My Career

[Robert Winter]

Hi All:

It was suggested on the "other" Ceroc forum (www.cerocforum.com) that I start an area for people looking for a job, or for people looking for employees. This way people can use the extensive network that we have to search for a new career.

It was then suggested that I try and widen the network by getting people on the Scotland forum to take part. I have spoken with Sheena and she suggested that I start a thread and maybe Franck will push it a little harder when he gets back.

Lots of people seem to be trekking between OZ and the UK so it seems like a worthwhile venture.

You can find our sub forum area here http://www.cerocforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=65, or if you are not a member of our wonderful forum you can post in this thread.

[Tazmanian Devil]

Hi All:

It was suggested on the "other" Ceroc forum (www.cerocforum.com) that I start an area for people looking for a job, or for people looking for employees. This way people can use the extensive network that we have to search for a new career.

It was then suggested that I try and widen the network by getting people on the Scotland forum to take part. I have spoken with Sheena and she suggested that I start a thread and maybe Franck will push it a little harder when he gets back.

Lots of people seem to be trekking between OZ and the UK so it seems like a worthwhile venture.

You can find our sub forum area here http://www.cerocforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=65, or if you are not a member of our wonderful forum you can post in this thread.

Nice idea Robert

Will post here cause I am not a member of your forum HONESTLY I am not

[Alice]

Nice idea Robert

Will post here cause I am not a member of your forum HONESTLY I am not

Yeah we all know what your idea of "honestly" is....

Yay, go Robert!

[under par]

Anyone who needs an arresting experience on the south coast of England..... I'm your man.


Board and lodgings offerred very competitive rates!!!

[Rhythm King]

So have you got a pointy head under that hat?

[under par]

So have you got a pointy head under that hat?

I don't get to many people asking to look under my helmet.....

[Tazmanian Devil]

I don't get to many people asking to look under my helmet.....

Gis a peek

[under par]

Gis a peek

Now you mention it there is a peak attached to it

[Rhythm King]

Now you mention it there is a peak attached to it

A peak? At that altitude it's a mountain isn't it?

[Donna]

Hi All:

It was suggested on the "other" Ceroc forum (www.cerocforum.com) that I start an area for people looking for a job, or for people looking for employees. This way people can use the extensive network that we have to search for a new career.

It was then suggested that I try and widen the network by getting people on the Scotland forum to take part. I have spoken with Sheena and she suggested that I start a thread and maybe Franck will push it a little harder when he gets back.

Lots of people seem to be trekking between OZ and the UK so it seems like a worthwhile venture.

You can find our sub forum area here http://www.cerocforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=65, or if you are not a member of our wonderful forum you can post in this thread.

Rob this is a fantastic idea!

[Gadget]

It was suggested on the "other" Ceroc forum (www.cerocforum.com) that I start an area for people looking for a job, or for people looking for employees. This way people can use the extensive network that we have to search for a new career.

So are the Oz folk looking for any UK peeps to populate some positions?...

{I suppose I could logon and check it out, but I'm lazy... erm... no, hang on: I'm a devoted, hard working, fast learning, enthusiastic person with skills in IT, graphic design and programming. }

[Alice]

Well- personally I'll be looking for a position to populate very soon
Studied languages (Honours in French, some German and Italian) and history at uni, currently working in admin and planning to go back to uni next year to do law (apparently the whole arts students can't get a job thing was more right than I thought...)

So- in view of the law thing it'd be great to find work in a law firm so I can get a feel for the area... also looking at using my French- international companies, possibly investment banking. From what I've seen there'll be a lot more scope for me language-wise in the UK than over here....

Arriving in London end of April. Oh yeah, and I have a British passport :yay:
Would love to hear about jobs on offer (obviously) but also ideas for career directions


*sits back to watch all the jobs start rolling in*

[bigdjiver]

Hi All:

It was suggested on the "other" Ceroc forum (www.cerocforum.com) ...

I joined this "other" forum a good while ago, but have not accessed it in a good while. I signed in, but was greeted by a message saying that more personal information was required. I consider some of this information to be an invasion of my privacy, and I am certain that it is not required for the operation of a dance forum. I shall not be giving this information, so I am excluded.

I did see that there is a personal message for me which I should have liked to be able to read. The best I can do is convey my apologies to the sender for not responding.

[Divissima]

I consider some of this information to be an invasion of my privacy, and I am certain that it is not required for the operation of a dance forum. I shall not be giving this information, so I am excluded.

I don't really think this is the place for this, however I would say that Robert and I and the rest of the moderation team at the time considered the information necessary to deal with particular problems we had been experiencing. It is of course entirely your choice not to give it.

Alice - looking forward to meeting you! I fear it may be harder to get some legal work without any experience of law or legal practice, but there are several good temp agencies which specialise in paralegal work and I would suggest emailing them a copy of your CV. I'm afraid I'm off work sick today, but when I get back in I will look in the jobs section of the Law Society gazette and PM you some names. Paralegal work in a big firm can be very specialised, so you might not get a broad range of experience.

Your language skills can be put to good use in London, though.

I wish you luck!

[Katie]

I fear it may be harder to get some legal work without any experience of law or legal practice, but there are several good temp agencies which specialise in paralegal work and I would suggest emailing them a copy of your CV. I'm afraid I'm off work sick today, but when I get back in I will look in the jobs section of the Law Society gazette and PM you some names. Paralegal work in a big firm can be very specialised, so you might not get a broad range of experience.

Sound advice, Divi. I found it difficult to get paid legal work experience having graduated in law last summer! Most temp agencies want 6 months legal experience, and/or completed the legal practice course.

The key is to think about what kind of law interests you.

I sense that with your background, corporate and commercial law might be of interest to you. If you want to become a solicitor in this area and work in a big city firm, it is worth bearing in mind that these companies recruit two years in advance. They also have special vacation schemes so students can get a 'feel' for it, but this is competitive and often involves assessments and rigorous interviews. Sending off your CV and covering letter is no longer acceptable in applying for either work experience or a job. They have online application forms for you to fill out instead. When you apply to university, check out mentoring schemes carried out by the bigger firms, it is great way to gain insight into the company. Also many firms sponser mooting competitions so that is good way to network and improve your advocacy skills. Speaking languages will be a huge asset for you, as many international city firms require fluency in one language.

If however, you were interested in working in a high street law firm then gaining work experience is more accessible. Sending a CV and covering letter is the usual format. However, this kind of experience is unpaid. For me, I knew that I wanted to do criminal/family/personal injury work so the best way I found in gaining experience as well as earning some cash was to be an outdoor clerk for a number of high street firms, which involved going to the criminal and civil courts with the barrister, taking a careful note of everything. You soon network in that kind of environment liasing with barristers and solicitors daily! Within 5 months I obtained a position in house as paralegal, then as a trainee solicitor. So there is hope!

Sorry, I may have rambled for a while there ...

Useful websites are:

www.lawcareers.net --> immediate vacancies

www.legal500.com is useful in ascertaining the best firms for a number of areas of law.

As, Divi suggested the Law Gazette is really useful for jobs, and keeping abreast of the current issues.

Any other questions, feel free to PM me.

Kate

[Little Monkey]

So.....


........Any positions awaiting someone with a BDes (Hons) in Ceramics, with many years experience in teaching arts and crafts classes to children and adults, ex-glassblower, soon-to-be ex-Norwegian teacher (University of Dundee), with a good understanding of Swedish and Danish (in addition to some basic knowledge of English and Norwegian, of course...)

Any jobs in London (preferrably Wandsworth area) would be grand!

Cheeky Little Monkey

[Alice]

Sound advice, Divi. I found it difficult to get paid legal work experience having graduated in law last summer! Most temp agencies want 6 months legal experience, and/or completed the legal practice course.

The key is to think about what kind of law interests you.

I sense that with your background, corporate and commercial law might be of interest to you. If you want to become a solicitor in this area and work in a big city firm, it is worth bearing in mind that these companies recruit two years in advance. They also have special vacation schemes so students can get a 'feel' for it, but this is competitive and often involves assessments and rigorous interviews. Sending off your CV and covering letter is no longer acceptable in applying for either work experience or a job. They have online application forms for you to fill out instead. When you apply to university, check out mentoring schemes carried out by the bigger firms, it is great way to gain insight into the company. Also many firms sponser mooting competitions so that is good way to network and improve your advocacy skills. Speaking languages will be a huge asset for you, as many international city firms require fluency in one language.

If however, you were interested in working in a high street law firm then gaining work experience is more accessible. Sending a CV and covering letter is the usual format. However, this kind of experience is unpaid. For me, I knew that I wanted to do criminal/family/personal injury work so the best way I found in gaining experience as well as earning some cash was to be an outdoor clerk for a number of high street firms, which involved going to the criminal and civil courts with the barrister, taking a careful note of everything. You soon network in that kind of environment liasing with barristers and solicitors daily! Within 5 months I obtained a position in house as paralegal, then as a trainee solicitor. So there is hope!

Sorry, I may have rambled for a while there ...

Useful websites are:

www.lawcareers.net --> immediate vacancies

www.legal500.com is useful in ascertaining the best firms for a number of areas of law.

As, Divi suggested the Law Gazette is really useful for jobs, and keeping abreast of the current issues.

Any other questions, feel free to PM me.

Kate

Wow- thanks guys!! You've given me some great ideas and food for thought.... Better get researching!!

[KatieR]

Anyone want a career as a husband?

Yeah... Im still looking...

[SECRETSPY]

Anyone want a career as a husband?

Yeah... Im still looking...

mm sounds interesting

will have to look into this one