Meet The Employer Event - Tourism - Possible International Business Interest ? THIS WEDS, 7TH NOV, 1PM

Book here: bit.ly/mmutourism  

Event this Wednesday called 'Tourism: Meet The Employers'. 
With your global outlook and international business perspective, the employers attending this event will be keen to speak to meet you.

Come and join us at 'Meet The Employers', offering a range of placement, internship & graduate opportunities. These events are often really good stepping stones and provide you with an opportunity to connect with employers - so come along and make some new connections!

You can find out how to apply for opportunities and stand out from the crowd at this 'speed networking' style event. There will also be the opportunity to brush on your networking skills at our workshop prior to meeting employers.

Employers attending include Clarity Travel Management, Expedia, Travel Management by STA Travel, Marriott International, Camp America, Eurocamp & Alfresco Holidays and others!

Wednesday 7th November, 1-4pm

Business School, North Atrium

Find out more and book: bit.ly/mmutourism

We look forward to seeing you there!

Business School Careers Team

Accounting, Finance & Maths Meet The Employer Event - WEDS 21ST NOV 1PM

British Council Generation UK – China internship programme! - Applications Open

 

Applications are now open for the British Council Generation UK – China internship programme!

 

You choose your industry sector and which of six exciting Chinese cities you’d like to work in. Start dates are available throughout the year, so you can carry out your placement in the months that suit you. 

 

Two-month internships are available in a variety of sectors, from Law, Engineering and Fashion to Marketing, Sales and Finance, and many more, so if you're looking to gain professional experience in your chosen sector, why not consider interning in China?

 

Funding covers internship placement fees, accommodation and travel insurance, as well as airport pick-up and dedicated support throughout your placement.

 

This opportunity is for UK students and recent graduates and funding is focused on those from low-income backgrounds. Further eligibility criteria apply and you can find these on the website.

 

Applications will close on 2 December 2018 (23.59 BST).

 

Eager to find out more? Please visit our website for more details and to apply for these opportunities.

 

Best wishes,
Danielle

 

Danielle Newey| Programme Officer, Outward Mobility |  Education
British Council | Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy

4/F Landmark Building Tower 1 | 8 Dongsanhuan Beilu | Beijing 100004 | China

 

T(电话) +86(0)10 8591 9022  | F(传真) +86(0)10 6590 0977 | BCTN (internal) 8236 9022
danielle.newey@britishcouncil.org.cn

www.britishcouncil.cn

https://www.britishcouncil.org/study-work-abroad-china

 

Many thanks,

 

Hazel Doyle | Faculty Careers & Employability Manager – Business  | Careers & Employability Service | Manchester Metropolitan University | Manchester Metropolitan University Email h.doyle@mmu.ac.uk | Phone +44(0)161 247 3483 103 Business School Building | Manchester Metropolitan University | Manchester | Manchester, M15 6BH United Kingdom | United Kingdom | mmu.ac.uk

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INVITATION: Public Lecture & Masterclass, Manchester University - Weds 14th Nov: Prof. Lord Nick Stern & Prof. Himanshu

 

Subject: Public Lecture & Masterclass on Wednesday 14^th  November: by Prof. Lord Nick Stern and Prof. Himanshu

 

Dear Colleagues,

 

This is to announce that on 14th November, Wednesday next week, the Department of Economics, 'Manchester School' and Global Development Institute of the University of Manchester will co-host the public lecture (from 5 pm) and the masterclass (from 2.30 pm) by Professor Lord Nick Stern (LSE) and Professor Himanshu (Jawaharlal Nehru University) based on their new book entitled "How Lives Change: Palanpur, India and Development Economics".  Details are found in the attachments and below. All are invited.

 

Please note that registration is necessary for masterclass (it would be appreciated if you could forward the details to your PhD students who may be interested - staff are also very welcome).

 

*GDI-Economics Public Lecture (funded by Manchester School and GDI)
http://events.manchester.ac.uk/event/event:k1gl-jnequnab-h30zop/how-lives-change-palanpur-india-and-development-economics-with-lord-stern-professor-himanshu

 

5 - 6.30pm, Wednesday 14th November 2018

Lecture Theatre B, University Place

 

by Professor Lord Nicholas Stern, IG Patel Chair of Economics and Government, The London School of Economics and Political Science & Professor Himanshu, the Centre for Economic Studies and Planning at Jawaharlal Nehru University

 

Chaired by Professor David Hulme, Executive Director, Global Development Institute

 

"How Lives Change: Palanpur, India and Development Economics"

 

***This public lecture celebrates the speakers' book launch with a wine reception.***

 

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*Masterclass

2.30 - 4 pm,  Wednesday 14 November 2018

Room 3.204, University Place

by Professor Lord Nicholas Stern, IG Patel Chair of Economics and Government, The London School of Economics and Political Science & Professor Himanshu, the Centre for Economic Studies and Planning at Jawaharlal Nehru University

 

"Using the Survey Data to Understand Lives and Livelihoods in the Long Run"

***Registration can be made by emailing to gdi@manchester.ac.uk

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If you have any queries about these events, please let me know.

 

Best regards,

Katsushi S. Imai (Dr.)

3.066 Arthur Lewis Building, Department of Economics,
School of Social Sciences, University of Manchester,
Oxford Road,
Manchester M13 9PL UK;
Telephone: +44-(0)161-275-4827, Fax: +44-(0)161-275-4812
Email: Katsushi.Imai@manchester.ac.uk
Web: http://personalpages.manchester.ac.uk/staff/Katsushi.Imai/

RBS Insight Day - Tues 27th November 2018 10.30 - 3.30pm bit.ly/sAAxPB7

MMUSport Roller Disco (Women Only Event) - Fri 23rd Nov 2018 2 - 4pm Sugden Sports Centre

PLACEMENT UPDATE- NEW roles, top tips, and key events

With professional development week starting today, please take some to time read the latest placement opportunities, have a look at the roles closing soon, and the events that you can attend today and tomorrow!

TOP TIP

If a job title is unfamiliar to you, don’t rule it out without reading the role description first!

You’d be surprised by how many different job titles there are for placements that utilise your skill set and interests.

 

HOT JOBS

Porsche - (PRG) Finance Banking Placement – CLOSES 9 NOV 18

 

BMW - Financial Services – CLOSES 9 NOV 18 – Reading

 

Deloitte - Audit and Assurance – CLOSES 9 NOV 18 – Nationwide

 

Deloitte - Business and Financial Advisory – CLOSES 9 NOV 18 – Nationwide

 

Douwe Egberts (Sanctuary) – CLOSES 9 NOV – Banbury

Duff & Phelps | Restructuring Financial Advisor Placement – CLOSES 15 NOV 18 – Manchester

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CLOSING SOON

Pepsico - Supply Chain Planning Analyst, Finance – CLOSES 28 Oct 2018 – UK

 

Bank of England - Industrial Placement – CLOSES 29 OCT 18 – London

 

BAE Systems - Finance Placement – CLOSES 31 OCT 18 – North West & South East

 

L'Oreal - Finance Industrial Placement – CLOSES 31OCT 18 – London, Wales

 

Government Operational Research Service (GORS) –Analytical PlacementsCLOSES 4 Nov 2018 – Nationwide

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EVENTS

GET PLACED: Secure your Perfect Placement

2pm - 3.30pm BOOK HERE

This workshop will give you an in depth insight into what to expect on your placement journey and provide hints and tips along the way. If you are struggling to find a placement or haven’t even started looking, we will provide guidance and advice on how to make the most of your time.

 

Tuesday 30^th October

CV Secrets & More: An Employers Perspective of What Makes Applicants Stand Out from the Crowd

10am - 12pm - session delivered by Amoria Bond BOOK HERE

Clearly understanding what employers are looking for from their ideal candidate at each stage of the application process is vital to your success as an applicant, and this session will help you develop this employer perspective by supporting you to: Think like a recruiter to turbo charge your CV and applications, evaluate what an employer wants from their ideal candidate, reflect key transferable skills in your CV and online applications, understand how to beat Recruitment Selection Software, perfect your performance in assessments and interviews.

 

Perfect your Interview Skills: How to Prepare, Practice & Perform for Interview Success

12pm - 1.30pm BOOK HERE

Feeling confident in interviews will enable you to demonstrate best the skills that employers are looking for, and will maximise the likelihood of ultimately being offered a placement. This session will provide you with tips and insights that will boost your interview confidence by furthering your interview skills and your understanding of the various elements that make up the interview process.

 

Boost your Commercial Awareness BOOK HERE

1.30pm - 3.30pm - session delivered by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of England & Wales

Employers are looking for commercially savvy employees and this session will give you an opportunity to consider your current awareness and how to develop it. The workshop is designed to boost your ability to analyse situations from a business perspective and recognise what makes an organisation successful – essential skills for placement seekers!

 

Design Thinking Masterclass: Develop your Creative Thinking Skills in this Business Consultancy Simulation

2pm - 4pm - session delivered by IBM BOOK HERE

This is a fun and fast-paced masterclass based on a real life client scenario IBM were asked to work on and will provide you with an excellent example of group work, which you can draw on in applications, interviews and assessment centres due to the session’s highly collaborative approach. In this session you will learn how to overcome business challenges and create innovative solutions, through the highly effective approach of IBM Design Thinking.

 

Specialist sessions:

Plan your Career in Accounting and Finance: Recruitment & Industry Expert Insights BOOK HERE

Monday 29 October, 11.30am- 1.30pm – session co-delivered by Sellick Partnership & Academic Team

This session is a unique opportunity for those with an interest in pursuing a career in Accounting and/or Finance to hear directly from specialist recruiters within this sector about how you can put yourself in the best position to not just get a job after graduation, but also build a successful career. The session is packed with expert tips, advice and insight into how to position yourself for success in application, assessment and interview processes placements and graduate jobs in this sector, along with guiding you through the career paths and professional qualifications in this field.