Samsung UK are looking to hire temporary translators from Korean to English. They say they have about a week’s worth of translation work to be completed with the chance of more to follow in the near future. Currently they offer between £8-10 per page with most being able to get through 80-100 pages per day. If you are interested in finding out more, contact the careers centre for details.
Finding work in Japan
Posted by rhulcareers on February 5, 2010
Recently we held a video conference with BEO Japan, a specialist graduate recruitment and careers advisory service. According to their publicity, Beo has been awarded a licence from the Japanese Ministry of Labour to manage an employment placement unit as part of beo in Japan. This unit closely integrates into other beo operations and specialises in guiding student’s choice of course in the context of what area they intend to seek employment. On return from overseas beo then seek to place students into appropriate employment opportunities. beo Career also work with international corporations to support staff recruitment and development in Japan. For example, in 2009 beo Career escorted personnel staff from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to several universities in the UK to recruit graduates to the company.
If you were unable to attend the video conference you can access the powerpoint presentation here and an audio recording here. Both are only available in Japanese.
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Inter-American Development Bank opportunities
Posted by rhulcareers on February 4, 2010
The IDB, established in 1959 to support the process of economic and social development in Latin America and the Caribbean, is the main source of multilateral financing in the region. The IDB Group provides solutions to development challenges by partnering with governments, companies and civil society organizations, thus reaching its clients ranging from central governments to city authorities and businesses. Read the rest of this entry »
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I want even more!
Posted by rhulcareers on February 1, 2010
This is the time of year when students start considering further study. I have already posted about funding postgraduate study but I think it might be useful to consider what postgraduate options there are and how to decide whether to invest the time and money in more study.
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On Campus: 1st February
Posted by rhulcareers on January 30, 2010
The Careers Service is organising several useful workshops and employer presentations this week. For interview advice, attend our Interviews workshop on Monday 1st February at 1pm.
Tuesday 2nd is packed with events. Silver Fern Research is visiting the Careers Centre between 12-2pm with information on their part-time work opportunities in market research. The Police Service is holding a talk in HLT2 at 5pm on their career opportunities. Also at 5pm, a presentation for international students on UK Style CVs is taking place in WIN0-04.
On Wednesday 3rd Ernst & Young are running a skills workshop on assessment centres from 3-5pm in WIN0-04. For advice on filling in job applications, attend our Applications workshop at lunchtime in the Careers Centre.
Ascot Hospitality is visiting the Careers Centre between 12-2pm on Thursday 4th where you can get information on part-time jobs at Ascot Racecourse. At 5pm, PricewaterhouseCoopers are running a workshop on developing and applying commercial awareness, a highly sought skill.
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Mini careers fair in China
Posted by rhulcareers on January 29, 2010
The British Council in China is organising another series of careers related activities for Chinese alumni who have studied in the UK. It doesn’t matter which University you went to, you can still take part. The events take place on 7th March in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chongqing – as well as an online version taking place for those not living in these regions. Read the rest of this entry »
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Get ahead in business
Posted by rhulcareers on January 27, 2010
Surinder Arora
Royal Holloway Entrepreneurs are hosting two impressive business figures on campus tomorrow evening. According to their website, they have the two most successful entrepreneurs to have ever spoken at Royal Holloway – in the same room, at the same event! With a combined value of A QUARTER OF A BILLION POUNDS!!
Hear from Surinder Arora, owner of Arora International, who grew his hotel empire from humble beginnings. In 2004 Arora won the franchise for the upmarket Accor Sofitel brand and bought the 500-bedroom Le Meridien London Gatwick hotel to rebrand as the Sofitel London Gatwick. Sofitel London Heathrow, a £180m 600-bedroom sister hotel was announced in the same year. Today Arrora owns hotels that provide a total of over 5500 bedrooms including franchises from Hilton and Holiday Inn.
Royal Holloway Entrepreneurs also have Tej Dhillon from the Dhillon Hotel Group, a collection of unique properties.
To attend this event click here.
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Paying for postgraduate study
Posted by rhulcareers on January 26, 2010
Many undergraduate students may now be thinking about applying for postgraduate courses. The careers service runs a series of workshops relating to postgraduate applications and can help you think about what courses might be the best options for you. You may have missed the Postgraduate Study Fair where I gave a talk on funding postgraduate study for non-EU students. I will give an overview here. Read the rest of this entry »
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On Campus: 25th January
Posted by rhulcareers on January 25, 2010
This week is packed with events to help you get into the career you want. On Monday 25th we have a “Writing a Personal Statement for Postgraduate Study” workshop in the Careers Centre at 1pm. Then at 5pm there’s a presentation in HLT2 by CIMA (The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) where you can find out about this route into the accountancy profession.
On Tuesday morning the RAF will be coming in to hold interviews with wannabe pilots (book an appointment in the Careers Centre). At lunchtime on Tuesday there’ll be another interviews workshop. Then at 5pm in HLT2 the College of Law are coming in to talk about how to get legal work experience. Then on Wednesday Santander are coming in to do practice interviews (book in the Careers Centre).
On Thursday we have another packed day, with a CV workshop at lunchtime, a UK immigration talk by immigration lawyer Vicash Ramkissoon at 5pm – this is for international students thinking of staying in the UK after their degrees end. Then in the evening on Thursday there is another Start It! Guest entrepreneur talk from the entrepreneurship society.
Finally this week we’re holding a workshop on the hidden job market in the Careers Centre between 2pm and 3:30pm to show you how to find the jobs that aren’t advertised.
For more information, and to find out how to secure a place at these events click here
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It’s not just about looking good….
Posted by rhulcareers on January 21, 2010
High profile French cosmetics company L’Oreal has a range of opportunities in its operations in Asia and worldwide. The company seems to be expanding its presence inAsia – in particular in China, Korea, Singapore and Taiwan.
Career opportunities include marketing, management and finance. To find out more about opportunities in your country use the country specific links below:
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