Monday, 30 March 2015

STUDY SKILLS WORKSHOPS - EASTER 2015



Your Future Career Starts Here! Updated Monday 30th March


 
 

Your Future Career Starts Here!

We now know that just getting a great degree is not enough to secure the job you want after graduation. You need to boost your skills, get experience and be able to sell yourself to a potential employer. Get involved in our employability programme to confidently compete in the jobs market and achieve your career goals.

Top Opportunities up for Grabs

Did you know that you can learn a language while studying at MMU? Foreign language knowledge provides a clear advantage in today's job market and is a great way to enhance your CV! Find out more here

P/T Jobs/Work Experience

Teach First are recruiting Brand Ambassadors, a 4 hours a week flexible role that is ideal for students. Please see the attachment for details on how to apply!
Apply now to Volunteer for Flare Festival (13-18 July). They have a wide range of roles available and look for people who are outgoing, calm under pressure, willing to get stuck in and able to rise to a challenge!

Take a look at the upcoming MMU Future activities which are designed to boost your skills!
Looking to do some work shadowing and explore different career paths?
Pop over to the Employability Hub near the Business School entrance and ask the Careers team for support on getting started.

You may also find the following guide on Work Experience helpful- http://bit.ly/1BA0PTT
At the moment there are 117 part time jobs and work experience roles being advertised on the MMU Careers Service Jobs Board.

Please register for vacancies at www.mmu.ac.uk/findajob

Graduate Roles

-Take a look at the UK non-profit sector’s graduate programme-Charitywork
Offering 100 paid 12 month placements a year, this is a great opportunity to get leadership experience while helping to solve pressing social issues.

-There are 444 graduate vacancies currently being advertised at www.mmu.ac.uk/findajob
If you would like to speak to a Careers Adviser about your options or if you aren’t sure what you want to do after university- please do go along to the Employability Hub on the ground floor of the Business School.

Please also look at our guide on Exploring your Career Options- http://bit.ly/18Gjpht

Tuesday, 24 March 2015

John Lewis - Merchandising Assistant Roles - Application Deadline SUN 29TH MARCH


The link for the application process for
Merchandising Assistant roles
we may potentially have coming up at John Lewis:


The application window will be closing on
Sunday 29th March

Thursday, 19 March 2015

Santander 60 second Pitch Awards - Your chance to win up to £1500 and get business support



Santander 60 second Pitch Awards


60 seconds to wow an audience with your business idea.


You could win up to £1500 and get business support and advice from Santander


Something to help your CV stand out, whatever stage you are at!
 
Deadline for submissions is April 23rd.


Monday, 16 March 2015

GUEST LECTURE - JAMES PLATT, CIPFA Tues 17th March 12 - 1pm , 1 - 2pm


MMUBS GRADUATION BALL - Book Your Place ASAP

YOUR MMUBS GRADUATION BALL 2015
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BLACK TIE`  MASQUERADE BALL

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW ! £39 per person, includes a 3 course meal, drinks on arrival/with meal, and entertainment!!
(Subject to availabilityFirst come, first serve!)
Book your place ASAP!
https://buyonline.mmu.ac.uk/browse/extra_info.asp?compid=1&modid=1&deptid=16&catid=97&prodid=1996
 

CIMA REGISTRATION OFFER WITH MMU: Offer available until 31st March 2015


CIMA REGISTRATION OFFER WITH MMU:

It will save students £180 in the first year!

Stand out from the crowd with this exclusive CIMA registration offer which is only available at your University. 

If you are keen to get ahead with your career or studies then why not register as a CIMA student.  This will give you access to a number of resources however will also show how proactive you are when looking for that ultimate job.

Benefits to becoming a CIMA student:-

·         A reduced registration fee of just £20!

·         No other subscriptions to pay until the year after you graduate

·         Access to study resources

·         Access to CIMA networking events, bite size briefings, guest presenters and hot topics

·         A student lifestyle card that gives you discounts across a range of services

·         Access to the CIMA FM magazine or FM app to hear up to date news

·         Put on your CV that you are a CIMA registered student with your own personal CIMA ID number (shows focus and commercial awareness)

·         Access to Financial Management, Insight and Velocity magazines

·         Discounted Financial Times

·         Study tips and support

·         Access to hot topic reports, webcasts and lectures in management accounting

·         Access to CIMA MY JOBS; upload your CV and search for jobs with our employer partners

·         Showing employers that you are proactive about your career 

·         Stand out from the crowd by saying you are a CIMA student on your CV to increase your profile and skills


If you wish to take up this exclusive and beneficial offer please register at www.cimaglobal.com/register

In the promotional code box please input CIMA20REG154

This code will amend your payment to £20.  This offer is available until 31st March 2015.

Please note that your graduation year will need to be input as 2014 however this can later be amended in the MY CIMA account area. 


This registration will keep you registered as a CIMA student till the end of your graduation year, then you have the opportunity to continue as a student or end your registration.