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Want to drive this and lead your Bright Futures Society for next year? 💡 We'd love to hear from you! Make a genuine impact on your campus, meet leading graduate employers and build your own professional profile all from the comfort of your university. Interested? Drop us a DM or fill out this form and let's get chatting. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMekh-AbHh2qsjT5sKZjbubOLtfDz3tpAm5awDK_hoPxo3CQ/viewform ⚡️

Bright Futures Committee Members 2019/20 Want to lead a Bright Futures Society next year? Or just want to find out more about the available roles? Leave your details below and we will be in touch for an informal chat about what Bright Futures can do for you, the roles on offer, and put you in touch with the rest of your Committee! Speak so...

Thought about leading a Bright Futures Society at your university? 🧐 From hosting leading graduate employers on campus, to running events, to having a genuine impact on your peers, and building your professional profile, make an impression next year. If you would like to find out more, let's chat! Drop us a DM or fill out this form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMekh-AbHh2qsjT5sKZjbubOLtfDz3tpAm5awDK_hoPxo3CQ/viewform

Bright Futures Committee Members 2019/20 Want to lead a Bright Futures Society next year? Or just want to find out more about the available roles? Leave your details below and we will be in touch for an informal chat about what Bright Futures can do for you, the roles on offer, and put you in touch with the rest of your Committee! Speak so...

Thinking about being President of your Bright Futures Society next year? Want to know what the role is like? 😎 Check out our blog post where we get previous Presidents to share their experiences, their highlights, and what it takes to lead a team!

And if you're interested in becoming a student leader next year yourself, let's chat! Drop us a DM ⭐️

https://www.mykindafuture.com/Blog/Details/life-as-a-bright-futures-president-the-inside?fbclid=IwAR3r7wsUQAYfXw69Vnil98uWPt9_ig1CRTd1XyKGDYiACkK1_oS8kpVs-98

MyKindaFuture - News What is it like to run a Bright Futures' Society? What are the highs and lows? What would be recommended about the role? How do you get to stand in their shoes? 

Do you ever watch the news and it seems like the only way to get a senior job in Government is to be privileged, white and educated at Oxbridge? Well, join us for an inspirational evening of careers advice and debate from people who weren't.

5 Senior Civil Servants, from diverse backgrounds, are lending you their time to tell you how they broke through - and how you can do. Ask them questions about their career journey, the challenges they had to overcome, and the changes that still need to be made.

This event is free and open to everyone, whether you're a student, a civil servant, or just interested in developing your career. Please reserve your ticket on eventbrite to guarantee that you don't miss out.

Sign-up link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-event-talking-diversity-in-the-senior-civil-service-tickets-60066214665?fbclid=IwAR1lwBhy11edu-K7TYpa9ceYgjPCOqrIvonn05Y1ZopLGJcoMH_-GrxWtZ8

FREE EVENT: Talking Diversity in the Senior Civil Service Do you ever watch the news and it seems like the only way to get a senior job in Government is to be privileged, white and educated at Oxbridge? Well, join us for an inspirational evening of careers advice and debate from people who weren't. 5 Senior Civil Servants, from diverse backgrounds, are len...

January- what a month. Probably the worst month for things to go wrong. So, what happens if your exam results aren’t what you planned? Or you keep getting rejected from your graduate job applications? Or you are kinda just over life right now? Luckily we have a whole blog series dedicated to tackling all of this in the name of ‘Resilience’. Bounce back this month to your badass self. And in the meantime, read how not to do a Will, and most importantly, not to give up
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Great news everyone! Civil Service will be coming to University of Leeds on the 27th of November so do look out for our event in time to come! Here are a few words from the ambassador himself.

SPEAKER PROFILE: Adam Robert Green

Adam is a journalist, author and editorial consultant working on technology, science and public policy. Adam graduated from The University of Leeds in 2005, to go on to work with The Financial Times, The Economist Intelligence Unit, Bloomsbury and MIT Technology Review, and has held numerous positions as editor and reporter.

Come along to “Understanding Journalism” to ask a member of the Leeds Alumni about his journey into journalism! More panellists to be announced!

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Can't wait to get to know Deloitte? Us too! Grab all your friends and join us on the 6th of Nov!
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Want a truly International Career with one of the Largest Companies in the World?

HSBC are coming to Leeds in the next few weeks and are actively targeting Uni of Leeds students. Regardless of your academic year or whether you are from a finance or non-finance background, HSBC want you!

Attend one of these events and hear more about their opportunities and get a heads up about their process!

Make sure you sign up for one of their events using the links below! So, what are you waiting for?

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Counting down to our MVF x BRIGHT FUTURES event on Monday! Remember to grab your friends and yourself and head down to Baines Wing on Monday! Here is Becky, one of the representatives from MVF who will be there!

Becky is what we lovingly refer to as an ‘OG MVFer’. Having been here since pretty much the beginning of time, she’s part of MVF’s DNA and has been an integral part of our journey from a 5-person company to a global 500+ strong business. She’s excited to share her knowledge of MVF and explain what it’s like to join a small start-up with ambitious growth plans.

COME JOIN US!!
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Thank you to all who came!! We hope it was beneficial for everyone and do follow us for more fulfilling events!

Shoutout to ALL Marketing students! Take this opportunity to get to know MVF and network with them!
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Hey Guys, we hope your exams have gone well, and those still in the process of completing them, Good Luck!
Just to let you know - We still have the Presidential role for Next year's committee vacant.
This role involves the following:

• Overseeing all decisions made amongst the committee
• Working to ensure each member can fulfil their role to a high standard by providing support when needed
• Chairing meetings, setting agendas, identifying further action
• Identifying tasks and setting targets and deadlines
• Motivating the committee and encouraging them to work as a team
• Being the main contact with the MyKindaFuture society liaison

Why should you join Bright Futures Committee?

• This experience is something outstanding you can put on your CV and job applications
• Expansion of skills in communication, relationship building and project management
• Exposure to leading graduate employers and knowledge
• Invitation to the Annual Bright Futures Awards Ceremony & Training Conference
• Eligibility to be nominated for the ‘President of the Year Award’
• Opportunities to get more involved in campus life within your university
• Be the first to hear of any graduate and recruitment opportunities that MKF are recruiting for and have a verbal reference given if you go ahead and apply

Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Please get in touch with us if you are interested.
Thanks

Apply by Thursday 7th June to build your career with a bank, working across Sydney and London for a September 2018 or February 2019 start.

Institutional Banking & Markets Graduate Program – London.

Competing directly with the largest investment banks in the world, IB&M are responsible for the relationships with major corporate and government clients and institutional investors, and provides a full range of capital raising, transactional and risk management products and services.

Your career...

In February 2019, you will spend 4 weeks in Sydney where you will receive extensive training through our IB&M Graduate Academy before returning to London where you will spend 12 months completing three rotations in Front Office teams within Institutional & and will get involved in a variety of roles, from structuring and lending to sales and trading where you will develop your skills and experience.

To be eligible to apply for our forthcoming Graduate Program, you will:
- Be a UK or EU citizen or Permanent Resident at the time you submit your application
- Be in your final year of study and are on track for a minimum of a 2:1 in your degree
- Any degree discipline is welcome

Interested? Apply here: http://bit.ly/2kckjL1

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To see the highlights of Bright Future's Annual Awards evening, visit the link below:

https://www.mykindafuture.com/Blog/Details/bright-futures-annual-awards-2018-the-inside

MyKindaFuture - News Another year, another Awards Ceremony! 2017/18 has been another resounding success in the Bright Futures network’s history.

Hi Guys,

Unfortunately, we have had to cancel our AGM that was taking place tomorrow.

Best Wishes,
The Bright Futures Team

Hey Guys!

There are still some committee roles that you can nominate yourself for:

• President
• Marketing manager
• Treasurer

To apply for any of these roles, please email your manifesto to:
[email protected]

Thank You

Time is running out! Nominations for next year’s committee closes tomorrow at 5.00 pm.

Hurry and nominate yourself before the voting begins at 6.00 pm!

Click here for the election:
https://classic.luu.org.uk/elections/

The committee roles available are:
• President
• Secretary & Events Manager
• Treasurer
• Marketing Manager & Society Liaison
• Corporate Liaison

Click here to view the committee role descriptions:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TnLes8DEXDU5YzCkW2kj89QZkweAG4yGmOUiq2gYJr0/edit

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Are you looking for an and role within the Insurance sector? Talbot Underwriting are looking for graduates who are seeking a graduate programme with a difference. Applications close next Thursday! Find out more and apply here: https://www.mykindafuture.com/Jobs/167/graduate-development-programme-underwriting-c

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MyKindaFuture - Graduate Development Programme (Underwriting & Claims) We are a successful Syndicate with a great culture and we take pride in providing an environment in which our employees can truly build their careers. Our employees are able to take advantage of opportunities in our overseas offices and in the wider Validus Group. As a Chartered Insurer, Talbot is a...

MyKindaFuture - News Personally, I recognise the fact that I am truly lucky and blessed to be a student at a university in a developed country; consequently, I have not personally experienced any challenges being a female at UCL. In fact, I have noticed females getting various privileges that men do not have access to,....

Looking for a paid summer internship doing something different?
How about working on one of Leeds biggest events, Leeds Pride?

The Leeds Internship Programme is currently advertising a role supporting the Leeds LGB&T* Pride event. You'd get to not only help with organisation and marketing of the event, but also attend on the day!

It's a 10 week summer internship role based in Leeds, all about around raising awareness of Yorkshire MESMAC within the Leeds Pride event.

Key tasks cover areas such as creating imaginative floats, placards and stall designs for the event, raising awareness of Yorkshire MESMAC and its services through social media, online content and other media, and recruiting, training and supporting volunteers involved with the event.

For more details and to apply please see: https://mycareer.leeds.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=26693

The closing date for applications is the 27th of March, get yours in quick as this opportunity will be very popular!

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