NEWS : Graduate told to work for free or lose benefits

Posted by on Jan 12, 2012 in Blog, Latest Features, Latest News | 0 comments Graduate Cait Reilly is taking the government to court over a scheme which forces jobseekers into ‘futile, unpaid labour’. Cait Reilly was forced to leave her volunteer placement at a museum, and ordered to take a work placement at Pound land.  After being threatened with cuts to her benefit if  the ‘mandatory’ post wasn’t accepted,  the Geology graduate spent two...
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OPPORTUNITY : UK-US Youth Dialogue Programme 2012

Posted by on Jan 6, 2012 in Blog, Latest Features, Latest Opportunities | 0 comments A joint project between the Hummer Tuttle Foundation, the School for International Training, USA and the Windsor Fellowship Would you like to truly experience American culture? If so, why not apply for the UK-US Youth Dialogue Programme 2012. The programme aims to expand your global perspectives and develop strong leadership, team-building and communication skills. You take part in four weekend...
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JOB: Major Oil & Energy Graduate Programme

Posted by on Jan 5, 2012 in Blog, Latest Jobs | 0 comments £33k plus benefits Start date September 2012, DEADLINE : 16 JAN 2012 Location: London, Canary Warf 2 Year Rotational Programme Joining IST & IT&S (Integrated Supply & Trading & Information Technology Services) The function of IST & IT&S within this graduate programme is to interface with the business implementing and supporting a range of IT systems used by the...
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Access 2 Banking with Barclays Capital

Posted by on Dec 15, 2011 in Blog, Latest Opportunities | 0 comments   We’re pleased to announce that we’ll be working with Barclays Capital to support more young people from non-traditional backgrounds the opportunity to consider a career in investment banking.   The first opportunity we have to share with you is an invitation to an exclusive networking and information evening in Canary Wharf on Monday 23 January from 6pm. This will be a great...
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CAREERS: How to make sure you get your foot in the door

Posted by on Nov 25, 2011 in Blog, Featured, Latest Opportunities | 0 comments We realise that meeting the academic requirements for your dream job or internship is not enough and there’s wider support needed to make sure you stand out from the crowd and get through gruelling assessment processes and interviews.  HSBC has put together some useful hints and tips from their graduate employees to help you get through the door. Check out the links below: Recipe for...
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