What’s it like to be… a Research Scientist?
Posted: 13th Aug 2015Category: Latest News
A research scientist takes part in the planning and undertaking of experiments in a particular field. Employers of research scientists may be private or public institutions and areas of work…
Employer in focus: Addleshaw Goddard LLP
Posted: 13th Aug 2015Category: Latest News
Addleshaw Goddard LLP is rated as the top law firm for graduates to work for in 2014/2015, with an overall score of 3.6/5. As a premium business law firm headquartered…
What’s it like to be a… solicitor?
Posted: 13th Aug 2015Category: Latest News
Solicitors provide expert legal advice to clients, who can range from individuals to multinational corporations to public bodies. Advice can be in regards to commercial, personal or individual rights issues…
Employer in focus: Barratt Developments
Posted: 13th Aug 2015Category: Latest News
Barratt Developments is one of the largest residential property building companies in the UK and is rated as the number one firm for graduates to work for in property for…
Employer in focus: Teach First
Posted: 13th Aug 2015Category: Latest News
Teach First provides graduates with the training & development needed to help them make a difference to pupils from low socio-economic backgrounds. Throughout the two year program, graduates will gain…
Employer in focus: Express Vending
Posted: 13th Aug 2015Category: Latest News
Launched in 1992 and rated number 2 in the top 100 smaller intake firms to work for in 2014/2015, ‘Express Vending is a leading UK supplier of premium quality refreshment…
What’s it like to work in… charity management?
Posted: 13th Aug 2015Category: Latest News
A graduate position in charity management can be rewarding, challenging and a great avenue to launch your career. Although the themes of work will vary depending on which charity you…
What’s it like to work in… strategy consulting?
Posted: 13th Aug 2015Category: Latest News
Working as a strategic management consultant involves advising organisations on key strategic issues such as market competition, profitability or efficiency. A strong academic record is important for entry into the industry,…
Employer in focus: NCC Group
Posted: 13th Aug 2015Category: Latest News
Rated the 4th best larger intake firm to work for in 2015/2016, NCC Group is a global information assurance specialist, with offices based across the UK, Europe, Australia and North…
What’s it like to work in… IT consulting?
Posted: 13th Aug 2015Category: Latest News
An IT consultant will advise on, design or install information technology systems for clients. An IT consultant may be contracted out to work for large or small companies and can…
What’s it like to be a teacher?
Posted: 13th Aug 2015Category: Latest News
As a teacher, it is your role to plan lessons in line with national objectives and record and support the progress of their class. Daily activities may include marking, pastoral…
What’s it really like to work on a rotational retail graduate scheme?
Posted: 28th Jul 2015Category: Latest News
Large retail brands will typically take graduates from a range of disciplines to rotate around departments within a particular area of their firm. Schemes are often offered within a variety…
What’s it really like to work in venue management?
Posted: 5th Jul 2015Category: Latest News
Working in venue management involves planning or coordinating a public or private space to optimise it’s performance. Venue managers can work in a variety of settings such as restaurants or…
What’s it like to be an Engineering Graduate Trainee?
Posted: 7th Jun 2015Category: Latest News
The specifics of the role of an engineering graduate trainee will vary widely depending on the firm and projects they are assigned to. Graduate engineering trainees may come from aeronautical,…
What’s it like to work in asset management?
Posted: 2nd Jun 2015Category: Latest News
Asset management is the practice of managing investments on behalf of an individual client or a corporation. An asset manager may be responsible for maintenance, growth or the proper disposal…
Employer in focus: Credo Business Consulting
Posted: 3rd May 2015Category: Latest News
Rated number 6 in the Top 100 Smaller Intake Companies to Work For (2014/2015), Credo Business Consulting provide strategy advisory services in their core sectors of transport, IT, healthcare, engineering…
What’s it like to work in… construction project management?
Posted: 10th Apr 2015Category: Latest News
Construction project managers oversee construction projects from planning to completion to ensure quality, time and budget targets are met. Construction project managers may work in a commercial or residential setting…
What’s it like to work in… Retail Merchandising?
Posted: 31st Mar 2015Category: Latest News
A merchandiser is responsible for ensuring right products are available for sale in the ideal quantities, at the best retail price and in the correct locations. The role of a…
Employ in focus: Arcadia Group
Posted: 29th Mar 2015Category: Latest News
Arcadia is the UK’s largest fashion retailer with eight major brands including BHS, Burton, Dorothy Perkins, Evans, Miss Selfridge, Topshop, Topman and Wallis, along with out out-of-town fashion destination Outfit. With…
What’s it like to work in… Transport Management?
Posted: 25th Mar 2015Category: Latest News
Transport managers play a key role in helping corporations meet the expectations of clients by overseeing the coordination of transport related issues within a business. Work can be of an…
Employer in focus: Transport for London
Posted: 24th Mar 2015Category: Latest News
Transport for London (TfL) is responsible for virtually every mode of transport in the UK’s Capital and employs more than 27,000 staff. When it comes to taking on graduates, a…
What’s it like to be a… Civil Engineer?
Posted: 10th Mar 2015Category: Latest News
A Civil Engineer contributes to the design and planning of construction projects. Typically requiring a masters or bachelor’s degree in engineering or civil engineering, there are plenty of additional qualifications to be…
What’s it like to work in… Graphic Design?
Posted: 2nd Mar 2015Category: Latest News
A Graphic Designer will typically work with clients to understand their needs before creating design solutions. Graphic Design work can focus a variety of products and services including corporate communications,…
Employer in Focus: Schlumberger
Posted: 21st Feb 2015Category: Latest News
Schlumberger, the world’s largest oilfield services firm, is rated number 14 in the Job Crowd’s top 100 companies to work for. Schlumberger operates in 85 countries around the world and…
What’s it like to work as… an insurance broker?
Posted: 19th Feb 2015Category: Latest News
Insurance brokers are intermediaries between clients and insurance companies, using their specialist knowledge to recommend the most suitable products, acting in the interest of the client. Insurance brokers can work…
Employer in Focus: the Civil Service
Posted: 19th Feb 2015Category: Latest News
The Civil Service is ranked number 6 in the larger intake firms in the Charity, Education and Public Sector Organisations. As an employer within the government, public sector and international…
What’s it like to work in… FMCG sales?
Posted: 12th Feb 2015Category: Latest News
This week we look at what it’s really like to work in sales with a FMCG firm. Whilst FMCG typically also offer careers in marketing, finance and engineering, we will focus…
Graduate CV writing: 8.8 seconds to stand-out
Posted: 12th Feb 2015Category: Latest News
Whether it’s time to add another year of work experience, start from scratch or fine-tweak your CV, we bring you some graduate-focused advice on how to showcase yourself in the…
Employer in Focus: Capacitas
Posted: 10th Feb 2015Category: Latest News
Rated number one in the top smaller-intake companies to work for, Capacitas is an information and communications technology consultancy firm, headquartered in London with around 30 employees. Due to Capacitas’…
Employer in Focus: Herbert Smith Freehills
Posted: 6th Feb 2015Category: Latest News
In the top law firms for graduates to work for in 2014/15, Herbert Smith Freehills (or ‘HSF’) is rated number 3. This week we bring you an overview of one…
