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Industrial
Placement 2009-2010
APPLICATIONS
CAN BE SUBMITTED FROM OCTOBER ONWARDS.
1
Year Placement Position- Undergraduates Studying Business
and/or Marketing
Over
the last eleven years Development 1st has worked with 17
students from six universities in the UK and US. These students
are from all backgrounds and with different interests and
ambitions. All have gained from the experience and we have
gained from our relationship with them.
MARKETING
AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT, REPORTING TO THE
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Placement
Opportunity:
You
will be part of a small team in a flexible multi-tasking,
predominantly marketing role. This will involve managing
the office, handling client and prospect databases, direct
marketing, public relations, website design and maintenance,
developing training course material, managing client related
projects and managing finances. You will also be responsible
for marketing and event managing the Business Exchange,
which is explained below.
This
placement is for 12 months and would suit a student who
wants to learn about all aspects of running and developing
a business. A broad spectrum of experience is on offer so
an interest in a range of business areas would be advantageous
especially if you are unsure of what area of
business you want to pursue on graduation.
NOTE:
Attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks
are essential.
The
successful student will be bright, quick to learn, self-sufficient
and highly motivated. A high level of competency on MS Office
will be required including knowledge of MS Word, Excel,
and PowerPoint. Training will be given on databases, and
website design & maintenance.
NOTE:
Due to the rural office location all applicants must have
their own transport.
Salary:
Competitive
To
Apply:
Apply either directly to Sallie Belton with a covering letter
explaining why you want to work for Development 1st, attaching
your C.V to placement@development1st.com or online at www.development1st.com.
We
also have 4 week placements available, for more information
please click
here.
Student's
Comments:
‘What
attracted me to Development 1st was the opportunity to get
involved with so many aspects of business. I wanted to use
skills that I had learnt during my first two years at University
and experience the world of work, not being restricted to
seeing just one role within a large organisation. Development
1st has given me an opportunity to use my talents and creativity,
which after two years of being stuck in lecture theatres
is very refreshing!
‘I
have assisted in the management of a training programme,
working with consultants, and I was able to expand on my
knowledge and power point skills to create delegate handouts
and presentations.’
‘The
best part of the job is the scope of work that I carry out.
It ranges from maintenance of the company websites to essential
quarterly accounting to strategic business meetings. Such
diversity offers so much to talk to future employers about
when making a pitch for a graduate job and keeps me challenged.’
‘I
have only been working at Development 1st for 6 months so
far, but already I have been given training and responsibility,
the chance to develop my personal skills and organise two
successful Business Exchange events. As well as this I have
been able to voice my own ideas and contribute to the overall
running and direction the company is moving. My advice to
anyone considering working here is be prepared to get involved
into every aspect of the business, and be ready and willing
to work hard.’
Previous
students have all developed their skills extensively and
have been accepted on graduate programmes as well as becoming
entrepreneurs setting up successful businesses for themselves.
Online
application form
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