Sunday, 25 September 2016

ACCA Advantage Online Careers Fair: Wednesday 19th October 2016

  

ACCA Advantage Online Careers Fair : 

Wednesday 19th October 2016




Access: ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) Advantage is the UK’s largest accounting and finance careers fair, with over 30 top employers and recruitment agencies

 
·        Support:
Industry and sector information, CV workshops, live webinars, free content to download, as well as career advice from experts and experienced ACCA members


·        Opportunities: A pool of live accounting and finance vacancies, graduate scheme internships to apply for on the day.
 
 
 

Employability Events - What`s On this week ? Mon 26th - Fri 30th September


What’s on in this week?

All events listed are bookable through the Careers and Employability Service website unless stated otherwise. 


Monday 26
Applying For Jobs  10:00 am - 11:00 am

Room GM 304, Geoffrey Manton Building, Manchester
The variety of application forms and processes used by employers means that you need specific knowledge to make your application stand out. Get insider know-how on how applications are assessed and tips to ensure you sell yourself to secure that interview.

 
Tuesday 27
How To Write Winning CVs 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Room 328, Geoffrey Manton Building

Ever wondered what the difference is between okay and winning CVs? This workshop explores different CV formats and covering letters, and the key qualities employers look for that will make you stand out from the crowd and bag an interview.

 
Friday 30

Room 3.13, Business School

We all network every day with friends and colleagues, at events and via social media. Networking can be key to identifying jobs that are not advertised so it is important to know how and when to network confidently to create opportunities for yourself and make those essential contacts.

 
 

ACCA Qualification for Non-Accounting & Finance Students



The ACCA-X qualification launches in early October and we are now accepting registrations. I have attached a flyer which gives more details about the course and the details of how and where to register interest.

Interested in ACCA-X  ?
 
The ACCA-X course is ideal for any students and staff wishing to improve and broaden their skills and to be more attractive to potential employers.  
 
Please note;  The course may not be suitable for Accounting and Finance students as it is likely you will have covered most of the content at the beginning of your course.
 
 
 

Sunday, 18 September 2016

Futures Skills Award - mmu.ac.uk/futures


The MMU Futures scheme has recently been revised, and we are ready to launch the new Futures Skills Award this week! 
 
 
The Futures Skills Award  gives you the opportunity to develop additional skills outside your course of study, and will help you to understand and articulate your experience and abilities to employers.
                                                                           mmu.ac.uk/futures
 

 

Friday, 19 August 2016

Still Looking For A Placement Opportunity ? - MGF Deadline Today / Placement Information


Dear Accounting, Finance and Economics students

I hope you are well.  You have indicated that you are still ‘actively’ looking for a placement for 2016/17, therefore I wanted to bring a couple of placement opportunities to your attention. 

*Have you submitted your application for MGF?  The deadline is today!

*NEW – Have a look at the ‘Retail Analyst’ role below – If data & analytics are your thing, then this is the perfect placement for you!




 Wigan

Closes - 19 Aug, 2016

MGF is a profitable niche business specialising in the supply of excavation support equipment.


 


United Kingdom

Bury

Closes - 31 Aug, 2016

JD Sports are looking to recruit a placement student to carry out Retail Analysis.


 

If you have recently been offered a placement – CONGRATULATIONS! You must inform the Placements Team of this as soon as possible, particularly as at this point in the year it is likely you will be starting your placement within the next few weeks.   Your placement needs to be signed off by the Placements Team, and paperwork needs to be in place, so ensure you let us know your good news as soon as possible!

The placements team are here all through the summer! Call 0161 247 3711, email businessplacements@mmu.ac.uk or go to the Business Placements desk in the Employability Hub to arrange an appointment – if you’re not in Manchester we offer support via email and the telephone too!

Remember that you can also apply for roles outside of your degree area, just check the job application requirements. Above is just a selection of the placements currently advertised so ensure you check on a regular basis for new/other opportunities. 

 
As always, remember the key tips for applying:

·        Make your application targeted to the company and role that you are applying for

·        Demonstrate your passion for the placement by doing your research and explaining to the employer why you want to work for them

·        Ensure that you match your skills to the skills sought by the employer, and explain when/how you have demonstrated those skills

 

If you have any questions at all don’t hesitate to let me know!

 

Kind regards

 

Shauna

 

 

Shauna Burns

Placement Manager & Careers Advisor

Business Placement Team

 

Manchester Metropolitan University| Room 2.15| Business School Building | M15 6BH
+44 (0)161 247 3890 |
s.burns@mmu.ac.uk | http://www.business.mmu.ac.uk/business/placements.php

 

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Friday, 29 July 2016

Recently Graduated? Assistant Economist Position - HSE


 
We are advertising a career opportunity for economics graduates at the Health and Safety Executive, in Liverpool. 

The post is that of Assistant Economist in our Economics team.
 
It is an excellent opportunity for a recent or more experienced economics graduate (2:1 or above) to apply and hone their skills as an economist in government, with the attraction of a highly competitive starting salary, benefits and development prospects, located in the north west of England.

The job also provides the opportunity to apply for the Civil Service Fast Stream once in post.

The vacancy will go live on 01/08/2016 until 21/08/2016 on the Civil Service Jobs website (https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/), and applications should be made through that site.

Recently Graduated? Trainee Accountant x 3 - Wigan Council. Deadline 21st Aug 2016


Trainee Accountant x 3

Ref: POS1034849-51               Employer: Wigan Council

Location: Wigan Town Hall, Library Street, Wigan, WN1 1YN

Salary: £20,717 - £23,935 p.a.
             Salary Grade: G6

Working Pattern: Full Time

Working Hours: 37 hours per week.

Contract Type: Fixed Term, Temporary

Closing date: 21/08/2016

Job Type: Finance/Audit

Interview Date: Wednesday 7 September 2016