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2015 / 16 THE BEST GRADUATE EMPLOYERS BASED ENTIRELY ON GRADUATE EMPLOYEE FEEDBACK
The Top Companies
Contents P4 P5 P6
Who Do I Want To Work For? How To Use The Guide Stand Out From The Crowd by National Grid P9 The Top 100 Companies Rankings Larger Intake P19 The Top 100 Companies Rankings Smaller Intake P28 The Top Companies by Sector P28 P32 P36 P42 P46 P54 P58 P66 P74 P80 P90 P96 P100 P108 P116 P118 P128 P130
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Who Do I Want To Work For? About The Top Companies Rankings The big question facing graduates when it comes to job hunting is “who do I want to work for?”. There are a lot of employers out there who are desperate to hire talented graduates like you and it can be hard to pick through them and work out which are best ones to join. This 2015/16 guide is our 5th year of presenting the ones who are actually the best to work for – based on reviews and ratings given to them by their own graduate employees from the last three years. Don’t be fooled – there are plenty of companies out there who have great brand recognition, very large marketing budgets or who take on lots and lots of graduates (and so can spend more money on advertising in total) but that doesn’t mean that they are necessarily great places to actually work. Meanwhile there are hundreds of employers who you may have never even heard of, perhaps because they don’t spend as much money on advertising or don’t have a familiar brand name, that actually give their graduates a wonderful working experience, outstanding career progression, an enjoyable role and all the great things you want from a graduate job. When you are deciding who you want to work for, we strongly recommend that it is the ones who are actually great to work for, rather than just the ones who are best known, that you should choose. That’s why we produce the Top Companies For Graduates To Work For rankings every year, so you can see which companies are the best ones to actually work for. TheJobCrowd is the ‘Tripadvisor’ of graduate jobs – thousands of graduates at several hundred graduate employers write anonymous job reviews for us every year. All of these reviews are displayed on www.TheJobCrowd.com, including crucial information such as the best & worst things about working for the company, the salary level and application & interview tips. In their reviews, graduate employees rate fourteen key aspects of their experience – such as Work/Life Balance, Career Progression and what the Training is like – so as to give a clear picture of exactly how happy they are to work for their employer. In this guide, we rank the companies in order of the overall ratings that they have been given by their graduate employees from the last three years. The rankings therefore show you who the very best companies for graduates to work for are so that you can choose some genuinely great companies to work for!
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How To Use The Guide The Top Companies results are based on the opinions of graduate-level employees working at each employer. Several thousand graduate employees write anonymous job reviews on TheJobCrowd every year. As well as writing full reviews for their company, which you can read on TheJobCrowd. com, each reviewer rates their satisfaction with fourteen key attributes of their employer.
These are:
Benefits
Career Progression
Colleagues
Company Culture
Enjoyment of Their Role
Ethical & Environmental Awareness
International Opportunities
Location
Management
Responsibility
Salary
Support
Training
Work/Life Balance
The rankings are entirely based on the average score across all of the reviews for each employer. There are two Top 100 Companies For Graduates To Work For lists – one for companies who hire less than 30 graduates per year, and one for those who hire 30 or more. The survey approach can favour companies with smaller intakes (and thus fewer reviewers), so we split the companies into two lists to ensure it is as fair as possible.
Every one of the 200 companies in the rankings has an entry on pages 9 to 27. There are 18 industry sections in the guide. Each industry has an infographic showing some of the most useful and most interesting data about the sector that we have collected from all the reviews – such as the average salary and the main factors that graduates in that sector considered when choosing their employer. The infographic page also lists the companies from that industry who have made it into this year’s rankings. Within each industry section, you can then find the adverts and double page write ups for companies within that sector, so you can get more information on some of the very best employers in the industry. The write ups are written by us so that you can gain a really great understanding of what makes that company so great to work for.
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Stand Out From The Crowd by
Top tips on how to do a great application and nail your interview from Sharon Goymer, Resourcing Manager – Entry Level Talent Programmes, National Grid It’s well known that top graduate employers receive plenty of applications for each place that they have available so it’s no surprise that the questions “how do I stand out in my application?” and “what should I do to stand out in an interview?” are two of the most common ones that we hear from graduates at TheJobCrowd. As a result we have a whole section of our site dedicated to Application and Interview Tips. We collect insider advice for every company on both the application and interview from graduates who have already been through the process and have landed the job. We also wanted to get the views of those on the other side – the assessors and interviewers – so we asked Sharon Goymet from National Grid to share her top tips.
Top tips for Applications: Take your time. This is a great opportunity to sell yourself so take the time to complete the application form, we often spend more time researching a holiday than we do completing an application form! Don’t do it in one go, save and return to it many times until you are happy with the content. Preparation is key. Think of a good example from your past against each competency for the role. Use the STARR model to help you provide the evidence (S – situation, T – task, A – action, R – result, Rreview). Spend time doing this thoroughly now and you will probably use this information again and again with other applications too. Honesty is a must, a tiny white lie during the interview will make us doubt everything you say. Research the role and the company. Make sure you are clear what the company does and what they are offering you. You should approach the research in the same way you would for a project at University. You don’t need to have facts and figures to hand but you should be able to talk in general terms about the company’s values and strategy.
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Don’t exclude information. We want to know what you have achieved so far and most importantly, what you have learned and gained from the experience. This can be from any aspect of life (e.g. school, college, sporting, work experience, social action or volunteering opportunities etc.). Demonstrate interest and passion. Interviewers will forgive candidates many things if they show a real passion and interest for the role or company.
Top tips for Interviews: Smile and be positive and confident. Interviews can seem scary but you need to remember that if you’ve got as far as an interview then we already think you are great – all you need to do is just show us. Plan your journey. Don’t turn up late, hot and bothered. Dress for success. You will be surprised how confident this makes you feel and it also shows the company that you are taking the interview and opportunity seriously. Be yourself. Don’t try to second guess what the company is looking for or take on a role that isn’t you; you will only mask your natural qualities and strengths. Competency based interviews. They sound daunting but all it really means is giving a true and honest example from your past of when you had to e.g. solve a problem, plan a project, communicate in a team etc. Find out the competencies for the role in advance of the interview and then you can think and prepare some examples. Taking a list of key words into the interview will help you recall them immediately.
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“The work is truly cutting edge”
The Top Companies RANKING:
COMPANY:
GRADUATE QUOTE:
The Top 100 Companies For Graduates To Work For Larger Intake: More Than 30 Graduates/Year RANKING:
1 2 3 4
COMPANY: MICROSOFT
NATIONAL GRID
SEE P6, P70, P135
GRADUATE QUOTE:
“It is a great place to work, the people are fantastic and the office always has a good atmosphere.” “You are given real problems to solve which could have big implications on the company.”
SWISS REINSURANCE COMPANY LTD SEE P31
“An international working environment with extremely interesting and highly-qualified colleagues.”
NCC GROUP
“The amount of knowledge that is shared in a friendly atmosphere makes for a very positive learning environment.”
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RANKING:
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 10
COMPANY:
GRADUATE QUOTE:
“The company’s values are amazing. They really do care for the people who work for them.”
TK MAXX
SEE P118, P126
“Interesting projects/work, friendly and helpful colleagues, hassle-free work environment, flexible working schedule, delicious food in the canteen!”
BARRATT DEVELOPMENTS SEE P112
“Expedia is a great international company with many opportunities for graduates.”
EXPEDIA.COM
“You face unique challenges on a day to day basis.”
SELLAFIELD LTD
SEE P72
“The company takes care of its employees – the constant treats and benefits make you feel actually valued as a worker.”
FIDESSA
SEE P93
“The company cares about its employees, providing great benefits, training and growing opportunities.”
PROCTER & GAMBLE SEE P64 EMC
“They are constantly supporting and encouraging me to develop.”
E.ON
“Very supportive development team providing all the help required to get the best from each role you are involved in.” “It’s reputation is unrivalled, and the values the firm stands for are evident within all of the employees.”
KNIGHT FRANK
“Hilti is the best in class for taking care of its employees.”
HILTI GB LTD
SEE P76 FUJITSU
“I love the ethos at Fujitsu, and the influence the Japanese background has on the way we do business.”
FACTSET
“Everyone you work with is very helpful and appreciates the learning curve new consultants have to go through.”
SEE P38
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The Top Companies RANKING:
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
COMPANY: MACE LIMITED
NEWTON EUROPE
VODAFONE
SEE P95 PA CONSULTING GROUP
REED SMITH
GRADUATE QUOTE:
“Real value is placed on the graduates and that is felt when you begin work and as you progress.” “You’ll be surrounded by intelligent, driven colleagues who quickly become your friends and personal development team.” “It is exciting to work for a company that works at a high pace and embraces new technologies.” “The support from senior colleagues is fantastic; everyone is willing to help you develop your career.” “Everyone is very supportive and there is no negative hierarchy.”
SEE P100 FIDELITY WORLDWIDE INVESTMENT
HSBC BANK PLC
SEE P40
“The people are interesting, very intellegent and willing to give you their time no matter how senior they are.” “HSBC has a great support network of people who are willing to help you.”
LINKLATERS LLP
“My department are an incredibly supportive bunch, who’ve helped ease the climb up a steep learning curve.”
HAYS
“You work with a great bunch of people of all ages and backgrounds and have fun while you work.”
DANONE
SEE P58 WHITBREAD
SEE P80 SIEMENS
SEE P78
“I love the values, the people and the support I get. I look forward to coming into work every day.” “The company genuinely cares, and if you are willing to work hard you will reap the benefits.” “The opportunities to move within the company provide a wide range of learning experiences.”
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RANKING:
29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 12
COMPANY:
GRADUATE QUOTE:
“A fantastic place to learn and start my career. Very pleasant working environment and people.”
CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD SEE P114 WOOD GROUP
“A really great place to work, with great learning opportunities and excellent benefits and remuneration.”
COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL
“There is a great culture at the company. Everyone, regardless of seniority, is approachable.” “A good variety of training is available and personal development is encouraged.”
RENISHAW
“The culture is very professional, yet it still manages to feel like a family.”
DTZ
“Investment in people which is second to none. TfL truly care about their graduates development needs.”
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
“Great way to kick-start a career with job opportunities, training, and experience that wouldn’t be available elsewhere.”
FDM GROUP
SEE P98
“There are multiple opportunities to increase knowledge and experience – training is very much encouraged.”
GE
“Morgan Sindall is a very supportive company which takes training and future development very seriously.”
MORGAN SINDALL
HILTON WORLDWIDE
“There are endless opportunities due to the company’s global presence.”
ALLIANZ INSURANCE
“Allianz are genuinely committed to personal development and training of graduates.”
SEE P30
“I get to inspire children and make a real difference to their lives.”
EXPLORE LEARNING SEE P45
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The Top Companies RANKING:
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52
COMPANY: TOWERS WATSON
UNILEVER
BILFINGER GVA
CAPGEMINI
GRADUATE QUOTE:
“I love the career progression, and flat hierarchical structure within the office.” “Everyone helps you develop and you have responsibility for serious projects.” “The people I work with are fantastic, treat me well and the atmosphere is great.” “Management are very experienced and keen to pass on their knowledge and develop your skills.”
VIRGIN MEDIA
“I’ve never been at a company where the corporate values are encouraged on a day to day basis at all levels.”
KIER
“All the colleagues I have come across have been very friendly and supportive, always ready to answer any questions.”
SAINSBURY’S
ATOS
BANK OF ENGLAND SEE P36 NUCLEARGRADUATES
SEE P66 GLAXOSMITHKLINE
IMPERIAL TOBACCO
“Sainsbury’s has excellent colleague engagement – it is obvious that this is a priority for them.” “There is a strong community feel and willingness to help out your colleagues.” “The Bank is an exceptionally supportive environment in regards to training and personal development.” “The graduate scheme is quite different to elsewhere and helps to build your knowledge in various areas.” “We’re given real, meaningful work that has an impact on the company.” “There are lots of different projects to work on so no two weeks are the same.”
SEE P62
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RANKING:
53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 14
COMPANY:
GRADUATE QUOTE:
SAVILLS (UK) LIMITED
“From minute one you will be involved in projects and be made to feel welcome at the company.”
JAGUAR LAND ROVER
“The company really seems to value its employees, with a lot of attention given to personal development.” “Great company, where everyone is friendly and approachable. I feel trusted to do my job.”
FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY
SCHRODERS
“Ask any Schroders employee what makes it stand out and you will always get the same answer: the people.”
NATIONWIDE
“There is a strong focus on development of all employees and plenty of opportunities to progress.” “The training, work and environment is fantastic and I think it is a great place for any young lawyer to start their career.”
DWF LLP
SEE P104
“Being at one of the largest companies in the UK, the experiences you get are almost unrivalled.”
BT (BRITISH TELECOM)
“There is an amazing array of opportunities and initiatives available.”
SKY
“Supportive staff with a wealth of technical knowledge make for a good environment to learn in.”
SKANSKA
SEE P52
“The company is really flexible and gives me plenty of opportunities to branch out and learn new skills.”
TELEFONICA
SEE P90 NATIONAL GRAD DEVELOPMENT PROG
“You can see the effect your work has on some very important decisions.”
ACCENTURE
“Great people to train and work alongside as well as the opportunity for extremely varied work.”
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The Top Companies RANKING:
65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76
COMPANY: MOTT MACDONALD
GRADUATE QUOTE:
“Senior staff are very accessible and offer great advice.”
SEE P51, P136 AMEY
SEE P46 BDO LLP
SEE P29 FRESHFIELDS BRUCKHAUS DERINGER LLP
COSTAIN
CAPITA
SEE P54 NESTLE
IBM
RWE NPOWER
GRANT THORNTON UK LLP
EC HARRIS LLP
SEE P111 ROBERT WALTERS
“Endless opportunities to find a career in an area you are interested in, carrying out a role you enjoy.” “The people that you work with are so nice and helpful and completely understand the position you are in.” “The firm draws in the best clients and work through its quality of personnel and welldeserved reputation.” “Brilliant colleagues, everyone is very friendly and supportive.” “There is always someone I can go to for advice or to answer a query – they are always happy to help.” “Nestle offers fantastic opportunities to develop, with first class support.” “There are plenty of opportunities to move and try new things because it’s such a big company.” “There are many opportunities to add tangible value to the business and work on important projects.” “Everyone is very helpful and there is a strong team ethos.” “Great support towards professional qualifications – development and training is first class.” “The people I work with are great! The company really takes care of us, it’s like one big family.”
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RANKING:
77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 16
COMPANY:
GRADUATE QUOTE:
“There is plenty of scope to work on vastly different projects in various different areas of engineering.”
THALES
SMITH & WILLIAMSON
“I have been given a lot of responsibility and autonomy in my role straight from the outset.”
NETWORK RAIL
“Management staff are friendly and welcoming, and happy to pass on knowledge.” “Plenty of diversity in the work and exposure to the world’s biggest clients.”
JLL
SEE P108
“The company is constantly growing which means there is a lot of opportunity to get experience in different areas.”
LOCKHEED MARTIN
“I have received a lot of on-the-job experience, and responsibility for high value contracts from day one.”
BP
“The team I work for is very supportive and that mentality is evident right across the company.”
SEVERN TRENT WATER SEE P68 WSP GROUP
“The company has some really prominent and high profile jobs that graduates get the chance to work on.”
MAZARS LLP
“Mazars has a tightly knit team, working together for a common goal.” “You are made to feel part of the team from the outset and given responsibility for projects early on.”
IRWIN MITCHELL LLP
JOHN LEWIS PARTNERSHIP
“The Partnership model is unique and it’s a great motivator working at a company where you are a co-owner of the business.”
ANGELA MORTIMER GROUP SEE P116
“The structure allows each individual to be autonomous, empowered, and to gain significant responsibility early on.”
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The Top Companies RANKING:
COMPANY:
89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99
AMEC FOSTER WHEELER
100
REED GLOBAL
MERCER
CHANGE AGENTS UK
CGI
ASHURST LLP
SEE P102 CIVIL SERVICE FAST STREAM
GRADUATE QUOTE:
“I love the diversity of the work; I’ve worked on three projects since I started and each one has been different.” “The job is challenging but not stressful and gives me plenty of opportunity to learn quickly.” “Change Agents provide opportunities I am yet to see in other graduate employment providers.” “The work is interesting and the company gives you plenty of opportunity for additional training.” “Amazing people. approachable and cooperative. Extremely smart but at the same time humorous and fun.” “You get to work on real problems which impact on real people.”
SEE P44 GALLIFORD TRY
SEE P50 LAING O’ROURKE
“The array of work at Galliford Try offers endless opportunities and challenges.” “The ability to work on large and complex projects rather than just simple office blocks makes work much more interesting.”
RESOURCE SOLUTIONS
“There is transparency in terms of progression routes from day one and you are encouraged to be ambitious.”
NEW LOOK
“The company works at maintaining a ‘no hierachy’ policy which results in good relationship with senior members of staff.”
SEE P124 AECOM LTD
SEE P48
“There is great scope to develop and lots of opportunities to take your knowledge abroad.” “The training is industry leading and you are given serious responsibility from day one.”
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The Top Companies RANKING:
COMPANY:
GRADUATE QUOTE:
The Top 100 Companies For Graduates To Work For Smaller Intake: Less Than 30 Graduates/Year RANKING:
1 2 3 4
COMPANY:
GRADUATE QUOTE:
PENINSULA BUSINESS SERVICES SEE P18
“Everybody seems very happy working here, including people who have been here for some time, which is promising.”
SW6 ASSOCIATES
CHAUCER SYNDICATES
MICRO FOCUS
“Everyone here is so supportive and they all want their colleagues to do well.” “Everyone is very friendly and approachable, including the more senior members of staff.” “The amount of choice and opportunity to work within different teams doing different things is great.”
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RANKING:
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 20
COMPANY:
GRADUATE QUOTE:
“I see a very bright future with Express Vending, I know they will bring out the best in me.”
EXPRESS VENDING
“There is such a diverse atmosphere, with exposure to some of the world’s leading automotive brands.”
VOLKSWAGEN GROUP UK
“Plenty of variety in commercial and strategic work as well as freedom to innovate.”
DAS
SEE P35
“Very bright colleagues means constantly challenging discussions.”
MARAKON
FINANCIALFORCE.COM
“Awesome people work here! Everyone is always willing to help.”
SEE P94
“There is a lot of choice in my placements and I get to have a say about where I work.”
SPIRAX SARCO
ANGLIAN WATER
“The work is interesting, challenging and continually changing. There is a lot to learn, but my opinions are valued.”
FMC TECHNOLOGIES
“FMC are a market leader, always at the forefront of developing the latest technology. It’s great to be at a company like this.”
SEE P69
“Delcam’s particular area of software development ensures the work is pretty interesting.”
DELCAM
SEE P92
“The best thing about Conway is the close knit, team based environment, with a real focus on mentoring and support.”
CONWAY CONSULTING
“Great opportunities for graduates to travel, try different roles, and be exposed to senior management.”
CRODA
SEE P128
“The company is dedicated to developing people.”
MORGAN ADVANCED MATERIALS SEE P74
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The Top Companies RANKING:
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
COMPANY:
GRADUATE QUOTE:
MILLS & REEVE LLP
“My colleagues are all absolutely great, and the calibre of work I get to do is excellent given my relatively junior status.”
BRISTOWS LLP
“The quality of the work is unparalleled for a firm of this size yet the hours stay shorter than many equivalent firms.”
TOKIO MARINE KILN GROUP
“You are given responsibility and opportunities to develop not only your career but your potential.”
SHOOSMITHS
SEE P106 L’OREAL
CHP CONSULTING
SEE P56 METASWITCH NETWORKS
TUI GROUP
SEE P83 TAYLOR WIMPEY
“I have never worked anywhere where I have felt so valued and appreciated.” “The people are talented and inspiring. Every day we are exposed to new ways of thinking and creative ways to solve problems.” “There is a great buzz and enthusiasm in the company, and a thirst to move forward and succeed.” “Everyone is friendly and genuinely wants to help you develop into your role.” “The company offers many international opportunities and allows you to work in many different source markets.” “This is a fantastic job which allows you to spend time in different departments, as well as different regions.”
INNOCENT DRINKS
“Everyone is nice and helpful – people work very hard but also know how to have good breaks.”
MITSUBISHI UFJ SECURITIES INTERNATIONAL
“The work environment is extremely supportive with genuinely helpful and pleasant coworkers.”
MARS
“Mars is a people centred business and everything gets done through relationships with others.”
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RANKING:
29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 22
COMPANY:
GRADUATE QUOTE:
“IHG really takes care of its employees and focuses on developing new talent.”
INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP SEE P86
“Undoubtedly the best things about working at Steer Davies Gleave are the staff and the variety of work.”
STEER DAVIES GLEAVE SEE P57
“Everyone is the right mix of hardworking, helpful and fun, from associate consultant to partner.”
CREDO BUSINESS CONSULTING
“The people who work there are exceptional and are always happy to help you learn.”
JOHNSON & JOHNSON
“Being in a relatively small company means you can actually make a substantial contribution.”
33 CAPACITAS
“You feel as though you are valued as an individual and that your progress is always considered.”
AMV BBDO
“I really like the trust, freedom and flexibility the practice provides.”
MAX FORDHAM
“Variety of work, great responsibility and client contact”
TAYLOR WESSING LLP
“They truly care about developing their future leaders and put a lot of time and effort into making sure they get it right.”
NFU MUTUAL
PADDY POWER
“The atmosphere is amazing and they really take the time to teach me what I need to know.”
BRIGHT YOUNG THINGS
“Dynamic working environment offering something more exciting than the usual lull of the everyday 9-5.” “The training and support we receive are fantastic as are the people that we get to work with.”
CARLUCCIO’S
SEE P84
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The Top Companies RANKING:
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52
COMPANY:
GRADUATE QUOTE:
“There is a friendly and inclusive culture, offering the chance to work with a wide range of people in different departments.”
ASSOCIATED BRITISH FOODS
“Leap29 are an absolutely brilliant company to work for. I have loved every minute.”
LEAP29
“Merlin truly strives to build a team that resonates with their core values.”
MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS SEE P82
“At AkzoNobel I have been given real responsibility and have enjoyed every moment to date.”
AKZONOBEL
GERALD EVE LLP
“The graduate role is very varied and allows for training in multiple different disciplines.”
PARETO
“The culture at Pareto is great and there is no hierarchy.” a Randstad company
CANCER RESEARCH UK
MARSH
PENNINGTONS MANCHES LLP
“Everyone is passionate and driven to work hard because of the cause and belief that they are making a difference.” “You get immediate exposure to clients and early responsibility.” “The company provides good training which incorporates experience of a diverse range of sectors.”
HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS LLP
“Interesting and exciting work – we get to advise some of the biggest companies in the world on ground-breaking transactions.”
KFC UK&IRELAND
“The culture in the company is amazing, very supportive.”
WEIL, GOTSHAL & MANGES
“The lawyers at the firm are all technically excellent which makes the office a great learning environment.”
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RANKING:
53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 24
COMPANY:
GRADUATE QUOTE:
“Jobs and projects are high profile, and can be moulded to your strengths and areas of development.”
FULLER’S
“The company is extremely professional and places an emphasis on quality.”
CLIENT SERVER LTD
“This is a fast-growing, modern company. It’s exciting to be part of, knowing the work you do is contributing to its growth.”
SOPHOS
“You are given a lot of responsibility and support when required. People take the time to explain things.”
BAM CONSTRUCT UK
“From day one I have felt very well supported – a great set up for graduates.”
MITCHELLS AND BUTLERS SEE P88, P120
“This is a great company to work for – people are always looking out for me.”
TAMDOWN GROUP
“This is truly an open door policy firm and people are genuinely interested in progressing juniors.”
MORRISON & FOERSTER (UK) LLP
“There is plenty of variety and the chance to dictate the direction you take.”
FIRSTGROUP
SEE P132
“Petrofac is committed to developing and training graduates.”
PETROFAC
“Aspen is a young, dynamic company that offers excellent opportunities and career progression.”
ASPEN INSURANCE
“I was given real work to do from day one and I feel like I am a member of the team here.”
SCIENCE & TECH FACILITIES COUNCIL SEE P8
“You are given real responsibility from the outset as a graduate yet still feel supported by those around you.”
GROSVENOR
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The Top Companies RANKING:
65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76
COMPANY:
GRADUATE QUOTE:
BRIGHTSOURCE
“The company is growing rapidly and into an exciting area of technological innovations.”
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE GROUP
“The people are all really friendly, co-operative and happy to help you understand their job.”
CMS CAMERON MCKENNA LLP
“Everyone is really friendly, making CMS a great place to work.”
BIDWELLS
“Friendly and professional company with a fantastic reputation as a leading property advisor for client.”
NIELSEN
“A really great graduate scheme with plenty of opportunities to move around to different areas.”
RM EDUCATION
“Everyone is very friendly, supportive and willing to give you their time to help you learn and develop.”
BOND DICKINSON LLP
DUNNHUMBY
UK POWER NETWORKS
THAMES WATER
3 MONKEYS
TLT LLP
“The people are genuine, supportive and professional and make the working environment truly delightful.” “You are pushed to learn and experience as much as you can and the support network is great.” “Colleagues are very helpful and also very nice. Anything that you don’t understand they will explain to you in detail.” “The number of development opportunities here is amazing.” “There is so much passion and enthusiasm, and the company achieves great things so it makes you feel proud!” “I’m privileged to be working with many solicitors who are recognised leaders in their fields.”
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RANKING:
77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 26
COMPANY:
GRADUATE QUOTE:
“Everyone here has been welcoming, supportive and most of all encouraging.”
MENZIES
“You are given the responsibility and space to get on with the job and make your own decisions.”
UNIPART GROUP
SEE P2
“There is a fantastic level of support at the company and I have been given opportunities to be involved from day one.”
CARTER JONAS
“The level of training is very high and you are supported thoroughly throughout your studies.”
HAZLEWOODS LLP
“The inspirational leaders have provided me with the opportunity to develop my commercial skills and awareness.”
BHS
SEE P122
“The company is made up of really passionate people and offers great travel benefits.”
EASYJET
SEE P130
“There is so much variety. There is never a dull day at work!”
COMPASS GROUP
“I am in good hands and gain invaluable experience working with some of the sharpest minds in the industry.”
MINDSHARE
SEE P34
“The work is really interesting, the people are brilliant and the investment in your personal progression is incredible.”
DENTSU AEGIS NETWORK
“There is a really friendly atmosphere with people willing to help you learn and progress.”
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SEE P121 IPG MEDIABRANDS
“I couldn’t fault IPG Mediabrands as a company to work for, the environment is really supportive.”
BNP PARIBAS REAL ESTATE
“Although you are part of a large global company, you do not feel unappreciated or lost in the crowd.”
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GRADUATE QUOTE:
“They really care about their people and the company culture of inclusion can be felt from day one.”
DCC PLC
“There is a real family atmosphere where everyone is willing to give you time for meetings, discussions and questions.”
AXA
3M
“The people are all very nice and helpful.”
BARNES ROFFE LLP
“There is a good variety of work available to graduates from an early stage.”
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“Montash offers autonomy and opportunities to grow and develop.” “The level of responsibility from day one is high, with great opportunities to get involved in lots of different projects.” “The Kent Graduate Programme offers the opportunity to experience various parts of the organisation.” “I get to work with extremely talented people and it feels like everything you do is important.” “It is a young, growing organisation with opportunities for advancement, and a broad range of experiences which is unique exposure at an early career stage.”
ASDA
“I initially found it daunting working in such a large company, but the amazing people made this transition so much easier.”
BOUYGUES UK
“The responsibility my colleagues have given me is unparalleled compared to what I have discussed with friends elsewhere.”
BAKKAVOR GROUP SEE P60
“No graduate scheme that friends are on can compete with the level of responsibility that comes with the role.”
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TOP 5 INSURANCE EMPLOYEE RATINGS:
SMALLER INTAKE:
Colleagues
8.68
Support
8.57
Training
8.54
Location
8.51
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th
Chaucer Syndicates Tokio Marine Kiln Group Aspen Insurance Menzies Hazlewoods LLP AXA Barnes Roffe LLP
1st Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd 2nd Allianz Insurance 3rd BDO LLP 4th Grant Thornton UK LLP 5th Smith & Williamson 6th Mazars LLP 13 COMPANIES IN THE TOP 100s
INSURANCE EMPLOYEES 9.3 PLAN TO STAY AT THEIR COMPANY FOR AN AVERAGE YEARS .com
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AVERAGE ACCOUNTANCY STARTING SALARY:
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53 % TRAINING PROVISON
48% INSURANCE IS TOP RATED SECTOR FOR:
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GRADUATE CAREERS
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SHOW YOUR TRUE COLOURS We’re BDO. Welcome to our world. It’s a world where the only predictable thing is that today will be different. It’s bright people turning professional solutions into an art form. It’s a place to be yourself and give your best. We give you all the training you need to attain your professional qualifications, along with extensive practical experience that includes on-site client work. And given the size of our firm, the rewards and benefits are of course highly competitive.
COLOURFUL CAREERS | COLOURFUL CHARACTERS FIND OUT A SHADE MORE ABOUT BDO BDO-TraineesUK
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The Allianz Graduate Experience
As one of the world’s largest insurance and financial services providers, we’re big enough to give you plenty of experience and responsibility, but not too big to not know your name and to genuinely care about your future. You’ll be seen as a crucial asset to the business and given the freedom to help shape our success from day one. So if you’re looking for a graduate scheme that offers challenge, support and bright career prospects, look no further. We’ve placements in Actuarial, Business Management, Finance, Insurance Claims, Pricing, IT and Underwriting. You can find out all about them at: www.allianz.co.uk/graduates
Insurance from A-Z
Your drive
Our
commitment to financial stability
Leadership in world challenges
What can be done to promote sustainable economic growth? How can we help protect against financial stress or catastrophic losses? It’s global issues like these that make achieving financial stability so challenging and a job at Swiss Re so rewarding. Not only are we a leader in shaping regulatory reforms, our business of re/insurance works like a massive financial shock absorber. No wonder we’re always on the lookout for talent to join our team and positively impact critical business and societal challenges. Graduates who aren’t just skilled in their own discipline, but who will thrive in an environment that encourages people to share their expertise, insights and passions and enables them to unleash their potential. Could this be you? We’re smarter together. swissre.com/careers
ADVERTISING, MARKETING & MEDIA
SPONSORED BY:
THE TOP COMPANIES
TOP 5 ADVERTISING EMPLOYEE RATINGS:
SMALLER INTAKE:
Colleagues
8.62
1st DAS
Company Culture
7.98
2nd AMV BBDO
Management
7.91
3rd Brightsource
Ethical & Environmental Awareness 7.80
4th Nielsen
Location
7.69
TOP REASONS FOR CHOOSING EMPLOYER:
5th dunnhumby
ENJOYABLE / CHALLENGING WORK
6th 3 Monkeys
44%
7th Mindshare
CAREER PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
8th Dentsu Aegis Network
40%
9th IPG Mediabrands
OFFICE CULTURE / WORKING ENVIRONMENT
10th Telegraph Media Group LARGER INTAKE:
35% AVERAGE ADVERTISING STARTING SALARY:
1st Sky 11 COMPANIES IN THE TOP 100s
£27,000
ADVERTISING, INCREASING MARKETING & MEDIA EMPLOYEES PLAN TO STAY AT THEIR
BY 28%
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Working in media isn’t just about being a marketer. We are CODERS, GAMERS, ENGINEERS, ECONOMISTS, STRATEGISTS, ACCOUNT PEOPLE and FUTUROLOGISTS. If you want to be part of the future of media, join us. @mindshare_uk www.mindshare.co.uk
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BANKING & FINANCE THE TOP COMPANIES
TOP 5 BANKING EMPLOYEE RATINGS:
SMALLER INTAKE:
Colleagues
1st Mitsubishi UFJ Securities International 2nd NFU Mutual 3rd Marsh 4th London Stock Exchange Group
8.62
Location
8.38
Support
8.32
Ethical & Environmental Awareness
8.32
Company Culture
8.27
TOP REASONS FOR CHOOSING EMPLOYER: CAREER PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
LARGER INTAKE:
41%
1st FactSet 2nd Fidelity Worldwide Investment
ENJOYABLE / CHALLENGING WORK
40%
3rd HSBC Bank Plc 4th Bank of England
GOOD NAME ON CV
5th Financial Conduct Authority
32%
6th Schroders
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CHOOSE A PATH THAT FASCINATES YOU We have one clear aim – to ensure stability at the heart of the UK’s economy. But there are countless ways in which you could help us achieve this. From HR and Technology to Economics and Risk, you’ll be encouraged and supported to follow the path that inspires you the most. And you’ll enjoy real influence – not just over the projects you’re involved in, but also over where your future with us goes next. The Bank of England is changing today. You define tomorrow.
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Application advice, Interview tips, Salary details and more, specific to each Bank and Finance company. All written by graduates already working at the top Banking & Finance employers. Go to TheJobCrowd.com and search ‘Banking’
Graduate Employers. Reviewed by their Graduate Employees.
COMPANY: HSBC
AVERAGE RATING:
4.09/5 As a company with a truly “global reach”, HSBC offers its graduates a “great diversity of opportunities and loads of scope for amazing experiences”. Succinctly put, HSBC is a “large company so there are lots of areas that the scheme can lead to”. It is hardly surprising, therefore, to see that the company achieved a rating of 4/5 for Career Progression, with “great opportunities and responsibilities, as well as exposure to high-level events”.
Top 5 Reviewer Ratings /5 for HSBC Location
4.45
Colleagues
4.34
Support
4.25
Environmental & Ethical
4.14
Other reviews highlight the “great support network” Company Culture 4.11 and the “good formal training opportunities”. HSBC offers its graduates plenty of backing with regards to achieving professional qualifications, a factor which helped score the company 4.3/5 for Support. This supportive trend runs through every part of the company, with “senior people willing to give up their time to pass on their knowledge and help graduates grow”. The “supportive line managers and senior staff who try their best to forward your career” are reflected in ratings of 4/5 for Management and 4.3/5 for Colleagues. There is a “focus on teamwork within and between teams” and the “fellow graduates are all very friendly”. The supportive and collaborative ethos at HSBC is reflected in the company’s rating of 4.1/5 for Company Culture/Work Environment. Graduates also laud the fact that they gain recognition for their contributions, while one aspect that seems to get mentioned over and over is the Work/Life Balance, which scored the company a rating of 4.1/5. An internationally renowned company that would look good on most people’s CV, HSBC offers graduates a friendly and supportive learning environment, and numerous opportunities to take your career as far as you want to take it.
HSBC KEY INFORMATION… CONTACT DETAILS:
LOCATIONS:
EMPLOYEES:
www.hsbc.com/careers
6,100 offices in 72 countries and territories
n/a
GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES:
APPLICATION DETAILS:
Commercial Banking, Global Banking and Markets, Global Private Banking, Retail Banking and Wealth Management (which includes Asset Management)
Online from 1st September
NO. OF GRADUATE VACANCIES:
40
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500+ globally
CHARITY, EDUCATION & PUBLIC SECTOR
SPONSORED BY:
THE TOP COMPANIES
TOP 5 CHARITY EMPLOYEE RATINGS:
SMALLER INTAKE:
Colleagues
8.39
1st Bright Young Things
Ethical & Environmental Awareness
8.25
2nd Cancer Research UK
Support
7.96
3rd Kent County Council
Enjoyment
7.96
Responsibility
7.89
LARGER INTAKE:
TOP REASONS FOR CHOOSING EMPLOYER:
1st Explore Learning
ENJOYABLE / CHALLENGING WORK
2nd National Graduate Development Programme
64 %
3rd Change Agents UK
CAREER PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
41%
4th Civil Service Fast Stream 7 COMPANIES IN THE TOP 100s
RESPONSIBILITY LEVELS
33%
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AVERAGE CHARITY STARTING SALARY:
£24,333
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It’s about creating a brighter future for others. And looking forward to an exciting future of your own.
At Kent County Council (KCC) we’re not looking for graduates who just go with the flow. We want people who will actually effect change. People who will push themselves to make life better for our residents. We want the best talent, and in return we can offer a career that’s as stimulating as it is rewarding. Voted as one of the ‘Top 100 Companies for Graduates to Work for in 2015/2016’, we’re proud to offer programmes that produce amazing results. So what is it that makes our programmes so desirable? With a competitive starting salary increasing with good performance, our graduates are well compensated for their hard work. Comprehensive training and career development opportunities mean you’ll have the skills to take you to management level and beyond, and work placements will ensure you’re well equipped for the rest of your career. As many graduates before you have discovered, the generous benefits such as a pension scheme and options for flexible working make us one of the most desirable employers around. To take advantage of this incredible opportunity, you’ll need a 2:1 degree or equivalent qualification, plus GCSE’s in Mathematics and English Language – Grades A-C or equivalent. So join us today and you’ll have countless opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives and to your own career. It’s a tough but enthralling environment and one where the rewards are equal to the challenges. To find out more visit: http://www.kent.gov.uk/jobs/starting-your-career/ kentgraduate-programme
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Assistant Director Opportunities
Award-winning company Explore Learning have won a number of awards, recognising it as one of the top companies to work for in the UK and acknowledging it as one of the best tuition providers in the country.
Sunday Times Top 100 Best Companies to Work for 2015
Job Crowd Top 100 Companies
Private Tuition Operator of the Year 2014/ 2015
Explore Learning is a national network of 115 education centres operating across the UK, benefiting over 26,000 children. Explore Learning provide maths and English tuition to children aged 5-14, and are set to launch a further 15 centres in 2015. We recruit bright graduates who want to make an impact both on running our learning centres as a business, and on the lives of the families who attend them. Starting as an Assistant Director you will be part of the full-time management team learning to run one of our tuition centres; developing your management, leadership, marketing and teaching skills, while working closely with the children who attend our centres. Our recruitment process and start dates run throughout the year, with opportunities in both new and existing centres across the UK.
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CONSTRUCTION & CIVIL ENGINEERING
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TOP 5 CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYEE RATINGS:
SMALLER INTAKE:
Colleagues
8.18
Ethical & Environmental Awareness
8.13
1st BAM Construct UK 2nd Tamdown Group 3rd Bouygues UK LARGER INTAKE:
1st Mace Limited
Location
8.01
Enjoyment
7.94
Training
7.94
TOP REASONS FOR CHOOSING EMPLOYER:
2nd Morgan Sindall
CAREER PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
62%
3rd Kier 4th Skanska
ENJOYABLE / CHALLENGING WORK
5th Mott MacDonald
40%
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I’LL NEVER FORGET MY FAVOURITE TEACHER NOW I HAVE A MENTOR TO SUPPORT MY CAREER We are the only business in our sector to be awarded Investors in People Champion status and have been voted a top 100 best graduate place to work by The JobCrowd
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WE WANT TO HIRE YOU OK, that’s not quite accurate. Let’s rephrase it. If you’re hard working, talented, brave, smart, innovative, humble, confident, nice and most important, you LOVE working in engineering, then we want to hire you. Check out our amazing projects and find your next challenge at mottmac.com/careers/graduate
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COMPANY: SKANSKA
AVERAGE RATING:
3.86/5 Time and again, graduates at Skanska praise the “excellent company ethos and ethics”. There is a “big emphasis on volunteering within local communities and on a national scale”, with one reviewer explaining that it is an “excellent company to work for, with good values”. It is hardly surprising, therefore, to see the company achieve a thoroughly impressive rating of 4.6/5 for Ethical and Environmental Awareness.
Top 5 Reviewer Ratings /5 for Skanska Environmental & Ethical
4.57
Colleagues
4.21
Management
4.11
These core values can be found deep within every area Company Culture 4.08 of the company, with an “open environment where 3.99 challenging the norm is encouraged”, scoring Skanska Benefits 4.1/5 for Company Culture/Work Environment. This is complemented by the focus on corporate social responsibility and a thoroughly green ethos. Development and learning are also key features of working at Skanska, “a company that puts a focus on developing its people” by providing “excellent support for training and development”. The “supportive staff with a wealth of technical knowledge” and the variety of projects and roles with varying challenges – both in the office and onsite – “help you become a more well-rounded employee”. “The very friendly and welcoming staff” and the “company’s focus on developing its people” provide a fantastic learning environment for new graduates and go some way in explaining Skanska’s ratings of 4.2/5 for Colleagues and 4.1/5 for Management. It is also worth noting that a number of graduates highlight the company’s wage structure, with Skanska achieving scores of 3.9/5 for Salary and 4/5 for Benefits. The interesting and varied nature of projects at Skanska also get a mention in numerous reviews, and the “wide variety of experiences and the emphasis on personal development” ensure that any graduate job at the company will provide for a challenging and exciting role.
SKANSKA KEY INFORMATION… GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES:
NO. OF GRADUATE VACANCIES:
BIM Technician, Buyer, Civil Engineer, Construction Supervisor, Design Engineer, Engineering Surveyor, Geotechnical Engineer, Planner, Project Manager, Quantity Surveyor. Plus other opportunities in supporting functions such as HR, IT, Finance, Health and Safety.
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EMPLOYEES:
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6,000
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DEADLINES:
Doesn’t every company make breakfast for the homeless? Making sure that the work we do benefits others comes naturally to us at Skanska. We are as determined to make a difference as we are to make a profit.That’s why over the last three years more than 130 of our people have been volunteering by making tea and toasties for homeless people in East London. We don’t do it because it looks good. We do it because it’s right and with your help we’ll keep doing it. Just imagine what a difference you could make to our business and communities when you begin your career with Skanska. To find out more about our wide range of opportunities just visit
www.skanska.co.uk/careers
SPONSORED BY:
CONSULTING THE TOP COMPANIES
TOP 5 CONSULTING EMPLOYEE RATINGS:
SMALLER INTAKE:
Colleagues
1st Peninsula Business Services 2nd Marakon 3rd CHP Consulting 4th Steer Davies Gleave 5th Credo Business Consulting
8.85
Support
8.35
Management
8.28
Location
8.28
Company Culture
8.16
TOP REASONS FOR CHOOSING EMPLOYER:
LARGER INTAKE:
ENJOYABLE / CHALLENGING WORK
48%
1st Newton Europe 2nd PA Consulting Group
CAREER PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
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44%
4th Accenture
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SPONSORED BY:
CONSUMER GOODS THE TOP COMPANIES
TOP 5 CONSUMER GOODS EMPLOYEE RATINGS:
SMALLER INTAKE:
Colleagues
1st Express Vending 2nd VOLKSWAGEN Group UK 3rd L’Oreal 4th Innocent Drinks 5th Mars 6th Johnson & Johnson 7th Associated British Foods 8th RB 9th Vax 10th Bakkavor Group
8.54
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8.24
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8.14
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8.07
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COMPANY: BAKKAVOR
AVERAGE RATING:
3.27/5 Bakkavor’s graduates rave about the “genuine responsibility” they are given from an early stage, with the company showing “plenty of trust in your ability, knowledge and ideas” and allowing employees to “add value to the business from day one”. Indeed, “being thrown in at the deep end means learning a lot quickly”, and the company’s score of 3.8/5 for Responsibility is emphatically explained by one reviewer: “The best thing is undoubtedly the level of responsibility that comes with the role – no graduate scheme that friends are on can compete.”
Top 5 Reviewer Ratings /5 for Bakkavor Responsibility
3.81
Support
3.69
Environmental & Ethical
3.69
Colleagues
3.62
Enjoyment
3.46
Yet despite these high levels of responsibility, Bakkavor’s graduates are by no means left to fend for themselves. The dedicated graduate mentors and buddies, who guide new employees through their scheme, are responsible for the company’s score of 3.7/5 for Support, with many graduates also pointing to the open nature of the management at the company. This support network is accompanied by a welcoming atmosphere and “overwhelmingly positive and hard-working people”, explaining Bakkavor’s score of 3.7/5 for colleagues. As one graduate explains: “People here are friendly and knowledgeable, and the management are supportive, understanding my development needs and involving me in change, processes and innovation that take place at this site”. Other graduates explain that “working for Bakkavor is a brilliant learning experience”, which offers “good prospects for career development when the graduate scheme finishes.” Throw in the regular social and sporting events that graduates repeatedly mention and the interesting and varied nature of the work, and it is clear to see that a role at Bakkavor provides “real job satisfaction” and the perfect platform for beginning a career.
BAKKAVOR KEY INFORMATION… CONTACT DETAILS:
LOCATIONS:
EMPLOYEES:
Amy Wright amy.wright@bakkavor.com 01775 763028 www.bakkavor.com
Various UK. Head Office, London
16,000
APPLICATION DETAILS:
NO. OF GRADUATE VACANCIES:
Apply online at www.bakkavor.com/careers
DEADLINES:
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BE PREPARED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE As a leading manufacturer of fresh prepared foods, Bakkavor is always looking for talented individuals who have a can-do attitude and want to make a difference. We encourage personal initiative and empower our people to make things happen. Our approach is relaxed and our culture is highly service-orientated.
If you haven’t considered a career in the food industry before and you’re looking to work in a fast-paced innovative environment, now’s the time to see what we can offer we have opportunities across a wide range of professional positions - one of which could be just right for you.
“The Bakkavor Graduate Scheme gives you a real job in the food industry from Day One which is fast paced, challenging and from which you will gain a vast amount of experience.”
For more information on Bakkavor and opportunities within the Company visit: www.bakkavor.com
COMPANY: IMPERIAL TOBACCO
AVERAGE RATING:
3.89/5 Imperial Tobacco’s graduates point towards a number of appealing aspects of working at the company, not least the “friendly colleagues and supportive and encouraging managers”, who are said to thrive on the challenges presented to them.
Top 5 Reviewer Ratings /5 for Imperial Tobacco
One reviewer explains that the staff at Imperial Tobacco are “very friendly and extremely knowledgeable”, a factor highlighted by the company’s impressive ratings of 4.3/5 for Colleagues and 3.9/5 for Management.
Colleagues
4.29
Location
4.20
Work / Life Balance
4.04
Company Culture
4.01
In addition, the company’s “wide range of role Environmental & Ethical opportunities” mean that there are “lots of different projects to work on so no two weeks are the same”, explaining Imperial Tobacco’s score of 4/5 for Enjoyable/Challenging Work.
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Graduates also speak highly of the “diverse culture of the company”, with employees from around the world and an office environment that aims to drive the expectations of the graduates. Always true to its company values, Imperial Tobacco achieved a rating of 4/5 for Company Culture/Work Environment. Furthermore, the global nature of the company provides for plenty of opportunities to travel and work within teams around the world, with Imperial Tobacco scoring 4.2/5 for Location and 3.9/5 for International Opportunities. On top of all that, graduates take on accountability and “immediate project responsibility in an independent working environment” from day one, with one reviewer explaining: “You are given the opportunity to lead and bring new ideas to the table”. It is no surprise, therefore, to see the company achieve a rating of 3.8/5 for Responsibility. Throw in the excellent career coaching, with plenty of exposure to senior leaders, and it is not hard to see why Imperial Tobacco’s graduates are so satisfied.
IMPERIAL TOBACCO KEY INFORMATION… GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES:
LOCATIONS:
Corporate Function (UK) – inc. Finance, HR, IT, Marketing and Sales Technical Functions (Germany) – inc. Manufacturing, Supply and R&D Business Management (Global) – within one of our Global Sales Markets
Bristol (Head Office) and Hamburg (R&D, Manufacturing and Supply), and market presence in over than 160 countries
APPLICATION DETAILS: Online from October
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EMPLOYEES:
CONTACT DETAILS:
33,000
enquiry@imperialtobaccograds.com +44 (0)1635 279803 (Mon-Fri, 9am to 5.30pm GMT) www.imperialtobaccograds.com
DEADLINES: TBC
COMPANY: PROCTER & GAMBLE
AVERAGE RATING:
4.23/5 “Real responsibility from day one”; this is a common refrain when looking at the reviews of Procter & Gamble, with one graduate explaining: “At P&G, I’ve been given responsibility right from the get go”. With so many employees pointing enthusiastically to this facet of working at P&G, it is easy to see why the company achieved an impressive rating of 4.7/5 for Responsibility.
Top 5 Reviewer Ratings /5 for Procter & Gamble Responsibility
4.69
Colleagues
4.55
Environmental & Ethical
4.55
Graduates also praise the interesting work environment Company Culture 4.43 and “definite career prospects”, with many claiming Support 4.34 that “you are always learning and developing”. One reviewer sums it up enthusiastically: “I’ve learnt more in the first four months at the company than I did in four years at university, and by the looks of things I’ll never stop learning”, a fact which contributes to P&G’s rating of 4.3/5 for Enjoyable/Challenging Work. At P&G, options for graduates abound. The “excellent growth opportunities” allow employees to “learn a huge amount and develop quickly”. Graduates are “encouraged to find training courses which will aid development and bridge the gap between education and industry”, which goes some way in explaining P&G’s ratings of 4.3/5 for Support and 4.2/5 for Training Provision. On top of all this, graduates at P&G get the chance to “work with motivated people who like their jobs”, a factor cited by more than just a few employees. As a result, the company achieved a rating of 4.6/5 for Colleagues. The company’s staff also contributed to an office culture which scored P&G 4.4/5 for Company Culture/Work Environment. As if this all wasn’t enough, the company also offers “the potential for travel and jobs anywhere in the world”, making a job at P&G an extremely enticing opportunity to kick start a graduate career.
PROCTER & GAMBLE KEY INFORMATION… GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES:
CONTACT DETAILS:
DEADLINES:
Internships: Sales, Marketing, Finance & Accounting, HR, IT, Product Supply, R&D Supply Network Operations 2-3 day Student Programmes: Sales, Marketing, Finance & Accounting, Product Supply, R&D
Western Europe Talent Supply Team wecareers.im@pg.com 00800 98989898 www.uki.experiencepg.com
31st March 2016. (Student Programme deadlines vary)
APPLICATION DETAILS:
NO. OF GRADUATE VACANCIES:
LOCATIONS:
EMPLOYEES:
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ENERGY, ENERGY SUPPORT & UTILITIES THE TOP COMPANIES
TOP 5 ENERGY EMPLOYEE RATINGS:
SMALLER INTAKE:
Ethical & Environmental Awareness
8.61
Colleagues
8.61
Work/Life Balance
8.54
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Anglian Water FMC Technologies Petrofac UK Power Networks Thames Water
Support
8.33
Company Culture
8.04
TOP REASONS FOR CHOOSING EMPLOYER:
LARGER INTAKE:
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th
CAREER PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
National Grid Sellafield Ltd E.ON Wood Group nucleargraduates RWE NPower BP Severn Trent Water Amec Foster Wheeler
57% ENJOYABLE / CHALLENGING WORK
45% TRAINING PROVISON
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We need fluid thinking. And future leaders like you. Business Leadership Programme | Technical Leadership Programmes: Engineering, Finance, Information Systems | £25,000 It takes a certain type of person to juggle real-world issues like protecting our environment and population growth in our fast-moving industry. Join Severn Trent and you’ll have the opportunity to become a leader in a FTSE-100 company that keeps clean water flowing –and removes waste water safely – for over eight million customers. What kind of leader will you be? Whatever programme you choose, you’ll get high-level exposure across the business, you’ll help to find fresh solutions to complex global challenges, you’ll make a real impact on the water industry – and you’ll help shape the future of Severn Trent. That’s fluid thinking. Programmes start in September 2016. Find out when we’ll be on your campus, how to apply, and read Rose’s story here: severntrentgraduates.com
COMPANY: NATIONAL GRID
AVERAGE RATING:
4.47/5 Looking through the plethora of glowing reviews for National Grid, a number of positive factors seem to jump out time and again, not least the fact that “the company is focused on personal development”. “The investment from the company in its graduates is second to none” and one reviewer explains: “The training you receive is truly fantastic, with a strong emphasis on both building technical knowledge and personal development”. It is no surprise, therefore, to see that National Grid achieved a staggering score of 4.8/5 for Training.
Top 5 Reviewer Ratings /5 for National Grid Training
4.76
Environmental & Ethical
4.71
Work / Life Balance
4.71
Support
4.67
Company Culture
4.65
This excellent training goes hand in hand with a “great support system from managers to HR”, with one reviewer emphatically claiming: “I cannot rate the company highly enough in terms of the support we get”, as reflected in National Grid’s score of 4.7/5 for Support. National Grid is a company that “really does value its employees” and which “will support you with anything you want to do”. One graduate explains: “When you join as a graduate you are quickly made part of the family”, explaining the company’s score of 4.6/5 for Company Culture/Work Environment. Another employee sums it up concisely: “The culture is great – everyone in the business is open, honest and willing to help and support each other”, highlighted by the impressive company ratings of 4.6/5 for Colleagues and 4.5/5 for Management. Working at National Grid offers numerous other perks, including “levels of responsibility that surpass your expectations”, a factor which scored the company 4.4/5 for Responsibility. With a challenging work environment and a generous salary and benefits package – which saw the company achieve ratings of 4.4/5 for Salary and 4.5/5 for Benefits –National Grid is just about one of the best options for beginning your graduate career.
NATIONAL GRID KEY INFORMATION… CONTACT DETAILS:
LOCATIONS:
EMPLOYEES:
careers.nationalgrid.com
Warwickshire, London, Leicestershire, Leeds, Berkshire
24,274 UK/US
APPLICATION DETAILS:
31st December 2015
GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES: Technical Engineer, Analysts, Commercial, Finance, IT – Information Services, Procurement
Online from 1st September 2015
NO. OF GRADUATE VACANCIES: 50
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Matt Hateley I started with National Grid in 2009 and spent 18 months on the Graduate Development Programme – I’ve had lots of great training and lots of development opportunities. I’ve travelled all overr the country on different courses, meeting new people and networking. I then spent a year in myy first post and afterr two and a half years I was in a management position.
“ My quick transition from graduate to managing other people and leading a team shows how much commitment National Grid has to developing its people”
Matt Hateley, Investment Planning and Performance Manager
My quick transition from graduate to managing otherr people and leading a team shows how much commitment National Grid has to developing its people. Every day is different and it’s ’ always incredibly busy, but fun. I think that’s one off the key messages – it’s hard work but it’s a great place to be. The atmosphere is really good, the people are nice, and the job’s fun, interesting and challenging. National Grid’s got a reallyy great culture. You can go up to anyone and askk them anything and they’ll help. A lot of people join as an apprentice and retire in the same company; that’s a testament to the culture of the business. It’s ’ a really exciting place to be at the moment. National Grid is effectively rewiring the whole off the UK. TTo be a part of that lasting legacy is great. As an engineer, you want to leave something behind that’s better than when you started. That’s ’ the fun bit – going home feeling that you’ve made a difference.
Vicky Young This year has given me the chance to see that National Grid is the right company for me, and that I’m the right person for it too. You never know what to expect coming into a workk placement Y – whether you’ll be treated as a student or given real-life work to do – and I couldn’t believe how much I was treated as a permanent employee!
“ I want to be developed so one day I can manage a team of my own – I know I can do that here.” Vicky Young, IS Industrial Placement Student)
Vicky Young, IS Industrial Placement Student
I’m quite career-foc r used and strong minded, and to know that National Grid is going to put a lot into developing me to become stronger as a person and as a manager really appeals to me. I also appreciate the flexibility and the people I work with – everybody’s so engaging. I’ve felt part of the team and based on my placement year here, I know I’ll have a really good career with National Grid. This placement year has allowed me to look at roles and consider what I do like to do. I want to go into some kind of management role. Whether that’s project management or people management I’m not entirely sure. But that’s the beauty of the graduate programme – it will allow me to explore that in greater depth.
http://careers.nationalgrid.com
COMPANY: SELLAFIELD
AVERAGE RATING:
4.23/5 Sellafield offers graduates “a challenging and rewarding work environment with a very competitive salary and flexible working hours”. This comment sums up the numerous great reviews for the company, which constantly point to the interesting work available and the great pay and benefits.
Top 5 Reviewer Ratings /5 for Sellafield Salary
4.68
Benefits
4.56
“Every day there is a new challenge to sink your teeth Support 4.54 into”, meaning that graduates “really would be hard pushed to be bored”. There are “complex, unique Colleagues 4.53 and challenging issues to solve on a day-to-day Work / Life Balance 4.49 basis”, perhaps explaining Sellafield’s rating of 4.1/5 for Enjoyable/Challenging Work. Quite simply, it is “an interesting job all round”, with the numerous secondments and opportunities to move around the departments ensuring that “there is never a dull moment and no two days are ever alike”. Graduates also repeatedly comment on the salary and benefits package. “Pay is very good and the holiday allowance is unrivalled”, explains one satisfied employee, a view shared by others: “The hours, pay and holidays are excellent compared to other graduate schemes”. So it hardly comes as a surprise to see Sellafield’s impressive ratings of 4.7/5 for Salary and 4.6/5 for Benefits. Furthermore, the company’s friendly atmosphere, numerous social events and the “brilliant graduate support network” are complemented by an extremely helpful workforce, giving the company a rating of 4.5/5 for Colleagues. As summarised by one reviewer: “I’m yet to meet an unfriendly employee. Everyone is more than accommodating when it comes to offering help”. Sellafield also achieves a rating of 4.5/5 for Training Provision, thanks to its “top quality training courses” and the “massive opportunities in terms of personal development and growth”. To put it simply, working at Sellafield is an experience that offers graduates a number of exciting opportunities, as summed up by one extremely happy employee: “The people are great, the projects I’ve been working on are interesting, the working hours are brilliant, the location is ideal and future prospects are good”.
SELLAFIELD KEY INFORMATION… CONTACT DETAILS:
LOCATIONS:
EMPLOYEES:
careers.sellafieldsite.co.uk
Seascale, West Cumbria Risley, Warrington
11,000
APPLICATION DETAILS:
Ongoing
GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES: Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Project Management/ Controls, Physics, Maths, Materials, Environmental, Chemistry, HR, Commerical
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DEADLINES:
THE SMART COMMUNITY £29,996 & excellent benefits Sellafield, Cumbria & and Risley, Cheshire Join Sellafield Ltd and you’ll be part of a smart community of ambitious, sociable professionals who are shaping the future of the world’s nuclear sector. Wherever you join us – across our engineering, scientific or business programmes – you’ll be part of a 100-year mission, surrounded by industry-leading experts. You’ll help transform the UK’s first nuclear site, leaving it a safe, environmentally sound space for all the generations that follow. This is work of breathtaking complexity. Where almost every project is an industry first. That’s why we need at least a 2.1 in a relevant degree discipline (and ideally a Masters for engineering subjects). As well as programmes and training accredited by key institutions, you can look forward to attractive rewards. These include 25.5 days’ annual holiday, an interest-free loan package and a relocation allowance for the first eight weeks. Be part of the smart community. Visit: sellafieldsite.co.uk/GRaduates
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ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING
TOP 5 ENGINEERING EMPLOYEE RATINGS:
THE TOP COMPANIES
SMALLER INTAKE:
1st 2nd 3rd 4th
Spirax Sarco Morgan Advanced Materials Max Fordham 3M
LARGER INTAKE:
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8.47
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8.30
Support
7.97
Company Culture
7.92
Work/Life Balance
7.87
TOP REASONS FOR CHOOSING EMPLOYER: CAREER PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
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28%
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Morgan Advanc ced Materials Graduate Leadership Programme Designed to turn you into one of our future business leaders!
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Morgan Advanced Materials is a global engineering company offering world-leading competencies in materials science, specialist manufacturing and applications engineering.
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Our award winning Graduate Leadership and Graduate Technical Programmes are designed to turn dynamic and talented graduates in to future leaders and technical experts. By providing you with key roles within our business and a development programme which builds your leadership and technical capabilities, we support you in achieving your aspirations.
We are looking for graduates with, or who are expecting a 2:1 or above in degrees such as: Materials Science Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Business Management and Marketing
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If you are looking for an exciting career with a world leader in advanced materials technology, apply now at: www.morganadvancedmaterials.com/graduates
COMPANY: HILTI
AVERAGE RATING:
4.21/5 In amongst the myriad of gushing reviews for Hilti, one aspect shines through repeatedly: “the support is second to none”. One graduate writes that “the best thing about the company is the continuous support we get in terms of our career and development”. So it stands to reason that Hilti, a “company that cares about its people”, should receive a rating of 4.4/5 for Support Provision. As one happy reviewer explains, Hilti is the “best in class for taking care of its employees”.
Top 5 Reviewer Ratings /5 for Hilti Training
4.53
Colleagues
4.47
Company Culture
4.46
Management
4.43
This support goes hand in hand with an “amazing” Support 4.37 Training programme – which scores 4.5/5 – and “genuinely nice people who make you feel very welcome”. In fact, several graduates take time to praise the staff at Hilti, with Colleagues achieving a rating of 4.5/5. This is hardly surprising given some of the comments: “The majority of people I have met go out of their way to help you”; “Everyone in the company is willing to help and support, no matter what team they belong to”; “Whichever team you join, you are respected and can always ask someone for help if you need it”. Hilti also offers graduates a “truly dynamic job where no day is equal to the next one”, with one reviewer explaining: “I love the variety that comes with my job; it’s very interesting and changing all the time”. The interesting nature of the job gives Hilti a rating of 4/5 for Enjoyable/Challenging Work and 4.5/5 for Company Culture/Work Environment. Add to this the numerous opportunities for international relocation and the fact that “personal progression is very important to the company”, and it is not hard to see why “it is a lovely feeling being part of a company like Hilti”.
HILTI KEY INFORMATION… CONTACT DETAILS:
LOCATIONS:
EMPLOYEES:
Marrisa Gomez marrisa.gomez@hilti.com +44 (0)161 886 1418 www.hilti.co.uk
Head Office – Trafford Park, Manchester. Warehouse and Distribution Centre – Bredbury, Stockport
700 (GB)
GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES:
Online at www.hilti.co.uk/career
Account Manager and Project Engineer and Customer Service Representative
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COMPANY: SIEMENS
AVERAGE RATING:
4.05/5 “I love the amount of support you get and how much they focus on your progression”. This is a common remark in the reviews for working at Siemens, with numerous graduates commending the company for its excellent levels of support and training.
Top 5 Reviewer Ratings /5 for Siemens Environmental & Ethical
Work / Life Balance One reviewer explains that “working closely with your line manager and mentor to come up with an Training ongoing development plan shows that Siemens really has our best interests at heart”. This view is Colleagues shared by a number of employees, who claim that Support “career development is actively supported through job opportunities, mentoring and training courses”, explaining the company’s ratings of 4.3/5 for Training and 4.1/5 for Support.
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Other graduates point to the “myriad of opportunities” available at Siemens, with “so many ways to broaden your skills and experience new things”. One employee shows emphatic appreciation for “the opportunities we have been given so far and the many more we will get over the coming years”. One important aspect of working at Siemens is that “you have a lot of flexibility and they really try to make the graduate programme work for you”. Several reviews explain that “Siemens takes your ideas on board at every stage of the job” and “everyone is happy to help and advise”. Therefore, it is not surprising to see that Siemens scores 4/5 for Company Culture/Work Environment. On top of all this, Siemens’ international reputation provides opportunities to be mobile in your job, with one graduate explaining: “Siemens truly is a global giant, and to say that your career path can lead anywhere in the world is no exaggeration”.
SIEMENS KEY INFORMATION… CONTACT DETAILS:
LOCATIONS:
EMPLOYEES:
www.siemens.co.uk/grads
UK Wide including Frimley, Poole, Manchester, Lincoln, Newcastle, Oxford and Chippenham
14,000 (UK)
GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES: Siemens offer a variety of Engineering and Business graduate and internship schemes.
APPLICATION DETAILS: Apply online all year round
NO. OF GRADUATE VACANCIES: 80
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Advancing technology. Advancing your career. If you want a graduate career that makes a difference – join us. Siemens is a leading global engineering company and has been finding innovative answers to some of the world’s most challenging questions for 170 years. From keeping cities at the cutting edge of technology, to providing greener energy solutions for the way we live, work and travel – we’re providing the solutions for a sustainable future.
Whether you want to develop a graduate career in Engineering or Business, we offer early responsibility and continuous development; you’ll be working for a company that’s committed to innovation and facing challenges head on. Head to our website to find out more.
siemens.co.uk/grads
HOSPITALITY, LEISURE & TOURISM
SPONSORED BY:
THE TOP COMPANIES
TOP 5 HOSPITALITY EMPLOYEE RATINGS:
SMALLER INTAKE:
Colleagues
8.57
1st TUI Group
Support
8.51
2nd InterContinental Hotels Group
Training
8.38
3rd Paddy Power
Location
8.38
4th Carluccio’s
Management
8.36
5th Merlin Entertainments
TOP REASONS FOR CHOOSING EMPLOYER: CAREER PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
6th Fuller’s
64%
7th Compass Group
INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
LARGER INTAKE:
49%
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SHE’S SMILING BECAUSE SHE HAS OPPORTUNITIES AS GLOBAL AS OUR BUSINESS MORE THAN A CAREER IN TRAVEL AND TOURISM TUI GROUP, the world’s leading travel company, is seeking outstanding graduates to become their future commercial leaders. We’re passionate about making travel experiences special for our 30 million customers offering a diverse range of holidays from skiing in the Alps, cruising in the Caribbean or relaxing on the Canaries. No surprise that TUI can offer you an extraordinary career – one that will really take you places. What to expect as a Graduate? Becoming a leader of tomorrow doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a real journey –one that includes amazing exposure with 18 months of international assignments in different business sectors. It also takes world-class training, an exceptional support network, and access to senior leaders. Find out more on www.tuitravelgraduates.com Begin your journey today and spread smiles with us!
COMPANY: CARLUCCIO’S
AVERAGE RATING:
3.96/5 “Carluccio’s is an amazing company to work for”, explains one satisfied employee, a view clearly supported by numerous others.
Top 5 Reviewer Ratings /5 for Carluccio’s
From the kitchen staff, right through to the management, employees point out that “there is a good working culture and the job is enjoyable”.
Colleagues
4.57
Environmental & Ethical
4.43
This is in no small part down to the people who work at the company. The fact that “head office staff are just as approachable as on-the-floor staff” explains the company’s rating of 4.3/5 for Management.
Training
4.32
Management
4.30
Responsibility
4.30
“The staff are so passionate”, writes one reviewer, while another claims simply, “the company’s star is its people”. Little wonder that Carluccio’s receives an impressive rating of 4.6/5 for Colleagues. As summarised by one graduate: “there is a family atmosphere, even though the company is growing rapidly.” It is precisely this close-knit culture that explains the rating of 4.2/5 for Support Provision. “The training and support are fantastic” is a common comment from Carluccio’s staff, with one explaining: “I really appreciate the training, time and continuous support given to graduates right from the start”. Another glowing review claims that “Carluccio’s inspires you to be better and helps you grow”, leading to a rating of 4.3/5 for Training Provision. The time Carluccio’s puts into its employees bears fruit, with plenty of opportunities, not just professionally. As one reviewer puts it, “working at Carluccio’s is great for your own personal development”. Mix together the great company culture, the “comprehensive, hands-on training”, the enjoyable work and the dedicated staff, and you have the Carluccio’s recipe for success.
CARLUCCIO’S KEY INFORMATION… CONTACT DETAILS:
LOCATIONS:
EMPLOYEES:
Charlotte Monkhouse Charlottem@carluccios.com 0207 580 2552 www.carluccios.com/
Islington, London
3000
APPLICATION DETAILS:
DEADLINES:
Online from January 2016
June 2016
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GROW WITH CARLUCCIO’S With over 100 restaurants and food shops opened since 1999 and 10 more planned for 2016, Carluccio’s is growing fast in the UK and overseas, and we want future leaders to grow with us.
You’ll go straight into a challenging, fast-paced, environment where your talent and outstanding people skills will be tested. If you have the drive to succeed, we’re here to help you make it happen.
When really great people like you join Carluccio’s, they get the best training in the business at our restaurants and in our revolutionary training academy in Islington, London.
And it’s fun too. Interested? Visit our Graduates page on the jobs pages below to apply, or email charlottem@carluccios.com and tell us why you would like to join us.
www.carluccios.com/jobs
COMPANY: INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP
AVERAGE RATING:
4.07/5 Graduates at InterContinental Hotels Group seem unanimous in their praise for the “global opportunities” offered by a brand with such international presence. With “endless possibilities to travel and move around”, it is easy to see why the company achieved impressive ratings of 4.7/5 for International Opportunities and 4.5/5 for Location.
Top 5 Reviewer Ratings /5 for Intercontinental Hotels Group
Other reviews laud the “dedication to employee development” and the “many training opportunities across various departments”. The company provides plenty of “great support and training to create leaders in the industry”, with an “experienced workforce that wants to share ideas and help people develop”.
International Opportunities
4.64
Location
4.46
Support
4.45
Training
4.41
Enjoyment
4.23
All of this is reflected in InterContinental Hotels Group’s ratings of 4.5/5 for Support and 4.4/5 for Training. One reviewer sums it up simply: “IHG really takes care of its employees and focuses on developing new talent and giving internal promotions”, perhaps also explaining the company’s score of 4.1/5 for Career Progression Opportunities. Numerous other factors get praised by InterContinental Hotels Group’s graduates, from the “wide range of brands to gain experience in” to the discounted travel and “skilled and knowledgeable managers”, who helped the company score 4.1/5 for Management. Plenty of graduates wax lyrical about the company’s ethos and ethical awareness, with one reviewer explaining that “the company values can be felt throughout the organisation, from corporate to hotel level”. It is hardly any wonder that InterContinental Hotels Group achieved a rating of 4.2/5 for Ethical and Environmental Awareness. For the chance to work for a global brand, with opportunities across the world and an excellent training programme, there can be little doubt that InterContinental Hotels Group is one of the best places to be.
INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP KEY INFORMATION… CONTACT DETAILS:
LOCATIONS:
EMPLOYEES:
www.ihggraduates.com
Europe, Israel & Russia
350,000 globally
GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES:
APPLICATION DETAILS:
DEADLINES:
Finance, Operations and Revenue Management
Online
TBC
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COMPANY: MITCHELLS AND BUTLERS
AVERAGE RATING:
3.86/5 “It’s great to be part of a large company that has real variety in what they can offer”. This is a view shared by many Mitchells & Butlers graduates, who explain that “there is amazing flexibility in terms of location and every day is different”. Simply put, “the variety is unique, especially with so many different brands to work for”. Other reviews point to the “graduate scheme, which is fun, flexible and rewarding”, with one graduate explaining: “From day one I have felt very well supported – it’s a great set up for graduates”.
Top 5 Reviewer Ratings /5 for Mitchells and Butlers Colleagues
4.36
Benefits
4.25
Responsibility
4.19
Support
4.14
Company Culture
4.13
At Mitchells & Butlers, “you get the support you need, from informal buddies to line managers and coaches”, highlighted by the company’s ratings of 4.1/5 for Support and 4/5 for Training. “Passionate about their guests and their people”, Mitchells & Butlers’ ethos and investment in people and technology are reflected in a score of 4.1/5 for Company Culture/Work Environment. As one reviewer emphatically explains: “Nothing makes a job better than having people around you who you enjoy working with, support you and who you can enjoy the social side with as well”. It’s little wonder that the company achieved a score of 4.4/5 for Colleagues. Graduates also speak of being given “real projects to get stuck into straight away” and the “importance placed on what you personally want to get out of the scheme”, as seen in the rating of 4.2/5 for Responsibility. One graduate sums it up in simple terms: “The people are passionate, the businesses are some of the most beautiful and unique in the country and the industry is a really fun one to be in”.
MITCHELLS AND BUTLERS KEY INFORMATION… CONTACT DETAILS:
LOCATIONS:
EMPLOYEES:
Sian Meddings & Steph Bull sian.meddings@mbplc.com; Steph.bull@mbplc.com 07808 094695 & 07808 094900 www.mbcareersandjobs.com/graduates
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c.43,000 in UK
APPLICATION DETAILS:
DEADLINES:
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1st February 2016
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SMALLER INTAKE:
Colleagues
8.58
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Ethical & Environmental Awareness
8.25
2nd FinancialForce.com
Work/Life Balance
8.23
3rd Delcam
Support
8.17
4th Metaswitch Networks
Company Culture
8.16
5th Sophos
AVERAGE 8hr 49mins WORKING DAY
LARGER INTAKE:
1st Fidessa
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Oxbridge
6%
Top 20
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Top 50
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Other
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40%
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SMALLER INTAKE:
43%
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ENJOYABLE / CHALLENGING WORK
38%
LARGER INTAKE:
1st Microsoft
WORK / LIFE BALANCE
2nd NCC Group
28%
3rd EMC AVERAGE IT SERVICES STARTING SALARY:
4th Fujitsu 5th FDM Group
£29,267
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BY 17%
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COMPANY: FDM GROUP
AVERAGE RATING:
3.98/5 “It’s what dreams are made of – I am thankful that FDM gave me the opportunity to excel”. Emphatic words from one of the company’s graduates, who repeatedly sing the praises of such a “dynamic and exciting company”.
Top 5 Reviewer Ratings /5 for FDM Group Location
4.63
Colleagues 4.39 As well as pointing towards the numerous and varied social events that take place throughout the year, Management 4.19 reviewers note that FDM “is now a global company, but it still has a family-run business culture to it, which Company Culture 4.16 means you can comfortably strike up a conversation International Opportunities 4.14 with anyone, regardless of seniority”. This is clearly reflected in the company’s scores of 4.2/5 for both Company Culture/Work Environment and Management. As one employee sums it up: “FDM is a fast-paced, energetic company that really does see the value that graduates can bring”. Graduates also point to the exciting work, with plenty of opportunities to deal with well-known companies, as highlighted by FDM’s rating of 4.1/5 for Enjoyable/Challenging Work. One reviewer lauds the “fantastic opportunities to work with a broad range of blue chip clients and other enterprise organisations”. FDM is also praised for providing a platform for graduates, as explained by one reviewer: “The company helps to start careers through the FDM academy training programme and the strong relationships they have with clients”, explaining the rating of 3.9/5 for Career Progression Opportunities. One happy graduate resolutely sums up his experience of working at the company: “I feel extremely comfortable here and fully believe that I would not be where I am today without FDM”. Throw in the numerous opportunities for international relocation, which saw the company achieve scores of 4.6/5 for Location and 4.1/5 for International Opportunities, and it’s easy to see why FDM is an ideal place to get started on your career.
FDM GROUP KEY INFORMATION… GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES:
CONTACT DETAILS:
Project Support Officer, Business Analyst, Data and Operational Analyst, Business Test Analyst, Software Developer, MX.3 Production Support Analyst, Production Support Analyst, Software Test Analyst, FDM Masters Programme, Placements/Internships
apply@fdmgroup.com (0)203 056 8240 www.fdmgroup.com/careers
EMPLOYEES: Over 1,900
More than 12 cities across 9 countries including London, New York and Hong Kong
DEADLINES:
Online at fdmgroup.com/apply
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LOCATIONS:
APPLICATION DETAILS:
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NO. OF GRADUATE VACANCIES:
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TOP 5 LAW EMPLOYEE RATINGS:
SMALLER INTAKE:
Location
8.69
Colleagues
8.68
1st Mills & Reeve LLP 2nd Bristows LLP
Training
3rd Shoosmiths 4th Taylor Wessing LLP 5th Penningtons Manches LLP
8.42
Company Culture
8.13
Management
8.11
TOP REASONS FOR CHOOSING EMPLOYER:
6th Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
ENJOYABLE / CHALLENGING WORK
49%
7th Weil, Gotshal & Manges 8th Morrison & Foerster (UK) LLP
OFFICE CULTURE / WORKING ENVIRONMENT
9th CMS Cameron McKenna LLP
39%
10th Bond Dickinson LLP
TRAINING PROVISON
11th TLT LLP
31%
LARGER INTAKE:
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2nd Linklaters LLP
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TRAINING CONTRACT At Reed Smith we offer stimulating work in an informative, challenging and busy environment where your contribution counts from day one. With four seats over two years, you choose the practice areas you would like to experience, as well as benefiting from client secondments in industries including banking, media and retail. You may also decide to visit one of our international offices as part your secondments, with offices including Abu Dhabi and Athens. “I’ve been able to tailor my entire TC according to my preferences, which laid the foundation for me to qualify into the shipping group this August. I’ve done some great work in small teams, and learned from some market-leading practitioners along the way.” – Alfred Perkins
VACATION SCHEME Our two week vacation scheme offers students the opportunity to gain a strong insight into the culture of the firm as well as providing a solid account of the type of work encountered as a trainee. Our vacation scheme students are able to select two different practice areas that they would like to experience, whilst also being able to take part in wider industry focused events or social events taking place in the firm. “There was never a dull moment during my placement. I was given intellectually challenging work, and given the chance to explore departments outside of my seats. Additionally, the firm maintains a genuinely open and friendly culture, which makes working in the astonishing Broadgate Tower all the more exciting.” – John-Israel Oladeji
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COMPANY: ASHURST
AVERAGE RATING:
3.64/5 Graduates at Ashurst are overwhelmingly positive about the “exceedingly friendly and down to earth” people who work there and the “supportive environment” which they create. “Amazing people – approachable and cooperative”, writes one reviewer, while another explains: “The people who work here are genuinely friendly and helpful”. It is no surprise, therefore, to see that the ‘”friendly people throughout the organisation” give Ashurst a rating of 4.2/5 for Colleagues.
Top 5 Reviewer Ratings /5 for Ashurst Location
4.32
Colleagues
4.22
Training
3.90
Management
3.84
Company Culture
3.78
It is largely down to the helpful staff that many cite a “sense of togetherness” and a “really supportive and friendly culture”, something reflected in the company’s rating of 3.8/5 for Company Culture/ Work Environment, which offers “recognition of your efforts”. One graduate emphatically sums it up: “You have the opportunity to thrive in an environment that recognises the particular strengths of each individual and encourages you to build upon them”. Other reviews point to the “great quality of work which is intellectually challenging”, explaining that Ashurst offers graduates the opportunity to work on “excellent deals and gain fantastic training at a prestigious firm”. Ashurst’s offices located throughout Asia, the Middle East, Europe and The Americas provide plenty of scope for international relocation and placements, earning the company a rating of 4.3/5 for Location. Add to that the fact that graduates are constantly “surrounded by very talented people who are clearly striving to improve all the time” and it is clear to see that Ashurst provides an excellent, friendly work environment in which to start your career, offering the opportunity to work alongside great colleagues across the world.
ASHURST KEY INFORMATION… GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES:
DEADLINES:
LOCATIONS:
One week winter vacation scheme – non-law undergraduates, law finalists, graduates and career changers. Two two-week summer vacation schemes for penultimate year law undergraduates.
Winter vacation scheme: 13 Nov 2015. Summer vacation scheme: 15 Jan 2016. Training contract: 31 July 2016.
Worldwide
CONTACT DETAILS:
Online from 1 October 2015
NO. OF GRADUATE VACANCIES: 40 (to start in Sep 2018/Mar 2019)
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APPLICATION DETAILS:
EMPLOYEES: 3300
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COMPANY: DWF
AVERAGE RATING:
3.87/5 “DWF employs quality people with a breadth of experience who are great at training and developing others”. This is just one of many glowing reviews of the staff and senior partners at the firm. One reviewer explains: “Everyone I work with is very friendly and approachable”, while another claims that, “regardless of position, people are more than generous with their time”, a fact reflected in the company’s score of 4.2/5 for Management.
Top 5 Reviewer Ratings /5 for DWF Colleagues
4.31
Location
4.25
Support
4.18
Enjoyment
4.16
Yet it’s not just senior staff that are praised by Training 4.16 reviewers. “The people are by far the best”, writes one employee. Another explains: “All of the teams I have worked in have been extremely welcoming and supportive”. Throw in the social side and it is easy to understand DWF’s score of 4.3/5 for Colleagues. The company also promotes a “supportive working atmosphere”, with a “real sense of teamwork” and a “fantastic ethos”. DWF’s rating of 4.2/5 for Company Culture/Work Environment is explained by one happy employee: “The culture and values genuinely mean something; in everything we do we are encouraged to keep those values in mind”. DWF’s development and mentoring also get mentioned on a number of occasions, with the company achieving a rating of 4.2/5 for both Training and Support. As one reviewer explains: “We are given a partner as a supervisor from the start and they always make time for you”. And to top it all off, graduates are happy to explain that, at DWF, “the salary is extremely competitive”. Working at DWF clearly has many benefits, summed up by one employee: “The training, work and environment are all fantastic – it is a great place for any young lawyer to start their career”.
DWF KEY INFORMATION… CONTACT DETAILS:
LOCATIONS:
EMPLOYEES:
Matt Akin trainees@dwf.co.uk www.dwf.co.uk/join-us/graduates
Birmingham, Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Newcastle
2500
GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES:
APPLICATION DETAILS:
Trainee Solicitor Programme Vacation Schemes
Online
NO. OF GRADUATE VACANCIES: circa 50
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DEADLINES: 30 June 2016
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COMPANY: SHOOSMITHS
AVERAGE RATING:
4.14/5 “I’ve never worked anywhere where I’ve felt so valued and appreciated”. This is just one in a mountain of positive reviews of Shoosmiths’ office culture, where “everyone is treated equally and trainees are not left to feel at the bottom of the pecking order”. All this, including the extra day off for your birthday, is reflected in the company’s rating of 4.7/5 for Company Culture/Work Environment, with one graduate explaining: “The working environment is very friendly, with everyone pulling together to get the job done”.
Top 5 Reviewer Ratings /5 for Shoosmiths Colleagues
4.78
Training
4.78
Company Culture
4.61
Support
4.56
Enjoyment
4.50
Such a welcoming and supportive atmosphere comes from employees who “are so friendly and willing to help”, scoring the company an impressive rating of 4.8/5 for Colleagues. One reviewer sums it up enthusiastically: “My team and the people that work here are definitely the best thing about working at Shoosmiths”. It is a company where “trainees are given a huge level of responsibility and client contact from a very early stage”. It is this “high value work for big name clients” and the fine “balance between support and allowing you to take responsibility” which explain Shoosmiths’ rating of 4.4/5 for Responsibility. As one graduate sums it up: “I have a lot of responsibility which has really helped my development as a junior lawyer”. Graduates also appreciate the fact that “the deals are of high quality – it’s nice working with recognised brands”, highlighted by the rating of 4.5/5 for Enjoyable/Challenging Work. “As a trainee you receive a fantastic level of exposure to high calibre work”, explains one employee, while another writes: “The secondment opportunities and the firm’s willingness to try and accommodate you in your chosen departments are fantastic”. This “high value work for big name clients” combined with the fine “balance between support and allowing you to take responsibility” add to Shoosmiths’ numerous draws, making this firm an excellent option for kick starting your graduate career.
SHOOSMITHS KEY INFORMATION… CONTACT DETAILS:
LOCATIONS:
joinus@shoosmiths.co.uk www.shoosmiths.co.uk/graduates
Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Nottingham, Northampton, Milton Keynes, London, Basingstoke, Reading, Solent
GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES:
DEADLINES:
Training Contract 2018 Spring Placement 2016 Summer Placement 2016
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APPLICATION DETAILS: Online
NO. OF GRADUATE VACANCIES: 20
EMPLOYEES: 1400
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TOP 5 PROPERTY EMPLOYEE RATINGS:
SMALLER INTAKE:
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8.71
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Location
8.59
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Training
8.46
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Management
8.37
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Support
8.30
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TOP REASONS FOR CHOOSING EMPLOYER: CAREER PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
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COMPANY: BARRATT DEVELOPMENTS
AVERAGE RATING:
4.27/5 “The best in the industry”; “absolutely fantastic – I’d recommend it to anyone”; “the best out there in terms of personal development”. These are just a handful of the glowing reviews for Barratt’s graduate scheme, most of which seem to conclude that the company “trains its staff to the highest standards”.
Top 5 Reviewer Ratings /5 for Barratt Developments Training
4.85
Support
4.73
The excellent training at Barratt is mentioned time Colleagues 4.57 and again by its employees. One reviewer claims that “the training and personal development opportunities Enjoyment 4.52 are second to none”, a view supported by another Benefits 4.50 graduate: “the training, support and exposure on the graduate scheme have far exceeded my expectations”. It is hardly surprising to see Barratt’s incredible score of 4.9/5 for Training Provision. Simply put, “the training is exceptional”. This high score can be put down to a number of factors, but the ones which seem to shine through most are the regular mentoring from senior management and the value of the first year rotations, which “give graduates an excellent overview of the business before specialising in a chosen discipline.” The support provided is simply described as “incredible” by one reviewer, while another explains that “having direct face-to-face access to directors is fantastic and gives you a real sense of responsibility”. It is because of this “strong support network”, the regular progress meetings and the “approachable and helpful colleagues, managers and directors” that Barratt receives a rating of 4.7/5 for Support, 4.6/5 for Colleagues and 4.4/5 for Management. Numerous graduates also point to the plethora of opportunities for personal development, with regular workshops and courses which provide training in specific business areas as well as leadership, project management and personal growth. As one happy graduate sums it up: “Looking elsewhere, I don’t believe you would get anything like the responsibility, diversity or introduction to the business world at another organisation.”
BARRATT DEVELOPMENTS KEY INFORMATION… CONTACT DETAILS:
LOCATIONS:
EMPLOYEES:
Suzie Flynn grads@barrattplc.co.uk barrattfuturetalent.co.uk
Various throughout Great Britain
6,000
APPLICATION DETAILS:
DEADLINES:
Online
February 2016
GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES: ASPIRE Graduate Development Programme Accelerated Construction Programme Undergraduate Placements
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NO. OF GRADUATE VACANCIES: Approx 50
It’s not a house. It’s big ambitions, realised. Graduate & Undergraduate Programmes We’re Britain’s best-known housebuilder, but we’re not just about bricks and mortar. We’re about fulfilling ambitions. Opening doors. Creating a real sense of belonging. That’s how we work with our customers. And that’s exactly what you can expect from us as a graduate or undergraduate on one of our programmes. As a FTSE 100 company, our business is very wide-reaching. For you, it means the chance to be involved in everything from finding the right land through to adding those finishing touches that will turn our houses into homes. Along the way, you’ll be able to connect with a wide range of experts who can help you build your network and achieve your goals. You’ll even be mentored by one of our Directors. Before long, everyone here will know your name. And you’ll know exactly where you want to take your career. We’ve won a clutch of awards for the quality of our work, our customer service and training programmes. We’ve also been rated #1 in the Job Crowd’s Property and Housebuilding rankings for the past five years running. We think the best is yet to come, and that’s why we’re looking for the best and brightest people to join us.
For more information and to apply visit: wwwbarrattfuturetalent.co.uk Twitter @BarrattGrads facebook.com/barrattfuturetalent
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COMPANY: CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD
AVERAGE RATING:
4.05/5 Throughout the numerous glowing reviews of Cushman Wakefield, one aspect that continually shines through is the people at the company, with one reviewer lauding the “great colleagues who are approachable and very willing to offer help and guidance”. Time and again, graduates point to the friendly and welcoming people, who are always on hand to provide support to new employees. This explains the company’s impressive ratings of 4.5/5 for Colleagues and 4.4/5 for Support Provision.
Top 5 Reviewer Ratings /5 for Cushman & Wakefield Training
4.54
Colleagues
4.48
Location
4.46
Support
4.39
Management
4.35
Graduates are also impressed by the high quality of clients and projects available, with many praising the company for the opportunities presented to them at early stages of their career. As one reviewer explains, “you are given proper responsibilities from day one as well as your own projects to run”. It is therefore far from surprising to see Cushman Wakefield’s rating of 4.1/5 for Responsibility. Given these high levels of responsibility early on, it makes sense, therefore, that graduates are well-prepared for the task with extensive Training, for which the company receives a rating 4.5/5. Employees also speak highly of the “extremely pleasant working environment” and the “great team atmosphere”, which goes some way in explaining why the company receives a rating of 4.2/5 for Company Culture/Work Environment and 4.3/5 for Enjoyable/Challenging Work. Putting all of these factors together, it is easy to see why employees at Cushman Wakefield are so satisfied with their job. Succinctly put, it is “a global firm with a wealth of experience and knowledge – a fantastic place to learn and start your career”.
CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD KEY INFORMATION… CONTACT DETAILS:
LOCATIONS:
Charlotte Di Talamo graduates@eur.cushwake.com 0207 152 5000 www.cushmanwakefieldgrads.com
London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Thames Valley
GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES: Graduate Programme, Summer Internship, Business Placement
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DEADLINES: 15th November 2015 (for the Graduate Programme); 25th March 2016 (for the Summer Internship
APPLICATION DETAILS: Online
NO. OF GRADUATE VACANCIES: 35
EMPLOYEES: 16,000 Globally
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TOP 5 RECRUITMENT EMPLOYEE RATINGS:
SMALLER INTAKE:
Colleagues
8.77
Location
8.72
1st SW6 Associates 2nd Conway Consulting 3rd Leap29 4th Pareto 5th Client Server Ltd
Company Culture
8.35
Management
8.34
Support
8.31
TOP REASONS FOR CHOOSING EMPLOYER:
6th Montash
CAREER PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
59%
LARGER INTAKE:
1st Hays
OFFICE CULTURE / WORKING ENVIRONMENT
2nd Robert Walters
34%
3rd Angela Mortimer Group
ENJOYABLE / CHALLENGING WORK
4th Resource Solutions
31%
5th Reed Global 11 COMPANIES IN THE TOP 100s
AVERAGE RECRUITMENT STARTING SALARY:
£23,461
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OFFICE CULTURE &
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
3rd
COLLEAGUES
3rd
INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
3
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INCREASING
BY 49% 1st
AFTER 2 YEARS
FASTEST SALARY PROGRESSION
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SPONSORED BY:
RETAIL THE TOP COMPANIES
TOP 5 RETAIL EMPLOYEE RATINGS:
SMALLER INTAKE:
Colleagues
1st KFC UK & Ireland
8.33 7.95
Responsibility
2nd Mitchells and Butlers
Ethical & Environmental Awareness 7.84
3rd BHS 4th WH Smith 5th Asda
Company Culture
7.82
Management
7.76
TOP REASONS FOR CHOOSING EMPLOYER:
LARGER INTAKE:
CAREER PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
1st TK Maxx
67%
2nd Sainsbury’s
ENJOYABLE / CHALLENGING WORK
3rd John Lewis Partnership
33%
4th New Look
GOOD NAME ON CV
9 COMPANIES IN THE TOP 100s
25%
FAST MANAGEMENT RETAIL GRADUATES SAY THEY MANAGE
WITHIN 1.8 YEARS
FASTEST PROMOTION AVERAGE PROMOTION FIRST: AFTER 1.8 YEARS SECOND: AFTER 2.7 YEARS
RETAIL EMPLOYEES PLAN TO STAY AT THEIR
COMPANY FOR
8.2
AN AVERAGE YEARS
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AVERAGE RETAIL STARTING SALARY:
£26,360 INCREASING
BY 25%
AFTER 2 YEARS
AVERAGE 9hr 20mins WORKING DAY www.TheJobCrowd.com/Careers/Retail
FOR QUICK THINKERS AND FAST LEARNERS. FOR THE ADVENTURE. GRADUATE AND PLACEMENT PROGRAMMES TJX is different. Our off-price business model means we need to be more agile. More creative. More entrepreneurial. If you’re ready to make decisions that matter and are unafraid of a challenge, this could be just the start of the career you’ve always wanted.
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Sharp? Bright? We want graduates to show us what the future looks like. We take graduates into various functions including: Buying, Marketing, Business Development, Finance and Business Systems. Join our Head Office Graduate Development Programme and you will experience: • Strong company leadership • A high performance, fast paced and results driven culture • An individual development programme • A competitive salary and benefits package You will quickly be accountable for a sizeable and cross-functional project, as you experience the optimum mix of on-the-job and behavioural training and receive personal guidance from outstanding industry experts, helping you shape the future of our business! We have opportunities in our Head Offices in Swindon and London; to find out more and apply visit:
www.whsmithcareers.co.uk WHSmith values diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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COMPANY: BHS
AVERAGE RATING:
3.70/5 “I love my job for a number of reasons”. This probably best sums up the attitude of graduates at BHS, who struggle to pick out just one outstanding aspect of working at the company. One employee claims that “the people are the best thing”, a view reflected in the company’s rating of 4.1/5 for Colleagues. “The teams you get to manage are fantastic”, enthuses one reviewer, while another explains: “The people I work with are great and the training I receive is outstanding”, highlighted by the rating of 4/5 for Training.
Top 5 Reviewer Ratings /5 for BHS Responsibility
4.26
Colleagues
4.12
Enjoyment
4.10
Support
4.06
Location
4.04
The “great training programme with plenty of support” scores the company 4.1/5 for Support, as it offers the opportunity to “work in different areas to gain a better understanding of the business and to become a better manager”. One employee explains: “The support and communication between the office and stores just gets better and better”. Many reviews also point to the “positive energy in store, head office and the business as a whole”, which one employee claims “is inspiring – it makes me love what I do and drives me to succeed on a daily basis”. BHS’s “constant desire to better the company and its people” and the fact that “no two days are the same” go some way in explaining the company’s rating of 4.1/5 for Enjoyable/ Challenging Work. With plenty of career progression opportunities to boot, “inspirational leaders”, and a business which is “ever-evolving”, it’s hard to argue with one happy employee: “I truly believe that the future of BHS is an exciting one”.
BHS KEY INFORMATION… CONTACT DETAILS:
GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES:
EMPLOYEES:
gradrecruitment@bhs.com www.gradatbhs.co.uk
Retail Management, Merchandising
12,000
APPLICATION DETAILS:
DEADLINES:
LOCATIONS:
Online
January 2016
Head Office in Marylebone, London. Retail – UK Nationwide (excluding Northern Ireland)
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16 – 20 across both programmes
Graduate Programmes Retail Management
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Merchandising
WE’RE AMBITIOUS WE’RE PASSIONATE WE’RE DEDICATED ...AND WE’RE LOOKING FOR FUTURE LEADERS WHO SHARE THE SAME VALUES. BHS IS THE PERFECT SETTING TO START YOUR RETAIL CAREER, DYNAMIC, FAST PACED AND EVER EVOLVING. OUR PROGRAMMES ARE BURSTING WITH VARIETY, OPPORTUNITIES AND RESPONSIBILITY PROVIDING A BESPOKE LEARNING JOURNEY FOR EACH OF OUR GRADUATES. BEING A GRAD AT BHS IS CHALLENGING BUT VERY REWARDING. IF YOU’RE READY TO BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY TO SUCCESS VISIT
WWW.GRADATBHS.CO.UK AND APPLY NOW.
YOU WON’T LOOK BACK!
COMPANY: NEW LOOK
AVERAGE RATING:
3.60/5 Time after time New Look’s graduates point to the “brilliant environment, good company rewards” and the “young, sociable workforce”. One reviewer explains that “there is a friendly, fun and hard-working atmosphere”, while another writes: “The company works hard at maintaining a ‘no hierarchy’ policy which results in good relationships with senior members of staff”.
Top 5 Reviewer Ratings /5 for New Look Location
4.50
Colleagues
4.15
Company Culture
4.06
Taking all this into account, it isn’t hard to see why Management 3.85 New Look scored 4.2/5 for Colleagues and 4.1/5 Enjoyment 3.80 for Company Culture/Work Environment, with one graduate lauding the “fast-paced environment which is constantly changing”. The supportive and helpful ethos trickles through the entire organisation, with one graduate claiming: “The friendliness of the directors cascades down to everyone in the company”. This is reflected in New Look’s rating of 3.9/5 for its Management, which “is incredibly friendly, inspiring and open”. One reviewer simply states: “The best thing about the company is the management team”, pointing to the fact that the CEO and directors “know and approach everyone in the company. They make a point of keeping everyone up-to-date with all their strategic plans and keeping everyone on the same path”. Graduates also point to the “great opportunities to move roles and gain promotion”, the “great teams with excellent support” and the plethora of social activities and perks – including a 50% staff discount – as just a few more reasons why New Look is a great place to begin your career. On top of that, the company offers international opportunities in France, China, Germany, Poland and more, highlighted by its rating of 4.5/5 for Location. With “big brand recognition on your CV” and all the many benefits of working at New Look, this could well be your perfect fit.
NEW LOOK KEY INFORMATION… CONTACT DETAILS:
LOCATIONS:
EMPLOYEES:
@NewlookFTalent www.newlookcareers.co.uk
London & Weymouth
18,000 worldwide
APPLICATION DETAILS:
DEADLINES:
GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES:
Online
January 2016
IT, Finance, Ecommerce
NO. OF GRADUATE VACANCIES: N/A – new scheme for 2016
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Our roots may be British, but today we’re a truly international brand, with over 800 stores across the UK, Europe, China, North Africa, the Middle East and Asia. We want everyone who works for us to express themselves, we encourage new ideas and celebrate change. It’s our people’s aspirations that got us to where we are today and they’ll get us to where we want to be. We want people who are driven, passionate and forward thinking. We’ll be advertising our graduate schemes on our careers site from October 2015. newlookcareers.co.uk
COMPANY: TK MAXX
AVERAGE RATING:
4.29/5 The mountain of glowing reviews for TK Maxx speak of a variety of factors, with many graduates waxing lyrical about the office culture, which is “all about supporting and coaching each other so that we are able to perform the job to the best of our ability whilst having a laugh along the way.” “There is a teaching culture and everyone has time to help you learn and develop”, contributing to TK Maxx’s rating of 4.6/5 for Company Culture/Work Environment, which is emphatically summed up by one graduate: “The company values are so amazing – they really do care for the people who work for them.”
Top 5 Reviewer Ratings /5 for TK Maxx Training
4.75
Colleagues
4.69
Support
4.66
Company Culture
4.63
Responsibility
4.63
Other happy graduates point to the “incredibly fast progression opportunities” and the “really strong focus on your development and career progression from day one.” One reviewer explains that the company “allows you to test and try job roles and offers plenty of opportunities to change careers”, while another simply claims: “The opportunities to develop and progress are almost infinite.” So it is hardly surprising to see TK Maxx’s score of 4.5/5 for Career Progression. The company’s people are also one of its strengths. Described as “fun, relaxed, outgoing, challenging and dedicated”, they provide an excellent and supportive environment to work in. With a “strong sense of teamwork where senior leaders aren’t just behind closed doors”, it is easy to see why TK Maxx received ratings of 4.7/5 for Colleagues and 4.5/5 for Management. Throw in the exemplary graduate scheme which scored the company 4.8/5 for Training and 4.7/5 for Support, and there can be little doubt that TK Maxx is hard to beat as a place to begin a graduate career.
TK MAXX KEY INFORMATION… CONTACT DETAILS:
LOCATIONS:
EMPLOYEES:
graduate_recruitment@tjxeurope.com www.graduates.tjxeurope.com
Various locations across the UK & Europe dependent on the programme
Over 198,000 globally
GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES:
APPLICATION DETAILS:
DEADLINES:
Merchandising & Buying, Business Technology, Finance, Loss Prevention
Online
Ongoing
NO. OF GRADUATE VACANCIES: Over 100
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FOR QUICK THINKERS AND FAST LEARNERS. FOR THE ADVENTURE. GRADUATE AND PLACEMENT PROGRAMMES TJX is different. Our off-price business model means we need to be more agile. More creative. More entrepreneurial. If you’re ready to make decisions that matter and are unafraid of a challenge, this could be just the start of the career you’ve always wanted.
2015 - 2016
Top 30 Mediumsized Schemes
To start your adventure, go to
www.graduates.tjxeurope.com
SPONSORED BY:
SCIENCE AND R&D THE TOP COMPANIES
TOP 5 SCIENCE AND R&D EMPLOYEE RATINGS:
SMALLER INTAKE:
Colleagues
8.96
Work/Life Balance
8.76
Ethical & Environmental Awareness
8.70
1st CRODA 2nd AkzoNobel 3rd Science and Technology Facilities Council LARGER INTAKE:
1st GlaxoSmithKline
Enjoyment
8.20
Company Culture
8.13
TOP REASONS FOR CHOOSING EMPLOYER: ENJOYABLE / CHALLENGING WORK
4 COMPANIES IN THE TOP 100s
69%
AVERAGE STARTING SALARY:
CAREER PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
£29,285
37% WORK / LIFE BALANCE
INCREASING BY AFTER 2 YEARS
SCIENCE AND R&D EMPLOYEES PLAN TO STAY AT THEIR
COMPANY FOR 10.8 AN AVERAGE YEARS
AVERAGE 8hr 28 mins WORKING DAY 2nd
128
37%
15 %
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TOP RATED SECTOR FOR:
1st
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COLLEAGUES
1st
ENVIRONMENTAL
& ETHICAL
AWARENESS www.TheJobCrowd.com/Careers/Scientific-Services
TRANSPORT, LOGISTICS & DISTRIBUTION
SPONSORED BY:
THE TOP COMPANIES
TOP 5 TRANSPORT EMPLOYEE RATINGS:
SMALLER INTAKE:
Work/Life Balance
8.50
1st FirstGroup
Colleagues
8.11
2nd Unipart Group
Support
8.11
3rd easyJet
Ethical & Environmental Awareness 7.89
4th DCC plc
Location
7.82
TOP REASONS FOR CHOOSING EMPLOYER:
LARGER INTAKE:
CAREER PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
1st Transport for London
52%
2nd Network Rail
ENJOYABLE / CHALLENGING WORK
6 COMPANIES IN THE TOP 100s
42%
TOP RATED SECTOR FOR:
3rd
WORK/LIFE
WORK / LIFE BALANCE
BALANCE
31%
AVERAGE STARTING SALARY: 2nd
LONGEST TIME IN THE JOB
LOGISTICS £23,500 &TRANSPORT, DISTRIBUTION INCREASING BY AFTER 2 YEARS 1st
130
EMPLOYEES PLAN TO 11.5 21% FOR AN AVERAGE YEARS STAY AT THEIR COMPANY
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GO-GETTERS For the
Pace. Excitement. Opportunity. The sheer thrill of being part of one of the fastest growing airlines in the world. That’s what you can look forward to on our European Graduate Programme. Whether you join us in operations or finance, IT or marketing, commercial or HR – you’ll experience it all. Moving around on various rotations, you’ll work side-by-side with some of the biggest names in our business, cutting your teeth on real-life projects and taking your career in the direction you want to take it. We’re ready if you are.
European Graduate Programme Based in London Luton | £Attractive + great benefits package
careers.easyJet.com/graduates
COMPANY: FIRSTGROUP
AVERAGE RATING:
3.84/5 FirstGroup’s graduates wax lyrical about the development opportunities and “excellent career progression prospects”. Not only does the company offer a “vast array of career opportunities”, it is also “very supportive in terms of your development and really allows you to tailor the scheme to your interests and goals”.
Top 5 Reviewer Ratings /5 for FirstGroup Work / Life Balance
4.25
Support
4.21
Training
4.21
Offering the “freedom and flexibility to learn the business inside out” and the chance to “drive your Enjoyment 4.15 own development forward and cater placements Environmental & Ethical 4.07 to your skill set”, it is no wonder that FirstGroup achieved a rating of 4/5 for Career Progression Opportunities. Simply put, “it is one of the biggest public transport companies in the world so the breadth of opportunities is huge”. Graduates at FirstGroup also benefit from plenty of variety in placements and locations. As a result, “the tasks and challenges that you face change drastically from one week to another”, as evident in the company’s rating of 4.2/5 for Enjoyable/Challenging Work. As summed up by one graduate: “Every day I am learning something new, meeting new people and pushing myself to come up with new ideas to approach the company’s biggest challenges”. Numerous reviews point to the “structured training programme which gives exposure to all aspects of the business rather than specialising so early in your career”. The “willingness of the company to invest in training and development” and the fact that “they provide you with an excellent support network and actively encourage professional accreditation” are reflected in FirstGroup’s ratings of 4.2/5 for both Training and Support. On top of all that, there is plenty of “exposure to high level management who make you feel valued and important to the company’s future” and the opportunity to “make a real impact on the company very early on”, making a graduate career at FirstGroup a wholly appealing proposition.
FIRSTGROUP KEY INFORMATION… CONTACT DETAILS:
LOCATIONS:
EMPLOYEES:
Sian Raper graduate@firstgroup.com 0845 0000 303 firstgroupgraduaterecruitment.com
UK Wide
117,000
APPLICATION DETAILS:
DEADLINES:
Online
27th December 2015
NO. OF GRADUATE VACANCIES:
GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES: Graduate Management Schemes in Engineering, Operations/General Management, Sales/Marketing.
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