Tuesday, 27 February 2018

UV Dodge Ball Tournament - Teams Required !!! TUES 20th MARCH, 4pm at Sugden Sports Centre

  
UV Dodge Ball Tournament - Come & Sign Up Your Team !!! 

TUES 20TH MARCH,  4PM at SUGDEN SPORTS CENTRE
 

ALL MONEY RAISED WILL GO TO THE BIG CHANGE, MANCHESTER
HELPING THE HOMELESS IN THE COMMUNITY
BigChangeMCR.co.uk
 


 

Sunday, 25 February 2018

Placement Opportunities and Deadlines



Dear Sandwich Students,

 
Please be aware that it is definitely NOT TOO LATE to secure a placement. There are still plenty of live opportunities on My Career Hub. However, please remember that the perfect placement won’t come to you, you must search for it and apply!

 
Don’t forget that if you have already secured a placement- you MUST let us know as soon as possible!
 

UPCOMING DEADLINES
 

**PLEASE NOTE** The below are only a selection of closing placements, to see the whole range of opportunities, visit My Career Hub.

Uniqlo - Retail Management Placement : Closes - 26 Feb, 2018


International Students House- Finance Assistant Internship : Closes - 26 Feb, 2018


Age Partnership Ltd - Marketing Assistant Placement : Closes - 26 Feb, 2018


National Instruments - Marketing Placement : Closes - 26 Feb, 2018


TJX Europe - Merchandising & Buying European Placement : Closes - 28 Feb, 2018


Marriot International - Operations Internship : Closes - 28 Feb, 2018


Whitbread - Customer Insight and Analytics Internship : Closes - 28 Feb, 2018


EY - HR Industrial Placement Programme : Closes - 28 Feb, 2018


Yell - IT Undergraduate : Closes - 28 Feb, 2018


Grant Thornton - Advisory 12 Month Placement Programme : Closes - 28 Feb, 2018


GSK - Human resources (HR) Placement : Closes - 28 Feb, 2018


Northern Rail - Commercial Placement : Closes - 28 Feb, 2018


Grant Thornton - Tax 12 Month Placement Programme : Closes - 28 Feb, 2018


Northern Rail - Customer and People Experience Placement : Closes - 28 Feb, 2018


Samsung - Emerging Talent Opportunities : Closes - 28 Feb, 2018


CDL - Junior Analyst Placement : Closes - 28 Feb, 2018


JD Sports Fashion PLC - Supervisor Placements : Closes - 28 Feb, 2018


TT Games- Finance Assistant Placement - MMU EXCLUSIVE : Closes - 28 Feb, 2018


Samsung - Sustainability & CSR Placement : Closes - 28 Feb, 2018


Samsung - Human Resources Placement : Closes - 28 Feb, 2018


STA Travel- Account Administrator *MMU exclusive* : Closes - 28 Feb, 2018


RSM - Tax Assistant : Closes - 28 Feb, 2018


Graduate Recruitment Bureau- Trainee Account Manager : Closes - 1 Mar, 2018


Body Shop - Supply Chain Placement : Closes - 1 Mar, 2018


Expo Stars Interactive Ltd - Bookings Assistant : Closes - 2 Mar, 2018


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TOP PLACEMENT PICK

COMPANY
Expo Stars

 

Expo Stars is an international trade show performance agency that helps international exhibitors to improve their face to face visitor engagement and exhibiting ROI through the provision of strategy consulting, premium promotion staffing and training.

JOB TITLE
Bookings Assistant


WHERE
Manchester

ABOUT THE ROLE
You will be working with the Operations and HR team to support our projects and events at international trade shows by assisting in the booking processes and customer service management.
You will be involved in the whole project management process– undertaking important administration tasks including but not limited to: pre-event communication with clients and staff, pre-event preparation, post event communication with clients, staff and suppliers, invoicing, and updating client and staff data.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this role please send your CV and cover letter directly to Hannah Barlow - hannah@expostars.com by the Friday 2nd March.

 

EVENTS

 

Improving your time management & organisation skills : Tue 27 Feb 2018, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Webinar


Successful Interviews: Get That Job! : Wed 28 Feb 2018, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Geoffrey Manton


How To Present Like A Professional : Wed 28 Feb 2018, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, BS


Use LinkedIn to kick-start your career : Wed 28 Feb 2018, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, John Dalton


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BLOG


Our latest Placement Blog addresses the big question of renting a house whilst on placement. Read it here:


https://mmuplacements.wordpress.com/2018/02/20/placement-hacks-where-should-i-live/

 

Any questions, let me know!


Thanks,
Jen

 
Jennifer Adamson

Placements & Projects Coordinator

Faculty of Business and Law | Manchester Metropolitan University

Sandra Burslem 5.08 | Lower Ormond Street | Manchester | M15 6BH


Welcome to this week’s Placements Bulletin!!



Welcome to this week’s Placements Bulletin!!

 
Have you all checked out career hub in the past few days?  There are SO many placements that are relevant for you right now!!!  You should be applying for as many of them as you are interested in. You have until August to secure a placement but if they are live now, you Need to be applying!
 

See below for this week’s updates, general news and hints and tips to succeed!!!!

 
MMYou Careers Centre
 

How familiar are you with the MMyou Careers Centre? To find it,  The tab is along the top of the career hub site where you would usually click on jobs or events!!!
 

This is a fantastic feature within career hub and provides lots of initial guidance in the following areas ( and much more )… however we would always recommend that you come in and see a member of our team for that 1-2-1 support.

·       Cv & Cover letter building

·       Interview Simulator

·       Assessment centre feedback from many employers

 
BLOG

The big question on student’s lips at the moment is where to live when you go on placement and how will you find accommodation, especially if you leave Manchester? Your Placement Ambassador, Jess Vasey, has given her insight into finding a top pad for your placement year.
 


 
** TIP**
 
Did you apply for an EY industrial placement? I have been to a meeting with them yesterday and may have some insider tips that will help you progress throughout the application process!!!!!!!

Get in touch and let me know where about in the process you are and we can discuss further.

Please note my working days are Wed AM / Thursday all day and Friday all day – so if you need this information earlier email the businessplacements@mmu.ac.uk address and one of my colleagues will assist.

 

******MANCHESTER BASED******     PLACEMENT PICK OF THE WEEK   
 
Hallidays - Corporate Finance 12 month Placement 2018/19


Manchester

Stockport

Closes - 31 Mar, 2018

 
An opportunity has arisen to join Hallidays Corporate Finance to support the team currently made up of a Director, Manager, Analyst and secretarial support.

 

A SELECTION OF UPCOMING DEADLINES

 

**** Opportunities INSIDE of the Manchester (and surrounding) area ****
 



Manchester

Closes - 28 Feb, 2018

Northern plays a vital role in the north of England by connecting tens of thousands of people, and more every day, to work, leisure and education. Our aim is to connect people to opportunities by providing a reliable and friendly train service.
 
Clearsky Contractor Accounting - Assistant Accountant Placement 2018/2019


Warrington

Closes - 28 Feb, 2018

The role at Clearsky contractor Accounting would be for an Assistant Accountant. It’s a very hands on role in a fast paced and progressive company. Successful candidates would receive a thorough overview of company accounts, company taxes and personal taxation in a working environment.

 



Knutsford

Closes - 28 Feb, 2018

TT Games is in the business of delighting children and grown-ups alike, with our fun and playful takes on world-famous IPs, as part of the LEGO videogame series. We have been making brilliant games for more than 25 years, with over 200 million copies sold to date and 5 BAFTA wins.

 


Rochdale

Closes - 5 Mar, 2018

This role is to complete the Purchase ledger, to ensure that Supplier, Customer and Company needs are accurately and efficiently maintained by the processing of all necessary documentation within required time limits.

 


Manchester

Stockport

Closes - 31 Mar, 2018

An opportunity has arisen to join Hallidays Corporate Finance to support the team currently made up of a Director, Manager, Analyst and secretarial support.
 

**** Opportunities outside of the Manchester (and surrounding) area ****



Cambridge

Closes - 25 Feb, 2018

Outstanding Year in Industry Opportunity in finance with Amgen, a multinational biopharmaceutical company!

 



London

Closes - 26 Feb, 2018

International Students is a vibrant student centre offering accommodation, social and support services for resident and non-resident British and overseas students. The organisation is a charity with the aim of promoting social and cultural awareness through international friendship.

 



Market Harborough

Closes - 28 Feb, 2018

Joules have a fabulous opportunity for 2 Undergraduates to join our fast paced and dynamic Finance team based at our Head Office in Market Harborough as part of a 12 month work placement.



Surrey

Closes - 28 Feb, 2018

Imagine working for a company that is passionate about its people… At Samsung we approach everything we do with the spirit of a ‘joyful pioneer’- daring to defy barriers and striving to excel limits.
 



Gatwick

Southampton

Stoke on Trent

Closes - 28 Feb, 2018

Welcome to RSM. As one of the largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms in the world, we help students kick-start their career in business.



Nationwide

Closes - 28 Feb, 2018

Welcome to RSM. As one of the largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms in the world, we help students kick-start their career in business.

 


Nationwide

Closes - 28 Feb, 2018

Welcome to RSM. As one of the largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms in the world, we help students kick-start their career in business.



Birmingham

London

Milton Keynes

Closes - 28 Feb, 2018

Welcome to RSM. As one of the largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms in the world, we help students kick-start their career in business.

 



Macclesfield

Closes - 5 Mar, 2018

This is a 12 month placement ideal for 2nd year students

 


London

Closes - 11 Mar, 2018

Do you like numbers? Can you think outside the box? Do you want to have real influence in driving revenue for Virgin Trains? We are looking for a candidate who is bold and curious to join our Revenue Management team

 


Croydon

Leeds

London

Newcastle

Newport

Sheffield

Closes - 11 Mar, 2018

With the application of mathematical methods and advanced analytical techniques, operational research brings intellectual rigour to the decision-making process.



Leigh

Closes - 31 Mar, 2018

Work alongside other members of staff and financial advisers to provide support on clients investments and pensions. Gain knowledge of how to control an investment platform, do top ups, withdrawals and fund switches on clients behalf.

 
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                              MMU Business School Placement Office
 

EVENTS

 


This workshop explores the interview experience from start to finish.

Wed 28 Feb 2018, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Geoffrey Manton, Manchester

Booking

Bookings open

 

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
 

Come and see us, let us look over your CV’s, Cover letters or application forms. We can also help with Assessment centre and Interview prep!
 
To book an appointment direct, simply click  https://mycareerhub.mmu.ac.uk/students/appointments/app/topic/14

 

Kind Regards

 

Cara Walker| Placement & Project Coordinator | (Working days are Wed AM,  All day Thurs & Fri )

Manchester Metropolitan University Business School | All Saints Campus| Oxford Road | Manchester | M15 6BH |

Direct Line: 0161 247 3382


 

Placement Team: 0161 247 3711 or businessplacements@mmu.ac.uk  

Twitter: @MMUPlacements

 

For more information on Placement opportunities: http://www.business.mmu.ac.uk/business/placements.php

 

Sunday, 18 February 2018

Final Year Undergraduate students - NSS - Click It / Fill It / Win It


Contemporary Issues in Economics and Policy: 1st March 2018 - A New Seminar Series hosted by Manchester Met University and HMRC


Contemporary Issues in Economics and Policy: A New Seminar Series hosted by Manchester Metropolitan University and Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs
 
In conjunction with Manchester Metropolitan University Centre for Future Economies
 
Urban and Rural Economic Development in the Post-Brexit Landscape: A community governance approach

Venue: Manchester Metropolitan University Business School on Thursday, 1 March 2018 (5:00 pm to 7:00pm in G34)
 
In this informal seminar, Dr Rory Shand, will discuss one of the many policy uncertainties facing central and local government after the UK’s exit from the European Union in 2019; that of economic development.
 
This series is designed to foster national debate and each seminar will be of interest to policymakers, business leaders, members of the public and, indeed, anyone concerned about the state of the present and the future.
 
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/urban-and-rural-economic-development-in-the-post-brexit-landscape-a-community-governance-approach-tickets-42003941921

 
Many thanks

 

Katherine Roycroft

Research and Impact Manager

Faculty of Business and Law

Manchester Metropolitan University

All Saints Campus
Oxford Road
Manchester, M15 6BH

Tel 0161 247 6067



 

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