Career Matters
26 August 2020
Your Weekly Update from the Careers Centre
Key Sections:
- Become a COVID SAINT this Semester!
- Get to Know A&O!
- Who's LIVE on Saint Connect this week?
- Lockin 80 Days Event for Global Talent
- Gradcracker Webinars for STEM Students
- Resource of the Week: Interview Simulator
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Become a COVID SAINT this Semester!
As a student representative in this team, you will get to:
- Provide friendly assistance to University building users, helping to create a positive environment for students and staff around the University.
- Direct students and staff to information sources and written guidelines relating to the use of buildings with Covid-safe requirements.
- Provide guidance regarding Covid-19 regulations in a wide range of University buildings across the town.
APPLY BY FRIDAY 28 AUGUST!
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Get to Know A&O!
Interested in a career in Law? Want to find out more about our vacation scheme, training contract and first year opportunities at one of the world's leading commercial law firms?
Allen & Overy LLP have a long history of recruiting St Andrews graduates, so if you would like to learn more about us, we would love the opportunity to connect. We hope you can join us for our virtual presentation for a chance to hear from some of our A&O lawyers and graduate recruiters. We look forward to seeing you there!
The presentation will be running online from 18:00 - 19:00 BST, and students from all years of study and degree disciplines are welcome to attend.
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Who's LIVE on Saint Connect this week?
Are you a member of Saint Connect yet? Join St Andrews global, online community to connect with alumni who are able to help you move forward with your career!
- Walt Disney Studios
- The Canadian Government
- KPMG
- The Glasgow School of Art
- Accenture
- Network Rail
- And many more...
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Lockin 80 Days Event for Global Talent
Lockin China is excited to be running their 6th annual 80 Days Event for Global Talent!
Join Lockin China for 4 virtual workshops, covering a wide range of topics that will help you with your overseas opportunities search. Topics include:
- How to navigate the job hunt throughout the pandemic
- CV and interview guidance with HR representatives from leading, global employers
- How to approach written tests as part of the application process
- Where to find the best opportunities in China
Please note that these presentation will be delivered in Chinese. To register for any of the workshops, simply join through the WeChat QR code!
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Gradcracker Webinars for STEM Students!
STEM recruitment specialist, Gradcracker, is hosting a series of webinars with guest speakers from a range of employers. In each webinar, you'll get to meet a leading company as they tell you all about their organisation, their opportunities, their application process and much more.
The upcoming webinars feature:
- GSK
- The Science and Technology Facilities Council
- KPMG
- Cummins
- And others throughout the year!
This is the perfect opportunity for you to discover an employer you'd love to work for, or an industry sector you'd love to work in. You'll gain an exclusive insight into the company and its application process, which will allow you to stand out from the crowd. Many of the hints and tips you will learn will be useful when applying to other companies, too – so it's definitely worth tuning in!
Find out more on the Gradcracker website, or through CareerConnect!
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Resource of the Week: Interview Simulator
Interviews can be very stressful and scary, especially if you don't know what to expect. Our interview simulator allows you to record and playback your interviews - choosing from a large database of common questions to shape your interview. This platform also has video clips and feedback from employers and recruiters, giving you handy tips about how to tackle the most difficult questions.
When it comes to interviews, you can never be too prepared. That's why we have a dedicated page on our website for you to check out!
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Careers Centre
Best wishes,
The Careers Centre Team
Email: careers@st-andrews.ac.uk
Website: http://st-andrews.ac.uk/careers
Location: 6 St Marys Pl, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Phone: 01334 462688
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/universityofstandrewscareerscentre
Twitter: @careerscentre