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Applying
Which key skills should I practice before applying to Stantec?
Jo Schoenburg
Graduate Urban Drainage Modeller
Stantec
1:26
How to ace your application
Emma Quinn
Mechanical Engineer, ORIGIN Programme
CERN
1:58
How to make your application stand out - great tips!
Josie Jackson
Analytical Data Scientist - Placement
Roche
2:18
How to prepare for the tests during the application process
Keira Byrne
Graduate Aero Performance Engineer
Aston Martin Aramco
2:38
Using Gradcracker
Emily Roach
Graduate Systems Engineer
Transport for London
3:35
Use Gradcracker to your advantage when applying!
Sadia Mahmood
Sales and Marketing Graduate
Caterpillar
1:56
Application tips - use Stantec's Gradcracker Hub to your advantage!
Amber Botting
Digital Graduate
Stantec
2:55
How to be successful throughout the application process
Mariam Alnajar
Graduate Project Engineer
SSE
2:11
Preparing your application using Gradcracker
Jamie Gill
Graduate Engineer
AtkinsRéalis
5:42
Work Experience
My placement has convinced me that MBDA is where I want to be.
Thomas Birch
Safety and Reliability Undergraduate
MBDA
0:58
How doing a placement increases your confidence
Laura Thomas
Marketing Operations Placement Student
Cummins
1:31
Using my skills and experience to contribute to meaningful work
Amber Botting
Digital Graduate
Stantec
2:04
How securing an offer after my placement helped me in my final year.
James Knight
Electronics Graduate
MBDA
1:06
You'll develop hands-on experience and soft skills on your placement
Yashwardhan Gupta
Laser Technician
Science & Technology Facilities Council
3:19
Varied, rewarding and "stand-out" experiences
Sam Lovett
Intern
WSP
5:03
Why do a placement?
Grace Welford
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Cummins
3:52
Why join AECOM as a summer intern?
Alexandra Telford
Graduate Geotechnical Engineer
AECOM
1:32
Lots of support to get the best out of your placement - professionally and personally
Cecil Dondo (Don)
Placement Student - Automation and Technical Manufacturing Engineering
Cummins
1:59
Starting the Job
Learning new and exciting systems and technologies
Jack McKenna
Graduate Engineer
SSE
5:33
Hands-on and varied responsibilities from early on
Georgia Hammond
Engineering Placement Student
Cummins
3:51
STFC teaches you all you need and want to know when you join
Matthew Passingham
IP student
Science & Technology Facilities Council
5:20
What to expect before you join Mercedes F1
Matthew Streets
Powertrain Integration Industrial Placement
The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team
4:12
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
How Aston Martin Formula One can support relocation
Edward Jarman
Aerodynamicist Placement Student
Aston Martin Aramco
1:09
What to expect when starting the role
Georgina Mills
People & Culture Graduate
McLaren Automotive
1:35
Support when starting the role
Cameron Flowers
Engineering Graduate
McLaren Automotive
2:15
Help and Support
Everyone at SSE is more than happy to help with your development
Rosina Ayres
Graduate Project Manager
SSE
5:55
Getting thrown in at the deep end - with lots of support!
Grace Knight
Graduate - Construction Management - Consultancy
Mace Construct
1:18
What support can you expect to receive once starting your role at Hymans?
Gamuchirai Jaji
Investment Analyst
Hymans Robertson
4:45
Training and development at AtkinsRéalis
Freya Leith
Graduate Human Factors Engineering Consultant
AtkinsRéalis
2:09
"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
"Everyone is lovely and the training programme was amazing"
Angie Chrysafi
Associate Patent Examiner – Computing
Intellectual Property Office
3:41
Super supportive and accommodating Early Careers team
Ella Wolfenden
Trainee Solicitor
Bird & Bird
5:05
"Nobody expects you to know everything as a graduate"
Bhavisha Amlani
Graduate - Consultancy Project Management
Mace Construct
1:51
Challenge Yourself
How Isaac is working towards his goals
Isaac Brown
Graduate Information Manager
AtkinsRéalis
1:43
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
Get ownership of projects at CERN - so early on in your career!
Emma Quinn
Mechanical Engineer, ORIGIN Programme
CERN
2:05
"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
Global opportunities, rotations, presenting to Zurich's CEO...
Zahirah Kargbo
Business Graduate
Zurich
3:14
Presentations, international client site visits... lots of "hands-on" work!
Michael Oyebanjo
Sustainable Energy Scheme
Zurich
2:49
Training
Be curious - there's lots you can learn at SSE
Hazel Mann
Resourcing Consultant
SSE
2:01
Learning and development opportunities
Georgina Mills
People & Culture Graduate
McLaren Automotive
1:31
Training and development - what support can you receive?
Isabel Ahme
Actuarial Scheme
Zurich
3:20
You have the flexibility to tailor your own personal training
Rhys Owen
Civil Engineer
Nuclear Graduates
2:09
AECOM University
Christina Joseph
Graduate Project Manager
AECOM
2:49
Support when starting the role
Cameron Flowers
Engineering Graduate
McLaren Automotive
2:15
From Graduate to Consultant!
Sam Lotay
Graduate Air Quality Consultant
AECOM
4:14
You're always learning at AECOM, working in constantly-evolving industries
Callum Allan
Graduate Transport Planner
AECOM
1:23
Nikki's experience of training and development
Nikki Morris
Graduate Renewables Consultant
DNV
3:39
Networking
Social and networking opportunities
Whizz Ettinger
Consultant, Energy Systems
DNV
2:09
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
Working with people from a wide range of backgrounds
Emma Lang
Graduate Technical Safety Consultant, Loughborough
DNV
1:16
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
Getting together - Getting social
Will James
Actuarial Graduate
Zurich
1:08
You could be having lunch with a Nobel Prize winner...
Dan Smith
Developer - Technical Studentship
CERN
2:28
Social Activities
Grace tells us about team and social events as well as school outreach...
Grace McGill
Technology Graduate
Sky
2:07
The fun stuff!
Ella
Engineering Officer
Royal Air Force
1:57
Socials, sports, volunteering days...
Onyeari Egbuji
Actuarial Trainee Consultant
Hymans Robertson
1:52
Learning new languages, playing sports...
Ruth Faherty
Advanced Support Engineer
MathWorks
1:52
Lots of exciting activities to get involved in
Flt Lt Peter Clarke
CAFHQ Lightning SO3 A6
Royal Air Force
2:33
There's always something fun to do outside of work
Omal Jayawardena
Technical Graduate
Sellafield Ltd
1:55
Training programmes and social activities
Elloise Jorritsma
Graduate Engineer
WSP
1:37
Opportunities at the IPO outside of your "day job"
Joe Mahoney
Associate Patent Examiner
Intellectual Property Office
5:32
Networking and social events
Collins Ehigiade
Operational Improvement Analyst
Experian
2:02
Projects
Ellie's stand-out project so far
Ellie Webster
Graduate Trainee
Caterpillar
5:04
Get ownership of projects at CERN - so early on in your career!
Emma Quinn
Mechanical Engineer, ORIGIN Programme
CERN
2:05
Working on projects that really interest you
Hannah Brookes
Graduate Waste Engineer
AtkinsRéalis
3:28
The freedom to explore your interests while working on a variety of projects
Finlay Smyth
Wireless and Digital Service Division
Cambridge Consultants
7:12
Getting Chartered, working abroad and gaining experience on different sized projects
Natalie Ellen
Graduate - Consultancy Project Management
Mace Construct
1:32
Work on projects which align with your interests
Fatema Khatun
Graduate Structural Engineer
DNV
1:44
Developing both technical and commercial knowledge when working across different projects
Ryan Beyer
Graduate Mechanical Engineer
Centrica
2:57
AECOM offers a wide variety of work and experiences
Jenny Kilcoyne
Graduate Renewable Engineer
AECOM
4:31
Ownership of projects
Maddy Hopkin
Applied Science Industrial Placement
The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team
3:21
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