Why are there so many “Recruitment Consultant” job ads?

This is a genuine question - can anyone on Facebook or Twitter explain? Sometimes it seems like there is nothing but Recruitment Consultant (/Sales Executives/HeadHunter) jobs on Graduate job boards, often advertised as "£22,000 with uncapped commission (40k 1st year OTE, 70k 2nd year OTE)" or similar. What's OTE? Can you actually earn 70k in 2 years? …

Work for the Discovery brand after you graduate this summer!

Discovery Communications is the number one nonfiction media company with 100-plus worldwide networks including Discovery Channel, TLC and Animal Planet. Over 10 exciting internships available; including roles in Programming, Broadcast Operations, Digital Marketing and Advertising & Brand Partnerships. All internships start on the 1st July 2015, are based in West London and last a full year. …

Are you able to think out of the box for new marketing ideas? Gain hands-on business experience with this 12 week summer internship

Business Development Executive Teesside University | Redcar Salary: £75 per day Location: The Palace Hub, Redcar Part-time, 3 days per week, 12 weeks placement (Possibility of leading to a full time position) Description of Role: Marketing Activities including: • Managing digital marketing and social media of the company • Research of data and managing graphics …

Hope everyone is enjoying the Easter hols! Prime time for:

- UPDATING YOUR CV (What skills have you gained from extra-curricular activities? We're all "good team players" and have improved our "communication skills" - What about thinking of an example where you have demonstrated "Personal Enterprise" and "Commercial acumen"? Check out the Grad Skills Framework for further ideashttp://www.ncl.ac.uk/…/NewcastleGraduateSkillsFramework-201…) - CREATING/USING LINKEDIN PROFILE (Read http://biginterview.com/…/2014/06/linkedin-profile-tips.html and …

Looking for a Grad job in Communications? Check out this 12 month scheme with Siemens

Siemens | 17 Langley Way, Chippenham, SN15 1GG | Competitive To support Siemens Mobility Division’s communications team in the delivery of high quality communications activities and projects including production and distribution of newsletters, presentations, web administration and optimisation, event support, collateral production and general administration. The role will primarily support the Rail Automation and Rail …

Great website for paid internships in the media sector

"Creative Access is looking for talented young people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds to fill paid internship places at many of the UK’s top media organisations" There are some really interesting opportunities available in the following areas: Advertising – Book Publishing – Film – Magazine Publishing – Marketing – Music – Newspapers – …

Want to get into Radio production? Check out this amazing internship with the BBC!

Radio 1 was established in 1967 and aims to entertain and engage young audiences, with a wide ranging mix of music and speech. At the last count, just over 11 million people listened to us each week. Our presenters include Nick Grimshaw at Breakfast, Zane Lowe and Clara Amfo, who looks after The Official Chart on …

Are you thinking about a career in Academia?

Written by Kevin Tai This section is for anyone who is considering an academic career! If you are interested in both research and teaching university students, then perhaps becoming a university lecturer is a choice for you to consider. In order to become a university lecturer, you need a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree. PhD …

Grad scheme: Educational Fundraising

Are you seeking a stimulating and varied career where you can make a difference to the world? Working within a world class university this training programme will launch your career in educational fundraising. Philanthropy helps researchers find cures for major diseases; scientists develop solutions to poverty, inequality and environmental issues; and provides access to a …

Interested in photography? Like making lists and organising things?

Photography Department Coordinator £18-£20k A dynamic creative studio in east London who offer services to clients within architectural design are looking for a pro-active king or queen of logistics to look after the team in their busy photography department. Starting in May, this role is suitable for someone who is exceptionally organised, creative and pro-active. …