ThisAbility Event for Disabled Students

Scope is holding a free event on 18th November 2009 for students who are interested in finding out more about working in the Investment Banking industry. To be eligible you must be a disabled first or penultimate year undergraduate. The event takes place in central London and travel expenses are offered for students coming from outside the M25.

The day includes interactive industry-focused sessions, networking with representatives from the banking industry, guest speakers and discussion forums. Students can apply to attend by sending a copy of their CV alongside a completed additional statement found on the Scope website where there is also more information about the event.

Gradcracker Summer Survey

Gradcracker wants to know how the recession is affecting engineering students. Those who participate will be put into a draw to win one of five £20 vouchers for Play.com. Complete the survey here.

Rate Your Postgrad Course and Win a Dell Netbook

Target Courses are running a weekly prize draw to win some great prizes. This week, it's a Dell netbook computer worth over £200. If you are studying or have completed a postgraduate course in the UK, complete the survey to tell them what you think of your course and university.

The information will be used to help prospective students choose the right course and university based on the views of current and previous students. All responses are anonymous and it shouldn't take more than five minutes to complete. Take the survey here

CDEC Closure During Graduation

The Career Development and Employment Centre will be closed between Wednesday 22nd and Friday 24th July 2009 because we will be attending graduation at the Dome.

If you are graduating this week come and see us at our stand in the Dome bar area.

Take part in Channel 4 documentary

Channel 4 will be filming and interviewing at the next Benedix City Professional Workshop held on Saturday 25th July 2009. Channel 4 is looking for interesting candidates to follow in their quest for a career in Banking and Finance. Those selected will also receive a mentoring scheme to make sure they are successful in their career hunt.

To book your space and to be in with a chance of featuring in the documentary call now on 0207 490 5179 or email jal@benedix.co.uk and register for the City Professional Programme which costs £59.99 to full time students. Application deadline for the programme is on Friday 24th July 2009.

For full details of the programme and workshop visit www.benedix.co.uk/workshop.

Hot Job!

Do you want to work in a Borough that gives you valuable experience in all aspects of the fast-changing energy efficiency field? The London Borough of Newham is the host Borough for the ‘Green Olympics’, the site of the London Development Agency’s model zerocarbon development, and would like to appoint a paid Graduate Intern Energy Efficiency Officer to assist in co-ordinating energy efficiency matters across their Housing Service.
If you’ve got the basic skills and enthusiasm needed, then this could be the post for you. Visit our website for more information.

BBC Online Careers Fair

The first BBC Virtual Careers Fair is taking place on Wednesday 29 July 2009 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. It's an opportunity to find out more about current vacancies and the wide range of career paths available at the BBC.

Visitors will be able to talk directly to BBC recruiters as well take part in interactive seminars delivered by BBC staff. To register for the Fair please follow this link