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