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Welcome to the January edition of the GJS newsletter. We work in partnership with the region's University Careers Services to deliver a recruitment service to students, graduates and employers in the South. You may have heard that the government are planning to introduce a 'National Internship Scheme' which will enable students to work at a reduced rate to gain experience and to help them acquire skills for work. At GJS we are keen to advertise any regional internships, placements and or work experience that would help your business and also the students and graduates. Did you know you could advertise these opportunities on the GJS site, just like you would a job? If you already have an 'account' with us simply log in and add the details about the placements, as you would a job. We then promote the opportunity to our candidate database and in our partner universities. Using GJS is a cost effective way to raise the profile of your business and any opportunities you may have for FREE. If you would like further information about this service please email graduate.jobs@solent.ac.uk
Please note the RSVP deadline of Tuesday 3rd February by email to graduate.jobs@solent.ac.uk This event is kindly sponsored by Business Link 
What employers have said about GJS: 
Victoria Haffenden, Smith & Williamson, Southampton: "We had a good response in terms of the number of quality candidates who have applied. I found the site to be very user friendly, well presented and easy to use. We will use GJS again to post all our graduate level positions". 
Derek Morgan, Blue System Inc, Southampton: "I would like to say that from the employer's point of view the service provided by GJS has been really excellent. The website is nicely laid out, easy to use and welcoming to visitors. The facilities for entering, editing and viewing job vacancy adverts is straightforward and the ability to include graphics and with few restrictions on format was much appreciated. I have used the services of similar websites from other Institutions and none of them have provided such a good source of candidates and with such a pleasant user experience as GJS. I will definitely use GJS again when I get the opportunity."
Save the date: GJS & Solent Synergy Event: 'Cost effective ways of accessing the skills of students and graduates in the Solent region'. Wednesday 11 March 12 - 1.15pm at the Southampton Science Park Please email Katy Patterson for further information and to book your place: katy@solentsynergy.co.uk
Solent Shows Off Job & Placement networking event - Monday 16th March 2009 Showing off Solent’s students and graduates Raise your company profile, promote your job opportunities and meet our students and graduates. Southampton Solent University Careers & Jobshop are hosting a free networking event on Monday 16 March 2009, 11am – 4pm. You will have the opportunity to: • Meet with local students and graduates • Hear about our new vacancy database – Jobshop Online • Consider employing a student on a short term placement • Deliver a 20 minute seminar about your company • Network with other organisations, careers and other university staff We would be delighted if could join us. If you are interested in attending and exhibiting at this free event then please e-mail careers.event@solent.ac.uk or call Max Costick, Jobshop Manager on 023 8031 9799. Spaces are limited.
Beat the Credit Crunch eCommerce Workshops 10th Feb - Winchester 26th Mar - Andover 12th May - Petersfield 16th Jun - Eastleigh eHampshire have launched a new series of workshops designed to help small businesses make the most of the web and beat the credit crunch. They have teamed up with four leading specialists in web business services to provide a full day packed with useful information that will help your business get the most from the web. Learn how to improve your visibility with search engine optimisation, increase your sales with website usability, enhance productivity and increase repeat business and customer loyalty. Lunch will be followed by an afternoon workshop session. The cost of the event is £28.75 including VAT. To book your place at an eCommerce workshop visit: http://www.ehampshire.org.uk/events.asp and book online, or phone eHampshire on 01962 846381 for further information.
Have your say – tell us how we are doing Did you put a job advert on our site recently? Please let us know how we are doing by completing our online employer feedback form. Your feedback is very important to us!
Thank You Thank you for taking the time to read our eNewsletter, and don't forget to tell your colleagues and friends about GJS. If you have any comments or suggestions for the content of these eNewsletters please email us at graduate.jobs@solent.ac.uk | 
