TARGETjobs Career Weekly Roundup Post

Hi everyone!

It's that time of the week again! The weekly round-up blog post is here. I have a few great things to share with you today, opportunities not to be missed and of course careers advice.

Let me start with this week's internship and graduate job opportunities:

Grab yourself a graduate job! Next week's application deadlines here.

Last chance! Application deadlines for internships and work experience.

Now, onto our most recent careers advice

Investment Banking

If you’re in your first year of university and have toyed with the idea of an investment banking career when you graduate, it’s essential that you act now. Read our article 'Why freshers should start preparing NOW for their investment banking career' to find out what opportunities are available to you and why you should make the most of them.   

Financial services and insurance

By maximising opportunities during and after university, theology student Toby Wemyss climbed the corporate ladder at insurance broker Willis International to become CEO – and it didn’t take him too long! Read his story 'How I went from theology student to CEO at Willis International'

and find out what tips he offers young people who want to enter the profession.

Marketing, Advertising & PR

If you’re considering a career in marketing advertising and PR, then you’re going to need to get creative with your applications. Are infographic CVs the way to go or is that just a gimmick? How do you write the perfect opening line for a marketing covering letter? And should you really go all out and advertise yourself on a public billboard? Get the answers to all of these questions as well as comprehensive tips to improve your CVs and covering letters with our guides. 'Writing a covering letter for graduate marketing, advertising and PR jobs'.

Law

In November, the latest batch of law firms throw open their big shiny glass doors to applications for spring and summer vac schemes. Competition is always tough, and the application questions get harder and harder every year. Thankfully, no matter how hard the questions, or how big the layer of ice on the pavement, TARGETjobs Law will always be there to help. Check out our latest targeted advice on tackling the vac scheme applications for major City firms Hogan Lovells and Clyde and Co. 

Budding baby barristers can now start practising and registering for the Bar course aptitude test (also known as the BCAT). We’ve put together a complete run down of the latest vac scheme deadlines, information on the legal profession’s pro bono week and a couple of commercial awareness titbits including prosecutors from the Oscar Pistorius trial and the British law graduate arrested in Iran. Check out our law news update below for more information.  

29 Oct - 5 Nov: Shearman & Sterling, Hogan Lovells vac schemes, BCAT opening, protesting prosecutors and pro bono publicity. 

Postgraduate study

Scholarships and bursaries reduce the cost of postgraduate study and the burden of debt because they don't have to be repaid. So it's worth spending some time making sure you understand the different types of funding and the wide range of bodies that offer financial help. Have a read of our article 'Scholarships and bursaries explained'.

I recently wrote a new article for you all, it's called 'Eight essential items to take with you to your new job' check it out and let me know your thoughts.

That's all from me this week!

Enjoy your weekend!

Roxanne

Eight essential items to take with you to your new job

Starting a new job can be both exciting and daunting. Your first day enables you to get a better understanding of what’s to come within your new role.

To take the pressure off, we have produced a list of all the things you should take on your first day at your new job. 

1.       Bank details

Your new company will require this information so they know where to send your wages. It is important that you consider which bank account is best for this, so you can keep track of your earnings.

2.       P45

On your first day, you will be asked for your P45. A P45 is a record of how much tax you have paid on your salary so far. You receive a P45 from your previous role at the end of employment. Your new company will need this information to send off to HMRC so they can calculate how much to tax you each month. If you don’t have a P45, don’t panic. You can fill in a P46 which will be used to calculate how much you will be taxed based on your earnings.

3.       National Insurance Card

Your new employer will need your national insurance number to ensure you are eligible to work in the UK. It is also used to calculate your tax and national insurance contributions.

4.       Identification

The majority of companies will ask you for proof of ID when you start a new position. This is to prove you are who you say you are. A driving licence or passport is acceptable but you need to ensure they are in date.

5.       Proof of address

This isn’t a requirement from all companies. It depends on the size of the organisation that you work for. You may be asked for proof of address to prove you live where you say you live. Bring a bank statement, utility bill or any letter which has your name and address clearly displayed on it.

6.       Notepad

This may not seem essential. However, you will be expected to remember a vast amount of information throughout your first week. If you bring your own notepad you look ready for the tasks ahead and you can take note of everything you might be likely to forget.

7.       Strategy ideas

Regardless of what role you are about to step into, it is always good to have a strategy whether that is bullet points of what you want to achieve, ideas for your new job or even a to-do list.

8.       Enthusiasm

Go into your new role with excitement and enthusiasm. Expect the unexpected and try and enjoy every minute of it. Being enthusiastic about your new career will help you work better and show your employers that you are eager and ready to do your job.

For more helpful career advice visit targetjobs.co.uk

By Roxanne Chand