JobShop & Careers Margaret Holbrough Careers Adviser
Services We Offer
Careers advice in person
Quick query sessions 45 minute appointments
JobShop CV and application form help Mock interviews Workshops Careers advice online
BIT and E-BIT Destinations
Related full-time jobs: Information Management Officer Software Testing Consultant Project Office Support Information Analyst Information Technology Consultant IT Support Help Desk Analyst System test Analyst IT Project Manager
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Some of the Employers
Local Authorities Transport for London Enthuse IT Consultants Logica LSBU BT Government Departments Oracle Cerner GLA
What Are They Looking For?
Technical ability Qualifications Some experience - preferably Transferable skills – definitely
Communication Teamwork Problem solving Creativity Time management Business awareness
…….and more
Job Hunting Strategy
2 strands to job hunting:
Know where and when any actual vacancies might be advertised and make sure you check them regularly Make speculative applications using research, contacts and networking techniques
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Job Hunting Resources LSBU JobShop Graduate Directories
Prospects GET Target Guides
FAQs & Concise Careers Guides
www.lsbu.ac.uk/clsd/jobshopandcareers
Room G9 Caxton House
(Guides and Materials)
Useful Job Hunting Websites
www.prospects.ac.uk
www.prospects.ac.uk/links/occupations
www.targetjobs.co.uk www.milkround.com www.insidecareers.co.uk www.computerweekly.com www.cwjobs.co.uk www.computing.co.uk www.datascope.co.uk www.e-skills.com www.bcs.com www.rec.uk.com
Contacts
Room G9 Caxton House
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Monday (term time)
Wednesday (term time)
9
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11 11
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Tel: 020 7815 6710 or 4631
www.lsbu.ac.uk/clsd/jobshopandcareers
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