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Allows you to explore the different careers available here at Oxford including; Academic and Research, Clinical Academic, Professional Services and Apprenticeships. Some companies, particularly ‘City’ sectors (law, finance and consultancy), actively use internships as an additional way to find graduate recruits. They are least common in sectors dominated by small organisations – such as charities, museums and TV (but some graduate schemes in these areas do exist!).

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If you are thinking of starting your own business, the Said Business School runs a popular evening lecture series on ‘Building a Business’. The course costs £200, with a certificate issued on completion. Podcasts of the lectures can be viewed for free on iTunes, YouTube and the University’s own podcast site. See our Finding Work Experience page for information on finding internships.

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A number of local employers from diverse sectors recruit regularly through the Careers Service. In the business and commercial area they include OXERA, Frost & Sullivan and Oxford Analytica. Oxfam also recruits into its internship scheme, although competition is fierce, and Ricardo AEA Ltd (formerly AEA Technology) sometimes recruits scientists and engineers for a graduate intake.

• At the meetings, invited speakers focus on career-related topics such as how to write job applications, prepare for interviews, manage career change, and understand cultural differences in the workplace.
• The University runs its own Temporary Staffing Service, sourcing skilled support and technical temporary staff for short or fixed periods of time.
• Through events, website and office, the Oxford Hub connects students with causes, and makes it easy for you to get involved.
• There are a number of local organisations that can help you if you are thinking about setting up your own business.

Although a major local employer, graduate opportunities with BMW tend to be based in Bracknell, Berkshire. Grant Thornton recruit accountancy trainees into their Oxford and Banbury offices and Reed also take on trainee recruitment consultants. RM is the UK’s leading provider of software systems and services to UK education – their graduate scheme has positions at the Head Office in Abingdon.

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Oxford and the surrounding area are home to many libraries, but also a number of museums, galleries and other arts facilities. Some vacancies are advertised through the public sector websites for Oxfordshire County Council and Oxford City Council, and others via the University. One of the best ways to find out about museum opportunities and gain experience is to volunteer. A number of major research institutes are hosted on the Trust’s sites, including the Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine.

If uploading a Supporting Statement, please ensure that it explains how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post, using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education or during career breaks (such as time out for dependants). For advice on how to prepare your CV and Supporting Statement click here. oxford vacancies The post-holder will be provided with training to develop their research skills and experience as they work as a research assistant across a range of qualitative projects and tasks. The ideal candidate would demonstrate an interest in pursuing a doctorate as a subsequent career step. The position is not suitable for researchers who already hold a doctorate.

• The majority of graduate-level jobs do not take the form of graduate schemes.
• This may include experience gained in employment, education or during career breaks (such as time out for dependants).
• If uploading a Supporting Statement, please ensure that it explains how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post, using examples of your skills and experience.
• In the business and commercial area they include OXERA, Frost & Sullivan and Oxford Analytica.
• If you are thinking of starting your own business, the Said Business School runs a popular evening lecture series on ‘Building a Business’.

Nuvia Limited (formerly RWE Nukem) has one of its sites at Harwell, and close to Abingdon at Culham you will find the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy, CCFE (formerly known as UKAEA Culham). There are a number of sectors that are well represented locally; details of some are given below.

Science Oxford, aims to encourage the study, application and communication of science, technology and engineering. They are involved with networks and events for high-tech businesses and also work with schools to encourage the pursuit of science. To see all jobs available at Oxford colleges click the link below. Colleges are independent employers each with their own terms and conditions of employment which are different from the University terms and conditions. Gain insights into careers in a variety of sectors, read tips on how to build applications that stand out, find out how to improve employability skills, and more. From skills sessions and sector introductions to practical workshops, explore the wide range of careers and employability events in Trinity term.

• Graduate schemes open up their application process as early as the summer before the scheme starts; sometimes closing in late October.
• Dedicated support at all stages of progression as a researcher or beyond.
• Oxfordshire is one of Europe’s leading centres of enterprise, innovation and scientific knowledge.