions, brand awareness and promotions management. We offer guidance in enterprise, financial backing, office space and a pool of clients to work with.

As an independent marketing and business development company that specialises in direct and experience marketing, Jam Industries provides exceptional ongoing customer

www.jamindustries.co.uk

This summer we are looking to offer more opportunities to new graduates looking for the next step in their professional development.

What subject areas do you recruit from: All What sectors do you recruit to: Retail management Starting salary: £17,860–£19,650 depending on location Job location(s): Nationwide Benefits: Bonus schemes, contributory pension, invitation to exclusive wine events Application method: Online application form Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: Ongoing Number of opportunities: More than 300

Majestic Wine is the UK’s largest wine retailer, specialising in selling mixed cases of wine. We pride ourselves on our enthusiastic, knowledgeable and friendly staff, who working as part of a close–knit team, deliver exceptional customer service. As a trainee manager you will be involved in all areas of running a store from merchandising and selling to making deliveries, so a driving licence is essential. You don’t have to be a wine expert but an interest in learning about this exciting product will be required.

At Majestic Wine Warehouses we are proud to promote our retail staff internally, allowing you to progress to store manager level within as little as three years. We recruit nationwide throughout the year and will be employing more than 300 new trainee managers in 2013. www.majesticcareers.co.uk

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What subject areas do you recruit from: All What sectors do you recruit to: Financial Starting salary: £18,500 Job location(s): Leicester, Grove Park Benefits: Group personal pension, life assurance, income protection, health cash plan and lifestyle rewards Application method: CV and application form to recruitment@mattioli-woods.com Application deadline: We recruit in March, July and November Employment start date: Ongoing Number of opportunities: 4–6 for every intake

Mattioli Woods is one of the UK’s leading providers of pension consultancy and wealth management services. We employ more than 270 staff throughout our Leicester, London, Aberdeen and Glasgow offices, administer 5000 self–investment personal pensions and small self–administrated schemes and hold more than £3.2 billion of assets under advice and administration.

By building long–term client relationships, our aim is to provide trusted advice, high service standards and personalised delivery. We provide integrated wealth management services, incorporating pension consultancy with a strong focus on self–investment and employee benefits. Our wealth management services embrace pensions and personal investment, coupled with estate planning. www.mattioli–woods.com

What subject areas do you recruit from: All What sectors do you recruit to: Market research Starting salary: Competitive with benefits Job location(s): Warwick and London Benefits: Create your own benefits package to suit your lifestyle Application method: Fill in application form on our website Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: Ongoing Number of opportunities: Several

At Millward Brown we are passionate about what creative people can do for brands and businesses. Having been in the business of brands for more than 35 years the company is a leading global research agency specialising in advertising, marketing communications, media and brand equity research.

Visit our website to find out more about what a career at Millward Brown could offer you. www.millwardbrown.com

Millward Brown can give you a career which stretches and challenges you, in an environment where people are encouraged to develop their own individual talents. We have a special culture, which really values innovation, teamwork and creativity.

What subject areas do you recruit from: Computer engineering and business What sectors do you recruit to: Marketing, business development, web development and e–commerce Starting salary: Depends on role Job location(s): London Benefits: Competitive salary and bonus eligibility, stock option, private healthcare plan and pension, gym membership, free laundry, leadership training and development programmes Application method: Apply online Application deadline: June 2013

Employment start date: September 2013 Number of opportunities: n/a Founded in 1994, Next Jump is at the forefront of the internet and e–commerce space, managing Employee Rewards programmes for 70% of the Fortune 1000 companies. Next Jump works with 90,000 companies covering 100m+ users globally. This includes more of the UK’s largest organisations than any other provider, making Next Jump the default choice for employee voluntary benefits programmes. www.nextjump.co.uk

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What subject areas do you recruit from: All What sectors do you recruit to: Customer business development (account management), marketing, finance and accounting, supply network operations, information and decision solutions, human resources, research and development, manufacturing Starting salary: £28,600 (BA) or £30,144 (MA) Job location(s): Weybridge, Harrogate, Cobalt, Dublin Benefits: Share scheme, private health care, pension, company car Application method: Online

Application deadline: No deadline Employment start date: Various Number of opportunities: Various We’re the name behind some of the world’s most trusted, quality brands, from Gillette and Fairy to Pampers. But you can do more than use our products: you could be creating, manufacturing, promoting or selling them. We can offer a huge array of careers in a flexible, inspiring and healthy environment. Right from the start, you’ll be making your mark, owning projects that touch the lives of consumers around the world and

facing new challenges every day. P&G is the biggest fast–moving consumer goods (FMCG) company in the world, operating in more than 80 countries with 126,000 employees. P&G is recruiting for full–time positions starting in 2013 and 2014. All details are online, including the core competencies we look for in our employees. http://www.pgcareers.com/

What subject areas do you recruit from: Law, english, social sciences What sectors do you recruit to: Law and marketing Starting salary: £16,000 Job location(s): Leicester Benefits: Pension, 25 days holidays, life and private health insurance, annual bonus Application method: Email your CV over to Saleemarif@qualitysolicitors.com Application deadline: 31 July 2013 Employment start date: 31 August 2013 Number of opportunities: Five

We are the UK’s largest legal brand, made up of excellent independent law firms. We have hundreds of branches across the UK and are growing rapidly — looking to cover every UK town and city within 24 months. We have been advertising recently on prime–time TV. Our aim is to be the legal equivalent of Specsavers in the opticians market or Interflora in the floristry market. We are looking for intelligent, motivated graduates who want to get stuck in and be part of a close–knit team. Successful applicants will savour the opportunity for early responsibility and fast progression within the business.

www.qualitysolicitors.com

What subject areas do you recruit from: Arts, engineering, science What sectors do you recruit to: Marketing, client team, engineering, sales Starting salary: Depends on job Job location(s): Soho, London Benefits: Share options, performance bonus, health and dental insurance Application method: Email CV and cover letter to www.careers@qubitproducts.com Application deadline: Depends on job Employment start date: Depends on job Number of opportunities: Five

Founded in 2010 by a team from Google’s London and New York offices, Qubit work with some of the biggest names online. Our engineers have built a brand new platform that combines a number of technologies—analytics, automation, personalisation and more—into a simple, easy–to–use product. We’re not the only ones excited about our new approach to solving the problems of modern e–commerce. We’ve just raised $7.5m in Series A funding from one of the UK’s biggest venture capitalists. Come and join the growing team as

we embark on the brightest chapter in Qubit’s history. Although we’ve now grown to more than 70 people, we’re keen on keeping our culture as relaxed and open as when there were only five of us. Our offices have table football, a special coffee machine and plenty of perks. More importantly we’re a focused and determined team preparing to double in size during 2013. www.qubitproducts.com

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What subject areas do you recruit from: All What sectors do you recruit to: All Starting salary: See website Job Location(s): National Benefits: See website Application method: See website or telephone 08456 07 55 55 Application deadline: Intake all year round Employment start date: Intake all year round Number of opportunities: More than 5000

The Royal Navy is looking for intelligent, well– motivated men and women with good leadership potential to become officers. The sheer diversity of the roles and responsibilities we offer provide unique career opportunities and experience. As a naval officer, you could be manoeuvring a frigate through the Suez Canal, piloting a helicopter, supervising the repair of submarine nuclear propulsion plant or providing emergency medical care. And in all cases you will have management responsibility for personnel and equipment.

Our career structure is designed to maximise your potential, offering you a wealth of challenges, responsibility and rewards. Our training is second to none. Alongside seamanship skills and learning to handle sophisticated technology, you’ll learn how to handle yourself — and other people, and in the process you will encounter more people and places than most do in their lifetime. http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/careers

What subject areas do you recruit from: Any relevant to business and/or engineering What sectors do you recruit to: Marketing, business, project management, engineering Starting salary: £25,000 Job location(s): Basildon, Edinburgh, Luton and Southampton Benefits: Starting bonus and relocation allowance Application method: Online via website Application deadline: Early 2014 Employment start date: September 2014 Number of opportunities: Numerous

Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, is an international leader in electronic and information technologies for defence systems, aerospace, data, infrastructures, land security and protection and sustainable ’smart’ solutions. The company provides C4ISTAR systems, integrated products and solutions for airborne, land and naval applications delivering mission critical systems for situational awareness, self–protection and surveillance. From the design, development and production of state–of–the–art equipment, software and

systems to through life support, Selex ES partners its customers to deliver the information superiority required to act decisively and complete missions. Selex ES is a global business with 17,700 employees, revenues in excess of 3.5 billion euros, main operations in Italy and the UK and a strong industrial and commercial footprint in the US, Germany, Turkey, Romania, Brazil, Saudi Arabia and India. www.selex–es.com

What subject areas do you recruit from: All What sectors do you recruit to: All Starting salary: Up to £20,000 plus uncapped bonus Job location(s): Nottingham City Centre Benefits: On–going training, leadership development, cash incentives Application method: Email your CV to: careers@solutionmarketing.eu Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: All year Number of opportunities: More than 50

Do you want to work for one of the most successful brands in the UK market?’ Established in 1998, Solution Marketing Ltd is an Investor in People company with three call centers in the UK working on behalf of some of the country’s leading Telecoms, Media and Insurance organisations. Being one of the biggest recruiters within the East Midlands we are looking to expand our teams by recruiting money hungry, target driven sales professionals who are looking to join a market leading, innovative, well–known, expanding organisation.

Working for Solution Marketing Ltd you will experience a fast paced and exciting sales environment where the investment into your career starts from day one with the enrolment into our Sales Academy, giving you a realistic opportunity to maximise your earnings as well as your career. All of our current management team within sales started out with us as sales advisors and have progressed to become skilled managers for the business. www.solutionmarketing.eu

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What subject areas do you recruit from: All What sectors do you recruit to: Education Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): East Midlands, Kent and Medway, Greater London, North East, North West, South West, South Coast, West Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber, Wales Benefits: Training leading to Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), full–time paid position, leadership development, coaching and business training, masters qualification Application method: Online Application deadline: Early 2014 Employment start date: June 2014 and 2015 Number of opportunities: 1500

How much you achieve in life should not be determined by how much your parents earn. Yet in the UK, it usually is. We believe in the power of education to change this. We are an education charity working with others to give every child the right to a decent education. We train people with leadership potential to be inspirational teachers in schools in low–income communities across the country. These leaders go on to work in different sectors of society towards a future where no child’s educational success is limited by their socio– economic background.

Everyone can remember one incredible teacher that made a real difference to their life. We support committed individuals to become inspirational classroom leaders, giving every young person the chance of a better future. http://graduates.teachfirst.org.uk

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At The University of Law you’ll get the best possible start to your legal career. We are the largest professional law school in the world and, with centres in Birmingham, Bristol, Chester, Guildford, London, Manchester and York, we’re the first choice for aspiring modern lawyers. Our innovative courses are designed and taught by lawyers, with a clear focus on building the practical skills, commercial awareness and independent thinking you’ll need to succeed in the modern world of law.

Courses offered for 2013–14 include the Graduate Diploma in Law — for those with any undergraduate degree who want to convert to a career in law, and for those who have completed a qualifying law degree or the Graduate Diploma in Law we have the LL.M Legal Practice Course (for aspiring lawyers) and the Bar Professional Training Course (for aspiring barristers). www.law.ac.uk

What subject areas do you recruit from: All What sectors do you recruit to: Administration, marketing, project support, IT, events and hospitality, languages, student jobs, customer service, call centre work, and more Starting salary: Depends on role Job location(s): Nottingham and East Midlands Benefits: n/a Application method: Online Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: Ongoing Number of opportunities: More than 1000

At Unitemps, we help students and graduates find flexible, temporary work within The University of Nottingham and with companies in the Nottingham area. Whether you’re looking for a temporary job over the holidays or a part–time job to fit around your studies, we are here for you. We offer a range of jobs from basic office administration to roles in marketing, events, finance, engineering and hospitality. All roles are advertised on our website and new vacancies

get added every day. You can find all our current vacancies and apply for them through our website. Our office is based in the Portland Building on University Park. Drop by and talk to us in person if you have any questions about our vacancies or the application process. www.unitemps.co.uk

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Human Resources What subject areas do you recruit from: All What sectors do you recruit to: All Starting salary: Various Job location(s): East Midlands Application method: Online application Application deadline: Depends on position Employment start date: Depends on position Number of opportunities: More than 1000

The University of Nottingham has more than 7,000 staff in a wide range of roles; including support and professional staff, researchers and academics. We advertise approximately 1,000 vacancies annually and details of all vacancies along with information about working at the University can be found online. www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs

Postgraduate study What subject areas do you recruit from: All What sectors do you recruit to: Various Starting salary: n/a Job location(s): n/a Benefits: n/a Application method: Dependant on course Application deadline: Dependant on course Employment start date: n/a Number of opportunities: More than 360 taught courses and wide range of research opportunities

With more than 42,000 students from 150 countries, two overseas campuses and strong links with universities around the world, we have a unique academic community creating an inspirational place to study and work. Nottingham is in the top 1% of universities worldwide and is internationally renowned for its world–changing work.

There are many reasons for embarking on postgraduate study; while some students want to break new ground in their field of research, others are looking to increase their employability or further their career. We have more than 9,000 postgraduate students, all driven by their own aspirations. We offer a wide range of research opportunities and more than 360 taught postgraduate courses. www.nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy

What subject areas do you recruit from: n/a What sectors do you recruit to: Marketing, sales, technical Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): Nottingham, Reading, London Benefits: Training leading to Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), full–time paid position, leadership development, coaching and business training, masters qualification Application method: Email hr@xma.co.uk Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: Ongoing Number of opportunities: Ongoing

XMA is one of the largest suppliers of IT products, services and solutions in the UK.

and reward in a friendly office environment of an independently–owned business.

Operating from a purpose—built location in Nottingham and with regional offices in Wales, Scotland and the south of England, XMA has more than 20 years experience supplying IT products and deploying ICT solutions and managed services to customers in all markets.

We will provide industry–leading training and career development and promote from within whenever possible. We also conduct regular surveys of staff opinion and provide an excellent and safe working environment. We communicate regularly with all of our team and encourage and respond to ideas and feedback.

XMA is a fast–paced, dynamic, challenging and rewarding workplace. Matched with recognition

www.xma.co.uk

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Dates for your diary

10 October 2013

7 November 2013 (tbc)

Careers in Chemical Engineering Fair

Internship Recruitment Event

14 October 2013

7 November 2013

Careers in Management and Business Fair

Careers in Civil Engineering Fair

17 October 2013

12 November 2013 (tbc)

Careers in Environmental Engineering Fair

Law Speed Networking Event

24 October 2013

Law Fair 2013

21 November 2013

Careers in Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering Fair

24 October 2013

Careers in Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering Fair

5 December 2013

Careers in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Fair

29 October 2013

Science Careers Fair 11 December 2013 29 October 2013

International Studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Careers Conference

Spotlight On... Advertising, Marketing and PR 6 November 2013

Careers in Computing Fair

More events are currently being planned, visit our website for more details: www.nottingham.ac.uk/careers

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