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Do innovative business consulting. Do Future IT. And do it brilliantly. Do it together with Logica and help clients around the world, across every sector, improve business performance and take the fast road to change. At Logica you can expect to work with people who work together on some of the world's most exciting business and technology challenges. Like Europe's largest, most complex infrastructure project. Or the introduction of game-changing solutions that are combating climate change.
We have start dates from May 2010 onwards. Find out about the Logica graduate scheme.

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is the one firm for all talented graduates. As one of the world's largest professional services firms we have a lot to offer. With an enviable range of clients - from public and private companies to governments and charities - with whom we work in partnership to create leading-edge solutions. This makes PwC the ideal employer for any budding business professional.

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Shell Step


ABOUT THIS EMPLOYER

Shell Step is a UK-wide programme offering undergraduates project based work experience within small and medium sized businesses. Shell Step work placements last 8 weeks and start in July.

Projects are available within a number of industries and sectors; ranging from science, engineering, the creative industries, as well as those in the not-for-profit sector.

Following completion of their projects students are entered into local competitions. Winning students could see themselves and their host company progress right through to the high profile Shell Step UK Final, where they could be announced as the ‘Most Enterprising Student’.

The types of projects you could get involved in include:

  1. Research and Development – product development and research projects
  2. Business Systems and Processes - projects focused on administrative systems, key performance indicators and business practices
  3. Internet and Marketing – ecommerce, website design, company literature and marketing projects
  4. Manufacturing Processes – quality analysis and efficiency projects

You will be able to develop practical experience for your CV, build your confidence and business acumen to impress prospective employers, and to enhance your career prospects.

Also, this is a paid work experience programme giving you the opportunity to earn £200 a week, which is all exempt from Tax and National Insurance contributions.

Positions Available In: Summer 2008 (for 8 weeks)

Location: UK wide

Online Application: Yes

Contact details: 0844 24 88 242

Email: enquiries@shellstep.org.uk

Web ddress (URL): www.shellstep.org.uk




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CASE STUDIES FROM THIS EMPLOYER

 
Susanne Gray

Susanne Gray - placement - Controlled Therapeutics

I completed a ten week placement at Controlled Therapeutics as part of my HND in Analytical Chemistry. I had previously worked as a pharmacy technician at my local pharmacy. Controlled Therapeutics develop, manufacture and licence pharmaceutical products and they offered me a chance to build on my pre-existing knowledge.

JENNY

Jenny Runnacles - Step Programme

Jenny is in her third year of a geography degree at the University of Bristol. She took part in the Shell Step Programme where she worked with a company called Ming Foods, which produces Chinese pancakes for M&S, and Morrisons