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Amazon are inviting everyone to attend a series of virtual events in the coming weeks.
The series will consist of a number of sessions, hosted virtually by groups of Amazonians (who are all working remotely). Employees will share tips and skills to help you get through these unprecedented times, whether that be completing university assignments virtually or having virtual interviews. Each session is different, so you are welcome to join as many sessions as you would like. Amazon is looking to add more events to the series, so please visit its virtual events homepage to find more. How to prepare for a great virtual interview Thursday 2nd April 2020, 11.00-12.00 midday Curious about how to prepare for a virtual interview? Join a workshop to learn more.
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Having to study virtually? Amazonians share their best remote working tips! Tuesday 7th April 2020, 11.00-12.00 midday Are you adjusting to a virtual study and daily routine? Amazonians share their hints and tips on working and staying connected virtually.
Tech Talk: How is data stored in the cloud? Thursday 9th April 2020, 11.00-12.00 midday Want to understand more about how data is stored in the cloud? Join a workshop to learn more.
More Tech Talks to follow – visit their events homepage to find future events!
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Business as Usual despite closure
Dear all,
As you are aware, the university physically closed last Friday. Now, all support staff are working normal office hours remotely. The Placements Team will continue to post jobs on Job Teaser, will help you with cv, cover letters, application and interview advice and anything else you need from us.
We are contactable via email, Microsoft Teams and mobiles. I have listed our numbers and email addresses below: –
Virginia: 07967 117843: v.goodwill@brighton.ac.uk
Hazel: 07515 961341: h.f.brown@brighton.ac.uk
Leigh: 07954 796544: l.rush@brighton.ac.uk
Mylene: m.g.powell@brighton.ac.uk
Office mail box: placements.business@brighton.ac.uk
Companies are still actively recruiting for placement students and are conducting interviews via Skype, video etc. We would encourage you to continue applying for a placement and we are here to actively help you.
We will continue to send you details via this blog and will be emailing you jobs of the week and other information.
It’s definitely ‘Business as Usual’.
Stay safe! Socially distance yourself. Stay in touch.
**** NIKE Placements near Amsterdam ****
Dear all,
The Nike Internships, based in Hilversum, near Amsterdam, are now available.
They have vacancies in Supply Chain and Operations, Digital Product Analysis, University Relations and Recruitment, Digital Commerce, Merchandising and Buying, Advanced Analytics, Planning and Analytics, HR, Legal, and Sales.
Al the roles available are on JobTeaser.
University of Brighton students successfully work for Nike in The Netherlands each year. Make sure you are one of them!
To make sure you are well-prepared for applying and can demonstrate in your CV and cover letter exactly what the company is after, come along to our application masterclass.
The session will be led by BBS student Molly, who worked on placement in HR for Nike. She is brilliant and very, very knowledgeable. She will be taking you through some do’s and don’ts to make sure your application has the highest chance of success!
The masterclass is next Tuesday (17th) at 11am.
As usual, places are limited, so please ensure you register asap.
Please bring a copy of your CV and/or cover letter with you on the day.
Please go here to book: https://brighton.jobteaser.com/en/backend/events/66255-nike-application-masterclass
Best of luck,
Leigh
Placement Drop-in Session
The Employability Hub is holding a session to support those who are looking for a placement for 2020-21 as part of their course at the Business School. The session will start at 10am for an hour on Wednesday 11th March in room 150.
If you are unsure of your next steps, need help with your CV, cover letters, questions about assessment centres and/or interview please come along for further help and advice.
If you have not contacted us already about attending this event, please just email ‘Yes’ to h.f.brown@brighton.ac.uk to confirm your attendance.
Enterprise Rent-a-Car’s London event around Women in Management
Every year, Enterprise Rent-a-Car employs many of our students for a placement year. Many of those are women. So, please find detail’s of their Women in Management event:
The theme for International Women’s Day this year is #EachforEqual, and we applaud the many women at Enterprise who inspire change every day at work and in their communities.
At Enterprise we believe that celebrating outstanding achievements of women should be every day.
Enterprise will be hosting a session around Women in Management.
On Friday 13th March 2020, 12-4.30pm – Radisson Blu Edwardian, Hampshire, Penthouse, 31-36 Leicester Square, London WC2H 7LH
At Enterprise we want to celebrate that more than 40% of our board is female, including our CEO. Our “promote from within” structure helps women to progress.
Our doors will always be open and we are proud to have been recognised as one of the Times Top 50 Places Where Women Want to Work in the UK. It is a true testament of our ongoing commitment to recruiting, developing and retaining the best female talent.
Understand how to bring creative spark, your intelligence, personality, professional ability & motivation to senior roles.
This fun & interactive session will provide you skills to be successful in your future career.
On the day we will be covering topics such as:
- Successful female & male advocates for women equality
- Personal brand
- Communication styles
- Mentors – Having the right tools to succeed
Not to mention the opportunity to ask questions & network with our senior managers over nibbles and drinks.
Business dress will be required & travel expenses will be covered
In order to attend please register your attendance by 12th March – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-in-management-event-getting-ahead-of-the-competition-tickets-96059888713?aff=affiliate1
Book for Beepurple’s ‘Become a more effective communicator’
Become a more effective communicator
On Wednesday (19 February) Beepurple brings back voice coach and public speaking expert Jude Bolton to deliver ‘Present Your Ideas With Impact’.
This free workshop takes place at Mithras House, Moulsecoomb campus, from 5.30–7.30pm.
In the session – sponsored by Santander Universities – you will learn how to communicate with confidence and effectively. It will empower you to take on that next business pitch, job interview or presentation with improved self-assurance.
If you are entering the Santander University of Brighton Ideas Competition and hope to get shortlisted, this training will really help you deliver a quality pitch at beepurple’s Open Mic Night event.
There are a limited number of places. Reserve your free spot now.
The local placements with Holiday Taxis in Brighton are now available.
Dear all,
The local placements with Holiday Taxis in Brighton are now available.
To find out more about Holiday Taxis, take a look here: https://www.holidaytaxis.com/en/about/about/
We have students placed here most years.
They have 3 roles: Finance, Pricing and Business.
Details are on JobTeaser.
If you need help, please book an appointment with me or Virginia via JobTeaser.
Best of luck,
Leigh
Book for Computacenter’s Mock Assessment Centre
Computacenter is running a mock assessment centre. It will be next Wednesday (5th February), 1pm till 4pm.
Computacenter is very experienced at recognising talent. You will learn a lot by attending this mock assessment centre.
To book for the mock assessment, please email ‘IN’ to l.rush@brighton.ac.uk.
Book for ‘Using Mind Maps to prepare for Interviews’
Dear all,
Never come to an employability event before? Then, come to this one!
Ace that interview with mind maps. Mind maps are really easy to use and can be a great way to prepare for many different types of interview.
The workshop is tomorrow, (Thursday 23rd January), at 11am in Mithras House.
Katherine Whiitaker, an Employment Advisor in Careers, will be there too to help us.
Open to all, novices and the more experienced.
Email ‘IN’ to l.rush@brighton.ac.uk
Leigh
Book a Mock Assessment Centre
Enterprise Rent-a-Car is coming to Mithras House to hold a mock assessment centre on Wednesday 15th January, 11 till 1pm.
Enterprise Rent-a-Car was voted Graduate Employer of the Year at the 2016 TARGETjobs National Graduate Recruitment awards – the largest student-driven graduate recruitment awards in Europe.
This is a great opportunity to learn how to succeed at an assessment centre! Feedback on Enterprise’s previous sessions has been very good.
To book, email Leigh Rush at l.rush@brighton.ac.uk
