Information resources for occupational research
Select the category you are interested in from the following list
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 professional services (AGCAS industry insight) | Occupational files J1, J2, J3,
J4, J5 and O1; You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. |
| AFME (Association for Financial Markets in Europe) http://www.afme.eu/ |
Advocates stable, competitive, and sustainable European financial markets that support economic growth and benefit society. Site includes a directory of members. |
| All you need to know about the City | With occupational files J |
| All you need to know about the City part 2: understand the world's financial markets and why London dominates | With occupational files J |
| Ask Ivy http://www.askivy.net |
Information and advice on careers in investment banking, private equity and venture capital. |
| 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 industry insight) | Occupational files J2, J3, J6,
J7, J8, O1 and I3; You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. |
| 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. Operate CIPFA Talent, a trainee accountant recruitment service. |
| CIMA (Chartered Institute of
Management Accountants) http://www.cimaglobal.com |
Site includes: |
| Commercial awareness and business decision-making skills: how to understand and analyse company financial information | Skills shelves; Lloan copy available |
| eFinancialCareers http://www.efinancialcareers.com/students |
Online Graduate Centre providing information on jobs and internships in the financial markets. |
| eFinancialCareers: careers in financial markets | Occupational files J7 |
| Financial Skills Partnership http://www.financialskillspartnership.org.uk |
Sector Skills Council for finance, accountancy and financial services. 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 industry insight) | Occupational files D1, F3, L1
and Q1;
You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. |
| gradmalaysia: banking and financial services | Overseas shelves |
| GraduatejobsinEurope.com http://graduatejobsineurope.com |
Information on working and studying in Europe. Provided by gti media including data from TARGETjobs. |
| 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. |
| ICAS (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland) http://icas.org.uk/BecomeaCA.aspx |
Information on the qualification, plus training vacancies across the UK. |
| 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/ban and http://www.insidecareers.co.uk/digital/ban. Twitter trends: #bankinggradjobs/advice/news |
| Inside Careers: chartered accountancy | Occupational files J1; See also http://www.insidecareers.co.uk/acc and http://www.insidecareers.co.uk/digital/acc. Twitter trends: #accountancygradjobs/advice/news |
| Inside Careers: chartered tax advisers | Occupational files J5; See also http://www.insidecareers.co.uk/tax and http://www.insidecareers.co.uk/digital/tax. Twitter trends: #taxgradjobs/advice/news |
| Institute of Chartered Accountants
of Scotland http://www.ca-training.co.uk |
Information on training, vacancies and employers. |
| Institute of Internal Auditors http://www.iia.org.uk |
Site includes information on careers and qualifications. |
| Mathematics: careers advice http://www.ima.org.uk/_db/_documents/ ima_mathematics_undergraduate_careers_advicev2.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 financial management
and accountancy http://www.prospects.ac.uk/types_of_jobs_financial.htm |
Explore types of jobs in this sector. |
| Real world city & finance | Occupational files J1; Digital version available through http://www.realworldmagazine.com. |
| Real world professional services | Occupational files O1; Digital version available through http://www.realworldmagazine.com. |
| 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 & finance | Occupational files J1; See also http://targetjobs.co.uk/finance and http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/077fc069#/077fc069/1. |
| TARGETjobs finance & law Channel Islands | Occupational files J1 and K1. |
| TARGETjobs first finance | Work experience shelves; See also http://targetjobs.co.uk/finance and http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/5e62a16d#/5e62a16d/1. |
| TARGETjobs.co.uk: accountancy and financial management http://targetjobs.co.uk/career-sectors/accountancy-and-financial-management |
Sector profile. |
| TARGETjobs.co.uk: financial
services and insurance http://targetjobs.co.uk/career-sectors/financial-services-and-insurance |
Sector profile. |
| TARGETjobs.co.uk: investment banking & investment http://targetjobs.co.uk/career-sectors/investment-banking-and-investment |
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. |
| The Gateway online http://thegatewayonline.com |
Employer, sector and market news, plus insights into occupations predominantly in finance. You can also often pick up a copy of The Gateway from the Careers Advisory Service. |
| Truth about getting into investment
banking http://vimeo.com/7262394 |
Video of a panel discussion hosted by eFinancialCareers.com. |
| Unilever videos https://www.yousendit.com/download/T2dmS3dqVEhGR0VQWWNUQw |
Cover:
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| Unofficial guide to investment
banking http://www.unofficialguidetobanking.com |
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/using_your_language_skills.htm. |
| 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 |
| 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 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. |
| Discover risk http://www.discoverrisk.co.uk |
Site from the Chartered Insurance Institute. Also have a YouTube channel featuring videos of new graduates in the profession. |
| 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/act and http://www.insidecareers.co.uk/digital/act. Twitter trends: #actuariesgradjobs/advice/news |
| Inside Careers: insurance & pensions http://www.insidecareers.co.uk/ins |
Vacancies, company profiles and advice. |
| Lifting the lid on financial services: a brief guide to financial services | Guide produced by the Chartered
Insurance Institute. 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/_db/_documents/ ima_mathematics_undergraduate_careers_advicev2.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/types_of_jobs_insurance.htm |
Explore types of jobs in this sector. |
| Real world professional services | Occupational files O1; Digital version available through http://www.realworldmagazine.com. |
| TARGETjobs.co.uk: financial services and insurance http://targetjobs.co.uk/career-sectors/financial-services-and-insurance |
Sector profile. |
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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:
|
| Eduserv vacancies http://www.vacancies.ac.uk |
Vacancies in the academic sector, including academic, support and research opportunities. |
| European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) http://www.eu-careers.eu |
Career opportunities in the European Institutions. |
| Government and public administration (AGCAS industry insight) | Occupational files D1, F3, L1
and Q1; You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. |
| 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 |
Professional qualifying body for Chartered Secretaries. Includes information on what Chartered Secretaries do and how to get into the profession. |
| 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/types_of_jobs_administration.htm |
Explore types of jobs in this sector. |
| TopCareer.jobs http://www.topcareer.jobs |
Recruitment website for Research Councils UK. |
| 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 | |
| AdMISSION http://www.theadmission.co.uk |
IPA's new careers website for people who want to get into advertising, media and marketing communications. |
| Advertising Association http://www.adassoc.org.uk |
Includes information on careers. |
| Advertising, marketing and PR (AGCAS industry insight) | Occupational files G1 and G2; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/industries_advertising_overview.htm. |
| British Science Association http://www.britishscienceassociation.org |
A registered charity that exists to advance the public understanding, accessibility and accountability of the sciences and engineering in the UK. News and events relevant to those interested in science communication. |
| Careers in food & drink fmcg |
Occupational files H2; See also http://www.careersinfoodanddrink.co.uk. |
| 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.cipr.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. |
| 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. |
| GraduatejobsinEurope.com http://graduatejobsineurope.com |
Information on working and studying in Europe. Provided by gti media including data from TARGETjobs. |
| 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 for graduates http://www.prca.org.uk/assets/pdf/FL_insidersguide.pdf |
You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. |
| 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. |
| MedComms Medical Communications
Community: starting out in Medical Communications http://www.medcommsnetworking.co.uk/startingout |
Includes some videos and a downloadable
guide. You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. |
| 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. |
| Pressat: how to get a job in public relations and various other PR tips http://www.pressat.co.uk/ how-to-get-a-job-in-public-relations-and-various-other-pr-tips/ |
A guide aimed at helping people to start a career in public relations. |
| Prospects.ac.uk advertising, marketing and PR http://www.prospects.ac.uk/types_of_jobs_advertising_marketing_pr.htm |
Explore types of jobs in this sector. |
| 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 |
| Speaking of science: the who, what, when, where and why of science communication http://speakingofscience.juliegould.net |
Series of interviews with science communicators. |
| TARGETjobs.co.uk: marketing, advertising
& PR http://targetjobs.co.uk/career-sectors/marketing-advertising-and-pr |
Sector profile. |
| TARGETjobs.co.uk: retail, buying and merchandising http://targetjobs.co.uk/career-sectors/retail-buying-and-merchandising |
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/using_your_language_skills.htm. |
| 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. |
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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 industry insight) | Occupational files R4, R5, R6,
S1 and V1; You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. |
| 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/ types_of_jobs_animal_plant_resources.htm |
Explore types of jobs in this sector. |
| 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 |
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| Buying, selling and retailing | |
| Breakthrough http://www.breakthroughlive.com |
Information about careers in the pharmaceutical industry. |
| 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 |
| Healthcarejobs http://www.healthcarejobs.co.uk |
Jobs within the healthcare sales industry. |
| Inside Careers:
purchasing & supply http://www.insidecareers.co.uk/pur |
Vacancies, company profiles and advice. |
| Inside Careers: retail & FMCG http://www.insidecareers.co.uk/retail-fmcg |
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. |
| National Skills Academy For Retail http://www.nsaforretail.com |
Led by Skillsmart Retail, the site includes various career planning and training tools. |
| 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 retailing, buying
and selling http://www.prospects.ac.uk/types_of_jobs_retailing_buying_selling.htm |
Explore types of jobs in this sector. |
| Retail (AGCAS industry insight) | Occupational files
H3 and P3;
You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. |
| Retail therapy | Occupational files H3 |
| Skillsmart Retail http://www.skillsmartretail.com |
Sector Skills Council for retail. |
| TARGETjobs.co.uk: consumer goods & FMCG http://targetjobs.co.uk/career-sectors/consumer-goods-and-fmcg |
Sector profile. |
| TARGETjobs.co.uk: retail, buying and merchandising http://targetjobs.co.uk/career-sectors/retail-buying-and-merchandising |
Sector profile. |
| TARGETjobs.co.uk: sales http://targetjobs.co.uk/career-sectors/sales |
Sector profile. |
| The grocer http://www.thegrocer.co.uk |
Industry news and sales, marketing and retail jobs. |
| Unilever videos https://www.yousendit.com/download/T2dmS3dqVEhGR0VQWWNUQw |
Cover:
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| Using your language skills (AGCAS special interest series) | Occupational files A4 and O4; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/using_your_language_skills.htm. |
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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. |
| 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.hecsu.ac.uk/career_pathways_for_graduates_ into_the_voluntary_community_sector.htm |
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 industry insight) | Occupational files N1; You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. |
| Charity choice UK | Charities and voluntary sector shelves |
| 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. |
| Charityworks 360 http://charityworks360.wordpress.com/ |
Website written by graduates working in the charity and housing sector. Contains career tips, case studies and a range of articles and discussions useful to those looking to work in the sector. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Ethical careers http://www.ethicalcareers.org |
News, information and features on ethical careers |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 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. |
| Policy Library http://www.policylibrary.com |
Social, economic and foreign policy resource, with the latest policy jobs, research and events. |
| Politics, social policy and international relations careers (CAS publication) | |
| Prospects.ac.uk charity and
voluntary work http://www.prospects.ac.uk/ types_of_jobs_charity_voluntary_work.htm |
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. |
| 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.co.uk: public service, charity and social work http://targetjobs.co.uk/career-sectors/public-service-charity-and-social-work |
Sector profile. |
| ThirdSector http://www.thirdsector.co.uk |
Charity jobs and 'careerfile' feature providing detailed profiles of charitable organisations. |
| UK voluntary sector workforce almanac http://www.3rdsectorworkforce.org.uk |
Contains useful information and data on the sector, including on salaries, types of jobs and training. |
| 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/using_your_language_skills.htm. |
| 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. |
| Working for a charity http://www.wfac.org.uk |
Exists to promote the voluntary sector as a positive career option for those seeking paid employment in the sector. Site includes a tool to match your skills and experience with different career and job options in the voluntary sector. |
| Working in development | Charities and voluntary sector shelves |
| Working in the charity sector (CAS publication) | You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. |
| Working in the voluntary sector: how to find rewarding and fulfilling work in charities and voluntary organisations | Charities and voluntary sector shelves |
| World Association of Non-Governmental Organizations (WANGO) http://www.wango.org |
Includes the Wordwide NGO Directory. |
| World Service Enquiry:
international development jobs and volunteer information http://www.wse.org.uk |
UK charity that provides information and career advice to people who want to volunteer or work in international development and aid. |
| 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 |
| See also Charities and voluntary
sector shelves and Occupational files N (blue section); For information on volunteering see Charities, volunteering and gap year files, and voluntary work index |
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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. |
| Become a surveyor (RICS) http://www.rics.org/becomeasurveyor |
The student route to becoming a chartered surveyor, for students from a variety of course backgrounds. |
| Builiding Conservation.com http://www.buildingconservation.com |
Includes the Building Conservation Directory. |
| Careers in property 2011 http://graduate.savills.co.uk/pdf/ CareersInProperty2011.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. |
| Construction (AGCAS industry insight) | Occupational files Q1 and Q4; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/industries_construction_overview.htm. |
| ConstructionSkills http://www.cskills.org |
Sector Skills Council for the
construction industry. The Construction Skills Network contains information on the latest construction skills forecasts for 2012-2016. |
| 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 industry insight) | Occupational files D1, F3, L1
and Q1; You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. |
| Green register http://www.greenregister.org.uk |
Not-for-profit organisation offering expert and unbiased training on sustainable building practices to all disciplines of the construction industry. Site includes a register of members. |
| Growing Careers http://www.growing-careers.com |
Free vacancy service to jobhunters seeking a 'career with a difference'. Includes landscape architecture and design jobs. |
| Guide to professional institutions
within construction and the built environment sector http://www.agcas.org.uk/agcas_resources/272 |
Focuses on student and other grades of membership, providing with contact details, information and benefits of each Institution. |
| Hobsons GET: building and planning http://www.get.hobsons.co.uk/building |
Gives an industry overview plus information about specific roles. |
| Inside Careers: engineering http://www.insidecareers.co.uk/engineering |
Vacancies, company profiles and advice. |
| Institute of Historic Building Conservation http://www.ihbc.org.uk |
Professional body. Includes information on education and training and vacancy listings. |
| 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 industry insight) | Occupational files A1 and A2; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/industries_property_overview.htm. |
| Prospects.ac.uk construction
and property management http://www.prospects.ac.uk/types_of_jobs_construction_property.htm |
Explore types of jobs in this sector. |
| 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 construction, QS & civil engineering | Occupational files Q4; See also http://targetjobs.co.uk/construction and http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/0f6381ec#/0f6381ec/1. |
| TARGETjobs property | Occupational files Q5; See also http://targetjobs.co.uk/career-sectors/property and http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/1632a16c#/1632a16c/1. |
| TARGETjobs.co.uk: construction & building services http://targetjobs.co.uk/career-sectors/construction-and-building-services |
Sector profile. |
| TARGETjobs.co.uk: quantity surveying & building surveying http://targetjobs.co.uk/career-sectors/quantity-surveying-and-building-surveying |
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 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. |
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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. |
| Create your own career (AGCAS) | You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF files - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. |
| Creative arts and culture (AGCAS industry insight) | Occupational files
X1 and Y6; You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. |
| Creative Bath http://www.creativebath.org |
Organisation aiming to link and develop the creative industries in and around Bath. |
| Creative CV guide | Skills shelves |
| Creative living http://www.careers-creative-living.co.uk |
Web tool designed to help creative graduates plan their creative careers. |
| Creative Skillset http://www.creativeskillset.org |
Sector Skills Council for TV, Film, Radio, Interactive Media, Animation, Computer Games, Facilities, Photo Imaging, Publishing, Advertising and Fashion and Textiles. |
| Fashion and design (AGCAS industry insight) | Occupational files X4; You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. |
| 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 design http://www.prospects.ac.uk/types_of_jobs_creative_arts_and_design.htm |
Explore types of jobs in this sector. |
| Writers' and artists' yearbook | With occupational files Y |
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| Defence and public protection | |
| Armed forces and emergency services (AGCAS industry insight) | Occupational files D1 and D3; You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. |
| 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 industry insight) | Occupational files D1, F3, L1
and Q1; You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. |
| Graduate opportunities in the British Army: the DVD | DVD shelf |
| 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. |
| PHORCaST (Public Health Online
Resources for Careers, Skills and Training) http://www.phorcast.org.uk |
Very comprehensive careers website with information on what public health is and how to begin a career and continue to develop in the sector. |
| 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/types_of_jobs_law_enforcement.htm |
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 http://www.skillsforjustice-ipds.com/nfs/nfs-video.html |
Interviews with firefighters talking about their experiences and the opportunities that are available within the job. |
| TARGETjobs.co.uk: public service, charity and social work http://targetjobs.co.uk/career-sectors/public-service-charity-and-social-work |
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. |
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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. |
| An academic career http://www.manchester.ac.uk/academiccareer |
Website created by the Careers and Employability Division at the University of Manchester. Designed to help all levels of students, alumni and researchers who might be considering a career in academia. |
| Balanced researcher: strategies for busy researchers | Skills shelves; Online at http://www.vitae.ac.uk/researcherbooklets |
| 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. |
| Case studies: careers in research - RCUK http://www.rcuk.ac.uk/researchcareers/percase |
Online suite of stories providing an insight about life as a researcher and the different career paths which researchers’ take. |
| 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 |
| Discovering Montessori (DVD) | DVD shelf |
| Education alternatives (AGCAS) | Occupational files A5; You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF files - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. |
| 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. |
| EuroScienceJobs http://www.eurosciencejobs.com |
Searchable database of research and postdoctoral science jobs in Europe. |
| Excellence Gateway http://www.excellencegateway.org.uk |
Online service for those working in the post-16 learning and skills sector in England. Includes section on teaching in further education including funding guidance. |
| FindAPostDoc.com http://www.findapostdoc.com |
Postdoctoral job opportunities across a range of subject disciplines. |
| Getting a teaching job (AGCAS) | Occupational files A1; 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 |
| Good teacher training guide
2010 http://wordpress.buckingham.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/gttg-2010.pdf |
Compares the teacher trainer
providers. Published by the University of Buckingham. You may need to download the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this file. |
| Graduate Teacher Training Registry
(GTTR): little guide |
Occupational files A1 vol.2; Two loan copies available; See also http://www.gttr.ac.uk. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Onestopenglish http://www.onestopenglish.com |
English teachers' resource site, includes job vacancies. Particularly useful for TEFL. Some resources are only accessible with a subscription. |
| Professional skills tests http://www.education.gov.uk/schools/careers/traininganddevelopment/professional |
Information and guidance on the professional skills tests for trainee teachers in literacy and numeracy. |
| Prospects.ac.uk teaching and
education http://www.prospects.ac.uk/types_of_jobs_education.htm |
Explore types of jobs in this sector. |
| Recruitment and retention of women in academic chemistry | Chemistry discipline file |
| Routes into teaching (AGCAS) | Occupational files A1; You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. |
| Talent http://www.talent.ac.uk |
Impartial advice on Initial Teacher Training (ITT) in the lifelong learning sector. |
| TARGETcourses teaching | Occupational files A1; See also http://targetcourses.co.uk/teaching. |
| TARGETjobs.co.uk: teaching and
education http://targetjobs.co.uk/career-sectors/teaching-and-education |
Sector guide. |
| Teach English Abroad: i-to-i http://www.onlinetefl.com |
TEFL courses, jobs and information. |
| Teaching Agency http://www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching |
Information on teacher training opportunities in England and Wales. |
| Teaching and education (AGCAS industry insight) | Occupational files A1 and A2; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/industries_education_overview.htm. |
| Teaching English abroad | With occupational files A |
| Teaching: frequently asked questions (AGCAS) | You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF files - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. |
| Teaching in Northern Ireland (AGCAS) | Occupational files A1; You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. |
| Teaching in Scotland (AGCAS) | Occupational files A1; You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site |
| Teaching in Wales (AGCAS) | Occupational files A1; You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. |
| TeachRE http://www.teachre.com |
Resource for RE teaching recruitment. |
| TEFL uncovered: how to teach your way abroad
with TEFL |
Occupational files A4; Downloadable version available from 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. |
| Tutor pages http://www.thetutorpages.com |
Offer an e-book, Tutoring:
the Complete Guide, as a free download. Please note that there is an annual membership fee to register on the site as a tutor. |
| 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/using_your_language_skills.htm. |
| Where you can go with Biology | Biology discipline file |
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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 in food and drink manufacturing | Occupational files V1; See also http://www.careersinfoodanddrink.co.uk. |
| 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 industry insight) | Occupational files R1; You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. |
| Engineer my career http://www.engineermycareer.co.uk |
Companies and useful web links for different engineering categories. |
| 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 industry insight) | Occupational files T; You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. |
| 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. |
| gradmalaysia: engineering | Overseas shelves |
| GraduatejobsinEurope.com http://graduatejobsineurope.com |
Information on working and studying in Europe. Provided by gti media including data from TARGETjobs. |
| Hobsons GET: engineering & manufacturing http://www.get.hobsons.co.uk/engineering |
Gives an industry overview plus information about specific roles. |
| How the energy industry works: the ultimate guide to energy | With occupational files T; See also http://www.energy-future.com. |
| IET engineering & technology career guide | Occupational files T |
| IET (Institution of Engineering
and Technology) http://www.theiet.org |
Includes careers and education section and a jobs board. |
| 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: energy & utilities http://www.insidecareers.co.uk/energy-utilities |
Vacancies, company profiles and advice. |
| Inside Careers: engineering http://www.insidecareers.co.uk/engineering |
Vacancies, company profiles and advice. |
| 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 industry insight) | Occupational files T; You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. |
| Materials careers: materials
and sport http://www.materials-careers.org.uk/careers/sport.htm |
Information about materials careers in sports equipment design and manufacture. |
| National STEM Centre careers project: promoting STEM careers http://www.nationalstemcentre.org.uk/stem-in-context/careers |
Resources include a list of links aimed at people interested in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) career and a searchable careers resources database of up-to-date STEM careers information from across the web. |
| NHS Healthcare Scientist Training
Programme http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/hcstp |
Salaried training posts in life sciences, physics and clinical engineering or physiological sciences throughout England. |
| Nuclear industry: opportunities for physicists | Physics discipline file; Useful for students from any discipline |
| Oil & gas: our energy future http://publishing.yudu.com/Library/ Avc7v/OilandGasOurEnergyFu/
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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,
manufacturing and production http://www.prospects.ac.uk/types_of_jobs_engineering.htm |
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. |
| 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. Site includes graduate vacancies, some of which are with SMEs. |
| 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. |
| Space technology: opportunities for physicists | Occupational files V1 |
| SummitSkills http://www.summitskills.org.uk |
Sector Skills Council for building services engineering. |
| Target engineering design and construction | Occupational files T |
| TARGETjobs engineering | Occupational files T; See also http://targetjobs.co.uk/career-sectors/engineering and http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/4bfb89ed#/4bfb89ed/1. |
| 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. |
| TopCareer.jobs http://www.topcareer.jobs |
Recruitment website for Research Councils UK. |
| 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). |
| 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 |
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| General careers periodicals | |
| Prospects finalist | Periodicals rack |
| Real world | Periodicals rack; See also http://www.realworldmagazine.com https://www.facebook.com/realworldmaguk and https://twitter.com/realworldmagUK. |
| TARGETjobs | Periodicals rack; See also http://www.targetjobs.co.uk. |
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| General occupational and vacancy resources | |
| Advice Resources: labour market
information http://www.advice-resources.co.uk/UsefulInformation/lmi |
Covers all employment sectors. |
| Alliance Sector Skills Councils http://www.sscalliance.org |
Represents, promotes and supports the work of the 22 Sector Skills Councils (SSCs) across the UK. |
| Apprenticeship guide | Occupational information; See also http://www.apprenticeshipguide.co.uk. |
| 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. |
| CareerPlayer http://www.careerplayer.com |
Careers video library containing information on industries, job roles, employers and tips and advice on career choice, job search and selection topics. |
| Careers 2012 | Occupational information |
| Careers with a science degree: over 100 job ideas to inspire you | Occupational information |
| Careers with an arts and humanities degree: over 100 job ideas to inspire you | 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. |
| Case studies: careers in research - RCUK http://www.rcuk.ac.uk/researchcareers/percase |
Online suite of stories providing an insight about life as a researcher and the different career paths which researchers’ take. |
| Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) Longitudinal Survey http://www.agcas.org.uk/agcas_resources/374 |
Longitudinal destinations data provides an insight into the employment and study patterns of university leavers three and a half years into their careers. |
| GOV.UK: Universal jobmatch https://www.gov.uk/jobs-jobsearch |
Search for full or part-time jobs. |
| Employer and job role research (CAS publication) | Skills file 1: application forms; Skills file 3: interviews |
| Graduate career stories http://www.hecsu.ac.uk/ research_reports_graduate_careers_stories.htm |
100 graduate employees describe how they ended up in their current roles. |
| Graduate Contacts List | Bath graduates who are willing to talk to current Bath students about working for their employer, what's involved in their job and also equal opportunities issues. |
| Graduate market in 2013: annual review of graduate vacancies & starting salaries at Britain's leading employers | Salary and labour market information
file; Online at http://www.highfliers.co.uk/download/ GMReport13.pdf. |
| Graduate market in 2012: annual review of graduate vacancies & starting salaries at Britain's leading employers | Salary and labour market information
file; Online at http://www.highfliers.co.uk/download/ GMReport12.pdf. |
| Graduate market in 2011: annual review of graduate vacancies & starting salaries at Britain's leading employers | Salary and labour market information
file; Online at http://www.highfliers.co.uk/download/ GMReport11.pdf. |
| 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 |
| Graduate market trends | Salary and labour market information file; Available online at http://www.hecsu.ac.uk/ research_reports_graduate_market_trends.htm |
| Graduate talent pool http://graduatetalentpool.direct.gov.uk |
The Graduate Talent Pool is a government-funded initiative designed to connect graduates with SMEs across private, public and voluntary sectors that offer internship opportunities. Search for roles by keyword, subject and location as well as register for job alerts when new opportunities match your preferences. All internship vacancies are vetted to make sure they adhere to national minimum wage legislation. |
| Inside Careers http://www.insidecareers.co.uk |
Graduate jobs, internships and careers advice. Also on: www.facebook.com/insidecareers Twitter: @insidecareers www.youtube.com/user/InsideCareersUK |
| 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 |
| Knowledge Transfer Networks https://ktn.innovateuk.org |
Networks designed to bring those interested in a particular technology or field of research together. |
| 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. |
| LMI future trends http://www.guidance-research.org/future-trends |
Labour market information for different industrial sectors and areas of employment. |
| National Careers Service: job profiles https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/ advice/planning/jobfamily/Pages/default.aspx |
Over 700 job profiles for both graduate and non-graduate roles. |
| National STEM Centre careers project: promoting STEM careers http://www.nationalstemcentre.org.uk/stem-in-context/careers |
Resources include a list of links aimed at people interested in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) career and a searchable careers resources database of up-to-date STEM careers information from across the web. |
| 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/types_of_jobs.htm |
Detailed descriptions of individual occupations. Include typical work activities, salaries, entry requirements and vacancy sources. |
| Rebuilding your life after redundancy: the new life network handbook | Skills shelves |
| South West observatory http://www.swo.org.uk |
Regional information gateway. Includes information on business and the economy. |
| The importance of researching occupations and employers thoroughly (CAS publication) | Skills file 1: application forms; Skills file 3: interviews |
| theJobCrowd http://www.thejobcrowd.com |
Career and employer information including reviews written by employees. |
| TotalProfessions.com: profession
finder http://www.totalprofessions.com/profession-finder |
Database of professional bodies in the UK. |
| 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;
Download from http://www.hecsu.ac.uk/current_projects_what_do_graduates_do.htm |
| 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 entrepreneurs | Skills shelves; Loan copy available - please ask at reception; Online at www.vitae.ac.uk/wdrd |
| 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? Doctoral graduate destinations and impact three years on | 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 |
| What do researchers do? Labour market information http://www.vitae.ac.uk/researchers/412181/ What-do-researchers-do-Labour-market-information.html |
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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://careers.abpi.org.uk |
Information on careers with ABPI members, types of roles and an employer directory. |
| Becoming a Clinical Psychologist | Slides from a presentation given
on campus on 7 March 2011. |
| 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. |
| Centre for Workforce Intelligence (CFWI) http://www.cfwi.org.uk |
Provides advice and information to the health and social care sector including workforce reports on various occupations. |
| Clearing House for postgraduate courses in
Clinical Psychology http://www.leeds.ac.uk/chpccp |
The Clearing House works with 30 clinical psychology course centres in Great Britain. Website contains information about the courses and eveything you need to apply. |
| Clinical psychology: making a difference | DVD shelf; Online at http://www.bps.org.uk/dcp/difference/difference_home.cfm. |
| ClinPsy.org.uk http://www.clinpsy.org.uk |
Website for aspiring Clinical Psychologists. Run by qualified professionals, it includes a wiki containing information about the role and the training involved and a discussion forum. |
| Day in the life http://www.dayinthelife.org.uk |
Website for anyone who would like to explore jobs and careers in the health and social care sector in the South West. Many of the resources are also of national significance. |
| Essential guide to becoming a doctor | With occupational files C |
| 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 industry insight) | Occupational files C1, C3, C4,
C5, C7 and V2;
You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. |
| Health service journal http://www.hsj.co.uk |
Website of UK health management and policy magazine. Includes jobs section. |
| 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 |
| 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. Includes information on Graduate Entry Programmes (GEPs). |
| NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme http://www.nhsgraduates.co.uk |
Information on NHS graduate schemes in England including how to apply. |
| NHS Healthcare Scientist Training
Programme http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/hcstp |
Salaried training posts in life sciences, physics and clinical engineering or physiological sciences throughout England. |
| 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.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/Students/816.aspx |
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 UKCAT and BMAT | With occupational files C; For graduate admission to medical schools |
| Prospects.ac.uk healthcare http://www.prospects.ac.uk/types_of_jobs_health.htm |
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.co.uk: healthcare http://targetjobs.co.uk/career-sectors/healthcare |
Sector profile. |
| Thrive http://www.thrive.org.uk |
National charity that uses gardening to change the lives of disabled people. Site includes information for those interested in a career in social and therapeutic horticulture. |
| Trust me, I'm a health manager | With occupational files C; Loan copy available |
| 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. |
| Workshop handouts http://www.bath.ac.uk/careers/workshophandouts.bho |
Various presentations for psychology students. Includes occupational talks on clinical, forensic and counselling psychology. |
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| Hospitality and events management | |
| Association for Conferences
and Events http://www.aceinternational.org |
Includes company directories. |
| Association of Exhibition Organisers http://www.aeo.org.uk |
Includes vacancies and information about the industry. |
| 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 |
| Hcareers http://www.hcareers.co.uk |
Restaurant and hospitality job seekers site. |
| Hospitality (AGCAS industry insight) | Occupational files E1; You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. |
| 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/types_of_jobs_hospitality.htm |
Explore types of jobs in this sector. |
| Springboard UK http://www.springboarduk.org.uk |
Careers and employers in the hospitality, leisure and tourism industries. |
| TARGETjobs.co.uk: hospitality,
leisure & travel http://targetjobs.co.uk/career-sectors/hospitality-leisure-and-travel |
Sector profile. |
| Tourism (AGCAS industry insight) | Occupational files F3; You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. |
| Using your language skills (AGCAS special interest series) | Occupational files A4 and O4; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/using_your_language_skills.htm. |
| 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/pat and http://www.insidecareers.co.uk/digital/pat. Twitter trends: #patentgradjobs/advice/news |
| 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 information
services http://www.prospects.ac.uk/types_of_jobs_information_services.htm |
Explore types of jobs in this sector. |
| Society of Archivists: career
development http://www.archives.org.uk/careers/careers.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. |
| TOPRA: The Organisation for
Professionals in Regulatory Affairs http://www.topra.org |
Site includes a careers page and information on gaining internships. |
| TOPRA guide to careers in regulatory affairs | Occupational files W2 |
| 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/using_your_language_skills.htm. |
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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 |
| Codeworks Connect http://www.codeworksconnect.net |
Trade association for digital businesses working in North East England. Help to organise work placements for students and graduates. |
| 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. |
| gradmalaysia: ICT | Overseas shelves |
| GraduatejobsinEurope.com http://graduatejobsineurope.com |
Information on working and studying in Europe. Provided by gti media including data from TARGETjobs. |
| IET engineering & technology career guide | Occupational files T |
| Inside Careers: engineering http://www.insidecareers.co.uk/engineering |
Vacancies, company profiles and advice. |
| Inside Careers: IT http://www.insidecareers.co.uk/it |
Vacancies, company profiles
and advice. Twitter trends: #itgradjobs/advice/news |
| Information technology & telecommunications (AGCAS industry insight) | Occupational files M1 and M2; You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. |
| ITEC career opportunities for women returners | Occupational files M1 |
| Mathematics: careers advice http://www.ima.org.uk/_db/_documents/ ima_mathematics_undergraduate_careers_advicev2.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/types_of_jobs_information_technology.htm |
Explore types of jobs in this sector. |
| Real world engineering & technology | Occupational files T; Digital version available through http://www.realworldmagazine.com. |
| TARGETjobs IT | Occupational files M1; See also http://targetjobs.co.uk/career-sectors/it-and-technology and http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/710110e7#/710110e7/1. |
| 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 |
| TopCareer.jobs http://www.topcareer.jobs |
Recruitment website for Research Councils UK. |
| 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/using_your_language_skills.htm. |
| 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. |
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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. |
| (The) beginner's guide to a career in law | Occupational files K1; Online at http://www.lawcareers.net/digitaled/f5937e1b-a0ad-4299-ae38-db6e1ea5709c/edition.htm. |
| Best in law 2012 | With occupational files K; Online at http://www.lawcareers.net/digitaled/ eee68752-2153-40e1-ac09-959929f4aeb5/edition.htm. |
| 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; Online at http://www.chambersstudent.co.uk. |
| Chambers UK: a client's guide to the UK legal profession | With occupational files K |
| GraduatejobsinEurope.com http://graduatejobsineurope.com |
Information on working and studying in Europe. Provided by gti media including data from TARGETjobs. |
| 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. |
| Inside Buzz: top law firms | With occupational files K; Loan copy available; Online at http://www.insidebuzz.co.uk. |
| Institute of Legal Executives
(ILEX) http://www.ilex.org.uk |
Professional body and provider of legal education. |
| Law (AGCAS industry insight) | Occupational files K1, K2 and
K3; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/industries_law_overview.htm. |
| 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 500 http://www.legal500.com |
Comprehensive coverage of legal services providers in over 100 countries. |
| Legalternatives http://www.legalternatives.co.uk |
Searchable database of pro bono placements and internships, many suitable for non-law graduates. |
| Legalweek http://www.legalweek.com |
Legal news. |
| Lex 100 http://www.lex100.com |
Online comparative guide to the leading law firms, based on the views of their empoyees. |
| 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; Online at http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/law; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/law. |
| Prospects.ac.uk legal profession http://www.prospects.ac.uk/types_of_jobs_legal_profession.htm |
Explore types of jobs in this sector. |
| Pupillages handbook (GTI) | Occupational files K2; Digital version available at www.targetjobs.co.uk/law; See also http://www.pupillageportal.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://targetcourses.co.uk/study-areas/law and http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/44274be2. |
| TARGETjobs first law | Work experience
shelves; See also http://targetjobs.co.uk/law and http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/294111e6#/294111e6/1. |
| TARGETjobs law | Occupational files K1; See also http://targetjobs.co.uk/law and http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/1e268869#/1e268869/1. |
| TARGETjobs work experience law | Occupational files K1; See also http://targetjobs.co.uk/law. |
| Toolkit for the Bar | Occupational files K2 |
| Top legal employers United Kingdom | With occupational files K |
| Trainee solicitor surgery http://www.traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk |
Advice from an experienced legal
professional on how to get a solicitor's training contract. Also
offering a free e-book '10
Insider Tips For Making Successful Training Contract Applications' which
you need to provide an email address to gain access to. |
| Training contract and pupillage handbook | With occupational files K |
| 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 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 (CAS publication) | |
| 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. |
| Coach Education & Sports
Development: career destinations http://www.bath.ac.uk/education/undergraduate /coached/graduates |
Career destinations of graduates from the Bath course, including a number of detailed job profiles. |
| 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 industry insight) | Occupational files D1, F3, L1
and Q1; You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. |
| 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. |
| 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 leisure, sport
and tourism http://www.prospects.ac.uk/types_of_jobs_leisure.htm |
Explore types of jobs in this sector. |
| Real life guide to sport & active leisure | With occupational files F |
| 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 industry insight) | Occupational files F1; You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. |
| 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 & travel http://targetjobs.co.uk/career-sectors/hospitality-leisure-and-travel |
Sector profile. |
| Tourism (AGCAS industry insight) | Occupational files F3; You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. |
| 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 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 |
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| Natural resources, the environment and ethical careers | |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| Builiding Conservation.com http://www.buildingconservation.com |
Includes the Building Conservation Directory. |
| 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 |
| CIPR skills guide - CSR: Introduction
to CSR http://www.cipr.co.uk/sites/default/files/ Introduction%20to%20CSR.pdf |
You will need the Adobe Acrobat
Reader to view the PDF file - you can download
a free copy from the Adobe site. Also offer guides on sustainable business and community engagement. |
| Cohousing Association of the
United States http://www.cohousing.org |
US based site on co-housing. |
| Corporate social responsibility http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/shared/shared_careers/ leaflets/pdf/CSR_Jan_09_for_CCD.pdf |
Resource guide compiled by Nottingham
University Business School. You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. The Nottingham University Business School website also includes profiles of alumni from CSR courses and a research paper containing a list of CSR consultancies. |
| Corporate social responsibility
and ethical careers http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/careers /explore/occupations/csr |
Guide from the the University of Edinburgh Careers Service. |
| 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 |
The
open-access site includes an events diary, job adverts and articles
on the countryside sector. View this week's edition of CJS Weekly vacancy bulletin. |
| 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:
|
| Energy and utilities (AGCAS industry insight) | Occupational files R1; You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. |
| Environment
2012 |
Guide to the work carried out by environmental and environmentally related organisations in the UK and overseas. |
| Environment and agriculture (AGCAS industry insight) | Occupational files R4, R5, R6,
S1 and V1; You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. |
| 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) | 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, information and features on ethical careers |
| 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. |
| Green guide online http://www.greenguide.co.uk |
Links to environmental organisations and businesses. Database of organic, eco-friendly and ethical businesses. |
| Green register http://www.greenregister.org.uk |
Not-for-profit organisation offering expert and unbiased training on sustainable building practices to all disciplines of the construction industry. Site includes a register of members. |
| 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 the energy industry works: the ultimate guide to energy | With occupational files T; See also http://www.energy-future.com. |
| 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 Historic Building Conservation http://www.ihbc.org.uk |
Professional body. Includes information on education and training and vacancy listings. |
| 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. |
| 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 environment http://www.prospects.ac.uk/types_of_jobs_environment.htm |
Explore types of jobs in this sector. |
| Prospects.ac.uk mining and land
surveying http://www.prospects.ac.uk/types_of_jobs_mining_and_land_surveying.htm |
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. |
| Social Enterprise UK http://www.socialenterprise.org.uk/ |
The national body for social enterprise, representing members to support and help grow the social enterprise movement. |
| 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. |
| 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; 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 | |
| Career opportunities with the European Institutions http://www.slideshare.net/EUCAREERS/eu-careers-general-presentation |
Presentation covering roles available and the recruitment process. |
| 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 jobs online http://www.civilservice.gov.uk/jobs |
Includes information on:
|
| Directory of social research organisations in the United Kingdom | Employer shelves |
| European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) http://www.eu-careers.eu |
Career opportunities in the European Institutions. |
| Getting into international development | Charities and voluntary sector
shelves; See also www.careers.lon.ac.uk/development. |
| Government and public administration (AGCAS industry insight) | Occupational files D1, F3, L1
and Q1; You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. |
| How to pass the civil service qualifying tests | Skills shelves |
| Inside Careers: public sector http://www.insidecareers.co.uk/public |
Vacancies, company profiles and advice. |
| LG jobs http://www.lgjobs.com |
Official recruitment site for local government. |
| 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. |
| Politics, social policy and international relations careers (CAS publication) | |
| TARGETjobs.co.uk: public service, charity and social work http://targetjobs.co.uk/career-sectors/public-service-charity-and-social-work |
Sector profile. |
| Using your language skills (AGCAS special interest series) | Occupational files A4 and O4; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/using_your_language_skills.htm. |
| See also Occupational files L plus others as relevant (blue section) | - |
| See also Civil Service files (red section) | - |
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| Publishing, media and performing arts | |
| 4Talent getting started http://4talent.channel4.com/getstarted |
Advice from Channel 4 on getting into different roles in the media industry. |
| 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. |
| Contacts | With occupational files Y |
| Create your own career (AGCAS) | You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF files - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. |
| Creative arts and culture (AGCAS industry insight) | Occupational files
X1 and Y6; You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. |
| Creative Bath http://www.creativebath.org |
Organisation aiming to link and develop the creative industries in and around Bath. |
| Creative Skillset http://www.creativeskillset.org |
Sector Skills Council for TV, Film, Radio, Interactive Media, Animation, Computer Games, Facilities, Photo Imaging, Publishing, Advertising and Fashion and Textiles. |
| From academic to medical writer: a guide to getting started in medical communications | Occupational files Y3; Loan copy available |
| 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 break as a writer | With occupational files Y |
| 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 industry insight) | Occupational files Y2, Y4, Y5
and Y6; You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. |
| Media 08: the essential guide to the changing media landscape | With occupational files Y |
| Mediamuppet http://mediamuppet.com |
Advice, resources and support for people who are interested in a career in media production. Includes a jobs board of paid opportunities. |
| 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. |
| Ones to watch: the best of UK
student media http://onestowatch.wordpress.com |
Good student journalism blog. Lists trainee reporter positions, internships, freelance work and competitions. |
| 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 and broadcasting http://www.prospects.ac.uk/types_of_jobs_media.htm |
Explore types of jobs in this sector. |
| Prospects.ac.uk performing arts http://www.prospects.ac.uk/types_of_jobs_performing_arts.htm |
Explore types of jobs in this sector. |
| Prospects.ac.uk publishing and
journalism http://www.prospects.ac.uk/types_of_jobs_publishing_and_journalism.htm |
Explore types of jobs in this sector. |
| Publishing (AGCAS industry insight) | Occupational files G2 and Y1; You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. |
| Science Careers: Science writing and editing http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/ previous_issues/articles/2011_10_07/caredit.a1100111 |
Informative article with links to other resources. |
| 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. |
| Sports Journalists' Association http://www.sportsjournalists.co.uk |
Offer a training bursary twice a year, awarded to a Bath student in Summer 2010. |
| Straightforward guide to freelance writing | With occupational files Y |
| TARGETjobs.co.uk: media, journalism
& publishing http://targetjobs.co.uk/career-sectors/media-journalism-and-publishing |
Sector profile. |
| The Pips http://www.thepips.co.uk |
Job listings and advice for those wanting to work in radio. |
| TV: an insider's guide: how to be a success in the TV industry | With occupational files Y |
| Using your language skills (AGCAS special interest series) | Occupational files A4 and O4; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/using_your_language_skills.htm. |
| 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 |
| See also Occupational files Y (blue section) | - |
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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 |
| British Healthcare Business
Intelligence Association http://www.bhbia.org.uk |
Site includes information on careers in business intelligence. |
| 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: think HR http://www.cipd.co.uk/thinkhr |
Information from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. |
| CIPR skills guide - CSR: Introduction
to CSR http://www.cipr.co.uk/sites/default/files/ Introduction%20to%20CSR.pdf |
You will need the Adobe Acrobat
Reader to view the PDF file - you can download
a free copy from the Adobe site. Also offer guides on sustainable business and community engagement. |
| 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. |
| Corporate social responsibility http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/shared/shared_careers/ leaflets/pdf/CSR_Jan_09_for_CCD.pdf |
Resource guide compiled by Nottingham
University Business School. You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. The Nottingham University Business School website also includes profiles of alumni from CSR courses and a research paper containing a list of CSR consultancies. |
| Corporate
social responsibility and ethical careers http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/careers /explore/occupations/csr |
Guide from the the University of Edinburgh Careers Service. |
| CSR Europe http://www.csreurope.org |
Non-profit organisation that promotes corporate social responsibility. |
| 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. |
| European Biometrics Forum http://www.eubiometricsforum.com |
Includes biometrics news, events and some research vacancies. |
| European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) http://www.eu-careers.eu |
Career opportunities in the European 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. |
| How to crack case study interviews (Bain & Company) | DVD shelf ; Loan copies available |
| Inside Careers: HR & recruitment http://www.insidecareers.co.uk/hr |
Vacancies, company profiles and advice. |
| Inside Careers: management http://www.insidecareers.co.uk/mangen |
Vacancies, company profiles and advice. |
| Inside Careers: management consultancy | Occupational files O1; See also http://www.insidecareers.co.uk/mancon and http://www.insidecareers.co.uk/digital/mancon. Twitter trends: #consultinggradjobs/advice/news |
| Institute of Business Consulting http://www.ibconsulting.org.uk |
Professional body. Includes careers section and vacancy listings. |
| Institute of Ergonomics and
Human Factors http://www.iehf.org.uk |
Includes a page with careers advice. |
| 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/_db/_documents/ ima_mathematics_undergraduate_careers_advicev2.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. |
| Politics, social policy and international relations careers (CAS publication) | |
| Prospects.ac.uk human resources
and employment http://www.prospects.ac.uk/types_of_jobs_human_resources.htm |
Explore types of jobs in this sector. |
| Prospects.ac.uk management and
statistics http://www.prospects.ac.uk/types_of_jobs_management_and_statistics.htm |
Explore types of jobs in this sector. |
| Public affairs links http://www.publicaffairslinks.co.uk |
Includes links to lobbying firms, industry bodies and news resources. |
| Real world professional services | Occupational files O1; Digital version available through http://www.realworldmagazine.com. |
| Recruitment and HR (AGCAS industry insight) | Occupational files O5; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/industries_recruitment_overview.htm. |
| Regional Language Network South
West http://www.rln-southwest.co.uk |
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; Loan copy available |
| 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. |
| Studying Economics http://www.studyingeconomics.ac.uk/ |
Site includes sections on work experience and options after your degree. |
| TARGETjobs management consulting | Occupational files O1; See also http://targetjobs.co.uk/career-sectors/management-consulting and http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/13fac869#/13fac869/1. |
| TARGETjobs.co.uk: management & business http://targetjobs.co.uk/career-sectors/management-and-business |
Sector profile. |
| TARGETjobs.co.uk: human resources & recruitment http://targetjobs.co.uk/career-sectors/human-resources-and-recruitment |
Sector profile. |
| The OR Society http://www.theorsociety.com |
Contains a section on careers in operational research. |
| Trust me, I'm a health manager | With occupational files C; Loan copy available |
| Unilever videos https://www.yousendit.com/download/T2dmS3dqVEhGR0VQWWNUQw |
Cover:
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| 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 |
| 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; You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF files - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. |
| See also Occupational files O (blue section) | - |
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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 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 the British Pharmaceutical
Industry careers http://careers.abpi.org.uk |
Information on careers with ABPI members, types of roles and an employer directory. |
| Biopharma Skills Consortium (BSC) Placements Resources http://www.bsc-biopharma.org.uk/placements/overview/ |
Online tool dedicated to helping students seeking work placements and graduate employment within the life sciences industry. |
| Breakthrough http://www.breakthroughlive.com |
Information about careers in the pharmaceutical industry. |
| 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. |
| British Science Association http://www.britishscienceassociation.org |
A registered charity that exists to advance the public understanding, accessibility and accountability of the sciences and engineering in the UK. News and events relevant to those interested in science communication. |
| 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://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/ tools_tips/outreach/career-basics-booklet-2009-edition. |
| Career planning for research bioscientists | Skills shelves; Library - one 7 day loan copy (donated by CAS); See also companion website http://www.wiley.com/go/blackford/careerplanning. |
| Career trends: building relationships: mentoring, collaborating and networking | Skills file 10: career choice
and development; Available to download at www.sciencecareers.org/booklets. |
| Career trends: careers away from the bench: advice and options for scientists | Skills file 10: career choice
and development; Available to download at www.sciencecareers.org/booklets. |
| Careers after biological sciences http://biosciencecareers.wordpress.com/ |
Interesting blog with lots of career stories from Biological Sciences graduates. |
| Careers guide for scientists (CAS publication) | |
| Careers in food and drink manufacturing | Occupational files V1; See also http://www.careersinfoodanddrink.co.uk. |
| Careers in toxicology | Occupational files V3 |
| Careers with a science degree: over 100 job ideas to inspire you | Occupational information |
| Centre for Ecology & Hydrology http://www.ceh.ac.uk |
Centre for research in the land and freshwater environmental sciences. |
| CERN recruitment service https://hr-recruit.web.cern.ch/hr-recruit/general/contactus.asp |
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 |
| Forensic Science Society http://www.forensic-science-society.com |
Information section includes careers resources. |
| 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 |
| GraduatejobsinEurope.com http://graduatejobsineurope.com |
Information on working and studying in Europe. Provided by gti media including data from TARGETjobs. |
| 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. |
| How the energy industry works: the ultimate guide to energy | With occupational files T; See also http://www.energy-future.com. |
| 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/_db/_documents/ ima_mathematics_undergraduate_careers_advicev2.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). |
| MedComms Medical Communications
Community: starting out in Medical Communications http://www.medcommsnetworking.co.uk/startingout |
Includes some videos and a downloadable
guide. You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. |
| 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 |
| National STEM Centre careers project: promoting STEM careers http://www.nationalstemcentre.org.uk/stem-in-context/careers |
Resources include a list of links aimed at people interested in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) career and a searchable careers resources database of up-to-date STEM careers information from across the web. |
| 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. |
| Next steps: options after a bioscience degree http://www.sebiology.org/education/docs/Next_steps_web.pdf |
Online PDF leaflet prepared
by the Society for Experimental Biology. Covers job seeking strategies, work experience, importance of skills, postgraduate study opportunities, making applications and interviews. You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. |
| NHS Healthcare Scientist
Training Programme http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/hcstp |
Salaried training posts in life sciences, physics and clinical engineering or physiological sciences throughout England. |
| Nuclear industry: opportunities for physicists | Physics discipline file; Useful for students from any discipline |
| 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 scientific services http://www.prospects.ac.uk/types_of_jobs_scientific_services.htm |
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. |
| Science (AGCAS industry insight) | Occupational files V1 and V3; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/industries_science_overview.htm. |
| Science Careers: Science writing and editing http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/ previous_issues/articles/2011_10_07/caredit.a1100111 |
Informative article with links to other resources. |
| 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. Site includes graduate vacancies, some of which are with SMEs. |
| 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 careers website http://www.sgm-microbiologycareers.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 for Radiological Protection http://www.srp-uk.org |
A downloadable leaflet, Careers in radiation protection, is available on the site. |
| 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. |
| Space technology: opportunities for physicists | Occupational files V1 |
| Speaking of science: the who, what, when, where and why of science communication http://speakingofscience.juliegould.net |
Series of interviews with science communicators. |
| TARGETjobs.co.uk: science & research http://targetjobs.co.uk/career-sectors/science-and-research |
Sector profile. |
| TheScientist: careers http://careers.the-scientist.com |
International recruitment website for life science and medical professionals. |
| TopCareer.jobs http://www.topcareer.jobs |
Recruitment website for Research Councils UK. |
| 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 |
| Work placements: a guide to getting physics-based work experience | Physics discipline file |
| See also Occupational files V (blue section) | - |
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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. |
| British Association for Counselling
and Psychotherapy http://www.bacp.co.uk |
Education section contains training and careers information. |
| British Association of Play
Therapists http://www.bapt.info |
Site contains lots of information on Play Therapy careers and training. |
| 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. |
| Centre for Workforce Intelligence (CFWI) http://www.cfwi.org.uk |
Provides advice and information to the health and social care sector including workforce reports on various occupations. |
| 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 |
| Day in the life http://www.dayinthelife.org.uk |
Website for anyone who would like to explore jobs and careers in the health and social care sector in the South West. Many of the resources are also of national significance. |
| 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 industry insight) | Occupational files D1, F3, L1
and Q1; You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. |
| HigherEdJobs.com http://www.higheredjobs.com |
Higher Education vacancies mainly in US and Canada. A few worldwide. |
| 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. |
| Play Therapy UK http://www.playtherapy.org.uk |
Site contains lots of information on Play Therapy careers and training. |
| Probation directory: incorporating offender management and interventions | With occupational files B |
| Prospects.ac.uk social care
and guidance work http://www.prospects.ac.uk/types_of_jobs_social_care.htm |
Explore types of jobs in this sector. |
| ReliefWeb http://www.reliefweb.int |
Gateway to information on humanitarian emergencies and disasters. Includes vacancy listings. |
| Skills for care http://www.skillsforcare.org.uk |
Sector Skills Council for social care. |
| Skills for Care & Development http://www.skillsforcareanddevelopment.org.uk |
Sector Skills Council for people providing social work, social care and children's services to the people of the UK. |
| 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 (AGCAS industry insight) | Occupational files B1; You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. |
| Step up to Social Work http://www.cwdcouncil.org.uk/social-work/step-up-to-social-work |
Coordinated by the Children's Workforce Development Council, this employer-led training programme has been designed as a new way for mid-career changers to train as social workers. Applicants must have some experience of working with children and young people. Participants receive a payment of at least £15,000 per year and will be awarded a Master’s Degree. |
| TARGETjobs.co.uk: public service, charity & social work http://targetjobs.co.uk/career-sectors/public-service-charity-and-social-work |
Sector profile. |
| Why housing? | Occupational files B4 |
| Working in development: a guide to starting your development career | Miscellaneous - please ask at reception |
| World Service Enquiry http://www.wse.org.uk |
Iinformation and advice about
volunteering or working for development. |
| World Service Enquiry: careers in development seminar report | Charities and voluntary sector shelves |
| Youth work practice | With occupational files B |
| 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. |
| GoSkills http://www.goskills.org |
Sector Skills Council for passenger transport. |
| Inside Careers: engineering http://www.insidecareers.co.uk/engineering |
Vacancies, company profiles and advice. |
| Inside Careers:
logistics & transport http://www.insidecareers.co.uk/log |
Sector specific
advice and information. |
| 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, logistics
and distribution http://www.prospects.ac.uk/types_of_jobs_transport.htm |
Explore types of jobs in this sector. |
| Railnews http://www.railnews.co.uk/ |
News items and online jobsboard. |
| 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 & supply chain http://targetjobs.co.uk/career-sectors/logistics-transport-and-supply-chain |
Sector profile. |
| Transport and logistics (AGCAS industry insight) | Occupational files P1; You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. |
| Using your language skills (AGCAS special interest series) | Occupational files A4 and O4; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/using_your_language_skills.htm. |
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