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NFU Mutual

Actuarial Trainee, Finance Actuarial at NFU Mutual

Application Advice: Research the role

Interview Advice: Research the company's background and what makes it different to other insurance providers.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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NFU Mutual

Data Analyst, Underwriting and Pricing at NFU Mutual

Application Advice: Be specific about why it is you are drawn to the company and the role.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Bank of England

Analyst, Data & Statistics, Data and Analytics at Bank of England

Interview Advice: There is lots of educational information on the Bank website to better understand what it does.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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NFU Mutual

Professional Trainee, Customer Service Division at NFU Mutual

Application Advice: Apply for anything you think could be beneficial

Interview Advice: Do thorough research beforehand

Industry: Banking and Finance

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NFU Mutual

Professional Trainee, Sales & Agency at NFU Mutual

Application Advice: Don't overthink the application process - be honest and open, and the company will be honest and open in return.

Interview Advice: Stay relaxed, you can never be 100% prepared for an interview and you'll never know exactly what they'll ask you, so allow yourself to think about your answers during the interview, rather than rushing to answer. Think of some examples of successes and struggles in the past, as using these will be invaluable in demonstrating your potential.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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NFU Mutual

Pricing Analyst, Pricing at NFU Mutual

Application Advice: Focus on how your personality and attributes set you apart, because everyone has a degree. NFUM want to know whether you have the right attitude.

Interview Advice: Be yourself. Sounds cheesy but we are a company driven by good people and recruitment want to see who you are as well as what you can do.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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NFU Mutual

Internal Audit Professional Trainee, Internal Audit at NFU Mutual

Application Advice: Application involved preparing a PowerPoint on the future of the insurance industry and a role play activity with a member of the team that you have applied for.

Interview Advice: Understand the role that you have applied for and the industry as a whole, and be prepared to understand why you want to join and how you would fit in,

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Bank of England

Graduate Analyst, Supervisory Risk Specialists at Bank of England

Interview Advice: Making obvious that you've researched the Bank and what each of its divisions do is crucial.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Bank of England

Analyst, Data & Analytics at Bank of England

Application Advice: Read articles from The Economist and the Financial Times to get a good understanding of the economy. Be positive throughout the application process and just do your best.

Interview Advice: Make sure to have a wide knowledge and understanding of the financial sector, as there will be lots of questions on this. Also research the functions of the Bank of England and the role it plays in the economy.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Bank of England

Auditor, Risk and Internal Audit at Bank of England

Application Advice: Be open and honest, you don't have to know everything about finance or economics. The bank is looking for how you work and solve problems and how you can bring something different with way of thinking and add to the banks culture

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Bank of England

Supervisor, Insurance Division at Bank of England

Application Advice: Focus on the Bank's purpose and the behaviours they want to promote. Do not think too much about your technical abilities and highlight your curiosity for all parts of the Bank as well as your ability to learn.

Interview Advice: Focus on the behaviours the Bank would like to see exhibited and recall times in your life where you have displayed these. Also think about how your experiences tie into the Bank's purpose.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Bank of England

Testing Analyst, Technology at Bank of England

Application Advice: It is a long application be ready to put a lot of information and don't be afraid to speak from the heart

Interview Advice: Many people think during group work that they need to be the one speaking the most, but that isn't correct in a group work setting you need to show how you work as a team, ask for input of people speaking less, centre the conversation back to the task and be kind and respectful of everyone's opinions

Industry: Banking and Finance

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NFU Mutual

Propositions Assistant, Propositions at NFU Mutual

Application Advice: Demonstrate the values that are listed on the career page

Interview Advice: Be yourself, research the company well and don't call them the NFU

Industry: Banking and Finance

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NFU Mutual

Professional Trainee, Sales & Agency at NFU Mutual

Application Advice: Do your prep on the company's business model. Learn what mutual is and what they stand for.

Interview Advice: Be yourself! The interviews are assessed holistically and they care about what you are like as a person. Be authentic.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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NFU Mutual

Trainee Actuary, Financial Risk at NFU Mutual

Application Advice: Be true to yourself when applying, the company care about who you are, your passions and what you, as an individual would be able to bring

Interview Advice: Look at the company culture and thing about how that aligns to you. It has a great employee satisfaction scores and which scores

Industry: Banking and Finance

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ISIO

Graduate Trainee, Investment Advisory at ISIO

Application Advice: I did not do the Isio application process.

Interview Advice: I did not complete an interview at Isio.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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ISIO

Investment Consultant, Investment at ISIO

Application Advice: Ensure CV reads well and showcases key skills which demonstrate why you are the ideal candidate for the job role

Interview Advice: Be relaxed and prepared with examples to showcase necessary skills.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Isio

Assistant Manager, Actuarial and Consulting at Isio

Application Advice: Research into the role and the company to see what areas of work might interest you. Make sure you know about any further qualification that the programme provides.

Interview Advice: Have a few questions prepared to ask the interviewer at the end.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Isio

Assistant Consultant, Actuarial & Consultancy at Isio

Application Advice: Be yourself. Don't write what you think employers want you to write, put down what you actually believe and what you are actually about. Qualifications aren't everything.

Interview Advice: Once again be yourself and try to remain calm. The toughest question i found where related to competencies. Where have you shown good leadership etc.. Prepare mock answers to these that you can mould to the actual questions asked.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Isio

Investment Analyst, Pensions Investment at Isio

Application Advice: Dynamic CV, related skills

Interview Advice: Interest in long-term career with Isio Knowledge of pensions Be yourself - don't be afraid to state your values and what you expect! Competency based questions Link experience to skills required

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Isio

Trainee actuary, Pensions Actuarial at Isio

Application Advice: Try to stay relaxed during the online tests and work quickly. Be honest in all stages or it will most likely catch up with you. When applying for a graduate role, companies don't necessarily expect you to know everything but as long as it you have a willingness to learnt that's what they look for.

Interview Advice: Definitely do your research before the interview. Make sure to prepare answers regarding to why you want to work in that industry and company, giving examples of times you work within a team, a time you failed at something, overcame something difficult. Have some technical knowledge of the pensions industry and know what's going on in the world.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Isio

Graduate Trainee, Actuarial & Consultancy – Pensions at Isio

Application Advice: Make sure this is not just 'another job you apply for after university' You need to know what the job is and why you want to do it. Spend time researching pensions actuarial work and what skills from uni you can apply

Interview Advice: Why this job and this company? Know everything about the exams we take How can what you've learnt in uni apply to this role Working in a team

Industry: Banking and Finance

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NFU Mutual

Risk Analyst, Risk at NFU Mutual

Application Advice: Don't be afraid to apply, even if you think your degree / qualifications are not exactly aligned with the role.

Interview Advice: For the parts of the interview process that are fairly open-ended (such as delivering a presentation), don't be afraid to be creative. Think about ways of making sure your ideas are memorable and stand out!

Industry: Banking and Finance

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NFU Mutual

Professional Trainee, Sales & Agency at NFU Mutual

Application Advice: DO your research about the company - how they operate and the culture.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Bank of England

Data Analyst, Supervisory Risk Specialists at Bank of England

Application Advice: Relevant knowledge about the bank

Interview Advice: Be confident and yourself

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Hays

Recruitment Consultant, Financial Markets at Hays

Application Advice: -Answer honestly

Interview Advice: - Do your research on the company -do your research on your role -Practice role plays if possible

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Bank of England

Supervisor, Supervision at Bank of England

Application Advice: Be yourself! The Bank is not looking for a certain type of person. Try and get your genuine personality to shine through

Interview Advice: Be yourself! The Bank is not looking for a certain type of person. Try and get your genuine personality to shine through

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Bank of England

Data Analyst, Data and Statistics Division at Bank of England

Application Advice: Be clear on the role of the Bank of England (ie it isn't a commercial Bank). There will be many well qualified applicants, so aim to set yourself apart by your knowledge of what the Bank has been doing recently and why that interests you - along with all of the standard tips of selling yourself well.

Interview Advice: Be clear on the role of the Bank of England (ie it isn't a commercial Bank). There will be many well qualified applicants, so aim to set yourself apart by your knowledge of what the Bank has been doing recently and why that interests you - along with all of the standard tips of selling yourself well.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Bank of England

Trading Desk Dealer, Markets at Bank of England

Interview Advice: Show passion for the Bank in your interview and really understand what the Bank does and why it benefits the country and local communities.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Bank of England

Supervisor, Supervision at Bank of England

Application Advice: Apply early. Spend some time on the application questions, but don't think about it for days.

Interview Advice: Use the STAR method on competency questions. Think about the Bank's missions and values when answering questions.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Kent County Council

Graduate Accountant, Finance at Kent County Council

Application Advice: Ensure your CV is tailored to the role and read the job description thoroughly. Ensure that the role and company is one that you would enjoy and that offers good career progression if that is important to you. Take your time going through the application and ensure that your answers are clear and use good grammar.

Interview Advice: Prepare for the interview ahead of time. Research common interview questions for that role and the company you are applying for. Ensure good eye contact and body language and present yourself well. Listen to the questions fully and try to answer them to the best of your abilities. Don't be afraid to ask the interviewer(s) if they can move on to the next question and come back to a question you were stuck on later. Ask lots of your own questions. The interview should also allow you to get to know your employer and the role.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd

Solutions Manager, Solutions at Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd

Application Advice: Focus on international background and experience, personal attributes matching the team, agile and innovative mindset, presenting skills, analytical skills

Interview Advice: Be yourselves and be modest - recruiting process is long and HR very skilled

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Supervision Associate, Supervision at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: - Research the company: what have they done, values, recent news articles

Interview Advice: - Think of scenarios where you have displayed certain qualities e.g. improved a process, communicated with people from different backgrounds and how you handled this

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Policy Adviser, Markets Policy at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Read widely on the news and trends in financial services and regulation.

Interview Advice: Make sure you understand the role of the FCA and what recent actions the FCA has taken.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Graduate Associate, Supervision – Retail & Authorisation at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Be honest when asked to answer any questions about your experience and try to understand what financial services is and how the FCA operates.

Interview Advice: Try to relax and see the interview as a conversation rather than a one way interrogation. Be honest if you don't know the answer to a technical question but show what you do know and how that is relevant to the role.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd

Solutions Origination & Market Analyst, Life & Health Solutions at Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd

Application Advice: Having even one notable company name on your resume (i.e. from an internship) will make your full-time/graduate application much more likely to be selected for interviewing.

Interview Advice: Read up on the company - being able to speak to/ask questions about what's going on with the company shows that you've done your homework and are genuinely interested in the company.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Kent County Council

Pension Fund Graduate Accounting Trainee, Pension Fund, Treasury and Investments at Kent County Council

Application Advice: Ensure your CV is up-to-date and is tailored towards the job description of the job you are applying for. This does not mean lying on your CV, but ensuring the skills and behaviours you have acquired are linked towards the job application. I would also really think about what it is about this job and this company that attracts you and why you would like to work for that company. Finally, do not rush the application. Take the time to put thought in to your answers and ensure they use correct spelling, grammar, punctuation etc.

Interview Advice: Prepare well. This may mean going back over your application and reminding yourself of answers as well as researching the company and what the day to day job may entail. Ensure you prepare for many situational judgment questions as this is often how an employer will determine if you will fit in well in their team and if you have the correct skills and behaviours required for this job. Finally, make sure you ask the employer some questions. This is also an interview for you to get to know the company and potentially your new role so ensure you ask a few questions regarding the work environment/culture, what the average day may look like etc.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd

Data Scientist, IT at Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd

Application Advice: Be thorough when filing your application.

Interview Advice: Be yourself and answer questions honestly.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Kent County Council

Pension Fund Graduate Accounting Trainee, Finance – Pension Fund, Treasury and Investments at Kent County Council

Application Advice: Take your time with the application and ensure you think about and prepare your answers accordingly. It is easy for graduates to rush through applications as it can be tough to secure a job and so most think that by applying to as many as possible you have a higher chance. However, I would say this is not the case. Take your time and really think about why you want to work for that company and what interests you in this role. Also, I would say to ensure your CV is up-to-date and is adjusted to ensure it meets the criteria for that role, without lying. Each role/sector/company is different and so they may have different requirements so it is important that they see that you have what they are looking for.

Interview Advice: My interview was virtual and so my tips will relate to online interviews. I would say, first of all, to ensure that you are in a quiet, bright location and there is nothing around which will distract you or the interviewers as this can cause you to forget your answers and may leave a bad impression on the examiners depending on the situation. Secondly, I would say to research the organisation/sector and find common interview questions for that role. Take your time and really think about your answers, ensuring you prepare accordingly beforehand. One thing I would do is record myself, through my laptop camera, answering these questions and then I would watch them back. This allows me to see my facial expressions and ensure I remember to look into the camera rather than at the screen. It also helps with remembering your answers. I would also say to try not to overthink it. Of course it is important to come across well in an interview, however interviewers and looking to embarrass you or for interviewees to fail. They want you to succeed. Just take your time with your answers and if you need a few seconds to think then do not hesitate to ask or even ask if you can come back to that question at the end. This may even make you seem more confident, as opposed to an awkward silence and not having a great answer to their question. Finally, ensure you ask the interviewers a few questions at the end. As much as this is an interview for the company to see if you are a fit for their company, you should also be asking yourself if they are a fit for you and somebody you would like to work for. Try to ask questions about what a day in that role usually looks like and what the culture is like to get a real insight into the team and people you will be working with.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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NFU Mutual

HR Professional Trainee, Human Resource at NFU Mutual

Application Advice: Make sure you do wider research about the company and have a clear understanding of why you think you would be a good fit at NFU Mutual.

Interview Advice: Be yourself, and show you have done research around the company and the competencies required for the role.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd

Transfer Pricing Graduate, Tax at Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd

Application Advice: The company has many different positions, just try to find the one that better fits for you

Interview Advice: Be yourself

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Liberty Global

Finance Graduate, Central Risk & Compliance at Liberty Global

Application Advice: Make your application questions / cover letter short and sweet. Ensure you have all the necessary key points to sell yourself but keep it concise and don't waffle. Emphasize on the skills you have gained from experiences you have had.

Interview Advice: Prepare competency based answers for the 1 on 1 interview using the STAR technique. Make sure you are honest and be yourself!

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd

Financial Analyst, Finance at Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd

Application Advice: Stay yourself!

Interview Advice: Show who you are and what you are passionate about - don't try to be someone else.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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NFU Mutual

Test and Learn Consultant, Agency Department at NFU Mutual

Application Advice: its a long process, be prepared for that!

Interview Advice: Be yourself, you will get taught the technical knowledge, we need to see your internal resource.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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NFU Mutual

Professional Trainee, Financial Services at NFU Mutual

Application Advice: The video interview is key - treat it like a face-to-face interview and ensure to be smart and professional.

Interview Advice: Research the industry thoroughly, including key competitors. Find out what makes NFUM different from other financial advisory firms. Work out who our key market are and how we maintain our reputation. Be confident in your convictions. Work out the usual career paths people take.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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mthree

mthree alumni – business analyst, Risk Management at mthree

Interview Advice: Showcase soft skills as well as technical abilities, they are both very important.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Associate, Authorisations at Financial Conduct Authority

Interview Advice: Interview was entirely based around the organisation's values, so make sure you have some examples to hand of times that you have demonstrated these values.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Associate, Prudential at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Read up on the work that the FCA does and the mission statement

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Associate, Supervision at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Know the company and it's values. This is will form a large part of the process.

Interview Advice: Review commonly asked interview questions. There any many competency based questions they will ask. Engage your answers with the FCA values.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Graduate Associate, BTS at Financial Conduct Authority

Interview Advice: Research the FCA values in advance

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Associate, Competition Economics at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Be up to date with the macroeconomic situation of the UK

Interview Advice: Example of a time you worked in a team Biggest challenges faced by FCA

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Project Coordinator, Supervision at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Showcase what you have learnt from each job you have done

Interview Advice: Try and build a repour with the people who are interviewing you. Research the FCA objectives and values and link your answers to these.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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mthree

AML Analyst, Financial Crime at mthree

Application Advice: Be yourself and show your interest.

Interview Advice: Be yourself and prepare.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Associate, Specialist Directorate at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Research about current topics and how the FCA's values fit into what is happening in the financial industry

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Associate, Retail Banking at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Read articles from the FCA's website about our mission and our 'Approach' documents.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Associate, Resolution at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Don't be phased by the large application process

Interview Advice: My interviewers were very friendly and it was more of a two-way conversation - make the most of the opportunity to connect with your interviewers on a personal level.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Associate, Human Resources at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: - Bear with it- sometimes you can find yourself waiting a while to hear back, but try your best to be patient. - Do your research on external factors impacting the FCA, even if that won't directly impact the role you're applying for

Interview Advice: - Prepare for as many competency based questions as you can. - Research their values and mission!

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Associate, Life insurance and outsourcers at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Keep your application concise and do your research

Interview Advice: Be confident Ask questions about the role and the industry Be passionate about why you want to work for not only the organisation but the specific department you are applying to.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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NFU Mutual

Property Fund Analyst, Properties at NFU Mutual

Application Advice: Be clear and concise in your application and make sure you sell yourself in a succinct way.

Interview Advice: Research the role before you go and try and learn as much as you can about it as well as the company. You will need to make sure you think of examples for all the competencies and be able to talk around them.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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NFU Mutual

Professional Trainee, Financial Services at NFU Mutual

Application Advice: perservere! I chased an assessment centre date 4 times and eventually got one because i was being stubborn.

Interview Advice: competency based

Industry: Banking and Finance

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NFU Mutual

Sales & Business Management Professional Trainee, Sales & Agency at NFU Mutual

Application Advice: Be honest, try to show your best qualities on your cv and really tailor the CV to the role. Evidence, Evidence, Evidence. Use your degree and past work experience to really pinpoint to the recruiter why you are the best candidate in a pile of papers!

Interview Advice: Be true to yourself, research the firm well. You don't need to be the absolute stand out from each task at the assessment centre, just show your best attributes, be open to the panel about where you want to develop further and why you are well suited for the role.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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NFU Mutual

Professional Trainee, Financial Services at NFU Mutual

Application Advice: Be honest and up front, you'll know if its the right fit for you?

Interview Advice: Be honest and up front, you'll know if its the right fit for you?

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Willis Towers Watson

Actuarial Consultant, Retirement at Willis Towers Watson

Interview Advice: The assessment day was the most enjoyable one I had attended, as the activities were designed in a way which gave you a good opportunity to be yourself and demonstrate your skills. The interview itself was actually quite conversational rather than feeling like an interrogation like some do. It consisted of a few strengths based questions where I was asked to give some examples from where I have worked in a team, what I learnt from it etc. It is a good idea to have a good understanding of the role and why you are interested in it before going to the interview. Read up on key aspect of pensions and the industry, and it is worth having an idea of some current topics in the news effecting pensions. I was asked a few questions about the structure of pension schemes and the role of an actuary. It is worth bearing in mind that the interview is "CV blind" so the interviewers didn't actual know much about me or my experience, so it is a good opportunity to talk about these things.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Associate, Market Oversight at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Consider the role of the organisation in public and private life, and how this is changing in the current times.

Interview Advice: Demonstrate the values of the organisation through your own examples.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Associate, Supervision at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Read up on the Mission and Objectives. Link back FCA values to own work and how you can bring your own skills set into the workplace to benefit. Research key policies/regulation that has had a recent positive impact and identify any market trends or key events that might be important for future regulation.

Interview Advice: Read up on the Mission and Objectives. Link back FCA values to own work and how you can bring your own skills set into the workplace to benefit. Research key policies/regulation that has had a recent positive impact and identify any market trends or key events that might be important for future regulation.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Graduate Associate, Wholesale Banks at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Be yourself and be authentic, but also be conscious of the FCA's mission statement when writing your application. Be transparent about your educational journey/career until this moment and how this is a strength when considering yourself at the FCA.

Interview Advice: As well as the FCA's mission statement, be cognisant of some of the policy initiatives that have occurred recently, as well as some of the wider cross-organisational priorities that are published in the annual report. Certainly, when addressing your interview questions, frame them using the STAR model. This will help you convey the appropriate depth of information whilst also being concise.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Associate, Relationship Management Vetting Team, Enforcement at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Read FCA business plan, and try to get an understanding of the purpose of the organisation and the concept of harm.

Interview Advice: Prepare competency based answers using STAR technique.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Hargreaves Lansdown

Graduate Trainee, Graduate at Hargreaves Lansdown

Application Advice: Understand the business thoroughly, and understand what it is that makes HL stand out amongst competitors.

Interview Advice: Be curious, don't be afraid to ask questions and don't be afraid to demonstrate your knowledge.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Hargreaves Lansdown

Graduate Trainee, Graduate Scheme at Hargreaves Lansdown

Application Advice: Look on the website to find out about the company and tie your application into that

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Associate, Market Oversight at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Think about the mission and how that applies to you. Practice situational judgement tests keeping in mind the FCA's values

Interview Advice: Can you give examples of when you have applied teamwork? Can you give examples of when you have had an idea and gone through with it? Job-specific questions related to the role you have Team and analytical exercises want you to focus on the FCA's values

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Supervision Associate, Pensions and Platforms at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Think about why you are applying to the FCA and whether an organisation like it would be right for you personally and your career goals, especially if you are a graduate.

Interview Advice: Do your research into the organisation & its areas of focus, as well as its vision and values. Try to think of how you've demonstrated these values and use examples in your interview answers.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Associate, Conduct Specialists Department at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Have a good understanding of the regulatory landscape and commercial awareness.

Interview Advice: Be challenging.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Associate Communications at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Read up on current financial services issues/the FCA's response and interventions, and think about how they affect you or your family and friends.

Interview Advice: The assessment centre can be tiring so take each part as it comes and don't lose heart if one bit goes badly.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Willis Towers Watson

Actuarial Consultant, Retirement at Willis Towers Watson

Application Advice: Research the company, make sure the role is right for you.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Willis Towers Watson

Analyst, Investments at Willis Towers Watson

Interview Advice: Enjoy yourself. Most questions are about you rather than the industry and company as a whole although a good background knowledge helps. Take every opportunity to expand on conversations and interactions between the interviewers and the fellow applicants.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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DHL Supply Chain

Finance Graduate, Finance at DHL Supply Chain

Application Advice: Think what is the reason you are applying for a role. Are you going into something you will be happy doing.

Interview Advice: Relax, take a water bottle.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Alfa Financial Software Limited

Analyst, Support at Alfa Financial Software Limited

Interview Advice: Read the website and around asset finance and the lease industry in general.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Willis Towers Watson

Actuarial Analyst, Pensions at Willis Towers Watson

Application Advice: Research the company and it's role within the industry to get enough. Make sure you are applying to the correct role that suits you.

Interview Advice: Research recent pensions related information from the DWP. Be knowledgeable about the different exams you are going to need to take. Show your ability to be collaborative.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Associate, Enforcement and Market Oversight at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Research the company and its values. Consider whether you can demonstrate the values in previous experience. Analysis skills are key and articulating yourself clearly and concisely.

Interview Advice: Demonstrate the values, remain calm, engage with the interviewer and don't be afraid to ask questions. Questions focused around demonstrating values and how you would adapt in certain situations.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Assosciate, Supervision at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Only apply if you genuinely are interested in regulation and achieving fair outcomes for consumers and markets.

Interview Advice: Be friendly and genuine. Don't be afraid to get something wrong so long as it is justified.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Associate, Authorisations at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Be yourself

Interview Advice: Don't be nervous, the assessment centre is great

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Associate, Enforcement at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Focus on the values of the company and how what you can offer aligns with that.

Interview Advice: Include the values in your answer, be knowledgeable of recent FCA outcomes and publications. Structure each answer with examples and what you did and how that led to the result achieved.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Graduate, Business & Technology Solutions at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: An important part is the cultural fit, so whether you think it is the place for you and whether they think you are the right person for the role.

Interview Advice: Think about what experience you have and how that is applicable to the job, and think of examples you can use.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Associate, Enforcement at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Speak to people about their work. Sometimes what's said on paper and what you do is quite different. Be aware of what's happening in the markets and how the FCA intervene. You don't have to understand it all, but show that you're following what the authority is doing.

Interview Advice: Know the mission. Know the values. Know the key competencies. Then be able to articulate how they relate to your past and your future. It is also a good idea to know about what your business division does.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Associate, Enforcement at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Make sure you have applied for the right scheme for you - there are several available and it is important to consider what type of work you will be doing in each specific role. Consider the skills necessary for your chosen programme and how you can demonstrate them fully. The FCA takes its values very seriously, so you should be aware of these and how you could demonstrate and apply these in your work. You will need to demonstrate some interest in and knowledge of financial services, including ongoing changes or current issues facing the sector.

Interview Advice: Try to remain calm under pressure. The assessment centre has multiple parts to test you in a variety of scenarios and each one will matter. The telephone interview asks specific questions to test your knowledge of the FCA, your chosen programme and wider commercial issues. The assessment centre interview is competency-based, so have a think about what skills might be required for your role.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Allianz Insurance

Operational Analyst/Management Graduate, Pet Plan at Allianz Insurance

Application Advice: Highlight your achievements and how you did them, do not just reiterate facts

Interview Advice: Be yourself - Allianz wants people who are similar to their core values. If you don't have them, then you won't fit into the company

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd

Financial Market Risk Modeller, Group Risk Management at Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd

Application Advice: Make sure you focus on having an open mind and multiple interests, as the role is quite broad and there are multiple areas of specialisation.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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NFU Mutual

Professional Trainee, IT at NFU Mutual

Application Advice: Show how you fit the principles of the company and how you tackle problems that have occurred in the past to your advantage.

Interview Advice: Be friendly, clear and ask many questions.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd

Data & Risk Analyst, Reinsurance at Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd

Application Advice: Train on some online personality tests or IQ tests prior to submitting an application.

Interview Advice: Prepare answers according to the project/line of the interviewer.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Allianz Insurance

Multinational Underwriter, Multinational at Allianz Insurance

Application Advice: Outline experience

Interview Advice: Show an ability to adapt and think on your feet

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd

Business Development Manager, Business Development at Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd

Application Advice: Network.

Interview Advice: Be prepared for the assessment center. Be yourself, and connect with the interviewers.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd

Business Analyst, Risk Management IT at Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd

Application Advice: Know why you want to work for this specific industry and company and be able to clearly articulate this. Research the companies values and how they align with your own.

Interview Advice: Know the company culture, be prepared to answer questions about your CV and have clear examples of how you've dealt with certain situations (e.g. difficult colleague/team member). When they ask if you have any questions, have a few prepared.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd

Investor Relations Graduate / Associate, Investor Relations at Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd

Application Advice: Open-minded, interest in re/insurance, search information on the company's website

Interview Advice: Be interested, prepare questions ask about the team

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Associate, Enforcement at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Draft, redraft then redraft again until it reads best Have a logical structure to your paragraphs. Don't make your sentences too long Do lots of practice runs of the online tests - these are widely available on the internet Try to draw attention to your skills and how these match up with what the FCA is looking for Try to convey your enthusiasm for the chance to work at the FCA

Interview Advice: Find out as much as possible about the FCA, the financial services industry and wider current affairs landscape Prepare answers covering the FCA's values and their desired competencies Stay calm and try to follow the STAR technique as a method for structuring your responses

Industry: Banking and Finance

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MUFG

Analyst, DCM at MUFG

Application Advice: International experience is highly valued as MUFG likes to hire candidates with a wide variety of backgrounds; thus show and be ready to discuss any such experiences. Familiarise yourself with MUFG values and think how your values are aligned to them.

Interview Advice: Be yourself! The AC is a fun day, no need to stress over it. Good leadership skills valued, and candidates who were ready to take initiative went far. Be ready to discuss any international and previous work experience in detail. Make sure you know what is going on in the market, e.g. macro events and recent deals, if relevant to the position you're applying for.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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MUFG

Analyst, Corproate Banking at MUFG

Application Advice: Show that you are open-minded and willing to learn through your relevant experiences.

Interview Advice: Be yourself. Be approachable and social.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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MUFG

Analyst, Graduate Programme at MUFG

Application Advice: - Build up your CV - Search for job recruiters / recruitment agencies

Interview Advice: - Don't stress out - Think about yourself in 5 years - Show that you are committed - Research about the organization

Industry: Banking and Finance

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MUFG

Analyst, Non-Investment Grade Syndicate at MUFG

Application Advice: Research the company well beforehand - know its key products, how the bank operates, especially in EMEA as a branch of Japan. Look at the annual report to see what areas it is growing in, as it is growing as competitors contract.

Interview Advice: The interview is an assessment of whether the bank wants you to be within its walls for potentially your whole working life. Displaying teamwork, interest and charm are far more important than detailed and specific product knowledge for an intern or graduate position.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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MUFG

Analyst, Investment Banking Division at MUFG

Application Advice: MUFG is more about the 'fit' than your previous knowledge of banking. As a graduate they provide high levels of technical training to make sure all grads begin on the desk at the same standard.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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MUFG

Analyst, Product Control at MUFG

Application Advice: Show an interest in the role you are applying for. For example, if applying to the trading floor, know what the major movers in markets are. What are the Fed doing? What's happening with Brexit?

Interview Advice: Show strong teamwork skills, as well as the technical and commercial side of things. People want to hire someone who fits in with the team, regardless of whether they are extremely technically-minded. We see the people we work with every day, you want someone you know will make what we do the most enjoyable and successful it can be.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Arcadis

Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Financial Institutions at Arcadis

Application Advice: Research the company thoroughly, especially its values.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Associate, LIFA at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Research the company, read the recent publications. Look at the company's values.

Interview Advice: Think about the experiences you have had or achievements that highlight how you are aligned with the company's key values. Questions are the classic interview competency-based ones.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Associate, Supervision at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: All exercises of the assessment centre are balanced against each other.

Interview Advice: Answer the questions concretely.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Allianz Insurance

Assistant Underwriter, Southern Existing Business (Allianz Engineering) at Allianz Insurance

Application Advice: Do your research on Allianz and know about our brand.

Interview Advice: Be calm and yourself. Allianz doesn't like candidates who pretend to be something they're not.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Hargreaves Lansdown

Graduate Trainee, Rotational Graduate Scheme at Hargreaves Lansdown

Application Advice: Make sure you research the company and understand how it works. Make yourself stand out.

Interview Advice: Be yourself. Know the company. Know what you want and why you want it.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Hargreaves Lansdown

People Strategy Officer, Human Resources at Hargreaves Lansdown

Application Advice: Be genuine, do your research, think about the value you bring to the company.

Interview Advice: Be genuine, don't try to second guess what answers people are looking for, be prepared - think about the transferrable skills you have (i.e. teamworking/problem solving etc.) and think of good examples to share. Don't be afraid to say you aren't sure of the answer to something but give your initial thoughts based on what you do know.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Willis Towers Watson

Investment Analyst, Investment at Willis Towers Watson

Application Advice: Don't rush

Interview Advice: Be yourself, don't try to come in with a load of info revised, just be natural.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Willis Towers Watson

Analyst, Investment at Willis Towers Watson

Application Advice: Do lots of practice questions & interview questions before doing it

Interview Advice: Ask lots of questions Do your research on the job, company & industry

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Associate, Markets Policy at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Be specific about your interest in the role and your chosen division (e.g. "I am particularly interested in the supervision of wholesale financial services as I previously worked in a retail bank and would, therefore, want more exposure to wholesale firms and markets" is better than "The work of Wholesale Supervision sounds very interesting") Do your research based on reliable news sources (e.g. Financial Times) and, crucially, FCA-published documents.

Interview Advice: Work quickly through the written exercises at the assessment centre because time runs out fast. Whenever you are asked to role play, make sure you remember that you have to literally act as if you were someone else. Avoid making sweeping generalisations about anything. If you state an opinion, make sure you are able to back that up with justification if asked by the interviewers. Be able to explain how you fit the FCA values and mission (worth reading their business plan and Sector Views).

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Associate, Strategy at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Research what the FCA does, and why it is such a prestigious place to work. Read up on the Mission and other approach documents, for those departments that you have applied for.

Interview Advice: During your interview, it is important to show your true self and allow your personality to come through when you express yourself.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Graduate Associate, Enforcement at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Consider the FCA's mission and objectives carefully and ensure that you demonstrate that you have the same values.

Interview Advice: Act confident, even if you are nervous. Think about past experiences/achievements that could demonstrate you possess key competencies.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Hargreaves Lansdown

Graduate Trainee, Rotational at Hargreaves Lansdown

Application Advice: An application should be tailored to the company after research has been done. Keep the cv short and use the covering letter and application questions to show you understand the company and the values of the company.

Interview Advice: Be honest. The very nature of a graduate scheme is that no candidate will be perfect but HL are looking for people who understand this, and areas they need to develop on, as this is a sign of someone who is keen to work and improve.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Associate, Wholesale Bank Supervision at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Understand why you want to join the FCA, and how this fits in with the Mission/Values.

Interview Advice: Practice your competencies.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Assistant Private Secretary, Strategy and Competition at Financial Conduct Authority

Interview Advice: Be yourself in the interview. Questions asked are mostly competency.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Associate, Wholesale Markets Supervision at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Prepare-research what we do, think about your motivations, practice for the online tests.

Interview Advice: Be genuine and prepare examples.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Associate, Wholesale Supervision at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Apply early and take time over the application. Don't slip up on the online testing.

Interview Advice: Research the role thoroughly and plan what interview answers you could give ahead of time.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Associate, Wholesale Banks at Financial Conduct Authority

Interview Advice: Make sure you ask a few questions at the end.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Graduate, Specialist Supervisor Department at Financial Conduct Authority

Interview Advice: Prepare for a case study which is hard and supposed to be challenging time wise. There is a competency-based interview, group exercise and a role-playing situation with an actor.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Associate, Supervision – Retail Investments at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Be proactive about discussing with a current or previous graduate. They will often be very willing to share information and provide some insight into the issues and topics that are most important to the FCA at the time, and these can be very valuable things to mention in an application or interview.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Hargreaves Lansdown

Graduate Trainee, Graduate Scheme at Hargreaves Lansdown

Application Advice: Make sure you read our website so you can make your application relevant. There's nothing worse than a generic application that someone has clearly sent out for 20 different Grad Schemes.

Interview Advice: Have examples of times you've done well in previous roles and challenges you've overcome. If you're applying straight from uni, it doesn't need to be a "work" example. It could be a time you've been a mentor, set up a society or worked on a group project.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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NFU Mutual

Customer Service, Customer Service- Professional Trainee Scheme at NFU Mutual

Application Advice: Make yourself stand out. Thoroughly think about the things you have done whilst in previous jobs and whilst at university, how does this make you a future leader.

Interview Advice: Do your business research, know about the company, what they do, what their objectives are. Do your industry research, know what is happening in the industry. Don't be modest and underplay the part you played in an example you give, and be specific to what YOUR role is not what the TEAMS role was.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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NFU Mutual

Professional Trainee, Sales and Agency at NFU Mutual

Application Advice: Be honest, this is a very customer focused role, if that is not something you would like, look at some of the other schemes on offer.

Interview Advice: Competency-based questions: A time when you resolved conflict in the workplace/dealt with a difficult colleague? Went above and beyond for a customer? In 10 years time, where would you like to be?

Industry: Banking and Finance

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NFU Mutual

Sales and Agency Professional Trainee, Sales and Agency at NFU Mutual

Application Advice: Demonstrate how your sales skills and potential farming background can be seen as an asset on your CV and throughout the application process. It is good to have experience in different industries to provide fresh perspectives to potentially incorporate positive change within the business.

Interview Advice: Show off leadership and teamwork skills and a sociable, natural personality because this will enable effective networking within the company. Show an opportunistic mindset that is relatable, friendly and approachable to change. Always refer to previous experience and link that back to how it relates to the job role. The specification revolves around the personal star and so each example should follow this structure. It is important to sell yourself but to do it in a way that demonstrates professionalism, integrity and humility. Confidence should be shown naturally and this will encourage a balanced, enthusiastic approach.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd

Client Markets Analyst, Reinsurance at Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd

Interview Advice: Don't say what you think they want to hear. They want to get to know you, be yourself.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd

Intern, Corporate Development at Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd

Interview Advice: Be yourself and show your true personality. Know what the company and company culture has to offer.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd

Business Analyst, Risk Management IT at Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd

Application Advice: - make sure to include extra curricular activities - really emphasize the skills you have gained from any relevant work/study experience - research the company - show interest in the industry

Interview Advice: - be yourself - be prepared to answer questions that relate to the skills you have and how they would come in useful to the role you are applying for - show interest and have a few questions prepared to ask

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd

Strategy Analyst, Strategy at Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd

Application Advice: Highlight international opportunities, be open-minded.

Interview Advice: Analytical skills are mainly tested through real cases.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Virgin Media 02

Finance Graduate, Finance at Virgin Media

Application Advice: Take your time and really think about what Virgin Media are looking for in a candidate.

Interview Advice: Be yourself and be socialable.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Other (please specify)

Account manager, Social media at Other (please specify)

Interview Advice: Be as open as you can about what you want to do. They provide good learning opportunities.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Tokio Marine Kiln Group

Graduate Trainee, Graduate at Tokio Marine Kiln Group

Interview Advice: Relax and be yourself.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Tokio Marine Kiln Group

Graduate Trainee, Rotational at Tokio Marine Kiln Group

Application Advice: Think about what personal experience you have that makes you different/suitable for the role - insurance work experience (although useful) isn't the focus of the application process, more things like part time jobs, university clubs, etc.

Interview Advice: Questions focus on additional CV experience beyond education, and how your personal skillset/personality would be suited to the role.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Willis Towers Watson

Analyst, Retirement at Willis Towers Watson

Application Advice: Research the company before applying, make use of friends and family who can read through your application before submitting.

Interview Advice: Always use the STAR model when preparing answers. Practice with family and friends before the day.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd

Junior Financial Analyst, Finance at Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd

Application Advice: Clear, concise, precise CV and cover letter

Interview Advice: Be yourself and be to the point

Industry: Banking and Finance

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NFU Mutual

Professional Trainee, Customer Services at NFU Mutual

Application Advice: Get to grips with the company ethos and strategic goals. Show appreciation for what we offer to customers in order to differentiate ourselves from the rest of the pack. Demonstrate your innovation and leadership with working examples.

Interview Advice: Whilst it's fairly formal affair in regards to the situation, the team makes a super effort to be friendly and aid you to be at ease. It's as much about ensuring you're right for us as you ensuring we're right for you. Be engaging with the assessors and build rapport; ask questions about the culture and feel of the company and really build an understanding of the organisation. Use the assessment opportunities to demonstrate your skill set: be professional, dynamic, innovative and passionate with your presentations and ideas. Think outside the box in the group activities and demonstrate democratic leadership whilst engaging as a team player. Above all, relax and embrace the experience. Those who are successful tend to be quietly confident, friendly individuals who visibly (and honestly) embody the brand ethics and ideologies.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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NFU Mutual

Professional Trainee, Customer Services at NFU Mutual

Application Advice: Highlight key words from the application and then include them in your CV and covering letter. Always edit your CV to align with the area your applying for.

Interview Advice: Be yourself, be confident and research the company.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Willis Towers Watson

Investment Analyst, Delegated Investment Services at Willis Towers Watson

Interview Advice: Look online at reviews - very detailed and accurate

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Virgin Media 02

Management Accounts – Consumer Brand, Marketing & Analytics, Management Accounts at Virgin Media

Application Advice: - Really think about what makes virgin media different - it lives through its values so it's important to display these through your application

Interview Advice: - Again, display virgin media values at all times - Be confident and most importantly be yourself!

Industry: Banking and Finance

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FactSet

Analytics Consultant, Consulting at FactSet

Application Advice: -Know the company and competitors well -Show passion -Have a good understanding of finance

Interview Advice: -Be personable -Show that you are eager to learn

Industry: Banking and Finance

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FactSet

Senior Consultant, Investment Management at FactSet

Application Advice: Be yourself, it's easy to see the right and wrong fit once you've been at the company a while.

Interview Advice: Show personality, initiative you've taken. FactSet people like people, the business is based on this concept.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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FactSet

Software Engineer I, Market Data at FactSet

Application Advice: Research the company well and carry the same passion and values the company does, into your application.

Interview Advice: For Graduate Software Engineers: Know the usual things - sorting and search algorithms, C++ language oddities and differences with other popular languages, be able to write/describe algorithms in C++ or Java.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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FactSet

Software Engineer, at FactSet

Interview Advice: be well prepared on OOP, data structure

Industry: Banking and Finance

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FactSet

Software Engineer, Software Engineering at FactSet

Application Advice: show that you have a passion for software and how you can benefit the company

Interview Advice: have a good knowledge of software engineering

Industry: Banking and Finance

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FactSet

Consultant, at FactSet

Application Advice: Really research the company and get a full understanding of what the role and company does.

Interview Advice: What do you think the consultant does at FactSet? Who are FactSet's competitors? How would you handle one of your clients using a competitors product? Stress people skills combined with either a financial or technology knowledge.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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FactSet

Product Developer, Analytics at FactSet

Application Advice: Show that you're a self-starter and can handle early responsibility

Industry: Banking and Finance

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FactSet

Consultant, Strategic Partnerships & Alliances at FactSet

Interview Advice: - Have a good understanding of recent news related to the company (Acquisitions, future plans)

Industry: Banking and Finance

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FactSet

Software Engineer, Software Engineering at FactSet

Application Advice: Keep practising developing software and doing your own home projects but also maintain you knowledge on the theory.

Interview Advice: Learn theory and do coding challenges.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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FactSet

Consultant, Consulting at FactSet

Interview Advice: Try to relax and answer thoughtfully rather than in an unnatural or scripted way

Industry: Banking and Finance

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FactSet

Strategic Consultant, Consulting at FactSet

Application Advice: Find out what FactSet does!

Interview Advice: Glassdoor has most of the interview questions, prepare using these! Don't make it sound like you're using FactSet as a stepping stone...

Industry: Banking and Finance

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FactSet

Consultant, Consulting at FactSet

Application Advice: Have an interest in finance and technology

Interview Advice: Show your passion for technology and also providing good client service

Industry: Banking and Finance

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FactSet

Senior Consultant, Consulting at FactSet

Application Advice: Make sure you research the company. There is plenty of information on Glassdoor/company website/etc.

Interview Advice: Make sure you come across enthusiastic and interesting. FactSet hires more based on personality than on "perfect" answers.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Graduate/Associate, Communications at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Research the organisation's recent history and get an idea of the industry it regulates. Have an appreciation of the role the FCA plays in industry, but also its impact on the person on the street.

Interview Advice: Don't stress out too much at the assessment centre and take each stage as it comes.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Associate, Markets Policy at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Highlight competencies rather than technical knowledge. Do your research on what issues/challenges the organisation is facing.

Interview Advice: Use the STAR technique. It's mostly competency based. Breathe before you answer a question. They are not trying to catch you out.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Make sure you have a sound understanding of the FCA's mission.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Graduate Associate, RegTech and Advanced Analytics at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Read the questions asked and don't just copy and paste in generic answers. Take your time to try to explain to yourself why you want to work here, then it will be more convincing in the application. Refer back to the FCA cultural characteristics.

Interview Advice: Know the background - what the FCA is, what sort of work they do, their reputation in the industry, further detail on the specific type of role you would like. Be yourself - don't oversell and/or exaggerate things in the application process. Demonstrate the FCA cultural characteristics in things you have achieved and the way you work.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Business Analyst, Business Technology at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Research the company well and think of relevant examples from your past that can help you showcase the qualities that the FCA wants

Interview Advice: Understand the challenges currently facing the FCA (cyber crime, brexit, etc.)

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Associate, Enforcement and Market Oversight at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Apply early, spaces fill up on the grad scheme as and when they feel you are suited for the role rather than judging everyone at the end of the Assessment Centres. It's a long process but worth it!

Interview Advice: Know why you want to work for the FCA and be aware of their current involvement. What are they at the forefront of? They put heavy emphasis on the mission. There are a few competency questions.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Fidessa

Delivery Engineer, Service Delivery at Fidessa

Application Advice: Do some revision before hand into the tips provided by recruiter.

Interview Advice: Just answer as best as you can and if you can give it a go, that is better than doing nothing.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Investigator, Enforcement at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Read the FCA website and get a good idea of the varying work done across the organisation.

Interview Advice: Ensure that competencies are practiced and demonstrate knowledge of the organisation.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Associate Economist, Markets Policy at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: The key is to think like an economist, not just have a strong knowledge base.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Allianz Insurance

Management Trainee, Underwriting at Allianz Insurance

Application Advice: Do your research, know your stuff.

Interview Advice: Do your research, know your stuff, be yourself. No point trying to be the person you think they're after, it'll be obvious and you'll get found out.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Allianz Insurance

Commerical Insurance Graduate, Underwriting at Allianz Insurance

Interview Advice: Enthusiasm is key, show your interest in the industry and in the company specifically.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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MUFG

Analyst, Corporate & Investment Banking at MUFG

Application Advice: Research the global nature of the company and work experience

Interview Advice: Keep a list of work experience you complete

Industry: Banking and Finance

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MUFG

Analyst, Rotational at MUFG

Application Advice: Make sure that you are a little aware of the Japanese culture the firm has. Highlight achievements that you have made outside of academia, MUFG has really expanded the degree subjects which they select from and so the 'extra' stuff is really importan

Interview Advice: Team work is a real focu Read up about a specific product or area that you are interested in, and take the opportunity to ask any questions that you have from research.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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MUFG

MUFG

Interview Advice: No technical questions in interviews. Be honest and natural as recruiters are looking for best fit.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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MUFG

Analyst, Investment Banking Division for EMEA at MUFG

Interview Advice: Phone interview: History of the Bank Knowledge of organisation and different divisions Ability to articulate your drive/ passion for role/ company Relevant experience Competencies Assessment centre: Group exercise Debate (as a team) In-tray exercise Interview - with representatives from HR and the business who will be assessing you the whole day

Industry: Banking and Finance

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MUFG

Analyst, Natural Resources at MUFG

Application Advice: No matter what you study, you need to express your motivation for finance and why in particular you want to work at MUFG. Focus on the culture and choose a couple of products you are interested in.

Interview Advice: Prepare for lots of competency based questions. Make sure each response proves you have all the qualities a bank would like to see such as attention to detail, hard work ethic and integrity.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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MUFG

AVP, Operations at MUFG

Interview Advice: Be yourself and truthful about your level of experience/knowledge

Industry: Banking and Finance

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MUFG

Analyst, Graduate Rotation Scheme at MUFG

Application Advice: Be yourself- they're not necessarily looking for someone who has huge amounts of technical knowledge, they're also very focused on 'soft skills'.

Interview Advice: I wasn't asked any technical questions, but instead questions about scenarios. Eg. can you give an example of where you have had to make a difficult decision.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Associate, Innovate at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Do your research, know where you're applying to in terms of team/division etc.

Interview Advice: Be yourself, think strategically and smile!

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Smith & Williamson

Assistant Investment Manager, Investment Management at Smith & Williamson

Application Advice: Think carefully about your thoughts on the macro and the micro economy, as you'll need to display knowledge of both.

Interview Advice: Be honest and approachable. These skills are far more valuable than excessive knowledge of markets.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Smith & Williamson

Trainee Investment Manager, Investment Management at Smith & Williamson

Application Advice: Do your research, not only on the department you have applied to but on other departments. Focus on experiences that have enhanced your interpersonal skills and times you have demonstrated integrity/ strong moral compass.

Interview Advice: Come prepared. Know the company and the role inside out. Develop commercial awareness via wider reading. Most importantly, be yourself, this is a client facing role so partners will want to see that you are personable. Just being smart isn't enough.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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FactSet

Software Developer, Engineering at FactSet

Interview Advice: - Practice standard algorithms - Ask what positions are looking like they will be available, as you could end up anywhere

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Align your application to each of the FCA's Values.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Associate Economist, Strategy and Competition at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: - be curious - read up on the FCA (news, occasional papers and insight articles) - consider how you fit into the wider organisation as a whole

Interview Advice: - be confident - be able to stand up to scrutiny when challenged - develop your answers (STAR approach is a good tool)

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Allianz Insurance

SME Account Underwriter, Underwriting at Allianz Insurance

Application Advice: Research the industry, the company and their competitor's activity.

Interview Advice: Be honest.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Associate, Asset Management at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Show a willingness to learn and an interest in the subject matter

Interview Advice: Know the values Be friendly and professional Take your time to form the right response

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Menzies LLP

HR Administrator, HR at Menzies LLP

Application Advice: The application process was very thorough, clean and personable. I would advise providing a strong cover letter, explaining your reasons for wanting the position, why you want to leave your current position, if applicable, and why you would be a good fit for the role, as they want to understand your reasons for choosing Menzies LLP.

Interview Advice: In all honesty, to be yourself. The company has a very approachable, open culture, so in the interview, understanding character, as well as having the capability to perform is just as important. Questions firstly center around your CV and experience to date, then there are comprehensive questions which align with Menzies' philosophy, again emphasizing the importance of character and team collaboration.

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Allianz Insurance

Commercial Insurance Graduate, Underwriting at Allianz Insurance

Application Advice: Research the company Pull out your strengths

Interview Advice: Understand and explain why you actually want to work in insurance Identify your strengths and weaknesses What motivates you and what doesn't How the competitors are comparing

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Allianz Insurance

Commercial Insurance Graduate – Engineering, Technical at Allianz Insurance

Application Advice: Don't worry about what your degree subject was - Allianz considers everybody equally.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Associate, Wholesale Supervision at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Research the company, practice online tests before completing the application, read the news.

Interview Advice: Research the firm, practice STAR interview approach, practice interviews if possible.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Associate, Enforcement & Market Oversight at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: The application process is competency-heavy.

Interview Advice: The application process is competency-heavy.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Allianz Insurance

Assistant Underwriter, Underwriting at Allianz Insurance

Application Advice: Start looking into who Allianz are and what their values are. Keep up to date with what Allianz are doing and changes in the market.

Interview Advice: Have some examples in mind of where you have demonstrated Allianz's values and people attributes.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: There is lots of useful information on the internet about the FCA's work and processes.

Interview Advice: Interview follows usual format of assessment day so all the usual apply. Knowing exactly what FCA does and why is useful for the motivation questions.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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FactSet

Senior Consultant, Consulting at FactSet

Application Advice: - Don't apply if you see it purely as a stepping stone into the world of finance, as you won't enjoy it. - Find out what our company does and what is changing, read investor relations documentation.

Interview Advice: - Show a real interest in finance, it definitely shows during interviews.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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FactSet

Senior Consultant, Consulting at FactSet

Application Advice: Learn what our clients do and how we help them.

Interview Advice: Know the difference between IM and IB and what you would do in your role.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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FactSet

FactSet

Application Advice: Prepare, have a good knowledge of financial basics. Show an interest in Finance and Technology.

Interview Advice: Prepare for questions (both technical and situational).

Industry: Banking and Finance

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FactSet

Consultant, Consulting at FactSet

Application Advice: Know what FactSet do. Lots of people tend to think this management consulting or asset (investment) management.

Interview Advice: Q: Difference between buy side & sell side in finance? Q: What does FactSet do? Q: What's good / bad about FactSet compared to Bloomberg / TR etc

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Associate, Finance at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Research cultural characteristics and construct appropriate answers to motivational/competency questions.

Interview Advice: Practice beforehand as much as possible. Demonstrate as much confidence in your desire for the role as possible. Stay as relaxed.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Associate, Supervision – Investment, Wholesale and Specialists at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Research well - understand the organisation, our remit, our purpose and our values.

Interview Advice: Use the STAR approach for competency based interview. Make sure that you focus on what 'you' did and try to understand how your responses align to the job role and values of the organisation.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Associate, Asset Management at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Show an interest in FCA work, and knowledge about industry

Interview Advice: FCA characteristics Body language is important

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Associate, Enforcement at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Look up what the FCA does in relation to the specific division you're applying for. It's such a varied company and the roles are really different across the entire organisation, so look for specifics. Also look up the cultural characteristics and think about examples of things you have done that have aligned with these. These will be the main thing you'll be judged on.

Interview Advice: It's the usual at the assessment centre - a competency based interview, an analytical exercise, and a group exercise. For the interview, it's the classic questions - biggest challenges to the organisation, big opportunities. Do some reading about what the FCA's planning to do and some recent projects. And be creative in what you think the big issues we're confronting are: yes Brexit, obviously, but also things like binary options and cryptocurrencies. The analytical exercise is basically designed so that you're given a task that's too big to complete in the time allotted. So don't panic or worry if this is the case. They're not assessing the quality of what you present and produce, it's how you've gone about it. Take 5 minutes at the start to think about how you're going to approach it, and then be structured. Don't be afraid to admit why you've prioritised one thing over another in the interests of time. The group exercise is again fairly standard. Don't be afraid to speak up, but don't feel like you have to be talking all the time. Also make sure you listen - if you make a point of asking someone else to elaborate on their point, or draw other peoples attention to someone else's point that progresses the discussion, that's a positive thing.

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Financial Conduct Authority

Associate, R&CO at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Apply early

Interview Advice: Be assertive but not aggressive

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: - Read the official company documents such as 'The Mission', 'The Annual Plan' and so on. Understand what direction the organisation is going in.

Interview Advice: - Understand the cultural characteristics and be prepared to answer competency based questions describing when you exhibited them.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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FactSet

Senior Consultant, Consulting at FactSet

Application Advice: Show you're enthusiastic about helping others Have an understanding of finance (no need to be an expert though)

Interview Advice: Be a team player Show you understand the business

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Associate, Competition & Economics at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Don't lie, or try to sound smart. Be authentic, even in the way you write.

Interview Advice: Be you - don't put up a fake front. Be honest, and own your mistakes, don't push the blame onto someone else.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Associate, Enforcement at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Be yourself. The FCA are interested in the person not their technical knowledge.

Interview Advice: Again, be yourself. Think of innovative examples of times you displayed the skills the FCA are looking for. Competency focused.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Financial Conduct Authority

Interview Advice: Prepare and be confident

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Financial Conduct Authority

Associate, at Financial Conduct Authority

Interview Advice: My main tip is to be prepared. Do you research beforehand. My research recommendation is to take a good look at the FCA's business plan, and be aware of the big issues that we are tackling.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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FactSet

Consultant, at FactSet

Application Advice: Do your research to understand what the company and your role does.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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FactSet

FactSet

Interview Advice: Brush up on relevant CS concepts.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd

Client Markets Analyst, Life & Health Reinsurance at Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd

Application Advice: Don't tell interviewers what you think they want to hear. Swiss Re recruits based on personality and how you will mesh with the team, they want to know who you are and how you think.

Interview Advice: How would you insure self-driving cars?

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd

Digital and Smart Analytics Consultant Intern, Information Technolog at Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd

Interview Advice: Know yourself and have a clear vision of why you want the job.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd

Data scientist, at Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd

Application Advice: Be yourself, but know what you're worth.

Interview Advice: Don't focus too much on the technical side of your CV (if you have a strong quantitative degree) but be ready to explain your work in plain English to business people.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd

Systems Analyst, Finance IT at Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd

Application Advice: Do not get afraid about your grades, I was not asked about my final grade for my diploma or for the grades report (only the diploma itself). Having experiences abroad or at least an interest in traveling seemed to be a common point in between the selected candidates. Before applying, train yourself for the online tests. They seem easy but the time pressure can make you fail if you did not train at least once beforehand. You can find material online.

Interview Advice: Be true to yourself, do not try to be someone else. Prepare for questions about your career plans and high level questions relevant to the position you apply for (if you apply for an IT position, be prepared to talk about new technologies). Be interested in your interviewers and always prepare questions for the end of the interview. I was asked about which application I have installed recently on my smartphone.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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NFU Mutual

Professional Trainee Scheme, Sales & Agency at NFU Mutual

Application Advice: Make sure you demonstrate the companies strategic objectives in your personal statement and CV by using relevant examples.

Interview Advice: Research the company's star qualities and be prepared for questions relating to them. Be yourself and attempt to make a positive connection with the interviewers.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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NFU Mutual

HR Professional Trainee, HR at NFU Mutual

Application Advice: Understand what being a mutual means, and what good customer service looks like.

Interview Advice: Be yourself.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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NFU Mutual

Professional Trainee, Customer Services at NFU Mutual

Application Advice: Make sure you're fully aware of the ethos and values of the company before applying. Make yourself familiar with the personal stars and corporate strategic objectives. These play a vital role in the company culture; and NFU Mutual only wants individuals aligned with their values.

Interview Advice: The graduate application process initially begins with a CV application. This is followed by a video interview (pre-recorded with plenty of opportunity for re-records) and then followed by a really informative assessment centre which is as much about discovering if we're right for you as you being right for us. The assessment centre normally consists of a group activity, a presentation, a conversation role-play scenario and plenty of time to talk to existing staff and PT's. Take the chance to speak to the assessors around the room and understand the company culture and the value the PT scheme can offer to the business. It's a great way to begin networking, and discover more about the company and industry. Once you've passed the centre you'll be invited to interview. If you're not quite a right fit; don't panic! NFU Mutual are great at spotting potential and talent, and may find another role that's fitting for you elsewhere. Throughout the process, it's paramount to be yourself and embrace the opportunity. Be inquisitive, link with people on LinkedIn, research the industry and the company and most importantly make sure you feel the company is a right fit for you!

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business administration level 3, chief executive department at Kent County Council

Application Advice: make it clear and concise. don't over load it.

Interview Advice: be professional but be yourself, i was very nervous during mine and even said that.showing your personality lets them know if you would be a good fit for the role. Ask questions, i asked what staff turnover was like, gave me a good idea of what the work environment would be like.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Finance apprentice, Finance at Bakkavor Group PLC

Application Advice: Be yourself

Interview Advice: Research the company

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Research Assistant, Data at Bank of England

Application Advice: Don't worry if you messed up a bit on the video interview, try to be as natural as possible.

Interview Advice: Actually know why you're applying. Ask questions about what you'll get to work on and have a general knowledge of what it is you're applying for eg. data, tech, supervision, policy etc.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Digital Technology Solutions, IT Infrastructure at Bank of England

Application Advice: Make sure your CV is polished

Interview Advice: Make sure to talk about things you have done that excite you, that way you will naturally sound more enthusiastic.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Business Analyst apprentice, IT Demand Management at NFU Mutual

Application Advice: Do not give up at its early stages. Be invested and intentional. Do not panic during the tests, it is much easier than what it looks like.

Interview Advice: Be confident, yet humble. You do not have to show that you know it all. Rather, show your willingness to learn and grow. Make use of any experience you have to showcase your competencies. Teamwork, problem solving, situational challenges were the main topics of my competency interview. I would advise conducting research on the company and on the role. I was asked what I knew about the role and what about the company.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Data Analyst, Data and Technology at Bank of England

Application Advice: Be honest with the questions Don't be afraid to "big" yourself up

Interview Advice: Show teamwork skills Be confident Research the role

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Data Science Degree Apprenticeship, PRA at Bank of England

Application Advice: Really research the Bank's values/behaviours and make sure you can link yourself to them and be able to give examples. Give well thought out structure to the written application questions

Interview Advice: Similar to application advice be able to link evidence to how you can demonstrate the Banks values. Research the course you are applying to and know what it is about. Read up on recent news the Bank has published and has been involved in.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Assistant Policy Analyst, FSSR at Bank of England

Application Advice: research website (can learn lots and easy to read)

Interview Advice: Link to Bank values (behavours)

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Professional Economist Degree Apprenticeship, Financial Risk Management Division at Bank of England

Application Advice: Be yourself - the Bank focuses on Culture heavily, and tends to chose those with great personality and drive, as well as strong teamwork skills.

Interview Advice: Be down to earth and open to questions, it is more of a conversation than a preswntation.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Isio

Operations Specialist level 4, Investment at Isio

Application Advice: Be honest in your application and apply for everything you're interested in because it's all good experience when applying for jobs

Interview Advice: Do research about the company that you're applying for and think of examples of where you may have used things like skills and traits that relate to the job you're applying for. Also be friendly and be confident in your answers and use the time of the interview to sell your self to the employers

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Senior Insurance Professional Level 6, Operations at Chaucer Group

Application Advice: Even if you don't feel like you are qualified or experienced enough for the role, still apply!

Interview Advice: Revise your competency answers and use the STAR acronym. Be yourself and mention something memorable so the interviewer can't forget you.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Underwriting Apprentice, Underwriting at Chaucer Group

Application Advice: Ensure you have a basic understanding of the role and day-to-day workload of the role that you are applying for and an interest in the area of business in which you are applying for

Interview Advice: Be prepared to be tested on IT skills which are imperative to the role, e.g. excel, and your knowledge of the role/class of business itself and ensure you are enthusiastic and know why you want to work for this company over others

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Business admin level 3, Gypsy and Traveller at Kent County Council

Application Advice: Sell yourself to KCC, highlight all the positive things about yourself.

Interview Advice: research the company you are applying for,

Industry: Banking and Finance

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CIPD Level 5, HR at NFU Mutual

Interview Advice: Use the STAR model to answer competency based questions

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Assistant Policy Analyst, Financial stability at Bank of England

Interview Advice: research the companies values

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Finance Associate, Finance at Anglian Water

Application Advice: Focus on more interesting parts of what attracts you to the company rather than things that anyone could find easily like numbers from annual accounts etc, for example focus on the work Anglian Water do for the environment.

Interview Advice: Refresh yourself on basic accounting concepts/definitions.

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Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship, Pricing at NFU Mutual

Application Advice: Be yourself. Research the role and company. See if you are a good fit for the company and that the company is the right fit for you. Compare competitors to this company and see why is this one better (hint - it's about the culture/ethos). Don't underestimate the importance of a positive, supportive culture between stff and leadsership.

Interview Advice: Be yourself. Research the role and company. They are looking for your personal skills as well as your technical skills so think about - empathy, supportiveness, organisation, adding value to projects, willingness to learn and develop.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Level 7 Accounting and taxation apprentice, Resolution Execution at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Make sure you apply to many different apprenticeships. I applied to 10 plus and only got two interviews . These are very competitive roles so make sure you do not put all your eggs in one basket.

Interview Advice: Be confident and be yourself. Lying will only get you so far and keeping up a lie is hard. I suggest that you watch YouTube vids on questions that typically come up and practice certain questions. But being a likeable person during the interview will help you stand out.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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HR Administrator, Human Resources at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Inform yourself about the company, especially their values.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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data analyst, Consumers Investments at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Learn advance excel well before apply for this job

Interview Advice: Prepare well and be yourself

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Project Management apprentice, CI Directorite- IPSO at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Be confident, don't worry if you haven't had a full or part time job. Try sell yourself in a way that people could understand what you would be able to do in a day-to-day environment or give examples from school or other clubs or activities you take part in.

Interview Advice: Try have 4 or 5 different examples or things you have done in your life that relates to the role or company. Try to sell yourself in a human way and don't have a script.

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Level 3 Risk and Compliance, Banking, Payments and Insurance at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: To make sure you know your CV inside out. To make sure to highlight your most proud moments and how you believe you'll fit into the FCA working environment.

Interview Advice: To make sure you know your CV and your application inside out so, you know exactly what to highlight in your interview. To be completely open to new opportunities and learning.

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Administrator, Issuer Management at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Take your time with the application and make sure you know 100% what it is you are applying for.

Interview Advice: Be yourself!! If you be yourself it will show, it's important to be authentic and to let your skill set shine instead of saying what you think the interviewer wants to hear.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Finance Apprentice, Accounts Payable at TJX Europe

Application Advice: The culture of the company to learn and progress.

Interview Advice: Be confident and welling to learn and accept.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Professional Economist, Climate Hub at Bank of England

Application Advice: Be yourself

Interview Advice: Prepare in advance and try to relate answers to the Bank, as this shows you have taken an interest in the company

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Apprentice Tax Technician, Finance at Bank of England

Interview Advice: Research into the company as much as possible. Also look at the current news and think how this may impact your company. Make sure you are familiar with the requirements and skills the employer is looking for which would of been on the job specification

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Data Science Degree apprenticeship, Data and Statistics Division at Bank of England

Application Advice: Choose the apprenticeship and area based on something you enjoy and are interested in rather than focusing on things like salary, benefits etc.

Interview Advice: Make sure you know about the the key functions of the Bank and the work of the area you apply to. Also have an understanding of how the subject you plan to study as the apprenticeship is used in the Bank. E.g. for Data Science apprenticeship, understand where Data Science is used in Banking, how it is used, why it is important etc. and also be able to connect this to your personal interests to show that you have a keen interest in this role.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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ATT – Tax Trainee, Personal Tax at Menzies LLP

Application Advice: Don't be afraid to be yourself

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Data Analyst Apprentice, Insurance at Bank of England

Application Advice: Be open and honest about your skills and experience, I didn't have a Data specific CV. I had lot's of very relevant work experience so I can highly recommend seeking work experience.

Interview Advice: Again, be open and honest. It will present you as a more consistent candidate that allows the interviewer to truly understand you and how you may fit in. Research the company, this is essential to be able to both draw upon various bits of knowledge to show you interest in working for the Bank. Understanding the values may also help to anticipate the type of questions they may ask.

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Finance Apprentice, Finance at Bakkavor Group PLC

Interview Advice: Prepare lots of questions beforehand, the more experience and practice in interviews the better

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Leadership, Finance at NFU Mutual

Application Advice: Research the business & the role that you are applying for. Be prepared to understand & embrace the values of the business.

Interview Advice: Be prepared to answer competency based questions in order to determine your suitability for the business & the role.

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Finance Assistant, Finance at Virgin Media

Application Advice: It's a breeze nothing to worry about, give it a go and be as honest as possible.

Interview Advice: Prepare your self, read up on the great company your about to join and what skills you have to bring to the role. Even if they're not directly related, a skill is a skill.

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Business Administrator, Enforcement at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: answer everything honestly and ensure that you have all of your evidence collected like your certificates and references.

Interview Advice: be yourself, the interview is very calm and informal. Everyone is very nice. Questions are asked about how you have portrayed your skills in different events and different scenarios.

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Associate Project Manager, Policy at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Research the FCA, think about what you will gain from the role and what the FCA will gain from hiring you!

Interview Advice: Stand out from the crowd, make it clear why you want the role and how you would be a great fit but also as cliché as it sounds, be yourself!

Industry: Banking and Finance

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MSc Management and Leadership, Emergency Breakdown at The Automobile Association

Interview Advice: be yourself, be honest, show your passion for helping people and making a difference

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Risk and Compliance Apprentice, Supervision at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Research the company values and how they align to your own personal values.

Interview Advice: Practise as many competency questions as you can - using the STAR method. We did our assessment centre online due to covid so it may differ to yours, but in the assessment days make sure to clearly spell out your thought process behind why you did what you did - remember assessors can't read your mind.

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Data Analyst apprentice, Markets Policy at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Write a cover letter evidencing your skills against the job requirements. Give examples of some projects you've worked on before that is relevant to the role and tell your story so as to give a the recruiter a better idea of who you are

Interview Advice: If you're invited to the interview chances are the recruiters feel that you are qualified enough for the position. At this point they're evaluating your soft skills as they want to make sure you are easy to work with/teach and that you have the right people skills. So show off your personality and best qualities.

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Apprentice, Retail at Santander

Application Advice: Prestigious company to work for

Interview Advice: Hours can be long.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Level 3 Business Administration, Payments at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Be truthful and ensure you CV is accurate. Ensure you get your character across.

Interview Advice: Ensure that you relate your personal experiences and skills to the FCA values. This is a great way to show the interviewer that you understand and recognise the values as well as showing how you've met them, representing how you'll continue to meet them.

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Cyber Security, Technology, Resilience & Cyber at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: List down every experience that you can think of. Anything that shows your personality, team spirit, determination etc.

Interview Advice: Be as open and honest as possible. It's not always about the qualifications you have, they want to see your drive and ambition and why you are motivated.

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Forensic Accountant, Enforcement at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Understand the role and what you are applying for an showcase your skills and knowledge that partner that.

Interview Advice: Show personality and prove that you're willing to learn more. The work the FCA does is often quite niche so you may not have the exact experience but show the interviewer that you can be adaptable and will seek out new opportunities.

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Apprentice Associate, Secondary Market Oversight at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: N/A.

Interview Advice: The most important thing is to show enthusiasm as to why you want to work at the FCA. Try and make sure you have a general understanding of the role the FCA plays and the service it provides to the general public. The FCA values are very important, brush up on these ahead of the interview - these are what you will be marked against throughout the assessment day.

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Level 4 Associate Project Manager, Strategy and Competition at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Make sure you suit your application to match each role/company you are applying for and not just use the same application for all the same companies.

Interview Advice: Make sure all your answers are structured well to answer the question but also to show the skills you have.

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Apprentice Front End Developer, Marketing at Hargreaves Lansdown

Application Advice: Highlight your key qualities, and how they relate to the requirements on the job spec.

Interview Advice: Research what HL does, and what its company values are.

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Level 3 Risk and Complaince Officer, Supervision- Retail Lending at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Apply to as many apprenticeships as possible.

Interview Advice: Confidence and preparation. Learn about the firm you apply to work for and ask many questions so you can get a feel for where you could potentially work.

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Data Analyst – Client Support Manager, FINMAR at Willis Towers Watson

Application Advice: Know what you are getting into, do the research of the role applying for as well as the company. Learn the Willis Values.

Interview Advice: Be prepared for multiple interviews, online, face-to-face, group, etc. Come prepared with the knowledge to answer any question regarding the role and company. If in a group interview, make sure to listen to others, respects their opinions, show you are a good teammate. Stand out any way possible.

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Central Operations Apprentice- Training and Competence, Operations at Willis Towers Watson

Application Advice: Make sure you highlight all the best parts of yourself and look at the job role and requirements as a guide as to what parts about you need to be emphasized to make you a good fit for the role.

Interview Advice: The interview process is a great chance to work with others in the group task so you can show the interviewers your strengths. Our task was to organize a charity day for the company and I used the time to strategise and work with the others to create a great plan ( given the 30-minute time limit). The questions that they ask you (apart from the obvious strength/weakness ones) are about your CV, so take a copy of your CV with you and make sure you have studied it word for word and that everything is genuine.

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Account Handler, FAJS at Willis Towers Watson

Application Advice: Take time to do your application - do not rush it. Research the company in depth for a video interview.

Interview Advice: It is a group interview followed by 3 individual interviews which are laid back and not stressful, colleagues make you feel at ease. Make sure you contribute lots in the team exercise.

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Finance Apprentice, Finance Capital Delivery and Commercial at Severn Trent

Application Advice: Stand out and make a name for yourself.

Interview Advice: There was a presentation, group exercise and task to show your strengths. Confidence in speaking needs to be there as well as not being too overbearing in the group exercise, but still contributing and trying to take more of a lead role.

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Project Support Apprentice, Change at Hargreaves Lansdown

Application Advice: Refer back to any experiences you've had which will demonstrate your skills.

Interview Advice: Be confident, but not cocky! Do your research. Show interest in the company. Even if you've never project managed before (or whatever the particular role is), try and find ways you've practised the skills that are required of you in the role. Even the smallest of things you've done to demonstrate those skills will show that you're willing and able to adapt to that role.

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Business Administrator, Consumer Distribution Department at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Make sure your CV is up to date, have someone else proof read it and read it again on a fresh mind. Be honest and factual in your application, take the padding out and make yourself rise on paper.

Interview Advice: Be yourself and smile Do your research about the company and make sure you're understanding what you are researching Be presentable, not just in the way you dress but with your personal appearance, this can impact how people see you Remain calm and be positive Interact in normal conversation, the interviewers want you to succeed.

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Digital Technology Solutions – Level 6, General Insurance at Financial Conduct Authority

Interview Advice: Take your time and don't panic. Be ready to work as a team as well as individually. If you can justify why you're doing something then it's okay. Be confident and polite.

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Global Asset Protection Claims Associate, Global Asset Protection Claims at Willis Towers Watson

Application Advice: It is a very intense process but it is all worth it in the end.

Interview Advice: The interviewers prefer to see your personality and how you talk to people rather than the answers you provide.

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Finance Apprenticeship, Finance at TJX Europe

Application Advice: - Be honest. - Really try to sell yourself and show why you would want to work for TJX.

Interview Advice: - Be honest. - Research the company beforehand. - Look presentable, not necessarily in a full suit, it's a fashion-based company so you are allowed to stand out. - Practice presenting ideas to people so that your information comes across clearly and concisely. - Be yourself.

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Finance Apprentice, Finance at TJX Europe

Application Advice: Include things you have done outside of education

Interview Advice: Be yourself and don't be too nervous

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Finance Apprentice, Cash Accounting at TJX Europe

Application Advice: Be prepared. Learn about the company.

Interview Advice: Know the culture. Who is your role model? What is your best accomplishment?

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Client Advisor, Property and Casualty at Willis Towers Watson

Interview Advice: Ask questions to the interviewer, I found talking to the interviewers gave an incredibly good insight to the company and you will get so much more out of your interview.

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Level 4 Actuarial Technician, Retirement at Willis Towers Watson

Interview Advice: Be yourself Be enthusiastic - maybe research a little about the company and the job role

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Adminstrator, EIBD at MUFG

Application Advice: Show your personality and skills. Have some basic knowledge on the financial world, just type of things you would read in news doesn't need to be too extensive.

Interview Advice: Not very knowledge-based. More about showing your best attributes, so be confident.

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Business Adminastrator, Credit Control at Tulip Ltd

Application Advice: Try to get as much experience as you can in there. The more experience that you have, the more they think, wow, this person really wants to work in this department.

Interview Advice: Be prepared, do your research. Don't just go into the interview unprepared, make sure you have researched the business/role that you will be going into so that you prepared to answer any questions.

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HR Apprentice, Human Resource at The Automobile Association

Application Advice: Just like any other jobs when applying you will have to stand out. Make sure that you showcase the common skills HR professionals have even if it's an entry level role. If you're not sure about it. Do your research, reflect and put it on your CV.

Interview Advice: Interview as they say is where you sell yourself so personally what I believe would really make the difference is when you show your passion for the role at the interview.

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HR Apprentice, Human Resource at The Automobile Association

Application Advice: Just like any other jobs when applying you will have to stand out. Make sure that you showcase the common skills HR professionals have even if it's an entry level role. Do your research, reflect and put it on your CV.

Interview Advice: The interview is where you sell yourself so personally what I believe would really make the difference is when you show your passion for the role at the interview.

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Apprentice Associate, Enforcement and Market Oversight at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Apply for roles even though you may not be qualified. You never know what could happen.

Interview Advice: Just be you, do not put on a façade. Don't be afraid to ask your interviewer questions. Try to stay calm, nerves could cause you to stutter a lot.

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Software Developer, EMO-SMO at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: 1. Make sure that you understand the job role 2. Ensure that correct grammar is used 3. Reference the job role

Interview Advice: 1. It is vital to understand the job role 2. Research the company or organisation 3. Have an understanding of your chosen line of work 4. Please follow interview etiquette, be polite, polish your shoes et cetera.

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Actuarial Apprentice, Retirement at Willis Towers Watson

Application Advice: To apply to it early.

Interview Advice: To be confident and have done research on the company before the interview. Also to come in prepared with questions to ask.

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Level 4 Associate Project Management, Strategy and Competition at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Make sure you have researched the role you are applying for and know exactly what you are signing up for.

Interview Advice: Read up on the company and their competencies and give yourself a few examples so you are prepared for the interview. Why you want the role? What qualities you have that will help you in your role?

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Siemens Finance and Commercial Academy, Finance and Commercial at Siemens

Application Advice: Come prepared and do plenty of practice interview questions.

Interview Advice: Know your CV - You may be asked to run through it.

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Business Administration Apprentice, Customer Relations at Siemens

Application Advice: Be honest and enthusiastic.

Interview Advice: Don't embellish any of what you're saying. Make sure you're truthful as the interviewers can see straight through any lies/embellishments. Make sure to ask exactly what the role will entail if and when you get the position because sometimes the advertisements aren't as clear as they should be.

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Project Support Apprentice, Change Team at Hargreaves Lansdown

Application Advice: In any covering letter/written piece you produce, ensure you're coming across as passionate for the role you're applying to. Also, ensure your written communication is perfect in terms of grammar and spelling as this will make you stand out among other applicants.

Interview Advice: Again, ensure you convey your passion in the interview. Although I lacked experience in the role I was applying to, I tried to draw upon as many experiences I could which showed that I had the necessary skillset for the job. Coming across as confident is also key- but not cocky! Be prepared to have more than one person interviewing you too, as I had three people interviewing me, which is something I've never experienced before. In an odd way it does help having more than one person as there's more people to bounce your ideas off and different perspectives in the room- so don't fret if you do have more than one individual come to greet you! Remain cool, calm and collected and you should be fine!

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Higher – Business Operations, Risk at Siemens

Application Advice: It is a hard application process however, don't give up as it is definitely worth it once you get through.

Interview Advice: Just be yourself in the interview and don't treat it like an interview, treat it like a meeting.

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Finance Apprentice, Finance at Chaucer Group

Application Advice: Make your cover letter about you. Your CV should state your academics.

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Complinace and Risk Officer – Level 3, Wholesale Authorisations at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Stand out from the crowd

Interview Advice: Be yourself and make sure you can provide evidence to back anything you say

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Business Administrator, CDD at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Be confident and know the job role that you are applying for is something that you do want to do. It's ok to be nervous in an interview, it wouldn't be normal if you weren't but make yourself stand out in a positive way.

Interview Advice: Make sure you have some scenarios of when you have demonstrated the behaviour on the application- this will make it easier to answer the questions that you are being asked and the interviews will know that you have thought about how your previous experience relates to the job you are applying for.

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Data Analyst Level 4, Regtech and Advanced Analytics at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Prepare for online tests when applying.

Interview Advice: Just be yourself and show the interviewers why you want the job.

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Internal Communications Apprentice, Internal Communications at Hargreaves Lansdown

Application Advice: Have a great CV and covering letter - that's all you submit apart from a standard details form.

Interview Advice: Know the company's background and values - they really matter. Attention to detail and good real-life examples of problem-solving etc. are important.

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finance apprentice, Accounts Payable at Severn Trent

Application Advice: Take your time on your CV and all of the pre-interview assessments. it's tough to get a spot but it's worth it!

Interview Advice: think outside the box and be creative. I did something the interviewers had never seen before and they loved it.

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Actuarial Techincian Apprenticeship, Retirement at Willis Towers Watson

Application Advice: - Make it stand out - Be confident

Interview Advice: -Do your research on the company

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Senior Customer Advisor, Customer Contact Centre at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Have a focus on your customer facing experience as it's a key part of the role

Interview Advice: Expand on things you want to bring up even if the if the interviewer doesn't ask about what you've said

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Financial Crime Apprentice, Financial Crime at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Be yourself, as an apprentice there is not that expectation that you should have experience. What will be valuable is your passion and drive to learn more. What we do here at the FCA hits home to everyone who uses the UK financial services. For your application build on your own experiences of the financial services and your awareness of how the FCA has an impact on it.

Interview Advice: Smile and breathe. Whilst you may be nervous as this is an interview, try and control your nerves so that it does not mask your personality too much. To be offered an interview means that there is an interest in you and you have impressed your prospective employer in one way or another. This is a time for you to be yourself and to discover whether this is the right placement for you.

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Apprentice Associate, Event Supervision at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Look at the FCA cultural characteristics, demonstrate that you can; be curious, make judgement based decisions, have a backbone where you are a confident communicator, be already on the case where you think ahead and act with confidence, work as a team. Referring to as many cultural characteristics is key. You can use any answer.

Interview Advice: Be confident, prepared and know your stuff. Know as much as you can about the FCA. Take notes where appropriate. Don't be afraid to ask questions if you don't understand, we're here to help you not sabotage you!

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Apprentice, Structured Finance at MUFG

Application Advice: Show off all your talents without sounding too big headed.

Interview Advice: Research the business you're applying to get into and ask questions on things you find out.

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Financial Conduct Authority

Interview Advice: Do your research and prepare!

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Operation risk analyst, Operations at MUFG

Application Advice: Management of time is very important

Interview Advice: Just be yourself

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Administrator, at MUFG

Interview Advice: The questions asked in the interview were not really knowledge based, I feel like the aim of the questions were to see your personality traits and skills. Therefore my advice is to really just be yourself and relax ! If you pretend to be something your not or put on an act they will definitely be able to tell. Some questions would be based on past experiences so ' tell us a time when' type of questions. Therefore its important to be prepared with some general examples of times you have performed well in previous roles. Also we had a group task which was actually quite fun, its very important that you talk during the group task and put forward ideas but also listen and give others a chance to speak. Its not always the ones shouting over everyone and trying to take the lead that have the best ideas.

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Operations Apprentiship Programme, Loans Agency at MUFG

Application Advice: - Fully read and understand the application and job description - Be weary of any deadlines for the application - Don't lie; sell yourself but don't exaggerate - Do some research into the company - Quote the job description where relevant - Include any/ all information that is relevant to the role - Be convincing and show your confidence through your C.V., cover letter or application questions by using powerful verbs, being focused (no waffly or vague answers), making sure spelling and grammar is correct, including appropriate examples of the skills or traits they are looking for that you have displayed before. - C.V. and cover letter templates can be useful if you've never written one before and always get someone else to look over it

Interview Advice: - Be on time and arrive early - Looking presentable/ appropriate - Be yourself and keep calm - Be weary of your body language -Don't rush to answer questions; take your time to think about your answers - Prepare for any questions they could ask (e.g. why you are interested in the role, why they should hire you over anyone else, where do you see yourself in 5 years time or anything related to answers you've given in your C.V. or cover letter) - Ask questions (e.g. what opportunities are there for progression or ask more about the day-to-day role)

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infrastructure technician, IT at MUFG

Application Advice: try and get as much experience on your application.

Interview Advice: go through loads of practice questions before hand and memorise some examples you could use.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Investment operations Apprenticeship, Clearing Services at MUFG

Application Advice: Research the role and explain what skills you have that suit the job and why you will be good at the role.

Interview Advice: Research the company and role and prepare questions to ask beforehand.

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Storage Admionistration, Technology at MUFG

Application Advice: Have an attribute that makes you stand out. Be honest Sell yourself but don't over sell yourself. Make sure you have previous work experience (part-time jobs)

Interview Advice: Be confident Believe in what you're saying Smile Show a keenness to the company If you don't know the answer to a question, pause and think for a second, rather than just talking for talking's sake.

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Contact Centre at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Include as much information as possible and answer all the questions.

Interview Advice: Stay calm and be yourself.

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Senior Customer Advisor, S-RA at Financial Conduct Authority

Interview Advice: Confidence.

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Tax at Grant Thornton UK LLP

Application Advice: Really helpful recruitment team, who are on hand to help you at anytime.

Interview Advice: The interview is centred around how you would be a great fit at the firm. After the interview, there is a follow up call with someone from the recruitment team. They let you know how you got on and give you advice on how you can improve.

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Software Developer, at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Ensure that your CV is updated, with no spelling errors and is in the correct format etc. Understand the job role. If a cover letter is needed, it is important that it is in the correct format with no spelling errors, this document will help you sell your application. Once you have an understanding of the job role and the company, you are ready to apply. Make sure to reference company values, ethics etc., where appropriate.

Interview Advice: Research into the company, know their values ethics etc. and what they do. Know the job description. Know your CV as questions may be asked about it. First impressions are key, make sure you dress appropriately. Be sociable and friendly as well as confident.

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Cyber Security Technologist, at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Don't rush your application, give details and always Say WHY.

Interview Advice: Try and link everything you say back to the FCA e.g. your previous job, how can those skills be used in the FCA.

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Digital Marketing apprentice, at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Remember all experience is relevant.

Interview Advice: Talk about what you're most confident in and this will shine through.

Industry: Banking and Finance

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Risk and Compliance Apprenticeship, Enforcement at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Be yourself on your application.

Interview Advice: Be confident. Show that you can become a leader.

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Risk and Compliance, Supervision at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Keep your application short and precise and be patient as the process can take a while. Make sure you think carefully about what you write to ensure it gives the message and vibe you want to portray.

Interview Advice: The best advice is to prepare well, by planning the answers to likely questions. Then you will sound polished and a better fit for the role. Also try to be talkative in a positive and professional way so that you look like you can fit into the team.

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Digital Marketing Apprentice, Communications at Financial Conduct Authority

Application Advice: Tailor your application to the role and highlight areas that relate to the role.

Interview Advice: To prepare yourself with practice questions and examples for them. Also if you need time to think, just ask for a moment.

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Apprentice Administrator, Wealth at Womble Bond Dickinson

Application Advice: Show interest in the role in the application (through work experience if possible).

Interview Advice: I was asked if I had understanding of the role I was applying for and why I wanted it. I was also asked what I was interested in outside of work so I think there is a focus on character also.

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Business Services Apprentice, Business Services at Chaucer Group

Interview Advice: Make sure you know your CV and the Cover Letter because questions are mainly based around that. Do your research on the Lloyd's market and insurance in general so you can talk about it if it is brought up. Understand where Chaucer sits within the market.

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