The Graduate Discussion Thread

Nice to hear you're taking steps forward.

NHS management is quite a good scheme that is very stable. http://www.nhsgraduates.co.uk/the-scheme.aspx. Decent pay too.

Didn't realise that Masters are needed to work in NATO and the UN. Figures though. A meetup would be good haha. If you get the Msc at UCL, you are in great stead for a NATO/UN degree. Best of luck mate. I hope everything works out for you.

Thanks for that.

Interested in the music management vacancies. In fact that sounds bloody awesome. I don't really have prior experience, bar the fact that I can play the piano and I'm perfect pitched as well. Sounds like it's definitely worth a try though.

Defo apply. It still isn't easy but any shot (not a level-entry job) but the competition I imagine isn't as tough.

Apparently advertising something voluntarily, even if it's something beneficial for graduates is breaking the TSR rules. You'd think rules will be dealt with more discretion, but I suppose it doesn't benefit TSR money-wise.

The feeling will pass once you're closer to achieving your goals, I'm sure.

Graduate life is mentally and emotionally draining. Just trying to stay positive and motivated to apply for jobs and graduate schemes, I know it could take a while so I'm being patient. How's things on your side? Congrats on securing the BBC internship btw. My sis had one, and she enjoyed it, said they paid very well too.

It's not just that. One advert might be harmless but if you allow that you have to allow the next ten thousand as well. If advertising was allowed then the place would soon become full of crap and the site would suffer for it.

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Yeah, my problems are very first-world. I should be grateful for at least finishing university to a required standard (and a high 2.1 isn't bad at all). It seems getting degree, regardless of the classification is barely given a second-glance without relevant experience these days.

I'm really sorry to hear that. But you're so driven that I'm almost certain you'll eventually get into IB (?). I hear it's an elitist field which usually attracts those already fortunate. Have you been able to get work experience in that sector (paid or unpaid)?

My side's ok. I used to settle on the illusion that my life would magically take shape once I graduated. I've now been burdened with the reality that this isn't true, unless serious attempts to do so are made. It's so easy to slip into bed (like Uni days) and sleep the days away. Anyway, I've made attempts to build my CV into something worth looking at little-by-little. I'm working on my communication skills a lot so I'm giving talks at science events, leading Saturday STEM classes, blogging, etc. I'm also getting stuck in on something I love, acting. I've joined a few local theatre groups which have given more some more of that needed confidence. I've just started working PT at a local retail place and it's mind-numbing - I have half a mind to call it quits.

Thanks, given the string of bad luck I've had in the past 3-years, the BBC Horizon offer was unexpected. I'm doing a few things that I hope can impress them and make them maybe consider one day recruiting me for a permanent job. The job also gives me the means to branch on-to other strands like broadcast journalism, which would be cool. Oh lucky her. I'm not getting paid. What did she do there?

Yeah, I doubt most people on here are that interested in the above so I was gonna PM you, but it seems I can't (the last time I checked).

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Jam, I've just been informed about the Aldi graduate scheme. I had to adjust my screen on the 'Benefits' page to make sure I wasn't seeing things. Truly incredible. Definite application from me.

But yeah man, UCL, I just want the status of it. My little bro is applying for Oxford MA as well, so I'd love to go to UCL as its ranked joint 5th in the world with it.

Nice. Yeah that's why I thought Hayles was on it because she was on a similar wage with an Audi lol.

Yeah sibling rivalry fair enough. I went to the best uni out of my family which is cool. I miss uni quite a bit though. Never gonna have years like that again. Enjoy your third year. Despite the work it's better than going into the real world.

Yeah. Somebody mentioned it to me and I laughed and didn't believe them. I wasn't laughing as I read the website last night. Also I just heard someone at my uni from last year got on the Aldi scheme with a 2:2 even though it says you need a 2:1.

Yeah I don't work hard enough really, my brother works insanely hard man, he's at Durham and has academic prizes for highest grades in the year, I'm too lazy.

Hows the applying going Jam, have you made a list of grad schemes to apply for? Have you submitted your NHS one? You should look at the Care Quality Commission as well, they have a cracking scheme. Will try to enjoy last year for sure, I'm pretty excited about the possibilities for the future though!

PS - Don't be too harsh on me Sunday when you romp us.

Those jobs boards receive such an enormous volume of applicants for each position, that it would probably be more unusual to get a response than not get one!

Apply to companies directly. Send of speculative applications. Take a more proactive approach.

Did try that with no success, it makes me believe that it's not about what you know it's who you know

Well, I think that too. Guy from my cohort in my class got lower marks than me and less experience but he got a pupillage at a good set in London. His uncle was a high up judge. I would never get that because I just don't have the same contacts.

How would any of you lot answer this?

"Please describe the most challenging experience of your life to date. This could be physically or mentally demanding"



Beign ill and getting defeated by Aldi stock assistant job applications is really depressing... It's been really dark and dingy outside as well. I feel like a zombie

How would any of you lot answer this?

"Please describe the most challenging experience of your life to date. This could be physically or mentally demanding"



Beign ill and getting defeated by Aldi stock assistant job applications is really depressing... It's been really dark and dingy outside as well. I feel like a zombie

What job your applying for?