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Graduate recruitment schemes
What they are
Many large national and international employers offer training schemes. Graduates are recruited into various areas, including general management, human resources, finance and marketing. Types of companies offering these schemes range from charities, advertising, civil service and retail to consultancy, IT, insurance and local government.
Training lasts between twelve and eighteen months, and can include courses for recognised qualifications within that field. Graduates are usually offered permanent employment within the company on completion of the training. Some would require you to be geographically mobile, but others recruit and train locally.
Where to find graduate scheme recruiters
GO>careers@bathspa employers and jobs database has vacancy details from graduate recruiters.
Employers offering local and regional graduate recruitment schemes:
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Search for vacancies on-line at the following websites:
- http://www.prospects.ac.uk
- http://www.hobsons.com
- http;//www.doctorjob.com
- http://www.gradsouthwest.com
The following directories and publications are available free from the Careers Service:
- Hobsons Directory
- Prospects Directory
- Pocket Prospects (concise, updated version of Prospects Directory)
- Doctorjob's Little Black Book
- Prospects Finalist (latest jobs and career information for final year students)
- Prospects Today (weekly bulletin)
How and when to apply
Closing dates can be as early as October (particularly advertising agencies) with the selection process beginning early in the new year, although some companies do recruit all year round.
Brochures and application packs arrive in the Careers Service from September onwards, but most companies now recruit on-line. Many require an initial contact by telephone which can take the form of a mini interview.
The selection process
The application process can be daunting, with selection panels, assessment days, psychometric testing and presentations, but the rewards are high and you benefit from training whilst you are earning.
Look at the applying for jobs section of this website for advice on presentations and psychometric tests.
The careers service also has a range of books to help you:
- How to Master Personality Questionnaires
- How to pass Civil Service Qualifying Tests
- How to pass Police Initial Recruitment
- How to Pass Verbal Reasoning Tests
- How to Master Selection Tests
- How to succeed at Assessment Centres
Recruitment Fairs
These events are an excellent way of promoting yourself and making contact directly with potential employers. Dress smartly, have multiple copies of your CV and take the opportunity to make an impression.
Most universities host their own careers fairs where all students are welcome. National fairs are also held, usually in London and Manchester, and more specialist events are held annually in various locations e.g. public relations, media, social care sectors.
For details of recruitment fairs look at our What's On pages. Also check Prospects website where you will find a dedicated section on Careers Fairs.
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