International Futures
International students: Thinking of working in the UK or abroad? Don’t miss these webinars! If you are an international student, or a UK student thinking of working aboard, make sure you join these brilliant webinars. You’ll get a strong insight into a range of topics, and you don’t even need to get out of bed! [...]
[Posted on Thursday, May 17, 2012]
Successful Job Applications for Students with a Disability
How can a young person with a disability optimally prepare for the application process? This question was at the centre of the third workshop that Dow Europe recently organised together with the MyHandicap Foundation in Horgen. HORGEN, Switzerland — April 2012 — “Not the disability but the abilities of an applicant should be at the [...]
[Posted on Wednesday, May 02, 2012]
Is fundraising a diverse sector?
There are real commercial reasons for increasing black and minority ethnic (BME) representation in your fundraising team. This is an issue explored by Caspar van Vark in a recent article. Next time you walk into a room full of fundraisers, take a look around. How diverse is the group? Chances are, it’s rather white. For [...]
[Posted on Friday, April 13, 2012]
‘How does an autistic person establish him or herself in a satisfying career?’
‘How does an autistic person establish him or herself in a satisfying career?’ This is the question that author John Elder Robison highlights in a recent blog post. The article describes concepts that can be used to explain what works and what doesn’t when trying to secure a job and possibly more importantly retain it [...]
[Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2012]
How dyslexia helped Tom win ‘The Apprentice’
It’s that time again when a group of budding entrepreneurs and ambitious business people put themselves forward for a gruelling set of tasks, in the hope to become Lord Sugar’s next ‘Apprentice’. Confidence exudes from each and every one of them as they fight it out to avoid being ‘fired’. It is therefore not surprising that any [...]
[Posted on Friday, March 23, 2012]
Interested in working in Science/Technology?
BP have launched their annual diversity programme, this year highlighting their Positively Ethnic Network (PEN), a Black and Asian ethnic minority employee group within BP. The programme provides an opportunity for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) students to spend one week at BP shadowing employees, visiting operating sites and picking up invaluable presentation, CV [...]
[Posted on Monday, February 27, 2012]
Know who. Know how.
This is motto for Elevation Networks (EN), a youth employment charity that aims to bridge the gap between under-represented groups and industries, helping young people to become more competitive in today’s labour market. They aim to: Provide an alternative route for young people and their career paths Adopt an inclusive approach to career information Reflect [...]
[Posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2012]
Coming out at work
For many students the workplace, and your first job is a pretty daunting prospect. Then for some you’re faced with another big question – do I disclose my sexuality to my workmates? Matthew Jenkin, in the Guardian work blog, recalls his own experiences of coming out at work, and shares his favorite websites offering advice [...]
[Posted on Friday, February 10, 2012]
UCL Diversity month – open to the public
February is UCL’s diversity month and the central London University is opening the majority of it’s events to the public. There is something for everyone with events on women’s rights, transgender issues, gay imagery, agism and religion. Although not strictly careers related – the events could provide a great opportunity for networking, with most Monday [...]
[Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2012]
BBC Launches Search For New Disabled Presenters
Ever fancied yourself on the telly, presenting a range of shows to an adoring public? Well, this could be just the chance you’ve been waiting for! The BBC are looking for 6-10 people to join the BBC Academy next summer. Angela Chan, Independents and Diversity Executive at the BBC, said; “We’re looking for people with [...]
[Posted on Friday, January 20, 2012]
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