Economics Careers at Warwick

Fancy a career in financial journalism?

Here is a 3 month internship starting mid June 2012 paying a bursary of £5,000 to work with the lead writing team at the FT.

More information can be found here:
http://www.ft.com/indepth/petermartin

The closing date for applications is 31 May 2012.

FT.com / Indepth / Peter Martin The Financial Times is offering a three-month internship in the memory of Peter Martin, the FT’s former chief business columnist and deputy editor, who died in August 2002 at the early age of 54.Peter was one of the very best business writers of his generation. He made an outstanding contribution to...

Need help getting a summer job?

Paid work at the Edinburgh Fringe!!! https://myadvantage.warwick.ac.uk/ViewNews.chpx?id=293264

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Commercial Awareness and Effective Business Etiquette session. Taking place on Monday 12th March in the Seminar Room, University House – 11.30am – 1.30pm. Sign up on myadvantage

Lord Skidelsky ‘Problems of Monetary Policy: Theory and Evidence’
Thursday 15th March|15:00|R0.21

The Economics Department is proud to announce the return of Lord Skidelsky to the University to present the second of the two lecture series on ‘Problems in Macroeconomic Policy’.

All welcome. Please register your attendance via: http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/economics/staff/media/skidelsky

Web Sign-on Web Sign-on is a simple way to sign in to most of Warwick's online services. Just use a single username and password and you'll be securely signed in all day long.

Starting this week, a new Placement Learning Unit will be working to raise the profile of internships, placements, and work experience; encouraging you to get experience and work with employers to increase the supply of opportunities. Any queries? see our Placement Learning Officer, Lai-leng Fong, over at University House.

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Want to work in the Games Industry?

Thursday 1st March 2012 5pm CS1.04 Computer Science
Come along and hear more about what it takes to break into a career in the Gaming Industry. Hear from local gaming industry experts about their work and how to get in an on in the industry
Speakers from the following organisations will be attending:
• Aardvark Swift
• Freestyle Games
• Playground Games
• Codemasters

Book to attend this event and sign up though myAdvantage here: https://myadvantage.warwick.ac.uk/ViewEvent.chpx?id=290841

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Calling all those Economics Students still without internships!

There is still hope!

To find out what your options are, come to a Careers Workshop specifically designed for you.

1pm Thursday 1st March
R1.13 Ramphal

Bookable on: https://myadvantage.warwick.ac.uk/ViewEvent.chpx?id=290935

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Have you ever wanted to work on international affairs, live overseas or shape the EU of the future? A career in the EU Institutions could be just what you are looking for. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office is encouraging more British nationals to apply for jobs in the EU, and will be giving a presentation both on Careers in the EU and British policy on Europe.

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office is running the following presentation at 1.15pm on 27th February in S0.20.

MyAdvantage link: https://myadvantage.warwick.ac.uk/ViewEvent.chpx?id=290437

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On Thursday 23rd February, HSBC will be delivering a session focused on the telephone and face-to-face interview stage of the recruitment process. They will explain the nature of these interviews, what HSBC as an employer looks for, and how to excel at competency and values based questions.

Most importantly, you will also have the opportunity to meet current HSBC graduates to ask any questions and gain an insight into working at HSBC.

The event will commence at 7pm in room S2.79 in the Social Studies building on the second floor. Places are limited so please RSVP to
[email protected] if you would like to attend.

British Schools Exploring Society: Leadership Development Programme
Great opportunities for all.
http://portal.bseshosting.org.uk/default.aspx

BSES > Home BSES run two programmes, the Dangoor Next Generation Programme ensures that young people who would not normally have the opportunity, can partake in an expedition like ours. While the Stellar Leadership Development Programme is aimed at high grade young men and women shortly to start their careers.

Nottingham Law School Open day for all disciplines :)

The BBC's Production Talent Pool is live for applicants from Monday 6th February (NOW!!!)
They are offering over 100 short term, entry level positions across the BBC, so it could be a really exciting opportunity for us students.

We encourage all with a passion for TV and radio to apply!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/careers/trainee-schemes/ptp

BBC - Careers - The Production Talent Pool Information about the BBC's Production Talent Pool

The National Student Survey 2012 is now open for final year undergraduate students and takes just 10 minutes to complete online. Go to http://www.thestudentsurvey.com to complete the survey.

This is your opportunity to give your opinion of Warwick in a national forum and the results of the survey can help potential applicants decide where to study. The survey is running for its eighth year and is regarded nationally as the primary measure of student satisfaction.

The University takes the results of the survey seriously and your opinion could help shape teaching, learning and student support at Warwick for future generations.

To say thank you for taking part, the University is offering a free prize draw with a first prize of £200, second prize of £100 and five runners-up prizes of £20 book vouchers.

To find out more, please visit http://go.warwick.ac.uk/nss

The survey closes on 30 April 2012.

The National Student Survey The National Student Survey (NSS) is an excellent opportunity for final year undergraduates to feedback on their academic experience, while the results will be used to help prospective students to choose courses that best suit their needs and interests.

Remember once you graduate you still have access to the careers service for a full 3 years.

The NEW Student Careers & Skills website is now live! Have a look and let us know what you think.

http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/scs/

Student Careers & Skills Information about Student Careers & Skills at the University of Warwick

Working in Education with Special Educational Needs Session.

There will be local Chartered Educational Psychologists, Trainee Educational Psychologists (grads) who work for Coventry City Council and 2 specialist teaching professionals.

Find out more about what their work involves, training, and tips for getting into this field

Venue S0.11
Date 2nd February
Time 6.30pm
Bookings Available 60

https://myadvantage.warwick.ac.uk/ViewEvent.chpx?id=287406

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New workshop this term: Kick-start your career-thinking!!

It will introduce all the Careers & Skills Information (CSI) resources helping you to research different occupations, job sectors, employers, roles, and various opportunities . The CSI Team will guide you through a range of resources to research these areas as well as sign posting useful resources for making applications and attending interviews.

Book on my advantage - careers skills workshop:

1st one: https://myadvantage.warwick.ac.uk/ViewEvent.chpx?id=287476

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What Can I Do with my Degree in Economics? (Tuesday 24 January 2012 - 12:00-13:00, R1.04)

This session is open to all years but will be of particular interest to first years. Stephanie Redding from the University of Warwick Careers Centre will talk about the wide range of options open to Warwick Economics students, as well as covering destinations of previous graduates from the department.

Book through myAdvantage: http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/careers/myadvantage

myAdvantage myAdvantage is the student and graduate portal from Student Careers & Skills. Inside you will find: Events, Skills Workshops, Employers, Jobs and opportunities, CV builder and more.

SIFE Commercial Success Workshops:
A series of 4 workshops that will develop your understanding of core elements of the business world, applicable to any graduate recruitment processes. 1 workshop per week, lasting 90 minutes, in weeks 3, 4, 5 and 6 of this term

Workshop 1: "Investment and the Stock Market"
Date: Thursday 26th January 2012(week 3 term 2)
Time: 6.30pm
Location: MS.04

Warwick Advantage Awards can help you do justice to your skills, talents and contributions to life away from lectures and university life.

Deadline for Global Award is midnight, 13th February 2012.
Deadline for Original Award is midnight, 21st February 2012

To fill out an application form, follow this link to the Student Union Website http://www.warwicksu.com/advantage/

The Warwick Advantage Award The Warwick Advantage awards can help you do justice to your skills, talents and contributions to life away from the lecture theatres and seminar rooms. Both awards provide a great opportunity for you to analyse and record your unique skills and experiences so that you can confidently 'tell your sto...

URSS Update:
The deadline for the URSS scheme is approaching fast – all applications must be submitted by Wednesday 1st Feburary. In order for a project to be considered, both the student and the supervisor must submit a supporting application form at go.warwick.ac.uk/skills/urss

Undergraduate Research Scholarship Scheme (URSS) URSS - Undergraduate Research Scholarship Scheme

Need to talk to someone about your career planning? Want to talk about your interview strategy?

Our careers consultant, Stephanie will be available for short 20 minute career consultations in the Social Studies Building on the follow dates:

Monday 16 January from 2pm
Tuesday 17 January from 2pm

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Researching Employers for Economics Students
Tuesday 17 January, 1-2pm
Book through myAdvantage; https://myadvantage.warwick.ac.uk/ViewEvent.chpx?id=285546

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Its last minute application month for many of you :) Remember the careers service do drop in appointments along with cv checks, mock interviews and effective application workshops... all very useful

Post Grad's.... Here is a link just for you...
Fancy working in in a developing country and really contributing to their public sectors then click for more info - DEADLINE = 15th Dec
http://www.odi.org.uk/fellowship-scheme/

Fellowship Scheme - Overseas Development Institute (ODI) The Fellowship Scheme has been sending young postgraduate economists to work in the public sectors of developing countries in Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific on two-year contracts since 1963.

Today!
Working in an EU related organisation starts 1pm in F1.11 (In Engineering)

Teaching English in Europe. Starts 6pm in S0.13 (In Social Sciences)

Grant Thornton Pizza Night. Starts 6.30pm Terrace Bar, Students Union

Insight Events and Easter/Summer Vacation Internship Advice for 1st/2nd year Economists!!!
At 2-3pm on Wed 9 November in MS0.2
sign up here:
https://myadvantage.warwick.ac.uk/ViewEvent.chpx?id=277073

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And FYI Insight Fair Tmoz, 11am until 4pm Rootes Building. More employers, more networking, more free gifts :)

New helpdesk opening in the Library - Tuesday 18.10.11
In Library based on the floor 1 (by the lifts)
Date & Times: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 12-2pm (term time)

This is on top of the main helpdesk over in learning grid:
Which is open 10am-6pm Monday to Friday in term time or call 024 765 24748.

UK JET programme - educational placements/work in Japan. Meeting this Thursday 27th at 6:30pm in S0.10 - book on my advantage

The Work Experience Bursary 2011 scheme. It gives Warwick students money and help for their unpaid, self-sourced work placements. The 2012 scheme is now open to eligible students who have secured work experience over Christmas 2011, Easter or Summer 2012.
Full details at
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/careers/workexperience/bursary/

Work experience bursary 2012 Information on Student Careers and Skills work experience bursary for the University of Warwick students.

Econ careers clinics in Social Studies Building on 25th October and 10th November Book on my advantage :)
Useful for discussions and advice :)

City and Finance Fair Today people. Rootes Building from 11am until 4pm! Worth checking out even if you don't have a specific organisation in mind....