Author: Stephen

I've worked for Newcastle University since some time in the mid 1990s, after completing my PhD at Bath University. I'm a Senior Lecturer and Director of Education in the School of Computing.
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Hackajob – test your tech skills and apply for jobs

Are you passionate about tech? We are hackajob, a tech community focused connecting you with the most exciting and innovative companies in London and around the UK.

We know that as students it can be a hassle to sort out jobs but we’ve made it easy; simply take a hack and show the company how good you are.

You can use hackajob to test your skills throughout the year while applying for jobs with no extra effort!

As you’re all Newcastle students, we want to single you out to employers as some awesome candidates so we will provide you all with a unique Newcastle University badge to prove your pedigree!

Sign up here and start hacking!

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GloverSure Graduate Recruitment Programme

GloverSure are seeking graduate software/web developers to join our Graduate scheme located at our offices in Welshpool and in Chester.

*WHAT WE OFFER*

The successful candidate(s) will be able to undertake a range of projects; including bespoke PHP web development both frontend and backend, software maintenance, mobile app development and ecommerce development using Magento before having the option to specialise in a specific area if they wish or stay more general. We offer a fast-paced, creative and fun office environment, Great opportunities to make the role your own and get involved with exciting projects.

Finally a competitive salary and good pay rises. Continue reading “GloverSure Graduate Recruitment Programme”

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Graduate Recruitment Bureau: Jobs in Computing Science, Internships, and Work Experience

Are you looking for graduate opportunities in your final year or information on work during your studies like placements, work experience and internships?

I am an official student representative for the Graduate Recruitment Bureau (GRB). GRB work with 100s of graduate recruiters of all sizes in all industry sectors across the UK, and have placed many graduates from Newcastle University.

They provide a unique student ‘matchmaking’ service: write in your degree course/location and they will set you up with companies for jobs, internships and work experience.

This is a great chance to be contacted by a large recruitment company and have them tell you about popular employers and the vacancies that are available.

So… sign up at:

http://www.grb.uk.com/sbm/64

Only takes 30 seconds to fill in, what have you got to lose?

Good luck with your career!

Charlotte Stokes
(Graduate, working as a GRB rep)

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PwC: Placement

If you’re taking a four-year degree course which includes a sandwich placement, an 11 month work placement at PwC is the perfect way to gain valuable industry experience during your penultimate year at university.

  • You’ll form part of a highly skilled team and be expected to make a useful contribution to a whole range of client projects.
  • The work can be intense at times but there’ll be plenty of fun, not to mention competitive rewards, along the way.
  • We currently have an opportunity for an IT Placement Student to join our internal IT Support Team. You will provide support and assistance to PwC staff within Northern Ireland

The role will involve:

  • Deploying applications as authorised by Technical Support Manager
  • User support – specialist applications
  • User support – core applications
  • Application housekeeping & maintenance
  • Escalating infrastructure and support issues to Technical Support Manager as required
  • Participating in local and national projects, rollouts and deployments
  • Complying with local and national standards, procedures and security policy
  • Ad hoc tasks as required by the Technical Support Manager
  • Occasional general applications development

via Vacancy Details.

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Placement Opportunities | Viewpoint Construction Software

Viewpoint Construction Software has translated over 35 years of intense focus and collaboration with the construction industry into a rock-solid software platform that helps construction professionals efficiently manage all areas of finance and operations.Our community buzzes with the energy of growth and success. It’s a community that celebrates individual achievements, encourages collaboration and works toward common goals.

Current placement opportunities, based in Newcastle, in Software Development, QA and Hosted operations:

via Careers & Job Opportunities | Viewpoint.