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Salary£24,501-£27,000Additional salary info£25-27k starting salary. Pension scheme and flexible working (plus childcare, crèche and sports facilities, depending on your department) ContractPermanentWorking hoursFull-timeClosing date31/10/2013 LocationGreater LondonFull location detailsLondon or possibly one of the devolved administrations This programme, lasting up to four years, offers you EU-related postings within the UK Civil Service and the chance of a five-month secondment to the European Commission in Brussels – all while enjoying continuous language training and an intensive induction course on the EU.

Nearly all UK government departments have a significant amount of EU business, so over the course of the programme you could be working on any one of a vast range of issues, from border control in the Home Office to sustainable fisheries in the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

The ultimate goal is for you either to specialise in EU issues in the UK Civil Service or for you to have a permanent career in the EU institutions. The key EU institutions are:

The European Commission, which proposes new legislation and supervises its legislationThe Council of Ministers, which decides on European initiatives and which comprises government ministers from each member stateThe European Parliament, which plays a key role in scrutinizing European legislation, and whose directly elected members represent all the citizens of the EU

Other EU institutions you could potentially work in include the External Action Service, the Court of Justice, the Court of Auditors, and the European Central Bank.

The Fast Stream is the Civil Service’s graduate development programme. It is ranked among the top five Times Top 100 Graduate Employers – and with good reason. Preparing you for life as a senior leader in the Civil Service, the Fast Stream allows you to be part of solving the big issues and to have a real impact on the way the country is run.

During your time on the Fast Stream, you will move between contrasting roles and will typically gain some exposure to policy work as well as well as operational delivery. There are opportunities to work across the full range of government responsibilities, including education, health, the environment, the economy, transport, welfare, defence, justice, industry, and much more.

Whether you’re improving people’s employment prospects, widening access to public services, defending the country against natural disasters, or even shaping the future of the Civil Service itself, as a Fast Streamer you will always be taking the lead.

To become a European Fast Streamer, you’ll need a keen interest in the EU, and a desire to be involved in it and contribute personally to its success. You should have at least an A-C in either French or German at A-level (although we can accept people who speak French or German but do not have any qualifications). Your degree can be in any discipline provided its a minimum of 2:2.

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Generalist Fast Stream Programmes

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Salary£24,501-£27,000Additional salary info£25-27k starting salary. Pension scheme and flexible working (plus childcare, crèche and sports facilities, depending on your department) ContractPermanentWorking hoursFull-timeClosing date31/10/2013 LocationNorthern Ireland, East of England, Greater London, Glasgow, Stirling and West Central Scotland, West Midlands, East Midlands, North East England, North West England, South West England, South East England, Yorkshire and the HumberFull location detailsLondon and nationwideGraduates on our Generalist Fast Streams are deployed across the full range of the government’s responsibilities and work on every conceivable issue, from education to the environment, from national security to crime. There are a number of options available to you:

Central Departments
The Central Departments Fast Stream is by far the largest of the programmes, and includes all the major government departments except the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. You will gain exposure to a variety of departmental cultures during your time on the programme. One of your postings will probably be in a different part of the country. You can also expect a short secondment to the private sector, to a charity or to another public sector organisation. The experience is designed to prepare you for a wide range of leadership roles.

Diplomatic Service
A career in the Diplomatic Service offers an unrivalled international perspective and the chance to play an important role at the centre of world events. Your first two years on the Diplomatic Service Fast Stream will be spent in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in Whitehall, with one year usually spent delivering policy and the other delivering services or in a corporate role (there is also the option to spend your second year studying a language such as Mandarin or Arabic). You’ll then go abroad for a three- or four-year posting, working in one of our embassies, high commissions or consulates. In fact, most of your career will be spent overseas in different countries, and you could potentially deal with everything from climate change in Brasilia to counter-terrorism in Islamabad.

Houses of Parliament
As a Houses of Parliament Fast Streamer, you will be employed by either the House of Commons or the House of Lords, where you will act as an official, providing members with assistance and advice. It’s a fascinating career for anyone interested in the constitution, politics and public policy. Most of your learning will occur on the job, although there will be formal training opportunities in areas such as public policy, personal development, management skills and IT. There are also regular seminars for staff in both Houses on aspects of parliamentary procedure and on developments in the administration and workings of the House.

Science and Engineering
This is your chance to join the network of professional scientists, engineers, technologists and mathematicians who contribute to a broad range of work in government departments, agencies and laboratories. You won’t be working as a bench scientist or technical engineer. The focus here is on applying specialist skills and knowledge to the development and application of policies, and you could potentially influence government action on issues as diverse as nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Most Science and Engineering Fast Streamers work in the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, the Department for Energy and Climate Change or the Ministry of Defence.

The Fast Stream is the Civil Service’s graduate development programme. It is ranked among the top five Times Top 100 Graduate Employers – and with good reason. Preparing you for life as a senior leader in the Civil Service, the Fast Stream allows you to be part of solving the big issues and to have a real impact on the way the country is run.

During your time on the Fast Stream, you will move between contrasting roles and will typically gain some exposure to policy work as well as well as operational delivery. There are opportunities to work across the full range of government responsibilities, including education, health, the environment, the economy, transport, welfare, defence, justice, industry, and much more.

Whether you’re improving people’s employment prospects, widening access to public services, defending the country against natural disasters, or even shaping the future of the Civil Service itself, as a Fast Streamer you will always be taking the lead.

Our minimum requirement is a 2:2 degree in any subject. You must be a British citizen to apply for the Diplomatic Service, but all other Fast Streams are open to European Economic Area (EEA) nationals and Commonwealth citizens.

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Human Resources Fast Stream

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Salary£24,501-£27,000Additional salary info£25-27k starting salary. Pension scheme and flexible working (plus childcare, crèche and sports facilities, depending on your department) ContractPermanentWorking hoursFull-timeClosing date31/10/2013 LocationNorthern Ireland, Greater LondonFull location detailsLondon and nationwideGraduates on our Generalist Fast Streams are deployed across the full range of the government’s responsibilities and work on every conceivable issue, from education to the environment, from national security to crime. There are a number of options available to you:

Central Departments
The Central Departments Fast Stream is by far the largest of the programmes, and includes all the major government departments except the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. You will gain exposure to a variety of departmental cultures during your time on the programme. One of your postings will probably be in a different part of the country. You can also expect a short secondment to the private sector, to a charity or to another public sector organisation. The experience is designed to prepare you for a wide range of leadership roles.

Diplomatic Service
A career in the Diplomatic Service offers an unrivalled international perspective and the chance to play an important role at the centre of world events. Your first two years on the Diplomatic Service Fast Stream will be spent in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in Whitehall, with one year usually spent delivering policy and the other delivering services or in a corporate role (there is also the option to spend your second year studying a language such as Mandarin or Arabic). You’ll then go abroad for a three- or four-year posting, working in one of our embassies, high commissions or consulates. In fact, most of your career will be spent overseas in different countries, and you could potentially deal with everything from climate change in Brasilia to counter-terrorism in Islamabad.

Houses of Parliament
As a Houses of Parliament Fast Streamer, you will be employed by either the House of Commons or the House of Lords, where you will act as an official, providing members with assistance and advice. It’s a fascinating career for anyone interested in the constitution, politics and public policy. Most of your learning will occur on the job, although there will be formal training opportunities in areas such as public policy, personal development, management skills and IT. There are also regular seminars for staff in both Houses on aspects of parliamentary procedure and on developments in the administration and workings of the House.

Science and Engineering
This is your chance to join the network of professional scientists, engineers, technologists and mathematicians who contribute to a broad range of work in government departments, agencies and laboratories. You won’t be working as a bench scientist or technical engineer. The focus here is on applying specialist skills and knowledge to the development and application of policies, and you could potentially influence government action on issues as diverse as nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Most Science and Engineering Fast Streamers work in the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, the Department for Energy and Climate Change or the Ministry of Defence.

The Fast Stream is the Civil Service’s graduate development programme. It is ranked among the top five Times Top 100 Graduate Employers – and with good reason. Preparing you for life as a senior leader in the Civil Service, the Fast Stream allows you to be part of solving the big issues and to have a real impact on the way the country is run.

During your time on the Fast Stream, you will move between contrasting roles and will typically gain some exposure to policy work as well as well as operational delivery. There are opportunities to work across the full range of government responsibilities, including education, health, the environment, the economy, transport, welfare, defence, justice, industry, and much more.

Whether you’re improving people’s employment prospects, widening access to public services, defending the country against natural disasters, or even shaping the future of the Civil Service itself, as a Fast Streamer you will always be taking the lead.

Our minimum requirement is a 2:2 degree in any subject. You must be a British citizen to apply for the Diplomatic Service, but all other Fast Streams are open to European Economic Area (EEA) nationals and Commonwealth citizens.

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12 month Industrial Placements

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SalaryPaidContractFixed termWorking hoursFull-timeClosing dateContinuous recruitment LocationGreater London, West Midlands, East Midlands, North East England, North West England, South West England, South East England, Yorkshire and the Humber

Our Industrial Placement Scheme offers 12 month placements in Logistics Operations, Logistics Consultancy or Human Resources to penultimate year students looking for an industrial placement as part of their four or five year sandwich-degree course.

Put your academic knowledge into context and be better prepared on graduation to kick-start your career in your chosen field. If you have a successful year with us you will have the opportunity to be fast-tracked onto one of our graduate Management Trainee Schemes in either Human Resources or Operations.

Operations
Our Operations Industrial Placement scheme has been designed to offer our industrial placement students the same experience and responsibility offered in the first placement of our Operational Graduate Management Trainee Scheme – creating a brilliant platform to start your career with Gist.

Consultancy
Our team of Consultants use an innovative strategic approach, backed up by leading-edge technology, to create true supply chain transformations for our customers to create the optimum supply chain solution - reducing costs, improving efficiency of operational assets and processes, and often improving environmental performance.

Human Resources
Our 12 month Industrial Placement Scheme in HR offers two 6 month placements - the first within our central Graduate Recruitment Team based in our Head Office, and the second within one of our operational depots supporting the local HR Team.

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Summer Diversity Internship Programme

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Northern Ireland Fast Stream

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Salary£24,501-£27,000Additional salary info£25-27k starting salary. Pension scheme and flexible working (plus childcare, crèche and sports facilities, depending on your department) ContractPermanentWorking hoursFull-timeClosing date31/10/2013 LocationNorthern IrelandFull location detailsGreater Belfast area and throughout Northern IrelandThis is your chance to have a real impact on life in Northern Ireland, as you develop the skills, knowledge and experience you need to become a senior manager within the Northern Ireland Civil Service.

The Northern Ireland Civil Service supports the Northern Ireland Executive by delivering the priority commitments set out in its Programme for Government and economic and investment strategies. You’ll join the Service at middle manager level and, during your time on the programme, will gain experience in a variety of roles, covering issues and policies that make a real difference to the people of Northern Ireland. You could potentially find yourself working on policy, operations or finance or in direct support of Ministers.

The Fast Stream is the Civil Service’s graduate development programme. It is ranked among the top five Times Top 100 Graduate Employers – and with good reason. Preparing you for life as a senior leader in the Civil Service, the Fast Stream allows you to be part of solving the big issues and to have a real impact on the way the country is run.

During your time on the Fast Stream, you will move between contrasting roles and will typically gain some exposure to policy work as well as well as operational delivery. There are opportunities to work across the full range of government responsibilities, including education, health, the environment, the economy, transport, welfare, defence, justice, industry, and much more.

Whether you’re improving people’s employment prospects, widening access to public services, defending the country against natural disasters, or even shaping the future of the Civil Service itself, as a Fast Streamer you will always be taking the lead.

To become a Northern Ireland Fast Streamer, you’ll need at least a 2:2 degree (achieved or expected). You should also have a strong interest in Northern Ireland and in making a positive contribution to both its present and its future.

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Trainee Business Consultants

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Business Development & Administration Assistant: 6 to 12 month Internship

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SalaryPaidAdditional salary infoThe successful candidate will receive between £16,000 - £20,000 pro rata salary. ContractFixed termWorking hoursFull-timeNumber of vacancies1Start dateWinterClosing date11/11/2013 LocationGreater LondonFull location detailsWC1H 8BB

This is a new position for a Business Development (BD) assistant within the Cedar Consulting team based in our Kings Cross office, London. Reporting directly to the BD Manager the successful candidate will work on and help drive a variety of marketing, business development and communications projects targeting existing customers, new prospects and key partners. This internship will be for 6 to 12 months with the opportunity to apply for a full time position at the end of the period. This is a varied role and key tasks that the successful candidate should expect to be involved in include (but are not limited to):

- Working closely with Oracle and the BD Manager to promote customer focused events such as dinners and seminars.

- Help prepare and manage exhibition stands at select industry shows.

- Help with the execution of marketing campaigns.

- Help increase our social media impact.

- Assist in market analysis.

- Undertake general marketing support for the sales effort.

- Bring fresh ideas to the team.

- Developing marketing collateral.

- Assisting with admin tasks in other parts of the business.

You will need to have

- An honourable work ethic.

- A good university degree, preferably in one of the following key areas: Marketing, Event Management, Business or Social Media. We will also consider candidates with other degrees who can demonstrate the relevant skills and experience.

- A strong interest and ideally experience in Event Management and/or working on promotions.

- The flexibility to work independently or as part of a team.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Working experience in Microsoft office suite - particularly Word, XL and Outlook.

- Confidence on the phone.

- Good time management and proven track record of working to deadlines.

- The flexibility to work occasionally outside the usual business hours to complete certain tasks.

- A passion, energy and drive to be successful.

- Permission to work in the UK and Europe.

It would be desirable if you have

- Experience of working in a marketing team in a B2B environment.

- Interest in the Information Technology market place.

- Business Development Experience.

- B2B Social Media experience.

- CRM system experience.

- Clean driving license.

About Cedar Consulting

Cedar Consulting is an established software services consultancy and has been in existence for over 18 years. With offices across the globe it has an enviable client base including many blue chip companies, United Nations agencies and other large non-profit organisations. As one of Oracle’s key partners for both PeopleSoft and Fusion projects, Cedar Consulting is privileged to work across all business sectors. Driving our success is a joint Oracle and Cedar Consulting events and marketing programme going back over 10 years. At the heart of our business are our people, we aim provide a great environment to further a career and develop new skills.

Please apply with your resume and a supporting covering letter. Deadline for applicants is the 11th November.

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Technical Operations

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Salary£27,001-£29,500Additional salary infoSalary £28,000 ContractUnknownClosing dateContinuous recruitment LocationLeeds

Are you computer-obsessed? Are you fascinated by new technology and the latest gadgets? Is your house covered in computer parts and PC magazines? If so, we want to hear from you.

The TPP Technical Operations are looking for a new member of staff to join them. Highly skilled in a number of areas, this dynamic team plays a vital role in developing and maintaining our pioneering technologies. TPP are the best in world at what we do and we’re looking for the best to join us.

The successful candidate will need to learn new skills quickly and perform to a high standard in order to meet the wide variety of roles covered by the team but the job is rewarding and the experience invaluable.

The Vacancy
Our tasks don’t just involve our own offices and datacentres, but also include working closely with the largest names and most innovative companies in the industry. You will consult with other technical teams to diagnose national and global problems, often identifying and resolving problems before the end user has even noticed them.
Working within the infrastructure team means the successful candidate will receive training and gain experience in the following technical fields:

One of the largest SQL Server databases in the worldHighly available, high performance servers and storageNetwork, server and physical securityOperating at an international level

This is a challenging and rewarding job with salary and benefits to match. Opportunities to learn at TPP are continuous: as a member of the infrastructure team you will be given projects to manage, complicated faults to diagnose and new technologies to research.

In addition, each year, you’ll benefit from our five-day training course allowance (after one year’s service) which you can use to enhance your skill set.

Salary and Benefits
As a member of the infrastructure team, you will receive the following benefits along with the company-wide perks and benefits.

£28,000 starting salaryBUPA health and dental care (after six month’s service)30+ days holidayTraining allowance (after six month’s service)

No direct experience is necessary however candidates must demonstrate a passion for computing, have the right dedicated attitude, a great academic record and the ability to learn quickly.

To read what it's like to work at TPP and to see our full list of benefits, visit our website.

In addition candidates must have:

Minimum A and two Bs at A level2:1 or above in a computer related degreeAbility to concentrate and pay close attention to detailA natural problem solverAbility to think broadly and consider impacts across systems and within the organisationCalm under pressure

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No closing date, but apply as soon as possible.

To apply please email full CV and covering letter or post to:

TPP (Leeds) Ltd,
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Note that due to the high volume of applications, candidates failing to pass the initial selection will not be notified. Successful candidates will usually be contacted within two weeks.

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Management trainee

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Salary£19,501-£22,000ContractFixed termWorking hoursFull-timeNumber of vacancies20 per yearClosing dateContinuous recruitment LocationAberdeen and North East Scotland, Ireland, Inverness and Highlands and Islands, Borders and South of Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Europe, East of England, Edinburgh and East Central Scotland, Dundee, Perthshire and Fife, Greater London, Glasgow, Stirling and West Central Scotland, West Midlands, Worldwide, East Midlands, North East England, North West England, South West England, South East England, Yorkshire and the HumberFull location detailsTrainees will move each 6 months to a new location anywhere in the UK

The Accredited two-year management programme revolves around four secondments of about six months each, combined with off-the-job learning from external tutors, many of whom are industry experts.

The secondments based with different member companies encompass a wide range of possible roles for example; technical, quality, operations, commercial, new product development, logistics, retail, projects etc. In this way, every Management Trainee gains as wide an experience as possible.

The programme is open to graduates of all degree disciplines, and MDS Ltd is particularly interested in land-based, food related, life sciences, business management, marketing and languages graduates.

Candidates must show a practical, hands-on approach to management and an ability to work with, and through, others, as well as being open to change, keen to accept demanding roles and be responsible for their own learning.

MDS Ltd is an independent non-profit making organisation whose aim is to recruit and train the very best people to secure the future of the food, produce and horticulture industry. MDS is an accredited two year fast track career path comprising of practical real job secondments combined with formal off-the-job training.

MDS Ltd represents a consortium of over 20 member companies comprising growers, suppliers and supermarkets including household names like G’s Marketing, Riverford Organic Vegetables and Waitrose. Member companies contribute towards the salary and training costs of Management Trainees as well as providing work placements, known as 'secondments'.

Today, MDS Ltd encompasses the whole supply chain of vegetables, salads, fruit, flowers, plants, arable and prepared food products not only based in the UK but also for operations in many countries around the world.

Minimum of 2.1 Hons Degree (all disciplines considered)

Particularly interested in land-based, food related, life sciences, business management, marketing and languages degrees.

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Future Leaders Graduate Programme

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Salary£24,501-£27,000Additional salary info£26,000 ContractFixed termWorking hoursFull-timeClosing date02/12/2013 LocationEast of England, Greater London, Glasgow, Stirling and West Central Scotland, West Midlands, North East England, North West England, South West England, South East England, Yorkshire and the HumberFull location detailsBasingstoke, Birmingham, Bolton, Bristol, Cobham, Glasgow, Ipswich, Leeds, London, Lytham, Manchester, Morecambe, Reading, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Teesside, Tonbridge

We can never claim to know exactly what tomorrow will bring, but we like to think we’ve a better idea than most. It’s our business, after all. Now, if there’s one thing we can be sure of, it’s this: technology and its creative and effective use will be central to our continued commercial success. And leading this technological charge? Graduates on our flagship two-year Future Leaders Graduate Programme.

Whichever area of our business you go into – AXA Wealth, AXA Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary, AXA Direct and Partnerships, or AXA PPP healthcare – you’ll help to develop innovative strategies that really put the customer at the heart of what we do. In each of your three eight-month placements, you’ll get involved in challenging, stretching work, in a supportive and stimulating environment. Through on-the-job learning and by working closely with experienced colleagues, through workshops, webinars, online learning tools, even business games, you’ll build your capabilities, skills and knowledge, from how you work with others, to leading people, to strategic thinking. In other words, everything you need to be a Future Leader of AXA.

We want creative thinkers. Graduate who are relentlessly curious. You’ll need to be digitally savvy too, with a good grasp on technology and a solid understanding of all things social media. You’re detail conscious and doggedly tenacious, stopping at nothing to get the job done and done well. And while you’re adaptable and ambitious, you’ve the ability to focus on the job in hand. And you love a challenge. Which means that obstacles don’t stay obstacles for long. And responsibility? Bring it on. We’d like you to have a 2:1 degree (or above) in any discipline.

First things first. We’re big. Impressively and successfully big. We’re the world’s number one insurance brand, with some 102 million customers and 166,000 people globally. But big doesn’t mean impersonal or distant. Not in our world anyway. And big, we believe, isn’t necessarily best when it comes to graduate programmes. So we keep the numbers on our graduate programmes small. By keeping them small, you get real work and real responsibility, personal attention and undivided support, tailored development and ready access to senior leaders. What’s more, your ideas will be heard, your creativity will be seen, and you’ll have the chance to add your colour to our incredible business.

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Patent Examiners in the field of Medical Technology

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Graduate Trainee Recruitment Consultant

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SalaryPaidAdditional salary infoAbove average salary for local region ContractFixed termWorking hoursFull-timeNumber of vacancies25Start date01/08/2013Closing dateContinuous recruitment LocationEurope

Reporting to: Training Manager

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Function / Department: Resourcing/Market ResearchPurpose / Direction / Mission of this role:

In order to grow our business and maximise the potential of the European markets in each of our specialist sectors; NonStop Recruitment is looking to add multilingual Trainee Recruitment Consultants to its team.

The Trainee Recruitment Consultant role will be based in Pardubice, Czech Republic. The Trainee Recruitment Consultant role is backed by award winning training which has been specifically designed and implemented to help develop successful recruitment consultants. After successful completion of the Traineeship, there is the opportunity for successful consultants to either stay in the Czech Republic or, to work from any of our other European offices in.London England, Portsmouth England, Zug Switzerland, Prague Czech Republic with further office locations planned.

The Trainee Recruitment Consultant will receive a mixture of both classroom based and on the job training from our dedicated Training Manager, which will cover the following Topics:

Introduction to recruitment and the full recruitment lifecycleCandidate ManagementBusiness DevelopmentSales TrainingResource TrainingEffective LearningAdvertising TrainingPerception Training

The Trainee Recruitment Consultant will play an essential role in fuelling NonStop Recruitment’s growth through working with the Senior Consultants, to understand client requirements and source highly qualified candidates.

Major Responsibilities:

Candidate Management

Proactively sourcing candidates either from NonStop Recruitments internal CV Database, or from various job boards and social media networks as per the requirements of the job description given by the senior consultantInterviewing candidates via telephone using techniques given through the training to ensure:Candidate needs are fully understoodObjections are handledPositions are sold appropriately to the candidateApproval to submit CV to the client is givenMaintaining the candidate database including regular calls to check availability and interest in positionsEngaging with candidates and building relationships, asking for recommendations and referrals to other jobseekersCreation of a pipeline of candidates for future positions with client organisations on behalf of the consultants

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Feedback and reporting to Team Leader/Training Manager on numbers of calls made and CV’s sent.To attend regular QC sessions to ensure the highest levels are being maintained.Assisting Senior Consultants with completion of assigned projects as directedDemonstrating passion, drive and commitment through consistently high performanceTake on the training delivered and to work pro-actively to become proficient in the various aspects of recruitment

NonStop Recruitment has earned a strong reputation as a leading specialist recruiter in the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Medical Devices, Engineering, Oil and Gas, Digital and Social Care sectors

The group has experienced phenomenal growth over the past few years, and with continued expansion over the next few years, is set to become one of the largest specialist recruitment brands in Europe. Key to our success and forming the building blocks for our growth is the structure of the business: Each Brand is an autonomous business, each with their own experienced leadership team, recruitment approach and specialist area. By having separate units we manage to avoid the anonymity and sluggish nature that you find in almost all large recruitment firms.

In addition another key factor to our success is encouraging and rewarding the entrepreneurial spirit inherent in all successful recruitment professionals.

Highly driven and dynamic attitude with strong initiative; has a desire to take action quicklyAn ability to demonstrate ambition and the desire to build a successful and rewarding careerA quick learner with the ability to assimilate information and apply it effectively in practiceExcellent organizational skills, ability to handle multiple responsibilities and priorities Exceptional communication skills with a strong emphasis on active listeningStrong relationship building skills; able to build mutually beneficial relationships with clients and candidates at different levelsFluency in English and (one other EMEA language.)Strong Microsoft Office skills

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Graduate Internships - New York City

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SalaryPaidAdditional salary infoProgramme provides accommodation and $485 every two weeks as a living allowance. ContractFixed termWorking hoursFull-timeNumber of vacancies280 annuallyStart dateSpringAutumnClosing dateContinuous recruitment LocationUSA, Worldwide, New YorkFull location detailsNew York City

A central aspect of the Mountbatten programme is work placement and practical training. Participants are placed with one of our premier companies in the following sectors: Finance, Law, IT, Event Management, HR, Marketing and Communications.

Participants work full-time for their sponsor company for the full 12 months. Key skills are developed quickly in a demanding professional environment. The work placement provides first-hand experience and training in international business practice, unique industrial insight, exposure to senior management and professional networks.

Over half of our placements are provided through large multinational investment banks. Opportunities outside of finance include placements with law firms, event management companies, charities and design studios.

Mountbatten interns work with a host of firms including:

UBSCitiThomson ReutersInstitutional InvestorBritish AirwaysBank of NY MellonJP Morgan ChaseThompson WigdorRoyal Bank of ScotlandCredit Suisse

Mountbatten candidates are typically bright, ambitious and adventurous graduates who hope to develop their professional skills in a dynamic international environment.

Full eligibility requirements are listed on our website but we aim to recruit non-American university graduates with at least 12 months work experience, strong IT capabilities and fluency in English.

The Mountbatten Institute offers paid overseas internships and opportunities in postgraduate international business education to university graduates throughout the world. Approximately 300 graduates worldwide are selected to join the New York Programme each year and gain invaluable professional work experience as well as a postgraduate business qualification or advanced degree.

The mission of the Mountbatten Institute is to foster international and cross-cultural understanding through experiential education, practical training and residence abroad, and to provide opportunities for personal growth and professional development. The Institute is named in honour of the late Earl Mountbatten of Burma and has regional offices in London, New York and Bangkok.

University degree (2.2 classification and above)At least 12 months professional work experience (cumulative)Strong IT/Administrative skillsFluency in English

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Apply online, for programme enquiries call the New York Programme Admissions Team on + 44 (0) 845 370 3535 or email: info-uk@mountbatten.org

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Science & Engineering Internship programme

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AMEC 2014 Business Functions Graduate Programme (Oil and Gas)

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SalaryPaidContractPermanentWorking hoursFull-timeStart dateAutumnClosing date20/10/2014 LocationWales, East of England, Edinburgh and East Central Scotland, Greater London, Glasgow, Stirling and West Central Scotland, West Midlands, East Midlands, North East England, North West England, South West England, South East England, Yorkshire and the Humber

What do you think about when you hear the name HP? Is it printers? Laptops? Maybe it’s Beats Audio™? Most people do. It’s understandable – these are our products people see every day. But what about the other sides to HP? The side that helps the MOD get a 3D view of a battlefield? The side that brings a kung fu panda to life or changes the way people see and interact with the world? We’re a multi-faceted company. Join one of our graduate programmes and you’ll see them all.

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On this programme, we’ll use our resources and expertise to turn you into a trusted Technical or Security Consultant. In these roles, you’ll be building strong relationships with our clients – advising them how they can use our technology to their advantage.

Business
On this programme, which typically lasts up to 24 months, we’ll use our resources and expertise to turn you into a trusted member of our Business team. You could work in Global Procurement, Sales, Presales, General Management or as Business Analyst. Whatever the role, you'll be at the heart of the profitability of HP – getting the most out of our resources, dealing with our customers, driving sales or delivering the business strategy that keeps us competitive.

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The IT programme also lasts up to 24 months, and like the business programme, we’ll use our resources and expertise to turn you into a trusted Technical Architect, Solution Architect or Developer. You'll already have some IT experience. This programme will help you build on it for a rewarding career with one of the largest technology companies in the world.

Project/Programme Management On this 24 month programme, from inception to delivery, you'll get full exposure to a project's lifecycle, learn about our client relationships and the businesses expectations and strategy and we will do all we can to prepare you for a role as a Project Analyst. So, if you want a development scheme that teaches you about business and consulting then this is for you.

It all begins with an induction where you’ll get to grips with our business and how you fit into it. You’ll attend workshops, work on projects and undergo intensive professional, technical and project management training in order to prepare you for your new role. After that, you’ll have the chance to put your classroom learning to the test on live work. Wherever you join, straight away, you'll be working with people who are experts in their field. But we’ll still expect you to give your insight and opinion, and make a real contribution every day.

To help you, throughout this scheme, your training and development won’t stop. You’ll attend sessions designed to hone your soft skills, such as presenting, influencing and communicating effectively. And you’ll have the support of your line manager, an assigned mentor and a graduate-level buddy. Through ongoing appraisals and feedback processes, you’ll plot and control your career – taking you from entry-level position to specialist, expert and beyond.

You’ll need a minimum 2:1 degree for all programmes with a business-related discipline for Business; a computing-related discipline, plus a good understanding of IT for our IT Programme; IT skills coupled with an analytical and numerate mind for Project Management; a relevant technical field, such as Computing, Computer Science or Computer Security for Consulting;

For all programmes you will need to be customer-focused, you'll be an enthusiastic and driven team player, combining a proactive and positive outlook with a good work ethic and desire to learn. Experience of excelling in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment would be a real advantage

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Sydney and Hong Kong Internships

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SalaryUnpaidContractTemporaryWorking hoursFull-timeClosing dateContinuous recruitment LocationWorldwideFull location detailsStandOut Internships provides a unique opportunity to live and work in the heart of Sydney or Hong Kong.

StandOut Internships provides customised internships in Sydney and Hong Kong all year round for gap year travellers, university students and graduates. Internships are provided in well respected companies covering nearly all professions such as Law, Finance, Marketing, IT, Journalism, Event Management, Engineering, Fashion, Hospitality and many more...

StandOut Internships can also arrange all-inclusive internship programs with practical careers advice and professional development training as well as work experience in your chosen career field during the university summer holidays. You will gain networking opportunities through living with other interns from a variety of different backgrounds during our all-inclusive programs.

So if you would like to come to Sydney or Hong Kong at a time convenient for you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

You must be fluent in English and over 18 years of age but under 26 (for Hong Kong) / under 30 (for Sydney).

Interns are matched to employers based on internship preferences and academic history.

1. Standard Internships: at least 1 year of university experience.
2. Gap year Internships (pre-university): no specific requirements.

If English is not your first language we require a “Proof of English Language proficiency” (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent TOEFL/TOIEC score).

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Once we have received your application form, together with a copy of your CV, we will arrange a telephone consultation to discuss your internship options.

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Engineers and Scientists in the role of Patent Examiner

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SalaryOver £37,001ContractPermanentWorking hoursFull-timeNumber of vacancies200Closing dateContinuous recruitment LocationNetherlands, GermanyFull location detailsMunich (Germany) and The Hague (The Netherlands)

Patent examiners work at the forefront of technology and deal every day with the latest and most challenging technical innovations.

Their daily work combines scientific expertise with analytical research and an eye for the legal aspects of intellectual property.

The main tasks of an examiner are to search and examine patent applications received by the EPO. Patent applications are texts and drawings describing an invention and submitted by individuals or companies seeking legal protection.

The purpose of the search is to find the most relevant previously published technical disclosures ("prior art") against which the patentability of the application can be assessed.Substantive examination enables the applicant (or authorised representative such as a patent attorney) to be informed of any objections to the grant of a patent, with a view to resolving these through correspondence and, where necessary, oral proceedings.Examiners may also be involved in opposition proceedings if the patent is contested.Citizenship of one of the member states of the European Patent OrganisationExcellent knowledge of one official language (English, French and German) and the ability to understand the other twoScientific expertiseAnalytical thinkingInterest in intellectual property lawGenuine interest in technologyAn eye for detail and an analytical mindApplicants must also be willing to relocate to Munich, The Hague or Berlin, the EPO sites at which patents are examined. You can apply direct to your preferred location

Work experience in industry is not essential, but would be an advantage.

The European Patent Office (EPO) is the second-largest intergovernmental organisation inEurope, employing almost 7 000 staff from over 30 countries. The EPO strives to support innovation and promote a knowledge-based society inEurope. Its mission is to secure the highest quality standards in patenting.

A career at the EPO provides a unique opportunity for engineers and scientists to work with tomorrow's technologies today, in a multinational and intellectually stimulating environment. Our examiners deal on a daily basis with the latest and most challenging technical innovations.

Full university degree in physics, chemistry, engineering or natural sciences.
The degree should be relevant to the technical field in which you would like to work

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Patent Examiners in the field of Mechanical Engineering

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Graduate Sales Executive

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Salary£17,001-£19,500Additional salary info£16,000 - £20,000 (£32,000 OTE in year one, £45,000 OTE in year two, £80,000 OTE in year three) ContractPermanentWorking hoursFull-timeNumber of vacancies10+Closing dateContinuous recruitment LocationBristol, Manchester, Buckinghamshire, London

Softcat Limited was established in 1993 by our Chairman Peter Kelly, an entrepreneur who believes in the ethos of ‘work hard, play hard’. With his business ethics and understanding of how to support his staff, he has created the unique culture that is Softcat today.

New sales employees can expect to earn on average: £32,000 OTE in year 1, £45,000 in year 2 and a staggering £80,000 in year 3! At Softcat we have in place one of the best commission structures within the IT industry, where you truly are rewarded for your efforts.

Within a sales role everyone knows the focus is the commission payments at the end of each month but what about a little extra reward too. Trips to places like Fiji, Rio and the Galapagos Islands are just some of the destinations that are in store for someone with the right drive and determination

Contribution payments to your student loan, healthcare, Denplan and a company contributory pension are all our standard perks but with the added bonus of tea and toast delivered to your desk, a shirt ironing service and a whole host of team building activities for you to enjoy.

Softcat is growing fast and needs lots of new talent to manage our customers and win new accounts. We don’t need you to have lots of experience and you don’t need a background in IT. We need very bright, articulate, hardworking, enthusiastic team players who are strong communicators and want to work in a passionate, demanding and fun environment.

Your duties will include:

Generation of new accounts / opportunities through:

Business Intelligence gathering / researchTargeted Activity / Cold CallingFollowing up marketing activityIntroduction of Sales Specialists (Security / Services / Storage)Customer Visits to introduce Softcat as and when required

To maximise revenue / profit from every managed account through:

Developing a thorough understanding of the customers business needsIntroduction of as many core product sets as possible to each accountIntroduction of Sales Specialists (Security / Services etc)Develop multiple contacts within each accountProviding the required level of customer serviceRegular review meetings with customers (where appropriate, ask TL for guidance)Consistently achieve set targets and objectives

We aim to be the leading quality provider of software licensing, hardware, security solutions and associated IT services to the corporate sector.

Our mission is simple: “to demonstrate unrivalled levels of customer service and employee satisfaction.”

Softcat enjoys a trading relationship with over 3,500 longstanding customers, predominantly from the UK corporate sector, but also including large enterprises, small businesses and public sector organisations.

Softcat achieved a turnover in excess of £220 million in its last financial year and has been profitable since inception, resulting in a strong balance sheet and very firm financial foundations.

We recently came 10th in the UK’s 2012 Best Workplaces list (in the ‘medium’ category). We are known for our training, for career progression, and for rewarding the efforts of our staff. If you work hard and strive for improvement, you will reap the benefits at Softcat.

As an organisation Softcat cares passionately about two things – outstanding employee satisfaction and world class customer service. We believe the former drives the latter.

We’re looking for strong communicators – preferably with a 2.1 degree or equivalent (although this isn’t a prerequisite).

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Patent Examiners in the field of Computers

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The European Patent Office is currently recruiting engineers and scientists to work as patent examiners in the field of Computers.

In particular in:

Details of data-processing equipment
i.e. clock signal generation and distribution; constructional details of computers, including portable devices; cooling means; power supply means, including power saving. Candidates should be able to read and understand mechanical drawings, possess basic knowledge in electronics, and understand the functioning of Operating Systems and drivers.

Input/output arrangements
i.e. human-computer interfaces and interactions, such as head/eye tracking; gestures; tactile feedback; keyboards; mice; joysticks; touch screens and pens (their electronics and use, e.g. virtual keyboards, gestures); Graphical User Interfaces and interaction techniques (icons, menus, 3D, object selection, manipulation, scrolling). Candidates should be able to read and understand mechanical drawings, possess basic knowledge in electronics and related physics, and understand the functioning of Operating Systems, drivers, application programs and human-computer interaction techniques.

Patent examiners work at the forefront of technology and deal every day with the latest and most challenging technical innovations.

Their daily work combines scientific expertise with analytical research and an eye for the legal aspects of intellectual property.

The main tasks of an examiner are to search and examine patent applications received by the EPO. Patent applications are texts and drawings describing an invention and submitted by individuals or companies seeking legal protection.

The purpose of the search is to find the most relevant previously published technical disclosures ("prior art") against which the patentability of the application can be assessed.Substantive examination enables the applicant (or authorised representative such as a patent attorney) to be informed of any objections to the grant of a patent, with a view to resolving these through correspondence and, where necessary, oral proceedings.Examiners may also be involved in opposition proceedings if the patent is contested.Citizenship of one of the member states of the European Patent OrganisationGood working knowledge of at least two of our official languages (English, French and German) and the willingness to learn the thirdScientific expertiseAnalytical thinkingInterest in intellectual property lawGenuine interest in technologyAn eye for detail and an analytical mindApplicants must also be willing to relocate to Munich, The Hague or Berlin, the EPO sites at which patents are examined. You can apply direct to your preferred location

Work experience in industry is not essential, but would be an advantage.

The European Patent Office (EPO) is the second-largest intergovernmental organisation in Europe, employing almost 7 000 staff from over 30 countries. The EPO strives to support innovation and promote a knowledge-based society inEurope. Its mission is to secure the highest quality standards in patenting.

A career at the EPO provides a unique opportunity for engineers and scientists to work with tomorrow's technologies today, in a multinational and intellectually stimulating environment. Our examiners deal on a daily basis with the latest and most challenging technical innovations.

Full university degree in physics, chemistry, engineering or natural sciences.
The degree should be relevant to the technical field in which you would like to work.

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Graduate Internships - New York City

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SalaryPaidAdditional salary infoProgramme provides accommodation and $485 every two weeks as a living allowance. ContractFixed termWorking hoursFull-timeNumber of vacancies280 annuallyStart dateSpringAutumnClosing dateContinuous recruitment LocationUSA, Worldwide, New YorkFull location detailsNew York City

A central aspect of the Mountbatten programme is work placement and practical training. Participants are placed with one of our premier companies in the following sectors: Finance, Law, IT, Event Management, HR, Marketing and Communications.

Participants work full-time for their sponsor company for the full 12 months. Key skills are developed quickly in a demanding professional environment. The work placement provides first-hand experience and training in international business practice, unique industrial insight, exposure to senior management and professional networks.

Over half of our placements are provided through large multinational investment banks. Opportunities outside of finance include placements with law firms, event management companies, charities and design studios.

Mountbatten interns work with a host of firms including:

UBSCitiThomson ReutersInstitutional InvestorBritish AirwaysBank of NY MellonJP Morgan ChaseThompson WigdorRoyal Bank of ScotlandCredit Suisse

Mountbatten candidates are typically bright, ambitious and adventurous graduates who hope to develop their professional skills in a dynamic international environment.

Full eligibility requirements are listed on our website but we aim to recruit non-American university graduates with at least 12 months work experience, strong IT capabilities and fluency in English.

The Mountbatten Institute offers paid overseas internships and opportunities in postgraduate international business education to university graduates throughout the world. Approximately 300 graduates worldwide are selected to join the New York Programme each year and gain invaluable professional work experience as well as a postgraduate business qualification or advanced degree.

The mission of the Mountbatten Institute is to foster international and cross-cultural understanding through experiential education, practical training and residence abroad, and to provide opportunities for personal growth and professional development. The Institute is named in honour of the late Earl Mountbatten of Burma and has regional offices in London, New York and Bangkok.

University degree (2.2 classification and above)At least 12 months professional work experience (cumulative)Strong IT/Administrative skillsFluency in English

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Patent Examiners in the field of Applied Thermodynamics

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Patent Examiners in the field of Oil-Drilling

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CHICAGO — Google can be an incredibly powerful tool for research, but the top-of-the-page results are seldom the most beneficial to library users and students, and many of the search engine’s most useful features are hidden behind its famously simple interface. In “Google Search Secrets,” published by ALA Neal-Schuman, Christa Burns and Michael P. Sauers reveal tricks and tips for effective Google searches, showing how to get the most out of the service, with:

an overview of all the tool’s search services, including Images, Maps, News, Blogs, Discussions, Scholar, Patents and Books;ready-to-use instructions on how to go beyond the simple search box and top results to get library users the answers they need, fast;straightforward guidance on using filters to refine search results, with examples of common searches like images with Creative Commons licenses, news searches set for a date range or into an archive and videos with closed captioning;an explanation of the bibliography manager feature of Google Scholar, which allows students and researchers to build bibliographies with ease;tips for configuring Safe Search on workstations in children’s departments and schools;copious screenshots that walk readers through each topic step by step.

Burns is the special projects librarian, technology and access services, at the Nebraska Library Commission. She provides organization, training and consultation for special projects, such as the Gates Foundation grants for libraries, E-rate, Learning 2.0 and group purchases of library products and services. She also coordinates, produces, and hosts the Commission’s weekly webinar series, NCompass Live. She previously spent more than eight years at Pace University in Westchester County, N.Y., starting as a reference librarian and working her way up to become head of research and information services.

Sauers is currently the technology innovation librarian for the Nebraska Library Commission in Lincoln, Neb., and has been training librarians in technology for almost 20 years. He has been a public library trustee, a bookstore manager for a library Friends group, a reference librarian, serials cataloger, technology consultant and bookseller. He earned his MLS in 1995 from the University at Albany’s School of Information Science and Policy. He blogs at The Travelin' Librarian, and runs websites for authors and historical societies. He has authored or co-authored many books, including “Semantic Web Technologies and Social Searching for Librarians (THE TECH SET® #20).”

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ALSC, PLA receive IMLS grant to measure impact of early literacy programming

CHICAGO – The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) and the Public Library Association (PLA), both divisions of the American Library Association, have received a three-year National Leadership Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The $499,741 grant will be used to support “Bringing Home Early Literacy: Determining the Impact of Library Programming on Parent Behavior,” a research project that will examine how early literacy programming offered by public libraries affects parent behavior and engagement during their children’s most formative years.

Objectives of this project are to further establish and advance the valuable role of public libraries as partners in early literacy and community learning and to provide critically needed research on the impact of parent/caregiver intervention in young children’s reading success. PLA President Carolyn Anthony said, “This is such an exciting and important project. Not only will the research help refine the curriculum and practices of early literacy education for parents, it will also offer concrete evidence supporting yet another valuable aspect of libraries to their communities.”

“This project represents a huge opportunity for children's librarians to expand their community outreach," said ALSC President Starr LaTronica.”Our members offer dynamic and responsive programs that are designed to build a nation of readers. Through this project, we can look forward to examining the crucial role these programs play in heightening awareness of early literacy efforts." 

The project will use the Every Child Ready to Read® @ your library® Second Edition (ECRR2) as the parent education model to study. Because ECRR2 promotes a common set of goals and program content for libraries, use of this model will insure consistency in the study. Susan Neuman, EdD, a professor specializing in early literacy development at the University of Michigan and at New York University, will lead the research throughout the three years.

The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) a division of the ALA, is the world’s largest organization dedicated to the support and enhancement of library service to children. With a network of more than 4,000 children’s and youth librarians, literature experts, publishers and educational faculty, ALSC is committed to creating a better future for children through libraries. To learn more about ALSC visit www.ala.org/alsc.

The Public Library Association (PLA) is a division of the American Library Association. PLA’s core purpose is to strengthen public libraries and their contribution to the communities they serve, and its mission is to enhance the development and effectiveness of public library staff and public library services. Learn more at www.pla.org.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. Our mission is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. Our grant making, policy development, and research help libraries and museums deliver valuable services that make it possible for communities and individuals to thrive. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov and follow IMLS on Facebook and Twitter.

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CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) is seeking nominations for its 2014 John Phillip Immroth Memorial Award. The John Phillip Immroth Memorial Award honors intellectual freedom fighters in and outside the library profession who have demonstrated remarkable personal courage in resisting censorship. The award consists of $500 and a citation. Individuals, a group of individuals or an organization are eligible for the award. The deadline for nominations is Dec. 1, 2013.

John Phillip Immroth was a teacher, author, scholar, advocate and defender of First Amendment rights.  He was the founder and first chair of the Intellectual Freedom Round Table in 1973.  His impact on the ideal of intellectual freedom and its practice was great.

The Immroth nomination form is available on the ALA website. Nominations and supporting evidence should be sent to:  Shumeca Pickett, ALA, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611. Telephone: 312-280-4220 or 800-545-2433, ext. 4220. Fax: 312-280-4227. E-mail: spickett@ala.org

The Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) provides a forum for the discussion of activities, programs and problems in intellectual freedom of libraries and librarians; serves as a channel of communications on intellectual freedom matters; promotes a greater opportunity for involvement among the members of the ALA in defense of intellectual freedom; promotes a greater feeling of responsibility in the implementation of ALA policies on intellectual freedom.  

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Confessions of a reference librarian: IAmRUSA launches interview series

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CHICAGO — On October 28, the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) debuted its first week-long interview session as a part of its IAmRUSA series. Each week IAmRUSA will feature a different interviewee for participants to ask questions about their professional careers, their passions and anything else involving librarianship. Hosted by ALA Connect, anyone interested may join the IAmRUSA community; participants do not need to be RUSA members. 

If you are interested in participating as an interviewee, contact Kirk MacLeod at kgmcleod@ualberta.ca or Sarah Hammill at hammills@fiu.edu for more information.

The Reference and User Services Association, a division of the American Library Association, represents librarians and library staff in the fields of reference, specialized reference, collection development, readers’ advisory and resource sharing. RUSA is the foremost organization of reference and information professionals who make the connections between people and the information sources, services, and collection materials they need. Learn more about the association at www.ala.org/rusa.

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CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) is seeking nominations for its 2014 Eli M. Oboler Memorial Award. The biennial award is presented for the best published work in the area of intellectual freedom and consists of $500 and a citation. Nominations will be accepted through Dec. 1, 2013.

The award was named for Eli M. Oboler, the extensively published Idaho State University librarian known as a “champion of intellectual freedom who demanded the dismantling of all barriers to freedom of expression.”  Works to be considered for the award may be single articles (including review pieces), a series of thematically connected articles, books or manuals published on the local, state or national level in English or English translation. The work must have been published within the two-year period ending the December prior to the ALA Annual Conference at which it is granted. The 2014 award is for work published between 2012 and 2013.

The Oboler nomination form is available on the ALA website. Nominations and supporting evidence should be sent to:  Shumeca Pickett, ALA, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611. Telephone: 312-280-4220 or 800-545-2433, ext. 4220. Fax: 312-280-4227. Email: spickett@ala.org.

The Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) provides a forum for the discussion of activities, programs and problems in intellectual freedom of libraries and librarians; serves as a channel of communications on intellectual freedom matters; promotes a greater opportunity for involvement among the members of the ALA in defense of intellectual freedom; promotes a greater feeling of responsibility in the implementation of ALA policies on intellectual freedom.  

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Win $1,000 with the MAE Award for Best Literature Program for Teens

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CHICAGO — YALSA members who have run an exceptional reading or literature program in the 12 months leading up to Dec. 1, 2013 are eligible to apply for the MAE Award for Best Literature Program for Teens, which recognizes an outstanding reading or literature program for young adults.

Do you run a spectacular teen book club that engages underserved audiences? Did your summer reading program or literature festival connect teens with literature in an innovative way? Have you connected teens to literature or helped them gain literacy skills via some other exciting means?  If so, you could win $500 for yourself and an additional $500 for your library by applying for award.  Individual library branches may apply.

The MAE Award is sponsored by the Margaret A. Edwards Trust. Applications and additional information about the award are available online.  Applications must be submitted online by Dec. 1, 2013. For questions about the award, please contact the jury chair, Laurie Amster-Burton (laurieab@gmail.com).  The winner will be announced the week of Feb. 9, 2014.

Not a member of YALSA yet? It's not too late to join so you can be eligible for this award. You can do so by contacting YALSA’s Membership Marketing Specialist, Letitia Smith, at lsmith@ala.org or (800) 545-2433, ext. 4390. Recognize the great work you are doing to bring teens together with literature and apply today.

For more than 50 years, YALSA has worked to build the capacity of libraries and librarians to engage, serve and empower teens.  For more information about YALSA or to access national guidelines and other resources go to www.ala.org/yalsa, or contact the YALSA office by phone, (800) 545-2433, ext. 4390, or e-mail, yalsa@ala.org.

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AASL13 storytellers to weave flights of fancy

CHICAGO — Three master storytellers will share their craft as part of the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) 16th National Conference & Exhibition taking place Nov. 14-17, 2013, in Hartford, Conn. Performers Carol Birch, Bill Harley and Valerie Tutson will appear at the storytelling festival and help attendees celebrate the everyday and fantastic in a casual evening of traditional and original tales. Admission to the festival is included in the price of registration, and a Q&A and book signing will follow the performance. More information on the event is available at national.aasl.org/storytelling-festival.

Carol Birch understands metaphors rock! In her sure voice, literature’s appeal is appropriately conversational and intimate. Audiences respond to her infectious enthusiasm, and her peers have awarded her the Circle of Excellence for setting standards in excellence. Her style revitalizes language; her art is an absence of artifice and the stories she tells offer memories of characters worth remembering.

Bill Harley is a singer-songwriter, author, musician and monologist. He is considered by fans and peers alike to be one of the best storytellers in the country for his celebrations of commonality and humanity through comic narrative songs and confessional spoken works. A two-time Grammy award-winning artist, Harley uses song and story to paint a vibrant and hilarious picture of growing up, schooling and family life.

Valerie Tutson is an International Heritage Gallery Individual Artist who delights listeners with her tale-telling. Valerie draws her stories from around the world with an emphasis on African traditions. Her repertoire includes stories and songs she learned in her travels and experiences in Africa and stories from African American history.

“Storytelling integrates the head and heart,” said Audrey Daigneault, the local volunteer who helped coordinate the event. “Through stories we share our history, our imagination, our dreams and our humanity.”

The AASL national conference is the only national conference dedicated solely to the needs of school librarians and their roles as educational leaders. The 16th National Conference & Exhibition, "Rising to the Challenge,” will feature preconference workshops, concurrent sessions and an exhibition featuring companies relevant to the school library profession.

The American Association of School Librarians, www.aasl.org, a division of the American Library Association (ALA), promotes the improvement and extension of library services in elementary and secondary schools as a means of strengthening the total education program. Its mission is to advocate excellence, facilitate change and develop leaders in the school library field.

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Going beyond book sales to raise real money for your library

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CHICAGO — Like library users, library donors hail from all walks of life. Regardless of the scope or complexity of library fundraising, successful efforts are always about forging and strengthening relationships with the range of stakeholders throughout the community. In “Beyond Book Sales: The Complete Guide to Raising Real Money for Your Library,” editor Susan Dowd and her team from Library Strategies, a consulting group of the Friends of St. Paul Public Library, share proven strategies that have brought in more than $1 million annually. Believing that private fundraising is a natural for libraries large and small, they start with 12 facts about library fundraising and focus on activities with the highest return. Tips and features include:

the gift pyramid model for developing the culture of giving that leads to big gifts;overcoming fears of sponsorship and embracing cause-related marketing;pitching the appropriate charitable gift;confronting common fears of requesting major gifts;the pros and cons of membership programs;

Dowd is a staff member of The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library, where she serves as capital campaign coordinator and special projects coordinator. She is also a Library Strategies consultant. She holds a Master of Librarianship from Emory University and is certified in Fundraising and Fund Development from the University of Saint Thomas. She has authored a number of advocacy and fundraising toolkits for ALA’s Advocacy University and co-authored a how-to book on mergers for Minnesota nonprofits. She collaborated on “Beyond Book Sales” with co-authors, fellow Friends’ staff members and Library Strategies’ consultants Liz Boyd, Sue Hall, Ann McKinnon, Wendy Moylan and Peter Pearson.

ALA Store purchases fund advocacy, awareness and accreditation programs for library professionals worldwide. Founded in 1976 by Patricia Glass Schuman and John Vincent Neal, Neal-Schuman Publishers, now an imprint of ALA Publishing, publishes professional books for librarians, archivists, and knowledge managers. Contact us at (800) 545-2433 ext. 5052 or editionsmarketing@ala.org.

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Scottoline, Kidd, Lippman, Henriquez at United for Libraries’ Gala Author Tea, sponsored by ReferenceUSA, at Midwinter Meeting

PHILADELPHIA — Lisa Scottoline, Sue Monk Kidd, Laura Lippman and Cristina Henriquez will be among the featured authors at United for Libraries’ Gala Author Tea, sponsored by ReferenceUSA, at 2 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 27 at the ALA Midwinter Meeting in Philadelphia.  

Authors will discuss their writing life and forthcoming books. A light offering of tea, finger sandwiches and a variety of sweet treats will be served. A book signing will follow, with most books given away free and others available for purchase at a generous discount. United for Libraries will recognize the winners of the 2013 National Friends of Libraries Week Awards during this event.(For more information, visit www.ala.org/united/grants_awards/friends/friendsweek.)

Lisa Scottoline (“Accused,” St. Martin’s Press/Macmillan) is the New York Times bestselling author and Edgar award-winning author of 21 novels. She also writes a weekly column with her daughter Francesca Serritella for the Philadelphia Inquirer titled “Chick Wit.” There are more than 30 million copies of her books in print, published in more than 35 countries. She lives in the Philadelphia area with an array of disobedient pets.

Sue Monk Kidd (“The Invention of Wings,” Viking/Penguin) is the award-winning and bestselling author of the novels “The Secret Life of Bees” and “The Mermaid Chair.” She is also the author of several acclaimed memoirs, including the New York Times bestseller “Traveling with Pomegranates,” written with her daughter Ann Kidd Taylor. She lives in Florida.

Laura Lippman (“After I’m Gone,” William Morrow/HarperCollins) is the author of six New York Times bestselling novels in an oeuvre that includes the award-winning Tess Monaghan series, a collection of critically acclaimed stand-alone novels, and an anthology of award-winning short stories.

Cristina Henriquez (“The Book of Unknown Americans,” Knopf/Random House) is the author of the story collection “Come Together, Fall Apart,” which was a New York Times Editors’ Choice selection, and the novel “The World in Half.” Her work has appeared in The New Yorker, The Atlantic, Glimmer Train, Ploughshares and The Oxford American, as well as in various anthologies.

Advance tickets to the Gala Author Tea cost $55, $49 for United for Libraries division members. Onsite tickets cost $60, if available. Advance purchase is recommended. Event code: UFL1.

For more information on purchasing tickets and other United for Libraries events and meetings at the ALA Midwinter Meeting, visit www.ala.org/united/events_conferences/midwinter. For information about registering for Midwinter, visit www.alamidwinter.org.

United for Libraries: The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations, is a division of the American Library Association that supports those who govern, promote, advocate, and fundraise for libraries. United for Libraries brings together library Trustees, advocates, Friends, and Foundations into a partnership that creates a powerful force for libraries in the 21st century. For more information or to join United for Libraries, visit the United for Libraries website or contact Jillian Kalonick at (312) 280-2161 or jkalonick@ala.org.

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New app being tested to spot California whales so ships can avoid them

By Ronnie Cohen

SAN FRANCISCO | Tue Oct 1, 2013 4:15pm EDT

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Marine biologists have begun testing a smartphone application that would allow boaters and conservationists to identify whales outside San Francisco Bay so ships can avoid striking the endangered mammals.

Whale Spotter, the app developed by Conserve.IO, will be used to map the feeding grounds of the enormous creatures, which large ships too frequently strike as they migrate along the California coast.

Among the areas of greatest concern for marine biologists and environmentalists are five California marine sanctuaries, two that shippers must pass through when they navigate into San Francisco Bay.

"This app is an opportunity for citizen scientists - people who love these waters - to contribute to protecting whales in the sanctuaries, giving us extra eyes on the water," Jackie Dragon, a Greenpeace campaigner, told Reuters.

Trained observers with an interest in whales will use the application to report their whale sightings, along with the animals' behaviors, to a global database. Biologists will use information from the app to map the whales' locations.

In June, new information about migratory patterns led to the rerouting of three shipping lanes into the San Francisco Bay, but scientists say they need more information on the location of whales along the California coast.

Large vessels struck whales at least 100 times in California between 1988 and 2012, said Monica DeAngelis, a National Marine Fisheries Service marine mammal biologist.

She estimates the true number could be 10 times higher given that whale injuries tend to go unreported. Once struck, the creatures often sink to the ocean's bottom.

ENDANGERED RIGHT AND BLUE WHALES

Commercial shippers use another, similar app called Whale Alert along the U.S. Atlantic Coast to try to steer clear of critically endangered right whales, only 400 of which remain in the East Coast, said Brad Winney, co-founder of mobile technology company Conserve.IO, developer of both apps.

Winney expects to ultimately merge the two applications that would become available to shippers on global seas.

"The vision of Whale Alert and Spotter is to support the worldwide collection of data to help shippers avoid whale habitats and avoid striking and killing whales," he said.

In Boston Harbor, the app includes a sonic-sensing system that listens for the sound of the call of the right whale, although that capability is not currently envisioned beyond Boston because of the expense, Winney said.

California biologists are most concerned about protecting endangered blue whales, the largest animals on the planet. About 2,000 blue whales remain along the West Coast, and biologists believe ships are striking them as well, DeAngelis said.

The 3,500 or so large vessels that travel through the Golden Gate must pass through one or two marine sanctuaries, said John Berge, vice president of Pacific Merchant Shipping Association, which represents shipping companies.

Biologists are hopeful that boaters who use the app along the California coast will be better able to prevent collisions with the animals.

"I don't think it's the ultimate solution, but I think it's one tool to provide a better picture of where the whales are and hopefully to develop management strategies to avoid striking," Berge said.

A whale spotted in San Francisco Bay last week nearly caused the postponement of a race for the prized America's Cup.

Five dead blue whales, one a pregnant female, washed ashore in Southern California in 2007, raising awareness about the problem, Greenpeace's Dragon said.

"We're hopeful the public will see this as a great opportunity to help steward these waters and help us protect whales," she said. "Instead of having one or two eyes on the Bay, this is a chance to bring many eyes to the water."

(Editing by Alex Dobuzinskis and Cynthia Johnston and Diane Craft)

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