Directions Newsletter November 2012

Newsletter
November 2012

Hi Brian

Welcome to the Directions newsletter - November 2012

	Directions is now on Twitter! You'll find all of our opportunities from our employers being posted on here as well as information on events. Start following us today! Direction on Twitter
	Have you joined the Directions Careers Adviser LinkedIn group? If you haven't already, Link-In with our Head of Education and Careers, Jenny Barber and join the Directions Careers Adviser group to access the latest discussion topics about careers in finance, accountancy and financial services. Go to LinkedIn and link in with Jenny.

Directions brochures for your events

If you are running a careers event, induction or session on the sector, request our career brochures to help you sign post students to the best way they can get careers information on finance, accounting and financial services. Contact Greg Thompson to request brochures.

Aviva case study - Trainee Trading Underwriter

Read all about Bethany's experience of the Directions service, not going to university and becoming a Trainee Trading Underwriter through the Aviva Apprentice Programme.

Insight days at Deloitte

Nothing beats seeing what professional services are like from the best vantage point: the inside.

London 
Date: Monday 3rd December
Time: 3pm - 5pm

Kaplan AS Business Studies Revision Sessions

Between Monday 10 and Friday 21 December 2012, Kaplan will be delivering free AS level Business Studies revision sessions in schools. Working with teachers, we have identified the areas of AS level syllabuses students tend to struggle with and designed bespoke sessions on these topics. We'll also have a session at our campus in London Bridge, for those who are unable to have a session at their school. Get in touchwith us to book a session in your school.

Kaplan AQA A2 Business Studies Revision Sessions

Between Monday 15 April and Friday 3 May 2013, Kaplan will be delivering free A2 level Business Studies revision sessions in schools. Focusing on the Case Study aspect of the BUSS4 exam as well as exam technique, we help prepare students for the summer exam. Get in touch with as to book a session in your school.

Want to Get Into Finance?

Curious about how banks make money work? Wondered what the Stock Market does? Ever thought about working in the world of finance? The Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) haspublished a guide that could be right up your street!Visit the CISI website to view this really useful guide online.

More programmes opening soon! Soon to be released...school leaver programmes from investment firms and new event dates for Southampton, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds......
Opportunities currently open for students New to this month's newsletter are opportunities from RBS Group and PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers).
	Aon graduate programme We provide comprehensive support for your professional development, as well as generous rewards for your contribution towards our ongoing success. Aon offer fives routes in: Actuarial Consulting - General Insurance, Actuarial Consulting - Pensions, Investment Consulting, Insurance and Risk Management, Health & Benefits Broking and consulting
	Aviva post school & college programme For those students not wishing to go to university this programme offers a fantastic opportunity. They will develop life-changing skills and gain a professional qualification that could open many doors. Locations: Audit Norwich, Underwriting London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow Entry requirements: 300 UCAS points (Underwriting) - Download poster 340 UCAS points (Actuarial) - Download poster
	Aviva graduate scheme At Aviva, your Graduate Scheme is built around you. Your strengths, your interests and your passions. They're all two-year Schemes – except if you're aiming to be a Chartered Accountant. Then, you'll need three years to qualify professionally before taking up a permanent role. There are five routes into the Graduate Scheme: Actuarial, Chartered Accountant, Human Resources, Insurance, IT & Business Change and Marketing.
	Retail Development Programme (RDP) Students don't have to choose between studying and a full-time job. On Barclays RDP they'll study for a degree, gain first-hand experience and earn that all-important salary. Barclays will even take care of the tuition fees.
	Baker Tilly's AAT trainee scheme - 2013 intake Baker Tilly's AAT trainee scheme allows students to start building accountancy career from the start. Applicants can have just finished their A-levels or be a recent graduate or maybe they've been working for a while. Whatever their background, the AAT is an entry level qualification opening the doors to accountancy.
	Deloitte programmes Post school & college - BrightStart & Scholar scheme Whether you would like to further your education and get great work experience whilst at university or join an organisation straight from school, we can accommodate you. So which way will you go?
	Internships - penultimate year undergraduates and those looking to do a Masters Get a little taste of Tax, Audit, Consulting and Corporate Finance at one of our Insight Days. These interactive half-day events have three key learning outcomes - Discover, Learn, Develop.
	Deloitte Discovery See our people working at close quarters and brush shoulders with FTSE 100 clients. You may even get the chance to travel abroad! You'll get involved in real life Deloitte work – attending client meetings, assisting on projects, and potentially shadowing one of our partners to see what life is like at Deloitte from every angle.
	Graduate Scheme We look to recruit graduates into our Audit, Tax, Consulting, Corporate Finance and Technology areas. Each is a fantastic starting point for a career in business, and each gives you the chance to gain valuable commercial and technical experience - not to mention the opportunity to study for a range of professional qualifications that will help you go further in your career.
	KPMG post school & college programme Salary: £20,000 (dependent on programme & location) Audit programme (UK wide) We've designed an innovative, 6-year programme that gives you the opportunity to gain a degree and join our fantastic Audit team. Successful completion of the programme will see you qualify as a Chartered Accountant.
	Risk Consulting programme (London only) If you're looking for an alternative route to the traditional school, university, employment path, our 3-year Risk Consulting School and College Leaver Programme could be just the thing.
	Earn while you learn With our Higher Apprenticeships in Assurance, Consulting, Financial Advisory or Tax, you'll earn a competitive salary while you study towards a professional qualification.
	Flying Start Degree Programme If you want to go to university, and know you want to ultimately have a career as an accountant, then our PwC-endorsed degree offers the best of both worlds. It could set you on your path to qualify more quickly as a Chartered Accountant, and means you could even secure a job offer with us once you graduate.
	Undergraduate & Graduates Find out about the opportunities PwC has for both undergraduates and graduates. This is a great opportunity to launch your career with a world leading professional services network.
	RBS Apprenticeships - Technology Services Location: Edinburgh Salary: £14,788 pa A great opportunity for school and college leavers to join a 2 year structured development programme and springboard your career within the Technology Services at RBS Group.
	RBS Apprenticeships - Markets & International Banking (M&IB) Locations: Manchester & Newcastle–Under-Lyme Basic £13,195 plus benefits The M&IB Apprenticeship programme will see you earning a wage for doing real work and getting valuable experience in an investment banking environment that could open many future career paths for you.
	Santander programmes Summer Internships Our summer internships give you a real-life view of what a graduate career with Santander UK would be like. If you enjoy your time here, and you perform well, you could go back to university with fantastic prospects for a graduate role within Santander UK. There are eight routes for you to choose from.
	Graduate programme Wherever your particular talent lies, there's bound to be a programme for you. It's time to discover which is right for you. We have nine routes to choose from.

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