Graduate Job Podcast

In the 110th episode of the UK's number 1 career podcast, I have a very special guest returning to the show after a gap of 5 years. An innovative graduate scheme which offers a fast-track route into the field of mental health social work, it is, of course, the brilliant Think Ahead scheme. In today's show, we explore Think Ahead in detail, looking at what the scheme is and how it is the best fast-track route into a career in mental health social work. We cover what the role entails and what you will be doing on a day to day basis. We discuss what Think Ahead look for from candidates and how you can stand out in the application process. We go over hints and tips for impressing in each stage of the process, from the initial application, through to how to make an impact in the video interview and role play, and the secrets for performing well in the assessment centre. We also delve into why it is absolutely is crucial to focus on Think Ahead's 7 values and your motivations for why you want a career in mental health social work. It doesn't matter if you've never heard of Think Ahead before, or not even considered a career in social work, this is an episode which you aren't going to want to miss! As always, you can find a full transcript and links to everything we discuss, including Ivan's top book recommendation which you need to be reading if you are applying to Think Ahead, which you can find in the show notes, which today are at www.graduatejobpodcast.com/thinkahead2.

Before we start today let me tell you about my brilliant step-by-step online course 'How to Get a Graduate Job' which is LIVE!!!!! The members who have snapped it up are all doing brilliantly and loving the private member's webinars and the course content spread over 8 modules, 23 video tutorials, 14 hours of content, and 20+ handouts. The value of the course can be seen that several have sailed through the application processes for the big graduate schemes and have their first assessment centres coming up in the next couple of weeks. As well as the course the private member's Facebook is going down a storm, with members helping each other out and sharing the questions that they are facing for each application, which as you can imagine is invaluable! As one of the members said, 'I just love having all of the information I need to get a graduate job in 1 place'. If you are serious about getting a graduate job, if you want to turbo-charge your job search for companies like Think Ahead, if you want to know in advance all the pitfalls and mistakes so that you don't make them yourself, and if you want to know exactly what you need to do at each stage of the process to get on a graduate scheme, then head to howtogetagraduatejob.com and sign up. It is an investment in yourself which will pay itself back many thousand times over when you get that graduate job of your dreams. So, go to www.howtogetagraduatejob.com and sign up now!

MORE SPECIFICALLY IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

• What the Think Ahead scheme is and how it is the best fast-track route into a career in mental health social work
• What the role entails and what you will be doing on a day to day basis
• What Think Ahead look for from candidates and how you can stand out in the application process
• Hints and tips for impressing in the initial application
• How to make an impact in the video interview and role play
• Secrets for performing well in the assessment centre
• Why it is crucial to focus on Think Ahead's 7 values

Hello and welcome to episode 109 of the Graduate Job Podcast, the UK's number 1 careers podcast, and I have a great episode for you today, a company who you probably haven't thought of applying to, who have £27 billion to spend over the next 5 years, yes you heard that correctly, £27 billion, with a B, and who have 7 different graduate schemes on offer, yes today I am joined by Highways England. In the show, we explore their 7 different graduate schemes in turn and look at what you need to do to impress at each stage of the process. We cover why personal development is so important on the scheme and the professional qualifications you will gain with Highways England. We discuss the streamlined application process and why you won't need a CV and cover letter, but you will need to focus on Highways England's values. We delve into top tips and hints for passing each stage of the application process and finish with what to expect in the assessment centre and how to stand out from the crowd. No matter if you have never heard of Highways England or you haven't even thought of applying, this is an episode you won't want to miss, as with the 7 different graduate schemes they have something for everyone. As always you can find a full transcript with all the links which you can download over in the show notes at www.graduatejobpodcast.com/highwaysengland.

Before we start today let me tell you about my brilliant new step-by-step online course 'How to Get a Graduate Job' which is LIVE, and which you are able to join right this very moment. The first cohort of members are in, the private member's webinars are taking place on a Tuesday evening, and I have to say, the feedback is they are loving the 8 modules, 23 video tutorials, 14 hours of content, and 20+ handouts. As one of the members said, 'I just love having all of the information I need to get a graduate job in 1 place'. If you are serious about getting a graduate job, if you want to turbo-charge your job search, if you want to know all the pitfalls and mistakes so that you don't make them yourself, and if you want to know exactly what you need to do at each stage of the process to get on a graduate scheme, then head to howtogetagraduatejob.com and sign up. It is an investment in yourself which will pay itself back many thousand times over when you get that graduate job of your dreams. So, go to www.howtogetagraduatejob.com and sign up now! Right, on with the show.

MORE SPECIFICALLY IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

• The 7 different graduate schemes that Highways England have available
• Why personal development is so important on the scheme and the professional qualifications you will gain
• The lean application process to apply for a graduate job with Highways England
• The common themes that Highways England look for, and why you need to focus on their values
• Top tips and hints for passing each stage of the application process
• What to expect in the assessment centre and how to stand out from the crowd

Welcome to episode 108 of the UK's number 1 career podcast. And today we go transatlantic again in the search for the best job search advice on the planet, as I speak with bestselling author Lauren Herring, author of the new book 'Take Control of Your Job Search!: 10 Emotions You Must Master to Land the Job'. In today's episode we focus on that topic of emotions, those pesky things that left unchecked can hold you back and get in the way of you getting that dream graduate job. We explore fear, how it shows up, how to conquer it, and why you should think about the worst thing that could possibly happen. We discuss rejection, why it is part and parcel of looking for a graduate job, and why you shouldn't take it personally. We delve into the topic of frustration and how you can overcome it, and also the issue of confidence and why you need to unleash your inner rock star. And we also explore why it is absolutely crucial to have self-compassion as you look for a graduate job, and why if you wouldn't say it to a friend, you shouldn't say it to yourself. It's a thought-provoking episode, and as usual, you can find a full transcript and links to everything we discuss in the show notes at www.graduatejobpodcast.com/emotion.

Before we start today let me tell you about my brilliant new step-by-step online course 'How to Get a Graduate Job' which is LIVE!!!!! The first cohort of members are in, the private member's webinars are taking place on a Tuesday evening, and I have to say, the feedback is they are loving the 8 modules, 23 video tutorials, 14 hours of content, and 20+ handouts. As one of the members said, 'I just love having all of the information I need to get a graduate job in 1 place'. If you are serious about getting a graduate job, if you want to turbo-charge your job search, if you want to know all the pitfalls and mistakes so that you don't make them yourself, and if you want to know exactly what you need to do at each stage of the process to get on a graduate scheme, then head to howtogetagraduatejob.com and sign up. It is an investment in yourself which will pay itself back many thousand times over when you get that graduate job of your dreams. So, go to www.howtogetagraduatejob.com and sign up now! Right, on with the show.

MORE SPECIFICALLY IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

• The emotions you need to keep an eye on so they don't derail your job search
• How to conquer fear as you look for a graduate job
• Why rejection is a part of the job search process and you should embrace it
• How to deal with the frustration of trying to get on a graduate scheme
• Why confidence is key, and you should embrace your inner rock star
• The importance of self-compassion, and if you wouldn't say it to a friend, you shouldn't say it to yourself

A big hello to episode 107 of the UK's number 1 career podcast. And today we explore the topic of interviews, and specifically the small mistakes that people make in a job interview that can have big and bad consequences, as I chat with author Anne Baum. We delve into Anne's new book and explore how you can make a great impression in a face to face interview. We explore 9 different key mistakes that candidates tend to make, so you can ensure that you aren't making them. The face-to-face interview stage is the crucial part of the process, slip up here and you won't be getting the graduate job, so this is an episode that you won't want to miss! As always, you can find a full transcript and all the links from today in the show notes at www.graduatejobpodcast.com/mistake.

MORE SPECIFICALLY IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

• Why it is so important to perform well in an interview
• 9 key mistakes to avoid to ensure that you aren't rejected
• Why being overconfident about your achievements is not the recipe for success
• How it is still crucial to dress smartly for an interview, even in a dress down culture
• The importance of body language, and what it says about you in an interview
• Why acting as if you only care about what's in it for you is not a good look in an interview

Check out the How to Get a Graduate Job step-by-step online course at https://howtogetagraduatejob.com/

Hello and a warm welcome to episode 106 of the UK's number 1 career podcast. It's the beginning of the application process for graduate schemes, internships, vacation schemes and training contracts, and I have a beauty for you today. No matter who you apply to, for whatever type of scheme, you are going to have to do an online test, and increasingly, that test is going to take the form of a games-based assessment, and that is what we explore today, as I speak to Al Frater from Arctic Shores who are the leading provider of games based assessments, and who designed the PWC Career Unlocked games-based test. We will go into what games-based assessments are and why they are being used by graduate schemes. We will cover what you can expect in a games-based test and the types of games you can expect. We delve into how you can impress in them, and top tips for standing out from the crowd. We also explode some myths about games-based assessments cover why you shouldn't believe everything that you read online. As always, it's an episode which you aren't going to want to miss. And today you can find a full transcript including all of the links in the show notes at www.graduatejobpodcast.com/games.

Before we start today let me tell you about my brilliant new step-by-step online course 'How to Get a Graduate Job' which I'm pleased to say is now LIVE!!!!! The first cohort of members have signed up and are in, and are loving the 8 modules, 23 video tutorials, and 20+ handouts and we have the first members-only webinar next week. The feedback has been brilliant, as one of the members said, 'I just love having all of the information I need to get a graduate job in 1 place'. If you are serious about getting a graduate job, if you want to turbo-charge your job search, if you want to know all the pitfalls and mistakes so that you don't make them yourself, and if you want to know exactly what you need to know to get on a graduate scheme, then head to howtogetagraduatejob.com and sign up. It is an investment in yourself which will pay itself back many thousand times over when you get that graduate job. So, go to www.howtogetagraduatejob.com and sign up now! Right, on with the show.

MORE SPECIFICALLY IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

• What games-based assessments are
• Why they are now being used by graduate schemes
• What you can expect when you take a games-based test
• Top tips for impressing in a games-based assessment
• Whether gamers stand a better chance in the tests than non-gamers
• Why you shouldn't believe everything you read online about games-based tests
• Why you don't have to be perfect to pass a games-based test

I'm pleased to announce that my 'How to Get a Graduate Job' course is now LIVE! This step-by-step course is designed to take you by the hand and guide you through the tricky process of applying for and getting a graduate job. I've been working on it full time for the last 5 months, and it is packed chock full of everything that you need to do to get on a graduate scheme. In this episode I lift the lid on the course and show you exactly what you can expect from its 8 modules, containing 23 video tutorials, and over 14 hours of content. I go through those 8 modules in turn and also cover the exclusive bonuses worth over £300 that I'm giving away in the first week the course is on sale, and why you need to snap them up before the end of September. The only link to remember from the episode today is https://howtogetagraduatejob.com/

MORE SPECIFICALLY IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

• Who the course is for, and who it is NOT for?
• What is included in the course?
• Why you need it if you are applying for a graduate scheme
• The £300+ of bonuses that come with the course if you buy it in the first week
• Why I'm so confident you will love it, that it comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee

Hello and welcome to the 104th episode of the Graduate Job Podcast, the UK's number 1 careers podcast. The days of popping your CV in the post to apply for a graduate job are long gong, which is why you need to make sure that your online application is absolutely top-notch. The industry average is that 75% of people fail at the online application stage! Let that sink in…75%. That is an awful lot of people who aren't getting over the first hurdle in their application for a graduate job. And an awful lot of wasted time and energy. But today that is going to change, as we are going to go through 5 rules you need to follow to ensure that your online application for a graduate job isn't wasted, and so that it gets you through to the next stage of the process. We cover why you need to pay particular attention to the job spec, and know exactly what each firm is looking for. We explore why your unique selling points are so crucial and how you can pick out what they might be. We delve into why tailoring your application is so important, and why you shouldn't expect the online application process to be too easy. We finish by discussing why good spelling and grammar could be the difference between getting through to the next stage or getting your online application put in the proverbial bin. So sit back relax and have a listen safely in the knowledge that you can download a full transcript of the episode today over in the show notes at www.graduatejobpodcast.com/onlineapplications.

Hello and welcome to the 103rd episode of the Graduate Job Podcast, the UK's number 1 careers podcast. I have a cracking episode for you today, as I'm joined on the show by Dan Doherty, Recruitment Manager for global consulting and technology giant Capgemini. I have to warn you, it's a longer episode than normal, coming in at nearly an hour twenty today, but there is a good reason for it, as we go deep deep down into exactly what you need to do to get a graduate job at Capgemini. We explore the different roles that they have available, from the Invent Accelerate Programme, through to direct entry for a host of technology and business specific roles such as cyber security and project analyst roles. We also explore all aspects of the recruitment process in depth and look at the key mistakes you need to avoid. We explore why Capgemini look to recruit from a broad range of universities, why the degree you studied matters less than you might think, and why you should definitely let them know about your side hustle. We cover why 65% of applicants fail at the initial online application stage, and what you can do to make sure that isn't you. We look at why you need to forget about your competency answers when applying to Capgemini, and instead start to think about your strengths. We discuss why it is so crucial to show your authentic self in the video interview and exactly what you need to do to impress when you get to the assessment centre. If you have ever thought about applying to Capgemini, a consulting firm more generally, or any professional services company, then this is an episode which you won't want to miss. As always you can find a full transcript with all of the links over in the show notes at https://www.graduatejobpodcast.com/capgemini. As I said it's a longer episode than normal, so get yourself a cup of tea, settle down and enjoy my chat with Dan Doherty.

MORE SPECIFICALLY IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

• How to get your hands on the free guide 'The 5 steps you must take before applying for graduate jobs' by going to https://howtogetagraduatejob.com/
• The graduate job opportunities that are available at Capgemini
• Why Capgemini look to recruit from a broad range of universities and why the degree you studied matters less than you might think
• Why 65% of applicants fail at the initial online application stage
• Why you need to forget about competency questions and focus on strength-based questions
• Why you need to show your authentic self through the video interview and assessment centre stages

Hello and welcome to the 102nd episode of the Graduate Job Podcast, the UK's number 1 careers podcast. And I've got a goodie for you today, I'm going to take you through the often-overlooked part of the interview process, strengths-based questions! Graduates are well versed with competency questions, and can give a STAR answer till the cows come home, but learning about and practising strengths-based questions are often overlooked, and that needs to change, and it will….today. In the show today I will walk you through what strengths-based questions are, and why you need to know how to answer them. We discuss why they have been growing in popularity and why that growth is only going to continue. We cover the types of questions you could face and also hints and tips for how you can answer them and also the interview itself. Its and all-round strengths-based interview masterclass. No matter where you are in your job search, if you have ever had a strength-based interview before, or never heard of them, this is an episode which you are not going to want to miss. Now the all the links and a full transcript from today can be found in the show notes at which you can find at https://www.graduatejobpodcast.com/strength

MORE SPECIFICALLY IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

• How to get your hands on the free guide 'The 5 steps you must take before applying for graduate jobs' by going to https://howtogetagraduatejob.com/
• What strengths-based questions are
• Why they are important and why you need to know how to answer them
• The reasons why strengths-based questions have been growing in popularity and why that growth is only going to continue.
• The types of strengths-based questions you could face
• Hints and tips for how you can answer them and what you can expect in the interview itself

Hello and welcome to the 101st episode of the Graduate Job Podcast, the UK's number 1 careers podcast. And I have a special episode for you today, with 2 big announcements. 1 relating to my upcoming course 'How to Get a Graduate Job', and one brilliant giveaway for you which I reveal at the end of the episode. In the show today I give you a sneak peek inside my upcoming course and give you a taste of what you can expect in each of the 8 modules. We cover why I'm releasing a course in the first place, and what the course involves. We explore each of the 8 modules in turn and why they will transform your job search and your life and will save you years of wasted applications. No matter where you are in your job search, if you have ever thought about getting help with your applications or not, this is an episode which you are not going to want to miss. Before we get started links and a full transcript from today can be found in the show notes at www.graduatejobpodcast.com/episode101.

MORE SPECIFICALLY IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

• How to get your hands on the free guide 'The 5 steps you must take before applying for graduate jobs' by going to https://howtogetagraduatejob.com/
• What you can expect from the 'How to Get a Graduate Job' course
• Details of the 8 modules and what is included at each stage
• The goodies, bonuses and handouts, and why you need to sign up so that you can be one of the first to get the course
• Why I am developing the course and the years of work which have gone into it
• When the course will go live