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ARM – Graduate and Internship Opportunities

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ARM Holdings is the world’s leading semiconductor intellectual property (IP) supplier. What you probably know is that the company makes lots of microprocessors which go into devices such as mobile phones and low power computers. But wait, there is more.

At a recent Open Day, one of the parents of a prospective student talked to me about ARM computer. In addition to the hardware, a large part of the business writes software, some of which is low-level, but there are plenty of higher-level software developer opportunities in the company. The person noted that the company would love to hear from top-quality students for internship and graduate opportunities.

Anyway, there is a chance that the 2013 opportunities have been snapped up, but I encourage you to have a look on their recruitment site. I haven’t looked at all of the links, but it looks like some of the application dates have passed. If there is a position that really interests you, you could always consider emailing to ask if a late application would be welcomed. Otherwise, you could keep an eye on other vacancies that may come up.

The two links are provided below. You may yet find a great opportunity waiting for you in Cambridge or beyond.

http://www.arm.com/about/careers/students/student-vacancies.php

http://www.arm.com/about/careers/graduates/index.php

As a side note: What was also encouraging was that the person thought the types of skills we aim to encourage through our course fit well with the extra skills that companies want from prospective employees. These are skills such as the team working and the communication skills in addition to the technical background.

Forthcoming final year careers events

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One to One
Half-hour One to One Drop in Sessions with Carolyn
Next Tuesday (12th March) between 9.30 and 12.30
Following Tuesday (19th March) between 1pm and 5pm.
To get book your place, please sign-up on the sheet at Comp Sci reception.
These sessions will be in the comp sci foyer.
CVs
The majority of the people who wanted CV advice also wanted one-to-one sessions. So, please take your CV along with you to a one-to-one session with Carolyn.
The Careers Service has a resource that you can read about this very topic: http://careers.aber.ac.uk/cas_web/interface/view_content.php?structure_id=715
Session on Careers Outside Computing
Next Wednesday 13th March from 10am to 12noon, Carolyn will run a session on careers outside computing. To help me plan a room for enough people, please email Neil Taylor by Monday 11th March 9am.
Interview Practice
A general email should have come out to you about interview practice for graduate jobs. The event is today, Thursday 7th March. Details below. Booking is essential. If you haven’t already booked a slot, you could see if there are any slots left.
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Interview practice for graduate jobs and internships with major recruiters
Thursday 7 March 2013  11am or 2pm  MedRus Main, Penbryn
Want to secure a top graduate job or internship, but not sure how to come across well at interview? Then this is the event for you.
We have a number of recruitment representatives from some of the UK’s largest graduate recruiters coming to help you prepare effectively. Organisations present include: Network Rail, Europe Rent-A-Car, Dwr Cymru, the Civil Service, Teach First, and Rachel’s Dairy.Places are limited so sign up today at http://aber.prospects.ac.uk/ to ensure you get your chance to practise your one-to-one interview technique and increase your confidence and ability so you can secure your future.  There is a choice of two sessions – 11am or 2pm.

N.B. Only pre-registered students will be able to take part. Do not turn up on the day without registering.

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