Careers Advisory Service - Information resources for occupational research

Information resources for occupational research

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Accountancy and financial management
Actuarial work, pensions and insurance
Administration
Advertising, PR and marketing
Animal and plant resources
Buying, selling and retailing
Charity and development work
Construction, civil engineering and property
Creative arts and design
Defence and public protection
Education (including HE)
Engineering and manufacturing
General careers periodicals
General occupational and vacancy resources

Healthcare and psychology
Hospitality and events management
Information, patents and heritage management
Information technology
Legal services
Leisure, sport and tourism
Natural resources, the environment and ethical careers
Public sector
Publishing, media and performing arts
Research and management services
Scientific research, analysis and support
Social, guidance and community work
Transport and logistics

See also the occupational files (blue section) in the Information Room.

Subject & title	Location & notes
Accountancy and financial management
ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) http://www.accaglobal.com	Includes training & careers section and an area for graduates.
Accountancy and business services (AGCAS sector briefing)	Occupational files J1, J2, J3, J4, J5 and O1; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/AccountancySB.
All you need to know about the City	With occupational files J
Association of Accounting Technicians http://www.aat.org.uk	Includes full information about the AAT qualification.
Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT) http://www.treasurers.org	Includes a careers section.
Association of International Accountants http://www.aiaworldwide.com	A professional accountancy body. Site includes a careers section.
Association of Investment Companies http://www.theaic.co.uk	Includes a database of investment trusts.
Banking, investment and insurance (AGCAS sector briefing)	Occupational files J2, J3, J6, J7, J8, O1 and I3; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/bankingSB.
Building Societies Association (BSA) http://www.bsa.org.uk	Lists all of the UK's building societies.
Career in professional services. Why?	Occupational files J1; Published by KPMG as a graduate brochure
CFA careers guide	Occupational files J8; See also http://www.cfauk.org; Careers in the investment industry.
Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy http://www.cipfa.org.uk	Includes information for prospective students, careers, and directory listing.
Chartered Institute of Taxation http://www.tax.org.uk	Includes information on examinations and careers in the section for students.
CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) http://www.cimaglobal.com	Site includes: information for graduates and undergraduates latest training vacancies real life experiences of studying with CIMA registration form to receive CIMA news and information.
CIMA difference: our relevance to business	Occupational files J5; See also http://www.cimaglobal.com/thecimadifference.
eFinancialCareers http://www.efinancialcareers.com/students	Online Graduate Centre providing information on jobs and internships in the financial markets.
eFinancialCareers: careers in banking & finance	Occupational files J7; See also http://www.efinancialcareers.com/students.
Financial Services Skills Council http://www.fssc.org.uk	Sector Skills Council for the financial services industry. Operate Directions, an online careers information service, providing specialist information on careers in financial services.
Futures and Options Association (FOA) http://www.foa.co.uk	Industry association for firms and institutions carrying on business in futures, options and other derivatives or which use such products in their business.
Government and public administration (AGCAS sector briefing)	Occupational files D1, F3, N1 and Q1; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/GovernmentSB.
Hobsons GET: finance & banking http://www.get.hobsons.co.uk/finance	Gives an industry overview plus information about specific roles.
How the world really works: investment banking	Occupational files J7
ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales) http://www.icaew.co.uk/careers	Information about the ACA qualification and chartered accountancy, including training vacancies.
Inside & out: investment banking http://www.insideandout-banking.co.uk	Aim to help lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender undergraduates learn more about careers in the investment banking industry.
Inside Careers: banking, securities and investments	Occupational files J7; See also http://www.insidecareers.co.uk/banking.
Inside Careers: careerchoice: city & finance	Occupational files J1, J4, J5, J6, J7, I3 and O1
Inside Careers: chartered accountancy	Occupational files J1; See also http://www.insidecareers.co.uk/accountants
Inside Careers: chartered tax advisers	Occupational files J5; See also http://www.insidecareers.co.uk/tax.
Insight into asset management	Occupational files J8; See also http://targetjobs.co.uk/accounting, http://targetjobs.co.uk/bankingandinvestment and http://targetjobs.co.uk/financialservices.
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland http://www.ca-training.co.uk	Information onn training, vacancies and employers.
Institute of Internal Auditors http://www.iia.org.uk	Site includes information on careers and qualifications.
LIBA (London Investment Banking Association) http://www.liba.org.uk	Includes careers information and a list of members.
Mathematics: careers advice http://www.ima.org.uk/Careers/ mathematics_undergraduate_careers_advice.pdf	Online PDF leaflet prepared by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA). You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site.
Maths careers http://www.mathscareers.org.uk	Site on careers in mathematics, published by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA), as part of the Council for the Mathematical Sciences (CMS).
Prospects.ac.uk banking and finance http://www.prospects.ac.uk/finance	Information includes sector-specific employers, vacancies, courses and articles.
Prospects.ac.uk financial management and accountancy http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/Finance	Explore types of jobs in this sector.
Real world city & finance	Occupational files J1; Digital version available through http://www.realworldmagazine.com.
Securities & Investment Institute http://www.sii.org.uk	Professional body for those who work in the securities and investment industry in the UK. Includes a 'careers centre'.
Sharing the experience: studying for the CIMA professional qualification	DVD rack
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics http://www.siam.org	Useful careers & jobs section with information about real applications of maths and job roles for mathematicians. Vacancies listed are mainly in the US.
TARGETjobs city and finance	Occupational files J1; See also http://www.targetjobs.co.uk/finance.
TARGETjobs Europe	Europe file; See also http://www.targetjobseurope.com.
TARGETjobs finance & law Channel Islands	Occupational files J1 and K1; See also http://www.targetjobs.co.uk/financelawchannelislands.
TARGETjobs.co.uk: financial services http://targetjobs.co.uk/ insurance-and-financial-services	Sector profile.
TaxWorking http://www.taxworking.org	Not-for-profit body, working to make people more aware of the possibilities of a career in tax.
Thought of working in Jersey: probably the best career move you'll ever make	DVD shelf; Loan copy available
Truth about getting into investment banking http://vimeo.com/7262394	Video of a panel discussion hosted by eFinancialCareers.com.
Unofficial guide to investment banking	Occupational files J7; Published by Deutsche Bank as a graduate brochure
Using your language skills (AGCAS special interest series)	Occupational files A4 and O4; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/Languages.
Vault career guide to investment banking: Asia Pacific edition	With occupational files J
Vault career guide to investment banking: European edition	With occupational files J; Loan copy available
Vault career guide to investment management: European edition	With occupational files J
Vault career guide to private equity: European edition	With occupational files J
Vault guide to finance interviews	With occupational files J
Vault guide to the top 25 banking employers: European edition	With occupational files J
Vault guide to the top 50 banking employers	With occupational files J
Vault guide to the top banking employers: Asia Pacific edition	With occupational files J
Vault guide to the top European banking employers	With occupational files J; Two loan copies available
Vault guide to the top UK accounting firms	With occupational files J
See also Occupational files J (blue section)	-
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Actuarial work, pensions and insurance
Career guide to opportunities in insurance http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/ Launch.aspx?referral=other&refresh=F0t2dD61R0b3&PBID =16fda6e3-1152-45f7-a990-92db7ea29eda	Produced by The Times newspaper.
Careers in insurance http://www.insurancecareers.cii.co.uk	Site from the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Faculty of Actuaries and the Institute of Actuaries http://www.actuaries.org.uk	Includes information about careers and vacancies.
Inside Careers: actuaries	Occupational files I1; See also http://www.insidecareers.co.uk/actuaries.
Inside Careers: careerchoice: city & finance	Occupational files J1, J4, J5, J6, J7, I3 and O1
Inside Careers: insurance http://www.insidecareers.co.uk/insurance	Vacancies, company profiles and advice.
Inside Careers: pensions	Occupational files I2; See also http://www.insidecareers.co.uk/pen.
Lifting the lid on financial services: a brief guide to financial services	Guide produced by the Chartered Insurance Institute. PDF file - 1,276 kb (campus only) You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF files - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site.
Lifting the lid on insurance: a brief guide to general insurance	Occupational files I3
Mathematics: careers advice http://www.ima.org.uk/Careers/ mathematics_undergraduate_careers_advice.pdf	Online PDF leaflet prepared by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA). You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site.
Maths careers http://www.mathscareers.org.uk	Site on careers in mathematics, published by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA), as part of the Council for the Mathematical Sciences (CMS).
Pensions Management Institute http://www.pensions-pmi.org.uk	Includes job vacancies and information on qualifications.
Prospects.ac.uk insurance and pensions http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/InsurePen	Explore types of jobs in this sector.
TARGETjobs.co.uk: insurance & financial services http://targetjobs.co.uk/ insurance-and-financial-services	Sector profile.
See also Occupational files I (blue section)	-
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Administration
Academic360.com http://www.academic360.com	Includes links to faculty, staff, and administrative vacancies in academic institutions.
Civil Service jobs online http://www.civilservice.gov.uk/jobs	Includes information on: Fast Stream Development Programme (including the European Fast Stream) Civil Service Mainstream Recruitment (Specialists and Junior Managers) Vacation and Sandwich Placement Opportunities for Students Recruitment to EU Institutions links to other Government Departments and Agencies
Eduserv vacancies http://www.vacancies.ac.uk	Vacancies in the academic sector, including academic, support and research opportunities.
EU concours: guideline to the European Union (German/English)	Employer shelves
European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) http://europa.eu/epso	Official information about recruitment to the EU institutions.
Government and public administration (AGCAS sector briefing)	Occupational files D1, F3, N1 and Q1; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/GovernmentSB.
Government Skills http://www.government-skills.gov.uk	Sector Skills Council for central government.
HigherEdJobs.com http://www.higheredjobs.com	Higher Education vacancies mainly in US and Canada. A few worldwide.
Hobsons GET: admin & management http://www.get.hobsons.co.uk/management	Gives an industry overview plus information about specific roles.
Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) http://www.icsa.org.uk/welcome	Professional qualifying body for Chartered Secretaries. Site outlines typical entry routes.
jobs.ac.uk http://www.jobs.ac.uk	Academic and academic-related job vacancies in the UK and overseas.
LG jobs http://www.lgjobs.com	Vacancies in local government.
Local government talent: careers	Occupational files L1; See also http://www.lgcareers.com.
National graduate development programme for local government (NGDP) http://www.ngdp.co.uk	Information about the programme including online application form.
Prospects.ac.uk administration http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/administration	Explore types of jobs in this sector.
w4mp http://www.w4mp.org	Includes vacancies and information on how to get a job or an internship with an MP - see 'Find out about the job' section.
See also Occupational files N (blue section)	-
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Advertising, PR and marketing
Advertising Association http://www.adassoc.org.uk	Includes information on careers.
Advertising, marketing and PR (AGCAS sector briefing)	Occupational files G1 and G2; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/AdvertisingSB.
Careers in food & drink fmcg	Occupational files H2; See also http://www.careersinfoodanddrink.co.uk.
Careers in science communication (CAS publication)	PDF file - 85 kb You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. RTF file - 530 kb
Chartered Institute of Marketing http://www.cim.co.uk	Operate the CIM Career Partner Scheme for graduates wishing to break into the marketing industry.
Chartered Institute of Public Relations http://www.ipr.org.uk	Includes information about careers and JobShop.
Creative & Cultural Skills http://www.ccskills.org.uk	Sector Skills Council for advertising, crafts, cultural heritage, design, the Arts and music.
Diagonal thinking self-assessment tool http://www.diagonalthinking.co.uk	Test for aptitude in a thinking style used in the advertising and communications industry.
Direct Marketing Association http://www.dma.org.uk	Replaces printed directory of members.
Directory of social research organisations in the United Kingdom	Employer shelves
Electus start http://www.electus-start.com	Information on careers in politics and public affairs. Includes tips on applications, course details, job profiles and vacancies.
From academic to medical writer: a guide to getting started in medical communications http://www.medcommsnetworking.co.uk/startingout/ medcomms_careers_guide_09_x.pdf	You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site.
Frontline guide to surviving in PR	Occupational files G2
Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Graduate Scheme: Bath careers podcasts	A Bath graduate talks about her job with Cancer Research UK on the Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Graduate Scheme.
getin2marketing http://www.getin2marketing.com	Careers resource - developed by the Chartered Institute of Marketing - specifically for undergraduates and recent graduates. Includes a database of marketing graduate schemes and placements. You will need to register with the site to access the majority of the content.
Hobsons GET: media, marketing and creative http://www.get.hobsons.co.uk/media	Gives an industry overview plus information about specific roles.
Inside Careers: marketing http://www.insidecareers.co.uk/marketing	Vacancies, company profiles and advice.
Insider's guide to public relations: the complete guide to a career in PR consultancy	With occupational files G; Online at http://www.prca.org.uk/assets/pdf/FL_insidersguide.pdf.
Institute of Practitioners in Advertising http://www.ipa.co.uk	Careers section contains lots of information about the sector and advice on how to get into it.
Media sales jobs http://www.mediasalesjobs.co.uk	Includes a guide to the industry, a directory of employers, vacancies and links to related blogs.
Outreach Officer: Bath careers podcasts	A Bath graduate talks about her job as an Outreach Officer with Plymouth Library Services.
Prospects.ac.uk marketing, advertising and PR http://www.prospects.ac.uk/marketing	Information includes sector-specific employers, vacancies, courses and articles.
Public Relations Consultants Association http://www.prca.org.uk	Includes online recruitment facility and directory of members. FrontLine section contains lots of careers information.
Public relations links http://www.publicrelationslinks.co.uk	Jobs, careers advice and information on the PR industry.
Retail therapy	Occupational files H3
TARGETjobs Europe	Europe file; See also http://www.targetjobseurope.com.
TARGETjobs retail, management & sales	Occupational files H3; See also http://www.targetjobs.co.uk/retail.
TARGETjobs.co.uk: advertising & PR http://targetjobs.co.uk/advertising-and-pr	Sector profile.
TARGETjobs.co.uk: marketing http://targetjobs.co.uk/marketing	Sector profile.
URTHEBRAND http://www.urthebrand.co.uk	Student website from the Institute of Direct Marketing. Includes vacancies.
Using your language skills (AGCAS special interest series)	Occupational files A4 and O4; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/Languages.
w4mp http://www.w4mp.org	Includes vacancies and information on how to get a job or an internship with an MP - see 'Find out about the job' section.
See also Occupational files G (blue section)	-
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Animal and plant resources
Arboricultural Association http://www.trees.org.uk	Includes a guide to qualifications and careers in arboriculture.
British Horse Society http://www.bhs.org.uk	Jobs pages contain an introductory guide to working with horses, information on training establishments and current vacancies.
Environment and agriculture (AGCAS sector briefing)	Occupational files R4, R5, R6, S1 and V1; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/EnvironmentSB.
Growing Careers http://www.growing-careers.com	Free vacancy service to jobhunters seeking a 'career with a difference'. Includes environmental jobs.
Institute of Horticulture http://www.horticulture.org.uk	Includes a careers guide with job profiles.
Prospects.ac.uk animal and plant resources http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/Animalplant	Explore types of jobs in this sector.
Prospects.ac.uk animals, plants and agriculture http://www.prospects.ac.uk/agriculture	Information includes sector-specific employers, vacancies, courses and articles.
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons http://www.rcvs.org.uk	Contains information on education, training and careers for veterinary surgeons and nurses.
RSPCA http://www.rspca.org.uk	Careers section contains job profiles and vacancies.
Vega Science Trust: science career videos http://www.vega.org.uk/video/series/10	Series of videos giving an insight into scientists and engineers from more unusual backgrounds. Includes an Entomologist.
Where you can go with Biology	Biology discipline file
Working with animals and wildlife	With occupational files S
See also Occupational files S (blue section)	-
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Buying, selling and retailing
An hour in the life of a Danone water rep	DVD shelf
Breakthrough: your guide to careers in the pharmaceutical industry	Occupational files V1; See also http://www.breakthroughlive.com/
Careers in food & drink fmcg	Occupational files H2; See also http://www.careersinfoodanddrink.co.uk.
Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply http://www.cips.org	Study & qualify section contains information on careers and qualifications in purchasing and supply.
CHASE medical sales recruitment http://www.chasepharmajobs.com	Medical sales vacancies.
First move retail	Occupational files H3
Food and drink sector (AGCAS sector briefing)	Occupational files V1; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/FoodandDSB.
Healthcarejobs http://www.healthcarejobs.co.uk	Jobs within the healthcare sales industry.
Hobsons GET: retail http://www.get.hobsons.co.uk/retail	Gives an industry overview plus information about specific roles.
Hobsons GET: sales http://www.get.hobsons.co.uk/sales	Gives an industry overview plus information about specific roles.
Inside Careers: purchasing & supply management	Occupational files H1; See also http://www.insidecareers.co.uk/purchasing.
Inside Careers: retail management http://www.insidecareers.co.uk/retail	Vacancies, company profiles and advice.
Inside Careers: sales http://www.insidecareers.co.uk/sales	Vacancies, company profiles and advice.
Institute of the Motor Industry http://www.motor.org.uk	Sector Skills Council for the retail motor industry.
Media sales jobs http://www.mediasalesjobs.co.uk	Includes a guide to the industry, a directory of employers, vacancies and links to related blogs.
Pharmajobs http://www.pharmajobs.co.uk	Medical sales and other vacancies in the pharmaceutical industry.
pharmiweb.com http://www.pharmiweb.com	Pharmaceutical Industry career opportunities, news, company profiles, life-style articles and links to career development and training sources.
Prospects.ac.uk retail and sales http://www.prospects.ac.uk/sales	Information includes sector-specific employers, vacancies, courses and articles.
Prospects.ac.uk retailing, buying and selling http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/buying	Explore types of jobs in this sector.
Retail sector (AGCAS sector briefing)	Occupational files H3 and P3; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/RetailSB.
Retail therapy	Occupational files H3
Skillfast-UK http://www.skillfast-uk.org	Sector Skills Council for apparel, footwear, textiles and related businesses.
Skillsmart Retail http://www.skillsmartretail.com	Sector Skills Council for retail.
TARGETjobs retail, management & sales	Occupational files H3; See also http://www.targetjobs.co.uk/retail.
TARGETjobs.co.uk: sales http://targetjobs.co.uk/sales/	Sector profile.
The grocer http://www.thegrocer.co.uk	Industry news and sales, marketing and retail jobs.
Using your language skills (AGCAS special interest series)	Occupational files A4 and O4; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/Languages.
See also Occupational files H (blue section)	-
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Charity and development work
Aid Workers Network http://www.aidworkers.net	Site developed by a team of aid workers to provide practical advice and resources for field workers. Includes discussion forum and advice on getting into aid work.
Alliance for Conflict Transformation (ACT) http://www.conflicttransformation.org	Includes jobs forum with postings of jobs and internships in fields such as conflict transformation, international relations, development and humanitarian relief.
Be the change: a guide to the UK social change movement http://www.socialchange.org.uk	Contains a directory of UK-based social change organisations with interests in the environment, globalisation, overseas development, peace, refugee/minority issues, rights and UK poverty.
Bond http://www.bond.org.uk	Network of UK based voluntary organisations working in international development and development education.
Career pathways for graduates into the voluntary/community sector http://www.studentnet.manchester.ac.uk/careers/ downloads/publications/pathwaysvoluntarycommunity/	Written by University of Manchester careers consultant Fiona Christie and funded by HECSU. Attempts to reveal key information about what jobs are in the sector as well as how to find them.
Charities digest	Charities and voluntary sector shelves
CharitiesDirect.com http://www.charitiesdirect.com	National charities database with details of over 10,000 charities.
Charity and development work (AGCAS sector briefing)	Occupational files N1; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/CharitySB.
Charity choice http://www.charitychoice.co.uk	Online directory allows you to search for charities by cause and location. Provides basic contact details.
Charity Commission http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk	Information about registered charities from the regulator and registrar for charities in England and Wales.
CharityJOB http://www.charityjob.co.uk	Opportunities, paid and unpaid, with charities.
Christian Vocations http://www.christianvocations.org	Includes online guides for Christians service including gap year, long and short term, paid and voluntary opportunities.
Department for International Development (DFID) http://www.dfid.gov.uk	Contains background information useful to those interested in a career in international development.
Dev-Zone http://www.dev-zone.org	Independent New Zealand based resource centre on international development and global issues. Includes development job vacancies.
DEVELOP Enhancing Community Support http://www.developecs.org.uk	Organisation working with local voluntary organisations and community groups. Includes a voluntary and community jobs page.
Development Programme Officer - Malawi & Grants: Bath careers podcasts	A Bath graduate talks about her job as a Development Programme Officer with World Vision UK.
DevNetJobs.org http://www.devnetjobs.org	Jobs in international development, NGOs and the environment sector.
Directory of Social Research Organisations in the United Kingdom	Employer shelves
Eldis gateway to development information http://www.eldis.org	Information on organisations, databases, and discussion lists.
Experience development http://www.experiencedevelopment.org	Covers all aspects of International Development.
forum3 http://www.forum3.co.uk	Jobs, news, events and networking for the charity and not-for-profit sector.
Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Graduate Scheme: Bath careers podcasts	A Bath graduate talks about her job with Cancer Research UK on the Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Graduate Scheme.
Get on board http://www.getonboard.org.uk	Find out about volunteering as a trustee for a charity.
Getting into international development	Charities and voluntary sector shelves; See also www.careers.lon.ac.uk/development.
GuideStar UK http://www.guidestar.org.uk	Searchable database of charities with information about what they do and contact details.
Higher education academy psychology network: careers for Psychology graduates http://www.psychology.heacademy.ac.uk/s.php?p=139	Career case studies of Psychology graduates, spanning a range of sectors.
Hobsons GET: non-profit http://www.get.hobsons.co.uk/nonprofit	Gives an industry overview plus information about specific roles.
Human rights opportunities http://www.careers.lon.ac.uk/files/pdf/ SOASHumanRights.pdf	Human rights opportunities in multilaterals, NGOs, law and research.
Idealist.org http://www.idealist.org	Search for international volunteer opportunities and jobs and internships in the non-profit sector.
InterAction http://www.interaction.org	Site of the American Council for Voluntary International Action. Aimed at those seeking paid or voluntary positions with international relief and development agencies.
International development http://www.sussex.ac.uk/cdec/careers_path.php ?carpath=15&carsection=4	Information and advice by University of Sussex, Careers Development & Employment Centre.
International development directory	Charities and voluntary sector shelves
INTRAC: International NGO Training and Research Centre http://www.intrac.org	Includes a Development Directory with links to organisations involved in international development.
National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) http://www.ncvo-vol.org.uk	Umbrella body for the voluntary sector in England.
OneWorld UK http://www.oneworld.net	Information, news about the development and NGO sectors. Includes an ethical jobs site.
Professional fundraising http://www.professionalfundraising.co.uk	Online magazine with features, case studies and vacancy listings.
Prospects.ac.uk charities and voluntary work http://www.prospects.ac.uk/charities	Information includes sector-specific employers, vacancies, courses and articles.
Prospects.ac.uk charity and voluntary work http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/charity	Explore types of jobs in this sector.
RedR http://www.redr.org.uk	Help to find suitable placements for individuals wishing to offer their services to humanitarian programmes.
ReliefWeb http://www.reliefweb.int	Gateway to information on humanitarian emergencies and disasters. Includes vacancy listings.
Report on a survey of the recruitment policies and practices of organisations concerned with international development	Charities and voluntary sector shelves
Rough guide to a better world http://www.dfid.gov.uk/Documents /publications/rough-guide/better-world.pdf	Includes information on volunteering, development and ethical trade and tourism.
Skillshare International http://www.skillshare.org	Places international development workers with partner organisations. Site lists current vacancies.
TARGETjobs public service	Occupational files L1; See also http://www.targetjobs.co.uk/publicservice.
TARGETjobs.co.uk: charity/not-for-profit http://targetjobs.co.uk/charity-not-for-profit	Sector profile.
Third sector guide: careers in the voluntary sector	Charities and voluntary sector shelves
ThirdSector http://www.thirdsector.co.uk	Charity jobs and 'careerfile' feature providing detailed profiles of charitable organisations.
UNV online volunteering http://www.onlinevolunteering.org	Service provided by the United Nations Volunteers programme. Offers individuals around the world a way to engage in development initiatives via the Internet.
Using your language skills (AGCAS special interest series)	Occupational files A4 and O4; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/Languages.
Voluntary agencies directory	Charities and voluntary sector shelves
Volunteer for development	Charities and voluntary sector shelves
Waterberry http://www.waterberry.org	Non-profit organisation working to strengthen the role and involvement of young professionals in development work.
Working for a better world: your guide to careers in the charity sector	Charities and voluntary sector shelves; Loan copy available; See also http://www.ukworkforcehub.org.uk
Working in development	Charities and voluntary sector shelves
Working in the voluntary sector: how to find rewarding and fulfilling work in charities and voluntary organisations	Charities and voluntary sector shelves
World Service Enquiry http://www.wse.org.uk	Information and advice about volunteering or working for development. Publish Opportunities Abroad bulletin of vacancies in development - view the latest issue (campus only).
World Service Enquiry: careers in development seminar report	Charities and voluntary sector shelves
World volunteers: the world guide to humanitarian and development volunteering	Charities and voluntary sector shelves
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Construction, civil engineering and property
A career in surveying: postgraduate edition (RICS)	Occupational files Q5; See also http://www.rics.org/courses.
Architects online http://www.architects-online.co.uk	Free architectural job site. Also includes information on salaries and education.
Asset Skills http://www.assetskills.org	Sector Skills Council for property services, housing, cleaning services and facilities management.
Careers in property 2010 http://www.savills.com/graduate/docs/ CAREERS_IN_PROPERTY_2010.pdf	Directory of student and graduate recruiters. You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site.
Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists http://www.ciat.org.uk	Careers section includes a downloadable handbook.
Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers http://www.cibse.org	'About building services' contains some useful careers information.
Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE): careers http://www.cabe.org.uk/careers	CABE is the Government's adviser on architecture, urban design and public space.
Construction (AGCAS sector briefing)	Occupational files Q1 and Q4; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/ConstructionSB.
ConstructionSkills http://www.constructionskills.net	Sector Skills Council for the construction industry.
ECITB (Engineering Construction Industry Training Board) http://www.ecitb.org.uk	Information about careers and training in the UK engineering construction industry.
Elevate surveying: your path to a great career	Occupational files Q5
First move construction	Occupational files Q4
Government and public administration (AGCAS sector briefing)	Occupational files D1, F3, N1 and Q1; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/GovernmentSB.
Growing Careers http://www.growing-careers.com	Free vacancy service to jobhunters seeking a 'career with a difference'. Includes landscape architecture and design jobs.
Hobsons GET: building and planning http://www.get.hobsons.co.uk/building	Gives an industry overview plus information about specific roles.
Inside Careers: careerchoice: engineering & technology	Occupational files M1, T, P1 and Q4
Institution of Civil Engineers http://www.ice.org.uk	Careers support is available through the 'ICE Areas and Regions' webpages. Also hosts vacancies site icerecruit.com.
Institution of Structural Engineers http://www.istructe.org	Includes a section on becoming a structural engineer.
Landscape Institute http://www.landscapeinstitute.org	Provide a careers site 'I want to be a Landscape Architect'.
Local government talent: careers	Occupational files L1; See also http://www.lgcareers.com.
National Heritage Training Group: sustaining traditional skills http://www.nhtg.org.uk	Access to information on traditional building craft skills, how to get a career in crafts, relevant qualifications and training courses.
Property (AGCAS sector briefing)	Occupational files A1 and A2; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/PropertySB.
Prospects.ac.uk construction and property management http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/PropConst	Explore types of jobs in this sector.
Prospects.ac.uk property and construction http://www.prospects.ac.uk/construction	Information includes sector-specific employers, vacancies, courses and articles.
Royal Town Planning Institute http://www.rtpi.org.uk	Website of the professional body, includes information on education and careers.
Target engineering design and construction	Occupational files T
TARGETjobs civil and structural engineering	Occupational files Q4; See also http://www.targetjobs.co.uk/civilengineering.
TARGETjobs construction and building services engineering	Occupational files Q4; See also http://www.targetjobs.co.uk/construction.
TARGETjobs property	Occupational files Q5; See also http://www.targetjobs.co.uk/property.
TARGETjobs quantity surveying and building surveying	Occupational files Q4; See also http://www.targetjobs.co.uk/surveying.
Vega Science Trust: science career videos http://www.vega.org.uk/video/series/10	Series of videos giving an insight into scientists and engineers from more unusual backgrounds. Includes a Building Services Engineer.
WISE: women into science, engineering and construction http://www.wisecampaign.org.uk	Campaign to encourage women into careers in these sectors.
See also Occupational files Q (blue section)	-
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Creative arts and design
Artists information company http://www.a-n.co.uk	Extensive information relevant to working as an artist.
Artquest http://www.artquest.org.uk	Advice and information for visual arts professionals at all stages of their careers.
Can u cut it? In fashion http://www.canucutit.co.uk	Careers website from Skillfast-UK, the Sector Skills Council for fashion and textiles.
Create your own career (AGCAS)	PDF file - 11,410 kb (campus only) You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF files - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site.
Creative arts (AGCAS sector briefing)	Occupational files X1 and Y6; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/CreativeSB.
Fashion and textile sector (AGCAS sector briefing)	Occupational files X4; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/FashionSB.
Future textiles http://www.futuretextiles.co.uk	Careers website from Skillfast-UK, the Sector Skills Council for fashion and textiles, aimed at those interested in the technical textiles sector.
Hobsons GET: media, marketing and creative http://www.get.hobsons.co.uk/media	Gives an industry overview plus information about specific roles.
National Heritage Training Group: sustaining traditional skills http://www.nhtg.org.uk	Access to information on traditional building craft skills, how to get a career in crafts, relevant qualifications and training courses.
Prospects.ac.uk creative arts and culture http://www.prospects.ac.uk/creative_arts	Information includes sector-specific employers, vacancies, courses and articles.
Prospects.ac.uk creative arts and design http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/CreativeArts	Explore types of jobs in this sector.
Skillset http://www.skillset.org	Sector Skills Council for the audio visual industries.
TARGETjobs.co.uk: art & design http://targetjobs.co.uk/art-and-design	Sector profile.
Writers' and artists' yearbook	With occupational files Y
See also Occupational files X (blue section)	-
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Defence and public protection
Armed forces and emergency services (AGCAS sector briefing)	Occupational files D1 and D3; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/ArmedForcesSB.
Army career guide to officer	DVD shelf ; Loan copy available
Army officer selection board: regular & territorial: the DVD	DVD shelf ; Loan copy available
Association of Public Health Observatories http://www.apho.org.uk	Links to all Public Health Observatories and their equivalents in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland.
British army: a pocket guide	With occupational files D; Loan copy available
Chartered Institute of Environmental Health http://www.cieh.org	Also provide a separate careers site for those interested in becoming an Environmental Health Practitioner.
Government and public administration (AGCAS sector briefing)	Occupational files D1, F3, N1 and Q1; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/GovernmentSB.
Government Skills http://www.government-skills.gov.uk	Sector Skills Council for central government, including armed forces.
Graduate opportunities in the British Army: the DVD	DVD shelf
Hobsons GET: armed forces and emergency services http://www.get.hobsons.co.uk/armedf	Gives an industry overview plus information about specific roles.
LG jobs http://www.lgjobs.com	Official recruitment site for local government. Includes vacancies in security and criminal justice.
Local government talent: careers	Occupational files L1; See also http://www.lgcareers.com.
Opportunities http://www.opportunities.co.uk	Online version of the public sector vacancy bulletin available in the Careers Service.
PrivateMilitary.org http://www.privatemilitary.org	Resources about and for Private Military Companies and Private Security Companies. Includes a recruitment area and lists of relevant organisations.
Prospects.ac.uk law enforcement and public protection http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/LawEnfProt	Explore types of jobs in this sector.
Public Health Resource Unit (PHRU) http://www.phru.nhs.uk	NHS public health consultancy. Ste includes information about the public health career framework.
Royal Society for Public Health http://www.rsph.org.uk	Includes information on public health qualifications.
Skills for Justice http://www.skillsforjustice.com	Sector Skills Council for the custodial care, community justice, court and prosecution, and policing and law enforcement sectors.
So you want to be a firefighter? Recruitment information DVD	DVD rack
TARGETjobs.co.uk: emergency services & armed forces http://targetjobs.co.uk/ emergency-services-and-armed-forces	Sector profile.
ts careers http://www.tscareers.org.uk	Site for those interested in a career in trading standards.
West Midlands Public Health Observatory http://www.wmpho.org.uk	Includes list of public health vacancies.
World Federation of Public Health Associations http://www.wfpha.org	Includes information on internship programme in international health and development.
See also Occupational files D (blue section)	-
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Education (including HE)
Academic job search handbook	Skills shelves
Academic jobs EU http://www.academicjobseu.com	Searchable database of academic and research vacancies across Europe.
Academic360.com http://www.academic360.com	Includes links to faculty, staff, and administrative vacancies in academic institutions.
ACU (Association of Commonwealth Universities) current vacancies http://www.acu.ac.uk/member_services/ recruitment_and_%20advertising/current_vacancies	Appointments in Commonwealth universities worldwide.
Applying for a PGCE	Occupational files A1; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/pgce.
Balanced researcher: strategies for busy researchers	Skills shelves
Cactus TEFL http://www.cactustefl.com	Information and advice on TEFL courses and jobs plus sector news.
Career.edu http://www.career.edu	Worldwide faculty and postdoctoral positions.
ChemSeer http://www.chemseer.com	Chemistry, pharmaceutical and biochemistry jobs in the academic and industrial fields.
Class of today (Training and Development Agency for Schools)	DVD shelf
Education alternatives (AGCAS)	Occupational files A5; PDF file - 508 kb You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF files - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. RTF file - 486 kb
Education (AGCAS sector briefing)	Occupational files A1 and A2; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/EducationSB.
EducationGuardian.co.uk http://education.guardian.co.uk	Education news and information, including teaching jobs and courses. Includes TEFL section.
Eduserv vacancies http://www.vacancies.ac.uk	Vacancies in the academic sector, including academic, support and research opportunities.
Fast track teaching http://www.fasttrackteaching.gov.uk	Teaching leadership development programme for teachers who have gained Qualified Teacher Status.
FindAPostDoc.com http://www.findapostdoc.com	Postdoctoral job opportunities across a range of subject disciplines.
Getting a teaching job	Occupational files A1; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/teachingjob.
Good practice in university departments (Royal Society of Chemistry)	Chemistry discipline file
Graduate Teacher Training Registry (GTTR): little guide	Occupational files A1 vol.2; Two loan copies available; See also http://www.gttr.ac.uk.
Higher education academy psychology network: careers for Psychology graduates http://www.psychology.heacademy.ac.uk/html /call_for_career_case_studies.asp	Career case studies of Psychology graduates, spanning a range of sectors.
HigherEdJobs.com http://www.higheredjobs.com	Higher Education vacancies mainly in US and Canada. A few worldwide.
Hobsons GET: teaching and training http://www.get.hobsons.co.uk/teaching	Gives an industry overview plus information about specific roles.
Independent Schools Council http://www.isc.co.uk/ TeachingZone_WelcometotheTeachingZone.htm	Represents 50% of independent schools and runs an induction programme (ISCtip) for Newly Qualified Teachers in their member schools. Site also includes information about teacher taster days at independent schools.
jobs.ac.uk http://www.jobs.ac.uk	Academic and academic-related job vacancies in the UK and overseas.
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships http://www.ktponline.org.uk	Government-funded scheme for partnerships between businesses and universities, with vacancies UK-wide. See also KTPs for graduates at the University of Bath.
Life after graduation: a guide to jobs, work experience, volunteering and further study after graduation	Skills file 10: career choice and development; See also http://www.direct.gov.uk/graduates. Published in tandem with Graduate Talent Pool website.
Little book of TEFL	Occupational files A4; Available to download as a PDF file: 1,599 kb - you may need to download the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this file.
Local government talent: careers	Occupational files L1; See also http://www.lgcareers.com.
Nature http://www.nature.com	Multidisciplinary science journal includes careers articles, jobs, and academic opportunities.
New 2 teaching http://www.new2teaching.org.uk	Website from an education union focused on the needs of newly qualified teachers and those thinking of entering the profession.
Prospects.ac.uk education http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/Education	Explore types of jobs in this sector.
Prospects.ac.uk teacher recruitment http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/Teaching	Includes information about recruitment procedures, education authorities annd job seeking tips.
Prospects.ac.uk teaching and education http://www.prospects.ac.uk/education	Information includes sector-specific employers, vacancies, courses and articles.
Recruitment and retention of women in academic chemistry	Chemistry discipline file
TARGETjobs teaching	Occupational files A1 vol.1; See also http://www.targetjobs.co.uk/teaching.
Teacher training	Occupational files A1; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/teachtrain.
Teaching English abroad	With occupational files A
Teaching in Northern Ireland	Occupational files A1; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/teachni.
Teaching in Scotland	Occupational files A1; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/teachscotland.
Teaching in Wales	Occupational files A1; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/teachwales.
TeachRE http://www.teachre.com	Resource for RE teaching recruitment.
TEFL uncovered: how to teach your way abroad with TEFL http://www.onlinetefl.com/contact-tefl-team/tefl-ebook.html?source=bathuni	You will need to enter some personal details to download the eBook from this webpage. Guide includes advice on finding and applying for work and being an effective teacher.
THES (Times Higher Education Supplement) - jobs section http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/jobs_home.asp	Job vacancies in HE institutions.
Training and Development Agency for Schools http://www.tda.gov.uk	Information on teacher training opportunities in England and Wales.
Tutor pages http://www.thetutorpages.com	Offer an e-book, Tutoring: the Complete Guide, as a free download.
University researchers and the job market (AGCAS) http://www.agcas.org.uk/agcas_resources/ 115-University-Researchers-and-the-Job-Market	Practical career development resource for research staff.
Using your language skills (AGCAS special interest series)	Occupational files A4 and O4; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/Languages.
Where you can go with Biology	Biology discipline file
Working with young people	With occupational files B
See also Occupational files A (blue section)	-
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Engineering and manufacturing
An ethical career in science and technology (Scientists for Global Responsibility)	Occupational files R6; Loan copy available
Careers for graduates in science and engineering: access to over 8,000 jobs	Video shelves; DVD on job vacancies within the North East process industry.
Careers in food and drink manufacturing	Occupational files V1; See also http://www.careersinfoodanddrink.co.uk.
Careers in oil & gas http://www.lyonsdown.co.uk/publications/ careers_in_oil_and_gas.pdf	Articles on careers in the oil and gas industry. You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site.
Careers in renewable energy	Occupational files R5; See also http://www.ngomedia.org.uk/artman/uploads /CareersInRenewables.pdf. You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site.
Cogent http://www.cogent-ssc.com	Sector Skills Council for the chemical, nuclear, oil and gas, petroleum and polymer industries.
Critical paths: 12 inspiring cases of ethical careers in science and technology	Occupational files R6
Energy & Utility Skills http://www.euskills.co.uk	Sector Skills Council for the electricity, gas, waste management and water industries.
Energy and utilities (AGCAS sector briefing)	Occupational files R1; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/EnergySB.
Engineering Council UK http://www.engc.org.uk	Includes links to professional bodies which are licensed members of the ECUK, information on registration and case studies.
Engineering opportunities	Occupational files T
Engineering (AGCAS sector briefing)	Occupational files T; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/EngineeringSB.
EngineeringUK http://www.engineeringuk.com	Independent organisation with the aim to inspire people at all levels to pursue careers in engineering and technology.
European Power Supply Manufacturers Association (EPSMA) http://www.epsma.org	Includes a section on opportunities for students.
Everything aerospace	Occupational files T
Hobsons GET: engineering & manufacturing http://www.get.hobsons.co.uk/engineering	Gives an industry overview plus information about specific roles.
IET engineering & technology career guide	Occupational files T
IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) http://www.theiet.org	Includes careers and education section.
IMarEST (Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology) http://www.imarest.org	Includes a careers section.
Improve http://www.improveltd.co.uk	Sector Skills Council for food and drink manufacturing and processing.
Inside Careers: careerchoice: engineering & technology	Occupational files M1, T, P1 and Q4
Inside Careers: engineering and technology	Occupational files T; See also http://www.insidecareers.co.uk/engineering.
Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining http://www.iom3.org	Includes careers information and job vacancies.
Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine http://www.ipem.ac.uk	Site includes a careers and training section with current job vacancies.
Institution of Chemical Engineers http://www.icheme.org	Chemical and process engineering resources, including careers information and job vacancies.
Institution of Mechanical Engineers http://www.imeche.org.uk	Site includes an industries overview. Whilst you are studying as an undergraduate you will receive free Affiliate membership of IMechE.
International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA): careers http://www.imca-int.com/careers	Information on different roles in the offshore contracting industry.
IoP: The Packaging Society http://www.iom3.org/packaging	Information about the packaging industry. Also operate a free recruitment service, Packaging Futures.
Manufacturing (AGCAS sector briefing)	Occupational files T; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/ManufacturingSB.
Materials careers: materials and sport http://www.materials-careers.org.uk/careers/sport.htm	Information about materials careers in sports equipment design and manufacture.
Oil & gas: our energy future http://publishing.yudu.com/Library/ Avc7v/OilandGasOurEnergyFu/	Articles on the oil and gas industry. Also available at http://www.lyonsdown.co.uk/publications/ oil_and_gas_our_energy_future.pdf . You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site.
Oilcareers.com http://www.oilcareers.com	The official recruitment site of the UK oil and gas industry, endorsed by the industry's leading bodies. Free vacancy listings, occupational information and a discussion forum where students can ask specific questions.
PhysicsJobs http://www.physicsweb.org/jobs	Website dedicated to physics and engineering job vacancies.
Prospects.ac.uk engineering and manufacturing http://www.prospects.ac.uk/techeng	Information includes sector-specific employers, vacancies, courses and articles.
Prospects.ac.uk engineering, manufacturing and production http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/Engineering	Explore types of jobs in this sector.
Reactiv8: an introduction to careers in chemistry	DVD shelf
Real world engineering & technology	Occupational files T; Digital version available through http://www.realworldmagazine.com.
Royal Aeronautical Society http://www.raes.org.uk	Includes a careers site.
scenta http://www.scenta.co.uk	Science, engineering and technology gateway initiated by the Engineering and Technology Board. Includes a careers section.
Scientists for Global Responsibility http://www.sgr.org.uk	Site includes a series of downloadable leaflets on ethical careers in science, design and technology.
SEMTA http://www.semta.org.uk	Sector Skills Council for the science, engineering and manufacturing technologies industries.
Skillfast-UK http://www.skillfast-uk.org	Sector Skills Council for apparel, footwear, textiles and related businesses.
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics http://www.siam.org	Useful careers & jobs section with information about real applications of maths and job roles for mathematicians. Vacancies listed are mainly in the US.
Society of British Aerospace Companies http://www.sbac.co.uk	Includes a searchable directory of members.
SummitSkills http://www.summitskills.org.uk	Sector Skills Council for building services engineering.
Target engineering design and construction	Occupational files T
TARGETjobs civil and structural engineering	Occupational files Q4; See also http://www.targetjobs.co.uk/civilengineering.
TARGETjobs engineering	Occupational files T; See also http://www.targetjobs.co.uk/engineering.
TARGETjobs Europe	Europe file; See also http://www.targetjobseurope.com.
TechXtra: OneStep jobs http://www.techxtra.ac.uk/onestepjobs	Job vacancies in engineering, mathematics and computing.
The engineer online http://www.theengineer.co.uk	Includes job vacancies and news on the different engineering sectors.
UK resource centre for women in science, engineering and technology http://www.setwomenresource.org.uk	Website funded by the Department for Innovation, Universities & Skills as part of their Strategy for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology (SET).
UK subsea industry http://www.subseaskills.co.uk	Information about careers in the subsea industry and facility to apply directly to the large group of companies within Subsea UK.
Vault guide to the top engineering firms: European edition	With occupational files T
Vega Science Trust: science career videos http://www.vega.org.uk/video/series/10	Series of videos giving an insight into scientists and engineers from more unusual backgrounds. Includes a Robotics Engineer.
WISE: women into science, engineering and construction http://www.wisecampaign.org.uk	Campaign to encourage women into careers in these sectors.
Women into Science and Engineering: directory of initiatives	Funding
Work in Norway	Green file: Norway
See also Occupational files U (blue section)	-
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General careers periodicals
Prospects finalist	Periodicals rack; Some news items online at http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/finalist
Real world	Periodicals rack; See also http://www.realworldmagazine.com.
TARGETjobs	Periodicals rack; See also http://www.targetjobs.co.uk.
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General occupational and vacancy resources
ASLIB directory of information sources in the United Kingdom	Occupational information; Newer edition available in the University Library
Bath careers podcasts	A selection of Bath graduates in less usual graduate roles talk about their jobs and employers.
Careers 2009	Occupational information
CareersBox http://www.careersbox.co.uk	Careers films of people doing jobs from a wide range of sectors. Covers graduate and non-graduate roles.
Directgov jobs and skills search http://jobseekers.direct.gov.uk	Service provided by Jobcentre Plus. Search for jobs, training, careers, childcare or voluntary work.
Graduate market in 2010: annual review of graduate vacancies & starting salaries at Britain's leading employers	Salary and labour market information file
Graduate market in 2009: annual review of graduate vacancies & starting salaries at Britain's leading employers	Salary and labour market information file
International Graduate Case Studies	International graduates from Bath talk about their careers and their experiences of finding work, as well as reflecting on their study experience at Bath.
Jobs and careers after A Levels and equivalent advanced qualifications	Skills shelves
Jobs4U careers database http://www.connexions-direct.com/jobs4u	Online version of the Occupations directory, covering both graduate and post-school entry. Profiles of occupations including entry requirements, salaries and relevant skills.
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships: to turn your career options into great career options, read on…	Skills file 9: job search See also http://www.ktponline.org.uk/graduates. A scheme where universities and employers offer a paid job in industry combined with a professional qualification.
Learndirect: job profiles http://www.learndirect-advice.co.uk/ helpwithyourcareer/jobprofiles/	Over 700 job profiles for both graduate and non-graduate roles.
LMI future trends http://www.guidance-research.org/future-trends	Labour market information for different industrial sectors and areas of employment.
pros[e] http://www.prosemagazine.co.uk	Although this site is written for students of English, a lot of the material is more widely useful e.g. for career choice, applications and particular occupations.
Prospects.ac.uk explore types of jobs http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/Occupations	Detailed descriptions of individual occupations. Include typical work activities, salaries, entry requirements and vacancy sources.
Prospects.ac.uk how much could I earn? http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/LMISalary	Find out typical salaries and access information on the graduate job market.
Ragtime http://www.ragtime.com	Searchable job listings covering graduate, placement and casual opportunites.
Skills for business http://www.sectorcareersinfo.co.uk	A careers information portal to the 25 Sector Skills Councils. Can be used to find sector-specific workshops, job profiles, career resources and real-life case studies.
South West observatory http://www.swo.org.uk	Regional information gateway. Includes information on business and the economy.
Vitae: career stories on film http://www.vitae.ac.uk/researchers/136961/Career-stories-on-film.html	Films of the career stories of people with a research background. May be of interest to those considering a PhD as well as current PhD students.
What do graduates do?	Skills shelves; Also online at http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/WDGD
What do graduates do? Scotland http://www.hecsu.ac.uk/hecsu.rd/ research_reports_what_do_graduate_do_scotland.htm	Report giving information about what happened to first degree, Masters and doctoral graduates from Scottish higher education institutions. Downloadable as a PDF file.
What do PhDs do?	Skills shelves; Loan copy available - please ask at reception; Also online at http://www.grad.ac.uk/downloads/wdpd.pdf
What do PhDs do? A regional analysis of first destinations for PhD graduates	Skills shelves; Loan copy available - please ask at reception
What do PhDs do? - Trends	Skills shelves; Loan copy available - please ask at reception
What do researchers do? Career profiles of doctoral graduates	Skills shelves; Loan copy available - please ask at reception; Online at www.vitae.ac.uk/wdrd
What do researchers do? First destinations of doctoral graduates by subject	Skills shelves; Loan copy available - please ask at reception; Online at www.vitae.ac.uk/wdrd
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Healthcare and psychology
Association for Clinical Biochemistry http://www.acb.org.uk	Professional body dedicated to the practice and promotion of clinical science. Site includes a careers section.
Association of Clinical Cytogeneticists http://www.cytogenetics.org.uk	Professional association for Clinical Cytogeneticists working in the UK. Site includes current job vacancies.
Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry careers http://www.abpi-careers.org.uk	Information on careers with ABPI members, types of roles and an employer directory.
BMJ careers http://www.bmjcareers.com	Source of UK medical jobs and careers advice. Student site includes list of public health topics.
British Association/College of Occupational Therapists http://www.cot.org.uk	Professional body for occupational therapy staff in the UK. 'About Occupational Therapy' section provides information on careers and training.
British Association of Art Therapists http://www.baat.org	Information on careers and training.
British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences http://www.bases.org.uk	Professional body for those with an interest in science, sport and exercise. Site includes a careers section with a downloadable career guide.
British Dietetic Association http://www.bda.uk.com	Professional association for dietitians. Site includes training and jobs sections.
British Medical Association http://www.bma.org.uk	Includes a careers and education section.
British Psychological Society http://www.bps.org.uk	Includes a careers section.
British Society for Human Genetics http://www.bshg.org.uk	Independent body representing UK human genetics professionals. Information on courses and jobs.
Clinical psychology: making a difference	DVD shelf; Online at http://www.bps.org.uk/dcp/difference/difference_home.cfm.
Foundation programme http://www.foundationprogramme.nhs.uk	Site for doctors applying for their first job after medical school.
GAMSAT practice questions	With occupational files C; For graduate admission to medical schools
GAMSAT practice test	With occupational files C; For graduate admission to medical schools
GAMSAT sample questions	With occupational files C; For graduate admission to medical schools
GAMSAT UK http://www.gamsatuk.org	Information on registering and preparing for the admissions test used by some UK graduate-entry medical/dental schools.
Getting into medical school	With occupational files C
GradMed http://www.gradmed.co.uk	Contains information and resources for medical school admissions tests, such as the GAMSAT.
Graduate entry to medicine	With occupational files C; Loan copy available
Health Professions Council http://www.hpc-uk.org	Regulator for professions supplementary to medicine. Site outlines standards of professional training, performance and conduct for thirteen professions.
Health Protection Agency http://www.hpa.org.uk	Independent body that protects the health and well-being of the population. Site includes careers section.
Health (AGCAS sector briefing)	Occupational files C1, C3, C4, C5, C7 and V2; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/HealthSB.
Health service journal http://www.hsj.co.uk	Website of UK health management and policy magazine. Includes jobs section.
Higher education academy psychology network: careers for Psychology graduates http://www.psychology.heacademy.ac.uk/html /call_for_career_case_studies.asp	Career case studies of Psychology graduates, spanning a range of sectors.
Hobsons GET: health and medical services http://www.get.hobsons.co.uk/health	Gives an industry overview plus information about specific roles.
How to become a clinical psychologist: getting a foot in the door	With occupational files C
How to get into graduate entry medicine	With occupational files C
Insiders' guide to UK medical schools	With occupational files C
Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine http://www.ipem.ac.uk	Site includes a careers and training section with current job vacancies.
Medical training & careers in Wales http://www.doctorstrainingwales.tv	Site includes videos of interviews with medical trainees and consultants talking about their specialties. Useful for anyone beginning to explore specialties in more detail, not necessarily just in Wales.
Medschoolsonline http://www.medschoolsonline.co.uk	Site set up by graduate medical students to help new applicants through the process of applying to medical school.
Mymedschool.co.uk http://www.mymedschool.co.uk	Site for those considering an application to medical school. Aimed at school leavers, but many sections are also relevant for graduate entry. You will need to complete a short registration form to view most of the content.
NHS careers http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk	Information on careers and vacancies in the NHS. Includes a careers site especially for graduates and undergraduates - What can I do with my degree?
NHS medical careers http://www.medicalcareers.nhs.uk	Resource for making informed decisions when planning a career in medicine and related fields.
NHS clinical scientists recruitment services https://www.nhsclinicalscientists.info	Information on working as a clinical scientist and how to apply. Please note this site is only live if currently recruiting.
NHS Graduate Scheme http://www.come2life.nhs.uk/graduate	Information on NHS graduate schemes in England including how to apply.
NHS National Library for Health http://www.library.nhs.uk	News & RSS section useful for research into health occupations and organisations.
NHS student bursaries http://www.nhspa.gov.uk/sgu	Includes guide 'Financial help for healthcare students', available to download as a PDF file: 400 kb - you may need to download the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this file.
NMAS (Nursing and Midwifery Admissions Service) http://www.nmas.ac.uk	Includes a course directory.
Nutrition Society http://www.nutritionsociety.org	Includes a study and careers section.
Passing the UK clinical aptitude test and BMAT	With occupational files C; For graduate admission to medical schools
Prospects.ac.uk health and social care http://www.prospects.ac.uk/health	Information includes sector-specific employers, vacancies, courses and articles.
Prospects.ac.uk health care http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/HealthCare	Explore types of jobs in this sector.
RDLearning http://www.rdlearning.org.uk	Listings of health-related research training courses. The site is funded by the Department of Health.
Royal College of Pathologists http://www.rcpath.org	Professional membership organisation. Site includes sections on careers and training and education.
Skills for Health http://www.skillsforhealth.org.uk	Sector Skills Council for the health sector across the UK.
Sport & exercise psychology http://www.bps.org.uk/careers/ what-do-psychologists-do/areas/sport.cfm	Information on careers in this area from the British Psychological Society.
TARGETjobs public service	Occupational files L1; See also http://www.targetjobs.co.uk/publicservice.
TARGETjobs.co.uk: healthcare operations & management http://targetjobs.co.uk /healthcare-operations-and-management	Sector profile.
TARGETjobs.co.uk: medicine http://targetjobs.co.uk/medicine	Sector profile.
TARGETjobs.co.uk: nursing & allied healthcare professions http://targetjobs.co.uk/ nursing-and-allied-healthcare-professions	Sector profile.
Vega Science Trust: science career videos http://www.vega.org.uk/video/series/10	Series of videos giving an insight into scientists and engineers from more unusual backgrounds. Includes an Orthopaedic Surgeon and a Psychologist.
Where you can go with Biology	Biology discipline file
World Health Organization http://www.who.int	Includes employment section with information on job and internship opportunities within the Organisation.
See also Occupational files C (blue section)	-
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Hospitality and events management
Association for Conferences and Events http://www.martex.co.uk/ace	Includes company directories.
Association of Exhibition Organisers http://www.aeo.org.uk	Includes vacancies and information about the industry.
British Association of Conference Destinations (BACD) http://www.bacd.org.uk	Includes vacancies.
Careers in food & drink fmcg	Occupational files H2; See also http://www.careersinfoodanddrink.co.uk.
Event http://www.eventmagazine.co.uk	Trade press. Includes vacancies.
Events Coordinator: Bath careers podcasts	A Bath graduate talks about her job as an Events Coordinator with Holroyd Howe and Gray’s Inn.
First move hospitality, leisure and tourism	Occupational files E1
Food and drink sector (AGCAS sector briefing)	Occupational files V1; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/FoodandDSB.
Hcareers http://www.hcareers.co.uk	Restaurant and hospitality job seekers site.
Hobsons GET: leisure and hospitality http://www.get.hobsons.co.uk/leisure	Gives an industry overview plus information about specific roles.
Hospitality (AGCAS sector briefing)	Occupational files E1; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/HospitalitySB.
People 1st http://www.people1st.co.uk	The Sector Skills Council for the hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism industries.
Prospects.ac.uk hospitality and events management http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/HotCatAccServ	Explore types of jobs in this sector.
Prospects.ac.uk hospitality, tourism and sport http://www.prospects.ac.uk/hospitality	Information includes sector-specific employers, vacancies, courses and articles.
Springboard UK http://www.springboarduk.org.uk	Careers and employers in the hospitality, leisure and tourism industries.
TARGETjobs.co.uk: hospitality, leisure & tourism http://targetjobs.co.uk/ hospitality-leisure-and-tourism	Sector profile.
Tourism (AGCAS sector briefing)	Occupational files F3; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/TourismSB.
Using your language skills (AGCAS special interest series)	Occupational files A4 and O4; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/Languages.
Working in ski resorts: Europe and North America	Work experience shelves; Includes some information on Australia and New Zealand
Working on cruise ships	With occupational files F
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Information, patents and heritage management
Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys http://www.cipa.org.uk	The professional and examining body for patent attorneys in the UK. Site includes careers information.
CILIP (Chartered Institute for Information and Library Professionals) http://www.cilip.org.uk	Includes jobs and careers section with vacancies.
Inside Careers: chartered patent attorneys	Occupational files W2; See also http://www.insidecareers.co.uk/patent.
Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys http://www.itma.org.uk	Includes information on training and careers.
Local government talent: careers	Occupational files L1; See also http://www.lgcareers.com.
Prospects.ac.uk creative arts and culture http://www.prospects.ac.uk/creative_arts	Information includes sector-specific employers, vacancies, courses and articles.
Prospects.ac.uk information services http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/InfoServices	Explore types of jobs in this sector.
Prospects.ac.uk IT and information services http://www.prospects.ac.uk/it_and_information_services	Information includes sector-specific employers, vacancies, courses and articles.
Society of Archivists: career development http://www.archives.org.uk/careerdevelopment.html	Useful information for anyone considering a career in archives, records management or conservation. Includes lists of work experience placements for graduates.
Society of Indexers http://www.indexers.org.uk	The British and Irish professional body for indexing. Site contains advice on how to become an indexer.
TARGETjobs.co.uk: patent work http://targetjobs.co.uk/patent-work	Sector profile.
UK Intellectual Property Office http://www.ipo.gov.uk	Covers copyright, designs, patents and trade marks. Site includes a careers section.
Using your language skills (AGCAS special interest series)	Occupational files A4 and O4; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/Languages.
See also Occupational files W (blue section)	-
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Information technology
BCS (British Computer Society) http://www.bcs.org	Contains an extensive careers section.
Careers for the 21st century: get into ITEC! Information technology, electronics, communications	Occupational files M1
e-skills UK http://www.e-skills.com	Sector Skills Council for IT, telecommunications and contact centres. Site includes a careers section.
Gateway to games http://www.datascope.co.uk/gateway.html	Links to UK computer games companies and university courses.
Hobsons GET: information technology http://www.get.hobsons.co.uk/IT	Gives an industry overview plus information about specific roles.
Hobsons GET: telecommunications http://www.get.hobsons.co.uk/telecoms	Gives an industry overview plus information about specific roles.
IET engineering & technology career guide	Occupational files T
Information technology (AGCAS sector briefing)	Occupational files M1, M5 and R1; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/InfoTechSB.
Inside Careers: careerchoice: engineering & technology	Occupational files M1, T, P1 and Q4
Inside Careers: engineering and technology	Occupational files T; See also http://www.insidecareers.co.uk/engineering.
Inside Careers: information technology	Occupational files M1; See also http://www.insidecareers.co.uk/it.
ITEC career opportunities for women returners	Occupational files M1
Mathematics: careers advice http://www.ima.org.uk/Careers/ mathematics_undergraduate_careers_advice.pdf	Online PDF leaflet prepared by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA). You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site.
Maths careers http://www.mathscareers.org.uk	Site on careers in mathematics, published by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA), as part of the Council for the Mathematical Sciences (CMS).
Prospects.ac.uk information technology http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/InfoTechManServ	Explore types of jobs in this sector.
Prospects.ac.uk IT and information services http://www.prospects.ac.uk/it_and_information_services	Information includes sector-specific employers, vacancies, courses and articles.
Real world engineering & technology	Occupational files T; Digital version available through http://www.realworldmagazine.com.
TARGETjobs Europe	Europe file; See also http://www.targetjobseurope.com.
TARGETjobs IT	Occupational files M1; See also http://www.targetjobs.co.uk/it.
TechXtra: OneStep jobs http://www.techxtra.ac.uk/onestepjobs	Job vacancies in engineering, mathematics and computing.
Top IT employers United Kingdom	With occupational files M
UK resource centre for women in science, engineering and technology http://www.setwomenresource.org.uk	Website funded by the Department for Innovation, Universities & Skills as part of their Strategy for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology (SET).
Using your language skills (AGCAS special interest series)	Occupational files A4 and O4; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/Languages.
Vega Science Trust: science career videos http://www.vega.org.uk/video/series/10	Series of videos giving an insight into scientists and engineers from more unusual backgrounds. Includes a Computer Engineer.
Widening of employment opportunities in ITEC: professional advancement through ITEC skills	Occupational files M1
Womenintechnology: graduates http://www.womenintechnology.co.uk/graduates	Site aiming to increase the number of women having successful careers within IT. Contains networking advice, events listings and information on different roles.
See also Occupational files M (blue section)	-
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Legal services
All about law http://www.allaboutlaw.co.uk	Includes lots of information for those who are following a non-law undergraduate course.
All you need to know about being a trainee solicitor	With occupational files K
Bar Council http://www.barcouncil.org.uk	Professional body for barristers in England and Wales. Produce a careers information brochure 'It's your call' and statistics on the number of people entering the BVC, commencing pupillages and starting employed practice each year.
Bar Standards Board http://www.barstandardsboard.org.uk	Responsible for regulating barristers called to the Bar in England and Wales. The qualifying for the Bar page will be of interest to those interested in a career as a barrister.
Bewigged and bewildered? A guide to becoming a barrister in England and Wales	With occupational files K
BVC online http://www.bvconline.co.uk	Applications site for Bar Vocational Course.
Central Applications Board http://www.lawcabs.ac.uk	Central application system for CPE/Diploma in Law and Legal Practice courses.
Chambers student's guide to careers in the law	With occupational files K
Hobsons GET: law http://www.get.hobsons.co.uk/law	Gives an industry overview plus information about specific roles.
Hobsons LLM courses http://www.llm.hobsons.com	Includes a database of Master of Laws (LLM) courses in the UK, continental Europe, the US and Australia, and career opportunities for law graduates.
Human rights opportunities http://www.careers.lon.ac.uk/files/pdf /SOASHumanRights.pdf	Human rights opportunities in multilaterals, NGOs, law and research.
Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX) http://www.ilex.org.uk	Professional body and provider of legal education.
Launchpad to law (Law Careers.Net)	Occupational files K1
Law Society http://www.lawsociety.org.uk	Qualifying as a solicitor and other information from the law society.
Law Society of Northern Ireland http://www.lawsoc-ni.org	Site includes information on student training and a directory of firms and solicitors.
LawCareers.Net http://www.lawcareers.net	For law students and non-law students planning to join the profession. Register for email newsletter LC.N Weekly.
Lawyer 2B http://l2b.thelawyer.com	Online journal with news and information useful to aspiring solicitors and barristers.
Legal services (AGCAS sector briefing)	Occupational files K1, K2 and K3; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/LegalSB.
Legalternatives http://www.legalternatives.co.uk	Searchable database of pro bono placements and internships, many suitable for non-law graduates.
Mini-pupillages and pupillage: overview and tips http://www.careers.ox.ac.uk/public-documents/miscellaneous/pupillage	Oxford University Careers Service publication. You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF files - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site.
Notaries Society http://www.thenotariessociety.org.uk	Representative and membership organisation for the profession of notaries.
Prospects law	Occupational files K1; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/law.
Prospects.ac.uk legal profession http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/LegServices	Explore types of jobs in this sector.
Pupillages handbook (GTI)	Occupational files K2; See also http://www.pupillages.com
Pupillages.com http://www.pupillages.com	Training for barristers. Hard copy Pupillages handbook available in the Information Room.
Real world law	Occupational files K1; Digital version available through http://www.realworldmagazine.com.
Scottish law online http://www.scottishlaw.org.uk	Portal to resources relevant to the Scottish law community, including information for students.
Skills for Justice http://www.skillsforjustice.com	Sector Skills Council for the custodial care, community justice, court and prosecution, and policing and law enforcement sectors.
TARGETcourses conversion and vocational law	Occupational files K1; See also http://www.targetcourses.co.uk/postgraduate-courses-law.
TARGETjobs Europe	Europe file; See also http://www.targetjobseurope.com.
TARGETjobs finance & law Channel Islands	Occupational files J1 and K1 ; See also http://www.targetjobs.co.uk/financelawchannelislands.
TARGETjobs law	Occupational files K1; See also http://www.targetjobs.co.uk/law.
TARGETjobs work experience law	Occupational files K1; See also http://www.targetjobs.co.uk/law.
Toolkit for the Bar	Occupational files K2
Top legal employers United Kingdom	With occupational files K
Training contract and pupillage handbook	With occupational files K; Loan copy available
UK Intellectual Property Office http://www.ipo.gov.uk	Covers copyright, designs, patents and trade marks. Site includes a careers section.
Vault guide to the top 50 London law firms	With occupational files K
Vault guide to the top 50 UK law firms	With occupational files K; Loan copy available
See also Occupational files K (blue section)	-
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Leisure, sport and tourism
Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA) http://www.aala.org	Includes a searchable register of licence holders.
BAHA (British Activity Holiday Association) http://www.baha.org.uk	Trade association for private sector providers of activity holidays and courses in the UK. Includes list of members with links to their websites, some of which contain job vacancies.
BlueDome http://www.bluedome.co.uk	Includes training courses and jobs.
British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences http://www.bases.org.uk	Professional body for those with an interest in science, sport and exercise. Site includes a careers section with a downloadable career guide.
British Horseracing Board http://www.careersinracing.com	Information on the wide range of career opportunities available in the horseracing industry.
Careers in sport http://www.careers-in-sport.co.uk	Interviews with people in different roles in the sports industry, including advice on the qualifications and experience required.
First move hospitality, leisure and tourism	Occupational files E1
GB Development Coach - Disability Swimming: Bath careers podcasts	A Bath graduate talks about his job as a GB Development Coach with the Amateur Swimming Association.
GoSkills http://www.goskills.org	Sector Skills Council for passenger transport.
Government and public administration (AGCAS sector briefing)	Occupational files D1, F3, N1 and Q1; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/GovernmentSB.
Growing Careers http://www.growing-careers.com	Free vacancy service to jobhunters seeking a 'career with a difference'. Includes jobs in sport and leisure.
Health club management http://www.health-club.co.uk	Industry news and job listings.
Hobsons GET: leisure and hospitality http://www.get.hobsons.co.uk/leisure	Gives an industry overview plus information about specific roles.
Institute for Outdoor Learning http://www.outdoor-learning.org	Organisation promoting best practice in outdoor careers. Site contains a careers section and job vacancies.
ISPAL http://www.ispal.org.uk	Professional body for sport, parks and leisure professionals. Information hub contains a careers section.
Leisure opportunities http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk	Industry news and job listings.
Local government talent: careers	Occupational files L1; See also http://www.lgcareers.com.
National register of personal trainers http://www.nrpt.co.uk	Includes advice on becoming a trainer.
People 1st http://www.people1st.co.uk	The Sector Skills Council for the hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism industries.
Prospects.ac.uk hospitality, tourism and sport http://www.prospects.ac.uk/hospitality	Information includes sector-specific employers, vacancies, courses and articles.
Prospects.ac.uk leisure, sport and tourism http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/LeiRecServices	Explore types of jobs in this sector.
Register of exercise professionals http://www.exerciseregister.org	Includes information on qualifications.
SkillsActive http://www.skillsactive.com	Website of the Sector Skills Council for Active Leisure and Learning. Includes careers section and vacancy listings.
Sport and fitness uncovered	With occupational files F
Sport and leisure (AGCAS sector briefing)	Occupational files F1; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/SportSB.
Sport England http://www.sportengland.org	Information services from Sport England, including list of governing bodies of sport. Site contains a jobs page with vacancies at Sport England and external vacancies.
SportBusiness http://www.sportbusiness.com	News on all aspects of the sports industry.
sports coach UK http://www.sportscoachuk.org	Charitable organisation and the lead agency for development of the UK Coaching System. Site includes events, courses and jobs.
Springboard UK http://www.springboarduk.org.uk	Careers and employers in the hospitality, leisure and tourism industries.
TARGETjobs.co.uk: hospitality, leisure & tourism http://targetjobs.co.uk/ hospitality-leisure-and-tourism	Sector profile.
Tourism (AGCAS sector briefing)	Occupational files F3; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/TourismSB.
UK Sport http://www.uksport.gov.uk	Agency responsible for managing and distributing public investment in sport. Site includes job vacancies.
UKSA: the maritime academy http://www.uksa.org	Offer training courses for professional careers in the yachting and watersports industry and run regular careers seminars.
Working in fitness survey 2008 http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/research /Working-in-Fitness-2008.pdf	Annual survey from SkillsActive, the Sector Skills Council for Active Leisure and Learning.
Working in ski resorts: Europe and North America	Work experience shelves; Includes some information on Australia and New Zealand
Working in sport: how to find a sports related job in the UK or abroad	With occupational files F
Working on cruise ships	With occupational files F
See also Occupational files E and F (blue section)	-
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Natural resources, the environment and ethical careers
A future in...environmental and land-based careers http://www.afuturein.com	Contains case studies and sector specific information.
AccountAbility http://www.accountability.org.uk	Produces reports and audits on ethical and social accountability.
An ethical career in science and technology (Scientists for Global Responsibility)	Occupational files R6; Loan copy available
Be the change: a guide to the UK social change movement http://www.socialchange.org.uk	Contains a directory of UK-based social change organisations with interests in the environment, globalisation, overseas development, peace, refugee/minority issues, rights and UK poverty.
British Cartographic Society http://www.cartography.org.uk	Includes 'Careers in Cartography' online leaflet and job opportunities.
British Ecological Society http://www.britishecologicalsociety.org	'Education & Careers' section contains information for University students, including a careers guide 'Rooting for a career in ecology or environmental management?' (pdf).
British Geological Survey http://www.bgs.ac.uk	Public sector organisation responsible for providing impartial geological advice. Site includes vacancies and a careers page.
Careers in oil & gas http://www.lyonsdown.co.uk/publications/ careers_in_oil_and_gas.pdf	Articles on careers in the oil and gas industry. You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site.
Careers in renewable energy	Occupational files R5; See also http://www.ngomedia.org.uk/artman/uploads /CareersInRenewables.pdf. You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site.
Centre for Alternative Technology http://www.cat.org.uk	Provide courses and volunteer opportunities.
Centre for Ecology & Hydrology http://www.ceh.ac.uk	Centre for research in the land and freshwater environmental sciences.
Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management http://www.ciwem.org	Includes a directory of member companies, a section on CIWEM's policies, and information on student membership. CIWEM
Cohousing Association of the United States http://www.cohousing.org	US based site on co-housing.
Co-operative & Community Finance http://www.icof.co.uk	Information on loan finance for co-operatives, employee-owned businesses and community enterprises.
Countryside jobs service http://www.countryside-jobs.com	Publisher of Countryside Jobs Service Weekly vacancy bulletin - view the latest issue (campus only). The open-access site includes events diary and classified directory of 'green' suppliers.
Critical paths: 12 inspiring cases of ethical careers in science and technology	Occupational files R6
CSR Europe http://www.csreurope.org	Non-profit organisation that promotes corporate social responsibility.
DevNetJobs.org http://www.devnetjobs.org	Jobs in international development, NGOs and the environment sector.
DMOZ open directory http://dmoz.org/Business/Investing/ Socially_Responsible	Lists companies with an ethical policy towards investing.
ENDS (Environmental Data Services) http://www.ends.co.uk	Publisher of environmental information. Site includes: Environmental consultancy directory - companion site for printed directory available in the Information Room. Searchable database of consultancies. Environmental jobs search - vacancies classified by specialism.
Energy and utilities (AGCAS sector briefing)	Occupational files R1; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/EnergySB.
Environment 2009	Guide to the work carried out by environmental and environmentally related organisations in the UK and overseas; Print-friendly versions available on computers in the Information Room; See also http://www.ieero.co.uk.
Environment and agriculture (AGCAS sector briefing)	Occupational files R4, R5, R6, S1 and V1; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/EnvironmentSB.
Environment Careers http://www.environmentcareers.org.uk	Portal for environmental careers in the UK, providing advice, information and profiles
Environment post http://www.environmentpost.co.uk	Has vacancies searchable by specialism.
Environmental careers (CAS publication)	PDF file - 53 kb You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. RTF file - 475 kb Occupational files R6
Environmental careers http://www.environmentalcareers.org.uk	Website provided by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management. Includes job vacancies, sector summaries, case studies and university course information.
Environmental data interactive exchange http://www.edie.net	News and jobs for water, waste and environment professionals.
environmentjob.co.uk http://www.environmentjob.co.uk	Searchable database of paid and voluntary posts. Can be searched by region.
EnvironmentJobs.co.uk http://www.environmentjobs.co.uk	UK and international green jobs, voluntary roles and expeditions.
Ethical careers http://www.ethicalcareers.org	News and information on ethical careers. Site includes job vacancies, a directory of organisations, a virtual careers fair and career profiles.
Ethical careers guide	With occupational files R6; Loan copy available
Ethical consumer http://www.ethicalconsumer.org	Alternative consumer organisation, looking at social and environmental records of companies.
Ethical investment research services http://www.eiris.org	Independent research into corporate behaviour.
Ethical jobs http://www.ethical-jobs.co.uk	Vacancy site for ethical jobs in the UK and Europe.
Ethical junction http://www.ethical-junction.org	Site for ethical organisations and trading. Includes directory of organisations.
Ethical volunteering http://www.ethicalvolunteering.org	Site offers advice & information for people who are interested in international volunteering and want to make sure that what they do is of value to themselves and the people they work with.
Friends of the Earth http://www.foe.co.uk	Contains useful information on environmental issues and provides links to job and volunteering vacancies.
FTSE http://www.ftse.com	Includes ethical index FTSE4Good. Official website for socially responsible investment.
Geo-information gateway http://www.le.ac.uk/gg/cti/	Includes links to environmental subjects.
Government and public administration (AGCAS sector briefing)	Occupational files D1, F2, N1 and Q1; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/GovernmentSB.
Green directory	With occupational files R; Loan copy available; See also http://www.greendirectory.net.
Green guide online http://www.greenguide.co.uk	Links to environmental organisations and businesses. Database of organic, eco-friendly and ethical businesses.
Green volunteers: the world guide to voluntary work in nature conservation	With occupational files R
GreenNet http://www.gn.apc.org	For environment, peace, human rights and development groups.
Greenpeace http://www.greenpeace.org.uk	Information on jobs, internships and voluntary opportunities in addition to news and views on a wide range of environmental issues.
Growing Careers http://www.growing-careers.com	Free vacancy service to jobhunters seeking a 'career with a difference'. Includes environmental jobs.
How to choose an ethical employer	Occupational files R6; Also available online as a PDF file: 751 kb - you may need to download the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this file.
IMarEST (Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology) http://www.imarest.org	Includes a careers section.
Impactt http://www.impacttlimited.com	Works with companies to improve practices in developing countries.
Institute of Business Ethics http://www.ibe.org.uk	Registered UK charity which encourages best business practices. Includes links to organisations.
Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment http://www.iema.net	Includes environmental news and jobs.
Institute of Horticulture http://www.horticulture.org.uk	Includes a careers guide with job profiles.
Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining http://www.iom3.org	Includes careers information and job vacancies.
Intentional communities http://www.ic.org	US based information on intentional communities. Lists UK communities.
Intute: social sciences http://www.intute.ac.uk/socialsciences	Internet information for researchers and practitioners in the social sciences, business and law. Choose 'Environmental Science'.
Lantra http://www.lantra.co.uk	Sector Skills Council for the environmental and land-based industries.
Looking for an ethical career (Oxford University Careers Service publication)	Occupational files R6; PDF file - 61 kb You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site.
Nature jobs http://www.nature.com	Multidisciplinary science journal includes careers articles, jobs, and academic opportunities.
NewScientist http://www.newscientist.com	Includes link to NewScientist Jobs which has a searchable database of jobs and studentship vacancies in the USA/Canada, UK/Europe and Australasia. Includes some environmental jobs. See also NewScientist Graduate Careers Special.
Oil & gas: our energy future http://publishing.yudu.com/Library/ Avc7v/OilandGasOurEnergyFu/	Articles on the oil and gas industry. Also available at http://www.lyonsdown.co.uk/publications/ oil_and_gas_our_energy_future.pdf . You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site.
OneWorld UK http://www.oneworld.net	Information, news about the development and NGO sectors. Includes an ethical jobs site.
People & planet http://peopleandplanet.org	Information on 'ethical' career options. Includes articles on career-related topics and a directory of links to courses, work experience providers, potential employers, etc.
Prospects.ac.uk energy and utilities http://www.prospects.ac.uk/energy_and_utilities	Information includes sector-specific employers, vacancies, courses and articles.
Prospects.ac.uk environment http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/environment	Explore types of jobs in this sector.
Prospects.ac.uk environment and conservation http://www.prospects.ac.uk/conservation	Information includes sector-specific employers, vacancies, courses and articles.
Prospects.ac.uk mining and land surveying http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/mining	Explore types of jobs in this sector.
Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry Society http://www.rspsoc.org	Includes an opportunities section with job vacancies, studentships and funding.
Renewables east http://www.renewableseast.org.uk	Agency for renewable energy in Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire. Site includes 'Looking for work' forum where you can post a message or your CV, and 'Jobs on offer' forum with vacancies.
Rough guide to a better world http://www.dfid.gov.uk/Documents /publications/rough-guide/better-world.pdf	Includes information on volunteering, development and ethical trade and tourism.
Scientists for Global Responsibility http://www.sgr.org.uk	Site includes a series of downloadable leaflets on ethical careers in science, design and technology.
Senior Research Associate: Bath careers podcasts	A Bath graduate talks about her job as a Senior Research Associate at the University of East Anglia.
Studentforce http://www.studentforce.org.uk	Find project work on fixed-term contracts (2-12 months) for paid, full-time employment in most aspects of sustainable development.
TARGETjobs.co.uk: environment http://targetjobs.co.uk/environment	Sector profile.
UK subsea industry http://www.subseaskills.co.uk	Information about careers in the subsea industry and facility to apply directly to the large group of companies within Subsea UK.
Vega Science Trust: science career videos http://www.vega.org.uk/video/series/10	Series of videos giving an insight into scientists and engineers from more unusual backgrounds. Includes an Ecologist and an Environmental Scientist.
Where you can go with Biology	Biology discipline file
Working in CSR: what's it really like?	Occupational files R6; PDF file - 334 kb (campus only) You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF files - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site.
Working with the environment	With occupational files R
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Public sector
Civil Service Fast Stream: Bath careers podcasts	A Bath graduate talks about her job with the Ministry of Defence on the Civil Service Fast Stream.
Civil Service Fast Stream practice qualifying test	Software available for use in Careers Advisory Service - please ask at reception; Covers verbal organisation and data interpretation and is useful as aptitude test practice for anyone; No longer valid for Faststream recruitment - Faststream applicants will be able to access current practice tests (which still include verbal and data questions) once they have registered to apply on the Faststream site: http://www.civilservice.gov.uk/jobs/faststream
Civil Service jobs online http://www.civilservice.gov.uk/jobs	Includes information on: Fast Stream Development Programme (including the European Fast Stream) Civil Service Mainstream Recruitment (Specialists and Junior Managers) Vacation and Sandwich Placement Opportunities for Students Recruitment to EU Institutions links to other Government Departments and Agencies
Directory of social research organisations in the United Kingdom	Employer shelves
EU concours: guideline to the European Union (German/English)	Employer shelves
Getting into international development	Charities and voluntary sector shelves; See also www.careers.lon.ac.uk/development.
Government and public administration (AGCAS sector briefing)	Occupational files D1, F3, N1 and Q1; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/GovernmentSB.
Higher education academy psychology network: careers for Psychology graduates http://www.psychology.heacademy.ac.uk/html /call_for_career_case_studies.asp	Career case studies of Psychology graduates, spanning a range of sectors.
Hobsons GET: public sector and social services http://www.get.hobsons.co.uk/publicsector	Gives an industry overview plus information about specific roles.
How to pass the civil service qualifying tests	Skills shelves
LG jobs http://www.lgjobs.com	Official recruitment site for local government.
Life after graduation: a guide to jobs, work experience, volunteering and further study after graduation	Skills file 10: career choice and development; See also http://www.direct.gov.uk/graduates. Published in tandem with Graduate Talent Pool website.
Local government talent: careers	Occupational files L1; See also http://www.lgcareers.com.
Municipal year book volumes 1 and 2	Employer shelves; Newer edition available in the University Library
National graduate development programme for local government (NGDP) http://www.ngdp.co.uk	Information about the programme including online application form.
Opportunities http://www.opportunities.co.uk	Online version of the public sector vacancy bulletin available in the Careers Service.
Prospects.ac.uk public sector http://www.prospects.ac.uk/public	Information includes sector-specific employers, vacancies, courses and articles.
TARGETjobs public service	Occupational files L1; See also http://www.targetjobs.co.uk/publicservice.
TARGETjobs.co.uk: government & public service http://targetjobs.co.uk/ local-and-central-government	Sector profile.
Using your language skills (AGCAS special interest series)	Occupational files A4 and O4; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/Languages.
Working with young people	With occupational files B
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Publishing, media and performing arts
All you need to know about the music business	With occupational files Y
Association of British Orchestras (ABO) http://www.abo.org.uk	ABO is the trade association for professional orchestras in the UK. Website includes careers and vacancy information.
Association of British Science Writers http://www.absw.org.uk	Site includes information on careers and courses and a downloadable guide, 'So you want to be a science writer?'.
Association of British Theatre Technicians http://www.abtt.co.uk	Technical training section contains details of different backstage roles and the training required. Site also includes job vacancies.
BBC writersroom http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom	Useful resources for those interested in writing for film, TV or radio. Invite aspiring writers to send in scripts.
BPI http://www.bpi.co.uk	Information and advice on careers in the music business.
Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC) http://www.bjtc.org.uk	Career information, sponsorship and bursaries, and traineeships and jobs.
Career handbook for TV, radio, film, video and interactive media	With occupational files Y
Careers in music http://www.careersinmusic.co.uk	Advice and resources to help you get started and be successful in the music business.
Careers in science communication (CAS publication)	PDF file - 85 kb You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. RTF file - 530 kb
Contacts	With occupational files Y
Create your own career (AGCAS)	PDF file - 11,410 kb (campus only) You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF files - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site.
Creative arts (AGCAS sector briefing)	Occupational files X1 and Y6; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/CreativeSB.
getintotheatre.org http://www.getintotheatre.org	Website owned by the National Skills Academy for Creative & Cultural Skills that introduces over 80 possible careers within the theatre industry.
Hobsons GET: media, marketing and creative http://www.get.hobsons.co.uk/media	Gives an industry overview plus information about specific roles.
How to get a job in television	With occupational files Y
How to set up a freelance writing business	With occupational files Y
Journalist's handbook	With occupational files Y
Media (AGCAS sector briefing)	Occupational files Y2, Y4, Y5 and Y6; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/MediaSB.
Media 08: the essential guide to the changing media landscape	With occupational files Y
Newspaper society http://www.newspapersoc.org.uk	Useful site for those interested in working in the local and regional press. Includes information on journalism training and a list of newspaper websites.
Production Editor: Bath careers podcasts	A Bath graduate talks about her job as a Production Editor with the Future Science Group.
Prospects.ac.uk media http://www.prospects.ac.uk/media	Information includes sector-specific employers, vacancies, courses and articles.
Prospects.ac.uk media and broadcasting http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/media	Explore types of jobs in this sector.
Prospects.ac.uk performing arts http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/performingarts	Explore types of jobs in this sector.
Prospects.ac.uk publishing and journalism http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/PubMedArts	Explore types of jobs in this sector.
Publishing (AGCAS sector briefing)	Occupational files G2 and Y1; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/PublishingSB.
Skillset http://www.skillset.org	Sector Skills Council for the audio visual industries.
Society of British Theatre Designers http://www.theatredesign.org.uk	Training section includes information on entry routes and training courses in the UK.
South West Screen http://www.swscreen.co.uk	Supports and develops creative media industries in the South West.
Straightforward guide to freelance writing	With occupational files Y
TARGETjobs.co.uk: media & publishing http://targetjobs.co.uk/media-and-publishing	Sector profile.
Using your language skills (AGCAS special interest series)	Occupational files A4 and O4; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/Languages.
Where you can go with Biology	Biology discipline file
Wildeye http://www.wildeye.co.uk	Information on careers in the wildlife film-making industry.
Writers' and artists' yearbook	With occupational files Y
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Research and management services
Ace your case! Consulting interviews	Skills shelves
All you need to know about commercial awareness	Skills shelves; Loan copy available
Chartered Management Institute: graduate futures http://www.managers.org.uk/graduates	Professional body dedicated to management and leadership. Student membership available.
CILT: the National Centre for Languages http://www.cilt.org.uk	Contains sections on Training & Professional Development, Qualifications and Language Services.
CIPD: careers in HR and development http://www.cipd.co.uk/mandq/careers	Information from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.
Consultancy links http://www.consultancylinks.com	Directory of employers, advice on applications and information about what consultants do.
Consultant: Bath careers podcasts	A Bath graduate talks about his job as a Consultant with CM International.
Directory of social research organisations in the United Kingdom	Employer shelves
Electus start http://www.electus-start.com	Information on careers in politics and public affairs. Includes tips on applications, course details, job profiles and vacancies.
Ergonomics Society http://www.ergonomics.org.uk	Includes a section on careers and training.
European Biometrics Forum http://www.eubiometricsforum.com	Includes biometrics news, events and some research vacancies.
European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) http://europa.eu.int/epso	Official information about recruitment to the EU institutions.
Government Operational Research Service http://www.operational-research.gov.uk	Oversees recruitment and development of all OR staff within government organisations.
Government social research http://www.civilservice.gov.uk/networks/professional/gsr	Career information, news, training, events and the latest methodological developments for government social researchers.
Guardian special report: thinktanks http://politics.guardian.co.uk/thinktanks	Profiles of leading British think tanks.
Higher education academy psychology network: careers for Psychology graduates http://www.psychology.heacademy.ac.uk/html /call_for_career_case_studies.asp	Career case studies of Psychology graduates, spanning a range of sectors.
Hobsons GET: admin & management http://www.get.hobsons.co.uk/management	Gives an industry overview plus information about specific roles.
Hobsons GET: consultancy http://www.get.hobsons.co.uk/consultancy	Gives an industry overview plus information about specific roles.
Hobsons GET: customer service http://www.get.hobsons.co.uk/customer	Gives an industry overview plus information about specific roles.
How to crack case study interviews (Bain & Company)	DVD shelf ; Loan copies available
Human resources and recruitment (AGCAS sector briefing)	Occupational files O5; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/HRSB.
Inside Careers: careerchoice: business & management	Occupational files O1
Inside Careers: general management	Occupational files O1; http://www.insidecareers.co.uk/generalmanagement
Inside Careers: human resources http://www.insidecareers.co.uk/hr	Vacancies, company profiles and advice.
Inside Careers: management consultancy	Occupational files O1; See also http://www.insidecareers.co.uk/consultancy.
Institute of Business Consulting http://www.ibconsulting.org.uk	Professional body. Includes careers section and vacancy listings.
Institute of Translation and Interpreting http://www.iti.org.uk	Includes job vacancies and some useful publications on getting into the sector.
Intellect Association for Biometrics http://www.intellectuk.org	Trade association for the UK technology industry. Includes details of training courses, events and an A-Z of members.
Languages work http://www.languageswork.org.uk	Information and advice on how to use your language skills, including a section on languages at work with case studies from different sectors.
Lingo24: translation industry career guide http://www.lingo24.com/careerguide.html	Career guide to translation for languages graduates and other people with language skills.
Management: a careers guide	Occupational files O1
Management Consultancies Association http://www.mca.org.uk	Organisation representing consultancy industry. Includes careers resources and vacancy listings.
Market Research Society (MRS) http://www.marketresearch.org.uk	Includes information on careers and qualifications.
Mathematics: careers advice http://www.ima.org.uk/Careers/ mathematics_undergraduate_careers_advice.pdf	Online PDF leaflet prepared by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA). You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site.
Maths careers http://www.mathscareers.org.uk	Site on careers in mathematics, published by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA), as part of the Council for the Mathematical Sciences (CMS).
National Network for Interpreting http://www.nationalnetworkforinterpreting.ac.uk	Information on the interpreting profession and other careers for linguists.
National Network for Translation http://www.routesintolanguages.ac.uk/translation	Organise information events and facilitate work placements in translation companies.
People management http://www.peoplemanagement.co.uk	Online magazine of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. Hard copy also available in the Information Room.
Prospects.ac.uk business and management http://www.prospects.ac.uk/business	Information includes sector-specific employers, vacancies, courses and articles.
Prospects.ac.uk human resources and employment http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/EmployLab	Explore types of jobs in this sector.
Prospects.ac.uk management and statistics http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/management	Explore types of jobs in this sector.
Prospects.ac.uk recruitment and HR http://www.prospects.ac.uk/recruitment	Information includes sector-specific employers, vacancies, courses and articles.
Public affairs links http://www.publicaffairslinks.co.uk	Includes links to lobbying firms, industry bodies and news resources.
Regional Language Network South West http://www.rln-southwest.com	Government-funded service which aims to help bridge the gap between businesses and language providers/students with languages, with a view to helping the South West trade more successfully internationally.
Royal Statistical Society http://www.rss.org.uk	Includes a careers section.
Social Research Association http://www.the-sra.org.uk	Includes a section on careers in research.
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics http://www.siam.org	Useful careers & jobs section with information about real applications of maths and job roles for mathematicians. Vacancies listed are mainly in the US.
Statisticians count: careers in statistics	Occupational files O2
Statisticians count: careers in statistics (DVD)	DVD shelf
Statisticians in the pharmaceutical industry http://www.psiweb.org	Non-profit organisation aiming to promote good statistical practice in the pharmaceutical industry. Resources section of site contains careers literature.
TARGETjobs management consulting	Occupational files O1; See also http://www.targetjobs.co.uk/consulting.
TARGETjobs.co.uk: general management http://targetjobs.co.uk/general-management	Sector profile.
TARGETjobs.co.uk: healthcare operations & management http://targetjobs.co.uk /healthcare-operations-and-management	Sector profile.
TARGETjobs.co.uk: human resources & recruitment http://targetjobs.co.uk/ human-resources-and-recruitment	Sector profile.
The OR Society http://www.theorsociety.com	Contains a section on careers in operational research.
Vault career guide to consulting: European edition	With occupational files O; Loan copy available
Vault guide to the top 25 consulting firms: Asia Pacific edition	With occupational files O
Vault guide to the top 25 consulting firms: European edition	With occupational files O
Vault guide to the top European consulting firms	With occupational files O; Two loan copies available
w4mp http://www.w4mp.org	Includes vacancies and information on how to get a job or an internship with an MP - see 'Find out about the job' section.
Who's who in public affairs	With occupational files O
Working in CSR: what's it really like?	Occupational files R6; PDF file - 334 kb (campus only) You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF files - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site.
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Scientific research, analysis and support
A career in science? http://www.careerinscience.co.uk	Site contains some interesting career stories from real scientists.
Academic jobs EU http://www.academicjobseu.com	Searchable database of academic and research vacancies across Europe.
Academic360.com http://www.academic360.com	Includes links to faculty, staff, and administrative vacancies in academic institutions.
Academy of Medical Sciences: careers in biomedical research http://www.academicmedicine.ac.uk	Information and useful links for anyone considering or pursuing a career in any area of biomedical science.
An ethical career in science and technology (Scientists for Global Responsibility)	Occupational files R6; Loan copy available
Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry careers http://www.abpi-careers.org.uk	Information on careers with ABPI members, types of roles and an employer directory.
AtomiCareers in Europe guide http://www.careersineurope.com/events/live/1001/AtomiCareers-Event	Download the PDF guide from this webpage. Includes articles on the nuclear industry and employer profiles.
Breakthrough: your guide to careers in the pharmaceutical industry	Occupational files V1; See also http://www.breakthroughlive.com/
British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences http://www.bases.org.uk	Professional body for those with an interest in science, sport and exercise. Site includes a careers section with a downloadable career guide.
British Occupational Hygiene Society http://www.bohs.org	Includes information on education and training.
British Pharmacological Society: careers in pharmacology http://www.careersinpharmacology.org	Information on what you can do with a degree in pharmacology, including further study.
Building a successful career in scientific research: a guide for PhD students and postdocs	With occupational files V
Career basics: advice and resources for scientists from Science Careers	Occupational files V1 ; See also http://www.sciencecareers.org/careerbasicspdf.
Careers for graduates in science and engineering: access to over 8,000 jobs	Video shelves; DVD on job vacancies within the North East process industry.
Careers in food and drink manufacturing	Occupational files V1; See also http://www.careersinfoodanddrink.co.uk.
Careers in science communication (CAS publication)	PDF file - 85 kb You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. RTF file - 530 kb
Careers in toxicology	Occupational files V3
Centre for Ecology & Hydrology http://www.ceh.ac.uk	Centre for research in the land and freshwater environmental sciences.
CERN recruitment service http://humanresources.web.cern.ch/humanresources /external/general/HN-recruitment	Includes a section on the fellowship programme for postgraduate and postdoctoral candidates.
Change of heart: career intentions and the chemistry PhD	Skills shelves
Chemistry PhD: the impact on women's retention	Skills shelves
Chemistry skills pipeline	Chemistry discipline file
ChemJobs.net http://www.chemjobs.net	International job vacancy site for chemists and biologists.
ChemSeer http://www.chemseer.com	Chemistry, pharmaceutical and biochemistry jobs in the academic and industrial fields.
Cogent http://www.cogent-ssc.com	Sector Skills Council for the chemical, nuclear, oil and gas, petroleum and polymer industries.
Critical paths: 12 inspiring cases of ethical careers in science and technology	Occupational files R6
Eduserv vacancies http://www.vacancies.ac.uk	Vacancies in the academic sector, including academic, support and research opportunities.
Energy & Utility Skills http://www.euskills.co.uk	Sector Skills Council for the electricity, gas, waste management and water industries.
Everything you wanted to know about sponsorship, placements and graduate opportunities (but were afraid to ask): official guide of the British Association for the Advancement of Science	Occupational files V1; Also available online at http://www.everythingyouwantedtoknow.com.
Food and drink sector (AGCAS sector briefing)	Occupational files V1; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/FoodandDSB.
Forensic Science Society http://www.forensic-science-society.com	Information section includes careers resources.
From academic to medical writer: a guide to getting started in medical communications http://www.medcommsnetworking.co.uk/startingout/ medcomms_careers_guide_09_x.pdf	You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site.
Good practice in university departments (Royal Society of Chemistry)	Chemistry discipline file
Got a degree? What next… Make the most of your career with this essential guide for chemical science students	Occupational files V1; Chemistry discipline file; Loan copy available
HigherEdJobs.com http://www.higheredjobs.com	Higher Education vacancies mainly in US and Canada. A few worldwide.
Hobsons GET: science and related work http://www.get.hobsons.co.uk/science	Gives an industry overview plus information about specific roles.
IET engineering & technology career guide	Occupational files T
Improve http://www.improveltd.co.uk	Sector Skills Council for food and drink manufacturing and processing.
Institute of Clinical Research http://www.icr-global.org	Includes a career centre.
Institute of Food Science and Technology http://www.ifst.org	Independent professional qualifying body for food scientists and technologists.
Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining http://www.iom3.org	Includes careers information and job vacancies.
Institute of Physics http://www.iop.org	Includes a careers section.
Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine http://www.ipem.ac.uk	Site includes a careers and training section with current job vacancies.
International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA): careers http://www.imca-int.com/careers	Information on different roles in the offshore contracting industry.
jobs.ac.uk http://www.jobs.ac.uk	Academic and academic-related job vacancies in the UK and overseas.
Mathematics: careers advice http://www.ima.org.uk/Careers/ mathematics_undergraduate_careers_advice.pdf	Online PDF leaflet prepared by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA). You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site.
Maths careers http://www.mathscareers.org.uk	Site on careers in mathematics, published by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA), as part of the Council for the Mathematical Sciences (CMS).
Molecular bioscience PhD and women's retention: a survey and comparison with chemistry	Skills shelves
Mothers in science: 64 ways to have it all	Occupational files V1; Online at http://royalsociety.org/downloaddoc.asp?id=6151.
Nature jobs http://www.nature.com	Multidisciplinary science journal includes careers articles, jobs, and academic opportunities.
New Scientist: careers guide	Occupational files V1
New Scientist: graduate careers special	Periodicals rack; Online at http://www.NewScientistJobs.com/graduate.
NewScientist http://www.newscientist.com	Includes link to NewScientist Jobs which has a searchable database of jobs and studentship vacancies in the USA/Canada, UK/Europe and Australasia. Includes some environmental jobs. See also NewScientist Graduate Careers Special.
NHS clinical scientists recruitment services https://www.nhsclinicalscientists.info	Information on working as a clinical scientist and how to apply. Please note this site is only live if currently recruiting.
Oilcareers.com http://www.oilcareers.com	The official recruitment site of the UK oil and gas industry, endorsed by the industry's leading bodies. Free vacancy listings, occupational information and a discussion forum where students can ask specific questions.
Pharmajobs http://www.pharmajobs.co.uk	Medical sales and other vacancies in the pharmaceutical industry.
pharmiweb.com http://www.pharmiweb.com	Pharmaceutical Industry career opportunities, news, company profiles, life-style articles and links to career development and training sources.
PhysicsJobs http://www.physicsweb.org/jobs	Website dedicated to physics and engineering job vacancies.
Prospects.ac.uk science and pharmaceuticals http://www.prospects.ac.uk/science	Information includes sector-specific employers, vacancies, courses and articles.
Prospects.ac.uk scientific services http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/SciServices	Explore types of jobs in this sector.
Reactiv8: an introduction to careers in chemistry	DVD shelf
Real world engineering & technology	Occupational files T; Digital version available through http://www.realworldmagazine.com.
Recruitment and retention of women in academic chemistry	Chemistry discipline file
Royal Meteorological Society http://www.rmets.org	Site has a careers section.
Royal Society of Chemistry http://www.rsc.org	Includes a section on careers and professional development.
scenta http://www.scenta.co.uk	Science, engineering and technology gateway initiated by the Engineering and Technology Board. Includes a careers section.
Science (AGCAS sector briefing)	Occupational files V1 and V3; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/ScienceSB.
Science city Bristol http://www.sciencecitybristol.com	Site links to a film showcasing Bristol and Bath's impact on developments in science and technology.
ScienceCareers.org http://www.sciencecareers.org	This site is published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science and has a range of careers information for scientists.
Scientists for Global Responsibility http://www.sgr.org.uk	Site includes a series of downloadable leaflets on ethical careers in science, design and technology.
SEMTA http://www.semta.org.uk	Sector Skills Council for the science, engineering and manufacturing technologies industries.
Senior Research Associate: Bath careers podcasts	A Bath graduate talks about her job as a Senior Research Associate at the University of East Anglia.
Society for General Microbiology: bioscience@work http://www.biocareers.org.uk	Site includes information on jobs areas, courses and qualifications and a selection of career profiles.
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics http://www.siam.org	Useful careers & jobs section with information about real applications of maths and job roles for mathematicians. Vacancies listed are mainly in the US.
Society of Biology http://www.societyofbiology.org	Includes a careers page with information about student membership and special events and a life sciences jobs board.
Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) http://www.soci.org	Registered charity with principal objective to further the application of chemistry and related sciences for the public benefit. Student membership with generous benefits available for £15.
TARGETjobs Europe	Europe file; See also http://www.targetjobseurope.com.
TARGETjobs.co.uk: science, research & development http://targetjobs.co.uk/ science-research-and-development	Sector profile.
TheScientist: careers http://careers.the-scientist.com	International recruitment website for life science and medical professionals.
UK resource centre for women in science, engineering and technology http://www.setwomenresource.org.uk	Website funded by the Department for Innovation, Universities & Skills as part of their Strategy for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology (SET).
University researchers and the job market (AGCAS) http://www.agcas.org.uk/agcas_resources/ 115-University-Researchers-and-the-Job-Market	Practical career development resource for research staff.
Vega Science Trust: science career videos http://www.vega.org.uk/video/series/10	Series of videos giving an insight into scientists and engineers from more unusual backgrounds. Includes a Biochemist, a Cosmologist, a Food Scientist, a Physicist and a Quantum Chemist.
Where you can go with Biology	Biology discipline file
WISE: women into science, engineering and construction http://www.wisecampaign.org.uk	Campaign to encourage women into careers in these sectors.
Women in Science http://www.amrc.org.uk/HomePage/ Default.aspx?Nav=483,547	Information from the Association of Medical Research Charities, including Women in Science Profiles.
Women into Science and Engineering: directory of initiatives	Funding
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Social, guidance and community work
Academic360.com http://www.academic360.com	Includes links to faculty, staff, and administrative vacancies in academic institutions.
Asset Skills http://www.assetskills.org	Sector Skills Council for property services, housing, cleaning services and facilities management.
Be the change: a guide to the UK social change movement http://www.socialchange.org.uk	Contains a directory of UK-based social change organisations with interests in the environment, globalisation, overseas development, peace, refugee/minority issues, rights and UK poverty.
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy http://www.bacp.co.uk	Education section contains training and careers information.
British Association of Psychotherapists http://www.bap-psychotherapy.org	Includes information on professional training.
British Psychological Society http://www.bps.org.uk	Includes a careers section.
Children's Workforce Development Council http://www.cwdcouncil.org.uk	Organisation working to support those who work with children, young people and their families. Includes information on becoming a social worker.
Communitycare.co.uk http://www.communitycare.co.uk	Includes careers information and job opportunities.
Compass: the complete guide to social work and social care	Occupational files B1
Eduserv vacancies http://www.vacancies.ac.uk	Vacancies in the academic sector, including academic, support and research opportunities.
General Social Care Council http://www.gscc.org.uk	Social care workforce regulator in England. Includes training and learning section.
Getting into international development	Charities and voluntary sector shelves; See also www.careers.lon.ac.uk/development.
Government and public administration (AGCAS sector briefing)	Occupational files D1, F3, N1 and Q1; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/GovernmentSB.
Higher education academy psychology network: careers for Psychology graduates http://www.psychology.heacademy.ac.uk/html /call_for_career_case_studies.asp	Career case studies of Psychology graduates, spanning a range of sectors.
HigherEdJobs.com http://www.higheredjobs.com	Higher Education vacancies mainly in US and Canada. A few worldwide.
Hobsons GET: public sector and social services http://www.get.hobsons.co.uk/publicsector	Gives an industry overview plus information about specific roles.
International development http://www.sussex.ac.uk/cdec/careers_path.php ?carpath=15&carsection=4	Information and advice by University of Sussex, Careers Development & Employment Centre.
jobs.ac.uk http://www.jobs.ac.uk	Academic and academic-related job vacancies in the UK and overseas.
Local government talent: careers	Occupational files L1; See also http://www.lgcareers.com.
National Council for Voluntary Youth Services http://www.ncvys.org.uk	'Workforce' section contains information on working and training in the voluntary and community youth sector.
Outreach Officer: Bath careers podcasts	A Bath graduate talks about her job as an Outreach Officer with Plymouth Library Services.
Probation directory: incorporating offender management and interventions	With occupational files B
Prospects.ac.uk health and social care http://www.prospects.ac.uk/health	Information includes sector-specific employers, vacancies, courses and articles.
Prospects.ac.uk social care and guidance work http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/SocPastCare	Explore types of jobs in this sector.
ReliefWeb http://www.reliefweb.int	Gateway to information on humanitarian emergencies and disasters. Includes vacancy listings.
Report on a survey of the recruitment policies and practices of organisations concerned with international development	Charities and voluntary sector shelves
Skills for care http://www.skillsforcare.org.uk	Sector Skills Council for social care.
Skills for Justice http://www.skillsforjustice.com	Sector Skills Council for the custodial care, community justice, court and prosecution, and policing and law enforcement sectors.
Social care and social work careers information website http://www.socialworkandcare.co.uk	Department of Health site on working in these fields.
Social care (AGCAS sector briefing)	Occupational files B1; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/SocialSB.
Social work: course details and course providers	General UK further and higher education
TARGETjobs.co.uk: social care http://targetjobs.co.uk/social-care	Sector profile.
Why housing?	Occupational files B4
Working in development: a guide to starting your development career	Miscellaneous - please ask at reception
Working with young people	With occupational files B
World Service Enquiry http://www.wse.org.uk	Iinformation and advice about volunteering or working for development. Publish Opportunities Abroad bulletin of vacancies in development - view the latest issue (campus only).
World Service Enquiry: careers in development seminar report	Charities and voluntary sector shelves
See also Occupational files B (blue section)	-
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Transport and logistics
Careers in food and drink manufacturing	Occupational files V1; See also http://www.careersinfoodanddrink.co.uk.
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport http://www.ciltuk.org.uk	Includes an extensive section on planning your career.
Food and drink sector (AGCAS sector briefing)	Occupational files V1; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/FoodandDSB.
GoSkills http://www.goskills.org	Sector Skills Council for passenger transport.
Hobsons GET: transport and logistics http://www.get.hobsons.co.uk/logistics	Gives an industry overview plus information about specific roles.
Inside Careers: careerchoice: engineering & technology	Occupational files M1, T, P1 and Q4
Inside Careers: logistics and transport management	Occupational files P1; See also http://www.insidecareers.co.uk/logistics.
Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers http://www.ics.org.uk	Internationally recognised professional body.
JobsInHighwaysAndTransportation.co.uk http://www.jobsinhighwaysandtransportation.co.uk	Includes job vacancies, profiles and advice on writing CVs and going for interviews.
Local government talent: careers	Occupational files L1; See also http://www.lgcareers.com.
Prospects.ac.uk transport and logistics http://www.prospects.ac.uk/transport_and_logistics	Information includes sector-specific employers, vacancies, courses and articles.
Prospects.ac.uk transport, logistics and distribution http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/TransDist	Explore types of jobs in this sector.
Royal Aeronautical Society http://www.aerosociety.com	Extensive aerospace and aviation careers section includes information on study, job-hunting, and scholarships and awards.
Skills for Logistics http://www.skillsforlogistics.org	Sector Skills Council for the freight logistics industry.
TARGETjobs.co.uk: logistics & transport http://targetjobs.co.uk/logistics-and-transport	Sector profile.
Transport and logistics (AGCAS sector briefing)	Occupational files P1; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/TransportSB.
Using your language skills (AGCAS special interest series)	Occupational files A4 and O4; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/Languages.
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