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Frazer-Nash Consultancy

Engineer, Energy at Frazer-Nash Consultancy

Interview Advice: Ensure you have a strong understanding of the basics of the technical knowledge around the role you are applying for as a large amount of the interview is spent on this. Otherwise just be yourself!

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Frazer-Nash Consultancy

Senior Engineer, Digital Assurance at Frazer-Nash Consultancy

Application Advice: Make sure you can give yourself a unique selling point or way to stand out from the crowd if possible.

Interview Advice: Prepare in advance. You will be given a chance to prepare a short presentation and this is your chance to make a memorable impression.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Frazer-Nash Consultancy

Engineer, Data Science at Frazer-Nash Consultancy

Interview Advice: There is a technical question, difficult to plan for as its context dependent but general consultancy understanding could help.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Frazer-Nash Consultancy

Systems Integration and Assurance Engineer, Safety Engineering at Frazer-Nash Consultancy

Application Advice: Can join the company on the project management side with a wide range of degrees, but to do engineering work a relevant engineering degree is required. Anything you can do to set yourself apart from other applicants on your CV is recommended. Look for things that promote your ability to problem solve and work as a team.

Interview Advice: As a consultancy, it is better to show off your people skills and problem solving during the interviews than achievements and educational accolades that can be easily seen from your CV.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Frazer-Nash Consultancy

Engineer, Data Science at Frazer-Nash Consultancy

Application Advice: Most important thing is having a high grade at masters level, technical skills can be learned on the job

Interview Advice: Being friendly and comfortable presenting information is valued. One technical question is asked, consider it carefully and answer slowly, don't worry about having a perfect answer instantly.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Frazer-Nash Consultancy

Engineer, Advance Nuclear Technologies at Frazer-Nash Consultancy

Application Advice: Industry experience and extracurricular activities are as important as good grades

Interview Advice: Don't overcomplicate things. Be enthusiastic but not arrogant.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Frazer-Nash Consultancy

Engineer, Digital Systems Assurance at Frazer-Nash Consultancy

Interview Advice: Be honest, show thinking processes instead of getting bogged down in technical details.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Graduate Software Engineer, Software Engineering at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Make sure you have a good portfolio that showcases a range of projects using different technologies.

Interview Advice: Make sure you can answer most questions about the projects on your portfolio. If you're asked a question in a language you don't know well, answer with what you would do using a similar language (if asked in C++, answer using Java for example). They want to see that you can logically work through problems, not that you know syntax.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Engineering Graduate, Engineering at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Highlight as many achievements as possible and tailor your CV to the company and what they are looking for. The company wants to see that you're a strong team player with the ability to resourcefully gather information on an independent level.

Interview Advice: Research the Company and Gather a full understanding on the step required to take a Product from Concept Stage to Delivery and In-Service Support. Quality Assurance is another large area that Lockheed strive to achieve, and it would be worth understanding

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Systems Engineer, Controls and Displays at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Write a good CV, properly research the company and practice your interview technique.

Interview Advice: Use the Glassdoor.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Graduate Engineer, Rotary and Mission Systems at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Do not overthink and ask questions if possible.

Interview Advice: Be yourself and always ask questions. Make sure if there is anything you dont understands about the role you ask about the specufuc part.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Engineering Graduate, MFC at Lockheed Martin UK

Interview Advice: Properly prepare for the presentation you are asked to do

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Graduate Engineer, MFC at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Apply early, ensure CV etc. are up to date, don't be afraid to contact them to chase up your application.

Interview Advice: In depth questions about CV, engineering timelines and product development processes, asked to prepare a presentation ahead of the interview on a current defense technology. Also ask where your skills and interests are to try and align with your departmental rotations.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Software Engineer, Rotary Missions Systems at Lockheed Martin UK

Interview Advice: Have a proactive approach to working

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Systems Engineering Graduate, Systems Engineering at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Do not lie, in any capacity, on the application, especially when it comes to some of the more "boring" details. Working in the defence industry and with the security checks, things come back to bite you if you lie

Interview Advice: Be confident but courteous to the others applying with you; you will not get the job by stepping on those around you, instead by showing teamwork and leadership skills and understanding the group/task

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Test and Integration Engineer, Integration Test Evaluation and Acceptance at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Ensure you have a variety of experiences on your CV that show a broad range of activities

Interview Advice: Be calm and prepare by learning some info about the company and what it does

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Graduate Systems Engineer, Rotary and Mission Systems at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Show you're passionate. Make the application specific to the job you're applying for.

Interview Advice: Show you're passionate. It's okay to not know something. Take in notes - you are allowed. They want you to be your best self - it's not a memory test.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Engineering at Lockheed Martin UK

Interview Advice: Interviewers are looking for people with good personalities that they would like to work with in the office. Some technical questions about university studies.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Graduate Systems Engineer, RMS at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Have a good balance of personal and technical abilities present on your CV.

Interview Advice: Be yourself, and ensure you have the right attitude going into the interview. Make sure you present yourself as eager to learn and develop your skillset.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mott MacDonald

Graduate Process Engineer, Power, Process & Nuclear at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: Show your passion for consultancy work and how it is a good opportunity to learn a lot. Don't exaggerate about your experience - it's a grad role, you don't need to know everything.

Interview Advice: Know why you want to work for Mott MacDonald - what specifically are you excited for if you get the role? There are technical questions but don't waffle your answers be truthful and only say as much as know - it's a grad role, you don't need to know everything.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Schneider Electric

Graduate Trainee, Digital Energy at Schneider Electric

Interview Advice: Asked questions about my CV, ways I have worked in a team, challenging situations I have faced

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mott MacDonald

Graduate Structural Engineer, Structures at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: Learn about Mott MacDonald in detail. Adjust your answers to match the company's values and needs. Emphasize your ability to work well in a team. Highlight your problem-solving skills. Show that you can adapt and are eager to learn.

Interview Advice: Share examples: Think of experiences that show your skills and achievements. Connect them to the role you want. Emphasize teamwork: Show how you work with others, solve problems, and achieve goals together. Use examples of successful teamwork. Practice and stay positive: Practice your answers, stay positive, and listen carefully during the interview.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mott MacDonald

Graduate Civil Engineer, Energy Transmission and Distribution at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: Do a bit of research on the sector you have applied for and show enthusiasm

Interview Advice: Make sure to revise your technical knowledge and smile

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Schneider Electric

Associate Consultant, Services at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Research company well, learn about sustainability and the path to net zero.

Interview Advice: Typical questions.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mott MacDonald

Graduate Civil Engineer, Railway Track at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: Describe your thinking process behind why you made decisions

Interview Advice: Think of examples beforehand to demonstrate skills such as team working

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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DHL Supply Chain

Graduate First Line Manager, JLR Solihull FA3 at DHL Supply Chain

Application Advice: Be honest. Mention team work, talk about your leadership qualities and when you have used them, talk about your strong communication skills, this could be leading a project, captain of your team, or it can even be an example of a time you used it during conversation.

Interview Advice: Be passionate, be enthusiastic, believe you are the right person for the job. There are a lot of scenario based questions in the interview process, some may not have a solution, in this case always relate back to Health & Safety as that is key for DHL, and in these situations communication with the customer is key. Make yourself stand out in the group activities, speak out, take lead.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mott MacDonald

Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Railways at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: show your best self

Interview Advice: Try and find out specifically what team you are interviewing for before the interview

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mott MacDonald

Graduate Civil Engineer, Maritime at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: Make your research for the specific department, demonstrate yourself well

Interview Advice: Be yourself and ask question about the role

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mott MacDonald

Graduate Nuclear Safety Engineer, Power, Process and Nuclear at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: Read the questions fully and make sure to actually respond to what is being asked. Don't just use typical 'buzz' words found online.

Interview Advice: Three sections including a technical section. Be completely honest, don't just answer how you think the interviewer would want you to answer. Research the company so you're aware of projects and definitely ask a question at the end when prompted.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Schneider Electric

Graduate, Digital Energy & Field Services at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Demonstrate transferable skills

Interview Advice: Be authentic and demonstrate you care for the future of the environment. STAR - Situation, Task, Action, Result

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Severn Trent

Graduate Project Manager, CCS Green Recovery at Severn Trent

Application Advice: Show your interest for wanting to work in the water industry and explain how you think you can make a positive contribution. Every applicant have similar academic experience so try and draw on your non-academic experiences.

Interview Advice: Use the STAR template to answer questions. Also, when answering questions try and tell it like a story- get the interviewer engaged (don't start waffling though!) Answer questions fully, but mention one or two interesting point without expanding on the details. This will intrigue the interviewer and prompt them to ask questions, thus making it more like a conversation rather than Q&A. Finally, do your research and prepare some questions to ask.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Schneider Electric

Graduate Trainee, Digital Power at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Cover Letter specific to the job. Use key works from the job advert. Also use key words throughout your CV. I always made the key points, numbers and statements in my CV and CL in bold. CV probably 1-2 pages depending upon experience. I like having something in the personal statement paragraph in the CV to show a bit of character, 90% of people have a dull personal statement paragraph. Be different.

Interview Advice: Be yourself, and embrace it. If they don't want you for being you then it's not going to work. Do the basic revision on the company. You don't need to know the entire company history but understand company ethos and values, key markets and maybe a couple interesting projects. Questions asked: you get asked the same questions for most jobs. Why this job? What skills do you have? Any weaknesses? Tell us about a time you solved a problem for a customer? As part of the graduate scheme process we had to do an assessment centre (online) where you had to do a presentation on a given topic to 1 HR member and a general SE employee, then was interviewed by another HR and general SE member, final section was a virtual escape room with other interviewee to work together. On the group task, be nice, be involved, ask questions, work together. You can do a great interview and presentation but if you cant work together you won't get picked.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Autodesk

Manufacturing Specialist, Fusion 360 at Autodesk

Application Advice: Be yourself. We are interested in your interests and how they can add to the company

Interview Advice: Personality and how you present yourself are just as important than technical achievements

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Galliford Try

Graduate Engineer, Environment at Galliford Try

Application Advice: Read up on the company, relax and be yourself.

Interview Advice: Don't try to be something you are not, and be honest if you don't know the answer.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Galliford Try

Mechanical Engineer, Environment at Galliford Try

Application Advice: Be honest and understand your role.

Interview Advice: Strive for what you want, understand the company and their culture.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Hunter Selection Limited

Recruitment Consultant, Service and Sales at Hunter Selection Limited

Application Advice: You must be determined and resilient

Interview Advice: Be money motivated and looking for a long term career

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Hunter Selection Limited

Recruitment Consultant, Cardiff at Hunter Selection Limited

Application Advice: Be yourself and don't lie

Interview Advice: Be yourself, people buy people

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Frazer-Nash Consultancy

Human Factors Engineer, Human Factors at Frazer-Nash Consultancy

Application Advice: highlight a variety of work you have done across different sectors, e.g. a piece of coursework which could lie in the defence sector, and a piece of work that could lie in the transport sector. It shows your adaptability to a consultancy firm very well. The verbal and numerical test is quite challenging so make sure you practice beforehand.

Interview Advice: Just be honest in the interview, if you dont know something say you dont know. They really appreciate honesty at Frazer-Nash Consultancy. Read up on the business and their company core values. Frazer-Nash tends to be in the news a lot currently, keep up to date with this.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Frazer-Nash Consultancy

Senior Engineer, Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Frazer-Nash Consultancy

Application Advice: Your qualifications are important, they are what get your foot in the door. After that, Frazer-Nash are looking for how well you can fit into and adapt to a consultancy environment. Speaking with clients, delivering to deadlines, etc. Your degree and results let us know whether you're intelligent, that's not what you need to prove with the rest of your CV.

Interview Advice: Interview will generally be quite conversational, plus one technical question. Frazer-Nash grade on 4 things: Technical Ability, Consultancy Skills, Project Management, and Innovation

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Frazer-Nash Consultancy

Engineer, Defence Manufacturing and Safety at Frazer-Nash Consultancy

Interview Advice: Speak with passion about your academics, get into the nitty-gritty.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Frazer-Nash Consultancy

Engineer, Design Engineering at Frazer-Nash Consultancy

Application Advice: Show enthusiasm for engineering!

Interview Advice: Keep calm and just walk through the questions slowly - they want to check your thinking processes and what knowledge you have, not if you know the correct answer.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Systems Engineer, RMS at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: The presentation of your CV is very important.

Interview Advice: When asked about your role in group projects in the past, answer with how you individually contributed to the work, and how this benefitted the group.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Graduate mechanical engineer, Engineering and technology at Lockheed Martin UK

Interview Advice: Don't be too formal and robotic. They are looking for good personalities.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Accountant, Finance at Lockheed Martin UK

Interview Advice: Be yourself in the interview.. Ask questions. Do some research on the company. Prepare to answer questions in the STAR format.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Quality Assurance Engineer, QA at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: -Ensure you have the correct qualifications and experience necessary

Interview Advice: - Be Yourself - Have Examples of various skills/characteristics

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Graduate Test Engineer, Integration test and acceptance at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Include all extra curricular activities that you have done previously in order to make your CV stand out.

Interview Advice: Be confident and don't rush into answering questions

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Frazer-Nash Consultancy

Senior Engineer, Asset Integrity at Frazer-Nash Consultancy

Application Advice: Make it clear why you want the role and would be suited for it e.g. enjoy challenging work, non-routine work / variety, flexibility of approach and creativity when solving problems. Cover letter really helps to stand out, cliche advice but it really does highlight unusual/interesting qualities that might be missed on the CV.

Interview Advice: Good personal skills help you stand out! Everyone who gets interviewed is likely to be technically competent at what they do, so the softer skills are what makes you stand out. Also our business thrives on the back of the relationships we build with our clients. Looking prepared too e.g. bringing paper copies of the CV and cover letter.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Frazer-Nash Consultancy

Engineer, Technical Assurance at Frazer-Nash Consultancy

Application Advice: Spend time working on your cover letter more so than your CV. Understand that Frazer-Nash is a values based company and draw out how you reflect the values in your cover letter (values are available online).

Interview Advice: As a consultancy, communication and presentation skills are key attributes that Frazer-Nash look for. Practice delivery of your presentation and maintain a confident, but not arrogant, demeanour. Come armed with questions about the work we do and how you see yourself fitting into it.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Frazer-Nash Consultancy

Engineer, Digital Assurance at Frazer-Nash Consultancy

Application Advice: Spend time on a cover letter - it's what makes you stand out.

Interview Advice: I was asked to prepare a short talk on a group project I did at university.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Integration and Test Graduate Engineer, Integration and Test at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: The Degree will get you in the door. But the interview is about who you are as a person. Are you driven, do you have initiative, can you work in/ lead a team?

Interview Advice: Get 20 common interview key words (Initiative, Teamwork, Resilience, etc) and write down 2 examples that demonstrate that you have those qualities. This can be from any source, family, friends, hobbies, school, uni

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Graduate Systems Engineer, Missiles and Fire Control at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Read the description and make sure it matches

Interview Advice: Read on background of Lockheed Martin

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Frazer-Nash Consultancy

Engineer, Mechanical Design at Frazer-Nash Consultancy

Application Advice: Research how consultancy works from both a technical and commercial point of view.

Interview Advice: Look over the fundamentals of your field. They want to know that you understand the fundamentals as the challenging parts can be learned.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Frazer-Nash Consultancy

Engineer, Modelling & Engineering Software at Frazer-Nash Consultancy

Application Advice: Tailor to be relevant

Interview Advice: Be specific and precise

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Frazer-Nash Consultancy

Engineer, Engineering at Frazer-Nash Consultancy

Application Advice: Read job description thoroughly

Interview Advice: Think before you answer, even if there is a delay

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Frazer-Nash Consultancy

Engineer, Technology Management at Frazer-Nash Consultancy

Application Advice: Try and go to careers fairs before to heart about the different roles on offer/what is most likely to suit you. Be honest with where you're willing to live - don't force an application for a job you don't actually want.

Interview Advice: Understand the role you're applying for and the key skills to highlight which make you suited to it. Don't under-value soft skills/non-technical extra-curricular.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Graduate Engineer, Special Projects at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Highlight your achievements and link those to desirable skills in the job description.

Interview Advice: For the interview, I had to prepare a presentation on hypersonics. I was also asked about previous experiences, what I wanted from the role and some basic engineering principle questions. This was followed up by a tour of the site with a couple of previous graduates. Be yourself & speak with confidence - the company really places value on personality.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Engineering and Technology at Lockheed Martin UK

Interview Advice: Know your stuff, be prepared to explain anything on your CV and be chatty and friendly, they evaluate you as a person and how you would fit in to the office.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Manufacturing Engineer, Operations Engineering at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Don't focus too much on your education. Companies want to see your experience, extra curricular activities such as sport and societies from universities or past works.

Interview Advice: Be yourself and try to connect on a human level. Anyone can show experience but what is harder to show and often what the employer is interested in is your ability to shows you have a life outside of work and are a more rounded individual.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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John Sisk & Son Ltd

Graduate Engineer, Site Engineer at John Sisk & Son Ltd

Application Advice: Practice and practice before applying

Interview Advice: Look at the values and what they stand for

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mott MacDonald

Civil Engineer Apprentice, Water at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: They are looking for candidates that are passionate about the industry who are keen to learn and develop.

Interview Advice: Know what's going on in the wider construction industry and what the company are currently involved in

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mott MacDonald

Graduate Transport Modeller, ITD at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: To apply regardless of their working experience

Interview Advice: STAR Method

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mott MacDonald

Graduate Geotechnical Engineer, Foundation and Geotechnics at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: Do your research with the company and industry trends. Look at engineering articles and news stories to really understand the way the industry is going and what the future may look like. Knowledge of coding is a very useful skill too and if you have any experience of this be sure to mention it somewhere within your application.

Interview Advice: Take a moment to really break down what the interviewer is asking you. The interview can be long but is very relaxed and the interviewers are not trying to trip you up or put you under any pressure.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mott MacDonald

Learning and Development Administrator, Learning and Development at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: Make sure you are honest about your skill set, and have a good working knowledge of Excel as well as good organisation skills.

Interview Advice: I was asked to do an excel and Microsoft word test (mostly focused on how you problem solve.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mott MacDonald

Graduate Process Engineer, Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) – Process Design at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: Focus on why you want to work in the particular sector and what sets Mott MacDoanld apart from their competitors (employee owned etc).

Interview Advice: Be personable, be prepared to be asked what you want from the role and why you want it. Think why MM, why engineering etc.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mott MacDonald

Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Rail at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: Really make the most of any relevant experience especially internships or university projects that overlap with the specific projects you would expect to work on in the role. Make your skills and experience as obvious as possible in the application.

Interview Advice: Prepare for both technical and soft skills / experience questions as both will be asked, e.g. I was asked about the Bernoulli equation. Read around the subject matter for which you are interviewing - for example if you are interviewing for Rail make sure you are up to date on current rail projects and the industry in general.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mott MacDonald

Graduate Fire Engineer, Buildings and Cities at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: Try and relate your application as much as you can to the company values.

Interview Advice: Be completely yourself.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mott MacDonald

Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Rail at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: Put a lot of effort into the application questions. There is only one interview stage so your application is heavily scrutinised.

Interview Advice: Be yourself and don't be afraid to say you don't know something, they don't expect you to be an expert in a niche field straight away.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mott MacDonald

Graduate Civil Engineer, Water Treatment at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: Authenticity

Interview Advice: Prepare thoroughly

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Schneider Electric

Graduate Trainee, Secure Power at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Be open, some of the roles may not float your boat or maybe you feel as though you do not have the right qualifications for it, but the company, especially on the graduate scheme wants you to explore different areas of the business and areas you are not quite familiar with not only to build your career and knowledge but also allow you to make mistakes, learn from there and understand what you enjoy and what you do not.

Interview Advice: Do not think that being wrong, or having a different idea/perception on a topic is a disadvantage. Be yourself, express your capabilities and what you are good at. The company looks at strengths and not weaknesses and allows you to grow accordingly.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Hunter Selection Limited

Consultant, Coventry Engineering at Hunter Selection Limited

Application Advice: call the office you want to work at to speak with a manager about the role

Interview Advice: Research the company

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Schneider Electric

Graduate Trainee, Digital Energy at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: There are many different roles available from technical to commercial so focus on your skillset and experience and don't worry so much about what degree you have. The application process was smooth and far less laborious than other graduate recruitment processes.

Interview Advice: Be friendly, speak up and ask questions! SE are far more concerned about who you are as a person and your willingness to learn above whether you get every question exactly correct.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Schneider Electric

Graduate Trainee, Customer Satisfaction & Quality at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Focus on what Schneider Electric can offer you as well as what you can offer them.

Interview Advice: Ask as many questions as you can and enjoy the process!

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Graduate Engineer, Merlin Delivery at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: include all aspects of work experience you've done, even if you don't think it's applicable to the role

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Hunter Selection Limited

Recruitment Consultant, Coventry Recruitment at Hunter Selection Limited

Application Advice: 1- Make sure its a career you want to go into a that you are interested in the industry sector

Interview Advice: 1- Confidence not cocky 2- research the company

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Business Gradaute, Quality Assurance at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: -Explicitly state all experience/work experience that could have relevance -Show your interests/hobbies -Highlight the best bits of yourself

Interview Advice: -Be yourself, show your personality -Watch/Absorb the culture etc, is this something you want to be a part of/feel fits with you -Ask questions! -Enjoy the process, as early careers you are not expected to be "perfect" -Dress Up rather than down.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Bakkavor Group PLC

Food Technology Graduate, Central Technica; at Bakkavor Group PLC

Application Advice: Be open and honest but show the company what skills you have learnt so far at University & Placement and how they can be suited to Bakkavor as a company and manufacturing. There are a number of steps involved in the application process, take time on each of these and don't rush or feel under pressure.

Interview Advice: Be prepared, it is likely you will be given work to do prior to the interview day. Take time on this - it will show when you have put the work in and that you are keen to work at Bakkavor. If you are in any group tasks make sure you are heard but also listen to others within the group.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Network Rail

Graduate Project Manager, Infrastructure Projects at Network Rail

Application Advice: The psychometric testing is designed to catch you out if you are not being truthful about your personal strengths and weaknesses. Just be yourself.

Interview Advice: The Network Rail interview process was split into two segments; a 2 on 1 interview and group work. To prepare for 2 on 1 interview look back at your CV and think of a multitude of examples in your life which you can draw upon to demonstrate how as an individual you have demonstrated certain attributes such as team work, leadership, critical safety thinking. For the group work my biggest piece of advice would be make sure you have an input into the conversation and play role but don't control the room unless necessary. Handy bit of advice if someone has barely spoken during the group work ask them what they think - it looks good for you and encourages them to speak up.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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John Sisk & Son Ltd

Graduate Engineer, UK Civils at John Sisk & Son Ltd

Application Advice: Don't be afraid to try again

Interview Advice: Be confident in your qualifications and achievements

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Galliford Try

Mechanical Engineer, Environment at Galliford Try

Application Advice: -Be very thorough -Be very transparent -Ensure job role is what you're looking for

Interview Advice: -Always ask questions to make sure the company is fit for you and aligns with what you value as a person

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Bakkavor Group PLC

Financial Planning and Business Partner (Ops), Finance at Bakkavor Group PLC

Application Advice: Make sure your CV is up to date and has relevant experience

Interview Advice: Learn the key values and have examples for each on how you have demonstrated them

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Bakkavor Group PLC

Manufacturing Graduate – Section Leader, Manufacturing at Bakkavor Group PLC

Application Advice: Be enthusiastic and include everything. Sell yourself.

Interview Advice: Be concise. Enthusiastic and prove that you are a friendly and approachable person.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Schneider Electric

Graduate Trainee, Digital Energy at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Look through the company's core values & try to relate them to yourself. It's ok to say if you hope to develop some skills, and understand what your weaknesses are.

Interview Advice: Interview was really warm, could tell they weren't trying to catch you out with their questions and just wanted to see you for who you are. Also gave you an opportunity to bring up anything you wanted to highlight at the end, that you hadn't included in your interview answers

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Schneider Electric

Project Manager, Power Systems (Medium Voltage Distribution) at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Schneider is all about people taking responsibility for themselves and their work. If you can demonstrate that you can take initiative and run with something off your own back to make it happen, that will really stand out in the crowd!

Interview Advice: Schneider is a very people based company, and at the assessment centres they really want to see what you are like as a person. They are less interested in your academics by the time you get to the assessment centre, and would rather see a willingness to learn and how you collaborate with others. It's all about making sure you fit in with the company culture!

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Bakkavor Group PLC

Manufacturing graduate, C.I. at Bakkavor Group PLC

Application Advice: Research the company and look at reviews

Interview Advice: Morals of the company and values

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Graduate Software Engineer, Software Engineering at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Clear and understandable CV with listed skills - as this will be used by other project leads to determine suitability

Interview Advice: Aspiration for a career in the field, background knowledge of the company and in the job, and bring something (a skill/hobby) that makes you stand out.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Graduate IT Systems Engineer, Rotary and Mission Systems at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Tailor your application letter to LM, don't copy and paste a generic format for mass applications. LM is keen to get to know you as a person.

Interview Advice: STAR type questions are very common in this type of field. That is: Situation, Task, Action, Result Just walk through a question logically and systematically.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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DHL Supply Chain

Future Leaders Graduate Trainee, Operations Excellence at DHL Supply Chain

Application Advice: Show interest in the company's strategy, products & services Show positivity and a passion

Interview Advice: Be yourself Be curious and willing to learn Be respectful Stay humble as you are applying for this role to learn

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Graduate Integration and Test Engineer, RMS at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: If applying for engineering or tech roles, include a computer language in your CV. Remember CVs get put through a programme and key words like a programming language and key duties from the job description so include those words and phrases in your CV if you do possess these abilities.

Interview Advice: Given a scenario question about how I would approach an example problem kind-of related to a role, just to see what are the first things you think about when approaching a problem.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Graduate IT Systems Engineer, Rotary and Mission Systems at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Research the company, in particular the corporate values and ethos - it will not only help in interview but will verify that you actually want to work there!

Interview Advice: Stay calm, and back up the experiences you've had with the skills you learned while having them

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Graduate Systems Engineer, Internal Designs at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Extra curricular experience is very highly sought after and respected.

Interview Advice: Dress smartly and leave your ego at the door.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Virgin Media 02

Diversion Planner, Lightning at Virgin Media

Application Advice: The company are looking for individuals who respond well to change and fit in a good team working environment

Interview Advice: Treat it like a conversation, my interviewers seemed genuinely interested in what I had to say and my own opinions and weren't looking for a textbook applicant

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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DHL Supply Chain

Supply Chain Management Graduate, JLR Solihull at DHL Supply Chain

Application Advice: - Be enthusiastic, open and flexible -

Interview Advice: - Ask questions, be curious and excited

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Bakkavor Group PLC

HRBP – Reward, HR at Bakkavor Group PLC

Application Advice: Take your time

Interview Advice: Learn the company values

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Hunter Selection Limited

Recruitment Consultant, Recruitment at Hunter Selection Limited

Application Advice: Be open and honest. We always look for well-motivated people who want to start a career and do well. If that comes across in your interview, I'm sure you'll do well.

Interview Advice: Be prepared for some more personal questions. Yes, they're interested in finding out about your education but there is a focus on you as a person i.e. your background, your hobbies, your motivations etc.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Business Graduate, Quality Assurance at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: -Research the company make sure your personal values match the companies. -Ensure you know which area of the business you are applying to and highlight relevant experience/ cross functional skills

Interview Advice: -BE YOUR SELF! You don't want to work for a company that you don't feel you values align with. -Show your Confidence (even if your not feeling it!) and Dress Smart -Have examples of key skills available to hand when interviewing, use a method of answering these questions such as the STAR method

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Bakkavor Group PLC

Assistant Management Accountant, Finance at Bakkavor Group PLC

Application Advice: Research is key. You need to know the company and you need to know the industry. What big announcements have the company recently released? What are the biggest challenges within the industry? All of these questions you'll be expected to have a good level of understanding on. Overall, you need to show that you're actually interested in the specific role, and it's not just another graduate role that you happened to stumble upon. If you have a passion for food that's a great start though.

Interview Advice: The assessment day is very intense, but again preparation is key in terms of knowledge and physical rest for the big day. The interview itself is more of a competency interview. The interviewers will link all the questions to Bakkavor's values and you'll be expected to talk about examples of how you show these values. Make your examples varied. e.g previous work, school, university, hobbies, personal life etc. Just remember even if you believe the interview didn't go well, it doesn't matter because there's so many other elements to the day including, English, Maths and Logic competencies tests, group discussions, and presentations.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Schneider Electric

Graduate Trainee, Graduate Program at Schneider Electric

Interview Advice: Had to create and present a PowerPoint presentation, which required in depth research Understand the company's core values, questions were competency based

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Schneider Electric

Account Manager, Secure Power at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: The application process is an application form, video interview, assessment centre and interview.

Interview Advice: I think Schneider are really interested in the kind of person you are and not just the qualifications you have, so just for people to be themselves and speak from experiences. I was asked to do a presentation on Schneider Electric and the energy challenge, so to make sure you've done your research into the company and industry.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Schneider Electric

Graduate trainee – Customer Satisfaction and Quality Assistant, Mixed at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Show a passion and drive for sustainable business. This will shine through in an application to Schneider.

Interview Advice: The assessment centre comprised of 3 elements: a presentation on the company, a team challenge and a competency-based interview. My advice on the day would be to listen and ask questions. Inquisitive, engaged and curious minds always stand out.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Bakkavor Group PLC

Development Technologist Graduate, Development at Bakkavor Group PLC

Application Advice: Do research and ensure the company are right for you and the program is.

Interview Advice: Be yourself as it will ensure that you will fit into the companies values correctly.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Schneider Electric

Graduate Trainee, Digital Energy at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Align yourself with the company's core values,

Interview Advice: Do your research, be friendly and helpful and you'll fit right in! Also don't be afraid to ask questions, be interested.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Schneider Electric

Graduate Trainee, Various (includes engineering) at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: In the application is important to show yourself as you are but also to show your soft skills and anything that you have done that is creative and innovative. Schneider is interested in a variety of backgrounds, so if your studies didn't follow the "standard" route, this could turn out to be an advantage for you, therefore I would emphasise that. About the CV, I would say the layout/graphics should stand out from the mass, if possible.

Interview Advice: In the interview the questions are competency based, so I would suggest to follow the STAR approach in your answers. Schneider is looking for people that share its values, so prepare examples to show how you align to those values. It is also important to carefully check which skills the company is looking for you to have. For example, disruption and innovation are something Schneider is looking for in new employees.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Bakkavor Group PLC

Manufacturing Graduate, Bakery at Bakkavor Group PLC

Application Advice: - Research the company (find out who they supply for, what products etc) - Carefully read about what each graduate scheme is about and pick the one you feel you would fit best in

Interview Advice: - Keep calm and answer all questions confidently - Be familiar with what typically goes on in the food industry

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Graduate Engineer, Rotary and Mission Systems at Lockheed Martin UK

Interview Advice: Use STAR. Show an interest and be a likeable person.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Severn Trent

Technical Leadership Program – Graduate Engineer, EICA – Factories at Severn Trent

Application Advice: - mention any placement work you have done - look up company core values and tie application to them - try to convey personal values to match companies - be honest on why you are applying to Severn Trent

Interview Advice: - Learn about company initiatives. - Visit CIWEM and take basic waste / water treatment courses to understand business. - Be open to going to demonstration days they are worth the effort. - be open and honest about your exam schedule.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mott MacDonald

OCS Graduate Engineer, Overhead Contact Systems at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: Focus on your strenghts and where you'd like to improve. Team working, adaptability and eagerness to develop yourself is paramount.

Interview Advice: Highlight your interests in the field by bringing up any industry news you might have recently read, and discuss how you and the interviewee think it will impact the field. Also focus on your ability to work with people and adapt to personal and technical environments.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Integration & Test Engineer, Software Engineering at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Apply early and demonstrate key skills of the job position. Give examples how you are suited for the technical aspect of the job through your previous work/education or hobbies. Be honest in your application and be direct. State clearly what you believe are your best qualities and how you can bring that into the company.

Interview Advice: Interviews are conducted in STAR format (Situation Task Action Result), use this throughout and give plenty of examples where you have preferred to be a team player rather than independently speeding to finish a task. Show dedication and passion to some element of engineering and give examples how you have overcome challenges and set backs. Be honest and inclusive.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mott MacDonald

Graduate Signalling Designer, Railways, Signalling at Mott MacDonald

Interview Advice: The interview was mostly strength based questions (I.e there is no right or wrong answer!), so be completely honest. There is a few technical questions too. Even if you don’t know the answer, try to think about how you’d go about finding it out, and what other factors you might consider. You aren’t expected to know every answer, but a willingness and hunger to learn are admired.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Johnson & Johnson

Graduate Trainee Engineer, R&D, Manufacturing at Johnson & Johnson

Application Advice: Company ethos and values

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Autodesk

Graduate Technical Consultant, Fusion 360 Customer Advocacy at Autodesk

Interview Advice: Be your authentic self.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Network Rail

Graduate Signalling Engineer, Signalling and Telecoms at Network Rail

Application Advice: Be honest.

Interview Advice: Go in with an open mind, interview consists of non technical and technical questions.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Siemens

ECC Officer, Export Control & Customs at Siemens

Interview Advice: During interview we undertook a strength based interview, short presentation and group exercise.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Air Products

Career Development Program Graduate, Liquid Bulk Supply Chain at Air Products

Application Advice: Show your interests outside of your degree, they want to hire well rounded, interesting people. Apply as soon as possible and make sure you tailor your application to be specifically about Air Products (not a generic application). Research the career sections of the website as well as the Sustainability Plan.

Interview Advice: Learn about how we produce industrial gases - ASU's, the temperature at which nitrogen, oxygen and argon boil. Research the different industries Air Products serve. Make sure you know your CV well and have lots of examples of common competency-based questions. Ask your interviewer questions too and try to be friendly!

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Schneider Electric

Manager, Digital Energy at Schneider Electric

Interview Advice: Ask what the job really is about. What departments you'll be joining and what the day-to-day job looks like. Will you be working in an office or on-site? Be yourself. Learn the Values and see how you relate to them.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Graduate Systems Engineer, Systems at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Out-of-spec experience is king. Be sure to list any additional experience you have (work experience, clubs etc).

Interview Advice: Try to get your thoughts together as to why you want to work here and what you hope to get out of the role. Be honest if you don't know the answers to any questions asked, and try to be light-hearted - we are very friendly!

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Graduate Engineer, Engineering and Technology at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Show that you are a motivated and enthusiastic person who can adapt to change. Draw not only on your academic achievements, but also your soft skills and show that with these combined you are able to go above and beyond expectations when given the opportunity.

Interview Advice: The interviews vary depending on when you apply. I applied in April and got my job interview in June. It involved a telephone interview first, where I was asked what I knew about the company and then the usual competency questions. At the end try to ask questions about the projects on that site you are applying to as the business areas vary across the UK sites. This way you can get an idea of some of the projects you may be working on. For the face to face interview, I had to give a presentation on a topic given to me prior to the interview. LMUK likes to use tag lines, which is where you put a few words with your main point from this slide in larger text to the side or at the bottom of the slide. When being questioned at the end, try to show that you are well-read around the topics on your slide. One technical interview question involved asking about my knowledge of systems engineering. I'd advise looking up the V model and familiarising yourself with the engineering project lifecycle.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Engineering Graduate, Engineering at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Demonstrate good ethical and teamwork skills, focus on show-casing technical experience but don't overlook interpersonal skills such as maintaining good relations and being open to learning or working more flexibly.

Interview Advice: Be honest and upfront. Show eagerness to learn. Openly admit what you don't know when asked. Give examples of what communities you are part of (hobbies, volunteering) and explain how you uphold the cultural values of your community.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Schneider Electric

Business Development Manager, Secure Power at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Research the company values Understand the mission

Interview Advice: Honesty and enthusiasm are key

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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VOLKSWAGEN Group UK

Sales & Fleet Executive, Sales Operations at VOLKSWAGEN Group UK

Application Advice: Be yourself

Interview Advice: Be confident in yourself but don't be arrogant

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Air Products

R&D Engineer, Advanced Technology at Air Products

Application Advice: Decent level of skills required, but practical training on the job available. Usually a lot of travels which might affect work life balance.

Interview Advice: It's important to have a good technical background, remain open-minded & outgoing, but most of all- be yourself!

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Air Products

Graduate Chemical Engineer, Customer Engineering at Air Products

Application Advice: Don't give the answer you think they want - be willing to discuss experiences that you may not think are directly related to the role.

Interview Advice: Do not be shy to put your foot down and convince others that your idea is the best idea (if you really believe it is).

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Air Products

Human Resources Graduate, HR at Air Products

Application Advice: Research Air Products. Ensure your application is concise and easy to read. Highlight your key achievements/competencies that link to the role.

Interview Advice: Research the company thoroughly. Be confident. Actively engage in the group assessment sessions without being over powerful. Show enthusiasm.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Schneider Electric

Graduate, Graduate Trainee at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Extracurricular activities that demonstrate skills in other ways perhaps demonstrating that you have a great personality.

Interview Advice: a time that you were innovative. demonstrate how you work well in teams. it's a very relaxed atmosphere and the people are lovely.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Schneider Electric

Commissioning/Project Engineer, Digital Energy at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Be yourself, Schneider adopts a 'hire attitude, train aptitude' approach. So if you can express that in your application/interview.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Air Products

Supply Chain Optimisation Analyst, Supply Chain at Air Products

Interview Advice: Confidence, think analytically

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Schneider Electric

Project Sales Engineer, Sales at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Be yourself. The interview style is fairly relaxed and interviewers are looking to put you in the position that enables you to shine. Group work - show your ability to work in a team, listen to other people's opinions and come to conclusions based on all evidence. Presentation - show an ability to demonstrate social skills.

Interview Advice: Times you worked in a team? Challenges and how you dealt with them? An outlook on the energy landscape and what challenges the business faces?

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Schneider Electric

Graduate Trainee, Early Talent Recruitment at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Demonstrate knowledge of the company and its core values - show how you yourself reflect these - always provide evidence and benefit/value of experience e,g. using the STAR framework - situation, task, action, result.

Interview Advice: Group Assessment - See the value of interaction among other candidates and being interested in what the interviewers themselves do at the company.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Schneider Electric

Project Manager, Field Services at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: - Work on your CV - Provide a cover letter

Interview Advice: - Do not hold back on your achievements - Questions asked such as examples of when you worked well in a team, most notable achievement

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Air Products

Project Engineer, UKI Customer Engineering at Air Products

Application Advice: Demonstrate the ability to adapt and be a good employee/colleague more than a good engineer.

Interview Advice: Research the technical side of what the company does.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Avara Foods Ltd

Sustainability Manager, Commercial- Sustainability at Avara Foods Ltd

Application Advice: Just be yourself and be honest and open about what you want from your career and employer as well as highlighting what you bring to the table as a candidate through your skills and experience. As it is a grad scheme I would encourage you to ask questions on other roles and departments in the business as well as just the initial role being applied for.

Interview Advice: Enthusiasm, curiosity, confidence & honesty.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Graduate Mechanical Engineer, R&D at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Make sure you're up to date with current defence technologies.

Interview Advice: Lockheed Martin seeks applicants based on their technical knowledge/ability. During the assessment day, make sure any of your contributions to group discussions/assessments are well thought through, with value-added. Fewer, more in-depth contributions will stand you in better stead than loads of lesser-intellectual comments. Don't just try to talk over everyone just to be heard, although this seems to be what other companies favour.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mott MacDonald

Systems Engineer, Railways at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: Be yourself, be personable, and make the strengths that you have apparent.

Interview Advice: We all know the standard spiel that google spouts, so be specific about yourself. And don't be afraid to offer up failures as examples - how we react to hardship is essential and very easy to empathise with.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Johnson & Johnson

Graduate Engineer, Joints Product Development at Johnson & Johnson

Application Advice: Be yourself, highlight all your talents that make you special

Interview Advice: Be yourself! Johnson and Johnson are all about the people they employ and how they fit in the working environment

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Johnson & Johnson

R&D Graduate Engineer Trainee, DePuy International at Johnson & Johnson

Application Advice: Spend time on your application.

Interview Advice: Research the company, read their credo and the leadership imperatives that the company bases its business on. Have a background about what the role is, what the company do and ask questions (it was a very informal setting and just a chance to chat with people about the company and role).

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Johnson & Johnson

Graduate Trainee, R&D at Johnson & Johnson

Application Advice: Be concise as they have to review a lot of applications. Try to stand out but always be yourself!

Interview Advice: They are not trying to catch you out but to get to know you so be yourself and see if you think you would fit. Everybody is really lovely so try not to stress too much.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Severn Trent

Graduate Engineer, Waste Treatment Design at Severn Trent

Application Advice: Think before you answer, and research the company and application practise websites before doing the Severn Trent one.

Interview Advice: Be yourself and think before you open your mouth.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Bakkavor Group PLC

AMS Manufacturing Graduate Section Leader, Manufacturing at Bakkavor Group PLC

Application Advice: Practise the tests, get university to check through your CV. Prepare for the video interview and think about the current climate of the food industry and economics of the country!

Interview Advice: Be yourself, spend a lot of time preparing (as for any interview) because if you know what you want to say easily it helps with any nerves. Be inquisitive! Read some personal development books on leadership.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Procter & Gamble

Engineer, Manufacturing product supply at Procter & Gamble

Application Advice: read the job description and role requirements and understand what they are looking for before drafting the application.

Interview Advice: examples of leadership, teamwork and mentor/coaching required.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Bakkavor Group PLC

Quality Auditor, Technical at Bakkavor Group PLC

Application Advice: Put a lot of time and effort into the application as you need to stand out as there is such a large amount of people applying.

Interview Advice: Ensure you know a lot about the company's values as this is a large part of the interview. The interview process is very intense so come as prepared as possible.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mott MacDonald

Graduate Civil Engineer, Infrastructure at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: Summer internships and work experience

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Allianz Insurance

Assistant Underwriter, Existing Business Southern Team at Allianz Insurance

Application Advice: Be truthful, write everything you feel you have achieved and be honest about what areas you would like to develop. Try not to worry about what degree background you are coming from. As long as you have the skills, it doesn't matter the exact subject matter of your degree. I did Fine Art for example.

Interview Advice: Be yourself. This feels like a very small company even though it is big. Everyone is friendly, just try to engage with as many people as possible, and have a brief idea of the insurance industry before. Really make sure you know why you want the job. But also remember this interview is an opportunity to see if the company is the right fit for you.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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DSTL

Graduate Engineer, Platform Systems at DSTL

Interview Advice: Have an overview of a few military systems that could be related to your degree subject. Have a few key past events in your mind which you can manipulate to answer competency questions, such as group projects of industry work. Group tasks are about communication and organisational skills, not the final solution.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Bakkavor Group PLC

Group Project & Development Graduate, Development at Bakkavor Group PLC

Application Advice: Apply as early as you can.

Interview Advice: Show your passion for the food industry.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Heathrow Airport Limited

Engineering Graduate, Engineering at Heathrow Airport Limited

Application Advice: Showcase your people skills: great communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with people (and recognise the importance of that), and the emotional intelligence to understand how changes affect others. No project at Heathrow is isolated to one department or discipline: hence, a lot of communication and collaboration is required.

Interview Advice: In the interviews, scenario-based questions were asked. Things to consider for these questions are: What skills would you use? What qualities would make you a great leader here? Who you would talk to? Who would it affect? Are there any risk or safety elements to consider? Cost, budget, time?

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Systems Engineer, Maritime at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Show an interest.

Interview Advice: Utilise the STAR principle.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Graduate Systems Engineer, Systems Engineering at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: When doing the application, make sure that you are able to sell yourself effectively but in a concise manner. Being able to be short and sweet whilst putting yourself across effectively is a good way of being recognised.

Interview Advice: When interviewing, make sure you have done research about the company and the site that you have come to interview for. Make sure you do not focus on all academic achievements, as extracurricular activities show skills that you will not be able to show through academia.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Graduate IT Systems Engineer, Rotary and Mission Systems at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Tailor your CV to the company that you are applying for, as it shows you are passionate about it. Back up any claims you make with evidence of how you achieved them.

Interview Advice: Don't be afraid to ask for more time, or to repeat the question. Try and keep as calm as possible - good preparation will help with this.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Graduate IT Project Manager, IT at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Don't be afraid to express yourself and be up front about what you want from the role.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Engineering Graduate, Military Solutions at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Ensure experience, particularly internships in the field are highlighted. Grades aren't so important as practical understanding and experience.

Interview Advice: For software role I was asked two questions: 1) What is overloading? 2) What is run time dynamic polymorphism? Examples of use and corner cases during use were given as answers.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Liberty Global

Technology & Innovation Graduate, Technology & Innovation at Liberty Global

Application Advice: Make sure to research the company and tell as much about yourself as you can (without using cliche sentences, make sure the application reflects you, your background and your personality and doesn't really follow structures from CV/application advice websites).

Interview Advice: Don't tell the interviewers what you think they'd want to hear. If you make a mistake in your presentations don't try to cover it up but instead, focus on how you can avoid the mistake later on and how you could fix it.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Virgin Media 02

Technology and Innovation Graduate, CPE Testing at Virgin Media

Application Advice: Show your interest and knowledge about the company.

Interview Advice: Make sure you can embody the company values and Virgin brand.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Network Rail

Graduate Engineer, Graduate scheme at Network Rail

Application Advice: You get out what you put into the scheme, don't expect to be spoon fed. You have to build up your reputation as a decent reliable graduate.

Interview Advice: Stay calm, be friendly, take the time to think of the right answers to the technical questions, thinking about how they may relate to the rail industry will help.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Business Graduate, Commercial at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Explain what is unique to you and make sure you research into the company thoroughly before applying, then make the application specific to Babcock rather than a general application.

Interview Advice: For the Business Graduate scheme interview, have a breadth of knowledge into the different functions of the business e.g. supply chain, commercial as interviewees are asked questions around this.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Business Operations Management Graduate, Business Operations Management at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Learn as much as possible about Babcock prior to applying, their business lines, their sectors etc. It's a diverse business with lots of varying contracts so having knowledge of these will always put you in good stead.

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Babcock International Group

Technology Analyst, Innovation and Technology at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Look across the business and understand what the core values and sectors of the business are. Do this through the news and local papers, if possible talk to current employees. Think about how your skills personally and professionally will fit into the workplace and how you can improve the business.

Interview Advice: Prepare and practice. Do your research into the current operations and where the future clients and market will be, this shows you are thinking about a future with the company. Make sure you've got your answers in your mind ready to adapt to their questions. Understand the job will be a two-way thing, you're there to provide skills and services to the company however they are responsible for your wellbeing and professional improvement.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Network Rail

General Management Graduate, Digital Railway at Network Rail

Application Advice: Do research about the company.

Interview Advice: Have practical examples of things you have done/achieved.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Aerospace Engineering Graduate, Aviation – UK Military Air at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Draw on skills that you have out of university, such as sport or volunteering - these are the things that make your CV stand out. Be honest with the reasons why you would like to join Babcock and what you want to get out of the scheme.

Interview Advice: When presented with scenarios, take your time to come up with a strategy and plan - don't rush straight into the problem. Research the company and make sure you have an understanding of the work we do.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Network Rail

Graduate Electrical Engineer, Electrification and Plant at Network Rail

Application Advice: Bear in mind that you there's enough exposure in outside works; you won't be confined to an office. Try to learn as much as you can for this role before applying, preferably from someone who has already been in the scheme. Try and understand the company's structure, which is incredibly complex. Have clear in your mind that the role is separated into 4 different semesters, doing completely different things in each.

Interview Advice: Show you are keen for engagement, have basic technical skills and drive for progression.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Network Rail

Electrical Engineering Graduate, Safety Technical & Engineering at Network Rail

Application Advice: A year in industry placement helps.

Interview Advice: Honesty went a long way in my interview. An understanding of the importance safety is a vital part of the company.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Network Rail

Graduate Engineer, Route Asset Management at Network Rail

Application Advice: If you are unsure of how you want to progress in your career and are looking for a way to experience multiple fields Network Rail is the perfect company for you. It might not be the highest salary but in terms of opportunity and breadth, it's perfect.

Interview Advice: Have a rough overview of the railway industry, find out how systems related to your fieldwork. Show that you are capable of working in a team and with people from different disciplines.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Aerospace Engineer, Aviation at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: To be successful in Babcock, you must have a why and that why must be strong enough to take you through challenging projects and other opportunities. The interviewers will be looking for this during the interviews.

Interview Advice: Have a great understanding of your strengths and weaknesses. Come prepared to be expansive with your competence evidence.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Commercial Graduate, Commercial at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Research and understand what Babcock does.

Interview Advice: Understand how to align your personal/professional experiences with what Babcock is looking for. How have your experiences prepared you for this role?

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Commercial Officer (previous Commercial Graduate), Marine at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: The usual - do your research!

Interview Advice: The usual - do your research!

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Business Operations Management Graduate, Aviaition at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Make sure you understand that the business requires you to be mobile, and so with each new placement you may be required to re-locate to a new area - sometimes this is often overlooked during the application process.

Interview Advice: Be yourself and give an honest representation - the interview stage is a 2 way process, as well as being interviewed you also get to decide if the company is a right fit for you. Practising questions is always great - I would advise going through your CV or past experiences and trying to figure what sort of skills you used/developed and thinking about what sort of questions you could bring these skills/experience up in. Make sure you research the company - this doesn't mean reading every page of the annual report, but having some sort of commercial awareness is good because it shows you're actually interested in the company and you've taken the time prepare.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Project Management Graduate, Marine at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: - Ensure you have researched the company and understand their values. - Be keen and show drive - why did you apply for this role over all others? - Don't worry if you haven't got an engineering or Project Management background - it is about how you will use the time on the graduate scheme to develop your skills. - Show off your industry/outside experience - it's not all about academic grades.

Interview Advice: - Use the STAR technique for answering questions. - Don't be afraid if you don't know an answer - show the interviewer how you would tackle the question. - Be honest and true to yourself - the interviewers will help you along the process and want you to do well. - Research the area you are applying for. - Have some questions ready to ask the interviewer - it will show you have thought ahead and are really interested in the role.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Procurement Bids and Mobilisation Graduate, Procurement at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Make your application applicable to the specific job that you are applying for and make sure you get yourself across. Personality matters! Also, make sure you practice for any online tests beforehand. You can find plenty of practice ones online.

Interview Advice: Make sure you get your personality across. Make sure you speak up, especially on any group tasks. Ask the interviewer about what they do and how they got to where they are. Show that you've put a little bit of effort in.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Assistant Project Manager, Defence Systems Technology at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Initial application phase was fairly standard with a few competency based questions before moving on to online testing.

Interview Advice: Research the Company in good detail and for the project management scheme you were expected to have a decent understanding of project management in industry.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Business Graduate, DST at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Present yourself as a rounded individual; remember to mention your hobbies and interests alongside your qualifications and relevant experience.

Interview Advice: Research the areas that you could complete placements in and gain a basic understanding of the supply chain, commercial, finance, bidding, technical and project management functions and how they interact.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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3M

IP Student MT Engineer, Manufacturing Technology at 3M

Application Advice: Keep your options open and don't set yourself on a particular company, public image of a company is very different to working for it. Focus on the details portrayed in the summary of the role - this will highlight the values of the company and can give you a clue on what you may be doing on a day to day basis.

Interview Advice: As much as you are being assessed, consider the people you are being interviewed by as these will make up who you are working for/with on a day to day basis and interpersonal skills are key to any role. Be engaged and ask questions - this shows you are enthusiastic about the role and want to know more.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Air Products

Financial Analyst, Finance at Air Products

Application Advice: Inform yourself about the industries and applications of the products made by AirProducts.

Interview Advice: Be self-confident and willing to learn Connect technical skills with commercial acumen Take initiative

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Project Management Graduate, DST at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Research the company and more importantly research the business unit you are applying to. The "Babcockgraduates.com" webpage will list the site that you are applying for - make sure you research that site and not just the company in general as we are so varied that it will be hard to retain all the information. Research any qualifications that the job ad says you will gain as part of the graduate scheme. If possible, you could also reach out to people via LinkedIn - it shows initiative and enthusiasm for the role!

Interview Advice: The interview will likely be in a similar format to speed dating - around 8 "mini interviews" 5-10 minutes long each time. The topics will vary from your background and experience to why you want to the role and what industry knowledge you have (you can prepare with this by keeping an eye on the news/MoD webpages).

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Project Management Graduate, Marine System Support Partner at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Research project management before applying. Prepare well for the assessment centre - read up on basic project management theories. Have an awareness of the commercial side to project management.

Interview Advice: Good teamwork is a must - the loudest person in the room is not necessarily the leader.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Operations Manager, International Growth at Babcock International Group

Interview Advice: Research the company thoroughly due to the wide nature of work undertaken Have a good think about past experience and how you showed leadership qualities

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Quality Improvement Team at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: List your relevant skills clearly and include lots of interesting information about yourself and your achievements. Babcock graduates come from a huge variety of backgrounds so they want to see that you're the type of person who likes to move around and pick up skills/knowledge.

Interview Advice: Ask lots of questions about the company and the role. Smile, be confident and try to enjoy it. I was asked a few times about where I found the company i.e. on a website or from a stall? I was asked a few questions about my working style. They prefer candidates who are independent, motivated and actively looking to move around.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Mechanical Engineer – Land Sector, Engineering at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Be yourself and ask questions whenever you need to. Don't hesitate, the majority of the staff and managers want the Graduates to succeed and do well. At the end of the day, you are a very useful resource to have and you haven't been given this opportunity randomly, they want you there, so make the most of it and push yourself as much as possible.

Interview Advice: Don't be nervous. By far the most relaxing and informal Assessment Days and Interviews I've had. Every assessor is approachable and not menacing what so ever. Research into the company and see if you can find the Company Values - then link your experiences to Company Values.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Business Finance Graduate scheme, Accounting at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: The normal stages, be prompt and prepared. Show you have researched the company and are excited to work there.

Interview Advice: Show you have researched the company and are excited to work there.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Business Operations Management, Graduate at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Go for Babcock if you like the idea of having a lot of responsibility from day 1.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Technical Specialist, Cavendish Nuclear at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Try to look / sound genuinely interested in the job and the sector in which you will be working. Having good background knowledge will make you stand out.

Interview Advice: Come prepared with plenty of examples that highlight key skills that would be expected in the role, such as working as part of a team, working to challenging deadlines and working on technically complex challenges.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Business Operations Management Graduate, Information Assurance at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: The application is standard – online application (CV, cover letter and a short questionnaire), psychometric tests, phone interview and assessment centre. Research the company well, research all four sectors! Do NOT research only the sector you will be applying for. It is much better to be aware of what the group as a whole is doing, the projects that are currently going on, the clients etc. Check spelling and grammar.

Interview Advice: The phone interview is about 15 to 20 minutes long and it could be with a fellow graduate which is a great way to make it a bit more relaxed. The assessment centre is also very pleasant, consists of some fun games to play and an interview part. Prior to the assessment centre prepare some answers that show how you have dealt with a certain situation.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Morgan Sindall

Graduate Site Engineer, Nuclear Energy Water at Morgan Sindall

Application Advice: It can be quite hard to move between business units, e.g. moving from Rail into Water as the business units are not connected to one another. Make sure you try to apply for graduate roles that are within your preferred business unit.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Mechanical Engineer, Design & Build at Babcock International Group

Interview Advice: The mechanical engineering assessment day is split into two halves. The first half is a fairly standard business teamwork game and the 2nd is a series of speed interviews of ~10 minutes each covering a wide range of engineering concepts. Each is at a different table with a different interviewer and the candidates progress around the room. It works well and means that if one topic gives you problems and your interview isn't going well, 10 minutes later you can start fresh. There are also one or two far more standard interview questions too.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Marine at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Look into the company!

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Design Authority at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Range of experience is valued.

Interview Advice: Interviews based on experience type questions - When did you use teamwork to solve a problem etc.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Submarine Support Management Group at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Babcock is primarily based in Plymouth but does provide the opportunity to expand beyond with competitive applications for international placements. No matter your chosen discipline you'll engage in a specialised industry with challenges and opportunities that I don't imagine finding elsewhere.

Interview Advice: Have your experiences and answers laid out beforehand. Don't be afraid to talk about how you learned from your failures.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Mechanical Engineering Graduate, Marine and Technology at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Really highlight previous engineering experience if available and apply to the competency questions you may be asked in the application. STEM activities are also looked upon highly, as is involvement with engineering professional bodies (IMechE, IET etc.)

Interview Advice: Typically a 2 day assessment centre, with the first day consisting of a company tour of HMNB Devonport and the work currently on-going, before an assessment day consisting of an interview, presentation and team activities.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Naval Architect, Various: Project Management, Naval Architecture, Nuclear, Structures. at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: There's a psychometric test and you send in CV etc. Make sure your CV is good and edit it to be relevant to Babcock i.e any military experience, maintenance experience, design experience at uni etc. At the end of the day, it's a graduate scheme, they're not looking for the finished article.

Interview Advice: Be yourself. Be confident. Smile! If you're at the interview then you're qualified for the job, they just want to see what you're like. I was asked some basic technical questions however these analysed your approach to problems not your knowledge necessarily. Plenty of scenario-based questions about past experiences.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Handling Team at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Make sure you answer the questions and demonstrate your competencies through examples. Make sure you include examples that make you stand out from the crowd.

Interview Advice: Be honest and open. Don't pretend to know all of the answers and let your personality come through. Show enthusiasm and have an understanding of what the company does.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mott MacDonald

Graduate Civil Engineer – Project Leader, Water and Environment at Mott MacDonald

Interview Advice: Be yourself, MMB is great for office activities and they want to get to know you. I have been asked to sketch the momentum flow.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Combat Systems Support Integration Senior Support Engineer, Marine Sector – Combat Systems at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: The application process for Babcock was certainly one of the easier out of other companies I applied for, it is long-winded and there are several steps you have to pass to actually get offered an interview. It's fairly self-explanatory and asks you the usual questions of team building, problem-solving, basic analytical evaluating etc. Google is wonderful for the generic application prep stuff. However, one thing that really helped me was realising that I am not the only Engineer going for this role and that I need to make myself stand out from the ground by showing me as a person, not me the engineer. They know the latter as I have a degree in it. The thing I chose to make me stand out was to express my volunteer ventures in the local sailing community and other unusual things about me. This worked both times I applied for it. I didn't get it the first time but I sure did the second.

Interview Advice: To get the job in Babcock I had 2 attempts, one was with just my BSc in Marine & Composites Technology and the other was a year later when I had completed my Masters in Marine Renewable Energy. I didn't get the position because of my not having a masters, I didn't get it because I wasn't my true self, I was so stressed and wound-up worry about saying the wrong thing etc. This made me stumble over my words in the interview and not express my engineering knowledge during the 'technical presentation' - don't worry its really not that hard. I had to propose a new area the company could expand into and why this would be beneficial. Needless to say because I didn't give myself a fair chance, I didn't succeed. The second time I went, I approached it with an entirely different approach, for me it wasn't a grilling interview I needed to be stressed about and that I needed to show them I was a great engineer. Instead, it was just going to be a presentation and brief chat for them to get to know me and for me to know them. Remember an interview is as much of your benefit as it is theirs, you need to like the company to do well in it. When it comes to the technical presentation, try to be clever but don't stress if it is not 100% sound, they are not looking for you to do that. They want to see how you think, nothing more. If you do get an interview, enjoy it, be friendly with the other candidates and the interviewers and don't stress. The fact you have got this far shows they want you, you just need to tick the 'I am not crazy honest!' box.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mott MacDonald

Graduate Civil Engineer, Structures at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: Make the application relevant to the job/company

Interview Advice: Research the company

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Safety Engineer, Engineering Services at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: To be enthusiastic and provide well-structured answered (can't go wrong with STAR) with relevant and specific examples.

Interview Advice: To be enthusiastic and provide well-structured answered (can't go wrong with STAR) with relevant and specific examples.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Engineering at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Be honest - there is no point trying to be something you're not.

Interview Advice: Be yourself and don't try too hard (i.e. don't formulate responses how you think they're expected to be answered, just give your own honest response, individuality is not a drawback, there is no one right answer for an interview question). The interview is to see if you would fit in at the company just as much to check if you have the correct technical skills and abilities.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Marine at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Research the type of projects the company is involved in and whether any specific areas interest you.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Business Operations Management Graduate, Aviation at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Take time to read about the group and its role in the business world.

Interview Advice: Be confident in your answers, give examples of your skills gained whether at university or outside.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Electrical Engineer, Learning and Development at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: - The process consists of an online application, online tests, and the assessment centre.

Interview Advice: - There will be a group activity during the assessment centre; - Most interview questions are competency based; - Use the STAR method when answering interview questions.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Air Products

Fleet Equipment Engineer, Industrial Gases Technical Support at Air Products

Application Advice: Answer the situational questions honestly. Air Products is all about diversity of opinion and having people who think about things in a different way. They want a range of perspectives and experiences, it enriches the company.

Interview Advice: During the technical interview, if you don't know the answer to something tell them, ask them to explain some concepts, and then try to tie it in with your own understanding. It's much better to admit you aren't sure and work through the problem with them to understand, than waffling nonsense or sitting there in silence!

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Project Manager, Organisation Development at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Be yourself. Our current campaign is around 'What Makes You' and the company really want to understand your passions & drive.

Interview Advice: Showcase how you can bring value to the company which has a large international presence, differing cultures and complex projects.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Aerospace Engineering Graduate, Aviation Sector at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Put down as much of the 'extra' things as you can on your CV. We are really looking for a more rounded person rather than someone who is only academically intelligent.

Interview Advice: It sounds very cliché but just be yourself. We are really looking for people that will fit in well with the company and do well, from a variety of experiences and backgrounds.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Business Operations Management Graduate, Operations at Babcock International Group

Interview Advice: As cheesy as it might sound: be yourself. The interview and assessment are designed to get to know you; to see if you would be a good fit for the business and if the business would be a good fit for you. Nothing to stress about.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Engineering Project Management Support, Engineering Project Management at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Submit an application as early as possible and keep your CV brushed up, they are an important factor for selection through the stages. A strong CV would include relevant experience and skills that an Aviation business would want e.g. placements in industry, hobbies in Aviation, skills to demonstrate competence with keen interest and strong ability to learn.

Interview Advice: Research about the Aviation industry and the challenges that are current, the more aware you are at the time of the interview, the more you will be able to impress the interviewer. Also relax and be yourself; at the end of the day, the question the interviewer is trying to answer is "Can I envisage this applicant working with us?" and being able to show composure and confidence could be the difference.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Marine at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Have a well rounded CV which shows you're good to work in a team, and are unafraid to get experience. Have a good cover letter + CV.

Interview Advice: Know your CV. Look into how the company operates, and in particular what sector you're applying for. Have experiences you can draw off.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Mechanical Engineering, Fleet Engineering at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: It is not all about technical ability. Discuss other activities outside of university (eg. hobbies, volunteering, part time work) to show your dedication, time management and team working.

Interview Advice: Use the STAR method to answer questions. Have a variety of examples for questions involving teamwork, leading a team, time a project didn't go to plan and working with a difficult colleague.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Business Operations Management Graduate, Aviation at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Do your research! Understand what the company does and how they do it (What sectors and industries we operate in and how). Think about what you are looking for in a Grad scheme, and be impartial when checking if Babcock is the right one as it may not be (e.g. the grad program is diverse in the skills and placements you get so if you only want to go into a certain type of role it may not be right for you).

Interview Advice: Be open and honest. Come with questions for the company (write them down so you don't forget to ask them!). Be engaging and proactive in communicating with others on the assessment day. Don't talk over other applicants or interviewers (obvious but sometimes needs to be said).

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Engineering at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: The scheme can involve a lot of moving around the UK or even some placements overseas. So make sure you are happy to relocate at times before you apply.

Interview Advice: Make sure you have some examples of when you have considered health and safety within the workplace/ at university, as this is a very important factor within the company. The more you can say within an interview, the more information the assessors have to go on when reviewing you alongside other candidates.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Marine Sector at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Take your time and be yourself. It is quite easy to portray what you think the recruiter is looking for, but you will be found out in the interview if these do not match up.

Interview Advice: My main piece of advice would be to prepare examples beforehand, showcasing your soft skills. As important as your technical abilities are, the fact that you have a degree tends to be enough to show the recruiter that you have this knowledge.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Air Products

Electronics and Vessel Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineering at Air Products

Application Advice: Try to determine, how your acquired skills will best fit within the framework of this organisation. Demonstrate that you have done research on various segments and highlight interest areas. Key skills apart from engineering will be a broad understanding of interdisciplinary fields, time and resource management and attention to detail and safety.

Interview Advice: Technical interview based on fluid, thermodynamics and strength of materials is key to the assessment day. Group tasks are equally important and focus is played on good and clear communication skills and on delivering the result with good team spirit.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Air Products

CDP – Market Intelligence, Marketing at Air Products

Application Advice: See the bigger picture. Analyse. Research. Work hard.

Interview Advice: Be friendly. Get your point across. Demonstrate teamwork and analytical skills.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

HR Graduate, Human Resources at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Make sure your CV is tidy and highlights your strengths clearly.

Interview Advice: It is important to be a good fit to the company as well as it being a good fit for you, so make sure you display the Babcock Values.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Mechanical Engineering Graduate, Marine at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Detailed answers, use different examples to show a wide range of experiences

Interview Advice: STAR interview technique

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Finance Graduate, Finance at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Show you are passionate about joining the company.

Interview Advice: Relax, be prepared with many examples of competency questions , and make sure you have done your research on the company.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mott MacDonald

Graduate Environmental Consultant, Environmental Planning at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: Ensure the role is right for you and offers everything you want in terms of project scope and responsibility.

Interview Advice: Learn company values and the specific sector work that the company engages in.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Commercial Officer, Commercial at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Personality is key, I found that this was my best asset when at the Assessment Centre. Outside of the box thinking and working in a team harmoniously also went down well.

Interview Advice: I was given a mix of questions, and not all were competency based, many were situational. It is best to use experiences that are not just focused on your time at University. It seemed to me that the assessors want to see more than a sparkly education from a top school.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Project Management Graduate, Defence Systems Technology at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Fill in your application as honestly as possible. Everyone on my scheme has done something a bit different to just school and straight to uni so highlight what other experiences you have had.

Interview Advice: As per the application, focus on what experiences you have had, what you did in those experiences and what lessons you have learnt from these.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Senior Project Engineer, Marine at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Detail how Babcock can benefit from your skills and knowledge that you have developed during university.

Interview Advice: Be enthusiastic about your profession. Research the company.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Engineer, Engineering at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Highlight quickly in your CV and cover letter what are the skills/qualities that make you right. The working culture is a big part of Babcock and you need to show you are a good fit.

Interview Advice: Talk and explain. I've been involved with interviews for next year's grads and a lot of people don't build on the points they make. The more you explain your answer to the question the more it shows you know and that comes across very quickly.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Safety Engineer, Engineering Services at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Research the role carefully and ensure that your CV personal statement demonstrates your understanding of both the role and the wider industry. When I applied there were also questions on why you want to work for Babcock. Avoid generic answers such as "good pay" or "interesting work" and focus on what you can bring to the company, your aspirations for the future, and how you see those aspirations being realised with Babcock.

Interview Advice: The interview process is an assessment centre with a number of activities. The ones I recall include: 1) A short presentation on a topic relevant to the work of a Safety Engineer at Devonport Dockyard. If you do your research then this is your opportunity to really shine - the rest of the activities follow a pretty rigid format but you can make this your own. 2) A competency based interview - the STAR method is your friend here. Practice it until you're sick of practising it and then practice it some more. Come prepared with plenty of examples from university / previous work experience. 3) A group activity - it's changed since I did it but the standard advice applies - don't be too pushy or overbearing but equally don't be afraid to speak up and guide your team in the right direction. The assessors are looking less at the actual activity and more about how you interact with others. 4) A written exercise - this is a very recent addition to the assessment centre and I didn't have to do it so don't know what it involves.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mott MacDonald

Environmental Consultant, Environment at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: Note extra-curricular activities and outside interests.

Interview Advice: Stay calm and be genuine.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Babcock Marine Devonport at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Demonstrate an awareness of the entire group but focus on the applied sector.

Interview Advice: Use the STAR technique.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Marine Sector at Babcock International Group

Interview Advice: Most of the interview questions were competency based, for example, "Tell me a time where you lead a team?". So having a range of examples to fulfil an extensive list of generic competency based questions would be recommended.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Air Products

Maintenance Project Engineer, Customer Engineering at Air Products

Application Advice: Highlight your skills that fit in with the company values.

Interview Advice: Be yourself! If they want to hire you for who you are then you'll fit in well with the company.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Design and Safety Engineer, Nuclear Safety at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Research what Safety Engineering is before applying as it is a niche area.

Interview Advice: Be confident and enthusiastic.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Engineer, Engineering at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Do your research about the company and think about how working in this industry will affect the type of work you produce.

Interview Advice: Do your research, prepare answers in your head for the competencies you think will be asked, and take the chance to get to know everybody else in the room when you can.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Engineering at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Try to include as much extra experience outside of the technical achievements.

Interview Advice: Be transparent, open and honest. It is about looking at your potential to progress within a company as much as your technical experience.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Mechanical Engineer, Concept Design at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Focus on any relevant experience you have on the application - talk about your interest in what the company do. Your enthusiasm will make you stand out from the job application copy and paste crowd.

Interview Advice: You don't need to focus exclusively on technical experience - the soft skills are invaluable to a good career in engineering. Try to use examples outside of university to illustrate your people skills and aptitude against the job requirements.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Machanical Engineer, Engineering at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Make sure that you understand what the company does, who they work with and if that interests you, which sector you want to work in.

Interview Advice: Bring an understanding of the experience you have from university or placements related to UK spec engineering competencies, this will help you answer any experience or technical question given. Understand your strengths and your flaws, think of examples of successes and failures and more importantly how you have learned from both, prove that you have learned from both.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Electical Engineer, Energy & Marine (Rosyth) at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Make sure to include more than just formal education experience/grades.

Interview Advice: Do some research on the company (and site) including current projects. Expect short/simple technical questions and questions about your motivations/career plans. The graduate assessment centre as a whole is more about personality and problem solving rather than technical expertise.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Mechanical Engineer, Marine & Technology at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Ensure that you research the organisation, it's quite large and complex with a rich history. The company has health and safety as a high priority within its own code of ethics. Many of the tasks are completed in teams, and being a team player is vital.

Interview Advice: Interview in three stages: a 30-45 minute competency interview with questions based on previous experience at university/job/extracurricular activity and a presentation on a company related issue.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Electrical & Electronic Engineer, Rail at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: - Research about the company and the work/projects they are involved in. - Don't include any University module mark's unless they are high. (>65%)

Interview Advice: - How do you handle a big problem/project? - How could you persuade your manager to let you take on a task or new responsibility that they are reluctant to give you? - How do you deal with difficult customers/colleagues/managers? - When have you had to be a leader? How did you find it?

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Air Products

Process Engineer, Process Engineering at Air Products

Application Advice: Apply early, and pay attention to the company competencies from the website.

Interview Advice: The video interview is a mixture of soft skill questions first followed by some more technical ones to finish. For those try to show your thought process as much as possible and try to keep some breadth in the factors you consider. The interview during the assessment centre begins with a presentation on a past project you've worked on, but it's good to draw out links with AP from this if you can. The technical questions that follow are on a range of topics, so my advice there would be to be familiar with what AP does and the areas of your course that might be most relevant.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Have interests in other things outside of work. Have a key reason why you want to work for the company and know what drives you.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Varies at Babcock International Group

Interview Advice: Show that you have read about the company and understand what it is the company do. Due to Babcock operating in different sectors of Engineering around the world it is important you are aware of the work which is undertaken in the part of Babcock you are applying for.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Air Products

Commercial Technology Engineer, Customer Applications at Air Products

Application Advice: Practise for the online tests.

Interview Advice: Smile. Be genuine. And prepare: if you are applying for a technical role you will be expected to talk about technical things.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Air Products

Financial Analyst, Finance at Air Products

Application Advice: Research Air Products and its priorities/culture

Interview Advice: Research Air Products and its priorities/culture

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Air Products

Project Engineer, Project Engineering Operations at Air Products

Application Advice: For the graduate program there will be a written application followed by a video interview. Always include both a cover letter & CV in the initial application to ensure you show enough interest.

Interview Advice: Graduate programs involve a video interview. Remember to smile, and record yourself in a well-lit room.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Air Products

Plant Process Engineer, Operations at Air Products

Application Advice: Languages help a lot, especially Dutch, French, Spanish, or German. Any experience involving teamwork is important. Show off your problem solving and communication skills.

Interview Advice: Show confidence but not arrogance. Failure is alright as long as you can show that you learned from the experience and grew from it. Think out loud to make sure they know what's going through your head as that's what they're interested in. Look up what the company does and how it does it! Air Products does mostly cryogenic separation so make sure you know something about how it's done and how it works. In the team activity in the assessment centre, show initiative. Propose ideas and debate other people's with them. Be involved and don't wait around for other people to do the activity for you.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Air Products

Sales and Operations Planning Analyst, Supply Chain at Air Products

Application Advice: Stay true to yourself Be confident, likeable Make sure your CV is up-to-date and appealing

Interview Advice: Be prepared (company background, strengths/weaknesses, etc.) Stay true to yourself Refresh technical knowledge related to pumps, air separation, etc.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Air Products

Plant Process Engineer, Operations at Air Products

Application Advice: Show your interest in the role. Express why you think you could be a good fit for this position and show what you could bring to the company.

Interview Advice: Be proactive and have a willingness to participate. Be confident in yourself and be open-minded.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Air Products

EDP Package Gas Engineer, Project Engineering at Air Products

Application Advice: Make yourself stand out and highlight your strengths.

Interview Advice: Focus on the technical aspect too. The video interview and assessment centres are technical interviews, not personal.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Air Products

Category Sourcing & Process Enablement Specialist, Procurement at Air Products

Application Advice: Do your research on the company when applying for the position. Show an interest in the field, engage with the activities the company runs.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Air Products

High Pressure Equipment Engineer, EU IG Technical Support at Air Products

Application Advice: Be yourself

Interview Advice: Brush up on your technical knowledge

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Air Products

Project Engineer, Process Engineering at Air Products

Application Advice: Air Products values a variety of different personalities and skill sets so being yourself is most important. It might be useful to demonstrate cultural sensitivity and global business awareness, any in-depth knowledge wouldn't be expected though.

Interview Advice: Some technical understanding of refrigeration cycles and cryogenics.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Air Products

Commercial Technology Engineer, Marketing/Commercial at Air Products

Application Advice: High level of technical knowledge required- be prepared.

Interview Advice: Don't stress out! Remain calm and focused, technical questions are job-oriented, show your practical approach and creativity.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Siemens

Business Graduate, Supply Chain at Siemens

Application Advice: - Tell them what made you choose Siemens, eg - digitalization, additive manufacturing, industry 4.0, etc. (show you have an interest).

Interview Advice: - Demonstrate how you can work as a TEAM, this is the most important one (be a team player).

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Siemens

Process Engineer, Manufacture Engineering at Siemens

Application Advice: Don't lie, be true to yourself. Why do you want the job? Are you just in it for the money or you're actually interested in what they do.

Interview Advice: Confidence is key when it comes to any sort of interview. Be prepared and don't be afraid to ask questions.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Essentra

Account Executive, Customer Service at Essentra

Application Advice: Research the company and the role

Interview Advice: Be clear and concise Be honest Prepare based on long term tenure with the company

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Siemens

Assistant Project Accountant, Finance at Siemens

Application Advice: Persevere! Graduate recruitment may seem like a lot of steps (applications, tests, video interview, assessment centre) and a lot of time but it's worth it. It's great if you have done a placement year during your degree or have some experience in the industry but it is not necessary.

Interview Advice: Interviews are now strength based questions, so think of examples of things you've worked on and are good at prior to the assessment centre. For the presentation section, be prepared for financial questions as well as business-related questions (you may be asked for your opinion too) - there is no list of questions they have to ask during this part as it's dependent on the presentation, so be prepared for financial and commercial questions. One big tip is to try to be yourself, show your personality a little bit and try and chat to other candidates in the breaks - typically they're not after 'corporate' people, the Siemens culture is becoming more relaxed, so getting on with strangers around you is a good signal to assessors.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Essentra

HR Graduate, Human Resources at Essentra

Application Advice: Read questions carefully and take your time.

Interview Advice: Prepare interview questions and responses using the STAR technique, think about what previous experience you have both inside and outside of work that has taught you valuable skills which are transferrable in Essentra. Do your research on Essentra.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Essentra

Company Secretarial Assistant, Legal at Essentra

Application Advice: Do some basic research on the company - a quick flick through the annual report would be good and especially focus on points relevant to the department you would like to work in.

Interview Advice: You will be interviewed by those you would be working with - have this in mind. You would most likely do an assessment centre - you should communicate effectively and not be shy but equally not dominate a group too much.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Essentra

Digital Marketing Analyst, Marketing at Essentra

Application Advice: The tests are really important, take your time, do practice ones. If you get the roll you get the tests back and the report which is an interesting read. Sometimes it feels like the tests are of no use, it's interesting to see the results and how they can help you.

Interview Advice: There was an assessment centre, the interview was only one part of the day. Answer in the 'SMART' methodology, be open and don't be afraid to show your personality.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Siemens

Graduate Engineer, Graduate Program at Siemens

Application Advice: Show your interests that have transferable skills that would be preferable in the workplace

Interview Advice: Be yourself and answer questions honestly

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Siemens

Projects Graduate, Project Management at Siemens

Application Advice: Give examples of practical experience and relate it to what the job description states.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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VOLKSWAGEN Group UK

Technical Planning Analyst, Planning & Supply at VOLKSWAGEN Group UK

Application Advice: Give yourself enough time to answer all the questions on the form plus make sure that you are answering every aspect of the question but in a concise manner. If not sure about certain sentences, parts or just want to cut down the length, just ask yourself the question: Does this add value to the point I want to get across?

Interview Advice: Just be yourself and ensure your answers are following the STAR approach. Also, have a few questions ready to ask from the interviewers, it's a great way to find out more about the scheme and finish off the interview on a more relaxed note.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Essentra

HSE Coordinator, Health, Safety & Environment at Essentra

Application Advice: Be willing to travel and be open to opportunities.

Interview Advice: Use SMART answers.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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VOLKSWAGEN Group UK

Tactical Planning Analyst, Planning at VOLKSWAGEN Group UK

Application Advice: Understand current opportunities and challenges for both the brand and the industry as a whole- try and understand how this impacts the business.

Interview Advice: Amongst your skills and competencies, they are also very interested in how you would fit into a team, how you work with others - being friendly, open and curious is valuable as its important for them to find someone who will fit into their team well.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Essentra

Sustainability Coordinator, Health, Safety and Environment at Essentra

Application Advice: Research the company.

Interview Advice: Ask lots of questions in the interview about the actual topic of your work once you join. Make sure you know whether the position's responsibilities and pay match up with industry norms.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Siemens

Graduate Engineer, Graduate at Siemens

Application Advice: They are looking for people with the right fit. So show a little personality, to show you will gel with the company's ethos.

Interview Advice: Interviews are mostly competency based. This means they will be asking questions based on the qualities you show, such as leadership and critical thinking etc. There may be the possibility you will need to do a technical presentation, but this will be asked far in advance.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Siemens

Entry Level Talent Intern, HR at Siemens

Application Advice: Make sure you get your CV looked at by careers professionals at university.

Interview Advice: Be yourself in the interview, as the intern development programme is about developing, so you are not expected to be a ready-made article.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Siemens

Graduate Engineer, Manufacturing support at Siemens

Application Advice: Be confident in your abilities and maintain good results

Interview Advice: Practice your presentation skills, competency questions and make sure you are interactive but not overpowering during group activities

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Costain

Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Project Delivery at Costain

Application Advice: Work experience is highly beneficial as it shows you have undertaken professional responsibilities previously.

Interview Advice: Be confident in your presentation - prepare beforehand and speak about your responsibilities individually. Key learnings must be related back to the workplace. Take examples from university of projects and outcomes. Interviewers are looking at how you act as a person and whether you'll fit into a site based environment, not just an office.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Siemens

Project and Sales Intern, Sales at Siemens

Application Advice: Include additional experience you have outside of education

Interview Advice: Be confident and charismatic, ask a lot of questions to see if the job is right for you

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Schneider Electric

Digital Energy Marketing Engineer, Marketing at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Research the company - understand the core values and ethos and make sure it's the right fit.

Interview Advice: Be genuine, always ask questions about the role/company/ work life. Asked about: Core competency questions - difficult situation, teamwork, leadership etc...

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Renishaw

Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Laser Calibration Products Division at Renishaw

Application Advice: Read up on the products and how to read engineering drawings.

Interview Advice: I was asked how one of their products worked.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Autodesk

Technical Consultant, Rotational at Autodesk

Application Advice: Within the application it is always useful to mention any previous experience with Autodesk software. It is worth mentioning that all Autodesk software is free to download for students to try and gain experience.

Interview Advice: Advice for the assessment centre is pretty generic. Do your research on the company. Possibly research some of the active projects and development efforts. There is plenty of accessible content, particularly stuff from AU Vegas and such. The assessment days are fairly relaxed and definitely not as daunting as most.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Severn Trent

Graduate Engineering, Capital Delivery at Severn Trent

Interview Advice: Learn as much as you can about the company and industry. Read the AMP7 plan. Understand both sides of the business, clean water and waste water. For engineering interviews, you don't need to know massive levels of detail about hydraulics, but learning the basics of pumps and pipes is a must.

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DSTL

Graduate Engineer, Counter Terrorism ans Security at DSTL

Application Advice: There are quite a few stages but they are not overly difficult and are designed to find out more about you rather than catch you out.

Interview Advice: Very nice 2 person technical interview rather than an assessment centre. I wasn't very knowledgeable about the subject matter for the role I was applying for, but that was expected. They were more interested in the way I approached problems and could transfer knowledge. Also Included a short 10 minute presentation on a university project and Q and A after. Overall it was actually a nice interview and I came out of it feeling I'd given a good account of myself rather than my normal anxious mess.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Schneider Electric

Digital Channel Marketing Specialist, Marketing at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Give as much detail as possible in your application and think of things that will help you stand out from other candidates and give the recruiter an idea of who you are.

Interview Advice: Make sure you are prepared - look into the company on their website and write down anything you found of interest. Go in with a few questions you want to ask and be confident.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Graduate Systems Engineer, Maritime Engineering at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Show that you are knowledgeable about what the company does in the UK. We are most well known for our military aircraft but there is so much more that we do. Having a passion for the wider scope of our work will go a long way.

Interview Advice: If you are applying for a systems engineering role, research system engineering processes. If you are applying for a software engineering role, research software engineering processes.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Schneider Electric

Graduate Trainee, Sales Operations at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Just show that you are interested in working with us and in this industry. Talk about projects you've worked on as it gives an insight into you and will allow the assessors a bigger insight into all of your skills.

Interview Advice: Come prepared to the assessment center. Do your research about the company beforehand, it shows you're interested in the job and know your stuff. Remember you are assessed the full day, be professional and friendly, you will be working with the people there so they want to see you're easy to work with.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Schneider Electric

Software Application Engineer, Industrial Automation and Control at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Technical background is key. It is important to know that they don't expect you to know everything but to have a keen technical mind, to be able to work with others and work under tight restrictions.

Interview Advice: While cliché, it is important to be yourself. Interviewers value honesty more than "inflated personalities" in my experience. Questions I was asked would include times you managed a team, times you worked under adversity and how you dealt with it. Other questions included how to deal with unhelpful team members.

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Schneider Electric

Graduate Trainee, Graduate at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Make sure your CV is concise but contains all the relevant details. Make sure you include your interest in sustainability and innovation.

Interview Advice: The interview is collaborative and allows you to show your best potential; they are not out to catch you! Just relax and answer the interview questions intuitively as they want to see how you work with people.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mott MacDonald

Graduate Electrical Engineer, Water Sector at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: MM appreciates a well-written Cover Letter. Having a master's degree will help you get a job but it is on necessary to have one. (I don't)

Interview Advice: Prepare for some technical questions related to your discipline. Read up on company's previous projects (and reference them during your interview if relevant and suitable). Be aware of the industry that the company operates in and take into account some factors that can affect it. Bring questions you want to ask the interviewer yourself and show how much you are interested in taking the job.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Autodesk

Technical Consultant, Graduate at Autodesk

Application Advice: Show passion outside your degree space.

Interview Advice: Some questions don't have a right answer so be prepared to think outside the box.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Autodesk

Technical Consultant, Process Specialist Team at Autodesk

Application Advice: Make sure you give as much information about all aspects of yourself, not just your education.

Interview Advice: Talk to as many people as possible, and ask as many questions as you can.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mott MacDonald

Graduate RAMS Engineer, Railways at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: Be honest about what you want. Don't be too uptight, you still want to be personable. It's okay to not come across as perfect, sometimes it's the drive to get up and improve that impresses.

Interview Advice: You'll have a 5 min presentation.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Autodesk

Graduate Software Engineer, Manufacturing and Construction Products at Autodesk

Application Advice: My usual advice for applications is to read over job posting and think about what skills you have that align with their needs. Give a clear indication of what interests you about the company and don't be afraid to mention your own areas of interest. If, for example, you have a passion for Machine Learning then mention it, we have teams that work in all sorts of areas (from algorithms to AI to UX) and you can get a chance to work with them.

Interview Advice: Most candidates will either have a strong mathematical background or a strong programming background. For those with a strong Maths background, I would recommend looking at some practical coding tasks. For those with a computer science background, I recommend brushing up on your geometry.

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Severn Trent

Graduate Engineering, Capital Delivery and Commercial at Severn Trent

Application Advice: Be specific about things that you feel make you stand out as a candidate. Give reasons why they do. Also if you are applying for a graduate/starter role don't be afraid to put in more about experiences you've had outside of university/other work.

Interview Advice: Be yourself and be completely honest. Any topic is relevant, as long as you can show how you learnt from it.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Renishaw

Graduate Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Services at Renishaw

Application Advice: If you can show a genuine interest in Renishaw, they will show a genuine interest in you. Showing varied activities and interests and allowing your personality to come through in your CV/Cover letter also goes a long way as they really want to know if you'll be a good fit for the team.

Interview Advice: Having a basic understanding of their core products will naturally help, but demonstrating that you're a team player, have a good attitude and work ethic goes a lot further.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Renishaw

Graduate Engineer, Product Engineering Development at Renishaw

Application Advice: Ensure your CV is perfect in doing the basics (grammar, correct timeline of experience) as some of my friends also applied but were rejected partially due to this.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Graduate Engineer, Engineering at Lockheed Martin UK

Interview Advice: - Make sure you can elaborate on everything you write on your CV in terms of modules studied/Technical skills.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Graduate Engineer, Systems Engineering at Lockheed Martin UK

Interview Advice: Most of the interview is competency/experience based so make sure you have examples of experiences where you have exhibited teamwork, problem-solving (technical and non-technical), taken responsibility etc. Do your research on the company and role before your interview!

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Graduate Engineer, Engineering at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Be open minded about what you'd be interested in getting involved in. Lockheed UK has many different projects and all have different work areas. Being able to fill many different roles, even if it's not your discipline, is seen as a very attractive skill.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Graduate Systems Engineer, Systems Engineering at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Link all personal qualities to evidence as much as possible.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Strategy Graduate, Business Development at Lockheed Martin UK

Interview Advice: It's best to be honest when answering the questions. Do research into what the different business areas of Lockheed Martin UK do.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Renishaw

Graduate Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing at Renishaw

Application Advice: Do a placement with the company.

Interview Advice: Ask questions.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Renishaw

Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Laser Calibration Product Division at Renishaw

Application Advice: To talk passionately about an Engineering project or aspect of Engineering that you enjoy or have been working on. Your knowledge in a particular field can be improved but there needs to be that passion shown for Engineering to allow for that development.

Interview Advice: Talk passionately about your own work and also the work that Renishaw is doing. An understanding of the markets that they are in is important.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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John Sisk & Son Ltd

Graduate Civil Engineer, Engineering at John Sisk & Son Ltd

Application Advice: Prepare the presentation very well.

Interview Advice: Search up the company beforehand and have lots of examples of team working.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Virgin Media 02

Technology and Innovation Graduate, Technology and Innovation at Virgin Media

Application Advice: Look at our company values and only apply if you feel you can relate to them or would be passionate about embracing them.

Interview Advice: Research into our projects so you know what we are doing and how the network operates. Know about the telecoms industry and where it is going in terms of innovation.

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Renishaw

Project Coordinator, Machine Tool at Renishaw

Application Advice: Research the company - Renishaw looks for employees who are innovative, hardworking and approachable. They have a lot of different divisions, so there is a lot of potential for moving around divisions and gaining a lot of experience from the different areas. Have a loose career path in mind - I feel Renishaw puts a lot of work and time into their employees to keep in suitable but still challenging roles.

Interview Advice: Think outside of the box. Try to be relaxed and yourself - Renishaw has a very friendly and relaxed environment. Research the areas of business Renishaw are moving into as well as have a good understanding of the strongest parts of their business.

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Lockheed Martin UK

Graduate Engineer, Internal Designs at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Communicate frequently

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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UK Power Networks

Graduate Operational Field Engineer, Network Operations at UK Power Networks

Application Advice: - Work on your CV and show all your qualities and abilities - Ensure that in your cover letter you express your interest for the company and why

Interview Advice: - Ensure you read and learn about the company - there's plenty of information on the web - Ensure you know and understand how the distribution network works at a high level - Employees are friendly and helpful so don't be too nervous, express yourself and try to enjoy the day to ensure you give your best self

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Renishaw

Graduate Medical Engineer, Neurological Applications at Renishaw

Application Advice: Apply for work experience/work placement first.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Renishaw

Graduate Electronic Engineer, Encoders Product Division at Renishaw

Application Advice: Sell yourself. What are you happy doing?

Interview Advice: Be yourself, just talk.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Renishaw

Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Machine Tool Products at Renishaw

Application Advice: Enthusiastic cover letter. Research company and products.

Interview Advice: Be practical and hands on. Be prepared to say what you think a product does and how you think it works.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Renishaw

Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Additive Manufacturing Products Division at Renishaw

Application Advice: Make sure your CV is well laid out and clear, with enough detail but not an essay.

Interview Advice: Have lots of examples of different skills prepared that can be adapted to different questions. A variety from different areas is better if possible, e.g. work/sports/clubs/volunteering.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Autodesk

Software Engineer, Software Development at Autodesk

Interview Advice: C++ and Linked List.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Engineering Graduate, Special Projects at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Highlight the areas which make you stand out - what have you done that others might not have?

Interview Advice: Build rapport with the interviewer, ask lots of questions yourself, provide examples of when you have done certain things (rather than what you would do).

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Graduate Engineer, WCSP at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Make sure you have the skill set required for the position you are aiming for, and if you don't, show that you have the passion and drive to succeed in the role you are aiming for. Lockheed Martin looks for enthusiastic and determined employees, as that cannot be taught, whilst the technical aspect of the company can be taught and gained through experience.

Interview Advice: Be a stand out character by showing you are good at working in a team, whether that is leading or following orders; participate in conversations whilst also highlighting that you know you have weaknesses you need to improve on. Locating your own weaknesses shows that you as a person is aiming to better yourself and that you are your own biggest critic. Be confident in what you do and say.

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Lockheed Martin UK

Graduate Software Engineer, Cyber at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Be sure to apply early.

Interview Advice: Relax, make sure to look up things about the company. Review your CV prior. Make sure to ask questions at the end. Sample questions: "What's the difference between a signed and unsigned integer?", " Give examples of when threading would be used".

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Lockheed Martin UK

Engineering Graduate, Software at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Have experience in the sector, preferably an internship.

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Siemens

Graduate Engineer, Rail Automation at Siemens

Application Advice: Make sure you take the time to learn about the company and the position you are applying for. See if it matches your expectations and focus on relevant information on your application.

Interview Advice: Be honest, ask questions.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Siemens

Intern, Rail Electrification at Siemens

Application Advice: The application process is a simple one and can be done online. You will have to upload a CV and Covering Letter as well as filling in your personal details and education history. If you are applying for a specific role please make sure that you tailor your CV to said role, and make sure your covering letter is succinct and well written. Once the application has been sent you will receive email confirmation that the application has been sent. If this application is successful you will then contacted by email stating that you are required to complete Online Testing. The first is a Verify Spatial Ability Test where you will be presented with patterns and stacks of blocks, etc. and asked what completes the pattern or how many block are in the image - ensure you have plenty of practice beforehand as it will be much easier and you will be comfortable with how the testing works, no matter what type of test it is. The second test is a Graduate Talent Screener in which you will have to rank situations and values. Make sure that you answer this honestly as Siemens want to see who you are and to see if you align with the company's target fit profile - don't answer for the sake of trying to fit the company's values or pretend to be someone you're not. Please keep an eye on the completion deadline for both of these tests, and that you complete them with no distractions or input from others. You will be contacted (I was personally given a phone call by a member of recruitment) to say you have passed the test. Some applications may differ at this point, as I was invited to an assessment centre straight away. This assessment centre was all-female and as a pre-requisite to attending I had to give a short video interview. This was a simple interview to assess which employers you would be matched with at the assessment centre. I was able to re-record your answers for the interview and go at your own pace, which made it an much more pleasant than other video interviews I had given for other applications. Once I had confirmed I was attending and had submitted the video interview, I was sent joining instructions for the assessment centre - you will need to travel for this. In this assessment centre, we revised flash-cards with questions and answers about the company, and these would be used later for an activity. For this activity we were split into groups and built Siemens products out of Lego, we could only used certain colours for products and if we needed more we would have to give "money" and answer the flash-card questions correctly, we could then "sell" the products to get money (this is a good chance to demonstrate your team skills and company knowledge, so show them that you're enthusiastic and interested in Siemens!). The group who sold the most products would win. I was then interviewed by the three employers I was matched with for 20 minutes each, back-to-back. Once the assessment centre was over, I was told a couple of weeks after that I had received an offer of a placement, and I used the online application process once more. The onboarding process is good and they'll let you know what you need to provide (passport photograph, signed contract, etc.) and when to do it by - make sure you submit everything requested in time! The process should be smooth but if you have any concerns you can contact the team and they will happily help you.

Interview Advice: - Video Interview For the video interview that I had to provide, some of the questions were as follows: "Please introduce yourself." "What are your hobbies/interests outside of Engineering?" "Why are you interested in Engineering?" For this particular video interview I was able to re-record my answers and complete it at my own pace. However, please prepare for any sort of question and practice for if you do not have the opportunity to re-record. My main advice would be to get used to talking in front of a camera/webcam, as I know that this experience can be incredibly daunting, and look in the lens as if you are making eye contact with a real interviewer. Please also make sure that your background is plain/appropriate and dress smartly - it is still an interview! - Assessment Centre Interview(s) At my assessment centre I was interviewed by three employers for 20 minutes each, however it may be different for yours. Some of the questions I was asked: "Name a time where you have made a bad decision." (put a positive spin on this and say how and why you have developed from this decision - this is the crucial factor that the employer will be looking into!) "Name a time where you have displayed this quality." "If you're a General Manager, are you required to be an expert in all areas of the business?" "What interests you in our company?" "What experiences do you have?" "What are your interests outside of work?" "Could you work with someone you don't like? If so or if not, why?" I was not asked or presented with any technical questions, however do prepare for this just in case - prepare any questions for the interviewer as well, as it shows your interest. My advice would be to ensure you answer thoughtfully and if you do not understand the question don't be afraid to ask the interviewer for clarification - it is far better to ask than to give a half-hearted answer without an understanding, and you will get more respect for this. Try to have examples of projects (in or out of work/university) where you have demonstrated your skills, technical or otherwise, in your head. Make sure your body language is open and calm, stay professional, answer all of the questions honestly and thoughtfully. Most of all, engage with the interviewer - this is your chance to sell yourself and your skills. Show them you're the person for the job!

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Siemens

Project Manager, PS DO at Siemens

Interview Advice: Skills based Interview

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Siemens

Assistant project manager, Project Management at Siemens

Application Advice: find as many practical examples of what you have done.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Graduate Systems Engineer, Engineering at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Highlight your soft skills as well as your applicable technical skills Write well

Interview Advice: Communicate well Act interested and engaged Ask people questions and be approachable

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Systems Engineer, Systems Engineering at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Be honest, keep it simple.

Interview Advice: Use the STAR approach, have examples prepared and know why you want to work for the company.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Morgan Advanced Materials

Production Supervisor, Production at Morgan Advanced Materials

Application Advice: Do not only focus on professional experiences and competencies but include soft skills and development areas as well.

Interview Advice: Be honest and be very flexible with possible opportunities.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Morgan Advanced Materials

Graduate Engineer, at Morgan Advanced Materials

Application Advice: - Be honest throughout the process. There is no point in stretching the truth/exaggerating then finding it's not the right job if you are hired - Tackle group tasks carefully. You want to be active and contribute, but not overbearing and too full-on

Interview Advice: - Think of examples of difficult situations you have faced and dealt with at university/internships/jobs. These are really useful when answering questions as examples to back up what you are saying - Make sure you have done your research on the company, why you want to work there and why they should hire you

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Morgan Advanced Materials

Process Engineer, Engineering at Morgan Advanced Materials

Application Advice: Ask about culture.

Interview Advice: Be quick and open about questions.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Morgan Advanced Materials

Technology and Process Development Engineer, Process Engineering at Morgan Advanced Materials

Interview Advice: Be yourself, not only are technical skills are great but emotional intelligence is equally if not more important. Be aware of your strengths and weaknesses and don't be afraid to be open about them.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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FirstGroup

Rail Engineering Management Graduate, Engineering Management at FirstGroup

Application Advice: Be honest and show a genuine passion for the role.

Interview Advice: General questions about your past. Management questions. Company values.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Morgan Advanced Materials

Materials Scientist, Centre of Excellence at Morgan Advanced Materials

Application Advice: Read through the company website and have some understanding of what the company does and what kind of person they are looking for.

Interview Advice: The company is looking for people not robots. The two key things are to appear relaxed and interested in learning. The way you think and the way you go about things is much more important than your prior knowledge. Ask questions and look interested.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Costain

Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Natural Resources at Costain

Application Advice: Show knowledge or research into the different sectors that the company operates in, including the challenges and opportunities they face, this indicates both attentiveness and potential flexibility; demonstrate that your own personal plans for progression match that of the company (show ambition); be willing to be flexible initially with location and sector, it'll be worth it!

Interview Advice: In group interview, work as a team and listen well whilst speaking confidently and clearly. Put practice in to individual presentation and speak naturally. Try and come across ambitious but not arrogant! Relax, other candidates are in the same position as you, and by working with each other, you increase all of each others chances.

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Essentra

Quality Graduate, Quality at Essentra

Application Advice: Research the company fully before applying, to ensure it is the company for you.

Interview Advice: Very easy, basic questions. Just answer the question you are asked and do not go off on tangents.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Siemens

Graduate Engineer, Mobility/Rail Systems/ Customer services at Siemens

Application Advice: Graduate roles despite the age, do not hesitate to apply all year long

Interview Advice: what do you know about Siemens, what can you bring on the table

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Morgan Advanced Materials

Graduate Engineer, at Morgan Advanced Materials

Application Advice: - Use the STAR technique when answering situational questions - Ensure you talk about what your responsibilities/achievements were and how they contributed to the team's success - Research the company

Interview Advice: - Research the company and locations - Have a vague idea about where you would like to work and what roles - In the team exercise ensure that everyone is involved- if someone is being particularly quiet ask them a question to draw their ideas out

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Nuclear Graduates

nucleargraduate, at Energus

Application Advice: Be enthusiastic

Interview Advice: Breathe slowly

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Nuclear Graduates

Nuclear Graduate, at Energus

Application Advice: Work hard and prepare before attending the assessment centre. Do the video interview fully dressed as if it was a real thing

Interview Advice: Varied questions depending on the interviewer. All standard but don't lie If you don't know something tell them

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Siemens

Commercial Finance Intern, Finance at Siemens

Application Advice: Try and mention things Siemens do, but try and be specific to that area of Siemens you're applying for

Interview Advice: Be calm, try and build rapport with interviewers, show why you would work well with them and have lots of different working examples

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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VOLKSWAGEN Group UK

CRM & Retail Marketing Executive, Marketing at VOLKSWAGEN Group UK

Application Advice: It's really important to understand the company values and current news and then explain/demonstrate how you would fit in well and enhance these.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Morgan Advanced Materials

Process Engineer, Technical at Morgan Advanced Materials

Application Advice: Apply as soon as possible

Interview Advice: Carry out background research of the company Practice competency based questions and have various examples to draw from Ask lots of questions to get a better understanding of the company

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Morgan Advanced Materials

Process Engineer, Engineering at Morgan Advanced Materials

Application Advice: Any previous experience working with ceramics is very valuable but it is not a must. Also, you have to show that you have a strong statistical background.

Interview Advice: Be prepared to be asked about basic statistical terms. You have to show that you are capable of analyzing information.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Engineering Graduate, Systems at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Hit all the buzzwords that HR are looking for.

Interview Advice: Know about the products and projects the local site works on. Be affable and switched on.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Morgan Advanced Materials

Production Supervisor, Production at Morgan Advanced Materials

Interview Advice: Be honest and very open.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Associated British Foods (Grocery)

Supply Chain Graduate, Logistics at Associated British Foods (Grocery)

Application Advice: -Show your willingness to learn to learn -Show ambition

Interview Advice: -Be yourself -Be reflective of previous experiences

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Associated British Foods (Grocery)

Shift Manager, Food Manufacturing at Associated British Foods (Grocery)

Application Advice: Be open and honest, your values are important so they should come across. ABF is all about a good cultural fit.

Interview Advice: Research the companies that ABF own, just make sure you have a basic knowledge. Again be honest, there is nothing wrong with not knowing an anwser, and try not to be nervous.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Morgan Advanced Materials

Applications Engineer, Engineering Services at Morgan Advanced Materials

Application Advice: Understand our company values and culture, ask yourself if your personality and motivation are a match to who we are. If so, tailor your application to reflect this.

Interview Advice: Be yourself, speak about your passions, know what you want and how you want to contribute to the group.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Morgan Advanced Materials

Graduate, at Morgan Advanced Materials

Application Advice: The application is a pretty standard template for grad applications. If you're familiar with the format that helps. Make sure to highlight key basic skills like organisation, decision making, communication etc.

Interview Advice: Don't try and be the loudest/most forceful person in the room during group exercises (there will be several), ultimately interviewers will just see you as abrasive. You may end up working for who is interviewing you (my boss interviewed me) so you should come across as someone who would be good to work with. You do need to show participation and contribution however, so be active in group exercises. For interviews, explain your reasoning and thought process where possible. For technical problem solving exercises, don't worry so much about being right as long as you can show logical reasoning. Avoid giving very short answers unless it's obvious you should do so. Think about the kind of questions you might get asked based on your CV/application so you have a good answer ready. It's also good if you can refer back to points on your CV as it shows you know it well.

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Morgan Advanced Materials

Application Engineer, Marketing at Morgan Advanced Materials

Application Advice: The case study interview conducted by the company is one of a kind where they judge you by your inherent leadership skills and your ability to enhance ideas generated by your team. It is a unique experience to be a part of and carries a lot of weight in your final selection.

Interview Advice: Make the interview revolve around your ideas of interest and how you would use these ideas to further the interests of the company. The interviewers are very interested to know your strengths and their application on the business front.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Morgan Advanced Materials

Process Engineer, Thermal ceramics at Morgan Advanced Materials

Application Advice: Be detailed, relevant

Interview Advice: Dress smart Posture Show enthusiasm/ motivation/ drive Loud and clear when speaking Engineering knowledge Background knowledge of the company What you offer to the company Why you want this role Be confident Enjoy and learn from the experience

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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FactSet

Software Engineer, Engineering at FactSet

Application Advice: Speak to a recruiter

Interview Advice: Study comp sci fundamentals

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Air Products

Career Development Programme, Central Team (PG & He Ops – Europe) at Air Products

Application Advice: There is a numeracy quiz: PRACTISE THEM ONLINE!! The application is not just about your qualification - the degree is great, but what other skills/ experiences make you different?

Interview Advice: Research the company: learn about what they do. It is very important that you are genuinely interested in the job - it shows in the interview. If going for a technical role, make sure that you are up to date with your knowledge.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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FactSet

Software Engineer, Content Engineering at FactSet

Application Advice: Be detailed on the projects you are working on.

Interview Advice: Revise core technical knowledge..

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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VOLKSWAGEN Group UK

VOLKSWAGEN Group UK

Application Advice: It is usually beneficial to have your application checked by a tutor or colleague - it's always useful to get feedback from somebody else reading your application.

Interview Advice: Use the STAR framework to answer interview questions with examples that make you stand out. Work and university examples are great - however, think outside of the box - what makes you different?

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Morgan Advanced Materials

Engineering at Morgan Advanced Materials

Application Advice: - Answer in a STAR method - situation, task, action, result as it helps clarify what you are trying to answer. - Don't answer questions straight away, think about the answer before giving it to ensure you answer the question - Be open minded with regards to location

Interview Advice: - Ensure to work as a team during the tasks, they are looking for leadership potential and work methods so keep calm under the pressure. - Prepare questions for senior leaders in the business for breaks and lunch

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Leap29

Leap29

Application Advice: Just apply with your CV to Andrea.

Interview Advice: Research typical interview questions and have pre-prepared answers to take away some pressure.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Leap29

International Recruitment Consultant, Freelance at Leap29

Application Advice: - research thoroughly about recruitment - tailor your CV for recruitment/sales

Interview Advice: - prepare loads of questions - listen carefully to what is said to prep questions - be yourself

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Leap29

Recruitment Consultant, at Leap29

Application Advice: Don't have any gaps in your CV Highlight attributes which relate to recruitment

Interview Advice: Be yourself and relaxed, but prepare yourself as well as possible for the questions and use the FAB technique

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Severn Trent

Graduate Engineer, Asset Creation at Severn Trent

Application Advice: Be honest, don't answer the online questions how you think they want them answered but how you honestly feel. Try to show a passion for Severn Trent and the water sector as a whole because they are after someone who cares about the Water industry and is striving to make a real impact.

Interview Advice: It's a strengths-based interview so there is no preparing for this, you just have to go in, think positively and answer the questions you get asked honestly.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Air Products

Air Products

Application Advice: Make an effort to go the extra mile and talk to representatives at careers fairs and/or message the recruiting team to show an interest in the job role.

Interview Advice: Be yourself and stay calm. If people want to hire you when you are acting as you normally would then you will find you fit in well with the company.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Air Products

PG Projects Co-Ordinator, Operations at Air Products

Application Advice: Show your skills and any valuable experience you have. Also include any other roles/activities that give an idea of your personality/who you are as a person. Have some good reasons why you want to work for the company and not just a generic reasoning.

Interview Advice: Brush up on the key processes that the company operates. Think about what actions to take in certain situations - think about all aspects i.e. process, customers, supplier etc.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Air Products

Air Products

Interview Advice: Be yourself, both you and the interviewers will know if this is the right place for you.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Renishaw

Graduate Applications Engineer, at Renishaw

Application Advice: Know your CV well. Past work experience/year in industry and summer placements definitely help.

Interview Advice: Know about metrology and how to use basic metrology tools. Understand engineering drawings, GD&T and have an awareness of basic material science (thermal expansion and how it affects the form of a part). The role is primarily customer facing so coming across as likeable would help. Know the brief history of the company, founder and how it has progressed. Look at the company website. Speak about how you have *practically used* the learning you have had from University, i.e Formula Student.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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VOLKSWAGEN Group UK

Sales Operations Executive, SKODA Sales Operations at VOLKSWAGEN Group UK

Application Advice: Convey passion & understanding of industry.

Interview Advice: Convey passion & be yourself. Whilst you have to be right for the job, you also have to be the correct motivational fit.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Siemens

Finance Graduate / Project Accountant, Finance at Siemens

Application Advice: Learn the company's values, they are an engineering firm so knowing what they do and what markets they operate in is hugely beneficial. Also, digitalization!!!

Interview Advice: Understand the core values of the company, be passionate. I personally am proud to work for Siemens and so try to convey that you would be too. They are a fantastic and very successful multinational company.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mott MacDonald

Graduate Civil Engineer, Highways at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: Be honest and be yourself.

Interview Advice: Be honest and be yourself, don't be afraid to give a short answer if that's all that's needed, don't ramble. Mainly asked about past experience and what I would do in certain situations/scenarios.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Siemens

Graduate Engineer, Rail Automation – Control Systems at Siemens

Application Advice: Research the company.

Interview Advice: Relax and be yourself.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Siemens

External Communications Intern, Corporate Communications at Siemens

Interview Advice: Be confident and honest in your answers.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Siemens

Engineering Intern, Siemens Rail Automation at Siemens

Application Advice: - Back up answers with evidence and examples of things you have done - You don't need ridiculously high grades, skills are really valued - Being able to work in a team is really important

Interview Advice: - Enthusiasm & confidence - Give evidence - Be yourself

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Siemens

Graduate Product Engineer, Rail Automation at Siemens

Application Advice: Try to keep the CV to factual information only, if necessary, put a one-liner about what you like to do in your spare time. Highlight the experience most relevant to the role. Do practice tests before attempting the real thing. Be true to yourself.

Interview Advice: Be true to yourself, only speak when asked questions. Make sure to ask questions when given the opportunity. Take a genuine interest in what the company does and your specific role.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Siemens

Reward & Policy Intern, HR – Reward & Policy at Siemens

Interview Advice: Make sure you know about which Siemens business you are applying for.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Siemens

Finance Graduate, Central Finance at Siemens

Interview Advice: Have enthusiasm, and make sure your own personal beliefs match those of the company.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Siemens

Mechanical Engineering Intern, SGT (Small Gas Turbines) at Siemens

Application Advice: The application process (at least for my year) begins with a general placement application e.g. mechanical engineering intern, if you then get to the assessment centre they will notify you of the role which they will be interviewing you for. Please make sure this role is what you want for a years placement and if it isn't don't be scared to act on that as some of the roles can be quite different to what you may have imagined when you first applied.

Interview Advice: STAR questions (if you are unfamiliar with STAR interview questions, google for a description and practice questions).

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Siemens

Decoupled Green Energy Project Intern, Corporate Technology at Siemens

Application Advice: Be prepared to undertake any task. The job varies hugely in its day to day roles. Be enthusiastic about what you are working on and why, always know what the purpose is of what you are doing and what the end goal is. Adopting this philosophy will help keep you interested and motivated.

Interview Advice: Again, be prepared. It is an engineering role so expect a technical question. Do some research into system and process design as well as energy storage techniques. Be confident in an interview, don't forget that it is just as much an interview of them as it is for you.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Siemens

Project Intern, Spares and Overhauls at Siemens

Application Advice: Show why you are keen to work for the company, what specific things attract you, is it new innovations for example.

Interview Advice: The interview questions were standard questions so have examples of how you demonstrated your abilities and skills. Be confident in what drives you in work, for example this could be to have challenging tasks or enjoy travelling and meeting people. Make sure you know about the company and what they do.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Siemens

Process Engineer, SCM at Siemens

Interview Advice: Be yourself and stay relaxed during the assessments. Stay professional.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Nuclear Graduates

Graduate Engineer, nucleargraduates at Energus

Application Advice: Think about the value you added in a project or job.

Interview Advice: Prepare for the unexpected. Be polite, enthusiastic and succinct.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate, Cavendish Nuclear at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Draw out the skills you think are most important to the role applying for. Keep things concise and always check spelling and grammar.

Interview Advice: Relax. Have answers including experience prepped to help draw out skills. Research the company's history and ethics to really help your application.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Morgan Sindall

Senior Engineer, Aviation at Morgan Sindall

Application Advice: Be proactive with the application especially when writing the cover letter; for example, part of my cover letter was based around where the industry was heading (the use of technology, BIM in construction).

Interview Advice: Know the job role and what the progression routes are prior to the interview. This will give the candidate a better understanding and should prepare them when asked 'why he/she should be picked for the role' and 'where do they see themselves in the future'.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Renishaw

Graduate Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Services Division at Renishaw

Application Advice: Honestly explain what brought you to Renishaw and this role. Give practical examples from your Uni course and outside of which demonstrate your interest in engineering and technology (Renishaw product related).

Interview Advice: Questions such as how can quality be controlled in manufacturing? What are your salary expectations? Do you have any other offers for jobs or interviews lined up?

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Aerospace Engineer, at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Competition is very high, applications need to have strong academics and show that you are a well rounded individual who is capable of adapting to multiple situations. A strong CV. Processing time is long, and application spaces fill up very quickly. The first stage after sending the application is a phone interview and the next is an assessment centre.

Interview Advice: Have good examples of how you dealt with certain situations from your experiences so far, these should showcase abilities such as leadership, adaptability etc. You will also be asked to prepare a short presentation and you should rehearse this thoroughly. Expand upon the questions that have been asked; the interview process isn't strict, it's freeform with a few guideline prompt questions, so you can steer it to your favour. The guideline prompt sheet follows like any other competency based questionnaire, where the interviewee gives examples and recalls situations that display desirable skills.

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Air Products

Process Engineer, Operations at Air Products

Application Advice: Application was a relatively straightforward process of CV and cover letter, followed by a video interview.

Interview Advice: Try and relax, everyone is very friendly and wants you to perform at your best too. You need to display a mixture of technical knowledge/understanding as well as demonstrating how you work with others in the assessment centre group activities.

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Renishaw

Renishaw

Application Advice: Express your interest in what the company does and why you think you would fit in with that.

Interview Advice: Research the company, as they work in many areas and it would help to understand them and where you think you would fit in.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Graduate Systems Engineer, Systems Engineering at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Don't over exaggerate, be clear on what makes you a good candidate and why they should employ you.

Interview Advice: Research the company, know what they do and what is important to them. It is a way to really show you are interested in the company and the job. Be honest and yourself. They are not just looking at your technical ability they are looking for someone they can work with.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Do your research and link company values to your own values.

Interview Advice: Be prepared. Practice presentations.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mott MacDonald

Graduate Civil Engineer, Water Consultancy at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: Be honest, Mott MacDonald want to know what you like and don't like, to see how if you will enjoy the work. The theory is, if you are interested in the work, you will be more driven than someone who doesn't enjoy the work.

Interview Advice: Be honest and consider what challenges a consultancy might face. Students often don't consider the financial side of working for a consultancy and with clients. Think of different examples to demonstrate skills.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mott MacDonald

Graduate Fire Engineer, Buildings and Infrastructure at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: Come across as knowledgable, truthful and enthusiastic.

Interview Advice: Ensure you come across as a person people would want to spend 8 hours a day with as part of a team. Friendliness, politeness and fun are underrated.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mott MacDonald

Graduate Engineering Geologist, Engineering Geology at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: Understand what it is you want in your future career and how reaching these aims benefit Mott MacDonald. Show that you are passionate about the firm and understand the difference between the company and its competitors.

Interview Advice: Don't be afraid to say you don't know the answer to a question but also be prepared to use your logic and reasoning to reach your best guess. Prepare well, read about the projects the company is involved in and have done in the past. Understand the challenges and opportunities facing the industry more broadly.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mott MacDonald

Graduate Civil Engineer, Buildings and Infrastructure at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: When writing a cover letter remember the 4 questions you need to answer; WHY are you writing. WHY the company, WHY the role, and WHY you.

Interview Advice: Be positive about the opportunities available and don't get set on doing one type of work; there's loads of stuff that you probably never thought about doing.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mott MacDonald

Project Leader, Water at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: - Pay very close attention to both CV and cover letter. - Get as much advice as you possibly can from your University careers office or industry professionals on CV and cover letter writing. - Always give specific examples of where you have developed knowledge and experience. It is no use to simply say you have a skill or know something, demonstrate how you gained that knowledge or skill in the first place. - Be as flexible on the location you will be based as you possibly can. Even if it is not ideal for you, it is much easier to move location within the company after you have established yourself as a good employee. - By all means showcase your academic achievements, but do not focus on them too much. It is also important to highlight extra-curricular activities and achievements. - If you are applying for an engineering role, do some research on the process of becoming a chartered engineer, and say that it is something you intend on embarking on. Demonstrating knowledge and commitment to chartership will definitely make you stand out.

Interview Advice: - If you are applying for an engineering role, do some research on the process of becoming a chartered engineer, and say that it is something you intend on embarking on. Demonstrating knowledge and commitment to chartership will definitely make you stand out. - Say that you understand that your own career development is your own responsibility and that you understand that you will be expected to take responsibility for your own work from early on. While every company knows that you obviously need a considerable amount of guidance as a fresh graduate, no company will hire someone who expects to be spoon fed everything. It is good to demonstrate that you know and understand this.

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Mott MacDonald

Electrical Building Services Engineer, Buildings and Infrastucture at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: Practise psychometric tests ahead of talking the application tests - there are plenty to be found online and can help you to understand what the tests are looking for. Get your CV sorted, don't let it be too long winded and aim for it to be essentially a summary of highlights - don't get bogged down with tangential details as the people looking at the CVs are busy and will be looking for key qualities. As long as your base qualifications and experience are good then the nitty gritty can be discussed in the interview.

Interview Advice: For engineers, drawings will provide an important talking point - even if drawings aren't necessarily correct they help to show an understanding of the processes involved in design. Answer questions honestly and be frank about what you are looking for, above all be enthusiastic. I openly admitted in my interview that I had almost no electrical background but expressed my willingness to learn and that got me the electrical engineering job.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mott MacDonald

Engineering Geologist, Geotechnics at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: Target CV and cover letter at the role in question as much as possible. Include outside interests to show you are a well rounded individual.

Interview Advice: Be personable, interviewers will be looking at how well they think you will fit into the existing dynamic of the team as well as at your technical skills and knowledge.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mott MacDonald

Graduate Transport Planner, at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: -Prepare for the tests

Interview Advice: -Read up about the company and industry -Know your CV

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mott MacDonald

Graduate Structural Engineer, Buildings and Structures at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: Say something different on your application form! Don't always stick to the same clichéd answers.

Interview Advice: Show a genuine passion for your job area, as well as your interests. If you can relate them back to a professional sense, great!

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mott MacDonald

Graduate Civil Engineer, Special Services at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: Be open to working in a range of offices, not just local ones.

Interview Advice: Research the company, especially the ethics.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mott MacDonald

Graduate Civil Engineer, Water Consultancy Division at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: Get as much relevant experience as possible in the form of internships and work experience.

Interview Advice: Be honest about what you do/don't understand in a technical interview, and about what you want to do. You have to have an interest in the job and work in order to get the most out of something. As much as a job is a job, it is important to be interested in what you are offered.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mott MacDonald

Graduate Civil Engineer, Highway Design Services at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: Learn about the company.

Interview Advice: Understand the responsibilities and work you are likely to undertake.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mott MacDonald

RAMS Engineer, Railways – Systems Engineering and Assurance at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: You shouldn't avoid speaking about times you failed. Not everyone is perfect, and it is just as important to prove that you can take a knock and not lose confidence. To paraphrase Churchill - success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.

Interview Advice: Be ready to present Be ready to speak in depth about experiences Know about the company you're applying for and the role Really hammer in that you are capable of carrying out the required tasks

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mott MacDonald

Grad Civil Engineer, Buildings & Infrastructure at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: Be concise, give evidence of your work and if you have little-to-no experience then use your time in education to demonstrate a wider range of ability ie teamwork, organisation, timekeeping, planning etc. everybody does those things every day.

Interview Advice: Prepare the standard questions well, don't worry about the slim chance of an unusual question coming up, the interviewer is not going to try and trick you to make you look bad, they want you to look good. Know your strengths, weaknesses etc, and a little about what the company does - not so much the number of staff etc but what a consultancy firm is, why you prefer that to a contractor etc.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Air Products

High Pressure Equipment Engineer, European Industrial Gas Technical Support at Air Products

Interview Advice: Prepare by understanding what it is that Air Products do as it will be useful on the day. Try to display as many skills as possible, both inter and intrapersonal. Present yourself well with a positive approach.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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3M

Optimised Operations Engineer, Manufacturing technology at 3M

Interview Advice: Telephone interview: prepare for normal competency type questions (name a time when...) Group exercise: Contribute when you have good ideas. Don't be the quiet one, nor be dominant and difficult. Technical interview: You cannot really prepare for these. Just think (logically!) and communicate your best ideas. Behavioural interview: as per telephone interview.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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3M

Process Engineer, AAD (Autmotive Aftercare Division) at 3M

Application Advice: Try to be as well-rounded as possible, working in supply chain is almost impossible if you have no inter-personal or social skills. Good grades are important but if you can also show you do other activities outside of your degree such as being a member of societies/volunteering etc. this will separate you from the people applying that only have good grades on their CV and not much else.

Interview Advice: Be personable and friendly, and talk about your greatest achievements in both your academic career and outside of this. The questions I was asked were generic interview questions such as 'what are your greatest achievements', 'give us an example of when you overcame a challenge', 'what attracted you to this role'. My advice would also be to google typical interview questions and come up with brief answers for a variety of questions that you could then elaborate on if they are asked in the interview. Think of particular moments that you could talk about during your life when you've had to work with difficult people or you've overcome a difficult module etc. as these particular stories can be tailored to suit a variety of questions. Also do a little bit of research into the company itself as this will show a valid interest in the company. Look at their about us/ethics pages as these should give you facts about the company that you could mention during your interview, thus showing you have an interest in 3M.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mott MacDonald

Rolling Stock Engineer, Railways at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: Application deadlines are earlier than the majority of companies

Interview Advice: Describe a situation that did not go well

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mott MacDonald

Project Leader, Water at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: Do not be afraid to undertake challenging responsibilities

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Balfour Beatty

Testing and Assurance Engineer, Engineering Technology Solutions – Measurement systems at Balfour Beatty

Application Advice: Show an interest in the specific area of the business (e.g. Rail/Technology) and show a real appetite to learn anything you don't already know.

Interview Advice: Have some scenarios prepared where you have demonstrated problem solving, health and safety awareness & leadership. These will usually come up!

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Essentra

Graduate Quality Engineer, Quality at Essentra

Interview Advice: Just be yourself and research the company.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Babcock International Group

Interview Advice: Research the company and practice your presentation or interview with as many people as you can. Familiarise yourself with possible questions so you feel comfortable answering them without repeating yourself.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Safety Engineer, at Babcock International Group

Interview Advice: At interview they are assessing you as a person, do you have leadership qualities, are you proactive, are you good working with other people? Your degree is proof of your technical ability.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Mechanical Engineer, N/A at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: - Focus on experience in industry, and particularly communication within that and how you've solved any problems or overcome any issues. - Show your drive and enthusiasm - also any future plans, i.e. chartership, further education, etc. - Be honest. - Think about how you could improve as an engineer in working at Babcock, and what you also feel that you could give the company in return.

Interview Advice: - Just be yourself! It's an incredibly relaxed atmosphere, as the interviewers understand that you're already quite nervous so they purposefully don't try to add any pressure. All they want to know is if they can work with you, so just be friendly and enthusiastic. - General interview questions (explain a time you've received negative feedback, explain where you've had to deal with difficult people, explain a project you've undertaken, etc.) - Be completely honest. If you don't know the answer to a question, just be upfront about it, they can tell if you're trying to blag it! - Do your research on the topic you're given beforehand, know it inside-out, and be aware of its limitations so you can answer any questions confidently. - Prove that you're willing to work hard!

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

PGMU Electrical Engineer, Engineering Services at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Detail all the experiences that you have, succinctly, and in a SMART/STAR format. Most of the questions will be competency questions - no different from most applications.

Interview Advice: Be friendly and engaging, you'll be asked competency questions much like the application. Have a number of different examples of when you did stuff well that can be adapted to whatever questions they ask. But mainly make sure you practice your interview preparation.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Naval Architect, at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: The application process is pretty standard, try to outline your interest in naval platforms and your willingness to constantly improve your skills.

Interview Advice: Standard competency based questions. My interview consisted of many "give an example of when you..." questions, so preparing a number of responses to these questions will suit you well.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Essentra

Supply Chain Graduate, Supply Chain at Essentra

Application Advice: Be honest and demonstrate what you can offer with thorough examples. Prepare for the classic test including; numerical, verbal and analytical reasoning assessments, as well as some other competency tests, there are quite a few of them.

Interview Advice: They were mostly interested in your management experience, attitudes in the work place and general approach such as how you prioritise, introduce change and resolve conflict. In addition I would recommend that you practice your presentation skills and make sure you contribute productively in group activities without bulldozing anyone, try and facilitate participation from others.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Engineering Graduate, Systems Engineering at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: - Ensure your CV shows not only academic achievements but also extra curricular activities

Interview Advice: - Research the company - Be yourself!

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Essentra

Graduate, Finance at Essentra

Application Advice: Use the graduate headhunters, since they are very supporting during the application process.

Interview Advice: Do not be too focused on one subject/area of Essentra. Try to see the big picture. Look at current news, stock prices etc. to be able to discuss current topics and changes around Essentra.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Commercial Graduate, Commercial at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Be yourself, but also do your research.

Interview Advice: The graduate programme conducts multiple activities that will take some commitment to complete. On successful completion of these activities, you will be contacted and invited to an assessment day. My advice on the assessment day would be for you to focus on preparing your resources and be ready for questioning on multiple categories; try to use differing scenarios and experiences to provide the team of interviewers a wider context of your personality and traits, knowledge isn't everything.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Air Products

Fleet Maintenance Engineer, Fleet Maintenance at Air Products

Application Advice: Make sure you review the company in as much detail as you can from the website and other sources. Pay particular attention to company values, it can be really helpful if you can factor in examples where you've shown them into your application. It's also very important to talk to people during the assessment centre, and genuinely try to get a sense of what they do and what the people you'll be working with are like. The grads that will be around during the day really aren't assessing you in any formal capacity (I promise!) and everyone's friendly, so feel free to have chats about the kinds of projects they're working on and so forth. If nothing else it'll help you relax, and if any of the assessors do notice you being less nervous than the others it can only be a good thing during their final decision meeting.

Interview Advice: The video interview is a tricky format to get right, so make sure to use the practice button to do a couple of sample questions to get camera position/lighting etc sorted. Don't worry too much about the background - make sure it's clean, tidy and professional, and without anybody else in it, but other than that most things should be fine. It's much more important to take it when you're relaxed and not too stressed, that kind of stuff comes across badly. I remember there being a number of soft-skill questions and then a couple of technical ones at the end. Nothing too detailed is required, they mostly want to know how you would go through a problem, so talk them through the process you would follow and any key decisions you might have to make. Again, subtly showing you're considering competencies would be a good thing - I did it completely by accident, and I think it showed me in good stead! The face to face interview during the assessment centre required you to prepare a presentation, so make sure to choose something you've worked on that you're genuinely interested in and try to tie it to AP in some way. There's also a fairly lengthy technical component, but the assessors are pretty good at talking you around places where you get stuck so don't get too hung up on individual errors or bits you don't know - nobody gets it perfectly, that's sort of the point.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Essentra

Marketing Executive, Marketing at Essentra

Interview Advice: Have lots of examples prepared to demonstrate your skill set

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Marine & Technology at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Don't be afraid to detail your expertise

Interview Advice: Be confident in your abilities Research, prepare

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Nuclear Graduates

Nuclear Graduate, Nucleargraduates at Energus

Interview Advice: The interviewers are looking to see what makes you unique from a personal standpoint. it's not all about technical brilliance.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Energus

Energus

Application Advice: Graduate scheme does take a variety, but overall has a large focus on teamwork and communication skills. Flexibility is also a crucial characteristic.

Interview Advice: An intense 2-day process. Poor performance in a single task doesn't necessarily mean that you're out of contention. Most succesful candidates thought they'd blown it at one point throughout the assessment centre. Again, focus on communication and teamwork abilities.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Naval Architect, at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Babcock has advertised on their website key attributes (guiding principles) they look for in graduates. It is highly recommended that your application highlights how you demonstrate these attributes.

Interview Advice: Confidence (without trying to be dominant) and clarity are most important with this. There was a presentation section during my interview and many people tried to cram in as much information as possible about the subject but it wasn't needed. What they wanted was the key ideas to be presented and a rough proposal as to how it would work and if you considered any other concepts. If they are interested in your depth of knowledge about any part they will ask you.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Electrical Engineer, Graduate Scheme at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Focus on both the engineering experience you've gained from university and wider experiences.

Interview Advice: Draw on a wide range of experiences which have real meat to them - both challenging experiences where you've worked together as part of a team and those where you've worked individually. I was asked about a time where a project hadn't gone to plan and the lessons I'd learned from it. I was also asked about a time where I had to think outside the box in order to find a novel solution.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Engineer, Learning and Development at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Be yourself and communicate effectively.

Interview Advice: Engage with others, working as a team and work towards win-win scenarios..

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Commercial Graduate, Commercial at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Applying is very straightforward and easy to do. I found the online assessment quite a challenge as you really don't have as much time as you may think. If you pass that, then that's the hardest bit over and done with.

Interview Advice: Experience based questions asking to give examples of when you have shown certain skills. We were also required to do a 5 minute presentation and questions followed.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Engineer, Graduate at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Babcock are not very vocal about what they do, because of the sensitivity of the work, but once you are within the company you get some very exiting opportunities, so they are worth spending some time considering.

Interview Advice: Learn good examples of competencies and you will be fine.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Renishaw

Graduate Software Engineer, Internet Development Team at Renishaw

Application Advice: Be enthusiastic and have a good technical understanding of your domain.

Interview Advice: Ensure you do your research on the company and their main products.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Renishaw

Renishaw

Application Advice: Explain why you want to work for the company and how it can help you.

Interview Advice: Know your basic technical stuff.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Air Products

Machinery Engineer, Engineering Machinery at Air Products

Application Advice: The application process is straight forward - CV & cover letter, video interview and assessment centre.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Air Products

Machinery at Air Products

Application Advice: Make sure you show an understanding of company.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Nuclear Graduates

nucleargraduates programme member, nucleargraduates Scheme at Energus

Application Advice: Apply early!

Interview Advice: It's quite long and intense. Don't act differently to how you would do in a real situation, they want to see how you act and behave for a reason.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Graduate Engineer, Specialist Engineering Department at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Research the UK specific projects that Lockheed Martin are part of in the UK as well as the specialisations of each site. The projects and roles undertaken by each site in the UK can vary significantly from Research and Development to Systems Integration to Manufacturing. It is important to have an understanding of what role you are applying for and how you can contribute to the specialisation at that site.

Interview Advice: Be yourself. Look at the specialisation of the Lockheed Martin UK site that you are applying to and think of questions relating to those fields. Talk about experiences where you have worked as part of a team, led a team (academic or otherwise), negotiated with customers, etc. Also show that you can think outside of the box and that you can learn from past experiences as part of a "Lessons Learned".

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Nuclear Graduates

Chemical Engineer, nucleargraduates at Energus

Application Advice: If you're genuinely enthusiastic about the nuclear industry and the scheme (e.g. multiple secondments and potentially moving around the country over the two years), make sure that comes across. And if not, the scheme may not be for you.

Interview Advice: The interview is a two day long assessment centre including multiple group tasks, interviews and role play. Prepare for a technical presentation, technical interview, and behavioural interview. Prior experience in the nuclear industry isn't necessary, but make sure you have done your research on the industry as a whole - you will be asked about what you know.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Renishaw

Graduate Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Services Division at Renishaw

Application Advice: If you're looking at the start of uni, it's worth getting some summer placements or a year in industry - if you like the company, it's easy to progress onto further placements/grad scheme. If not, apply early and take advantage of as many careers events (e.g. mock assessment centres) as you can. Make the most of as much "extra curricular" & project work as you can on your CV!

Interview Advice: Try and keep it calm, and do a bit of research about the company beforehand! Don't overcomplicate/overextend your knowledge, as you'll get found out straight away. Any questions are unlikely to be highly technical so don't panic about that!

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Graduate Engineer, Engineering at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Include as much info about your modules, extra curricular achievements as possible. These will make you stand out.

Interview Advice: Be confident, ask questions, don't lie.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Lockheed Martin UK

Graduate Survivability Engineer, Systems at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Be yourself, research the company and ensure you are aware of the key part they play in the defence industry.

Interview Advice: Interviewer will expect you to be prepared to answer technical questions, take part in a group activity and communicate with people effectively.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Nuclear Graduates

nucleargraduate Programme Member, at Energus

Application Advice: Look at the website and other documentation. Understand the specific skills they are looking for and how what you have done at university and otherwise meets these criteria.

Interview Advice: The assessment centre is always going to be an unfamiliar scenario. Try as best you can to relax and behave as you would in any other working situation. The assessors will be able to see your full potential if you are being honest, truthful and acting as you see fit and not how you expect to be acting. Read up on the scheme, the companies who sponsor graduates and the industry as a whole. You don't need to be a nuclear boffin to get a job, but doing some research goes a long way in showing your interest in the sector.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Air Products

Operations at Air Products

Application Advice: Be yourself / be a human - personality counts for a lot.

Interview Advice: Know about the core technologies Air Products uses (cryogenic distillation, refrigeration, non-cryogenic separation techniques).

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Supportability Engineer, Engineering Services at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Show interest in the business and the customer you will be working for. Do appropriate research about what each site is involved in around the country and show relative knowledge / experience where you can.

Interview Advice: Don't over think the process, the company wants intelligent and qualified applicants but they also require people to work in a varied environment, interacting with people from many walks of life. Be sociable and show that you are an outgoing, hardworking character who can easily fit in with any group of people.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Mechancial Engineer, Mechanical Engineering at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Think about what you want to get out of your first few years working in your career choice. It's important to realise how developing a reputation for yourself through the work you produce will benefit both yourself and your company, and finding the most effective way to communicate that your needs are mutually aligned.

Interview Advice: The Assessment Centre day is deliberately tailored to be a little more informal in certain elements between assessments. This is because we want to see your personality shine through and let you feel comfortable enough to ask questions that you may not feel would be directly relevant in an interview setting. Take advantage of these times, and you'll get a chance to see how other graduates (like myself) have found settling into these roles, the projects we've been working on, how we work on projects outside the base etc. It helps you get a feel for if you'd enjoy the work and the graduate programme a lot more.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Air Products

CDP, at Air Products

Application Advice: Research the company and the industry as there are plenty of applications for the products but as it is B2B many are not well known.

Interview Advice: Be a team player, but take responsibility when necessary. Don't shy away from a challenge.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Maritime Support at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: For the application it is important that you are able to show enthusiasm for the role and the sector you will be working in.

Interview Advice: The assessment centre is split into three sections: A 30 minute interview, a 10 minute presentation on a specific issue, and a team-based challenge. For the interview, you will be asked questions based on your current development and competencies. (i.e. Name a time where you worked as a team, etc.). The presentation topic is given to the applicants a couple of days before the assessment day. It is important to consider different methods for solving the tasks, remembering to give justification and meet Babcock's key principles. The presentation is timed and it is important to allow time for the presentation and any questions/feedback. The team task will be a challenge with multiple options to meet the requirements. This is to see how well you work in a team and how to communicate with others. If you are to take a leading role in this task, be sure to listen to other team members and make sure you are meeting the constraints of the task.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Be honest, try your best.

Interview Advice: It's ok to say you don't know, and bring some new ideas.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

First Year Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Babcock Marine at Babcock International Group

Interview Advice: Instead of a 1 on 1 interview process, there is an assessment centre with group exercises as well as speed dating type interview. Best advice would be to relax and enjoy it. It is a challenging but fun day.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Safety Engineer, Devonport Royal Dockyard at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Research the role carefully and tailor your CV to it. I can't emphasise this enough. You'll also need to answer questions on why you want to work for Babcock - think these through carefully and answer not only with what you want to get out of them, but what you believe they can get out of you.

Interview Advice: It's an assessment centre. As usual with assessment centres, the group work can be dull and stifling due to the need to not show off too much or appear overconfident. Don't neglect it though. Make sure you carefully consider the task at hand and don't be afraid to speak up if you've got a good idea or you feel you can push your team in the right direction. The interview itself is competency based - practice the STAR method until you're blue in the face and come prepared with plenty of examples from your university and (if applicable) previous work experience. You may have to do a presentation - use this as your opportunity to shine and really show that you've researched the company and the industry it works in in-depth. There is now a written test on the day, but that's been brought in since I joined and I don't know what's in it.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Naval Architect, Energy and Marine at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Take time to prepare the application in order to reflect both your character as well as your understanding of the company.

Interview Advice: Be well prepared for the technical interview and most importantly be yourself. Don't play a role you believe the recruiters want to see, be true and original.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Research the company, work out which sector and what role you would be interested in.

Interview Advice: Brief yourself on the company research you have done, be ready to talk about your experience in terms of competencies and what you are looking to develop at the company. Don't overcomplicate awkward questions (is it ever okay to lie to a client?). Be ready to actively contribute to the group work sessions.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Naval Architect, Naval Architecture at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Be honest.

Interview Advice: Be prepared for team challenges in the assessment centre.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Mechanical Engineer, at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Be honest but sell yourself. Concentrate when doing the online assessment.

Interview Advice: Be able to recall all of the different group projects or group challenges you have faced.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Renishaw

Commercial Graduate, HR at Renishaw

Application Advice: Let your personality show in the application. Do a summer placement first. Know about Renishaw and why you want to work here.

Interview Advice: Be confident. Show enthusiasm about Renishaw as a company. Know a bit about the company, our product, what we do. Know what you want out of this role and in your career.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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FirstGroup

Engineering Contracts Manager, Engineering at FirstGroup

Application Advice: Try to understand the business and ethos of the company. It is a very competitive process, with various interview stages. Focus on each one as it comes.

Interview Advice: Be yourself.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Civil Engineer, at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Do lots of practise questions before completing online reasoning tests!

Interview Advice: I've been to a few assessment centres and Babcock was by far the most friendly and enjoyable. First day You are afforded a tour of a vessel on the first day, usually a frigate. Second day The second day is made up of a presentation, an interview and a team exercise. The key to the presentation is to structure it well and speak confidently. The interview is made up of HR based questions followed by a few technical questions. If you don't know the answer to a technical question, don't try and guess, be honest and say you aren't sure. The key to the team exercise is be a team player; be polite, conscientious and try and get the whole team involved.

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Babcock Marine at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Do your homework about the various work and projects currently underway and express why these appeal to you, in your cover letter.

Interview Advice: Presentation skill was probably the most important aspect we were being judged on during the assessment centre. Make sure you are comfortable and able to express yourself during presentations (solo and group work). Confidence is key, regardless of how nervous you may be. Interview questions were typical of what would be expected when applying for any large company. Make sure you have thought of plenty of answers to questions along the lines of when you have undertaken a leadership role and also worked in a group. Emphasise on the challenges you faced and how you overcame them. Being able to work with others is absolutely key so be friendly and make an effort with the other people at the assessment centre (even though you are competing for places).

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Aviation at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Practice!

Interview Advice: Think of examples and experience from a wide range of backgrounds from Uni to hobbies and other activities.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Aerospace Engineer, at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Babcock International do not advertise themselves, so it may be difficult to find information. Dig deeper and have a good understanding of what the company does and where it wants to go, to develop a passion for working here.

Interview Advice: Focus on what you can bring to the company and display your passion for working for Babcock International and how you want to develop, throughout the whole interview process.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Cavendish Nuclear Ltd at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Think about what you bring to the table, everyone applying has a degree. Talk about what makes you special such as hobbies with transferrable skills. For me, I have been part of the Army Reserve for a number of years. For you, it could be things like volunteering, an interesting placement year or an out of the ordinary part-time/summer job. If you don't have this already and are doing some research now is your chance to get involved in something that can make you stand out from the graduate crowd.

Interview Advice: First impressions are everything. Turn up smart and well presented. Ripped jeans and Converse are a big no no. Prepare thoroughly, look at what we are doing as a firm now and what we are planning for the future. I would certainly look at some of the key values and principles that we work to. Have competency examples (Tell me about a time when...) well prepared and rehearsed in your head before you arrive and don't forget to answer in the STAR format. Be confident, everyone in the room is nervous. Keep focussed on your preparation and ensure that you don't let the nerves affect your clarity. Practice group exercises with current colleagues or friends.

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Technical Specialist, Cavendish Nuclear – Science & Hazard Management) at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Show a high level of enthusiasm for the UK civil nuclear industry, particularly in regard to decommissioning and radioactive waste management. Also show that you are aware of the key challenges faced across the nuclear industry, i.e. clean up of the nuclear legacy, the future decommissioning of the current operational fleet, irradiated graphite management, etc.

Interview Advice: Clearly demonstrate how the skills you have gained at University can be used in a technical job role. In particular, highlight transferable skills such as technical writing, handling and manipulating of large bodies of data, and presentation skills.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Mechanical Engineer, at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Highlight your key skills that are suited to the role that define you, everyone will have the minimum grades so your application needs to make you stand out as a good candidate.

Interview Advice: Be yourself, and be honest! Remember that you can use the opportunity to find out if this is the right company for you. Have multiple answers to questions rehearsed and ready to go, show confidence and believe in yourself.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Software Engineer, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance ; Reconnaissance at Babcock International Group

Interview Advice: During the interview, they were very interested to find out about my home life. Particularly hobbies etc, to gauge what interests you. I would suggest to have a couple of things you are actually enthusiastic about as they would much rather get to know the 'real' you.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Mechanical Engineering, Graduate Scheme at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Show commitment to external activities such as STEM and CPD. Be committed to a professional institution and willing to become charted. Demonstrate a good academic record and show with evidence that you are a good communicator and team player.

Interview Advice: Portray yourself as a good communicator and a team player. Demonstrate you are driven and passionate about your work and that you are able to apply your technical skills.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Project Management Graduate, Defence Systems Technology at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Take the time to research the company and what the values are.

Interview Advice: Be confident and research the company and the role.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Engineer, at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Be honest and sell yourself. Your degree (and the interview) will prove that you have the required technical ability, but remember that there is a lot more than just technical skills that the company is looking for.

Interview Advice: Be honest, confident and remember that ultimately the aim of the interview is to see if you would be the right candidate for the role.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Mechanical Design Engineer, at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Be yourself, show good social skills and working as a team.

Interview Advice: Working as a team advice, don't try to give the answers you think they want to hear, they'll see through it, be yourself.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Renishaw

Applications Engineer, Rapid Manufacturing at Renishaw

Interview Advice: Speak about your experience of past roles. This really helped in the interview and they really are keen to take on students that have completed a placement year.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Business Graduate, Rotational Graduate Programme at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Practice online literacy and numeracy tests. Write a dedicated cover letter rather than just using a template and changing the companies name and address. Do your research.

Interview Advice: Use the Situation Task Analysis and Result method of answering questions. Again make sure you research the company. How can you bring your skill set and university studies to the job role? Why do you stand out?

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Kier

Graduate Engineer, Kier Highways at Kier

Application Advice: Only apply if you are flexible - willing to move locations regularly.

Interview Advice: Incorporate Kier's values in to your answers. Ensure you have examples of real life situations.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Babcock International Group

Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Graduate Scheme at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Show awareness of the industry Babcock works in, particularly the challenges set by the company's customers.

Interview Advice: With so many different areas to work in, you might want to ask what field of speciality you may be interested in is currently involved with.

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Babcock International Group

Business Operations Graduate, at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Tailor your CV towards the organisation. Really emphasise on the company's core values e.g. health & safety, trusted to deliver.

Interview Advice: Be yourself. Babcock recruits people who are enthusiastic, resilient, willing to learn and always ready for a challenge. They will ask for examples you have shown for a particular set of skills e.g. can you give an example of how you dealt with a conflict.

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Kier

Graduate Civil Engineer, Highways at Kier

Application Advice: If you're looking for good training opportunities, a competitive salary and benefits package along with amazing support as you learn then Kier is the company for you.

Interview Advice: Learn about innovation and emerging technologies before the interview and some examples. Kier is all about forward thinking and new ways to be sustainable. It would stand you in good stead.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Morgan Advanced Materials

Morgan Advanced Materials

Application Advice: Apply early for our Graduate and Undergraduate programmes, Morgan runs a rolling campaign so once all of the places are filled, the recruitment cycle closes.

Interview Advice: Be positive, focus on your strengths but be aware of your development areas too.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Air Products

Process Design Engineer, Engineering at Air Products

Application Advice: Present yourself as a well balanced candidate.

Interview Advice: Do as much research as possible on the company and look into any technical aspects that may be required of you.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Morgan Advanced Materials

Manfacturing Engineer, Engineering at Morgan Advanced Materials

Application Advice: - Make sure you know the company and its history. Morgan has a varied product portfolio which is advisable to research. - Don't answer questions the way you think they should be answered. This will actually make your interview harder! The tests are designed to showcase your strengths and weaknesses - be honest and answer questions quickly based on your 'gut'.

Interview Advice: - You will need to prepare a self-presentation telling us about you, both in and out of work, and who inspires you. Try to show your personality and don't pick clichéd examples! - Try to relax and be yourself. - There are group exercises too, so be aware of your emotional intelligence and ability to both lead and be a valuable member of a team.

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Severn Trent

Graduate Solutions Engineer, Asset Creation Non-Infra at Severn Trent

Application Advice: Do your homework, research the company thoroughly including the company philosophy, current projects, past projects, media, areas of personal interest. Read the annual report. And the basics, for example, make sure your spelling and grammar is perfect on your application forms and question responses.

Interview Advice: The most important thing (in my opinion) is to be honest with yourself and others about your capabilities and you will naturally stand out. You will need to ensure and demonstrate that you can work well in a team at the assessment centre and demonstrate what strengths you bring to the table.

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Morgan Advanced Materials

Graduate Production Engineer, Quality at Morgan Advanced Materials

Application Advice: Have a look at the available online resources to have an understanding of both the company (what products they manufacture, what kind of applications etc) and the Graduate Program (how it works, what it entails) and whether it could suit you or not

Interview Advice: Be informed about the company. Don't show off, just be yourself and show you know which are your strengths and you weaknesses. Explain why you are applying and what you would expect from the Graduate Program in terms of your development.

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Morgan Advanced Materials

Project Engineer, Manufacturing at Morgan Advanced Materials

Application Advice: Use past experiences to exhibit good leadership behaviours and soft skills. It does not have to be an experience directly related to this programme, but it's about what you gained or learnt from that specific experience.

Interview Advice: Be yourself, this is not only a chance for the company to see if you are a good fit but also a chance for you to check if the company is a good fit for you. Be aware of strengths and weakness, and be ready to acknowledge them.

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Autodesk

Product Specialist, International Support at Autodesk

Application Advice: Understanding what Autodesk does is fundamental; not just because of helping with the interview, but knowing if the job you think you're applying for is the right job for you. Having an understanding of CAM rather than CAD is useful - even if you haven't used it much before - look at the software we use, how we use it, what is different/unique about each package. Know what NC Code is, what Machine Tools do, and show primarily how are able to not just work in a team, but use self-initiative to work individually on something and create/design/develop something. A lot of the role is being given a task and trusted to get on with it and use your own initiative to carry it out, whilst asking for help where needs be.

Interview Advice: Be confident, but concise. We do a lot of presentations here and confidence with the ability to articulate yourself clearly and effectively is key. However, too much 'waffle' won't help, and the ability to get your point across effectively is crucial. Again, understand the role, what we do, what software we use, and what we are doing globally in driving innovation and being at the forefront of technology; at the end of the day if you don't know what we do and who is benefiting from our products, you won't be able to convince us that you can help add to our knowledge base. Lastly, show you can be a friendly, confident and sociable person, it's good to know someone will not just work well in a team, but also be a pleasure to work with, talk to, and contribute to the social working environment we have here. A lot of the job is making connections and knowing the right people to help you, networking and forming those connections is key to doing this, so show your human side.

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Autodesk

Software Engineer, Software Development at Autodesk

Application Advice: Successful applicants tend to have strong problem-solving skills and a STEM background, so try to exhibit this in your application. Also mention any programming experience or projects that you've been involved with in the past.

Interview Advice: Prepare for a mix of problem-solving questions and the usual interview questions.

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Lockheed Martin UK

Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Answer each question with as much information as possible and make sure you relate back to past experince

Interview Advice: Prepare questions to ask, research the company and understand the business you are applying for

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Associated British Foods (Grocery)

Project Engineer, Engineering at Associated British Foods (Grocery)

Application Advice: Do your research on the company and make sure you answer the question but show how your skills are relatable to the industry.

Interview Advice: Be honest as it's as much about you being a fit for the company as it is the other way round. Personality can carry you just as far as technical knowledge. You need to show that you have the resilience to deal with a job in this industry.

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Engineer, Technical at Croudace Homes

Application Advice: Previous experience clearly shown. Outline technical abilities. Programmes that they are adept at using.

Interview Advice: Ensure examples are displayed including drawings and calculations. Confidence when speaking about previous prjects.

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Level 6 Software Degree Apprenticeship, RMS at Lockheed Martin UK

Interview Advice: Make sure to involve yourself when doing the group exercise and be inclusive to all members of the team as this has the potential to demonstrate your leadership and teamwork skills. In the solo interview make sure that you are friendly, and try to have an understanding of basic coding concepts and be confident talking about coding ambitions and previous relevant work. If you are unsure about a specific topic which you are asked about make sure that you are honest when asked as the interviewers are more interested in identifying individuals with potential to perform well than those who have already acquired knowledge. Make sure to include details of time spent studying/coding outside of official school/work, even if it is not officially documented.

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Technical Apprentice Adv, RMS at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: The best advice I could give about the application aspect of the process is although it may be daunting with a lot to fill in, you can always reach out for help if you are unsure with some of the sections (like I was) there are always people to help out.

Interview Advice: Be open and honest. Be yourself. Do not try and let your nerves get the better of you, take a deep breath and show whoever is the interviewer why you are the prefect person for the role you are applying for.

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Systems Engineer, UK1W40 at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: The application was very straight forward and easy complete.

Interview Advice: It was really enjoyable being split into breakout rooms to complete tasks, one thing I would do different is potentially (if there is enough time) do more fun team building activities.

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Technical Apprentice Adv, Rotary and Mission Systems at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: always look at what the job requires and try tailor your CV to that specific area

Interview Advice: Look at the wider business and see what the department you are working in makes and maintains

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Programme Management, Programme Operations at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: be honest

Interview Advice: Learn about the company before you go for the interview.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Project Management, Programme Operations at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Get to know as many people as possible along the process. All the staff are great and will help in anything you need.

Interview Advice: What made you choose LM? Why did you choose an apprenticeship? Why project management?

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Degree Apprentice Project Manager, Project Management at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: - Make sure your CV looks very professional, and has professional content in it (and is up to date), - Dress for the occasion, EVERYTHING is based on first impressions! -

Interview Advice: - Don't forget to keep eye contact and smile, - Know what is in your CV, you WILL be asked questions on it, - Think of questions the interviewers may ask you and how you would answer them, - RESEARCH THE COMPANY!!!

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Junior Project Engineer Apprentice, Capital Maintenance Projects at Thames Water

Application Advice: Highlight your academic achievements in your CV and write up a good cover letter. Stay positive throughout the whole process and chase them up if you don't hear back. If you do get rejected then ask for feedback and apply again the year after if you are still interested.

Interview Advice: REASEARCH! I found that the more research I did, the more confident I was in the interview. Highlight the fact that you did research the role and company and guarantee them that this is the right role for you. Don't hold back and be afraid of talking about your skills and achievements, but don't be cocky at the same time. The interviewer knows what level you are working at and definitely doesn't want a "know it all". The interviewer likes to hear what you have to say but they just want to see if you are eager to learn.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Digital Energy Degree Technical Apprentice, Digital Energy at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Be yourself show your individuality.

Interview Advice: Gain some knowledge about the company and your job role that you've applied for.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Apprentice Civil Engineer, Dams & Reservoirs at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: Apply as early as possible Always check for updates on the website Track your application process online

Interview Advice: Dress well, turn up slightly early Knowledge of the company Talk about personal knowledge and want you would like to learn.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Digital Energy Degree Apprentice, Digital Energy at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Showcase all of your skills. Have a strong CV. Stay calm and confident that you can do it.

Interview Advice: Be yourself. Have some examples to share that link to your skills. Demonstrate team working.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Digital Energy Degree Technical Apprentice, BMS at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Do your research about the company and apply that to the application. Be honest and put what first comes to mine.

Interview Advice: Share your interests in engineering and talk about what you have done. be confident and be proud to talk about yourself.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Apprentice-Building Services, Building Services at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: Take time whilst writing your application, talk about times where you have done something in your daily life that links to the job. Try to present yourself as a good person to work with

Interview Advice: Be talkative and ask lots of questions, I asked about the best thing they've experienced whilst working for the company. The interview is equally as important to see if the job is right for you.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Digital Energy Technical Apprentice, Digital Energy Projects and Services at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: You don't necessarily need experience or knowledge in the field you are applying for. If you are going for engineering, math's and physics is good, but plenty of other qualifications are also suitable. They are mainly looking to see if you are keen and can learn.

Interview Advice: Show enthusiasm and some knowledge of the company. I applied for an Engineering Apprentice role and spoke about my knowledge of PLC and Power Distribution, Protection Devices etc, which are all things Schneider does. (I studied Electrical Engineering) but if you know something well try to talk about that.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Continuous improvement engineer, Quality at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Prove why you are the right person for the role and how you will fit into the team.

Interview Advice: Be confident and talkative.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Production Operative Apprentice, Energy Management at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Make sure you research the position and really understand what the role consists of, and actually see yourself taking part in job so that your able to know that this is the right job for you.

Interview Advice: Make sure to give yourself at least 2 or 3 days before the interview date to prepare for it. Also research about the company because in the interview they will certainly ask you what can you tell us about the company?, so you need to do some research before hand. Do some research on typical interview questions and prepare some answers, practice those questions just so you can get more practice and comfortable with speaking in an interview style.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Electrical Engineering Apprentice, Leeds at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Research about the role your applying for before submitting to make sure it's the right fit for you.

Interview Advice: Be yourself and just act like your having a normal conversation Read up about the company and visit their website.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Electrical Instrumentation, Digital Energy at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Show enthusiasm and some knowledge of the work done by the company.

Interview Advice: Be open and friendly. Everyone was really supportive and welcoming.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Digital Energy Degree Technical Apprentice, Services at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Apply early and contact often before and after interviews to keep your name at the top of recruiters minds.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Electromechanical Engineering Degree Apprentice, Technical at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Ensure that you have some relative experience in high pressure environments and working in teams.

Interview Advice: Ensure that you know what this company does before your interview.

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Field engineer apprentice, Telecommunications engineer apprentice at Virgin Media 02

Application Advice: Take your time with your application and focus on your strengths. Make sure you can concentrate on what you are doing. Do your research on the company.

Interview Advice: Be confident with your answers and expand as much as you can. Make sure you do lots of research on the company. Focus on your customer service experience and ask lots of questions

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Field Technician level 2, Field engineer at Liberty Global

Application Advice: Have a clean application and detailed with your skills

Interview Advice: Be confident

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Level 4 Network engineer, Network engineer at Virgin Media 02

Application Advice: Make sure you have a solid CV for the application process Make sure you research the company which will help you with the further stages of the application process Involve your skills and show them during the application process

Interview Advice: Research the company well so you know what youre getting into and also talking about the company as a whole makes you seem interested Be yourself on the interview the emplyers are nice and welcoming Ask loads of questions on the interview as it shows willingness to learn

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Apprentice Engineer, Engineering at Bakkavor Group PLC

Application Advice: Good CV, cover letter and speaking skills.

Interview Advice: Good talking skills, Basic knowledge of the company

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Fibre Engineer, Network Expansion at Virgin Media 02

Interview Advice: Be yourself! VMO2 looks for potential rather than current qualifications

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Network Engineer, Networks at Virgin Media 02

Interview Advice: Be yourself and make sure it comes through in the interview

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Field Engineer, Field Engineer at Virgin Media 02

Application Advice: Be yourself, and provide experiences that you have experienced. You're all unique and different, so you will stand out if you use your own views and experiences.

Interview Advice: Have confidence and have fun with it, it's all a little 'game'. The company makes you feel comfortable and safe.

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Technical and quality departmental manager, Technical at Bakkavor Group PLC

Application Advice: Be confident in yourself, i didn't have any experience in the food industry before i started and i still managed to get the job.

Interview Advice: The interview process that I went through will be very different as it was lockdown when i did it.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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OAL Food and Drink engineering maintenance Level 3, Deli Engineering at Bakkavor Group PLC

Interview Advice: Have a knowledge in regards of Manufacturing and automation within food industry.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Level 3 Food & Drink Maintenance Engineer, Engineering at Bakkavor Group PLC

Application Advice: Have a simple and clear CV. Earlier the better.

Interview Advice: Learn Interview skills on YouTube and practice.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Food Manufacturing engineer apprentice, Engineering at Bakkavor Group PLC

Interview Advice: Come prepared Ask questions

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Manufacturing Apprentice, High risk manufacturing at Bakkavor Group PLC

Application Advice: Be confident and proud to have an opportunity to join the biggest fresh food manufacturer in the uk

Interview Advice: Show an interest in the specific department you applied for

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Multiskilled maintenance apprentice engineer, Engineering at Bakkavor Group PLC

Application Advice: Learn the bakkavor values and have examples of times you have used these values in the past.

Interview Advice: My interview was for an engineering apprenticeship so make sure you have some sort of hobby that can relate to the role e.g fixing cars or building computers etc.

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Level 5: Operations Departmental Manager: Manufacturing Apprenticeship, Desserts Manufacturing at Bakkavor Group PLC

Application Advice: Ensure that your GCSE's are all C's and above (minimum of 5) as well as some form of further education (A-Level's) which shows further knowledge and a desire to learn.

Interview Advice: Be professional, yet yourself at the same time, and show your enthusiasm for the job role / industry that your going into. Also, have some understanding of the business / site your applying for.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Multi skilled Engineer, Site Services at Bakkavor Group PLC

Application Advice: Gain some prior knowledge within the manufacturing engineering environment Research the company and its values and goals

Interview Advice: Have questions to ask regarding the role and company Have confidence in your approach

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Technical Apprentice, Technical at Bakkavor Group PLC

Application Advice: Be polite and formal, reply quickly to emails of calls.

Interview Advice: Do plenty of research on the topic/ department you are applying for.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Engineer, Engineering at Bakkavor Group PLC

Application Advice: Practise your aptitude test skills as this is a vital part of the application

Interview Advice: Be honest about why you want to join, and sell yourself

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Technical Apprentice, Technical at Bakkavor Group PLC

Application Advice: Be honest

Interview Advice: Be approachable and confident

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer Apprentice, Engineering at Bakkavor Group PLC

Application Advice: Explain why you want to undertake this challenge and what plans you have after completion of the apprenticeship.

Interview Advice: Be yourself and answer the questions the best you can. Do your research on the business and our values

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Level 4 Quality practitioner, quality at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: List all your experience. you never know what will apply to the job until you start the job. there is experience that i had that gave me skills to help with the job i do.

Interview Advice: Be honest, show enthusiasm and don't try and down-sell yourself. if they ask you a question you don't understand, ask them to rephrase it. if you still don't know, tell them that you don't know it. but you would be willing to learn about that. It doesn't hurt to do a bit of homework beforehand either.

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Vehicle Technician Advanced, Manufacturing at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Make sure its precise and to the point, don't have any waffle on any topics.

Interview Advice: Make sure you understand the what the company does e.g. what Lockheed Martin UK does and not too focused on Lockheed in general. Make sure you understand everything listed on you're CV, ask specific questions about stuff listed on there.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Electrical apprentice, software Integration and test at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Showcase your skills and what sort of work you have been exposed to.

Interview Advice: research the background and history of the company. Have an idea on where you want you're career to go.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Technical Apprentice Advanced, Rotary and Mission Systems at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Link as much as possible to the role you apply for e.g. flight simulations to aircraft instrumentation

Interview Advice: be confident in your own abilities, try linking everything to past experiences

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g, Gas engineer at Cadent

Application Advice: Be prepared to be moving around alot. It is a great job if you do not enjoy being stuck in one room for a whole shift.

Interview Advice: Be confident, Also ensure that you are aware of basic health and safety and have past experience of work to relate too.

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fco, fc0 at Cadent

Application Advice: N/A

Interview Advice: be confident

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First Response Officer, Gas at Cadent

Interview Advice: Stay Calm, Research the role and the company, Research role specific questions according to the company’s aims

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Network Craftsperson, PC&S at Cadent

Application Advice: Spend time researching the company and understand their values and whether you can link your qualities and skills to help hat the company wants.

Interview Advice: Always try to make each answer relevant to yourself. Stay relaxed, engage and ask questions too!

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Apprentice gas engineer, Gas at Cadent

Application Advice: Make sure you’re willing to work unsociable hours

Interview Advice: Be confident

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mr, FCO at Cadent

Application Advice: Go into detail thoroughly

Interview Advice: Remain calm and revise as much of the company as you can

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digital energy degree level apprenticeship, Digital Power at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: to make sure you have something that is individual as there is alot of applications and have a basic knowledge for what the company does

Interview Advice: to be yourself

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Digital Energy Degree Technical Apprentice, BMS at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Don't hold back

Interview Advice: Be truthful, relax and enjoy it.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Industry Sales apprentice, OEM Sales at Schneider Electric

Interview Advice: Be yourself and charismatic

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Apprentice maintenance technician, Maintenance at Anglian Water

Application Advice: Have genuine interest in engineering/maintenance

Interview Advice: Express your interest and show willingness to learn

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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MOET APPRENTICESHIP, Sewage treatment at Anglian Water

Application Advice: Be yourself

Interview Advice: Be yourself

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Reactive Maintenance Engineer, Electromechanical maintenance at Anglian Water

Application Advice: Honesty

Interview Advice: Research the area the company covers as well as charities they support. Research of the company and its motto (you'll be asked the motto and the area the company services)

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System engineering apprentice, Automation at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Research the company in depth Create a LinkedIn account Have a good structured CV

Interview Advice: Don't be afraid to ask questions Don't overthink it to much

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Programme Management Apprentice, Programme Management at Lockheed Martin UK

Interview Advice: First interview was over the phone & second was a presentation.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Health and safety, Environmental Apprentice, Quality and Health and Safety at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Make sure you know your knowledge don't try and lie about knowing about something that's what the apprenticeship is for to learn

Interview Advice: Let them know your goals and ambitions within the company

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Digital energy degree technical apprentice, Installed Base Services at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Show enthusiasm and willingness.

Interview Advice: Be confident but more importantly be yourself, embracing your individuality to show what only you could bring to the company. Don't be afraid to speak out and ask questions yourself either.

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Internal Apprentice Adv, PMS at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: mention the skills you have which might be used for the role and if you have had exposure to roles similar in the past.

Interview Advice: questions you might get asked are: what do you want the company to do for you? where do you want to be in the future? what are you're career aspirations.

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HR Apprentice, HR at Bakkavor Group PLC

Application Advice: Research the company well.

Interview Advice: Learn the company values and be ready to give examples of how you have demonstrated these values in your life/ work previously.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Manufacturing Apprentice, Bakakvor Bourne Salads at Bakkavor Group PLC

Application Advice: Find the best apprenticeship that suits you, Bakkavor has many different departments and there is one for everybody.

Interview Advice: Research the company so you have a rough idea about the company and then be honest. Seem interested, keen and chatty.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Modern, On a rotation around the departments at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: The most important thing I could say is to spend time on developing your CV make sure it is all layout nicely and including any work experience you have may have (this doesn't need to be engineering it can be part time job you may have). Add all the qualifications that you have earned in school and also add a bit about yourself. For example, where your from, your family life ( who you live with), any hobbies you have, the school you went to and if you do anything sport activities.

Interview Advice: The best interview advice I could give is research about the company this shows in the interview that you know about the company, research commonly ask question in a interview and prepare answers for those questions and practice answering the question at least once at night until the interview. Before the interview begins ensure you take a deep breath and try to calm down your self. During interview if you get a question you have revised, take a minute think about the question and come up with the best answer you can.

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Technical Apprentice Advanced, Ministry of Defence at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Look into the role your applying for and include information that will be relevant towards it. May have to be asked to make something and present, don't go over the top but think of something inventive.

Interview Advice: Make sure you know what the company does, understand everything your written on your application, may be asked about it.

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Apprentice Quality Practitioner, Quality at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Just because you may not have relevant experience doesnt mean you cant do the job. i have zero experience dealing with this type of job. but the skills i have picked up through various jobs and hobbies throughout my life allows for myself t apply them t my role.

Interview Advice: just be honest. Don't try to make up an example. just be completely honest. its alot easier to sell yourself from genuine experiences than to generate thoughts and opinions of fake scenarios. i was asked about various hardships in my life. What instances i had been a leader of a team etc...

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Software Engineering Apprentice, Software at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Try to prepare methods to make yourself stand out from other applicants, having interest in the company or job role is one simple method but can really help. Others are personal projects related to the role, or extra qualifications or experience that others may not have.

Interview Advice: Definitely prepare some background knowledge on the company, as that can sometimes come up during the interview.

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Apprentice ADV, Flight Simulation at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: try and find a role that is applicable to prior experience or interests where you can show your best self off.

Interview Advice: be confident and show willing to learn

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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product development apprentice, Development at Bakkavor Group PLC

Application Advice: Be open and tell them everything about you

Interview Advice: be confident and be interested

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Integration and Test Apprenticeship, Engineering at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Show what skills you have and why you would be a good fit for the job. Remember to try and link in any hobbies you have.

Interview Advice: For the assessment day you should treat it as if you are being assessed from the moment you first arrive until you leave. If given a tour or any other opportunity to interact with staff members ask questions and show an interest in the company. For the group exercises you need to show good creativity, teamwork, and communication skills. In the interview show that you know about the company and why you want to work there.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Technical Site Build Engineer, Technical Build at Virgin Media

Application Advice: Include details about what motivated you to apply.

Interview Advice: Just be yourself and show that your'e enthusiastic about the role.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Network Engineer, Network Engineer- Build Team at Virgin Media

Application Advice: add as much infomation as you can about your life / work experiences

Interview Advice: be yourself, speak clearly but also listen well

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Programme Manager Apprentice, Programme Management at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Make sure you have all your relevant qualifications and your CV is clean and engaging (don't waffle use bullet points). Show your willingness to learn.

Interview Advice: Research the line of business not just the company as a whole- talking about aerospace won't be relevant if you're applying to a Maritime based role. Have a list of different examples that display various skills , don't use the same example for every question. Think about why you choose an apprenticeship instead of University. Any hesitations about working for Lockheed Martin and what your weaknesses are- don't give weaknesses that would affect your ability to do the job i.e. not being able to lead would hinder your ability to work as a Project Manager.

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Technical Apprentice, Central Technical at Bakkavor Group PLC

Application Advice: Research the company before applying so can tailor responses to the companies values.

Interview Advice: Ask lots of questions regarding the job role. Can be quite admin based. Ask for day to day job examples and progression within the role. Be happy and enthusiastic

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BMS commissioning technical apprentice, Digital Energy End user projects at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Ask about policy details and get to know as much about your role as possible. i was 18 when i started and i didn't realise how much driving i would be doing; it is not a problem but took some getting used to.

Interview Advice: Be engaging and give your ideas in a way which allows for others to share theirs too. Have something to talk about that you are passionate about regardless of topic. they have interview days where you are interviewed then do a group task then do a mini presentation to a couple of employees about anything you want.

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Programme Management Apprentice, PMO at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: The portal was easy to use and I was able to answer a few questions and upload my CV.

Interview Advice: The first interview was over the phone on a conference call and the second was over skype and I gave a presentation. They gave me a scenario and I prepared for every question I could have been asked.

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Sim Tech Apprentice Advanced, RMS at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Try get experience in the aerospace industry even if it is just interest an interest in aircraft mechanics or systems

Interview Advice: Always be honest and try use logical thought when being asked what you'd do in certain situations. Also try have basic knowledge of computing systems

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Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering at Virgin Media

Application Advice: Understand what you would like to get out of the experience. Consider how the companies and decide if this is something you agree with.

Interview Advice: Make notes in preparation for the interview. Research the company, job role and current events relevant to the industry and the world. Practise interviews with family or friends.

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Technical Degree Apprentice, Digital Energy at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Be yourself. Schneider Electric is a great company to work for. They are open to everyone who desires to change the world. This is a truly global company that welcomes diversity and empowers bold ideas.

Interview Advice: Generally was asked about my aspiration and why I applied for this role. The interview experience was the best I had. They did Not intimidate and we had a great conversation with few jokes on the side. Make sure you show your passion to do things you like and how that benefits the role you applying for.

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Network Planner, Planning at Virgin Media

Application Advice: Give all the information that you can think of. It can be tedious and take some time. However, you must consider the sheer amount of applicants and what might make you stand out. I benefited from having A-levels which wasn't a requirement. I also had experience within university for a year and full time work. As long as you show your willingness and attitude towards it then you will most definitely be noticed. Attitude is the most important behaviour to have. You can have all the knowledge in the world but if you don't have attitude how will that knowledge be of any use? I must admit I had no prior experience within project management nor the telecommunications industry. I really did think it would hinder me as I hadn't even done business at GCSE level. However, the structured learning and study time has benefited me massively. When doing the set work, I also find out about topics surrounding that area and words I may be unsure of. All I can suggest is to be positive and show a growth mindset. Experience isn't everything.

Interview Advice: I enjoyed the interview process. It was laid back and relaxed. I felt during the call it was a mix of interview style questions and just questions about myself. It was a nice balance of getting to know the interviewee and how they will fit the role. Be confident is one of my tips. It easier for me to say as I am quite confident in myself. I do get nervous but once I have started talking I am relaxed. If the interviewer can see your confident, it shows them that you will fit in just fine once starting. It shows you won't be afraid to ask questions or ask for help. It's a great way to show you will be able to work independently when needed too.

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Network Engineer, B2B at Virgin Media

Application Advice: Read through the job criteria and be honest about yourself.

Interview Advice: Be you. Talk wih confidence and explain why you want this job and what qualties you will bring.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Food and drink manufacturing level 3, Spalding deli at Bakkavor Group PLC

Application Advice: To be honest

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Parking equipment technician, Parki ng maintenance at Southampton City Council

Application Advice: Don't make up information about yourself.

Interview Advice: Present yourself well.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Network engineer, engineering at Virgin Media

Interview Advice: Be yourself, show confidence, friendly and talkative.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Technical Apprentice Advanced, Manufacturing at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Make sure you proof read your CV and make sure you don't over complicate it either. In your brief paragraph make sure you express anything related to the field of work your applying for, with a short reflection on what of your experience's were like and anything you would like to do in the future.

Interview Advice: Get your point across, be acertive in what you want to achieve and be ethuastic in what you enjoy. The Questions asked try to answer them as detailed as possible as they want you to potentially find multiple answers.

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Digital Energy Technical Apprentice, Digital Energy at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Know exactly what you want from the job and talk about your strenghts as an individual and what you can bring to the table.

Interview Advice: Try to stay relaxed as the environment you are in is a little bit high pressure. The interviews are group based with the best candidates from each group getting an apprentice role. Have a passion for engineering (if you are applying for an engineering role) and up to date knowledge on what Schneider Electric do.

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Mechanical electrical engineer, Anglian water at Anglian Water

Application Advice: A brief description of yourself and show your experience in the field.

Interview Advice: Be confident, do your research on the company, and most importantly be yourself.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Technical Engineering Apprentice, Digital Power at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Grab contact details and reach out to people in he company.

Interview Advice: do your research on the company, show your excitement and interest.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Internal SimTech Apprentice, Simulation Technician at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Electrical, PC experience and working well in a team.

Interview Advice: Keep everything organised and be yourself. Talk about your interest in the company and why you chose the company. Keep everything formal.

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Digital energy degree apprentice, Digital energy at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Have relevant experience and show it

Interview Advice: Be open honest and sound interested

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Software Validation Degree Apprentice, R&D at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: N/A

Interview Advice: To have a good idea about what the company does, relevant industries and competitors.

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Lvl 3 Communications Technician, Activation Engineer at Virgin Media

Application Advice: It's definitely worth it. I never expected to get this opportunity but now I've been given it I am making sure I make the most out of it. I've learnt a lot so far and I'm looking forward to the future and everything to do with my development plan.

Interview Advice: They've got a built reputation for making individuals feel nervous. Just don't be. Employers aim to employ an individual based on their potential, so they want to see a true view of you in the interview, be confident and never doubt yourself.

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year one, engineering at Bakkavor Group PLC

Application Advice: be patient but proactive too

Interview Advice: be yourself

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Finance Apprentice, Finance at Bakkavor Group PLC

Application Advice: Don't undersell your skills. Make sure you have a clear, concise CV, that shows qualifications, but also takes the time to explain what skills you have gained from any and all previous experiences. It is important to emphasise the skills you have that will be best suited to the role you are applying for. Don't oversell these though as you want to make an impression as someone who works hard, and knows the value of their experience and skills, not as someone who exaggerates.

Interview Advice: Be confident, be yourself, make sure you behave and dress appropriately (even if the interview is virtual). If you are seriously interested in the job you are applying for then make the extra effort to show that - research the company, find our what their values are, what their goals are, what charity work they do. Then if appropriate you can try to incorporate this into part of the interview to show your commitment and interest in the company as well as the job.

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Level 3 advanced apprenticeship in engineering, Engineering at Bakkavor Group PLC

Interview Advice: Try to seem keen on the job and show interest in engineering

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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manufacturing apprentice, fruit heatseal at Bakkavor Group PLC

Application Advice: Have a strong CV with all experience of work ever done even if it is irrelevant to the job because it shows your work ethic. Have your application link to the role as much as possible.

Interview Advice: Mention the 5 Bakkavor values when you can and always try and link back to them. Have a positive attitude and a good worth ethic to show that you are always keen to work and help where necessary.

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Level 3 Power Networks Craftsperson, Linesperson at UK Power Networks

Application Advice: Go for it

Interview Advice: Do your research about the company

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Civil Engineering Apprentice, Civil Engineering at Virgin Media

Application Advice: Take time to build up a big picture of you as a person. Incorporate everything including interests and hobbies.

Interview Advice: Make sure you get across your personal skills the technical knowledge will come later.

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Digital Energy Degree Technical Apprentice, Digital Energy at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: - As is is a young persons role, if you have a drivers license make it known - State what you want out of the company and why your applying (with research as to what we do) - Skills can be learned but attitude cant, make sure you seem keen and technically aware without being cocky and arrogant. - In an engineering industry we like facts, a CV with nice punchy statements about what you did/do is better than large text bodies. Only use text for areas that need explaining prior to meeting as you can use your CV as a talking point in interviews by elaborating on your punchy statements.

Interview Advice: - Use your CV as a canvas to paint a two-way conversation, if you get a question you don't know 100% about (which will happen), you can fall back on those short points "collaborated in student council to achieve ..." and elaborate on them and bounce a question back at the interviewer. - Make sure you shake hands, speak with everyone involved and show you can spark conversation with other candidates in your interview. A simple "so what did you do in college" shows your outgoing wich is necessary for this role.

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engineering administrator, engineering at Bakkavor Group PLC

Application Advice: make sure you complete all questions to the best of your ability and to answer them truthfully. make sure you include all work experience you have had.

Interview Advice: make sure you dress appropriately for the role you are applying for, since you are trying to make a good impression. always be polite to the person interviewing you and answer any questions to the best of your ability, this also goes for asking questions on something you feel unsure about or hasn't been brought up in your interview.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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lvl 3 engineering manintenance food and drink, engineering at Bakkavor Group PLC

Application Advice: if engineering is something you wan to do go for it

Interview Advice: be yourself

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Development Apprentice, Development at Bakkavor Group PLC

Application Advice: Be open and try to convey your passion for the role

Interview Advice: Be open, communicate clearly, be confident (even if you don't feel it), be friendly and smile :)

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Aprentice, Engineering at Bakkavor Group PLC

Application Advice: Don't be nervous

Interview Advice: Be prepared

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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PC&S, Operate and Maintain at Cadent

Application Advice: Create a CV and cover letter that applies to the job you are going for

Interview Advice: Be confident that you are capable of getting the job

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Civil Engineering Apprentice, Network Expansion at Virgin Media

Interview Advice: USE YOUR PERSONALITY

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FCO, FCO at Cadent

Application Advice: Detailed

Interview Advice: Customer focused

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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FCO Apprentice, FCO at Cadent

Application Advice: getting any type of customer service or engineering back ground really helps

Interview Advice: confidence is key they are looking for good people skills so be confident and nice (just not over confident)

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multiskilled engineering apprentice, engineering at Bakkavor Group PLC

Application Advice: dont be modest and and do your research

Interview Advice: do research into the company, be confident and revise basic mechanical and electrical skills

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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FCO, FCO at Cadent

Application Advice: To be honest about yourself

Interview Advice: Be confident and do some research

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Design Analyst, Networking at Cadent

Application Advice: Always read the job description, roles and responsibilities etc thoroughly and verify whether this would be something you would be interested in. Do research beforehand and try and gain an interest within the sector if you haven't known about it already and mainly if you could see yourself working in this position after your apprenticeship!

Interview Advice: Be yourself and don't let the pressure get to you. Look at it in a way of it being a formal conversation between yourself and the employer and show and tell them why you would be most suitable for the job compared to other candidates. Your skills, previous work experience and enthusiasm would have a big part to play in this so make sure you prepare much beforehand so you are able to handle the questions well in the interview.

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First Response Engineer, emergency at Cadent

Application Advice: Show your interest and determination to work as the role you want.

Interview Advice: Be confident, enthusiastic and do your research. Think about past experiences you've had such as times you have needed to work under pressure, or in an emergency, that you can talk about to demonstrate your skills.

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Gas technician, PC+S operate and maintain at Cadent

Application Advice: Research about the company before hand. Also be enthusiastic about the position

Interview Advice: Research about the company before hand. Also be enthusiastic about the position

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Pressure Management Crafts person, Pressure Management at Cadent

Application Advice: Add in if you have any prior experience within the gas industry and if not explain why you would like to progress into this specific career path. Also be descriptive in what questions your answering.

Interview Advice: The advice I'd give is to be calm and yourself don't get yourself all flustered otherwise that'll make you panic more. Answer each question with an example of where you've demonstrated what you're talking about, as well as do some research into the company because they'll ask you a few questions.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Emergency FCO, FCO at Cadent

Application Advice: Put yourself across the best you can

Interview Advice: Stay calm, act professional

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Apprentice First Call Operative, Emergency First Call Operative at Cadent

Application Advice: Spend time reading each question and make sure the answer is relevant to the question being asked.

Interview Advice: Take time understanding the question and do not rush to answer the question.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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MOET Standard apprenticeship, Water treatment at Anglian Water

Application Advice: Sell yourself tell them your qualities and experiences.

Interview Advice: Just be yourself and be confident.

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Maintenance technician, M and e at Anglian Water

Application Advice: Research into the company.

Interview Advice: Show an interest and pay attention

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Fco, Fco at Cadent

Application Advice: Take your time.

Interview Advice: Be confident.

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Level 3 power networks craftperson, Capital program at UK Power Networks

Application Advice: Take your time

Interview Advice: Do your research about the job and company. Be confident

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Emergency FCO Engineer, Gas Engineer at Cadent

Application Advice: Answer the big question they ask in as much detail as possible and don’t waffle. Tell them everything about you and why you want this job

Interview Advice: Take your time, be prepared for any type of question. Research about the company and show an interest.

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First Call Operative, Gas Emergency at Cadent

Application Advice: Give examples of qualities which reflect this job role and are mentioned in the job description.

Interview Advice: Be calm , plan out your answers and elaborate in detail on examples for questions.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Emergency Response – FCO, Gas Engineer at Cadent

Application Advice: Application process was pretty straightforward, make sure you have an up to date CV with good references.

Interview Advice: Examples of where you have shown Cadents values in past jobs will help. Look on the Cadent site for new innovations they are making in the gas world.

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Degree Apprentice Civil Engineer, Water at Mott MacDonald

Interview Advice: Prepare for likely questions so that your more comfortable in the interview

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Emergancy Gas Engineer, Gas Engineering at Cadent

Application Advice: -Have appropriate qualifcations

Interview Advice: -Understand job role -Ask questions

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Gas Repair Apprenticeship, Gas at Cadent

Application Advice: Pay high attention to detail as well as keep an imagery of the trades entailment consists of.

Interview Advice: Be yourself.

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Emergency FCO, Operations at Cadent

Application Advice: understand the role your applying for, read questions correctly, answer as honestly

Interview Advice: speak clearly, be able to explain yourself, take your time, be confident

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Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship, Water at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: Make sure your answers to questions are strong and concise when writing them.

Interview Advice: Top tips: -Understand your strengths and how explain situations on how you use them (my situation wasn't engineering based but it was a transferable skill) -Research on the company including its values and projects that interested you -

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Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship, Railways at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: I would advise making sure you know what you're applying for and tailor your application/CV to the type of role that you are going for. You don't want your CV to read as if you're going for a role in a supermarket, if you are actually applying for a technical role. Also, try to understand the company policies and make sure that you show they reflect what you stand for/believe in.

Interview Advice: Make sure you know about the company, knowing the team that you're applying into. You can look at previous projects, current projects, knowing about the company policies and statuses (e.g. Mott MacDonald are the first company of their kind to be certified Net Zero)

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Civil Engineering Degree Apprentice, Energy at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: Show your interest for the company and the role and why you want to do that role for the company and what skills you have that you can apply to the role.

Interview Advice: Show your personality as well as everyone that has got through to the interview stage will have met the academic criteria so you need to show what else you have. Do research about the company and sector that you will be working in if you're successful. Know what the apprenticeship entails in regard to what courses you'll be studying at university.

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PC&S Apprentice, PC&S at Cadent

Application Advice: The application is pretty straight forward it was a short written assignment about why you want to join the company.

Interview Advice: Let your personality come through as much as possible. THINK about your answers before you say anything. They'll ask you a lot about previous work or school experiences.

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Building services advanced apprentice, Energy at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: Show that you are interested in building services and research Mott MacDonald. Clearly explain your skills and express that you are keen to learn on the job.

Interview Advice: Relate questions to any previous experience you have had either in work or a hobby. If you have previous experience consider how you can apply this to the role. Don't be afraid to ask questions and take your time when giving answers. There will be questions to get a better understanding of you in general and technical questions to get an idea of your current level of experience. Try to answer these questions as best as you can.

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Level 3 Gas Network Craftperson, PC+S at Cadent

Application Advice: Write a clear and detailed description of your achievements and experience that would help you in this role.

Interview Advice: Try and portray what type of person you are and what you could bring to the company

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Civil Engineering Degree Apprentice, Energy at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: Be honest, aspire and ensure you know what your talking about.

Interview Advice: -Relax -Believe in yourself -Don't jump to conclusions

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Electrical engineering, CTS at DSTL

Application Advice: Be honest

Interview Advice: Be prepared to offer examples of technical enthusiasm and dedication i.e. projects done in your own time

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Engineering & maintenance, Rail at Heathrow Airport Limited

Application Advice: Ensure you understand what Engineering is about and where you would like to go with it.

Interview Advice: Study company background, ask lots of questions, prepare to be tested.

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NVQ Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship, Engineering at Heathrow Airport Limited

Application Advice: Try get some experience beforehand, whether it be working on your bike or car stereo. It's all experience and document it all.

Interview Advice: Be yourself, be honest and remember to bring the correct equipment with you.

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HAL Apprentice, Engineering at Heathrow Airport Limited

Application Advice: Show that you have the necessary grades (or expected grades). Answer questions honestly.

Interview Advice: Have an engineering project to show your skills. It can be pictures of a project or something small you can carry in a bag.

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Engineering Apprentice, Training at Heathrow Airport Limited

Interview Advice: Be yourself and don't panic, the interviewers were friendly and help you to relax. Think about examples of things you have done so far in your career and try to link anything manual / engineering wise into examples. Show you are a team player and have questions to ask about the role at the end.

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Desk Partnership Program, Temps at Reed Global

Application Advice: Be confident, the people recruiting you are professionals, make sure your CV is airtight and you can resit it easily .

Interview Advice: Confidence, strong eye contact, firm handshake, these 3 start the interview off well. Do your research on the company and the interviewers.

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Engineering Apprentice, N/A at Heathrow Airport Limited

Application Advice: Work experience in engineering is key

Interview Advice: Display a good interest in engineering

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Engineering Apprentice, Rail at Heathrow Airport Limited

Application Advice: Show extra curriculum activities and experience. Show your willing to go above everyone else.

Interview Advice: Be natural but confident. Ask questions and show you're really interested. Be prepared, if you fail to prepare you prepare to fail.

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1st year Apprenticeship / first year training at Heathrow Airport Limited

Application Advice: Try to stand out and make sure they know why you are applying. Show interest in the field of engineering or problem solving and make sure you show what experience you have. I had the minimum requirements to get into the application stage with my GCSE's but I believe my experience with computers, team management and customer service helped me a lot.

Interview Advice: Dress well, present yourself positive, friendly and try to relax. Talk about why you applied, ask questions about the roles of the job in each area and show interest in one so you can show you have a goal.

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Recruitment Consultant, Recruitment at Leap29

Interview Advice: Telephone role play and presentation about what makes a good recruiter. A tip would be to use pictures in your presentation to make it more engaging.

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Technical Engineer, Energy at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Be honest. If you lie or don't sell yourself enough they will either know or not notice.

Interview Advice: Be yourself. You can get so far with grades etc... but if you don't show off yourself they won't know who they are hiring. Talk about what you know, all I talked about was my previous experience in a fast-food chain.

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Business Administrator, Logistics at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Take your time to complete the application Speak the language Keep it relevant Include a cover letter

Interview Advice: Research the industry and company Clarify your reasons for wanting the job Prepare for common interview questions Practice

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Apprentice FCO, Emergency Response at Cadent

Application Advice: Be enthusiastic and stress your willingness to learn.

Interview Advice: Be prepared, research the company values and ongoing projects.

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Emergency Response, FCO at Cadent

Application Advice: Give as much information as possible. You may not think something is relevant to the role but we are diverse in the jobs we do. No job is the same and we rely on so many different past experiences.

Interview Advice: Don’t be nervous, just relax and be yourself. What can Cadent do for me was a question that caught me off guard. It was an oppourtunity to voice what I was looking for from the role and from then I knew that Cadent cares about its employees.

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Ordnance Munitions Explosives (OME) Apprenticeship, Counter Terrorism at DSTL

Application Advice: Do not be put off if you do not have the best grades.

Interview Advice: Be yourself and social in interviews. Make conversation.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Project Engineer Apprentice, Marine & Defence at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Be prepared for the exam questions as part of the applications, these include basic maths, English and problem-solving.

Interview Advice: A project is encouraged to be brought along, this is to show an area you are passionate about and to assess your presentation skills.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Integration & Test Apprentice, Integration & Test at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Talk about a mix of academic, technical and personal / communication skills. Include a bit about hobbies etc.

Interview Advice: Show good communication and teamwork skills Show that you have an interest in the company and want to work there Remember that you are being assessed throughout the entire assessment day, not just while in the interview / group exercises.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Building Services Advanced Apprentice, Power, Process and Nuclear at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: Research the company and the job role and make sure it is suitable for you. Feel free to ask questions before sending your application if you are confused about anything. Put effort into your CV to make you stand out in the crowd. Don't lie on your application as you will be asked questions in the interview relevant to your CV.

Interview Advice: Dress appropriately to make a good impression. Do research on Mott MacDonald and a project they have worked on as well as the role of a Building Services Engineer. When asked questions, try and relate them to any previous work you have done in college or elsewhere. It may be worth doing a bit of research on things above what you would normally be asked at that level if you want to really impress the interviewer such as how pressure affects the structure of a pipe. At the end, make sure to ask questions as it shows you have displayed an interest in the job.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Engineer, Deli Engineering at Bakkavor Group PLC

Application Advice: Come into the job with an open mind and a willingness to learn

Interview Advice: Just be yourself, everyone from Bakkavor are always welcoming and will make you feel at ease

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Apprentice Quantity Surveyor, Advisory at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: Provide a professional looking CV with plenty of experience (charity work etc. is well recieved).

Interview Advice: Be enthusiastic and show interest in the field you want to work in. The company looks for professional and competent workers who would fit in with the high standards of the company.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Electrical Engineering Apprentice, Power Product Marketing at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Before applying for the role, candidates should have researched the company and the role to ensure it is appropriate for them. Candidates should ensure that, when applying, their CV is up to date with all work experience and qualifications. Their CV should highlight their skills and strengths and how they can apply these skills/strengths to the role they are applying for, as well as their aspirations within their role.

Interview Advice: For the interview, candidates should have a clear understanding of why they want to pursue a career in the industry and why they have chosen to apply specifically to the company and should convey this to the interviewer. The candidate should research the company well before the interview. I would also advise candidates to ask questions in the interview about the role they are applying for and the company as this emphasizes their keenness to join the company and that they are considering a progressive career within the company. Candidates should be able to identify their key soft and hard skills and examples of when they have used them. Talking about previous work experience is a good way of highlighting what skills you have and what skills you have gained from previous working environments.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Level 3 Diploma in Food and Drink Maintenance Operations, Engineering at Bakkavor Group PLC

Application Advice: Be truthful

Interview Advice: Stay calm, be yourself

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Apprentice Engineering Technician, Bioresources at Severn Trent

Application Advice: Make sure you mention all relevant info to do with engineering and maintenance.

Interview Advice: Make sure you know about the company and what they do.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Apprentice Multiskilled Engineer, Engineering at Bakkavor Group PLC

Application Advice: be confident, not cocky.

Interview Advice: if you are unsure, ask questions back and act keen.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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FCO- Gas Engineer, GAS ENGINEER at Cadent

Application Advice: A lot of the apprenticeship is designed to be self sufficient

Interview Advice: Cadent are looking for customer focused engineers so think of past experiences involving these

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Engineering at Siemens

Application Advice: It is always best to have a little extra knowledge to hand

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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L3 Electrical Engineering, Tendering at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: When applying for any apprenticeship role, have plenty of faith in yourself, think about how you would fit into the role of your apprenticeship. For example if the apprenticeship was engineering based, think how you could solve problems that your future company may be facing, think about how you would apply yourself to any given situation.

Interview Advice: Many of the questions I was asked involved how my experiences in life have affected my key attributes. Some exemplar questions include: When have you shown the initiative to take responsibility with a group activity? When is a time you have had to work under pressure, howdid you overcome the pressure that was applied? Give an example of when you were a leader/follower in a group. The main tip I can advise is, be yourself. Yes first impressions are important, however if the impression is fabricated then that person may deem you to be distrustful. Plus being yourself is easier to be. Furthermore, remaining calm and collected is also a useful tip. Your future colleagues will be making decisions based on your mannerisms, actions and speech. The more you present yourself as you, the more your colleagues will be able to make a more open-minded decision on what you are really like.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Engineering Apprentice, Engineering at Avara Foods Ltd

Application Advice: Passion and energy for engineering. Examples of problem solving or using initiative.

Interview Advice: Good behaviour, good work ethic and a willingness to learn.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Development Apprentice, New Product Development at Bakkavor Group PLC

Application Advice: It is an advantage if you have previously worked in the food industry, or have had previous qualifications in food - i.e. A-Level Food Technology.

Interview Advice: Be confident. Research the company and understand all the Bakkavor values.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Technical Apprentice, Technical at Bakkavor Group PLC

Application Advice: Have a clear and obvious passion and knowledge of food and the industry.

Interview Advice: Research Bakkavor and most importantly the values which are lived throughout the business.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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FCO, Fco at Cadent

Interview Advice: Nothing you say can be seen as stupid if you believe it was a good life experience

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Power Networks Craftsperson, Overhead Lines at UK Power Networks

Application Advice: Take the time to fill out the application properly and research the role as the job may not be for everyone. Make sure that you are able to travel to where it's necessary to do so. Be prepared to take tests and small assessments and when you do so, make sure it is in a quiet place as you will need to think about your answers.

Interview Advice: Turn up on time and dress appropriately. Be relaxed. Everyone who interviewed me was very professional and calm. They were friendly and at the end of the day only want you to present to them what you know and how you can make a great addition to the team.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship – Power Networks Craftsperson, Craftsman at UK Power Networks

Application Advice: Be honest

Interview Advice: Keep calm - all staff are very friendly Be honest

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship – Power Networks Craftsperson, Apprentice Linesman at UK Power Networks

Application Advice: Do research on the company.

Interview Advice: Be yourself. Do research on the company.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Maintenance Technician, Maintenance at Anglian Water

Application Advice: Have a basic understanding of Level 2 Maths.

Interview Advice: Be relaxed, stay calm and focused. Be prepared for enginnering challenges.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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R&D Degree Apprentice, R&D at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Application was relatively easy but took a long time to process - applied Oct 2018 and was still waiting in June 2019 to find out.

Interview Advice: To be familiar with what the role entails, common sense etc.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Offer Quality Apprentice, Customer Satisfaction and Quality at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Add as much detail as you can

Interview Advice: Be confident

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Technical Apprentice, Digital Energy at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Just be yourself, don't try and make yourself someone that you aren't. Schneider employees are people with good moods and passion.

Interview Advice: Just talk to people like normal people and just have a normal conversation when you get a chance. Schneider employees aren't scary, they are normal people and potentially love the same things as you.

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Sales Apprentice, Proccess Automation at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Show that you're on track to reaching the required qualifications (A level/GCSE). For example, an engineering degree was part of my apprenticeship therefore I needed to make sure I was on track to pass my maths A level. Receiving the job may depend on you passing the exam. Include all of your work experience. Although it may not be completely relevant to the job role, it still demonstrates you have worked and have skills.

Interview Advice: Be yourself. Try to keep in a positive manner and listen carefully. It is the best opportunity to show you have good skills and drive. Try and think back to past jobs/experiences and fit them with certain skills (e.g. teamwork).

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Technical Apprentice, Digital Energy at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Show your excitement and interest in the company.

Interview Advice: Be true to yourself and do your research, Schneider Electric is a brilliant company working towards brilliant causes which should align with everyone's morals and personal values.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Level 3 in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (Product Design), Manufacturing Apprentice at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Always keep an open mind as there are so many opportunities available, with no end of learning experiences.

Interview Advice: It's not always about experience, it's about how you present yourself and what you can present to the company. Personal/people skills are very important.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Cooling Field Service Representative Apprentice, Secure Power at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: You'll need to have or plan to obtain a driving license.

Interview Advice: Be honest, and research the company. Ask questions about our current projects or business ethics.

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Technical Apprentice, Digital Energy at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Make sure you ask plenty of questions about what to have beforehand as pretty much everything you need will be given to you and that you make sure you know roughly where you'll be working

Interview Advice: Have a plan of what your future will look like and ask about any employees honest every day working life

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Level 3 Standards, Engineering at Avara Foods Ltd

Interview Advice: Talk about hobbies and interests in line with the role you want.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Level3 Electrical Engineering, Engineering at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Think about where you want to be in the future and how Schneider can do that for you.

Interview Advice: Answer questions honestly and confidently.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Digital Energy Technical Degree Apprenticeship, Digital Energy at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Include relevant information to the role. If you have skills or experience then explain how that links to the role that you're applying for.

Interview Advice: Stay calm and act yourself. Everyone else is in the same boat and the interview process is made to keep you nice and relaxed to see what you're really like in a team or talking in front of someone.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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IT Infrastructure Apprentice, Infrastructure at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Know the company and what they do before you arrive.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Programme Manager Apprentice, Rotary and Mission Systems – Maritime at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Be persistent. Show how your background led to project management.

Interview Advice: Give examples of when you've worked in a team and how you feel about presentations/ times you have presented. Lockheed Martin is split into various functions ie RMS, MFC etc. Make sure you research your function- the space function may not be relevant for where you're applying so don't go into loads of detail on it.

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Business Apprentice, Commercial at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: I was very nervous when applying and never thought that I would get the job, however, I did my research and when I applied I included all of my strengths that I thought they could benefit from. If you do lots of research on Lockheed and show how much you want the job then it will make you look a lot better than if you hadn't.

Interview Advice: When I was being interviewed I felt like my manager was really getting to know me. I was nervous and he made me feel very comfortable and I came out feeling very happy. He asked me questions such as how I found my time at college, what hobbies do I have, how much do I know about Lockheed. If there was one tip I would give it would be to research Lockheed Martin as a company. It shows that you have an interest in the company and that you have taken the time and effort to do some research into it.

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Business Apprentice, Contracts at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Even if you think you have no chance of getting the job, apply anyway. There is always someone that will give you a chance and see your potential.

Interview Advice: Just be yourself, if you act completely different in the interviews there is the potential that you may not be the right fit for the job.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Technician Apprentice, Manufacturing at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Include your hobbies and list as many work experiences as possible.

Interview Advice: Come prepared and ask questions.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Vehicle Technician, Scout Production at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Try to have a good CV that stands out, talks about what you do in your spare time and also try to put yourself across as well.

Interview Advice: I had to present a project that I had been working on and talk about everything including the design process, what I could do better and what went well. Also, make sure to go over your presentation lots of times and make sure to look into the company in as much detail as possible.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Test Equipment Development Apprentice, Test at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: The application process can be a bit difficult when it comes to writing a covering letter and a CV. With the letter, make sure someone else reads it first to ensure that everything you have written makes sense. For the CV, include any work experience you have, even if it was only one day of work, as it looks better to the employer.

Interview Advice: Be yourself and be prepared. The interview was a lot less stressful than I anticipated, especially as I had done research into what the company does.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mechanical Design Engineering Apprentice, Engineering at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Have something outside of your studies that shows you are passionate.

Interview Advice: Talk about the things outside of your studies that also show your passion.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Systems Engineering Apprentice, Systems Engineering at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Demonstrate your abilities and interests relevant to engineering, maths and science.

Interview Advice: Treat every conversation with the same importance as the interview, attitude is regarded higher than qualifications, be a team player.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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apprentice project engineer, Warships at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: there is no industrial work but gives you the options of doing various non-industrial roles

Interview Advice: learn about the company and project engineering

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Apprentice project Engineer, PMO at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Ensure your C.V stands out from the rest and clearly shows everything that is needed to know about you,

Interview Advice: Be calm and confident and know a little about the company before entering for the interview.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Project engineer apprentice, Project at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: put effort into your appearance and the appearance of anything your asked to show/any application. a prior interest in engineering or trade work is good to have but not overly necessary

Interview Advice: be formal but be yourself, they want to know you and what you can offer.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Project Engineer, Project at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Be positive and polite throughout the process. Understand the importance of networking to support the acquisition of knowledge.

Interview Advice: Practice interview techniques and try to link practical projects to hobbies. This will improve the answers to questions, and present yourself has genuine candidate.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Advanced Apprenticeship, Track at Network Rail

Application Advice: Stick with it, it will be worth it. Be truthful and don't try to hard.

Interview Advice: Be honest and answer a question thoroughly and to the best of your knowledge but do not be long winded.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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EC&I Apprentice, Nuclear at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Explain your previous experience in great detail.

Interview Advice: Express your interest for Engineering through your previous experience.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Project Engineering, Programme Performance Management at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Apply as soon as possible and take your time on the application, to ensure that it is all answered properly.

Interview Advice: Learn about the business before the interview and make sure you have a basic knowledge of what goes on both on the apprenticeship and within the yard.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Electrical Design Apprenticeship, Electrical at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: It goes without saying really but don't lie as you will get found out. As well as detailing any qualifications you may have go into detail on what your interests are. Talking about any previous jobs or situations where you have shown competency, leadership skills and the ability to work in a team are good.

Interview Advice: Be able to back up what you've said in your application. If for example you have talked about some project work you have done in High School or College bring some material with you so you can show and talk the interviewer through what you've done. Don't be nervous, its much more of a chat than a formal interview. Do some prior research of the company so you have an idea of what they do as well as the opportunity to ask some questions in the interview. This shows that you're interested and are confident enough to ask some questions.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Project Engineer, Marine and Technology at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Be aware of what a Project Engineer does within the sector and specifically with the company. Also understand that the job involves both practical knowledge but also technical knowledge. As the job will ultimately involve a high level of technical work and knowledge.

Interview Advice: Try to understand what the job will involve and ask questions about what to expect. Have a engineering based project that you have completed or are currently doing to be able to show your interest and skill. Be prepared for questions that might throw you off, such as greatest achievement or biggest flaw. There's no wrong answer so just be honest.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Nuclear Decomishioning and mechanical design, Cavendish Nuclear at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Plenty of work experience on top of extra curricular activities such as cadets etc.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Welder apprentice, Marine at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Take the time to complete it properly and pay attention to detail

Interview Advice: Research the business before the interview.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Apprentice Project Engineer, Submarine Support at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Make sure you are available for appointments and include an emphasis on engineering based subject qualifications.

Interview Advice: Prepare an advanced project for presentation and ensure that you can talk about it at length and answer any questions.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Business & Administration, Submarines at Babcock International Group

Interview Advice: Be confident and ensure you have prepared your project to bring with you and have rehearsed presentation skills.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Business & Administration, Organisational Capability Team at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Take your time, gain a lot of knowledge around the company

Interview Advice: Don't be afraid to ask for a question to be repeated

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Business and Administration Apprentice, OCT Team at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Take your time doing the online assessment, and do not rush through it trying to get as much done as posable. Quality is always better than quantity.

Interview Advice: Try to think outside of the box, so if the panel remembers you, in a good way due to the number of applicants. Try and be confident in yourself and when answering a question, to use the S.T.A.R method and try and keep your responses in those lines and not to deviate outside. It is always good to research about the company first so it show's your interest in what is going on.

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Project Engineer Apprentice, Marine Project at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Include some examples of times you have planned something, whether that be strictly engineering related or not.

Interview Advice: Be prepared to answer questions on safety culture in the workplace.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Level 2 Business and Administration, Health, Safety & Environmental at Babcock International Group

Application Advice: Think outside of the box, ensure the application reflects you as a person and shows what you are capable and aspire to achieve.

Interview Advice: Know what your unique selling point is, answer questions in full without going off-topic and go prepared, I found it helpful to have researched the business fully and all of the different sectors as I used this knowledge in some of my interview questions.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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FCO, Emergency at Cadent

Application Advice: Read questions carefully.

Interview Advice: Be confident, be prepared.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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PC&S Apprentice, PC&S at Cadent

Application Advice: Practice aptitude tests online.

Interview Advice: Think of examples of when you have used personal characteristics in life.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Maintenance Technician Apprentice, Maintanence at Anglian Water

Application Advice: Try to keep it brief. Make yourself seem interesting but don't ramble. Save some of your facts for the interview.

Interview Advice: Keep calm and confident. Do some research into the company before applying, make sure to know some of their campaigns and slogans as that will impress them.

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Apprentice Electronics Technician, Technology at Costain

Application Advice: Let them know a little about you - hobbies and interests. Relate what you write back to the job application description.

Interview Advice: Why do you want this role/apprenticeship? Why did you choose an engineering/technology job? Hobbies and about you.

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Signalling and Maintenance Engineer, Signalling at Network Rail

Application Advice: When carrying out the initial test think about health and safety and how that links to the current railway.

Interview Advice: Be yourself, prepare to talk about health and safety a lot as network rail are a safety critical company and it's at the heart of all we do.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Apprentice Signals and Telecoms, Signals and telecoms at Network Rail

Interview Advice: Ask questions such as anything with my application that concerns you.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Level 3 Track Engineering, Maintenance / Works Delivery at Network Rail

Application Advice: Be honest, the application tests you to see if you could handle the job.

Interview Advice: Explain how you can contribute to the team you would eventually join, give your all in the group exercise, they are looking to see how you work with others. Ask the interviewers questions, they want to know what you're interested in.

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Apprentice Railway Engineer, Apprentice railway engineer at Network Rail

Application Advice: Be sure this is what you want to do. Ensure you fully understand the questions that are being asked and make sure you are honest and open about all answers.

Interview Advice: Be yourself. Don't try and be what you think the company wants.

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Student EICA Engineer, EICA Engineering at Arcadis

Application Advice: Be honest, confident.

Interview Advice: I was asked: - to provide examples of when I had worked effectively in a team - why I wanted the role - why I wanted to work for the company - what my plans were if I didn't get the job

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Junior Operations Project Engineer, Operations at Air Products

Application Advice: Seeming keen and interested in Air Products is key. If you mention any skills you have, make sure that you back them up with evidence.

Interview Advice: Be yourself and make sure you are positive and interested. Teamwork activities play a part in the decision making so working effectively in a team is an important skill to have.

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Cryogenic Equipment Engineer, IG Technical Support Europe at Air Products

Application Advice: Research the company and tailor answers to the company.

Interview Advice: Stay relaxed, be confident and don't waffle when you don't know something.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Apprentice, Electrification & Plant at Network Rail

Application Advice: Be polite and prepare on the key principles of network Rail.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Production Support Engineer, Operations at Air Products

Application Advice: State clearly what your strengths are and why.

Interview Advice: Be outgoing but also be yourself.

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Track Apprentice Engineer, Track Engineering at Network Rail

Application Advice: The application process can seem long but stick with it because it is worth it.

Interview Advice: Decide the discipline you want to work within before the interview.

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Technical Degree Apprentice, Digital Energy at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Don't hesitate to apply - if you're thinking about applying then go for it. The worst that could happen is that you get an interview, find out a bit more about the company and discover it's not for you. Or you may love it more than you thought.

Interview Advice: Be yourself and try to relax. Everyone else is in the same boat and the interviewers are looking at your skills and mind set, not necessarily whether or not you're nervous.

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Electronic Engineering Industrial Placement 2018/19, Advanced Control Team at Air Products

Application Advice: - Try to adjust your application as much as possible to the role you apply for.

Interview Advice: - Be positive and confident. - Everyone is kind to you - take it easy! - Communication and presentation skills are key. - The focus on teamwork skills is quite high.

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Technical Engineer, Engineering at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Be your own biggest fan. Tell them why they need to hire you not why you need them.

Interview Advice: Be yourself. They want to see who you are as a person and not as a figure.

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Apprentice Engineer, Rail Structures at Arcadis

Application Advice: Clear and up to date CV.

Interview Advice: Confidence. Preparation. Take evidence of existing qualifications and achievements. Do research on the company and job role.

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Track Engineering Apprenticeship, Track at Network Rail

Application Advice: Stick at it. It is a long process but you will reap the rewards.

Interview Advice: Prove that you are able to work in a team with sufficient examples and prove you are able to challenge things that you feel are wrong. Also, learn about the company and emphasise that safety is the biggest part of day to day working.

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Technical Engineer, Engineering at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Just be yourself and try and show your interest in engineering and what you have done in the past to do with it.

Interview Advice: Be calm and the people interviewing you are very nice and friendly. Maybe try and bring a project you have worked on in the past and explain how you made it and what you liked doing about it.

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Project Controls, ISA at Morgan Sindall

Application Advice: Ensure your CV is professional and laid out appropriately. Don't include useless information and make sure you include qualifications and other relevant skills.

Interview Advice: Act in a formal, engaged manner. Pay attention to interviewers, stay calm and make sure you ask questions.

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Civil Engineering Apprentice, Bridges and Rail at Mott MacDonald

Interview Advice: I was not asked many knowledge-based questions, however lots of questions involving problem solving and working through things effectively.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Air Products Industrial Placement, Plant Data at Air Products

Application Advice: Make sure you research the processes that the company is involved in. This will help massively with understanding what the company would like in their candidates and give a head start once you begin.

Interview Advice: Don't give up. The interviews are designed to be challenging to see how you cope under pressure. If you think you definitely won't get the role at any point, keep going.

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Application Specialist Metals Processing & EPAT, MGME at Air Products

Application Advice: Apply for a role you really feel you'd like in the future.

Interview Advice: Be yourself.

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Engineering Apprentice, Apprentice at Heathrow Airport Limited

Application Advice: Make sure your CV is perfect and try your best throughout the tests.

Interview Advice: Be yourself and keep calm. They are only there to ask you some questions.

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Electrical/Electronic Engineering, CT&S at DSTL

Application Advice: Read clearly what the advert is requiring from you, and ensure to fulfil all criteria. e.g. make sure a covering letter is submitted with a CV, ensure all grades are on there, and you've met any word count requirements.

Interview Advice: Sell yourself. They are judging you as a person here, and not what knowledge you have.

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Business Apprentice Int, Technical Publications at Lockheed Martin UK

Interview Advice: Bring in examples of your work to show the interviewer. Relax. Make sure you do some background research on the company before you turn up for the interview.

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Apprentice Customer Advisor, Emergency Breakdown at The Automobile Association

Application Advice: Do some research on the role and company before going to apply

Interview Advice: Ask plenty of questions as not everything is told clearly. Think about previous things you've done in life that display your characteristics. Be kind and courteous during interviews and mostly don't worry about it.

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Electrical Marine Maintenance Engineer, Marine Engineering at Port of London Authority

Application Advice: The Port of London organise open days when advertising for an apprentice, attending these open days is valuable as you will get recognition before even putting in an application. I also found that doing work experience with the PLA was valuable and helped with putting together a good application. My advice would be to write about experiences and qualifications (outside of school) that relate to the job as this will make you look more interesting and better suited to the job.

Interview Advice: I was asked about my previous experiences on the river, to which I then spoke about the marine activities I do as a hobby. Overall I found that the Interview panel was very interested in what I did outside of school; understanding what you do for a hobby and how it will help you with the job makes you look really good during an interview. I was also asked about any previous work experience I had and what I took away from it. As I had done work experience at the PLA I spoke about what I did, what I learnt and why I enjoyed it so much that I wanted to become an apprentice.

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Mechanical and Electrical Technician Apprentice, Waste Water Treatment at Anglian Water

Application Advice: Apply early. Be keen and interested in engineering and maintenance.

Interview Advice: Look at Anglian Waters website, how the company runs, knowledge about what AW do for Water Treatment and Water Supply.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Technical Apprentice, Digital Energy at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Sell Yourself. Emphasize strengths and hide weaknesses.

Interview Advice: Be confident in yourself.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Engineering Apprentice, Tendering at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Make sure you include everything in your CV no matter how big or small.

Interview Advice: Keep calm and confident.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Apprentice Electrical Engineer, at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: When applying for the role, make sure to be confident and showcase your best assets to the employer.

Interview Advice: Be confident and know what you are talking about when going for the interview. Otherwise, you may find yourself lost for words or not being able to answer a question as you won't know what to talk about.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Electrical Engineering and Energy Automation Apprentice, Electrical Engineering at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Keep an open mind about what department you want to go into as there are many different career options

Interview Advice: - Research the company before the interview - Don't be nervous, all the managers and staff are very friendly

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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SMT Maintenance / Process Engineering Apprentice, Maintenance / Process Engineering at Siemens

Application Advice: Give as many relevant points as possible on your CV. Stay calm doing the online tests. Think twice before you click the answer.

Interview Advice: The most important point that I must stress, is that you should remain calm and act how you normally act. The people In the room would have been in the exact same situation as you before. They're human, like you, there is no need to act like someone completely different. I do recommend as much eye contact as much as possible, this shows you're paying attention. When being asked a question, give it a second and think about the question in your head so that you can give the best possible answer. They will, without a doubt, go through your CV pointing out points that interested them, so make sure you have relevant points on it.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Craft Engineering, Apprentice at Siemens

Application Advice: Ensure you speak from experience

Interview Advice: Ensure you speak from experience whilst remaining calm

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Advanced Apprenticeship, Manufacturing at Siemens

Application Advice: If you don't get in, keep applying. Make sure it's a professional CV with some good traits.

Interview Advice: Confidence is important. Practice answering questions prior to the interview.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Craft Engineering, Apprentice at Siemens

Application Advice: Make sure you put down all your experience. Ensure everything is filled out.

Interview Advice: Calm attitude Treat everyone as if you’ve known them for years Work together

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Craft Mechanical, Apprentice at Siemens

Application Advice: Ensure you put down all experience and qualifications.

Interview Advice: Be cool calm and collective, answer all of the questions clearly and in full.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Technician, Apprentice at Siemens

Application Advice: If you don’t have any relevant experience, apply skills you’ve learned from elsewhere to your applications.

Interview Advice: Be honest, make sure you actually answer their questions and be specific about your achievements and knowledge.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mechanical Engineer, Bearing House at Siemens

Application Advice: Be honest and show aspirations for the future of the company

Interview Advice: Don’t fidget and don’t seem nervous

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Craft Mechanical, Hot and cold discs at Siemens

Application Advice: Be confident and patient

Interview Advice: Be confident

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Craft Mechanical, Apprentice at Siemens

Application Advice: Have teamwork experience, as well as engineering knowledge.

Interview Advice: Do research about the company. And be prepared for teamwork.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Craft Mechanical, Plant Maintenance at Siemens

Application Advice: Keep your CV short, 2 pages at most, employers won’t bother reading anything longer. Don’t write in block text, keep it to bullet points, it is shorter and simpler to skim read through.

Interview Advice: Be confident, try not to stutter or talk too quickly, keep your sentences fluid and try not to say “uh” or “um” a lot.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Apprentice Engineer, Technician at Siemens

Application Advice: Gain some work experience to put on your CV.

Interview Advice: Give information about the area of work that you are applying for e.g. explain how turbines work.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Electrical Engineer Technician Appentice, Apprentice at Siemens

Application Advice: Research the company Plan your application If possible enquire about work experience beforehand.

Interview Advice: Be enthusiastic Ask plenty of questions about job role and the interviewer, their experience with the company etc... Come prepared - have a portfolio, know the answers to basic questions (Why did you apply for this role etc...)

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Craft Mechanical Apprenticeship, Craft at Siemens

Application Advice: Make your application clear, not too long, and write a cover letter. When applying, read the job specification as it includes what they are looking for, and should be included in your application.

Interview Advice: Be confident, if you forget what you were trying to say or go wrong just ask to start the question again and there's no problem. Don't overrate yourself and be honest about yourself.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Craft Electrician, Plant Maintenance at Siemens

Application Advice: Apply for as many roles as possible

Interview Advice: Learn basic knowledge

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Traction and Rolling Stock Apprentice, Mobility at Siemens

Application Advice: Having knowledge about the rail industry before applying is good.

Interview Advice: They may repeat questions in a different way to catch you out so make sure you are listening carefully.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Service Engineer Apprenticeship, Building Technologies at Siemens

Application Advice: Be honest, be yourself. Show the company what you are capable of and past experiences which may assist you in the role.

Interview Advice: Research the company and what it is you will be doing before the interview as you are likely to be asked a question about what you know about the Siemens products you will be installing/ servicing.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Chartered Manager Degree Apprentice, MIS at DHL Supply Chain

Application Advice: The application process was fairly simple when I applied. A well-structured CV and covering letter allowed DHL to see your potential.

Interview Advice: The phone interview was timely and required significant preparation. I would recommend creating notes to have in front of you during the interview. The second stage of the interview process, the face to face interview, is pressured however allows both yourself and DHL to ask the questions they want to know. I would take this opportunity to ask the questions you need, directly to those you will potentially be working with. The questions are fairly open to interpretation however in regards to the preparation of the presentation, I would ensure the slides are standardised and simple, allowing you to expand on points as you go.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Apprentice ITS Design Engineer, Intelligent Traffic Systems at Siemens

Application Advice: Be yourself, don't stress.

Interview Advice: Be calm, just imagine you're having a chat with the interviewer. It'll show them who you are. I was asked why I wanted to become an engineer, I had a good, personal answer to the question.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Engineer, Engineering at Costain

Application Advice: Ensure your application completely reflects you while trying your hardest to sell your best aspects.

Interview Advice: Convince yourself that you have known this person for a while and ensure that you are honest and truthful.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Finance & Commercial Academy, Finance at Siemens

Application Advice: Answer in detail and with credible and substantial examples.

Interview Advice: Competency-based, so make sure you have a few examples which are malleable to a few different situations. Even if they are not work based, make sure they have substance to them and explain the 'story' in three parts. 1. Background and what the issue was 2. What processes/actions you went through and implemented 3. What effect did YOUR personal contribution have? Be selfish and talk about you and not as a group.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Apprentice Jointer, Services at UK Power Networks

Interview Advice: Ask questions, find out as much as you possibly can and be yourself.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mechatronics Standard, Engineering at Avara Foods Ltd

Application Advice: Outline experience, and ensure that your personal statement portrays how much you want to be looked at for the role.

Interview Advice: Questions asked: What past experience do you have in line with this role?

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mechanical Manufacturing, GT Cell at Siemens

Application Advice: Ensure any documents about yourself, such as a personal statement, is as detailed as possible so that the recruitment team can get a good idea of what you are like.

Interview Advice: Turn up early, be dressed appropriately with all documents easily available to show the interview panel and even if you are not, try and appear confident - do things such as look them in the eyes.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer, Engineering at Avara Foods Ltd

Application Advice: Concise and well presented CV

Interview Advice: Come prepared with questions outside of the norm as well as thinking of any questions following the site tour. Consider the potential for team-based activities and how you work within a small team. .

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mechatronics level 2/3, Engineering at Avara Foods Ltd

Application Advice: To be willing to learn. It doesn't matter if you have no prior knowledge as all training is given. Have interests in engineering and be able to adapt to change.

Interview Advice: To be varied as this job is different every day. Looking for someone who is innovative, not just fix an issue but make it better. Also, 'have a go' attitude.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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2018 Foundation Apprentice, Distribution at UK Power Networks

Application Advice: Make sure you present yourself very formally, try to use as much detail in your covering letter and CV as you can and don't miss out any key information that would attract employers to you. If you are still completing GCSEs or A-levels grab the highest grade you can.

Interview Advice: Make sure you have researched the company and know generally how the company works, and small amounts of theory like generation to consumer. Revise statistics that the company are proud to tell in which you will find on the website. Practice scenarios in which you will come into contact with customers as employers are very interested in how you can work socially as well as efficiently and safely.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Electrical Engineering Apprentice, Kay client sales at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Put a lot of effort and focus on the application and make sure that you have ticked every box possible.

Interview Advice: Give the most unfiltered version of yourself at an interview as it is important that the employers get to see the real you.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Aerospace Engineering Degree Apprentice, Platform Systems at DSTL

Application Advice: Be confident in the soft skills you have gained through different hobbies as these are often the ones that can make you stand out from other people

Interview Advice: My top advice is to be yourself as interviewers can see through fake appearances and to relax

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Technical Apprentice, Ecobuildings at Schneider Electric

Application Advice: Show why you want to join Schneider in particular.

Interview Advice: Be yourself, Schneider looks for good people not just what's on the sheet.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Information Systems Business Analyst, I.T at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Just read what the job role is, understand it. Have questions if you're not sure on certain things because I did.

Interview Advice: Prepare notes to help you throughout the interview and ask questions.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Technical Apprentice – Welding/Fabrication/paint, manufacturing at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Be forward and proactive with your application, push the HR department, show enthusiasm and passion

Interview Advice: Make yourself individual and stand out, highlight links from job role to personal interests, be passionate and enthusiastic, show determination and commitment

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Finance Apprentice, Finance at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: -sell yourself as much as you can

Interview Advice: -make sure you know your strengths and weaknesses

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Project Management Apprenticeship, Project Management at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Be completely honest and focus the skills to what the job needs.

Interview Advice: Show enthusiasm and a want to be there as these are the key qualities they look for.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Engineering Apprentice, Systems Engineering at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Ensure you demonstrate your attitude to learning and work ethic. Knowledge can be taught, attitude is inherent.

Interview Advice: Ensure you demonstrate your attitude to learning and work ethic. Knowledge can be taught, attitude is inherent.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Technical Apprentice Adv, Electrical/Electronic at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Demonstrate an interest in engineering and working towards your own goals.

Interview Advice: Find the balance between being modest and confident. Know what you are talking about and don't be short-sighted.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Mechanical Design Engineering Apprentice, Special Projects at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: School and education is something that everyone applying will definitely have. If you're going to apply, have something else up your sleeve that you can talk about, and demonstrate why you're interested in the position.

Interview Advice: Be yourself, talk about the other things you have done that other's haven't. Don't lie.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Integration and Test Apprentice, Engineering at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Sell yourself in the application, talk about your experience, what makes you suitable for the role, and where appropriate, a bit about what you do in your spare time (hobbies, sports, clubs etc.).

Interview Advice: Show good communication skills and creative thinking during group exercises. In the interview be able to show that you know some stuff about the company and be able to explain why you want to work there. Be prepared to answer questions about any information you put on your CV/application. Remember that on assessment days you are being assessed from the moment you enter up until when you leave.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Trailblazer, Fluid fill cables at UK Power Networks

Application Advice: Be willing to work harder and be ready to do a lot of travelling but its all worth it in the end.

Interview Advice: Know about the company, our policies and procedures and what kind of work we do.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Apprentice Fitter, Technical Training at UK Power Networks

Application Advice: Be confident and do your research

Interview Advice: Relax. If you don't know then say so. You won't be made to feel stupid.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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First Call Operative Apprenticeship, Emergency at Cadent

Application Advice: Check emails regularly and be honest.

Interview Advice: I was asked why I applied, about teamwork and what I knew about the company.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Fco, FCO at Cadent

Application Advice: Be honest and show what has made you an experienced candidate.

Interview Advice: Be confident, don’t be scared or shy and answer as much as you can and take your time.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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FCO Apprentice, FCO at Cadent

Application Advice: Use every opportunity to sell your skills

Interview Advice: Have confidence and prepare

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Emergency Gas Engineer, FCO, Emergency Services at Cadent

Application Advice: Be prepare to learn as much as you can and don't be afraid to challenge yourself.

Interview Advice: Be confident in yourself and letting them know your qualities. Be prepared for questions about who you are as a person and looking them in the eye, speaking fluently and confidently.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Utilities Operational Technician, Groundwater and Boreholes Operations at Severn Trent

Application Advice: Put as much effort in as you can, present yourself in your best light. Talk about everything you have achieved and accomplished, even if it might not sound like a massive deal, it will show you are a very willing person and that you go that extra mile to stand out. Be truthful and mention something which might make you stand out to others, make them remember you from your application.

Interview Advice: On your assessment day, try and remain as calm as possible and don't let your nerves get a hold of you. Stay smiley and uplifting and you will shine through. Come prepared, do your research into the company and maybe even look into the Severn Trent objectives and values. Show willingness and stay focused throughout the day. Believe in yourself, don't compare yourself to the other candidates on the assessment day with you.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Utilities Engineering Technician, Electrical Maintenance at Severn Trent

Application Advice: Ensure that your application shows you as a person and your personality - what you enjoy and any personal experiences or hobbies which relate to your job role.

Interview Advice: The interview tends to be a group task, an individual task and a presentation in group tasks. Try your best to contribute ideas and work well within your team to solve the problem. During your interview make sure you show your passion for your job role and what makes you want it personality is very important.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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E&I apprentice, Electrical and instrumentation at Cadent

Application Advice: There is a video interview

Interview Advice: Just be yourself

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship, Safety Strategy & Support Services at UK Power Networks

Application Advice: Make yourself stick out

Interview Advice: Sell yourself. Get to know your health and safety and procedures.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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First Call Operative, Gas at Cadent

Application Advice: To have a pro-active approach. A lot of the job requires you as an individual to put your self out there so to speak.

Interview Advice: Just be yourself.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Supply Chain Apprentice, Supply Chain at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Be positive and enthusiastic on your application form.

Interview Advice: Don't be afraid to mention possible weaknesses and highlight how you are going to work on improving in this area.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship, Energy at Mott MacDonald

Interview Advice: Do your research into the area that you are going to be working in and the projects that are currently being worked on. Look into the course that you are going to be completing alongside work. Be yourself and be passionate about your interests but relating to work and outside of work showing that you have different releases in your life.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Electrical and Instrumentation Apprentice, Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering at Cadent

Application Advice: Be honest. Be sure to explain your experiences.

Interview Advice: Be open. Stay relaxed. Its a lovely company and recruitment team!

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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FCO Apprentice, Operations at Cadent

Application Advice: List previous achievements

Interview Advice: Confidence

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Electrical/Electronics/Technical Engineering, Electrical at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Make sure you know what you're applying for, don't just jump in, otherwise it sounds like you don't know what you're talking about. You need to research it, as the information on the company isn't really in one place. It's an amazing opportunity to work at Lockheed, so when applying, make sure you know what you want, and be able to say why you want to be here. You have to think about what you wish for in the close and distant future.

Interview Advice: Be comfortable, they aren't looking for people who put on an act. They look for people who can stay calm and have common sense - there really is no need to be nervous. I would suggest casually chatting to the people at the interview as well, as good people skills are a necessity, and the friendly people get recognised more than the quiet.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Supply Chain Apprentice, Procurement at Lockheed Martin UK

Interview Advice: Be yourself

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Emergency Responce Gas Engineer, Gas FCO at Cadent

Application Advice: Put everything you possibly have into the application. Make yourself look the best you can be.

Interview Advice: Research as much as possible about the company. Know your stuff!!

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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FCO apprenticeship, FCO emergency at Cadent

Application Advice: Stay professional, and be yourself.

Interview Advice: Research the company, and understand as much as you can about the company and the role before the interview.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Technical Apprentice – welding/Fabrication/Paint, Manufacturing at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: State any work experience undertaken and any extra curricular activities you take part in.

Interview Advice: Be clear and confident, really sell yourself and show everything you have to offer

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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FCO, FCO at Cadent

Application Advice: Be confident

Interview Advice: Research the company and what it is involved in.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Quantity Surveying, Commercial at Costain

Application Advice: Show all your skills and experiences

Interview Advice: Be confident and honest with your answers

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Project Management Apprenticeship, Project Management at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: focus emphasis toward work experience rather than qualifications.

Interview Advice: express a genuine interest in the industry/ company.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Electro-Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship, PLSD at DSTL

Application Advice: Research scenario resolutions and team working. Try to sound different to everyone else, you need more than just passion!

Interview Advice: Be calm, be precise. Never say 'no' or 'I don't know', emphasize how you can find out.

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Project Management Apprentice, Programme Operations at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Make sure you research what project management is and tailor how you use the skills necessary for the job in every day activities.

Interview Advice: Ask questions about the job - it is such a wide field if you seem interested and want to learn, it will look good on you. One question that stood out for me "what do you think project management is"

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Electrical Engineering, at Civil Service

Application Advice: Simply have a passion in engineering and ensure that you sell yourself to the organisation as best you can and state why the apprenticeship is suited to you and why you would add value to DSTL.

Interview Advice: Just answer the questions to the best of your knowledge and do similar to the application advice.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Instrumentation Technician, at Severn Trent

Application Advice: Show you have an interest in engineering not just in studies but in any hobbies or extra circular activities.

Interview Advice: Give good examples of how you have shown and used your strengths in previous work environments.

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Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering at DSTL

Application Advice: Put in things relevant to the role.

Interview Advice: To be calm and respond to questions with non-generic, full answers, with examples if possible. Perhaps write a list/script beforehand.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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business admin, customer service at 3M

Application Advice: do research in to what the role actually entails

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Product Engineering Apprentice, Product Engineering – AAD at 3M

Application Advice: Try your best.

Interview Advice: Just be calm and do the best you can.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Civil Engineer Apprentice, Water at Mott MacDonald

Application Advice: Ensure all answers are filled in correctly with a good amount of detail, without overwriting

Interview Advice: Do your research. It is important that you understand the role and are passionate about wanting it.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Improving operational performance, FA2, Bulk at DHL Supply Chain

Application Advice: Aim high, little chance of progression unless moving sites.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Print Apprentice, Print at Essentra

Application Advice: Be open, honest, keen and don't hesitate to ask questions.

Interview Advice: Go in there with an open mind and always think of some questions you can ask. Also try to remain calm and look confident.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Apprentice Printer, Printing Department at Essentra

Application Advice: - Always double check spelling - Be truthful with all answers - Take your time filling it out so you don't miss anything important.

Interview Advice: - Be confident - Try and get right to the point when answering questions - Most importantly be yourself (that worked for me). - Gain some knowledge about Essentra before the interview.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Production Technician, Production at Essentra

Application Advice: If your not successful applying for an original job ask to keep your CV on their system as an opportunity could show up

Interview Advice: Be prepared for any questions about existing skills and problem solving tests

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Apprentice Draughtspersojn, Drawing Office at Balfour Beatty

Application Advice: Make sure to show off all your skills and think about things you wouldn't usually think of like if you worked at fast food place for a while there are actually quite a lot of skills involved in this, you just have to identify them. For example you have to be fast at working and capable of adapting.

Interview Advice: Be the best version of yourself, don't put on a charade and be someone else, be yourself but be the best version of yourself and if your employer likes what they see you will get what you deserve.

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business apprentice engineer, Telecommunications at Virgin Media

Application Advice: Make sure that you fill in all the required details requested of you and take your time.

Interview Advice: Stay calm and positive about your interview as everyone is very friendly and welcoming. Just be yourself and don't let nerves get the better of you.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Rail Automation Design, Design at Siemens

Interview Advice: Ensure you are well prepared with knowledge about the company and also engineering questions.

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Degree Electrical Apprentice, Nuclear – Energy – Water at Morgan Sindall

Interview Advice: Research the company before hand as a whole and also the specific division you would be falling under. Also try and look into any current projects that are currently being carried out where possible. Also, try and have a basic background knowledge or research of the role you're applying for e.g: I was applying for an electrical related job so I was asked some basic electrical related questions.

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Project controls apprentice, Nuclear Energy Water at Morgan Sindall

Application Advice: Fill out security forms as soon as possible, apply early to beat competition, write formally and don't be afraid to comment on your strengths.

Interview Advice: Be confident, arrive early, dress smart, in group activities (if you have them) let yourself be known and try to lead and get involved as much as possible.

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Foundation Degree Nuclear waste management and decomissioning, Nuclear Energy Water at Morgan Sindall

Application Advice: Do things that make you stand out more than the rest

Interview Advice: Be calm, Be yourself, Research the company

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Maintenace Operative, Maintenance at Hilton

Application Advice: Is a nice place to work you will enjoy it.

Interview Advice: If I got any experience on the job related and what make me to chose this company.

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Apprentice Mechanical design engineer, Designing at Balfour Beatty

Application Advice: Make your application so you stand out. Try and get as much work experience as you can.

Interview Advice: Stay calm and talk slow and steady and answer all the questions.

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Printer, Packaging at Essentra

Application Advice: Be honest as possible in every question that you are asked in the application.

Interview Advice: Try to remain calm through out the interview and give the best and honest answers possible.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Streetworks Coordinator Apprentice (Business Administration), Connections at Balfour Beatty

Interview Advice: Be natural, be honest and be well prepared with situational examples to give that you can relate to questions.

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Industrial Placement Process Engineer, GEMTE Engineering Process at Air Products

Application Advice: - Do your research. It always shows if someone has researched the company in an application and knows what the company does, and the industries it is involved in. - Show enthusiasm. Why do you want the role? What is it about the company that interests you? What do you want to achieve? - Experience is important. Always place emphasis on any relevant experience you have - doesn't necessarily have to be Engineering related, can be captaining a sports team or other extra-curricular activities, but make sure to explain why it is good experience. - Excellent academic results help. It's not a pre-requisite as I have colleagues with less than spectacular results who are very successful in their roles, but of course it helps!

Interview Advice: - Do your research. Find out about the company, their primary business and look around their website for helpful material. I read up on Air Separation prior to my interview, and it really helped as I was expecting the questions in advance. - Revise relevant university material. Remember distillation from 1st year? If not, you better revise it before the interview. Similarly, thermodynamics are essential for a Chemical engineering role at Air Products, in particular refrigeration cycles. - Re-read your application. Anything in your CV or application is likely to come up in an interview. Especially things like Design projects and past work experience, so make sure you know your stuff! - Relax. Your interviewer is not there to trip you up. If there is a question you're not 100% sure about, you can ask for assistance or prompts - this shows initiative, and that you won't just get stuck in the job.

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MEICA Apprentice, MEICA at Costain

Application Advice: Be confident.

Interview Advice: Read about the company history.

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Project Management Apprentice, at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Your CV is not just about your grades, your extra curricular activities are equally as important. They are something you've done to make you stand out and be remembered.

Interview Advice: Be confident (although not cocky!) and interact with others as much as possible. Showing good team work makes you stand out, along with good presentation skills and ideas.

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Mechanical Maintenance, Waste Water at Severn Trent

Application Advice: Research company to ensure job is right for you. Mold application to suit requirements.

Interview Advice: Research company to show your interest, be memorable to interviewer.

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Assistant Solution Engineer, Asset Creation at Severn Trent

Application Advice: Severn Trent aren't looking for the most qualified applicants but the most suited to the office culture and the most engaged in the company.

Interview Advice: Make sure you are competent for the job and have life experience to call on to highlight your best qualities, that you think reflect why you are perfect for the job.

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Apprentice FC0, Gas at Cadent

Interview Advice: Talk about Health and Safety and relate this to past work experiences where you have shown this. Go into detail about what the company's core values mean to you and also relate this to previous work experiences. Be yourself and let your personality show.

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First Call Operative (FCO), at Cadent

Interview Advice: Be ready to answer questions and relate them to your experiences.

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Mechanical Manufactoring, CTS at DSTL

Application Advice: Apply for multiple roles.

Interview Advice: Research about DSTL beforehand.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Integration & Test Apprenticeship, Engineering at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Sell yourself well, talk about some of your hobbies as well as academic performance.

Interview Advice: Be yourself, don't panic. Show good team working and communication skills. Show an interest in the company.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Business Apprentice Adv, Programme Management at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Dont lie on your CV; be honest. Keep your CV brief so HR don't get bored reading it.

Interview Advice: Confidence is the most important thing to have at an interview.

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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Technical Apprentice, at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Have a passion for engineering and prove it! Be confident in yourself. Have a good attitude/work ethic, anything can be taught if you have a good attitude.

Interview Advice: Know what you are talking about so that you come across as being confident but not too arrogant. Know where you want to be in the future as I was asked "where do you see yourself in 10 years time?"

Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

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