Graduate Operations Manager, FirstBus – Graduate at FirstGroup

The following is a Graduate Review for FirstGroup.

FirstGroup scores 3.8/5 based on 97 reviews.

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What are the Best and Worst things about your job?

Best

The ability to make a real difference from the very first day - you're encouraged to come up with new ideas to improve the business, and given the tools and encouragement to follow these through.

Worst

Depending on the type of person you are, the flexibility required. On the Bus Operations scheme you are expected to work outside of standard office hours, and you will be expected to move to a location of the company's choice every eight months.

What is the annual salary for this role?

Starting salary: £25,000 - £27,000

Current salary: £25,000 - £27,000

What advice would you give to someone applying to this role?

You don't need experience in the industry but you need to show that you are able to manage projects and people - give examples of projects you've led at uni, or maybe a charity event you've organised. Research the industry and relate your own experiences to it. Check the company's Vision and Values, and make sure you answer these directly.

Do you have any interview tips?

Same as the interview stage, but make sure you really understand the industry - its challenges, innovations, trends - and know First's involvement in these. Make sure that you show confidence and enthusiasm, and interact well with the other candidates and assessors.