Student Stories

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to our students talking about their experiences.

Applying

How to be successful when you come to apply
Li He
Graduate Technical Consultant
Experian
1:43
How to make your application stand out - great tips!
Josie Jackson
Analytical Data Scientist - Placement
Roche
2:18
Sam's experience of using Gradcracker to apply to his role
Sam Lotay
Graduate Air Quality Consultant
AECOM
3:53
How to prepare for the tests during the application process
Keira Byrne
Graduate Aero Performance Engineer
Aston Martin Formula One
2:38
If you're applying to CERN, make sure you watch this - it's gold!
Barbara Binder
CERN Talent Acquisition
CERN
17:45
The application process
Kiera Young
Emerging Talent Recruitment Assistant
Mace
8:01
Aston Martin Formula One's application process
Natasha​​​​ Wilkinson
Head of Recruitment and Talent
Aston Martin Formula One
2:59
Preparing your application using Gradcracker
Jamie Gill
Graduate Engineer
AtkinsRéalis
5:42
Zurich's application process
Laura Ponting
Early Careers Talent Adviser
Zurich
8:06

Work Experience

Why do a placement at Cambridge Consultants?
Emily Andrews
Intern - Global Medical Technology Division
Cambridge Consultants
3:56
How doing a placement increases your confidence
Laura Thomas
Marketing Operations Placement Student
Cummins
1:31
How securing an offer after my placement helped me in my final year.
James Knight
Electronics Graduate
MBDA
1:06
My placement has convinced me that MBDA is where I want to be.
Thomas Birch
Safety and Reliability Undergraduate
MBDA
0:58
How our placements have benefitted us (Josie and Ruby)
Josie Jackson
Analytical Data Scientist - Placement
Roche
4:24
You'll develop hands-on experience and soft skills on your placement
Yashwardhan Gupta
Laser Technician
Science & Technology Facilities Council
3:19
The experience and achievements you gain really benefit you when going into your final year at university
Jamie Anderson
Cost Analyst Intern
The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team
2:05
Varied, rewarding and "stand-out" experiences
Sam Lovett
Intern
WSP
5:03
How a placement at WSP can improve your confidence and skills
Martina Petrova
Graduate Engineer
WSP
2:11

Starting the Job

Top tips for applicants and new starters
Melissa Goodchild
Graduate Engineer
Arup
1:36
The onboarding process at Cambridge Consultants
Kai Damani
Intern - Consumer and Energy Division
Cambridge Consultants
5:51
STFC teaches you all you need and want to know when you join
Matthew Passingham
IP student
Science & Technology Facilities Council
5:20
Hands-on and varied responsibilities from early on
Georgia Hammond
Engineering Placement Student
Cummins
3:51
What to expect before you join Mercedes F1
Matthew Streets
Powertrain Integration Industrial Placement
The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team
4:12
How Aston Martin Formula One can support relocation
Edward Jarman
Aerodynamicist Placement Student
Aston Martin Formula One
1:09
How to prepare before you join the team
Rosina Ayres
Graduate Project Manager
SSE
0:54
Hints and tips on how to succeed at Caterpillar
Lauren Scott
Talent Acquisition Partner – UK Early Talent
Caterpillar
1:56
What to expect when starting the role
Christina Joseph
Graduate Project Manager
AECOM
2:38

Help and Support

Everyone is willing to answer any questions you have
Ellis Burnett
Placement Student
Aston Martin Formula One
3:53
"Be you and be confident. Take it all in!"
Jasveer Landa
Commercial Associate Intern
The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team
0:41
You're not expected to know everything
Enzo Cothias
Graduate Geotechnical Engineer
AtkinsRéalis
2:44
"Everyone at Centrica wants to help you"
Lucy Adams
Group Strategy Analyst
Centrica
0:58
Everyone at Experian is there to help you
Lydia Duncan
Graduate Software Engineer
Experian
3:13
Training and development at AtkinsRéalis
Freya Leith
Graduate Human Factors Engineering Consultant
AtkinsRéalis
2:09
How the relocation process works
James Arnold
Graduate Electronic Engineer
CERN
3:44
Managing early responsibilities
Emily Steadman
Graduate Engineer
DNV
3:28
Gaining lots of knowledge from all those around you
Mithun Padmanabhan
Vehicle Dynamics Group Industrial Placement
The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team
3:59

Challenge Yourself

Opportunity to work on big projects. Say "yes" to everything!
Isobel Green
Graduate Project Engineer
SSE
3:18
Getting "thrown in at the deep end" is the best and coolest way to learn
Octavian Soare
Placement Student
Aston Martin Formula One
2:48
"It's fascinating; you really do find something new out every day"
Tom Timmons
Engineering Development
MathWorks
2:16
"You can get involved in anything you like"
Robert Kotlar
Investment Research Assistant
Hymans Robertson
0:40
Starting at Severn Trent and managing a team of six people in the first three months!
Ellisse Ballantyne
Graduate Technology
Severn Trent
1:46
An environment where you're empowered to share your ideas
Brice Austin
Race Strategy Intern
The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team
1:36
"You're more than welcome to try something new. Get as much experience as you can"
Hannah Eastlake
Electronics Installation Intern
The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team
2:15
Global opportunities, rotations, presenting to Zurich's CEO...
Zahirah Kargbo
Business Graduate
Zurich
3:14
Training and development opportunities, including working towards Chartership
Max Chown
Graduate Hydraulic Engineer
Stantec
4:08

Training

Leena tells us about the training & development opportunities on the graduate programme.
Leena Sadouki
Assistant Project Manager
Colas Rail
1:42
Support and training to help you progress
Ciaran Henry
Actuarial Trainee Consultant
Hymans Robertson
2:11
Training and development opportunities
Ghislaine Hertzog
Graduate
Martin-Baker
2:00
Exciting projects and professional development opportunities
Marvan Muchuchu
Graduate Project Engineer
SSE
6:07
You have the flexibility to tailor your own personal training
Rhys Owen
Civil Engineer
Nuclear Graduates
2:09
Learning new CAD software
Robert Stratford
Aerodynamics Model Design Placement Student
Aston Martin Formula One
4:51
Upskilling and learning new technologies
Chukwume Ijeh
Graduate Data Scientist
AtkinsRéalis
2:35
Opportunity to gain Chartership and guidance towards achieving it
Ginger Polo
Environmental Graduate
Sellafield Ltd
1:11
All employees are encouraged, and supported, to progress and develop
Laura Ponting
Early Careers Talent Adviser
Zurich
1:41

Networking

Working in evolving teams with colleagues from across the world
Senam Ahadzi
iOS Engineer
Experian
3:38
Switching and rotating around different teams
Nina Dusautoy
Polymer Product Manger
INEOS
1:47
Every day catch-ups and support from mentors
Shirine El Zaatari
Engineering Development
MathWorks
4:13
Learning from colleagues with "decades of experience"
Catherine Flanders
Graduate
Martin-Baker
5:19
Social Events, the New Talent Network and Volunteering.
Krishna Reddy Alluri
Graduate GLP
Severn Trent
2:03
Making connections and building relationships
Jasmine Aldous
Graduate Engineer
Siemens
3:25
Phoebe talks about the social events Stantec offers and how it’s a great way to network.
Phoebe Ash
Graduate Wastewater Network Modeller
Stantec
1:34
Getting together - Getting social
Will James
Actuarial Graduate
Zurich
1:08
Gaining lots of knowledge from all those around you
Mithun Padmanabhan
Vehicle Dynamics Group Industrial Placement
The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team
3:59

Social Activities

National & International football tournaments at Colas Rail.
Daniel Clare
Assistant Project Manager
Colas Rail
1:55
Social events, volunteering opportunities...
Tawana Nhamo
Aerodynamics Industrial Placement
The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team
1:47
Learning new languages, playing sports...
Ruth Faherty
Advanced Support Engineer
MathWorks
1:52
Socials, sports, volunteering days...
Onyeari Egbuji
Actuarial Trainee Consultant
Hymans Robertson
1:52
There's always something fun to do outside of work
Omal Jayawardena
Technical Graduate
Sellafield Ltd
1:55
"I spend my weekends in the mountains - hiking or skiing!"
James Arnold
Graduate Electronic Engineer
CERN
2:04
Lots of exciting activities to get involved in
Flt Lt Peter Clarke
CAFHQ Lightning SO3 A6
Royal Air Force
2:33
Social and networking opportunities
Whizz Ettinger
Consultant, Energy Systems
DNV
2:09
Social and networking opportunities
Marvan Muchuchu
Graduate Project Engineer
SSE
3:20

Projects

You're supported and encouraged to work on "huge projects"
Luke McParlane
Nuclear Engineer
Nuclear Graduates
4:47
At Arup you're encouraged to get involved in a variety of projects
Jahnavi Kalayil
Graduate Electrical Engineer
Arup
5:18
The freedom to explore your interests while working on a variety of projects
Finlay Smyth
Wireless and Digital Service Division
Cambridge Consultants
7:12
Working on projects that really interest you
Hannah Brookes
Graduate Waste Engineer
AtkinsRéalis
3:28
Developing both technical and commercial knowledge when working across different projects
Ryan Beyer
Graduate Mechanical Engineer
Centrica
2:57
Work on projects which align with your interests
Fatema Khatun
Graduate Structural Engineer
DNV
1:44
Ellie & Fergus tell us about the relocation process and the support you have access to.
Ellie Giulietti
Technical Student
CERN
3:36
Getting Chartered, working abroad and gaining experience on different sized projects
Natalie Ellen
Graduate - Consultancy Project Management
Mace
1:32
Global opportunities, rotations, presenting to Zurich's CEO...
Zahirah Kargbo
Business Graduate
Zurich
3:14
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