http://www.open.ac.uk/careers/news Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 09 May 2013 14:30:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Top graduate recruiters and postgraduate course providers under one roof.  Wednesday 12th June 2013 11am - 5pm Serpentine Hall, RDS, Dublin Register online for FREE admission http://www.open.ac.uk/careers/news/?p=499 What is Enterprisers? Enterprisers is a four-day residential course aimed at ambitious and energetic individuals looking to unlock their entrepreneurial potential.  It is fun, action-oriented, practical and based on experiential learning, ie learning by doing. The programme is running from Monday 20th to Thursday 23rd May in Cambridge. Key benefits: Unlocking creativity and a 'can-do ... http://www.open.ac.uk/careers/news/?p=498 Researchers at the OU are looking for volunteers to take part in a research project which is looking at how online environments can support career development and employability for distance learning students.  You may have seen or participated in our recent Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths Careers Forum in which experts ... http://www.open.ac.uk/careers/news/?p=497 Interested in Open Source projects?  Want to learn more about how to code, or update existing skills? Flossie, Fossbox, BCSWomen and BCS OSSG are jointly running 3 one-day workshops aimed at women returners or those looking to understand Open Source projects and career paths. Day 1: Programming for mobile devices using AppInventor Day ... http://www.open.ac.uk/careers/news/?p=496 The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple presents: Question & Answer Day Inner Temple Hall, London Sunday 16th June 2013 10am-5pm Including drinks reception with the opportunity to speak with practising barristers from all legal fields Workshops on: Training for the Bar and the BPTC Funding and Scholarships Writing a Legal CV Interview tips and tricks Pupillage Life as a barrister This event ... http://www.open.ac.uk/careers/news/?p=495 Applications are now open for a new 2 year BBC Technology Trainee Scheme leading to an MSc in Digital Broadcast Technology for graduates with a 2:1 Honours degree in Broadcast Engineering, Broadcast Technology, Electronics, Physics, Computer Science or a closely related subject.  Location: London, Salford, Birmingham Salary: £20k pa Closing date for applications: ... http://www.open.ac.uk/careers/news/?p=494 AllAboutCareers recognises the importance of work experience so have launched a National Work Experience Campaign encouraging students to look for placements and providing lots of information on how to go about this. If you are interested in learning more, follow their campaign here  http://www.open.ac.uk/careers/news/?p=492 The maths teacher training scholarships are being delivered by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications on behalf of the Teaching Agency.  The aim of this scheme is to encourage individuals with 1st or 2.1 degrees, PhD/Masters or significant mathematical professional experience to become teachers by awarding a £20,000 Scholarship, together with ... http://www.open.ac.uk/careers/news/?p=493 From Monday 8th April to Friday 3rd May 2013 the Careers Advisory Service is holding an online forum on careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) for OU students wanting to plan their next steps.  The forum will be moderated by a careers adviser and also supported by a number of ... http://www.open.ac.uk/careers/news/?p=490 As well as our own vacancy database, the OU Careers Advisory Service is now able to offer students access to the Graduate Opportunities system.  This system displays current vacancies across all sectors, and is particularly useful for vacancies in difficult employment areas, and with companies that don't traditionally target the OU.  It ... http://www.open.ac.uk/careers/news/?p=489