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Tuesday 30 April 2013

Careers Events

Tuesday 30 April, 2.30-3.30, Learning Commons 
Careers in Publishing
This session, led by a publishing professional, is an opportunity to find about the diverse opportunities in publishing for graduates, routes in, work experience, what employers look for and recent developments in the sector. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions.
By attending this session, you will:
- Develop a good overview of the publishing sector and career opportunities and roles for graduates;
- Learn about what publishing organisations look for in graduates, including relevant skills, qualities, work experience and qualifications.
- Find out how the sector is changing in the digital age, including the use of social media, e-books etc
- Learn where to look for job opportunities and work experience and get tips on how to impress publishing recruiters
- Have the opportunity to put your questions about careers in publishing to an experienced publishing professional
Time 14:30 – 15:30
Date Tues 30th April 2013
Venue Learning Commons Training Room, Alan Gilbert Learning Commons.
Sign up is essential. Please make a booking through the following link http://bit.ly/VvI3Yh Event ID is 1537

Wednesday 1 May – 1.15-2.15 – G22, Mansfield Cooper
How to Use Social Media to find some great job opportunities
How to use social media to find some great job opportunities.
Come along to this lunchtime session and find out about using LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter for building an online profile and finding out about interesting job opportunities that aren’t well advertised (no need to sign up).

Wednesday 8 May – 1.15-2.15 – G22, Mansfield Cooper
No clue what you want to do?  Take a step in the right direction by attending this session.
No idea what you want to do when you graduate? This lunchtime session could help you get out of a rut and on your way to exploring a career that's just right for you.
Only an hour of your time could make all the difference (no need to sign-up).

Thursday 25 April 2013

Internships at Gladstone's Library

Opportunities to work at Gladstone's Library
If you are looking for a Summer Internship, Gladstone's Library would make the perfect place to spend the summer while learning more about librarianship or marketing.
3 Internships Available 1st June - 31st August
2 Library Internships and 1 Marketing/Arts Admin Internship
 
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Library Internships

Gladstone's Library
The library at Gladstone’s Library is many things: a spectacular building, a dedicated research environment and a place to be creatively inspired. Its users include academics, clergy, students, the general public, creative writers, and many more.
The Library team’s priority is ensuring that the environment retains its charismatic character, welcoming new users while allowing regular users to benefit from the hushed quiet working environment.
The position of Library Intern is, therefore, a diverse one. Interns work as part of the library team. A typical day might involve: two shifts on the library’s Enquiry Desk, the first point of call for library users; reshelving and cataloguing; designated project work; reviewing library collections; promoting the library through social media, blog posts, and images.
These internships would suit arts or theology graduates thinking of a career in librarianship.
The Library interns will normally work four weekdays (9:00 – 5:00) within the library plus 1 half day at the weekend on reception duty. You will also participate in the Evening Duty rota: 5-10pm (2 x weekday evenings), the Lunchtime Reception rota (2x weekday lunch) and staff Reception from 9:00 – 2:00 on either Saturday or Sunday. Your weekly working pattern will be worked out with, Louisa Yates, your line manager, and the Warden.The Library Intern’s line manger will be Louisa Yates (Director of Collections and Research) who will direct and supervise your work and ensure you have suitable training for each required task.
Accommodation, all meals and utilities will be provided. You will be given a small travel and general expenses allowance of £100 per month.
All library staff and interns are required to complete the library’s training courses, which ensure a standard level of core competencies while ensuring that each staff member receives the training that they need in order to work both independently and as part of the library team.
This post would suit an individual seeking experience in librarianship as well as graduates who would appreciate the chance to work on research projects in one of the UK’s most significant collections. Irrespective of academic background, the successful candidate must be able to deliver excellent customer service, and be enthusiastic about working on a wide range of tasks with a variety of people.
Applications by Wednesday 1st May. Please send a covering letter, CV, and the names and e-mail addresses of two referees to peter.francis@gladlib.org
Interviews will be held in the first two weeks of May.

Marketing/Arts Admin Internship

GladFest
Gladstone’s Library is seeking an intern to support its Marketing Officer especially with e-newsletters and social media. The post will also include administration for and promotion of Gladfest (6th – 8th September), the Library’s first literature festival. If you are willing we would like to extend your term to include Gladfest itself.
This internship would suit a graduate who is interested in a career in marketing or arts administration.
Interns will normally work four weekdays (9:00 – 5:00) within the library plus 1 half day at the weekend on reception duty. You will also participate in the Evening Duty rota: 5-10pm (2 x weekday evenings), the Lunchtime Reception rota (2x weekday lunch) and staff Reception from 9:00 – 2:00 on either Saturday or Sunday. Your weekly working pattern will be worked out with the Warden, Peter Francis.
Accommodation, all meals and utilities will be provided. You will be given a small travel and general expenses allowance of £100 per month.
Applications by Wednesday 1st May. Please send a covering letter, CV, and the names and e-mail addresses of two referees to peter.francis@gladlib.org.
Interviews will be held in the first two weeks of May.
For more information on Gladstone's Library, go to:  http://www.gladstoneslibrary.org/

Fulbright Awards

If you're a UK student planning to study in the US in 2013-14, then you might find this information about Fulbright Awards useful...

http://www.baas.ac.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=620:for-students-fulbright-information-and-p500-prize&catid=1:news&Itemid=17


Tuesday 23 April 2013

Teaching English in Thailand

Dear Student,

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN TEACHING?  

This programme might be just right for you…

TEACHING ENGLISH IN THAILAND
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR SUMMER 2013
Are you thinking of becoming a teacher? British Council and the Thailand Ministry of Education are offering an exciting opportunity to teach English in Thailand. This is an English teaching support programme where selected candidates are placed in schools, colleges and community centres around the country. The programme runs for a period of 8 weeks from 15 July to 6 September 2013 with over 300 places on the programme offered to applicants across the UK. If you’re thinking about becoming a teacher and would like to gain some invaluable experience – this project is for you!  

TEACHING ENGLISH in THAILAND PROJECT (TET)
15 July – 6 September 2013
Eligibility criteria:
  • You have to hold a UK or Irish passport
  • You have to be currently a student in higher education in the UK (students in their final year about to graduate in 2013 are also encouraged to apply)
  • You should have a keen interest in becoming a teacher and you should be able to demonstrate this
  • You have to be able to attend UK Pre-departure briefing: 17 – 21 June 2013
  • You have to be able to arrive in Thailand by Saturday, 13 July 2013
The package for English Teaching Assistant is:
  • A monthly allowance of 10,000 baht (approx. £215)
  • Free accommodation during the placement
  • In-country travel to and from the placement
  • UK and in-country briefing and training programme
  • Professional support from the British Council
In order for your application to be considered you are required to submit an initial online application. You will then receive an email instructing you to download and print an application form and a reference form. You should then complete the paper copy of the application along with the reference form completed by an academic member of staff at the University of Manchester; and submit to the Study Abroad Unit by the deadline specified below. 
Applications MUST be made via the Study Abroad Unit in Manchester, NOT through the British Council. Prior to your application, please read the Guidance Notes for TET carefully.
Finance: If successful, you have to be prepared to cover your own costs of flights, visa, insurance, food and CRB check.

To find out more about the programme check out
the British Council website and read a blog by Jamie Dos Anjos.
Deadline:

4:00 PM on Friday, 17 May 2013
Please submit to: Study Abroad Unit – The University of Manchester – Rutherford Building – Oxford Road – Manchester – M14 4EX
For information please contact: email: paulina.kolata@manchester.ac.uk – tel. 0161 306 5626

Monday 22 April 2013

Gertrude Stein

Three of our third year students have appeared in a BBC radio 4 programme on Gertrude Stein. They are being interviewed by poet Ian McMillan. They are Hussein Mitha, Jessica Cusak and Talitha Colchester.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p015s379  

Milton and Tolerance