For employers, there are many advantages in recruiting, retaining and developing employees with disabilities. By looking beyond someone’s disability, an employer can access a wider range of applicants and find workers who can fill the skills gaps that still exist in the job market. They can use the experiences of disabled people to understand how […]
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We had a quick catch up with Careers Ambassador, Ahmed – second year Chemical Engineering – to find out what he is looking to gain from attending the fair. Is there a placement as part of your course? I am looking forward to hopefully take on a placement next year. Doing a placement will […]
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My name is Robert Brooks and I am an Associate Assistant Headteacher and SCITT Secondary Operational Lead for GLF Schools. We believe that the best place for trainee teachers to learn how to become excellent classroom practitioners is in a school. GLF Schools’ Teacher Training programme allows you to train to be a teacher by […]
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This guest blog is by Sarah Pooley, Associate Professor at the University of Law and Dean of the University’s Guildford and Reading campuses. The University of Law will be attending the Autumn careers and placements fair on Wednesday 10 October on PATS field, as well as delivering a session on their Legal Practice Course tonight. […]
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Excitement is building within the Employability and Careers Centre for our biggest event in our calendar – the Autumn Careers and Placements Fair. You may have begun to see banners, posters and A-frames emerging across campus and are wondering what all the fuss is about?! If you’re new to the University or are a returning […]
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What is a graduate scheme? Graduate schemes and graduate training programmes are paid employment opportunities offered by many large employers. They typically last a year or longer; some extend to 18 months, while others last for two or three years. It’s the defined time frame and structure that normally distinguishes a graduate scheme or programme […]
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