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DirectGov has launched a new initiative for students. With exam results looming, the new government scheme, the ‘What’s next?’ programme, is the perfect tool to help students in the direction they want to go after education. This website is ideal for students who have left school or college or have even graduated from university. The [...] No related posts.]]> http://www.lgcareers.com/news/whatsnext/feed/ 0 http://www.lgcareers.com/day-in-the-life/video/rcafilm/ http://www.lgcareers.com/day-in-the-life/video/rcafilm/#comments Thu, 14 May 2009 06:27:23 +0000 admin http://www.lgcareers.com/meet-the-employees/rcafilm/

Watch the film and find out more about Shupikai’s job as a recruitment consultant/administrator in a local council. Video transcript I’m Shupikai Makina; I’m a Recruitment Consultant/Administrator. We’re there to help managers, advise managers, go through the recruitment campaigns and basically get the right person for the job in post as soon as possible. We [...] Related entries:

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Watch the film and find out more about Gerry’s job working as an emergency planning officer in a local council. Video transcript I’m Gerry Cast and I’m an emergency planning officer for London Borough of Lewisham. An emergency planning officer’s role is a wide and varied one. The wonderful thing is that the risks, the [...] Related entries:

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Watch the film and find out more about Sam’s job working as a theatre marketing assistant in a local council. Video transcript My name’s Sam Williams and I am marketing assistant at the Broadway Theatre. My job is to, basically, when we sell the theatre to either a dance school or a big agency coming [...] Related entries:

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Watch the film and find out more about Mike’s job as a Schools Librarian in a local council. Video transcript My philosophy of life really is enjoy, enjoy, enjoy! I’ve reached an age now that I don’t have to work but I enjoy it. My name is Mike Grubb and I’m North East Lincolnshire’s school [...] Related entries:

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Watch the film and find out more about Suzanne’s job as an emergency planning officer in a local council. Video transcript I think initially when I left school; I didn’t know where I was going, who I wanted to be, for me that just came with age. I’m sure a lot of people know what [...] Related entries:

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The Government recently announced new measures to give more intensive help to those who are out of work and guarantee education or training for all school leavers. The measures include increased funding to supply 35,000 new Apprenticeship places, plus £500m to provide recruitment subsidies for employers, financial help for new business start-ups and enhanced training [...] Related entries:

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Develop your skills Increase opportunities Empower individuals Improve the efficiency of public services Visit www.localenvironmentskills.org to assess and improve your skills, find quality training opportunities, progress on your career path and contribute to increased efficiency and excellence in local environmental public services. As part of DEFRA’s (Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) commitment [...] No related posts.]]> http://www.lgcareers.com/news/defra-launches-new-skills-website/feed/ 0 http://www.lgcareers.com/day-in-the-life/people-profiles/senior-accountant/ http://www.lgcareers.com/day-in-the-life/people-profiles/senior-accountant/#comments Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:34:19 +0000 admin http://www.lgcareers.com/meet-the-employees/employee-profiles/senior-accountant/

Faisal, Senior Accountant London Borough of Haringey I first started working at the London Borough of Haringey on their graduate training scheme, which consisted of various placements across finance. The scheme was second to none, with excellent opportunities to learn new skills, gain new experiences and network with a wide range of people. I really [...] Related entries:

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Kayleigh, Revenues Assistant Hartlepool Borough Council Before I worked for the council, I did some casual work for an event organised by the council. When I first started my apprenticeship, I was based at the Education Development Centre providing support to school co-ordinators and providing reception duties. During the second year of my apprenticeship I [...] Related entries:

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