Top Undergraduate Employers 2013 - 2014 by RMP Enterprise Ltd

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Work experience opportunities with the UK’s number one graduate employer For ﬁrst year to ﬁnal year students

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Give us a little of your time and we’ll give you the opportunity to discover what a career with PwC is all about. See how our different Graduate Work business areas work together; network with our people – including Placement Senior Partners – who’ll give you an incredible insight into our culture. Malini, Luca, Diana and Meera all took the opportunity in Voted employer of choice by students their ﬁrst year at university to join our three-day Talent Academy. in The Times Top 100 Now they’re hoping to join us on an internship next summer. And Graduate Employers that’s just one of many ways to experience PwC during your time at survey for ten university. From Insight Days and Shadowing a Female Leader, to years running. 11-month paid Work Placements for undergraduates and graduates, they could all lead to a place on our graduate programme. Join PwC – we’re focused on helping you reach your full potential. Work Placement

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The Top 75 Undergraduate Employers 2013 - 2014 The Top 75 Undergraduate Employers table is based on student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk, for large organisations who recruit over 15 students a year on placements, internships, vacation schemes and insights and have at least 15 reviews on the website. Ranking in the Top 75 table

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The Top 20 Medium-sized Undergraduate Schemes 2013 - 2014 Ranking in the Top 20 table

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RMP Enterprise Ltd. 22 - 26 Albert Embankment London, SE1 7TJ 0203 056 7700 enquiries@rmpenterprise.co.uk © RMP Enterprise Ltd 2013

THE TABLES 01 THE TOP 75 UNDERGRADUATE EMPLOYERS 03 THE TOP 20 MEDIUM-SIZED UNDERGRADUATE SCHEMES & TOP 5 SMALL TO MEDIUM-SIZED UNDERGRADUATE EMPLOYERS

05 INTRODUCTION ADVICE 07 ABOUT THIS GUIDE / AND HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF IT 09 WHAT’S SO IMPORTANT ABOUT UNDERGRADUATE WORK EXPERIENCE?

11 WHAT TYPES OF OPPORTUNITIES ARE THERE? 13 HOW TO SUCCEED WITH ONLINE APPLICATION FORMS, COVER LETTERS AND CVS

15 BE PREPARED! HOW TO IMPRESS THE RECRUITERS 17 THE JOB ITSELF - HOW TO MAKE A SUCCESS OF YOUR UNDERGRADUATE WORK EXPERIENCE

18 TOP 10 TIPS TO SECURE A PLACEMENT, INTERNSHIP, VACATION SCHEME OR INSIGHT

THE EMPLOYERS 19 INDUSTRY INSIGHTS 50 THE TOP 75 UNDERGRADUATE EMPLOYERS 164 THE TOP 20 MEDIUM-SIZED UNDERGRADUATE SCHEMES 198 THE TOP 5 SMALL TO MEDIUM-SIZED UNDERGRADUATE EMPLOYERS

BONUS 206 THE NATIONAL PLACEMENT & INTERNSHIP AWARDS 2013 207 THE NUE AWARDS 208 RMP ENTERPRISE

INTRODUCTION Welcome to the 2013-2014 edition of the Top Undergraduate Employers. This publication has been created based on the experiences of students as reviewed and rated on RateMyPlacement.co.uk. Six years ago, whilst studying at Loughborough University, we felt that there was a lack of information available when it came to making our own placement choices, therefore RateMyPlacement.co.uk was born. Since then, the website has become the UK’s leading resource for students looking for work experience and contains over 20,000 student-written reviews as well as hundreds of job opportunities. We’d like to extend a special thanks to PwC, our Premier Sponsor, as well as all of the other organisations who have contributed to this year’s Guide. Good luck with your search! Ali Lindsay, Chris Wickson & Oliver Sidwell, Co-founders, RMP Enterprise Ltd

We see a future with so much to offer. Do you? Around the world, growth is bringing new prosperity; businesses are pioneering new trade routes; and new centres of wealth and influence are emerging. At HSBC, we’re inspired by the ways the world is changing for our business and for our customers. That’s why we’re looking to connect with the best and the brightest people from across the globe. With so much to offer, we’re ideally placed to help you realise your ambitions.

Achieve your potential at HSBC. www.hsbc.com/rmp HSBC is committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment.

ABOUT THIS GUIDE The Top 75 Undergraduate Employers table and the Top 20 Medium-sized Undergraduate Schemes are both based on reviews submitted by students on RateMyPlacement.co.uk who have worked at organisations that employ over 250 people. Each ‘review’ is a structured survey comprising of 15 questions and within each review, students are required to rate and review their day-to-day role, the company in general and the other aspects that complete an experience such as the opportunities outside of work and the local area.

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Eaton is a global diversified power management company. We help customers manage power, so buildings, airplanes, trucks, cars, machinery and entire businesses can do more while consuming less energy. As an integrated global company, we are unified in our commitment to powering business worldwide.

Our products and the employees who design and build them are part of making a difference in the world every day. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re ready to do something that matters, to do it well and to be encouraged and rewarded for doing it, then Eaton is the place for you. To learn more and apply for open positions, please visit www.eaton.com/careers.

WHAT’S SO IMPORTANT ABOUT UNDERGRADUATE WORK EXPERIENCE? Employability... Simply having a degree is no longer enough to secure a graduate job. From a survey of 250 companies advertising undergraduate opportunities, over 60% of them retain their interns and placement students as graduates, leaving the rest of the graduate population to fight for all other spaces available.

“Over 60% of employers retain intern and placement students as graduates” Source: National Undergraduate Employability Awards

Find out first-hand what a career is really like... It’s not all about securing a graduate job; it’s about finding out what it’s really like to experience the working world. It’s your chance to find out what you like and, just as importantly, what you don’t like!

Secure a graduate position in your final year... Imagine finishing your degree and walking into a job, hassle free? Well, a placement, internship, vacation scheme or insight gives you that foot in the door and the opportunity to network with the people who could help you secure a graduate job offer.

This figure rises to a shocking 75% of the graduate vacancies advertised in 2013 by City investment banks. And half the training contracts offered by the leading law firms are likely to be filled by graduates who have already completed work experience with the employer (Source: High Fliers Survey 2013).

Robyn, Talent Channels Officer, PwC

“You might not know it, but there’s a good chance you’re developing the skills we’re looking for every day. It could be through academic studies, extracurricular hobbies or sporting achievements. And a work experience programme is just one of the ways to realise your potential.” |9

MAKE A LIVING

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

The world is more complex than ever before. And with the financial futures of millions in our hands, we’re looking for the best and brightest talent – the future leaders that will help make a difference for our clients and the larger world around us. From Advisory and Client Support to Investment Management and Technology – no matter what you’re looking to do, there are many exciting challenges waiting for you at BlackRock.

Meet our people and find out how you can make a difference at BlackRock at blackrockoncampus.com

Issued by BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited (authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority). Registered office: 12 Throgmorton Avenue, London, EC2N 2DL. Registered in England No. 2020394. Tel: 020 7743 3000. For your protection, telephone calls are usually recorded. BlackRock is a trading name of BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited. Ref: 10644.

WHAT TYPES OF OPPORTUNITIES ARE THERE? Placements

Industrial placement, sandwich year, year in industry, year-long internship A structured programme where you spend a full academic year working for one company (or sometimes two) as a full time employee before returning to university for your final year.

Internships

Work experience A formal and structured programme that typically lasts from four to 12 weeks over the summer period. Employers use such schemes to identify future graduate talent by introducing them to the company.

Vacation Schemes

Vac scheme, work experience Vacation schemes are a short period of work experience, specifically in a law firm. They usually run for one to two weeks (although they can be longer) and many law firms use them as a way of finding potential training contract recruits.

Insights

Short-term insight scheme, open day Insight days or weeks are primarily for first-year students, however many are open to all undergraduates. Taking place throughout the year, insights are designed to give a taster into the company or industry. They also allow the employer to identify future talent.

WHERE TO LOOK FOR OPPORTUNITIES YOUR UNIVERSITY Take full advantage of using your university careers service and your course placement officer if you have one. They have a wealth of experience and will be able to answer any questions you might have on online applications, CVs and cover letters. Make sure that you also attend careers fairs as you’ll be able to meet employers face to face.

PUBLICATIONS Take full advantage of reading publications (including this one!) to give you an insight into the type of opportunities available in the market. Check out industry specific publications too so you can identify what skills you need to develop for a career in that field.

If you sign up to RateMyPlacement. co.uk, you’ll be the first to know about hundreds of placements, internships, vacation schemes and insights. With over 20,000 student-written reviews, you can find out about your peers’ previous experiences, providing you with honest and independent feedback on exactly what to expect. It’s all FREE too!

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Today, you will raise expectations higher. Graduate & Internship Opportunities As we set out to shape the future of Barclays, we are looking to our graduates and interns to play their part. Whichever part of the business you join, your innovation, drive and inspiration will take us forward. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get every opportunity to make a positive impact, and our full support when you do. And it all starts today.

barclays.com/joinus

Barclays Bank PLC is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Barclays Bank PLC is registered in England. Registered number 1026167. Registered Office: 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP.

HOW TO SUCCEED WITH ONLINE APPLICATION FORMS, COVER LETTERS AND CVS We went out on the streets to find out from graduate recruiters and experts in the field what makes them pay attention to your application.

ONLINE APPLICATION FORMS “Don’t get flustered and think about it from the recruiters

perspective. It’s a competitive market but there will be other chances to

“Make sure you take your time to complete an online application form and provide as much information as possible.

shine if this isn’t your strongest stage.”

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“Tailoring your CV to the job you’re applying for is crucial. Read the job description and pick out the skills that are most relevant to the role and make sure you check for spelling again and again.”

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MY WORK HELPS US WORK. SAM CHURCHILL “Network Rail really knows the value of investing in its people, with wide-ranging career prospects in all functions and disciplines.”

“I’ve had many opportunities to work on challenging projects including the strategic business plan, which proposes how Network Rail will support the railway over the next five years and is vital to secure funding for the future, making a real and tangible difference to the travelling experience of millions of passengers.”

NETWORKRAIL.CO.UK/GRADUATES ENGINEERING / PROJECT MANAGEMENT / GENERAL MANAGEMENT / BIMS / CONTRACTS & PROCUREMENT / FINANCE / PROPERTY / STRATEGIC PLANNING

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Linklaters “Make sure you research thoroughly to the organisa identify tions that yo u want to focu on, rather th s an applying to too many. Mor carefully cons e idered and fo cused answer make for an s will improved appl icat eye on dead lines and whet ion. Keep a close he r recruitmen is rolling – ap t plying early m ay increase chances of be your ing chosen fo r the next stag the recruitm ent process. e of Undertaking work experie nce with a company you’ re applying to can be hugely beneficial, as it will allow yo u to get a re insight into th al e organisation and will help you to demon strates a kn owledge and understandin g of their cult ure and values It’s also the perfect oppo . rtunity to se company is th e if a e right cultur e fit for you.”

TOP TIPS TO IMPRESS...

1. Take a structured approach and don’t apply for hundreds of positions. Five to six well thought out and tailored applications will give you a better chance than a hundred mass produced applications 2. Take your time when writing applications. Ensure you’ve had time to really think about how you can represent your skills and experience. This is your one chance so don’t blow it! 3. Check, check and check again. Don’t let silly mistakes reflect badly on your application 4. Network with potential employers who you’ve met, perhaps on campus or at events, and on social networking sites - most organisations have official Twitter handles and LinkedIn groups 5. Think about how appropriate your personality and experience is for the role 6. Speak to your careers service / placement officer and ask for examples of tests and exercises to help prepare you for interviews and assessment centres 7. Mirror the way in which employees at the organisation dress and communicate. First impressions count 8. Get to know your interviewer. Be interested in what they have to say about the team, the company and themselves | 15

Don’t miss the ride of your life. EDF Energy 2014 Industrial Placement Scheme Before you graduate, you can discover what a career with EDF Energy is all about. Our year-long paid Industrial Placements offer an unparalleled introduction to one of the UK’s most exciting industries. Spanning both technical and commercial disciplines, each placement offers you the chance to focus on roles and projects that are directly related to your field of study, while developing a broad understanding of our organisation and the industry as a whole. As the largest producer of low carbon electricity, we’re on a journey that will define the UK energy industry for generations to come. Start your journey by applying now for our Industrial Placement Scheme starting September 2014. edfenergy.com/placements

THE JOB ITSELF - HOW TO MAKE A SUCCESS OF YOUR UNDERGRADUATE WORK EXPERIENCE Be Excited The experience is what you make it so show enthusiasm and a willingness to learn

Make Opportunities Use your initiative and get involved with as much as possible during your time with the company. Exceed A Foot In The Door expectations and take every You’re not hired yet. Think of opportunity to build your experience as an extended your skillset interview Meet People Be Professional Remember the names of the You won’t be treated like a people you work with and those student whilst you’re with a higher up within the company. company so be sure to treat Be approachable and network everyone with respect and be with your colleagues polite Work Hard Communicate The harder you work during Listen and learn how to hone your experience, the more you your communication skills, ask can expect to gain from it. All relevant questions and expect of the skills learnt will help you to be communicating with a to improve your employability range of colleagues across the and secure that all important business graduate job

ENJOY IT! Don’t forget to enjoy the experience and take advantage of every opportunity to learn. This is invaluable on the job training that will put you in great stead for your final year and career. | 17

TOP 10 TIPS TO SECURE A PLACEMENT, INTERNSHIP, VACATION SCHEME OR INSIGHT

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recruitment / jobbased websites, such as RateMyPlacement.co.uk, and read up on profiles and vacancies.You’ll gain an insight into what’s available out there

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company websites once a role has caught your eye. Look out for employee blogs and profiles to help you understand the culture

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students reviews to gain an authentic view of what it’s really like to work for the company. There are over 20,000 reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk which represent a range of experiences

Network...

reach out to potential employers on appropriate forums like LinkedIn or Twitter. Join #PlacementChat to have your questions answered and make that first impression count

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your online application, CV and cover letter. Don’t lose out at the first hurdle

Apply early...

be sure to apply in advance of the deadline. Note each down and manage your time. This will give you the best chance to getting through

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your application and ask your interviewer relevant questions; you should be interested in not only the role, but the company and industry as well

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research and explore the company and wider industry before your interviews and assessment centres. Showcase your knowledge and understanding of the role too

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first impressions count so be sure to mirror the culture of the company and convey yourself appropriately. Make sure you’re dressed well and look professional

Be Positive...

don’t be afraid of rejection as there are lots of opportunities out there. Be persistant and you will succeed

Industry Insights On the following pages you will find a selection of industry insights. Within each section, you will find an overview of that particular industry, plus a Q&A with an industry expert. Enjoy...

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Accountancy & Finance to find out more, visit

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The multifaceted nature of the Financial and Accountancy sector has made it an increasingly attractive prospect for undergraduates considering their career options. Financial professions are consistently challenging their employees with responsibilities that are dynamic, exciting, fast paced and always rewarding. In addition, the diverse range of job roles on offer ensures that the sector accommodates itself to students of all backgrounds and degrees.

to pursue this line of work. Other trends that are apparent in the Financial and Accountancy sector include an increased emphasis on customer facing skills, with an emphasis on the ability to build good relationships with clients.

Advantages that can be gained from pursuing a career in the Financial and Accountancy sector are both abundant and rewarding. In addition to the variety of opportunities on offer, a career in finance will help to develop the necessary skills, including team work, communication and problem solving, which are easily transferable and highly respected from employers of all sectors. Other benefits from this sector include high earning Whilst the financial sector is notorious for potential, with some of the highest, most being competitive, the shortage of skilled alluring packages available, and the constant talent in certain specialist areas, including opportunity of promotion, with an emphasis prominent roles like Actuaries, Underwriters, on the performance of the candidate as Risk Management and Compliance, offer a opposed to their seniority. clear gap in the market for students who wish

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Starting salaries for 2013 at the UK’s leading graduate employers are expected to remain unchanged for an unprecedented fourth year – at a median of £29,000.

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In this current economic climate, employers are expecting to increase their graduate recruitment by 2.7% in 2013.

53% of respondents have experienced difficulty in hiring the right candidate for a financial job, and are looking for more skilled candidates.

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UK’s top employers have received 7% more graduate job applications so far, compared with the equivalent period in the 20112012 recruitment round.

Joanne Dunkason Company: PwC Position: Senior Associate in Assurance About: I graduated from Loughborough University in 2011 after studying International Business. I did a Work Placement in Assurance with PwC in Southampton as part of my degree in my third year. I returned to PwC once I graduated and have been working in the Southampton office for the last two years. At Loughborough University I played in both the Netball and Basketball teams and spent a summer studying Mandarin at a University in China.

Industry Employers

Top 75 pos. 1st / Pg.100 Top 75 pos. 3rd / Pg.66 Top 75 pos. 4th / Pg.136 Top 75 pos. 5th / Pg.96 Top 75 pos. 11th / Pg.88

Top 20 pos. 3rd / Pg.184

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Advertising & Marketing focus on delivering successful and innovative marketing solutions. It’s all about knowing your allaboutcareers.com audience, how to reach them, and getting results. The industry buzzes with diverse specialist areas, such as digital, face-to-face When you think about the advertising and and direct marketing to experiential, guerrilla marketing industry, images of trilby-wearing and relationship marketing. Expanding edgy types kicking back in snazzy offices and technologies have even created completely scribbling endless ‘concepts’ on whiteboards new marketing roles in social media. The may pop to mind. Well, this may be part of industry calls for top communication skills; an it, but there’s a lot more to this industry than ability to build client relationships, understand that! a target audience and convey ideas effectively is vital. Advertising and creative agencies We engage with the labours of advertising and in-house marketing departments for big and marketing minds every day. From companies are all typical employers. billboards and radio and television adverts, to that daily dip into your social medium of Placements and internships are the best choice, marketing strategies have the power way to get a feel for this industry, with many to both entertain and influence. It’s true that agencies and marketing departments offering creative bods are crucial in this industry, but work experience for bright and enthusiastic success would be pretty limited without the students and graduates from various degree huge array of individuals working in research, disciplines. planning and strategy. to find out more, visit

FACT #4 Marketing assistants, marketing executives, account managers or brand consultants 28% of graduate vacancies FACT #2

There were 27,640 marketing students studying in the UK in 2012. (HESA)

with top UK employers in 2013 are in marketing. (High Fliers)

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The median starting salary for graduates in marketing in 2012-13 was £26,250. (AGR)

1.8% of the graduate vacancies in 2012-13 were in marketing. (AGR)

Kim Foster Company: RateMyPlacement.co.uk Position: Marketing Executive About: I am currently studying Leisure Marketing at Bournemouth University and worked as a placement student in the marketing department at RateMyPlacement.co.uk. It was a fantastic year where I was involved in a range of projects. These included creating and project managing the brand new ÂŁ5,000 Society Showcase competition where I had to engage societies with the RateMyPlacement.co.uk brand. I also learned the skills required to become an Account Manager, liaising with clients to encourage their interns to leave reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk. I was also involved in events and presentations on behalf of RateMyPlacement.co.uk.

Industry Employers

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Banking Many of the UK’s banking institutions are involved with all of these and are generally known as ‘universal banks’. This means that they offer services such as advising corporations on mergers and acquisitions, handling The Banking and Finance sector has gone the finances of wealthy individuals, trading on through some significant changes since the the stock markets, developing and selling new financial crisis. As a sector, banking has had financial products. One major change that to change the way it does business with a happened within the Banking sector is the esgreater focus being put on mitigating the tablishment of the Prudential Regulation Aurisks involved and working in line with new thority (PRA) as part of the Bank of England. legislation. The PRA is responsible for regulating deposit taking institutions including banks and buildGenerally speaking there are four main types ing societies and promoting the safety and of banking which include: soundness of the financial system. • Retail Banking — dealing with day to day transactions of small businesses and Although the sector is still recovering, the individuals Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR) • Commercial or Corporate Banking — found nearly 10% of all graduate vacancies offering banking facilities to medium-to- in 2012/13 to be in Banking and Finance and large businesses also found this sector has some of the highest • Private Banking — a one-to-one service for initial starting salaries with an average of wealthy individuals around £29,000. • Investment Banking — helping clients raise capital, often by investing in the financial FACT #4 markets. FACT #2 Many of the main investment to find out more, visit bankofenglandgraduates.co.uk

Sveriges Riksbank the banks now recruit most of their Central bank of Sweden is graduates directly from their the oldest bank in the world interns and placement students having been founded in so applying for these roles 1656 as a private bank but can be very competitive. becoming the state bank in 1668. FACT #3 With the introduction of FACT #1 the PRA the Bank of England In the 1960’s the has almost doubled its size in main UK banks had a numbers of employees, which combined balance sheet is the highest percentage value of £8billion which was growth it has had in its 32% of UK GDP. By 2010 the whole history. same institutions had a value of £6,240 billion which accounted for 450% of GDP!

Kim Hutchinson Company: HSBC Global Banking Markets Position: Front Office, Foreign Exchange Support Analyst, Global Banking and Markets Technology, Graduate Analyst programme About: The role, as a Front Office, Foreign Exchange Support Analyst, involves working with the Front Office traders and systems to identify and resolve any exceptions with the Foreign Exchange systems. It also involves monitoring, tracking and resolving any regulatory exceptions to ensure that what should be reported to the regulators as part of the Dodd Frank Act, is correctly and accurately reported within the SLA deadlines. I am also in charge of the primary monitoring system for the Foreign Exchange applications and regulatory reporting.

Industry Employers

Top 75 pos. 7th / Pg.64 Top 75 pos. 25th / Pg.52 Top 75 pos. 29th / Pg.140 Top 75 pos. 38th / Pg.104 Top 20 pos. 5th / Pg.174

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Engineering How do I become an engineer? As well as good grades in mathematics engc.org.uk and sciences, engineering requires hands on experience and an understanding of innovation principles, processes, design and Engineering makes up an exciting range society. Qualifications in ICT and design of businesses and industries, including technology (D&T) are also extremely useful. construction, transport, cosmetics, medicine, The good news is that, whatever your food, fashion and much more. Engineers work strenghts, there is probably a branch of in all kinds of environments, from offices, engineering that will match your interests. laboratories and film studios to outdoors and There are plenty of routes into engineering underground. Engineering today is closely such as apprenticeships and vocational linked with technology and plays a major role schemes that focus more on your experience in many technological devices an advances. of practical problem solving. to find out more, visit

The growing low carbon economy means the demand for skilled engineers will be considerable aswell as demand for exciting major infrastructure projects. The financial rewards are significant too. Each industry sector is different as is each engineering job within that industry. Nevertheless across the bouard, on average, professional engineers can expect to earn more than ÂŁ13,000 per year over and above national average salary.

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Employees in engineering businesses represent 19% of the UK workforce.

Professional Qualifications There are three internationally recognised professional qualifications that you can work towards: Engineering Technician (EngTech), Incorporated Engineer (IEng), ICT Technician (ICTTech) and Chartered Engineer (CEng). These form a progressive structure and can be achieved via various pathways.

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On Average, professional engineers can expect to earn more than ÂŁ13,000 per year over and above national salary.

The sector employs 5.6 million people across more than 500,000 businesses.

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The engineering sector will need 2.2 million employees over the next 5-10 years.

Phil Clements Company: National Grid (electricity alliance central) Position: Development Engineer About: After completing a Modern Apprenticeship in Engineering I spent time as an Electrical Designer. The desire to increase my knowledge reached a new level and I left full time employment to undertake my degree. I successfully secured a place on National Gridâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Graduate Development Scheme and am now responsible for the development of multiple large-scale construction projects throughout the country.

Industry Employers

Top 75 pos. 20th / Pg.92 Top 75 pos. 23th / Pg.84 Top 75 pos. 24th / Pg.72 Top 75 pos. 41st / Pg.158 Top 75 pos. 45th / Pg.134 Top 75 pos. 46th / Pg.132 Top 20 pos. 20th / Pg.172

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Fashion to find out more, visit

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The UK fashion industry is one of the most vibrant and creative business sectors in this country. It has universal appeal and a unique DNA that has visually defined periods in time across the centuries. Our industry is revered as a world-leader in fashion education, and we consequently produce some of the world’s most innovative designers, from John Galliano to Vivienne Westwood, and every year our talent creation schemes launch new stars on their way to global recognition. The designs shown at London Fashion Week are a catalyst for trends that are then seen via the media and retailers and eventually worn by the public. The innovation and inspiration showcased on the catwalks drive the wheels of our industry, and

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Fashion directly contributes nearly £21 billion to the UK economy.

have been likened to Research Development in other great industries – the absence of which would leave a stagnated sector. The past two decades have seen considerable changes within this industry. Most notable are the closer links between designer fashion and retail which have seen many designers become high street names through their collaborations. The real mechanics behind the industry range from opportunities in fashion design through to retail, manufacturing, publishing, marketing and arange of other creative activities. The industry employs nearly a million people, across a wide spectrum of roles, and provides diverse opportunities for young people – a critical issue given the growing concern about employment opportunities for the next generation.

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It also has an indirect economic impact, in encouraging spending in other industries, of over £16 billion. That equals a total impact of £37 billion.

FACT #3

FACT #1

The industry employs nearly a million people.

The UK fashion industry (including retail) generates just over half as many jobs as travel and tourism (1.4 million).

Paul Marston Company: ASOS Position: Application Lifecycle Management Software Engineer About: I moved from a small software development company located in a village to join the exciting fashionable world of ASOS in central London in early 2010. I originally joined as a Developer working on various projects on the customer facing website before moving into the Application Lifecycle Management team working with multiple teams to help improve the releasability of the code they develop.While the technology I work with on a day-to-day basis is .NET, C# & PowerShell, there is more to it. Being a jack of all trades with a strong ability to pick up and adapt to new technology and ideas is the most important skill to have.

Ben O’Sullivan Company: ASOS Position: Merchandising Assistant About: I’m a History Graduate who decided I didn’t want to become a historian, choosing instead the Fashion Industry for a career. My interests include Sport, both taking part (Cycling) and watching (Arsenal), Films (Drive), Reading (Life of Pi), Eating (Blueberry Bacon Pancakes), Drinking (Long Island Ice Teas) and catching up with friends, all in the same day preferably.

Industry Employers

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FMCG to find out more, visit

fdf.org.uk

amount to the car industry and over 8,000 new products are launched each year. Technology is used to cater for consumers’ growing desires to eat a wide variety of high quality foods. The industry has invested in state-ofthe-art equipment to ensure that the food tastes good, is produced safely and appears on supermarket shelves on time.

The food and drink manufacturing industry is exciting, fast moving and economically strong. It is one of the largest FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) sectors in the country, making food and drink products for There are good long term career prospects in retailers both in the UK and abroad. the industry. It is estimated that by 2020 over 170,000 new recruits will be needed to meet Food and drink is the country’s largest growing demand. More than 45,000 of these manufacturing sector, employing around roles will be in managerial positions and other 400,000 people on the UK alone. It has an professional occupations (33%). annual turnover of nearly £80 billion and employs people in careers such as food There are a wide variety of sectors within the science, product development, marketing food and drink manufacturing industry to work and communications, nutrition and well- in including: bakery and confectionery (cakes, being, human resources, packaging, research bread, pies and sweets), butchery and fish and design. (fish, meat and poultry) and dairy (milk, cheese and yoghurt). The sector invests more than £1.1 billion a FACT #4 year on research and development, a similar

FACT #2

The UK food and drink manufacturing sector has continued to grow during the economic downturn.

FACT #1

It is a global industry offering opportunities to travel the world with your skills.

Starting salaries for graduates with key skills such as food science or engineering are around £27,000 a year.

FACT #3

20% of employees are graduates.

Andrew Sharp Company: Mars Position: Head of Future Talent About: Andrew has worked in talent acquisition for six years within two large multinational organisations,b oth with well-established graduate schemes. In the role, Andrew is responsible for developing and inspiring future talent and the proposition offered to graduates at Mars. Andrew develops strategy around development and progression to ensure that graduates at Mars get challenging job roles with exceptional opportunities for learning, responsibility and leadership.

Industry Employers

Top 20 pos. 9th / Pg.182

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Hospitality, Leisure, Travel and Tourism to find out more, visit

hospitalityguild.co.uk

The hospitality industry is made up of thousands of exciting organisations including hotels, restaurants, food service management, visitor attractions, fast food, coffee shops, pubs, bars and nightclubs. Fast paced and sociable, hospitality has incredible opportunities for quick advancement for those with a positive attitude and good work ethic, whether you like to be front of house mixing with customers or playing a supporting role. With a wide array of job roles from event coordination, guiding tours, finance, food and beverage service, cooking and management positions, hospitality is an industry that offers

a unique working environment, and as it is public facing it offers a sociable and dynamic working life. If you don’t fancy a traditional 9 to 5 office job, then a career in hospitality can give you the variety you need. You’ll gain transferable skills if you want a change of environment — as a chef, for example, you could work in a restaurant, hotel, holiday park or even on a cruise ship — and there are excellent opportunities for graduates to progress quickly into management roles. If you’re interested in a career in hospitality, you can find a wealth of detailed information on careers, jobs and training on the Hospitality Guild’s web portal.

FACT #4

FACT #2

The workforce in the industry will grow by over 660,000 in the next seven years.

The hospitality industry employs over 2 million people and is growing at a higher rate than the overall economy.

FACT #3

FACT #1

Continued sector growth means that hospitality has more vacancies than average across the UK economy.

Hospitality has some of the country’s youngest managers meaning that there are amazing opportunities for fast career progression.

Alyssa E. Kreutzer Company: Enterprise Rent-A-Car Position: Position Airport Development Specialist - UK, Ireland, and Germany About: After finishing my degree in Psychology, I joined Enterprise with promises of an opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a growing company and to learn how to run a business. Nine years later I have a wealth of knowledge and greater confidence in running a successful business. My current role is to consult with all of our airport locations in the UK, Ireland and Germany. My aim is to develop a consistent airport network with an excellent customer experience at each location.

Industry Employers

Top 75 pos. 36th / Pg.94 Top 20 pos. 7th / Pg.196 Top 5 pos. Fnlst / Pg.202

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Investment Banking to find out more, visit

morganstanley.com/careers

Investment banks assist institutional and individual investors and investment banking clients, including corporations, governments and other entities with almost every kind of financial product and service across the world’s major markets. These services include planning complex deals, trading current movements of the capital markets and analyzing the financial needs of a company or a wealthy family. Financial advisory services are generally provided by the investment banking division and include, in addition to mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings, financing methods, risk management and restructuring.

bank itself is done by the sales and trading division. Dedicated sales desks are in close contact with investors to discuss market developments, communicate trading ideas and to take orders. The pricing and execution of the trades is performed by trading desks. Research create value for clients and the bank itself by developing non-consensus trading ideas and research, helping validate the clients’ or banks’ own investment initiatives. Investment and Wealth Management generally provide investment advice and assistance to wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Together, Finance, Operations and Technology provide the global infrastructure and controls for the core businesses above. Human Resources provide support and strategic direction in employee recruiting, retention, development and compensation.

Trading in stocks, bonds, derivatives, foreign exchange, commodities and other FACT #4 asset classes on behalf of the client or the Although the City of London

FACT #2

is the focal point of the UK financial services industry, it accounts for one-third of overall industry jobs.

Many of the organisations in the UK financial services industry are part of international groups FACT #3 or have international interests The City of London (otherwise and clients based outside of known as the Square Mile) vies the UK. with New York City as the financial capital of the world; many banking and insurance institutions have their FACT #1 headquarters there. The London Many employers offer Stock Exchange, Lloyd’s of London additional benefits such as and the Bank of England are all signing-on bonuses, gym based in the City. memberships, pension schemes, private heath insurance and company bonus schemes.

Saba Danish Company: Morgan Stanley Position: Executive Director, Credit Sales About: Saba graduated from UCL with a BA in English and French and an MA in English. She spent some time travelling and working as a freelance journalist for various publications including Vogue, The Guardian and The Observer before joining Morgan Stanleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fixed Income analyst programme in 2003.

Industry Employers

Top 75 pos. 7th / Pg.64 Top 75 pos. 15th / Pg.128 Top 75 pos. 17th / Pg.82 Top 75 pos. 26th / Pg.156 Top 75 pos. 29th / Pg.140 Top 75 pos. 31st / Pg.60

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Investment Management to find out more, visit fidelityrecruitment.com/ukgrads

The Investment Management industry is concerned with the professional management of a wide range of financial assets for the benefit of investors. These assets include equity shares, bonds, real estate, private equity and managed solutions. With positions in everything from equity research to product management, marketing and public relations, the investment management industry benefits from a wide range of career opportunities. Although genuine interest in and enthusiasm about financial markets is important, graduates from a wide range of academic disciplines – from finance-related courses through physics, literature and classics – are typically hired every year.

FACT #2

The investment management industry earns an estimated £12 billion a year for the UK, which amounts to around 1% of UK GDP1. 1. Source: HM Treasury (March 2013)

FACT #1

Directly employing over 32,000 people in the UK (as of March 2013), the UK investment management industry manages £4.9 trillion of funds1. The City of London remains one of the leading financial centres in the world, but investment management is a genuinely global business and many firms are internationally diversified across a number of geographies. For example, Fidelity Worldwide Investment has offices in 24 countries and employs over 6000 people. As with many other industries, the recent economic recession took a toll on the investment management sector, since the health of the industry is closely connected to the health of financial markets. However, the availability of positions has continued to increase as the industry has recovered from the effects of the global financial crisis in recent years. Graduate programs often offer the chance to work in multiple departments, roles and even locations, providing valuable work experiences and immediate responsibilities. 1. Source: HM Treasury (March 2013)

FACT #4

The UK is the second largest fund management centre in the world, managing 8% of the global industry total of $84.1 trillion (as of November 2012)2. 2. Source: TheCityUK (November 2012)

FACT #3

Many major investment companies offer additional Within those employed by benefits such as performancethe investment management related bonuses and private sector in the UK, 27% work in health, life and medical fund management, while the others insurance along with are split between administration, competitive base IT, corporate finance, legal and salaries. audit compliance, business development, operations, distribution and others.

Fiona Davy Company: Fidelity Worldwide Investment Position: Director of Research About: I studied Modern Languages at Cambridge, graduating in 2002. Without a Maths/Economics degree to help me towards realising my dream of becoming an equity analyst, I used my inquisitive mind-set and ability to learn quickly, helping me to prove myself in an area I was passionate about. Fidelity gave me the chance to develop my passion for understanding how companies tick, including three years as an assistant portfolio manager on a European diversified portfolio. Ten years on and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve followed companies in all kinds of sectors, and as of January of this year I was made a Director of Research.

Industry Employers

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IT IT profession are likely to find plenty of career opportunities if they have the right skills to bcs.org offer. People skills, self management and an ability to see IT as a means to an end rather than an end in itself are all equally important IT is currently one of the professions where as the traditional core IT skills. recruitment is growing steadily. More than just good prospects and salary, IT touches Students looking to enter the workplace can more areas of business than almost any other expect employers to offer a range of benefits discipline. In today’s business world many which usually include: 25 days paid holiday companies are interested in recruiting well- per annum, a pension scheme, private health rounded staff who have business focused insurance and overtime for many entry level skills and can demonstrate an understanding roles, all dependent on the employer. In of how IT can benefit the business as a whole, addition, most employers want to ensure and an understanding of how implementation that their IT staff remain current with all of IT systems will impact on the organisation. technological developments and are prepared to invest in training in any new technology Demand for management information that is critical to their operation. systems, IT managers, business systems analysts and project managers is rising. Successful industry leaders include: Tim People with the right qualifications are in high Berners-Lee, Jimmy Wales, Mark Zuckerberg, demand and there are attractive graduate Vint Cerf. packages out there. Graduates entering the to find out more, visit

FACT #2

FACT #1

IT touches more areas of business than almost any other discipline.

Graduates entering the IT profession are likely to find plenty of career opportunities if they have the right skills to offer.

FACT #3

FACT #4

Demand for management information systems, IT managers, business systems analysts and project managers is rising.

IT covers a wide range of roles so rates of pay vary greatly, but can range from around £17,000 for a trainee starting out in the industry to £130,000 plus for those at director level.

Paul Clements Company: SAP Position: Business Operations Specialist (UK) About: I attended Bournemouth University where I studied Business Studies with Operations Management. This course focused on the core modules such as business management, operations and finance. I took a placement year from 2010-2011 at SAP and then re-joined as a permanent employee in August 2012 in the Business operations team. My current role Business operations specialist in which I am responsible for reporting, forecasting and analysing UK and Ireland quarterly revenues for UKI leadership team.

Industry Employers

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Law to find out more, visit

l2b.thelawyer.com

The legal industry in England and Wales can be split into two relatively easily. On one side are barristers, on the other, solicitors. Barristers represent clients in court, prosecuting or defending those clients and presenting arguments before a judge and jury.

Not all solicitors engage with barristers, however. Like barristers, solicitors work across the entire spectrum of law and are employed by law firms. Some solicitors will have a general practice while others will focus their practice on one particular area of law, such as tax, media law or immigration. Some solicitors will work towards a common goal, such as twocompanies signing a deal, while others will negotiate an argument between two clients, such as a newspaper being sued by a celebrity.

Despite the common preconception that most barristers specialise in criminal law, Whether you want to be a barrister or a they actually represent clients in family, solicitor you will need a strong academic employment, immigration and commercial background, a natural inclination to pay matters, to name but a few. Barristers are attention to detail, solve problems and have self-employed and work within Chambers. great communication skills - you will interact Chambers is the technical name for a set of with people from many walks of life. barristers who have formed a group, work from the same location and share resources. FACT #4 A barrister will be instructed in a case by a Becoming a lawyer is an expensive solicitor, who will usually have been the first business. Some larger law firms will pay for their solicitorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; training costs while point of contact for the client.

FACT #2

To become a solicitor or a barrister you must either complete a law degree or complete another degree and then convert to law via a graduate diploma in law.

FACT #1

If you want to become a solicitor, once you have completed a law degree or graduate diploma in law, you must take the legal practice course and find employment at a law firm.

some Chambers and Inns of Court offer scholarships for potential barristers but many young lawyers have to self-fund.

FACT #3

If you want to become a barrister, once you have completed a law degree or graduate diploma in law, you must take the bar professional training course and obtain pupillage at a Chambers.

Lynn Knight Company: Shoosmiths LLP Position: Partner About: I studied law at Aberdeen University and I have been working in the south ever since! Having spent 10 years living and working in London, I am now based on the south coast, near Southampton. It’s the perfect place to be, as I’m a keen sailor. Outside of work, I spend my time with family and friends, and I try to get out on the water as often as I can (which isn’t nearly as much as I would like!)

Industry Employers

Top 75 pos. 18th / Pg.114 Top 75 pos. 21st / Pg.130 Top 75 pos. 49th / Pg.154 Top 75 pos. 63rd / Pg.162 Top 75 pos. 68th / Pg.120 Top 75 pos. 64th / Pg.58 Top 75 pos. 74th / Pg.152 Top 75 pos. 75th / Pg.144

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Management Consultancy The exciting prospect for you as a graduate joining a Consulting firm is that within the first top-consultant.com years of your career you’ll have had the chance to work on projects in a range of industries; to have tackled a variety of business issues; Want a challenging and financially rewarding and to have gained exposure to all the key start to your career? Anxious to keep your departments within some major global brands. future options open? Keen to see the world Depending on the nature of the consultancy and broaden your horizons before deciding on you join, you’ll probably also have the chance your ultimate career path? Then kick-starting to travel nationally or internationally on a your career by joining a graduate scheme in number of your assignments. Consulting sounds like your ideal choice! to find out more, visit

Large global businesses hire teams of consultants to come into their organisations and tackle pressing business challenges they are facing. Sometimes they use a team of consultants because they don’t have enough internal resource to undertake these projects. Sometimes it’s because they want to tap into expert advice. Other times they simply need an “external viewpoint” to challenge the status quo.

FACT #2

The consulting industry in the UK is currently growing 7% per annum, with the financial services and public sector being two of the biggest consumers of consulting services.

FACT #1

Straight from university you will be a Business Analyst or Junior Consultant earning ~£25k to £35k. Within 5 years of graduation you would aim to have reached the Senior Consultant grade and be earning £65k to £75k.

The diverse experiences you’ll gain as a graduate in consulting – working under pressure on business-critical assignments – make you a highly employable graduate in later life. Starting your career in consulting will both keep your future career options open and fast-track your career progression in a manner that is the envy of other sectors.

FACT #4

Strategy consulting has traditionally been the most coveted career option in consulting, but change management, business transformation and project management consultancy are all popular choices.

FACT #3

Most people leave consulting before reaching Partner grade, using it as a stepping stone on their career path. But if you stick with consulting then earnings of £150k to £800k+ is attainable at Partner level.

Kay Thompson Company: IBM Position: IBM Global Business Services Associate Partner in Strategy and Transformation European Communications Sector About: As one of the largest consulting services companies in the world, IBM’s consulting business is ever-evolving, ever-growing, and every aspiring consultant’s dream come true. Far from one-sizefits-all, careers here come in all forms, wherever your skills, and ambitions, may lie. Whichever consultancy role you choose, you’ll be expected to make a valuable contribution from the outset. You’ll need to work hands-on with our clients to improve their business, you’ll need to be comfortable working in ever-changing teams and you’ll ultimately need to be excited by the chance to take on a client-facing role. At IBM you’ll gain knowledge and experience like nowhere else. You’ll also be challenged and supported to achieve everything you wanted in your career. But don’t just take our word for it. Here’s what industry expert Kay Thompson has to say.

Industry Employers

Top 75 pos. 4th / Pg.136 Top 75 pos. 14th / Pg.70 Top 75 pos. 11th / Pg.88

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Property of lease negotiations • Corporate real estate: Strategic sociablesurveyors.com management and or advice on operational property Appraisal, performance The property industry is an exciting and • Investment: measurement and analysis diverse sector employing people with a variety of skills, personalities and backgrounds. The industry is open to ambitious and Graduate recruitment in the property sector entrepreneurial individuals who want to be is the best it has been since the recession involved in all aspects of the built environment started in 2007. But despite the improvement, from planning, design and construction to property is still a very difficult sector to break into. Experience counts for everything when acquisitions, disposals and development. applying for a graduate position and this Chartered Surveyors have an interesting, experience is often the only factor which challenging and ever-changing workload that differentiates candidates. Sociable Surveyors ensures they rarely find their work predictable is the only established all-expenses paid, or formulaic. They concentrate on all types of global internship scheme in the property property in the greater business environment industry which gives you the opportunity from public sector and education to to stand out from the crowd. The scheme gives you the chance to demonstrate your healthcare, licensed and leisure premises. Commercial property is split into the following knowledge and personality when applying for a graduate position. main disciplines: • Agency: Acquisitions, Disposals, leasing FACT #4 and letting of commercial Real Estate And remember, property is • Management: General administration about working hard, being from arrears collections to facilities sociable and building lasting management. business relationships. • Landlord and Tenant: Covering all aspects to find out more, visit

FACT #2

On average there will circa 3,000 students FACT #3 applying for 500 graduate When applying, be positions available in yourself, be confident and London for 2014. ensure you attend as many property milk-round FACT #1 events as possible. A graduate starting salary at one of the top surveying firms will be in the region of £25,000 pa plus bonus.

Thomas Rose Company: Cushman Wakefield LLP Position: Partner, Head of Leisure Restaurants About: I joined Cushman & Wakefield in 2006 on the rotational graduate programme. I studied BA (Hons) Politics and History at Newcastle University and went on to study for a MSc Property Appraisal and Management at Sheffield Hallam University. I qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 2008 and have gone on to become a Partner in our Retail department. I specialise in the Leisure and Restaurant aspect of Retail property and advise clients (landlords and occupiers) on various properties including; casinos, cinemas, restaurants, gyms and hotels. I am fortunate to work on high profile retail schemes and developments across the UK and Europe.

Industry Employers

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Retail and the brightest, it’s no surprise that the Chief Executives of many of our best known brc.org.uk retail businesses started right on the shop floor. Others built their businesses up from scratch and retail provides a whole host of It’s Britain’s most popular job. And with almost opportunities to develop and grow your 3 million people developing their careers career all the way to the boardroom if that’s across 190,000 retail businesses in the UK, your plan. there’s never a dull moment. to find out more, visit

Choosing a career in retail opens up fantastic opportunities to experience the variety and excitement of one of Britain’s biggest and most diverse industries. With a huge number of different roles, you might find yourself buying, marketing, or working in product development, food technology, web design or e-commerce. A retail career is as varied as the products found in the shops. With fantastic opportunities for the best

Retail has an excellent reputation for investing in people, and an average of £1,275 per person per year is spent on training staff – more than in manufacturing for example. With sales totalling £311 billion in 2012, retailers’ contribution to the UK economy and the communities in which they work cannot be underestimated. With all of that going for it, retail is one of the best places in Britain to grow your career.

FACT #4

One in every eight households has someone who works in retail

FACT #2

One million young people under the age of 25 work in retail

FACT #3

FACT #1

63% of all employees in the retail sector are given training equivalent to 14 working days

Supermarkets alone serve 65 million customers every week

Godfrey Asare Company: Waitrose Limited Position: Commercial Operations Assistant About: I am currently studying Politics History at Brunel University. Prior to my placement, I was a Partner in a branch of Waitrose. I also worked in John Lewis. I have always had a passion for food retail, which is why I chose the Waitrose placement. Having worked for the Partnership before my placement and embraced the company values, I was keen to build a future with the company. My goal is to develop a career in the businessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Buying or Retail functions.

Industry Employers

Top 75 pos. 55th / Pg.116 Top 75 pos. 66th / Pg.112 Top 20 pos. 13th / Pg.168

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SCIENCE & RESEARCH to find out more, visit

cogent-placements.com

The UK Life sciences sector is one of the world leaders; amongst others it includes pharmaceutical, medical technology and medical biotechnology organisations. The Sector is seen by many to be strategically important for economic growth, job creation and medical innovation. In the UK alone there are more than 4,000 companies generating a total annual turnover of over £50 billion and accounting for approximately 165,000 jobs in the UK. While biology remains at the heart of the Life sciences there is a wide variety of specialised job roles across many industries in the Sector, all playing a part in the discovery, development and commercialisation of medical innovations. And, although many life science professionals are primarily involved in research development, there are many other jobs in a range of industries.

FACT #2

UK research accounts for 11% of the world’s citations within biological sciences.

FACT #1

The pharmaceutical industry in the UK employs over 70,000 people directly.

Two of the main career routes that bioscience graduates choose are education or employment. Whilst most secure employment directly, approximately 25% continue their education further towards either a Postgraduate diploma, Master’s degree or a PhD. The majority of graduates that go directly into employment after university find work in the National Health Service, pharmaceutical companies, contract research organisations (CROs), academic departments within universities and government laboratories in research and development, clinical and technical support roles. The effective transition from student towards securing a rewarding career requires planning, preparation and the ability to stand out from the crowd. Undertaking an industrial placement relevant to your degree can significantly enhance your employability skills and put you in a great position following graduating.

FACT #4

The development of a new pharmaceutical drug takes between 12 and 15 years. (ABPI)

FACT #3

Affiliates of the University of Cambridge have won more Nobel Prizes than those of any other institution globally, including 25 prizes in physiology/medicine.

Tim Watkinson Position: Industrial Placement in Digital Communications About: Studying Multimedia Technology and Design BSc at Brunel University. World traveller enjoying running, cycling and video production. In the future I would like to be a professional designer at a company or alternatively in a creative agency. If I could be someone else for a day I would become Bond, James Bond. Taking a placement at MI6 headquarters with James Bond could have been a suitable alternative to GSK!

Industry Employers

Top 75 pos. 9th / Pg.102 Top 75 pos. 43rd / Pg.74 Top 20 pos. 8th / Pg.170 Top 20 pos. 11th / Pg.190

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The Top 75 Undergraduate Employers 2013 - 2014 Company

Ranking in the Top 75 table

Page number

Company

Ranking in the Top 75 table

Page number

Grant Thornton

Microsoft

100

HSBC

104

126

Verizon

BDO

PwC

KPMG

136

Vauxhall

Macmillan Cancer Support

Cancer Research UK

158

Pinsent Masons LLP

Barclays

ARM

Intel Corporation

108

PSA Peugeot CitroĂŤn

134

GlaxoSmithKline

102

National Grid

132

Warner Bros

160

BlackRock

Deloitte

Rolls-Royce

142

Accenture

Taylor Wessing

154 150

IBM

106

Schlumberger

Bloomberg LP

Morgan Stanley

128

Towers Watson

Credit Suisse

Linklaters

SAP

Eaton (formally Cooper Industries)

CMS Cameron McKenna LLP

MBDA

122

114

Marks & Spencer

116

148

Centrica

Mercer

Nabarro

130

Unilever

Metaswitch Networks

124

Hays

Cummins

Jaguar Land Rover

Walker Morris

American Express

Santander

146

UBS

156

Weil, Gotshal & Manges

162

ASOS

Baker & McKenzie

Macquarie

118 112

110

J.P. Morgan

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group

John Lewis Partnership

Savills

Cushman & Wakefield

Bank of America Merrill Lynch

Mayer Brown International LLP

120

Volkswagen Group UK Ltd

Imagination Technologies

Deutsche Bank

Financial Conduct Authority

BAE Systems

Bank of England

Citi

Shoosmiths

152

RPC

144

Walt Disney

RBC Capital Markets

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Aon

140

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The Top 75 Undergraduate Employers 2013 - 2014 On the following pages you will find information about the Top 75 Undergraduate Employers. They are organised in alphabetical order and you can see their ranking within the blue button below.

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25th 7.82

The average score from 17 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

50+

Opportunities

Competitive

320 UCAS points and a minimum 2:1

• Main Operating Industries: Financial Services • Locations: London, Brighton • Application Process: Online application followed

by online verbal and numerical psychometric testing, telephone interview, assessment centre (2 face to face interviews, case study/presentation and group discussion exercise) Roles Recruiting Into: Various: Consulting, Client Management, Finance, Marketing, Operations, Procurement, Sales, Travel and Technologies

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American Express is a global service company, providing customers with exceptional access to products, insights and experiences that enrich lives and build business success.

Summer Internship Programme – our 10 week programme combines meaningful project work, professional development, networking and social activities in order to prepare our interns for success. Open to all We employ more than 60,000 people penultimate-year students, the programme across four continents and are proud to be serves as a pipeline for our Graduate recognised as one of the best places to work. Programme. Our impressive scale demonstrates that you can take your career in any direction. This is where innovative thinkers become extraordinary leaders. Our Campus Opportunities As a summer intern or an industrial placement student at American Express, you’ll be encouraged to push yourself, generate new ideas, take calculated risks and collaborate across business lines.

Industrial Placement Programme – our 12 month programme is open to students who are required to complete a year in industry as part of their degree course. The programme offers real responsibility from day one, insight into our business and acts as a pipeline for our Graduate Programme.

Ruth Efue University: Loughborough University Course: BSc Accounting & Financial Management Position: Finance Industrial Placement

To register your interest visit

WWW.RMP.GD/AMERICANEXPRESS

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44th 7.63

The average score from 37 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

100

Opportunities

£17,000 Pro-rata

Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Maths Physics.

• Main Operating Industries: Semiconductor, IT • Locations: Cambridge, Sheffield, Blackburn • Application Process: Online application, telephone interview, face to face interview • Roles Recruiting Into: Engineering, IT • Benefits: pro rata holiday

If you own a mobile phone, camera or MP3 player, the chances are that you regularly use an ARM® Powered® product. Our technology is at the heart of a wide range of digital products for use at home, work or on the move. There were 12 founding ARM engineers, who set themselves the bold objective that everyone worldwide should own at least one product based on ARM technology. Today, ARM is the world’s leading semiconductor intellectual property (IP) supplier. The ARM business model involves the designing and licensing of IP rather than the manufacturing and selling of actual semiconductor chips. We licence IP to a network of Partners who utilize ARM IP designs to create and manufacture systemon- chip designs, paying ARM a license fee for the original IP and a royalty on every chip or wafer produced. In addition to processor IP

and graphics processors, we provide a range of software development tools, physical and systems IP that enable optimized system-onchip designs. Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, ARM has grown rapidly and now has over 2500 employees across the world. ARM prides itself on being one of the best employers in the UK and globally. The company is building on this reputation by attracting top university talent to join the company with a range of schemes that are highly regarded by industry.

David George University: University of Southampton Course: Electronic Engineering Position: Graduate Hardware Engineer

To register your interest visit

WWW.RMP.GD/ARM

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27th 25-30

Opportunities

Competitive

7.81

The average score from 15 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

N/A • Main Operating Industries: Fashion Retail • Locations: London Head Office • Application Process: Online via careers site • Roles Recruiting Into: Buying, Merchandising,

Design, Garment Technology, IT and Marketing

fb.me/ASOS

@asos_careers

ASOS is a global online fashion retailer with over 60,000 product lines across womenswear, menswear, footwear, accessories, jewellery and beauty. We’re setting the pace in a worldwide fashion revolution, aiming to become the #1 FASHION DESTINATION for 20-somethings. With around 1,500 new product lines being introduced each week across ASOS Own Label and 850 Brands, we’re ambitious and we know our stuff. We have websites targeting the UK, USA, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Russia and Australia, and we ship to 190 countries from our distribution centre in the UK.

ASOS has a real sense of excitement about the future and the possibilities it will bring.We look for people that share our values: Customer Obsessed, Restlessly Innovate, Passionate, Collaborative and Respectful. Whether you’re a Technology professional, Buyer or Garment Technologist, you need to be an original thinker who’s inspired by all things creative! We’ve got all kinds of internships on offer.

Benefits We’re big believers in rewarding people for all the amazing work they do. In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package – every intern is assigned a mentor and offered support throughout their placement. Our We’re always looking for great people to join interns receive regular bite-sized training us – people who are as passionate as we are sessions focusing on personal and professional and, just as importantly, embrace change development as well as the opportunity to and innovation. As a place where fashion and learn more about other departments and how technology come together in perfect harmony, we all fit together.

To register your interest visit WWW.RMP.GD/ASOS

DISCOVERING

T H E F U T U R E O F FA S H I O N We are passionate about our people. They are the future of our business, have shaped us into the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest independent online fashion retailer, and now taken us global. If you want to be part of our continued success - help lead the way and build the greatest global online fashion experience - get in touch.

talent@asos.com

careers.asos.com

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64th 7.33

The average score from 20 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

Opportunities

£270 Per week

340 UCAS points

• Main Operating Industries: Law • Locations: London and Overseas • Application Process: Online via website • Roles Recruiting Into: Law fb.me/BakerMcKenzieGraduates

Baker & McKenzie is a leading global law firm based in over 70 locations across 46 countries. With a presence in nearly all of the world’s leading financial and commercial centres, our strategy is to provide the best combination of local legal and commercial knowledge, international expertise and resources. Our trainee solicitors and vacation scheme students are a vital part of that strategy, exposed to the international scope of the firm from the moment they start.

conjunction with our international offices. Our client base consists primarily of multinational corporates, based in the UK and elsewhere, and financial institutions. As may be expected of a firm with a very strong international client base, we have considerable expertise in acting on, and co-ordinating, cross-border transactions and disputes.

Our Corporate and Finance teams regularly advise on, and co-ordinate, complex, crossborder transactions for our clients. As a full London is home to the firm’s largest office service office, we cover all the practices where Baker & McKenzie has been well expected of a major law firm in the UK, many established since opening in 1961. With of which are acclaimed and market-leading. more than 400 legal professionals, we have a substantial presence in the legal and business community. We deliver high-quality local solutions across a broad range of practices and global advice in

Bobby Sarkodee-Adoo University: Leicester Course: Law Position: Summer Vacation Scheme student and now Future Trainee

To register your interest visit WWW.RMP.GD/BAKERMCKENZIE

The Top 75 Undergraduate Employers | 59

31st 250

Opportunities approx

Competitive

2:1 or above

7.78

The average score from 71 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

• Locations: Europe, the Middle East & Africa • Application Process: Online application via

www.rmp.gd/baml, followed by an assessment centre Roles Recruiting Into: Capital Markets, Compliance, Corporate Banking, Global Loan Products, Global Markets, Global Transaction Services, Investment Banking, Quantitative Management, Research, Risk and Technology

•

@BofAML_Careers

Bank of America is one of the world’s largest financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations. Bank of America Merrill Lynch is a long-established participant in EMEA with a presence since 1922. With offices in over 30 cities, it offers an integrated and comprehensive set of products and services across Global Corporate & Investment Banking, Global Markets, Wealth Management and Consumer Card, serving the needs of individual, corporate, institutional and government clients, combining the best of local knowledge and global expertise. Summer Internships Our Summer Internship programme is the ideal opportunity to gain an introduction into the world of banking. The nine-week programme begins with an induction week covering core skills where you will work

alongside our full-time employees to gain valuable work experience in the financial industry. Off-Cycle Internships & Industrial Placements Off-Cycle Internships are available throughout the year, from 3 to 6 months in length. We also offer 6 and 12 month industrial placements within the Technology division. Insight Weeks For students graduating in 2016, we offer one-week insight programmes at our London offices in both April and September 2014. Deadlines Full time: 31 October 2013 Internships & Technology: 12 December 2013 Spring Insight Week: 23 January 2014 Summer Insight Week: 5 May 2014

Carlota Ochoa Neven Du Mont University: University of Edinburgh Course: Economics & Politics Position: Commodity Sales Analyst

To register your interest visit WWW.RMP.GD/BAML

The Top 75 Undergraduate Employers | 61

72nd 7.26

The average score from 17 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

Opportunities

Competitive

2:1 300 UCAS

• Main Operating Industries: Banking, Public Sector, Finance • Locations: Central London • Application Process: See website for details • Roles Recruiting Into: Various roles across most divisions

As the country’s central bank, we play a fundamental role in the UK economy ensuring monetary stability and contributing to financial stability. Our work is challenging, high profile, and truly fascinating, with an impact on the entire nation. From our headquarters in the City of London, we set interest rates to meet the Government’s inflation target and devise economic policy. This is a crucial and exciting time of change for us, with the establishment of the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) as part of the Bank, tasked with promoting the safety and security of banks and insurance companies. This means it’s an exciting time for graduates and undergraduates to join our evolving organisation.

organisation. There are great opportunities for talented graduates and undergraduates, to see how the UK’s central bank works, as well as collaborate with teams to have an impact on policies that influence the UK. On joining, you will see the Bank’s supportive culture where knowledge sharing and development are essential for achieving its aims. You might be surprised by just how friendly, welcoming, and open our environment is. You might also be attracted by the breadth of opportunities. So take a closer look, and see the Bank differently. To find out more and apply go to www.rmp.gs/bankofengland.

With the Bank you will have the chance to build your career with a prestigious and historic

To register your interest visit WWW.RMP.GD/BANKOFENGLAND

SEE THE BANK DIFFERENTLY Graduate and undergraduate opportunities

As the country’s central bank, we play a fundamental role in the UK economy – ensuring monetary stability and contributing to financial stability. Our work is challenging, high profile, and truly fascinating; it has an impact on the entire nation.

You will gain an understanding of an historically significant and prestigious organisation and the way it works. It’s a great opportunity to gain knowledge of the Bank; and if you perform well you could be offered a graduate opportunity at the end of your internship.

This is your chance to get a taste of working life at the Bank. Our internships take the form of eight week penultimate year internships for first degree students or our eight week Postgraduate Sponsorship Scheme for students looking for postgraduate study in finance or economics. Sandwich placements run for 13 months, during which you’ll work as either a research, HR or project assistant; or as IT support. Following the success of our recent Insight Days, we will be holding more next year to enable students from all backgrounds to experience life at the Bank.

You might be surprised by just how friendly, welcoming, and open our environment is. You might also be attracted by the breadth of opportunities. So take a closer look, and see the Bank differently.

To find out more and apply go to www.bankofenglandgraduates.co.uk

The Top 75 Undergraduate Employers | 63

7th 250

Opportunities

Competitive

Strong academic background needed

8.27

The average score from 121 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

• Main Operating Industries: Corporate and

Investment Banking, Retail and Business Banking and Wealth and Investment Management Locations: Nationwide Application Process: Online application, online tests, telephone interview, assessment centre, offer Roles Recruiting Into: Corporate and Investment Banking, Retail Business Banking and Wealth and Investment Management

• • •

140,000 people. Over 50 countries. A long tradition of innovation that remains at the heart of the business today. These are just a few of the things that make us a major global financial services provider. But it’s our future ambitions and the actions we’re taking to achieve them that truly sets us apart.

such as Technology, HR and Marketing. Applications are welcome from graduates from all disciplines.

Every programme presents distinct challenges and opportunities. But whichever part of Barclays you join, you’ll enjoy immediate responsibility and continued support. Your We’re setting out to shape the future of development will be tailored to your needs, our business. Driven by strong values and from the intensive initial training through a clear direction, we’re focusing on one to ongoing professional education and core purpose: helping people achieve their far beyond the programme. And you’ll be ambitions – in the right way. This includes empowered to think innovatively and seize our graduates and interns. Barclays offers opportunities to inspire progress. a remarkable breadth of opportunities for students, undergraduates, graduates and Graduates are playing their part in change postgraduates right across our business. There right across Barclays. So as well as a strong are openings in Corporate and Investment academic record and a commercial outlook, Banking, Retail and Business Banking and you’ll need to be ready to help drive the Wealth and Investment Management, as well business forward. As you do, you’ll take your as a host of crucial business support functions own career forward too.

To register your interest visit WWW.RMP.GD/BARCLAYS

Begin a journey defined by you. Graduate & Internship Opportunities As we set out to shape the future of Barclays, we’re looking to our graduates to be a driving force. Your readiness to explore new ways to make things better will help us move forward. And our support will make sure that you progress too. Whichever part of Barclays you join, you’ll be in control of your future. The journey you take will broaden your horizons, and you’ll learn like never before. And it all starts today.

barclays.com/joinus

The Top 75 Undergraduate Employers | 65 Barclays Bank PLC is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Barclays Bank PLC is registered in England. Registered number 1026167. Registered Office: 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP.

3rd 100+

Opportunities

Competitive salary + benefits

8.43

The average score from 32 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

2:1 or above

• Main Operating Industries: Accountancy Finance • Locations: UK Nationwide, Guernsey • Application Process: Online application • Roles Recruiting Into: Audit, Tax, Advisory fb.me/BDOtrainees

Not all big accountancy firms are the same. BDO is building a strikingly different business, focused on exceptional client service. It employs exceptional people – and helps them to get on with the job.

@BDO_trainees

is tailored to their needs and centred on first-hand experience. That’s why they get such excellent results. The firm offers you opportunities in a range of exciting areas from tax to forensic services, with the chance to take real responsibility on projects alongside partners and colleagues.

The firm is looking for graduates who don’t fit the conventional accountancy mould. Talented people with the imagination and You could also spend time abroad: BDO is a initiative to make a real difference – to be global accountancy network with more than the difference that matters so much to its 1,000 offices in over 138 countries. clients. It doesn’t want clones. Its people are as diverse as its clients: individuals who can think for themselves, appreciate and respect people whoever they are, build relationships and take personal responsibility. BDO’s training is as exceptional – and individual – as the people it recruits. Most study for the ACA, but there are also routes to other professional qualifications. Training

Stuart Gagen University: University of East Anglia Course: BSc Accountancy with Management Position: Audit Trainee

To register your interest visit

WWW.RMP.GD/BDO

The Top 75 Undergraduate Employers | 67

RISE THROUGH THE RANKS

RISE TO THE CHALLENGE

47th 7.58

The average score from 30 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

Opportunities

Highly competitive

2:1 Predicted

• Main Operating Industries: Finance, IT, Sales and Marketing • Locations: London and Edinburgh • Application Process: Online Application form, Interviews and Assessment Centre • Roles Recruiting Into: Advisory Support, Analytics, Client Businesses, Corporate, Investments, Technology

fb.me/BlackRock

As the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock brings together financial leadership and stateof-the-art technology to provide answers to the millions of investors from across the globe who entrust their financial futures to the firm. Our commitment to investment excellence is anchored in a shared culture that always places a client’s interests first. BlackRock has been called in by some of the world’s biggest companies and governments to address their most pressing financial challenges, while also helping to provide trusted investment solutions to individuals and institutions who look to BlackRock to meet their financial goals. Our own global enterprise investment system is so effective that it is a technology business in its own right: through BlackRock Solutions® we offer risk management, strategic advisory and enterprise investment system services to external clients.

@BlackRockCampus

Whatever your interest, there is a place for you to grow here; the work is diverse with a breadth of opportunities in Advisory Client Support, Analytics Risk, Client Businesses, Corporate, Investments and Technology. Our Summer Internship Programme is designed to provide a challenging, meaningful and supportive internship experience. Our three-day orientation provides a thorough overview of the firm and training. The programme also includes a weekly senior speaker series, a team portfolio challenge, mentoring, and networking. The Summer Internship Programme is the primary pipeline to our Graduate Programme. Spring Week includes an induction, soft-skills training and work shadowing, as well as a set project. It also serves as a fast track to the Summer Internship Programme.

James Sellick University: Warwick University Course: Management Position: Client Business: iShares

Erica Sundberg University: Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College London Course: Computer Science with Management Position: Technology

To register your interest visit

WWW.RMP.GD/BLACKROCK

The Top 75 Undergraduate Employers | 69

14th 8.04

The average score from 26 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

300

Opportunities

Competitive

Relevant degree or work experience, European Languages an advantage

• Main Operating Industries: Finance, Sales, Technology and Media • Locations: London • Application Process: Online application, followed by phone interview and face-to-face interview • Roles Recruiting Into: Financial Products, Sales &

Analytics, Financial Software Development, Global Data, Operations Benefits: Numerous benefits, includingfree snacks...

• fb.me/bloombergcareers

Make Your Mark. Bloomberg. What does it mean to work at Bloomberg, at a company that covers nearly every aspect of an entire world’s economic, financial and business activities? It’s about becoming part of something as big as your ambitions. This is an energetic place to begin your career - or to propel it forward. If you have a passion to pioneer, to be first, Bloomberg can help you achieve more than you thought possible. Being a crucial part of important decisions across an entire planet means we’re growing: entering new markets, launching new ventures, pushing boundaries. This is an exciting moment for Bloomberg, with major worldwide opportunities to be seized. How will you make your mark?

@BloombergCareer

decision makers in business, finance and government a competitive edge by connecting them to a dynamic network of news, people and ideas. We deliver data, facts and analytics through constantly evolving technology - quickly and accurately - so our clients can move first. From stocks, bonds and currencies to companies, industries and economies, Bloomberg is at the center of the action. The Bloomberg Professional® service sits at the core of our network. With more than 310,000 active subscribers, we provide unmatched visibility into global and local financial markets and the world of business, with a mission to always be first.

Bloomberg’s media services - television, print, radio and online - support and enhance our What We Do Counts. core offerings, with more than 2,400 news and In a world where fast, accurate, trusted multimedia professionals at 146 bureaus in 72 information is crucial, Bloomberg gives countries.

To register your interest visit WWW.RMP.GD/BLOOMBERG

I’VE GAINED INSIGHT INTO MY ENTIRE COMPANY, NOT THE INSIDE OF A CUBICLE.

Bloomberg’s global mission is to help individuals, enterprises and governments make smarter, faster, more profitable decisions — first. In order to get there, we need constant ideas, energy, innovation; which is where you come in. At Bloomberg, you will have the opportunity to go above and beyond and take risks. Be a part of an organisation that is entering new markets, launching new ventures and pushing the boundaries.

makeyourmarkatbloomberg.co.uk The Top 75 Undergraduate Employers | 71

24th 7.82

The average score from 92 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

110

Opportunities

£25,000 Minimum

2:1

• Main Operating Industries: Engineering, Science, Business and Trading • Locations: Aberdeen, Hull, Pangbourne, Sunbury, Canary Wharf and London • Application Process: Online • Roles Recruiting Into: Engineering, Science, Business and Trading

fb.me/bpcareers

What will you discover? One of the best ways to discover BP is on one of our internship programmes. It’s your opportunity to build your understanding of how BP and its people find, develop and produce essential sources of energy. Internships are a route to a graduate job with us so it’s important to select an internship that fits with your career plans.

Who we look for We’re interested in undergraduate students from practically every discipline. But more important than your degree are the personal attributes you’ll bring to your internship. Where to go from here You can start exploring BP before joining us. If you’re in your first year, you could secure a place on our Easter Insight Week and get a unique insight into our Integrated Supply & Trading division and the work we do in global markets. Or you could come along to one of our Discovery Days or Shadow an Intern days, where you’ll find out about what we do and how, and the kind of career you could build with us.

Our internships Our programme of internships consist of summer and one year internships. Both will complement your studies towards a science, engineering or business related degree and offer paid, real world experience. Our internships are available to undergraduates in their penultimate year of study and some cases one year internships are available to Get online and start discovering BP. undergraduates in their prepenultimate year depending on your course of study.

To register your interest visit WWW.RMP.GD/BP

I DISCOVERED MY SEA LEGS

100 MILES WEST OF SHETLAND

There was no way I was going to pass up the chance to spend time out here in the Foinaven field. Now Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m here on our floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m at the very heart of the industry. hani baluch, petroleum engineer, ABERDEEN

What will you discover? At BP, we offer the most exciting and challenging global opportunities for high performing undergraduates in engineering, science, business and trading.

bp.com/ukgraduates/hani facebook.com/bpcareers

43rd 7.64

The average score from 44 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

Opportunities

Travel and lunch

see website for entry requirements

• Main Operating Industries: Health and Scientific Research • Locations: Mainly London, some home-based regionally • Application Process: Application form and competency based interview • Roles Recruiting Into: Research Funding, Fundraising and Marketing, Campaigning and Health Communications

fb.me/cancerresearchuk

Cancer Research UK pioneers life-saving research to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured. We’re the world’s leading cancer charity dedicated to saving lives through research, and our work into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer has meant our scientists have contributed to most of the world’s top cancer drugs and therapies. We don’t just do research, we work in partnership with others to achieve the greatest impact in the global fight against cancer; through life-changing information, awareness and early detection initiatives and through campaigning to keep cancer at the top of the political agenda. Our ground breaking work has seen survival rates double in the last 40 years, but one in three of us will still get cancer at some point.

@CRUK #CRUKInterns

Every Spring, Summer and Autumn Cancer Research UK offers around 45 12-week voluntary internships to people who are looking to gain work experience in the fields of fundraising, marketing, communications and campaigning. Our voluntary internship roles are projects delivering over and above the work we already do, meaning that every hour our interns give brings us one step closer to beating cancer. Whether you’re a graduate or undergraduate, or looking for a career change, you can develop your skills at one of the UK’s leading charities and make your progress our progress. Whatever project you take on, you’ll have a dedicated intern manager who will support you through your projects and personal development. Sooner or later we will cure all cancers. Let’s make it sooner.

Lauren Pirie University: University of Dundee Course: Biomedical Science, International Business and Marketing Position: Sports Events Logistics and Volunteer Management Internship

To register your interest visit

WWW.RMP.GD/CANCERRESEARCH

The Top 75 Undergraduate Employers | 75

56th 40

Opportunities

£14,000 Pro-rata

Check website for details

7.41

The average score from 21 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

• Main Operating Industries: Energy • Locations: UK • Application Process: Apply online at www.rmp.gd/centrica • Roles Recruiting Into: HR, Marketing, Information Systems, Analysts, Engineering, Customer Operations, Finance Benefits: Free accommodation

• fb.me/CentricaGraduateRecruitment

Be part of our world Centrica is an international energy company that sources, generates, processes, stores, trades, supplies, services and helps its customers save energy. Securing energy to power the future is an important priority for us, and we’re making vital investments across the entire energy spectrum.

@CentricaGrads

of mentors will encourage and inspire you, whether you’re interested in exploration, production or front-line customer service management. Plus, you’ll join an inclusive workplace where individuality is valued – so if you’re assertive, hard-working and ambitious, we’ll support you all the way.

Although our summer placements are designed to help you discover what you’re As a top 30 FTSE 100 company with over good at, we also want you to have fun. 25 million customer accounts, a £22 billion That’s why we’ll cover the costs of your turnover and more than 34,000 employees, we accommodation and ensure you’re located offer students in the UK unmatched training alongside other students on placement – to with a range of global brands: Centrica make sure your social life is as interesting as Energy, British Gas, and Centrica Storage. your studies. Summer programme placements Join our paid summer placements and you’ll work on real projects and develop a host of new skills. Over 10 weeks, our expert team

Michael Greig University: Durham University Course: English Literature Position: Customer Operations Graduate

To register your interest visit WWW.RMP.GD/CENTRICA

The Top 75 Undergraduate Employers | 77

73rd 7.23

The average score from 51 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

250+ Opportunities

Competitive

320 UCAS points and a 2:1

• Main Operating Industries: Financial Services • Locations: Europe, Middle East and Africa • Application Process: Online application, check website for further details • Roles Recruiting Into: Investment Banking,

Corporate Banking, Capital Markets Origination, Sales & Trading, Citi Transaction Services, Investment Research, Private Bank, Risk Management, Human Resources and Operations & Technology

fb.me/citigradsEMEA

Here, we are the leading global financial services company. Here, the brightest minds come together to drive responsible, positive change across Citi, the banking industry and beyond. Since Citi opened its first office in New York in 1812, it has answered the needs of economies, businesses and communities in hundreds of cities, in over 160 countries, thriving in the most challenging times over a 200 year history. Citi’s global presence isn’t just a question of size, it’s a way of thinking. A career with Citi means being part of a global firm that provides the most forward-thinking financial products and solutions to the most enterprising corporations, institutions, governments and individuals around the world. Citi’s success is driven by its exceptional

@citigradsEMEA

people – their passion, dedication and entrepreneurship – and it will be people just like you who will shape its future. At Citi, learning doesn’t stop at graduation and there are many ways to embark on a rewarding career path, enjoying the global opportunities and long-term training and development initiatives experienced by over 260,000 employees worldwide. Citi offers full-time, placement and internship opportunities across a number of its business areas and also offers insight programmes enabling students in their first year (or in their second year of a four year course) to experience firsthand the Citi culture and environment. This is the opportunity to be part of an exciting period in the development of the global financial services industry.

Matt Elliott University: Loughborough University Course: M.Eng Civil Building Engineering Position: Sales and Trading Analyst

To register your interest visit

WWW.RMP.GD/CITI

The Top 75 Undergraduate Employers | 79

53rd 7.44

The average score from 28 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

Opportunities

£250 per week

2:1 320 points at A-Level

• Main Operating Industries: Law • Locations: UK • Application Process: Apply Online • Roles Recruiting Into: Law fb.me/CMSUKGraduates

@@CMSUK_Graduates

CMS Cameron McKenna forms part of a leading network of firms known as CMS. We have 54 offices across 29 countries, with the most extensive footprint in Europe of any other firm.

the legal sector’s most comprehensive client feedback programmes – a move which has won us some prestigious awards.

We advise on a range of transactions and issues, and have the expertise to understand clients’ needs and concerns, no matter what field they’re in. We don’t coast by on our good name though. We’re far more proactive than that. To ensure we continue to deliver outstanding service, we’ve launched one of

Our two-week vacation schemes offer the opportunity for a snapshot into life at CMS. We offer a varied programme which encompasses plenty of training and social opportunities, as well as involvement in real-life matters for your practice group. You’ll have the chance to see how we work as a firm from the inside.

We use this feedback to tailor our approach to helping clients. This has seen us adopt a sector Our lawyers provide advice across all types approach that allows us to deliver industryof commercial law, including banking specific service and deep sector expertise. and finance, competition, corporate and Working alongside our traditional practice M&A, dispute resolution, employment and group structure, industry focus groups enable pensions, environment, intellectual property, us to build teams taking an industry, rather private equity, public procurement, real estate than a purely legal, perspective — something and tax. that we know our clients value highly.

John Ramsden University: Kings College London Course: History Position: Vacation Scheme Student

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WWW.RMP.GD/CMSCAMERONMCKENNA

The Top 75 Undergraduate Employers | 81

credit-suisse.com/careers

17th 250+

Opportunities

Competitive

2:1

7.98

The average score from 205 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

• Main Operating Industries: Investment Banking • Locations: London • Application Process: Online CV, Cover Letter, Verbal and Non-verbal Tests, Interviews • Roles Recruiting Into: Investment Banking,

Equities, Fixed Income, Information Technology, Operations, Finance

fb.me/creditsuissecareers

Credit Suisse is a global financial services company providing a broad range of advisory services, comprehensive solutions and excellent products through two global divisions, Private Banking Wealth Management and Investment Banking. We serve companies, institutions and private clients around the world. As a stable company with a long banking tradition, we are one of the most respected banks in the world, recognised by industry publications for our continued excellence and leading position in many key markets around the world.

innovation and execution.

Credit Suisse is active in more than 50 countries and employs over 46,000 people. Since our founding in 1856, we have continuously set new standards in service and advice, and created intelligent solutions in response to changing client needs. We are renowned for our expertise and valued for our advice,

We look for people with a wide range of experiences, interests and degrees who will add fresh perspectives to our business. Our vision is to become the world’s most admired bank. A career with us means that you can help shape our future.

We offer entry-level programs in a variety of business areas. Our programs give you the chance to make a difference from day one, and provide world-class training and support to help you to develop into a future business leader. Whichever program you choose, you’ll contribute to projects that have a significant impact on our business, while building your own expertise. And throughout your career with us, you will benefit from cross-business and international mobility opportunities.

To register your interest visit WWW.RMP.GD/CREDITSUISSE

Calling all: Idea Igniters Industry Shapers Agile Entrepreneurs Client Champions Opportunity Seekers credit-suisse.com/ careers

Credit Suisse is committed to a professional and inclusive work environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Credit Suisse is an equal opportunity employer. ÂŠ 2013 CREDIT SUISSE GROUP AG and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.

23rd 7.84

The average score from 42 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

120

Opportunities

Competitive

2:1 Predicted

• Main Operating Industries: Engine Design, Power Generation, Turbocharging, Emission Solutions • Locations: Cumbernauld, Darlington, Daventry,

Huddersfield, Peterborough, Ramsgate, Stamford, Stockton, Wellingborough Application Process: Online, assessment centre, telephone interview, application form, check website for details Roles Recruiting Into: See below Benefits: 25 days holiday and more

• • • fb.me/cummins.students.uk

Cummins are global leaders in the diesel engine, power generation and emissions solutions markets. With manufacturing plants in 14 countries, 45,000 employees, turnover of $17.3 billion in 2012, you would be joining an organisation that offers massive opportunities on a global basis. Key markets are off-highway vehicles, industrial equipment and power generation. In addition, Cummins provides turbochargers for the automotive sector, along with filtration and acoustic systems, natural-gas engines, engine components and electronic systems. Cummins engine installations vary from the world’s highest altitude rail vehicles in the mountains of Tibet to some of the biggest mine trucks around the world. Once you become a part of Cummins, the emphasis you place on commitment and dedication to your career aspirations, plus

@CumminsJobs

your people skills combined with a natural communication style, are the attributes that will determine the speed with which you progress. A wide range of Placement positions are available in Design Engineering, Manufacturing/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Product Engineering, Shop Operations, Manufacturing Support, Product Development, Systems, Quality, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, IT, Finance, HR and Marketing. You will be provided with a structured training plan consisting of corporate training programmes, product awareness and any technical requirements. Bursaries are offered to the most outstanding placement students. Are you ready to face new challenges, be given new opportunities and learn new skills?

Melissa Case University: University of Bournemouth Course: Design Business Management Position: Order/Project Management

To register your interest visit

WWW.RMP.GD/CUMMINSLTD

The Top 75 Undergraduate Employers | 85

67th 30

Opportunities

Competitive

2:1 GCSE Grade C in English / Maths

7.31

The average score from 15 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

• Main Operating Industries: Real Estate • Locations: London, Thames Valley, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh • Application Process: Online, application form, 1st round interview and assessment day • Roles Recruiting Into: Surveying, Marketing, Finance, IT, HR

fb.me/CushwakeGrads

Cushman & Wakefield (C&W) is the world’s largest privately-held commercial real estate services firm. Founded in 1917, it has 243 offices in 60 countries and more than 14,000 employees. We are the firm of choice, a real estate advisor whose clients come first and foremost. Every employee is a team member and contributes to our success, individually and collectively. We strive to achieve excellence in everything we do and our people work together, share knowledge and take a real pride in delivering an exceptional service to our clients.

@CushwakeGrads

We also have a real commitment to the communities in which we live and work and realise the value of actively recruiting, developing and mentoring talented individuals from a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds. We are committed to developing a number of initiatives from our Trainee Surveyor Programme, Schools Programme through to our continued support of the ‘Schools Around the World’ charitable trust.

C&W understand that the strength of our business lies in the uniqueness and talent of each of our people. There is no “typical” Alongside our open and supportive working stereotype for our people, so whether you culture is a thriving sports and social calendar. have a RICS-accredited degree or not, you Highlights include our EMEA-wide five-a-side could be right for us. We are looking for football tournament as well as golf, hockey, undergraduates who are talented, ambitious rugby 7’s, softball and netball. and committed to a high-flying career in property.

Faith Alori University: University of Westminster Course: BSc (Hons) Urban Estate Management Position: Assistant Surveyor

To register your interest visit

WWW.RMP.GD/CUSHMANWAKEFIELDLLP

The Top 75 Undergraduate Employers | 87

11th 500

Opportunities

Competitive

8.14

The average score from 76 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

2:1 300 UCAS

• Main Operating Industries: Accountancy, Finance, Technology, Consulting and IT • Locations: UK Nationwide • Application Process: Apply online • Roles Recruiting Into: Audit, Tax, Consulting, Corporate Finance and Technology

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Summer Vacation Scheme We run schemes across most of our service lines for students who are in the penultimate year of their studies or studying for their masters immediately after the final year of their undergraduate degree. Through project You can get a taster right now through any of work, training, meetings and shadowing of the following programmes: senior colleagues, you’ll be able to explore our work in detail. You could even go back to Spring into Deloitte university with a job in your pocket. We understand that knowing what you want from a career is a difficult choice to make, and Industrial Placements that’s why we have created a unique event These six or twelve month placements are - ‘Spring into Deloitte’, exclusively for first designed to give students who require a year university students and undergraduate placement in industry as part of their degree students in their second year of a four year invaluable real-world experience, a natural course. This is a chance to spend two days step towards a full-time career and the during the Easter holidays exploring Deloitte opportunity to network with and learn from – meeting our people, seeing how we work industry experts in a range of areas. and getting a feel for the firm as a whole. Whatever stage you’re at in your studies, Deloitte can offer a route into big business that few other firms can. Opportunities are available across the UK and they’re open to everyone on a first-come, first-served basis.

To register your interest visit WWW.RMP.GD/DELOITTE

The Top 75 Undergraduate Employers | 89

Deutsche Bank db.com/careers

Do you have to be a banker to work in investment banking Agile minds value ideas as well as experience

33rd 7.74

The average score from 19 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

100

Opportunities

Competitive

2:1 Predicted

• Main Operating Industries: Investment Banking • Locations: London • Application Process: Visit www.mp.gd/deutschebank • Roles Recruiting Into: Multiple opportunities

Analyst Internship Program Aimed at students in their penultimate year of study, our internship program is recognized as one of the best in the industry. This intensive learning experience, which includes live projects and exposure to senior management, is available in the following divisions: • Asset & Wealth Management • Corporate Banking & Securities (CB&S): Markets (including Capital Markets Coverage), Corporate Finance and At Deutsche Bank, we encourage you to think Research. for yourself. But we believe that by working collaboratively with a culturally diverse team • Infrastructure: Group Technology & Operations (GTO), Inhouse Consulting, across the globe you can use your individuality Risk, Human Resources and Group Finance. to drive forward innovative, market-leading solutions. Join us, and not only will you have Spring into Banking Program an impact within the Bank and beyond, you’ll Spring into Banking lets you uncover what also be given the support, training and voice a career with Deutsche Bank is really like. you need to build a rewarding global career During this one-week mini internship, you’ll where anything is possible. find out what it takes to succeed in our fastpaced world. You don’t get to become a leading global bank, with operations across every region of the world, without putting the needs of your clients at the heart of everything you do. That’s why we’re trusted to deliver innovative investment solutions, corporate and retail banking and asset and wealth management across the globe. Our clients? They include multinationals, corporates and governments.

To register your interest visit WWW.RMP.GD/DEUTSCHEBANK

Deutsche Bank db.com/careers

Will banks ever be a force for good in the world? Agile minds say they already are Global Graduate Programs As a leading global bank, we know we have responsibilities beyond the bottom line. That’s why we’re passionate about investing in the societies in which we do business — whether it’s through volunteering, sponsoring the arts, financing local community projects or taking action on climate change. Last year alone, we devoted €82.7 million to such causes – plus 237,828 hours of time spent volunteering. So if you’re keen to make a positive and lasting difference, you’ll be in great company. Discover something different at db.com/careers

The Top 75 Undergraduate Employers | 91

20th 7.91

The average score from 17 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

Opportunities

£16,000 Pro-rata

Degree from the right field

• Main Operating Industries: Electrical, Mechanical and Hydraulic Power Management • Locations: Nationwide • Application Process: Online, telephone interview, assessment centre • Roles Recruiting Into: Engineering, Operations, Sales, HR, IT, Supply Chain and Sourcing, Customer Services , Finance, Marketing

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@eatoncorp

Eaton is a global diversified power management company. We help customers manage power, so buildings, aeroplanes, trucks, cars, machinery and entire businesses can do more while consuming less energy.

Our 12 month placement programmes cover most areas of our business. They are designed to give you an insight into a manufacturing company by providing you with a challenging role, hands-on work experience and direct responsibility for real projects that have a Eaton acquired Cooper Industries plc in tangible impact on the business. At the same November 2012, and this is an exciting time for time, we offer you first-class learning and us. Today’s Eaton has approximately 103,000 development which prepares you for future employees worldwide and serves customers in leadership opportunities and potentially, a over 175 countries. The transformative Cooper place on one of our specialised graduate acquisition grows the global scale of Eaton’s programmes. electrical business. The powerful combination of our two companies strengthens Eaton’s Our Internship Programme won the award for global geographic footprint, expands market ‘Best New Provider of Work Experience’ in segment reach and provides one of the the 2012 National Placement and Internship broadest portfolios of products, services and Awards. We offer placements in operations, solutions in the electrical marketplace. For engineering, HR, finance, marketing, supply you this means more jobs, more locations and chain, customer service and IT. endless opportunities for success.

To register your interest visit WWW.RMP.GD/EATON

Build your career with Eaton... and build the technology of the future. The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is here, and with it the need for a robust and accessible EV charging infrastructure. Eaton meets that need with a family of EV charging stations specifically designed for use in the places where people work, shop, and play.

36th 200+

Opportunities

Competitive

7.71

The average score from 61 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

All degree disciplines

• Main Operating Industries: Retail and Management • Locations: Over 400 locations throughout the UK and Ireland • Application Process: Online • Roles Recruiting Into: Management Training Internship Programme

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Add an annual turnover of more than $15.4 billion to a rental and leasing fleet of over one million vehicles spread across 8,200 locations worldwide and you get Enterprise Rent-A-Car – a business that’s grown into the largest car rental company in North America and arguably, the world. Something else is for certain too – we owe our success to everyone from our senior managers to management trainees. We firmly believe in empowering each of them to make the decisions that will affect their work and their career. This philosophy, along with our uncompromising commitment to customers, is what has made Enterprise a genuine success story and a truly special place to work.

@ERAC_Jobs

of personal, entrepreneurial approach which lets individuals stand out. Even better, an organisation that was voted Graduate Employer of the Year. Enterprise Internships As a paid intern, you’ll learn what it takes to run a successful business while acquiring valuable skills and experience covering everything from fleet management and marketing to profit and loss. And you’ll be learning by doing too, taking on the same challenges as our full-time professionals.

From a few weeks over the summer to a yearlong placement, we offer all students plenty of flexibility with regards to how long an internship can last. There’s plenty of scope for promotion too, including the chance to work Imagine the possibilities that come with your way up from an intern into a professional joining an immense business with the type role when you graduate.

Amy Brereton University: University of Sheffield Course: Business Management with Employment Experience Position: Assistant Manager

To register your interest visit

WWW.RMP.GD/ENTERPRISERENTACAR

The Top 75 Undergraduate Employers | 95

5th 700

Opportunities

Competitive

8.31

The average score from 212 studentwritten reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

2:1, 300 UCAS points

• Main Operating Industries: Accountancy, Consulting, Finance and IT • Locations: UK • Application Process: Check website for details • Roles Recruiting Into: Advisory, Assurance, Corporate Finance and Tax

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EY is one of the world’s leading professional services firms. We have 167,000 people in 140 countries, with combined global revenues of US $24.4 billion and plan to be a $50 billion organisation by 2020. Our clients are some of the most successful, innovative and respected global organisations, and range across all industry and public sectors. We are seeking driven, ambitious people who want a stimulating and challenging start to their careers. EY people understand how businesses work. Their ingenuity, dynamism and creativity help anticipate and meet our clients’ needs working across four service lines: Advisory, Assurance, Corporate Finance and Tax. Start your career before you graduate.

@EY_StudentsUK

As a first year, you can understand more about business on the Discover EY programme, or build your leadership skills through our threeday residential course – the EY Leadership Academy. Both will provide insights into how you can use your natural abilities and strengths in your career. On our summer internships and 12 month placements, you’ll be engaging with global clients on real projects while learning what working life is like at EY. All the while, you’ll be getting closer to securing a graduate job that can take you as far as you want to go. Careers at the top of the business world are defined by where they start. Starting at EY gives you the skills, contacts and experiences to make your career go further, faster.

To register your interest visit WWW.RMP.GD/EY

GO FURTHER, FASTER.

EY graduates like Jon are part of a global organisation advising big businesses on issues critical to their long-term success.

To find out more about opportunities at EY, visit ey.com/uk/careers.

If you have the ambition, EY will give you the training and experiences you need to help grow our global business and build a better working world.

Own what happens next Visit www.fcacareers.org.uk

70th 7.30

The average score from 33 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

Opportunities

Competitive

Penultimate year student, minimum 2:1 degree

• Main Operating Industries: Financial Services Regulation • Locations: Canary Wharf, London • Application Process: Online application form via www.rmp.gd/fca • Roles Recruiting Into: Summer internships across our organisational divisions

@TheFCA

We’ve opened the doors to the new Financial Conduct Authority. It’s not just about being given new powers and a fresh remit.

Our operational objectives are:

Our responsibilities extend to all consumers, whatever their age or financial circumstances and whether an individual, small company or a major participant in the wholesale markets.

• To secure an appropriate degree of protection for consumers • To protect and enhance the integrity of the UK financial system • To promote effective competition in the interests of consumers

We regulate one of the largest industries in the country, ensuring financial services firms act and think with good conduct uppermost in their minds in relation to consumers, markets integrity and consumers.

The challenge for us in building the FCA is to use the full range of our powers under the new legislation to make financial markets work well, so that everyone can use the UK’s financial services with renewed confidence.

There are more than two million people employed in financial or related professional services in the UK, and at the FCA we make around 40,000 regulatory decisions every year.

This is your chance to explore an exciting range of career opportunities creating an environment supportive of good conduct but where incentives and opportunities for bad behaviour are low and potential costs are high.

Lisa Maughan University: University of Kent, Canterbury Course: Law, Accounting and Finance Position: Summer Intern, Supervision Associate

To register your interest visit

WWW.RMP.GD/FCA

The Top 75 Undergraduate Employers | 99

1st 300+ Opportunities

Competitive

8.66

The average score from 49 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

Strong academics essential

• Main Operating Industries: Audit, Tax and Advisory • Locations: Nationwide • Application Process: Online application form, tests, telephone interview, assessment day • Roles Recruiting Into: Audit, Tax, Advisory

How do you sum up a complex and exciting business like Grant Thornton? Simply put, we are part of a global organisation delivering audit, tax and advisory services to dynamic organisations in over 100 countries. In the UK alone, we deliver solutions to 40,000 clients, across a broad range of sectors. Getting right to the core of client needs and meeting them with agility and insight is at the heart of our business. In today’s competitive market, this combination of expertise and personal attention sets us apart. Over 300 ambitious graduates, interns and placement students join Grant Thornton in over 20 of its 27 UK offices each year. They enjoy variety and responsibility from the start on client assignments from multinationals to fast-growth companies such as start-ups. The learning curve is steep. Trainees can be leading their own team or portfolio by their

second year. And with our global reach there are plenty of opportunities for international exposure to clients and secondments. The 90 interns and 30 placement students who join us each year nationally, need to be able to provide the kinds of insight that adds real value to dynamic organisations, such as our clients. This takes reason, instinct and the confidence to challenge assumptions right from day one. Our internship and placements are your fast track route to our graduate programme, you’ll enjoy tough challenges, seek out opportunities and be ready to kick start a career as a trusted adviser right at the heart of business.

To register your interest visit WWW.RMP.GD/GRANTTHORNTON

Everyone’s full of advice when it comes to your career. We think it’s more useful to listen to those who have been there and done it. We are proud to have once again been named ‘Best Provider of Internships and Placements’. So why not have a read of what our trainees have to say, find out why they chose a career with us and take a good look at what we offer. Then decide if Grant Thornton looks right for you. That’s our advice. Make up your own mind. Visit:

www.grant-thornton.co.uk/trainees

9th 320

Approx opportunities

Competitive

2:1 Predicted

8.19

The average score from 178 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

• Main Operating Industries: Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, FMCG • Locations: UK, Ireland • Application Process: For full details and to apply, visit www.rmp.gd/glaxosmithkline • Roles Recruiting Into: Industrial placements:

Engineering, IT, Sales, Marketing, Communications, HR, Procurement, Supply Chain and Finance Summer placements: Sales, Marketing and Purchasing

Why GSK? One of the world’s leading healthcare companies, GSK gives its people the chance to answer some of the biggest questions facing everyone on the planet. Questions about future healthcare needs and questions about building a responsive, innovative, global business to meet them – as well as questions about their own personal and professional growth. Based in the UK, with operations in over 100 countries, GSK produces almost 4 billion packs a year of lifesaving prescription medicines, vaccines and popular consumer healthcare products like Sensodyne, Aquafresh and Panadol, Maximuscle and Horlicks. What industrial placements are on offer? We offer a whole range of industrial placements as part of a recognised sandwich degree - these cover Engineering, IT, R&D

Science, Sales, Marketing, Communications, HR, Procurement (Purchasing), Supply Chain and Finance. So there are opportunities relevant for people in all kinds of degree disciplines from business and media-related courses to IT, not to mention practically every type of science, engineering, biological, chemical, and pharmaceutical discipline. What summer placements are there? We offer summer placements in Marketing and Procurement. They typically last 10 to 12 weeks. Please see our website as further summer placement roles may open up throughout the year. What will I learn? GSK is committed to personal and professional development so you’ll learn a huge amount, enhance your technical expertise and improve your business knowledge.

To register your interest visit WWW.RMP.GD/GSK

What does your future hold? What do you want from your placement? Support? Training? Investment? A solid grounding in the business world? The chance to have a real impact on global projects? The opportunity to shine? Inspiration for your long-term future? All of the above? Wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t it be great if a company could answer all those questions for you? And give you the opportunity to explore your potential answering some of the biggest healthcare questions around? Are you looking for a truly rewarding industrial placement in Manufacturing (including Production, Engineering and Science), IT, Research & Development, Sales, Marketing, Communications, HR or Finance? Or a summer placement in either Marketing or Purchasing? Have you visited www.gskbigquestions.com yet?

ANSWER THE BIG QUESTIONS

38th 7.68

The average score from 114 studentwritten reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

500

Opportunities

Competitive

2:1 Minimum

• Main Operating Industries: Banking & Finance (Retail and Investment), General Management • Locations: Global; some main locations are Dubai,

Hong Kong, China, New York, Brazil. Please visit our website for more details Application Process: Online application, online testing, telephone interview and assessment centre Roles Recruiting Into: Commercial, corporate, investment and retail banking Benefits: Benefits package

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All over the world, economic growth is bringing new prosperity. Businesses are pioneering new trade routes and new centres of wealth and influence are emerging. We’re inspired by these changes and the opportunities they bring for our business, our employees and our customers.

@HSBC_UK_Careers

make connections with colleagues across the globe and contribute to live projects that will enable the long-term growth and success of the bank.

You’ll learn many new things, challenge your own perceptions, discover skills you didn’t even know you had and develop new ones on The best and brightest people see the your journey. opportunities that this represents and feel inspired too. These are the people we’re There are so many opportunities to inspire looking to connect with, because these and be inspired with HSBC. From summer people are the future of HSBC. internships and student placements, to graduate programmes, you’ll have the Inspired ambition opportunity to experience different areas of our business, contribute to live projects and Our student and graduate programmes touch connect with people from around the globe. almost every aspect of our business, giving you the opportunity to experience many different areas and challenges, as well as the ability to specialise. You’ll build your own network,

James York University: University of Nottingham Course: Management Studies Position: Coverage Relationship Management Analyst

To register your interest visit

WWW.RMP.GD/HSBC

The Top 75 Undergraduate Employers | 105

13th 350

Opportunities

£15,000 Pro-rata

2:1 Predicted

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Over the last 100 years, IBM has worked to make technology faster, more effective and more accessible. Today, we’re focused on how we can make the planet a better place to work and live. We are creating systems that can make energy grids more effective, improve water management, make healthcare more affordable and transform the global supply chain. There’s a lot to do and we need people with ideas. People just like you. Summer Internship Ever fancied running your own business? Well, working in a small team of students, you’ll tackle a real business problem. Your task? Develop an idea to solve it – one that no one else has thought of – and then, turn that idea into a real product. When the 12 weeks are up, you’ll showcase it to our executives,

8.11

The average score from 123 studentwritten reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

• Main Operating Industries: IT and Consulting • Locations: UK Nationwide • Application Process: Online application and test, assessment centre and final interview • Roles Recruiting Into: Business, Finance, HR, IT, Marketing and Software Development • Benefits: 25 days holiday (pro rata) @IBMUKCareers

business partners and clients. It’s not an easy ride – but we guarantee it’ll be an incredible experience. Industrial Placement A 12-month industrial placement at IBM is hard to top. First and foremost, it gets you a global leader’s name on your CV. It’s also a year filled with challenges that’ll stretch you, exposure that will kick start your professional career – and along the way you’ll meet truly inspirational people. We’re successful because we push ourselves hard – and it probably will seem daunting at first. But, if you’re insatiably curious, passionate about innovation and eager to get into the world of big business, there’s nothing like it.

Katie Woodward University: Northumbria University Course: BA (Hons) Business Studies Position: Marketing Assistant (General Business)

To register your interest visit

WWW.RMP.GD/IBM

The Top 75 Undergraduate Employers | 107

8th 60

Opportunities

£14,500 Pro-rata

2nd Year BA students

8.24

The average score from 38 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

• Main Operating Industries: IT, Engineering • Locations: Swindon, Winnersh & London • Application Process: Online tests & Assessment day • Roles Recruiting Into: Business Operations, Logistics, Engineering, IT, Finance, Sales, Marketing, HR Benefits: Bonuses

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@JobsatIntel_EUR

For over 40 years Intel has been leading and bringing new technology to the marketplace. Now we are building on our historical strength in silicon innovation and global manufacturing capacity to create new products and technologies that help people live happier, more productive lives.

The majority of our graduate hiring comes directly from our intern pipeline. Of course Intel requires a dedicated team of professionals, not just in Engineering but also across a whole range of disciplines – from Finance to Marketing, Human Resources to Logistics and Sales to Operations and IT.

When you work for Intel, you join a company where your career — and your life — can benefit from long-term stability and continual growth. Intel lets you play a role in developing and supporting industry-leading innovations while working with diverse people around the world.

So join us on a 13-month internship and we’ll introduce you to an inspiring career. Right from the start you’ll have hands-on involvement in real, live projects. And, with plenty of variety and ongoing support, all you need to shape your future too.

Intel in the United Kingdom offers interns and graduates many chances for growth and learning while working with industry-leading innovation.

Naomi Dixon University: University of Birmingham Course: Electrical & Electronic Engineering Position: Chip Implementation Engineer

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WWW.RMP.GD/INTEL

The Top 75 Undergraduate Employers | 109

60th 7.37

The average score from 23 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

100

Opportunities

£15,600 Pro-rata

2:2 Predicted, Engineering Degree for Engineering placements

• Main Operating Industries: Automotive Design, Engineering and Manufacturing • Locations: West Midlands, Warwickshire, Merseyside • Application Process: Online application, Online tests, Assessment Centre • Roles Recruiting Into: Various areas - check website for details

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@JLRGraduates

Jaguar Land Rover is a great British success story. Home to two of the world’s most iconic premium brands, we’re continually redefining the benchmark for quality, performance and innovation.

Working on real projects that impact the entire business, you’ll discover that our dedication to developing excellence runs throughout the business. We’ll challenge your innovation and creativity every day, and you’ll get to develop a rigorous and commercially-focused approach Already making an impression in over 170 to your work. And with ongoing support from countries, we’re exploring new markets and industry-leading experts, you’ll quickly realise investing significantly in new products and your placement has been designed to be just industry-leading facilities. Not only does this as inspiring as the next-generation vehicles mean our future has never been more exciting, you’ll help produce. but finding and developing the right people is also crucial to our ever-evolving journey. As you’d expect from two of the world’s most revered brands, your success will be rewarded As part of this commitment we offer with a competitive salary and an outstanding undergraduates the chance to start building range of benefits, but above all of that, it’s a genuinely world-class career with 3 to a great opportunity to supplement your 12-month placements in a wide-range of academic studies with real-life experience. All business areas. All of which can be found on this and more makes Jaguar Land Rover the our website. perfect place to start your career journey.

To register your interest visit WWW.RMP.GD/JAGUARLANDROVER

66th 7.32

The average score from 20 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

Opportunities

Industrial Placement £17,500 pa, Summer Internship £310 pw

See website for entry requirements

• Main Operating Industries: Retail • Locations: Nationwide • Application Process: Online application and tests followed by Assessment Centre • Roles Recruiting Into: Retail Management and various head office roles

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The John Lewis Partnership is unique. We’re a pioneering business combining the largest department store group in the UK, the nation’s favourite supermarket* – and a Head Office operation, which seamlessly coordinates this vast retail network. Our people are Partners in the company, with a share in the profits and a say in how we’re run. Respect is our watchword - an approach reflected in the outstanding level of service we deliver to customers.

@jlpgradcareers

who want a six week burst of experience and involvement on the shop floor and beyond. We also offer industrial placements for those wanting to work here in their year out as part of their university course. If you’re passionate about retail and becoming a leader in this field, a placement is the perfect option.

At Waitrose, the country’s favourite supermarket, we offer both Head Office industrial placements and Retail Management industrial placements. Both are exceptional Our Opportunities learning opportunities that offer a unique We run a number of placements, both insight into a sophisticated national operation industrial, where the schemes are nearly a and a much-loved retailer. If you want to make year in length, and summer internships, where your mark in food retail, either on the shop our offering is more bite-sized. floor or in an operational capacity, this is the place to be. At John Lewis, the UK’s largest department store brand with 37 stores, we offer summer *As found by BBC consumer programme internships in Retail Management for those Watchdog

To register your interest visit WWW.RMP.GD/JOHNLEWISPARTNERSHIP

Laura Senescall University: Loughborough University Course: Retail, Marketing and Management Position: Shadowing Department Manager Retail Support at Waitrose

Jennie Cooke University: University of Leeds Course: BA Management with Marketing Position: Retail Management Industrial Placement at John Lewis

The Top 75 Undergraduate Employers | 113

18th 135

Opportunities

£300 per week for vacation schemes

7.96

The average score from 35 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

2:1 Predicted

• Main Operating Industries: Law • Locations: London • Application Process: Please apply online at www.rmp.gd/linklaters • Roles Recruiting Into: Vacation Schemes, Pathfinder

About us Join Linklaters and you become part of one of the world’s most prestigious law firms – a global network of exceptionally talented, highly motivated lawyers working as a team and learning from one another to fulfil our ambition of becoming the leading global law firm.

built strong relationships with the world’s leading companies, financial institutions and governments and are asked to advise them on their most important and challenging transactions and assignments.

Vacation Schemes Our summer scheme is for penultimate-year students at UK universities (studying law or Types of work non-law). Our vacation scheme combines A truly global firm, Linklaters has 19 practices real experience in our practice areas with across 29 cities worldwide, giving you the workshops and seminars dedicated to your opportunity to connect with a diverse range professional development, as well as a range of international colleagues and clients on a of social activities. daily basis. While many law firms are strong in particular areas, Linklaters is the only firm Pathfinder to have market-leading global teams across We offer first year law undergraduates the the full range of corporate, finance and opportunity to experience life working at commercial practice areas. This, partnered Linklaters through our ‘Pathfinder’ scheme, with our culture of innovation, teamwork which includes presentations, workshops and and entrepreneurship, means that we have work shadowing.

To register your interest visit WWW.RMP.GD/LINKLATERS

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55th 7.44

The average score from 22 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

Opportunities

£17,500 – £19,500 Pro-rata

2:1 Predicted

• Main Operating Industries: Retail • Locations: UK • Application Process: Apply online • Roles Recruiting Into: Retail Management, HR,

Product Design (Clothing), Food Technology, Food Product Development, M&S.com, Buying, Merchandising

If you’re looking to gain experience in a fast- Experience – a great indication of the quality paced and innovative retail environment as you can expect when you choose M&S. part of your university studies, you should say yes to a business placement with M&S. We’ve a wide range of business placements on offer – meaning that whatever your After all, these are exciting times at M&S. degree type, there’s an excellent chance Retail is moving faster than ever, and so is our we’ve got something to suit you. Whether business. We’re investing in smart technology it’s Retail Management, Human Resources, and infrastructure to achieve our vision of Food Technology, Product Design (clothing), becoming the world’s most successful multi- Product Development (food) or a role channel retailer. Rejuvenating our fashion operating within M&S.com, there’s lots of lines. Maintaining our reputation for great options. We’ve even got placements available customer service while setting new standards to work with our clothing brands in a Buying in sustainability. Plus we’re doing it all in the or Merchandising role. ethical and honest way that’s made us one of the most trusted names around. Say yes to finding out more by visiting www.rmp.gd/marksandspencer. Put simply, we reckon there’s no better place to get retail experience than here at M&S. Our business placements have even been given a Quality Mark by the National Council for Work

To register your interest visit WWW.RMP.GD/MARKSANDSPENCER

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“Now 63.2 million people like my work – and one person loves it.” Sam Davey Say yes to M&S and you may well find yourself falling in love with what you do. You’ll be working for one of the UK’s most cherished brands, helping us build an exciting future. All while enjoying the training, development and support you need to really achieve your ambitions. Say yes to discovering more about our business placements by visiting www.marksandspencergrads.com

The Top 75 Undergraduate Employers | 117

65th 7.32

The average score from 16 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

Opportunities

Competitive

2:1 Minimum

• Main Operating Industries: Banking / Finance, Trading, Funds Management, Risk Management • Locations: London • Application Process: CV covering letter, phone interview, psychometric assessment • Roles Recruiting Into: Investment Banking, Funds

Management, Sales and Trading, Risk Management

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Macquarie Group (Macquarie) is a global financial services provider. Our diverse range of services includes corporate finance and advisory, equities research and broking, funds and asset management, foreign exchange, fixed income and commodities trading, lending and leasing and private wealth management. The diversity of our operations is a core strength and our reputation for spotting extraordinary opportunities and developing people into outstanding business leaders has led to a highly successful business.

knowledge of Asia-Pacific financial markets. Key to Macquarie’s success is a unique structure and management style that enables businesses to exercise significant operating freedom balanced by limits on risk and observance of the highest professional standards. This philosophy encourages a sense of ownership and entrepreneurial endeavour among our people and has produced a stream of major financial innovations throughout Macquarie’s history.

Our philanthropic arm, the Macquarie Group Foundation, is very active around the world, Founded in 1969, Macquarie employs more ensuring Macquarie contributes meaningfully than 13,600 people in 28 countries. We in the communities in which our staff live combine leading market positions as a global and work. Together with Macquarie staff, specialist in a wide range of sectors, including the Foundation has contributed more than resources, agriculture and commodities, $US165 million to approximately 1,300 energy and infrastructure, with a deep community organisations since 1985.

Timo Biet University: Frankfurt School of Finance and Management (Germany) Course: Business Administration / Finance Position: Business Analyst

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68th 30

Opportunities

£37,500 Pro-rata

7.31

The average score from 28 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

340 UCAS points, minumum 2:1

• Main Operating Industries: Law • Locations: London • Application Process: Online application form • Roles Recruiting Into: Vacation Schemes, Training Contracts

Mayer Brown was one of the first law firms to develop a global platform in recognition of the fact that many of its clients increasingly needed integrated, cross border legal advice. The firm is now one of the world’s leading global law firms with offices in key business centres across Asia, Europe and the Americas. In Brazil, the firm has an association with Tauil & Chequer Avogados.

industrial energy, construction, professional services, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and mining sectors.

From its trendy city location, the London office provides a full service presence working together with its US, European and Asian counterparts to provide clients with complete representation on local and multi-jurisdictional matters alike. Our lawyers practise in a Through the association, the extensive wide range of areas including corporate, international expertise of its lawyers and finance, litigation and dispute resolution, real its presence in the leading financial centres estate, insurance and reinsurance, pensions around the world, Mayer Brown provides and employment, competition and trade, high quality legal advice and client- tax, intellectual property and information focused solutions to support many of the technology. world’s leading businesses, governments and individuals. This includes a significant proportion of the Fortune 100, FTSE 100 and DAX and Hang Seng Index and organisations in the banking, insurance, communications,

Tobias Hirst University: Nottingham University Course: Law with European Law Position: Vacation Scheme Student

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The Top 75 Undergraduate Employers | 121

54th 7.44

The average score from 25 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

Opportunities

£16,500 plus flexi time

2:1 Predicted

• Main Operating Industries: Aerospace and Defence • Locations: Stevenage, Bristol and Lostock • Application Process: Online at www.rmp.gd/mbda • Roles Recruiting Into: Year-long and summer placement

Using some of the most sophisticated technology on the planet, MBDA is Europe’s leading guided weapons company - and one of the largest missile systems companies in the world. With an order book valued at around 13 billion euros and around 10,000 employees operating from industrial and technological basis in the UK, France, Italy, Spain, Germany and the USA, this is an ambitious and dynamic organisation committed to developing the missile systems of tomorrow, today. A job with MBDA... At MBDA we offer you fantastic opportunities to build a rewarding career, working with 10,000 of the brightest people in the industry at three of our sites in the UK. The analytical skills you have developed at university will be put to good use as you learn new techniques to solve problems.

We offer a competitive salary, training and development, and flexible ways of working, which means that you can vary your start and finish times each day, and you don’t have to work Friday afternoons! We look for employees with ambition and drive, who are capable of delivering and working as part of a large team whilst equally becoming specialists in their own field and able to work independently.

Tom Griffiths University: Loughborough University Course: Aeronautical Engineering Position: Undergraduate Engineer

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The Top 75 Undergraduate Employers | 123

22nd 7.89

The average score from 33 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

Opportunities

£1,300 Per Month

3 A’s at A Level or Equivalent

• Main Operating Industries: IT • Locations: North London, Cambridge, Chester, Coventry, Edinburgh • Application Process: Check website for details • Roles Recruiting Into: IT fb.me/Joinmetaswitch

Metaswitch is powering the transition of communication networks into a softwarecentric future. What does that mean to you? It means together we can work at the centre of a major shift in the way the world communicates and consumes media. We’re hiring the brightest minds, the most creative thinkers who are open to change, to help shape this dramatic new landscape. We’re looking for people who value collaboration and innovation as much as we do.

@joinmetaswitch

Your Career From day one, you will be assigned real tasks working on the design and development of complex software or hardware. We will provide you with the support and guidance to take on challenges that will allow you to increase your knowledge and continue to progress.

What We Look For You do not need prior computing experience, but an enquiring mind and proven ability to solve complex problems are essential. You will At Metaswitch you’ll be in good company. also have an outstanding academic record (all We provide software that powers some of the A grades at A Level or equivalent). largest players in the technology and telecoms industry including BT, AT, Cisco, Ericsson and Rewards Microsoft. Come be a part of Metaswitch: the You will receive £1,300 per month. We also brains of the new global network. offer subsidised accommodation within walking distance of our offices. If you do well you may receive a bonus; if you’re outstanding we may sponsor your next year at university.

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THE BRAINS OF THE NEW GLOBAL NETWORK

METASWITCH IS POWERING THE TRANSITION OF COMMUNICATION NETWORKS INTO A SOFTWARE-CENTRIC FUTURE. What does that mean to you? It means that, together, we can work at the centre of a major shift in the way the world communicates and consumes media. We’re hiring the brightest minds, the most creative thinkers who are open to change, to help shape this dramatic new landscape. We’re looking for people who value collaboration and innovation as much as we do. COME BE A PART OF METASWITCH: THE BRAINS OF THE NEW GLOBAL NETWORK. START YOUR JOURNEY AT CAREERS.METASWITCH.COM

2nd 120

Opportunities

Competitive

2:1 Predicted

8.62

The average score from 55 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

• Main Operating Industries: Technology • Locations: Reading, London, Edinburgh, Twycross • Application Process: Apply online • Roles Recruiting Into: Business (Marketing, PR, Sales, HR, Finance, Data Analyst, Project Management); IT (Software Development, Technical Consultant), Creative (Gaming, Production, Art and Design)

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The lowdown on the world’s greatest startup Pioneering new technologies with creativity and imagination is in our genes at Microsoft. Since our start up in 1975, we’ve pushed the boundaries of technology. As we step into a new era focusing on an enviable array of products and services (such as Xbox, Skype, Bing, MSN, Windows Phone and Windows 8), we’re looking for the self-same spirit in the class of 2014 that our founders had in ’75. We won’t expect you to have an encyclopaedic knowledge of technology. We’re more interested in who you are, how you do things and what makes you tick. We celebrate individuality. We encourage original thinking. And we nurture fresh talent. All of these things make us who we are.

Join as an intern and you’ll have the opportunity to take on a unique role in one of our business areas. Roles are varied and stretch across the entire organisation from gaming to finance, software engineering to journalism, art & design to marketing, human resources to technical consultants and more. Your experience will start with an induction which will provide the necessary tools and information to be successful. You’ll also be given opportunities to participate in Personal Development Programmes, Mentoring, Stretch Projects, Charity Initiatives, External Events, Global Projects and beyond. Our interns are given opportunities to deliver plenty of business impact to Microsoft. What will you do? And what can you bring to push us a step further ahead? For more information, visit our blog www.beyourfuture.net

Melissa Bell University: University of Surrey Course: Business and Retail Management Position: Sales Intern

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The Top 75 Undergraduate Employers | 127

15th 8.03

The average score from 101 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

400

Opportunities

Competitive

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• Main Operating Industries: Global Financial Services • Locations: Worldwide • Application Process: Apply online • Roles Recruiting Into: Various, from Investment Banking to IT. See website

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. Founded in 1935, the Firm has approximately 1,200 offices in 43 countries. Summer Internships Our 10-week summer internships are designed to attract, develop and assess the kind of people we feel are likely to succeed at our firm long-term. These programmes include training, workshops, senior management presentations and social events designed to give interns a unique experience in the financial services industry and provide a summer that is enjoyable and intellectually rewarding. Industrial Placement Programme The Industrial Placement Programme provides

classroom and on-the-job training as well as valuable work experience. You will be working alongside experienced colleagues on real projects and will gain exposure to all levels of professionals within your respective division. You’ll receive regular mentoring and coaching, as well as regular evaluation reviews. Insight Programmes We also run a Spring Insight Programme which is designed for those who have just embarked on their university degree and wish to get an insight into the different areas that make up Morgan Stanley prior to qualifying for a summer internship the following year. The programme is an opportunity for you to experience our working environment and culture and explore the type of work you could be doing if you joined as an intern or an analyst after graduation. The programme usually takes place between March and April.

Leone Smith University: University of Nottingham Course: Economics and Philosophy Position: Analyst in Commodities Derivative Operations

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The Top 75 Undergraduate Employers | 129

21st 55

Opportunities

£200 £250 Per week

7.90

The average score from 34 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

350 UCAS points + 2:1 Minimum

• Main Operating Industries: Corporate / Commercial Law • Locations: London and Sheffield • Application Process: Online application and assessment day • Roles Recruiting Into: Law @nabarrograds

Nabarro are a leading commercial law firm with offices in London, Sheffield, Brussels and Singapore. We offer extensive legal services to national and international clients. The working culture at Nabarro is highly professional, open and friendly. Our practice areas include: banking and finance, construction, corporate, employment, insolvency and restructuring, intellectual property, planning, real estate and tax law.

assigned a dedicated supervisor and buddy who will ensure you are exposed to a wide variety of work. You will also complete a team project alongside our other summer students. We arrange a number of breakfast briefings (with full English breakfast!) so that you can find out more about our legal departments, as well as a variety of social events to allow you to meet and network with a range of people across the firm.

We have won multiple awards for our summer schemes (seven in the past five years) and we aim to recruit all our future trainees through the schemes. We take on 25 trainees per year - 20 in London and five in Sheffield and offer You will remain in one department for the a more unusual six seats - meaning you gain duration of the scheme allowing you to build exposure to a wide range of practice areas relationships with your team and experience during your training contract. real work and responsibility. You will be Our comprehensive three week vacation scheme is designed to give students a taste of what life is really like as a trainee at Nabarro.

Theo Nicou University: University College London Course: History Position: Future Trainee

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The Top 75 Undergraduate Employers | 131

46th 7.59

The average score from 30 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

Opportunities

£15,600 Pro-rata

Engineering 2.2 or above Commercial 2.1 or above

• Main Operating Industries: Energy • Locations: Nationwide • Application Process: on-line application, situational judgement test, assessment centre • Roles Recruiting Into: Finance, Procurement, IT/IS, Commercial, Engineering

National Grid’s job is to connect people to the energy they use, safely. We are at the heart of one of the greatest challenges facing our society - delivering clean energy to support our world long into the future.

modern lifestyle.

We’re investing around £30billion over the next eight years to develop and renew the UK’s energy infrastructure, leading the way on renewable energy. There’s never been a more National Grid holds a vital position at the centre interesting and exciting time to join National of the energy system. We join everything up. Grid. We own and manage the grids that connect the energy sources to the people that use it. At National Grid we are passionate about We’re the largest utility in the UK, running our “grow our own strategy” and our systems that deliver gas and electricity across suite of GCSE to degree level career path the entire country, connecting people to the development programmes. It’s little wonder energy they use. that they are recognised for excellence and innovation - some have been running for well We all rely on having energy at our finger tips. over 23 years - so they are some of the best Our society is built on it.: from the warmth you will find anywhere. and light we rely on at home, and the power which keeps our factories and offices going, to the mobile communications and other technologies that are essential parts of our

Nicola Wainwright University: University of Leeds Course: Accounting and Finance Position: Finance Industrial Placement Student

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The Top 75 Undergraduate Employers | 133

45th 15

Opportunities

Competitive

7.61

The average score from 15 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

2:1 • Main Operating Industries: Automotive, Financial Services • Locations: Coventry and Redhill, Surrey • Application Process: Online Application Form • Roles Recruiting Into: Commercial, Finance, IT, HR, Logisitics

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PSA Peugeot Citroën is a global group, with three distinctive and respected brands: Peugeot, Citroën and Banque PSA Finance. The PSA Peugeot Citroën Group is present in 160 countries worldwide, employing over 200,000 people.

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you a real chance to envisage your future and immerse yourself in a challenging and rewarding experience.

We will offer you a real job with variety and responsibility and an excellent training programme. There is also the added bonus We manufacture and sell stylish, quality of a competitive salary, company car scheme, vehicles and new mobility solutions to meet generous holiday entitlement, plus other a vast range of consumer needs, and provide benefits. financing products through the Banque PSA Finance. The Company is currently investing What we look for hugely in new global markets, including We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic China, Russia and South America, to secure its undergraduates and graduates to join our ongoing growth and development. dynamic teams. We accept candidates from all degree disciplines, but a full driving licence Opportunities is required for some roles. We have various opportunities in Coventry and Redhill in all major business functions including Commercial, Finance, HR, Logistics and IT. The programme is designed to give

Harry Pennington University: Loughborough University Course: Information Tech Management for Business Position: IT Industrial Placement

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The Top 75 Undergraduate Employers | 135

4th 800

Opportunities

Competitive

300 UCAS points or equivalent

8.33

The average score from 192 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

• Main Operating Industries: Assurance, Actuarial, Consulting, Deals, Tax, Technology, PwC Legal • Locations: We recruit into offices UK-wide • Application Process: Online application, please check our website for more detail • Roles Recruiting Into: Work experience programmes across all our lines of service • Benefits: 25 days holiday, healthcare, pension scheme, study support

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@PwC_UK_Careers

Your career is just that; yours. You choose it. You live it. You make it happen. To get the best from it, you need the best opportunities. That’s why opportunities are at the heart of a career with us. No matter what year you’re in at university, we have many ways you can learn more about us.

alongside specialists in your chosen business area for six-eight weeks during the summer. If you’re studying a four-year degree, our paid 11-month Undergraduate Work Placements allow you to work on real projects, get exposure to a prestigious client list and work towards a professional qualification.

First years On our Insight Day you’ll pick up loads of information about our work and decide which of our career options interests you most. Or join our three-day Talent Academy which will boost your employability skills and could result in a paid Summer Internship or paid Undergraduate Work Placement the following year.

Or, by shadowing a female leader for a paid week, you’ll find out what it takes to get to the top of an organisation like ours which is open to all undergraduates.

Penultimate years Our paid Summer Internship helps you build your skills and your confidence by working

What we look for Your intellect, willingness to learn, ability to build relationships, put yourself in others’ shoes, while always making a positive impact with our clients and each other. For most of our programmes, we take any degree subject. Take the opportunity of a lifetime.

Soroosh Safaei Keshtgar University: University of Bath Course: Aerospace Engineering Position: Summer Intern Assurance, St Albans

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The Top 75 Undergraduate Employers | 137

35th 7.72

The average score from 28 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

30-40

Opportunities

Competitive

340 UCAS points2:1 Predicted

• Main Operating Industries: Investment Banking • Locations: London • Application Process: Online via www.rmp.gd/rbcapitalmarkets • Roles Recruiting Into: Finance, Global Investment Banking, Global Markets, IT, Operations, Risk Management

RBC Capital Markets is a premier investment bank that provides a focused set of products and services to institutions, corporations, governments and high net worth clients in over 100 countries. We are the investment banking arm of Royal Bank of Canada. We understand that the first steps in any career in finance are critical. With that in mind, we have the right formula to provide you with the opportunities and professional development you need to turn those first steps into a rewarding career. Working at one of the world’s leading investment banks means you will benefit from the breadth of opportunity, depth of resources and quality of training that comes from our size, experience and strength. It will also give you the chance to work regularly with world-class clients and colleagues.

In short, we provide the essential components to get your career off to a great start! Opportunities are available for 2014 in the following areas: Finance, Global Investment Banking, Global Markets, Information Technology, Operations and Risk Management. Whether you’re a philosophy student or an engineer, we’re more interested in an agile intellect, strong numerical and analytical skills, an awareness of global economic issues and a genuine interest in the international financial markets. Creativity, logic, interpersonal skills and inner drive all come into the equation. Any additional languages, especially European, are a strong advantage but by no means a pre-requisite when applying.

Ema Jakasovic University: McGill University Course: Bachelor of Commerce Position: Analyst

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The Top 75 Undergraduate Employers | 139

29th 7.79

The average score from 150 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

350

Opportunities

Competitive

2:1 Predicted

• Main Operating Industries: Banking and Financial Services • Locations: Worldwide • Application Process: Dependent on programme • Roles Recruiting Into: Wide range of banking and support roles available

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@rbsearlycareers

As a graduate or intern at RBS, the ideas you bring, thoughts you think and decisions you drive will help shape the future of our organisation. As opportunities go, they don’t get much bigger. And even though we’re a global financial institution, we’ll still be the bank you build.

We’re just as interested in who you are as what you studied, because we’re looking for people who can bring something new to our business. Whatever your background, you’ll have a passion for finance, the ability to learn quickly, enthusiasm and the ambition to succeed in a changing industry.

We want your fresh thoughts to challenge how we think, work and serve our customers. In return, you’ll have the chance to develop a rewarding career in a bank that knows how to nurture talent. From day one your manager and mentor will provide a strong support network and encourage you to share your ideas, ensuring you enjoy responsibility from day one. You’ll also benefit from opportunities to work with colleagues across the business. And you’ll have many chances to build relationships outside of work too, through a variety of social and community initiatives.

We have a wide range of programmes from technical roles in markets and risk to leadership roles in business services. Each focuses on a different area of our business, designed for people with different interests and skills. To find out more about RBS, our opportunities and how you’ll make a difference to the way we work, visit www.rmp.gd/rbsgroup.

Suzanne Brown University: University of Glasgow Course: MA (SocSci) Economics with Honours Position: Finance Intern in Group Chief Accountant’s – Consolidation Unit

I previously thought that I didn’t have enough understanding of finance to apply for the finance internship programmes. However, I quickly realised that I would receive the specific training I needed on the job. This is especially encouraging if you are from a different university course background, yet are still interested in stepping into such a career. Plan to meet as many people as possible to recognise the different divisions. This will help you understand the role and responsibilities of your team.

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The Top 75 Undergraduate Employers | 141

48th 7.57

The average score from 22 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

300

Opportunities

£17,850 Pro-rata

2:1 Predicted

• Main Operating Industries: Civil aerospace, defence aerospace, energy and marine • Locations: Our internship opportunities are based all over the UK • Application Process: Online application form followed by an assessment centre • Roles Recruiting Into: Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Commercial, Customer Management, Purchasing, Planning and Control, Operations Management, Finance, HR, Project Management

Why choose one of our internships? We offer a wide range of paid internships – more than 250 placements a year. You can develop your skills and gain practical experience within a world-class organisation – giving you an excellent platform for a successful future. Whether it’s through special The facts about Rolls-Royce: training programmes or challenging real-life • Our marine products are currently on assignments, you’ll test yourself like never 30,000 vessels before. • We’re the world’s second largest provider Choose between: of defence aero-engine products • A 6-12 month internship in Engineering, • We’re a world leader in power for the Manufacturing Engineering, Purchasing, offshore and onshore gas industry Planning and Control, Finance and Project • Our Trent engines power over 50% of the Management. latest generation of aircraft • A 10 week summer internship in • And as you’re reading this… 400,000 Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, people are flying in an aircraft powered by Commercial, Customer Management, a Rolls-Royce engine. Purchasing, Planning and Control, Operations Management, Finance, HR and Project Management. We’re known the world over for creating high-performance power solutions for use on land, at sea and in the air. And we’re a global organisation in every sense, with customers in 120 nations and an order book that currently stands at over £60 billion.

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Internships in: Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Commercial, Customer Management, Purchasing, Planning and Control, Operations Management, Finance, HR and Project Management. In fact, we like people who can combine the two. We’re known the world over for creating highperformance power solutions for use on land, at sea and in the air. And now we want to work with minds like yours: the kind that can see the logical and the innovative, who can analyse as well as inspire – who love to think as well as get hands-on.

With opportunities spanning a vast amount of areas – the prospects for all kinds of undergraduates at Rolls-Royce are huge. You can develop your skills and gain practical experience within a world-class organisation – giving you an excellent platform for a successful future. All you need to bring is well-grounded talent and the ideas to make it work.

We like the way you think.

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The Top 75 Undergraduate Employers | 143

75th 24

Opportunities

£275 Per Week

7.16

The average score from 20 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

2:1 Predicted

• Main Operating Industries: Law • Locations: London and Bristol • Application Process: Online • Roles Recruiting Into: Summer Internships, Open Days and Short-term Insights

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Leading lawyers. Great clients. And an unrivalled commercial approach to business. At RPC we offer a depth of knowledge and creativity that few firms can rival and combine this with high quality training programmes that are consistently lauded in the leading directories.

insurance, commercial litigation, construction, engineering and projects, corporate/M&A, IP and technology, media, real estate, employment and pensions, outsourcing, regulatory, tax and competition.

If you like a challenge and want to join us in questioning convention, we run summer Headquartered in a state of the art site in the vacation schemes each year in our London City of London, we also have stunning offices office to enable prospective trainees to get a in Bristol, Hong Kong and Singapore. Our feel for the work we do and the unique RPC open plan, collaborative working environment atmosphere. – where knowledge is easily shared and access to partners an everyday reality – is designed We’re intent on rewriting the rules. If you have to bring out the best in our people and to courage and a pioneering spirit, we’d love to ensure that the service we offer our clients is hear from you. second to none. And it is. We provide top quality legal services to global businesses across a wide range of industry sectors and practices, including

David Franklin University: University of Cambridge Course: Land Economy Position: Summer Vacation Scheme Student & 2014 Trainee Solicitor

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The Top 75 Undergraduate Employers | 145

62nd 7.36

The average score from 16 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

Opportunities

£260 Per week

2:1 280 UCAS

• Main Operating Industries: Retail Banking • Locations: UK Nationwide • Application Process: Online application, numerical text, telephone interview and assessment centre • Roles Recruiting Into: A variety of roles throughout Santander

We’re one of the UK’s leading personal financial services companies and one of the largest providers of mortgages and savings products, with some 25 million customers, an extensive branch network, over 24,000 employees and more than 1.6 million Santander Group shareholders resident in the UK. Right now, we’re changing the focus of the retail bank from products to customers. Another key focus is on continued IT investment and efficiency, with £490 million of planned investment over three years and continued improvements in customer service. Our summer internships give you a real-life view of what a graduate career with Santander UK would be like. In fact, this is the perfect way to find out whether this is the place for you - and your future career. If you enjoy your

time here, and you perform well, you could go back to university with fantastic prospects for a graduate role within Santander UK. Based in one of our head office sites for between 10 and 12 weeks, you’ll gain a real insight into how one of the world’s largest bank operates within the UK. Our internships are all about providing you with some exciting and challenging work experience which will help you raise your commercial awareness and take your interpersonal skills to new levels. You’ll also learn how our teams operate and interact with one another to achieve key objectives and put our customers first.

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Let’s be exceptional

T:ME TO KICK–START YOUR CAREER At Santander, we help interns make the most of their talents by providing professional opportunities in a wide range of business areas – leading to long term careers. To get your banking career off to a great start, find out more and apply online today.

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The Top 75 Undergraduate Employers | 147

19th 30

Opportunities

Competitive

2:1 Predicted

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SAP is at the centre of today’s technology revolution, developing innovations that not only help businesses run like never before, but also improve the lives of people everywhere.

7.94

The average score from 15 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

• Main Operating Industries: IT • Locations: London, Maidenhead • Application Process: Online application, telephone interview and assessment centre • Roles Recruiting Into: Marketing, HR, Finance, Business Operations, Consulting and Sales • Benefits: 25 days holiday plus your birthday @SAP

best possible product accompanied with the best possible service.

SAP does not only concentrate on the wellbeing of their customers, it concentrates As the market leader in enterprise application on the well-being of their employees at the software, we help companies of all sizes and same time. SAP believes in having a happy industries run better. From back office to workforce. This is shown in the lengths they boardroom, warehouse to storefront, desktop go to in order to look after their employees, to mobile device – SAP empowers people from bottles of champagne in the office to and organisations to work together more incentive based trips to Hawaii – SAP goes all efficiently and use business insight more out for its workforce! effectively to stay ahead of the competition. SAP applications and services enable more SAP is a great company to work with, and a than 238,000 customers to operate profitably, great company to work for. adapt continuously, and grow sustainably. In the UK SAP sells its products and services to a large variety of businesses, from major high street banks and retailers to small 10-person organisations. SAP prides itself in selling the

Nicholas Blackburn University: Liverpool John Moores University Course: Business Information Systems Position: Business Operations Analyst

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The Top 75 Undergraduate Employers | 149

50th 7.48

The average score from 26 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

100

Opportunities

Competitive

2:1 Studying Engineering, Computer Science, Science or Maths

• Main Operating Industries: Engineering, Scientific Reasearch • Locations: UK Nationwide • Application Process: Online CV submission. Technical and personnel interview • Roles Recruiting Into: Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Software), Geoscience, Scientific Research Benefits: Housing allowance, 23 days holiday

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With a history and culture of science and innovation, we’re the world’s largest oilfield services company. Our people invent, design, engineer, and apply technologies that help customers find and produce oil and gas more efficiently and safely.

have countless career opportunities that will let you prove your abilities from your first day of work.

We do not just “talk” about offering stimulating work: your real-life job begins the day you’re hired, with the opportunity to have Founded in 1926, the company takes its early responsibility. This means every day is name from Conrad and Marcel Schlumberger, different. Whether you’re dealing directly brothers who transformed the energy industry with customers, or designing or maintaining with the revolutionary idea of using electrical multimillion dollar tools, you’ll be exposed measurements to map subsurface rock to interesting and challenging opportunities. formations. Today we employ over 120,000 Internships at our Research, Engineering, people and work in more than 85 countries. Manufacturing and Sustaining centres present Our employees come from more than 140 you with a real industry problem to solve. You’ll nationalities. work with a team of experts for a minimum of three months up to one year. We have As the demand for energy increases so does multidisciplinary teams so need engineers our need for hardworking, fresh talent to meet and scientists from a variety of disciplines with the engineering and technical challenges of strong technical skills and a passion for their today’s upstream oil and gas business. We subject.

Katrina Reynolds University: University of Bath Course: Mechanical Engineering Position: Engineering Intern

To register your interest visit WWW.RMP.GD/SCHLUMBERGER

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74th 45

Opportunities

£250 Per week

AAB 2:1

7.19

The average score from 20 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

• Main Operating Industries: Law • Locations: Solent, Reading, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh • Application Process: Online application via our website • Roles Recruiting Into: Summer Vacation Placement

fb.me/ShoosmithsGraduates

Shoosmiths’ focus on people, relationships and results has defined its achievements for more than 160 years. You’ll find us a modern, forward-looking national commercial firm. Achieving this is a dedicated team of lawyers along with a strong support team, in 10 offices throughout the UK, from Southampton to Edinburgh.

@ShoosmithsGrads

a social life outside the office. You will care about the quality of service you give to clients, and will want to make a direct contribution to the firm’s success.

During your placement you will get a real insight into the life of a trainee, and this can even fast track you to a place on the assessment day for a training contract. You’ll be buddied with a trainee and spend time working with Our client list speaks volumes for the quality clients and partners alike. Everyone in our firm of our lawyers. From Hewlett-Packard to makes a valuable contribution to the business Krispy Kreme and property developers to and we get you involved in that too, including some of the UK’s largest banks, we work with attending client meetings, legal research, a growing number of the FTSE 250 and some contract drafting and business development. of the world’s most exciting and ambitious growth businesses. To find out more about the way we work, what we look for in a trainee, and the structure of Is it for you? our vacation placement watch the videos on You’ll be an open-minded, forward-thinking, our website. creative and innovative person who values

Edward Swain University: University of Exeter Course: History Position: Summer Placement Student

To register your interest visit

WWW.RMP.GD/SHOOSMITHS

The Top 75 Undergraduate Employers | 153

49th 22

Opportunities

£250 per week

7.51

The average score from 22 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

ABB, 2:1 Predicted

• Main Operating Industries: Law • Locations: London • Application Process: Please visit our website for further information • Roles Recruiting Into: Vacation scheme 2014

Taylor Wessing is a leading international fullservice law firm where you can move your career forward faster. We are looking for the trusted advisors of tomorrow who can think creatively, be proactive and stay close to clients to identify and deliver innovative solutions to help their businesses grow. Our focus is on the industries of tomorrow: Technology, Media and Telecoms; Life Sciences; Energy; Private Wealth. We are experts in providing a seamless, high-quality service to global clients across many jurisdictions. Combining a panEuropean network with a strong presence in the Middle East, India and China. That’s why we work for 60% of the world’s Top 50 brands. Our training programme combines the inhouse PSC with four six-month seats across different practice groups, including one contentious seat and one in our corporate or finance areas. Working closely with partners

and associates on high-quality work, you’ll get regular support and feedback every step of the way to align your career to the growth and needs of the firm and our clients. Our two-week Summer vacation schemes are designed for you to experience life as a trainee. You’ll spend two weeks in two different practice groups gaining first-hand experience under the supervision of associates and partners. You will also have the support of a trainee in each area, who can provide an insight into what it is like to train at the firm. You will be considered for a training contract following your placement, with no further assessment required. 60% of our trainee intake comes from our vacation scheme.

Elinor Picton University: University of Exeter Course: History Position: Vacation Scheme Student

To register your interest visit WWW.RMP.GD/TAYLORWESSING

The Top 75 Undergraduate Employers | 155

26th 7.82

The average score from 203 studentwritten reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

100+

Opportunities

Competitive

2:1, 300 UCAS points

• Main Operating Industries: Investment Banking • Locations: London, Europe, Asia and the USA • Application Process: Online • Roles Recruiting Into: Various fb.me/UBSCareers

UBS is a global financial services firm offering wealth management, investment banking, asset management and, in Switzerland, retail and commercial banking. Around the world, individuals look to UBS to provide them with the advice and opportunities they need to protect and grow their wealth.

Because of its global reach, the firm is particularly keen to hear from students with strong language skills. For UBS, degree subject is less important than an undergraduate’s ability to prove they can analyse problems, plan ahead, make decisions, demonstrate sound judgement and communicate with others. The other qualities UBS seeks in Leading companies and institutions rely undergraduates are ambition, integrity, a on UBS’s financial resources, expertise commitment to accuracy and a desire to work and infrastructure to help them grow their collaboratively with other friendly but driven businesses, manage their risks and invest professionals. in the future. In their commitment to build the strongest relationships, provide the best UBS is a place where undergraduates can advice and deliver flawless execution, UBS expect to be stretched long after university. will not rest until they become the choice of Whether it’s acquiring the technical clients – worldwide. knowledge to create the products of the future or developing the skills to be one of UBS recruits undergraduates from all academic UBS’s leaders of tomorrow, undergraduates backgrounds – the humanities and sciences, are encouraged to make the most of their as well as economics and finance. talents.

Shehlina Karimi University: University College London Course: French Arabic Position: Prime Brokerage Sales (2012 graduate)

To register your interest visit

WWW.RMP.GD/UBS

The Top 75 Undergraduate Employers | 157

41st 110

Opportunities

£16,500 Pro-rata

2:1 Predicted

fb.me/vauxhall

Are you an enthusiastic seeking real responsibility?

7.66

The average score from 53 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

• Main Operating Industries: Automotive, Manufacturing • Locations: Bedfordshire, Cheshire • Application Process: Online, psychometric test, additional online questions, assessment centre • Roles Recruiting Into: Business, IT, Engineering, HR, Finance, Purchasing, PR • Benefits: 21 days holiday + bank holidays @vauxhall

undergraduate you in real jobs with real responsibilities. All of our undergraduates are vital members of the team and have their own specific duties Vauxhall Motors operates a 12-month which contribute to Vauxhall’s success. It’s not undergraduate placement scheme for unusual, for example, for an undergraduate students eager to gain hands-on work to present their work to senior managers and experience with an industry-leading company. directors during their placement year. This is why we’re looking for motivated people who Our undergraduate scheme has been running are ready to challenge themselves and want to for over 25 years, which has created a culture be a part of an organisation that is undergoing of support, training and recognition for some exciting transitions into new markets. undergraduates, enabling them to develop their professional skills and make valuable Interested? Read more about the opportunities contributions to the organisation. We identify we have for talented undergraduates at key development areas and provide training www.rmp.gd/vauxhall. We’ll also be more right at the beginning of your placement. This than happy to answer any questions you might ranges from Excel workshops, right through to have at undergraduates@vauxhall.co.uk. safe driving courses! Investing in your development all the way through your placement allows us to place

Sean Armengaud-Nelson University: Nottingham Trent University Course: Business Management and Information Systems Position: Opel/Vauxhall IT Planning Undergraduate

To register your interest visit

WWW.RMP.GD/VAUXHALL

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10th 42

Opportunities

£17,500 Per annum

Currently studying an undergraduate degree which incorporates a 12 month placement as part of the course

8.15

The average score from 32 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

• Main Operating Industries: Media industry – Marketing, Sales, HR, Business Analysis, Finance • Locations: Central London • Application Process: Online application form followed by a 1 day assessment centre for shortlisted candidates Roles Recruiting Into: Marketing, Sales, HR, Business Analysis, Finance, Digital Distribution

•

WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT INC. is a fully integrated, broad-based entertainment company and a global leader in the creation, production, distribution, licensing and marketing of all forms of entertainment and their related businesses.

The offices are home to some of the best and brightest people working in the entertainment industry today. As well as being inspired by the creativity, diversity and innovation that keeps Warner Bros. at the top of its game, staff are encouraged to be ambitious, work together and lead change, whether as an intern in A Time Warner Company, Warner Bros. Marketing, an Accountant in UK Finance or a Entertainment stands at the forefront of Senior Vice President in Home Entertainment. every aspect of the entertainment industry from feature films to television, home The UK business is responsible for delivering entertainment/DVD, animation, product and great entertainment onto a range of platforms brand licensing and interactive entertainment. – cinema, TV, DVD, games, toys, as well as digitally. Warner Bros.’ operation in London: Just a stone’s throw from London’s vibrant West End is Warner Bros.’ UK and regional EMEA businesses’ headquarters.

To register your interest visit WWW.RMP.GD/WARNERBROS

These opportunities are for students on an undergraduate sandwich degree course looking for a 12 month placement in their 3rd year which forms part of their degree. These internships offer you the opportunity to take on real responsibility within a supportive and encouraging business environment, where you will be a key and integral member of the team. Coupled with this you will be enrolled on to our formal intern training programme which will provide you with essential skills and knowledge to help you succeed in your

placement and it will enable you to take these newly acquired skills to your next job. In recent years, we have employed over 30 previous interns after graduation in the various divisions at Warner Bros. We offer permanent opportunities to successful interns post graduation.

63rd 7.34

The average score from 16 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

Opportunities

£400 Per week

AAB at A-Level, 2:1 degree minimum

• Main Operating Industries: Law • Locations: London • Application Process: Online application form and interview • Roles Recruiting Into: Vacation Scheme

Weil, Gotshal & Manges is a leading international law firm with over 1,200 lawyers in 21 locations worldwide, including: Beijing, Boston, Budapest, Dallas, Dubai, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Miami, Munich, New York, Paris, Prague, Princeton, Providence, Shanghai, Silicon Valley, Warsaw, Washington DC, and Wilmington.

upon Weil to provide counsel on their most complex and important issues.

Private equity is the cornerstone of the London office, with the firm ranked in the top tier of Chambers UK for buyouts with more partners ranked at the top of the individual rankings than any other firm. The establishment of our London funds practice, linking in with our wellThe London office was established in 1996 established US and Asian teams, provides and has grown to become the second largest clients with full coverage for both raising and of the firm’s worldwide offices, with over investing funds. 130 lawyers, at least 90% of which are UKqualified. Approximately 80% of the work Our key practice areas in London are: private completed in London is home grown and equity, M&A, finance and banking, funds, many of our European cross-border activities complex commercial litigation and arbitration, are coordinated from the London office. business finance and restructuring, capital markets and tax. We pride ourselves on providing our clients with unmatched legal services, which is why the world’s most sophisticated clients call

George Stamp University: Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College London Course: Classics Position: Trainee

To register your interest visit

WWW.RMP.GD/WEILGOTSHALMANGES

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The Top 20 Medium-sized Undergraduate Schemes 2013 - 2014 Company

Ranking in the Top20 table

Page number

Company

Ranking in the Top 20 table

Page number

Standard Life

194

190

SAS

Roke Manor Research Limited

MUSI

184

Shropshire Council

192

National Instruments

186

Aldi

168

The Co-operative

174

Visteon Engineering Services Ltd

Red Gate

188

M&G Investments

180

TUI

196

AgustaWestland

166

British American Tobacco

170

Fidelity Worldwide Investment

178

Mars

182

Houlder Ltd

Coutts & Co

EDF Trading

176

British Sugar

172

The Top 5 Small to Medium-sized Undergraduate Employers 2013 - 2014 Company

Position in the Top 5 table

Page number

ProspectSoft

Winner

204

Ash Gaming

Finalist

198

Champions Life Academy

Finalist

200

Golfbreaks.com

Finalist

202

South Western

Finalist

The Top 20 Medium-sized Undergraduate Schemes 2013 - 2014 On the following pages you will find information about the Top 20 Medium-sized Undergraduate Schemes. They are organised in alphabetical order.

SME UNDERGRADUATE EMPLOYERS 2013 - 2014 The Top 5 Small to Medium-sized Undergraduate Employers 2013 - 2014 On the following pages you will find theTop Small to Mediumsized Undergraduate Employers (SMEs) that were shortlisted at the 2013 National Placement & Internship Awards.

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16th 10

Opportunities

Competitive

2:1 Predicted

7.37

The average score from 11 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

• Main Operating Industries: Aerospace Engineering and Business Operations • Locations: Somerset • Application Process: Online application, initial screening, assessment centre, final selection • Roles Recruiting Into: Engineering, Operations, Composites, Transmissions, Procurement, Customer Support and Training.

fb.me/AgustaWestlandCareersUK

AgustaWestland is a world leader in helicopter manufacture, based in Yeovil, Somerset. Together with our 13,000 strong global workforce, we design, develop and manufacture the world’s most advanced rotorcraft for civil and military customers all over the world. Part of the world-class Finmeccanica group, our operations are based across the UK, Italy, Poland and the USA. Each year we seek a number of talented Engineering undergraduates and graduates to join our highly regarded placement programmes. This provides students with the opportunity to experience a huge variety of engineering departments, such as Rotor Systems, Airframe Systems, Structural Engineering, Avionic and Electrical Engineering, Aerodynamics, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations and

@AWCareersUK

Transmissions, through a series of placements. Business functions within AgustaWestland cover a range of diverse areas. If you’ve a passion for complex, high profile projects, AgustaWestland offers unbeatable opportunities. The complex and fascinating engineering involved in the design and development of rotorcraft provides an excellent platform for ungraduate engineers to develop wideranging skills and experience, and watching the aircraft fly from our airfield provides immense satisfaction to everyone involved in its development. With over 100 trainees at AgustaWestland, from apprentices to graduates, a thriving social network exists with social events being organised on a weekly basis to integrate newcomers and build long-lasting friendships.

Ram Bhadresa University: Queen Mary University of London Course: MEng in Aerospace Engineering Position: Engineering Undergraduate

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WWW.RMP.GD/AUGUSTAWESTLAND

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13th 100

Opportunities

£25,000

7.61

The average score from 9 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

Sandwich Degree Students

• Main Operating Industries: Retail • Locations: Nationwide • Application Process: Online • Roles Recruiting Into: Area Management fb.me/AldiUK

@AldiUK

As one of the world’s leading retailers, Aldi Regional Director. And you won’t just learn is renowned for attracting quality, ambitious about our business. You’ll learn about yourself staff with a determination to succeed. too. Every day you’ll face new and demanding challenges, but this is what makes being Only the very best candidates are selected part of the Aldi set-up so exciting. The right - their ability to help drive the business candidates quickly develop the confidence forward and accept responsibility from day and flexibility to adapt to the ever-changing one in the fast-paced environment which has demands of the role. made Aldi a leading force in retail is a vital prerequisite for all our staff. Aldi personnel • Aldi’s Retail Placement Scheme offers must be team players and this includes nationwide vacancies our placement candidates. We expect • Aldi will only be running a placement excellence and attention to detail, and in programme and not an internship scheme return offer a fantastic opportunity to hone • Aldi aims to recruit where possible its retail your management skills, leading to excellent placement students on to its Area Manager career opportunities for the right people. graduate training programme • Students applying for the Retail Placement Your retail placement is actually a 12-month Scheme should be on track for a 2:1 degree course, covering store operations, logistics, classification and should also have a full trading, property and financial administration, UK driving licence, access to a car and and culminating in a final project for your permission to work within the UK

Robert Moss University: Manchester Metropolitan University Course: Business Information Technology Position: Area Manager

To register your interest visit

WWW.RMP.GD/ALDI

The Top 20 Medium-sized Undergraduate Schemes | 169

8th 8-10

Opportunities

£15,000 + Benefits

2:1 Minimum

7.75

The average score from 7 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

• Main Operating Industries: Tobacco research and development • Locations: Southampton and Cambridge UK • Application Process: Submit CV and covering letter to UK_Resourcing@bat.com, formal interview • Roles Recruiting Into: Research and Development, Engineering, Science Communications

ur Group Research and Development O (GR&D) Centre laboratories are based in Southampton and Cambridge, employing more than 340 staff from a wide variety of disciplines from industry, governmental and academic backgrounds. The Southampton laboratories provide the core facilities undertaking research in a broad spectrum of scientific disciplines including analytical chemistry, materials science, toxicology, molecular biology, engineering, statistics and information services. The Cambridge laboratories focus on tobacco plant biotechnology. Our current research focus is on developing less harmful tobacco products and the science needed to assess these products. We develop and validate new methods for studying how people smoke, what smoke toxicants they are exposed to and how this relates to the development of disease. The science involved to support

this is complex, extremely challenging and spans many scientific disciplines. We offer placement opportunities to students who, as part of their undergraduate sandwich degree course, are looking to gain practical experience of a research environment. Our one year placements offer first-hand industrial experience within a number of scientific fields including chemistry, biology, toxicology, engineering and statistics. Successful applicants will undertake independent and team projects, having plenty of responsibilities and opportunities for onthe-job training and personal development. We are offering a salary of £15,000 per annum, 25 days annual leave, as well as all other British American Tobacco’s benefits. Each year we hire 8-10 undergraduates on 12 month placements, usually starting in September. For more information please visit www.rmp/gd/britishamericantobacco.

Anik Nath University: The University of Huddersfield Course: BSc (Hons) Chemistry with Chemical Engineering. (Sandwich) Position: Undergraduate Placement Student

To register your interest visit

WWW.RMP.GD/BRITISHAMERICANTOBACCO

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20th 6.87

The average score from 5 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

8-12

Opportunities

£20,000 Pro-rata

2:1 Predicted

• Main Operating Industries: Manufacturing, Engineering • Locations: East Anglia and the East Midlands • Application Process: Apply online, application

form at www.rmp.gd/britishsugar followed by an interview Roles Recruiting Into: Engineering and Science

•

British Sugar is the UK’s leading sugar supplier to food and drink manufacturers in the UK and Europe, and with around 4,000 growers supplying our four factories, the business produces over 1 million tonnes of sugar.

industry and seed coating and enhancement technology.

Using our Combined Heat Power plants, we export enough electricity for 160,000 homes and use the combustion gases to grow around Beyond sugar production there is a surprisingly 140 million tomatoes. We also invested in diverse business to be discovered. Although the UK’s first Bioethanol plant, producing 70 sugar remains at the core of our operations, million litres of renewable fuel. by using a highly integrated approach to manufacturing, we aim to transform all raw You will find our sugar on supermarket shelves materials into sustainable products, from under the Silver Spoon brand, one of the UK’s tomatoes to animal feed, making it a truly leading food brands. diverse and exciting business to work for. From Engineers to Agriculturalists, we rely on Our business is not just about sugar, we a wide range of professionals. Whilst we are have expanded the range of co-products we extremely diverse, we retain a unique culture produce. These products include animal feed, that is as friendly and supportive as a small soil conditioning and landscaping products, company but with the excitement of a truly electricity and even tomatoes. We are also international business. involved in the developing Bioethanol

Megan Beresford University: University of Leeds Course: Environmental Science BSc (Industrial) Position: Operations Management Graduate

To register your interest visit

WWW.RMP.GD/BRITISHSUGAR

The Top 20 Medium-sized Undergraduate Schemes | 173

5th 6-8

Opportunities

£14,500 Pro-rata

7.84

The average score from 7 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

2:2 Predicted

• Main Operating Industries: Retail • Locations: Manchester • Application Process: Online application form followed by an interview • Roles Recruiting Into: Various • Benefits: 23 days holidays

The Co-operative Group is the UK’s largest mutual business, owned not by private shareholders but by over seven million consumers. It is the UK’s fifth biggest food retailer and a major financial services provider, operating the Co-operative Bank and The Cooperative Insurance. Among its other businesses are the number one funeral services provider, the third largest pharmacy chain and one of Britain’s largest farming operations.

and has an annual turnover of more than £13bn. So if you’re looking for a placement year as part of your degree, you’ve found just the place. Our Placement Programme lets you step straight into one of our business teams.

With real work and responsibility from day one, it’s a great stepping stone on to bigger things. After all, if you’re successful in your placement, we’ll then invite you to apply for the graduate programme. Best of all, the As well as having clear financial and sheer size of The Co-operative means you can operational objectives, the Group has also choose from a wide range of opportunities – set out its social and sustainability goals in its from Marketing to IT, from HR to Property. groundbreaking Ethical Plan, which specifies over 50 commitments in these areas. The Group operates 4,800 retail trading outlets, employs more than 100,000 people

Angus McDonald University: University of Leeds Course: Geography Position: Energy and Environment Support Manager

To register your interest visit

WWW.RMP.GD/THECO-OPERATIVEGROUP

The Top 20 Medium-sized Undergraduate Schemes | 175

19th 12

Opportunities

£19,800 Pro-rata

Penultmate/ Final year students

7.02

The average score from 6 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

• Main Operating Industries: Energy Trading • Locations: London • Application Process: Online • Roles Recruiting Into: Various internships including Trading, Risk, Finance, Tax, IT, HR • Benefits: 24 days holiday per year, Comprehensive Training Plan

EDF Trading is a leader in the international wholesale energy markets. It has its own portfolio of assets which give it the ability to source, supply, transport, store, blend and convert physical commodities around the world. These capabilities enable EDF Trading to deliver essential asset optimisation services, risk management and wholesale market access to the EDF Group and its third party customers, helping them to realise the value inherent in their asset portfolios. EDF Trading is one of the largest participants in the global power, gas, coal, freight, oil and environmental products markets. It is one of the top buyers of carbon credits from global CDM projects and has one of the most mature portfolios in the market. It is the largest importer of coal into Europe, a pioneer in

the biomass market, a recognised leader in weather derivatives, one of the largest providers of market services to the wholesale gas and power sectors in North America with 25,000 MW of generation under management, active in US oil marketing and transportation and the leading electricity trader in Europe. EDF Trading is a 100% owned subsidiary of EDF, Europe’s leading electricity producer, a major player in renewable energies, a significant participant in the worldwide revival of nuclear energy with a growing presence in the natural gas industry. EDF Trading has around 1000 employees with offices in the UK, Europe, Singapore, China, the United States and Canada. We open for applications for our 2014 Summer Internship Programme in August 2013, please visit www.rmp.gd/edftrading for more information.

Ashley Hikmet University: London School of Economics Course: BSc Accounting & Finance Position: Flow Trading Intern

To register your interest visit

WWW.RMP.GD/EDFTRADING

The Top 20 Medium-sized Undergraduate Schemes | 177

17th 20

Opportunities

Competitive

Entry requirements vary by programme

7.18

The average score from 6 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

• Main Operating Industries: Investment management • Locations: UK, Mainland Europe, Asia Pacific • Application Process: Online numerical tests, interviews and assessment centres • Roles Recruiting Into: Investment Management, Sales & Marketing, Business Management, Technology Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

• fb.me/FidelityGraduateRecruitment

Investment management. Fund management. Portfolio management. What we do goes by a number of names. But it all boils down to making intelligent investment decisions on behalf of our clients.

After that, there are many more ways to develop, depending on which of our programmes you join us on. That might involve a series of ‘lunch and learns’ to help you find out about the full scope of the Fidelity business. Social and networking events will We apply investment intelligence to our stock give you the opportunity to speak to all kinds choices, carefully researching everything of useful people. And all the while you’ll be about a potential investment to find out learning on the job, working to clear goals whether it’s the right place to put our clients’ that will enable you to show us you deserve a money. We call it bottom-up stock picking. place on our graduate programme. And your internship will show you exactly what that means. As well as being on course for a relevant degree, you’ll need excellent attention to We don’t expect you to come straight in and detail, strong numerical skills and a talent for know everything about what we do. You’ll start multi-tasking. We want to see your motivation your internship with a solid induction, during to work for Fidelity specifically, your ability to which you’ll be introduced to investment think for yourself, your drive, communication management and how it fits into the City. skills, and, of course, lots of intellectual curiosity.

Freddie Herman University: Durham University Course: History Position: Intern, Sales & Marketing within UK Retail Marketing

To register your interest visit WWW.RMP.GD/FIDELITY

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Visit:

www.mandg.co.uk/graduates for more information

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Opportunities

Competitive

15th 300 UCAS points, any degree in penultimate year

7.40

24/07/2013 12:47

The average score from 7 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

• Main Operating Industries: Banking, Business

Administration, Marketing, Sales, Information Technology, Communication, Finance Locations: London Application Process: Online application, testing, HR Interview, business interview, assessment centre Roles Recruiting Into: Investments, Commercial Management, Finance, Business Analysis, Information Technology, Risk

• • •

M&G Investments is one of Europe’s leading asset management firms. We are responsible for investing over £238 billion worth of assets on behalf of retail and institutional clients based in the UK, Europe and Asia*. Our expertise is built on more than 80 years of investment experience, dating back to the launch of the UK’s first unit trust in 1931.

under management**.

As part of the Prudential Group, M&G is an autonomous business investing in a wide range of asset classes including equities, fixed income, property and multi asset throughout the world. We are also experts in a number of specialist investment areas including hybrid securities, leveraged finance, structured credit products and infrastructure finance.

We’re flexible enough to accommodate the most ambitious of career aspirations, offering training that’s tailored to your personal needs with maximum exposure to a breadth of business areas.

In recent years M&G has enjoyed a remarkable period of growth and now ranks second in the UK in terms of retail and institutional funds

A career with M&G can offer you a constant stream of fresh challenges, so you’ll always be stretching yourself and learning new skills. What’s more, you will be part of a culture that rewards high performance with financial incentives and increased opportunities.

*. As at 31 March 2013 ** Source: Investment Management Association, Monthly Company Rankings: January 2013

Alex Levy University: University of Southampton Course: Computer Science Position: Graduate Developer, Information Systems

To register your interest visit

WWW.RMP.GD/MANDGINVESTMENTS

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9th 20

Opportunities

£15,500 £18,500

Expected 2:1 and 280 UCAS points

7.72

The average score from 5 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

• Main Operating Industries: FMCG • Locations: Slough, Leeds, Melton Mowbray, Reading, Plymouth and Basingstoke • Application Process: Online application form, phone interview, one day assessment centre • Roles Recruiting Into: Sales, Marketing,

Purchasing, R&D, IT, HR, Finance, Manufacturing, Commercial

fb.me/marsgradsuk

Think ‘work, rest and play’. Think M&M’s, Uncle Ben’s, Pedigree, Whiskas and Wrigley, iconic billion-dollar brands. Think the world’s third-largest food company with over 72,000 associates and international operations in 370 locations. Know what makes Mars special? Think again. Sure, we’re one of the world’s leading food companies, but it’s more like a community than a corporate. Because we’re still privately owned. And that means it’s a place without any of the trappings of typical big business. It has a sense of humanity and a lack of vanity around leadership. A place with no private offices. Where the best parking spot is not taken by the CEO, but whoever arrives first. A place where some associates even bring their dog to work. If that kind of easy-going open structure grabs you, you’ll feel right at home with us.

@marsgradsuk

With a huge emphasis on developing our people, we have a passion and heritage for developing exceptional business leaders. A number of leading CEOs from the UK’s biggest businesses started their careers on Mars development programmes. We provide fantastic support, with mentoring and development from the brightest and best people in the industry. And we give you challenging real-life opportunities to help you achieve more. Transferring onto our graduate and high potential programmes is a real possibility, so that you can continue on your journey. And support our journey too - to improve how we treat our customers, communities and the planet. So that ultimately, we can all make Mars mean more.

To register your interest visit WWW.RMP.GD/MARS

Our student knew exactly how to float our boat. When it comes to moving through the water, speed and efficiency is the name of the game. We should know. Because we rely on water routes to transport our products and their raw ingredients all around the world. And when we wanted to connect that experience together, we called in Tom, a student on a placement with us. Ocean freight, fuel management, you name it, Tom got his head around it. He networked with our logistics teams in all corners of the world and went on to create a new Mars Global Logistics Knowledge Hub. So, thanks to Tom we’re now finding transport routes that are not only money savers, they’re faster and more environmentally friendly too. Leaner, meaner and greener. It’s what we call a win, win, win situation. It just goes to show. Give people freedom and responsibility, and they’ll go further than you ever imagined. mars.co.uk/graduates

3rd 27

Opportunities

Competitive salary

8.07

The average score from 11 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

All Degrees Accepted

• Main Operating Industries: Financial Services • Locations: London • Application Process: Online • Roles Recruiting Into: Capital Markets,

Commodities, Trading Sales, Risk, Operations, Technology

Mitsubishi UFJ Securities (MUS) is uniquely positioned within the Financial Services industry. Headquartered in London, we’re the European capital markets hub of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, one of the world’s largest financial institutions. Our network is global. And with the stability and support of a big Asian lender behind us, we’re pushing forward with our international expansion. The financial strength of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group offers real certainty and stability within the industry. Yet MUS itself is small enough to be agile, entrepreneurial, and specialist. It’s a rare blend of insight and integrity – one that defines our positive culture and allows us to offer a genuinely different, and uniquely inclusive, graduate programme. Our relatively small graduate intake means that you won’t get lost here. In fact, you’ll

find the exact opposite. In fact, whether you join us as an analyst or as a summer intern, you’ll be involved and an integral part of the team from your first day. Senior colleagues will know who you are, and they’ll see the work you do. What’s more, they’ll be happy to provide support and advice when you need it. Our commitment to your development won’t stop there. You will also be provided with: • a tailored training programme that will be yours to shape • early exposure and responsibility • the opportunity to make an immediate and valuable contribution Put simply, we’ll want you to succeed. And you’ll be recognised and rewarded when you do.

To register your interest visit WWW.RMP.GD/MITSUBISHIUFJSECURITIES

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Analyst & Intern Opportunities . London Our balance gives us strength. It also gives you an ideal platform on which to build your career. As part of one of the world’s largest financial institutions, we offer global reach and rare stability within our industry. But, as an innovative, agile securities business, we’re small enough to offer a close-knit, boutique feel too. So while you’ll immediately be involved in truly international work, you’ll have no problem being recognised for the contribution you make – which is how it should be.

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4th 14

Opportunities

£16,000 Pro-rata

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7.89

The average score from 9 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

• Main Operating Industries: Science, Engineering and Technology • Locations: Newbury, Berkshire • Application Process: Submit CV and Covering Letter online, phone interview, technical test

(Engineering positions only), Assessment Day

• Roles Recruiting Into: Engineering Leadership

Programme (12 positions), Marketing Communications (2 positions) Benefits: Discounted gym membership and more

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Since 1976, National Instruments has equipped engineers and scientists with tools that accelerate productivity, innovation and discovery. NI’s graphical system design approach provides an integrated software and hardware platform that simplifies development of any system that needs measurement and control. Engineers and scientists use this platform from design to production in multiple industries, advanced research and academia. The company’s long-term vision and focus on improving society through its technology has led to strong, consistent company growth and success of its customers, employees, suppliers and shareholders. In the UK & Ireland, NI is headquartered in Newbury, Berkshire, providing local sales, marketing and support, and has been

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recognised by the Great Places to Work® Institute as one of the 50 Best Workplaces in the UK for the last eight years. Winning this award reflects the hard work each NI employee contributes in creating the company’s unique corporate culture, which gives all employees the opportunity to work hard and play hard. NI in the UK is full of talented people, committed to the company’s success, who have fun helping to build one of the UK’s leading providers of measurement and automation technologies and one of its best workplaces.

Shalimar Ali University: University of Surrey Course: BEng Medical Engineering Position: Engineering Leadership Program Intern

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6th 8

Opportunities

£380 p/w

Technical, scientific or mathematical degree

7.81

The average score from 8 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

• Main Operating Industries: Software Development • Locations: Cambridge, UK • Application Process: Apply online with a CV and cover letter • Roles Recruiting Into: Software Intern (8 weeks) • Benefits: Relaxed working environment with flexible hours and no dress code

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Red Gate makes ingeniously simple software used by 650,000 IT professionals working with SQL Server, Azure, .NET, and Oracle. More than 100,000 companies use our products, including 93% of the Fortune 100. Our philosophy is to design highly usable, reliable tools which elegantly solve the problems that developers and database administrators face every day. We’ve been repeatedly recognised as one of the UK’s best overall, graduate and placement employers, and are officially the UK’s best software development workplace.

support they need to help you make the most of your placement.

As a Red Gate Software Intern you’ll have a real job doing great work from day one. Each year we hire a number of interns to work in real project teams, developing our products and services. You’ll work with the best software engineers, testers, user experience specialists and technical authors around. We invest in our intern managers, giving them the training and

Our philosophy of simplicity extends to our recruitment process too. There are no application forms or assessment centres and you’ll be interviewed by Developers. Simply head to www.rmp.gd/redgate to apply.

Don’t just take our word for it. Here’s what Chirayu Shishodiya, a 2013 intern (and now a Red Gate Software Engineer) has to say: “Red Gate is THE place to learn how to develop software that leads to happy customers. An internship here offers you the opportunity to grow as a software developer and there are things you learn here that you easily overlook whilst at university.”

To register your interest visit WWW.RMP.GD/REDGATE

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11th 4-8

Opportunities

£15,300 Pro-rata

2:1 Predicted

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Roke is a world-class electronics engineering company that provides contract research, product development and manufacturing for a wide range of UK and international customers. Our team of over 350 highly qualified engineers develop advanced sensors, communications systems, and network solutions for a diverse range of applications.

7.67

The average score from 6 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

• Main Operating Industries: Engineering and Science • Locations: Romsey near Southampton • Application Process: Online application form • Roles Recruiting Into: Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science • Benefits: 25 days holiday pro-rata, flexi time @RokeNews

developed a system that uses an Xbox Kinect camera to aid the recovery of stroke patients. Roke’s breathtaking surroundings feature a trout fishing river and woodlands, and the site hosts tennis courts, gym, and subsidised restaurant. There are numerous social clubs to join and events to attend. We support the local community through company-led charitable giving and school mentoring programmes. Trusted by government and industrial partners There’s even a minibus to transport staff to worldwide, Roke provides independent and from the local area and train station. advice, solves technically challenging problems and delivers innovative capability Recruitment for summer placements begins and products into the defence, national in January 2014. During your eight week security, telecommunications, and healthcare placement you’ll join a project team which will markets. Our engineers develop innovative give you the opportunity to develop new skills technology with real world applications. The within the varied and interesting engineering Discovery Channel have filmed our vision work which takes place here. You’ll also have processing system automatically landing an the chance to apply to join us as a Graduate unmanned helicopter designed to help safe Engineer. recovery of unmanned vehicles, and we have

Rachel Gurman University: University of Southampton Course: BSC Computer Science Position: Engineer

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WWW.RMP.GD/ROKE

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12th 6

Opportunities

£20,000 Pro-rata

7.62

The average score from 8 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

2:1 Predicted

• Main Operating Industries: Local Authority • Locations: Shrewsbury, Shropshire • Application Process: Application Form and Assessment Centre • Roles Recruiting Into: Internships @shropgrad

Shropshire Council operates as the Local Shropshire Council is responsible for all the Authority for the picturesque central county. services that the county, district and borough It is based in the rural midlands on the Welsh councils used to deliver. border. Shropshire Council is a leading light in Shropshire Council replaced the district and innovation and change and this has led to borough councils and the county council from actively recruiting young and exciting talent 1 April 2009. to shape the future direction of our business. The creation of Shropshire Council made it easier for people to understand who is providing services across the county, as well as aiming to improve efficiency and value for money.

The organisation has run a successful Graduate Scheme for four years and has been able to retain the majority of the talent within the Council. We have also recently recruited the second cohort for our Internship Programme which started in June 2013. Both schemes Shropshire County Council, Bridgnorth offer young people the opportunity to work District Council, South Shropshire District on business critical projects at the highest Council, Shrewsbury and Atcham Borough level of the Council for short periods of time. Council, Oswestry Borough Council and North Shropshire District Council merged to form Shropshire Council.

Grace Towers University: University of Birmingham Course: Housing and Urban Regeneration (MA) Position: Graduate

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WWW.RMP.GD/SHROPSHIRECOUNCIL

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1st 16

Opportunities

Competitive

8.41

The average score from 13 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

2:1 Predicted

• Main Operating Industries: Financial services • Locations: Edinburgh • Application Process: Online application form • Roles Recruiting Into: Accountancy, Actuarial & Risk, Human Resources, Business Change & Technology, Sales & Marketing

Why Standard Life? Standard Life is a leading long-term savings, investment and pensions company. We’re based in the UK and operate across the world, with businesses offering various financial products and services to over 6 million customers. We have around 8,500 employees internationally and have £233 billion assets under administration as at March 2013. At Standard Life we believe everyone should have a future to look forward to. You are just at the beginning of that future. We can offer you a structured and satisfying career that grows from your time on our internships and graduate programmes. The high quality experience and development we offer is the perfect launch pad for your career. Ready to grow your future?

Summer Internships If it’s just another summer job you’re after, this isn’t it. If it’s a rewarding challenge that sets you up for a great future, head this way. Our 10-week internship will push you. But we’ll also give you real responsibility. As well as on-the-job learning, you’ll have lunchtime master classes, a buddy to look after you and a placement manager to provide structured feedback. It’s a big ask, but lots of our interns flourish. They do so well, in fact, they come back on one of our graduate programmes the following year. We’ll provide you with a competitive package and support with accommodation in Edinburgh right in the middle of Festival season.

Fiona Cruickshank University: University of Exeter Course: Management and Spanish Position: People Function Intern

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7th 8-10

Opportunities

£16,000 Pro-rata

300 UCAS points from 3 A-Levels or equivilant

7.77

The average score from 10 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

• Main Operating Industries: Travel • Locations: Luton • Application Process: Online application, Telephone Interview, Numerical test, Assessment Centre • Roles Recruiting Into: Product, Yield Management, Purchasing, E-Commerce • Benefits: 20 days holiday, travel benefits and discounts

TUI UK and Ireland is the biggest tour operator in the UK. Thomson and First Choice merged in 2007 to become part of TUI Travel PLC, one of the world’s leading leisure travel companies. We sell millions of holidays each year, and our brands include some of the best known names in the business – Thomson, First Choice, Crystal Ski and Skytours to name a few. As well as being a market leader, we’re a FTSE 100 company which means we have to make sure we’re always one step ahead of the competition. It’s a fast-paced business to say the least. ‘Making travel experiences special’ underpins everything we do and keeps our focus on providing the unrivalled choice, professionalism and confidence our customers and stakeholders can rely on, now and in the future.

In 2013, Thomson Airways became the first UK airline to take delivery of the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft - a major milestone in our jouney of modernising the holiday experience. We offer year-long placement opportunities on our award winning scheme within the Commercial Division of our head office in Luton. The roles are in various departments including Product, Yield, Purchasing, E-Commerce and Cruise. You’ll be part of a huge organisation, in a fulltime role with real responsibility, where you’ll be making important commercial decisions from day one.

Niya Noneva University: Aston University Course: Business and Management Position: Early Trading Assistant (Commercial)

To register your interest visit WWW.RMP.GD/TUIUKIRELAND

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FINALIST 4-6

Opportunities

£16,000+ Pro-rata

8.28

The average score from 3 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

2:1 Predicted

• Main Operating Industries: Gambling Casino, Gaming, IT, Media • Locations: Central London • Application Process: Online Application • Roles Recruiting Into: Developers and Designers

Our award-winning programme is designed for placements by placements! Ash Gaming is one of the leading companies specialising in the creation of online betting games, providing best-of-breed betting and gambling games to top UK and international operators. Ash Gaming is part of Playtech, the world’s largest listed eGaming software provider, so our placement students can expect to work with high-profile clients such as William Hill, Bet365, Ladbrokes, 888.com, PartyGaming and Paddy Power. At Ash Gaming, students will be working in a team of highly motivated, creative and technical individuals on real life projects, with the aim of developing a strong understanding of the industry and their role in it, as well as a portfolio of project work.

About our Placement Programme • We are celebrating our placement programme’s 11th anniversary! • Four of our senior managers started out as placement students • 80% of our placement stuents return to work for us full time. In fact, a staggering 20% of our work force are, or once were, placement students • Benefits of this placement programme include: free fruit, poker games nights, pool tournaments, free beer every Friday, terrace BBQ’s, company day out Christmas parties! • All placement students are assigned a mentor and buddy, as well as monthly 1-21 catch-ups with their line manager. Help, training and guidance are always at hand.

Ahmed Hassan University: Loughborough University Course: Computer Science Position: Junior Developer Maths Modeller

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WWW.RMP.GD/ASHGAMING

The Top 5 Small to Medium-sized Undergraduate Employers | 199

FINALIST 150+

Opportunities

£2,000 Pro-rata

Hard working, with a strong desire to learn

6.99

The average score from 66 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

• Main Operating Industries: Fundraising, Sales Leadership Training • Locations: South East. Living away from home for 11 weeks • Application Process: CV/Application Form and Interview • Roles Recruiting Into: Sales person with progression opportunities • Benefits: Bonuses, prizes and a chance to attend the company holiday to Tenerife

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Champions Life Academy runs an 11-week sales internship, providing a competitive arena to prepare students for the world beyond university. Students are offered the chance to learn transferable skills as well as earn extra cash. Through door to door fundraising candidates receive thorough and on-going sales, communication and leadership training. The programme was voted Best Work Experience at the National Council for Work Experience Awards for its contribution to the employability of undergraduates.

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following year’s internship. Managers embark on a journey that will take their experience to a level way beyond that of a graduate. Graduate opportunities are also available for those who excel as undergraduates.

Having direct sales experience has been recognised by employers as the most desirable work experience to feature on a graduate’s CV. Champions alumni have found that learning the ability to communicate with a huge spectrum of people whilst producing competitive sales results over the course of a If accepted onto the programme, students live summer, makes them far more employable, and work in teams as part of one of several regardless of industry or field. regions across the country. They gain the opportunity to meet fun, like-minded people • 89% of our alumni have landed their first from around the UK and from abroad. choice job within a year of graduation • Endorsed by the Institute of Leadership For the top performers there are fast track & Management management opportunities available on the • Work Hard, Play Hard

Shaun Akturk University: University of Reading Course: Economics Position: Divisional Manager/ Senior Manager

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WWW.RMP.GD/CHAMPIONSLIFEACADEMY

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FINALIST 22

Opportunities

£15,000 Pro-rata

7.87

The average score from 10 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

N/A • Main Operating Industries: Travel Tourism • Locations: Windsor, Berkshire • Application Process: CV, Telephone Interview, Assessment Day • Roles Recruiting Into: Sales, Customer Service, Finance, Marketing, Product

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Golfbreaks.com is Europe’s largest golf travel company and was established in 1998 with the aim of providing a unique one-stop service that makes booking golf breaks as simple as possible. We are committed to delivering outstanding service and expert advice, combined with the best choice and value for every customer.

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with Investors in People since 2006 and in 2012 we were awarded the Gold Standard. About our placement Three of our founding directors met whilst working together on a placement, and so keeping the company fresh and energetic has always been an important part of our overall recruitment strategy. Today 22 of the 130 staff are placement students and typically 5-6 students return to the company after graduating each year.

We have more than 15 years’ experience in the industry and a team with a passion for golf, spa and travel. In 2012 we organised golf breaks and holidays, along with stand-alone tee times, for over 400,000 golfers, with a As an SME, we can offer placement students further 15,000 customers booking Spa Breaks direct exposure to all aspects of the business – and Days. from sales and marketing to customer service and finance - and we are looking for people Currently we have 130 staff based at our who are committed, enthusiastic team players head office in Windsor, Berkshire and pride with a real desire to ‘make a difference’. ourselves on our commitment to developing our employees. We have been accredited

Jack Crowe University:Bournemouth University Course: Sports Management Position: Sales Consultant

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WWW.RMP.GD/GOLFBREAKS

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WINNER 5-7

Opportunities

£15,275 (13 months)

2:1 Predicted

8.68

The average score from 6 student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk

• Main Operating Industries: IT Software Development, Sales Marketing • Locations: Stokenchurch, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire • Application Process: CV Cover Letter, Telephone Interview, Assessment Centre • Roles Recruiting Into: Sales, Marketing, IT Software Development

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ProspectSoft is a growing, British, software company that focuses on providing market leading CRM, eCommerce, Web Content Management, Web Analytics and Email Marketing software aimed at the SME and small corporate user. Our ten year on-going placement scheme has attracted many enthusiastic young entrepreneurs that have made a major contribution to the company’s growth. The constant stream of top quality placements returning to the team after finishing their degree is a driving factor of ProspectSoft’s success.

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scheme and continuously encourage students to excel and push their capabilities.

We are continually growing year on year because of this scheme, and are always investing in recruiting, training and developing amazing and passionate people. Whether you’re interested in sales, marketing, IT, or software development, ProspectSoft have an exciting, fast-paced environment that gives students the chance to gain invaluable experiences in a variety of projects, and become an essential part of the team. There is even a ProspectSoft staff pool table in the Our placement scheme has been highly office for those moments during the day when recognised by Rate My Placement and we’ve your brain is frazzled! won three awards for Best Small to Mediumsized Placement Provider! With a massive So, if you are looking for a placement year 70% placement retention rate, our young where you’d like to make a real difference and vibrant company invest a huge amount and maybe even secure a graduate job then of time, resource and love into our placement ProspectSoft is the right placement for you!

Emma Hart University:Northumbria University Course: Marketing Management Position: Sales and Marketing Assistant

To register your interest visit WWW.RMP.GD/PROSPECTSOFT

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