Good luck to all final year students

Please see below some information which may be useful for you as graduates of the University of Chester.  Good luck to you all and keep in touch.

 

Destinations Survey

 

You can help us by returning your Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey questionnaire later this year (November).  Please let us know if your contact details (including email address) have changed.

 

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Helping you after graduation

Our services are available free of charge for up to three years after graduation. If you would like to make an appointment with a Career Consultant visit us in the Careers and Employability Centre (opposite the Binks Building) at the Chester campus or the Martin Building at the Warrington campus or contact us via phone or e-mail.

T: 01244 513066 (Chester Campus)       T: 01925 534235 (Warrington campus)

E: careers@chester.ac.uk      
                
E: warrington.careers@chester.ac.uk

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Vacancies

Careers and Employability has an online vacancy and events system for students and graduates.  To use the system you first need to register by going to www.chester.ac.uk/careers/vacancies and then click on the “Online Vacancies Service” links.

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Graduate Head Start

 

Are you a recent University of Chester graduate not yet in a graduate job?

Are you looking for ways to make yourself more employable?

 

Then why not enhance your careers opportunities with our free Graduate Head Start (GHS) programme?

GHS is a unique and innovative three-day programme which been designed to support Chester graduates who are yet to find employment or who are not fulfilling their career ambitions.

 

What’s in it for you? 

·       Career Planning Day One - manage your career progression, analyse your skills, values and experience, learn how to complete successful applications and how to successfully prepare for interviews.

·       Career Planning Day Two - discover more about yourself, what type of learner you are and an opportunity to gain 20 credits at Masters level by completing the associated assessment.

·       Career Planning Day Three - learn about personal branding, effective networking and hear an employer’s perspective on what makes a successful graduate applicant.  Undertake a mock interview with constructive feedback being given.

·       A five-week work placement - undertake a developmental project, gain valuable experience and give your CV the competitive edge

·       Careers coaching from a Career Consultant - receive support with career planning including CVs, applications and mock interviews for specific job roles.

·       ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) - gain a nationally recognised IT qualification.

 

Programme dates:

Ø    September 2015 - 7th, 8th and 9th

Ø    October 2015 - 19th, 20th and 21st

Ø    November/December 2015 - 30th, 1st and 2nd

 

 

University of Law Springboard Programme

Please see below information on the University of Law Springboard Programme, in partnership with Aspiring Solicitors. This is a fantastic opportunity for any students looking to pursue a career in law and will offer invaluable advice and guidance on obtaining vacation schemes and training contracts.

The programme commences in June with sessions delivered by legal experts including former practising solicitors and recruitment managers, together with partners and senior associates responsible for graduate recruitment from some of the UK’s leading law firms. The events will take place at the University of Law’s London, Birmingham and Manchester centres and will offer insight, mentoring and skills coaching for up to 600 students looking to launch their career in the legal services profession.

The sessions will include targeted application and assessment advice, interview techniques, practical advice geared at developing overall professionalism and a commercial awareness session delivered by commercial awareness expert and author, Chris Stoakes.

A series of networking events will offer participants the opportunity to meet with professionals across the legal spectrum, boosting their career opportunities and putting them one step ahead of their competitors in the recruitment process. Law firms will also benefit from being the first to meet emerging talent and spot bright young legal stars of tomorrow before they enter the wider market.

 

The first events will take place at the ULaw’s centre in Manchester on 22 June 2015, at the Birmingham centre on 26 June 2015 and at the ULaw Moorgate centre in London on 30 June 2015.

Further information about the Springboard Programme, including a full list of dates and locations, can be found on http://springboardprogramme.law.ac.uk

 

Graduate Recruitment Fair Manchester 10 and 11 June 2015

The Graduate Recruitment Fair – jobs and further study fair

 

Graduating this summer and looking for a  job or postgraduate course?

 

Come along to the Graduate Recruitment Fair in Manchester on Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 June 2015, 10.30am - 4.00pm, The Armitage Centre, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 6HE. Graduates from any university welcome.

 

Hundreds of opportunities available including graduate jobs, voluntary positions and postgrad course places. Both local and national vacancies in a variety of sectors. Over 140 organisations will be exhibiting over the two days so attend on both days to see them all.

 

FREE ENTRY. FREE FAIR GUIDE. FREE COACH FROM PICCADILLY TRAIN STATION.

 

Check out the Fair and to pre-register to attend at: www.manchester.ac.uk/graduatefair

 

Free bus runs every 15 minutes from Piccadilly Train Station to the Fair from 9.30am - 3pm, picking up next to the taxi rank at the side of the station on Fairfield Street. (Follow the taxi signs down the escalators by platform 10.)

Win 1 of 5 training contract interviews at Harbottle & Lewis, a leading London Law firm

 The Law Society has just launched the 21^stCentury Law competition.  The closing date for entries is 23:59 on Tuesday 12 May 2015.

 

The competition is being organised by Harbottle & Lewis, a leading Technology, Media and Entertainment law firm, and Proceed, the portal for legal student and graduate careers. Two finalists will each win a week-long work placement at Harbottle & Lewis, where they’ll get first hand work experience and be closely mentored by Harbottle & Lewis lawyers, plus a guaranteed first round training contract interview. The three runners up will also receive a first round training contract interview. 

About the competition

The rules of the competition are simple. Candidates will be asked to answer one of two questions in no more than 500 words. You’ll need to demonstrate your intelligence, ability to identify key commercial and legal issues and provide practical solutions to identified problems. You’ll also need to complete a Proceed profile to ensure you meet the entry criteria. To be eligible to enter you will need to be studying or have studied law (please see the T&Cs on the competition site).

 The responses will be judged and independently reviewed and, based purely on merit, the 12 most outstanding eligible entries will be shortlisted. The shortlisted candidates will be invited to discuss their answer with a panel of judges comprising of one lawyer and a member of the HR department at Harbottle & Lewis and a Law Society representative. The two winners and three runners up will be notified by  20^th July.  

 

Where to enter

For the full terms & conditions, to view the questions and to enter please visit https://www.proceeduk.com/hl.

 

Pupillage Gateway opens tomorrow (1 April 2015)

The Pupillage Gateway opens on 1 April at 11am so if you are starting the BPTC in September 2015 now is the time to start looking for a pupillage.  Some chambers recruit up to 18 months in advance so it is not too early to apply for pupillage for September 2016.
 
Applications close on 30 April at 11am. It will not be possible to submit applications after this time and extensions will not be granted.
 
Have a look at a really useful article Applying yourself to the Pupillage Gateway for useful tips re your application.

Good luck!

Event for aspiring barristers

Calling all aspiring barristers out there!



Manchester Law School at Manchester Metropolitan University is holding a pupillage afternoon on Thursday 19 March from 4pm.

You will be able to find out more about life at the Bar and have the opportunity to take part in an advocacy session in the mock courtroom and meet staff members. You can also network with legal practitioners and get  tips and advice on applying for pupillage.

This event is a must for anyone applying for the BPTC.

Visit  www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bptc-pupillage-afternoon-2015-tickets-14956806210 to register.

Venue is Sandra Burslem Building, MMU.

You're Hired - Interested in a career in law?

Join The University of Law at their Legal Employment Skills Event - Wednesday 11th March - 14:00 - 17:00 at either the Chester or Manchester Campus!

Book places ASAP! A coach is provided from our University to the centre in Christleton!

Book your place at http://cc.law.ac.uk/personal/events/book?el=3

Start the afternoon discussing your career in law and gain the confidence to excel throughout the recruitment process during the 'You're Hired!' session.

Session 2 - Includes a Commercial awareness challenge which will develop key employability skills to help set you apart!

The afternoon will then end with general information regarding the new GDL/LPC programmes, fees, scholarships and financing, making the application and you will be able to speak to tutors and students.

This is perfect preparation for training contract applications, vacation schemes and assessment days, so it is well worth attending.