Technology - an age thing? Some random thoughts
October 9, 2006 Posted by Woodsy in : Education, Digital Challenge, e-society, Learning, Skills, jobs , 1 comment so farToday The Register has a thought-provoking article about youth, age and technology. Its speculates how will the jobs market cope with accommodating both the less technically gifted older workers (presumably those in their 50s like yours truly) with the influx of younger workers who have grown up with the PC/web/instant messenging/blogging/mashing culture of the 21st century. Another factor discussed is the frequent over-estimation of the IT skills of older workers by employers.
Needless to say, this got me thinking.
From my perspective the situation is not as simplistic as the author of The Register article seems to believe. True, there are plenty of older workers whose IT skills leave much to be desired. On the other hand, there’s a large group of graduates who had their first experience of computing over 3 decades ago - and I’m not referring solely to the first wave of computer science graduates. I’m a modern languages graduate, but my alma mater in its infinite wisdom decided we should study additional subjects so that we did not get too specialised. In the 2nd year this was ‘computer appreciation’. Yes, a bunch of language students was let loose to play with the college mainframe - a large beast kept in its own air-conditioned space, with disc drives standing 1 metre tall, and with which one communicated by keyboard or punch cards. (more…)
Two Interesting Jobs
September 29, 2006 Posted by Stephen Hilton in : Digital Challenge, Bristol, News, jobs, Environment , add a commentDirector
Bristol Natural History Consortium
£25K - £30k PRO RATA (depending on experience)
4 days per week - Based in Bristol, UK
Bristol Natural History Consortium is`seeking a talented individual with the vision and determination to develop the Consortium’s established activities including the Communicate conference, Bristol Festival of Nature and outreach activities. You will report to a Steering Group representing 9 Consortium members to extend and deliver the range of events. You will be responsible for fund raising activities, strategic development and partnership management.
You will need a passion for nature, exceptional organisational, interpersonal and management skills, and proven fundraising experience.
Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 16th October 2006. Interviews will take place on Friday 27th October 2006.
For a job description and an application form email sam.burkey@wildscreen.org.uk
The Bristol Natural History Consortium is a collaboration between At-Bristol, Avon Wildlife Trust, BBC Natural History Unit, Bristol City Council, Bristol Zoo Gardens, The University of Bristol, The University of the West of England, Wildscreen and WWF-UK. www.festivalofnature.org
Events Manager
Bristol Natural History Consortium
£20k - £25k PRO RATA (depending on experience)
4 days per week - Based in Bristol, UK
Bristol Natural History Consirtium is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced individual to manage the development and delivery of Bristol Natural History Consortium events. The main annual activities include Bristol Festival of Nature in June and the Communicate conference in October. You will work under the direction of the Director of Bristol Natural History Consortium to deliver the events and support the delivery of the fundraising strategy and outreach programmes.
You will need at least 2 years relevant event management experience.
Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 16th October 2006. Interviews to take place on Wednesday 1st November 2006.
For a job description and an application form email sam.burkey@wildscreen.org.uk
The Bristol Natural History Consortium is a collaboration between At-Bristol, Avon Wildlife Trust, BBC Natural History Unit, Bristol City Council, Bristol Zoo Gardens, The University of Bristol, The University of the West of England, Wildscreen and WWF-UK. www.festivalofnature.org
Connecting Bristol Administrator
September 21, 2006 Posted by Clare in : Digital Challenge, jobs , add a commentAs the lead partners in Connecting Bristol Watershed and Bristol City Council are seeking an enthusiastic and organised self-starter to support the project team.
The post is full time and fixed-term contract until end of February 07. The salary range is £12,000 - £15,500 pro rata (dependant on experience)
View job description and download application form
Closing date for receipt of applications for this post is 1700hrs on Wednesday 5 October.
