Royal Navy Engineering Experience

The Royal Navy are running a three-day residential event in March 2009 for engineering students. The event is free with accomodation provided, you'll learn about project management and be able to talk to Navy personnel. For further information and application details click here

Summer Placements in Germany

RISE (Research Internships in Science and Engineering) is a summer placement programme for undergraduates studying Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Sciences or Engineering. It offers unique opportunities for undergraduate students to work with research groups at universities and top research institutions across Germany for a period of 1.5 to 3 months during the summer. All participants receive stipends from the DAAD to help cover living expenses, while partner universities and research institutes provide housing assistance. More information, including on how to apply, can be found online. Applications open on 8th December 2008 and close on 31st January 2009

Gradfairz.com

Gradfairz.com online gradfair runs until 5th December 2008 and its Law fair until 12th December 2008. You can find both here along with information on exhibitors, graduate job vacancies and details of future fairs

Lindemann Fellowships

The English Speaking Union are offering fellowships to graduates of exceptional promise looking to study physical science at an American university in 2009. Details of eligibility and what is included in the awards can be found here, the closing date is 25th February 2009

Infrequently Asked Questions: Where can I find a list of public sector consultants?

A: Use the Management Consultancies Association’s Careers with Members search page. Under ‘Industry Sectors’ you will find central government, local government, NHS and other public bodies. You can also search by size of consultancy or whether they recruit recent graduates, offer internships or have current vacancies. You could also look at the Institute of Business Consulting’s member list. You cannot search by specialism, but many of them do work with public sector agencies, so it’s worth checking

Top Tips: Applying for Civil Service Fast Stream

Yes
Read all about it. The Civil Service is very open about what it is looking for and very clear about how you need to apply. Look at the core competencies and make sure your application shows how you can demonstrate them. Read the advice on taking online selection tests (pdf) . CDEC has links to some online practice tests

No
Don’t leave things to the last minute. Once you have registered you will have a set number of days to complete each stage of the application process, from self-assessment tests to practice tests to online tests to the e-application form. The deadline for the graduate fast stream is 30th November. Don’t worry if you don’t get through this year, try again next year. Or look for non-Fast Stream schemes in individual departments. You can apply to transfer to Fast Stream later if you like

See Also:
CDEC’s Psychometric Tests – at the bottom of the page you will find a range of online practice tests
Civil Service Fast Stream – official website. Everything you need to know about applying for Fast Stream
Other specialist Fast Stream schemes for Technology in Business, Statisticians and Economists

I want to be a ... Government Lawyer

Why?
The government legal service will appeal to those interested in the blend of politics and law; who want to be at the heart of the legislative process. It provides an alternative legal career for those who don’t want to work in the city and are public spirited and helpful with a broad outlook. Government lawyers tend to have a varied career path open to them using their transferable legal skills within different departments rather than specialising for life. The pay tends to be lower than for corporate law but this is balanced by regular working hours, the possibility of flexible working and other benefits associated with working for the government

How?
You apply to the Government Legal Service as you would any other legal firm; at the end of your second year of a Law degree or just before you start your conversion course.
GLS were present at LawFair on 11th November as were the CPS. Hope you were able to chat with them on the day!

Where?
Similar public sector law careers can be found in the Crown Prosecution Service and local government. Also check out CDEC’s general law links page here

Web Review: Local Government Careers

www.lgcareers.com/
Local Government Careers is an extensive website full of useful information for those interested in working for a district or city council. The career roles are split into six sections; building your community, caring for your community, educating your community, entertaining your community, protecting your community and supporting your community. Within these categories there are thorough job profiles of a diverse range of careers including Press Officer, Drug and Alcohol Youth Worker, Highways Maintenance Engineer, Elections Officer, Registrar, Housing Manager and Transport Planner. Also useful are links to vacancies in Local Government across the country and links to relevant professional bodies for careers in local government

See also: CDEC's career pages for Local Government

My Future Career

My Future Career is a survey on student attitudes to graduate careers and employers. By participating in My Future Career, you get the Wetfeet Career Guide and entry into various competitions. For every student who participates in this online questionnaire during December, Universum will pay for 1 vaccine for child support in Africa by making a contribution to the Red Cross. Only current students are eligible to participate, click here for the survey