Wednesday 24 January 2018
Cardiff University Open Day
Monday 15 January 2018
Paid Work Experience opportunities for Year 12 students at PwC.
Business Insight Week - Step
into business with PwC’s week-long summer programme
Are you in Year 12 with an interest in business?
Are you thinking about your next steps once you leave school or college?
Do you want to work with some of the most successful organisations in the world?
If you’re thinking about a career in business and want to discover what it’s like to work in a world-leading organisation, our Business Insight Week is a great place to start - apply by January 28th t0 join us for a week of work experience this summer holiday!
Are you in Year 12 with an interest in business?
Are you thinking about your next steps once you leave school or college?
Do you want to work with some of the most successful organisations in the world?
If you’re thinking about a career in business and want to discover what it’s like to work in a world-leading organisation, our Business Insight Week is a great place to start - apply by January 28th t0 join us for a week of work experience this summer holiday!
The great news
is that we accept applications from students studying any subjects at A Level,
or equivalent. (i.e. you don't need to be studying a Business
or Mathematics A level!)
How to apply
1. Apply online and create your application form here:
How to apply
1. Apply online and create your application form here:
http://www.pwc.co.uk/careers/school-jobs/jobs/work-experience/business-insight-week.html
Applications close on 28th January 2018 - so apply now!
Applications close on 28th January 2018 - so apply now!
2. You'll be invited to take two Psychometric tests online -
numerical and verbal reasoning - and can find lots of hints and tips on these
via this link: http://www.pwc.co.uk/careers/school-jobs/employability.html
You'll want to practice some of these before as this may be the first time you have seen them.
3. If successful, you'll be invited to the final stage, a 20 minute telephone interview, where you'll be asked about your understanding of the programme and why you would like to join us for work experience.
4. After this.. we'll be able to give you a call with your offer to join us this summer for Business Insight Week!
You'll want to practice some of these before as this may be the first time you have seen them.
3. If successful, you'll be invited to the final stage, a 20 minute telephone interview, where you'll be asked about your understanding of the programme and why you would like to join us for work experience.
4. After this.. we'll be able to give you a call with your offer to join us this summer for Business Insight Week!
What you’ll do
You’ll kick-start your week with a days training where you’ll get to meet everyone else doing the Business Insight Week, and you’ll start building your network from day one. We’ll help to prepare you for the week ahead and we’ll give you all the support you need to succeed. You’ll decide on which office you want to work in when you apply, so you can focus on getting the most out of this experience and get a real feel for who we are.
You’ll kick-start your week with a days training where you’ll get to meet everyone else doing the Business Insight Week, and you’ll start building your network from day one. We’ll help to prepare you for the week ahead and we’ll give you all the support you need to succeed. You’ll decide on which office you want to work in when you apply, so you can focus on getting the most out of this experience and get a real feel for who we are.
You’ll
get a unique insight into
how the world of business works,
putting you a step ahead of the competition when you start looking for a job.
Not only this, but if you do well, you could be on your way to a securing a
permanent role with us when you finish school or college. So no matter what
background you’re from or what subjects you’re studying, we’d love you to join
us. Business Insight Week is taking place in
offices nationwide on the week commencing 6th
August and 20th
August.
Who we
are
We're one of the world's leading professional services organisations. From 158 countries, we advise some of the most successful organisations in the world, as well as its most dynamic entrepreneurs and thriving private businesses. Over the course of five action-packed days, you’ll spend time with our people learning about the work we do and get a behind the scenes look at how big business is done. You’ll see how we advise household brands and global organisations on everything from tax and planning for the future to understanding the health of their finances, how they can make best use of their technology and meet the challenges of a changing world of business.
Take the opportunity of a lifetime
We're one of the world's leading professional services organisations. From 158 countries, we advise some of the most successful organisations in the world, as well as its most dynamic entrepreneurs and thriving private businesses. Over the course of five action-packed days, you’ll spend time with our people learning about the work we do and get a behind the scenes look at how big business is done. You’ll see how we advise household brands and global organisations on everything from tax and planning for the future to understanding the health of their finances, how they can make best use of their technology and meet the challenges of a changing world of business.
Take the opportunity of a lifetime
Wednesday 10 January 2018
Sunday 7 January 2018
Bristol Water Youth Board Opportunity
Bristol Water’s Youth Board
The deadline for applications has been extended to 5pm on
Wednesday 10th January 2018.
We have an exciting opportunity for sixth formers to get involved in the
running of one of the largest businesses in our region. This is the first year
of Bristol Water’s Youth Board which brings the views of young adults into the
decision-making they do to plan their future operations.
We’re recruiting 20 individuals who live in the Bristol Water region to join the board, which will allow their voices to be heard at executive level and provide a unique opportunity for them to kickstart a career in the world of business.
How will sixth formers benefit?
They will have real influence on the decisions made by senior management as well as:
We’re recruiting 20 individuals who live in the Bristol Water region to join the board, which will allow their voices to be heard at executive level and provide a unique opportunity for them to kickstart a career in the world of business.
How will sixth formers benefit?
They will have real influence on the decisions made by senior management as well as:
- see inside the workings of a major business
- meet other like-minded sixth formers from around the region
- get a formal reference for use in UCAS or apprenticeship applications
- get a £100 reward for taking part.
What’s involved?
The Youth Board will attend board meetings on two occasions, Monday 29th
January 2018 and Monday 19th March 2018, at Bristol Water’s
headquarters in Bristol. The meetings will start at 10am so applicants need to
be able to get to Bristol for this time. We will reimburse individuals
for all travel expenses to board meetings. The meetings will finish at
approximately 4pm and will include a mix of briefings from senior executives
about the business and the challenges it faces, and facilitated problem-solving
exercises.
The Youth Board will be given real issues to think about and
will work in teams to come up with solutions. Between the two board
meetings, members will prepare for team presentations at the second meeting,
and also complete a number of online tasks.
Who should apply? We would expect sixth formers to be one or more of the following:
Who should apply? We would expect sixth formers to be one or more of the following:
- Thinking about a career in a business setting; perhaps as an engineer, a product developer, in a financial, a customer service or marketing role, or even would-be entrepreneurs who plan to run their own business one day.
- Someone who enjoys getting their point across: taking an active part in class discussions and debates and problem-solving.
- a good team player: a good listener as well as a good talker!
You can apply by following this link:
https://goo.gl/forms/RtZD72hZM8EgvCVB2
The application form is quick and easy and should take no
longer than 15 minutes to complete. The closing date for applications has
been extended to 5pm on Wednesday 10th January 2018.
Need to know more? If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Victoria Ulph directly: BWyouthboard@bluemarbleresearch.co.uk or call 01761 239329
Need to know more? If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Victoria Ulph directly: BWyouthboard@bluemarbleresearch.co.uk or call 01761 239329
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