Careers' Convention 2010 Magazine
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CAREERS | CORPORATE | TALENT LOCAL PROSPECTS | INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES MAKING CONNECTIONS | GETTING OUT THERE www.careersconvention.com
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KSU and AIESEC's publication for the 2010 edition of Careers' Convention
Transcript of Careers' Convention 2010 Magazine
CAREERS | CORPORATE | TALENTLOCAL PROSPECTS | INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIESMAKING CONNECTIONS | GETTING OUT THERE
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3 Editorial
5 Programme of Events
6 KSU
8 AIESEC
26 Floor Plan
33 Careers’ Convention through the Years
Companies
12 Deloitte
14 EF Language Travel
16 Enemalta
18 Ernst & Young
22 ETC/EURES
24 Faculty of Health
28 Ganado & Associates
30 HSBC
34 KPMG
36 Malta Enterprise
38 Mazars
42 MISCO
44 Portman International
48 Pricewaterhouse Coopers
50 Vodafone
Articles
21 My Exchange Experience
52 A Story of Success
Contents
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Building on previous Careers’ Conventions, we have once again injected this annual gathering of Malta’s economy on campus with innovative ideas such as the recycled promotional material to be distributed throughout the event.
In an attempt to cater for the various range of academic fields found at the University of Malta as well as to show our support and encourage different careers paths, this year Careers’ Convention is hosting different companies from a wider variety of sectors including those with a scientific, communication and legal background amongst others.
As we strive to make this event bigger and stronger each year, we have also added content and variety to our online presence. Careers’ Convention is present
on several social networks including Facebook and LinkedIn and the event’s website www.careersconvention.com, includes a photo gallery and a blog allowing new content to be uploaded daily. This has all been done in an attempt to make the event more interactive as well as more approachable for students as well as companies, thus reaching out to a greater market.
This year’s magazine also continues to embrace the initiative of sustainability taken on by previous organisers, and is once again printed on recycled paper.
Matthew BonettKSU | Social Policy Coordinator
Careers’ Convention is Back! For the seventh consecutive year KSU and AIESEC present Careers’ Convention, now an established annual event. Firms, both privately owned as well as those from the public sector look forward to this event, as it is a one of a kind opportunity for them to meet tomorrow’s working force on campus.
Nicole FarrugiaAIESEC | President
EditorsMatthew Bonett KSU | Social Policy Coordinator
mobile: (+356) 9982 6167
email: [email protected]
Nicole Farrugia AIESEC | President
mobile: (+356) 79417016
email: [email protected]
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Taking you higher
Chetcuti Cauchi is a professional services firm providing legal, fiduciary and corporate services to businesses and private clients worldwide.
The firm has openings for promising students seeking to take up the challenge of a traineeship in one of these dynamic areas:
If you are pursuing your studies at graduate or post-graduate level in any of the above areas, visit our online Careers Section to read about our vibrant work environment and contact:
Romina AbdillaT: 2205 6219E: [email protected]: ccmalta.com/careers
Legal | Tax | Corporate | Consulting | Audit
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Monday 15th November
9:00 Official Opening 9:00 How Bright is Your Future – I am Deloitte – Deloitte 11:00 Welcome to EY – Ernst and Young12:00 From University Student to Entrepreneur… My Story, by Paul Giglio – Mazars
Tuesday 16th November
11:00 Invest in your Development: Finance Traineeships designed to take you higher – Chetcuti Cauchi 12:00 European Management Trainee Programme – HSBC 13:00 Welcome to EY – Ernst and Young 14:00 Job Opportunities with EU Institutions – European Employment Services
Careers’ Convention 2010 Programme of Events and Company Talks
Wednesday 17th November
09:00 How Bright is Your Future – I am Deloitte – Deloitte 11:00 Nursing: A Gateway to the World, by Dr Michelle Camilleri – Faculty of Health Sciences 12:00 Opportunities for non-accountancy students to join our PwC Academy ACCA full-time study programme – PwC13:00 KPMG - Employer of Choice – KPMG
Thursday 18th November
10:00 European Management Trainee Programme – HSBC 11:00 All that accountancy students need to know about our CareerDeal Programme – PwC 12:00 Invest in your development: Legal Traineeships designed to take you higher – Chetcuti Cauchi
Friday 19th November
09:00 All that accountancy students need to know about our CareerDeal Programme – PwC11:00 A summer or a Career? – EF Language Travel 13:00 Working with Enemalta – Enemalta
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PROFILE
The Kunsill tal-Istudenti Universitarji (University Students’ Council) is the oldest national student union in Europe. KSU was founded by Arturo Mercieca (later Chief Justice Sir Arturo Mercieca) in 1901, as the Comitato Permanente Universitario. The student union involves itself in student politics as well as national politics.
KSU represents all students attending the University, Junior College, the Institute of Health Care, Medical School and the Malta Centre of Restoration - on both a national and international level.
Although times have changed since the organization was founded, the aim of KSU remains unchanged. Malta has progressed greatly since 1901, but this does not reduce the importance of the contribution that each and every student can give to University and society in general. Life at University should not consist solely of studying, so KSU through its activities tries to be the ideal forum where every student can express his or her ideas regarding issues that are both academic or not so. KSU gives the student the opportunity to experience life on campus in a holistic manner.
WHY US?
Although in itself KSU is a dynamic organization and therefore it is open to change and debate, like other organizations, it finds its roots in a set of fundamental objectives on which the organisation was founded. Over the past 109 years, KSU has been working:
• To represent students in whatever issues concern them, whether it is on a national or international level;
• To serve as an official link between students and the relevant authorities;
• To achieve the democratization of education in Malta;
• To coordinate activities with other organisations;
• To cultivate students’ interest in the educational field, and in socio-political and cultural issues;
• To pressure authorities into assuring the highest level of quality in Higher Education. This year’s council will once again strive to be closer to the students through better channels of communication, ensure education of the highest quality and encourage stronger student participation with more accessibility to everyone. KSU will as always actively work to fulfil its commitment for better student representation in the fullest sense of the word.
Il-Kunsill tal-Istudenti Universitarji
ADDRESS
Il-Kunsill tal-Istudenti Universitarji Student’s House University of Malta Msida MSD 2080 Malta
TELEPHONE
+356 2134 3085
WEBSITE
www.ksu.org.mt
KSU’s Executive Committee is pushing forth the renewed emphasis that University is not simply an academic domain where one specializes within a particular field or profession, but it is a forum for exchange of experiences between students as well as one of the ultimate steps which completes the student formation process.
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PROFILE
AIESEC is the international platformthat enables young people to explore and develop their potential to provide leadership for a positive impact on society. Its members are interested in world issues, leadership, and management. AIESEC provides its members with an integrated development experience comprised of leadership opportunities, international internships, and participation in a global learning environment.
WHY US?
AIESEC is the world’s largest studentrun organization, active in over 1700 universities across more than 107 countries and territories. In partnership with business and higher education, AIESEC has over 60 years of experience in developing highpotential students into globally minded responsible leaders.
AIESEC uses an innovative approach to engaging and developing today’s youth. By offering opportunities to build extensive international personal networks and explore leadership opportunities, we provide a platform for young people to discover direction and ambition for their futures.
International Internships – These are the most intense learning experience we offer. Each year we provide 5,500 members the life-changing opportunity to live and work in a foreign country in the areas of management, technology, education and development.
Leadership Opportunities – In AIESEC we focus on developing skill sets that are needed for the world’s future leaders: entrepreneurial, culturally sensitive, socially responsible and active learners. The duration of these internships usually lasts between 2 to 18 months.
Global Learning Environment – From virtual global discussions and team work experiences to hundreds of opportunities to participate in physical meetings, AIESEC offers you a unique global learning environment to explore and develop your potential! You can develop your leadership skills in functional areas including sales and marketing, strategic planning, human resources, budgeting/accounting, project management, and communication, and soft skill areas such as public speaking and presentation, team management, and training and facilitation.
By participating in AIESEC, you develop certain leadership competences that help you to improve your personal and professional skills. Those competences are carefully followed up in the organization during all your AIESEC experience, so you can see and track your development.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To join AIESEC or go on Exchange with AIESEC fill in the application form found on www.aiesecmalta.org or apply at our office on campus
AIESEC Malta
ADDRESS
AIESEC Malta Office Student’ House University of Malta Msida MSD 2080 Malta
TELEPHONE
+356 2340 2195
WEBSITE
www.aiesecmalta.org
CONTACT
Kate Kisiel
POSITION
Member Committee Vice President Talent Management
MISSION STATEMENT
Peace and fulfilment of humankind’s potential.
PREFERRED BACKGROUNDS
All Students and recent graduates of institutions of higher education.
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© 2010 Deloitte
Consistently rated by Fortune magazine as one of their “100 Best Companies To Work For”,
we work with 80% of the world’s leading companies. So Deloitte could be the ideal place to spark off your career.
It’s your future. How far will you take it? Visit www.deloitte.com/mt
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COMPANY PROFILE
Deloitte is a multidisciplinary firm that offers a wide range of services in the Maltese marketplace. Our local firm is a leading provider of auditing, taxation, consulting and corporate finance skills to an extensive client base. The firm serves large significant international and national clients as well as smaller family type businesses, which all benefit from our policy of personal partner involvement. In 1989 our firm was the first Maltese practice to become a full member of one of the big four (then big six) international accounting firms.
Deloitte provides audit, tax, consulting, and financial advisory services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries. With a globally connected network of member firms in more than 140 countries, Deloitte brings world-class capabilities and deep local expertise to help clients succeed wherever they operate. Deloitte’s approximately 170,000 professionals are committed to becoming the standard of excellence.
Deloitte’s professionals are unified by a collaborative culture that fosters integrity, outstanding value to markets and clients, commitment to each other, and strength from cultural diversity. They enjoy an environment of continuous learning, challenging experiences, and enriching career opportunities. Deloitte’s professionals are dedicated to strengthening corporate responsibility, building public trust, and making a positive impact in their communities.
WHY US?
Deloitte offers relevant work experience in a professional, Accountancy and Tax environment. We are committed to being ‘the number one firm for career and personal development, where talented people can do their best work, progress quickly, and fulfill their potential, whatever their background’. Learning is key to your development and career at Deloitte. We are dedicated to providing effective learning for you by way of technical training where the main target is to develop the Audit, Tax and Enterprise Risk Service skills specific to your role. Deloitte also sponsors local and overseas studies in relevant areas.
REQUIREMENTS
B. Accountancy (Hons.)
B. Insurance and Finance (Hons.)
B. Banking and Finance (Hons.)
ACCA Students
LLD (with an interest in Taxation)
BSc. Information and Communication Technology
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
You may wish to download a Deloitte application form from www.deloitte.com/mt, or visit us at the Deloitte stand at the Careers Convention. Alternatively, you can send your CV to [email protected] Should you possess the required criteria, you will then be asked to attend an interview.
Deloitte Malta
ADDRESS
Deloitte Place Mriehel Bypass Mriehel BKR 3000 Malta
TELEPHONE
+356 2343 2000
WEBSITE
www.deloitte.com/mt
MISSION STATEMENT
The Firm’s mission statement is ‘to help our clients and people excel’ and this underpins all that we do.
PREFERRED BACKGROUNDS
Accountancy
Banking and Finance
Insurance and Finance
Tax
Law
Information Technology
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COMPANY PROFILE
EF stands for ‘Education First’. Founded in 1965 by entrepreneur Bertil Hult, EF is a privately-held company with 16 divisions that offer a range of educational programs from language training, educational travel, and academic degrees to cultural exchanges. With a mission to break down barriers in language, culture and geography, EF has helped people of all ages and nationalities become citizens of the world.
From Berlin to Beijing, Moscow to Mexico City, Dubai to Denver, EF operates 400 schools and offices in over 50 countries. EF’s global network includes 9,000 staff and 25,000 teachers and guides. To date, EF has helped over 15 million people to learn a new language, discover the world, or earn an academic degree.
‘Education First’ is more than our company name. It is our corporate passion.
EF people are great: creative, fun, energetic, and truly innovative. Without these dedicated people EF would not be where it is today. Once you step into an EF office, you’ll notice the energy and the entrepreneurial spirit which is a core value for all EF People.
Every summer, EF Language Travel in Malta looks for committed and enthusiastic activity leaders and teachers to work with international students. Every summer these leaders
and teachers embark on an exciting experience which makes their summer a truly memorable one. Some of them come back, summer after summer, until they are ready to use the skills they acquired with us in other jobs. Others choose to embark on an EF career which takes them on a great journey throughout which they develop their skills at an amazing pace and get a chance to work alongside staff from around the world. It is not only the students who have exciting international experiences but also the staff working with us. At EF you are only limited by your own ambition and desire to take on new challenges.
Therefore, would you like to:
• Meetlikemindedpeoplefromalloverthe world?
• Interactwithyoungpeopleenjoyingtheir summer abroad?
• Workforacompanywithglobalopportunities?
• EnhanceyourCVanddevelopyourleadership skills?
• Havethesummerofyourlifeasapart of an international team?
Then we have the job for you. Apply online on www.ef.com/maltajobs or call us on +356 21370727. It will be the start of an experience of a lifetime.
EF Language Travel
ADDRESS
The Mayfair Complex St George’s Road St Julians STJ 3312 Malta
TELEPHONE
+356 2137 0727
CONTACT
Clare Mifsud
POSITION
Senior Operations Manager
MISSION STATEMENT
Breaking down barriers in language, culture and geography
Get out there!Promoting Innovation inLanguage Learning and Assessment
Meet like minded people from all over the world?
Enhance your CV and develop your leadership/teaching skills?
Work for a company with global opportunities?
Have a rewarding summer as a part of an international team?
Visit us at www.ef.com/maltajobs
EF International Language Centers
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COMPANY PROFILE
Set up in 1977, Enemalta Corporation remains the main provider of energy generation and distribution in the Maltese Islands. Throughout the years, Enemalta has been instrumental in pioneering the usage of new technology to reach its corporate objectives together with offering better products and the best service to its customers.
Enemalta continues to invest in all areas of its operations making best use of technological developments and is committed to continue to improve its service delivery through a pro-active approach, to meet an ever-growing and diversified demand for energy.
Today, the Corporation is also becoming more focused on environmental considerations to create a safer and more sustainable environment for the Maltese people. Enemalta is also adopting a Corporate Social Responsibility agenda which focuses on the four main pillars; the Corporation’s Customers, its Employees, the Environment and the Community.
The next years are exciting ones for the Corporation as several projects, where great investments were made, will finally come to fruition. These include, the Delimara 144Mw extension, the laying of an underground submarine cable, linking Malta’s electricity grid to Europe’s, the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system, also known as SCADA, and the Smart Meters project which will create the first smart grid worldwide and help both the Customers and the Corporation in the monitoring of supply.
WHY US?
Malta’s largest employer, employing over 1,600 employees and operating the largest heavy engineering organisation within the Maltese Islands, Enemalta offers a job experience that is unlike any other to graduates who are seeking to embark on a successful and professional career. Enemalta Corporation provides employees with the following:
1 A unique job experience with unique learning and development opportunities;
2 An organisation that is undergoing significant changes within all aspects from the generation of electricity to how this is managed and distributed to all Malta’s commercial and domestic clients;
3 The opportunity to work in a team environment with different professionals on large projects to achieve the same goal;
4 Very good long-term career prospects, with adequate recognition given to employees who constantly perform at high levels;
5 A safe working environment offering competitive remuneration conditions and with high job security;
6 The opportunity to participate in each Maltese citizen’s daily lifestyle and work through the provision of energy sources, thus ameliorating people’s lives.
Enemalta Corporation
ADDRESS
Enemalta Corporation Central Administration Building Church Wharf Marsa MRS1000 Malta
TELEPHONE
+356 22980290/585/437
WEBSITE
www.enemalta.com.mt
MISSION STATEMENT
To meet the energy needs and expectations of the customer in a safe, efficient and profitable manner whilst safeguarding the environment.
PREFERRED BACKGROUNDS
Engineering
Information Technology
Accountancy
Law
Management
Chemistry
Architecture
L-Enemalta tag˙tni l-opportunità li nipprattika dak li tg˙allimt, filwaqt li dejjem inkompli nkabbar l-g˙arfien tieg˙i fuq is-su©©etti li studjajt.
Ing. Justine Coppini Project Engineer, Delimara Power Station
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COMPANY PROFILE
Ernst & Young, our 144,000 people in 140 countries share our values and our commitment to quality. Together, we strive to make a difference to each other, to our clients and to the communities in which we live and work.
Ernst & Young has been operating in Malta since the mid 1990’s
Ernst & Young Malta is a fully integrated firm of the Central and South East Europe Sub-Area (CSE) within one of the Firm’s four global areas - Europe Middle East India and Africa (EMEIA). This enables its numerous clients in Malta and abroad to benefit from access to a large number of specialised personnel in a number of countries
Ernst & Young Malta provides a complete range of professional services in Malta (and various other countries) including Auditing Services, Transaction Advisory Services, Tax Advisory and Compliance Services, Financial and Accounting Services and IT Risk and Assurance Services. For several years, the Maltese firm has been investing heavily in staff development, office modernisation and information technology. The expertise of our team and the Ernst & Young style infrastructure combine to offer our ever-increasing portfolio of clients a seamless service focused mainly on the provision of value. Our clients come from a range of economic sectors, including government entities and utilities, financial and banking services, industrial products, real estate, hospitality, construction, retail products, technology and transportation. The firm is managed by five partners and has a staff complement of around 100
permanent staff, including professionals and support staff. These staff members participate in various international training and mobility programs on a regular basis.
WHY US?
Right from the start of your career with Ernst & Young, we encourage you to define and achieve your aspirations. We support your professional development through award-winning formal and informal training, rewarding challenges and diverse experiences.
REQUIREMENTS
Students following their studies in a related area who are eager to enhance their learning with hands-on experience within an international leading firm, are invited to send us their applications.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
You are invited to send us your CV detailing your qualifications, experience and aspirations.
Ernst & Young Malta
ADDRESS
Regional Business Centre Achille Ferris Street Msida MSD 1751 Malta
TELEPHONE
+356 2134 2134
FAX
+356 2347 1600
WEBSITE
www.ey.com
CONTACT
Vanessa Scerri
POSITION
HR Executive
MISSION STATEMENT
People who demonstrate integrity, respect, and teaming.People with energy, enthusiasm, and the courage to lead. People who build relationships based on doing the right thing.
Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs of our globalorganization. They guide our actions and behavior. They influence the way we work with each other — and the way we serve our clients and engage with our communities.
PREFERRED BACKGROUNDS
Accounting
Finance
ACCA
Economics
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Hungary – Becky Mercieca Balbi I have always loved to travel and explore new places but this Summer I didn’t just want to go abroad on holiday but to actually live and work abroad for some time. I had heard about AIESEC exchanges and because I was so determined to spend half of my summer in a foreign country I decided to apply for one.
When I applied I was very unsure about everything, whom I was going to be with and where I was going to go. The only thing I knew was that this was something that I really wanted. I believed that if I went on such an experience it would change the way I thought about everything and help me develop myself.
Before I knew it I found myself sitting on a plane going to Hungary. It was my first time travelling completely alone, I was unsure what to expect in Hungary and I was terrified. When I arrived in Hungary and saw 5 Hungarian AIESECers with a balloon with my name on it ready to great me immediately all my fears went away. This was going to be the biggest and most challenging experience of my life but I was ready I make the most out of it and enjoy it to the full.
My Exchange Experience
Before I went I was afraid because I thought I was going to be alone but in fact I was never alone. Apart from me there were 8 other AIESECers from all over the world who were in exactly the same situation as me. It was their first time on exchange and their first time in Hungary and we were working together.
I worked as an English teacher in a children’s camp in Kecskemet there I spent 4 weeks. The last 2 weeks I was free to travel around Hungary I spent most of the time in Budapest but also had the chance to visit the Czech Republic.
It was so easy to make new friends and I learnt so much not just about Hungary, but since I met people from everywhere I learnt about their countries too, I also learnt so much about myself.
I think if you have the chance to go on exchange you should definitely go. It might be a challenge, but that’s the good thing, because from it you will find out what you are capable of. You should always follow the fire burning inside you so go for it and make it happen!
China – Analise SammutFirst time I mentioned to my mother that I wanted to go on an exchange for around 6 weeks she wasn’t mighty pleased. However she figured that travelling to Europe (as was my first intention) won’t be disastrous and I could easily return home should the need arise.
Convincing both my parents that I would really, really, (yes, really!) love to go the Asian part of the world was something else all together. By and by, I applied and started the process to go on my exchange. This included interviews, review board, application forms and many, many hours spent browsing the online database looking for MY perfect experience, sending countless of e-mails and having Skype interviews at unholy hours with all those responsible for all the different opportunities that I thought might hit the spot.
My final choice of destination took me further East right into Beijing Peking Airport in China.
Sightseeing in Beijing is a must, with it’s wondrous Great Wall, Summer Palace, the thrilling Forbidden City and the modern Olympic Egg. Furthermore, after we finished our exchange some of us Exchange Participants (EPs) decided to visit Shanghai. We went 350m up the Pearl TV Tower and I was exhilarated to meet and talk to fellow Maltese(rs) at the enormous Shanghai World EXPO.
I went to China expecting various culture shocks. Even though I made my best to research possible difficulties, I just didn’t know what to which extent. I was expecting the incoherent use of the English language, spitting, squat toilets, pushing and shouting, hot-pots, scorpions and other street-food that when recognizable, might make one wish they didn’t succeed to do so.
However, nothing could prepare me for the shame caused by my lack of proficient use of chopsticks (although I have now overcome this ineptness) or how much the special, that is to say, ‘normal’ Western toilet will be a cause for laughter and celebratory photos. Nor how daunting it is to be faced with a classroom of sceptical students where language barrier is just the peak of the barrier that had to be broken and how rewarding it was to manage to do so. However, my biggest moment of triumph was seeing around 150 students dancing to Tunak Tunak, an AIESEC internationally-famous dance, which we taught them in the blistering sun, rehearsing for the weekly bonfires, when they showed off their new dance moves to their slightly confused parents.
Now, I miss the food. I miss the crazy traffic, the overwhelming amount of bicycles, the stressful shopping and the frenzy haggling. I miss the villagers curiosity, teaching us how to make tofu and planting rice in muddy waters. Singing the camp songs and climbing mountains, playing card and drinking games, watching movies and the rocking chair that I regret not trying to dismantle and pack in my luggage
Maybe I’m a bit home sick, but I just know that Beijing and the friends I made are waiting for me to go back. But more than that I know that l will surely meet the rest of the newest members of my AIESEC-family, somewhere, around the world.
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” Mark Twain
To live your own exchange experience visit www.aiesecmalta.org now!
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PROFILE
The Employment & Training Corporation is the local agency which offers the services of EURES. EURES Malta has been up and running since 1st May 2004. Through the EURES network, ETC is now contributing to the provision of services offered throughout the EU. This is being done together with the other Public Employment Services (PESs) of the European Union and European Economic Area. While PESs in each country are structured differently, they all share the same basic task of contributing towards matching supply and demand on the labour market within the European Union through the provision of information, placement and active support services. EURES has a human network of more than 700 EURES advisers that are in daily contact with jobseeker and employers across Europe.
WHY US?
The ETC employs a number of trained EURES advisors. These have already been having appointments and meetings with hundreds of job seekers and a good number of employers. EURES advisors do not only give their clients advice on particular job opportunities, but they also furnish job seekers with useful information, on the conditions of workers in foreign countries, taxation, accommodation and other living conditions. Furthermore, the EURES office helps local and European employers to fill in their shortages.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
All vacancies are promoted on the EURES portal http://eures.europa.eu. The vacancies cover a wide range of occupations and include permanent and seasonal job opportunities. Each vacancy has information on how to apply and whom to contact. The contact may be either a EURES adviser, who will process the application or, in other cases, contact can be made directly with the employer. The EURES job search database is updated daily by the European employment services, and vacancy notices only stay on the system as long as they are current.
In this same website, one can also read about living and working conditions, search for learning opportunities and submit the CV online. The CV will be viewed by all registered employers around the EU.
There is a specific section for graduates under Jobseekers section which has a number of specific tips for job search and job mobility.
EURES SERVICES
ADDRESS
EURES Office Employment and Training Corporation Employment Services Division Hal-Far BBG 3000 Malta
TELEPHONE
+356 2220 1203+356 8007 6505
FAX
+356 2220 1811
WEBSITE
http://eures.europa.eu www.euresmalta.com
MISSION STATEMENT
The European Employment Services, EURES, brings together all the public employment services in EU, the EEA & Switzerland, to provide a service for the benefit of workers and employers as well as any citizen wishing to benefit from the principle of free movement of persons. Basically, those of you who are thinking of taking a work experience abroad should make use of EURES.
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BACKGROUND OF FHS
The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) (formerly The Institute of Health Care) was set up in 1988 specifically to develop courses in Health Care at tertiary level. For many years, the University of Malta provided education for future doctors, dentists and pharmacists, among others. However, it is recognised that health care involves the efforts of a multidisciplinary team of caring professionals who meet, discuss and plan together the health care needs of individuals and specific client groups.
Such a multidisciplinary team includes various professional categories, such as Nurses, Midwives, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Radiographers, Nutritionists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Medical Laboratory Scientists, Environmental Health Officers, Podiatrists, Dieticians and Health Services Managers. All these professionals are responsible for the direct care of the patient or client.
The Faculty of Health Sciences provides the knowledge and skills for the professional carers so that they may contribute to effective decision making and policy setting. The Faculty is also
involved in continuing professional development (CPD), thereby keeping professionals abreast of recent developments in health care.
An integral part of the Faculty is the development of research for staff and students alike, with a number of staff embarking on Masters and Doctoral programmes, besides actively participating in local and international conferences. This has led to the establishing of closer links with foreign Universities, particularly from Europe and North America. The Faculty has adopted the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System, thereby facilitating participation in EU programmes such as Leonardo and Erasmus.
The Faculty of Health Sciences currently runs courses at the following levels: Diplomas, Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral Degrees.
ADDRESS
Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS)Mater Dei Hospital Block A1, First Floor B`Kara Bypass Msida MSD 2090 Malta
TELEPHONE
+356 23401830
FAX
+356 23401211
WEBSITE
www.um.edu.mt/healthsciences
FOUNDED
1988
DEAN FHS
Professor Angela Xuereb
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STUDENT POPULATION
890 Academic Year 2009/10
DEPARTMENTS
Applied Biomedical Science
Communication Therapy
Food Studies & Environmental Health
Health Services Management
Midwifery
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Physiotherapy
Podiatry
Radiography
The Faculty of Health Sciences
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Floor Plan A KSU Office
B Common Room
C Canteen
D Library
E Pond
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G Bathrooms
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Stands
M1/M2 Deloitte
M3/M4 Ernst & Young
M5 Portman International
M6 Vodafone Malta Ltd
M7 Faculty of Health Sciences
M8 European Employment Services
M9/M10 PwC
M11/M12 KPMG
M13 Ganado & Associates Advocates
M14 Mazars Malta
M15/M16 EF Language Travel
S7 Malta Enterprise
S8 Enemalta
S9 HSBC Bank Malta plc
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COMPANY PROFILE
G&A is one of the leading law firms in Malta with a strong international element offering a wide range of opportunities for a successful and rewarding career in law.
Enjoying a successful international legal practice, G&A provides advice on the whole spectrum of commercial and corporate activities including financial services, shipping and aviation, corporate, trusts and taxation, G&A is also growing its practice in environmental law, energy and intellectual property.
G&A constantly invests in law students by giving them exposure to a dynamic firm. Lawyers at G&A are committed to spreading legal knowledge and excellence, through lecturing and contributing to several prestigious law journals and publications.
We at G&A are aware that the accomplishment of our practice lies in the success of our people. We are committed to nurturing our lawyers and trainees by providing endless learning and personal growth opportunities, in an environment of sound professional values. We believe in continuous life-long learning, this is why we offer our legal team a comprehensive training programme, investing heavily in their formation. The Institute of Legal Studies The Institute of Legal Studies is G&A’s initiative to provide access to quality legal knowledge. The ILS provides opportunities to G&A’s legal team and to students, notaries, lawyers, professionals and their staff on topical legal issues, locally and internationally.
The ILS organises courses on a regular basis with speakers drawn from within the firm and external specialists alike. A full list of courses can be viewed on www.ils.com.mt Lex Mundi G&A is the Malta member of Lex Mundi, the world’s leading association of independent law firms, present in more than 160 countries, states and provinces. This gives G&A global reach and access to a wide array of legal resources, enabling its lawyers and trainees alike to further enhance their knowledge.
REQUIREMENTS
We are always interested in hearing from talented and ambitious students who are looking for potential opportunities to work in a premier legal practice.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Those with a drive to work in any of the firm’s practice areas are invited to submit their CV to Sarah on [email protected]
Ganado & Associates Advocates
ADDRESS
171 Old Bakery Street Valletta VLT 1455 Malta
TELEPHONE
+356 2123 5406
FAX
+356 2122 5908
WEBSITE
www.jmganado.com
CONTACT
Ms Sarah Ganado
POSITION
Human Resources Manager
SNAPSHOT
• Strong international dimension
• Focused on serving the needs of international financial markets
• Based on sound professional values
• Constant training and innovation
• Committed to the personal success of its people
Ganado & Associates Advocates, a leading law firm with a predominantly international practice, provides integrated legal services across all practice areas. Our multi-disciplinary team takes a constructive hands-on approach to deliver a bespoke service to our international business clients.
For more information on how we can help please call +356 2123 5406/7/8, email [email protected] or visit www.jmganado.com
INVESTMENT FUNDS SECURITIES LAW TRUSTS CAPTIVE RE-INSURERS PENSIONS & QROPS INTERNATIONAL BANKING CORPORATE FINANCE MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS JOINT VENTURES PRIVATISATION TAXATION EU PASSPORTING SHIPPING AVIATION CORPORATE SERVICES LITIGATION & ARBITRATION EMPLOYMENT INDUSTRIAL & LABOUR TELECOMS, MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPETITION PUBLIC PROCUREMENT ENVIRONMENTAL LAW RESIDENCY PROPERTY CONVEYANCING MEDICAL & HEALTH ENERGY & RENEWABLES
Eyes see opportunity
Ganado& AssociatesA D V O C A T E S
where minds comprehend
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Headquartered in London, HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world. HSBC’s international network comprises around 8,000 offices in 87 countries and territories in Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, the Americas, the Middle East and Africa.
HSBC Bank Malta plc is a subsidiary of HSBC Group and a leading bank in Malta. It offers a comprehensive range of financial products and services via a network of around 43 branches and offices throughout Malta and Gozo. The HSBC European Management Trainee Programme
Kick-start your career with the right move. Join HSBC as an Executive Trainee to learn the tricks of the trade in Management and Banking.
Our training programme will give you the insight, knowledge and perspective which moves beyond geographical and personal boundaries. It will be your first step to working and growing your career with one of the world’s largest global banking group. Programme requirements
If you are ambitious, academically successful, internationally mobile and determined to make the most of life, HSBC invites you to apply for our European Management Trainee Programme.
We are happy to accept applications from students who are about to graduate and also those who have graduated and may have up to 12 months work experience who are: •Willingtotakeonresponsibilityand want to become commercial
relationship managers or personal financial services managers in Malta at the end of the programme. • Bright,creative,motivated,enthusiastic to learn, flexible to adjust to different situations • Committedtocontributepositivelytothe company’s image and success. Programme details:
The scheme lasts 20 months. At the start of the programme you will attend a two week induction programme at our HSBC Group management Training College in the UK. Following the induction, you will undertake two overseas placements typically within Europe. You will then return to Malta to complete your training and ultimately receive your first managerial appointment.
Management Trainees will: • Developanunderstandingofourbusiness strategy, our values and our culture. • Gainanoverviewofkeyfinancialmarkets and products. • Developleadership,teamworkingandcommunication skills. • Enjoyexcellentexposuretoourseniormanagement and establish a global network of contacts. • Receiveexcellenttrainingandbenefits. Eligibility Criteria: •Maltesecitizenship. • Internationalmobility. • Recentgraduate(firstorsecondclassupper and not necessarily in banking or a business related subject) or in the process of imminent graduation. • Strongcommunicationskillsandfluency in English and Maltese. • Evidenceofholdingpositionsofresponsibility (could include school, work, extra curricular activities, etc).
About HSBC
ADDRESS
Human Resources Department HSBC Bank Malta plc Operations Centre Mill Street Qormi QRM 3101 Malta
TELEPHONE
+356 2380 3209 / 3210
CONTACT
David Perotti or Karen Farrugia
POSITION
HR Relationship Managers
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COMPANY PROFILE
KPMG in Malta can be traced back to 1969. We provide audit, tax and advisory services and are one of the leading professional services firms in Malta. With a balanced mix of international and local clients, our mission is to turn knowledge into value for the benefit of our clients, our people, and the capital markets. We continue to build on past successes thanks to a clear vision, rigorously maintained values and, above all, our people.
KPMG in Malta has over 240 professional staff. In addition the firm has about 70 students enrolled in its Student Recruitment Program. The Maltese practice is part of a strong global network of member firms operating in 146 countries, having 140,000 people working in member firms around the world.
WHY US?
The success of our business reflects the qualities of the individuals who work here. At KPMG we recognise that our future depends on nurturing great individual talent and providing an environment that fosters innovation and engagement, an environment where people can flourish personally and professionally
We are proud of the culture that exists at KPMG. Our values create a sense of shared identity. They define what we stand for and how we do things. Our vision for the firm is widely shared by our people. In the latest KPMG Global People Survey, 89% of our people indicated their strong belief in the strategic direction being pursued by the firm.
WHAT WE OFFER
By joining KPMG you will be part of a large global network of member firms but will have the opportunity to work in a small, focused team, so you’ll have a significant role to play. You will have fantastic opportunities for development and training to develop your interpersonal and business skills, as well as international secondment opportunities to other offices across the globe.
THE KPMG GRADUATE PROGRAMME
Our graduate recruitment process is designed to identify motivated, creative and focused individuals who are passionate about what they do.
As a KPMG Graduate you will receive: • TechnicalandSoftskillstraining • Tutorials • Mentoring • Employmentsecurity • Workexperienceandon-the-job training
HOW TO APPLY
Submit your CV via email to [email protected] or visit us at our stand.
A copy of your latest results should be attached to the CV.
KPMG
ADDRESS
Portico Building Marina Street Pietà PTA 9044 Malta
TELEPHONE
+356 2563 1000
WEBSITE
www.kpmg.com.mt
CONTACT
Joseph C Schembri
POSITION
Senior Partner Human Resources Partner
HIGH PERFORMING PEOPLE CUTTING THROUGH COMPLEXITY
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COMPANY PROFILE
Malta Enterprise is Government’s exclusive agency for Trade and Investment in Malta. Our mission is to act as a single point of contact for enterprise, attract grow and retain foreign direct investment in the Maltese economy, and help in the growth and development of local industry.
Our package of assistance includes professional pre-investment advice and support, start-up assistance, incentives specifically targeted for the conservation of energy and the environment, incentives to boost Research & Development activity on the island, incentives to support the healthy growth of enterprise, as well as a range of post investment services and aftercare facilities. In
addition, we also offer a range of trade promotion services aimed at assisting local companies to access new markets, introducing foreign companies to suitable manufacturers, service providers, suppliers and potential strategic partners in Malta.
In collaboration with Malta Industrial Parks, the organisation allocates high quality premises to manufacturing investors. Malta Industrial Parks is also responsible for the management and maintenance of government owned industrial parks on the islands.
Detailed information on our services and incentives may be obtained by contacting our Relationship Management Department on 2542 0000 or by email on [email protected]
MALTA ENTERPRISE
ADDRESS
Enterprise Centre Industrial Estate San Gwann SGN 3000 Malta
TELEPHONE
+356 2542 0000
FAX
+356 2542 3401
WEBSITE
maltaenterprise.com
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Just as there are many ways to solve your problems.
When it comes to audit, accounting, tax, legal and advisory services, Mazars can take care of them. We offer you 12,000 professionals in 55 countries, forming local and international teams to guarantee you personal attention. So however you look at the world, Mazars can simplify it for you.
www.mazars.com.mt
There are many ways to look at the world…
COMPANY PROFILE
Whether you’re in auditing, accounting, tax or business services, imagine your future in a profession with more than 12,000 colleagues in 55 countries. You will address today’s key business issues in collaboration with our clients, who range from large corporations to small-to-medium sized companies in insurance, financial services, manufacturing, the media and other sectors. The wide diversity of your assignments will deepen and stretch your perspective of the business world. A world, where your sense of responsibility and desire to succeed will help you expand your horizons and realise your ambitions.
Our HR policy aims to attract, nurture and retain the talented individuals who have ensured our success in the past and will continue to do so in the future. It is based on 3 key elements: • offeringallemployeesavarietyofcareer opportunities; • allowingtalentstoflourishbysupporting the personal development of our employees and allowing them to achieve their potential; •makingeachperson’sworkapartofthe shared entrepreneurial adventure that is Mazars.
Mazars Malta places great emphasis on a professional helping of its employees: you will have a personal mentor, who will remain your key point of contact throughout your career. Trainings (such as integration seminars, technical & managerial training) have been implemented both at national and Group level.
Our non-specialisation policy in the first few years helps ensure you get a broad range of experiences and enables you to make the best choices about your future. For young graduates, experienced professionals or interns, we offer the following:
Opportunities in • Audit, • Finance, • Accounting, • Taxation, • andBusinessAdvisory.
In all areas of business• Insurance, • Technology, • FinancialServices • Industry, •Media, • PublicSector,etc.
Dealing with a wide range of clients• Internationalgroups, • SMEs/SMIs, • Publicorganisations, • Associations,etc.
Mazars believes in professionalism through independence, change through diversity, integrity through ethics, and encouraging commitment through responsibility. Our respect for individuals forms the basis of our relations with others. You make all the difference, with us.
MAZARS MALTA
ADDRESS
32 Sovereign Building Triq iz-Zaghfran Attard ATD 9012 Malta
TELEPHONE
+356 2134 5760
WEBSITE
www.mazars.com.mt
CONTACT
Paul Giglio
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Jump start your career
Get a head start in your career through MISCO’s professional advice!
No matter what stage you are in your studies, we are here to guide you find the most suited job after graduation and can assist you with:
CV writing• Interview coaching• Skills testing• Personal development • assessmentsCareer advancement tools• Getting your first job.•
Feel free to contact us with your queries or send us your CV on [email protected]
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COMPANY PROFILE
MISCO is recognised as the leading Selection and Recruitment specialist on the Island. Through its vast experience in this field and its network of contacts within the Maltese business community, MISCO has been successfully providing constant support to candidates especially as it operates a dynamic job site http://selection.miscomalta.com which displays career opportunities posted by MISCO as well as directly by clients. MISCO also operates an active international recruitment function, thus providing candidates with both local and international opportunities.
WHY US?
For the past four years MISCO has been assisting students and graduates in order to facilitate the shift from the school bench to the work place. This is done by promoting graduates to employers and providing guidance and information which will help in preparing students to exploit their full potential. We provide students with the possibility of one on one interviews where CV and interviewing skills are discussed individually in detail. We also organise workshops and offer psychometric assessments to further develop students’ skills. By being part of our Graduate Recruitment Campaign, MISCO will not only accompany you on your exploration and engagement in your first job but also aims at building a relationship with you so as to assist in developing your career further. We will be able to tap into opportunities which are not commonly advertised on most advertising media and thus provide you with assistance in your job-search.
REQUIREMENTS
Since we cater for vacancies in all sectors, graduates with different academic backgrounds are welcome to join our network.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
You may register onto our website http://selection.miscomalta.com where you can create your own profile, login name and password. From then on you will have 24/7 access to your profile and you may apply for any position that might interest you which is congruent with your background. Positions on our website are updated on a daily basis and always carry a closing date which enables us to present our daily visitors with new opportunities.
You may also contact us on the numbers shown at the side for a meeting where we can discuss your career aspirations and give you job-hunting advice and tips. This may allow us to understand your preferences and assist you in your job search.
MISCO Selection
ADDRESS
MISCO Consulting Level 1 Fino Buildings Notabile Road Mriehel BKR 3000 Malta
TELEPHONE
+356 2205 4505
FAX
+356 2124 7512
WEBSITE
http://selection.miscomalta.com
CONTACT
Gerhardt Camilleri
POSITION
HR Executive
MISSION STATEMENT
We are the leading providers of information to the business community, the public sector and non-governmental organisations through human resources and marketing research, training and business consultancy. We are primarily guided in our activity by a professional, practical and customer driven approach. As thinkers and doers, we believe in building partnerships with clients and suppliers; in fostering a team spirit within the organisation; and in continuous innovation and improvement in our work.
PREFERRED BACKGROUNDS
Graduate Opportunities
Financial Services
Engineering
Construction
Catering
Human Resources
IT and Computing
International Job Opportunities
Legal
Sales and Marketing
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COMPANY PROFILE
For a quarter of a century the Portman International group has been steadily building a diverse client base that stretches across the continents from three European Union financial centres: Malta, United Kingdom and Ireland.
Portman International is proud to offer a comprehensive range of professional, fiduciary and trading support services which aim to provide clients with ideas, options and solutions to support their international business activity. Portman International’s main administrative hub is located in Malta, with support offices located in London and Dublin.
Apart from being an accredited ACCA Training Practice, Portman International is a member of the TIAG network of quality accounting firms and also has access to TAGLaw.
Regulatory & ComplianceThe first point of contact for our clients is the Regulatory & Compliance department. Our legal professionals offer guidance through our client acceptance procedures, whatever the jurisdiction business affairs to be domiciled in.
Portman International is registered as a corporate services provider, nominee and trustee.
Corporate and AdvisoryPortman International’s team of corporate lawyers and specialised legal staff handle all company formation, the drawing up of contracts and compliance with corporate statutory requirements.
Our team of lawyers is also highly competent in setting up and administration of trusts.
Trading OperationsOur trading operations team provides banking support as well as support with trading activity in the UK, Ireland, Malta and other jurisdictions.
Client AccountingPortman International’s team of professional accountants and auditors are trained to practice in Malta, the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Fully computerised accounting systems enable the provision of professional book-keeping services, the preparation of monthly management accounts and end-of-year statutory financial statements.
Working with usWe always welcome expressions of interest from motivated and dedicated people who are willing to join our team and share in our success.
Staff at Portman International receive numerous benefits and incentives: • Ateam-orientedapproachtowork; • Personalattentionandmentoring; • Part-fundingofcourses; • Training&support; • Studyleave; • Structureandstabilityintheworkflow; • Younganddynamicteam; • Technicallibrary; • Engagingworkenvironment; • SolidCPDframework; • Exposuretointernationaltax; • State-of-the-artITsystem; • CertifiedACCATrainingPracticecentre.
Send in your application accompanied by a detailed CV to: [email protected] or by mail to HR Department Portman International, 51 Europa Centre St Anne Street, Floriana FRN 9011.
Portman International Limited
ADDRESS
51 Europa Centre St Anne Street Floriana FRN 9011 Malta
TELEPHONE
+356 2124 1225
FAX
+356 2124 1120
WEBSITE
www.portmaninternational.com
CONTACT
David Marinelli
POSITION
Managing Director
MISSION STATEMENT
Our main objective is to assist our clients to meet their statutory and commercial requirements. We aim at exceeding our clients’ service expectations by providing consistent, sound, results-oriented solutions through highly specialised teams who embrace common values.
PREFERRED BACKGROUNDS
ACCA
Chartered Secretary
Banking & Finance
Economics
Management
Legal (Corporate & Financial Services)
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PricewaterhouseCoopers
167, Merchants Street
Valletta VLT1174
Tel: +356 2124 7000
Fax: +356 2124 4768
E-mail: [email protected].
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www.pwc.com/mt
We off er 2 unique routes into the profession with one same goal
CareerDeal programme
Students at university are always looking for opportunities to complementtheir studies with relevant work experience. CareerDeal, a student-internshipprogramme that has been successfully running for a number of years, aims tostrike a healthy balance between the support that you, as an accountancy studentneed throughout your university studies, and the coaching you require to betterprepare yourself for the profession. PwC invests in CareerDeal students by off ering project work, tutorials, job shadowing and the opportunity to experience work inthe diff erent lines of service through a job rotation system.
PwC full-time study ACCA programme
It does not matter from which background of studies you come from – youmay opt for ACCA after you fi nish your A Levels or opt to complete the ACCA qualifi cation after you fi nish your fi rst degree. Our full-time study ACCA pro-gramme aims to accelerate the learning curve of our students and off ers a fast track route into the profession. PwC Academy will provide you with dedicatedclassroom tuition to ensure that you are thoroughly prepared for the ACCA exams.This programme is planned over approximately 2 years (5 examination sittings)and during this time the fi rm invests in you by off ering a monthly study grant. Although the programme is on a full-time study basis, PwC will provide you withthe opportunity to experience work in its diff erent lines of services through job shadowing on a rotation system.
We invest in our students because we believe that they are our future – welook forward to welcome you on board as full time staff members on comple-tion of the above student programmes.
COMPANY PROFILE
PwC is a member firm forming part of the worldwide PwC network. Globally, we are the world’s leading professional service organization, drawing on the knowledge and skills of more than 163,545 people working in 151 countries. Locally, we are the leading and largest practice of accountants and auditors in Malta as established by the recently published transparency report (required by local law and available on our website). The main building block which makes us the number 1 firm in Malta is the large and diverse client portfolio which we serve; comprising some of Malta’s top companies. We offer our clients a range of services which can broadly be categorised as assurance (auditing), advisory and tax services. People are often surprised at the size and diversity of our client list - the fact is it includes everything from small to medium-sized enterprises to giant multi-nationals.
WHY US? Our core values of Excellence, Teamwork and Leadership are the foundation of our organization and guide all our actions and behaviours. In particular, we are committed to making PwC a great place to work and these values help create an environment where our people can flourish through our commitment to enhance a coaching culture; diverse overseas opportunities and a dedicated learning and education programme. By enrolling in either of our 2 programmes, we offer our students excellent development opportunities:
CareerDeal programmeA programme which we undertake with accounting students throughout their years at university essentially by providing a structured programme of project work, class-based tutorials related to university subjects, job-shadowing and on-the-job experience.
We also offer the best in class students the opportunity to experience work in a PwC office abroad.
ACCA full-time study programme A programme which will help students become warrant holders by providing full-time in-house tuition by the PwC Academy for all 9 Fundamental and 5 Professional ACCA papers. This programme is planned over approximately 2 years and during this time, the firm invests in its students by offering a monthly study grant and paying for tuition fees. PwC will also provide students with the opportunity to experience work in its different lines of services through on-the-job shadowing.
REQUIREMENTS
Accounting students who have started their second year of B.Commerce degree and have Accountancy as one of their major subjects are eligible to apply for the PwC CareerDeal programme.
Students with a background in accountancy as well as those having a background in disciplines other than accounting who are in their final year of studies and are willing to take on their ACCA studies full-time are eligible to join the ACCA full-time study programme.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
CareerDeal programme / ACCA full-time study programmeWe will be holding two presentations (one for each programme) to explain who we are and the opportunities that the firm has to offer. Students eligible to the relevant programme (see above) are invited to attend our presentation and to bring along with them the application form (also available on our website: www.pwc.com/mt) together with a passport sized photo, a CV and a transcript of academic results so far.
ADDRESS
PricewaterhouseCoopers 167, Merchants Street Valletta VLT 1174 Malta
TELEPHONE
+356 2124 7000
FAX
+356 2124 4768
WEBSITE
www.pwc.com/mt
CONTACT
Lisa Pullicino
POSITION
Senior Manager Human Capital
MISSION STATEMENT
‘We connect our people, networks, experience, industry knowledge and business understanding to build trust and create value for our clients.’ At PwC we are committed to help our clients, our people and our communities develop and grow. We achieve this through our core values of Excellence, Teamwork and Leadership
PREFERRED BACKGROUNDS
Accounting students remain very attractive to us but our interest does not stop here. We are willing to support and train bright, talented students from any discipline.
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WHY VODAFONE?
Vodafone Malta is proud to be the local mobile provider of choice, offering its customers superior quality network, excellent customer service and the best value available on the market.
Apart from being the leader in the mobile telecommunications market, Vodafone Malta contributes substantially towards the benefit of the local community and environment.
As demand continues to grow, we seek to recruit and develop people who show the same passion for innovation and growth.
We are driven by the entrepreneurial spirit of our origins - for Vodafone Malta success means winning for customers, employees and shareholders alike. We look for authentic individuals who are excellent team players and are hungry to learn.
Vodafone Malta provides a stimulating work environment that gives scope to be innovative. We believe in a workplace where reward is based on outstanding performance, while we continually endeavor to develop progressive and flexible work practices and to provide continuous opportunities for employees’ career development.
Do you have to wait until you graduate for your career to begin or can you get a head start?
Not at all! You can kick start your career now by enrolling in the Vodafone Malta University Students Program.
The Vodafone University Students Program
We know that finding a good graduate job is hard at the best of times - with so many people attending university, competition for places is greater than ever before. But there is a way to give yourself an edge over others, and to give yourself the best chance of securing a job and gaining valuable work experience, and that’s by participating in the Vodafone University Students Program!
We believe that meaningful work experience while you’re at university means better career prospects later. You will gain an insight into how the company works, plenty of experience and business exposure.
As well as putting our global brand on your CV and be part of an international and equality certified company, this can be the ideal opportunity for being offered a full time employment after the final year of your studies.
This program gives you the chance to understand the company culture, be introduced to working life and build your network of contacts whilst earning money over your summer break.
As a participating student you will receive: • Inductiontraining • Hands-onexperienceandon-the-joblearning • Regularfeedbacktoaidyourdevelopment • Real-lifework,tobuildbusinessskills • Communicationsandequipmentbenefits (such as a free mobile connection, home internet, internet key and a netbook) • Supportduringpreparationsforyourdissertation
HOW TO APPLY
To be eligible for participation, students must be attending their penultimate or final year of their course. A CV including a covering letter should be sent to [email protected] applications will be treated with strictest confidence and acknowledged. Closing date for applications is the 28th February 2011.
All shortlisted applicants may be asked to undergo a final selection during an assessment day following which the selected students who will have the opportunity to participate in the program will be notified.
Further information about this program can be obtained from our website www.vodafone.com.mt
TESTIMONIALS
Name: Ruth CaruanaAge: 20Course of Studies: Bachelor of CommerceYear of Course: 3rd YearJoined Vodafone: 19 July 2010Position at Vodafone Malta: Part Time Marketing Trainee
At Vodafone Malta I work in the New Business Section in the Marketing Department while at University I am majoring in Marketing and Management. Consequently, I put into practice the theory I am studying and apply it in the Marketing Department with Vodafone. This provides me a more holistic perspective on both fronts.
I believe that working with an corporate company like Vodafone is a unique opportunity and an exciting work experience.
The atmosphere at Vodafone Malta is very friendly, in such a way that I instantly felt part of the organization. I found out that at Vodafone Malta they believe in every person’s potential and I was guided step by step. I was given responsibilities while it was evident that I was being trusted and believed in. This helped me build my confidence especially if, like me one lacks related work experience.
I simply love working at Vodafone! The work environment is dynamic, innovative and motivating, three essential factors that are making my work experience an amazing one.
My work experience is a truly helpful one! It has helped me grow and develop in many ways, both academically and personally. I am now more self-disciplined and independent while learning to be part of a team. I’m also given the opportunity to experience firsthand how a business organization operates. Moreover it has helped me gain more confidence in order to approach the challenges in life with a new zest be they assignments, exams or personal issues. I also feel it has helped me identify my strengths and has taken the saying “learning by doing” to a whole new level. Working in such a challenging environment has made me approach things differently, giving me a new focus on my chosen areas of study.
I would love to take up a permanent job at Vodafone Malta! I consider myself very lucky to have been given this opportunity at such a young age. I truly believe that Vodafone Malta can offer a very interesting and challenging career in various fields with great prospects for my future.
I would absolutely suggest other students to take this opportunity! If you are willing to commit the time and energy to learn, such an experience will provide you with the abilities and tools to excel in academia, personal life and career. It will also provide you with confidence in yourself and others. Such skills can only be gained by experience and will in essence give ‘power to you’.
Name: Mark CassarAge: 21Course of Studies: Bachelor of Commerce – Honors in MarketingYear of Course: 4th YearJoined Vodafone: 18 July 2010Position at Vodafone Malta: Part Time Marketing Trainee
I am currently working in the Marketing Department with Vodafone Malta. This experience is helping me have a better understanding about my area of studies and helps me develop particular skills such as better communicative skills.
I was instantly interested in working with Vodafone Malta because I believe it to be one of the largest companies in Malta. The company prides itself of certain qualities that take into consideration the needs of the customer and deals with particular situations in an efficient manner. The company is also able to fully contribute towards the environment through innovative ideas.
I have experienced a welcoming atmosphere when I commenced my employment with Vodafone. Moreover, I have been provided with adequate training through the assistance of supportive team members.
I love working with Vodafone Malta. This working opportunity is also a learning experience very much related to my area of studies. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the persons who both directly and indirectly have contributed to this learning process.
This working experience is providing me with the adequate know how on practicality towards the subject. I am able to view Marketing in a different perspective as I can now apply theory into practice.
I would be privileged if I had to be given a permanent place with Vodafone Malta because I’m sure that this would help me continue to develop further my expertise.
I would really like to recommend other students to try and gain more knowledge on the area of studies they are pursuing. Working experience with an established international company such as Vodafone Malta would be very beneficial in this regard.
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I always felt the need for an absolutely natural, healthy drink on the local market, but never quite thought of becoming an entrepreneur
myself, until I came across a billboard offering the possibility of some EU funding for business start ups, I applied, got chosen and did a one year crash course on the subject. Following a detailed business plan, the bank granted us a loan of €250,000 – with my house as collateral - a huge but calculated risk!
The idea was to produce smoothies which were not only bottled, but which were also unpasteurized and with no additives, sugars or concentrates. So basically like putting fruit in a bottle, and delivering them all over Malta – an absolute first! Other business persons thought I was simply out of my mind and that logistically, due to the short shelf life, this was impossible.
To add insult to injury, I also wanted to be as environmentally friendly as possible, and as ethical as possible, because I firmly believe that if a business comes with no moral sympathy or
honorable code of behavior, then God help us all. As in fact happened in 2007 – the year we opened our smoochie business, there was a world economic crisis!
When something so catastrophic happens, you have to re-think and re-invent yourself even if you’ve just started and at smoochie we haven’t stopped being different ever since, in anything we do. We would like to move onto other healthy fresh products, bearing one thing in mind: that whatever we do and market, will always be absolutely healthy and sustainable and really good for you.
These past three years have been a brilliant experience. So I guess that if a mum with four kids and no business experience whatsoever could manage a business and become Malta’s favourite smoothie drink, then you can definitely do it too. Everything is possible, what you need is an extraordinary level of optimism, good planning and loads of good observation and listening skills, a good heart and ideas, ideas and ideas.
Matthew Bonett met up with Kenneth Mallia, Managing Director of Seamless to learn more about the long road to success when you’re a new entrepreneur looking to open up a business.
At first glance, I could tell that Mr Mallia is a very determined man, knowing exactly what he wants and ready to persevere to achieve it. Whilst interviewing him at his office at Tal-Handaq his excitement and enthusiasm was evident as he took a trip down memory lane telling me about his hard work to achieve what he has now built having started out only two years ago, his business that consists of making kitchen tops and wall cladding has now grown to needing nine full-time employees for it to be run. He not only has a shop in Santa Lucia, but is looking for new space in Qormi and has even gone as far as opening an office in Libya.
Mr Mallia is the perfect example of a young man looking to start a business and finding the right channels to do so. He is 22 years of age and in just two years has managed to build the business he has always wanted. He believes that the most important thing when deciding to start a business is to do the necessary research well.
He started out after gaining some experience working with his father and proceeded to successfully attend a course in electrical plumbing at MCAST.
Having been approached by a particular company to work for it three times, every time with a wage increase, and finding himself refusing the offer, he realized that it was the right time to start his own business and work hard to achieve his life-long dream – that of being able to generate his own income.“The fact that this company wanted to employ me so badly meant that others had faith in my capabilities, so all I needed was a little faith in myself!”
Mr Mallia went on to explain that he encountered various problems during his first months as an entrepreneur. He mentioned how one of the main problems was that of having to stop production twice when he was first starting out simply because the material that he uses for his work couldn’t be imported.
Mr Mallia mentioned his appreciation towards a particular friend who helped him at the beginning without looking to get paid for his efforts, and mentioned that this person now works in the Seamless Libya office. He also thanked his father for the support he has always given him.
When asked to pass on a message to students wishing to follow in his footsteps to start their own business, Mr Mallia said that the most important thing for an entrepreneur that is starting out is to focus on the satisfaction that your hard work renders and not at the profit.
WHERE THERE’S A WILL THERE’S A WAY
THE SMOOCHIE STORY By Sandra Zammit
A Story of Success
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