Welcome back to all of you and welcome to those of you who are joining us anew!
This year is going to be tougher in terms of student and graduate jobs and placements than usual. However, there are still opportunities out there and you should be applying now. To underscore this I have added juicy jobs for each year group that you can consider and apply for. The message is to be optimistic and resilient to the challenges ahead.
Be flexible about what you are prepared to apply for and where you are prepared to go. When you graduate the fact that you have engaged in graduate level work experience of any type will be of greater value to the employers that the actual role that you undertook.
The Careers and Recruitment Fair and EmpFest 20
The Careers and Recruitment Fair is taking place virtually this year, make sure that you make time to go. The employers there are seeking graduates in many subjects and you may just find the role that you are looking for. Don’t miss it!
Virtual Careers Fair: 2020 – Tuesday 20 October 10:00-16:00
Feeling entrepreneurial? Aspire offer support for students who are interested in starting their own business or in developing entrepreneurial skills to enhance their employability.
They are having launch events this term. Key dates and events are here and here.
Also in this blog:
Subject specific employability news: Chemistry, Forensic Science, Physics
Chemistry
And so it begins! That slow, gentle run in to a new academic year.
This year, however, will be entirely new territory for us all and because of this I am starting off the year with a roundup of what the coming autumn will look like for activity in placements and employability. Please pay attention to the stage specific information below for your activity.
Much of the delivery will be online using a variety of tools. There is a Physical Sciences Employability Moodle for your all to access and there are broader services and events such as the Careers and Employability Service (CES).
This year their annual Careers Fair is taking place virtually and is an opportunity for students to meet with exhibitors offering a variety of graduate and undergraduate opportunities, ranging from Graduate Schemes, Year in Industry placements and Summer Internships to Insight Days.
The Careers and Employability Centre have moved a lot of services online, They are still offering our 1-2-1 guidance appointments for all students – see booking link.You can also access their full progamme of events here.
You can access the introduction to the service booklet here.
Chemistry Stage 1
Register with or update Gradcracker and Target Connect to find out more about STEM specific employers and industries. Research employers and sectors and keep an eye open for any opportunities! Think about ways to get involved with extra or co-curricular activity to develop you and your skills.
IP Workshop for First Year Undergraduates at Bristows.
This IP workshop for first year undergraduates is an opportunity to explore the practice of Intellectual Property Law at Bristows. Consisting of interactive sessions, Q&As and networking throughout the day. The day will conclude with a discussion about further opportunities at the firm. In light of COVID-19, this workshop will take place through an online platform.
The IP workshop for first year undergraduates will take place on 31 March 2021 at 10am.
Applications for the IP workshop will close on Sunday 28 February 2021. The assessment process consists of an online application form followed by a short video interview for selected applicants.
Chemistry Stage 2
Juicy Jobs. It is time to apply for placements!
Welcome back, this year is new territory for us all and I wanted to draw your attention to the fact that even in the face of a pandemic there are still opportunities to apply for! Opportunities are open now so make sure that you are applying!
GSK are now open and accepting applications, you can find out more about their opportunities here.
R&D – Food Safety Industrial Placement – Start date: July 2021
R&B – Year In Industry – Lab and Non Lab placements 2021
Chemistry Stage 3 and 4
As a finalist we want you to make the most of the opportunities available to you, make sure that you speak to someone about you next steps if you need to. The roles below are in industry and recruit chemists. The time to start applying is now.
Graduate Scientist– Toxicology DEADLINE ONGOING
We have several roles available, reflecting the companies ambition to lead and shape the safety evaluation. The role(s) provide an opportunity to refine and develop skills as a toxicologist.
RB is more than a company. It’s a growing community of 40,000+ diverse, talented entrepreneurs – all driven to make the world a happier, healthier place.APPLY HERE
Information for all Chemistry Finalists
Ask yourself three questions?
- Do I know what I am doing next?
- What are my next
- Do I need help and where can I get it?
Thinking about postgraduate research?
If you are preparing to start a programme this year and want to get a head start on your career planning, the Careers and employability Centre offers a great booklet on Career Planning for Research Postgraduates to give yourself and idea of what this route is like.
Register with or update Gradcracker and Target Connect to find out more about STEM specific employers and industries.
At this point jot down some ideas of what your next steps after university might be. If you really have no idea, book a guidance appointment with The Careers and Employability Service. There is a lot out there to help you so ensure that you make full use of the Moodle (DP8205) and the service detailed above.
Thinking about postgraduate research?
If you are preparing to start a programme this year and want to get a head start on your career planning, the Careers and employability Centre offers a great booklet on Career Planning for Research Postgraduates to give yourself and idea of what this route is like.
Chemistry PGR Opportunity
P&G are advertising PhD internships for those studying for a PhD in STEM subjects. Check out their pages on Gradcracker.
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Forensic Science
And so it begins! That slow, gentle run in to a new academic year.
This year, however, will be entirely new territory for us all and because of this I am starting off the year with a roundup of what the coming autumn will look like for activity in placements and employability. Please pay attention to the stage specific information below for your activity. Much of the delivery will be online using a variety of tools. There is a Physical Sciences Employability Moodle for your all to access and there are broader services and events such as the Careers and Employability Service (CES).
This year their annual Careers Fair is taking place virtually and is an opportunity for students to meet with exhibitors offering a variety of graduate and undergraduate opportunities, ranging from Graduate Schemes, Year in Industry placements and Summer Internships to Insight Days. The Careers and Employability Centre have moved a lot of services online, They are still offering our 1-2-1 guidance appointments for all students – see booking link. You can also access their full progamme of events here. You can access the introduction to the service booklet here.
Forensic Science Stage 1
Register with or update Gradcracker and Target Connect to find out more about STEM specific employers and industries. Research employers and sectors and keep an eye open for any opportunities! Think about ways to get involved with extra or co-curricular activity to develop you and your skills.
IP Workshop for First Year Undergraduates at Bristows.
This IP workshop for first year undergraduates is an opportunity to explore the practice of Intellectual Property Law at Bristows. You will take part in interactive sessions, Q&As and networking throughout the day. The day will conclude with a discussion about further opportunities at the firm. In light of COVID-19, this workshop will take place through an online platform.
The IP workshop for first year undergraduates will take place on 31 March 2021 at 10am.
Applications for the IP workshop will close on Sunday 28 February 2021. The assessment process consists of an online application form followed by a short video interview for selected applicants.
Forensic Science Stage 2
Welcome back, this year is new territory for us all and I wanted to draw your attention to the fact that even in the face of a pandemic there are still opportunities to apply for! Opportunities are open now so make sure that you are applying!
GSK are now open and accepting analytical Chemistry applications, you can find out more about their opportunities here.
HSBC is actively seeking Forensic Science undergraduates for a variety of their summer internship programmes. If you are considering a career in business or finance, they might have the perfect opportunities for you.
Unilever has a variety of opportunities across different functions of their UK business, find out more and apply here.
Register with or update Gradcracker and Target Connect to find out more about STEM specific employers and industries.
Forensic Science Stage 3 Continuing Students
You can still complete a paid summer internship at the end of this year so keep looking, the experience is valuable.
Make sure that you attend the Virtual Careers Fair too to help you find out more about employers.
Forensic Science Stage 3 and 4 Finalists
As a finalist we want you to make the most of the opportunities available to you, make sure that you speak to someone about you next steps if you need to. The roles below are in industry and recruit Forensic Scientists. The time to start applying is now.
Information for all Forensic Science Finalists
Ask yourself three questions?
- Do I know what I am doing next?
- What are my next steps?
- Do I need help and where can I get it?
Thinking about postgraduate research?
If you are preparing to start a programme this year and want to get a head start on your career planning, the Careers and employability Centre offers a great booklet on Career Planning for Research Postgraduates to give yourself and idea of what this route is like.
Register with or update Gradcracker and Target Connect to find out more about STEM specific employers and industries.
At this point jot down some ideas of what your next steps after university might be. If you really have no idea, book a guidance appointment with The Careers and Employability Service. There is a lot out there to help you so ensure that you make full use of the Moodle (DP8205) and the service detailed above.
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Physics and Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics (ASSA)
And so it begins! That slow, gentle run in to a new academic year.
This year, however, will be entirely new territory for us all and because of this I am starting off the year with a roundup of what the coming autumn will look like for activity in placements and employability. Please pay attention to the stage specific information below for your activity. Much of the delivery will be online using a variety of tools. There is a Physical Sciences Employability Moodle for your all to access and there are broader services and events such as the Careers and Employability Service (CES).
This year their annual Careers Fair is taking place virtually and is an opportunity for students to meet with exhibitors offering a variety of graduate and undergraduate opportunities, ranging from Graduate Schemes, Year in Industry placements and Summer Internships to Insight Days. The Careers and Employability Centre have moved a lot of services online, They are still offering our 1-2-1 guidance appointments for all students – see booking link. You can also access their full progamme of events here. You can access the introduction to the service booklet here.
Physics World, the publication by the IoP has made its 2020 Careers in Physics Guide available here.
Physics and Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics (ASSA) Stage 1
Register with or update Gradcracker and Target Connect to find out more about STEM specific employers and industries. Research employers and sectors and keep an eye open for any opportunities! Think about ways to get involved with extra or co-curricular activity to develop you and your skills.
Physics and Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics (ASSA) Stage 2
Time to apply for placements!
12 Month Software Developer Placement
At IBM, work is more than a job – it’s a calling and we recognise that anyone is capable of being a great developer. You don’t need to be someone who spends their weekends coding, as long as you’re passionate about learning and have a love for it, then we’d love to hear from you.
Don’t wait until you graduate to experience working at STFC, we have a variety of opportunities for undergraduates, via our: Industrial Placements or our paid Summer Placement Scheme. Whilst working at STFC you will gain on the job work experience, working on real projects alongside expert scientists and engineers. Find out how to apply NOW!
RB are seeking Physics students for many of their lab based and non-lab based year in industry projects. Applications are open NOW!
Physics and Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics (ASSA) Stage 3 Continuing Students
You can still complete a paid summer internship at the end o this year so keep looking. SEPnet Placements will also open in March 21 and these are exclusive to Physics Students!
Make sure that you attend the Virtual Careers Fair too to help you find out more about employers.
Physics, Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics (ASSA) Stage 3 and 4 Finalists
As a finalist we want you to make the most of the opportunities available to you, make sure that you speak to someone about you next steps if you need to. The roles below are in industry and recruit Physics graduates. The time to start applying is now.
Join CGG we have numerous roles available for graduates of Physics, you can find out more and apply here.
Graduate role – Electrical Propulsion Engineer, suitable for Physics graduate, ONGOING DEADLINE.
Project Management Graduate Programme 2020/21
As a finalist we want you to make the most of the opportunities available to you, make sure that you speak to someone about you next steps if you need to. The roles below are in industry and recruit Forensic Scientists. The time to start applying is now.
Ask yourself three questions?
- Do I know what I am doing next?
- What are my next steps?
- Do I need help and where can I get it?
- Thinking about postgraduate research?
If you are preparing to start a programme this year and want to get a head start on your career planning, the Careers and employability Centre offers a great booklet on Career Planning for Research Postgraduates to give yourself and idea of what this route is like.
Register with or update Gradcracker and Target Connect to find out more about STEM specific employers and industries.
At this point jot down some ideas of what your next steps after university might be. If you really have no idea, book a guidance appointment with The Careers and Employability Service. There is a lot out there to help you so ensure that you make full use of the Moodle (DP8205) and the service detailed above.
Thinking about postgraduate research?
If you are preparing to start a programme this year and want to get a head start on your career planning, the Careers and employability Centre offers a great booklet on Career Planning for Research Postgraduates to give yourself and idea of what this route is like.
So, settle in, find your bearings and get ready to get on. I will be back next month with some timely reminders and juicy jobs! Do get in touch in the meantime if you need help.