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Hi ##FIRSTNAME## Welcome to the October 2009 edition of the GJS eNewsletter - GJS is a free recruitment service for students & graduates looking to work in the counties of Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Surrey & Sussex. If you're looking for full & part-time jobs, placements, internships and volunteering in the South of England visit GJS to search and apply for the best opportunities within the region! Did you know we have over 150 opportunities on our site every day, from Creative Web Designer, Electronic Engineering to Consultancy based opportunities, click more jobs for the latest vacancies. Remember the easiest way to be kept up-to-date is to sign up to receive email alerts.
In this newsletter: - Business Directory
- Regional Graduate Careers Fairs
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 
Speculative applications usually mean that an employer has not advertised any vacancies but nevertheless might show an interest in you if they receive a well timed and targeted application. To stand the best chance of success you need to: - know about the job role you are applying for
- research thoroughly the organisation you are applying to
- develop a targeted CV and covering letter being clear about what you are looking for and what you can offer
- follow up your speculative application with a phone call to see if they have received your details, or to get further contacts if appropriate.
When you are making a speculative application you should always write to a named person if possible - people take more notice of letters addressed to them rather than letters which say 'Dear Sir/Madam'. So do not address the letter to the Personnel Manager or Human Resources Manager; contact the company direct and find out the name of the person and their correct job title.
3 November 2009 - AIESEC Careers Fair at the University of Southampton Location: Garden Court & Students Union 
The autumn term is the most important time to look for a graduate job. The top companies are looking for the best people to fill their vacancies so you need to get in quick to get your dream job. No idea what you want to do when you graduate? Then come and visit our event to find out! Please read on for further information
4 November 2009 - University of Portsmouth Graduate Recruitment and Placement Fair Location: Portsmouth Guildhall 
The University of Portsmouth Graduate Recruitment and Placement Fair is a major event organised for second year, final year students, postgraduates and new graduates to explore the opportunities available upon graduation.
The event is an ideal starting point to explore your options and provides an opportunity to talk to top recruiters and professional organisations to get the inside story and help you make the right career choice. Please read on for further information
5 November 2009 - University of Brighton Careers Fair
Location: Cockcroft hall and gym, Moulsecoomb Campus
The annual careers fair, organised by the Careers Centre, offers an invaluable opportunity for students and graduates to meet potential employers, from local, national and international companies, gaining an insight into the labour market and finding out about selection procedures and employability skills. This year's exhibitors include the Civil Service, IBM, NHS, KPMG, Brighton and Hove City Council, Legal General and the Armed Forces (Army, Royal Air Force, Royal Navy). For further information and an up to date list of exhibitors go to the website: www.brighton.ac.uk/careers/events-news/careers-fair.html
Please follow this link for a map of the campus and directions.
18 November 2009 - GJS with Southampton Solent University presents: Steps to Success - Options after university. Location: Solent Conference Centre, Lecture Theatre 2 A FREE one-day programme of presentations and guidance to help final year students and graduates find opportunities. This graduate event will help with:
1: Options after final year
2: Today's graduate market; planning for success
3: Online applications and assessment centres
4: Postgraduate study; choices and funding
5: CV and covering letters
6: Interview skills If you would like to attend please register your interest careers.event@solent.ac.uk
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. If you have any comments or suggestions for the content of these eNewsletters, please use our online feedback form here
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