A graduate program for the entrepreneurs

Now I’ve never come across anything like this before. A grad scheme/program directly targeted at those who have an interest in setting up their own business. It’s called Entrepreneur First. There’s a similar application process to the grad schemes where you end up working for someone else, but in this case if you’re selected to join Entrepreneur First you will spend almost all your time building your own business. A really interesting initiative.

An opportunity to start connecting with people useful to you

Denis Asamoah, a Brunel grad, is a founder of the The Net Location which aims to provide a fun and relaxed way for Graduates and Young Professionals to meet, socialise, network and party with other like minded peers working for some of the largest firms in the UK.

They’re having their launch event on Wednesday the 27th of October 2010 at The Graphic Bar, London with doors opening at 6pm and have a few words to add. Continue reading

But if YOU DO want to start your own business…

My post last week talked about an upcoming event for those interested in seeing how their entrepreneurial skills might help them into a job working for someone else. Covering our bases I’m delighted to announce a second event for those who’d rather work for themselves than for someone else. Entitled “Enterprising Attitudes”, it’s a two day workshop (October 11th and 12th) that covers Continue reading

Using your entrepreneurial traits to get a job, not set up your own business

When we were planning our upcoming entrepreneurialism and enterprise event there was one key message we wanted to get across in our advertising. This event isn’t just for people wanting to start their own businesses. Sure, that’s what entrepreneurs tend to do but an entrepreneurial mindset and aptitudes are valued just as much by existing employers. Maybe you’ve heard of Continue reading

What’s your Plan B? Seeing opportunity amidst tough times

Still not finding your way in to your number one career destination? Feeling stuck? Perhaps time to take a step to the side and re-evaluate what you’d consider as a good first career destination. Here’s a series of graduate profiles where people have Continue reading