So, your assessment centre is coming up – and it’s your dream job, you want to nail it, how do you approach the group exercise? Well, we’ve given you plenty of great advice on this before, for example have a look here. I thought I’d take a slightly different approach. Who are you going to meet there … Continue reading
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Nine top tips for success in the case study exercise at interview
This is definitely assessment centre season. Lots of you will be researching your prospective employers, polishing your answers on why you want to work for them and getting ready to be proactive without being domineering at the group exercise. But what about the case study exercise beloved of many “City” employers? Here are 9 top tips … Continue reading
How to give an effective presentation- 10 top tips
The 2014 recruitment round is in full swing and many of you will be celebrating your progression through the various selection phases. Well done! But what if you have to deliver a presentation as part of the assessment centre process? This can be a scary prospect. Here are my top tips for success which should help you keep a cool … Continue reading
Summer in the City – a reflection on internships
At this time last year we posted reflections by one of our students on summer work experience in the PR, comms and charity sectors. This year Jake Schogger a Law and Business student and founder of City Career Series (which produces commercial law and investment banking handbooks) has given us his thoughts on a busy summer of law internships which culminated in a series of job … Continue reading