Dear ##FIRSTNAME## Welcome to the February edition of the GJS newsletter.
GJS works in partnership with the region's University Careers Services to deliver a recruitment service to employers and students and graduates in the South.
Many employers are choosing to advertise placements and vacancies via GJS because we are cost effective and easy to use: | | “Currently, we are all looking at cutting costs, and employing a new graduate via GJS my opinion, is a very cost effective solution to staffing needs. As an international charity and a local employer it is not always easy to attract the right calibre of staff. GJS gives you more opportunities to tap directly into the student network. Students are eager to learn and eager to gain experience, and can be moulded to suit your own business needs.” Jan Webber, Director of Fundraising and Marketing, The Sailors’ Society |  |
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Advertise an opportunity with us and reach thousands of candidates Our extensive database contains a cross section of graduates, including postgraduates and students who have all expressed a genuine desire to work in the regional area and who are from across the UK and beyond. The database is a mixture of those who are about to graduate, recent graduates and also graduates that have already built up substantial amounts of work experience, in conjunction with their studies. If you already have an 'account' with us simply log in and add the details about the opportunity you have. We then promote the opportunity to our candidate database via email and the website 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. Why not attend our free lunchtime event in partnership with Solent Synergy on the 11th March to find out more? (details below) If you would like further information about this service please email graduate.jobs@solent.ac.uk
Placements, jobs, work experience and internships and the academic year – when to advertise what If you are looking to hire a student or final year undergraduate it is useful to know when to advertise your opportunities.
GJS and The University of Winchester Launch Event  | Around 60 employers and university staff attended a very successful launch event at The University of Winchester on Thursday 12 February to celebrate the university's partnership with GJS. Professor Joy Carter, Vice-Chancellor, University of Winchester opened the event and Professor Van Gore, Vice-Chancellor; Southampton Solent University welcomed everybody and noted the importance of GJS to the region, especially during the current economic climate. A presentation was given about GJS and Jan Webber from the Sailors’ Society, an employer who had used the service to successfully recruit, endorsed GJS in a presentation. Jan noted: “GJS is very important to the region and to its students and graduates. It is important to retain these students within our cities and within Hampshire, in order that our region profits from their endeavours and the investments made by the region.” |
Regional events
Business South invites you to the South's premier Business2Business event at St Mary's Stadium, Southampton 4 & 5 March 2009. This is your opportunity to meet over 100 exhibitors and network with an expected 2000 business visitors at the region's key B2B show. For fast track entry please register at www.business2businessshows.com |  |
Graduate Jobs South and Solent Synergy event: Cost effective ways of accessing the skills of students and graduates in the Solent region.  Are you seeking the right skills to help move your business forward? Are you aware of the different ways in which students and graduates could help your business? Join us over lunch to hear about the number of ways in businesses can cost-effectively tap into the skills of local students and graduates. When: 11th March 2009 Where: 2 Venture Road, Southampton Science Park, Southampton, S016 7NP Time: 12.00pm – 1.30pm Please email Katy Patterson for further information and to book your place: katy@solentsynergy.co.uk | |
Solent Shows Off exhibition - Job & placement networking event | |
Monday 16th March 2009, 11am-4pm, Southampton Solent University Are you an employer looking to raise your company profile, promote your job opportunities and meet students and graduates? Southampton Solent University Careers & Jobshop are hosting a free networking and exhibition event on Monday 16 March 2009, 11am – 4pm. Find out what Solent University and GJS can offer your business between 11 – 11.45am - Meet local students and graduates
- 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
If you are looking for higher level skills, our students and graduates would be thrilled to meet you. If you are interested in attending and / or 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.
31 March - 2 April 2009, National Oceanography Centre, Southampton In just one show cycle, Ocean Business has captured the interest of the ocean technology industry and established itself as a key event that already has delegates from around the world registering to attend. The exhibition has nearly doubled in size since the launch event and has more than 200 of the world’s leading ocean technology suppliers and service providers housed in a purpose built exhibition hall. To find out more information visit: www.oceanbusiness.com
To register visit: www.smartregister.co.uk/events/iexhib/OB09/ | |
Graduate Jobs South are sponsoring a 'Graduate Zone' at this year's JobServe Live! event at the Southampton Guildhall. The show features a wide range of recruiting employers, universities and other training and education providers plus advice clinics, seminars, demonstrations and other features. As the UK’s largest organiser of professional recruitment and careers fairs JobServe Live! can help you fill your vacancies in one day under one roof. 
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 | 
