It only takes a minute..

Well, maybe 15 minutes!  Why not indulge in a one-to-one chat with a careers consultant? Just enough time for a CV/application check or to think about where your degree will or will not take you unless you get relevant experience in the workplace.  Or maybe something else entirely.

Careers in the voluntary sector

Here are some links that may help you find jobs in the voluntary sector:

• Charity Connections Recruitment specialists for the charity, voluntary, UK and overseas not-for-profit sector
• Charity Job Specialist job site for charity, fundraising, NGO and not-for-profit jobs. Search by keyword, location or job category
• Do-it National database of volunteering opportunities in the UK – find ways to help in your community simply by typing in your postcode and what you would like to volunteer for
• Third Sector Voluntary sector news and jobs including charity finance, fundraising, governance, communications, policy and social enterprise. Search by job function, location or work sector
• Totaljobs Jobs board for charity jobs and not for profit jobs. Search by keyword, location or job type 
• Voluntary Sector Jobs Wide range of charity jobs including fundraising, charity marketing, communications and third sector jobs. Browse by job category or location 

Education alternatives

Education Alternatives (AGCAS publication) aims to provide information about education-related careers other than teaching in mainstream schools. So.. if you’re

• drawn towards an educational role but not sure that mainstream teaching is for you, or
• a trainee or qualified teacher who would like to move to a different role in education

this may give you some ideas

Jobs in the museums/heritage sector

These links may help you if you are looking for work in the museums/heritage sector:

• ai Arts industry magazine with news, features, interviews and insights that inform both artists and arts managers. Covers all aspects of the arts including art, theatre, heritage, museums, music and dance and carries sector job advertisements
• Artjobster Provides arts careers job information from all over the UK with an emphasis on the creative arts. Includes jobs in media, visual arts, art administration, art galleries, museums, community arts, heritage, theatre, dance, literature, festivals, music, arts therapy jobs
• Guardian jobs Arts jobs and heritage jobs. Browse by sector, job function or UK location
• Museum Jobs Job listings for museums, galleries, libraries and archives. Search by UK location or by latest jobs
• Museums Journal Sector news, features, reviews, job listings in ‘find a job’ section, searchable by UK location, role, organisation or closing date

Human rights as a career option – more links

Take a look at these links if you’re considering human rights as a career option:

• British Institute of Human Rights (BIHR) Independent human rights charity committed to challenging inequality and social justice in everyday life in the UK.  Information/resource provider - develops and delivers training and consultancy for voluntary/community/public sector on human rights practice and policy; undertakes research and policy analysis; lobbies government and conducts media campaigns
• Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) Independent statutory body established to help eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality and protect human rights
• Human Rights Lawyers Association (HRLA) Forum for those involved in the law and legal professions to discuss human rights issues and to aid their effective implementation within the UK legal framework and system of government. HRLA members include solicitors, barristers, advocates, judges, government lawyers, legal academics, legal executives, in-house lawyers, pupils, trainees and law students
• Interights International centre for the protection of human rights, working to ensure that human rights standards are protected and promoted effectively in domestic courts and before regional and international bodies

Human rights as a career option ..

Want to know more about working in the field of human rights? If so, the first step is to research your sector, so take a look at these links:

• Amnesty International Working to protect human rights worldwide
• European Court of Human Rights The ultimate court of rights redress for European citizens
• Human Rights Watch Independent organisation dedicated to defending and protecting human rights
• Justice UK based law reform and human rights organisation which promotes improvements to the British legal system – through research, education, lobbying and interventions in the courts
• Justice Student Human Rights Network (JSHRN) is an interactive forum that aims to encourage interest in and improve awareness of human rights among students, promoting debate on topical human rights issues
• United Nations Offices of the UN with specific focus on human rights  

…Another post on this will follow later this week

Pharmaceutical jobs – where to look ..

Take a look at these sources for pharmaceutical vacancies:

Sources for vacancies

• emedcareers UK job search for pharmaceutical, biotechnology or healthcare jobs
• Hays Life Sciences Pharmaceutical and medical technology jobs, including recruitment for medical affairs jobs, clinical research jobs, health economics jobs and pharmaceutical sales jobs
• Jobs in Pharma European online pharmaceutical job listings in the pharmaceutical, clinical research, regulatory, medical device, biotech and health care industries. Search by keyword or job category
• New Scientist Science news and science jobs
• Pharmacareers Information and jobs for people in medical sales and pharmaceutical jobs. Search by job category, keyword or UK region
• Pharmaceutical Field Magazine for medical sales professionals. Latest industry jobs, news and intelligence and a searchable directory of companies
• PJ Online Website of the The Pharmaceutical Journal, the official journal of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain. Has jobs listing

Do you want a career in construction?

If so, have a look at these links for possible vacancies in the construction sector:

• Adzuna UK trade and construction jobs. Sign up for email alerts or search jobs by UK location
• Building Specialist journal for the construction industry with sector news and job listings. Browse by job category or by location
• Careers in Construction Job board for jobs in the built environment. Browse jobs by category or by job sector
• CareerStructure Jobsite for construction and other built environment jobs – search by location or keyword
• Construction News Construction news, construction and building jobs and contract news
• Construction Recruitment Specialist jobs board for construction jobs. Search jobs by role or by UK location
• Hays Specialist construction recruitment
• The Career Engineer Jobsite for engineering and construction jobs in the UK
• Totaljobs Features jobs from all major disciplines and UK industry sectors and a whole section is dedicated to jobs in construction

Careers in HR continued ..

This second post of three about HR concentrates on sources for vacancies in the HR sector:

• Hays HR Jobs UK Selection of HR and training jobs
• Huxley Associates Specialist HR recruitment agency focusing on sourcing talent for the finance and professional services sectors
• Recruitment Careers Specialist jobs site providing resources and recruitment jobs
• Changeboard Specialist HR jobs site, providing career advice articles, features and insights into the HR industry.

…/final post tomorrow

Is your field forensic science or pathology?

If so, here are several links for professional organisations in the forensic and pathology sectors:

Forensic:

• Forensic Science Society An international learned body for forensic science
• Scenesafe Provides an extensive range of high quality forensic evidence collection kits and scene of crime consumables for DNA sampling & collection, medical examination and toxicological analysis to UK and international customers  

Pathology:                                                                                                                                       

• Association of Clinical Pathologists Originally set up to improve the conditions of pathology practice and improve the status of clinical pathologists
• Pathological Society News, features, training, discussion forums
• Royal College of Pathologists Professional membership organisation committed to setting and maintaining professional standards and to promoting excellence in the teaching and practice of pathology

Careers in HR ..

This is the first in a series of three posts with links that may be useful if you’re considering a career in HR.

Here are some links to help you research the sector:

• Ask The Headhunter Job search and hiring journal
• Graduate Guide to Recruitment Market leaders in recruitment to recruitment
• HR Magazine Magazine for the HR sector
• HR Zone Articles and blogs on HR issues
• InHR HR profession specialist website with links and information about the HR profession
• Inside Careers – Human Resources Extensive and detailed career guide in this sector – access careers advice, company A-Z, graduate vacancies, work experience, further study, deadlines and events
• People Management Professional journal – latest HR news, comment and HR jobs
• Personnel Today Journal. Latest HR news, employment law, job search

…/more next week ..

Jobs in biosciences – 3 out of 3 ..

This third post on biosciences concentrates on links to professional organisations which may provide further knowledge of this sector:

• Academy of Medical Sciences Portal to information and useful links for anyone considering or pursuing a career in any area of biomedical science
• Association of Clinical Biochemists Professional body dedicated to the practice and promotion of clinical science
• Association of Clinical Cytogeneticists Professional association for clinical cytogeneticists in the UK. Has job listings plus reports, information, directives
• Association of Clinical Scientists Professional body representing all branches of clinical science in the UK. Aim is to promote, advance and encourage the study and practice of the application of science in the prevention, diagnosis and control of illness, disease and disability
• Biochemical Society Meetings, publications, education, events in this sector
• British Society for Immunology Promotes and supports excellence in research, scholarship and clinical practice in immunology for the benefit of human and animal health and welfare
• Genetics Society Primary purpose is the study of the mechanisms of inheritance. Features membership, publications, education and careers, meetings, and lectures
• Institute of Biomedical Science The professional body for biomedical scientists in the United Kingdom. It aims to promote and develop biomedical science and its practitioners
• Institute of Clinical Research Training, conferences, publications, special interest groups, roles within clinical research and opportunities within clinical research
• Society of Biology A single unified voice for biology: advising Government and influencing policy; advancing education and professional development; supporting members, and engaging and encouraging public interest in the life sciences
• Society for Experimental Biology Promotes and supports all disciplines of Experimental Biology

Jobs in Biosciences and how to find them

This second post on biosciences looks at possible sources for vacancies:

• Advance Recruitment Specialist recruitment in medical sales for UK healthcare, pharmaceutical and dental companies
• Clinical Professionals Specialist recruitment for clinical development for pharmaceutical research and development and biotechnology industries throughout Europe
• emedcareers Specialist recruitment website providing graduates with the very latest entry level jobs in the biopharmaceutical and healthcare industries
• Liftstream Executive and management recruitment specialist in pharmaceutical, biotechnology and life sciences sectors
• Mediplacements Health recruitment specialists – jobs board for biomedical science jobs
• Researchgate Professional social network for scientists and researchers with jobs board aimed at all disciplines within research

Jobs in biosciences 3 in 1 …

This is the first in a series of three posts giving links related to bioscience careers.

In this first post we’re concentrating on links that might help research the biosciences sector:

• Biochemist News and articles in the biochemistry sector
• Biology Online Source for information in the life sciences
• BioPortfolio Life science and healthcare portal with updated biotechnology, pharmaceutical and healthcare news  
• Biospace Provider of web-based resources and information to the life science industry
• Company of Biologists Limited Scientific journals for biologist researchers
• Microbiology Careers Focuses on training and opportunities for microbiologists at all stages of their careers
• Nature Journal – science and medicine
• New Scientist Journal - jobs, science news
• NHS Clinical Scientists Information Information on clinical science careers
• PMlive Pharmaceutical industry information – news, analysis, jobs, events, training and advice along with current digital editions of PMGroup publications
• The Scientist Magazine of the life sciences
• 123biotech Covers biotechnology, pharmaceutical industry, science articles, life science and clinical research, with links for life science jobs
• UK Bioscience Careers Group Reprinted publication ‘Next Steps: options with a bioscience degree’ can be downloaded as a pdf
• Wellcome Trust Supporting biomedical research and the medical humanities

Jobs in social work/social care

Take a look at these links for potential jobs in the social work and social care sectors:

• Action First Specialist recruitment agency which sources and places qualified social care professionals in positions across the UK
• AllCareJobs Specialist site for social care and social worker jobs. Search by job category, client group or UK location
• British Social Work Jobs Specialist social work jobs site. Search by keyword, UK region or career area
• Community Care Online magazine for everyone in social care. Browse job listings by type of job or UK location
• HCL Social Care Leading supplier in the sourcing and placing of qualified social workers and social care professionals throughout the UK. HCL works on behalf of local authorities, charities and the private and voluntary sectors, recruiting qualified professionals in all disciplines. Search by job specialism, UK location or job type
• Social Care Careers Issues relating to social care work in England. Has a job search for social work and social care jobs. Browse by keyword, sector, career level, company name or UK location
• The New Social Worker Online Social work articles and news. Online job board through SocialWorkJobBank

Medical writing

www.medcommsnetworking.co.uk/startingout lists resources including videos and a careers guide to download, as well as details of upcoming events.

Although the sessions are primarily intended for post-docs and PhD students from Academic biomedical sciences departments anyone who is interested in learning more about MedComms is very welcome.

• London on 10 July 2013 – The event will be held at the Institute of Education, 20 Bedford Way, London WC1H 0AL.   Full details are at www.medcommsnetworking.co.uk/london13.html

The events provide the opportunity to meet with a number of medical communications (MedComms) professionals for a highly engaging session which presents medical writing and account management in MedComms as an attractive career option.

Please register in advance by emailing Peter Llewellyn who will confirm your place by return.

Jobs in retail/sales

Here are some links to specialist sales and retail recruitment sites:

• Bladen, Taylor & Associates (bta) Specialises in sales recruitment
• Hays Retail Selection of retail jobs
• Inretail Comprehensive retail recruitment website. Search by job category in this sector and/or by location
• Media Exchange For opportunities in media sales
• Retail Careers Job search facility in the retail sector
• retailmoves Specialist retail recruitment site
• SalesRoles Niche sales job board advertising sales jobs for recruiters and employers searchable by job sector or UK location
• totaljobs has a new section dedicated to retail jobs with jobs advertised UK-wide

Want to work in market research?

Post number two on market research, with some links that might help increase your knowledge of the sector:

• Campaign Online version of advertising magazine covering advertising, marketing, media and PR sectors. Has an extensive jobs section
• MrWeb Online resource for the market research profession. Contains job vacancies
• Research Buyer’s Guide Directory of Market Research providers. Has a list of specialist recruitment agencies and support services in the Market Research sector

• Market Research Society International membership organisation for professional researchers and those engaged in market, social and opinion research. UK’s official awarding body for vocational qualifications in market research
• Marketing Week Marketing Week’s Online information service – provides access to UK suppliers of marketing and marketing-related services. Includes email marketing, field marketing, market research, mobile marketing, telemarketing, web marketing.  Marketing news, opinions and trends and marketing jobs

Working in market research …

Look for market research jobs at:

http://jobs.guardian.co.uk/jobs/media/market-research/ and

http://www.hays.co.uk/job/marketing-jobs/market-research-analysis/index.htm

Another market-research related post tomorrow …

Free journalism workshops

Aspiring reporters interested in a career in newspapers, magazines, online or broadcast can enroll for a free journalism workshop staged at the newsroom of national press agency News Associates.

This practical three-hour session will get you working on your own stories and there will be a chance to meet News Associates tutors, reporters and editors. Each attendee will get individual feedback and time will also be set aside for career advice.

The workshops are staged on Fridays 10.30am-1.30pm.

London dates (247 The Broadway, Wimbledon, SW19 1SD):

• 21 June 2013
• 26 July 2013
• 9 August 2013

Manchester dates (111 Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 2HY):

• 31 May 2013
• 5 July 2013
• 2 August 2013

Space is limited, so email rbull@newsassociates.co.uk now to reserve your place – you will receive confirmation of your place and timetable of the day by email.

‘It was a brilliant day which was both challenging and enjoyable. The exercises were excellent and the time passed very quickly’ – Chavan Kissoon, Manchester Workshop Attendee – June 2011.