TheJobCrowd Top Companies For Graduates To Work For in 2012/13 by Keren Mitchell

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TOP COMPANIES for graduates to work for 2012/13

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THE 100 BEST GRADUATE EMPLOYERS BASED ENTIRELY ON REVIEWS WRITTEN BY EMPLOYEES.

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Future A new way of seeing, doing, thinking...

What sets us apart Our culture engages people at every level of the business in delivering outstanding customer service while focusing on continually improving our day-to-day operational performance. This is underpinned by a strong corporate philosophy that’s called ‘The Unipart Way’. It’s based on Lean principles and guides the work of our 10,000 employees worldwide. It means we constantly improve our processes and build the skills of employees, both within our own organisation and that of our clients.

Join a culture that inspires and engages We are passionate about people and see our graduates as key to the future leadership of our organisation. That’s why we ensure a generous investment in training while you’re on the programme and throughout your career at Unipart.

About Unipart.... Unipart Group is a private company with the majority of ownership in the hands of our employees. We are headquartered in Oxford and have 25 major locations in the UK and operate in 100 countries worldwide. We operate across a range of market sectors including automotive, consultancy, leisure, logistics, manufacturing, marine, mobile telecoms, rail, retail and technology. Our Logistics arm is one of Europe’s leading independent logistics companies and offers a breadth of services from third-party logistics to expert consultancy. We work with some of the best known brands in their field including ASOS, Homebase, Jaguar Land Rover, Network Rail, the NHS, Sainsbury’s, Sky and Vodafone. Our manufacturing business produces original equipment components and is a first tier supplier for the automotive industry, with all the necessary quality accreditation to support a customer base which includes British, European and Japanese vehicle manufacturers. It also designs, manufactures and services heat exchangers.

Graduate Opportunities Job Title: Unipart Graduate Career Area: We have leadership programme opportunities across the following streams: Manufacturing, Commercial (Sales & Marketing), Consultancy, I.T Management & Operations Management Job Location: The Unipart graduate programme predominantly operates in Oxford and across the Midlands. There may also be opportunities to work in other locations nationally and internationally. Number of Vacancies: 15 Salary: We offer a competitive salary (reviewed every six months), and generous investment in training.

Application details: For details of how to apply, assessment centre dates and a list of the recruitment fairs we’ll be attending, please visit www.graduate.unipart.co.uk Qualifications required: Opportunities are open to all graduates holding an honours degree. For graduates interested in Manufacturing or I.T. Management, relevant degree subjects are beneficial. email: graduates@unipart.co.uk Tel: 01865 384078 Address: Unipart House, Oxford, OX4 2PG website: www.graduate.unipart.co.uk

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Contents

Who do actual graduate P04-05 The Full Rankings employees say are the best P06 About The Guide companies to work for? P07 About TheJobCrowd The Top Companies For Graduates To Work For in 2012/13 is an employer rankings, based entirely on thousands of reviews written on TheJobCrowd.com by employees in their first 3 years of work at hundreds of UK graduate employers.

This guide tells you who the Top 100 companies are, it tells you what makes them such great employers and it gives you all the details you need to find out more. It also contains infographic summaries for all the leading graduate careers as well as great advice and tips â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all based on the experiences of actual graduate employees.

P09 How The Rankings Work P11 How To Use The Guide P12 The Ideal Candidate by National Grid

P15 Application Advice

From those who know best!

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Infographic Career Summaries The Top Companies .com

The Top 100 Companies For Graduates To Work For The complete rankings for the TheJobCrowd Top Companies For Graduates To Work For in 2012/13. – RANKINGS ENTRY

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p49, p50 22 John Lewis

Microsoft

p49 23 Softwire

Newton Europe

p49, p52, p111 24 edf energy

National Grid FDM Group

p49, p54, 25 GE

The Co-operative Group

p56, p58 26 Network Rail P56 27 Grant Thornton

Sky

p56, p60 28 Atos

Channel 4

p56 29 Merlin Entertainments Group

Waitrose Barratt Developments

p57, p62 30 BP

Kiln Group

p57 31 Wood Group

British Airways

p57 32 PKF P29, p57 33 BAM Construct

Mars

p66 p66 p66 p67 p67, p68 p67 P41, p67 p70 P21, p70 p70 p70, p72 p71

Credo Business Consulting

p64 34 Amey

p71

Diageo

p64 35 easyJet

p71

P31, p64 36 Associated British Foods

CHP Consulting

InterContinental Hotels Group P39, p64 37 Teach First p65 38 Mitsubishi UFJ Securities International P37, p65

Nationwide nucleargraduates

p65 39 Arcadia Group

Sidley Austin

p65, P110 40 Shoosmiths

TUI Travel

p66 41 BNP Paribas Real Estate

GlaxoSmithKline

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P10, p71 p74, p76 p74 P45, p74 p74 P75

The Top Companies 42 RM Education 43 Asda 44 Tube Lines 45 IBM 46 Penningtons Solicitors 47 Transport for London 48 Morgan Stanley 49 Citigroup 50 Rolls-Royce 51 BAE Systems Detica 52 Capgemini 53 Science and Technology

p75, p78 71 KPMG p75 72 Unipart Logistics

P02, p94

p75 73 Siemens

P35, p95

p80 74 Sainsbury’s

p95

p80 75 Fidelity Worldwide Investment

p95

p80, p82 76 Starwood Hotels and Resorts p80 77 Steer Davies Gleave p81 78 Red Gate Software

p96

p81 81 Costain

p97

p84 82 Mace Limited

p97

Leo Burnett

p84

Simmons & Simmons

p84

DHL Supply Chain

p85

BDO

p85 P27, p85, p86

DSTL

p85

Savills Commercial

p88

Civil Service Fast Stream Marks and Spencer

p88, p90 p88 p88, p92

Marsh

p89

AkzoNobel

p89

Mott MacDonald

p89

Intel

p89

L’Oreal

p94

Clifford Chance

p96, p98

p81 80 CMS Cameron McKenna

p84

CRODA

p96 p96

PA Consulting Group

HSBC Bank

p95

p81 79 Cooper Industries

Facilities Council

54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70

P25, p94

P43, p94

83 Balfour Beatty p97 84 Dickinson Dees p97 85 Aon p100 86 GVA p100 87 Centrica p100 88 Arriva P47, p100, p102 89 Bank of England p101 90 Bird & Bird P101 91 Kraft Foods p101 92 Saatchi & Saatchi X p101 93 WM Morrisons P8, p104 94 PwC p104 95 Ocado p104 96 Financial Services Authority p104 97 Linklaters p105, p106 98 Thales p105, p108 99 Herbert Smith p105 100 Gist p105 .com

About The Top Companies For Graduates To Work For You probably expect a ranking of the top companies for graduates to work for to tell you who the top companies for graduates to work for are, right? That’s what we thought! So we were pretty surprised to learn a couple of years ago that existing graduate employer rankings showed which companies students thought were good employers, rather than the companies whose actual employees said they loved working there. This meant that year after year, students were just seeing lists of which companies had the best graduate marketing or even, in some cases, the best consumer brands, rather than those who actually offered the best working conditions for their new employees. We decided that this was no good and so we put together The Top Companies For Graduates To Work For. Every year we go out and survey thousands of employees who have recently graduated and who work for UK employers. We ask them to rate all of the important points about what it’s really like to work for their company – such as Work/Life Balance, Career Progression and how much Responsibility they have (see p9 ‘How The Rankings Work’ for the full details on how this works). The result is that the Top Companies For Graduates To Work For is entirely meritocratic. It ignores factors such as how well known a company is or how much they spend on their recruitment marketing – both of which have a huge effect on other employer rankings. Instead it simply provides a list of the very best companies for graduates to work for – according to the people who work there. In short if you can land a graduate job at one of these employers, you are likely to be a very content employee in a couple of years’ time. What the list shows is that a lot of well known companies are also great places to work but don’t be surprised to also find that a lot of companies that you may have never heard of are also great employers – they just may not have the same brand recognition or recruitment marketing budget.

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About TheJobCrowd.com TheJobCrowd.com is the UK’s leading graduate employee review site. It’s best to think of us as being like a ‘TripAdvisor for graduate jobs’ – we are a platform on which graduate employees come and write anonymous reviews about what it is really like to do their job and work for their company. As a result, TheJobCrowd is without doubt the best place to get an inside view into what it is actually like to be a graduate employee at hundreds of UK employers, across every graduate career. We ask reviewers to answer a series of key questions, such as ‘What do you actually do on a day-to-day basis?’, ‘What are your working hours?’ and ‘What’s your salary?’, as well as to rate their satisfaction in key areas such as Responsibility, Career Progression and Work/ Life Balance. All of our reviews are anonymous so you know you are getting the most truthful insight possible – straight from people doing the job or working for the company that you might be interested in. Even better, we ask every reviewer to provide advice for someone applying to their role – so you can get insider tips from someone who has applied, interviewed for and actually landed the job in question. Every company and career has a central page where you can view the key ratings and averages, aggregated from all the responses that we have received for them – or you can dive in and choose to read any of the thousands of first hand reviews. Plus we have hundreds of graduate jobs advertised on the site – so you can read all about a role and then go straight on to apply to it! Finally, each year we go through all of the reviews that we have received in the last twelve months in order to identify who the very best employers are and we produce this guide to tell you all about them. We think that all of this makes TheJobCrowd the very best place to research a career or employer, please take a look as we really hope you will agree.

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How The Rankings Work Every year thousands of graduate employees write anonymous job reviews on TheJobCrowd.com. As well as providing detailed answers to questions such as â&#x20AC;&#x153;What are the best and worst things about your companyâ&#x20AC;?, each reviewer rates their satisfaction with a series of attributes of their employer.

These include: Career Progression Colleagues Company Culture Compensation and Benefits Enjoyment of Their Role Environmental Awareness Responsibility Training and Support Work/Life Balance The Top Companies For Graduates To Work For in 2012/13 is based entirely on these ratings, collected in reviews posted between 1st October 2011 and 15th July 2012. We take an average of the marks provided and then average that score across all the reviews submitted for each company. Provided that the company has received enough reviews in the year to qualify (the number required depends on the size of the company), their average rating determines whether they made the Top 100 and if so, in what position.

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How To Use The Results & Our Disclosure The Top Companies For Graduates To Work For is entirely meritocratic. If an employer receives good enough ratings from enough graduate employees, then they make it onto the list, irrespective of anything else and free of any charge.

Rankings Page

Double Page Profile

The Top Companies pages are split into 2 types – Rankings Pages and Double Page Profiles. The Rankings Pages are the same for every employer. They are presented in order of position, with each employer receiving the same sized entry (4 entries on each page). They tell you the position the employer came and what their average rating is, as well as featuring a short summary of what their reviewers said is particularly great about working there.

The Double Page Profiles are paid for by employers in the list who want more space to promote their graduate opportunities. Each Double Page Profile comes as soon after that employer’s ranking entry as possible. Double Page Profiles include a much longer write up (also written by TheJobCrowd) and a summary of the top 5 areas in which that employer rated best, as well as key information and an advert provided by the employer.

For more information on any employer, remember that every company has a dedicated page on TheJobCrowd.com, including: • Aggregated data displaying their average ratings, salary, working hours and more • Pages dedicated to interview & application advice for that specific company

•E very single one of the individual reviews written about that company You can find the dedicated links for each employer at the bottom of each Rankings entry.

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The Ideal Candidate

TheJobCrowd is all about giving you the view from the inside, so we asked Sharon Goymer, the Resourcing Manager, Development Programmes at National Grid to tell us what she looks for in the ideal candidate. “In all my 18 years recruiting for Development Programmes I’ve yet to see the ‘Ideal Candidate’ but what I have seen are some strong individuals who have that magic blend of intelligence through their academic learning, great people skills and behavioural capabilities – almost that essence of street wise confidence. These tend to be people who have pushed the boundaries outside of academia to take on leadership roles in a sporting, working or voluntary capacity. The most important message I’d like to portray is that most recruiters are not looking for a finished product. We don’t expect you to be perfect but for you to give us evidence to indicate that you have the potential to grow and develop quickly.

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The Top Companies Shine, Stand out from the Crowd One of the biggest frustrations my team and I have is the volume of applications we see each year and how very similar to each other they are. We spend a huge amount of time thinking of good questions to help an individual to shine and stand out from the crowd. The most important learning is that you need to spend time constructing your answers to these questions, don’t expect to be able to do it quickly, I certainly couldn’t. Here’s a tip: once it’s done you can use it time and time again! Put yourself in the shoes of your friends and then describe yourself, do it honestly otherwise it will only trip you up later in the process. Put some weight around your answers, put it into context for us – i.e. How many were in your team? How much money did you save the company? How long did you have to do the project? What did you learn from it and what would you do differently next time? Paint the picture so that we can truly gauge who you are, what you have achieved and how driven you were to deliver results. All of this applies to CVs as well, I agonised over mine for weeks to make it as good as I could possibly get it and it has certainly opened doors for me and now I only have to update it each time with my latest experience.

The Importance of Passion Don’t underestimate enthusiasm and passion. I know interviews can be scary places but recruiters will make allowances for individuals who show real interest in the organisation and the role. When you have that person in front of you that has researched the company and can talk in general terms and not just specific facts, they really stand out. And there are no excuses now with the internet and corporate websites – in some cases your challenge is to pull only the key information from the mass available. This exercise in research should be part of your self selection process when you are deciding what organisation you want to join.

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Dress for success, arrive on time and have your evidence to those all-important competency based questions ready. They are only examples of what you have achieved in the past i.e. ‘Give me an example of how you have analysed a problem?’ or ‘Tell me about the most difficult situation you have had to deal with?’ Just tell them the story – start, middle and end – in a very concise way and don’t forget to put weight to the answers! It’s good to note that the majority of companies these days are very open about the competencies they use as part of the recruitment and selection process. If you take a step back and analyse for yourself, I’m sure you can come up with a list of competencies that you think are relevant for the role. Match your examples to these and you will be away – and I guarantee you are going to be so much more confident in the interview. But make sure your examples are honest and true otherwise you’ll only be digging a very big hole for yourself.

No Magic Formula Now for the final stage of any process, an Assessment Centre. It’s a combination of different exercises contained within a day so that we get to see the real you. Now, while you can act for an hour during an interview and portray the image you think we want to see, doing that over a complete day is almost impossible. That’s not why we do Assessment Centres, it’s because recruitment is a risk. We don’t have that special formula to indicate that you are the one we need to employ and can therefore justify spending thousands on your future development. An interview only provides us with 15% confidence but an Assessment Centre, because of the combination of different exercises, moves that confidence level to 57%. Seeing you in group exercises, presentations, interviews, in-tray exercises etc. really does give us a more accurate picture of you. My best advice is, be yourself, don’t try to be something you’re not or to second guess what we are looking for. If you do, you risk masking your natural strengths which are important to us. Get fully involved in the Assessment day and make sure you communicate those great ideas. If you say nothing then how can we know? We’ve yet to develop the talent of reading minds. Pace yourself, it will be a long day and that goes for the assessors too. Just because we are on the other side, it doesn’t mean it isn’t challenging for us as well. Have confidence in your own ability, we do. After all, you have successfully passed a number of stages already. Just give us the evidence on the day we need to say yes to you. Most important of all, enjoy the day and the whole experience, don’t take it personally if you are not successful but learn where you have gone wrong, ask for feedback. Good luck.” Sharon Goymer, Resourcing Manager – Development Programmes, National Grid

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Job Application Advice – from those who know best

TheJobCrowd.com is the ideal source for guidance and tips on how to land your perfect job. This is because all of the advice on the site comes directly from employees who have been through it all and emerged on the other side – having landed the very job that you are interested in. You can read the specific pointers from employees at particular companies and in particular careers on the respective employer/career pages on our site but, to get you started, we have scoured our reviews for the best nuggets of advice, which we will share over the next few pages – starting with what you can do to stand out pre-application.

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Pre-Application Careers Advice If you want to give yourself the very best chance of landing a great graduate job, there is a lot that you should do preapplication in order to build up the profile of the perfect candidate. Here are some great tips, based on the advice offered by our reviewers, to do just that:

Careers Fairs

Work Experience

Careers fairs offer a great opportunity for you to find out more about certain companies in a relaxed and informal setting. They also allow you to practice your networking skills. Be sure to get email addresses and follow up on any useful contacts, even just to thank them for taking the time to talk to you. And remember it’s not just about practicing – it is certainly not unheard of amongst our reviewers for a good impression at a careers fair to lead directly to an interview and beyond!

You’ve probably heard it a thousand times before, but there is no substitute for getting as much relevant experience as possible. This not only shows commitment to the field but it could provide you with priceless connections in the industry. Furthermore it will give you a hands-on understanding of the role and let you know whether it is in fact the career path for you.

“Do your research, know the products and reach out and contact someone who is doing the role already, especially at career fairs.” Associate Consultant, Consultancy Services, Microsoft

Careers Service Don’t underestimate the knowledge and experience that exist in your university’s careers service. They can offer you invaluable advice as well as being a great source of information.

“Get as much work experience as possible, not only does it look good on your CV, but you get a chance to be one step ahead by meeting the grad recruitment team.” Surveyor, Agency Team, DTZ

Get Extra-Curricular Getting involved in a number of activities will hone the different key skills and competencies that every recruiter will look for – such as leadership and teamwork.

“Make sure you fill your university time with extra-curricular activity. A degree is necessary but nowhere near sufficient.” “Go into your careers service at university… Assistant Brand Manager, Procter & Gamble there’s a huge amount of information to help you, like guides summarising each law firm. Use this information to apply to the firms that suit you and learn as much as you can about them.” Trainee Solicitor, Simmons & Simmons LLP

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Research, Research, Research If you want to impress before and during an interview, you need to make sure you’ve done your homework. Taking the extra time to research the company, the role and the industry can be the difference between moving on to the next stage of the application process or not.

The Company

The Competition

First and foremost, trawl through the company’s website and get to know it inside out. As well as giving you key background to the company, the website may provide crucial tips on what type of person they are looking for and what competencies they want candidates to display.

Be sure to research the company’s rivals so that you are able to explain why you want to work for them above other firms in the industry. This will also help you to hone in on the factors that this particular company specifically emphasises.

“Go on the website, understand the company ethos and all the brands and divisions. Take time to understand the competencies they are looking for.” Management Trainee, L’Oreal

“It is very important to do your homework and make sure you know, not only about the firm you are applying for, but also what makes them different from their competitors.” Assistant Broker, Risk Solutions, Aon

The Industry

Get an Inside View

Even better, do some online digging on the wider industry and current market to get to know exactly where your prospective employer fits into it all. You’ll also want to make sure that you stay abreast of any current events that might affect your industry (e.g. by reading a decent newspaper or The Economist) as employers often use this to gauge whether you are genuinely interested in the career.

Get in touch with the company’s HR department to get as much information about the role as possible. This can help you to find out exactly what they are looking for. Try to speak to, or at least hear from, people who are at the company or who are in similar roles elsewhere. Good sources are careers fairs, your personal network and, of course, TheJobCrowd.com!

“Have a solid knowledge of current industry news, for example, what bill is being debated in the House of Commons (if relevant), what new aviation legislations might come into play...” Customer Experience Assistant, easyJet

“The best resource is someone already on the graduate scheme who can offer their advice and share their experience.” Retail Graduate Scheme, The Co-operative Group

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Your CV Now that you’ve done all your research and planning, it’s time to put it all into practice. Your CV is your shop window to sell yourself and show off all that you have to offer. Here are some top tips to get your CV looking great:

Keep it Brief

Be Specific

Your CV should be no more than two sides. Employers want the facts put simply and will most likely be put off by a CV that is several pages long. You can elaborate on anything when you get to the interview – much better to get them interested in you and curious to know more than to have them switch off before you even get a chance.

Don’t be lazy, tailor your CV for every job and avoid clichés. Make sure the bulk of your CV is relevant to the specific role you are applying for. If you are also able to provide a cover letter or personal profile, make it just that – personal. Avoid generic phrases and relate it to the role.

“The CV should be short and to the point (I’ve never seen one that was too concise).” Developer, Yudu, Softwire

Think Hard Your CV is your chance to show off your experience, your competencies and what makes you a great candidate so take the time to really think about yourself in order to make sure you get everything that is relevant down. Work experience, extra-curricular activities, good references, your passions – it’s all good. “Know yourself – what have you done and what skills does this demonstrate?” Project Engineer, Capability Development, Rolls-Royce

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“Unless you put a lot of effort into it and demonstrate exactly why the role is right for you and why you want to work for the company, you are wasting your time.” International Graduate, Sales and Markets, Vestas

Check, Check and Check Again Imagine how frustrating it would be to go to all that trouble perfecting your CV only to miss out on an interview for spelling the employer’s name wrong. Get at least one other person to check it and make sure your contact details are correct (and that your email address and voicemail message are appropriate!). “Ensure there are NO errors on your CV. You are competing with 11,000 applicants, they need to reduce this number drastically, therefore silly mistakes will not pass their screening.” Commercial Manager Trainee, Marks and Spencer

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Interview So after all your hard work you’ve been invited for an interview. It’s time to show the potential employer the very best side of you. Remember, this is your chance to impress and, as one reviewer wrote on TheJobCrowd: “your interviewers won’t know anything unless you explicitly tell them” so make sure you do the best possible job of selling yourself.

Prompt and Smart

Be Prepared

Be early, but not too early! Aim to be there about five or ten minutes before the interview.

When it comes to the interview, you need to be ready to talk about anything and everything on your CV and to show how this has prepared you for the specific role, so take the time to go back over your application.

It is better to be overdressed than underdressed. Having said that, try to dress appropriately for the company. If you are applying for a trendy fashion magazine, you don’t want to turn up in a stuffy black suit.

“You cannot bluff these interviews… know your own CV like the back of your hand.” Graduate Surveyor, Savills Commercial Ltd

“Be professional but friendly. Turn up early, be smartly dressed and well presented (first impressions count).” Web & Graphic Designer, Marketing Team, FDM The interview is as much (if not more) about Group gauging what kind of person you are as it is about whether you answer the questions correctly. Remember that your skills and achievements will only take you so far – you Be sure to communicate the fact that you also need to be friendly and easy to get along have done your homework and that you with. After all, they are looking for someone have a genuine interest in the company who they will have to work with every day. and the industry. Don’t be afraid to ask So be honest and take your time – you don’t questions, particularly if you can use them to always have to come up with the perfect communicate your enthusiasm – just don’t answer straight away. ask what the company does! “You will be asked questions you couldn’t “It is good to ask questions in the interview possibly know the answer to. However, as well as answering them – the more you it’s the manner in which you formulate show interest the better.” a logical answer that’s under test. Don’t rush.” Audit Senior, BDO LLP Consultant, Support Desk, CHP Consulting

It’s About You

Be Interested

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What makes a great employee? Having a think about what skills and attributes a star graduate, working for the company that you are applying to, might exhibit can really help you to focus on what the recruiters will be looking out for. All of our reviews ask the question ‘what qualifications and skills do you need to be great at this job?’ and the answers are a must-read before applying. Here are some of the common themes:

A Quick Learner

Organised and Able to Prioritise

Obviously, most roles will require specialist knowledge and abilities that you will not be expected to already show. What’s important is to show that you are constantly learning and taking in new information as this is what will give you an advantage.

It’s pretty hard to think of a role which won’t require you to be well organised and able to deal with your workload under pressure, whilst also prioritising efficiently.

“A determination to learn is the main thing – there is so much to learn and so many people to learn from!” Petroleum Engineer, Offshore Operations, BP

Get Stuck In Having a positive attitude will go a long way. Enthusiasm to get stuck in and willingness to take on extra responsibility will impress people at all levels of the company – and thus showing these attributes to the recruiter will be a big thumbs up. “It is good to be able to show independent working abilities, to show that you can take the initiative and develop a project without needing constant support.” Business Graduate, Healthcare, Siemens

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“It’s important to have good time management, with a lot of things going on at once you need to be able to prioritise.” Account Executive, GSK Account, Billington Cartmell

Be a People Person Unless you are looking to be an astronaut on a one-man space mission, chances are you will be working with others day in and day out, so good people skills are a must for almost any job in any sector. Whether it is dealing with clients or interacting well with your colleagues, you need to show that you can work with other people in a productive and professional manner. “You must be a good people person if you want to progress rapidly – you meet a lot of people, all of whom are willing to help you out.” Graduate Engineer, National Grid

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CHEMISTRY SET UNDER A CAR BONNET

As a chemist, I didn’t know much about engines. But after spending a day taking one apart and putting it back together, I really got to grips with how the different components influence lubricant development. Improving fuel economy means reducing friction. And one way to do that is to use thinner oil. But because that can cause engine parts to wear out more quickly, we’re always developing new molecules and formulas to get over those issues. It’s been great using my chemistry knowledge to research and help solve real-life problems like this.

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under pressure, we test To see how lubrican ts perform runn ing 24 hours a day, them in engines that are kept seven days a week.

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Infographic Career Summaries It is not just their companies that we ask graduate employees to review â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we also ask them to rate various aspects of their chosen career. Over the next few pages, you can see infographic summaries for each of the main graduate careers. The infographics are based on the aggregated data that we collect from the thousands of job reviews that have been written on TheJobCrowd.com.

These pages include a range of key information for each career, including: - the top companies in that career - average salary - average working hours - career ratings - which areas the career is best in compared to other graduate careers - employee quotes

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To get more data and a wealth of information for these careers and many more, you can visit www.thejobcrowd.com/careers

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COLLEAGUES FIVE OUT OF FIVE

91% OF GRADUATES ASKED

WOULD WORK IN THIS INDUSTRY

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WORKING IN:

ACCOUNTING AND INSURANCE Working Hours:

THE TOP EMPLOYERS: RaTing: 4.47/5

Kiln Group

Company: Ranking:

RaTing: 4.28/5

Grant Thornton

Company: Ranking:

1 hour

Quality Training Excellent Clients

RaTing: 3.99/5

Marsh

Company:

KPMG

Ranking:

Aon

Ranking:

“If you have the drive and ambition the sky is the limit” Audit, Middle Markets, KPMG

Graduate Trainee, Consumer Markets, BDO LLP

RATINGS: RaTing: 3.96/5

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4.3

Colleagues 4.4 RaTing: 3.87/5

Company Culture

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Company: Ranking:

AVERAGE

Extensive Support

RaTing: 4.19/5

BDO

WHAT THEY SAY:

Company: Ranking:

ACCOUNTING AND INSURANCE

ACROSS ALL INDUSTRIES

PKF

SHORTER THAN THE AVERAGE

Company: Ranking:

WORKING DAY IS

RE LTU

Ranking:

OFFERS the best training & SUPPORT

of all OTHER industries TheJobCrowd.com/Careers/Accounting TheJobCrowd.com/Careers/Insurance-and-Pensions

Graduate careers in Audit, Tax and Advisory

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WORKING IN:

BANKING AND FINANCE THE TOP EMPLOYERS:

RaTing: 4.34/5

Nationwide

Company: Ranking:

Mitsubishi UFJ Securities International

RATINGS:

Benefits & Compensation 3.9

RaTing: 4.09/5

Morgan Stanley

Company: Ranking:

RaTing: 4.09/5

RaTing: 4.02/5

HSBC Bank

Colleagues 4.2

Environmental / Ethicality

Work/Life Balance

Company:

RaTing: 3.81/5

SALA

3rd of 14

COMPENSATION

five out of five stars

WHAT THEY SAY:

“More responsibilities “Company reputation is great, huge focus on personal development” Credit Trader, Trading,

F inancial Services than anticipated.” Authority

94%

Morgan Stanley

Commercial Banking Graduate, HSBC Bank Plc

Excellent benefits Global opportunities

OF GRADUATES ASKED

WOULD WORK

Intelligent colleagues

IN THIS INDUSTRY

AGAIN 26

of 14

GAVE BENEFITS &

RaTing: 3.86/5

Bank of England

3rd

36 per cent OF GRADUATES

RaTing: 3.94/5

Company: Ranking:

3.8

Overall 4.0

Fidelity Worldwide Investment

BENEFITS

4.1

Training 4.0

Company:

Ranking:

4.2

Enjoyment 4.0 Responsibility 3.7

Company: Ranking:

4.1

Citigroup

Career Progression Company Culture

Company: Ranking:

21% HIGHER

THE AVERAGE £26,613 THAN ACROSS ALL INDUSTRIES AVERAGE:

D COMPENS AN

Ranking:

FINANCE SALARY IS

£32,101

RaTing: 4.16/5

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ON ATI

Ranking:

SALARY:

Early responsibility Cutting edge

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TheJobCrowd.com/Careers/Banking-and-Finance

WORKING IN:

CONSUMER GOODS RATINGS:

RaTing: 4.42/5

Mars

Company:

Ranking:

Colleagues 4.4 RaTing: 4.38/5

RaTing: 4.31/5

Ranking:

Work/Life Balance

RaTing: 3.99/5

RaTing: 3.97/5

Overall 4.1

L’Oreal

Company:

58% HIGHER

THAN THE

RaTing: 3.84/5

GRADUATE

AVERAGE Working Hours:

WORKING DAY IS

£28,558 1 hour SHORTER THAN THE AVERAGE

ACROSS ALL INDUSTRIES

Kraft Foods

Company:

WHAT THEY SAY:

Real responsibility Passionate people Relaxed atmosphere

99% OF GRADUATES WOULD

‘PROBABLY’ OR ‘DEFINITELY’

CHOOSE THIS JOB AGAIN .com

CONSUMER GOODS

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Responsibility COMPARED TO ALL INDUSTRIES SALARY:

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WORKING IN:

CONSULTING THE TOP EMPLOYERS: RaTing: 4.66/5

Newton Europe

Company:

RaTing: 4.38/5

Credo Business Consulting

£26,613

Company:

CHP Consulting

Ranking:

“From the partners down to the junior levels the people are fun, approachable and engaging” Associate Consultant, Credo

RaTing: 4.11/5

Company:

IBM

Ranking:

RaTing: 4.06/5

Amazing People

Strong Team Attitude Smart Colleagues Banterous staff

Capgemini

Company: Ranking:

Supportive of Progression

RaTing: 4.06/5

PA Consulting

Ranking:

RaTing: 3.98/5

Environmental / Ethicality

Training 4.0

RaTing: 3.81/5

PwC

.com

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5th of 14

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KPMG

Ranking:

Colleagues 4.5

Mott MacDonald

Company:

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Company:

Ranking:

RATINGS:

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WHAT THEY SAY:

RaTing: 4.36/5

Ranking:

40% more

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Company:

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Ranking:

The best £37,372 AVERAGE SALARY, paying graduates CONSULTING:

Ranking:

SALARY:

ConsULTING WAS VOTED THE

NO.1 INDUSTRY FOR CAREER PROGRESSION TheJobCrowd.com/Careers/Management-Consulting

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WORKING IN:

CONSTRUCTION AND PROPERTY THE TOP EMPLOYERS: RaTing: 4.48/5

Career Progression

Ranking:

Company Culture

Colleagues 4.4

RaTing: 4.18/5

Enjoyment 4.2

Environmental / Ethicality

RaTing: 4.14/5

Training 4.1

RaTing: 4.02/5

Savills Commercial

Company: Ranking:

Work/Life Balance

Mace Limited

RaTing: 3.89/5

Not desk-bound High calibre people

Balfour Beatty

GVA

Company: SALARY:

Work hard /Play hard

RaTing: 3.87/5

96% OF GRADUATES ASKED

£25,491 AGAIN WOULD WORK IN THIS INDUSTRY

of 14

Project based

Company: Ranking:

6th

Never dull

RaTing: 3.89/5

Company: Ranking:

E NJ

WHAT THEY SAY:

Company: Ranking:

of 14

17% ABOVE AVERAGE

RaTing: 3.89/5

Costain

4th

62 per cent RATED COMPANY CULTURE 5/5

RaTing: 3.98/5

Mott MacDonald

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Company: Ranking:

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BNP Paribas Real Estate

Company:

Ranking:

4.2

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Company: Ranking:

4th

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RATINGS:

.com

ONLY 7% SAID THEIR COLLEAGUES

WERE NOT AT LEAST 4 STARS “Exciting industry to work in.” Sales Graduate, Sales Barrat Development

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The Top Companies WORKING IN:

EDUCATION AND PUBLIC SECTOR 1

RaTing: 4.28/5

Network Rail

Company: Ranking:

RaTing: 4.17/5

Teach First

Company: Ranking:

RaTing: 4.13/5

RM Education

Company: Ranking:

RaTing: 4.12/5

Tube Lines

Company: Ranking:

T ransport for London

RaTing: 4.06/5

Company: Science and Technology

Company: Ranking: Company:

Ranking:

DEFINITELY CHOOSE THIS JOB

AGAIN

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Career Progression

4.0

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4.0

Training 4.0

C ivil Service Fast Stream

Work/Life Balance

Bank of England

SALARY:

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2nd of 14

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4th of 14

4.1

Overall 4.0

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RATINGS:

Environmental / Ethicality

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RaTing: 4.02/5

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70 per cent OF GRADUATES GAVE RESPONSIBILITY

FOUR OR FIVE STARS

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.com

WORKING IN:

ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING Ranking:

SALARY: RaTing: 4.30/5

Company:

RaTing: 4.18/5

Company:

Amey

Ranking:

RaTing: 4.12/5

Ranking:

Tube Lines RaTing: 4.08/5

Company:

Rolls-Royce

Ranking:

RaTing: 3.98/5

HOURS

GRADUATE SALARY IS

15 % HIGHER THAN THE AVERAGE

ACROSS ALL INDUSTRIES

starting ending 9AM

IN AN AVERAGE

working day

RATINGS:

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9 6 CAR

Benefits & Compensation 3.9

Company:

Mott MacDonald

Career Progression

Ranking:

Colleagues 4.4

RaTing: 3.96/5

Unipart Logistics

Ranking:

RaTing: 3.95/5

Siemens

Ranking:

Environmental / Ethicality

RaTing: 3.92/5

Work/Life Balance

RaTing: 3.89/5

Company:

Balfour Beatty

Ranking:

RaTing: 3.79/5

of 14

CAREER PROGRESSION AND

WHAT THEY SAY:

“Great level of personal development” Software Engineer, Thales

“Responsibility from day one” Systems Engineer, Siemens Mobility, Siemens

6th

4.1

ENJOYMENT AT LEAST 4 STARS

Thales

TRA

90% OF GRADUATES GAVE

RaTing: 3.89/5

Costain

Company:

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Overall 4.1

Company: Ranking:

5th

4.4

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Company: Ranking:

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Ranking:

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THE TOP EMPLOYERS:

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95% OF GRADUATES ASKED

WOULD WORK IN THIS INDUSTRY

AGAIN

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WORKING IN:

ENERGY AND SCIENCE Working Hours:

Company:

National Grid

Ranking:

RaTing: 4.33/5

Company:

nucleargraduates

Ranking:

RaTing: 4.31/5

Company:

edf energy

Ranking:

RaTing: 4.24/5

RaTing: 4.19/5

Colleagues 4.4

Environmental / Ethicality Training 4.1

Work/Life Balance

Facilities Council

Overall 4.1

RaTing: 4.02/5

RaTing: 4.01/5

Company:

Croda

Ranking:

RaTing: 3.99/5

Company:

AkzoNobel

Ranking:

RaTing: 3.87/5

4.4

4.1

2nd of 14

WOR

3rd of 14

LIFE BALA

RaTing: 4.06/5

DSTL

Company:

4.2

Enjoyment 4.4

Company: Ranking:

4.2

Responsibility 3.6

Company: Science and Technology

Ranking:

ENV IR

Wood Group

AVERAGE

RATINGS:

Company Culture

Company: Ranking:

ENERGY AND SCIENCE

Career Progression

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Company: Ranking:

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Ranking:

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THE TOP EMPLOYERS:

Energy & Science is the

most Enjoyable out of every graduate career

95 per cent OF GRADUATES RATED ENVIRONMENTAL AND ETHICAL AWARENESS

4 OR 5 STARS

Centrica .com

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WORKING IN:

HOSPITALITY, LEISURE AND TOURISM THE TOP EMPLOYERS: Ranking:

WHAT THEY SAY: RaTing: 4.45/5

British Airways

Company: Ranking: Company:

Ranking:

Leadership development graduate, Specialist & Activity Sector, TUI Travel PLC

I nterContinental Hotels Group

Great Training

RaTing: 4.24/5

Merlin Entertainments Group

Company:

75%

WORKING HOURS:

DEFINITELY CHOOSE THIS JOB

RaTing: 4.18/5

AGAIN

RaTing: 3.93/5

Starwood Hotels and Resorts

Company:

HOURS IN AN AVERAGE

working day

starting ending

SALARY:

easyJet

Great Social Life

OF GRADUATES WOULD

Company: Ranking:

International

RaTing: 4.32/5

TUI Travel

Ranking:

Employee Discounts

RaTing: 4.34/5

Company: Ranking:

“The most exciting range of products and services that you will find anywhere”

9AM

6PM

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£23,975

RATINGS:

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Colleagues 4.3 Company Culture

4.0

Enjoyment 4.2 Environmental / Ethicality

4.2

Work/Life Balance

3.9

Overall 4.0

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60 per cent OF Hospitality, LEISURE & Tourism

GRADUATES RATED

ENJOYMENT 5/5

TheJobCrowd.com/Careers/Hospitality-Leisure-and-Tourism

WORKING IN:

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMS WHAT THEY SAY:

RaTing: 4.73/5

Company:

Microsoft

Ranking:

RaTing: 4.56/5

FDM Group

RaTing: 4.36/5

CHP Consulting

RaTing: 4.31/5

Company:

Softwire

Ranking:

RaTing: 4.26/5

Atos

Company:

Latest technlogy

“A vast array of tools, resources “The people and information at your fingertips” are great”

RaTing: 4.13/5

95% IN THIS INDUSTRY

AGAIN

RATINGS:

Career Progression

RaTing: 4.11/5

RaTing: 4.07/5

Responsibility 3.7

RaTing: 4.06/5

4.4

Work/Life Balance

RaTing: 3.92/5

Red Gate Software

Company:

.com

2nd of 14

4.1

Overall 4.2

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RaTing: 3.97/5

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Environmental / Ethicality

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4.4

Enjoyment 4.2

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Company: Ranking:

2nd

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Company: Ranking:

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Company:

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THE TOP EMPLOYERS:

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WORKING IN:

LAW

SALARY:

RaTing: 4.32/5

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Company:

Shoosmiths

Ranking:

RaTing: 4.11/5

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WHAT THEY SAY:

Penningtons Solicitors

Company:

Ranking:

RaTing: 4.04/5

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Clifford Chance

Company: Ranking:

RaTing: 3.91/5

Ranking:

RaTing: 3.88/5

Dickinson Dees

Company: Ranking:

RaTing: 3.85/5

Company:

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RATINGS:

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Company:

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THE TOP EMPLOYERS:

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WORKING IN:

RETAIL

THE TOP EMPLOYERS:

WHAT THEY SAY:

No.2

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Merchandiser, Dresses, Topshop, Arcadia Group

Excellent Benefits

Waitrose

Company:

RaTing: 4.31/5

Company:

John Lewis

Ranking:

RaTing: 4.16/5

RaTing: 4.12/5

Company: Ranking:

Well-known brands

Arcadia Group

Company:

Asda

Ranking:

RaTing: 3.99/5

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Career Progression

Company Culture

4.5

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RATINGS:

Company: Ranking:

OF GRADUATES WOULD

DEFINITELY

Commercial Manager Marks & Spencer

Company: Ranking:

76%

“You really feel like you’re making an impact on such a big company”

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Ranking:

Sustainable & Ethical

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Ranking:

industry overall

RETAIL WAS VOTED the MOst

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When it comes to a business that supports and encourages career development amongst its staff, Arcadia is a natural fit for our 45,000 energetic, self-motivated employees. By providing them with the tools to manage their own careers, and encouraging them to move between our nine brands and Group Functions, we are known for having one of the most experienced and rounded workforces in our industry. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no secret that our graduate recruits provide invaluable support to our business in Buying and Merchandising roles as well as Group roles such as Finance and E-commerce. From the moment you start your career with us you will benefit from direct, on-the-job training that will provide you with real skills and real responsibilities right from day one.

For further information about our vacancies, visit: www.arcadiagroup.co.uk/careers

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TOP COMPANIES for graduates to work for 2012/13 The following pages list the full rankings for this year’s Top Companies For Graduates To Work For – based solely on the reviews of actual graduate employees. Each employer has a short summary written by TheJobCrowd and based on their employee reviews. All of the “quotes” in the summaries come directly from graduate employees. Where an employer also has a Double Page Profile, those pages come as soon after the relevant employer’s ranking entry as possible. Double Page Profiles include a much longer write up (also by TheJobCrowd) and a summary of the top 5 areas in which that employer rated best, as well as key information provided by the employer. You can find more information on every employer, including average ratings, salaries, working hours, interview tips and every individual employee review by following the dedicated weblink at the bottom of each company entry.

The Top Companies

1 Ranking:

RaTing:

4.73/5

COMPANY: MICROSOFT

“I get to work in the best working environment I have ever experienced. The people here are amazing”. Superlative comments like this are repeated again and again in reviews of Microsoft, clearly showing why their graduates rate them as the very best company for graduates to work for. Incredibly, Microsoft scored a perfect rating of 5/5 for ‘Company Culture’… View Microsoft’s full summary, advert and key information on pages 50 and 51. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Microsoft

2 Ranking:

RaTing:

4.66/5

COMPANY: Newton Europe

Newton Europe scored an astonishing 5/5 in no less than four categories: ‘Career Progression’, ‘Colleagues’, ‘Enjoyment’ and ‘Company Culture’. Whether it’s the “fun, energetic, bright and motivated people” or the “amazing” social events that take place throughout the year, the company’s employees can’t stop raving about their jobs. There is a culture of “openness” where ideas are shared and welcomed on all levels of this “incredibly dynamic and rapidly-growing company.” TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Newton-Europe

3 Ranking:

RaTing:

4.63/5

COMPANY: National Grid

4 Ranking:

COMPANY: FDM Group

RaTing:

4.56/5

“It is an incredibly friendly and positive place to work” seems to be an accurate overall summary for life at FDM Group. Review after review mentions the sociable company culture and the fact that success is recognised and rewarded accordingly. One reviewer summarises it by saying: “everyone works really hard to achieve the company’s goals, but we also have a laugh together… View FDM Group’s full summary, advert and key information on pages 54 and 55. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/fdm-group

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COMPANY: MICROSOFT

RaTing:

4.73/5 TheJobCrowd.com/employer/ Microsoft

Top 5 Ratings for Microsoft Company Culture 5.0 Training and Support

4.9

Career Progression

4.9

Incredibly, Microsoft scored a perfect rating of 5/5 for Environment and Ethics 4.9 ‘Company Culture’, which speaks volumes about the “value placed on employee satisfaction, ethos and Colleagues 4.8 values”. One graduate describes the atmosphere at the company as “amazing”, while another depicts it as “friendly and comfortable”. Senior management are entirely approachable if the need arises. As a graduate, there is also “a very supportive environment behind you”. The training and support provided is raved about, with graduates scoring it an average of 4.9/5. Microsoft invests a huge amount in training. In fact, one employee writes that they were sent to Seattle for a two-week training course as well as being flown to the USA every year to attend conferences. Simply put, “the training you receive is world-class”. The icing on the cake is the company’s “devotion to personal development”, with Microsoft achieving a score of 4.9/5 for ‘Career Progression’. There are an “endless amount of opportunities” to further your career, owing to the fact that Microsoft is one of the world’s largest technology companies, with a huge variety of roles for employees. In short it is described as an all round “incredible” place to work, with the added benefit of “substantial” perks, including the latest technology, gym membership, flexible working hours and free food and drinks. It is no surprise therefore to hear graduates proclaim: “I am proud to work for Microsoft”.

MICROSOFT KEY INFORMATION… Type of employer:

Contact Details:

Locations:

Technology innovators

0 207 832 8380 studhelp@microsoft.com www.facebook.com/ MicrosoftUKGraduateRecruitment www.beyourfuture.net www.microsoft.com/uk/graduates

London and Reading for Graduates London, Reading and Edinburgh for Interns

employees: Over 93,000 in over 100 countries

graduate vacancies: 100 Interns and 40 Graduates

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What makes you will make Microsoft UK Graduates Barbara loves playing real-time strategy games, cooking and pottering in the garden. She’s perfect for Microsoft because our success is built on the tastes, aspirations and ideas of individuals. Whatever you’re studying, bring your unique perspective to Microsoft and we’ll give you the power to shape your own career. To find out more about our graduate and intern schemes, visit www.microsoft.com/uk/graduates

COMPANY: National Grid

RaTing:

4.63/5 TheJobCrowd.com/employer/ National-Grid

Top 5 Ratings for National Grid

“The greatest asset to the company is the people who work there” is a view that appears in a number of reviews of National Grid. It is a sentiment which is clearly shared by graduates and management alike. For Career Progression 4.8 the grads, a rating of 4.8/5 for ‘Colleagues’ is down to the fact that “everyone is so helpful, approachable Colleagues 4.8 and very enthusiastic. There are also a lot of inspiring people for us to look up to”. For the management, Training and Support 4.8 recognition of the importance of staff comes in the Environment and Ethics 4.8 provision of excellent training and development opportunities. Each graduate receives individual Enjoyment 4.7 mentoring from “experienced and helpful” colleagues, while they also benefit from extensive coaching and support from within their team. Furthermore, staff are encouraged to take part in learning activities, attend formal courses and obtain recognised qualifications – just some of the reasons why National Grid scored 4.8/5 for ‘Training & Support’. The company achieved the same rating for the ‘Career Progression’ category and even the quickest look at some of the graduate reviews reveals why. Many graduates talk about the fantastic range of opportunities and one explains that the company is “so vast you can move into a wide variety of roles and have a varied career path”. Another reviewer agrees: “The range of potential roles and work is vast”, with each different placement offering varied challenges and allowing graduates to develop and improve their technical skills. National Grid also offers a very competitive benefits package, with a good salary, flexible benefit schemes, bonuses, accommodation allowances and a welcome payment of £2,000. What’s more, with free monthly chair massages, employees are relaxed as well as happy at the company! One reviewer summarises the superb general sentiment: “Everyone is supportive and proud to work for such a great company”.

NATIONAL GRID KEY INFORMATION… Careers Available:

Locations:

Offers you a fantastic insight into a number of career paths within National Grid that are crucial to its future success. These range from Technical Engineer, Commercial Analyst, Finance, Procurement, Information Services to Property Management to name just a few.

Nationally across the UK

Contact Details: www.nationalgridcareers.com/ Development-Opportunities/

employees: 22,000+ UK and US

Graduate vacancies: 60+

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Application Details: Online

Deadlines: 31 Jan 2013 (Graduates) 28 Feb 2013 (Students)

Help us keep everyone connected. Graduate Development Programme – starting salary of £25,600 and £26,600 pa Student Programmes – starting salaries of £12,500 to £15,600 pa Engineer Training Programme – starting salary of £23,500 pa Advanced Apprenticeship Programme – starting salary of £14,950 pa National Grid’s role is to connect people to the energy they use. Society relies on having energy at its finger tips: it is built on it and National Grid owns and manages the systems to which many different energy sources are connected. In Britain we run systems that deliver gas and electricity across the entire country. In the North Eastern states of the US, we provide power directly to millions of customers. Holding a vital position at the centre of the energy system, National Grid join’s everything up. The energy market will dramatically change between now and 2015 and National Grid will play a vital role in connecting new sources of energy generation. The transition to a low carbon economy is set against a background of increasing population, changing

Please visit our website to find out more and to apply. www.nationalgridcareers.com/ Development-Opportunities

economic times and ageing power plants will be unprecedented. This presents individuals with a tremendous opportunity to work with the latest technology and ensure we have energy networks that will meet the future challenges. You can be at the heart of one of the greatest engineering challenges facing society; the creation of new sustainable energy solutions for the future. At National Grid we’re passionate about our “grow our own strategy” and our suite of GCSE to degree level career path development programmes. It’s little wonder that they are recognised for excellence and innovation – after all, we’ve been running some for well over 20 years – so they are some of the best you’ll find anywhere.

COMPANY: FDM Group

RaTing:

4.56/5 TheJobCrowd.com/employer/ fdm-group

“It is an incredibly friendly and positive place to work” seems to be an accurate overall summary for life at FDM Group. Review after review mentions the sociable company culture and the fact that success is recognised and rewarded accordingly. One reviewer summarises it by saying: “everyone works really hard to achieve the company’s goals, but we also have a laugh together and socialise outside of work”. In fact, this ‘work hard, play hard’ mentality is something which most of our reviewers single out – employees are frequently rewarded for their hard work with company socials, boat trips, golf days and even trips to Paris or to go skiing.

Top 5 Ratings for FDM Group Colleagues 4.9 Company Culture 4.9 Enjoyment 4.8 Work/Life Balance

4.6

Career Progression

4.6

“The best thing about FDM is the atmosphere and work ethic”, concurs another one of our reviewers, which goes some way in explaining why the company received a staggering 4.9/5 rating in the ‘Company Culture’ category. On top of this, there is a thoroughly welcoming “open-door culture” and amongst the employees “there is no competitive thinking – it’s all about teamwork”. This team atmosphere is one of the reasons so many graduates enjoy working at FDM so much. “It is a young, dynamic company where everyone is very supportive” and this is demonstrated by yet another superb rating of 4.9/5 for ‘Colleagues’. As one emphatic reviewer said: “I love the people I am around and it makes it a pleasure to come to work every day”. Furthermore, ‘Career Progression’ received a 4.6/5 rating as “the opportunities provided for graduates are amazing” and there is plenty of scope for progression as the company is expanding rapidly – not to mention prospects for moving abroad. As one graduate puts it simply – “it’s a great company to work for”.

FDM GROUP KEY INFORMATION… Contact Details:

Graduate Vacancies:

FDM Recruitment Team apply@fdmacademy.com 0207 256 3570 www.fdmgroup.com

Java Developer, .Net Developer, Application Support Analyst, Infrastructure Support Analyst, Test Analyst, PMO, Project Analyst. Other bespoke IT programmes are also run regularly, please see website for more details

Locations: Brighton, London, Manchester, Frankfurt, Zurich, Luxembourg, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore

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Application Details: www.fdmgroup.com/uk-apply

Graduate vacancies: 1000+

employees: 1200+

DeadlineS: On-going

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Ranking:

RaTing:

4.56/5

COMPANY: The Co-operative Group

“A strong reputation for upholding ethical standards” is reflected in numerous reviews for The Co-operative, as well as in the company’s astonishing rating of 4.9/5 for ‘Environmental & Ethical Awareness’. Many graduates talk about having the “feeling that you are contributing to the wider community” by working for the company, which encourages employees to volunteer and take part in… View The Co-operative Group’s full summary, advert and key information on pages 58 and 59. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/co-operative-group

Ranking:

RaTing:

4.52/5

COMPANY: Sky

“The company is brilliant” – Sky graduates all rave about its “fun and vibrant” company culture (scoring 4.7/5). The company perks do not go unnoticed either, including various environmentally focused benefits and, of course, “free sky packages”. Finally, the company’s “hunger for change and innovation” is frequently praised: “We are actively looking to improve in almost all that we do”. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Sky

Ranking:

RaTing:

4.49/5

COMPANY: Channel 4

“There are literally no negatives – it is genuinely the best company I have ever worked for”. This glowing review is by no means unique when it comes to Channel 4. One of the main benefits employees point towards is the incredibly open and fun atmosphere within the company (‘Company Culture’ receives an incredible 4.9/5 rating). Channel 4 consists of a “very sociable, friendly group… View Channel 4’s full summary, advert and key information on pages 60 and 61. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Channel-4

Ranking:

RaTing:

4.48/5

COMPANY: Waitrose

Waitrose scored 4.8/5 for its “extensive” and “superb” benefits package, which includes excellent bonuses, discounts on everything from concerts to holidays as well as a 50% learning subsidy for courses. Graduates relish the partnership ownership structure, which also means “high commitment and motivation from the team”. “Great support provided, training offered, job security and opportunity to progress” all contribute further to the company being “brilliant” and “unique”. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Waitrose

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The Top Companies

9 Ranking:

RaTing:

4.48/5

COMPANY: Barratt Developments

“I am amazed at the ease with which I have settled into the company and the many opportunities I am given to expand my knowledge of the business”. All our reviewers are full of similar glowing praise for Barratt Developments’ graduate scheme. “You are constantly given new challenges and projects” and the scheme involves rotations around the whole company… View Barratt Developments’ full summary, advert and key information on pages 62 and 63. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Barratt-Developments

10 Ranking:

RaTing:

4.47/5

COMPANY: Kiln Group

Time and time again, graduates at Kiln Group wax lyrical about the “very friendly” and “really good people” who contribute to both a “very social office” and the company’s rating of 4.8/5 for ‘Colleagues’. They also mention the benefits of “learning from experts” and the high “quality of the people” in terms of professionalism, experience and support.

TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Kiln-Group

11 Ranking:

RaTing:

4.45/5

COMPANY: British Airways

British Airways is described as an “exciting and vibrant place to work”, thanks largely to the “extremely friendly culture” which “makes you feel very much at home”. In fact, the company achieved a rating of 4.7/5 for ‘Company Culture’ and 4.8/5 for ‘Enjoyment’. What’s more, there are fantastic staff travel discounts, opportunities to travel the world and excellent facilities for employees. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/British-Airways

12 Ranking:

COMPANY: Mars

RaTing:

4.42/5

A common theme in reviews of Mars is the amount of faith put in employees. “You get a lot of freedom and responsibility” and graduates are given space to “shape your own projects”. As a result, Mars is in the top 3 companies for ‘Responsibility’. A 4.7/5 for ‘Career Progression’ is explained by one reviewer as being due to “outstanding development possibilities”. Another simply says: “it is a fantastic place to work”. View more information on Mars on Page 29. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Mars

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COMPANY: The Co-operative Group

RaTing:

4.56/5 TheJobCrowd.com/employer/ co-operative-group

“A strong reputation for upholding ethical standards” is reflected in numerous reviews for The Co-operative, as well as in the company’s astonishing rating of 4.9/5 for ‘Environmental & Ethical Awareness’. Many graduates talk about having the “feeling that you are contributing to the wider community” by working for the company, which encourages employees to volunteer and take part in fundraising drives. One graduate sums it up by saying: “they truly care about the impact they have in the local community and the wider world”. Furthermore, as Europe’s largest co-operative, there is a real sense that the company is working for its members.

Top 5 Ratings for The Co-operative Group Environment and Ethics

4.9

Work/Life Balance

4.8

Company Culture 4.7 Colleagues 4.7 Training and Support

4.7

There is also a strong emphasis on personal development – the company “invests in its staff” and “really does value its employees”. Graduates are given access to a personal development budget to spend on training courses and professional qualifications. The team that looks after graduates is “extremely supportive and positive” and there is help available “anytime you need it from your manager, your graduate buddy, the graduate programme manager and of course the other graduates who start with you”. Graduates also rate their ‘Colleagues’ an impressive 4.7/5, mentioning the “great social atmosphere and friendly culture”, with one reviewer stating: “I have yet to meet someone who isn’t friendly and willing to help”. Furthermore, “the work life balance is also excellent” – the category receives a 4.8/5 score and graduates say that “it is very rare to stay beyond 6pm”. All in all, a graduate career at The Co-operative gives you the opportunity to work for a “highly successful, exciting and unique business” with the huge added benefits of “the great way it treats its employees and its ethical stance”.

THE CO-OPERATIVE GROUP KEY INFORMATION… Locations:

contact DETAILS:

employees:

Head Office(s) in and around the Greater Manchester area.

graduate.recruitment@co-operative.coop 0161 827 6166 www.co-operative.jobs/graduates

110,000

Application Details:

Approx 30

graduate.recruitment@co-operative.coop 0161 827 6166

Deadlines:

Graduate Opportunities: Finance, Business Management, Retail, HR, IT. Minimum requirements: 2.2 Degree, Grade C at Maths & English GCSE or equivalent

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Graduate vacancies:

31 Dec 2012

FROM SUPPORTING FAIRTRADE TO BOOSTING UK TRADE. What will you pioneer?

As a graduate at The Co-operative, you’ll be part of a culture that combines sharp commercial thinking with an ethical conscience. So you won’t just be working in a business that pioneered Fairtrade products in the UK. You’ll be based in the heart of Manchester, the centre of a huge regeneration project that’s set to boost the UK economy and transform the local landscape of the city. Good news for your future. And the future of everyone around you.

BECOME A PIONEER: CO-OPERATIVE.JOBS/GRADUATES Finance | Business Management | Retail | HR | IT

COMPANY: Channel 4

RaTing:

4.49/5 TheJobCrowd.com/employer/ Channel-4

“There are literally no negatives – it is genuinely the best company I have ever worked for”. This glowing review is by no means unique when it comes to Channel 4.

Top 5 Ratings for Channel 4 Company Culture 4.9 Colleagues 4.8

One of the main benefits employees point towards Enjoyment 4.8 is the incredibly open and fun atmosphere within the company (‘Company Culture’ received an incredible Training and Support 4.8 4.9/5 rating). Channel 4 consists of a “very sociable, friendly group of people to work with”. There are Environment and Ethics 4.8 numerous company socials, monthly nights out and several great perks in the form of glamorous media events and exclusive film premieres, and employees are always encouraged to spend time together outside the work environment. These are just some of the reasons why Channel 4 scored a rating of 4.8/5 for ‘Enjoyment’. The company also excels in recruiting and training the best possible graduates and ensuring that they develop key skills for the role. As one reviewer explains: “they are extremely focused on getting decent talent into the company as well as retaining said talent”. Once at the company, graduates are given a huge amount of support and are also handed the opportunity to earn a post graduate degree in Creative Media Leadership, which involves completing a live Channel 4 project. Each graduate also gets a mentor from the company’s Executive Team, who helps to ensure that they are equipped with the necessary skills and experience to succeed in the industry. With this in mind, it is clear why Channel 4 received a rating of 4.8/5 in the ‘Training & Support’ category. As one graduate puts it: “They want to help you nurture your skills and will always push you into a new role if you want to progress”.

CHANNEL 4 KEY INFORMATION… Contact Details:

Application Details:

Locations:

Colin Campbell-Austin peopledevelopment@channel4.co.uk www.channel4.com

www.channel4.com, check entry requirements before applying

Graduate Vacanices:

Positions open throughout the year. Please register on our job site to receive email alerts when roles become available.

London, Manchester, Glasgow and Belfast

Channel 4 Graduate Programme, Channel 4 Scholarship Programme and Channel 4 Internship Programme

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DeadlineS:

employees: Approx 800

After all that time in front of Channel 4, how about some time in it?

The Countdown has begun. For what? To find a new generation of leaders. Not just for Channel 4 but for the whole UK media industry. A group of people who will re-shape the media landscape. And because this is Channel 4 our grad programme is unlike any other scheme. Ours is a mission with mischief. So if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a graduate, with thoughts and opinions very definitely of your own then you can apply. creati ve

COMPANY: Barratt Developments

RaTing:

4.48/5 TheJobCrowd.com/employer/ Barratt-Developments

Top 5 Ratings for Barratt Developments Career Progression

4.8

Colleagues 4.8 “You are constantly given new challenges and projects” and the scheme involves rotations around the Enjoyment 4.8 whole company. A typical graduate experience involves time “in the land, technical, commercial, construction, Training and Support 4.8 sales and finance departments”. Such a mix gives Company Culture 4.5 graduates the opportunity to learn new skills while discovering in which area they want to pursue a career. One reviewer explains that “never having the same day twice makes for a very exciting, fastpaced job” and the ‘Enjoyment’ rating is an exceptional 4.8/5. Graduates at Barratt are given excellent training and support with “a real emphasis put on graduate development”. As one of our reviewers notes: “I have been given a mentor who sits on the board and I do not believe I would get this one-to-one training in any other company”. What’s more, the company also offers its employees formal training courses in a wide range of disciplines so that graduates can gain industry-recognised qualifications that will help them throughout their careers. It’s no surprise to see that Barratt’s average rating in the ‘Training & Support’ category is 4.8/5 – the 3rd highest rating of any company. Finally Barratt is widely praised for its strong emphasis on corporate social responsibility. Graduates can work on a number of large charity projects and “are encouraged to get involved with local projects to benefit their community”. Clearly Barratt Developments is a large company with plenty of scope for development and internal promotion, but it’s good to know that it also has a conscience.

BARRATT DEVELOPMENTS KEY INFORMATION… employees:

Contact Details:

4,000

Suzie Chandler grads@barrattplc.co.uk www.buildingcareerstogether.co.uk

Graduate vacancies: Approx 25 each year

Graduate Opportunities:

Office Locations:

Finance, Construction, Sales, Land, Technical, Commercial

Nationwide

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Application Details: Online

Deadlines: See website for details

This is the house that Holly built

This is the Holly that Barratt built

www.buildingcareerstogether.co.uk

Barratt is Britain’s best-known house builder. Since we set up business more than 50 years ago, we’ve built and sold over 300,000 homes. Today, we’re a successful, vibrant FTSE-listed business that employs the talents of 4,000 people. We’re building everything from smart city flats and penthouse suites to starter homes and family houses. And we’ve won a clutch of awards for the quality our work. We think the best is yet to come, and that’s why we’re looking for the best and brightest graduates to join us. Our graduate programme lasts two

years and has been designed to give you as much exposure as possible. You’ll experience a number of different areas within the business, and by working with the best in the industry on a variety of projects, you’ll discover where your true talents and interests lie. You’ll also receive personal development training to acquire core business skills. All degree subjects are welcomed (2:1 minimum). For more information and to apply, visit www.buildingcareerstogether.co.uk

Ranking:

RaTing:

4.38/5

COMPANY: Credo Business Consulting

Credo received a score of 4.7/5 for ‘Colleagues’ due to the “fun, approachable and engaging” people or, as another graduate puts it, the opportunity to work alongside “bright, motivated and interesting” colleagues. Furthermore, Credo achieved a perfect 5/5 for ‘Company Culture’, as it has “a collegiate atmosphere” and “genuinely cares about work/life balance”. “Industry-leading remuneration” and great perks also ensure a top 5 score for ‘Benefits & Compensation’. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Credo-Business-Consulting

Ranking:

RaTing:

4.38/5

COMPANY: Diageo

Diageo scored 4.9/5 for ´Colleagues’ – the 2nd highest of any company. The people are variously described as “fantastic” and “inspirational” and it is noted that “they like to have fun”. The work environment is “friendly and exciting” with a “really positive and ‘can do’ atmosphere”. This results in another 4.9/5 rating for ‘Company Culture’ and reviewers say that it is “a company you can be really proud of”. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Diageo

Ranking:

RaTing:

4.36/5

COMPANY: CHP Consulting

“There aren’t many bad aspects of the company I can even begin to think of”, reports one CHP graduate. A 4.6/5 rating for ‘Work/Life Balance’ is miles beyond the consulting sector average while “the rewards are very generous” as well. Employees rave about a company culture “that is second to none”, with a “great feeling of togetherness” that stems from the fact that most managers also started out as graduates. View more information on CHP Consulting on Page 31. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/CHP-Consulting

Ranking:

RaTing:

4.34/5

COMPANY: InterContinental Hotels Group

Aside from the obvious perk of excellent staff rates at hotels around the world, employees at IHG love having the chance to work internationally, with plenty of placement opportunities and exciting projects to get involved in – a key factor behind their top 3 score of 4.9/5 for ‘Career Progression’. The “focus on development, training and support” also contributes to the fact that many employees “truly adore” the company. View more information on IHG on Page 39. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/InterContinental-Hotels-Group

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The Top Companies

17 Ranking:

RaTing:

4.34/5

COMPANY: Nationwide

Graduates at Nationwide claim that it has the “best culture in the financial services industry”. Stand-out factors are the “very positive, supportive working environment” and the “excellent” training and support which scored a rating of 4.6/5 and includes industry qualifications paid for by the business. Graduates describe the company overall as an “amazing employer” and feel that “the business genuinely cares about its employees and wants them to succeed”. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Nationwide

18 Ranking:

RaTing:

4.33/5

COMPANY: nucleargraduates

Nucleargraduates is a company that is “environmentally and socially aware of its impact”, scoring an outstanding 4.8/5 for ‘Environmental & Ethical Awareness’. A key part of this is that 10 per cent of employee time is set aside for corporate social responsibility projects. The “extensive training” (4.5/5) is also some of the best around, with “approachable people” providing a great support network of graduate buddies and experienced mentors. View more information on nucleargraduates on Page 37. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/nucleargraduates

19 Ranking:

RaTing:

4.32/5

COMPANY: Sidley Austin

That the company scored 4.6/5 for ‘Colleagues’ highlights the “very friendly and supportive atmosphere” where “colleagues are very approachable and ready to help”. Furthermore, graduates work with lawyers who are described as “second to none” and “experts in their field”. “The firm is very good at what it is doing” so graduates work on “high profile transactions” – hence an industry leading 4.8/5 ‘Enjoyment’ rating. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Sidley-Austin

20 Ranking:

COMPANY: TUI Travel

RaTing:

4.32/5

At TUI, “hard work is recognised” and employees are given plenty of room for growth and development. This is reflected by a 4.8/5 for ‘Career Progression’ as well as numerous opportunities to move between the TUI brands, both nationally and around the world. Working for the company is a “truly fantastic experience”, explaining the high ratings for both ‘Enjoyment’ and ‘Work/Life Balance’, while travel discounts are the icing on the cake. View more information on TUI Travel on Page 110. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/TUI-Travel-PLC

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COMPANY: GlaxoSmithKline

GlaxoSmithKline graduates all unequivocally highlight two things – the “relaxed and fun” culture and their pride at working on the company’s products. They achieve a top 10 score for a ‘Company Culture’ (4.8/5), which they describe as “awesome”, “relaxed” and “very open and transparent”, while employees also report satisfaction with creating products that “benefit society and save and improve people’s lives”. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/GlaxoSmithKline

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COMPANY: John Lewis

John Lewis is a partnership, which is a “fantastic model for employee engagement and ethical staff treatment”. Employees are all co-owners which fosters a “positive” and “hard-working” attitude amongst colleagues. There are also “excellent benefits” – the company registered the No.1 score of 4.8/5 for ‘Benefits & Compensation’ – including events subsidies, free trips and days out, discounts at numerous shops as well as an outstanding bonus when the company has performed well. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/John-Lewis

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COMPANY: Softwire

Softwire’s “excellent company ethos of treating employees well” and the fact that “personal development and welfare are taken very seriously” are some of the reasons why it scored an outstanding 4.8/5 for ‘Company Culture’. A great effort is made to keep morale high with regular social events and a fun and open office environment, where graduates work with “talented, intelligent and pleasant colleagues”. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Softwire

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COMPANY: edf energy

EDF Energy scored very highly across the board, with reviewers repeatedly noting that it is a company that “really cares about its staff”. In particular, “there are lots of opportunities for training and development” (a 4.5/5 rating was given for ‘Training & Support’) and, when it comes to safety and sustainability, “they not only talk the talk, they walk the walk” – helping them to earn a very high 4.6/5 score for ‘Environmental & Ethical Awareness’. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/edf-energy

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COMPANY: GE

GE’s top 3 score of 4.9/5 for its “great training” can be attributed to the number of “experienced individuals to learn from” who are always “willing to help with your development” and the fact that the company will support employees in whichever direction they choose to go. There are also “endless opportunities to grow, move and develop in every aspect” due to the size of the company – helping GE achieve a 4.6/5 ‘Career Progression’ rating. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/GE

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COMPANY: Network Rail

“It is very satisfying to work for a company that provides an essential service that benefits millions every day” explains one graduate and, clearly, such job satisfaction is just one of the things in a patchwork of positives that marks out Network Rail as a great graduate employer. The excellent training and support for example, is one of the most cited factors in our reviews… View Network Rail’s full summary, advert and key information on pages 68 and 69. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Network-Rail

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COMPANY: Grant Thornton

The highest scoring accountancy firm, Grant Thornton, is commended for its “very down-to-earth and friendly” culture with “social events to look forward to all the time” (scoring 4.5/5 for ‘Company Culture’). Its graduates also report “very reasonable” working hours, especially “compared to other professional services firms” whilst the training facilities and support are described as “excellent” and rated an overall average of 4.4/5. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Grant-Thornton-UK-LLP

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COMPANY: Atos

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4.26/5

Atos has a “fantastic graduate scheme” which gives employees the chance to gain experience in different areas of the company as well as offering plenty of training days to develop core business skills. Despite the company’s size there is a “welcoming and family feel” where colleagues have a “positive and fun” attitude (Atos scored 4.4/5 for ‘Company Culture’ and 4.6/5 for ‘Colleagues’). View more information on Atos on Page 41. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Atos

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COMPANY: Network Rail

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Top 5 Ratings for Network Rail Colleagues 4.7 Career Progression

4.7

The excellent training and support for example, is Enjoyment 4.6 one of the most cited factors in our reviews. As one graduate explains: “I have an amazing and Training and Support 4.4 supportive line manager and my boss and the Work/Life Balance 4.3 professional development team are always there” to provide assistance. There is a wealth of support, both professional and financial, for graduates to develop their skills. Employees are given study leave as well as financial study support – the company pays for tuition fees and exam fees – and numerous paid days off for revision. Add to this the fact that “the depth of engineering experience at one’s disposal is second to none” and that a professional engineer is assigned to each graduate and it is clear why Network Rail achieved a rating of 4.4/5 for ‘Training & Support’. Career Progression is a very strong area too, with a 4.7/5 rating. The company is praised for supporting employees in their career while it is noted that there is plenty of “room for growth and development within the company”. The graduate scheme encourages people to move around different teams and try various types of work (many of them “mind-blowing projects”), while there are also “excellent opportunities to move around the company and the country” or to undertake secondments at other companies in the industry. Network Rail also provides the added benefit of 75% off travel season tickets, a £3,000 welcome bonus and generous annual leave, contributing to a strong 4.1/5 rating for ‘Compensation & Benefits’.

NETWORK RAIL KEY INFORMATION… Contact Details:

employees:

enquiry@networkrailgraduates.co.uk 0845 601 4228

35,000

Graduate Opportunities:

100

Accountancy, Engineering, Finance, General Management, IT, Logistics, Purchasing, Property

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Graduate Vacancies: locations: UK wide

Application details: Online

DeadlineS: 17th December 2012

my work helps us work. MIKE BROWN, Engineering “the EDINBURGH TO GLASGOW IMPROVEMENT “ my team lifted an entire bridge PROGRAMME will significantly improve connections, to run electrification through; help us become more carbon efficient and stimulate we had to get it right, it was scotland’s economy. there’s not a company in such an important part of Britain that’s doing as much as we’re doing; the the overall project.” learning never ends.”

networkrail.co.uk/graduates engineering / project management / general management / it / contracts & procurement / finance / property / strategic planning

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COMPANY: Merlin Entertainments Group

Aside from the obvious benefit of unlimited access to over 80 attractions worldwide “for you AND your family AND your friends!”, Merlin offers almost unrivalled opportunities for quick career progression, scoring an outstanding 4.9/5 for this. Employees are encouraged to “travel and work at other attractions” to gain valuable experience of different operating units around the world. Overall, graduates seem to have “nothing bad to say, well, that is unless you hate theme parks!”. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Merlin-Entertainments-Group

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COMPANY: Bp

Graduates describe BP as a “really sociable place to work with a vibrant graduate community”. “The work life balance throughout the company is spot on” and scores 4.2/5 while the “excellent benefits” score an even higher 4.4/5. These range from and an onsite gym to flexible Fridays “(a glorious invention)”. Finally BP graduates widely report “fantastic opportunities” for career progression both within the UK and abroad. View more information on BP on Page 21. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/BP

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COMPANY: Wood Group

“A lot of time and money is invested in our development” say Wood Group graduates, hence their high scores for ‘Training & Development’ (4.2/5) and, even more so, ‘Career Progression’ (4.6/5). The company has a “friendly atmosphere” with a “good vibe” where employees are “treated as an asset and not just a number” while ‘Colleagues’ (4.6/5) are “knowledgeable, skilled and friendly”. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Wood-Group

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COMPANY: PKF

“The work environment is great and the people are really nice here” are the two most common compliments that PKF’s graduates pay to the company. “The very friendly culture” is singled out time and time again, making it easy to understand why ‘Company Culture’ received a 4.4/5 rating. At the same time, you would be hard pressed to find a PKF review which did not use the word ‘friendly’… View PKF’s full summary, advert and key information on pages 72 and 73. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/PKF-UK-LLP

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COMPANY: BAM Construct

BAM is described as a “hugely loyal and supportive company in terms of personal development” with plenty of scope for progression and promotion. Such “good career support with on-going appraisals and training” is why the company scored 4.6/5 for ‘Career Progression’. Graduates also point to the extensive benefits programme which includes company cars, phones and laptops as well as two bonuses a year. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/BAM-Construct-UK-Ltd

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COMPANY: Amey

Amey is an “innovative and forward-thinking company” which is “very keen to develop graduates”. For this reason, and the fact that there is “great potential to realise your goals and progress your career”, Amey scored 4.5/5 for ‘Career Progression’. It is made up of “happy and skilled staff who produce high quality work” and who are there to support graduates throughout their training. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Amey

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COMPANY: easyJet

EasyJet scored 4.6/5 for a company culture which is described by graduates as “vibrant”, “young” and “exciting”. The company is “dynamic and enthusiastic” and reviewers report that it is a “fast-paced environment that rewards its employees”. Of course, there is the added bonus of the “extremely good benefits package” including “access to an unlimited number of cheap flights for you and 3 named friends/family”. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/easjet

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4.17/5

COMPANY: Associated British Foods

Graduates talk about the “friendly, supportive culture” of the company and the excellent backing for “professional development at every stage” of your training. Over the 18-month programme, graduates take 14 courses which cover numerous core business and technical skills. Plus, with regular mentoring and training sessions it is easy to understand the rating of 4.8/5 for ‘Training and Support’. View more information on Associated British Foods on Page 10. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/associated-british-foods

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COMPANY: PKF

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4.19/5 TheJobCrowd.com/employer/ PKF-UK-LLP

Top 5 Ratings for PKF

“The work environment is great and the people are really nice here” are the two most common compliments that PKF’s graduates pay to the company. Colleagues 4.5 “The very friendly culture” is singled out time and time again, making it easy to understand why ‘Company Training and Support 4.5 Culture’ received a 4.4/5 rating. At the same time, you Career Progression 4.4 would be hard pressed to find a PKF review which did not use the word ‘friendly’ – “everybody is very helpful Company Culture 4.4 and friendly” says one reviewer, while another adds that the “management team are really friendly and helpful”. Work/Life Balance 4.3 This leads several graduates to conclude that “the best thing is the people” and ‘Colleagues’ are rated an overall 4.5/5. Graduates are entrusted with a wide range of responsibilities, and all contributions are valued, no matter how long you have been at the company. Many reviews mention the fact that staff at all levels of the company are willing to support graduates and take time out to talk to them. “You get responsibility early and also a lot of support from seniors,” explains one graduate, while another reviewer talks about the “accessible and approachable management”. This no doubt contributes to the 4.5/5 rating that PKF received for “excellent training and support”, something which is substantiated by the many reviews mentioning the high calibre training in a large number of different skills, ranging from leadership to tuition in the latest software and of course, the professional qualifications that you can gain. With many international associated firms (to which graduates have the opportunity to move – the most popular destination being Australia), PKF appears to achieve a perfect balance of being “large enough to work with substantial clients but small enough that you feel like you are a valued member of staff”.

PKF KEY INFORMATION… employees:

Locations:

DeadlineS:

1200

Nationwide

Ongoing

Graduate vacancies:

Graduate Opportunities:

Graduate Trainee

Contact Details:

Application Details:

www.pkfstudentrecruitment.co.uk

www.pkf.co.uk/pkf/careers/home

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studentrecruitment

you are not a number

you are what we want Before you make a start on your accountancy career, it’s vital to choose the right firm to suit you. If you would like a varied work environment, in which the people account for much more than the figures, then PKF may be just what you’re looking for.

You’ll be working with clients right from the start, as part of a team that will support and encourage you. We offer you the chance to progress quickly and gain hands-on experience both in and out of the office. Your development really matters to us – because you are the future of our business.

For more information and to apply please visit our website at

www.pkfstudentrecruitment.co.uk PKF (UK) LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with registered number OC310487. A list of members’ names is open to inspection at Farringdon Place, 20 Farringdon Road, London EC1M 3AP, the principal place of business and registered office.PKF (UK) LLP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority for investment business activities. PKF (UK) LLP is a member firm of the PKF International Limited network of legally independent firms and does not accept any responsibility or liability for the actions or inactions on the part of any other individual member firm or firms.

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4.17/5

COMPANY: Teach First

“This is the best start to my career I could have” writes one Teach First reviewer. “I have matured so much in the last 6 months and am so passionate about what I do that I could not envisage myself doing anything else for the time being. It is hard, granted, but the rewards of working with amazing children whose background is often shrouded in deprivation far outweigh the challenges… View Teach First’s full summary, advert and key information on pages 76 and 77. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Teach-First

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COMPANY: M itsubishi UFJ Securities International

The people at MUSI are described as “very welcoming and easy to speak to”, while the “hugely ambitious” and “very friendly work environment” where opinions are always heard explains the rating of 4.5/5 for ‘Company Culture’. There is also a “strong focus on learning and development”, with professional qualifications fully sponsored and supported – hence a 4.5/5 rating for ‘Training & Development’. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/ Mitsubishi-UFJ-Securities-International

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COMPANY: Arcadia Group

Arcadia’s phenomenal rating of 4.9/5 for ‘Colleagues’ is explained by one graduate as “like being part of a large family”. “Everyone is really nice to work with” and social activities are regularly organised, making for a “really friendly and fun atmosphere”. Furthermore, there is a “great team spirit which motivates staff to work harder”. Graduates also “find it exciting to work for such a large, well-known corporation” with “brands that I love”. View more information on Arcadia on Page 45. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Arcadia-Group

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4.14/5

COMPANY: Shoosmiths

“The people who work at Shoosmiths are great” and one graduate praises the “the open attitude and approachability of all the staff”, which explains the company’s average rating of 4.6/5 for ‘Colleagues’. Another review points to the “inclusive and supportive culture where I am always encouraged to progress in my role”. Other graduates highlight a good work/life balance, including a day off on your birthday! TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Shoosmiths

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COMPANY: BNP Paribas Real Estate

Graduates agree that there is a “fantastic balance between work and social life” and a “great social network”, which, along with the amount of “transparency from the management”, explain BNP Paribas Real Estate’s rating of 4.5/5 for ‘Company Culture’. Other positives include the “friendly people” and the “friendliness of the company as a whole”.

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COMPANY: RM Education

“RM Education has a friendly, dynamic environment with a low staff turnover rate” explains one graduate reviewer, and the fact that staff tend to remain at RM for a long time is clearly testament to an encouraging and nurturing company culture where employees are respected and developed. RM Education is a “big company, but with smaller company values and a great team spirit… View RM Education’s full summary, advert and key information on pages 78 and 79. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/RM-Education

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COMPANY: Asda

Asda has a “great culture and fast paced environment”, which is why their graduates rated the company in the top 5 employers for ‘Responsibility’ with a hugely impressive 4.2/5 rating. Reviewers say that they “work hard and play hard” with an “excellent social life” outside the workplace. It is also a company that is made up of “great people” who “make it what it is” – Asda achieved a staggering 4.9/5 rating for ‘Colleagues’. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Asda

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COMPANY: Tube Lines

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4.12/5

The “very supportive culture” and “positive attitude” towards graduates are regularly mentioned in reviews of Tube Lines. The “inspiring” atmosphere is why the company scored 4.6/5 for ‘Company Culture’. Graduates also mention the excellent training programmes – rated a top 5 score of 4.8/5 – which aim to help graduates develop the skills they need to succeed in the industry.

TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Tube-Lines-Limited

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COMPANY: Teach First

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4.17/5 TheJobCrowd.com/employer/ Teach-First

“This is the best start to my career I could have” writes one Teach First reviewer. “I have matured so much in the last 6 months and am so passionate about what I do that I could not envisage myself doing anything else for the time being. It is hard, granted, but the rewards of working with amazing children whose background is often shrouded in deprivation far outweigh the challenges.” With top of the class ratings of 4.9/5 for both ‘Responsibility’ and ‘Career Progression’, Teach First is a programme that contributes outstandingly to both the children being taught, and equally, to the graduates on the scheme themselves.

Top 5 Ratings for Teach First Career Progression

4.9

Responsibility 4.9 Enjoyment 4.6 Company Culture 4.5 Training and Support

4.4

The responsibility is clear: you are right in at the deep end, shaping children’s lives. As one reviewer puts it: “I am solely responsible for a class of pupils. This means their academic achievement, social development, and everything else”. With regards to career progression, the Teach First Leadership Development Programme is specifically designed to shape you in equal measure into a leader capable of a fast-track career in teaching or with appeal to top recruiters externally. There are “excellent opportunities for professional development” including “great training courses” (‘Training & Support’ received a 4.4/5 rating) and then, as one reviewer explains, the company has “an excellent ambassador’s programme for when you finish your two years with Teach First, giving you a wide range of options, whether you want to stay in teaching or move on”. Most notably however, through the feeling of “actually making a genuine difference to the lives of young people”, Teach First graduates hugely enjoy what they do (‘Enjoyment’ is rated 4.6/5) and widely declare that “it is also the most rewarding thing in the world”.

TEACH FIRST KEY INFORMATION… contact Details:

Graduate Opportunities:

Graduate Recruitment team faq@teachfirst.org.uk www.teachfirst.org.uk

Teach First Leadership Development Programme

Employees:

East Midlands, Greater London, Kent & Medway, North East, North West, South West, West Midlands, Yorkshire & the Humber

Locations:

4000+ participants since 2003

Graduate vacancies: 1260

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Deadline: 20 March 2013

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COMPANY: RM Education

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4.13/5 TheJobCrowd.com/employer/ RM-Education

“RM Education has a friendly, dynamic environment with a low staff turnover rate” explains one graduate reviewer, and the fact that staff tend to remain at RM for a long time is clearly testament to an encouraging and nurturing company culture where employees are respected and developed. RM develop, manufacture, install and manage hardware, software, IT networks and a range of resources, all specially designed for schools. It is a “big company, but with smaller company values and a great team spirit”, explains one reviewer and this is a common sentiment amongst its graduate staff who rate the ‘Company Culture’ a very high score of 4.2/5.

Top 5 Ratings for RM Education Colleagues 4.6 Enjoyment 4.4 Responsibility 4.4 Training and Support

4.3

Company Culture 4.2

Graduates emphasise that talent and hard work do not go unnoticed. “If you work hard, the company will support you in the route you choose to take and you can progress quickly” says one graduate, with another one adding: “even as a new graduate you feel really valued”. What’s more, “personal development is supported brilliantly” and “there is a culture where people will go out of their way to help you”; the ‘Training & Support’ category received a 4.3/5 rating. Other reviewers highlight the outstanding responsibility handed to new employees, who are given almost unrivalled opportunities to contribute to the company’s goal right from day one – the ‘Responsibility’ rating of 4.4/5 is in the top 5 companies. Overall, graduates report that “working in a company that supports the Education sector is very rewarding” (the company is proud to have been ‘helping teachers to teach and learners to learn for 40 years’), so for those looking to make a genuine difference in a “morally strong company”, this could be the perfect environment.

RM EDUCATION KEY INFORMATION… Company Details:

Graduate Opportunities:

Celina Joiner / Sonia Bagri graduates@rm.com 01235 854500 www.rmgraduates.com

IT Support Engineers, Systems Engineers, Developers, Software Engineers and Technical Architects, Marketing, Finance, Sales, Product Managers, Project Managers.

employees:

Locations:

2000

Abingdon (Head Office), Oxfordshire, various other UK Locations

Graduate vacancies: 20

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DeadlineS: Ongoing

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COMPANY: IBM

As one graduate puts it: “IBM has surpassed all my expectations. I love my job and I would encourage anybody with a passion for business or IT to apply”. Their colleagues widely agree: “the culture within the company is absolutely fantastic”, says another. IBM is also commended for being “highly innovative and encouraging creative thinking” with a “vast array of tools, resources and information at your fingertips”. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/IBM

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COMPANY: Penningtons Solicitors

Almost every review of Penningtons mentions the “very good” work/life balance, for which it scored 4.6/5 – by some way the leading score in their industry. This is mainly “the result of the reasonable hours” and there are regular staff meals or drinks outings, as well as a sports day and charitable football tournament. Others mention the “informal” and “extremely friendly and supportive environment” which makes graduates feel like “valued members of the team”. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Penningtons-Solicitors-LLP

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COMPANY: Transport for London

“The opportunities offered at Transport for London are unrivalled and the company is willing to accommodate your development and learning needs”. This is a sentiment expressed by one of our reviewers and shared by many graduates. TfL has a “strong commitment to staff development”, whether it be personal, professional or technical and, combined with a “very supportive environment”, including… View TfL’s full summary, advert and key information on pages 82 and 83. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/transport-london

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COMPANY: Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley scores a very high 4.4/5 rating for ‘Company Culture’ with one graduate reporting: “team spirit is beautiful, everybody is willing to listen, teach and help”. Employees are certainly “very well looked after”, with benefits including “private health care, dentistry and office gyms”. Graduates say they enjoy working for a “worldwide firm that encourages mobility opportunities” and rate their employer an impressive 4.4/5 for ‘Environmental & Ethical Awareness’. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Morgan-Stanley The IBM logo is a registered trademark of IBM Corp. and is used under license

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COMPANY: Citigroup

As a large international firm, Citigroup offers employees plenty of opportunities globally. The chance to travel on secondments around the world leads one graduate to proclaim that “job mobility is fantastic” and the company scored an excellent 4.6/5 for ‘Career Progression’. Other positives include a “diverse group of colleagues” and a company culture centred around “fun as well as hard work”, which perhaps explains the very high 4.5/5 rating given for ‘Enjoyment’. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Citigroup

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COMPANY: Rolls-Royce

At Rolls-Royce, “the sky is your limit”, explains one graduate. Their colleagues agree, with reviewers frequently pointing to the almost endless opportunities to travel and work abroad and to progress through the company, with Rolls-Royce achieving a rating of 4.4/5 for ‘Career Progression’. Great colleagues are also mentioned, with graduates describing their co-workers as “smart, intelligent and motivated” as well as “friendly and hard-working”. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Rolls-Royce

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COMPANY: BAE Systems Detica

Graduates at BAE Systems Detica give their employer great ratings for ‘Colleagues’ (4.8/5), ‘Company Culture’ (4.6/5) and ‘Enjoyment’ (4.5/5). They rave about the “great atmosphere”, “plenty of social activities” and “intelligent and interesting colleagues”. Additionally, wide ranging perks including “loads of discounts, free snacks at work, private medical and dental insurance” lead reviewers to conclude: “The company looks after you very well”. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/BAE-Systems-Detica

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COMPANY: Capgemini

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4.06/5

The people at Capgemini are “great, fun and likeable” and the “very supportive” colleagues who “see the value in everyone doing well” are rated an impressive 4.7/5. The company also “values people as individuals” and fosters a “nice culture where people are always friendly and genuinely want you to succeed”. Overall, Capgemini is “very good to its people” and graduates report that “although we’re a global company, we feel well connected and appreciated”. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Capgemini

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COMPANY: Transport for London

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4.10/5 TheJobCrowd.com/employer/ transport-london

“The opportunities offered at Transport for London are unrivalled and the company is willing to accommodate your development and learning needs”. This is a sentiment expressed by one of our reviewers and shared by many graduates. TfL has a “strong commitment to staff development”, whether it be personal, professional or technical and, combined with a “very supportive environment”, including an excellent graduate-scheme network that can assist graduates throughout their training (“the company does really provide you with a lot of support and training”), it is clear why the company scored a rating of 4.3/5 in the ‘Training & Support’ category.

Top 5 Ratings for Transport for London Work/Life Balance

4.6

Benefits and Compensation

4.4

Career Progression

4.3

Training and Support

4.3

Enjoyment 4.3

Another common positive noted by employees at Transport for London is the opportunity to get involved with a range of “exciting, important projects” that are constantly “changing and improving London and its transport network”. On a daily basis, graduates are given influence over “fascinating” issues that affect one of the busiest, most cosmopolitan and fastestgrowing cities in the world. It is hardly surprising therefore, that TfL received a rating of 4.3/5 in the ‘Enjoyment’ category. Consider that the company also records a top 5 rating for ‘Work/Life Balance’ (4.6/5) and a top 10 rating for ‘Compensation & Benefits’ (4.4/5) and it’s pretty clear why the scheme is so popular with its graduate employees. The former is a result of the “flexible working and sympathy to personal circumstances” plus an “amazing” 30 days annual leave while the “great benefits” include a very competitive starting salary, “excellent pension”, free travel in London (“for you and a friend!”) and numerous gym and leisure discounts. Add in the fact that “the long-term career prospects are exceptional” and TfL have really delivered a winning programme.

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON KEY INFORMATION… Contact Details:

Locations:

graduates@tfl.gov.uk www.tfl.gov.uk/graduates

London

Employees:

Project Management, Finance, Commercial, Information Management, Transport Planning, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Software & Traffic Control Engineering, Management and Quantity Surveying

Graduate Opportunities:

28,000

Graduate vacancies: 100

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Application Details: www.tfl.gov.uk/ graduates

DeadlineS: Rolling from 1st October

Leave your mark on London become a TfL graduate Take a wider look at tfl.gov.uk/graduates We want to be as diverse as the city we represent and welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. MAYOR OF LONDON

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4.06/5

COMPANY: Science and Technology Facilities Council

Outstanding scores of 4.6/5 for ‘Enjoyment’ and 4.5/5 for ‘Work/Life Balance’ are reflected in numerous positive comments: “the working conditions couldn’t be better”, “I have a great sense of pride in working here”, “what the organisation does is worth something to the UK and the wider world” etc. Graduates also mention the “positive” and “fantastic” working environment, with flexible hours and a relaxed atmosphere. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/ Science-and-Technology-Facilities-Council

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4.06/5

COMPANY: PA Consulting Group

Achieving the 11th highest score of any company for ‘Enjoyment’ (4.7/5), PA Consulting graduates praise the “interesting and diverse” projects that they get to work on. “There is such a variety in the companies that you can do work for” explains one reviewer. Graduates also say that “the company is incredibly friendly” and highlight the “great people” who they get to work with.

TheJobCrowd.com/employer/PA-Consulting-Group

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4.06/5

COMPANY: Leo Burnett

Leo Burnett’s score of 4.6/5 for ‘Company Culture’ is no surprise when you read some of the reviews: “I have never worked in such a welcoming, sociable and stimulating environment” says one reviewer and there are“loads of entertainment, socialising and events to pull the company together”, adds another. Graduates also highlight “a level of freedom and responsibility that is amazing”. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Leo-Burnett

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4.04/5

COMPANY: Simmons & Simmons

“The best thing about Simmons & Simmons is the people” is a comment that comes up time and time again in reviews for the leading international law-firm. “Friendly” colleagues are mentioned by almost every reviewer (achieving a 4.0/5 average rating) whilst many also commend the firm’s “real focus on developing trainees” while offering “interesting” work at a “very high standard”. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Simmons-Simmons-Llp

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4.03/5

COMPANY: DHL Supply Chain

Numerous reviews mention the “fantastically diverse range of opportunities” at DHL. “Such a breadth of opportunity in many fields globally”, with the chance to travel within the first year of the graduate scheme, is why DHL scored 4.4/5 for ‘Career Progression’. One graduate summarises the job emphatically: “I am very proud to be working for such an impressive organisation and I cannot rate my experience highly enough”. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/DHL-Supply-Chain

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4.02/5

COMPANY: BDO

The great treatment of graduates is one of the most common positives mentioned in reviews for BDO. All staff are described as “really approachable and willing to help” and even the managers “make you feel welcome”. That everyone treats graduates as “valued members of the firm” explains the rating of 4.5/5 for ‘Colleagues’. The company is also “flexible and supportive” when it comes to exams. An impressive 4.5/5 rating is also given for ‘Training & Support’. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/BDO-LLP

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4.02/5

COMPANY: HSBC Bank

“The best thing is the diverse nature of the people”, according to one HSBC graduate employee and many others seem to agree, with another reviewer explaining that “HSBC scores 10/10 in cultural tolerance”. It is not just this diversity that makes for such a satisfying work environment however. Other graduates mention the fact that every employee is treated with respect and their views and opinions… View HSBC’s full summary, advert and key information on pages 27, 86 and 87. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/HSBC-Bank-Plc

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COMPANY: DSTL

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4.02/5

Hardly a single review of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory fails to mention the “incredibly flexible working hours” which “allow for a good work/ life balance”, so it is no wonder it scored 4.7/5, the 2nd highest score for any company, for ‘Work/Life Balance’. Graduates are also keen to emphasise that it is a “very fulfilling job” where you “make a positive impact”. Another reviewer agrees that it is “interesting, varied and challenging work which has a real impact”. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/DSTL

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COMPANY: HSBC Bank

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4.02/5 TheJobCrowd.com/employer/ HSBC-Bank-Plc

Top 5 Ratings for HSBC Bank Environment and Ethics

4.3

It is not just this diversity that makes for such a Career Progression 4.3 satisfying work environment however. Other graduates mention the fact that every employee is treated with Colleagues 4.3 respect and their views and opinions are taken seriously in what is a “values led culture that values people and Company Culture 4.3 treats them fairly”. Another thing that contributes to Work/Life Balance 3.9 an excellent rating of 4.3/5 for ‘Company Culture’ is the fact that the company offers “really good support and they also offer plenty of encouragement when it comes to having a healthy work/life balance”. Also singled out for praise is the ‘Career Progression’ category, with another 4.3/5 score. In particular, HSBC graduates love the fact that “the company has an international presence that gives the opportunity to work in different countries”. There is also “a huge range of diversity and job flexibility”, which makes for a varied and interesting career at HSBC and one reviewer explains that the company is “so big that I can follow any career path that I want”. Graduates also praise the charitable work done by the “socially aware company”, including a donation scheme where the company matches any amount that employees raise for charity. This is just one of the factors behind HSBC achieving a rating of 4.3/5 for ‘Environmental & Ethical Awareness’ and is also a big reason behind the pride that graduates have in their employer’s reputation, with one graduate summarising: “I am truly proud to work for this organisation”.

HSBC BANK KEY INFORMATION… Contact Details:

Locations:

employees:

graduatecareers@hsbc.com www.hsbcgraduatecareers.com

UK Nationwide, France, Germany, Malta and Turkey

280,000

Graduate Opportunities:

Application Details:

Programmes for: Commercial and Corporate Management, Executive Management Trainees, Retail Management, Operational Leadership

Online application Online numerical reasoning ability testing First stage motivational telephone interview Final stage business assessment centre

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Graduate vacancies: Approx 200

DeadlineS: 31 January 2013

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4.02/5

COMPANY: Savills Commercial

At Savills “graduates are seen as the future of the company” with “ample opportunities for training and development” and “early responsibility”. Their employees describe the atmosphere as “friendly with a good mix of work hard and play hard” and an “excellent social and sporting scene where all levels of the hierarchy chain get involved”. Graduates clearly enjoy their work as well, scoring Savills an excellent 4.4/5 rating for ‘Enjoyment’. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Savills-Commercial-Ltd

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4.01/5

COMPANY: CRODA

“The culture is great – you can go and speak to any senior management, even the CEO, and they won’t ignore you”. Several of our graduate reviewers note similar things in relation to the brilliant company culture and friendly atmosphere that exists at Croda, especially the fact that the opinions of all employees are valued by colleagues and managers. It is because the company “is very open… View Croda’s full summary, advert and key information on pages 90 and 91. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Croda

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4.01/5

COMPANY: Civil Service Fast Stream

Civil Service Fast Streamers almost all report a great sense of “pride” from their work and enjoy having a worthy “common goal to enhance the population’s lives”. They rate ‘Enjoyment’ highly (scoring 4.3/5) and believe that they have “massive opportunities to develop professionally”. Additionally, excellent 4.5/5 ratings were given for both ‘Work/Life Balance’ and ‘Colleagues’. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Civil-Service-Fast-Stream

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3.99/5

COMPANY: Marks and Spencer

“Marks and Spencer is an incredibly exciting company to work for” is how one reviewer sums up their graduate experience of the UK’s “most trusted retailer”. If you are looking for early responsibility and quick career progression then M&S may be the place for you. It achieves a top 10 score for ‘Responsibility’ at 4.3/5 and graduates report that people stay at the company for a long time… View Marks and Spencer’s full summary, advert and key information on pages 92 and 93. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Marks-and-Spencer

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3.99/5

COMPANY: Marsh

Marsh has a “global spread” and “deals with many of the largest financial institutions in the world” and graduates relish both the company reputation and the global opportunities that the company size provides. Additionally there is an “excellent calibre” of colleagues. They are “smart, interesting, friendly and helpful” and “everyone I have met is very personable”. In fact ‘Colleagues’ were rated a superb 4.5/5 overall. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Marsh

66 Ranking:

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3.99/5

COMPANY: AkzoNobel

At AkzoNobel, “there are many different areas that a graduate could get involved in” and the company “encourages changing roles” so that employees can develop a breadth of different skills. With “many opportunities to move around”, it is easy to see why the company scored 4.2/5 for ‘Career Progression’. Another positive is the “very high level of trust placed in employees to manage high level projects”. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/AkzoNobel

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3.98/5

COMPANY: Mott MacDonald

The company’s graduate scheme is “really well structured, with plenty of support and guidance” from all of the “approachable” colleagues and managers. Graduates also point towards the excellent social life, with a score of 4.3/5 for ‘Company Culture’, which provides a “very good work/life balance” (rated 4.1/5). This includes a sports day, regular lunches, bowling, quiz nights and a social committee at every office. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Mott-Macdonald

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COMPANY: Intel

Intel

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3.97/5

With an admirable 4.5/5 score for ‘Company Culture’, Intel is commended by its graduates for its “good graduate atmosphere” which is “relaxed” with a “casual dress code” and “options to work from home”. The benefits do not go unnoticed either, from the performance based reward scheme to three-month sabbaticals, free gym use, retail discounts and lots of parties and social activities. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Intel

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COMPANY: CRODA

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4.01/5 TheJobCrowd.com/employer/ Croda

Top 5 Ratings for Croda Environment and Ethics

4.6

Colleagues 4.4 Company Culture 4.4

Work/Life Balance 4.3 It is because the company “is very open and everyone is approachable” that Croda scored a rating of 4.4/5 in Enjoyment 4.2 the ‘Company Culture’ category, and the same rating for ‘Colleagues’. One reviewer summarises the attraction of these two areas by saying “everyone I have met has been very friendly and willing to give you time if you require anything. This includes members of the Executive Committee and those on the board”. As well as the “fantastic staff” and “open culture”, Croda is also praised by its employees for its charitable spirit. Staff at the company are given paid days away from the office to get involved in community projects – no doubt one of the reasons why Croda received a rating of 4.6/5 when it comes to ‘Environmental & Ethical Awareness’. In terms of benefits and perks, graduates at Croda are eligible to receive £3,000 relocation assistance, life assurance and a generous starting salary. Throw in a great final salary pension scheme that staff receive and you have a company full of satisfied employees! As one reviewer summarises: “the company is relaxed, the atmosphere is excellent and you enjoy working with your colleagues”. With such a brilliant endorsement, there can be little doubt that Croda is a genuinely great place for a graduate to begin their career.

CRODA KEY INFORMATION… Contact Details:

Locations:

Cowick Hall, Snaith, Goole, DN14 9AA graduate@croda.com www.croda.com/graduates

Yorkshire, Humberside, Staffordshire, Merseyside, Mainland Europe

employees:

Programmes for: Technical Development, Chemical Engineering Development, Graduate Development (including technical, commercial, operations and business function placements)

3200

Graduate vacancies: 12-15

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Application Details: www.croda.com/ graduates

Deadline: Nov 2012/ Mar 2013 (see website)

COMPANY: Marks and Spencer

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3.99/5 TheJobCrowd.com/employer/ Marks-and-Spencer

“Marks and Spencer is an incredibly exciting company to work for” is how one reviewer sums up their graduate experience of the UK’s “most trusted retailer”.

Top 5 Ratings for Marks and Spencer Career Progression

4.6

If you are looking for early responsibility and quick Environment and Ethics 4.6 career progression then M&S may be the place for you. It achieves a top 10 score for ‘Responsibility’ at Responsibility 4.3 4.3/5 and graduates report that people stay at the company for a long time – clearly testament to the Colleagues 4.2 fantastic opportunities to progress and further your Benefits and Compensation 3.8 career. The company shows real concern for employee development and there are “lots of opportunities across many different roles”, which is why M&S scored an extremely impressive 4.6/5 in the ‘Career Progression’ category. Furthermore, the graduate scheme is well-established and employees are given plenty of support and guidance to help them develop and succeed. The FTSE 100 company also “does a fantastic amount of work for charity” and sustainability. This ranges from helping to regenerate communities and donating clothes, food & equipment to the company’s Plan A sustainability drive. The graduate intake are encouraged to take an active role, to the extent that all employees are given one paid day a year for volunteering. As one graduate writes: “It’s a fantastic opportunity to get involved in lots of different things and to feel like you’re making a difference”. It is hardly surprising to learn therefore that M&S achieved a rating of 4.6/5 for ‘Environmental & Ethical Awareness’. Add to this the generous employee discount and the discount card for a family member and it is clear that Marks and Spencer is a fantastic place to start a graduate career. One of our many satisfied graduates sums it up by saying: “I have a great sense of pride in working for this company”.

MARKS AND SPENCER KEY INFORMATION… Graduate Opportunities:

Contact Details:

Retail Management, IT, HR, Buying, Merchandising, Marketing, Product Technology & Design, Ecommerce, Fashion Design, Food Technology, Food Product Development and Logistics

graduate.opportunity@marks-and-spencer. com www.marksandspencer.com/gradcareers

Locations:

75,000 (worldwide)

Graduate vacancies:

UK and Ireland

employees:

200

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Application Details: Online

Deadline: December 2012

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3.97/5

COMPANY: L’Oreal

Aside from the benefit of plenty of freebies (“you will never need to buy toiletries!”), L’Oreal is a “young and vibrant” place to work, which provides a “fun, fast-paced environment”. The company scored an impressive 4.2/5 for ‘Enjoyment’, which can be explained by the fact that the work is “fun and challenging”. What’s more, the “people are fantastic” and there is an “amazing social culture”. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Loreal

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3.96/5

COMPANY: Clifford Chance

Staff at Clifford Chance rave about the “fantastic overseas opportunities”, with secondments available for periods of 6-12 months, which helps to explain the company’s great rating of 4.4/5 for ‘Career Progression’. There is also “excellent” training as well as “fantastic” onsite facilities, including a gym, subsidised canteen and swimming pool (leading to a high 4.1/5 score for ‘Benefits & Compensation’). View more information on Clifford Chance on Page 43. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Clifford-Chance-LLP

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3.96/5

COMPANY: KPMG

The people at KPMG are described as “approachable, friendly, and bright”, and “helpful and easy to work with”, leading to an outstanding rating of 4.7/5 for ‘Colleagues’. That this is the case is largely down to the fact that the company is “very people oriented” and places a lot of “emphasis on the happiness of staff”. “Opportunities for working in different parts of the company and in new locations” contribute to a 4.3/5 ‘Career Progression’ score. View more information on KPMG on Page 25. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/KPMG

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3.96/5

COMPANY: Unipart Logistics

Unipart has a “unique” company culture, which scored a 4.2/5 rating and is admired for its focus on “continuous improvement”. The company “takes pride in its people” and is excellent at “encouraging individuals to develop”. Another positive is the huge “scope of long term opportunities” (‘Career Progression’ is rated an impressive 4.2/5). Even better, a 4.4/5 for ‘Enjoyment’ suggests that graduates really enjoy their work as well. View more information on Unipart Logistics on P2. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Unipart-Logistics

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3.95/5

COMPANY: Siemens

At Siemens, there is “a lot of scope for progression”, with the company scoring 4.1/5 in this category, and plenty of opportunities to work abroad. Graduates say that “line managers are interested in your development and your career” and that you are “thrown into a real environment where you take control right from the start”. What’s more, Siemens scores an impressive rating of 4.5/5 for ‘Environmental & Ethical Awareness’. View more information on Siemens on Page 35. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Siemens

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3.95/5

COMPANY: Sainsbury’s

Thanks to its “fantastic charity support”, Sainsbury’s scored a top 10 rating of 4.7/5 for ‘Environmental & Ethical Awareness’, with one graduate commenting: “I take great pride in the company’s leadership and corporate values, and am especially proud that it is the sole sponsor of the Paralympics”. Other reviews point to the “excellent exposure for graduates who the company views as future leaders” – resulting in a 4.2/5 ‘Career Progression’ rating. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Sainsburys

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3.94/5

COMPANY: Fidelity Worldwide Investment

Graduates are quick to mention their “supportive” colleagues, who have “a vast amount of experience”. They are “helpful, friendly and willing to spend time teaching” new recruits, with one reviewer claiming “it is a privilege” to work with their co-workers. It is no surprise then that the ‘Colleagues’ category was rated 4.3/5. The same score is given for ‘Enjoyment’, with reviewers relishing the fact that they work “at very quick pace, this can be very exhilarating and challenging”. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Fidelity-Worldwide-Investment

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3.93/5

COMPANY: Starwood Hotels and Resorts

Clearly, one of the benefits of Starwood – owner of hotel brands such as Sheraton and W- is the “incomparable” benefits scheme, which includes huge discounts on fivestar accommodation worldwide as well as many retail discounts. However, it also scored 4.4/5 for ‘Company Culture’, with one graduate commenting: “Starwood is a great company to work for as it really considers its associates”. That’s not to mention the numerous opportunities for “professional development worldwide”. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Starwood-Hotels-and-Resorts

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3.93/5

COMPANY: Steer Davies Gleave

The company’s “relaxed office culture” scored 4.4/5, with one graduate claiming: “this is one of the friendliest companies I have known”. A combination of this “welcoming atmosphere” and flexible working hours means that it is easy for staff to “maintain a good work/ life balance”, for “there are never any qualms about working from home”. The fact that there are “offices in many locations” worldwide means that employees also benefit from numerous opportunities to move abroad. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Steer-Davies-Gleave

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3.92/5

COMPANY: Red Gate Software

“All my wants and desires in a job are accounted for. I would never work anywhere else”. Graduate endorsements don’t come much better than this and Red Gate Software receives such plaudits time and time again. Of all the positives, it is the fact that Red Gate gives its employees high levels of autonomy that perhaps shines through the strongest… View Red Gate Software’s full summary, advert and key information on pages 98 and 99. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Red-Gate-Software

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3.92/5

COMPANY: Cooper Industries

Reviewers say that Cooper Industries is clearly keen to invest in its graduates and is “pushing to improve their skill set all the time through training events and paying for exams”. Add to this the all-expenses paid training trips to Texas and the company’s desire to “develop individuals and provide an upwards career path” and the ratings of 4.4/5 for both ‘Career Progression’ and ‘Training & Support’ are very understandable. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Cooper-Industries

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3.91/5

COMPANY: CMS Cameron McKenna

CMS Cameron McKenna’s graduate employees rate the ‘Company Culture’ particularly highly (4.2/5). Its graduates enjoy the “several firm wide events (including a Football World Cup in Madrid between all our offices)”. The firm also offers great ‘Career Progression’ (4.1/5) with opportunities for secondments far and wide including “Prague, Budapest, Vienna, Rio, and possibly in the future- Beijing”. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/ CMS-Cameron-McKenna-LLP

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3.89/5

COMPANY: Costain

Costain graduates all agree that their scheme is “fantastic” and has a real commitment to graduate development. It achieved a very high score (4.4/5) for ‘Training & Support’, with one reviewer describing the training as “exceptional”, while ‘Career Progression’ scored 4.2/5, with one reviewer stating: “I really feel they are trying to push me forward and develop me as an employee in every way”. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Costain

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3.89/5

COMPANY: Mace Limited

Mace reviewers note that the company “values and looks after staff and invests heavily to train them and help them progress”. They report that it provides “very good training for young people wanting to build a career in construction” and ultimately give the company a high 4.2/5 score for ‘Career Progression’. Graduates also have the benefit of working on “inspirational” and “iconic” projects such as the Olympic Park and The Shard. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Mace-Limited

83 Ranking:

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3.89/5

COMPANY: Balfour Beatty

“They are just amazing with staff. They are easy to work for and try to get the best out of their people”. Balfour Beatty receives plenty of great praise and offers numerous great perks “including bonuses, company car/car allowance, opportunities to buy shares and fantastic training courses”. It is the company’s ‘Environmental & Ethical Awareness’ however that its employees rate most highly, scoring 4.5/5. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Balfour-Beatty

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3.88/5

COMPANY: Dickinson Dees

Graduates at Dickinson Dees scored their colleagues a fantastic rating of 4.5/5, describing them as “approachable and always willing to help”. There is a “friendly, relaxed atmosphere in the office” and the “decent hours and social life” foster a “very good work/life balance”. Other graduates mention the reputation of the company and the fact that it is extremely forward-thinking. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Dickinson-Dees-LLP

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COMPANY: Red Gate Software

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3.92/5 TheJobCrowd.com/employer/ Red-Gate-Software

“All my wants and desires in a job are accounted for. I would never work anywhere else”. Graduate endorsements don’t come much better than this and Red Gate Software receives such plaudits time and time again. Of all the positives, it is the fact that Red Gate gives its employees high levels of autonomy that perhaps shines through the strongest. “Red Gate is a very relaxed, non-bureaucratic company that really hits the sweet spot of giving people the right amount of freedom to perform efficiently” explains one reviewer; “a very high level of trust is placed in employees”, says another.

Top 5 Ratings for Red Gate Software Colleagues 4.7 Company Culture 4.4 Enjoyment 4.3 Work/Life Balance

4.1

Benefits and Compensation

4.1

For Red Gate, with great responsibility comes great appreciation. As one graduate explains: “Red Gate is always doing things to make us all feel appreciated”. This comes in the form of “frankly ridiculous perks” ranging from great healthcare and travel insurance benefits to free breakfast and lunch, table football and table tennis tournaments and, of course, a chocolate bunny at Easter. In fact last year John Lewis was kept open late exclusively for the employees, who were each given £500 worth of vouchers. Add to this regular company socials, including punting, cocktail-making lessons and summer barbecues and it’s clear that the company is doing the right things to make their employees feel part of something great. The “brilliant company culture” scores an impressive 4.4/5 rating. With so many social events going on, it’s just as well that Red Gate employees are extremely fond of their co-workers. “The colleagues are brilliant and company politics doesn’t stop you from discussing problems” says one graduate and all of our reviewers are quick to mention the “genuinely nice people” who work at the company. In fact, they give ‘Colleagues’ a rating of 4.7/5 – one of the very highest of all employers.

RED GATE SOFTWARE KEY INFORMATION… Contact Details:

Graduate Opportunities:

Holly Baynes careers@red-gate.com 01223 438530 www.red-gate.com/careers

Software Engineer, Test Engineer, Marketer, Technical Author, UX Specialist, Software Intern (summer and 1 year placements) Web & Graphic Design Intern

Locations:

employees:

Online

Cambridge

270

DeadlineS:

Graduate vacancies: 20+

Application Details:

TBC

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3.87/5

COMPANY: Aon

Graduates feel rewarded for their efforts at Aon, as one review explains: “if you are willing to work hard and show rapid progression the company will let your pay progress at a similar pace”. Many reviewers also mention the flexible working hours and ability to buy extra holiday, which all adds to a healthy work/life balance, for which the company scored 4.1/5.

TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Aon

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3.87/5

COMPANY: GVA

Many reviews point towards the “friendly and highly skilled individuals” who are all “approachable and like-minded”. That graduates say colleagues are always “happy and willing to help” explains the score of 4.5/5 in this category. The company is very ethically conscious and is praised for being “good at supporting charity activities” and offering staff the opportunity to get involved in charitable schemes. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/GVA

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3.87/5

COMPANY: Centrica

Centrica’s average rating of 4.1/5 for ‘Career Progression’ is reflected by the fact that the company “encourages personal and professional development” as well as providing “avenues for gaining knowledge”. There is also a “relaxed and calm attitude in the office” and a “positive working environment”, made all the better by the flexible working hours and annual field trips. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Centrica

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3.86/5

COMPANY: Arriva

“The opportunities within the firm are endless” is how one reviewer chose to describe the graduate prospects at Arriva. It is an opinion that is echoed by many fellow graduates, who note that the company’s ethos and commitment when it comes to developing and training new employees is exemplary. Add to this the fact that “the size of the company and the subsequent scope for development is… View Arriva’s full summary, advert and key information on pages 47, 102 and 103. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Arriva

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3.86/5

COMPANY: Bank of England

The Bank of England “promotes staff to broaden and develop their knowledge” and is happy to offer a “generous post-graduate study sponsorship programme” to help graduates progress. For this reason it achieved a score of 4.2/5 for ‘Training & Support’. There are also a number of excellent benefits, including the option to buy extra holiday and an onsite doctor, dentist and gym. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Bank-England

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3.85/5

COMPANY: Bird & Bird

The firm’s average rating of 4.2/5 for ‘Company Culture’ is explained by one graduate, who says: “I appreciate the work/life balance and the general atmosphere within the department and the firm”. In fact, ‘Work/ Life Balance’ scored 4.0/5, a particularly impressive rating for the Law sector. Other positives mentioned by employees include the varied nature of the work and the perks ranging from a non-contributory pension scheme to free health insurance. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Bird-Bird-LLP

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3.84/5

COMPANY: Kraft Foods

Kraft is filled with “motivated team players and great managers who are personable” – the reason behind the company’s fantastic rating of 4.7/5 for ‘Colleagues’. It also promotes an “inspiring ethos to share best practice” and provides graduates with “great scope for career progression” (which achieved a 4.1/5 rating). Reviewers are also quick to mention the admirable ethical standards of the company. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Kraft-Foods

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3.84/5

COMPANY: Saatchi & Saatchi X

Saatchi & Saatchi The Heart of Shopping

Saatchi and Saatchi X employees are “proud” to work for the creative advertising agency, which offers employees “great work” from day one. It is however the “good social aspect to the company” that is most talked about by this year’s intake (scoring an average 4.3/5 for ‘Company Culture’). Reviewers rave about the “amazing office atmosphere” which they largely put down to the “like minded people” in the office who are described as “feeling like extended family”. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Saatchi-Saatchi-x

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COMPANY: Arriva

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3.86/5 TheJobCrowd.com/employer/ Arriva

Top 5 Ratings for Arriva Career Progression

4.6

Colleagues 4.3 Enjoyment 4.3

Add to this the fact that “the size of the company Training and Support 4.1 and the subsequent scope for development is unbelievable” and you’re on to a winner. Arriva is Environment and Ethics 3.8 continually growing and as a result, offers graduates a plethora of opportunities to progress through the company. It’s no wonder therefore that Arriva’s average rating for ‘Career Progression’ is a staggering 4.6/5. What’s more, the size of the company means that it can offer graduates a “seemingly endless choice” of different places to work. Graduates are also keen to emphasise the great opportunity for social interaction at all levels in the business. The senior management team are described as “very friendly, approachable and down-to-earth”, while colleagues are frequently described as “passionate” and “enthusiastic”. One review explains that “you could ask your colleagues for anything and they would always try to help”. As a result, Arriva achieved a rating of 4.3/5 for ‘Colleagues’ Overall, the excellent training offered, the chance to achieve fantastic personal and career development as well as the extensive variety of roles and workplaces, all contribute to the fact that many employees stay at Arriva for their entire career. With employees benefiting from free travel in relation to their business, it is easy to see why the graduate programme is an attractive opportunity.

ARRIVA KEY INFORMATION… Contact Details:

Graduate Opportunities:

employees:

Arriva Graduate Recruitment Team graduaterecruitment@arriva.co.uk +44 (0)191 525 2012 www.arrivagraduate.com

General Management and Engineering Management

47,500

Locations: Throughout the UK and 11 mainland European countries.

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Application Details: All applications are made online. For hints and tips on how to write a good application, go to www.arrivagraduate.com/apply-online/faq

Graduate vacancies: 15

DeadlineS: Various

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RaTing:

3.82/5

COMPANY: WM Morrisons

“Morrisons is going places”. The company offers “huge opportunities” and seriously “invests in young people” allowing “ambitious individuals to get on” (‘Career Progression’ scored a very high 4.3/5). Its graduates say “the best thing about the company is its continued drive for improvement which empowers people to strive to higher standards”. As one employee puts it simply: “it is an exciting place to be”. View more information on WM Morissons on Page 8. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/wm-morrisons

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RaTing:

3.81/5

COMPANY: PwC

“Great company to work for” is broadly how PwC graduates sum up working there. In particular, the “great quality” training is rated an impressive 4.2/5 while the “really nice people” are an even higher 4.3/5. Also praised are the “great office locations” (and the ability to move widely both within and between different offices worldwide).

TheJobCrowd.com/employer/PwC

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RaTing:

3.81/5

COMPANY: Ocado

“New”, “innovative” and “exciting” are just some of the words used to describe working at Ocado. The relatively young company offers graduates early responsibility (scoring a very high 4.1/5), where graduates are able to “make a difference from the start”, not to mention the added benefit of a “young” office environment where the staff “wear jeans to work everyday and there are lots of lunches and nights out”. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Ocado

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RaTing:

3.81/5

COMPANY: Financial Services Authority

The FSA has been dubbed by its own intake as “the financial graduate scheme with an edge”. Its rotational programme offers an “excellent” opportunity for graduates “to gain a wide perspective of the finance sector”. Moreover, and contrary to expectations in this sector, “the company really does focus on work-life balance” scoring a high 4.0/5 for both ‘Work/Life Balance’ and ‘Company Culture’. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/ Financial-Services-Authority

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RaTing:

3.80/5

COMPANY: Linklaters

“The people are incredibly friendly” is the type of comment that crops up time and time again in our reviews for Linklaters, with another employee pointing out that the “people around you are all very smart and nice”. In light of this kind of praise, it is hardly surprising that the average rating Linklaters’ reviewers gave their co-workers was 4.0/5. A huge amount of comment is also reserved for the… View Linklaters’ full summary, advert and key information on pages 106 and 107. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Linklaters-LLP

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RaTing:

3.79/5

COMPANY: Thales

“It is a great graduate development programme” summarises one of the 130 graduates who Thales take on every year and it is clear from their graduate reviews why so many want to join the world leader in technology. Despite its size, Thales makes supporting its staff an absolute priority. Graduates constantly point towards an employee-focused culture and caring working environment… View Thales’ full summary, advert and key information on pages 108 and 109. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Thales

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RaTing:

3.79/5

COMPANY: Herbert Smith

Herbert Smith has an “excellent reputation” which appears well earned as its graduate employees repeatedly sing its praises. The “very interesting” work is described as something “to be really proud of” and the exciting opportunity to “be seconded abroad for six months” is hugely appreciated. “A lot of effort” is also put into trainee training which achieves a very high average score of 4.4/5. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Herbert-Smith-LLP

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100 COMPANY: Gist

RaTing:

3.79/5

“The ability to progress at such a young age is unparalleled”. If you’re looking for a graduate role with “early responsibility” and “good career progression” then Gist may be the place for you, scoring a hugely impressive 4.4/5 for the former (ranking them the 4th best employer for ‘Responsibility’) and 4.3/5 for ‘Career Progression’. Its graduates also regularly mentioned the great “internal rewards program” offering all sorts of discounts. TheJobCrowd.com/employer/Gist-ltd

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COMPANY: Linklaters

RaTing:

3.80/5 TheJobCrowd.com/employer/ Linklaters-LLP

Top 5 Ratings for Linklaters Training and Support Environment and Ethics Career Progression

4.6 4.3 4.0

Colleagues 4.0

A huge amount of comment is also reserved for the Benefits and Compensation 3.9 work environment – both for the working atmosphere but even more so, for the office itself: “the work facilities are amazing!” exclaims one graduate. These include a free gym for employees, an in-house doctor & dentist and even a beautician. There is also a “fantastic” subsidised canteen which according to several reviews, serves food that is both cheap and “great (and I’m really fussy about food)”. Another positive that many reviewers mention is the fact that “there are lots of opportunities for development and growth”. Many of these opportunities come in the form of international secondments, with the chance to work in a wide variety of locations around the world but reviewers also praise the calibre of client secondments available. There is an acknowledgement from graduates that many of these benefits stem from the fact that Linklaters is “one of the world’s top law firms” (“It is the best” says another graduate) – which also means that “you get to work on the top deals”. Overall, Linklaters’ reviewers feel that “the firm is extremely well run” with a “great infrastructure” and “a lot of support whenever you need help”. This is a sentiment seemingly endorsed by an outstanding 4.6/5 rating in the ‘Training & Support’ category.

LINKLATERS KEY INFORMATION… Contact Details:

Locations:

employees:

Graduate Recruitment Team graduate.recruitment@linklaters.com 0207 456 2000 www.linklaters.com/ukgrads

Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Antwerp, Bangkok, Beijing, Berlin, Brussels, Dubai, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Lisbon, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Milan, Moscow, Munich, New York, Paris, Rome, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, Stockholm, Tokyo, Warsaw.

5000 (worldwide)

Graduate Opportunities: Summer vacation schemes for penultimate year students (law and nonlaw) and structured work experience for first year law students.

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Graduate vacancies (2015/2016): Approx 110

Application Details: Online

Deadline: 6 January 2013

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COMPANY: Thales

RaTing:

3.79/5 TheJobCrowd.com/employer/ Thales

Top 5 Ratings for Thales Colleagues 4.3 Enjoyment 4.3

Company Culture 4.0 Despite its size, Thales makes supporting its staff an absolute priority. Graduates constantly point towards Responsibility 3.8 an employee-focused culture and caring working environment (‘Company Culture’ scored 4.0/5). One Training and Support 3.8 reviewer writes that “Thales transforms to meet the needs of its employees” while another praises the “great level of personal development with an impressive level of training”. As a result the company scored 3.8/5 for ‘Training & Support’. The “fantastic people” who work at Thales are also mentioned several times in the graduate reviews, with some employees singling out the “friendly colleagues and knowledgeable workforce” as the best thing about the company. Overall Thales received an impressive score of 4.3/5 for ‘Colleagues’. One reviewer explains this further, stating: “the team is very good to work with – everyone is extremely helpful”. Many graduates also take time to mention the benefits and perks of working for Thales. Amongst other things, these include a £2,000 welcome bonus, “lots of support to work towards professional accreditation” for engineers or finance graduates, an employee volunteering scheme, a flexible benefits scheme and the opportunity to go on trips abroad to visit other sites of this “flexible, global organisation”. Perhaps most importantly, graduates at Thales find the work fascinating. “It’s challenging, it’s interesting and you get to see and experience things that the general public don’t usually get to see,” explains one graduate – which is why the average level of ‘Enjoyment’ that Thales reviewers report with their work is an extremely high 4.3/5.

THALES KEY INFORMATION… Contact Details:

Graduate Opportunities:

employees:

www.ukgrads.thalesgroup.com

Mechanical Engineers, Systems Engineers, Specialist Engineers, Software Engineers, Hardware Engineers, Electronic Engineers and Business & Finance.

68,000

Application Details:

Deadline:

Locations: Basingstoke, Belfast, Bristol, Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge, Cheadle Heath, Crawley, Doncaster, Glasgow, Leicester, London, Long Crendon, Reading, Templecombe, Weybridge

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Graduate vacancies: 130 See website

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