Careers News 'New This Week 004' - 30 September 2020

CAREER ZONE

CAREERS NEWSLETTER ‘NEW THIS WEEK’ 004

Welcome to Careers News!

Having left our general opportunities in this newsletter for a one week, we have now moved them into the longer version on the St Brendan’s Careers web page.

As many education and employment providers are adjusting to the ‘new normal’, we will again be using the ‘New This Week’ booklet for career development items that really are ‘New’ this week.

Click here for the latest government advice on the coronavirus

Careers appointments Careers Appointments are now bookable through MS Bookings.

Students have the choice between face to face and Teams appointments for either careers or work experience.

They can book 15 minute course change appointments during the course change period. (14th—25th Sept 2020) This is the link to the booking page Careers Appointments which is also available on the Career Zone Moodle Page

Students will also be able to access the link through a QR code (above) on careers posters and on Moodle.

(If you are finding it difficult to book an appointment online, please try refreshing your page and attempt to book again).

Dates Wednesday 21st October from 12:00 - 18:00 UK University and Apprenticeship search fair.

This is a virtual event and open to students in all years.

!!ATTENTION STUDENTS!!

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Make sure you fill in your emails correctly when booking careers appointments, or you won’t be able to log into your online meeting!!!

To access all content from previous Careers News, please see the uploaded archive on the college website.

Click the relevant section below for direct access to NEW stuff!  Jobs & Apprenticeships  Volunteering & Work Experience

 Higher Education  Careers Information and Opportunities

Jobs and Apprenticeships

Fantastic opportunities available for young people (16—24) that are interested in a career in the sporting industry!

Two new Coach Core Apprenticeship Opportunities Available in Bristol Closing date 6th October 2020 No Qualifications required Training to be delivered Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship L2: Functional Skills in Maths and English

https://www.lifetimetraining.co.uk/apprenticeship-vacancies/boxingcoach-apprenticeship---bristol/?VacancyReference=202085 Empire Fighting Chance – Easton, The Mill, Bristol, BS5 0YJ https://www.lifetimetraining.co.uk/apprenticeship-vacancies/tennisoperations-apprenticeship---bristol/?VacancyReference=202044 Wesport - Bristol – UWE, Bristol, BS16 1QY Please contact Sarah Casselden for more information or to discuss the roles sarah.casselden@wesport.org.uk

Work Experience and Volunteering

Our new Work Experience Co-ordinator: Liepa If you have any work-experience related queries, you can email the coordinator Liepa at:

lmi@stbrn.ac.uk

Please see further

publications for work experience opportunities as the academic year unfolds.

Work Experience and Volunteering

YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN

ONLINE EVENTS

Terms and Conditions apply: “You must be at least 18 years of age, or the legal age of majority where you reside, to use the Services. If you are 13 or older, you may only use the Services under the supervisions of a parent or legal guardian who manages your use and/or account.”

For more information please click here.

VIRTUAL MEET AND GREET FOR SINGERS & SONGWRITERS

THE UK LIVE MUSIC INDUSTRY IN THE POST-2019 ERA

DATE AND TIME THU, 1 OCTOBER, 2020 5:00 PM—6 PM BST For more information click here

DATE AND TIME TUE, 20 OCTOBER, 2020 4 PM—5:30 PM BST For more information click here

GAMING TECHNOLOGY IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

REAL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 2020

DATE AND TIME THU, OCTOBER 1, 2020 6 PM—FRI, 2 OCTOBER, Introduction to EY - Schools DATE AND TIME 2020 3:30 PM Webinar FRI, 2 OCTOBER, 2020 For more information Wednesday 23 September 2 PM—3 PM BST click here 4pm-5pm For more information This virtual event is for school stuclick dents.here So if you're in Year 12/13 or S5/S6, you'll learn about EY's work

MEDICINE INTRODUCTION TO experience and apprenticeship opportunities. You'll hear fromSPORTS some MEDICINE MASTERCLASS former students who are now ap-

DATE AND TIME DATE prentices in the firm and you'll also AND TIME hear from our student recruitment SAT, WED, team on our application process.

3 OCTOBER, 2020 14 OCTOBER, 2020 Click on the link below to receive 10more AM—4 PM BSTon how to 6:30 information join.PM—8 PM BST For more information For more information click here click here

Work Experience and Volunteering

YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN

ONLINE EVENTS ECONOMIC OVERVIEW WEBINAR WITH THE BANK OF ENGLAND

FINANCIAL FORTITUDE WEBINAR: PHASING BACK ECONOMICALLY

DATE AND TIME THU, 1 OCTOBER, 2020 1 PM—2 PM BST For more information click here

DATE AND TIME SAT, 3 OCTOBER , 2020 3 PM BST For more information click here

STEM SND FINANCE DATE AND TIME FRI, 2 OCTOBER , 2020 7:30 PM—8:30 PM BST For more information click here

Through our four service lines — Assurance, Consulting, Strategy andA CAREER IN CYBERSECURITY DATE AND TIME SAT, 3 OCTOTransactions, and Tax BER, 2020 TO MON, — we help our clients 17 OCTOBER, 2020 capitalize on 10:00transAM—5:00 PM BST For more information click here formative opportunities.

REAL ESTATE INVESTING FOR REAL ESTATE AGENTS DATE AND TIME THU, 1 OCTOBER, 2020 OR TUE, 6 OCTOBER, 2020 7:00 PM—9:00 PM BST For more information click here

SAY WHAT? INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION (VIRTUAL CALSS) DATE AND TIME WED, 14 OCTOBER, 2020 5:00 PM—7:00 PM BST For more information click here

Please note that all events advertised on career news are free to attend unless stated otherwise.

Work Experience and Volunteering

Online opportunities with NASA Search STEM Resources and Opportunities Click here for more

Women in STEM – Engine Shed

Explore other opportunities offered by NASA 

How to become an Astronaut?

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Rocket Scientists

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Model Spacecraft and More!

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Click here to explore further

Work Experience and Volunteering

Online opportunities with NASA

Women in STEM – Engine Shed

NASA at Home—Be a Scientist You can be a scientist in your own home.

NASA has many opportunities for citizen scientists to contribute to ongoing research.

Click here to explore the opportunities.

Podcasts NASA's Curious Universe Houston, We Have a Podcast

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Small Steps, Giant Leaps Gravity Assist NASA Explorers: Apollo

To discover more podcasts click here

Work Experience and Volunteering

Explore Forage

Virtual Work Experience Please note you must be at least 18 to participate in these Virtual Work Experience opportunities

Women in STEM – Engine Shed

Baker McKenzie Learn what it's like to be a world-class lawyer at the first and truly global law firm. Click here to learn more.

GE Explorer Series: Digital Technology Enterprise Program Eager to gain an insight into how GE pioneers leadership in the new technological era?

Click here.

Linklaters Great change is here.

Discover what it’s to work at a truly innovative, global, commercial law firm. Click here.

Pinsent Masons Take the law into your own hands As an innovative law firm, we are looking for candidates with ideas and opinions; with confidence and intellectual curiosity. Candidates, who can form relationships, build networks and drive the success of the business. Does this sound like you?

Click here

Work Experience and Volunteering

TO LEARN MORE CLICK HERE

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Higher Education

Realising Opportunities Timeline Recruitment of the RO Programme

This year students will have time to settle back into studies before submitting an application to be part of this programme!

Recruitment for Year 12 won’t be starting until January 2021.

The programme will still be running and will contain the usual elements eg.

Academic Skills Module, National Student Conference , Local Launce etc.

Higher Edu-

Making a Personal Statement stand out

Hopefully you are settling in to the new academic year and are starting to think about their UCAS applications. We understand that more so than ever, this can be a daunting process for you.

To help with writing a personal statement, we have put together a virtual workshop to share our top tips.

Top tips to get started:

Understand the subject

Keep up to date

We want you to understand where you subjects fits in the wider world. Follow legal news or legal podcasts to show you know what is impacting the sector. Why not attend one of our Twilight Lectures that aim to answer real world questions, on topics such as legal tech, policing protests, and the fair-

Know exactly what you will study. Check course pages to see what modules you will cover and show the knowledge you already have in your Statement. If you have gaps, go out and learn more about it beyond the classroom. Complete our NEW Futurelearn course on 'How to become a Lawyer' to develop knowledge.

Make it academic

Speak to the university

Academic language is a must. Showing academic skills is more important than ever. Use Google Scholar to engage with academic reading. Show how research, referencing, and presentation skills have been developed over time using relevant examples of your own work.

Keep it relevant

80% of a Personal Statement should be about the course. If it doesn't demonstrate passion or suitability for the course, it shouldn't be included. Only talk about extra-curricular activities relevant to the subject, or focus on the transferable skills you have gained.

Attending free university events can give great insight into a course - even if they are virtual. Ask University staff what they are looking to see in the Personal Statement. Tell us about taster sessions you've taken part in & the new skills and interests you have developed. Be specific.

Don't start at the start

The hardest part of the Personal Statement is the beginning, so leave it till the end. Consider shocking statistics, academic readings, or unusual quotes that are personal to your developed interests in the subject as something to include in the opening statement.

Still time to submit an essay entry

The Real World Question Essay competition closes on 13th October, so there is still time to submit an entry to win ÂŁ1000 cash and a one week work experience placement with either Clyde & Co or the Co-op. There are a variety of resources to help you get started with the topics.

Find out more Criminal Investigation Day 28 October, 10:00 - 12:30

Undergraduate Open Day 28 October, 15:00 - 16:30

Stephen Lawrence's murder is a case that has contributed to major changes within policing, the law and society as a whole. Investigate what happened, uncover the facts and follow the campaign to get

Take part in one of the short taster sessions we deliver at our Virtual Undergraduate Open Day. We will cover Law, Business, Criminology, Policing and Politics. Add what you learn into your

Book a place now Undergrad@law.ac.uk law.ac.uk/school-and-colleges/

Book a place now

Higher Education

Virtual Open Event

Lackham Campus and courses specific Virtual Open Event Lackham are offering this event on

14th October 2020 From 5pm—7pm Ideal for students who have a particular interest in courses such as Agriculture, Animal Care and Managerment, Gamekeeping, Equine Studies, Conservation, Land-based Engineering or Horticulture This event is dedicated solely to the subjects offered at the specialist campus for land-based studies.

They also offer Public Services, Science and Sport courses there, with 1600 acres of rural Wiltshire to learn practical skills for life and get qualified for your career!

For more information CLICK HERE

Higher Education

This year our Global HE Week (5-9 October) is supported by international applications consultants, The University Guys Student Webinars Each of these will be one hour sessions and will feature speakers from top international universities

United States—Monday 12 October, 5pm Sign Up  Canada—Tuesday 13 October, 5pm Sign Up  The Netherlands—Wednesday 14 October, 5pm Sign Up  Ireland—Thursday 15 October, 5pm Sign Up  The rest of Europe#1—Monday 19 October, 5pm Sign Up  Australia—Tuesday 20 October, 5pm Sign Up  The rest of Europe #2—Wednesday 21 October, 5pm Sign Up 

Students will hear from some of the most shortlisted international universities on Unifrog, including Trinity College Dublin and the University of British Columbia.

They’ll learn about the programmes on offer, fees, admissions processes, and what its really like to be a student in each destination

Higher Education

Registrations are now open for Meet the RUSSEL GROUP, A new virtual event in association with UK University Search.

Students will be able to explore all 24 Russell Group Universities, download documents, chat directly to staff and ambassadors and take part in live webinars led by university representatives.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to find out more about all 24 world-leading Russell Group Universities in one place, free of charge.

Join us on Wednesday 7 October from 12:00 - 18:00.

Register Now

Find out more: Which Universities are Attending?

When will the Live Webinars be taking place?

FAQs

Higher Education

Every year hundreds of students in Year 12 or equivalent come to Cambridge University to 'shadow' a current undergraduate and experience life in Cambridge. We are now looking for students with little or no history of University in their family to take part in the 2021 scheme, a four-week online programme that will encompass everything from studying, societies and applying to Cambridge.

Key dates Scheme dates: Week 1 25th - 29th January (regular online evening events) Weeks 2 to 4 1st February - 19th February (some online events supplemented by access to forums, mentors and group activities) Application deadline: 15th November 2020 If you would like to know more about the scheme or the application process, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me (kate.mcintosh@cambridgesu.co.uk).

You can find the application form, and teacher and parent consent forms here.

Higher Education

BOOK YOUR PLACE AT OUR NEXT OPEN DAY! Interested in studying for a career in Music, Media, Games, Events or Computing?

Find out more about our creative courses and take a tour of our campus at our next Open Day on Tuesday 27th October 2020 Open Day sessions will run from 3pm Click through to our booking page below for session times Following our Covid Safety regulations, there is limited capacity so booking is essential!

Book your place!

Higher Edu-

Hosting live, virtual exhibitions, dedicated to their interests.

With advice on how to research options during the pandemic, writing personal statements, and student finance, it's their chance to get their questions answered by subject and admissions specialists.

The first exhibition is next week book now!

Coming Up: Biological and physical sciences 30 September 2020 Social sciences, humanities and teaching 23—24 October 2020 Maths, engineering and computing 2—3 November 2020 Creative subjects 13—14 November 2020 Students can book now .>>>

On the day, students can: Explore and meet speak to subject experts and admissions staff.

Listen and attend join information packed helpful webcasts covering essential topics.

Connect and chat talk with other students, universities, colleges, apprenticeship providers, careers organisations, and UCAS experts.

Find out more about what your students can expect at a virtual exhibition, and how they can prepare > If you have any questions, please get in touch at events@ucas.ac.uk

Higher Educa-

Discover Degree Level Qualifications at New College Durham On Saturday 10 October, from 10am, you can connect with the college to find out about higher education courses at our Virtual Higher Education Event.

Teaching staff will be on hand to discuss the wide range of qualifications on offer including degrees, higher apprenticeships and professional qualifications.

There is over 50 different foundation degrees, honours degrees and professional qualifications in a dynamic range of subject areas including our dynamic degrees in Podiatry. Social Work and Business, all of which can be viewed here www.newcollegedurham.ac.uk/higher-education/ You can enjoy a virtual tour of the college’s outstanding facilities and chat to the Advice, Support, Careers team who will answer questions about entry requirements, student finance or support.

To secure your place at this exciting open event, go to www.newcollegedurham.ac.uk to register.

Higher Education

IntoHealthcare

IntoMedicine: Practice your skills with a virtual patient Gain experience, skills and knowledge to help you prepare for and achieve a place at medical school

Sign up now!

Medical School exams & Multi-Mini Interviews Choosing a Medical School This document from the Medical Schools’ Council runs through the entry requirements of all Medical Schools in England Find out more Multi Mini Interviews A key part of applying for Medicine is the interview.

Most use MMIs (Multiple Mini Interviews) Read this handy guide to deepen your understanding Please note: this guide was created before the pandemic. Whilst many of the tips will still be applicable, remember you certainly won’t be shaking anyone’s hand!!

Get the Guide

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Spotlight on...Skills for Healthcare Professionals Because there is more than one way to gain insight into medicine!!

There are certain skills that will be vital for you to develop.

Observe GP is a series of videos showcasing roles of team member in general practice (GP, Practice Manager, Receptionist, Advanced Nurse Practitioner and a GP Trainee.

There is also a reflective diary workbook, which acts as a companion to the videos and helps you to reflect on responsibilities, skills and attributes of each team member.

Observe GP is FREE to use, but will only be available until 30th October!

Click HERE to find out more! Click HERE to sign up!

"Caring in Hospitals" Short Course

This is a long one….but a good one!!

Open Learn (from the Open University) has a FREE short course about different roles in Healthcare.

The course is called Caring in Hospitals, and considers the type of care offered in hospitals, using Leeds General Hospital as a case study. It takes about 8 hours to complete, and you will receive a statement of participation when you complete it.

Learn More If you have five minutes….

This video from Health Education England looks at the different jobs that Allied Professionals have been taking on during the pandemic. Some people’s jobs become larger, while others were redeployed into new roles with additional training. Find out more below

Watch the video If you have 30 minutes….

Watch the videos in the playlist linked below. The videos give an overview of population health, and take a closer look at some of the skills and qualities needed to be an effective member of a healthcare team in any setting.

Listen here If you have an hour or more….

The Medicine and Healthcare Careers Webinar took place last month, and had a great turnout. If you missed it at the time, don’t worry! Click the button below to watch the recording of the session.

Find out more

Careers Events, Info and Opportunities

As the new academic year gets underway, the presentations from our seminars and Insight presentations at the National Careers Guidance Show, Bristol, may be a useful resource.

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Upcoming Events for the Autumn Term You will receive more information about these during your futures lessons.

Remember to check your student emails regularly!

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Follow us on Twitter for daily job opportunities, apprenticeships and careers/university events!

Follow us: @CareerZoneStbrn Parents’ guide to Careers Guidance

Careers Appointments Now college has reopened, students can book appointments via this link.

Appointments are available either Face to Face or via Microsoft Teams call.

Please email ceiag@stbrn.ac.uk if you have any questions about the booking system.