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Welcome to the April edition of the GJS eNewsletter.

As many of you will now be busy preparing for exams and deadlines for submission of dissertations and assignments, this month you can read about some handy hints and tips for job applications as well as events going on in the South which might help you consider your options after your exams. Read on to find out more.

GJS works in partnership with the universities of Southampton Solent, Southampton and Winchester to offer a range of services to help students & graduates find excellent career opportunities within the South, at the click of a button. Top graduates no longer need to relocate to pricey and crowded London to get top positions, you can stay right here in the South and put the skills you gained from your degree to good use within local companies.

Placements - the placement experience is a valuable opportunity. It is important to show potential employers that, as well as the knowledge gained on your course, you also have practical experience.

This is often the best way to show future employer’s that you are committed to getting into their industry.

Marketing Assistant

Fender, Sussex, East Grinstead, Salary Negotiable

Newsgathering and Television Output

BBC, Southampton, Salary Negotiable

Graduate Development Programme

Charity Works, Southampton, £20k

Check GJS regularly to be kept up to date with the best regional placement opportunities.

Graduate Jobs - apply the skills you have acquired from your degree course and shape your future career by applying to the best graduate level jobs in the south.

Duty Manager

Southampton Alpine Centre, Southampton, Bassett, Salary Negotiable

Deputy Director

The Life Skills Company, Sussex, £20,000 per annum

Junior Designer

GTMS, Hampshire, Waterlooville, £16,000-£17,500
Junior Game Programmer

Relentless Software, Sussex, Brighton, Salary Negotiable
Outreach Worker

The Rose Road Association, Southampton, Aldermore, £7.10 per hour

Check GJS regularly to be kept up to date with the best regional opportunities.

Volunteering - getting involved in voluntary and unpaid work experience can provide a great way to develop your skills and gain experience.  Voluntary opportunities exist in all sorts of different roles working with all sorts of people.

Web Designer

Safe In Sound, Southampton, Voluntary

Volunteering at Victim Support

Victim Support, Southampton, Voluntary

Activity Buddy

Community Wellbeing, Hampshire, Voluntary

Check GJS regularly to be kept up to date with the best regional voluntary opportunities.

Did you also know you can register for regular email alerts on GJS?

Our enhanced alerting service will automatically forward you suitable opportunities once they are posted.

To activate email alerts follow these easy steps:

1. Log on to www.graduatejobsouth.co.uk

2. Then select:

3. Scroll to the bottom of the page and select the relevant option:

FEATURED Internship:

The Old Delhi Eatery

MARKETING INTERNSHIP, Part-time

This position is an exciting opportunity to help shape the branding of one of Southampton’s most prestigious Indian restaurants. Duties will include:

• Plan and implement marketing campaigns to win new business
• Media and Public relations including organising events, writing press releases, liaison with VIPs
• Identification of potential marketing partners
• Research and analysis of current customer profile and identification of potential market segments
• Customer relationship building
• Some budget management

For further information

Use the GJS business directory to research companies in the south you may be interested in working for.

If they are not currently recruiting you could approach them speculatively with a targeted CV and covering letter.

Step 1: select the business directory on the left hand side of the website

Step 2: You can search under each employment area for companies.

Step 3: Search by keyword eg. company name

Step 4: Use the weblinks to research the company website

JobServe Live! is the one-stop event to improve your career prospects.

The shows feature a wide range of recruiting employers, universities and other training and education providers plus advice clinics, seminars, demonstrations and other features.

With free of charge entry this is the careers event you can’t afford to miss.

Register now to ensure your fast track entry and to be among the first to receive regular updates on new show features and companies exhibiting.

GJS will be sponsoring this years Graduate Recruitment Zone.

The GJS team will also be delivering a seminar to visitors about how to use the website effectively when applying for jobs, and feedback advice and tips from employers to ensure you get that ideal job! An invaluable session for anyone looking for a job within the local area.

This fair is open to students and graduates from any university who are looking to find a graduate career.

If you're graduating this year, or looking to get ahead of the game for next year, then this Fair is for you.

The exhibitors range from large global corporations to local SMEs.

When & where

Tuesday 16th June 20089

11am - 3.30pm

Garden Court, Students Union, Highfield

Prepare for the Fair...

Make sure you make the most of the event. Research any employers you are particularly interested in and have questions ready that you've not been able to find the answer to elsewhere.

Want some help to polish up your CV in preparation? Come along to one of our applications drop in clinics where our top notch careers advisors will be available to give you a helping hand.

Click here to:

In a direct response to the challenging economic climate and the impact this is having on the availability of jobs for recent graduates, we are broadening out Shell Step to allow recent graduates to take part.

Until now the programme has targeted only second and penultimate year undergraduates. The widening of eligibility to include recent graduates is a direct and positive response to the requirements of recent graduates (and their potential future employers) for practical and demonstrable work experience, especially in this challenging economic climate.

Please read on ......

Graduate quote of the week:

"The website was very good, perfect for graduates. Most of the GJS employers cater for graduates and do not ask for too much experience which suited me down to the ground!"

If you require any further assistance when applying for jobs please do refer to the handy hints & tips pages

on the For Graduates and Students page on GJS.

Thank you for taking the time to read our eNewsletter, and don't forget to tell your colleagues and friends about GJS - the leading regional students & graduate recruitment service dedicated to the South.

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