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Wednesday, 16 March 2016

LEVEL 5 - PLACEMENTS - March Deadlines

Placements of the week…

***MGF Excavation Support Systems – ‘Accounts Assistant’ – Based in Wigan

Deadline: 21st March

This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience within the Construction/Civil Engineering Industry.

Please e-mail your CV and a cover letter outlining why you would like this opportunity and believe you are suitable for the role to kim.dewhurst@mgf.ltd.uk

***MMU EXCLUSIVE: Bosch – ‘Finance, Planning & Analysis Assistant’ – Based in Stockport

Deadline: 31^st March

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a global company. We have recently added 20+ roles at Bosch, however you need to search for this one role based in Stockport!!

Interested candidates should apply with a CV and cover letter. Please email these documents to AA-AS.HRDirect@bosch-automotive.com

***JD Sports – Check out the roles highlighted below – They have been in touch and haven’t had many applications!!

***Port of Dover Placements – Perfect for Economics students

MARCH DEADLINES TO LOOK OUT FOR:

Role: Company: Deadline:

Bosch - Indirect Purchasing Undergraduate Placement	Bosch	Friday
McDonald's Corporation - Finance Industrial Placement	McDonald's	Monday
MGF Excavation Support Systems - Accounts Assistant	MGF Excavation Support Systems	21-Mar-2016 Monday
LeadX - Assistant Finance Analyst Placement	LeadX Holdings Ltd - IT	21-Mar-2016 Monday
McDonald's Corporation - Finance Industrial Placement	McDonald's	21-Mar-2016 Monday
Audit Partnership - Profit Recovery Auditor	Audit Partnership	28-Mar-2016 Monday
Prager Metis Chartered Accountants - Student Placement	Prager Metis LLP	31-Mar-2016 Thursday
P&G - Finance Placements - Germany/Austria	Proctor & Gamble	31-Mar-2016 Thursday
P&G - Finance & Accounting Internship/Placement in Italy	Proctor & Gamble	31-Mar-2016 Thursday
Nissan - Finance Industrial Placement	Nissan	31-Mar-2016 Thursday
Fircroft Internship Programme - Finance	Fircroft Group	31-Mar-2016 Thursday
Finance, Planning and Analysis assistant	Bosch	31-Mar-2016 Thursday
Port of Dover - Strategic Planning Analyst	Port of Dover	31-Mar-2016 Thursday
Nissan -	Nissan	31-Mar-2016 Thursday
Office Administrator Placement (13 months)	TPP	31-Mar-2016 Thursday
Placements at BMW Group	BMW Group (Mini)	31-Mar-2016 Thursday
Burnley College - Intern (12 month placement)	Burnley College	31-Mar-2016 Thursday
TopCashback - PR Placement	TopCashback	31-Mar-2016 Thursday
P&G - Information Technology Analyst Placements - Germany	Proctor & Gamble	31-Mar-2016 Thursday
P&G - Brand Management Placements - Germany/Austria	Proctor & Gamble	31-Mar-2016 Thursday
Bentley - Sales and Marketing Pre-Owned Intern	Bentley Motors Ltd	31-Mar-2016 Thursday
STARK BROOKS – RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT - PLACEMENT YEAR	Stark Brooks	31-Mar-2016 Thursday

SOME ANALYST ROLES THAT MAY BE OF INTEREST...(I would search ALL ‘Sandwich Year Placement- Business School’ roles so that you don’t miss out!

Role: Company: Deadline:

Lakestar McCann - Marketing Agency - Data Analyst Placement	Lakestar McCann	Monday
P&G - Information Technology Analyst Placement	Proctor & Gamble	31-Mar-2016 Thursday
Port of Dover - Strategic Planning Analyst	Port of Dover	31-Mar-2016 Thursday
P&G - Information Technology Analyst Placements - Germany	Proctor & Gamble	31-Mar-2016 Thursday
TopCashback - Business Insight Analyst Placement	TopCashback	31-Mar-2016 Thursday
JD Sports Fashion PLC - Marketing Analyst Intern	JD Sports Fashion PLC	31-Mar-2016 Thursday
JD Sports Fashion PLC – Consumer Insight Intern	JD Sports Fashion PLC	31-Mar-2016 Thursday
P&G - Finance & Accounting Internship/Placement in Italy	Proctor & Gamble	31-Mar-2016 Thursday
12 month student placement - Global Procurement	NSG Group - Pilkington Group Limited	31-Mar-2016 Thursday
Project Management Office Coordinator Student Placement	Satellite Information Services Ltd	31-Mar-2016 Thursday
Kantar Worldpanel- Undergraduate Placement Opportunity	Kantar Worldpanel	1-Apr-2016 Friday
BP - Business One year internships in Supply and Trading	BP	1-May-2016 Sunday

Now is THE perfect time for applying for placements! No matter which stage of the process you are at, the placements team can help and support you, so do keep in touch and make full use of all the resources on offer to you. Call 0161 247 3711, email businessplacements@mmu.ac.uk or go to the Business Placements desk in the Employability Hub to ask a question, or to book an appointment, or simply reply to this email!

EASTER BREAK: The placement team are here, providing our usual service throughout the Easter break, apart from the bank holiday days of Friday 25^th March and Monday 28^th March. If you are around campus we can still meet for 1-2-1s, or alternatively we can provide support over the telephone or via email if that is more convenient. We do have some free 1-2-1 slots this week too, so why not book an update appointment before you finish?

Keep up the great work!

Kind regards

Shauna

Shauna Burns

Placement Manager & Careers Advisor

Business Placement Team

Join MMU Business School Placement Unit Group

Sunday, 13 March 2016

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Monday, 7 March 2016

SPORTS RELIEF CHALLENGE - Take Part ! Bikeathon or Swimathon

This month, we’re taking part in Sport Relief, but we need your help!

We’d like to invite you and your team to take part in our Bikeathon or Swimathon (or both, for extra brownie points!) to raise money and awareness for this incredible cause.

Our challenge starts with our Bikeathon on Wednesday 16^th March and runs until Friday 18^th March.

We’ve challenge ourselves to cycle the 543.2 miles between the Blackpool Tower and the Eiffel Tower, all from the comfort of The Union. You can pedal alone, or take parts in teams of three.

Register here:

http://buyonline.mmu.ac.uk/browse/extra_info.aspcompid=1&modid=1&deptid=28&catid=81&prodvarid=195

Swimathon

Our Swimathon takes place on Friday 18^th March! Join us at the Manchester Aquatics Centre between 11:30am and 2:00pm, pledge your lengths and swim!

Register your spot now:

http://buyonline.mmu.ac.uk/browse/extra_info.aspcompid=1&modid=1&deptid=28&catid=81&prodid=2472

To take part in our challenge, we’re asking participants to donate £5 to Sport Relief. There’s lots more information about our challenge on our blog, but if you have any more questions then just let me know!

Not able to take part?

If you’re not able to take part, but do have access to communications channels, it would be a great help if you could share this out. I’ve attached some social media artwork, and some indicative copy below and, if you need anything else, just let me know.

Facebook:

This year, MMU Sport are taking part in Sport Relief, and they need your help!

So, whether you want to join their Bikeathon, Swimathon, or both, find out how you can do your bit for this fantastic cause!

http://mmusportblog.com/2016/02/18/mmu-sport-do-sport-relief-2016/

Twitter:

#SportRelief: Help @MMUSport cycle to Paris from the comfort of @TheUnionMMU! http://buyonline.mmu.ac.uk/browse/extra_info.aspcompid=1&modid=1&deptid=28&catid=81&prodvarid=195

#SportRelief: Pledge your lengths and join @MMUSport’s Swimathon! http://buyonline.mmu.ac.uk/browse/extra_info.aspcompid=1&modid=1&deptid=28&catid=81&prodid=2472

Thanks!

Darren Waldron

Sports Development Officer

E: D.Waldron@mmu.ac.uk I T: 0161 247 6883 I M: 07767 440722

Warwick Economics Summer School 2016 - July 17th – August 5th 2016

Warwick Economics Summer School 2016

The Department of Economics at The University of Warwick is launching its next Warwick Economics Summer School, a three week programme which will run from July 17^th – August 5^th 2016.

The Summer School will be taught by world leading Economists including Professors Ken Binmore CBE, Andrew Oswald and Marcus Miller. Over the past two years, 100% of our student cohort said they would recommend our programme to a friend.

Inspirational Evening Programme

We offer an inspirational programme of evening talks with eminent guest speakers. Nobel Prize winner, Professor George Akerlof and The Right Honourable Hazel Blears are confirmed so far to deliver special guest lectures to students. Other evening speakers for 2016 will be announced over the coming months.

Fantastic Social Programme

In the tuition fee we also include a fantastic social programme including day trips to London with a guest lecture at the Shard, Stratford-Upon-Avon and the dreaming spires of Oxford. We have a number of dinners, a quiz and film night, afternoon tea with the Head of Department, sports tournaments and more. Accommodation and catering packages are available to suit a variety of budgets.

It is an excellent opportunity for students to further enhance their skills and knowledge in Economics through studying at one of the leading Economics departments in Europe.

Intermediate Courses for Economics undergraduates

These courses aim to deepen students’ understanding in core areas of Economics and will reflect the highest standards of Warwick learning.

· Intermediate Econometrics

· Intermediate Microeconomics

· Intermediate Macroeconomics

Specialist Courses for Economics undergraduates and postgraduates

Our specialist courses are taught by our world-leading academics and will provide a thorough grounding in many exciting areas of economics.

· Behavioural Economics

· Game Theory

· International Development

· Money and Banking

Principles of Economics for Non Economists
Taught in a non-technical way, this course aims to the fundamental principles of Economics to anyone curious about Economics.

A variety of discounts are available for early booking, group bookings and more.

See what our 2014 and 2015 Summer School cohort thought of their WESS experience here.

To apply or for further details go to our website: www.warwick.ac.uk/wess

Or contact us:
E: wess@warwick.ac.uk
T: +44 (0) 2476 151119