Information for budding Engineers

For any of you who are interested in Engineering as a potential career in the future, or perhaps simply finding out more about what this sector can offer, click on to the link below for a useful website with films and information.

Click Engineering

I-Could occupational videos

Please check out the weblink below for an excellent resource of occupational films. In particular, try out their big "tag map" (the interactive green section at the bottom of the i-could webpage). This allows you to search through the database of films according to themes like job features, job location, influences and choices etc., and links to many films that could give you an insight into the world of work according to YOUR needs.

Click here - http://icould.com/

Level 7 Interview Technique Films (3) from BT

BT are launching their apprenticeships again this year so anyone who wants to apply needs to register their interest with Club BT here: Club BT sign-up.

Watch Part 3 of the Level 7 Interview Technique films here
We are releasing the 7 parts of the Level 7 Interview Technique films week by week and you will also be able to download all 7 levels from the Careersbox website once they have all been released.

This week is Part 3: Preparation & Appearance Click here to watch.
If you missed Parts 1 & 2 you can catch up here: Level 7 catch-up

Level 7 Interview Technique Films from BT

Watch the second part of the Level 7 interview technique films here

Level 7 is a step-by-step guide to interview techniques to help school leavers prepare for the world of work. BT and Careersbox have worked together to present seven fundamental stages of the interview process in fun and educational bite-size levels.

We are releasing the 7 modules week by week and you will also have the option to download all 7 levels from the Careersbox website once they have all been released.
This week is Part 2: Planning the Journey. Click here to watch

If you missed the first level you can catch up here: Level 7 catch-up

Level 7 Interview Technique Films from BT

Watch the first module from the Level 7 interview techniques film Manager

Level 7 is a step-by-step guide to interview techniques to help school leavers prepare for the world of work. BT and Careersbox have worked together to present seven fundamental stages of the interview process in fun and educational bitesize levels.

Over the coming weeks we will be releasing the 7 modules

Carrersbox Films Update

Careersbox, the UK's free careers film library, now has over 350 job profile films and the collection is still growing. This month they have added some new job profile films, showing real-life experiences.

New films
After a number of enquiries for a film about veterinary practice Careersbox is pleased to announce that they now have a fantastic Vet film in the library. They also been busy in Wales working on a collection of Welsh language films, all of which are available in English too. Don't forget that you can download any of their films by joining Film Club which will also means you receive updates every time they add new films to the library.

Film and Media Technician New Entrant Scheme opens for applications

Applications are now open for The Film and Media Technician New Entrant Scheme a 12-month training and work placement programme. This national scheme provides an opportunity for 10 successful applicants to gain the knowledge and skills required to establish a career in the technical areas of film and television media libraries. Available for new starters in the industry, it is delivered by FOCAL International, Film London, and the Hertfordshire Skillset Academy.

Potential applicants must be over 18 and new entrants to the industry and demonstrate a commitment to working in the film archive and library sector. Applications are now available at www.filmlondon.org.uk/filmandmediatechnician; the deadline is Friday 30 October 2009

More Apprenticeship news from BT

Following on from the Blog entry on 25th November, BT have now announced their application dates for Apprenticeships in the Cambridgeshire area. Job opportunities include training in both I.T. and Customer Services (see last entry for short films on both of these sectors).

If you would like to apply, please click on the following link for applications...LINK, and the best of luck.

Science and Maths related films

The link below will take you through to a great new webpage, highlighting jobs related to Science and Maths, with short case studies to help you understand details about these jobs. Good luck.

Click here