This week’s GSA Careers service events, opportunities and advice…
CAREERS EVENTS THIS WEEK
Wednesday 1st November 2017 3-4pm REID Lecture Theatre
Saltire Foundation Launch GSA Event: PAID PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Saltire Foundation offer penultimate year students (3rd years students) an opportunity to undertake a paid placement during the summer months before final year study. As a Saltire Scholar you will gain a highly rewarding placement that will develop your professional practice and CV as well as entry into the Saltire Scholar networks.
- Find Out about the Saltire Scholarship Programme: https://www.entrepreneurialscotland.com/saltire-scholar-internship-programme
- Read about GSA Saltire Scholar Caitlin Berry’s 2017 summer internship: Caitlin Berry Glasgow School of Art
- Find out about Previous GSA Saltire Scholars on CANVAS: https://canvas.gsa.ac.uk/courses/256/pages/gsa-saltire-scholars
REID LECTURE Theatre building 2 GSA campus map: http://www.gsa.ac.uk/media/1415972/29239_gsa_campus_map_online_aw.pdf
GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES
If you are a final year student and looking for ‘graduate employment opportunities, don’t forget that Graduate Schemes, Training and Opportunities launch in September and will be advertised throughout your final year. Make sure you keep up-to-date with the latest opportunities and apply within the deadlines.
ARCADIA have launched their Merchandising Administration Scheme (Salary: Competitive Location: London Deadline: ongoing ): https://targetjobs.co.uk/employer-hubs/arcadia-group-ltd/472392-merchandise-administration-assistant-2018-graduates
Find out more about roles in retail, merchandising and buying from TARGET JOBS here : https://targetjobs.co.uk/career-sectors/retail-buying-and-merchandising
- H&M International Talent Program (Salary: competitive Location Stockholm Deadline 3/1/18): https://career.hm.com/content/hmcareer/en_se/student/education/h-ms-international-talent-program.html
- NEXT Trainee merchandiser (Salary: competitive Location: various Deadline:29/12/17 ): https://targetjobs.co.uk/employer-hubs/next-plc/455279-trainee-merchandiser see their trainee merchandiser video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V29BsOStZuE
- Wayfair Graduate Campaigns Manager (Salary:£25,000- £35,000 Deadline: 10/1/18): https://targetjobs.co.uk/employer-hubs/wayfair/467362-campaign-manager-promotions
- Arcadia Online Production Assistant Graduate Scheme : (Salary: Competitive Location: London Deadline: ongoing ): https://targetjobs.co.uk/employer-hubs/arcadia-group-ltd/472414-online-production-assistant-evanswallis
- Rolls Royce Graduate Scheme has launched ( Salary: competitive Deadline: 6/1/18): https://rollsroyce.taleo.net/careersection/9/jobdetail.ftl?job=835906&lang=en_gb
PAID INTERNSHIPS & VOLUNTEERING
Research summer internships at BT ( deadline: 31/12/17): https://targetjobs.co.uk/employer-hubs/bt/473886-research-summer-placement
PWC Tech Academy (deadline: Ongoing Location: Manchester/ Belfast): https://targetjobs.co.uk/employer-hubs/pwc/473646-tech-academy-2018
Teach First Taster programmes: https://targetjobs.co.uk/employer-hubs/teach-first/473328-taster-programme
CREATIVE SECTOR NEWS + PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
Interested in Illustration? Have you found the House of illustration? Its packed full of the latest events, competitions and information for illustrators: http://www.houseofillustration.org.uk/home
The Jealous Curator has a range of podcasts ‘Art for your ear’: http://www.thejealouscurator.com/blog/art-for-your-ear-podcast/
Check out Creativeboom’s 20 essential job sites for designers: https://www.creativeboom.com/tips/20-essential-job-sites-for-creative-careers/GSA
GRADUATES IN BUSINESS
Ross Collins is a GSA Graduate known for illustrating over 100 children’s books. Check out his website here: https://rosscollins.net/whothisguy.php . Read Ross’s latest review in the Guardian here: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/aug/14/this-zoo-is-not-for-you-ross-collins-review-irresistible-pleasure
Great booklet on how to be professional as a designer maker online by the Makers Business Toolkit: https://makersbusinesstoolkit.com/avoid-looking-unprofessional/?utm_sq=fklq4ueje5&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=The+Maker’s+Business+Toolkit&utm_content=MBT+Blog+Posts
You can make a careers appointment with the GSA Careers Service at any point of studies or as a graduate. Email careers@gsa.ac.uk to book now.
