Careers Diversity Show 2011

THE UK’S BIGGEST DIVERSITY CAREERS EVENT

FRIDAY 21 OCTOBER 2011
GRAND CONNAUGHT ROOMS, LONDON

With just one show in London on Friday 21st October, the country’s biggest diversity recruiters will be brought together to match them with students, graduates and jobseekers from all walks of life.

Based on their heritage of being the number one event for LGBT graduates, this year’s show will welcome graduates from all diversity strands.

This event is COMPLETELY FREE for students and grads to attend and this year sees some unique features just for students and recent grads.

PLUS CV Clinics, Seminars and Training and Networking sessions.

Further information after the jump.

This year’s show features:

*EXCITING JOB AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES*  > From the country’s leading diversity recruiters

*EXCLUSIVE STUDENT AND GRADUATES ZONE*
> Question time: your questions answered by our experts  > Exclusive CV and interview help desk staffed by real recruiters  > Network with graduates in industry  > Giveaways including goodie bags with discounts and essentials

*EMPLOYMENT ADVICE FOR ALL*
> CV Clinic: your CV looked over by experienced recruiters  > Changing direction? Advice on which career is for you

*EXCITING SEMINAR SERIES FOR LGBTs FROM STONEWALL *  > Advice on being out and proud in the workplace

FSA / EmployAbility Insight Day

Are you interested in a career in financial services?

Do you want to find out more and get a head start?

If this sounds familiar then you need to attend the FSA/EmployAbility Insight Day.

Friday 10th June 2011, London

This day has been specifically designed for students interested in the FSA graduate or intern programmes. This focused one day event will give you the opportunity to engage in the work of the FSA and meet the people at the heart of the business.

The programme will combine a mixture of networking with graduates and business representatives, case studies to give you an insight into the organisation’s work and skills sessions delivered jointly by the FSA and EmployAbility, to help you succeed in their assessment processes.

Requirements

The FSA require 300 UCAS points or more, and a predicted 2:1 or better.

However, if there are extenuating circumstances which may have affected your grades, please contact EmployAbility for further information at info@employ-ability.org.uk

How to register?

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity!  Register now by downloading and completing a registration form now.

Send the completed form to applications@employ-ability.org.uk by the 1st of June 2011 to book your place.

Shaw Trust – graduate and internship opportunities

Shaw Trust is a national charity which supports disabled and disadvantaged people to prepare for work, find jobs and live more independently.

They believe everyone has the right to work and have campaigned for over 25 years to turn their vision into a reality.

Every year they work with over 75,000 clients who face barriers due to disability, ill health or social circumstance. Thousands of employers and public sector organisations also benefit from their range of services for business.

They are the UK’s largest third sector provider and one of the Government’s lead partners in the delivery of employment programmes for disabled and disadvantaged people.

Althought the main graduate recruitment for 2011is coming to  a close – the Shaw Trust are still brokering opportunities for graduate vacancies and internships with Ernst & Young and KPMG and for training contracts with 2 of the larger law firms – Slaughter & may and K & L Gates.

More information on these schemes and how to apply can be found on the  Shaw Trust website

http:\\www.shaw-trust.org.uk/students_graduates

Law Society Diversity Access Scheme

Talented students facing obstacles to a career in law are invited to apply for the Law Society Diversity Access Scheme (DAS). The application process is designed to recognise promising entrants who also face exceptional social, educational, financial or personal obstacles to qualification.

The Law Society aims to increase the number of awards every year thanks to the continued support of sponsors. Current members of the scheme also received an acknowledgment of their achievements at the 2010 Law Society Excellence Awards.

Law Society president Linda Lee praised the promising students and commended their dedication in following the often difficult career path in law:

‘These are very inspirational and gifted people who have triumphed against the odds to follow their dreams. The Law Society is delighted to be in a position to assist them on their way to life long success. It is important to the Society and the wider profession that becoming a solicitor is open to all those who can meet our high standards irrespective of financial means. The solicitors’ profession is a meritocracy where hard work and talent should be the keys to success.’

Applications: 1 – 31 March 2011 – see  http://www.lawsociety.org.uk/newsandevents/news/view=newsarticle.law?NEWSID=434833 for more details and how to apply.

Whizz Kidz – Open to all wheelchair users wishing to gain experience in the Finance sector. Fully supported by Whizz-Kidz in a range of high profile organisations.

Paid Internship – Finance and HR

How to apply

Name: Claire Smith, Whizz-Kidz , 10-12 Allington Street , Victoria , London , SW1E 5EH

Phone 02077986161

Email c.smith@whizz-kidz.org.uk

Opportunity for first year disabled students interested in a career in financial regulation

The Financial Services Authority has partnered with EmployAbility for a 3 Day Insight Programme this summer.

The FSA offers a three day programme to first year undergraduates designed to give a full overview of their multi-faceted work. The Insight will combine a mixture of networking with graduates and business representatives, case studies to give students an insight into the work of the FSA and skills sessions to help them succeed in the assessment process.

Requirements

To apply for the programme undergraduates will need to:

• be a first year undergraduate.
• have 300 UCAS points or more.
• submit the short application form
• have a short telephone interview, demonstrating a motivation for a career in regulation.  They will be informed shortly afterward if successful in obtaining a place on the programme.

If there are extenuating circumstances which may have affected grades, this must be clearly stated on the form and/ or EmployAbility contacted for further information.

Apply now

The completed application form must be returned to applications@employ-ability.org.uk by 20^th February, 2011.

Please contact Justin Penney on 07776 090 508,  info@employ-ability.org.uk should the form be required in an alternative format or for any questions.

Don’t forget to contact EmployAbility should you have any questions or require further information regarding the FSA Summer Internship Programme. We can provide additional information about this programme and can give students useful advice and tips on how to make a successful application.

Looking for second and first year University students to attend a once-in-a-lifetime Leadership Programme

The Powerlist Foundation* will be holding a FREE three-day leadership programme this July. It is a world class programme where attendees will be given top-level master classes on everything to do with leadership, from how to conduct yourself in interviews, how to put together a good C.V, how to dress for an interview and in the office environment, how to network, commercial awareness and so much more.

The people taking the seminars will be experts who have lived it and reaped the benefits. Sky, Barclays Capital, Deloitte and IBM are just some of the companies on board to host seminars, so it is definitely not one to be missed. 
There are only 100 spaces for the programme, which takes place 28th-30th July, 2011 and we are only looking for 75 second year students, and 25 first years.

For further information and an application form contact Adenike Adenitire, Future Leaders, Editor
Powerful Media Ltd
Quay House
2 Admirals Way
Marsh Wall
London
E14 9XG
T. 0207 868 1470
E. adenike@powerful-media.com
W. www.powerful-media.com

*The Powerlist Foundation is a registered charity (No: 1138699) whose objects are to promote the development of young people up to the age of 25 in achieving their full potential by providing support and activities, which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities and enable them to participate in and contribute to society as mature and responsible individuals.

Blind in Business – Law Day

Wednesday 4^th May 2011   Times: 10am to 1.30pm   Venue:Blind in Business 

Nearest tube stations are Moorgate and Liverpool Street.

For blind and visually impaired A-level students, undergraduates and graduates:

You will have the opportunity to learn more about what law firms offer, the routes into law and meet some blind and visually impaired lawyers.

You can also learn more about Blind in Business and how we can support you throughout education and finding work.

Refreshments and lunch will be provided.

Please confirm your attendance e-mail: info@blindinbusiness.org.uk

Tel: 0207 588 1885

Or contact Dan, Robin or Justin from Blind in Business

Report published on careers destinations of disabled students

The Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services has just published the 2011 report on the first destinations of disabled graduates (based on data collected from the 2008/09 cohort) . Findings reported in What Happens Next? A Report on the First Destinations of Disabled Graduates suggest that the proportion of both disabled and non-disabled graduates entering employment in 2009 fell, although the decrease for disabled graduates overall was marginally less than for their non-disabled peers.

Kara Tointon of Eastenders fame gives an insight into her own dyslexia

You may have missed the recent documentary by Kara Tointon called ‘ Don’t call me stupid’.  If you did and you would like an insight into her experience of dyslexia and how she manages it click here.