Career Matters
19 March 2020
Your Weekly Update from the Careers Centre
- SERVICE UPDATE
- Recruitment won't stop, and neither should we!
- Part-time work you can do anywhere!
- Free online courses with Harvard University
- Resource of the week: Graduates First
- Behind the Brand: P&G (China)
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SERVICE UPDATE
In response to the evolving developments surrounding Coronavirus (Covid-19) the Careers Centre building will be closed from Tuesday 17 March until further notice. We will still be providing high quality support to students, alumni and employers, with a range of our services accessible remotely.
Although the Careers Centre is closed, you can still book an appointment with an adviser, access CareerConnect, our website resources and contact us at careers@st-andrews.ac.uk or using our online guidance function on CareerConnect. Until further notice we cannot respond to calls to our central telephone number.
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Recruitment won't stop, and neither should we!
Through this time of uncertainty, remember that the Careers Team is here to support you whilst you navigate the next steps. Recruitment processes may be slower than usual right now, but the opportunities are all still out there!
Search for vacancies on CareerConnect, and take a look at these diverse companies, many with an International reach and opportunities world wide. Our advisers are available to discuss any options or questions you may have, through one-on-one appointments or over 'online guidance' on CareerConnect!
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Part-time work you can do anywhere!
Our database of vacancies is updated regularly, and so it is worth checking frequently to see the latest opportunities on offer!
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Free online courses with Harvard University
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Resource of the week: Graduates First
Assessment centres, video interviews and psychometric tests are popular with many graduate employers. They are often used during the first stages of an application to identify suitable candidates - and so getting to grips with the different tests used, is extremely useful!
Graduates First allows you to practice:
- Verbal, numerical and logical reasoning tests
- Work personality questionnaires
- Situational judgement tests
- Assessment centre exercises
- Video interviews
- Game-based assessments
- And many more!
In addition to this, there are over 300 pages of information and employer guides available, to help you with your job search!
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Behind the Brand: P&G
Summer Intern 2020 - Campus Recruiting (China)
Graduating in 2021? P&G is now looking for penultimate year students for their 2020 summer internship program. This internship program can offer you the unique opportunity to make a significant contribution to the business, while at the same time, allowing you to have a comprehensive understanding of how P&G operate. This is a challenging and rewarding experience to explore various sectors within a large, global company.
You will get to choose between:
- Brand Management
- Sales (Customer Business Development)
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Product Supply
- Research and Development
Apply for this fantastic opportunity by 9th April!
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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