autumn careers & placements fair

Student Employment, Experience and Careers Centre

Careers and placements fairPalmer Building | 26 October 2011 | 11 am – 3 pm

With a wide range of employers there is something for everyone including:

Tel (0118) 378 8349 | Email [email protected] | www.reading.ac.uk/seecc/events

•Graduatejobs

• Placements

• Summerinternships

• Postgraduatecourseproviders

•Workexperience

• Volunteeringopportunities

• Placementsadvice

cjs06he Section name

©University of Reading 2011 Thursday 20 October 2011 Page 1

Welcome To the Autumn Careers & Placements Fair 2011

To get the most out of the fair bear the following tips in mind:

Take a moment to look at the Fair Guide and decide which stands you most want to

visit

Scan the list of exhibitors to quickly find which employers are recruiting into the

jobs you are interested in

Not sure what you want? Check which exhibitors want to recruit you by scanning

down the ‘degree required’ field. Many employers are interested in people from any

discipline

Decide what you want from each employer you visit; this could be a piece of insider

knowledge about the profession, tips on interview technique, an employer opinion

of your CV or even an interview. Employers don’t come all this way just to give out

freebies!

Clarify what questions you need answers to. If you’re researching your career

options, general questions such as “what do you do in a typical working day?” might

help. If you’re already set and need to impress, rehearse your key selling points

(skills and experiences that will impress employers) and try and relate these to the

employer’s requirements.

Hoping to secure an interview? Take along copies of your CV. Drop into the Careers

Centre and find out about our range of CV workshops

Remember there are lots more employers in the rooms upstairs!

Subjects you could ask about:

Nature of the work and its attractions

Selection criteria and skills needed to do the job

Unique features of the organisation

The organisation’s strengths

Culture and atmosphere of the organisation

A typical day

Training available and related support

Level of responsibility given

Opportunities in the future

Why employer representatives like/chose their job/career

Highs and lows of employer representatives’ career

Vacancies and details

Location and working conditions



©University of Reading 2011 Thursday, 20 October 2011 Page 2

FAQs

1) I don’t know what sort of job I want

If you don’t know what you want, visit the Careers Centre (1st Floor, Carrington Building) or

use the fair to quiz employers about the kind of jobs they offer. All you need to do is to

develop a couple of questions and put together some words to say who you are and what

you are looking for.

2) Do I need to have my CV with me?

Only hand over your CV to an employer if you think it sells you well in relation to what a

particular employer is looking for. It is unlikely you will need it for the Autumn Fair where

employers are not recruiting for you to start right away.

3) I don’t know if my CV/application is good enough

Drop into the Careers Centre and find out about our range of workshops and how you can

talk to a Careers Adviser or Placement & Development Officer to check things out.

4) Do I need to dress smartly?

You don’t need a suit for this event. Of course if you are targeting particular employers

looking reasonably smart might help. But it is more important that you know something

about them before approaching their stand.

5) Will I be interviewed on the spot?

No, you won’t be formally interviewed on the spot. But be aware some employers may use

an informal chat to “check you out” as someone they would like to apply. So while you can

certainly use the fair to find out what employers have on offer if you are interested in

particular employers always look at their website and find out something about them

before approaching their stand.

6) How can I impress an employer that I’d like a job with?

See our top tips… and be professional, polite and interested.

What if you can’t find a job/recruiter that interests you?

The Careers Centre has invited a range of recruiters to attend this fair. Despite our efforts,

certain sectors simply do not attend such fairs, and some employers are not actively

recruiting.

If your area of interest isn’t represented then check out our career information on the Web

or come along to the Careers Centre and ask to talk to a Careers Adviser to get advice on

how to track down such vacancies.

Make the most of the Fair – and best of luck in your career search.




Exhibitors

2e2 Type of organisation: IT

2e2 is an ICT Lifecycle Services Provider; an agile, customer-focused provider of IT services

that support the goals of the way organisations work today. We create innovative offerings

that transform business processes, reduce infrastructure costs and enhance performance –

‘creating business advantage’ for our customers.

Jobs on offer: Internal sales, Marketing and Graphic design, Internships, HR assistant,

Finance assistants

Degree subject / result required: any discipline

Contact: Kelly Packman

Telephone & Email: 01635 568000 / [email protected]

Website: www.2e2.com

AB AGRI LTD Type of organisation: Agriculture

We are the thriving Agricultural Group of the FTSE 100-listed agriculture, food, ingredients

and retail group, Associated British Foods plc. We operate from more than 20 sites

throughout the UK and are one of the largest customers and suppliers to the UK’s food and

agriculture sector.

As a highly commercial and respected business, we’re looking for graduates with the skills,

initiative and personality to play an integral part in our continuing growth and success.

Positions with us suit graduates hungry for accountability and career development. From

day one you’ll be treated as part of the team and rewarded with real responsibility.

Jobs on offer: Commercial, Finance, Nutrition and Supply Chain graduate schemes

Degree subject / result required: All degree disciplines

Contact: Gayle Lingard


Website: http://www.abagri.com

ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED

ACCOUNTANTS (ACCA) Type of organisation: Accountancy Professional Body

ACCA, the global body for professional accountants, offers a future that is diverse,

challenging and full of opportunity. The breadth of the ACCA qualification makes it the

perfect platform to launch any business career. You can acquire the technical skills that

employers are demanding in the current climate, without pigeon-holding yourself for the

future.



Jobs on offer: Accounting and Finance graduate schemes available through ACCA Graduate

Partners and Approved Employers


Contact: ACCA Connect

Telephone & Email: 0141 582 2000 / [email protected]

Website: http://www.accaglobal.com/graduates

AGROVISTA UK LTD Type of organisation: Agriculture

Agrovista is a leading UK distributor with national coverage. We provide ‘in-field’ advice in all aspects of crop management, with many years of experience backed up with the most advanced and comprehensive range of agronomy trial in Great Britain. With depots and regional agronomy centres throughout the UK we are the local crop care experts and suppliers committed to helping farmers operate more effectively and more profitably.

Jobs on offer: Trainee Agronomist

Degree subject / result required: No specific requirement

Contact: Tracey Winson


Website: www.agrovista.co.uk

ALLIANZ INSURANCE Type of organisation: Insurance

Allianz have been going since 1890 and that’s an incredible, well, that’s a long, long time.

Today, Allianz is a global leader in insurance and financial services, with more than 150,000

people working in more than 70 countries serving over 75 million customers.

Our client base, like our people, is incredibly varied: as well as providing insurance for most

of the Fortune 500, we have around 1.7 million micro insurance clients in India, Indonesia

and Africa. And a few more surprising facts? We insure everything from high profile

concert tours to major Hollywood movie productions to massive infrastructure projects.

And here at Allianz UK, we get 100% of our energy from hydropower for all Allianz owned

properties. Impressive stuff. And while we could go on we’re sure you get the idea.

Jobs on offer: Actuarial & Planning, Claims, Corporate Management, Finance, IT, Sales &

Marketing and Underwriting and Summer placement.

Degree subject / result required: 2:1 minimum

Contact: Amanda Haig

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.allianz.co.uk/graduates



APPLE RETAIL Type of organisation: IT / Retail

Join us at the Apple Retail Store, the unique gathering place where people come to discover

Apple products. Show your passion and expertise as you connect customers with our

products and help integrate products into their lives. Be a part of our team and change the

way our customers work, play, create and communicate.

Jobs on offer: Retail Management Graduate scheme

Degree subject / result required: Any 2:2 or above

Email: [email protected].

Website: www.apple.com/jobs/uk/retail

ARMY

Type of organisation: Public Sector

If you have the basic raw materials, our Army Officer Leadership training will help you

become a highly effective leader. In addition to a competitive starting salary at £29,000 +/-

and a structured development programme, the Army is more than just a job. Rewards

include free healthcare, six weeks paid holiday, training, skills acquisition, worldwide

travel, sport and adventure training. In this economic climate you will be hard pressed to

math the Army’s offer of challenge, reward, opportunities, job variety and above all job

security. 800 vacancies pa with continuous recruitment for the 3 intakes per year to the

Royal Military Academy Sandhurst

Jobs on offer: Various

Degree subject / result required: Any degree discipline, 2:1 and above preferred

Contact: Colonel Chris Caswell


Website: http://www.armyjobs.mod.uk

ASSOCIATED BRITISH FOODS – UK GROCERY Type of organisation: Food Technical

The ABF UK Grocery Graduate Programme is run by six companies which are part of

Associated British Foods (ABF) plc, a major international business with a turnover of

£10.2bn and close to 100,000 employees working in 44 countries. We collaborate to offer a

diverse graduate opportunity whereby you are employed by one business unit and you get a

real blend of accountabilities and development in a real job from day 1.

Jobs on offer: Supply Chain, Sales and Marketing Graduate Programmes

Degree subject / result required: 2:1 minimum

Contact: Hannah Thomson

Telephone & Email: 07803009769 / [email protected]

Website: www.abf-grocery-grads.com



ATOS Type of organisation: IT /Computer Science

Atos is an international information technology services company, whose business is

turning client vision into results through the application of consulting, systems integration

and managed operations. We recruit more than fifty graduates each year into a variety of

vacancies - some directly into specific roles and others into schemes.

Jobs on offer: IT, Consulting, Sales, Finance

Degree subject / result required: 2:2 minimum any discipline

Contact: Atos Graduate Team


Website: http://uk.atos.net/en-uk/careers/graduates/default.htm

BAE SYSTEMS Type of organisation: Engineering

BAE Systems is a multinational company that develops, delivers and supports some truly sophisticated defence, security and aerospace technology. It’s defence engineering at its best – in the air, on land and at sea as well as providing the security and support needed in today’s complex operational environment.

Jobs on offer: Engineering, Business

Degree subject / result required: Business: 2:1 or equivalent in any discipline,

Engineering: 2:1 in an engineering, numerate or scientific discipline.

Contact: Sam Hill


Website: http://www.baesystems.com/graduates/

BAKER TILLY Type of organisation: Accountancy and Tax Advisory

We’re an independent firm of accountants, tax and business advisers, with more than 1,600 people and over 250 partners generating a fee income of £190 million. Our clients include FTSE 350 Corporations, family businesses, listed companies on NYSE, LSE and European exchanges, premiership footballers, TV chefs and more. This places us as one of the leading mid-tier accountancy firms within the UK.

Jobs on offer: Trainee Accountancy and Tax Roles

Degree subject / result required: any degree discipline

Contact: Lorna Shanahan

Telephone & Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.bakertilly.com



BDO LLP Type of organisation: Accountancy

Not all big accountancy firms are the same. At BDO we’re building a strikingly different

business, focused on exceptional client service. We employ exceptional people – and help

them get on with the job, without needless bureaucracy. Our systems work to support our

people, not the other way around.

Our training is as exceptional – and individual – as the people we recruit. Most study for the ACA, but we also offer routes to other professional qualifications. Training is tailored to their needs and centred on first-hand experience. That’s why they get such excellent results.

We offer opportunities in a range of exciting areas from tax to forensic services, with the chance to take real responsibility on projects alongside partners and colleagues. Refreshingly, our partners are known for their hands-on involvement, and mutual support is an essential part of our culture. You could also spend time abroad: we’re a global accountancy network with more than 1,000 offices in over 100 countries.

Jobs on offer: Graduate Trainee jobs

Degree subject / result required: Any degree discipline, 2:1 minimum

Contact: Louise Cantley


Website: http://www.bdo.co.uk/graduates

BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY

Type of organisation: Higher Education

Based on the south coast, Bournemouth University (BU) is home to 17,000 students of which

1,600 are international students from around 130 countries.

BU delivers courses to undergraduates, postgraduates and professional development

through their short course provision and CPD (continuing professional development)

framework. All our courses have a strong professional orientation and boast an excellent

graduate employment rate.

Jobs on offer: Postgraduate studies

Degree subject / result required: Any degree discipline

Contact: askBU Enquiries


Website: http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk



BUNAC

Type of organisation: Work and Volunteer Overseas

With work, travel and volunteering opportunities around the world, travelling with BUNAC will be one of the most fun, challenging and rewarding experiences you’ll ever have! Established in 1962, BUNAC is now the UK’s leading, work, volunteer and travel abroad company, offering great value travel programmes you can trust.

Work abroad - Fully-supportive work abroad packages in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA.

Summer camp - Great-value camp counsellor, activity specialist and behind the scenes summer camp jobs in the USA.

Volunteer abroad - Worthwhile teaching, community, conservation and sports projects in Asia, Africa and the Americas.

Jobs on offer: Vacation work / various

Degree subject / result required: N/A

Contact: Travel Advice


Website: http://www.bunac.org.uk

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT

ACCOUNTANTS (CIMA) Type of organisation: Professional Accountancy Body

CIMA, The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, is the only professional body

that qualifies accountants solely for business. It’s a proven path to fantastic career prospects

and high earning potential. A CIMA qualification is highly regarded by leading

organisations worldwide and could be your passport to global employability.

CIMA has taken the lead in developing the most relevant financial qualification for business

today and is the preferred qualification of the world’s top employers.

Jobs on offer: Accountancy / Finance / Business internships and graduate



Website: http://www.cimaglobal.com



CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC FINANCE &

ACCOUNTANCY (CIPFA) Type of organisation: Professional Accountancy Body

CIPFA is the qualification for a successful career in Finance and Accountancy. CIPFA has

been training accountants, financial managers and auditors for over 120 years, and is the

only professional body to specialise in public services.

With the public sector accounting for over 40% of the global economy, there has never been a better time to consider a career in public finance. Visit www.cipfa.org.uk/students/propective to find out

how easy it is to become a student and study with us.

The CIPFA Professional qualification will equip you with a wide range of technical skills,

which are transferrable to all sectors. We have various employers across the UK, such as

KPMG, Grant Thornton, Metropolitan Police and the NHS. For more information about

trainee vacancies visit http://www.cipfa.org.uk/students/prospective/vacancies

Jobs on offer: Various Graduate Trainee Finance & Accountancy Roles


Contact: Abdullah Qureshi


Website: http://www.cipfa.org.uk

THE COLLEGE OF LAW Type of organisation: Postgraduate Legal Training

The College of Law is the UK’s leading provider of legal education. Our innovative courses

are designed and taught by lawyers, with a clear focus on building the practical skills and

commercial awareness. Our Future Lawyers Network will give you the inside track on

preparing for your career in law.

Jobs on offer: Law courses

Degree subject / result required: Minimum of 2:2, but preferably 2:1 and above

Contact: Celine Nadal


Website: http://www.college-of-law.co.uk



CROWE CLARK WHITEHILL Type of organisation: Finance/Business

Crowe Clark Whitehill is a Top 20 accountancy firm offering audit, tax and advisory services to a broad range of businesses, charities, and as well as for individuals. The differing needs of our diverse client base means your work experience will vary between our core business and temporary secondments to a specialist team. This will ensure your experience meets the needs of the professional body for whose examinations you are studying. Applications are made through our website; http://www.crowehorwath.net/UK/careers/Start_your_career.aspx

Jobs on offer: Graduate Trainee

Degree subject / result required: 2:1 in any discipline

Contact: Emma Hale


Website: http://www.crowehorwath.net/UK/careers/Start_your_career.aspx

CSC

Type of organisation: Consulting & Information Technology Services Company CSC is the world’s leading independent IT services company. Globally we turnover more than £10 billion a year and in the UK, we’ve become a £1.5 billion business through exceptional organic growth and a number of key strategic acquisitions. We have graduate programmes that really make us stand out from the crowd.

Jobs on offer: Business Development, Technical, Consultancy, Finance, HR, Service

Delivery and Project Management

Degree subject / result required: 2:1 or higher in any degree discipline

Website: www.cscgraduates.com

CUMMINS Type of organisation: Engineering

Cummins are global leaders in the diesel engine, power generation and emissions solutions markets. With manufacturing plants in 14 countries, 45,000 employees and a projected turnover of $17 billion in 2011, you would be joining an organisation that offers massive opportunities on a global basis.

Jobs on offer: Engineering, Business, Finance, HR, IT, Marketing, Purchasing, Supply chain,

Project man

Degree subject / result required: 2:1 minimum in a relevant subject

Contact: Jo Chester


Website: www.careers.cummins.com



DELOITTE

Type of organisation: Professional Services. Audit, Tax, Consulting and Corporate Finance

As the world’s largest professional services firm, we offer graduate careers within Audit, Tax, Consulting, Corporate Finance and Technology. Apply at www.deloitte.co.uk/graduates. All degree disciplines are welcome and we operate on a first come first serve basis.

Jobs on offer: Graduate and undergraduate roles in Audit, Tax, Corporate Finance and

Consulting

Contact: Pallavi Patel


Degree subject / result required: 2:1 or higher in any degree discipline

Website: http://www.deloitte.co.uk/graduates

ELY LILLY Type of organisation: Pharmaceutical

We are a Global Top 10 Pharmaceutical Company with offices in the UK; Basingstoke, Windlesham, Surrey and Speke, Liverpool. We are a leading innovation driven corporation developing a growing portfolio of pharmaceutical products by applying the latest research from its own worldwide laboratories and from collaborations with eminent scientific organizations. Lilly provides answers through medicines and information for some of the world’s most urgent medical needs.

Jobs on offer: Marketing Year out Placements

Degree subject / result required:

Contact: Chloe Nash


Website: http://www.lilly.co.uk

EMPLOY-ABILITY

Type of organisation: Opportunities for disabled and dyslexic students & graduates

EmployAbility is the not-for-profit organisation dedicated to assisting students and graduates

who have dyslexia, any other disability, long term illness or mental health condition into

employment, and offer internship and graduate opportunities with top employers.

At EmployAbility, our highly experienced team work with disabled students and graduates

to ease the transition from education to employment, providing free support, guidance and

advice throughout the recruitment process and beyond.

Jobs on offer: Internship and Graduate programmes

Degree subject / result required: Any subject

Contact: Sarah Denness




Website: http://www.employ-ability.org.uk

ERNST & YOUNG

Type of organisation: Professional Services Firm

Ernst & Young is a leading professional services organisation with 141,000 people, across 140 countries. We work closely with organisations to improve how they work, make vital business decisions and explore opportunities.

Our main service lines are Advisory, Assurance, Corporate Finance, Financial Services and Tax.

Perhaps you’re at school and haven’t given your career a thought yet. Maybe you’re studying for a degree and starting to consider what you want to do next. Or perhaps you’ve already graduated but still exploring your career options.

We don’t mind what career decisions you’ve taken, what you’re studying or which stage of your life you’re at. We believe our options for students and graduates can show you what life’s like in the world of business – and help you understand what you’re good at.

We don’t mind what you’re studying either. We think it’s your natural strengths that are

most important, so don’t worry that you might have chosen the wrong course to go places

with us. You haven’t.

Jobs on offer: Graduate, Internships and Industrial placements

Degree subject / result required: See website

Contact: Anupam Pabbi


Website: http://www.ey.com/UK/en/careers

EXPLORE LEARNING Type of organisation: National Network of Children’s Education Centres

Explore Learning is a rapidly expanding company making a difference in children’s

education. Graduates make an impact running our learning centres as a business, and on

the lives of the families who attend. Enjoy job satisfaction, gain skills in marketing,

management and teaching. Nationwide opportunities and a competitive salary.

Jobs on offer: Assistant Director

Degree subject / result required: 2:1 preferred in any discipline

Contact: Emily Wilson


Website: http://www.explorelearning.org.uk



GAPFORCE Type of organisation: Voluntary Work Overseas

Trekking in Borneo, diving in the Bahamas, safari in Tanzania....? Gapforce offers you the chance to partake in the trip of a lifetime. With Bespoke Adventure experiences available to all!

Jobs on offer: Volunteering and Conservation opportunities


Contact: Henry Walpole


Website: www.gapforce.org

GRADUATE-JOBS.COM Type of organisation: All areas

graduate-jobs.com is the largest independent UK graduate job board that enables users to

set-up an account that matches your academic subject which means that you can view jobs

that are right for you! You don't have to waste time trawling through lots of jobs which you

can't apply for!

Jobs on offer: Trainee Business Development Executive

Degree subject / result required: Any discipline

Contact: Jonathan Gaiger


Website: www.graduate-jobs.com

GRANT THORNTON

Type of organisation: Accountancy

What makes Grant Thornton stand out as an accountancy firm? They are big enough to take

on any challenge, but small enough to take a genuine and personal interest in their clients

and people. They are agile enough to respond quickly, excited by business and all its

possibilities. They are enthusiastic, down to earth and approachable. Grant Thornton is one of the world’s leading names in accounting and consulting with a presence in over 100 countries. In the UK, they have more than 4,000 people and over 40,000 clients. They take on graduates, placements and interns in audit, tax and advisory in over 20 of their offices around the country. The 200 trainees they take on each year get variety and responsibility. They work on a huge range of clients in many different sectors. And most of the clients are international businesses, so there are plenty of opportunities to work on global accounts and for secondments abroad.

Jobs on offer: Audit and Specialist Tax Graduate Trainee Opportunities

Degree subject / result required: Any degree discipline, 2:1 minimum

Website: http://www.grant-thornton.co.uk



HUDDLE Type of organisation: IT

Huddle is the tool for managing projects, files and teams in the cloud with a vision to help

people work better together. The Wall Street Journal named Huddle “perhaps the highest-

profile start up in the UK” and Business Week entitled Huddle “The Next Google”.

Jobs on offer: Software development, Product Management, Quality Assurance

Degree subject / result required: 2:1, Computer Science or numerate degree depending on

role.

Contact: Michelle Flynn


Website: www.huddle.com

IBM

Type of organisation: Business Consulting Simply put, we provide IT services and consultancy to a variety of organisations around the world. Working closely with these clients, we get to understand every aspect of their businesses. We use our expertise to advise and guide them in a range of areas, from expansion into global markets, to managing IT outsourcing programmes. Interbrand in 2010 named IBM as the second most valuable brand in the world.

Jobs on offer: Graduate/Industrial Trainee


Contact: Nick Memarnia


Website: http://www-05.ibm.com/employment/uk/graduates/

INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS IN

ENGLAND AND WALES (ICAEW) Type of organisation: Accountancy Professional Body

The ACA qualification from ICAEW gives you the opportunity to learn while in full time

employment, combining business and professional experience, study and exams. On

completion, you can join ICAEW as a member, be recognised as a chartered accountant and

use the letters ACA after your name. If you’re looking for variety, opportunity, and a highly

rewarding career as a business leader - choose the ACA qualification. With the ACA you’ll be

able to work in any business, accountancy practice, not-for-profit organisation and the

public sector.

Jobs on offer: Full time graduate

Degree subject / result required: Any degree subject, most employers require a 2:1, some

accept a 2:2


Website: http://www.icaew.com/careers



INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF READING

Type of organisation: Higher Education Institute

Have you thought about a career in teaching? At the Institute of Education you will train at one of the leading providers in Teacher Training. The Institute is ranked in the top three in the UK for training teachers. Also, the employment rates of our graduates are one of the best in the country. As a student you will gain hands on experience of working in schools and some programmes are also financially supported by the TDA. You can also study for our MA and Doctoral programmes. Visit the website for more details at www.reading.ac.uk/education .

Jobs on offer: Teacher Training Degrees/Courses: PGCE Secondary & Primary, Graduate

Training Programme (GTP), BA(Ed) & Subject Knowledge Enhancement Courses. MA and

Doctoral programmes in Education


Contact: Sameer Lakhani


Website: http://www.reading.ac.uk/education

JACOBS Type of organisation:

JACOBS is one of the world’s largest and most diverse providers of professional, technical

and construction services. Ranked No.1 in Fortune’s Most Admired Companies in

Engineering & Construction, we offer career opportunities across the world and across the

spectrum – from planning & design to construction & operation.

We provide the resources to turn great ideas into reality, and we’re looking for the most

talented and passionate individuals out there to be our next generation of leaders.

Jobs on offer: Graduate / Internships across most engineering and environmental

disciplines (Civil/Structural/Mechanical/Electrical/Project Controls/Project

Management/Building Services/Environmental/Process/C&I)

Degree subject / result required: As per disciplines mentioned above

Website: www.jacobs.com

JAMES COWPER Type of organisation: Accountants and Business Advisers

We are a leading firm of Accountants and Business Advisers with 6 offices in the south of

England.

We offer career opportunities with support to study ACA and CTA. You will receive on the

job training, support and encouragement from us together with structured training from a

leading training provider.

Jobs on offer: Trainee Accountant roles

Degree subject / result required: 2:1, any degree discipline

Contact: Jodie Taylor




Website: http://www.jamescowper.co.uk

KERRY GROUP Type of organisation: Food Manufacturer

Kerry Group is a world leader in the food and beverage industry, employing over 20,000

people in over 200 locations globally. Since 1972, our turnover has grown to approximately

€5 billion.

We’re recruiting now, looking for exceptional graduates with the energy, ambition and

vision to match ours.

Jobs on offer: Accounting & Finance, Engineering, HR, ICT, Marketing, Sales and Category

Management, New Product Development/R&D, Operations/Production Management,

Procurement, Quality Assurance & Technical Services, Supply Chain


Contact: Chris Battle


Website: http://www.kerrygraduates.com

KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER CENTRE

Type of organisation: KTP on behalf of various organisations

Ambitious graduates with good degrees should consider taking advantage of Knowledge

Transfer Partnerships as the fast track to a high profile career in UK business. You will

manage a strategically defined project within a company with the support of an

experienced academic from the University of Reading.


Degree subject / result required: Variety of subjects and disciplines 2:1 or higher

Contact: Frances Young


Website: http://www.reading.ac.uk/ktp

LATTITUDE GLOBAL VOLUNTEERING Type of organisation: International Volunteering Placements

Lattitude Global Volunteering is a youth development charity that offers organised

volunteering placements for 17 – 25 year olds. We offer placements in a variety of countries

across 4 continents and work types include: Teaching, Outdoor Education, Community,

Caring, Environment, Wildlife and Medical placements.

Jobs on offer: International volunteering placements

Contact: Nick Adie


Website: http://www.lattitude.org.uk



LIDL

Type of organisation: Discount Retailing Lidl is an established international food retailer with over 580 stores in the UK. Our Graduate Area Management Programme covers all aspects of retail management from store operations to logistics, supply chain, property and most importantly, people management. We are seeking talented, motivated and ambitious people who are excellent communicators and possess good commercial awareness.

Jobs on offer: Graduate Area Manager Programme

Degree subject / result required: Any degree discipline, 2:1 or above

Contact: Emily Hickman


Website: http://www.lidl.co.uk

THE LOGIC GROUP

Type of organisation: IT The Logic Group is a pioneering Company at the forefront of technological innovation that partners with leading organisations across Europe to enhance the effectiveness, security and profitability of their customer interactions. Many household names such as Dixons, Barclaycard and Manchester United depend on us for their payment solutions, loyalty schemes and expert consulting services.

Jobs on offer: Software Development, Consulting, Sales, Technical Sales

Degree subject / result required: 2:1

Contact: Charlotte Baker


Website: http://www.the-logic-group.co.uk/Careers/Graduates/

LOGICA Type of organisation: IT and Management Consultancy

Logica is a business and technology service company employing 41,000 people. It provides

business consulting, systems integration and outsourcing to clients around the world,

including many of Europe’s largest businesses. It is committed to long term collaboration,

applying insight to create innovative answers to clients’ business needs.

Jobs on offer: Graduate Development Scheme

Degree subject / result required: 2:1 Computer Science/Business backgrounds

Contact: Tim Cooper


Website: http://www.logica.co.uk



MAJESTIC WINE WAREHOUSES

Type of organisation: Wine Retailer

Majestic Wine is the largest by the case wine retailer in the UK. As a Trainee Manager on our team, you’ll work towards The Wine & Spirit Education Trust’s (WSET) Advanced Certificate which is an industry recognised qualification and get involved in all aspects of store management.

Jobs on offer: Trainee Manager Graduate Scheme


Contact: Julia McKie


Website: http://www.majestic.co.uk/careers

MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES LTD Type of organisation: Food Technical / Agriculture

MDS is a specialist management training organisation representing almost 25 member companies in the fresh food and produce industry. The MDS program is accredited by Harper Adams University College offering successful trainees a Post Graduate Certificate in Food and Fresh Produce Management. Offer a two year training program with 4 placements in 4 different companies.

Jobs on offer: Management Training and Recruitment for Graduates into the Fresh Produce

Industry

Degree subject / result required: Any subject (but especially land based, sciences,

languages, food or business) – 2.1 preferred

Contact: Saffy Connolly

Telephone & Email: 07801 583892 / 01780 781450 / [email protected]

Website: www.mds-ltd.co.uk

MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL

Type of organisation: Recruitment Consultancy

Michael Page International is a FTSE 250 and Times Top 100 Company. We are a truly

worldwide company offering the leading graduate scheme in recruitment. We’ve grown

organically, employing more than 5,500 people in 148 offices and 32 countries and 95% of

our managers and directors started their careers as consultants.

Jobs on offer: Graduate Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Summer Intern - and Work and

Learn Intern

Degree subject / result required: 2:2 or above, any degree discipline

Contact: Mark Butler


Website: http://www.michaelpage.co.uk/gts



MICROSOFT Type of organisation: IT

We’re in the business of anticipating the future – building technologies and solutions that meet the needs of a fast-changing world. And that makes us the ultimate playground for creative, passionate graduates looking to forge a truly spectacular career.

Jobs on offer: A large variation of jobs in IT, as well as general business areas eg. HR,

Finance, Sales and Marketing.

Degree subject / result required: All degree backgrounds accepted

Contact: Microsoft Graduate Recruitment Team


Website: http://careers.microsoft.com/careers/en/gb/gradhome.aspx

MILKROUND

Type of organisation: Student and Graduate careers Milkround is the UK’s most popular website for student and graduate careers. Milkround has everything to ensure a successful graduate career with internships, placements, graduate jobs and schemes to get the experience you need and take it into a full time position. On-site you'll find news, career advice, industry guides and ideas about what to do with your degree to start narrowing your career search.

Jobs on offer: All industry sectors

Degree subject / result required: All degree disciplines accepted


Website: http://www.milkround.com

NETWORK RAIL Type of organisation: Transport Network Rail is the organisation responsible for keeping everyone and everything moving. Taking care of tracks, signals, tunnels, bridges, viaducts level crossings and stations, we’re delivering some of the largest engineering projects in Europe today.

Jobs on offer: 10 Graduate schemes and 1 industrial placement scheme

Degree subject / result required: Various

Contact: Melissa Carlile


Website: http://www.networkrail.co.uk/graduates



PARENTHÈSE

Type of organisation: International placements

Give your career a kick start and work abroad. Are you looking for a paid internship or summer job in the United States, Singapore, Canada or Australia? Does the process seem complicated? Is it difficult to understand where to begin?

Parenthèse sends over 2200 participants a year for paid Placements and Summer Job programmes abroad. You could be one of them! We will walk you through the process of finding your employer, negotiating your salary and last but not least, applying for your visa. Let us help you and show you how simple it can be!

Jobs on offer: International placements

Degree subject / result required:


Skype: parentheseparislondon

Website: www.parenthese-london.co.uk

PROJECTS ABROAD

Type of organisation: Volunteer Travel

Projects Abroad is a leading organisation in volunteer travel with opportunities to

participate in projects in 27 destinations for durations starting from 2 weeks upwards.

Projects include teaching, care, medicine, conservation, journalism, business, law and

archaeology.

Jobs on offer: Volunteer placements


Contact: Projects Abroad


Website: www.projects-abroad.co.uk

PwC

Type of organisation: Professional Services

Be part of something special. Join the firm that’s been voted number one in The Times Top

100 Graduate Employers survey for the last eight years. You’ll enjoy exceptional business

exposure, build wide-ranging skills and life-long relationships, and gain valuable

professional qualifications. Find out more at www.pwc.com/uk/careers

Jobs on offer: Professional Services

Degree subject / result required: 2:1 or higher in any degree discipline.

Contact: Anna Cooke


Website: http://www.pwc.com/careers



RATEMYPLACEMENT

Type of organisation: Website promoting Internships and Placements

RateMyPlacement.co.uk is the UK’s leading undergraduate resource designed to provide you

with access to reviews written by other students about their experiences on placement or

internship. We also have the largest database of placement and internship vacancies from a

wide range of industries including Business, Finance, Engineering, Law and IT.

Jobs on offer: Internships and Placements


Contact: Lizzie Brock


Website: http://www.ratemyplacement.co.uk

ROYAL AIR FORCE Type of organisation: Defence

The RAF is one of the world’s most advanced military forces, offering exciting opportunities

in over 50 different career fields, for people who are looking for responsibility, challenge

and variety. Providing Air Power to the defence and security of the UK and our interests

worldwide, you can expect a competitive starting salary, paid holidays, job security, free

healthcare and high quality training and development opportunities. In addition, if you

want the chance to travel widely, participate in adventurous activities and play sport then

you should consider the RAF as a career of first choice.



Contact: Mrs Chris Price

Telephone & Email: 01296 696773 / TBA

Website: http://www.raf.mod.uk/careers

RECRUITMENT UNIVERSITY OF READING

Type of organisation: Postgraduate/Research Choose to continue to study at Postgraduate level at the University of Reading and you will continue to be at a top 200 university in the world. The Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2008 results confirm our standing with over 87% of the university's research rated of international standing. Our broad portfolio of full- and part-time postgraduate degree programmes covers the arts, humanities, sciences and social sciences. We also have a range of scholarships for taught and research level study available.

Jobs on offer: Post graduate Taught & Research Courses

Degree subject / result required: Various – see prospectus

Contact: Student Recruitment & Outreach


Website: www.reading.ac.uk



THE RETAIL PEOPLE Type of organisation: Events Merchandise and retail

Do you want to be part of the biggest sporting event ever next summer 2012? We own the

exclusive rights to sell the official merchandise and have around 2000+ vacancies for various

retail roles. Our retail outlet locations include: The Olympic Park, ExCel, Earls Court,

Greenwich Park, Hyde Park and many more.

Jobs on offer: Sales Assistants, Stock Runners, Supervisors


Contact: Nicola Porter-Smith


Website: www.bit.ly/londonneedsyou

RESEARCH IN MOTION

Type of organisation: Telecommunications Research In Motion® (RIM®) is the designer and manufacturer of the award-winning BlackBerry® smartphone. Founded in 1984 in Waterloo, Canada, RIM is dedicated to building innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. Our integrated hardware, software and services provide access to time-sensitive information through email, phone, text messaging, the Internet and more, and are used and relied upon by individuals and businesses worldwide. Jobs on offer: 12 Month Placements

Degree subject / result required: Applications will be considered from both students

studying either technical or business based degree subjects, with a minimum result of 60%

achieved in their first year.

Contact: Helen Barthorpe


Website: http://www.rim.com.students

RWE NPOWER

Type of organisation: Energy RWE npower is one of Europe’s leading energy companies, specialising in both energy generation, as well as supply and sales. We are recruiting for a number of schemes (such as: Engineering, Customer Markets, Sales,

Marketing, Risk, HR, Business Analysis & Finance), details of which can be found on our site.

Jobs on offer: Variety of graduate schemes



Website: http://www.npower.com/brightergraduates



SSTARTUP

Type of organisation: Entrepreneurship / Graduate Employability

SStartup is the University of Reading’s entrepreneurship society. We bring together the best and brightest students to inspire, educate and support you in the field of entrepreneurship. Whether you want support to start your own business, make yourself more employable or just meet like-minded students, SStartup is for you. We bring in business speakers to inspire, run workshops to teach business skills and run practical challenges to give real world experience. We also support student entrepreneurs through business mentoring, networking and micro finance. Let us support your future.


Contact: Sophia Adams


Website: www.sstartup.com

SYBASE

Type of organisation: Software

Sybase, a SAP Company, is the largest global software company exclusively focused on managing and mobilizing information from the data centre to the point of action. Sybase provides open, cross-platform solutions that securely deliver information anytime, anywhere, enabling customers to create an information edge. The world’s most critical commerce, finance, government, healthcare, and defence run on Sybase. With headquarters in Dublin, California, Sybase employs more than 4000 people worldwide in 60 countries. Sybase has been recognized for its commitment to its employees and the community. Over the years, we have received awards for workplace excellence, top employer and best place to work in the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, including UK.

Jobs on offer: Technical Support Engineer, Sales Support, Placements

Degree subject / result required: Computer Science, IT, Business

Contact: Sophie Gillot, EMEA Recruiting Manager


Website: www.sybase.co.uk

TEACHFIRST Type of organisation: Education charity

Teach First is an independent charity working to address one of the UK’s most damaging social issues – educational disadvantage. We recruit exceptional graduates and experienced professionals into a two-year leadership development programme during which they become classroom teachers, engage and inspire young people, and develop the skills and behaviours to take up leadership positions in any future career. We have an excellent



network such as HSBC, Google, Accenture, Goldman Sachs and PwC are just a few of the organisations that support Teach First and have gone on to recruit our graduates after their two years on the programme.

Jobs on offer: Places on a 2 year leadership development programme


Contact: Leyla Gadid


Website: http://www.teachfirst.org.uk

TECCURA LTD

Type of organisation: Identifies missing revenue for utilities companies

Teccura is an innovative and very fast growing company providing knowledge-driven

services to the Utility Industry in the UK and abroad. Collecting vast amounts of data

coupled with sophisticated analysis techniques enables Teccura to calculate consumption

across thousands of commercial sites using highly developed in-house software.

Jobs on offer: Data Analyst, R&D Analyst, Sector Researcher, Data Researcher and

Commercial Billing Negotiator

Degree subject / result required: 2:1 in various subjects.

Contact: Carol Benstead


Website: http://www.teccura.com

TESCO

Type of organisation: Retail

One of the country's largest private sector employers with more than 450,000

employees globally. No industry is faster-moving or more challenging than retail. So,

when it comes to diverse career development opportunities, we've got it covered.

We're committed to being as successful in non-food as we are in food. Tesco.com is the

world's most successful on-line retailer including a DVD rental service by post and a

phone ordering service for flowers and recently Tesco Direct. We retail products from

sofas to stirrups, ipods to clothing to home insurance and Tesco 'Property Market'.

With over 2,000 stores in the UK and over 1,200 in 13 other countries, we offer

potential for rapid progression and plenty of responsibility. At Tesco we take our

relationship with the local community seriously, supporting environmental initiatives,

such as trialling zero emission home delivery vans, bagless dotcom deliveries, and

raising £53 million for Cancer Research UK.

Jobs on offer: Food Science, Property

Degree subject / result required: 2:1degree or above

Contact: Daniel Blackman / [email protected]

Telephone & Email: 01707 298 290

Website: www.tesco-graduates.com



TESLA MOTORS

Type of organisation: Automotive

Tesla Motors is an exciting, fast moving and well-funded start-up based out of the San

Francisco Bay Area that is making advanced electric vehicles, batteries, and drive systems a

reality and working to change the future of the transportation industry.

Jobs on offer: Internships, entry level positions in Marketing, Sales, Engineering and other

functions

Degree subject / result required: Not specified

Contact: Rakhi Sen


Website: http://www.teslamotors.com

TESSELLA PLC

Type of organisation: Scientific Software Engineering and Consulting

Tessella successfully delivers software engineering and consulting services to leading

scientific and engineering organisations across the globe. From supporting safer drug trials

to researching cleaner energy, Tessella’s staff provide solutions that make a real difference

to real lives.

Jobs on offer: Software Developer

Degree subject / result required: none specified

Contact: HR Manager


Website: http://jobs.tessella.com

THALES

Type of organisation: Engineering

The company that is behind some of the most exciting technological innovations is also

behind some of the most exciting careers for graduates.

Organisations across aerospace, defence, security and transport trust our 8,500 people to

deliver. Now we’re looking for talented graduates to join us in engineering or business.

Jobs on offer: 130

Degree subject / result required: Various, most roles require a 2:1

Contact: Gemma Minish


Website: www.ukgrads.thalesgroup.com



TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR

SCHOOLS Type of organisation: Teacher Recruitment

Teaching is a rewarding profession in more ways than one, offering fantastic career

prospects and development opportunities in addition to competitive financial benefits. A

newly qualified teacher will earn a minimum of £21,588 rising to £27,000 if you teach in

inner London.

For more information, please visit our stand.

Jobs on offer: Teacher Training Places

Degree subject / result required: All – with particular need for Maths, Physics, Chemistry

and Modern Languages

Website: http://www.teach.gov.uk

XAFINITY CONSULTING Type of organisation: Actuarial Xafinity Consulting focuses on helping clients maximise the value of their pensions and employee benefits. Actuaries are employed in the consultancy division in the pensions field, where our core business is the design, implementation and maintenance of pension schemes and other employee benefits packages.

Jobs on offer: Actuarial assistant

Degree subject / result required: Maths, Economics or Science based 2:2

Contact: Charlotte Dyer


Website: www.xafinity.com

ZURICH INSURANCE CO LTD

Type of organisation: Financial Services

Zurich is a world-leading insurance-based financial services organisation. Our Graduate Development Programme combines comprehensive training and genuine responsibility to ensure you have the opportunity to stand out in your chosen field. We have opportunities within Actuarial, General Management, Finance & Accounting, Change Management and Operations.

Jobs on offer: Graduate Programme

Degree subject / result required: 2:1 or equivalent required. All disciplines considered,

except for Actuarial which requires a numerate degree discipline.


Website: www.zurich.co.uk/graduates



Visit the Careers Service at

Whiteknights

SEECC The University of Reading Carrington Building Whiteknights Reading RG6 6UA 0118 378 8359 [email protected]

Opening Hours

Term time Monday to Friday, 10.00 - 4.30 Vacation Monday to Friday, 10.00 - 4.00

Careers and placements fair

For more information, please contact:

Student Employment, Experience and Careers CentreUniversity of Reading Whiteknights Reading, RG6 6AH

[email protected] Tel (0118) 378 8349

www.reading.ac.uk/seecc/events

autumn careers & placements fair

Documents

employers dont

employers requirements

careers centrecareers

careers adviser

autumn careers placements

wide range of employers

employer opinion

particular employer