Following the success of the University Profiles on the site we’ve created a load of graduate recruiter profiles in the wiki. We started using the Times top 100 graduate recruiters initially and then built from there.
We also now have official Recruiter Profiles like this one from The National Audit Office
If you’ve any experience of these top recruiters, perhaps you’ve applied for their graduate scheme, attended an assessment center or secured a placement, then please fill in the profiles so other graduates can benefit from your experiences.
A new survey into the sun habits of 16-24 year-olds, which was conducted via The Student Room, the UK’s no. 1 student website, reveals almost a quarter (23 per cent) of young people placed getting a tan as one of their top priorities during the summer holidays, with 28 per cent admitting their peers can be competitive over who has the best tan. 45 per cent of young people admitted to not protecting their skin as much as they should, and 27 per cent reported they would be more likely to apply sunscreen when alone, compared to when they are with their mates.
Other worrying findings include:
• 27 per cent were not likely to take any measures to protect their skin this summer
• 29 per cent were more concerned about getting wrinkles than developing skin cancer
• 14 per cent wouldn’t let ‘a few scare stories about skin cancer’ stop them from sunbathing
• 8 per cent saw burning as a key step to achieving a bronzed look
Ed Yong from Cancer Research UK comments: “Few people are aware that sun damage at a young age can make your skin look old, wrinkly and leathery well before its time. It can also dramatically increase the chances of developing melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer. It’s not just older people that are affected – increasingly we are seeing young people being diagnosed with this potentially deadly disease.”
The research was carried out to coincide with the launch of Cancer Research’s new ‘Skindividual’ initiative, which aims to encourage young people to protect their skin from too much UV by harnessing the power of social networks and rewarding those who grow the biggest online guestlist.
As part of the initiave Ladyhawke will play an exclusive gig for just one person… and their online social network. For more info visit www.skindividual.co.uk
The job available is that of a full time ‘Admin and Support Assistant’ based here in Brighton.
Download the full Word job description
Applicants should send covering emails & CVs to pete.taylor@acumenpi.com by 9am Monday, 10th August, 2009.
Thanks and maybe see you in Brighton 
As the hits of Michael Jackson rang out through the office, the past couple of weeks have given the impression of the calm before the clearing storm. We have a spreadsheet of uni’s we’re due to advertise, bit daunting but ideally spread out between now and clearing. Hmmmmmm
A lot of good work has been done to make this period better than last year, with the routine updating of clearing contacts as well as it’s wiki homepage close to being ready now. I also keep getting updates regarding the good work by Minerva on the wiki. It’s very much appreciated as with all content generated in there
Other stuff that’s been going on includes certain changes regarding the moderators and ways in which they and the site can cope with the growth and building over reliance. Plans that have been in the pipeline for a long while, but it appears to be getting down to the nitty gritty now, just as members are starting to voice concerns regarding certain areas. So in that respect I think the forethought and decision making was pretty well timed.
Also the vBulletin 3.8 testing site has also been opened up to the mod’s to begin some testing, with a few glitches already being observed and dealt with. It shouldn’t be long until this is ready for the testing team (which has increased by ~46 members since J’s last round of accepting members. Amazing people want to get involved really – even had a PM from a member making sure they hadn’t missed out yet. Loving the enthusiasm 
). We’re all looking forward to what people can find and what 3.8 has to offer!
And as mentioned, following the Guardian partnership there will most certainly be a push on the graduate / careers ares of the wiki, hopefully coming into their own in the near future.
Finally, on an unrelated note, what’s the difference between listening to the cricket on the radio and listening to two posh blokes talking in a pub. Nothing, absolutely nothing. Oh how we love the ashes.
Until next time, and to keep Jamie sweet….
- CJ
We’re very pleased to announce that we’ve partnered with The Guardian, widely regarded as one of the best sources for graduate jobs and career advice.
The Student Room is the largest student website in the UK and Careers is one of the fastest growing site areas. Approximately 245,000 unique users checked out our career forums in June and in response to demand we’ve expanded our career forums by about 50% adding new forums (listed at the bottom of this post)
By aligning The Guardian’s editorial excellence and job vacancies with our own unmatched peer support we aim to create an unrivalled destination for young people looking for advice, shared experience and job opportunities.
A new job search powered by The Guardian will be appearing on the site shortly and over the next few months, together with the team at The Guardian, we’ll be updating the careers homepage giving it far more of a graduate focus, incorporating more shared experiences of interviews, assessment centers, application forms, work experience etc.
If you have ideas and suggestions for the section please leave them as comments on the blog or else post them into the career forums.
We’re very excited by the potential of this partnership. With the apprehension currently surrounding job prospects, specifically for new graduates, the timing is perfect for something new. Together with The Guardian we hope to take the fear factor out of finding work and beginning your career and as always the TSR community and membership will be at the heart of what we do.
Our newest career forums:
Volunteering, Internships and Work Experience
Apprenticeships
Government and civil service careers
Health and emergency Services
Hospitality and customer Service careers
IT and Technology careers
