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careers
Welcome!
Step inside for help
with your career
For most students, irrespective of degree discipline, an important question is bound
to be What will I do after I finish university? Well, you have already made the first
step towards the answer by picking up this Guide.
Aimed at both undergraduates and postgraduates, the Guide provides useful
information to assist, whatever your career goal. It leads you through the process of
making your career choice and planning your job-hunting strategy with practical
advice on how to succeed.
You will find information on the career destinations of past Imperial graduates and a
section devoted to further study and working internationally.
Successful career planning starts early, and by that we really do mean your first year;
it is not enough these days to just apply for graduate jobs on the basis of a good
degree alone. Companies expect you to have engaged with all available ways to
develop your skills such as volunteering, internships, sports and societies so
planning your time effectively from year one will make job applications much easier.
Remember that the Careers Service is here to help, whether your career goals are well
developed or still quite vague. We offer one-to-one advice, workshops, seminars, and
online and hard-copy resources. We also work closely with your department to ensure
that you get information that is tailored to your subject and offer support for
placements and internships.
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Working directly with companies, we run a programme of events including careers

fairs, forums and company presentations. Our website holds information on over
8,000 employers, covering all sectors from multinationals and public sector to startups and charities. Our online career management system, JobsLive, has up-to-date
information on placements, internships and graduate vacancies, all aimed
specifically at Imperial College students. To find out more, have a look at our website
www.imperial.ac.uk/careers and register with JobsLive. You can also drop in to see
us and browse our materials in the Information Room.
Elspeth Farrar, Director,

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THE IMPERIAL GUIDE TO CAREER PLANNING 2015
Inside
this guide
An international career
21 Working in the UK for international
and EEA students
22 The global graduate
Postgraduate study
25 Further study
Imperial and your career

4
Take every opportunity
Here to help
Applications and interviews

29 The skills hit list
8 Life after Imperial
30 First impressions count
10 Start now to get ahead
34 To the letter
12 Skilfully done
36 Ace applications
37 In the hot seat
Planning and developing your

career
39 Your time to shine
14 Career planning step by step

16 All experience is good experience
18 JobsLive in three easy steps
19 Who do you know?
Who do
you know?
page 19
Jobs and course providers

42 Leading employers and course
providers who want to hear from you
Employers
BAE Systems ....................................43
Bain & Company................................43
Barclays Bank PLC ............................IFC
The Boston Consulting Group ............43
CHP Consulting ..........................(44) 43
CII ....................................................44
Corporate Value Associates (CVA) ......44
Credo................................................45
Dialog Semiconductor ......................45
Dixon Wilson ....................................45
Dstl (Defence Science & Technology
Laboratory)....................................45
FTI Consulting ............................(46) 46
GSK..................................................46
Hiscox Insurance ..............................47
Integration Management Consulting ..47
Johnson Matthey ..............................47
KPMG LLP ..................................IBC, 47
Lazard ..............................................48
L.E.K. Consulting ..............................48
M&G Investments ............................48
McKinsey & Company ......................48
Morgan Stanley ........................OBC, 49
Mott MacDonald ........................(49) 49
National Grid ....................................50
Newton Europe..................................50
Oliver Wyman....................................50
PA Consulting Group..........................50
RBB Economics..................................51
Schlumberger....................................51
Strategy& ........................................52
Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd ........52
Teach First ........................................52
Tessella Ltd ......................................52
ThoughtWorks ..................................53
TPP (The Phoenix Partnership) Ltd ......53
TRW ..................................................53
UHY Hacker Young ............................53
Course providers
London Business School ................(56)
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First
impressions
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At your Careers Service website

Go to www.imperial.ac.uk/careers for...
jobs and opportunities you wont want
to miss register on JobsLive
answers to your questions on topics
ranging from further study to how we
can help you get that job in our CV
and application form workshops!
downloads/audio presentations from
careers events
information for international students
more!
And dont forget

Go to targetjobs.co.uk to find your ideal
graduate job, work placement or parttime job. You can search thousands of
vacancies by sector and location, as well
as access top-notch careers advice.
And go to targetpostgrad.com if youre
considering postgraduate study. Find the
right course for you, as well as advice on
funding and how your postgraduate
study options affect your career
prospects.
Imperial
and your
career
Take every
opportunity
Employers want to hear from

students at Imperial like you.
So attend careers events,
meet employers on campus
and find out all you can.
mperial College London isnt just a
great place to study the employment
prospects are excellent too. A wide
spectrum of firms wants to recruit
Imperial students, not just those who are
active in science and engineering. Imperial
is targeted by many large multinational
firms, but these arent the only option
some students choose to start their career
in smaller organisations or startups.
Meeting employers
recently recruited graduates,

and find out more about the
companys culture and what
people do day to day.
Employer-led skills workshops
these take place on Wednesday
afternoons in the autumn and spring
terms. They enable you to develop skills
for the selection process, which may
involve applications, interviews or
assessment centres, as well as important
commercial skills such as presenting and
negotiating. By interacting with the
recruiter in this way, you show you are
proactive and keen on self-improvement,
while finding out more about what they
do. Some of the workshops comprise
From as early as the start of your second

year, take every opportunity to meet
employers on campus. The big firms start
recruiting for summer internships well
before Christmas, so keep your eye on
events organised by the Careers Service,
including fairs, forums, lunchtime talks
and workshops.
Fairs these enable you to meet many
companies at the same time, to collect
I found events
information on them and compare
organised by the Careers
opportunities.
Service very useful. The employer
Forums these provide an
talks and events gave me a lot of
opportunity to find out more
about careers in a specialist
helpful general information about
area, by listening to, and
different industries, which has helped me
networking with, a panel of
when
making job applications. As well as
professionals.
gaining
an insight into a company and what
Lunchtime talks these are
50-minute talks, usually by
kind of qualities they are looking for, you
graduate employers, which
can also get an employers business card,
give a taster of various career
allowing you to contact them
areas or a look at recruitment
direct.
processes.
Employer presentations these
Kun Zhao, MSc advanced chemical
may be on or off-campus and aim to
engineering (2010)
promote an organisation and the career
opportunities they offer. You get the
chance to meet representatives, including
interactive business games and case

studies, giving you another opportunity to
prepare yourself effectively for a range of
professional and business sectors.
Events in 20142015
The following events are organised by the
Careers Service:
2014
9 October
Finance and Consulting

Fair
16 October
Energy Industry Forum
23 October
Engineering Careers Fair
30 October
Consulting Forum
6 November Science Forum
13 November IT & Technology Careers
Fair
20 November Manufacturing Forum
27 November Charities & Not for Profit
Forum
2015
22 January
29 January
5 February
19 February
14 May
21 May
PhD Forum
Science Careers Fair
Career Womens Forum
Internship Careers Fair
PhD Careers Fair
Summer Recruitment Fair
To find out about events and book to

attend, register on JobsLive at
www.imperial.ac.uk/careers/jobslive.
Here to help
From work placements and

job opportunities to further
study and careers advice,
were here to help.
he Careers Service provides a wide

range of resources. These include:
comprehensive information, advice,
vacancies etc all accessible online at
the Careers Information Room youre
welcome to come in and browse at any
time, pick up take-away handouts and
publications, consult reference files, use
the computers or find a space just to sit
and read
events organised by careers, such as
careers fairs, talks and workshops, that
put you in touch with employers
workshops and seminars run by the
team of careers consultants to assist
you with CVs, applications, or the

interview and assessment centre process
and last, but not least, confidential oneto-one appointments with a careers
consultant for guidance on careersrelated issues.
Read on to find out more about all the
ways in which the Careers Service is here
to help.
Start with our website

This comprehensive resource meets many
of your information needs:
career planning in the Undergraduates
section encourages you to reflect on
yourself, your skills, qualities and
interests and how these relate to
possible careers
the Resources section offers a wide
range of information such as handouts,
publications, downloads of events and
talks, useful tips and videos on every
aspect of the graduate recruitment

process from CVs to preparing for
aptitude tests
find what you need via the AZ and
Search the Careers Website facility.
Search and book online with

JobsLive
By registering with JobsLive on
www.imperial.ac.uk/careers you can
access the following:
details of job opportunities such as
graduate positions, training
programmes, internships, part-time
work and volunteering opportunities
a database of employers by job type,
industry sector etc
book a place on employer events such
as occupational talks, company
presentations, careers forums, and
employer-led skills workshops
registration for careers seminars and
workshops.
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40-minute consultations: longer careers

consultations are also available. If
youre located away from the South
Kensington campus, you can request a
telephone or Skype consultation.
Contacting us by email: you can also
email your questions to
careers@imperial.ac.uk and we will
point you in the right direction.
Monday to Friday,
10.00am5.00pm,
including
vacations.
Remember, your academic department

also has a departmental careers adviser
whom you can contact for advice on
degree-related careers as well as on
postgraduate study and research.
Getting advice from a careers

consultant
If you have a disability or a specific

learning difficulty, eg dyslexia
Our team of professionally qualified and

experienced careers consultants offers you
confidential, one-to-one guidance about
any issue related to planning your career,
such as your career options, how to find
out more about opportunities of interest
to you, deciding on your next step,
getting feedback on your CV or helping
to prepare for interviews.
The careers consultants role isnt to
tell you what job to do or match you up
with specific employers but to provide
advice and guidance on how to move
forward, make decisions and promote
what you have to offer more effectively.
You can seek individual guidance in the
following ways:
20-minute consultations: these are
offered daily in the morning and
afternoon during term time and in the
afternoon during vacations.
The Careers Service is committed to

making the full range of services available
to all students; whatever your particular
requirements, we can help you with
information, guidance and advice in a
variety of formats to suit your needs, and
in a comfortable environment. The
Colleges disabilities adviser can also be
contacted for further guidance:
Disability Service
Room 567c, Sherfield Building
Tel: 020 7594 9755
Email: disabilities@imperial.ac.uk
Visit the Careers Information Room!

Come to the Careers Information Room
to browse, access reference materials, use
one of the PCs for your research and pick
up information, booklets or leaflets of
interest. Much of the information is there
for you to take away.
Departmental careers advisers
every step
at
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Careers seminars and workshops

As well as the careers talks by careers
staff in your department, which youll
hear about from them or from your
departmental careers adviser, a rolling
programme of central seminars on topics
such as CVs, interviews and assessment
centres is also run in the Careers Service.
These are bookable via JobsLive.
As a first step to producing an effective
CV, we suggest that you attend a CV
seminar, apply the tips and suggestions
given to your own CV, and then, if you
still have queries, book a 20-minute
consultation with a careers consultant
for feedback.
Tom Wheeler, BSc physics (2014),

Student Union President (20142015)
During the final year of my degree I found
the Careers Service to be invaluable.
Making decisions about my future career
was a huge challenge, but knowing that I
had an experienced, helpful and honest
adviser to talk to made these decisions
much more manageable. I received help
with every aspect of my job applications,
from figuring out which companies I
should apply to and writing a CV and
covering letter to preparing for job
interviews. This then led to a job offer from
an investment bank and opportunities to
attend several other interviews/
assessment centre days. When I decided
to stand for Union President, I received
even more advice from the Careers Service
regarding how to proceed with my job offer
support which has put me in a strong
position for my future career.
Hard copy and online information is

organised as follows:
exploring your options
exploring occupations or further study
exploring working abroad
applying for jobs
company information.
The information team is always on
hand to help point you in the right
direction and a comfortable study area is
available, enabling you to make the most
of your visit.
Examples of resources for you to take
away are:
handouts written by careers staff on
every aspect of career planning, eg
getting started, researching your
options, producing an effective CV,
coping with psychometric tests or other
selection-process exercises, postgraduate
study, etc
TARGETjobs publications on a range
of job sectors such as engineering, City
and finance or management

consultancy
Inside Careers publications on a range
of occupations
A wealth of information on occupations
can also be found online:
www.imperial.ac.uk/careers/ occupations.
What advice and guidance do we offer?

Whats available?
What is it?
Why do it?
20-minute consultation
20 minutes with a member of the careers staff. Book

online on the same day via JobsLive.
An ideal starting point for specific questions, eg

feedback on your CV, cover letter or application form.
Internship placement
20 minutes with a placement and internship officer.

Book online on the same day via JobsLive.
Advice on finding and applying for internships and

placements.
A 40-minute, one-to-one session with a careers

consultant. You need to book in advance in person or
by phone.
Allows detailed discussion about your options. Helps

you to focus on what you want and form strategies to
achieve your goals.
Final 5-minute CV check
A 5-minute final CV check is available in the autumn

and spring terms. Look on our website for details of
how to book.
You receive some quick, final feedback on your CV

before sending it off.
Careers seminars
A weekly programme of seminars on a range of topics

given by members of the careers staff.
You get information on CVs, interviews or assessment

centres. Seminars are run to coincide with different
stages in the recruitment cycle.
Develop and practise your skills in an activity-based

Workshops on
interviews and
small-group workshop, facilitated by a careers staff
assessment centre tasks member.
Employer-led careers
workshops and talks
A full programme of occupational and skills talks and

workshops given by external speakers. Check the
Career Choice publication and JobsLive for details in the
autumn and spring terms.
Good if youre about to attend an interview or

assessment centre or simply want to have a go and
improve your skills in activities such as group exercises,
in-tray exercises, presentations and interviews.
You can become better informed and better prepared
for the selection process by attending these, find out
more about a range of careers or develop your
teamwork, interview or presentation skills; or practise a
case study.
Life after
Imperial
The end of your degree marks

the beginning of a world of
opportunities. Heres what four
Imperial alumni have to say...
Graduated with an
MEng in materials
science and
engineering in 2010
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After graduating I took a gap year, travelling and volunteering in

Latin America, before starting my career search. I knew I wanted to
work in finance or business and the wide variety of career paths
and different global locations offered by a global oil and gas
company really appealed, and I joined ExxonMobil in 2007.
Gaining exposure
2010
Now
She is now a project

engineer (mechanical) at
TfL (Transport for London).
Solving an 11-year problem

By my fourth year I knew where I wanted to work, thanks to two
summer placements in the railway industry. I was very happy to
accept a place on the TfL Mechanical Engineering Graduate
Scheme, as it was my first choice of places to work. The two-year
graduate scheme consisted of three-month placements and I
gained a variety of skills and knowledge. Highlights included
developing my own macro, night shifts delivering new trains to
London, working on the feasibility project of driverless trains and
one placement based in Perth, Australia!
Playing an important part

Ive since rolled off the scheme into a project engineer role for the
replacement of gearbox bearings on the Central line. Its actually
much more interesting than it sounds; a large part of the role
involves designing and building a text rig to demonstrate that the
replacement bearing wont show the fatigue failure that the current
bearings show. Its an important part of the project, and one that
the company is very interested in because it will help solve an 11year problem. I am responsible for the build of the rig and the
completion of testing, and this has given me great experience of
designing and engineering as well as management, costing and
being held accountable.
My first role was as a business analyst within the finance

department, monitoring and reporting on operating costs for the
marine fuels department and presenting these monthly to the
director. This involved global interaction quite a responsibility in
my first year! Then I moved to a more senior position in marine
fuels, reporting on the overall finances of the business. In my third
year, I moved to the gas marketing team with more responsibility
and exposure to accounting, including formally overseeing the
work of others and thinking about the direction of the group and its
activities. Additionally, I helped oversee the divestment of a major
part of the UK portfolio, which was a unique opportunity to work on
a project with no precedent. My next move was to the internal audit
department, which was brilliant due to the variety of work and
location.
I qualified as a management accountant (CIMA) within three
years of joining the company. This involved lots of work outside the
office to attend classes and prepare for exams.
Variety and challenge

My current role involves undertaking different audits, each of which
lasts three to four weeks and focuses on a different part of the
organisation, often in a different country, eg in Russia, the Middle
East, Europe or Africa. As well as the variety, theres the challenge
of quickly understanding a new subject and having an in-depth
discussion with someone who has been working in that area for up
to 20 years. There are opportunities for leadership too, managing
the audit team. Working with people from many different
nationalities and backgrounds, and interacting closely with senior
management, provides great learning opportunities.
Jo
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Leadership and learning

opportunities
Developing management skills

Im working towards Chartership with the IMechE and will hopefully
achieve this by the end of the year. I also work closely with the
IMechE Railway Division to organise events, including an annual
visit to railways around the world; last year this was based in
Canada. Being involved in this really helped develop my
management and leadership skills in the first two years of the
scheme when it was difficult to obtain these through placements.
Its been very interesting and exciting so far and I look forward to
working on future TfL projects!
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Environment, Fisheries
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PhD in oceanography
(Southampton 2005).
Advising the government

Before graduating, I benefited from two industry placements, which
had taxonomy at their core (fungi and beetles), so it seemed
sensible to continue that theme with an MSc in taxonomy and
biodiversity at the Natural History Museum (London). Specialising
in such a niche topic may seem limiting but it was quite the
opposite, since the differentiation and naming of organisms is
central to all biological research, from genetics and biotechnology
to ecology and evolutionary theory. To this day, I still use the skills
and knowledge I learned back then.
Outstripping the competition

After a few years volunteering in the wilderness (Tanzania and the
north Atlantic), and my fair share of temping jobs to fund it all, I
returned to a PhD in oceanography, which allowed me to focus my
efforts and experience into an early career in tropical marine
ecology. Shortly after gaining my doctorate, I was offered two jobs
advertised in the New Scientist and accepted my current post. Im
sure that having a strong academic core and broad taxonomic skill
set, together with tailoring my experience to the job description
and emphasising my transferable skills, was crucial to me
outstripping the competition.
By land and sea

Among my present responsibilities, I research the potential impacts
of offshore activities such as wind-farm construction and dredging
for aggregate, as well as advising the government on their
licensing. Although my job is land-based, I do occasionally get to
spend time on research vessels at sea (euphemistically called
cruises) and have even appeared in a documentary by the
National Geographic (pictured). Applied science might not be to
everyones taste it can sometimes seem less in-depth than pure
research but it is certainly varied and never boring. A career in
science requires sacrifice and perseverance but in my opinion its
definitely worth it in the end.
Graduated with an
MEng in chemical
engineering in 2012
Now
2012
She is now a process

engineer at BP.
Ensuring design alignment

I applied for an internship with BP in my third year at Imperial, as
Id previously done an internship at a much smaller company and
had enjoyed that very much. I felt that a larger corporation would
provide a good comparison and allow me to determine the
environment in which I wanted to work. The internship gave me the
opportunity to really experience what it is like to work at BP. The
travelling and networking with employees from other parts of the
company in the main offices helped me learn about all the different
disciplines and what people did in BP.
An early job offer

The way I was looked after during my placement and the companys
willingness to invest in my learning helped me consider applying
for a graduate job. At the end of the internship I completed an
assessment and was offered a graduate position, so it was great
returning to my final year knowing I had a job lined up. I joined BPs
Challenge Programme in September 2012, and work within our
Global Projects Organisation. I have been assigned to the Shah
Deniz Project, based in Azerbaijan. In my role, I spend a large
amount of time working on the interfaces between the team I am in
and the people designing the offshore platform, ensuring design
alignment.
A unique role
It has been a great experience, as my role is quite unique for a
process engineer. The company is moving forward with more
subsea projects so my improved understanding and newly
acquired skills should prove beneficial in the future.
It is never too early to start

building your skills base and
enhancing your employability.
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Start now to
get ahead
our university years should be

some of the most interesting and
enjoyable of your life so you need
to make the most of the
opportunities available in and out of
College. The next few pages give you
some ideas about how to make the most
of everything you do whilst at Imperial
and increase your future employability
too!
Plan this helps you achieve more and
make the most of your time. Take
advantage of opportunities around you,
in and out of College, and follow your
interests. Have a plan but keep an open
mind too.
Take advice build on the experience
of others: learn from them, take their
advice, test it out, accept some of it,
reject some too and adapt what works
for you.
Learn from your mistakes this is an
important part of life experience. It can
help to keep a note of the progress you
make, how youve learnt from new
experiences, including the setbacks
along the way.
Employers
look for team players
who understand the
bigger picture. Imperial
Horizons will help define you
with a unique set of Imperial
graduate attributes.
Elspeth Farrar, Director of
the Careers Service
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volved!
Ioannis Mariggis, MEng electrical and

electronic engineering (third year)
At Imperial, there are great opportunities to
bring ideas beyond the classroom. My
engagements with the Shell Ideas360
Competition and the ICStartup Venture
Catalyst Challenge have taught me,
through hands-on experience, how an idea
is to be treated not only from a technical
but also from a management and business
perspective. They have also helped me
develop my research and analytical
abilities, as well as entrepreneurial and
team-working skills. I would strongly
encourage students to get involved with
such activities, as they can become a great
asset to your professional development
and of course to your CV.
First year
Your degree is important and must be your
first priority. But university life offers so
much more than just the chance for
academic study.
Getting involved in clubs and societies or
volunteering is good for your social life,
helps you settle in more quickly and makes
your CV stand out too. Work experience in
vacation time is useful, even if its in routine
customer service roles, as this helps
demonstrate skills that future employers
seek. Participating in the new Imperial
Horizons programme
www.imperial.ac.uk/horizons will
help you see your subject in a broader
societal and multidisciplinary context and
provide you with opportunities to work and
debate with students from other faculties.
So take action now get involved in
activities that interest and excite you and
make the most of your first year at Imperial!
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Join clubs and societies

Take up a new sport or develop
a new interest. You will meet
new and interesting people,
make new friends and all this
will be great for your CV too.
Volunteer
There are lots of interesting projects in
the local area that you could get
involved with. Volunteering is
worthwhile: while helping others out,
you help yourself too! See
www.imperial.ac.uk/volunteering.
Find some vacation work

Most people need to earn some money during the long
summer break, and the Careers Service can point you in the
right direction. Start by searching on our website
www.imperial.ac.uk/careers and read the article on work
experience on page 16. Many internships are only open to
penultimate-year students so you also need to actively
network and approach organisations directly theres more
on page 19.
Penultimate year
Now is the time to start thinking
seriously about your future career.
Not having any idea what you want to
do is no excuse to delay finding out about
the possibilities! You are surrounded by
many sources of information: careers
consultants, Careers Service resources, the
internet, tutors, friends and family. Dont
just coast through this year: start planning
your life now! The start of the second or
penultimate year is the time to set your
sights higher and raise your game.
Get involved
Its time to put your skills to the test!
Organise a social event for your
department, look after the finances of
a society or become fixtures secretary
of your team. The more effort you put
into something, the more you get out
of it.
You can get information and

advice on career options
with your subject, graduate
options, employers, further
study and much more from
the Careers Information
Room and on our website
www.imperial.ac.uk/careers.
This is excellent preparation for life

after university. You learn to set
agendas, run meetings, agree actions,
persuade other students to do things,
work within budgets and plan a variety
of events.
Meet employers
Internships
Need help?
Committee work
Your penultimate year may be the best time

to do an internship. What you will gain:
insight into a sector
an opportunity to discover if a job is for
you
contacts in your chosen industry
experience to talk about in job
applications and interviews
possibly even a job! (Many companies
use internships to fast-track you into
graduate jobs).
Find out more on page 16 and by visiting
At all the events happening, especially in

the autumn term, such as fairs, forums,
talks and skills sessions. Details can be
found on www.imperial.ac.uk/careers or
pick up a copy of Career Choice from the
Careers Service.
Finalist
Youve studied, worked and played hard
but now you have to sell that experience
to employers... and fast!
Get going
October in your final year is a good
time to put your career plans into
action. Start thinking seriously
about your future, if you have not
already done so. Take advantage of
the many events happening in the
autumn term that bring you into
contact with employers, such as
talks, skills workshops and fairs.
Information on all these can be
found on the Careers Service
website or in Career Choice.
Were here to help

The Careers Service is a good
starting place if you need help
firming up your plans or if you simply
have no idea where to start.
Pop in to speak to one of the
information staff.
Arrange an appointment with a
careers consultant for either a 20minute or 40-minute consultation.
Check out our website for all the
advice and information you need
to plan and develop your career:
www.imperial.ac.uk/careers and
register with JobsLive for updates
by email.
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Skilfully done
mployers who recruit for vacation

work or permanent jobs will be
looking for particular skills or
competencies.
Your degree gives you lots of experience

in problem-solving but make sure you get
some teamwork experience too, whether
it is through employment, volunteering,
completing a group project or
participating in a club or society during
your time at Imperial.
Oral and written communication

skills
The following experiences are examples
of where you can demonstrate these skills:
projects where youve written a report
or made a presentation
jobs where youve dealt with customers
on the phone and in person
negotiating with a landlord
writing for Felix
participating in student radio
any time youve spent abroad
developing language skills.
Analysing and debating

Your degree is developing higher-level
thinking skills and the ability to put
across your point of view clearly and
cogently, and participating in a scheme
like the Imperial Horizons programme
can help: www.imperial.ac.uk/horizons.
This scheme is open to all undergraduates
at Imperial.
Commercial awareness
All sorts of activities help to develop
commercial awareness. Perhaps youve
managed a budget for a club or for
friends. Why was a budget necessary and
how did you keep within it? Have you
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makes pe
r
ice
ct
fe
Teamwork
ever organised
an event and sold tickets, raised funds for
a charity or an expedition? How did you
manage the resources or promote the
event to save or to make more money?
Consider the commercial implications
of what youve done in all your work
experience. Think about how your ideas,
problem-solving or technical approach
made a difference. Perhaps your
improved computer program or novel
way of approaching an engineering
problem helped to deliver a higher
standard of work to clients? Maybe you
improved a database that made the
organisation more effective by increasing
profits or minimising losses. Even filling
supermarket shelves creates sales
opportunities!
Keep up to date by regularly reading
quality broadsheets to increase your
awareness of current affairs and business
issues. And take advantage of what
Imperial has to offer:
find out whats involved in starting a
new venture here at
www.imperial.ac.uk/entrepreneurship
take part in business game workshops,
led by employers from industry and
commerce and solve typical business
and management problems.
Pra
ct
Your time at Imperial offers

many opportunities to
develop yourself and your
skills. Do what you enjoy, get
involved and prove youve got
what it takes.
Marc Ewenz
Rocher, MEng aeronautical
engineering (first year)
The Professional Skills for Employability
Horizons Course was an excellent
opportunity to improve my understanding
of employability and to link my current
work at College to my future goals and
objectives. It gave me the chance to
practise and understand the importance
of team-working and presentation skills,
all within a supportive environment. I feel
I can sell my skills much more confidently
now, which will be useful when I attend
interviews and assessment centres in the
future.
And finally...
For more general ideas on how to
develop your skills, visit
www.imperial.ac.uk/careers/ug.
Have a look at The skills hit list
what employers want on page 29 for
more ideas about your skills and how
to develop them further.
Consult a careers consultant they
have expertise in matching your skills
to relevant careers and can help you to
plan how to develop yourself further.
How to get hired

targetjobs.co.uk and TARGETjobs sector guides
find 1,000s of graduate jobs with tips on getting hired
targetjobsinternships.co.uk and TARGETjobs Internships
how to get started
TARGETjobs Events face to face experiences with future employers
TARGETjobs Undergraduate of the Year celebrating the brightest
and the best undergraduateoftheyear.com
The Guardian UK 300 top-ranked graduate employers
TARGETpostgrad courses, funding and fairs
Keep in touch @targetjobsUK
Internships
Planning and developing your career
Planning
and
developing
your career
Career
planning step
by step
Chun Li, MEng electrical and

electronic engineering (2014)
technology placement with
Goldman Sachs (2013)
Where do you start with planning your

career? This article gives you ideas on
how to get going.
Apply for jobs as soon as possible and to

several different firms because it will be
quite tough to get an offer. If possible, try
to get in touch with people working in the
same firm or industry and get some firsthand information from them. Use
Imperials Careers Service too; they were
very helpful. Research individual firms
when you apply, as they may be looking
for different types of competencies. And,
finally, get some interview practice with
several different people careers
consultants, tutors, your friends even.
lthough everyones situation is unique, there are

some key steps to take in order to develop and
progress your career. The diagram opposite shows
the main elements of career planning; start this
process early on as an undergraduate and you will save
yourself time later. This process continues as your career
develops too.
Explore y
tions
r op
ou
Know yourself
How well do you know yourself?
What can you learn from your
experiences?
What do you really want from work?
What interests you or matters to you?
What skills and strengths do you have
and what are you good at?
How would you like to improve?
Brent Morris, MSci physics (final year)

Developing an understanding of my career
options early in my degree helped me
receive an internship offer from PwC and a
graduate offer from Teach First. I began
investigating the graduate opportunities
available during my first year, attending a
range of employer presentations to find
out which industry and employer were
best for me. The skills sessions graduate
recruiters ran were particularly useful for
understanding the competencies
recruiters look for and how to
demonstrate them in an interview or
assessment centre.
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tips
Top
Explore opportunities
Take action
Check deadlines and how to apply.
Make an action plan.
Develop a good CV and work on
your letter and applications too.
Prepare for interviews and
assessment centres.
Remember to do the above for
plan B as well.
Research occupations,
employers, study and training
opportunities, using
recommended resources.
Who do you know to talk to and
who might know more about
opportunities for you?
Keep a file of key contacts and
information you gather.
Review and evaluate your options

Be clear about what you want, and rate
your options in order of preference.
How achievable and realistic are they?
Find out what you can do to improve
your chances, eg work experience.
Have a plan B!
If youre struggling to do this, approach
people who can help.
There are four main aspects to

career choice and development:
internships or courses. Read the articles

from pages 29 onwards to find out more.
To make choices you need to know

yourself as well as possible: your
interests, what motivates you, the skills you
have and those you wish to develop more.
This process doesnt stop once youre

in a job. It continues as you find out more
about what you enjoy, do well at and want
to do more of, as well as who or what
experience can help you progress further.
Explore opportunities open to you,

whether directly related to your
degree background or in new career
areas, using the skills gained on your
course. Research your options and
approach organisations and employers
direct to find out more. Start to develop
your network.
Start reviewing and evaluating your

options, and making decisions,
focusing on areas of particular interest.
Prioritise and create a plan,

with built-in deadlines and
contingencies. Find out how best to
present yourself in writing and in person
so you can start applying for jobs,
Your career-planning to do list

Whilst at Imperial, there are many things
you can do to help with each stage of
planning your career.
Book a 40-minute consultation with a
careers consultant if you need help with
how to move your career on.
Use an online tool such as
www.prospects.ac.uk/links/pplanner
or targetjobs.co.uk/careers-report.
Have a look at
www.imperial.ac.uk/careers/ug/plan.
Use the LINKS directory
www.imperial.ac.uk/careers/resources/
weblinks.
The Useful websites to explore

opportunities on this page gives some
useful starting points.
Consult the Options folder for your
degree in the Careers Information Room.
Read and apply the advice given in the
next few articles on work experience
and alternative job hunting or
networking. Simply taking action and
interacting with employers helps to
move your career forward.
www.imperial.ac.uk/careers/ug/
applicationandselection helps you
present yourself well in writing or in
person, with tips on your CV etc.
Attend a talk or workshop given by a
careers consultant or an employer for
more tips or help with preparing for
interviews and selection centre exercises.
Book a 20-minute consultation with a
careers consultant for feedback on your
CV, covering letter, application form
question or tips on interviews.
Useful websites to explore opportunities

General
Imperial College Careers
Service LINKS directory
www.imperial.ac.uk/careers/
links
TARGETjobs targetjobs.co.uk
Prospects
www.prospects.ac.uk/
links/industries
Accountancy
TARGETjobs City & Finance
targetjobs.co.uk/finance
ICAEW Institute of Chartered
Accountants in England and
Wales www.icaew.com
Actuarial
The Actuarial Profession
www.actuaries.org.uk
Built environment
Institution of Civil Engineers
www.ice.org.uk
The Institution of Structural
Engineers www.istructe.org
TARGETjobs Construction
targetjobs.co.uk/construction
Computing and IT
British Computer Society
www.bcs.org
Computer Weekly Magazine
www.computerweekly.com
TARGETjobs IT & Technology
targetjobs.co.uk/it
Consulting
TARGETjobs Management
Consulting
targetjobs.co.uk/consulting
Institute of Consulting
www.iconsulting.org.uk
Management Consultancies
Association www.mca.org.uk
Marketing, sales and media
Engineering
Association for Consultancy
and Engineering
www.acenet.co.uk
Engineering Council UK
www.engc.org.uk
TARGETjobs Engineering
targetjobs.co.uk/engineering
Environmental work
Law Society of England and

Wales www.lawsociety.org.uk
Inside Careers Patent
Attorneys
www.insidecareers.co.uk/
patent
TARGETjobs Law
targetjobs.co.uk/law
Chartered Institute of
Marketing www.cim.co.uk
Institute of Practitioners of
Advertising www.ipa.co.uk
Not-for-profit sector
Engineers without Borders
www.ewb-international.org
Prospects
links/industries search for
Charities and Voluntary Work
TARGETjobs
targetjobs.co.uk/charity
British Ecological Society

www.britishecologicalsociety.org
Environmental Data Services
www.ends.co.uk
Institute of Ecology and
Environmental Management
Public sector/NHS
www.ieem.net
Civil Service
www.civilservice.gov.uk
Finance and banking
NHS Careers
www.nhscareers.nhs.uk
Careers in Financial Markets
Retail
www.efinancialcareers.co.uk
National Skills Academy for
Law and patent law

LawCareers.Net
www.lawcareers.net
Retail www.nsaforretail.com
British Retail Consortium
www.brc.org.uk
Science
Association of the British
Pharmaceutical Industry
careers.abpi.org.uk
Institute of Physics
www.iop.org
Nature Jobs
www.nature.com/naturejobs
New Scientist
jobs.newscientist.com
Royal Society of Chemistry
www.rsc.org
Society of Biology
www.societyofbiology.org
Biochemical Society
www.biochemistry.org
Social care
The British Association of
Social Workers
www.basw.co.uk
Teaching
UCAS Teacher Training
www.ucas.com/ucas-teachertraining
National College for Teaching
and Leadership
www.education.gov.uk/getinto-teaching
Further study
Postgraduate study
postgraduate_study.htm
TARGETpostgrad
targetpostgrad.com
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All experience
is good
experience
ork experience on your CV

really helps you to stand out
from other candidates. It
enables you to demonstrate to
future employers how youve applied
your knowledge and skills in practice, and
proves you have gained a better insight
into an industry sector or role.
It also helps you to make career
choices by confirming that you are
interested in a certain area or that it
doesnt suit you after all. Many employers
use work experience as a testing ground
for recruits and may offer you a graduate
Amrita Ghosh, biochemistry (2014),

was awarded the Careers Service
Charity Insights bursary (2012)
When I saw Charity Insights advertised in
my first year, it seemed to be an amazing
chance to gain experience and learn new
skills on a four-week internship. My
placement was with the National
Childrens Bureau, working with the Play
England division, helping them to
organise their annual Play Day and get
information online about this event. The
experience I gained working with
colleagues to overcome difficulties
together will be really helpful in any future
job. I would certainly recommend this
scheme to other students it offers a
golden opportunity to volunteer and build
contacts for the future.
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Work experience schemes

Research each employers selection
criteria, application process and the
closing dates for applications so you can
prioritise whom to apply to when. Bear in
mind that many schemes are only open to
penultimate-year students. If the challenge
of working abroad appeals, there are
many programmes that offer such an
experience (eg in the USA), many of
which charge you a fee.
Details of work experience schemes in
the UK and overseas are listed on the
following page. At the Careers Service
you can pick up copies of many free
publications with information and
contacts such as TARGETjobs
Internships, Prospects Work Experience
and Internships or Rate my Placement.
Make sure youre also registered on
JobsLive.
The unadvertised job market

Dont overlook the importance of
speculatively approaching organisations
of interest and the value of networking
too. A personal approach can help you to
uncover opportunities for work
experience that never get advertised.
There are tips on how to do this in Who
do you know? on page 19, First
impressions count on page 30 and To the
letter on page 34.
Make the most of your work

experience
If you keep a note of your activities on
work experience, challenges you face,
even mistakes you make, and what you
learn from it all, you will find this comes
in very useful later when applying to

future employers. You can create your
own log or diary or use the work
experience tracker at targetjobs.co.uk.
Things to include in your work
experience diary:
what you find out about yourself
both your strengths and your
weaknesses (the latter could be aspects
where you simply need more experience
and support in the future)
what you enjoy about working
xperie
nc
nt e
ta
Charit
yi
ights
ns
job as a result of
your achievements
on a work
experience
placement.
Both paid and
voluntary work
experience gives you the
opportunity to develop
skills that are important and
relevant to future employers and
careers.
All-impo
r
Your worst nightmare or sheer

bliss? All work experience is
useful as it tells you more
about what you like and
dislike doing, as well as what
your strengths and
weaknesses are. And it looks
great on your CV too.
Niall Jeffrey, MSci physics (third year)

During summer 2013 I worked for ten
weeks as an operations intern for GDF
Suez, which I found through someone my
Dad met at work. My role involved
developing a series of original methods to
analyse new materials science data for a
client. For the project, I travelled to
Brussels for a meeting at the research
centre of GDF Suez subsidiary Laborelec
to discuss possible techniques and
conclusions. The best part about the
internship was meeting new people. In
the future I hope to work in a science or
technology-based field. This internship
really helped me gain that all-important
experience whilst learning about energy
companies and operations teams.
Fu
r
achievements and responsibilities

names, job titles and contact details of
future contacts
how you applied and developed key
skills in practice
meeting customers
communicating with another office or
department
analysing numerical information and
learning new techniques
improving the way things have been
done or making suggestions that others
have taken on board.
These things may not seem important
at the time but employers will view these
experiences favourably when you are
applying for full-time work after
graduation.
lp
r he
e
th
The Careers
Service offers help
with the application
process, and can
answer any
questions you
may have.
rly learning
Ea
Work experience
schemes
www.imperial.ac.uk/careers/
internships
Start your search here to find out about all
the options including links to internships,
placement schemes and volunteering
opportunities.
JobsLive
www.imperial.ac.uk/careers/jobslive
You can register to receive emails about
vacation work, internships and work
experience on JobsLive, as well as
information about events to meet
employers. The next page shows you how to
get the most from JobsLive.
TARGETjobs
targetjobs.co.uk/internships
A graduate careers website that provides
internship opportunities and immediate
vacancies for students and graduates.
Theres also general advice about work
experience and starting a graduate career.
UROP www.imperial.ac.uk/urop
Chun Li, MEng electrical and

electronic engineering (2014)
technology placement in Goldman
Sachs (2013)
The most important skill I learned from
doing a technology placement in an
investment bank was time management,
because there was so much work and I
needed to prioritise and plan how Id do it
all. I had to be proactive too as there were
many financial and technology aspects
that I wasnt familiar with. I had to learn it
all quickly, and ask people questions
when necessary. I learned how to network
and socialise with other people too, not
just within the team I was working in but
also in other divisions.
The Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Programme (UROP) provides opportunities
for undergraduates to participate in and
contribute to research at Imperial, which can
also link with final-year project ideas. There
are term-time and vacation opportunities.
Charity Insights
www.imperial.ac.uk/
careers/charityinsights
Find out more about the bursary offered to
students by the Careers Service to
undertake a four-week internship in the
charity sector.
IVC www.imperial.ac.uk/volunteering
Volunteering can be as beneficial as other
work experience in developing and
improving your skills and increasing your
employability through practical experience.
The International Citizen Service

www.volunteerics.org
Enables young people aged 1825 to
volunteer overseas on programmes that last
1012 weeks.
IAESTE
www.britishcouncil.org/iaeste
The International Association for the
Exchange of Students for Technical
Experience (IAESTE) is administered in the
UK by the British Council, and aims to
provide science and engineering
undergraduates with paid, course-related
vacation training abroad.
Prospects
www.prospects.ac.uk/workexperience
A graduate careers website that includes a
section on how to gain and benefit from
work experience, with useful links to many
other schemes.
STEP http://opportunities.
stepenterprise.co.uk
STEP is a UK scheme that offers paid,
project-based placements for penultimate or
second-year undergraduates and
internships for graduates. These are with
companies of all sizes, small to large.
Projects can be in marketing, strategy,
product development, improving
administrative procedures and software
development.
More worldwide programmes

Several organisations run global work
experience, working adventure and work and
travel programmes. There is often a fee to
cover visa and work permit requirements and
its important to check whether your airline
fare and insurance are included when
comparing fees. Visit:
www.imperial.ac.uk/careers/goingglobal
www.targetjobs.co.uk/gapyear
www.prospects.ac.uk/links/gapyear
www.istplus.com.
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JobsLive in
three easy
steps
JobsLive is the Careers Services online

jobs, appointments and events system.
You can book online to see a careers
consultant, book to attend events and
search for vacancies and employers from
a database of over 8,000 organisations.
Select JobsLive
Select JobsLive from the

Careers homepage
www.imperial.ac.uk/
careers.
Step
Login
Step
Update your profile
Step
Login with your Imperial

College login.
From My Profile select

Update Profile. Set your
profile settings to receive
daily or weekly email
alerts about job vacancies
and events, according to
the types of work that
interest you. You can also
browse vacancies,
internships and the large
employer directory. Its a
good idea to subscribe to
the weekly careers email,
which keeps you informed
about all Careers Service
events and news.
Enjoy!
Now you are ready to search for job
vacancies, receive email alerts and
book events or 20-minute
consultations with careers
consultants!
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Who do you
know?
Having contacts is one of the key ways of finding

work and experience, so get networking to give
your career a head start.
n todays fast-paced, competitive environment, we all know we
need to stand out from the crowd. This section is about how to do
just that. While many people find jobs through applying to
advertised positions, it is thought that as many as 60 to 70 percent
of jobs are never advertised, so networking is a useful additional tool.
Here are some tips to make you an effective networker.
Know what your aim is. This helps

you target your questions effectively
at the right kinds of contacts. What kind of
career area do you want to explore?
Who do you know? You have more contacts than you think.
Consider fellow students, university staff, friends and their
friends, parents and their friends. Your aim is to find someone (who
knows someone) who does what you want to do!
Making your pitch! Prepare a

short summary paragraph about
your course, your key skills/strengths,
experience and your career aim. This can
help to break the ice: make a succinct
introduction and youll come across as
focused and confident!
Who else could you make contact with?

Think about employers who come to
Imperial for fairs, talks, and other events, relevant
professional bodies and social networking sites
(more on this later). Many employers send Imperial
alumni to help staff career stands at fairs. You can
also ask alumni questions via the Ask an
alumnus database, co-ordinated by the Careers
Service www.imperial.ac.uk/careers/ug/ask.
How I n
e
orke
tw
Getting the most from your contact.

The purpose of any networking is to get yourself known by
making direct contact and by finding out useful information about
the industry or the role.
To become a well-informed applicant, ask for advice and
information, show curiosity and genuine interest, bring your strong
points into the conversation and start building a positive relationship.
Keeping an open mind and being flexible are some useful
components for a successful approach to creative job hunting.
Marianne Teoh, BSc biology

with management (final year)
The Natural History Museum (NHM) is a
world-renowned research centre, in which I
had always dreamed of working. However,
gaining a volunteer position proved
extremely competitive, and my formal
applications didnt seem to get anywhere. I
identified a researcher, who I found
particularly inspiring, and I contacted him
for advice on my career and working at the
Museum, showing interest in his field. After
meeting him, he recommended me to
several colleagues at the Museum and I
was offered a few different research
experience opportunities. Spending a
summer working in the NHM labs was
brilliant, and I came away with even more
contacts as well as the experience itself.
Questions you could ask your

contact:
What do you enjoy about your work and
what are the downsides?
What might a typical day involve for you?
What experience do you look for in
applicants?
What are current trends in the sector
that will impact on your work in the
future?
Follow up. Follow up by sending an

email to thank your contact. This
enables you to make a lasting positive
impression.
Nurture your contact by keeping in
touch; ask them if you can add them to
your professional network, eg connect via
LinkedIn.
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LinkedIn
Making the most of social media

Social media offers you a chance to
communicate widely and job-hunt
creatively, as long as you use it wisely.
Your digital footprint
This is a
professional
networking site for
making meaningful
career connections. Think quality, not quantity. To
benefit from this, create a profile (and keep it up to
date), using specific key words for your skills and
experience just as you would in a CV. You can find
contacts by joining groups relevant to your interests. Write
a friendly personal message to introduce yourself to a
new contact. Group membership enables you to see
members profiles and send them messages directly.
You can also contribute to discussions, which will
help get you noticed. Consider joining one of the
Imperial alumni groups. You can also
research company profiles. See
www.linkedin.com.
To check your own digital footprint, type

your name into Google (or any other
Facebook
search engine) and see what there is
Check out your
out there about you. What you
public profile. Is
find is what any employer
there anything you
would find about you, too!
wouldnt
want
an
employer
to read or see? Pay
You could also sign up to
attention to your privacy settings to allow access
Google Alerts
only to friends or use a nickname for your private
(www.google.com/alerts) to
profile. Many employers now have Facebook pages
receive updates when friends
which contain useful content about their application
and family members post
process as well as providing a way to contact them.
information about you.
You may wish to become a fan of organisations in
which you are interested. To be up-to-date with
careers events and other useful
information, sign up to
www.facebook.com/
imperialcareersevents.
Discussion forums
These can provide a useful
avenue for finding out about
career areas and for asking
specific advice, eg
careers.guardian.co.uk/forums.
Professional associations
will also have links to
relevant forums.
Twitter and blogs

Both can be useful if your chosen career field
involves written communication and creative skills.
Twitter is a real-time information-sharing network that lets
you communicate with others while using no more than
140 characters. You could follow professionals and
companies to keep up-to-date, and Twitter has free apps.
See twitter.com.
Blogs are commentaries, news or diaries maintained by
individuals or businesses, and can provide useful advice
and insights. You can get blogs in any topic of interest
and specialism, and these could also help you prepare
for job interviews. See: wordpress.org, blogger.com
(Google) and many others. Imperials own blog site
is www.imperial.ac.uk/blog. Creating a blog of
your own can showcase your creative
writing skills and really get you
noticed!
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Etiquette
Be careful with your use
of language if you wouldnt
say it in person, dont say it
online and use professional
vocabulary rather than familiar
terms or text speak! To build your
online brand and maintain online
relationships you need to be as
professional as you would in real
life. Pause and think once
youve hit that submit button,
its gone and online
forever.
An international
Headercareer
right
This article tells you

everything you need to know
about working in the UK, as
an international or EEA
student.
n order to market yourself effectively
it would be helpful for you to find out
what UK employers are asking for
and how this can be evidenced in your
CV. Interacting with employers early
through careers fairs and events will
enable you to do this. Getting involved
with extracurricular activities on campus
can help develop skills and doing
industry-related projects and internships
can improve your commercial awareness.
The timing of recruitment can vary,
particularly in the large graduate
programmes in finance and consulting,
which come very early in the autumn
term, so familiarising yourself with key
dates and planning when to apply is also
important. British CVs can also be
different from those in your own country
so getting some advice on this can help
you promote yourself in the UK job
market.
Immigration (correct at the time of

going to press)
For students from the EEA there are no
restrictions with regard to working but
for international students from outside
the EEA there are restrictions, whereby
you can only work 20 hours a week
during term time and full time during
vacations and during the four months
after completing your course.
For work after studies for non-EEA
students, the main immigration
programme enabling employers to recruit
international graduates is Tier 2 General.
However, an employer can only provide
sponsorship if they are on the
Governments Register of Sponsors, so we
recommend that you check this first.
tivities
ac
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racu cular
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Working
in the UK for
international
and EEA
students
There are other schemes that enable nonEEA students to work after studies
temporarily under Tier 5 but graduates
must leave the UK upon completion. The
International Office and Careers Service
run regular workshops throughout the
year, giving the most current picture, and
you must always check the current
situation at the time of application.
How to succeed with your

application
Understand what you have to offer as
an international student and articulate
your skills, eg languages and cultural
adaptability, in your covering letter.
Be clear on your immigration status so
you can inform employers and refer
them to sources of help, eg the UKBA
employer helpline.
Make sure your written English is good
and seek support, eg from the Centre
for Academic English, to improve it, if
necessary.
An
international
career
Jianchen Fu, BSc mathematics with

statistics for finance (2014)
I will be joining the Unilever UK Finance
Programme in September 2014. At
Imperial, I was active in two societies
Enactus Imperial and Chinese Students
and Scholars Association. I travelled to
Kenya for the last two summers to
implement our Enactus social enterprise
projects, and as Unilever supported our
society I learnt a lot about the company.
This knowledge made my job application
much more personal than others,
enabling me to secure my dream job! As
an international student, getting involved
in extracurricular activities will enable you
to develop your skills and deep
knowledge of companies, making you a
great candidate.
Further sources of help and advice

You will find information about
working in the UK on our careers
website www.imperial.ac.uk/careers/
ug/international. Other key resources are:
Register of Sponsors for Tier 2
(general): www.ukba.homeoffice.
gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/
employersandsponsors/pointsbased
system/pbsregisterofsponsors
UK Council for International Student
Affairs: www.ukcisa.org.uk, which also
has a telephone helpline Monday to
Friday, 1pm to 4pm: 020 3131 3576.
UKBA Employer Helpline:
0300 123 4699
International office
For any individual advice and
information on any of the above, contact:
International Office
Level 3, Sherfield Building
South Kensington
London SW7 2AZ

Tel: +44 (0)20 7594 8040
The International Office at Imperial
also provides information and assistance
via its website:
www.imperial.ac.uk/international.
Careers Service
Remember the Careers Service can help
you with making applications and finding
careers information:
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The global
graduate
Global careers are a reality for

many graduates from
Imperial. Find out whats on
offer and what you need to be
an international player.
tudents and graduates have
always been interested in working,
studying and travelling abroad.
This has often been in the form of
a gap year, either before or after
university, or as part of a longer-term
career move. In todays interconnected
global economy, employers across all
sectors need people who can work
effectively in different locations. If this
interests you, it is essential to thoroughly
consider your options and know what
youre aiming for.
With valuable experience of working
abroad you can further develop your
skills, including self-reliance, adaptability
and potentially language skills too. This
personal development will enhance your
CV and stand you in good stead for the
future.
both written and verbal English

(although English is usually the
language of business, working
knowledge of a local language will help
you communicate effectively and
develop good relationships, both at
work and socially).
While you may not be expected to
offer all this at the outset, you should be
able to demonstrate the potential to
develop such attributes.
If you have left your country to study
at Imperial, you will already have
experienced living independently in a
different culture and have demonstrated
flexibility and resilience that living and
working abroad requires.
What are international employers

looking for?
Research carried out by the Chartered
Institute of Personnel and Development
(CIPD) has identified the following key
attributes:
strong intercultural and
communication skills
resilience working abroad can mean
losing the usual support structures of
the organisation, friends and family
flexibility to adapt to new situations
and ways of doing things, plus the
ability to cope with uncertainty
ability to handle diversity and to
understand, respect and adapt to
cultural differences
knowledge of local conditions
an awareness of the strategic aims of
your employer and an understanding of
the international environment in which
they operate
a working knowledge of the local
language plus a good level of skill in
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Take opp
or
ities
tun
Edward OHare, MEng civil and

environmental engineering (2011)
During my summer break, I completed
work experience at an international
financial institution in New York. It was
exciting to work in such a diverse
environment and gain an insight into the
realities of an industry that I wanted to
learn more about. Being immersed in a
different business culture and interacting
with international clients also helped me
gain a more global perspective and
appreciate the opportunities afforded by
different career paths.
The experience of living in the USA was
equally fulfilling. I travelled along the East
Coast and met a lot of interesting new
people, and this experience has helped
me both personally and professionally.
Ive since reconsidered my career plans
and now I know that I want to work
abroad, in the USA or elsewhere, in the
future. So I would say if you do get the
opportunity to work abroad, take it!
Additionally, most international

employers will seek the usual set of skills
required for graduate-level work, such as
problem solving, analytical thinking,
numeracy, teamwork, leadership, selfmotivation, self-reliance and
business/commercial awareness.
Taking a year out factors to

consider and how to benefit
You may take a gap year for a break after
your studies to experience different
countries and cultures or travel before
starting your career. Many students use a
year out to enhance their employability,
others to gain work experience or find
opportunities that may not be open to
them in the UK. Options you can pursue
include:
independent travel/organised trekking
volunteering/working for a charity
Teaching English as a Foreign
Language (TEFL)
a supervised/organised project such as a
gap-year project
a mixture of some or all of these
a job or placement, or a year in
industry.
You could, for example, follow the
backpacker trail or opt for a more
structured, project-based experience. The
former keeps options open to follow
interests or take up opportunities along

the way; however, opting for a more
structured route can give you a more
focused challenge whilst gaining
experience of the country you are in.
Many gap-year opportunities cover
particular sectors often including tourism,
sport and leisure, teaching languages,
development and environment and
conservation.
Depending on where you wish to
travel, it is worth noting that
unemployment in some countries may be
presently quite high and it may be worth
securing a job before you leave. If you use
a work-experience provider, make sure
that you use one with a good reputation
and a proven track record.
A long-term international career?

International experience may be
personally interesting to you or worth
gaining to add an extra dimension to your
CV. You may want a truly global career,
involving several long-term expatriate
assignments, such as on-site work with an
upstream oil company. Alternatively, you
may want a career that involves travelling
internationally on a regular basis but
from a home base, eg professional
services work, consultancy or technical
sales.
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Inte
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s
Much of the research

needed for working abroad
can be done online. Its also worth
noting that many international
organisations and employers have
Facebook and LinkedIn groups as well as
Twitter feeds, which allow you to keep up
to speed with their opportunities and
initiatives and provide a means of
networking with people from the
companies that you are
interested in. Check out
the following:
We are looking
for candidates who are
willing to put themselves into
stretching situations to develop their
own skills. Working or studying abroad is
an excellent way of demonstrating this. The
best students know how to use this
experience as examples of their willingness
to develop new skills, how they can operate
in different cultures and how they
overcome unfamiliar challenges.
re
When making your first career choice

it helps to check with employers what the
potential for travel or placements abroad
might be. Increasingly, international
companies include an overseas placement
as part of the graduate trainee period, or
in the early stage of a career path.
How and when you decide to proceed
with your global career will be influenced
by external factors, such as recruiter
expectations, labour market conditions,
work permit requirements and personal
preferences and constraints. Research,
planning and preparation are all
important for success.
EU Recruitment
Portal ec.europa.eu/eures
European Volunteer Service
europa.eu/youth
Going Global international jobs and
internships: www.imperial.ac.uk/careers/
resources/goingglobal
Prospects country profiles
www.prospects.ac.uk/links/countries
Prospects gap year
www.prospects.ac.uk/links/gapyear
TARGETjobs targetjobs.co.uk/gapyear
Voluntary Service Overseas
www.vso.org.uk
China and South

East Asia careers fairs
Imperial holds careers fairs
in China and South East Asia,
in collaboration with Oxford,
Cambridge and LSE. For further
details, visit www.imperial.ac.uk/
careers/ug/
graduaterecruitment/
programme/
careersfairs/china
Beth Jenkins, UK Graduate Marketing

Manager, Shell
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Postgraduate study
Postgraduate
study
Further study
Is postgraduate study the

right career decision for you?
Find out more here to help
you decide.
ostgraduate study is a very popular
option with thousands of Imperial
graduates each year for a variety of
reasons. Whatever your reasons
might be for choosing to continue with
your education, you must be clear from the
beginning that it is the right option for you
personally and professionally so you
need to do some thorough research first!
Postgraduate study can be an
expensive way of simply delaying
employment and career decisions, so
make sure you consider what you aim to
gain from it and how exactly this will
help you achieve longer-term career goals.
Postgraduate study what types of

courses are there?
The following are the types of course you
could go on to do:
taught courses leading to masters
degrees (MSc, MA)
research courses leading to masters
degrees (MRes)
research degrees leading to MPhils or
PhDs
vocational courses, required for entry
into professions such as teaching or law
studying abroad eg in the USA or on
courses taught in English in Europe.
Applications
Postgraduate courses differ in their
application deadlines and requirements.
These are examples of what you might
have to do:
Masters/MRes: applications go direct
to the university; course deadlines may
Reasons why some choose to

do postgraduate study
I need X qualification
to pursue my career goal.
Openings in my area of
interest tend to be for
postgraduates only.
I am keen to pursue a
career in research.
I want to deepen my
knowledge of my
subject.
I want to improve my
academic record.
Postgraduate study will
help me improve my
career prospects.
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Wh
y
be open but popular courses tend to fill

up quickly.
PhD: start researching the options in
late November.
Vocational courses: applications for
some courses have to be made via a
clearing house system with fixed
closing dates.
hose a PhD
Ic
Chandrika Nair, BSc microbiology,

MRes biochemical research, PhD
medical microbiology, all at Imperial
College
With each year of my degree, I became
progressively more enthusiastic about my
subject. By the final year, I could not think
of a more exciting way to fuel my curiosity
than partaking in actual cutting-edge
research. The MRes gave me the
opportunity to undertake projects in three
separate labs, picking up useful research
techniques along the way. This experience
of different lab environments greatly
informed my choice of PhD supervisor and
research topic. As a PhD is a substantial
commitment, I would recommend not only
seeking out lab experiences beforehand
but also carefully researching prospective
research groups to ensure that your aims
are compatible.
For me, the best bits of the PhD are the
independence it allows and taking
ownership of your research project. The
growing pains of becoming an effective
researcher, such as when troubleshooting
problematic experiments, are all worth it
when you consider that you are
(hopefully) making your own novel
contribution to your field of interest. I
hope to continue pursuing my passion for
science after my PhD. Alongside
academic research, Im currently also
considering other exciting options such as
scientific writing, science policy and
outreach.
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Studying abroad: usually requires much

more time to plan ahead, (eg 18 to 24
months) to research courses, to take
any tests, eg GRE, and to make
applications.
Reasons to choose to do a PhD

Do you enjoy practical work in the
laboratory or delving into theories and
models? If so, then a PhD or MRes
leading to a PhD might be for you.
Gaining a doctorate is the recognised
route to becoming a professional
researcher or academic but bear in mind
that it will take a lot of determination,
patience and stamina to take on a
project and work away at it for three or
four years, you have to be really keen!
There are different types of PhD:
The purely academic PhD these push
back the frontiers of knowledge and are
usually funded by Research Councils,
so look up the relevant one for you.
Collaboration with industry
companies often ask academics to
research into various projects, who
then take on PhD students to help
them do this. Funding may
come from the industry or
from an award such as
the Co-operative
Award in Science
and Engineering
(CASE).
rience is vit
pe
al
Work
ex
Postgraduate study
Hannah Loake, MSc environmental

technology (2012)
I chose to study environmental technology
hoping to get an insight into how
companies deal with their environmental
impact. On completion of my course I
wanted to work in an environmental startup but needed more experience. In May
2012, I was volunteering at the Imperial
Festival and got speaking to the owner of
an environmental/digital start-up in
Shepherds Bush. She offered me a threeweek summer internship, which also
helped me to write my masters thesis. I
worked as a business strategist, which
involved helping the owner commercialise
her business idea and get funding. I
would encourage other Imperial students
to get as much experience as you can. You
may not know what you want to do at first
but things become clearer the more
experience you get.
Postgraduate study
I chose to do a
PhD because I aspired to
conduct useful research and
contribute to the fascinating field
of control engineering. During my PhD,
I learned how to assimilate knowledge quickly,
rely on myself, and stay motivated through the
highs and lows of research. Research is about
perseverance, a positive attitude and an effective
relationship with your supervisor. I have strived to
expand my skill-set by teaching, voluntary work
and participating in union activities. All the hard
work finally paid off with a job offer at
Mathworks as soon as I finish in 2014.
Do your
research on
postgraduate
study!
Are you interested

in research or a
masters? Make
sure you do some
research first!
Explore
www.findaphd.com to
Kameswarie Nunna, PhD electrical and
find PhD vacancies in
electronic engineering (2014). Joined
your discipline, both in the
Mathworks (2014)
UK and overseas.
www.findamasters.com features
taught and research masters courses.
targetpostgrad.com allows you to
search its database of courses and
funding sources as well as providing
advice.
www.prospects.ac.uk/links/postgrad
includes useful information on courses,
funding and how to apply.
Funding for further

study
There are various forms of funding for further
study.
Research Council grants

The governments research councils fund
both masters and PhD study:
Engineering and Physical Sciences
Research Council: www.epsrc.ac.uk
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences
Research Council: www.bbsrc.ac.uk
Medical Research Council: www.mrc.ac.uk
Natural Environment Research Council:
www.nerc.ac.uk
Science & Technology Facilities Council:
www.stfc.ac.uk
Economic and Social Research Council:
www.esrc.ac.uk
Arts and Humanities Research
Council: www.ahrc.ac.uk
College bursaries
Most colleges and some departments have
their own awards. Check with the
department, university website or
postgraduate admissions office to see what
you might be eligible for.
Career development loans

These are available for vocational courses
that improve your career prospects: see
www.direct.gov.uk/cdl for more information.
Charities and trusts

These will not fund all of your study but can
contribute up to a few hundred pounds for
specific items such as books or transport.
Consult the Directory of Grant Making Trusts
or the Grants Register for more details.
If you want to study abroad check out

www.prospects.ac.uk/studying_abroad.
htm for information on your options.
Students with disabilities

Useful information and links can be
found at www.imperial.ac.uk/careers/ug/
diversity/disabled. If you are Research
Council-funded, you may be eligible for a
Disabled Students Allowance. Contact
your funding body directly for more
information about this. Useful factsheets
are available from:
www.disabilityrightsuk.org.
International students
There are a number of scholarships and
awards available for postgraduate study
in the UK for international students. See
www.prospects.ac.uk/ for more
information.
Graduate teaching and research

assistantships
Working as a research or teaching assistant
within the department may entitle you to a
bursary and/or a waiver of your fee. Look in
the Times Higher Education Supplement,
Tuesdays Guardian and on www.jobs.ac.uk
for information on these posts.
Employer sponsorship
This is rare unless you are already working
for the employer, in which case you may get
funding to study for a vocational
qualification.
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Applications
and interviews
The skills
hit list
Show employers that youve

got what they want.
What an employer might look for
Evidence to convince them
Communication
skills
Getting your message across, verbally and

in writing, to individuals and groups.
Listening effectively.
Understanding body language.
Creating a logical argument.
Being sensitive to the needs and level of
knowledge of your audience.
Writing a project report, making a presentation based on that report.

Understanding detailed instructions to carry out a lab experiment.
Being aware of others facial expressions or gestures in a meeting and
using them to interpret what is meant.
Making a presentation to school students attending a department
open day or working as a guide in the Science Museum.
Teamworking
skills
Working effectively with others.

Respecting and facilitating what others
say.
Negotiating to achieve outcomes that
benefit all.
Motivating and supporting others in the
team.
Working on a group project or field work, where you have collaborated

with others to achieve a solution to a problem or produced a report.
Playing to the strengths within the group to ensure a good result.
Working in a team where members share ideas on how to approach a
new activity and agree their roles, in a committee, club or society.
Encouraging and helping others with ideas, keeping the group on track.
Problemsolving /
analytical
skills
Thinking logically and using ingenuity to

solve problems and overcome difficulties.
Being flexible when unexpected obstacles
occur.
Coming up with better ways of doing
things.
Improving the design of a machine, analysing its current capabilities

and identifying appropriate changes.
Revising the scope of a final-year project due to practical problems and
negotiating the change with tutors.
Modifying your experimental design to produce results.
Determining if your conclusions follow directly from the series of
statements you made when writing a report.
Business
awareness
Understanding an employers goals and

how you could contribute to achieving
them.
Being aware of current economic, political
or environmental issues affecting the
employer.
Discussing basic financial concepts.
Adding to the companys profitability by increasing sales or

introducing a more effective stock control system.
Understanding how world events can present risks and opportunities
to companies.
being able to explain profit and loss calculations.
Planning and
organising
ability
Setting up a group project: What is the desired outcome?

Who does what? What deadlines will be set?
Arranging an expedition: working out how many will be involved,
where to go, what equipment and provisions might be needed.
Deciding where to travel to in America with limited time and money.
Making sure everyone is clear about how their activities fit together to
produce the play for the Drama Society.
Anticipating how much money to take when inter-railing.
Prioritising your studies and allocating time to other activities.
Interpersonal
skills
Displaying good relationships with

customers or clients, managers, peers and
subordinates.
Political awareness and sensitivity.
Negotiating with and persuading others
with self-confidence and tact.
Numerical
skills
Making simple calculations.

Interpreting ideas and drawing
conclusions from numerical information.
Identifying trends and patterns in data.
Quickly calculating the total cost of items in a bill or invoice.

Logically deducing inferences from a complex set of tables.
Analysing statistics to identify consumer spending patterns.
Setting objectives.
Identifying resources available.
Planning activities to achieve a goal.
Establishing priorities.
Being able to co-ordinate with others.
Anticipating and avoiding difficulties.
Organising personal time to carry out all
responsibilities.
Using information to persuade a manager to see your point of view.

Representing the views of your peer group to a departmental committee.
Persuading caterers to provide good value for money for a hall ball.
Dealing with difficult customers.
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First
impressions
count
Use your CV to showcase your

ability, skills and experience
in the best possible light.
When can you use a CV?
You normally send in your CV when
applying for a position. Job adverts will
tell you how they want you to apply so
check this first and if in doubt ask the
employer. If the employer requests a CV,
its usual to include a covering letter as
well. The exception is when youre asked
to upload your CV as part of a longer
application form where no letter may be
required.
How long should a CV be?

Aim for two sides of A4, or a one-page
CV if you can fit everything on; in some
countries like the USA, this may be
preferred. You can see examples of how a
one-page and a two-page CV could be
laid out on the next pages. For more on
CVs, see www.imperial.ac.uk/careers/CV
and www.imperial.ac.uk/careers/
quickguides.
What style should my CV be?

Use bullet points to emphasise actions
and achievements, and bold for headings
and sub-headings, as this helps to
signpost the reader towards relevant
skills, experience and achievements.
Before you start
CVs are also useful when youre making

direct, speculative approaches to
employers or following up contacts
youve made, perhaps as a result of
attending a special event (see pages 1920
for more on this). Explain why youre
contacting them and that youve included
your CV.
Consider how you will demonstrate to the

employer that you meet their
requirements. Make sure youre aware of,
and can meet, the skills, qualities,
qualifications and experience required to
succeed in the role. List your best
evidence and rank this in order of
significance this will help you see what
you need to emphasise on your CV.
When else can you use a CV?
elp
at hand
Irina Chemshirova, BSc biology with

a year in industry/research (fourth
year)
Throughout my time at Imperial I have
found the Careers Service extremely
helpful, especially when it comes to
checking your CV and covering letters.
Additionally, they also happily looked at
my personal statement when I was
applying for an MRes.
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For more on
CVs, including a
Quick Guide, see
www.imperial.ac.uk/
careers/quickguides
Examples of action
words
Using positive language when you
communicate with employers in writing
or in person helps to highlight your skills.
Achievement: accelerated,
accomplished, achieved, carried out,
completed, improved, delivered,
enhanced, finished, negotiated,
obtained, produced, secured,
increased, doubled, implemented.
Communication: advised, participated,
chaired meeting, wrote, instructed,
demonstrated, edited, presented,
discussed, promoted, persuaded,
recommended.
Taking initiative: created, formulated,
designed, established, introduced,
devised, started, developed, set up,
launched, initiated, enabled.
Research: classified, differentiated,
investigated, determined,
experimented, equated, searched,
developed, surveyed, examined,
indexed, compiled, catalogued.
Organising and planning: distributed,
reorganised, arranged, restructured,
budgeted, verified, scheduled,
computed, planned, produced.
Interpersonal: advised, negotiated,
consulted, evaluated, proposed,
handled, sorted out, collaborated,
discussed, mediated, facilitated.
Leadership: directed, supervised,
motivated, guided, managed, led,
organised, undertook.
Managing: organised, implemented,
established, produced, initiated,
attained, maintained.
Problem solving: analysed,
diagnosed, reduced, increased,
simplified, evaluated, synthesised,
tackled, investigated, reviewed,
identified, refined, streamlined,
examined, reorganised, solved.
Take note! This CV is not meant to be perfect: there is no such thing. It has been prepared with a new role in
mind in a new area such as investment banking (so not engineering or postgraduate study, where a two page
version would work better, allowing more space for details of degree, projects etc). Everyones CV is different
and yours has to work for you in the context of its purpose. Layouts can vary: for example, dates on left-hand
side. Heading titles and order can be changed and tailored to different roles. The key is to highlight all your
achievements so far that are relevant and present them clearly in a structured way so that your CV stands out.
Name and contact details

Provide key contact details clearly and
neatly as shown here; there is no need for
unnecessary headings such as Curriculum
Vitae or Address. There is no need either
to add your date of birth. If you are an
international student with the right to
work in the UK, state that here.
Education
This CV is aimed at jobs not related to her
degree, so just a few brief details on
degree have been provided. Expected
overall grade and overall averages
achieved so far have also been included.
Work experience
Be specific and concise, mention
achievements and outcomes. The use of
bullet points that begin with an action
word helps to highlight relevant skills.
Even routine customer service or office
jobs require skills and qualities that can
be transferred and applied to future roles
too.
Additional skills
Present your skills in a structured way,
perhaps with sub-headings and bullet
points.
Interests and achievements

Extra-curricular activities and interests
are an important way of showing
transferable skills and beneficial
personal qualities for the new role too.
Use positive verbs and highlight
achievements, results and outcomes.
Referees
Choice of font
Stick to one clear font throughout, eg
Arial or Times New Roman, and choose 11
pt as a minimum for the main text.
Check instructions: if referees contact

details are requested you may be asked
to enter them onto the application form
or provide full details at the end of a CV.
Otherwise you can do as Kelly has done
and simply state that details are
available on request. But you still need to
get your referees permission first and
make sure they have a copy of your CV
too.
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Example of a two-page CV
This CV is for a life scientist applying for postgraduate study MSc / MRes or PhD related
to the degree. The CV could work for a laboratory-based role in industry as well.
A lot of scientific / technical information has been included on the first page this amount
of subject-specific detail wouldnt be needed for applications to completely new roles and
organisations, where other skills such as team work and communication would need to be
emphasised more.
Fei tries to show skills such as these on the 2nd page.
So remember your CV needs to be tailored to the role!
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Fei demonstrates skills such as team work, communicating, leadership and initiative in the
way she outlines what she has done in her Other Work Experience and Interests and
Achievements sections.
Even though the activities described arent directly relevant, they help to show relevant
skills and qualities.
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To the letter
Use your covering letter to

prove youre the candidate
to beat.
he purpose of a covering letter is to
create a favourable first impression
and persuade the employer to read
your CV. Your letter should give
edited highlights from your CV, explaining
why youre suitable for the internship or
job youre applying for. Make sure that it
is tailored and adapted for each new
company you contact, detailing why youre
interested in them in particular. Your letter
also showcases your written
communication skills so make sure there
are no spelling or grammatical errors.
Structure of a covering letter

Start by saying what position youre
applying for. If youre applying
speculatively, say what kind of
opportunity youre looking for or that
youd welcome the opportunity to meet
with them to find out more about
getting in. You should also say briefly
what youre currently doing, such as
the course youre studying and the year
youre in at Imperial.
Tell them why you believe you are
suitable. Highlight your most relevant
skills and abilities and write about the
circumstances in which they were
acquired. You could indicate how you
contributed to a project team and
helped find a solution to a problem, or
how you improved something at your
place of work.
Say what attracts you to the company.
Mention what you have in common
with them, your knowledge of the
industry and your interest in the type of
work they do. If youve found out more
by talking to their employees (at a
presentation, for example), you can
mention this too.
Tell them that your CV is attached and
give them an idea of when you are
available for interview. Finish by saying
that you look forward to meeting them.
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Most employers will ask you

to email your CV or submit it on
their website. You can use the email
message itself for your covering letter or,
if you prefer to, email them a short
message and upload your cover letter as
an attachment, together with your CV. In
any email message you send, as with your
covering letter, make sure you convey
succinctly the key points that will grab
the employers attention. Make your
writing style concise and business-like
and keep a copy of your email and CV as
you will need to refer to them later.
Remember its your covering letter: this is just one example, and not
necessarily a perfect one! You need to decide what you want to say about
yourself in the context of the role for which youre applying. Highlight a few
key achievements and relevant skills and explain what motivates you too.
Mention outcomes and successes. Your letter should convey both your
suitability for the role and real enthusiasm.
Letter layout
Aim for one side of A4 maximum
Note correct layout for your
address and their address
Remember to date your letter
Address letter to a named person if
possible, using title + name and
with Yours sincerely at the end.
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The opening paragraph

Explain why you are writing to them
and where you saw the advert or
found out about them
Introduce yourself by referring to the
stage youre at, eg on x course at
Imperial
Why this job/organisation?

Show that youve thought
about why youd like to work
for them in that particular role.
Try to provide even more
specific reasons than are
provided here and in the final
paragraph.
Avoid just repeating whats on
their website sound
genuine.
Why you?
Highlight all the main reasons
why they should be interested
in you.
Refer to relevant skills,
experience and knowledge
gained in your degree, in work
and in extra-curricular activities.
Dont just repeat your CV;
supplement whats on it and
tailor what you say to this
particular role and organisation.
Yours faithfully
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The ending
End on a positive: what you hope will
happen next!
Dont forget to sign off using the
appropriate format: in this case Yours
faithfully as its addressed to Dear Sir
/ Madam.
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Ace
applications
Tailor your application form to

each employer and show that
you mean business.
ecruiters apply their companys
selection criteria when assessing
an application and gain their first
impression of you from reading
this. Producing a well researched and
carefully focused application is vital!
Make or break
Many applications fail for basic reasons
that could easily have been avoided
such as mistakes in spelling and grammar,
waffle, clichs or not being concise and
specific enough. Most large organisations
will want you to use their company
application form and apply online. Check
the instructions carefully so you know
whether you need to be fine-tuning your
CV or filling in an online form.
Top tips for

applications
1
Find out as much as you can

about the company and the job.
Your reasons for wanting to work
for them must sound genuine and
well researched.
Print off the form to get a sense of

it as a whole before you start filling
it in.
Work on your draft answers

before you commit yourself
online.
Follow all instructions!
Use the notes you have prepared

about yourself.
Be clear and direct, using short

paragraphs to give structure.
Stay within the word or character

count for each answer.
Dont waffle: keep answers

relevant and concise even if there
is no word limit.
Express yourself positively using

action words.
10
Use spellchecker with care and

watch your grammar.
11
Check for content is it relevant

and does it answer the
questions?
12
Print off a copy and remember to

save your form online.
Types of questions: open or closed?

At first sight, most forms seem easy to
complete. You are asked to provide
personal details followed by exam results
and work experience. These questions
require short, factual answers or selecting
options from drop-down lists, such as
your preferred geographical location and
choice of career, and the function or role
of interest eg research, production,
marketing or finance.
The open questions are harder to
answer. These are designed to test your
self-awareness and career understanding,
eg:
Why have you chosen a particular
career?
What evidence do you have of the
qualities and abilities needed to succeed
in it?
Do you understand what the career
involves?
Can you provide examples of skills
such as teamwork, commercial
awareness and problem solving?
Employers want your broader skills to
match their selection criteria, hence they
may ask the following of you:
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Give an example of when you achieved

a goal through working in a team.
What did you do that made a
difference?
How do you know you were
successful?
Your answers
Draw up a list of skills the employer is
looking for.
Review your activities and
achievements to find evidence that
matches the selection criteria.
Draft your responses, giving yourself
credit for what you have achieved or
learned.
Always market yourself positively.
In the
hot seat
If youve got as far as the

interview, youre a serious
contender for the job. Prepare
and practice, then relax:
youre nearly there!
ont be daunted by job interviews
preparation will help you
succeed. You have impressed the
employer with your application
and they now want to meet you to check:
you have the right skills and
qualifications to do the job
you really want to work for them
you will get on well with staff, peers
and clients.
Interviews also enable you to find
about more about the organisation and
the job. There will almost always be an
opportunity for you to ask questions at
the interview and this offers a chance to
really show how interested you are in the
employer.
Research the employer and job

Employers find it frustrating when
applicants dont demonstrate an
understanding of the job or organisation.
Consider the following:
What do you know about the employer,
their industry and competitors?
What are the key issues affecting this
sector at present?
What will the job really involve?
Use the following resources to help
you research the employer and the job:
employers websites, presentations and
careers fairs
career guides and occupational
information reference files
www.imperial.ac.uk/careers/links
Researching occupations and
employers
publications and websites of
professional bodies
anyone you know who is doing a
similar type of work!
Market yourself effectively

Ensure that you stand out from others
your degree alone is not enough. Review
your application form and CV: can you

expand confidently on everything that is
on there? You can use the typical
questions on this page to get started.
Trying to answer these questions aloud
will help you to prepare and sound more
convincing and fluent on the day.
Be very clear about what you can offer
the organisation.
Consider your strengths, your
achievements and skills.
Questions
Provide evidence of these to show you

are a strong candidate.
What happens during the interview?

First impressions are very important!
Try to look confident, relaxed and
happy.
A firm handshake conveys confidence.
Make eye contact with your interviewer
and smile.
Why they are asked
What made you choose

your degree?
To find out about you and what interests you.
Why have you applied to

us?
To discover how much youve found out about them and how
focused you career plans are.
What other jobs have you

applied to?
They will expect you to be making a few other similar

applications in the industry.
What is your greatest

weakness?
Try to use an example that you can turn around and show
youre dealing with positively, eg Im not very confident at
speaking in groups but Ive tried to get all the practice I can
at doing this.
Describe a situation where Designed to work out how you go about problem-solving and
you have had to solve a
whether you can learn from your mistakes.
problem. What did you
learn from it?
Why should we employ
you?
An opportunity to demonstrate your suitability and draw

parallels between what youve got to offer and what the
employer needs.
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Turn
in
gt
he tables
Lee Pearson, PhD environmental

policy (2013)
You need to have solid answers for Why
this company? and Why this job? Those
types of questions started every interview
I attended and answering them should be
calming, not stressful! I found the mock
interview with a careers consultant at
Imperial really useful. Id done dozens of
interviews before, but this was the first
time I got feedback on my body language,
specifically on hand gestures I use when
Im nervous. Modifying this in subsequent
interviews definitely helped me project
confidence.
Interviewers will want to explore

this commitment with questions
such as:
What do you know about us?
Who else have you applied
to?
Where do you want to be in
five years time?
Good research will help you
convince them youre really keen.
Some questions will assess your
intellectual abilities, focusing on your
academic record and degree subject.
You may be asked hypothetical problems
to see if you can think on your feet. Stay
calm and remember that interviewers are
interested in your problem-solving skills
the process by which you get there, not
just the actual result.
mock-interview workshops run by careers

consultants to help you practise being
interviewed and you will receive
feedback. There are online videos, DVDs
and a good stock of books and handouts,
which include typical questions to help
you prepare. After an unsuccessful
interview, you can always ask employers
for feedback, which can be very useful.
Finally, practise with your friends; they
will spot annoying mannerisms or
distracting body language.
Sit up straight and dont cross your

arms as this creates barriers.
If you feel nervous, remind yourself
that the interviewer needs to fill a
vacancy they want you to succeed.
Questions
Most interviews are competency based
ie recruiters will be seeking examples of
when you have used the skills that are
relevant to the job. Focus on what you
did, and make sure that when talking
about working in a team, you outline
your role, your actions and the result of
your efforts.
Check the skills table on page 29 and
think about the evidence you would put
in the final column. Draw examples from
employment, leisure activities, travel,
interests and academic life. When
questioned about these, talk about
examples that show you working with
others, your initiative and when you have
managed or planned activities. Be positive
about changes of career focus, highlight
the fact that you are keen to get into this
new career and not get out of the
previous one fast.
Be ready to talk about why you want
this job with this organisation.
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These are becoming increasingly popular,

especially for first interviews, but this
doesnt mean you can skimp on your
interview preparation or treat it any less
formally! Body language still has a role
your voice will sound better if you sit up
straight or even stand. The questions,
however, will be similar to those in
standard interviews so be clear about the
important points you want to get across
to the employer. Make sure that you:
have privacy for the interview, away
from distractions and noise
smile it will make you sound
friendlier and more confident
avoid monotones and use gestures as
you would in normal conversation
they will help your voice sound livelier
you could record your voice
beforehand to check how you sound
ask Would you like me to expand on
this? or Does this answer your
question? if theres an awkward silence
have your CV or application form to
hand and some paper to make notes.
Developing your interview

technique
Look out for events in your department
or run centrally by the Careers Service,
such as employer-led skills workshops, to
help you with interviews. You can attend
No
Telephone interviews
es!
cus
ex
Jassel Majevadia, PhD physics

(2014), IBM technology consultant
My top piece of advice would be to
practise interviewing. No excuses just
get started! Practise in front of a mirror, or
even better, a video camera on your
computer, so you can play it back quickly,
and also keep time. Begin by structuring
some answers the STAR format is great
and write your answers down. Practise a
few times until youre sure. A mock
interview with a careers consultant was
one of the best decisions I made because
they help you break down your answers
and structure them. They want you to be
at your best so everything will get picked
apart but dont let that dishearten you!
Your time
to shine
Assessment centres are

designed to give employers
an all-round view of you and
other candidates. So what
exactly do they involve?
mployers use assessment centres to
obtain a more rounded view of
candidates. They want to see how
you interact with others, not just at
one-to-one interviews. An invitation to an
assessment centre usually follows a
successful first-round interview, and a
wide range of activities can take place
there.
A typical timetable
for an assessment
centre
Whats in it for me?

All selection processes are two-way: you
can find out much more about your
potential employer. You will meet a range
of employees, gain a better understanding
of the culture of the organisation and
have the opportunity to ask lots of
questions. You can be more certain that
you are really interested in them.
How many people will be invited?

Assessment centres can include group
exercises where you work on a range of
problems with five or six other
candidates. Some, all, or none of the
candidates may be appointed. It helps to
regard them as future colleagues, people
to co-operate with, rather than as
competition. Boost your confidence by
realising that assessment centres are
expensive to run only strong, viable
candidates are invited.
How will I be assessed?

Employers have a checklist of skills,
abilities or competences against which
they rate you during each exercise and
interview. These may include:
problem solving
team/group skills
communicating successfully
handling complexity
commercial awareness
drive/energy
initiative
ability to influence/persuade
technical understanding
an enterprising approach.
Assessors will keep detailed notes on
how you are doing and grade you against
each competency in each exercise and
look carefully at your overall
performance. Even the best candidates
wont do everything perfectly, so if you
feel you have made a slip, dont let it put
you off stay focused!
Practicalities
Get to the venue in good time. Arriving
late could be very embarrassing!
Take employer literature and a copy of
your application with you for reference.
Dress codes may be indicated in the
invitation and should be followed. It is
better to be too smart than too casual.
Follow all instructions carefully and if
you are not sure of anything, ask for
clarification.
Be friendly and co-operative to
everyone you meet. You never know
who will have the final say about you.
Participate: there are no marks if you
dont.
8.45am
Arrival, registration
9.00am9.30am Company
presentation and
overview of the day
9.30am10.00am Interview
10.00am11.00am Group exercise
11.15am12.15pm Prepare and give
presentation
12.15pm1.00pm Lunch with
employees/ recent
hires
1.00pm1.45pm Case-study
interview, in-tray
exercise or written
exercise
2.00pm3.00pm Psychometric tests
3.00pm4.00pm Panel interview
5.00pm
Depart
Make a note of the names of all the

company representatives you meet.
How can the Careers Service

help me prepare?
We have several books covering
assessment centres that you can refer to.
You can also watch the video Assessment
Centres online at www.imperial.ac.uk/
careers. Look out for workshops and
talks about assessment centres, especially
during the autumn and spring terms. If
you have questions about an assessment
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Assessment centre tips

PhD computing student, second year
centre you have been invited to, raise

these during a 20-minute consultation
with a careers consultant.
interviews. In very popular areas, like

banking, tests offer a quick and relatively
low-cost method for the employer to
reduce the numbers.
How should I prepare for

psychometric tests?
Practice can help you know what to
expect. If an employer sends you
examples, make sure you do them.
Percentages, pie charts, histograms and
ratios figure strongly. Even if you have
A level maths, it may help to remind
yourself of the basics again.
Where can I get more information
about tests? In the Careers Service, you
Tha
n
At a recent assessment centre for a

consultancy role at IBM, I was given two
tasks: one was a group-planning exercise,
and the other was a group discussion. My
tip for these kinds of tasks is to be
friendly with the other candidates
beforehand as this will help you work
together more efficiently. During the
exercises, try to contribute ideas, listen to
others, take their views into account,
discuss, and be willing to compromise.
Show that you are a good team player.
Summarising key points and actions, as
well as keeping track of time, are other
ways to contribute too. This shows you are
listening carefully and able to move the
discussion on at times.
We were also asked to prepare a
presentation for a client in pairs, and our
client was tough. Although we thought the
task hadnt gone well, our assessors
thought otherwise they werent
expecting us to be perfect, they were
evaluating our potential. So my advice
would also be try to stay calm, whatever
happens.
ou!
ky
Psychometric tests
Online psychometric tests are often used by
employers. You may have to take one of
these tests when you apply or later at an
assessment centre. There are two types
aptitude tests and personality
questionnaires. Aptitude tests are strictly
timed and typically involve verbal,
numerical and diagrammatic reasoning. In
contrast, personality questionnaires are not
timed and feel less like an exam. Remember
that test results are just one part of the
picture when decisions are made.
Interviews are often used to follow up the
results of a personality questionnaire.
Why do employers use them?

Employers like tests because they are
objective; it is impossible to completely
eliminate subjectivity and bias from
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Mark Frederick, MEng and

PhD aeronautical engineering
Imperials Careers Service gave me
invaluable help when deciding on career
areas to pursue, priceless advice with my
first application, and superb preparation
for competency-based interviews and
assessment centres. I dont think I would
have received the offers I did without
them. I would advise all students to spend
as much time as possible on focused
applications, to take heart in the face of
the almost inevitable rejections, and to
make use of the many resources and
knowledgeable staff at the Careers
Service.
can obtain practice aptitude test booklets

for a small charge. We also have books
detailing different types of tests as well as
a free handout. Further information on
tests and links to sample practice tests are
on our website www.imperial.ac.uk/
careers/ug/applicationsandselection.
What if I am disabled or have a
specific learning disability, eg dyslexia? If
you let employers know in advance, they
can make suitable arrangements for you.
If you get extra time in College exams,
mention this to employers as you may be
entitled to get extra time for the tests.
How should I approach personality
tests? Be yourself, dont try to reinvent
your personality. You wont know what
they are looking for so its best to go with
your instinctive reaction. Questions are
designed by psychologists to detect when
someone is being less than honest.
Top tips for aptitude

tests
Get a good nights sleep.
Take your calculator with you.
Listen very carefully to the instructions
and ask questions if you are not clear.
Work as accurately as you can, without
spending too long on any one
question.
Dont focus on finishing the tests. They
are designed so that very few people
will complete them.
In numerical tests, using
approximations can save you a lot of
time.
Avoid wild guessing.
Keep an eye on the time.
Examples of typical assessment centre activities

Whats involved
How to succeed
Aptitude tests
Formal tests of reasoning (eg verbal, numerical,

logical/diagrammatic).
Strictly timed with right or wrong answers.
Instructions and practice questions are given
before the actual test.
Practise the aptitude tests available in the Careers Service;

at www.imperial.ac.uk/careers/ug/applicationand
selection you will find links to online test sites.
Work quickly but accurately throughout.
Have a good nights sleep the night before!
Personality
questionnaires
Not tests; no right or wrong answers or time limit.

Designed to look at personality factors,
eg motivations, interests or team style.
Dont try to second-guess what the employer wants

inconsistency will show up, so answer questions honestly.
Group exercise
Group tasks may be with different roles assigned

beforehand, or no roles assigned.
Could be a practical task (eg building a paper
tower), a problem-solving exercise or a group
discussion.
The objective is usually for candidates to work
together to achieve a result.
Assessors will sit around the room observing you.
Make sure you contribute but dont dominate the group.

Speak clearly, listen and dont interrupt others.
Argue your point assertively but be prepared to
compromise.
Check on time and summarise progress every so often.
Try to draw out quieter members and be tactful to all.
Presentation
You may be given a topic, in advance or on the day,

and told how long you should present for.
You will present to assessors and possibly other
candidates.
Good structure: introductionmiddle conclusion.

Make slides clear and not too detailed.
Prepare easy-to-read prompts for yourself (not a script).
Practise in front of an audience and check you stick to
time!
Check how to use the technology before you start.
Speak at a steady pace, maintain audience eye contact
and project enthusiasm.
There may be follow-up questions so make sure you can
justify what youve said.
Case study or e-tray

exercise
Review and analysis of data (possibly related to

employers business) requiring written report
and/or discussion.
E-tray exercise working through a series of
e-tray items, making decisions on action needed
and drafting responses.
Manage your time there will be a lot of information and a

tight time limit.
E-trays scan through all items initially and prioritise your
time allocation.
Be prepared to discuss your decisions and conclusions.
Second interview
May be one-to-one or panel.

Usually focuses on different areas from first
interview; may probe issues arising from the day.
May include technical questions and discussions of
case studies or scenarios.
Prepare as for first interview review what was asked

then. Swot up on technical areas if applicable.
For a panel interview, direct your answer to the speaker
but keep eye contact with the rest of the panel.
Social activities
Could be lunch on the day or even dinner the night

before, to give you the opportunity to talk to
graduate trainees and managers outside the main
assessment. An opportunity for you to find out
more about the organisation and your role in it.
Not usually formally assessed, although those you
meet may be asked for their opinion informally.
Be yourself but be aware of the impression you are

making.
Even when the atmosphere seems relaxed, be aware that
you are still being observed.
Ask interesting questions but dont monopolise
the conversation.
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Jobs and course providers
Jobs and
course
providers
This section highlights leading employers and course providers

with thousands of opportunities on offer for Imperial students.
Have a browse through this section and get even more ideas
about your future career.
The process of planning and developing your career takes time and effort but help is at
hand! The articles throughout this Guide are packed with tips and advice to help you
and this section gives you ideas of just some of the opportunities out there.
Everything that the Careers Service does is aimed at helping you to plan and develop
your career, from the events and activities it organises that put you in touch with
employers, to the resources provided online or in hard copy, not to mention the
expertise and advice on offer from a team of professionally qualified careers
consultants.
The articles in this publication give you tips on increasing your awareness of the
opportunities around you. Explore these in light of your individual interests and
abilities, then review your options and come to a decision about what your next steps
will be. When its time to start making applications, the Careers Service can help again,
ensuring that you promote yourself in the best way possible, both in writing and in
person.
One way to explore your options is simply to browse sample vacancies and get
a better idea of whats out there. This section presents you with a range of different
opportunities, organised by different types of sector. Use these pages, alongside the
websites suggested elsewhere in this Guide, to research your career options. Take every
opportunity to meet and talk to employers too.
Make sure youre registered on JobsLive on www.imperial.ac.uk/careers, which is a
key way of finding out about employer events at Imperial and vacancies. As youll see
from the next few pages, there are many employers and course providers who are keen
to hear from Imperial students like you!
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WHAT ARE YOU

WAITING FOR?
Apply now
and tell
employers
where you saw
them first
BAE Systems
WEB www.baesystems.com/graduates
SOCIAL MEDIA @BAESGraduates BAE Systems Early Careers
MAIN LOCATIONS OR REGIONS Multiple across the UK
AREAS OF ACTIVITY & JOB FUNCTION(S)
Real world. Real work. Real challenges.
Join us as a graduate and youll quickly become involved in developing some
of the most technologically advanced defence, security and aerospace
systems, and receive tailored development to advance your career!
About Us
We work together with local partners to develop, engineer, manufacture, and
support the innovations that sustain economies, increase defence sovereignty
and safeguard commercial interests. With some 84,600 employees in six
continents, our story is about talented people who are relentlessly committed
to creating solutions that protect and strengthen nations. Thats work that
inspires us. Thats BAE Systems.
What you can expect
As one of the worlds most innovative companies, we can offer you an exciting
and challenging career. Whether its our Graduate Development Framework
(GDF), Applied Intelligence graduate roles, Finance Leader Development
Programme (FLDP), Sigma Leadership Programme (Sigma), all combine formal
learning with real world challenges.
GRADUATES SOUGHT Any discipline
STARTING SALARY 25,000 minimum
PATTERN OF RECRUITMENT/CLOSING DATE Ongoing
FORM OF APPLICATION Online
APPROX ANNUAL INTAKE 200 graduates, 50 industrial placements
VACATION WORK/COURSES Yes
Recruiting Co-ordinator
The Boston Consulting Group
20 Manchester Square
London
W1U 3AN
United Kingdom
TEL 020 7753 5353
EMAIL LonRecruiting@bcg.com
WEB www.bcg.com
MAIN LOCATIONS OR REGIONS

We have 50 offices in 32 countries around the world.
Bain & Company is the management consulting firm the worlds business
leaders come to when they want enduring results. Together, we find value
across boundaries, develop insights to act on, and energize teams to sustain
success. Were passionate about always doing the right thing for our clients,
our people and our communities, even if it isnt easy.
Associate Consultants are the heart and soul of our organisation. As an AC, you
will be our front line, developing powerful insights that will be used to convince
senior executives to drive change across their organisations and support them
in their initiatives.
We welcome applications for full time positions from undergraduates,
postgraduates and other advanced degree candidates.
STARTING SALARY Competitive
PATTERN OF RECRUITMENT/CLOSING DATE
Applications open from September 1st, the deadline is November 2nd
FORM OF APPLICATION CV and cover letter to joinbain.com
APPROX ANNUAL INTAKE No fixed quota
VACATION WORK/COURSES No
Gillian Bray
CHP Consulting
20 Gresham Street
London
EC2V 7JE
TEL 020 7588 1800
EMAIL gillian.bray@chp.co.uk
WEB www.chp.co.uk/careers
MAIN LOCATIONS OR REGIONS London and 80 other offices worldwide

The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is a global management consulting firm
and the worlds leading advisor on business strategy. We partner with clients
in all sectors and regions to identify their highest-value opportunities, address
their most critical challenges, and transform their businesses. Our customised
approach combines deep insight into the dynamics of companies and markets
with close collaboration at all levels of the client organisation. This ensures
that our clients achieve sustainable competitive advantage, build more
capable organisations, and secure lasting results.
STARTING SALARY Highly competitive
PATTERN OF RECRUITMENT/CLOSING DATE From 15th September until
1st November 2014
FORM OF APPLICATION Online via apply.bcg.com/ukuniversity
APPROX ANNUAL INTAKE No set number
FOR VACATION WORK APPLY BY from 1st to 31st January 2015
Sophia Matthews
Bain & Company
40 Strand,
London,
WC2N 5RW
TEL +44 20 7969 6108
EMAIL sophia.matthews@bain.com
WEB http://www.bain.com/offices/london/en_us/index.aspx
SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.facebook.com/bainandcompanyUK?brand_redir=1
MAIN LOCATIONS OR REGIONS Based in London with operations in the US,

Australia, New Zealand and Europe.
CHP Consulting helps asset finance companies improve their business
performance by implementing our software - ALFA Systems - and applying our
wide-ranging experience of the industry. Blue-chip clients such as Bank of
America, Barclays, Deutsche Bank, Socit Gnrale and Toyota Financial
Services have reaped the benefits of CHPs finest assets: our people.
You will begin your career either on a client site or based in the office and your
first role will typically be software development. As you gain more knowledge
of the business and technology, you will have increased responsibility in our
business change implementation projects.
We only recruit people who we think will get on with each other, so the
atmosphere is friendly and inclusive.
STARTING SALARY 40,000 plus 5,000 sign-on bonus
PATTERN OF RECRUITMENT/CLOSING DATE Continuous
APPROX ANNUAL INTAKE 1520
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CII
20 Aldermanbury
London EC2V 7HY
Tel +44 (0)20 7417 4788
Email discover@cii.co.uk
Web www.discoverrisk.co.uk
Lauren Archer
Corporate Value Associates (CVA)
50 Great Marlborough Street, London W1F 7JS
TEL +44 (0)20 7559 5000
EMAIL recruituk@corporate-value.com
WEB www.corporate-value.com
The CII is the worlds largest professional body for risk, insurance and financial
services, with more than 115,000 members in over 150 countries.
The UK is the #3 market for risk and insurance, and Europes largest by far.
Some 30% of financial services roles are in our profession.
The Discover Risk website brings key employers together in one place,
showing internships, graduate schemes, case studies, interview tips, and key
sector news.
Our free Discover membership scheme is open to full-time students at UK
universities. This gives you key sector insight, networking opportunities and
soft copies of all member communications at no cost.
Whether you are interested in underwriting, broking, risk management, loss
adjusting, claims management or a business support function, this will give
you the edge.
MAIN LOCATIONS OR REGIONS Amsterdam, Beijing, Berlin, Boston, Casablanca,

Hong Kong, London, Melbourne, Milan, Paris, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore,
Sydney, Tokyo, Vienna and Washington DC
CVA enjoys a worldwide reputation as strategic consultants, helping senior
management solve crucial business problems. Our focus is on delivering
sustainable and differentiating performance improvement, resulting in greater
value for stakeholders. Thanks to our committed, gifted and personable people
we have strong relationships with a large base of satisfied clients who trust us
to bring their business challenges to a truly joint resolution. Over the past 27
successful years, we have developed extensive experience in a wide range of
topics and industries and have developed rigorous analytical methods. Being a
niche but global player enables us to focus our efforts while avoiding
bureaucracy and maintaining an entrepreneurial culture.
GRADUATES SOUGHT Any degree discipline, minimum 2.1 you should have an
outstanding academic record and be able to demonstrate quantitative skills
and commercial awareness as well as exceptional extra-curricular
achievements.
PATTERN OF RECRUITMENT/CLOSING DATE Annual at entry level. Apply by 31
October 2014
FORM OF APPLICATION CV
FOR VACATION WORK APPLY BY 23 January 2015
There are six glasses in a row. The three on the left are full. The three on the right are empty.
By moving only one glass, can you make a row of alternating full and empty glasses?
AN IT CONSULTANCY FOR PEOPLE WHO SEE THE WORLD DIFFERENTLY.

Super geek, people person or business brain?
CHP employs graduates and professionals from many disciplines. Do you have what it
takes to be a top Java programmer? Do you make managing complex projects look
easy? Could your ideas make leading companies more profitable?
CHP is established in the UK, US, Asia-Pacific and throughout Europe. You will be
based in our London City office and go on to work in a variety of roles on projects
with some of the worlds leading leasing and asset finance companies.
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We will train you so that youre able to work on any part of our business change
projects, building and implementing our industry-leading software.
You will have an outstanding academic background including a 2:1 degree or
better and a minimum of 320 UCAS points. You will be curious, have a logical
mind, and be confident, ambitious and ready for a challenge.
Starting salary is 35k and you will join one of our graduate intakes throughout
the year. Find out more about opportunities with CHP Consulting at
www.chp.co.uk/careers.
Credo
12 Arthur Street, London EC4R 9AB
TEL 020 3206 8800
EMAIL recruitment@credo-group.com
WEB www.credo-group.com
Lauren Kennaugh
Dialog Semiconductor
WEB www.dialog-semiconductor.com
MAIN LOCATIONS OR REGIONS London, Dubai

Credo is a market leading boutique strategy consultancy with global reach. We
work for the CEOs and boards of todays most forward-thinking and influential
companies, providing solutions for key strategic issues which markets, what
business model, how to achieve above market returns.
Associate Consultants are involved in every stage of case delivery, from
business development, through industry research and analysis, to strategic
recommendations and client presentations. Small case teams and early
exposure to clients and partners mean greater responsibility early on in your
career. Six-monthly promotion opportunities are available. We offer extensive
global travel opportunities and lead the market on pay.
Credo is looking for exceptional individuals. Candidates must be logical,
numerate and entrepreneurial, with excellent communication skills and a
streak of creativity.
STARTING SALARY Market leading
PATTERN OF RECRUITMENT/CLOSING DATE Annual; Milkround deadline:
9th November 2014
FORM OF APPLICATION CV and cover letter
APPROX ANNUAL INTAKE 10+
Human Resources Manager

Dixon Wilson
22 Chancery Lane
London WC2A 1LS
Dstl (Defence Science & Technology Laboratory)

Graduate & Student Resourcing Team
Dstl Porton Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0JQ
TEL 01980 658 484
EMAIL GRADUATES@dstl.gov.uk
WEB www.facebook.com/dstlearlycareers
TEL 020 7680 8100

EMAIL careers@dixonwilson.co.uk
WEB www.dixonwilson.co.uk
MAIN LOCATIONS OR REGIONS London and Paris
Dixon Wilson is one of the leading accountancy firms in the UK, with offices in
London and Paris. We specialise in providing accountancy, audit and tax advice
and strategic planning to private clients, companies, entrepreneurs and their
businesses. Graduates are recruited for trainee chartered accountancy
positions to work in all areas of the practice.
PATTERN OF RECRUITMENT/CLOSING DATE End of December (Spring Intake)
End of April (Autumn Intake)
FORM OF APPLICATION EAF
APPROX ANNUAL INTAKE London: 16 Paris: 1/2
VACATION WORK/COURSES Yes, Summer Vacational Scheme
FOR VACATION WORK APPLY BY Sending a CV and covering letter to
careers@dixonwilson.co.uk
MAIN LOCATIONS OR REGIONS Dialog Semiconductor has offices in Germany.

UK, Austria, China, Greece, Japan, Hong Kong, Italy, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan,
the Netherlands, Turkey, and USA.
Dialog Semiconductor creates energy efficient, highly integrated, mixed signal
circuits optimised for personal portable, short range wireless, lighting, display
and automotive applications. With its unique focus and expertise in system
power management, and now with the recent addition of short range wireless
and VoIP technology to the portfolio, Dialog brings decades of experience to the
rapid development of integrated circuits for personal portable applications
including smartphones, tablet PCs, digital cordless phones and gaming
applications.
GRADUATES SOUGHT Electrical and Electronic Engineering, some Physics and
Software
VACATION WORK/COURSES yes
MAIN LOCATIONS OR REGIONS Dstl Porton Down, near Salisbury

Dstl Portsdown West, near Portsmouth
Dstl Fort Halstead, near Sevenoaks
Dstl maximises the impact of science and technology on UK defence and
security across government.
We work with the best people with the best ideas from small companies to
world-class universities, large defence companies and even other nations and
develop battle-winning technologies, based on deep and widespread research,
supporting UK military operations now and in the future.
Our work covers a range of disciplines including social science, mathematics
and engineering, including research, advice, consultancy, technical and
systems risk management.
GRADUATES SOUGHT Science / Engineering / Mathematics / IT / Electronics /
Operational Analysis
STARTING SALARY Graduates Circa 22,167
Student Placements Circa 15,000 pro rata
PATTERN OF RECRUITMENT/CLOSING DATE Annual
APPROX ANNUAL INTAKE Approx. 80 graduates & 100 placement students
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FTI Consulting
200 Aldersgate
Aldersgate Street
London
EC1A 4HD
EMAIL EconGraduate.recruitment@fticonsulting.com
WEB www.fticonsulting.co.uk/graduates
MAIN LOCATIONS OR REGIONS London and Paris
The talent and expertise of our people makes FTI Consulting a global thought
leader in business advisory services and consulting. Our business is growing
and we are looking for bright, motivated people to contribute to our success.
Our Economic and Financial Consulting practice is looking for graduates to help
provide our clients with clear analysis of complex economic and financial
issues for use in legal and regulatory proceedings and strategic decision
making. You must be numerate and highly analytical with the ability to think
creatively to join our team.
We also have graduate opportunities in Forensic and Litigation Consulting,
Strategic Communications, Tax advisory and Technology Consulting.
GRADUATES SOUGHT Applicants should have, or be expecting, a first or upper
second class degree in a variety of disciplines
PATTERN OF RECRUITMENT/CLOSING DATE 17 November 2014
FORM OF APPLICATION Online application
APPROX ANNUAL INTAKE 35 across a range of practice areas
VACATION WORK/COURSES Refer to website
GSK
980 Great West Road, Brentford, Greater London
WEB www.futureleaders.gsk. com
SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter, Facebook.
MAIN LOCATIONS OR REGIONS Based in the UK, with operations in over 100
countries.
GSK has the challenging and inspiring mission to improve the quality of human
life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer. Developing
innovative medicines and products, as well as improving access to healthcare
for patients around the world, GSK gives its people the chance to answer some
of the biggest questions facing everyone on the planet, alongside those about
personal and professional growth. We offer graduate and placement
opportunities in Communications, Finance, IT, Procurement, HR, Sales and
Marketing (Consumer and Pharmaceutical), Management, Health Outcomes,
as well as Regulatory Affairs, Product Development, Science and Engineering
vacancies in our Global Manufacturing and Supply and Research and
Development functions.
GRADUATES SOUGHT Any discipline.
STARTING SALARY Competitive salary and benefits package.
PATTERN OF RECRUITMENT/CLOSING DATE Please see website for closing
dates.
FORM OF APPLICATION Online.
APPROX ANNUAL INTAKE 6070 graduates and over 300 placement students.
VACATION WORK/COURSES Yes.
FOR VACATION WORK APPLY BY See website for details.
ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL

CONSULTING
EXTRAORDINARY
GRADUATES
EXTRAORDINARY
OPPORTUNITIES
KICK START YOUR CAREER
IN CONSULTING
FORENSIC AND LITIGATION

CONSULTING
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
TECHNOLOGY
CORPORATE FINANCE
The talent and expertise of our people

makes FTI Consulting a global thought leader
in economic and financial consulting. We provide
clear analysis of complex economic and financial
issues for use in legal and regulatory proceedings
and strategic decision making. We have vacancies
for numerate, highly analytical graduates to join
our Economic and Financial Consulting practice.
Working in small client teams where knowledge
sharing is a key part of the culture means youll
have the opportunity to do meaningful work
from the very beginning of your career.
For more information and to apply go to
www.fticonsulting.co.uk/graduates.
Closing date for applications is 17 November 2014.
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Hiscox Insurance
1 Great St Helens, London EC3A 6HX
WEB www.hiscoxgroup.com/graduates
Elizabeth Bird
Integration Management Consulting
7th Floor, 9 Berkeley Street
London W1J 8DW
TEL 020 7290 4770
EMAIL recruiting@integrationconsulting.com
WEB www.integrationconsulting.com
MAIN LOCATIONS OR REGIONS UK London, Colchester, Glasgow, Manchester,

York, Birmingham, Maidenhead; Europe France, Spain, Germany, Portugal,
Belgium, Netherlands, Sweden, Guernsey; USA; Bermuda
Hiscox is one of the worlds leading specialist insurance groups, providing
cover for a diverse portfolio of personal and commercial risks. From the
aerospace, marine and film industries, to the fine art world and high net worth
households, our extraordinary cover operates around the globe.
Our international two year graduate programme is designed to give immediate
hands-on exposure, gaining on the job training from highly-respected
professionals and support towards professional qualifications.
We also offer an eight week summer intern programme giving real reward for
real work.
GRADUATES SOUGHT You can be studying for a degree in any discipline, but a
good level of numeracy and strong interpersonal skills are essential.
STARTING SALARY Competitive base plus generous benefits package
FORM OF APPLICATION Online via our graduate specific website
www.hiscoxgroup.com/graduates
APPROX ANNUAL INTAKE An international cohort of 20
VACATION WORK See website
MAIN LOCATIONS OR REGIONS Travel throughout Europe from our London hub
We are a strategy, management and operations consultancy whose passion
for helping our industry leading clients means that we go the extra mile to
ensure that our projects deliver more than just a recommendation our advice
is realistic, implementable and drives the results our clients need. Since
opening in 2011, our London office has grown quickly to become a hub that
serves our clients across Europe.
Our analysts, who all begin their career with a 23 week training programme in
Brazil, are able to break complex problems down into component parts and
work together directly with our clients to find solutions that deliver results in
the real world.
Our analysts start as generalists and complete a 9 month consulting skills
programme before specialising in their chosen area of expertise.
PATTERN OF RECRUITMENT/CLOSING DATE Annual. Closing date 05/11/2014
FORM OF APPLICATION Please submit a CV and cover letter online at
www.integrationconsulting.com
APPROX ANNUAL INTAKE 810 Analysts
Johnson Matthey
Orchard Road, Royston Herts SG8 5HE
WEB www.matthey.com/careers
SOCIAL MEDIA @Johnson_Matthey
MAIN LOCATIONS OR REGIONS Across the UK; including Hertfordshire,
Oxfordshire, Teesside. International opportunities also available.
Johnson Matthey is a leader in sustainable technologies. Many of the groups
products enhance the quality of life of millions through their beneficial impact
on the environment, human health and wellbeing.
We focus on clean air, clean energy and low carbon technologies and are
experts in the application and recycling of precious metals.
Johnson Matthey has operations in over 30 countries and employs around
12,000 people. Our products and services are sold across the world to a wide
range of advanced technology industries.
We recruit graduates into a wide variety of job functions including Research
and Technology, Development and Production, Sales and Marketing, Finance, IT
and HR.
Our graduates say From day one... it was both fun and challenging to learn
new skills and apply them to real world problems
GRADUATES SOUGHT Science and Engineering
STARTING SALARY Competitive package and benefits
Graduate Recruitment
KPMG LLP
15 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5GL
TEL Freephone 0500 664 665
EMAIL ukfmgraduate@kpmg.co.uk
WEB www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/graduates
SOCIAL MEDIA facebook.com/kpmgrecruitment and
twitter.com/kpmgrecruitment
MAIN LOCATIONS OR REGIONS Nationwide
At KPMG, we provide Audit, Tax and Advisory services to some of the worlds
biggest businesses. And we believe that all business and solutions boil down
to one thing: people. Thats why whatever we do, we see people first.
Were a massively diverse business, welcoming all kinds of personalities and
characters, skills sets and, indeed, degree disciplines. Youll enjoy exceptional
training, exposure to clients from day one, and real world, real time
responsibility.
So if you thrive on intellectual challenge, variety and direct client involvement,
this could be just the place for you.
To find out more, visit kpmgcareers.co.uk
STARTING SALARY Competitive with excellent benefits package
APPROX ANNUAL INTAKE 1,000
FOR VACATION WORK APPLY BY Ongoing
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Lazard
50 Stratton Street, London, W1J 8LL
TEL +44 (0)20 7187 2000
EMAIL graduate.london@lazard.com
WEB www.lazard.com/careers
MAIN LOCATIONS OR REGIONS London, New York, Paris
Lazard is the leading global independent advisor to corporations, partnerships,
institutions, governments, sovereign entities and individuals. We offer a wide
array of financial advisory services regarding mergers and acquisitions and
other strategic matters, restructurings, capital structure, capital raising and
corporate finance.
At Lazard, we compete on the strength of our ideas and seek to win alongside
our clients. Thats why we look for only the brightest people who value integrity
to join our team. If you have these qualities and want to make a difference, you
should consider a career at Lazard.
Our London office offers opportunities for financial advisory Analysts and
Summer Interns.
Apply by: 3 November 2014 Analysts, 17 November 2014 - Interns
FORM OF APPLICATION Online only at www.lazard.com/careers
APPROX ANNUAL INTAKE Up to 20 Analysts and 20 Interns
FOR VACATION WORK APPLY BY 17 November 2014
Graduate Recruitment Team

M&G Investments
Laurence Pountney Hill
London
EC4R 0HH
WEB www.mandg.co.uk
MAIN LOCATIONS OR REGIONS City of London
With approximately 248bn* under management and a record of investment
excellence stretching back over more than 80 years, M&G, the UK and
European investment arm of the Prudential group, is one of the UKs leading
and most respected fund management groups.
Were not your average financial services firm and our unique culture is just
one aspect that makes us stand out from the crowd. We offer a supportive
environment that encourages innovation and creativity whilst maintaining a
healthy work/life balance.
Recruiting and retaining talent is vital to our continued success. Investing in
your development is just the beginning.
*as at 31 March 2014
FORM OF APPLICATION online
APPROX ANNUAL INTAKE 25 grads & 35 interns
VACATION WORK/COURSES Insights Day
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Holly Winter
L.E.K. Consulting
40 Grosvenor Place, London, SW1X 7JL
TEL 020 7389 7200
EMAIL london.recruit@lek.com
WEB www.lek.com
MAIN LOCATIONS OR REGIONS London HQ with an additional 21 offices across
Europe, the Americas, and Asia Pacific
L.E.K. is an international firm that specialises in strategy, transaction services
and performance improvement consulting. It advises the largest private and
public sector organisations, private equity companies and smaller, more
entrepreneurial businesses.
With a reputation for resolving the most complex commercial issues, L.E.K.
helps business leaders consistently make better decisions, deliver improved
business performance and create greater shareholder returns.
Associates are involved in all aspects of strategic and financial analysis,
offering exposure to multiple industry sectors and a wide variety of
commercial challenges. The nature and pace of L.E.K.s strategic work
facilitates the rapid development of a highly analytical skill-set, which is
underpinned by a structured training programme. The Associate role at L.E.K.
provides a dynamic, varied and highly rewarding work environment.
GRADUATES SOUGHT Any discipline, 2.1 or above
FORM OF APPLICATION Online application by 9th November 2014
APPROX ANNUAL INTAKE c. 30 in London - start dates available in September
2015 and spring 2016
VACATION WORK/COURSES 8 week summer internship for penultimate year
students (application deadline: 25th January 2015)
Samantha Marchant
McKinsey & Company
No. 1 Jermyn Street
London SW1Y 4UH
United Kingdom
TEL 020 7961 7070
EMAIL UKcampus_recruiting@mckinsey.com
WEB www.mckinsey.com
MAIN LOCATIONS OR REGIONS London, Dublin and Rest of world.
At McKinsey we help world-leading clients in the public, private and third
sectors to meet their biggest strategic, operational and organisational
challenges. Our goal is to provide distinctive and long-lasting performance
improvements; in short, its about having an impact.
PATTERN OF RECRUITMENT/CLOSING DATE Deadline 30 October 2014
FORM OF APPLICATION CV, online
APPROX ANNUAL INTAKE No set quota
FOR VACATION WORK APPLY BY 29/01/2015
EMEA Graduate Recruitment Team

Morgan Stanley
25 Cabot Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 4QA
EMAIL graduaterecruitmenteurope@morganstanley.com
WEB www.morganstanley.com/careers
MAIN LOCATIONS OR REGIONS Amsterdam, Budapest, Dubai, Dublin, Frankfurt,
Geneva, Glasgow, Istanbul, Johannesburg, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Milan,
Moscow, Paris, Stockholm, Tel Aviv, Warsaw and Zurich.
Our business Morgan Stanley is more than a leading financial services firm.
With 1,200 offices spanning 43 countries and talented, passionate people
bringing excellence and integrity to everything we do, the firm is truly global.
Throughout the firms history, diverse and talented individuals have worked
together to develop our new ideas and groundbreaking financial products.
Our successes Morgan Stanley has maintained its leadership position in the
industry for many years. The firms investment banking franchise regularly
features at the top of the league tables for Mergers & Acquisitions and IPOs.
Our research, strategy, and economics teams are consistently ranked highly
in investor surveys. Our Sales & Trading, Prime Brokerage, Wealth Management
and Asset Management businesses have won multiple awards over the years
and Morgan Stanleys commitment to diversity and equality has also received
accolades.
GRADUATES SOUGHT We welcome applications from all degree disciplines.
STARTING SALARY Competitive + benefits
FORM OF APPLICATION Online (CV and cover letter)
APPROX ANNUAL INTAKE 350400 Interns across European locations
FOR VACATION WORK APPLY BY The closing date will vary by internship
programme. Please check our website.
here
AMBITION meets
OPPORTUNITY
Melissa Hopper
Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald House
810 Sydenham Road
Croydon CR0 2EE United Kingdom
TEL 020 8774 2176
EMAIL graduate.recruitment@mottmac.com
WEB www.mottmac.com/careers/graduate
SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: @MottMacGraduate,
www.facebook.com/mottmacdonaldgroup
MAIN LOCATIONS OR REGIONS Our head office is based in Croydon and we have
around 30 offices throughout the UK.
Mott MacDonald is an employee owned global management, engineering and
development consultancy employing more than 16,000 staff, working in 140
countries and with an annual turnover of more than 1.2 billion. We deliver
technical expertise across 12 core sectors: buildings; communications;
education; environment; health; industry; international development; oil and
gas; power; transport; urban development and water.
We recruit graduates from engineering backgrounds as well as a number of
other disciplines and in return you will have a place on our award winning
graduate programme.
GRADUATES SOUGHT Engineering and other
STARTING SALARY 24,00028,000
PATTERN OF RECRUITMENT/CLOSING DATE We are open in October and recruit
continually but early applications are encouraged.
FOR VACATION WORK APPLY BY December
OVER
16,000 STAFF
SUPPORT
AND TRAINING
MOTT MACDONALD
TO BUILD
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www.mottmac.com/careers/graduate
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National Grid
WEB www.nationalgridcareers.com
MAIN LOCATIONS OR REGIONS Nationally across the UK
National Grids job is to connect people to the energy they use, safely. We are at
the heart of one of the greatest challenges facing our society delivering
clean energy to support our world long into the future.
National Grid holds a vital position at the centre of the energy system. We join
everything up. We own and manage the grids that connect the energy sources
to the people that use it. Were the largest utility in the UK, running systems
that deliver gas and electricity across the entire country, connecting people to
the energy they use.
Our Graduate Programmes offers you a fantastic insight into a number of
career paths i.e. Power System Engineer, Investment Delivery Engineer,
Construction Interface Engineer, Commercial Analyst, First Line Manager,
Finance Analyst, Procurement Buyer and Information Services Analyst,
Cyber Security Specialist, Data Scientists.
Our Student Programmes we offer 12 month Industrial Placements and 12
week Summer Internships for individuals in their penultimate year of their
degree.
GRADUATES SOUGHT Combination see website for breakdown
STARTING SALARY 26,500 Bachelors 27,500 Masters
FOR VACATION WORK APPLY BY 31/01/2015
Gemma Porter
Oliver Wyman
55 Baker Street
London
W1U 8EW
TEL 020 7333 8333
EMAIL recruiting.uk@oliverwyman.com
WEB www.oliverwyman.com/careers
MAIN LOCATIONS OR REGIONS London and other locations across the Americas,
Asia, Australia and Europe
Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. With offices in 50+
cities across 25 countries, Oliver Wyman combines deep industry knowledge
with specialised expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and
organisation transformation. Our 3,000 professionals help clients optimise
their business, improve their operations and risk profile, and accelerate their
organisational performance to seize the most attractive opportunities.
Our challenging Consultant position offers exceptional career growth and
opportunity to motivated and hardworking graduates. We do not require a
specific academic major or industry experience.
PATTERN OF RECRUITMENT/CLOSING DATE 2nd November 2014 to receive
offers in December 2014, 14th December 2014 to receive offers in February
2015
FORM OF APPLICATION CV and covering letter online
FOR VACATION WORK APPLY BY 18 January 2015
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Katie Goodman
Newton Europe
2 Kingston Business Park
Kingston Bagpuize
Oxfordshire
OX13 5FE
TEL 01865 920700
EMAIL recruitment@newtoneurope.com
WEB www.newtoneurop.com/careers
SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook, Twitter
MAIN LOCATIONS OR REGIONS UK & Northern Ireland
Newton works with all kinds of organisations in the public and private sectors
from factory floor to boardroom identifying and fixing cost, delivery and quality
problems that inhibit operational and supply chain performance. With a track
record of creating a 1050% improvement over two to six months without any
capital expenditure, were paid by results, so theres no financial risk for our
clients.
Unlike a typical management consultancy, our approach does not focus on
strategy, re-structuring or re-organisation. Instead, it focuses on identifying
and resolving the issues that limit performance, to deliver a tangible and
measurable improvement.
GRADUATES SOUGHT Any
STARTING SALARY 38,000
PATTERN OF RECRUITMENT/CLOSING DATE Ongoing
Amelia Scott
PA Consulting Group
123 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 9SR
TEL 020 7730 9000
EMAIL gradrec@paconsulting.com
WEB www.paconsulting.com/careers
MAIN LOCATIONS OR REGIONS UK, Nordics and US
PA is different from other management consultancies. As an employee-owned
business, specialising in management and IT consulting, technology and
innovation, PA doesnt just offer a job; but a stake in the firm. We are looking for
applicants who want to quickly become experts in their field and you will be
asked to apply for a specific practice area, rather than a general graduate
scheme. Progression is based on merit, not time served, and high performers
will progress rapidly. As an analyst you will work on a broad range of complex
business challenges working on projects in small meritocratic teams. Our
website will give you more detail about our different roles but you can apply to
the following practices: Shared services and outsourcing; Financial services;
Strategy and decision sciences; Technology group; IT advisory and IT delivery;
People and operations excellence; Project management; Government, defence
and security and Life sciences and healthcare.
STARTING SALARY Competitive + benefits
PATTERN OF RECRUITMENT/CLOSING DATE Early applications are
recommended
FOR VACATION WORK APPLY BY Various
Alicia Fecci
RBB Economics
199 Bishopsgate
London
EC2M 3TY
TEL 020 7421 2410
EMAIL vacancies@rbbecon.com
WEB www.rbbecon.com
Schlumberger
WEB http://careers.slb.com/
SOCIAL MEDIA LinkedIn
MAIN LOCATIONS OR REGIONS London, Brussels, The Hague, Melbourne,

Johannesburg, Madrid and Stockholm.
RBB Economics is an economics consultancy specialising in the application of
economics to competition law. RBB is one of the largest competition
economics practices in Europe. Competition economics concerns the
behaviour of firms with market power, and covers issues such as mergers,
vertical agreements, joint ventures, price setting and other potentially abusive
behaviour. RBB provides professional, independent economic advice on such
matters.
We are looking for consultants with a range of quantitative and analytical skills
and an ability to communicate complex economic concepts in a clear and
concise style. Entry level candidate should have excellent academic
credentials, generally to postgraduate level, in economics and preferably an
interest in industrial organisation.
GRADUATES SOUGHT Economics
FORM OF APPLICATION CV and covering letter
APPROX ANNUAL INTAKE No quota
MAIN LOCATIONS OR REGIONS 85 Countries worldwide, major offices in Paris

and Houston
We are the worlds largest oilfield services company. Each day in more than 85
countries, our people invent, design, engineer and apply technologies that help
customers find and produce oil and gas more efficiently and safely, often in
remote and challenging locations. Knowledge, technical innovation and
teamwork are at the centre of who we are. As the demand for energy increases
so does our need for hard-working, fresh talent to meet the engineering and
technical challenges of todays upstream oil and gas business. We have
countless career opportunities that will let you prove your abilities from your
first day at work.
GRADUATES SOUGHT Science and Engineering
How to get hired

targetjobs.co.uk and TARGETjobs sector guides
find 1,000s of graduate jobs with tips on getting hired
targetjobsinternships.co.uk and TARGETjobs Internships
how to get started
TARGETjobs Events face to face experiences with future employers
TARGETjobs Undergraduate of the Year celebrating the brightest
and the best undergraduateoftheyear.com
The Guardian UK 300 top-ranked graduate employers
TARGETpostgrad courses, funding and fairs
Keep in touch @targetjobsUK
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Strategy&
More London, Riverside, London SE1 2RT
WEB strategyandyou.pwc.com/uk
MAIN LOCATIONS OR REGIONS London
When Booz & Company combined with PwC in 2014, a new kind of consulting
firm was born Strategy&. Together, PwC and Strategy& are building the worlds
leading strategy-through-execution firm. We offer the best of both worlds: a
proud 250-year consulting legacy and the opportunity to pioneer a new kind of
consulting firm, one thats disrupting the entire industry landscape. Our joint
expertise means were uniquely placed to help industry leaders solve their
toughest problems and seize their greatest opportunities, delivering them an
unrivalled mix of capabilities to drive the value theyre looking for.
With a focus on anticipating change in todays evolving business environment,
youll help to build the lasting strategies and differentiating capabilities that
our clients a portfolio of FTSE 100, Fortune 500, Public Sector and top Private
Equity organisations - need to power ahead of their competitors.
From day one youll work on challenging and varied assignments - for example
helping a company identify attractive new markets or advising a Private Equity
client on game-changing investments - working closely with our clients, and
senior Strategy& people. Well make sure you maximise your potential through
outstanding training and development, and the opportunity to be sponsored
for an MBA at one of the worlds leading business schools.
GRADUATES SOUGHT All degree subjects
STARTING SALARY Competitive plus benefits
FORM OF APPLICATION Online (CV and cover letter)
APPROX ANNUAL INTAKE 30 vacancies
VACATION WORK/COURSES Yes, Summer Internship
FOR VACATION WORK APPLY BY 8th January 2015
Teach First
4 More London Riverside,
London
SE1 2AU
EMAIL faq@teachfirst.org.uk
WEB teachfirst.org.uk/graduates
MAIN LOCATIONS OR REGIONS East of England, East Midlands, Greater London,
North East, North West, South Coast, South East, South West, West Midlands,
Yorkshire, South Wales
We believe inspirational teaching and leadership is key to helping every child
succeed, regardless of their background.
The Teach First Leadership Development Programme is a personalised
programme encompassing high-quality training, supportive coaching, work
experience and a PGCE qualification. The skills and experience gained can be
taken forward into any career. Thats why many businesses recognise our
programmes ability to effect change and develop leaders for the future. Put
simply, they know that graduates who can engage, stimulate and inspire in the
classroom can handle pretty much any situation in any organisation.
GRADUATES SOUGHT 2.1 degree or above and 300 UCAS points (or equivalent,
excluding General Studies) required, in a degree or A-levels that satisfy our
teaching subject requirements.
PATTERN OF RECRUITMENT/CLOSING DATE Year-round applications, early
submission recommended as subjects close as they are filled.
APPROX ANNUAL INTAKE 2,060
VACATION WORK/COURSES Our Insight programme is a two week work
experience opportunity allowing undergraduates to gain a unique insight into
the Leadership Development Programme.
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Stefanie Weigelt, University Marketing

Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd
Mythenquai 50/60, 8022 Zurich, Switzerland
TEL +41 (0)43 285 97 99
EMAIL graduates_interns@swissre.com
WEB www.swissre.com/careers
SOCIAL MEDIA Linkedin, Twitter, Youtube
MAIN LOCATIONS OR REGIONS Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Swiss Re has
67 office locations in more than 20 countries in Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific.
Founded in 1863 Swiss Re Group is one of the worlds leading wholesale
providers of reinsurance, insurance and other innovative forms of insurance
based risk transfer. Our business at Swiss Re is about understanding and
analysing the major risks that concern the world from natural catastrophes
to climate change, from ageing populations to cybercrime. We combine
experience with expertise and innovative thinking to create new opportunities
and solutions for our clients. And we enable the risk-taking essential to
enterprise and progress. This is only possible with around 11,500 truly
exceptional Swiss Re people across our group worldwide.
Our goal is to attract talented people from a broad range of disciplines and
backgrounds and offer them a place to succeed. As a knowledge-based
company, we consider four areas to be particularly important for this: we
foster diversity and inclusion; we provide excellent development and training
opportunities; we work to maintain favourable employee relations; and we offer
competitive compensation and benefits.
GRADUATES SOUGHT All disciplines
FORM OF APPLICATION Online application, interview, assessment day
APPROX ANNUAL INTAKE 50 worldwide
Tessella Ltd
26 The Quadrant
Abingdon Science Park
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX14 3YS
EMAIL jobs@tessella.com
WEB www.tessella.com
MAIN LOCATIONS OR REGIONS Abingdon, Burton, Stevenage, Warrington
Tessella is a global analytics, software services and IT consulting company
that works with some of the worlds leading organisations to solve complex real
world problems in pharmaceuticals, energy, consumer goods and the public
sector.
We offer exciting careers in technology from bespoke software development,
test and support to mathematical modelling, algorithm development and
technical consulting. A career at Tessella offers a varied, challenging and
rewarding opportunity to combine your science background with your interest
and ability in software engineering. All our staff receive an annual training
allowance of 150 hours, which can be used to learn new technical skills or earn
recognised professional qualifications to develop their careers.
For more information about our current opportunities, visit our website.
GRADUATES SOUGHT Science, Engineering or Mathematics
ThoughtWorks
WEB join.thoughtworks.com
SOCIAL MEDIA #twgrads
MAIN LOCATIONS OR REGIONS ThoughtWorks Europe currently has offices in:
London, Manchester, Hamburg.
As a consultancy, frequent travel is required to client locations around UK and
Europe.
Stop Working. Start Amazing.
ThoughtWorks is a force for software excellence and social justice. We look for
passionate, inquisitive individuals who are fascinated by technology - you
dont have to be an expert software programmer just yet though as we offer
fantastic training and development.
Youll spend five weeks training at ThoughtWorks University in India. Youll have
the chance to travel and work with people from all over the world. Your talent
and drive, together with our support will help you achieve excellence.
GRADUATES SOUGHT Technology, IT, Comp-Sci, Maths, Physics, Engineering
FORM OF APPLICATION CV and covering letter Online
VACATION WORK/COURSES Occasionally
TRW
WEB http://engineeringuk.trw.com
MAIN LOCATIONS OR REGIONS Solihull, West Midlands & Cirencester,
Gloucestershire
TRW designs, develops and manufactures cognitive safety systems for leading
vehicle manufacturers, and is among the worlds most successful tier one
automotive suppliers. We are looking for talented engineering graduates to join
us in developing highly advanced technologies, such as Lane Departure
Warning systems and electric power steering, for the global vehicle market. So
if you want your engineering and technical skills to be challenged and
developed, then get in touch.
We offer a competitive starting salary of at least 26,000, a joining bonus of
2,000 and a graduate pay progression programme.
We also offer summer and industrial/sandwich placements, with an annual
salary of 15,500 (prorated for placements of less than 12 months).
GRADUATES SOUGHT Engineering
PATTERN OF RECRUITMENT/CLOSING DATE Annual apply for graduate
positions by 31st January 2015
FOR VACATION WORK APPLY BY 31st January 2015
Louise Ivison
TPP (The Phoenix Partnership) Ltd
Mill House
Horsforth
Leeds
LS18 5TN
TEL 0113 2050082
EMAIL careers@tpp-uk.com
WEB www.tpp-uk.com/careers
MAIN LOCATIONS OR REGIONS Horsforth, Leeds
TPP deliver world class healthcare software through our innovative products;
SystmOne, SystmOnline, SystmConnect and SystmInsight. TPP have been
listed in The Sunday Times 100 Best Small Companies To Work For for the last
5 years and won in 2014!
Based in Leeds, TPP is rapidly expanding with graduate opportunities available
in the Account, Graduate Business Analyst, Software Developer and Technical
Operations teams.With thousands of people using our products every day;
youll feel the value of your work. You dont need any prior experience: TPP help
all new starters develop and learn all the necessary skills needed to do the job.
GRADUATES SOUGHT 2:2 degree, BBB at A level (Minimum grades, dependant
on the role)
STARTING SALARY 24,00028,000 (dependant on the role) + Bonuses
FORM OF APPLICATION Apply directly to careers@tpp-uk.com or visit our
website for more information
UHY Hacker Young

Quadrant House
4 Thomas More Square
London
E1W 1YW
TEL 020 7216 4600
WEB www.uhy-graduate.com
MAIN LOCATIONS OR REGIONS London, Birmingham, Brighton, Letchworth,
Manchester, Newport, Nottingham, Sheffield, Sunderland, Scotland (with
Campbell Dallas)
We offer all of the services you would expect from a firm of our size and a few
you might not expect:
Audit, accounting, payroll and bookkeeping
Corporation and personal tax
Corporate finance services such as strategic
Advice on family matters, including inheritance tax, trusts and other tax
planning
Specialist services such as VAT, litigation support, corporate restructuring
and recovery, international tax planning
Company secretarial services.
GRADUATES SOUGHT Any discipline with a 2:1
FORM OF APPLICATION Online - www.uhy-graduate.com
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Bain & Company http://www.bain.com/offices/london/en_us/index.aspx
The Boston Consulting Group www.bcg.com
CHP Consulting www.chp.co.uk/careers
Corporate Value Associates (CVA) www.corporate-value.com
Credo www.credo-group.com
Dialog Semiconductor www.dialog-semiconductor.com
Dixon Wilson www.dixonwilson.co.uk
Dstl (Defence Science & Technology Laboratory) www.facebook.com/dstlearlycareers
FTI Consulting www.fticonsulting.co.uk/graduates
GSK www.futureleaders.gsk. com
Hiscox Insurance www.hiscoxgroup.com/graduates
Integration Management Consulting www.integrationconsulting.com
Johnson Matthey www.matthey.com/careers
KPMG LLP www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/graduates
Lazard www.lazard.com/careers
L.E.K. Consulting www.lek.com
M&G Investments www.mandg.co.uk
McKinsey & Company www.mckinsey.com
Morgan Stanley www.morganstanley.com/careers
Mott MacDonald www.mottmac.com/careers/graduate
National Grid www.nationalgridcareers.com
Newton Europe www.newtoneurop.com/careers
Oliver Wyman www.oliverwyman.com/careers
PA Consulting Group www.paconsulting.com/careers
RBB Economics www.rbbecon.com
Schlumberger http://careers.slb.com/
Strategy& strategyandyou.pwc.com/uk
Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd www.swissre.com/careers
Teach First teachfirst.org.uk/graduates
Tessella Ltd www.tessella.com
ThoughtWorks join.thoughtworks.com
TPP (The Phoenix Partnership) Ltd www.tpp-uk.com/careers
TRW http://engineeringuk.trw.com
UHY Hacker Young www.uhy-graduate.com
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Discover how our Masters in Management Programme can help you hit
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member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative, a Swiss entity. The KPMG name, logo and cutting through complexity are registered
trademarks or trademarks of KPMG International.
My KPMG
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But each and every connection Ive made here
has taught me something. And I know
many of them will last for life.
Id recommend KPMG to any graduate because,
no matter which path you take, youll be working
with some of the brightest brains in business with
access to the best professional development around.
Katharine, Graduate Trainee
Visit www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/graduates
to find out about careers for graduates
from all degree disciplines in Audit, Tax,
Advisory, Technology, Marketing and HR.

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For more details visit our website

www.morganstanley.com/careers
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