Senior recruiter and career coaches share tips on securing the right opportunity
Traditionally, graduate recruitment programmes have been associated with larger firms, particularly the “big four” audit firms.
Vahey says that students can fall into the trap of thinking they’re the only option and that they’ve missed the boat if they don’t get one – but there are other options. “Some students would prefer a more laid-back approach [than you might find on a graduate programme], so understanding yourself and knowing what is a good fit for you will help you decide.”“To figure out whether a graduate recruitment programme is right for them, graduates should learn all they can about their future employer and the different graduate programmes available in their preferred industry,” says McIlveen.
“Talk to people who work in the organisation, do your research and get as much information as you can, as applications do take time and effort to do right. Consider the specifics of what is being offered, what your role would be, what the culture of the organisation is like and whether it meets your needs.”
“Think of what may be of particular interest to you within the organisation in question: maybe they launched a new product, or they lead in a particular area of technology. If nothing interests you about them, maybe you [should] consider whether to apply for them.”“A job description is a wish list for the employer; you want to try to match this as much as possible. Use their terms for descriptions and try to put yours in the same order too. This will make you look like an ideal match.
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