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How BDO allows you to be yourself and boost your career
Joanne Okanlawon is a tax associate in the corporate tax division at BDO. She spoke to us about why she wanted to join BDO and what it means professionally and personally if you can be yourself in your workplace.
10 things you probably didn’t know about IT and management consulting firm CGI
CGI may not be a household name but its products, systems and IT solutions are used by clients across the UK and around the world, making it one of the biggest providers in the business. CGI early careers recruitment specialist Simone Aitken offers more insights so you can get to know the firm and decide if it would be a good fit for you.
What it’s like to work at Publicis Sapient – and how to get a job there
Two Software Engineering interns who lined up permanent jobs at Publicis Sapient while studying for their degrees tell us about their career journey so far, and what’s special about the company.
The Real Contract: pulling back the curtain on life as a trainee at Clifford Chance
Get an insider's view on what life at Clifford Chance is like, from partners, associates and trainees at the firm.
What it’s like to start work on the rotational graduate scheme at Allianz and LV= and how it helps you choose a career path
Nadia Begum is a general insurance graduate trainee currently working in the corporate communications team after completing a degree in politics and international relations at Aston University.
Key competencies you need to demonstrate when applying to WTW, and why you will need these in your working life
You might have heard the word competencies to describe what an employer is looking for in its workforce and on its graduate programmes. So why are these skills, abilities and behaviours important for the role you’re applying for at WTW? Early careers recruitment manager Cathryn Rousell explains.
How to ace your application with WTW
How do you go from graduate hopeful to high flying analyst at WTW? Early careers recruitment manager Cathryn Rousell gives an insider view of the path to success at this global financial services company, and lead actuarial consultant Roopal Beriya describes finding her perfect niche at WTW.
A career in sustainability consulting at PwC: making positive change happen every day
After working for green start-ups Katherine returned to university to improve her knowledge and skills, so she could make a greater impact on halting climate change and to protect the environment. Now a Senior Associate in the Sustainability Consulting team at PwC UK, she explains what drives her career.
How to get a job at L’Oréal
Dogukan Pasha, marketing manager trainee at L’Oréal, talks about coming to the end of his marketing graduate scheme and explains why a passion for beauty products isn’t enough on its own to secure a top job at L’Oréal.
My law career: how BARBRI helped me pass SQE1 and SQE2
Maddie was among the first cohort of lawyers who passed SQE1 and SQE2 after studying with BARBRI. She explains what it was like to study for professional exams fresh out of uni, while starting a new job, moving house and managing friends’ and family’s expectations.
Accenture’s guide to internship alternatives
If you’re concerned that you haven’t completed an internship or formal work experience during your degree, or would like first-hand insights into an employer’s culture, Accenture suggests alternatives that can help you fill in the gaps.
Looking for work experience? Boost your employability by becoming an academic mentor
If you’re worried about a skills gap on your CV, consider becoming an academic mentor with the National Tutoring Programme.
