A career in tackling cyber crime

Have you ever considered a career in tackling Cyber Crime? If you have or even if you have not, Cyber Security Challenge UK are running a competition that will help you explore the complex and important issues that are prevalent in our modern technological society.

The positive benefits of information technology have been accompanied by the negative reality of cyber crime, crime that ranges from hacking to online fraud and identity theft. Whilst the levels of cyber security threats are increasing, fewer people are entering the cyber security industry.  Microsoft released Statistics that  suggest that in the next four years, the IT industry will create 78,000 jobs in the UK.  This has been contrasted by a 50% decline in young UK residents entering IT careers.

The Cyber Security Challenge aims to increase the amount of talented individuals who enter the Cyber Security Industry. Through their competition, they offer various opportunities to test your potential for secure software development, understanding of common vulnerabilities and communicating your knowledge. Entrants are rewarded for their hard work and enterprise with prizes that range from an iPAD 3 to a career developing internship at companies such as Price Waterhouse and Coopers and IRM.

So if you are a British Citizen considering a career in Cyber Security and study subjects such as IT, Computer Science or Engineering, don your virtual superhero gear and visit https://cybersecuritychallenge.org.uk/index.php to register for an amazing experience!’

Sunny Kalyana

2nd year QM English and Linguistics

TechStartupJobs Fair London

Wednesday 18th January 2012, 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Job fairs are not just a chance for you to grab exciting job opportunities. They are also a chance for you to network with employers:  find out more about different jobs and companies,  and discover what recruiters are really looking for in candidates. There are probably job roles available that you had no idea existed and companies out there you have never heard of.

TechStartupJobs Fair are expecting 30 companies at the event and more than 90 vacancies are available! The positions include full time, part time and internship opportunities in roles like:

> Developers

> Designers

> Marketers

> Product Managers

Don’t forget preparation is the key to impress for success!

Top tips before attending the event:

1. Proofread and bring your CV

Make sure your CV has no mistakes – one small error gives a bad impression to employers and could be the reason they choose to hire somebody else.  At QM Careers we offer CV clinics and application help, so get yours checked first.

Bring a notebook to the fair so you can take names of employers and catch up with them later- or ask for a business card.

2. The “approach”

Think about how you will approach the employers at the fair and start a conversation. Maybe you could talk about your background and how it connects with their company. Remember to do some research on the companies so you can be aware of who you are talking to and what they do. For further information on networking, see the job hunting section of the resources page on our website.

3. Dress

Dress professionally – it shows the employer you made an effort to give off a good impression.

Register for FREE with our special code as a student and alumni:

> Go to our eventbrite site: http://lsrjan.eventbrite.com/

> Then, select the “*Student*” ticket type

>and click “*enter promotional code*“

>Then enter the code “*[QMU1**]*” when signing up to get a free ticket.

There’s a digital revolution happening on your doorstep…

There’s a digital revolution happening on your doorstep…

TechCity is the expanding creative, digital and hi-tech hub based around Old Street, Shoreditch and stretching up to the Olympic Park in east London.  In 2010 there were roughly 200 tech businesses in the area, there are now 600.  The expansion has been quick and shows no signs of slowing.

So what does that mean for you?  It means that if you’re studying a technical degree then there are opportunities on your doorstep! Whether you’re looking for an internship, the first job or their next step on the career ladder there’s a great jobs board you should be checking our regularly.  You could also research the companies, identify those that work in the area or technology you are interested in and then contact them directly to ask about possible work experience opportunities. There are lots of start-ups companies and investment in the area, so if you’re a budding entrepreneur you’ll be in good company – there’s a real buzz and energy for creativity inTechCity.

There are some big names already in residence – Google, Ciciso, Intel and Facebook to name a few.  For more information get on the website, subscribe to the blog, follow the tweets – keep an eye in this one – it’s gonna be awesome!

Tech CityUK https://www.techcityuk.com

TechCityjobs http://www.techcityjobs.co.uk

TechCityTwitter http://twitter.com/#!/TechCityUK

Sabrina Wedderburn
Careers Consultant

IT and technology jobs in Shoreditch

Did you know that London’s top tech startups are hiring for over 100 technical roles right now? For a fast-track to finding out all about them, get down to the Silicon Milkroundabout event on Sunday 15th May at Bar Music Hall in Shoreditch.

The Silicon Milkroundabout event is hosted by the Silicon Roundabout. The Silicon Roundabout is the nickname for the Old Street Roundabout because of the concentration of British web based companies in the area. This group of 30 of London’s top technology startups are looking for computer science finalists and graduates.

Register at siliconmilkroundabout.com  and take a few hours out on a Sunday afternoon to meet the startups and hear their pitches.

Cracking the Code – Careers In Cryptography

Computers and the internet seem to be an increasing part of our lives, both in our professional and personal lives, from work and study to shopping and banking. This growth has resulted in increased risks with maintaining computer security, protecting sensitive information from hackers, and preventing online fraud and identity theft.

Computer security is a fast developing area. There are a number of opportunities to work in these areas, generally linked to credit card security, computer passwords and electronic transactions. However issues may involve fraud, child pornography, terrorism and ID theft. Vacancies can be found in a range of organisations like Banks and Finance companies, Retailers, Government Agencies and Intelligence services, Police Forces, Specialist Forensic Computing firms, Software developers producing encryption software and IT Security companies.

Modern cryptography (the study of hiding information) crosses maths, computer science and engineering, so is open to students from these disciplines.

Want to find out more? Visit these links below to get you started:

• Deloitte Information and Technology Risk http://careers.deloitte.com/united-kingdom/students/csc_general.aspx?CountryContentID=12438
• GCHQ Information Assurance Jobs http://www.gchq-careers.co.uk/Jobs/IT-internet-and-engineering/Information-assurance/
• Logica Security and Identity Management http://www.logica-graduates.co.uk/our-programmes/pts-programme-and-technical-services-
• The Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) http://www.sis.gov.uk/output/careers-1.html
• The Security Service (MI5) https://www.mi5.gov.uk/careers/graduates.aspx

QM IT & Technology Fair

4.30pm – 7pm Monday 25 October 2010

The Octagon

Click here to register online 

The QM IT & Technology Careers Information Fair is targeted at all students interested in pursuing a Career in technical functions across a range of industries, and the exhibitors at this event are offering a range of Internships, Placements and Graduate Schemes.

Organisations attending include:

Accenture Technology Solutions, AllianceBernstein, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Barclays Bank, Barclays Capital, Bloomberg, BNP Paribas, BSkyB, Cable & Wireless, Citi, Credit Suisse, Deloitte, Deutsche Bank, Ericsson, Experian QAS , FactSet, FDM Group, GCHQ, IBM, Infrared Integrated Systems Ltd, InsightSoftware.com, KPMG, Logica, Royal Air Force, Sentaca Communications Ltd, SEO London, SunGard, Teach First and Transport for London.

To pre-register for this event and find out more information about the exhibitors click here

We look forward to seeing you at the event.

QM Careers

Are you a woman interested in IT?

Recruiters are looking to increase the number of females working in the highly male-dominated IT field. Employers, particularly in finance, are hoping to diversify their workforce and bring new talent and ideas into their technology divisions. eFinancial careers has recently published an article highlighting the need for female IT talent in the financial sector. If you are a woman interested in IT, this is a great time to start your graduate career!

Upcoming IT Events for Women

• IT is Not Just for Boys!- Friday 5 November 2010. This event is for female undergraduates and is designed to give them an insight into technology careers and leading employers in the sector. The event is sponsored by Barclays, Bloomberg and CHP Consulting and will give attendees the opportunity to network with employers and take part in interactive skills sessions. For full information visit the TargetEvents website

• CityView- Wednesday 3 November 2010. CityView is designed to introduce female students to technology careers within an investment bank. 11 banks are attending including Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan. The event will consist of a mix of presentations, panel discussions and informal networking. For more information visit the CityView website

Drop by QM Careers for more information about IT careers and help with the application process.

Growing Opportunities in Financial IT

There is currently a growing demand in financial organisations for talented IT graduates. According to the Association of Graduate Recruitment’s Financial Services Sector Focus Group, applications to financial firms’ IT departments are relatively low compared to the number of vacancies available.

What types of roles can I do?

Technology plays a big role in how the sector operates. Investment banks are creating more roles to develop software to calculate risk and support trading platforms as well as to increase data security. Roles in financial IT include software developers, data analysts, architects, project managers and IT support workers.

Where can I locate vacancies?

Many of the large investment banks offer graduate schemes in their technology divisions. For further information, please see the banks’ websites. Browse financial IT vacancies and read about industry news and advice on the efinancial careers’ website.

QM Careers provides help with application forms, CVs and interview and assessment centre preparation.

IBM to extend IT recruitment programme

Things seem to be looking up for IT graduates, as IBM announced that it is looking to hire 150 graduates in 2010 compared to only 95 this year.

“There are new technologies that we are putting in place and they require different skills, so we want to have people who can start from scratch and learn those” commented IBM’s human resources director of the UK and Ireland division, Jonathan Ferrar.

This is echoed by Stephen Uden, head of skills and economic affairs at Microsoft, who recently claimed that availability of jobs in IT will grow at three times the rate of the general employment market over the next four years.

Click here to read the full article.