Congratulations on completing your degree at Staffordshire University. Go and be brave, bold and find the successes you deserve. Use your key skills, your knowledge and personality to find the right opportunity to excel.
Good luck graduates, for tomorrow, next year and years to come!
Remember your roots and remember that Careers offer a life time service, if you need anything tomorrow, next year or in years to come we will be here to support YOU.
Recently graduated? Have no idea where to look for jobs or opportunities? Look no further!
We understand the difficulties most graduates have in finding opportunities or work that is just right for them ‘normally’, let alone during a pandemic. For this reason, we are here for you! We are regularly updating MyCareer with opportunities that are suitable for graduates, however, we know this is not an exhaustive list. Therefore, some other places to look for graduate opportunities are outlined below.
Where to look…
Unitemps offer graduate work to students and graduates of Staffordshire University. Visit the candidate section of the website to find out how Unitemps can help you!
LinkedIn is a great place to connect and network with employers or companies within the industry you are interested in. Also, you could connect with individuals in a job role you are searching for, asking them how they reached their goal. There is a jobs section on this site as well which allows you to search current opportunities.
Targetjobs offers information about employers, internships and current opportunities, with separate tabs for graduate schemes and opportunities. There is also access to careers advice and resources from their website.
Due to the current circumstances, some employers and companies are taking part in virtual job fairs to give you the opportunity to network with them. This is a good opportunity to build connections and relationships with professionals in your industry.
One of the best places to find information about these events is on twitter.
@Prospects
@ProspectsJobs
@NationalCareers
@CareersWestMids (there will be an account for each region).
To speak to one of our Career Coaches get in touch:
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STEM Opportunities!
By Grace,
Written by Holly
We understand that this is currently a tough time to find opportunities, so here at careers, we have pulled together some opportunities you may have not seen! Virtual vacancies are also on the rise, so when searching for jobs, take this into consideration as you may just find something perfect for you.
Graduate Science Tutors Stoke-on-Trent
Are you a science graduate who is looking to gain school experience prior to enrolling onto a PGCE?
Do you have an ambition to work with young people?
In addition, are you an enthusiastic individual who is passionate and motivated in supporting secondary students back into education?
ACADEMICS WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
We are expecting an increase in Science 1-2-1 and group tuition requests in September 2020 from our partnership secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent to raise attainment and motivation for both high and low achieving pupils who sadly have missed a significant amount of education.
Are you a recent graduate or even somebody with a number of years’ experience on the job, looking for a rare opportunity to join a market leading organisation offering unrivalled fast-tracked progression in to management?
Do you want the opportunity to learn and develop with the guidance of technical experts within the business, where you have the opportunity to progress in to an NPD Manager position within 9 months?
This company are well established experts within the plastics industry and due to continual success, they have undergone considerable expansion. Now looking to grow the NPD department of their business they are looking to take on a driven candidate who has aspirations of running a department.
London £40,000+ THE COMPANY Harnham are working with a very exciting online marketplace in the UK right now who are currently looking for a Data Scientist to join their data science function. You will join a team of 10 data scientists responsible for work in recommender systems, customer behaviour and product optimisation. You will be required to work on production-level machine learning problems and be able to also excel in areas of data engineering and software engineering too. Part of your role will also be to drive the use of cutting-edge methodologies for the business. Tech stack: Python & Spark.
You must have:
An MSc or Ph.D. in Machine Learning, Statistics, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence or Mathematics
A broad range of data science skills and variety of technical proficiencies
Proficiency in a variety of machine learning techniques
The job holder plans and manages preclinical activities. This involves designing and managing toxicology programmes to support new product development. The job holder represents the company to contract research organisations (CRO), academic centres and development partners.
Requirements: • A degree (BSc, MSc or PhD) in Toxicology or another appropriate scientific discipline
Good toxicology background with strong experience gained in the pharmaceutical industry or contract research organisation (CRO) environment
Knowledge of applicable regulatory guidelines and legislation
Experienced in scientific writing and project management/study conduct oversight
Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise
Ability to lead, direct, manage, motivate and develop individuals and third parties
Good report writing and presentation skills
Good communication skills
Excellent attention to detail
Working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, search engines and databases used for literature searches
Ability to work in a team and as an individual
Demonstrates a pragmatic approach to problem solving
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Computer Games Industry Positions
By Grace,
Written by Annie
It is hard to find graduate jobs and relatable experience to your degree industry during Covid-10, however there are many opportunities out there! It is just finding the right place to look and ensuring your making yourself stand out to potential employers.
Roles available within the Industry;
Junior Gameplay Programmer: Cloud Imperium Games: Manchester: Remote Working
Where to apply: LinkedIn
Foundry 42 Ltd is looking for a skilled and talented Junior Gameplay Programmer to work on our exciting PC space combat sim. The Junior Gameplay Programmer will work in a cooperative, cross-disciplinary team environment to imp implement game features and systems within the Lumberyard Engine.
Junior Games Programmer: Creative Personnel: Birmingham
Where to apply: Total Jobs
You’ll be getting involved with striking the balance of helping systems run faster while making their graphics more realistic, keeping in mind hardware restrictions. You will be an integral part of the team working in the Graphics department and being heavily involved in an exciting new game on multiple platforms.
Graduate Junior Games Design Analyst: Intouch Games: Birmingham
Where to apply: Reed.co.uk
In this position, you will work within our new Game Design team to essentially help bridge the gap between Maths and Game Concept teams to help define and create new games, game features, themes and mathematical models!
3D Environment Artist: KapeInternships: Southwark
Where to apply: Kapeinterships.com
We are looking for 3D Environment Artist to join our team in London. We are creating the next generation online educational platform, using AR/VR/3D Games.
Junior C++ Developer – Games: CSR Dev Team: Guilford Surrey
Where to apply: client-server.com
As a Junior C++ Developer, you’ll join a small team dedicated to achieving realistic human animation through combining animations, IK and other bespoke skeletal control systems; you’ll be involved across the full development lifecycle of asset production from specification to platform specific challenges.
When applying to any of these roles make sure to send your CV and cover letter to the career’s studio! We can check your applications and help you maximise your skills to ensure you get the best outcome when applying for these roles. Mock interviews and video calls can be scheduled ahead of your interview!
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Develop Your Digital Skills
By Grace,
Written by Grace
With many companies currently remote working due to COVID-19 and many advertised job positions being virtual, recruiters are looking for digital skills which are transferable and adaptable based on the position. Remote working has led to the sudden requirement of digital skills in order to successful communicate and operate effectively from home. Studies from Microsoft, suggested 90% of jobs in the next decade will require some form of digital skills, increasing the demand for technical skills in the near future.
Learning new skills can help make your application stand out in this increasing competitive industry. There are multiple different accreditations and training courses you can take online from home to develop your digital skills. These skills can be added to your CV and LinkedIn and will make you more attractive to employers during this time; Learning new skills can help make your application stand out in this increasing competitive industry.
Develop your skills:
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is largely used across businesses and there are multiple technology capabilities that are available, which could enhance your work performance. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Microsoft Teams in a work environment, check out this video below:
You can become a Microsoft Teams Expert through Microsoft Educator training.
The course will provide you with the skills to be able to:
Communicate effectively with stakeholders to gather input on the plan, celebrate successes and engage in a continuous improvement cycle.
Build on the shared vision by collaboratively creating a strategic plan that articulates how technology will be used to enhance learning.
Inspire a culture of innovation and collaboration that allows the time and space to explore and experiment with digital tools.
Ensure that resources for supporting the effective use of technology for learning are enough and scalable to meet future demand.
Lead teams to collaboratively establish robust infrastructure and systems needed to implement the strategic plan.
Microsoft Office
Staffordshire University students’ have the opportunity to become a Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) in Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Access and Outlook. Through developing your Microsoft skills it will improve your career prospects and your efficiency online.
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Virtual Opportunities – CDT
By Grace,
Written by Amber
Calling all CDT students that are unsure what to do with their time during the pandemic, want to find out more about what’s on offer, or have a particular career path in mind.
Many companies and employers are now offering virtual/remote working opportunities that will give you the chance to gain work experience from the comfort of your own home. Also, these opportunities could be what you need to expand your search area for jobs and other opportunities as there are no geographical limits.
We understand the difficulties you face either as a current student or new graduate entering work during this pandemic, which is why we are here to help. We are regularly updating MyCareer with current opportunities and labelling which are virtual/remote to make it easier for you.
Here are some current virtual opportunities being advertised:
Novacoast Attack Team
DEADLINE: 27/07/20
Research Assistant in Data Science
DEADLINE: 16/07/2020
Data Science Internship
DEADLINE: 27/07/20
Website Developer – Squarespace
DEADLINE: 27/07/20
T System Administrator – Microsoft
DEADLINE: 27/07/20
Have you thought about any virtual opportunities? Contact a career Coach!
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MyCareer Brings you Virtual Job Opportunities!
By Grace,
Written by Jane
Virtual work experience is a popular topic at the moment due to the effects of COVID-19 and the questions is……..Why shouldn’t students and graduates be given the opportunities to find alternative ways to boost their employability during lockdown?
We in the Digital Career Studio want to provide students with all the information required to apply for their Virtual chance. Coaches and Advisors are:
Looking all over the country, hunting for the jobs so students can work from home.
Working with Unitemps who offer Internal opportunities.
Researching the technologies that companies are using for the application Process.
Offering one-one coaching sessions.
Working with students on their CV’s, Covering Letters and Interview Approach.
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Why Complete a Virtual Internship?
By Grace,
Written by Grace
Alongside the recent pandemic outbreak of COVID-19, The Careers Studio has been focusing on bringing students virtual internships and online job opportunities. Meaning student’s can complete their courses to their full potential gaining valuable work experience and developing transferable skills.
Virtual internships provide students with the opportunity to apply their academic knowledge to a role within a company where they can gain invaluable skills to apply to their future career. Through completing an internship virtually, students are not confined from adding value to an organisation and instead are provided with the flexibility of completing it in their own home comforts.
Technology developments mean students are able to communicate efficiently with employers through applications such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom and Skype. Through gaining work experience, working in a virtual manner, student’s will gain skills which they can apply to an array of future job opportunities such as: how to effectively manage their time independently, being able to adapt to new ways of working and develop their digital skills.
Staffordshire University interviewed student’s who have completed an virtual internship, check out what they have to say!
Virtual work experience is a popular topic at the moment due to the effects of COVID-19 and the questions is……..Why shouldn’t students and graduates be given the opportunities to find alternative ways to boost their employability during lockdown?
