Tag: Careers Jersey
Students paired with local managers in Work Shadowing scheme
FOLLOWING a series of successful interviews last month, 49 students have now been paired with managers from local companies to undertake a weeklong shadowing period over the summer, as part of the Institute of Directors (IoD) Work Shadowing scheme. The scheme, sponsored by KPMG in the Channel Islands, pairs talented year 12 students with a [...]
Jersey students impress in IoD Work Shadowing interviews
A TOTAL of 57 students took part in interviews at KPMG’s office in Jersey last week, as part of the Institute of Directors (IoD) Work Shadowing scheme. The scheme is designed to give Year 12 students useful practical experience, from the application process and interview to on-the-job shadowing of professionals from a broad range of [...]
Students to take part in IoD Work Shadowing interviews
OVER 50 students will be taking part in mock interviews at KPMG’s office in Jersey on 18 and 19 March, as part of the Institute of Directors (IoD) Work Shadowing scheme. The students will face three-person interview panels made up of representatives from the IoD, KPMG (the sponsor of the initiative) and Careers Jersey. The [...]
Employers Needed for Institute of Directors Workshadow Scheme
Employers are being asked to put themselves and their organisations forward to take part in this year’s Institute of Directors Workshadow Scheme. The scheme, which gives Jersey’s A-level students the opportunity to experience life at the helm of a business or public sector organisation, plays a key role in helping young islanders prepare for their [...]
More universities aim to attract Jersey students
A record number of universities will be coming to Jersey next month to attend the annual Higher Education Fair – including representatives from a US university for the first time. Staff from South Florida University will be among the 69 institutions taking part at the event at Hautlieu School on Thursday 7th March. The Fair, [...]
100th Trident Stage Hand at Jersey Arts Centre
Today, the 100th Trident Stage Hand student will complete his two-week work experience placement at Jersey Arts Centre, charting the legacy of the partnership with Careers Jersey. Trident is a unique opportunity for Year 10 and 11 students across all Island secondary schools to experience working life as part of the curriculum. The role of [...]
Helping Islanders prepare for work
A series of videos providing guidance on interview skills has been launched today to help job seekers of all ages. Careers Jersey have been working with Freedom Media to produce the videos, and sponsorship has enabled them to be provided free of charge on the Careers Jersey YouTube channel. There are four videos available. The first demonstrates ‘how [...]
Students gear up for biggest ever Jersey Finance work experience scheme
More sixth form students than ever before are taking part in a work experience programme organised by Jersey Finance in partnership with Careers Jersey next week. 35 students will undertake a week’s work experience at various local financial services firms between 16th and 20th July, as part of Jersey Finance’s biggest ever ‘Life in Finance’ [...]
Construction firms provide work shadow opportunities
Construction firms are offering sixth-formers the chance to experience life in the boardroom through a dedicated work shadow scheme for the sector. Eight successful applicants have been selected to spend a week learning from professionals in the industry. Now in its second year, the construction work shadow scheme provides students with first-hand experience of senior [...]
Jersey Students Show Significant Interest In IoD Work Shadowing Scheme
Around 80 students have recently undertaken mock interviews as part of a Work Shadowing initiative organised by the IoD Jersey. The interviews, which form part of the IoD Jersey’s Work Shadowing scheme, took place over the course of three days at the end of last month and are designed to give the students some useful [...]
