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Frazer-Nash Consultancy

Engineer, Data Science at Frazer-Nash Consultancy

Application Advice: Put emphasis on all relevant experience you have, as well as what you have a willingness to learn most.

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Forensic Researcher, CTS at DSTL

Interview Advice: Be prepared to discuss a project that you have worked on recently. Have decent knowledge of analytical chemistry techniques.

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Graduate Analyst, Exploration at DSTL

Application Advice: Stay as relevant as possible, but indicate that you are willing to learn.

Interview Advice: Don't spend too long on any work presentation you are asked for, be as concise as possible to allow for questions to be answered fully and not part answered.

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Analytical Chemist, Counter Terrorism and Security at DSTL

Application Advice: The application process was quite short and straightforward, so make sure you answer the questions with good examples to back up the core values of Dstl. Do some research into Dstl using their website, as this will tell you what you need to know about the organisation.

Interview Advice: Be prepared with some examples of work you have done that relates to the role you're applying for. If you're applying for a practical science role, think about examples of planning experiments, how you've seen these plans through, and how you've dealt with deviations from these plans. Also have some examples of "soft skills" like teamwork, organisation and time-management, as at Dstl you are typically managing your own time, so it is important to show that you are able to do this. It is ok to use examples that are nothing to do with science, such as working in a shop, or things you've done in clubs, since as a graduate you won't be expected to have worked full time in a role like this yet.

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Analytical chemist, CTS at DSTL

Interview Advice: Prepare responses for questions on soft skills (Teamworking, problem solving, leadership, etc)

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Analytical Chemist, Counter Terrorism and Security at DSTL

Application Advice: Even if you're not sure you're not quite the right fit, apply. The work carried out here is so broad you're likely to fit in somewhere.

Interview Advice: Just be yourself, don't be too nervous, everyone is lovely. Be sure to understand and be able to explain any technical answers you give, however a lot of the interview is based off you as a person.

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Analyst, Counter Terrorism at DSTL

Application Advice: Be honest and sell yourself.

Interview Advice: Be yourself Be honest Ask for clarification if required

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Graduate Scientist, Graduate Scheme at DSTL

Application Advice: Show a wide range of skills on cv and application even things that may not seem applicable at the time as they are looking for a wide variety of people.

Interview Advice: A-level physics and maths questions as well as general questions about own soft skills. Presentation of some previous technical work.

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Graduate Microbiologist, CBR at DSTL

Application Advice: Be prepared for the process to be long

Interview Advice: Mostly technical/work-based questions, not personal life

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Scientist, Cyber and Information Systems at DSTL

Application Advice: include any work experience have good grades

Interview Advice: practise technical communication think about interview questions before answering if you are unsure about where an interview question is going, ask appropriate questions.

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Graduate engineer, Platform Systems at DSTL

Application Advice: Ensure you answer the questions based on the competencies required in the job description clearly. If they are looking for a particular skill, give an example of a time you have used it in a STAR paragraph

Interview Advice: Prepare based on the job description and be relaxed - the interviewers are friendly and trying to get the best impression of you they can.

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Graduate Electronics Engineer, Platform Sytems at DSTL

Application Advice: Show interest in defense

Interview Advice: Show interest in defense, tailor your presentation to how you can be of service to defense.

Industry: Science and R&D

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Johnson & Johnson

Clinical Trial Trainee, Clinical Trials at Johnson & Johnson

Application Advice: Demonstrate your leadership and attention to detail qualities. If you have experience in the NHS or other healthcare - mention this!

Interview Advice: Be clear on your motivation for applying and your motivations.

Industry: Science and R&D

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Lockheed Martin UK

Graduate Software Engineering, RMS at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Be sure to have a strong CV

Interview Advice: Be sure to be yourself and answer the questions in a well constructed way.

Industry: Science and R&D

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Lockheed Martin UK

Graduate Software Engineer, RMS at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Highlight the extra things you do compared to other candidates, related to the job and also to personal life if you're prepared to share it. Teams work better with interesting people.

Interview Advice: Show you are keen to learn, most of the technology/software mentioned in my interview I had never even heard of. As a graduate you cannot be expected to have all the experience.

Industry: Science and R&D

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Port of London Authority

GIS Assistant, Hydrographic Department at Port of London Authority

Application Advice: Do your research before hand around the company subject area, join societies, read books and relevant and up to date magazines

Interview Advice: Be confident think of examples people may ask you to do with activities of the role

Industry: Science and R&D

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Johnson & Johnson

Associate Product Manager, Immunology at Johnson & Johnson

Application Advice: Have a strong CV and at the online interview video stage, bring out your personality.

Interview Advice: Tell a story with the interview questions and elaborate on the reason behind what each experience taught you.

Industry: Science and R&D

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Lockheed Martin UK

Graduate Engineer, Software at Lockheed Martin UK

Interview Advice: The interviews were about gauging if you would fit in with your coworkers as well as your skills so be open in the interviews.

Industry: Science and R&D

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Lockheed Martin UK

Engineering Graduate, Engineering at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Don't be concerned if your assessment center skill's aren't the best in the world, LM UK look for candidates based on their technical ability and will actively look for individuals who have potential, but may lack the confidence in getting their ideas across in artificial situations.

Interview Advice: Have a good all-round knowledge of the defense industry and Lockheed Martin's products.

Industry: Science and R&D

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Bakkavor Group PLC

Graduate Food Developer, Development at Bakkavor Group PLC

Application Advice: There are several stages, but stick with it! Make sure you aim to meet Bakkavors values as they are incredibly important to the company.

Interview Advice: Confidence, preparation and values!

Industry: Science and R&D

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Lockheed Martin UK

Graduate Software Engineer, Business Development at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Research the company, ensure the morals line up with yours.

Interview Advice: Have some idea what your goals are in the next few years so that you can really understand if the role is for you.

Industry: Science and R&D

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Johnson & Johnson

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

Application Advice: Make sure you show enthusiasm in both the role and the company itself. Make yourself aware of the history of the company and how it delivers on its responsibility to consumers as the largest healthcare company in the world.

Interview Advice: Relax! Stay calm and try get your key points across in the video interview stage in a concise manner. The in person interview is more about your experiences and your understanding of the company values.

Industry: Science and R&D

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Roche

Capability Development Trainee, Regulatory Business Office at Roche

Application Advice: Use the talent pool

Interview Advice: Be yourself Ask questions Use STAR method

Industry: Science and R&D

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Roche

Statistical Programming Analyst, SPA at Roche

Application Advice: Show a range of skills/hobbies. The information you provide should be based on, but not limited to the requirements of the job.

Interview Advice: Be personable. It's as much about making sure you are a good fit for the team as it is about being a good fit for the role.

Industry: Science and R&D

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Roche

Clinical Science Fellow, Clinical Science at Roche

Application Advice: Reach out to people that work at the company for informal calls and chat to them and get ideas for the interview. Do lots of research on the culture the company strive for and what you will bring to fit within that.

Interview Advice: Be yourself! Enjoy it, ask lots of questions.

Industry: Science and R&D

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Roche

Regulatory Affairs Program Management Graduate Trainee, Regulatory Affairs at Roche

Application Advice: Work out what exactly attracts you to the company and the role specifically. Why do you want to work in Pharma and why Roche.

Interview Advice: Be honest.. and friendly. And remember the STAR method.

Industry: Science and R&D

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Procter & Gamble

Associate Researcher, Research & Development – Process Design at Procter & Gamble

Application Advice: Set aside a good amount of time and have no distractions - online assessments can take some time and are important as they secure your interview

Interview Advice: Have examples to use in questions, be yourself, ask them anything you are unsure of about the role

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Platform Systems Division Graduate, Platform Systems at DSTL

Interview Advice: Have good experiences to look back on for situational awareness questions. Be honest and don't be afraid to explain your thought process.

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Graduate Scientist, Platform Systems at DSTL

Application Advice: Focus on the impact your actions have had in the past. Don't forget to talk about your hobbies too!

Interview Advice: Half competency questions, half technical questions. Revise your subject area and be open to telling the interviewers "I don't know" if you are stuck. Have a basic awareness of defence/the armed forces. Use a variety of examples for the competency questions - include hobbies if you can! Give an interesting presentation that you can fully explain.

Industry: Science and R&D

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Air Products

Development Engineer, R&D at Air Products

Application Advice: Be honest with answers, if there are a few different answers you would give then explain them all along with the reasoning rather than just the end conclusion.

Interview Advice: Believe in your ability to answer technical questions, if you don't understand the question just ask again as they are happy to explain further or phrase it differently if needed.

Industry: Science and R&D

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Johnson & Johnson

Associate Product Manager, Marketing at Johnson & Johnson

Application Advice: Research the company, its values and what the company does. Apply if your values match with J and J.

Interview Advice: Have examples of where you can show you have developed the skills that they are looking for. Put in a lot of work researching the company and industry.

Industry: Science and R&D

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Johnson & Johnson

Graduate Engineer, Process Engineering at Johnson & Johnson

Application Advice: Be prepared for online tests and video interviews. Make sure you will not be disturbed, you are switched-on and able to concentrate. For the interview, dress smartly, even though it isn't face-to-face. Do a bit of research on the company and its competitors.

Interview Advice: Make sure you know the J&J Credo. The Credo is a mission statement defining J&Js dedication to serving its customers, supporting its employees and local communities and delivering for stakeholders. Answers that align with the Credo will help you stand out and show that you share values with others at the company.

Industry: Science and R&D

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Johnson & Johnson

Multichannel Specialist, Janssen Marketing at Johnson & Johnson

Application Advice: Utilise your experiences and show your passion for working in a pharmaceutical organisation. Show that you are interested in putting the patient at the centre of your work.

Interview Advice: Be humble and honest about your experiences. Prepare for a group interview. Reach out to people that work at the company for advice.

Industry: Science and R&D

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Procter & Gamble

Associate Scientist, PGP at Procter & Gamble

Interview Advice: Just a good understanding of what things you've done in the past to show you have contributed to the PEAK factors.

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Graduate Engineer, Platform Systems at DSTL

Application Advice: Be precise on your application. Dependent on the role the process may be slightly different. I applied for an overall advertisement that was not specific as it was for a number of roles within the company, I was then contacted and they create a specific role for me to apply for. I then applied for that specific role and had an interview. I was unsuccessful but showed promise so I was offered the graduate scheme.

Interview Advice: Research the company and division. Give examples of projects you have been involved in and what your role was. If it is for a specific role make sure you understand the fundamentals e.g. Structures in aerospace, ensure you know the function of components. Given the nature of DSTL, ensure you are aware of the ethical implications. Do some research on the industry in general.

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Computer Scientist, CIS at DSTL

Interview Advice: Do your homework! Especially regarding what the organisation does and how your skills will fit into specific areas of work.

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Graduate Engineer, Platform Systems at DSTL

Application Advice: Be honest and promote your team working and problem solving skills.

Interview Advice: Engage on a social level with the interview, make sure you swot up on basic scientific theory like EM spectrum and displacement/velocity/acceleration graphs. If applying for a specific role make sure you know basic technical details such as which end of the jet engine does the afterburner sit at.

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Graduate, Counter Terrorism and Security at DSTL

Application Advice: Read the civil service competencies and use those as a guideline for your answer.

Interview Advice: Be honest about your previous experience, but also research the company and be enthusiastic about the opportunity.

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Graduate Scientist, Cyber Information Systems at DSTL

Application Advice: There are so many different jobs and roles within the company so be honest about your strengths, weaknesses and interests. If you're successful they'll find a team that fits your skills.

Interview Advice: Its a mix of technical and personality type questions so prepare for both.

Industry: Science and R&D

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Bakkavor Group PLC

Asia Innovation Graduate, Development at Bakkavor Group PLC

Application Advice: Before your application, please spend more time getting to know the company and the role such as the values and the job description.

Interview Advice: Just be yourself and confident!

Industry: Science and R&D

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Port of London Authority

GIS Assistant, Hydrographic at Port of London Authority

Application Advice: Put as much detail and experience in as possible, and relate skills/characteristics to specific and related examples where you can.

Interview Advice: Most of all be yourself and answer straight. The interviewer isn't always trying to trick you, it is also a way for the employer to understand what they will need to focus on more/less with you. So as much as you should big up your experiences you should also only present what you know.

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Analyst, Defence, Security & Analysis at DSTL

Interview Advice: Read up on defence related news Participate but don't dominate in group activities

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Graduate Defence and Security Analyst, DSA at DSTL

Application Advice: Don't think you won't be suitable for the role because you know nothing about defence or the forces. They are more interested in your attitude and approach to different problems and the ways in which you enjoy working.

Interview Advice: Don't worry about what you don't know and concentrate on selling yourself and the different skills you have. There's no requirement for any previous knowledge/experience in the area so it's up to them to worry where you will fit in. Questions were mostly focused on how you would approach solving theoretical problems (remember to mention considering how your approach would affect others!)

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Graduate Scientist, Platform Systems Division at DSTL

Interview Advice: Interviewers will relate aspects of your degree subject to defence and ask you questions on this in that context. They might also ask you basic questions related to your degree subject. Even if you don't know an answer, talk about your thought process since they're normally more interested in this.

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Graduate, CTS at DSTL

Application Advice: Be patient as the application process can take a long time.

Interview Advice: Relax, interviewers are friendly and want to make you feel comfortable. Think about what technical skills you have as well as other skills that could be useful in this role. Think about previous examples of when you have been a part of good teamwork.

Industry: Science and R&D

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Essentra

Material Scientist, Technical at Essentra

Application Advice: Must have a strong scientific background and a history of functioning self-sufficiently as far as managing responsibilities and initiating necessary projects.

Interview Advice: You must be confident in your abilities as well as quick on your feet to run through hypothetical situations. Must be willing to drive innovation.

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Cell Biologist, CBR at DSTL

Interview Advice: Make sure you look up about the company, and specifically the team/group you are applying into. I have sat on interview panels and candidates have said that they couldn't find any information because the work we do is secret....this isn't true and we have published a number of papers in scientific literature. Shows a lack of homework/research!

Industry: Science and R&D

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Siemens

Technology Development Intern, R&D at Siemens

Application Advice: Demonstrate interest and problem solving, whilst retaining social skills.

Interview Advice: Be technically very well prepared and distinguish yourself in the personal interview. They get a lot of smart people, so technical proficiency won't make you stand out - make sure they think of you as someone they'd want to work with.

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Scientist, Policing and Security Group at DSTL

Application Advice: Do it, they hire anyone.

Interview Advice: Say you can't attend the interview and you can do an easier version over the phone. Then you don't do any team building exercise.

Industry: Science and R&D

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Roche

Medical Information Specialist – RFM, Medical Information at Roche

Application Advice: Explain the reason behind your extra curricular/ internships and how that can help with the job applying for.

Interview Advice: Prepare. Know your company and what they are focusing on at the time of the interview.

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Graduate Engineer, Platform Systems at DSTL

Application Advice: Look at the Civil Service competencies and align application answers to them Use STAR approach when giving competency examples Focus on what YOU did ("I did this", rather than "we did this") Drive home any extra-curricular learning you've done, e.g. online courses outside of university

Interview Advice: Use STAR approach when giving competency examples Focus on what YOU did ("I did this", rather than "we did this") Drive home any extra-curricular learning you've done, e.g. online courses outside of university

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Graduate Engineer, Platform Systems at DSTL

Interview Advice: Ask questions, admit when you're unsure, but reason through as far as you can. The ability to apply reason to an unfamiliar problem is welcomed.

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Platform Systems Graduate, Platform Systems Division at DSTL

Application Advice: Ensure you read the civil service competencies relevant to the role and fine-tune your application to give clear examples of where you have demonstrated such competencies. Try to use a selection of examples which show you to be well rounded with a good mix of both technical and soft skills.

Interview Advice: The interviews should be enjoyable and should not be viewed with fear. That being said, be sufficiently prepared for technical questions relating to your field of expertise and how your knowledge could be applied to defence applications. A knowledge of the origins and structure of Dstl would also be quite useful as well as some military awareness.

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Wargame Analyst, DSA at DSTL

Application Advice: Don't be put off by the lack of information on the adverts - it has to be that way but the work is enjoyable and varied

Interview Advice: Be yourself and don't panic

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Forensics and Identity Team member, CTS at DSTL

Application Advice: Analytical skills would be an important thing to mention as well as being inquisitive.

Interview Advice: Interested in what you learnt at university and how it would benefit the role.

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Policy Analyst, Defence and Security Analysis at DSTL

Application Advice: Draw on a wide array of skills so that you stand out from the crowd.

Interview Advice: Don't be intimidated by the military lean of the question if you are not military minded. Simplify the question down and apply your particular knowledge and thinking to the problem.

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Analyst, DSA at DSTL

Interview Advice: Have very good MoD awareness

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Graduate, Counter Terrorism and Security at DSTL

Application Advice: Be honest, show you're a great communicator.

Interview Advice: My interview contained a team work element, so make sure you show your enthusiasm. Don't be afraid to ask questions about the work, you might not get answers to everything until you start but everyone is very friendly.

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Analytical Chemist, EAG at DSTL

Application Advice: Have good examples of projects you have done related to your degree and don't be afraid to use the sample examples to show different competencies.

Interview Advice: Look through the MOD competency framework while doing your application and interview. Pick a topic you really enjoy to present on as this will come across during the questions and answer part at the end. Also ask lots of questions about the role at the end to show your interest.

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Platform Systems Graduate, Platform Systems at DSTL

Application Advice: Demonstrate an enthusiasm for the defence industry and what additional skills you have gained from university.

Interview Advice: Be prepared to demonstrate some knowledge of the military and its equipment. Show you are a team player in group tasks and prepare answers for competency based questions.

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Graduate Engineer, Platform Systems at DSTL

Application Advice: Goood examples of relevant research work

Interview Advice: Try to get your interviewers interested in your chosen subject

Industry: Science and R&D

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Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL)

Research Scientist, CTS at Other (please specify)

Application Advice: Use all your experiences when answering the competency questions. Don't tailor your answers to what you think they want to hear.

Interview Advice: Make sure you have a broad understanding of Dstl/MOD as a whole. E.g. where are the British Military currently deployed?

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

EPM Scientist, CIS at DSTL

Application Advice: Tell the truth and don't exaggerate, but don't underestimate yourself!

Interview Advice: Stay calm, talk through your process and answer the questions as thoughtfully as you can - don't be afraid to ask questions.

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Physicist, PLSD at DSTL

Application Advice: Clearance forms take a while to complete, be prepared to set a substantial chunk of time aside for this.

Interview Advice: Prepare for questions outside your area. It doesn't matter if you get an answer wrong, interviewers are looking for how you answer the questions and the methods you apply to your thinking.

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Graduate Engineer, Platform Systems at DSTL

Application Advice: Make sure to look up the civil service competencies beforehand and structure your application answers in a way that demonstrates these clearly.

Interview Advice: Read some recent news around the defence industry and make sure to speak your thought process when answering technical questions. They want to see how you think and work through a problem.

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Scientist, Counter Terrorism and Security at DSTL

Application Advice: The adverts are vague but this is due to security, don't let it put you off.

Interview Advice: Be able to answer both technical and company based questions and have examples for competencies.

Industry: Science and R&D

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Roche

Industrial Placement Student, Country Clinical Operations at Roche

Application Advice: Research the role and make sure you have an understanding of what you will be working on. Show your interest in the role and make sure you show relevant skills.

Interview Advice: Make sure to do research on the company, so you can say why you are interested in working for them. Highlight qualities you have that you think will help with the role and fit with the company ethos. Be confident and be yourself. Make sure you ask questions, as it shows your interest, but don't ask questions for the sake of asking.

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Graduate Engineer, Platforms Systems at DSTL

Application Advice: Sell yourself as the whole package, not just technically

Interview Advice: Show your interest and passion in the subject matter

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Team Member, Counter Terrorism and Security at DSTL

Application Advice: give specific examples to show your experience and knowledge.

Interview Advice: be willing to admit when you do not know the answer to a question, and actively engage in conversation with the interviewers.

Industry: Science and R&D

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Roche

Data Acquisition Specialist, Clinical Data Management at Roche

Application Advice: Roche cares greatly about employees as unique individuals, so be proud of and talk about the things you do in your spare time as well as academic achievements

Interview Advice: Think of plenty of situations where you have shown Roche's core key values (integrity, courage and passion) as well as core competencies such as leadership and teamwork - you will be asked to provide examples of these.

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Team member, Counter Terrorism and Security at DSTL

Application Advice: Research the company

Interview Advice: Brush up on presentation skills and technical knowledge from your degree (basic maths and physics) Use the STAR format for answering competency questions Ask about the specific work you will do in the role

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Operational Analyst, Defence and Security Analysis at DSTL

Application Advice: Don't only apply if you have a technical degree - there is a real variety of work and pretty much any degree can be applied.

Interview Advice: Be prepared to talk about yourself as a person not just a potential employee - they value having a large variety of employees and personality is rated as well as skills.

Industry: Science and R&D

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Roche

Marketing Assistant, Marketing at Roche

Application Advice: Persevere, make time, show your personality through your application.

Interview Advice: Let your personality shine through. Be honest even if it means struggling to answer one of the questions in the interview. Prepare to be asked about personal experiences where you have shown team work, decision making on the spot, response to confrontation, communication skills, a time when you have got so lost in doing something that you forgot about the time.

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Team Member, ECM at DSTL

Application Advice: Standard application got me an interview but things that apparently stood out was my interests outside of work, examples of good work ethic and reliability, as well as examples of problem solving.

Interview Advice: Interview involved talking about what I knew about DSTL as a company as well as what I thought my department did. I'd recommend researching DSTL with a focus on your applied department before the interview to show your interest.

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Scientist, CIS at DSTL

Application Advice: Include anything about yourself which is interesting eg. I spent a year studying in Lausanne - employers are looking for team fit as much as capabilities.

Interview Advice: Just be yourself and be friendly!

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

DSTL

Application Advice: Same with any application, make sure you do some practice verbal/numerical reasoning tests before you do the actual ones!

Interview Advice: If asked to do a presentation, practice, practice, practice it because it's a key part of work at Dstl and something that really sticks in interviewers minds.

Industry: Science and R&D

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Morgan Advanced Materials

Process Engineer, Engineering at Morgan Advanced Materials

Application Advice: Don't worry too much about the online quiz you are required to take, just try your best

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Forensic Researcher, FEL at DSTL

Application Advice: Carefully read the person specification and pick out key words. You can then see where your previous experience fits the role that's being recruited. Do some practice before completing the online tests.

Interview Advice: Be yourself. Don't be afraid if you can't answer a question in the technical interview - the interviewers have to see where the limit of your knowledge is. Really prepare if they ask you to present on previous work - it's your chance to shine.

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Graduate Scientist/Engineer, Platform Systems at DSTL

Application Advice: Be honest and show your interests! They want people that can apply themselves to different roles, using different skills. If you're better at one thing than another, but really enjoy something else entirely, don't be afraid to show it.

Interview Advice: They're going to ask you something you don't know about; don't worry! They're not interested in what you know, but how you think about it. Talk as you go, explain what you're thinking.

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Graduate Scientist, CTS at DSTL

Application Advice: Report writing and communication skills have been incredibly useful in my role to date, so would perhaps be useful in the application. Keeping track of my own tasks and taking charge of my role have been required skills, so examples of where you have had to work independently as a part of a team would also look good.

Interview Advice: The questions I was asked seemed based on my CV, including some programming and physics-related questions. Although it was quite a while ago now and I can't remember the HR questions particularly well. Relax and come across positively, this will be much more effective than being a stoic and answering everything well. My interviewers are now people on my team so were also looking for a colleague, not just someone who is all singing and dancing.

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

Data Scientist, Defence and Security Analysis at DSTL

Application Advice: Explain what technical skills you have, for example any computer programming skills. Even if you are only a novice, it helps!

Interview Advice: Try to think outside the box when it comes to the technical questions and don't rush them.

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

DSTL

Application Advice: Start early; the application process is very long-winded and thorough

Interview Advice: Read up on your specialist area and expect challenging questions relating to your expertise and its applications to work

Industry: Science and R&D

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DSTL

DSTL

Application Advice: Go in open minded and accept all opportunities.

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DSTL

DSTL

Application Advice: Focus on your skills and projects undertaken in your application. Also look through the DSTL job website to find out about the different areas of DSTL and what skills they use then apply to specific departments.

Interview Advice: You will be asked for a 10 minute informal presentation, so pick a project that you have completed that you thoroughly understand. The interviewers are mainly looking for people who can think critically and analyse information. So it is alright to not know the answer to a question, but you should attempt an answer in which you explain your thinking that lead you to that answer.

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DSTL

Analyst, at DSTL

Interview Advice: Read about defence

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DSTL

DSTL

Application Advice: The Civil Service works by giving examples of competencies so back everything up with evidence.

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DSTL

DSTL

Application Advice: Don't get put off by the bureaucracy.

Interview Advice: Know the company well. Expect technical based questions relevant to the group you're applying to.

Industry: Science and R&D

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Nuclear Graduates

nucleargraduate, at Energus

Interview Advice: Don't be too overbearing in the group interviews.

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Energus

Energus

Application Advice: Must be willing to relocate several times over the two years, with extensive travel to and from training zones.

Interview Advice: Ensure detailed research of the sponsoring organisation as well as being able to demonstrate your technical ability. Also how the two may link.

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Nuclear Graduates

nucleargraduate, nucleargraduates at Energus

Application Advice: Be honest and yourself Research the industry

Interview Advice: Be honest and yourself, don't be overbearing in group exercises, research the industry

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DSTL

Graduate Scientist, Platform Systems Division at DSTL

Application Advice: Be honest and make sure you read the job description to try and match what skills and competencies you have to that required of the job role.

Interview Advice: Research the Civil Service competencies framework since they use this across the civil service to help with asking you competency questions. Ensure you have examples to back these up. Also expect to be asked questions relevant to your degree as well as questions related to defence (e.g. radar, platform protection etc).

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Roche

Business Development Associate, Business Development and Operational Pricing at Roche

Application Advice: Write a cover letter, especially as it is not mandatory Show off your skills Follow up on your application with HR

Interview Advice: Use "STAR" examples for competency based questions Be natural and relaxed , even make a joke or two! Smile :) Be prepared- think of different questions that might be asked

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Roche

Health Economics Intern, Healthcare Development at Roche

Application Advice: Target your application to the job role and make sure you include a cover letter.

Interview Advice: Prepare as much as you can beforehand. If you are doing a presentation, make sure you have rehearsed but not to the extent that it sounds unnatural. Always ask the company questions too as it is about seeing whether they are a good fit for you too.

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Roche

Assistant Biostatistician, Biostatistics at Roche

Application Advice: Good specific cover letter.

Interview Advice: Be calm, revise your statistics knowledge and think about your behavior in team situations.

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DSTL

Graduate Engineer, Platform Systems at DSTL

Application Advice: Focus on what you did when discussing competencies. 'I' did this, rather than 'we'. Emphasise any self-driven learning you have completed. Read up on the Civil Service competency framework.

Interview Advice: Focus on what you did when discussing competencies. 'I' did this, rather than 'we'. Emphasise any self-driven learning you have completed. Do some background research into defence and the UK Armed Forces.

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DSTL

Engineer, CT&S at DSTL

Application Advice: Have clear motivations for joining and state these clearly on the form. Be clear as to where your expertise lies, as this will result in you being interviewed for the best-suited role.

Interview Advice: Be able to explain in depth your final year project, including how you see it fitting into the real world of science and technology. Come prepared with examples of working with others and multitasking, as these are the skills that will be assessed with emphasis.

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DSTL

Graduate, Cyber and Information Systems at DSTL

Interview Advice: Go over the job description and make sure that you are confident with the background skills that your job would require.

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DSTL

Graduate Analyst, Defence Security Analysis at DSTL

Application Advice: Get involved with year in industry/ summer placement opportunities. Have an open mind about the kind of things you want to be involved in.

Interview Advice: Have a wide knowledge about defence and its relation to current events.

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Graduate Analyst, DSA at DSTL

Application Advice: If you enjoy solving real world problems and working with a wide variety of people go for it!

Interview Advice: Be yourself and relax. Make sure you understand who your audience is (for example I was doing a presentation on my Mathematics Masters project but my interviewers didn't have a background to I changed how I was going to present). Also ask questions about the role/area you will be working in and show enthusiasm.

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Project Manager, Maritime at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Write as much interesting stuff down as you can in all the boxes supplied when applying.

Interview Advice: Be confident and treat it like you have met the interviewers many times before., this creates a more flowing conversation and makes you come across in a better way.

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Programme Management, Maritime at Lockheed Martin UK

Application Advice: Have a professional CV which includes as much experience as you can put in there. Also, put in any extra things you may have done outside of a professional setting that are impressive or you are proud of.

Interview Advice: Be confident and talk to interviewer as if its a normal conversation. Give confident answers and try to be as chatty as possible.

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Laboratory Assistant Apprentice, Growth, Communities and Environment at Kent County Council

Application Advice: Make sure to phone ahead to the lab to ask some questions about the role - shows interest.

Interview Advice: Be yourself, when you have a tour of the lab - that is still part of the interview.

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OME Degree Apprentice, Counter Terrorism and Security at DSTL

Application Advice: Devote a day to the application to make sure you aren't rushing it and making stupid mistakes with your resume.

Interview Advice: Do some background research on the company that you are applying for i.e. look at their socials and/or webpage if they have one. Make sure you calm your self before starting the interview, being confidant goes a long way. Always arrive 5-10 mins early as it makes you look eager and shows you have good time keeping.

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Software Engineer, Platform Systems at DSTL

Interview Advice: A-level Computer Science styled questions were asked. They were interested in extra curriculum activities I had done related to the job.

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Digital Technology Solutions – Software Engineering, Platform Systems at DSTL

Application Advice: Make sure to read the question and the skills and behaviors outlined in the job posting. Do not waffle on the answers, make sure to be concise and clear. Ensure you use the word count as you will need all of it!

Interview Advice: Be ready to be challenged on concepts you might not be familiar with. It's fine to get the question wrong, just make sure you have sensible reasoning. Come presentable and prepared, always on time.

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OME, CTS at DSTL

Application Advice: Ensure you answer all the questions directly and tailor them to this specific roles. general applications which do not reference the job role or company tend to be less successful.

Interview Advice: Ensure you have prepared for all elements of the interview and have completed any necessary pre interview tasks / assessments. In regard to questioning ensure you have read up on any potential technical information you may need to know and more broadly have a good understanding of the company and sector.

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Level 3 Science Industry Maintenance Technician, Engineering at DSTL

Application Advice: Try to be concise but use some technical language as well.

Interview Advice: Be yourself, let your personality shine through and try not to worry about the outcome.

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Science industry maintenance technician level 3, CTS at DSTL

Application Advice: Relate answers to engineering

Interview Advice: Have experiences in engineering to talk about

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OME Apprentice, CTS at DSTL

Application Advice: Your extra curricular activities. What do you do beyond your academic abilities

Interview Advice: Understand & Explain how a gun works Understand & Explain how a bullet works Understand & Explain how an explosive works. Examples of explosives ie ANFO. Understand Newtons laws

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Recruitment Apprenticeship, Oxford Scientific at Reed Global

Interview Advice: Be confident in your interview

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Events Assistant, Events at Roche

Application Advice: Show your positivity as a person and show how you have got involved in activities you might not have experience in but, you have an interest in.

Interview Advice: Show initiative, know about the company and be concise in answers.

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Business Administration Apprentice, PDB at Roche

Application Advice: The application is thorough, just be honest and true to yourself! There was a video interview which I'd never done before, and it is unusual to come across them, so bear in mind that most employers know that you may not have done this before and so don't force it! Just be yourself.

Interview Advice: It was an all day assessment center which was new to me, but it was so great. There was a group activity with the individual interviews being done throughout the day. The main thing would be just being true to yourself. If you're there all day, it gives the employer a really good insight into how you would work in the job role, and so being yourself is the best way to showcase your skills.

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Business Administration Apprentice, Administration at Roche

Application Advice: Evaluate whether this is the right role for you to avoid wasting their or your time. Try and think back to any experience that you have that would benefit this role, it doesn't even have to be in a work setting, employers like this.

Interview Advice: I would say understand why you want to do the role and what you are aiming to gain out of it. Is it something you have an interest in? And perhaps in advance, evaluate what qualities you have that would benefit working in this role and any relevant experience you have to apply this. An obvious one would be is the think in advance of questions you might like to ask the potential employer at the end of the interview (prepare maybe 2 or 3 at least). Make sure you have an understanding of the organisation and what they do and of course, (this goes without saying) the role you are applying for.

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Apprentice Engineer, Engineering at DSTL

Application Advice: Ensure all of your academia and achievements are written on your CV as they take into account your grades, hobbies and any work experience.

Interview Advice: The interviewers are not trying to catch you out, they are there to gauge your existing knowledge of engineering and your character. So relax and answer the questions honestly and thoughtfully.

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Laboratory Technician Apprentice, CTS at DSTL

Application Advice: Sound keen, add in some personality. Really sell yourself. Include keywords!

Interview Advice: Just be yourself. Have plenty of notes on the job, and your application, in front of you to refer to when you get asked questions. Make sure to write down any questions you have for them so that you don't forget when they ask you.

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Advanced Apprentiship in mechanical manufacture engineering, engineering at DSTL

Application Advice: DO IT, Apply!

Interview Advice: Be yourself, be honest, answer the questions as best you can. Be calm and think!

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Laboratory Technician Apprentice, at DSTL

Application Advice: Don't worry if you don't have the A-Level grades or above, it is a chance to learn much more anyway and there are many people who are willing to teach you.

Interview Advice: Just be confident and polite, no one is really that scary.

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Electrical Engineering, Engineering at DSTL

Application Advice: Take all the training you can.

Interview Advice: Do research into the company, and basic engineering knowledge.

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Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Laboratory & Associated Techincal Activites Industrial Science, CPD at DSTL

Application Advice: The application process is quite long. Stick with it. It's best to do it in a quiet location as you have to think of a lot of examples for different competencies.

Interview Advice: Be confident and be yourself. I am generally a quiet and shy person but for the interview they are interested in you for a reason. Demonstrate your knowledge the best you can.

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Engineering Maintenance Communication Electronics, CTS at DSTL

Application Advice: Make sure to present the best of yourself and if you feel allowance may need to be made for your condition, state it.

Interview Advice: Be honest but present your best self.

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Laboratory Technician, CBR at DSTL

Application Advice: Provide as much information about your qualifications and experience as possible.

Interview Advice: High number of experience based questions.

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