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Internships, Placements and Graduate schemes!
NOVEMBER 2016
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CONTENTS Page 3
Welcome from the team
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Struggling to find your career path?
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Advice for interviewing at P&G
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Graduate Experiences
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How to prepare for video interviews with Accenture
NATIONAL AWARD SPONSORS Lloyds Banking Group Society of the Year [Strathclyde Bright Futures] www.lloydsbankinggrouptalent.com
HSBC Event of the Year [Southampton Bright Futures] www.hsbc.com/careers/students-and-graduates
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Application and interview tips with DHL
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Ashurst Application hints and tips
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Student Mentoring from Lloyds Banking Group
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Civil Service Fast Stream Application Tips
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Great opportunities and events
Tesco President of the Year [Strathclyde Bright Futures] www.tesco-earlycareers.com
KMPG Most Inclusive/Diverse Society [Bristol Bright Futures] www.kpmgcareers.co.uk
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npower internships
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Why should you join a society?
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C4 Pop Ups
TUI Fastest Growing Society [Southampton Bright Futures] www.tuijobsuk.co.uk
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Come and meet Deloitte
Page 20 & 21 Opportunities with ISG Page 22
VW mentoring and opportunities
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CGI Placement and Graduates
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Develop your skills with Nestle Academy
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Tips for applying to RPC’s Summer Scheme
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Assessment Tips from Bank of America Merrill Lynch
ARCADIS Newcomer of the Year [Glasgow Caledonian Bright Futures] www.arcadisukgrad.com
RPC Most Collaborative Society [Aston Bright Futures] www.rpc.co.uk/manifesto
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Brakes Graduate Opportunities: Closing Soon!
Civil Service Fast Stream & Early Corporate Investor of the Year Civil Service Fast Stream www.gov.uk
National Ambassador of the Year Andras Dombi
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WELCOME
from the team Welcome to our November edition of the MyKindaFuture monthly e-magazine! At this time of year, many of the big employers have their internship, placement and graduate schemes open which can be a daunting prospect when freshers’ week feels like yesterday. Luckily for you, we have got some great advice and insights from employers to help you develop your best applications and give you the best chance of getting a great job. Increasingly, many employers are running great online mentoring opportunities where you can chat directly to currently placement and graduate students to find out what life is really like within the organisation, bespoke
advice for your application and the opportunity to ask questions which you might not want to ask the graduate recruitment teams. You can find out more about this with Lloyds Banking Group (Pg 12), npower (pg 16) and VW (pg 22) as well as lots more on the MyKindaFuture website. If you are not in the process of applications, then we still have lots of great advice and opportunities for you! November is a prime time for events, fairs and opportunities for you to go along to and help inform where you would like your future career to lead. As well as our top tips on page 4, getting involved in a range of events, activities and groups will be fantastic for exploring university life and
finding out what interests you. If you are a regular reader, you will know that we always encourage students to get involved in your university’s Bright Futures society, however there are some many other things which can develop your skills ranging from interest groups, sports, fundraising and much more. Good luck to those applying to roles at the moment! Lucy Godwin University Relationships Manager society@mykindafuture.com
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TOP TIPS
TO PREPARE YOURSELF
FOR THE WORKING When it comes to being a student the word career can be pretty scary. Narrowing down what you want to do can be ridiculously hard. For many, answering questions such as “what are you good at” and “what fascinates you” can be really tricky. However, if you can start thinking now about what you enjoy and the skills you have, you can really help your career journey. So, here are our top five tips on what we think you could do to explore this…
What are you good at and what fascinates you? No one likes to admit what they are good at. The first step is to find out what you enjoy. For example maybe it’s your love for social media and communicating with others that takes you down the media and marketing route – just find the thing you love and go with it!
Do your research Use social media - have a look on LinkedIn! It’s a fantastic digital platform that can help you research about companies you may like to work for, jobs you may want to think about and other information such as past experiences and salaries.
Experience Creating opportunities for you will help you better understand different industries and also the type of work you could do. Volunteering, internships and placements are just some of the things you could consider; every kind of work experience widens your skill set and developsthe skills you already have. Remember - look at the kind of skills/ experiences employers are looking for and think about what opportunities you could get involved in that would map onto these skills.
Don’t be afraid to ask for help Careers services, lecturers and mentors are all there to help. Your personal development is important to them, so take the time to speak with them and brainstorm ideas. They will be able to tell you things such as what experiences other students have had that is relatable to your course!
Speak to employers Use the resources you have around you! Look at employers’ websites and seek every opportunity available to you. Can you interact with them online? Can you go on campus to events? You can also use the MyKindaFuture website to talk to graduates via our digital mentoring service where you can get advice from people working within the business and has been through the recruitment process themselves.
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Interviewing at P&G Overview To learn more about you on a personal level, P&G interviewers will ask you job-related interview questions to gain insight on your capabilities. Our interviews are unique. They have been customized to predict the likelihood of a successful fit between you and P&G. We’ll seek to understand how well you would fit within our culture at P&G so that we can help ensure your success. During your interview process, you’ll also gain insights about P&G and answers to your questions. In the weeks following the interview, you’ll learn if we have made the decision to move you forward in our selection process.
What is P&G looking for in a candidate? Our interviewers will ask you questions that will allow us to understand examples of your past experiences and thought processes as they relate to your work at P&G. We recruit and develop our people against key behaviors that create value by winning with consumers. This means collaborating internally to compete externally, because P&G is unbeatable when our people perform at their peak.
What kind of questions can I expect? During the interview you will be asked a series of standardized questions about your past experiences, for example:
Tell me about a time when you worked with others. Give an example of a time when you created something new.
You will also be asked questions about your thought process in work-related situations, for example:
If you were given a difficult project, how would you ensure its success? What would you do if you had conflict with a team member?
Think about past successes from all aspects of your life In the interview, we are looking for the best example you have that answers the interview question – no matter where it comes from. While school and work experiences provide great examples of past work-related behaviors, you should also feel free to use examples from other aspects of your life – such as volunteer activities, military experiences, clubs, organizations, etc. In addition, since we know that you may not have had a chance to experience certain situations, we will ask questions about what you would do in a work-related situation.
Review your resume and other information Our interviewers start preparing for your interview by reviewing your resume and other information you have provided. You should therefore be prepared to talk about your past experiences.
Where and how will my first interview be held? Your first interview may be held over the phone, in a P&G office, at a conference or on a college campus. In addition, your interview may be with a single P&G person or with a panel of 2 to 3 P&G people. No matter where or how your interview is conducted, it will allow you the chance to meet both new and established P&G people, and give you an insight into the way we operate.
How long will my interview last? Most interviews last around 45-60 minutes, but there are no strict time limits. During this time you will also have the opportunity to learn more about P&G by allowing us to answer any questions you may have.
For each answer you will be expected to describe examples of behaviors, which our interviewers will use to assess your proficiency in each of our core competencies.
How to give a complete answer to our questions P&G interviewers will be looking for a complete response from you to best understand your past behavior and thought process. In order to provide a comprehensive response, be sure to include three key elements in each question asked: 1) Context: provide the interviewer with enough background information so that they can best understand the situation. In the questions related to your thought process, the context will be provided to you in the form of a hypothetical situation. 2) Actions: be sure to inform the interviewer of all the relevant actions that you took or would take in the situation. Help the interviewer understand WHY you acted, or would behave, in a certain way. 3) Results: let the interviewer know what results came from your actions and how impactful they were. In questions related to your thought process, make sure the interviewer knows what results would come and why.
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Graduate Experiences Many students look back on their time at university and wish they had done more. We interviewed two graduates to get their experiences from University and what their advice would be for current students.
Amy Butler, University of Nottingham, graduated from psychology and cognitive neuroscience BSc with a first in 2016 and now doing an internship with Lloyds Register.
What is your best memory of university? Wow, that’s a hard one... my best memory of university might actually have to be the moving in day of first year. Meeting everyone for the first time and not knowing what to expect of it all. Waving bye to my mum and feeling alone but quickly making the friends who have become so special and been by me all the way.
Did you go to any careers events such as workshops at networking events at university? It took me until my Masters course to start attending careers events but yes they have been useful in highlighting graduate opportunities, perfecting my CV and for making connections with top companies.
What did you find hardest from your time What is your one top quality that you at university? think each university student should possess? The thing I found hardest would have to be completing my dissertation - I would be in uni from 9-6 most days collecting data in a lab doing a very monotonous task - very very boring but the hard work definitely paid off and I’m so happy I worked so hard at it.
What’s the wildest night you have had during your time at university? Wildest night - I have had many... probably the one where I ended up in hospital with 15 stitches in and outside my mouth after falling down the stairs at a fancy dress event where no one actually realised the blood pouring out of my mouth wasn’t fake. 6
I would say the top quality each university student needs to possess to make it through their degree is probably time management and organisation... if you plan well, you can manage to work hard and play hard and get the best out of both your university degree whilst making some amazing memories.
David Risley, University of West England, graduated from Business Management in 2015 and now working as an Account Manager at digital marketing agency MVF Global. What is your best memory from university?
What’s the wildest night you have had during your time at university?
My best memory of university was in a first year module that was by far the least popular module and also my least favorite. However, one day my lecturer told me that he expected me to get a first. This was the first time I had considered that I actually could get a first and made me actually work much harder in everything I was doing. I sort of now look back on this as a defining moment in my university and now professional career. There were other great moments as well but doing those moments’ right means not remembering many of them, so we will stick with this one.
Doing wild nights right means not remembering much or any of them. There have been loads and it is hard to pick out any one. I’d say going hand in hand with diving into as many extracurricular activities as possible was diving into the nightlife of Bristol, university is as much about experience as it is education. Experience everything.
What was the hardest thing you did at university? I would probably say my dissertation; it is a collection of everything I am bad at. I have always done well at exams and done awfully at course work that’s just the way it is, I get better results when the quality of my English or the coherence of the argument is less important and the correct content and answer to the question is more important. Thus being a dyslexic and dyspraxic person whom has always performed poorly in any sort of course work let alone a comprehensive dissertation I found this very difficult.
Did you take part in any clubs or societies? Some of my best times at university was in different clubs. Football club took a leading role in this and I played for the university team for 3 years but I got involved in a few different ones in my team from other sports like basketball, tennis or squash, taking a role in the student union or the sci fi club. I thought it was a unique time when all this stuff is there for you to find and so readily available so I thought it was best to dive into as much as possible.
How did you find your placement and graduate roles? I loved my placement role. It gave me a real look into corporate life, and everyone tells you to do the same thing as when you’re at uni: experience as much as you can, get involved and decide if this the kind of job you want. Identify the things you like and don’t like and come the end of the year you will know where you want to go at the end of uni into your graduate job and have a years of working experience to help you get there.
Did you go to any careers events (workshops, fairs, networking etc.) at university? Yeah, I went to a few I think I could have gone to more but my placement year really helped me to know what I wanted to do so I felt I didn’t need career events. I may have been wrong as a lot of people thought like me and have not been quite so lucky with their graduate jobs.
What is your one top quality that you think each university student should possess? I think each student should be curious and experimental. It helps you get a rounded view on any situation and experience to draw upon when you need it. It certainly helps me now in my graduate job and has helped me make it a real success.
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Video interviews — Top tips on how to prepare
Chances are this year, you might come across a video interview. More organisations are going digital and integrating video interviews into the recruitment process for graduate and placement positions. So here’s some tips on how best to prepare. This time of the year you’ll be getting ready to do what is potentially your first video interview. We know it can be an overwhelming and nerve wracking process but there’s a few essentials to consider. Here’s some top tips to help you hit these out of the ballpark. • Preparation and research is key: This applies to any stage of the recruitment process however, the video interview is your first step to verbalise what you’ve learnt. Remember to look at company’s website, general news and industry relevant pages as well understanding the role you’ve applied for as these could certainly be asked. • Building a connection with the reviewer will be important so your eye contact counts. You should have a small window between the question and response so take the time to think about your response, review notes if needed and then record your answer. • It might be a different style of interview but you can still practice. Take the time to think about why you want the role and some competency based examples and practice these responses in the mirror. This will help you become more natural in the recorded setting, as well as build your confidence with the content and style. • Don’t forget the basics will still count: tone, pace, volume, clarity and body language (smiling is allowed!). Also, consider your background as well as surrounding noise. Ensure you are in a quiet space without chance of distraction. All in all, the most important thing to remember is to relax, be confident and enthusiastic and believe in yourself. The rest will follow and you may even enjoy it. Good luck!
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Get ahead with DHL How to write/submit a great Graduate Job Application
How to succeed in Video Interviews & Assessment Centres
When screening application forms for Graduate programmes, internal recruiters usually want to know two things – the first being ‘Do you meet their criteria?’ This information lets them filter candidates into a talent pool of potential next stage applicants. Make sure you have read the role profile in detail and provide evidence to the recruiter that you match the requirements.
These are your chances to shine! Think of a Video Interview as a performance, like an audition on the X-Factor. Yes, it’s important to make notes beforehand and think about balanced, clear and informative answers, but your body language and presentation is just as important. Make sure you wear interview clothes – you may not be there in person, but it’s still an interview so a shirt and tie are a must! Also, think about what’s in the background – you don’t need to be sitting in a luxury boardroom or hotel, but it’s not great if you’re sitting next to a pile of laundry or cluttered shelves – you want to present yourself in the best possible way. Put the focus on you, not the surroundings behind you!
Secondly, do you stand out enough among the other applicants? This is what helps recruiters make their final shortlist for video or telephone interviews. What else have you done in addition to your educational courses and previous employment? What gives you that extra bit of value? Also, it may sound very basic, but make sure you don’t slip up with any accidental mistakes – lots of candidates fall out of the process because they don’t read the questions on application forms correctly. For example, many people get screened out because they tick the wrong boxes when it comes to ‘Right to Work in the UK’ or having a Driving Licence! It’s all about reading everything thoroughly and carefully before hitting that send button!
When you get to the Assessment Centre, you need to stand out from the crowd. Yes, you need to show that you are a strong team player and engage well with others, but you need to actively show the assessors what you are doing in order to get credit for your actions – for example, in a group exercise you not only have to listen to what other group members are saying, but you have to show the team leaders/assessors you are listening through your body language and your feedback. Listening actively to the other group members’ contributions is vital whether you agree with them or not. Active listening means looking at who is speaking, nodding with acknowledgement and then showing you have listened by referring back. Whether you are applying for a Finance Programme or something more Operational, these skills are generally in demand for all types of employment. Good luck!
To find out more about the wide range of opportunities DHL offer, visit: www.dhl-graduates.com
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WHAT
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Graduates in Law
YOUR MIND?
Human rights. Technological advancement. International relations. Whichever way you look, there are big challenges ahead. The way you think will help shape the future – so what hot topics move your mind? Ashurst are on the look out for passionate students with a new way of thinking, so if you can talk for 90 seconds on a subject that moves you, you could win one of three internships at one of our offices in Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Madrid, Melbourne, Singapore or Sydney. Competition opens 24th October 2016 and closes 24th February 2017. To enter, visit
careers.ashurst.com/moveyourmind
AshurstTrainees
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Application hints and tips 1.
Make an honest assessment of your strengths and weaknesses. Then compare that list with the competences stated in the ‘Apply’ section of our website.
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Our application form is in covering letter format. You should address it as a letter to Hammad Akhtar, graduate recruitment partner. We don’t ask specific questions on the competencies we’re looking for. We prefer to give you the space to tell us about them in your own words.
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This format also tests your ability to write clearly. Try not to make your application either overly wordy and formal or over-familiar. We will be most impressed if you explain yourself simply and clearly with the use of evidence.
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Don’t make mistakes. Lawyers are meticulous and accurate, and if your application form isn’t, then you’re unlikely to be invited to interview.
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Demonstrate you understand Ashurst. We ask two specific questions about our firm on the application form. This is to ensure we are interviewing people who have researched us well and understand why we are different.
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Be objective, not subjective. General statements about your qualities are less convincing than objective evidence. For example, don’t just tell us you’re a brilliant team leader. Instead, make sure you’ve included that you’re a society committee member and been specific about what your role entailed and what you achieved during your tenure.
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Avoid clichés. Lots of applicants tell us they want to be a lawyer because the law shapes society or they want to work at Ashurst because they would relish the chance to work on cutting-edge deals. We’re interested in your communication skills and are far more likely to be impressed if you’ve used your own words rather than tired clichés.
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Use your work experience to full effect. It doesn’t matter whether your work experience is in a legal or non-legal role. Put it in and tell us what you learned from it.
We have opportunities for all law and non-law students and graduates – from first year to final year and beyond. Applications opened on 1 September for our winter vacation scheme, summer vacation schemes and our first year programme, Ahead with Ashurst. Applications opened on 1 October for September 2019 and March 2020 training contracts. Closing dates vary and we recruit on a rolling basis. Please visit our website for more information.
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Student Mentoring from Lloyds Banking Group At Lloyds Banking Group, we welcome individuals from any degree discipline, background and experience for our Graduate Leadership programmes and summer Internships. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities, ranging from leading digital and IT innovation to shaping business strategy; from interpreting financial figures, managing large-scale projects and solving complex problems to helping high street customers, local start-up businesses and multi-national organisations. Our roles go beyond traditional banking – after all it takes a diversity of people in a variety of roles to help Britain prosper. Our networks work to support our colleagues and celebrate diversity within our organisation. And now you can access that support too! We’ve set up a mentoring opportunity for students to access a mentor through our diversity networks. If you are seeking a mentor to help you think about your career, boost your confidence, help prepare for an interview or for other career-related reasons, you can now register for a mentor with our networks. BREAKTHROUGH WOMEN’S NETWORK Our award-winning women’s network is now the largest of its kind in the UK with 13,000 members and 4,000 mentors. In 2015, Breakthrough held more than 50 events on career development and mentoring.
ACCESS DISABILITY NETWORK Our Access network connects and supports colleagues with disabilities. We have more than 3,000 members and run high profile initiatives, including a national event, regular newsletters, a mentoring scheme and colleague development sessions. 12
Interested? Complete a short survey in order to register your interest in a mentor. We will then contact you when one becomes available that is as close a match as possible to what you are looking for.
Interested in our programmes? Discover more about our variety of Graduate Leadership Programmes and paid summer internships at:
www.lloydsbankinggrouptalent.com
We are in the middle of the Fast Stream application window and nearing the end… have you submitted your application? If not, you still have time! You have until November 30th to apply to a number of streams ranging from:
• Generalist • Government Economic Service • Government Statistical Service • Government Operational Research Service • Government Research Service • Digital and Technology • Commercial • Finance • Project Delivery • Government Communication Service • Human Resources • European • Houses of Parliament Internship Programmes
Better yet, the application windows for the Early Diversity Internship Programme (EDIP) have now opened and will close early January 2017! The Summer Diversity Internship Programme (SDIP) will open in early December 2016. Be sure to look out for the ‘Apply’ button on the scheme pages on our website. You can find the eligibility for the Fast Stream streams and internship programmes on the new website at www.faststream.gov.uk.
Application Tips
Have you already thought about applying for any of the Fast Stream schemes or internship programmes? Are you feeling nervous? Well, you can ease those nerves by knowing that the verbal and numerical online tests have been scrapped (except for statistical roles), so no need to get that dusty GCSE Maths textbook out of the attic! Not only this, but you can practice for the initial online Situational Judgement Questionnaire stage of the application process by clicking on the hyperlinks found under the ‘Application Process’ > ‘Online Tests’ sections of each scheme page on the Fast Stream website. Secondly, gone are the days of waiting half a year to find out whether you’re on the Fast Stream – this year we’re switching up our application process so that from the moment of registration, you will find out within 12-16 weeks whether you’ll be on the Fast Stream. We’ve got a lot of other exciting things to show you, and we hope you can’t wait to get started on applying to an exciting Fast Stream or Internship Scheme this year.
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MyKindaFuture: Great opportunities and events The Identity Agenda: A discussion about being black in the UK today The Civil Service are hosting a series of unique events to challenge students to identify the struggles faced in their communities, education and in finding a job. As British society changes, the Civil Service is rising to the challenge of changing with it. Evolving to be more diverse and more representative of the society it serves. Worried about missing out? The Civil Service are hosting this event twice in November so head over to the MyKindaFuture website for more information and to sign up.
BOOK NOW 17th November
24th November
BP Female Focused Events: Birmingham and London At BP, we’re hosting a series of female focused events and we’d love you to come along. Focusing on developing your networking skills and building your personal brand, these events will provide you with the insight that matters when it comes to making the right professional impact. Our hands-on workshops and inspiring guest speakers will empower you to achieve both personal and career success.
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23rd November
MyKindaFuture: Great opportunities and events Leonardo: Insight Day Imagine designing systems that protect pilots from threats that they didn’t even know were there… Imagine working with technology so advanced that you’re solving problems that don’t exist yet… Imagine being part of Leonardo. Leonardo is a global high-tech player in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Do you like solving problems? Would you like the opportunity to create innovative systems? Are you keen to work on exciting and challenging development programs? If so, then join us as a placement or graduate engineer. Come along to Leonardo’s insight day where you can meet current graduates and staff, develop your application and assessment skills and experience and most importantly positively impact on your chances of gaining a summer placement, industrial placement or a place on the graduate program. You will gain a greater understanding of the recruitment process and understand how your degree can convert into a specialist engineering role.
Barnett Waddingham: Internships across the UK
BOOK NOW 22nd November
Barnett Waddingham is the UK’s largest independent provider of consultancy, actuarial and administration services. They are looking for confident individuals with strong communication skills and a proactive approach in driving new ideas forward. Each summer, they run an eight-week paid summer internship programme that offers first class training and work experience enabling you to gain an excellent understanding of the role an actuary undertakes within the firm, how our business operates and the opportunity to learn from our Partners and team members. You will be given real responsibility to contribute to client work and get the opportunity to spend time in the various practice areas as well as complete a project. You will be assigned a personal mentor and supervisor who will help and support you throughout the programme to ensure that you gain the best experience possible. Many students who have completed our summer programme have gone on to develop their career with us after university as part of our Actuarial graduate programme. If you have an A grade in A-level Maths, at least 300 UCAS points or equivalent and in your penultimate year at university a career as an Actuary may be right for you.
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Win a summer internship with us. Take part in a series of team challenges during an all-expenses paid weekend away.
After arriving in Birmingham, you and fellow undergrads will be split into teams and set a series of challenging exercises throughout the weekend. We’ll watch you flex your skillset and decide who deserves a summer internship. Our Mentors are also on hand to make your application stand out. Ask them for hints and tips now.
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One of our newest members of the team, Katie, is currently on her placement year with MyKindaFuture. She shares why you might want to consider joining a society.
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WHY JOIN A SOCIETY?
I’m sure most of you would agree us students have a lot of juggling to do on a day-to-day basis, and being a student can actually be a real struggle sometimes (especially waking up for a 9am lecture). We have to meet deadlines, revise for exams, maintain some kind of social life and try to survive the week off pasta. And to add to this, we have a highly competitive working environment where essentially we are competing against our course mates and other students for placements, internships and grad jobs. More and more employers are looking for students who are not only interested in their academic studies but have that something extra too. I am currently on my placement with MyKindaFuture and will be returning back for my final year in the summer. For now, my role is a University Relations Manager which involves advising and supporting student led societies called Bright Futures. From Exeter to Scotland you can find Bright Futures societies in over 50 universities all over the UK. We want career focused motivated students to get involved in running their own Bright Futures committee. This is a great opportunity and will really get you those extra brownie points!
• We are a network of over 50 student led employability societies in universities across the UK. Supported and connected by a National Team, each society runs their own interactive and fun events for students on their campus to connect with and learn from leading employers. • Each society is made up of a small team of students who work with great employers to run career focused events. There are a range of roles available in each committee, such as President, Event Manager and Marketing officer (but ultimately everyone works together.) • Your committee are in control of deciding what type of events you would like to run, how often and with which employers (for example, you might want to run a Mock Assessment workshop with BP to learn more about assessment centres.)
BENEFITS • Having the chance to run a Bright Futures society of your own or join a great team!
Running your own Bright Futures society would be a great step towards making you stand out in the competitive grad market.
• Wide range of innovation, informative and often unique training and networking events.
So, if you are interested in getting involved in the society, go to the website & email me at katie@mykindafuture.com.
• Accessibility to 21 of our employer contacts and many more!
I look forward to hearing from you!
• Personalised support to help you find and secure that great internship and / or graduate position.
• Boost employability skills.
• 60% of our Bright Futures committee members had a job before the end of their final year.
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What is C4 Pop Up? C4 Pop Up is a national outreach programme of skills workshops and challenges, taking place across the UK, to promote careers within the media industry and to identify undiscovered talent. As the official UK broadcaster of the Rio 2016 Paralympic games, the theme of diversity and inclusivity is central to the project and the young people will be working on Rio-inspired media challenges. Workshops focus on factual production, digital marketing, or
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Who can apply? journalism, and are facilitated by our tutors and Channel 4 freelancers. At the end of each workshop, the challenge submissions will be viewed and judged by a C4 panel. Each winning team will be announced. Meanwhile, individuals who are identified as possing talent (based on merit, aptitude and effort) will be offered CV-enhancing opportunities with Channel 4.
The event is for anyone over 16 who wants to break into the media industry. We never say ‘you must have this’ or ‘you must be like that’ we love it when the group is really diverse. All that matters is that you’re truly passionate about the media industry, and that you’ve got a bit of raw talent that sets you apart from the crowd. To book your place at our Corby event, go to: 4talent.channel4. com/4talent-days.
30 Autumn Career Evenings
64 Careers Fairs
These high profile events held at 30 universities across the UK offer a chance to discuss our opportunities on campus. They include a Partner presentation, interactive games and networking sessions.
A unique opportunity to ask questions about Deloitte and get advice on the application process.
10 Timetabled Workshops
An upskilling day to discover more about Deloitte, our offices and life at the company.
We’re taking over timetabled lectures to deliver a bespoke session and introduce our tech, digital and cyber opportunities to STEAM students.
For the curious
deloitte.co.uk/graduates
Six Regional Insight Days
Society Networks We are working with Bright Futures societies across the UK to organise exclusive events to connect with Deloitte and like-minded students.
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Developing Talent. Delivering Futures.
What’s Winner of National Outstanding Achievement Award 2015 for Construction
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Assistant project engineer at ISG
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“I joined ISG as a graduate trainee, and since then I’ve shadowed and worked with some of the best in the construction industry… If you really want to jump start your career and develop your industry skills, then I couldn’t recommend ISG’s graduate programme more.” Zahra Ghaffari Assistant Project Engineer Our vision is to be the world’s most dynamic construction services company, delivering places that help people and businesses thrive. By joining ISG, you’ll be part of a team focused on intensive development training to kick start your career at ISG and in the construction industry. From designers and planners, to construction project managers and quantity surveyors, we offer a complete development journey, equipping you with the technical and managerial skills to drive your career forward from day one. To find out more, visit isgplc.com/careers Applications for our 2017 programmes close on 11 December 2016 Follow @ISGplc and look at the exciting career options available by searching #TeamISG
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Choose a career in IT Choose innovation Choose to experience the commitment Choose to work for the world’s 5th largest independent IT and business services provider IT’s your future – 65,000 great minds already chose to join us, why not join them? We have business and technical graduate and placement opportunities including testing, developing and business analysis. These roles could be within any of our commercial or public sector industries and based in any of our UK locations.
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Are you ready to discover a community of like-minded people, all committed to sharing knowledge and developing together? If you’re looking for a Summer Internship or a Graduate scheme, the Nestlé Academy offers you the chance to develop your skills and gain experience in a vibrant global business. We have a range of opportunities available to join us in 2017.
#MyBigBreak Look out for our Graduates on campus to find out more and discover if Nestlé is the big break you need!
Application advice • Consider your chosen scheme and function carefully as you can only apply to one. • Practice for your online testing prior to the real thing! Have a calculator ready too. • Sit in a quiet place with no distractions. • Treat the Video Interview like the interviewer is sat in front of you. • Be honest and demonstrate your strengths.
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Closing date for the RPC London Summer Scheme is 31st January 2017. Apply now and define your career @LifeinaLawFirm. www.rpc.co.uk/manifesto If you never go against the grain, always follow the well-trodden path and consistently take the safe option, you could find yourself sleepwalking into a predictable career with a traditional firm. If that’s how you see your future, we wish you every success. But please look away now. If you prefer the bold to the boring, however, and find the prospect of joining a different kind of law firm enticing, we’d love to talk to you. We run summer vacation schemes each year to enable prospective trainees to spend time with us, getting a feel for what we do and what it’s like to work here. We want to break the mould, rewrite the rules and redefine the legal profession. Your mission could be to build the law firm of the future, today. And to define your career at the same time. If this sounds like the type of role for you, we want to hear from you.
Our trainees had the following top tips to share with prospective summer vacation scheme applicants:
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Make sure you’re aware of major legal and commercial developments. Recruiters don’t expect you to be a business expert, but it is a major advantage if you are able to demonstrate that you can confidently comment on current affairs.
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When you think you are getting close to completing an application form, ask a friend or family member to proof-read your application. Attention to detail is crucial and two pairs of eyes are better than one.
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Think about what qualities you are looking for in a law firm and why. You should then conduct research that best fit this profile - it may be that you reconsider a firm you were initially not interested in.
Closing date for Summer Scheme is 31 January 2017. www.rpc.co.uk/manifesto or follow us on twitter @LifeinaLawFirm.
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Be yourself. Get noticed. Application and assessment centre advice. One of the most important pieces of advice we can offer candidates at any stage of the assessment process is to be yourself. It’s your time to shine so avoid any ‘cookie cutter’ responses. Here are some top tips. • Be prepared to outline clearly and succinctly why you want to work in banking and finance (or relevant industry). Think about your motivation to apply in the first place. • Do your research and make sure you have attended at least one of the company’s campus events or webinars. • No two firms are the same, even within the same industry. Your aim should be to figure out what sets each apart from the competition. • Remember, assessment centres are a two way street. Not only do they offer an opportunity for a company to assess you, but they are also a chance for you to assess whether the company and its culture are right for you. So ask questions; find out why people joined the company; what its culture is like – and what motivates them to stay there.
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Brakes Group Operations & Supply Chain Graduate Scheme 2017 — Opportunities Nationwide Are you a Graduate looking for a fast paced and challenging career in Operations & Supply Chain? Do you want to be a Senior Manager of the future? If so, you can expect a rewarding and challenging career at Brakes, as we continually strive to make it a great place to work. We believe in investing in our people, through excellent training, leadership development opportunities and self-motivation. You’ll have the opportunity to positively impact the organisation whilst embracing the strong culture of teamwork and optimising performance. The 2 year programme will involve placements within our supply chain operations as well as in supporting functions such as Transport, Engineering and Supply Chain Planning. With a salary of £25,000, 23 days holiday and a fully structured and supported programme that will provide you with a real understanding of a food distribution business. This is an excellent opportunity if you are passionate about a career in supply chain operations.
About Brakes Brakes Group is a c. £3.0 billion turnover leading supplier to the foodservice sector in the UK, Ireland, France and Sweden, employing over 10,000 people across Europe. Through a family of specialist businesses and brands, which are able to deliver everything the caterer needs, Brakes serves tens of thousands of customers across Europe every day and prides itself on a deep knowledge and understanding of the different business sectors it supplies, from independent pubs, restaurants, hotels and well-known high street brands, through to hospitals and schools. Brakes is now part of the Sysco Group, the world’s largest foodservice company. With its head office in Houston, USA it registered global sales of $48b last year. If you are confident, personable with very strong communication skills both written and verbal and a recent graduate with a minimum of a 2:2 in any degree subject make sure you get your application in as soon as possible. To find out more and apply click here.
When I was hunting for a graduate scheme, I wanted to find a scheme which would allow me to develop and learn alongside contributing to the business. Since I joined, I’ve done just that; I’ve been responsible for working alongside a depot to pilot a new handheld device which will be rolled out across the business over the next two years. I’ve been given responsibility to ensure everyone is trained to use the new systems, work alongside contractors to get all the physical infrastructure and hardware we need fitted and tested on time, and developing a strategy to handle the data from the 65,000 customer accounts we have. Chris Runkee, Graduate Supply Chain and Operations
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