Students from University are asked to create a creative version of their CV and send it in for the chance to be promoted to 20,000 charity recruiters.
This is a unique opportunity for students to stand out from the crowd and find their dream job.
CV formats can be anything except ordinary: Infographic CVs, Video CVs, Sound clips, anything which can show case their skills best.
How Students Would Enter The Competition…
1. Students Register for free on the Dream Candidate website with their full name and email address.
2. Once their CVs are finished, students are invited to upload their video-cv/poster-cv to the Talent Academy website and ask their friends to like and share.
3. The winner is the candidate with the most ‘likes’ who will be showcased as the Dream Candidate to our charity customers and recruitment agencies in order to place the winner in their dream role.
The Facebook page is publicly displayed meaning the creative CVs could catch the eye of potential employers! So even if the student does not win, they’re still in with the chance of a job.
Important Dates
· The competition starts on March 3, 2014
· The deadline to enter the competition is May 3, 2014
· The results will be announced on May 28, 2014
Wednesday, 26 February 2014
Design Studio Apprentice
Graphic Workman is the design practice of David Ottley.
Graphic Workman works with creative and entrepreneurial clients who require branding, typography, information design or visual identity services, who are now searching for a studio apprentice.
This role would provide a junior or recent design graduate a very hands on and practical introduction to the day-to-day running of a small design practice.
The role would suit a pro-active, organised and resourceful individual who can offer design and administrative support.
What would it involve?
– Providing design support on live briefs
– Helping to prepare presentations for clients
– Simple administrative tasks such as the logging of time sheets.
Skills required
– A portfolio of great design projects
– An keen eye for detail
– Good skills in InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
Basic understanding of Excel, Word and Powerpoint
Web skills are a plus, although not essential
– Great spoken and written skills
– Flexibility and a can-do attitude.
The job will be offered to the successful applicant on a part time basis and at minimum wage for an initial trail period of 4 weeks. You will need to have your own transport and a laptop.
How To Apply:
Please apply in writing directly to david@graphicworkman.co.uk
Include a CV and a digital portfolio
The deadline is the 21 March.
I'm a creative....what next???
Our creative students have been given the opportunity, by the Plymouth College of Arts, for access to fantastic webinar taking place on 24th - 27th March 2014.
The webinar speakers range from fashion marketing lecturer, designer and consultant Richie Manu, Gill Nicol of Lights Going On, Michelmores IP solicitor David Thompson, Illustrator Tristan Manco and others.
Each online seminar is just £5, with a £30 special offer for access to all of the nine different webinars in the series.
Book online here and find out more information at makemeacreative.com
Thursday, 20 February 2014
Website Developer – Paid 6 months Internship Opportunity (16 hours per week)
Jonathon Charles Big & Tall Menswear started life in 1987 as Mr. Big with the objective of providing clothing for big & tall men. Jonathon Charles Big & Tall menswear currently have seven big and tall stores across the midlands, South Yorkshire and the north east.
This is a great opportunity to gain some business experience and be involved the development of a fast moving and busy on line Retail Company, and could lead to further career opportunities for the right candidates.
For more information please visit:
Digital Marketing Strategy Intern
Jonathon Charles Big & Tall Menswear started life in 1987 as Mr. Big with the objective of providing clothing for big & tall men. Jonathon Charles Big & Tall menswear currently have seven big and tall stores across the midlands, South Yorkshire and the north east.
The ideal candidate will be working on the promotion of the website, development of the digital marketing strategy & development of a social media plan.
For more information please visit:
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Wednesday, 19 February 2014
Student Graphic Design Assistant - Part Time
A great opportunity to work at the University of Derby within the SU
£7.15 per hour - flexible hours 12-16 hours per week
For more information visit the Employability and Enterprise Hub OR online go to: http://www.udsu.co.uk/union/jobs
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