Scientists! Have you got your SEHTA application in?

The deadline for applications for the 2009 SEHTA work placement scheme is December 12.

See previous blog post here for details.

Students currently studying Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Physics, Marketing, Accounting and Finance are welcome to apply. You can specify how long you would be available to work (e.g. summer 2009) and in what field. We will then try to match students with suitable companies. International students are welcome to apply. These positions are all paid.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Shanghai Recruitment Fair – London

The Shanghai Municipal Government is holding a Recruitment Fair on 6^th December 2008 in London. It is open to Chinese and other nationality students and professionals who are interested. Human Resource Managers from about twenty leading companies in Shanghai will offer over 160 job vacancies in Banking and Financial Services, Information Technology, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Accounting, Training, Consultancy, Management, Research, Teaching and so on. Information on Shanghai’s Welcome Policies, Government Initiative “Attracting Young Eagles to Shanghai” will be available. Potential candidates will be interviewed on the day.

Please email your CV to recruitment@uec.org.uk with any questions. For those who cannot come, we will pass your CV to relevant companies. Registration and admission are free.

Recruitment Fair details are as follows:

Date:               6^th December 2008

Time:               9:30AM to 4:00PM

Venue:            London Marriott West India Quay

Scientist? Finance student? Need a work placement?

Royal Holloway has teamed up with the South-East Health Technology Alliance to connect students to local companies in the Health Technology sector. The health technologies sector is composed of those businesses from the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, diagnostic and medical device industries which address human or animal health needs. The UK has one of the most successful health technology industries in the world and the south-east is arguably the most important region within it. It has the highest concentration of health technologies companies in the UK with a quarter of the company base (approximately 600 companies) and a third of the employment.

Students currently studying Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Physics, Marketing, Accounting and Finance are welcome to apply. You can specify how long you would be available to work (e.g. summer 2009) and in what field. We will then try to match students with suitable companies. These positions are all paid.

To apply click here and to see the poster click here. For more information email here.

The deadline for applications is 12 December 2008.

An explanatory workshop for students interested in this scheme is arranged for 1.00pm – 2.00pm on 28 November in the careers centre. No need to book in advance, just turn up.

Events Today: PWC presentation for Chinese students

HLT2   5.00pm

PricewaterhouseCoopers is the global market leader for tax services and the world’s leading global network of audit and assurance firms. The company is expanding its operations in China and this talk will focus on opportunities within the firm for new graduates. Any Chinese national from any academic department and year may attend this presentation.  There is no need to bring your CV.

Careers in Accountancy

Did you know that you don’t need a degree in Accounting & Finance to become an accountant? Many employers recruit accross all disciplines. The ACCA is one qualification route and is recognised internationally. They have over 296,000 students registered across 170 countries. With offices and centres in nearly 80 countries and global partnerships, wherever you go ACCA is there to support your career.

The ACCA website has now got a section specifically for international students.  This includes case studies of international students studying for the ACCA and information about employers in the UK. Well worth a visit!