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The Chance of a lifetime

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Workshops with a difference

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How your Summer can help your CV

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Gradbridge Awards 2015

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BF Kitchen

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App reviews

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Company profiles

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PwC

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The Civil Service

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CAPP/Jobmi

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Arqiva

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KPMG

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M&S

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HSBC

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Are you making the most out of University

National award SPONSORS BPP Society of the Year [Strathclyde Bright Futures] www.bpp.com

St James’ Place Fastest growing Society [King’ College Bright Futures] www1.sjp.co.uk

HSBC Most Collaborative Society [Lancaster Bright Futures] www.hsbc.com/careers

The Civil Service Most Inclusive/Diverse Society [Worcester Bright Futures] candidate.faststream.gov.uk

RPC President of the Year [Shah Ahmed - Aston] www.rpc.co.uk/manifesto

CAPP/Jobmi National Ambassador of the year [Adam Enghal - Royal Holloway] www.jobmi.com

Lancaster University Corporate Investor of the Year

[RPC] www.lancaster.ac.uk/careers/

M&S Newcomer of the Year

[Southampton Bright Futures] careers.marksandspencer.com/ graduate-careers

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GE Aviation Event of the Year [Strathclyde Bright Futures] www.geaviation.com

editors letter Hello everyone!

I don’t doubt you are wishing these next few weeks away as assignment deadlines and exams linger so you can get out and enjoy the sun. But, our May Ezine is here which includes a couple of things to keep you occupied until then…

Whilst we’re thinking about the Summer, we have given some thought into ways in which you can use the break to your CV’s advantage – all of which are fun and adventurous too! These are to help you plan the many ways in which to spend your sunny days, whilst ensuring that you really catch employers’ eyes when they’re scanning your CV. Check it out on pages 10-11.

Some more exciting news we have for May is proudly announcing the winner of the Clifford Chance ‘Intelligent Aid’ Competition – LSE student Farah Rohaizat! A huge well done to Farah who was up against over 400 other students, and came out on top winning a two week Vacation-Scheme with the global law firm and £5,000 towards her tuition fees!

Hear all about her success on page 4-5…

We also pose the question “Are You Making the Most of University?” on pages 6-7 which is a reminder that uni isn’t just about your degree. We’ve spoken to three students, one of which is a BF President, about how they took every opportunity to make

the most of their experience! MyKindaCrowd also explain what you can expect by participating in one of their hundreds of employability-focussed workshops on pages 8-9, inspiring you to take that next step towards your dream career.

And finally, we are very excited to announce and welcome a new Corporate Investor for Bright Futures – Vodafone!

I am sure you will agree this will invite lots of exciting opportunities to you all.

So, happy reading! Remember, you’re almost there - it’s not long before Summer approaches so make sure you get your heads down in the meanwhile so you can relax and soak up the rays in a few weeks’ time without a care in the world.

Hannah Wiltshire: National Society Team Resourcer P.S. And check out our blog for loads of great articles and tips on how to make yourself more employable.

www.brightfutures.co.uk

*If you don’t have a Society at your university then set up your own!

Contact us at society@brightfutures.co.uk and we can get you started right away!

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the chance of a lifetime!

A MyKindaCrowd workshop at City University London

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LSE student wins a place on a coveted Vacation Scheme with global law firm Clifford Chance and ÂŁ5,000 towards her tuition fees.

Beating over 400 entrees to scoop the top spot of the 2015 Intelligent Aid competition, Farah Rohaizat will join 19 other students this August to take a place on a twoweek Vacation Scheme with Clifford Chance.

Now in its fifth year, Intelligent Aid is a unique essay based competition which invites students from all backgrounds and disciplines to bypass the traditional route of online applications and assessment days, to win valuable experience with the prestigious firm.

To support the campaign, MyKindaCrowd hosted 15 interactive university workshops to introduce students to this year’s question on the ‘rule of law’ and to provide hints and tips on writing a winning essay. Farah attended a workshop at City University London and shares her story: “Participating in the Intelligent Aid competition was an immensely enriching experience. The competition involved writing a response to the question, ‘The Rule of Law is essential

in ensuring an economy’s success?’

I decided to apply because I looked forward to the challenge of writing a response to an interesting, thoughtprovoking and topical question.

Additionally, the ability to develop and demonstrate my commercial awareness throughout the process appealed greatly to me. I attended the Intelligent Aid workshop organized by MyKindaCrowd and was left inspired.

The workshop involved a discussion and presentation on essay-writing tips such as identifying the scope, defining key terms and thinking creatively.

I made a note of these pointers, put them into practice and submitted my essay after researching extensively and writing many drafts.

I was delighted when I received an email invite to the Finals, a 2-day event held at the Canary Wharf offices. 20 participants were awarded a vacation scheme following success at the assessment at this stage. There were group activities and several presentations about public speaking techniques, Clifford Chance’s various departments and the work the firm was involved in. We were then treated to a dinner with the Graduate

Recruitment team and partners that night. The hardworking and passionate individuals I met at the firm thoroughly impressed me. They were approachable and willing to answer all of our questions.

The assessment on the second day was challenging as I had to think quickly and deeply on the issues I had presented earlier. I enjoyed this experience and it felt surreal when I was eventually declared the overall winner and awarded £5000 towards my university fees! I had learnt so much from the process and winning it was an incredible bonus. I cannot wait for my vacation scheme in the summer to begin! I highly recommend Intelligent Aid to any aspiring solicitor looking for a challenge and the chance to impress, as it is a wonderful opportunity.”

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Are you making the most of university?

Whether you like it or not your time at university will fly by, so maybe now is a good time to ask yourself ‘am I making the most of it? Universities are a hotbed for personal and professional development opportunities, but more often than not they don’t just land in your lap. We asked three students about their involvement with additional initiatives beyond their academic studies, and the benefits of differentiating themselves in a very competitive job market.

Papi Viselova Third Year BA (Hons) Business Management University of Worcester After returning from a placement year in Germany in 2013 I joined the Worcester Bright Futures society as an Event Organiser as I was looking for an opportunity to develop my personal and professional skills. One of the best moments for me was being accepted as a part-time Finance intern with Sanctuary Group after meeting a contact at a regional event I organised. Thanks to the opportunity, I am currently not only studying the theoretical part of my future job but putting the knowledge into practice.

This academic year I was the President of Worcester Bright Futures and was even offered to be sponsored for an Investment Banking Graduate role with HSBC. What else may I wish for, except as a graduate to be noticed by the employers?! Very excitingly however I will be moving to Brussels in September to begin a traineeship with Toyota.

My advice to every student would be to use the opportunities that they have while studying at university.

Especially, to join a society that would give them the chance to wear many hats, try out new ideas, and to be with people who share their interests and believe in a better world.

Oli Monks Fourth year BA(Hons) Management and Entrepreneurship Lancaster University I’m a “do-er” of things and have tried to throw myself into as many opportunities as I can at university and beyond. Many of the opportunities I’ve been involved in have come through my own Students’ Union, particularly around social ventures both locally and nationally, and now I’m working on a project with Telecommunications Company ‘Three’ through MyKindaCrowd (MKC).

One of my most memorable moments would be joining the launch of the Deputy Prime Minister’s ‘Opening Doors’ campaign (an inspiring employabilitybased talent tour for young people organised by MKC) 6

where I found myself formers from London spanning sectors fro

My advice to all stu would be to just be meet new people an and I promise you it

As for me, whatever businesses which ha

Abtahee Islam Fourth year BSc (Hons) International Business Management University of Surrey My advice to students would be to get involved with as many opportunities as possible and give it your all! Through a combination of extra-curricular activities I have reaped benefits I wouldn’t have expected. I have met individuals who have become my best friends, people who have inspired me to achieve my goals and guidance on how to get there as well as making a breadth of contacts with employers, partners and customers. I have found myself more pro-active in my approach, more open to ideas and more confident interacting with others than before.

Through attending student enterprise workshops and networking events I have developed a wide range of skills which I have been able to put to good use both in the workplace and at University. These include communication, presentation, network building, teamwork, project management and many more including some key ones that people tend to overlook such as emotional intelligence.

Whether you are contributing to changing lives through a social enterprise, setting up your own business, involved in a sports team, Bright Futures society, or doing MKC challenges, if you give it your all I am sure you will reflect on it in the near future and feel it was worth it.

5 out of 6 of the competency questions I was asked in my final interview with Unilever I was able to answer with practical examples from extracurricular activities. Without those experiences I would not have got my 12 month placement with them.

Without extra-curricular activities I would have struggled to answer questions effectively for just the first stage of application for any of the jobs I have applied for in the past.

f standing next to James Caan, Nick Clegg and sixth n. We also had a tour of some great companies in London om the publishing to law.

udents seeking professional development opportunities e curious. Get yourself involved in anything you can, nd find out new things - it could take you anywhere t’ll be fun!

path I take after graduating, I’ll be working on creating ave a genuine benefit and value to people.

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Workshops with a difference Capturing both the attention and imaginations of a room full of students can be no mean feat, even sometimes when there are fantastic employers and opportunities involved.

When considering that MyKindaCrowd deliver hundreds of employability focussed workshops across the UK each month, leaving all participants inspired and upskilled is of prime importance. So how do we do it? Using trained actors, of course.

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Tutor manager James Merry tells us how: • What can a student expect from a MKC workshop?

“An MKC workshop is a unique opportunity for students and young people to connect and engage with big brands and businesses. Sometimes it is so hard to get a ‘foot in the door’ with big employers and demonstrate what you can offer and our workshops are a platform where students have a unique opportunity to showcase themselves. A typical format for an MKC workshop would be an introduction to a ‘challenge’ set by the company followed by a step by step breakdown and investigation of how to best approach the challenge.

More often than not, the prizes attached are CV enhancing opportunities such as work experience, internships and mentoring.

• What is your role as a tutor?

A tutor is responsible for facilitating the workshop so once we are with a group of students it is our job to engage and motivate them. We try to simplify our explanations of a company’s operations in order to make the challenge more accessible and then we have to ‘sell’ the value of participating. This is rarely a struggle as the students can see from the outset that it is a fantastic opportunity, regardless of the prize. Younger students obviously tend to engage with the physical and tangible prizes like iPads etc but older students recognise how important the chance of work experience, an internship or even a job is to their future.

• What is the benefit of using trained actors as facilitators?

We use trained actors as tutors at MKC because we see the value and importance of having our challenges delivered in an entertaining and dynamic way. We have to stand out from students regular teachers/lecturers and other visitors to the school and actors have that unique ability to engage and hold a crowd through what can be quite complex content. We can sprinkle some humour and storytelling skills into the mix also and this all helps with getting students onside and keen to get involved.

• What is the best thing about being a tutor?

The best thing is participating in ‘Winner’s Days’ which are often held at a company’s HQ. These days are the climax of a challenge where students from far and wide have been whittled down and invited to compete for the final prize. The joy and pride on the faces of the students when they win is priceless and it makes all the effort and miles covered during the challenge delivery worth it!

• What has been your favourite campaign to work on?

My favourite workshop to lead was for the Clifford Chance “Intelligent Aid” competition. The workshops were always so well attended and the name Clifford Chance was a huge pull and not just for law students. It was so stimulating on an intellectual level and rewarding when we heard how many attendees of MKC workshops had made it through to the finals of the competition. I always tend to favour the challenges set by companies who are looking to open up more prospects for students who may not usually have access to such opportunities.

James Merry, Tutor Manager at MyKindaCrowd 9

How your Can help your CV The muchanticipated Summer break is approaching!

It’s almost time to say goodbye to assignment deadlines and exams and start planning how you’re going to relax a little and take some time for yourself.

Whilst catching up with friends, going on holiday and hitting up the best festivals might be your first thoughts, you could also take some time for your own self-development by taking on new opportunities and putting some extra experience under your belt.

Employers are often keen to know what you like to do in your free time, so we’ve come up with a few ways that you can give your CV that extra kick during the summer.

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Work Experience

Travel

This is an obvious choice, and, we all have that Dream Company whom we would love to work for to make our CV sparkle. The problem is, it is often competitive to land a summer placement with a lot of these companies, so don’t be down-hearted if you are unsuccessful, . look around for some smaller, maybe local, similar businesses that would offer you a summer placement or Internship. It’s all about building your way up. This will give you insight into whether you want to pursue that particular career, or provide vital experience for future job applications, whilst earning a bit of money too!

Where have you always wanted to go?

Travelling isn’t a qualification or a work placement – but it’s a life experience.

You might not see it as a beneficial attribute to your CV but sometimes employers commend graduates who have taken the courage to go and explore (and even work) in a different part of the world independently.

Naturally, this demonstrates life skills which a degree cannot provide – you are financially independent, courageous, and willing to take risks into an otherwise unknown situation.

You will be surprised what you find out about yourself and thesummer offers the time and weather to adventure somewhere new. There is no reason Volunteering Work for you not to incorporate work experience or volunteering whilst Why not get involved in something that you are passionate about by influencing, you’re out there too! helping, or changing it? Through an employer’s eyes, volunteering not only Start Something New looks impressive but also says a lot about your personal views and your Everyone has that ‘thing’ that they wish areas of interest. It doesn’t have to they could do… Why wait any longer? take up all of your free time, and also Whether you want to learn to dance, provides opportunity to network with cook, write, paint, sing – you never other students and volunteers. Finding know you can do it until you try! A lot volunteering experience can also be of clubs and courses are cheap to sign fairly straightforward – volunteers are up to, and you can instantly develop a always wanted! Contact your council new hobby. To an employer, this looks for something local, or if you’re looking creative and proactive, and develops for something on a larger scale, you can your own skills you never knew you research opportunities on a charity’s had. website.

Although deadlines and exams are in the forefront of your mind currently, make sure you plan something unforgettable this summer. The world is your oyster.

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BFKitchen

Extra Chocolatey Classic Tiramisu Ingredients • 250g of 70% cocoa dark chocolate • 50g of diced butter • Sea salt • 175g sponge fingers • 400ml of good quality coffee, made hot and sweetened • Sweet dessert wine (e.g. Vin Santo) • 4 large free-range eggs • 100g caster sugar • 750g mascarpone • 2 oranges • A few fresh coffee beans, crushed slightly and roughly

Method • Hover a glass bowl over a pan of gently simmering water. Put 200g of the chocolate in the bowl, and keep the remaining 50g in one piece. Add diced butter and pinch of salt, and wait until melted and combined.

• Line a large, deep bowl or dish with sponge fingers, and pour the hot, sweetened coffee over them.

• Add the dessert wine to the melted chocolate and butter, and then pour over coffee-soaked sponge fingers. Use a spatula to smooth out surface. Put to one side to cool.

• Separate the egg yolks and whites into bowls. Add the sugar to the yolks, and whisk for about 5 minutes until all sugar has dissolved and the yolks are a pale colour and fluffy. Mix in mascarpone and the zest of 1 orange.

• Whisk the egg white with a pinch of salt until they form peaks.

• Using a metal spoon, add one spoonful of the whites into the yolk mixture folding it in. Add the remainder of the whites to the yolk, doing the same thing by folding them in.

• Spoon the egg mixture on top of the sponge and chocolate, smoothing it out.

• Scatter the coffee beans over the top of the tiramisu. Shave the remaining 50g of chocolate over the top using a peeler or a cheese grater. Grate the remaining zest over the top too.

• Leave in fridge for 2 hours to set.

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As it’s coming up to holiday season, it’s good to compare flight prices! Skyscanner lets you know the variety of prices for your journey across all of the airlines, as well as details of any stopovers and journey times. Compare flight prices and keep updated with any changes or alterations that happen. And it’s free to use!

Get your summer shape with Argus fitness app! Allows you to track your steps 24/7, counts your calories, keeps track of your liquid intake, and allows you to share photos of your healthy meal choices. You can also set goals for steps, sleep time and hydration, as well as track your heart beats.

This free app gives you the chance to play against other QuizUp members anywhere in the world from 550 topics with new ones added every week. These topics include anything from Science to Pop Culture and TV Shows. You have a number of seconds to answer each question… The more you win, the better your status!

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Graduate and Work Experience Opportunities with PwC Opportunities are at the heart of a career with us. And we’re proud, based on the opportunity we offer, that students have voted us the number one Graduate Employer in The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers survey for the last eleven years.

PwC

So join PwC. We’ll help you reach your full potential.

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Where to join us...

Fast track into Assurance If you want to fast-track your way to a graduate job offer within Assurance, we’re holding fast track assessment dates in all regions. Please visit the fast track page for further details.

CLICK HERE

Talent Academy Our Talent academies are a prestigious programme that will put you through your paces. You’ll benefit from a demanding but rewarding course of learning experiences. At the end of the Academy our Team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity to be fast tracked for a place on an internship or work placement.

A mix of comprehensive skills sessions and business awareness workshops will also help you build on your existing skills and knowledge with the workplace firmly in mind.

CLICK HERE

Summer Internships with PwC Build your skills and confidence on a six-eight week paid programme.

Working alongside specialists in your chosen business area, you’ll follow up your induction by getting to grips with live client projects to learn what a graduate role with us is all about. Get good feedback and you could even go back to university with a job offer.

CLICK HERE

Take the opportunity of a lifetime. pwc.com/uk/careers facebook.com/PwCCareersUK @PwC_UK_Careers 16

Statistician • Government Statistical Service is the UK’s largest producer of statistics, which are reported daily throughout the media.

• Provide evidence to inform decisions across a wide range of political, social and economic issues.

• 2:1 degree in a subject containing

formal statistical training (e.g.

Maths, Psychology, Geography etc.)

• The mainstream Statistical Officer scheme is open to students with a 2:2 degree.

Operational Research • Operational Research is the application of scientific methods to management problems.

• Change posts or move departments every 12-18 months • 2:1 numerate degree (at least 50% numerate content) or relevant postgraduate degree Commercial • 2:1 any degree subject • You’ll take on a series of 6 and 12 month postings across a range of departments, giving you the opportunity to understand commercial activity in different contexts.

• One of your postings will be in the Crown Commercial Service, tasked with driving efficiency and reform

across central government, and advising departments on complex commercial savings.

• During the 4 years of the scheme you’ll also be funded to complete the 3 levels of diploma qualification run by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply

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Economist: • The Government Economic Service is the UK’s largest recruiter of economists.

• 2:1 degree or postgraduate degree in economics. (Joint or mixed degrees are eligible if weighted towards economics.)

• A development programme designed to improve economic, managerial and communication skills.

• Work in areas like macroeconomic modelling, competition policy, international financial issues, labour market trends.

Civil Service

Where will you lead?

HR • Three-year programme made up of two 18 month placements in both policy/corporate and operational roles in two different departments.

• Assignments include HR business partnering, organisation design and development, reward, employee relations, policy development and talent management • Full support towards achieving an MSc in HR and CIPD. • 2:2 degree in any discipline

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Jobmi

Many students spend a lot of precious time applying for roles they meet the requirements for. But why settle for that? Why not focus on jobs where you could maximize your strengths and achieve your potential? Jobmi can now help you figure out what those roles might be!

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Hi everyone, I hope your exams and final submissions for the year are going well, I am frantically revising for my final third year exams, so I feel your pain!

We have exciting news for those of you who are still not sure on what career is right for you: Jobmi has launched a new feature called MatchMi which matches you to your top 4 most suitable careers but also identifies your 4 least suitable careers, all based on your answers to three essential questions!

You can easily access the MatchMi tool by going to the main Jobmi page and clicking “Get Started”.

You then answer 3 short questions

and, based on your level of work experience, the tool will suggest your most and least suitable careers. Try it out – do you see yourself working in any of the suggested roles? If you do, the tool can take you directly to the jobs listed on Jobmi which fall into that specific category so you can apply straight away.

Not only that, but if you also spend a few minutes completing the strengths assessments available on Jobmi and include more information about yourself in your profile, the tool will become even more accurate in matching you to what could be your perfect job.

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Once you have that figured out, you can now move on to practice some tests you may well have to complete when applying for your perfect job. Our mission at Jobmi is to help you find and get ready to apply for your perfect job, so you can now complete practice Numerical Reasoning and Situational Strengths Tests for FREE on Jobmi. Watch this space there is a whole host of other tests and useful tools that will be available on Jobmi in the very near future!

Josh

Arqiva and Internet of Things.

The range of applications are endless, from overflowing bins in our streets to, huge potential in our homes with low cost, plug and play smart sensor enabled smoke, water leak and intruder alarm solutions, that will create new monitoring, management and safety services. This exciting new technology has the potential to create new digital insurance services, as well as add greater granularity of data to traditional

Insurance risk modelling, in turn transforming how insurance is sold and perceived by customers.

An excellent example of this can be seen in France where new legislation will mandate all households be equipped with a smoke detector. A leading insurer is providing a service that includes connected alarms using the SIGFOX network to monitor battery power to ensure detectors are fully functioning, enhancing consumer’s peace of mind and in turn reducing risk of Fire damage as well as Insurance underwriting risk.

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The technology presents a fantastic opportunity of digitally transforming the Industry through new value creation. The Internet of Things is at its heart about business transformation, through the creation of smart systems that enable real time and autonomous decision making. It’s about the many millions of things that historically weren’t connected – enabling these to communicate and talk to each other for the first time.

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This is proving to be more than just a vision, it is reality and set for further exponential growth.

Arqiva, through its digital and network expertise established in running TV, WiFi, mobile and Satellite networks, is developing new and exciting ecosystems around The Internet of Things.

This includes a UK network using SIGFOX technology, where we aim with partners to enable many new and exciting digital transformational services to industries such as the insurance industry.

Together we’re changing the world.

Connected. Always.

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Be part of a dynamic and innovative team: Autumn 2015 Graduate vacancies KPMG

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Technology underpins many of the most influential organisations in the world. It enables the biggest business decisions and connects people around the globe.

The opportunities that technology brings are matched only by its potential threats.

We have some exciting new graduate opportunities to work in the new area of TechSolutions that design, build and operate technology enabled solutions for clients to help them transform their businesses. Our vision for TechSolutions is to deliver and support innovative, flexible technology-enabled solutions which solve our clients’ complex business problems, excite our people and deliver significant incremental value to the firm.

The three year Technology Delivery graduate programme is designed to offer you the exposure and support you need to secure a successful career in technology delivery. You will develop technical skills, commercial acumen, core consulting and a flair for business.

Who is the role for?

The role is not just for students studying a technology related degree but rather someone who is passionate about continually adapting their skills and knowledge to find solutions that meet our clients’ needs, a keen interest in

technology and business issues, as well as good communication skills and the desire to take on early responsibility.

Where is this role based?

The role is based in our Leeds Office and the office will be moving to a new state of the art building in October, it’s a great time to join!

What training & qualifications will I receive?

The qualifications and training will continue throughout your career at KPMG but during your first couple of years, we focus on equipping you with further technical and industry knowledge. The exact shape of your training will be influenced by the type of work you’re engaged in, but will involve learning market-leading technologies and industries, and formal training on a number of delivery and consulting approaches. We’ll also assign you to a project that puts your formal training to practical use.

Plus, we offer on-the-job coaching, the chance to study for relevant industry qualifications and access to wide-ranging training that will help you to manage your time, influence stakeholders, manage

To find out more about this role click here.

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finances and lead others.

You may also have the opportunity to study for an industry accredited qualification focusing on key technology specialisms that will help you through your graduate programme and into your future career.

Where can I find out more?

Visit the KPMG website click here.

Why do talented graduates say yes to M&S?

Alice joined the M&S Retail Management programme. “You get lots of responsibility right from the moment you step through the door. Before you know it, you could be running a department with a turnover that runs into millions of pounds,” she says.

Our business is changing. Retail’s moving faster than ever and M&S is keeping pace to become the world’s most successful multichannel retailer. We’re investing

in technology, rejuvenating our product offering, setting new standards in sustainability.

it exciting. It’s fun, friendly and modern here,” says Owain, a Software Engineer.

Owen is a Food Technologist. “M&S has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to food technology in terms of both products and innovation; I believe that we set the ground rules for food technology in our industry,” he says.

Graduates aren’t the only ones saying yes to M&S, either. We also have lots of career-boosting placements for students.

It’s the same in the M&S.com team, where Tara works. “The work I do is very innovative,” she explains.

“We have to stay at the forefront of what’s going on in the industry – and we’re expected to challenge the status quo.”

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Say yes to a graduate opportunity at M&S and you’ll open the door to almost unlimited opportunities.

Whatever your degree, you’ll find yourself working on different placements and experiencing different roles in your area – all while enjoying real responsibility and the chance to make an impact.

M&S

At M&S, we’re looking for promising graduates to become our next generation of leaders and drive our business forward.

Not just in our stores but in areas such as Food Technology, e-Commerce, Software Engineering or Logistics. Are you ready to create your legacy at one of the UK’s most iconic brands?

Applications aren’t open until later in the year but that doesn’t mean we’re not around. If you have any questions about a career at M&S, feel free to talk with us on WhatsApp: 07834 335603.

But while M&S is no soft option, it’s an enjoyable place to work.

“Managers have some great ideas of where to take us, which makes

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Let’s Get Digital HSBC

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HSBC NOW is a youtube channel that enables you to learn more about the HSBC group, from our history of financing international trade for more than a century, to our purpose and our values, our people and our ambitions.

Find out what makes HSBC unique.

This is all available at the click of your fingertips, find out more on: www.youtube.com/hsbcnow

For more information about working at HSBC, please visit our website: www.hsbc.com/careers/studentsandgraduates www.youtube.com/user/HSBCNOW 22 00