Beginning your Career with Quest Professional
Beginning your Career with Quest Professional At Quest Professional we aim to develop you as an individual; maximising your potential and setting you on the best path to ensure future success. From the moment that you make initial contact with any of the team at Quest, you will be treated as an individual with your own personal goals and aspirations. Our dedicated training team and support network will equip you with the appropriate skill-set, business acumen, attitude and interpersonal skills which will help you to surpass these goals and achieve your aspirations, whether this be in the immediate future or further down the line. The content of all of our training programmes and activities are in line with current employer requirements. This alignment, combined with experience from our structured internship programmes and guidance from our dedicated recruitment team, will give you the best possible chances for success at interview. At Quest we do not focus solely on helping you to settle into a desired career – we want to see you excel at your first appraisal.
Employer Driven Training Programmes Our training programmes are driven by the needs of employers and carefully constructed based on the advice of industry experts. The content of each of our training programmes varies and will suit different individuals depending on your personal ambitions. Whether you are a school-leaver or a university graduate, our training programmes will develop your technical and personal skills, giving you the confidence to go into the workplace and make an immediate positive impact. All the training programmes at Quest expose you to a variety of industry fields and will provide you with a multitude of essential and transferable business skills. Your choice of professional training programme allows you to specialise in your desired fields and work towards achieving your own personal goals and future career paths.
Interaction and Involvement Quest’s professional training programmes are based in London, full-time and led by highly qualified trainers. Your training schedule will not only provide you with a routine and structure, but will also provide plenty of opportunity to interact and get some hands-on experience. You will have the opportunity to listen to guest speakers from relevant industry sectors, attend crucial network evenings and also careers fairs. There will be organised trips to key landmarks and sites to back-up your developing knowledge of topics such as marketing, events, politics and finance. Quest also provides a series of bite-size courses, helping you to develop your interest and understanding in various fields, such as the stock markets, in a fun and creative way. During your internship programme at the end of your professional training programme, you will be able to put all your training into practice. This will be your time to shine in front of employers, who may be looking to recruit on a permanent basis.
Personal Development At Quest we work hard to develop you personally, giving you the confidence, interpersonal skills and aptitude that employers are looking for. Quest provides coaching to help you improve the way you interact and work with others. You will study a variety of leadership and management styles, and the different personality types that you may be surrounded by, both at Quest and in the business environment. Importantly, your presentation skills, business pitch skills and professional image will also be addressed. Whatever point you are at when you begin with us at Quest, we will ensure that we enhance your potential for success and are interview-ready from a very early stage. We will look to develop you through a structured coaching and mentoring system, transforming you from a student to a young professional. We want to bring out the confidence in you and ensure you go into the workplace assured and smiling.
Internships Internships are invaluable. They provide prospective employers with the opportunity to assess potential candidates and also enable you to put your newly acquired skills into practice and gain confidence in the workplace. Internships provide great insights about working within a particular industry sector and will enable you to pick up tips from the experts. The recruitment team at Quest are responsible for liaising with all our apprentices during their time with us and will arrange an internship for you upon the successful completion of your training programme. Internships are an exciting chance for you to shine – and we have every confidence in you that you will do just that.
Your Future At Quest we appreciate that thinking about your future and following your ambition to secure a particular role within a commercial or corporate environment can be a very daunting time in your life. From the moment you start with us we focus on the options potentially available to you when you finish your training with us, in the hope that you will hit the ground running during your internship or first job placement. As well as ‘career development’ sessions within your training schedule, our dedicated recruitment team work hard to provide you with a variety of opportunities that we know you are capable of achieving. They will help you on a one-to-one basis, giving structure and guidance to each of your goals and personal ambitions. We provide you with all the support and guidance you need to ensure that you are able to make informed decisions when you leave us. If you ever need support or career guidance, or are looking to change your career, Quest will always be here to help you. We recruit for second and third-time job opportunities, as well as entry-level, for those of you who have begun to build up experience.
Alumni Network At Quest it is not ‘goodbye’ when you leave, it is ‘see you soon!’ Whatever direction your career and life take you, chances are there will be fellow Quest graduates who can help along the way or welcome you when you arrive. We have a dedicated and expansive alumni network and we encourage you to stay connected with them in order to expand your professional network and keep updated with all of the latest news and developments at Quest. Our alumni network is here for your benefit both in terms of your career progression and socially. Aside from reunion events and ongoing careers guidance, there are a variety of ways for you to get involved. We welcome your assistance and support to mentor current students, give talks and provide internships within your workplace. Our recruitment team are always interested in new job roles and in building new relationships.
Quest Professional 5 Grosvenor Gardens London SW1W 0BD Tel: 020 7233 5957 www.questprofessional.co.uk