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Other Vacancy Sources
It is important to use various sources when job hunting and not just rely on one source, such as the job pages of the newspapers. You should also use the Internet, specialist journals and attend recruitment fairs & events.
There is a vast array of resources that you can use in your job search:
Directories
Annual publications containing profiles of hundreds of employers and information on thousands of jobs, plus tips on applications and job hunting. Pick up your copy while stocks last or click on the links to view online versions:
TargetJobs Get Directory (also see TargetJobs Industry Insights)
The Job Crowd Top 50 Companies
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CRF Institute - Britain's Top Employers
The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers
Local Authority websites also provide listings of businesses within their region.
The Scottish Business Information Service at the National Library of Scotland provides the largest collection of business data in Scotland, as well as an international collection of company and industry data.
recruitment fairs & events
Two national recruitment fairs are held in the autumn in Glasgow and London and summer recruitment fairs are held during May and June.
Scottish Graduate Recruitment Fair
Other recruitment fairs and events, such as Employer visits to your campus are advertised in the Events section of the website.
employer websites
Most graduate recruiters have corporate websites which advertise vacancies and provide online application facilities, and occasionally online testing.
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
Partnerships between companies and universities or research organisations providing an opportunity over a two year period to work on challenging high profileprojects and study for a higher degree. You should be inquisitive, bright and serious about getting ahead. Only the most enthusiastic graduates need apply!
Professional Journals
Most professions publish their own journals which often advertise job vacancies. check on the Library catalogue to see which Journals the University subscribes to.
www.themagazineboy.com lists journals and magazines, nationally and worldwide.
Some specific recruitment sites
Talent Scotland Graduate Placements
Public & Not for Profit Sectors
for many more click here to go to our netvibes site 
Specialist Recruitment Sites
There are links to specialist recruitment sites in the Job Types section of our Virtual Careers Library.
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