Gradcracker

Luke, Technology Director and sponsor of the graduate scheme, gives his advice on how to be successful at Tesco.

Jamie talks Carla through his journey at Tesco: from starting out on the Technology graduate scheme six years ago, to becoming Software Development Manager.

Eli, a Cybersecurity Graduate, tells Jess why he was initially attracted to Tesco and describes the gamification stage of the application process.

The students tell Jessica all about the life of an intern at P&G, including projects, rotations, support and maintaining a work/life balance.

Kunal, Megan and Surajan, who are doing a year-long internship, describe the process prior to their first day - from preparing for the interview, to relocating.

Kirsty, Operations Department Manager, has been with P&G for eight years. Hear about her different roles - including the part she plays in the recruitment process - alongside some helpful hints and tips for those thinking about applying.

Tamara, who has been with P&G for four years, tells us about her experiences since starting as an intern. If you hadn't heard of P&G before, we're sure you will have heard of the brands she’s worked on…

Emily, Process Engineer, tells Jessica how she went from starting as a university-leaver, to managing a team of over 10 people and then moving into her third role with P&G.

Emma helped develop the neurodiversity programme at P&G. Here, she outlines to Carla how P&G can individually tailor both the application process and the career development for everyone.

Georgie talks to Carla about the application process for graduates at P&G and gives her hints and tips on everything from CV’s and cover letters, to P&G’s career academies.

At The Gillette R&D centre in Reading, Georgie, Talent Supply Manager, tells us why P&G is the most exciting place to come and start a career.

Maria, Ricardo, Veronica and Tom share with Jess their experiences on the graduate programme, including projects they’ve worked on, life outside work and the biggest challenges they’ve overcome so far.

CGG’s graduates share their advice on what to expect and how to succeed for those thinking about applying.

Cian, Isabel, Mel and Andrei trace their journeys from studying at university to working as graduate geophysicists at CGG.

Natasha and Gemma talk us through the second stage of CGG’s application process: video interviews. Get ahead of the game by finding out what they involve, and how to succeed.

CGG understands that there’s more to life than work. Listen to the podcast to find out what’s on offer for graduates.

Richard, CGG’s Processing Group Manager, tells us what life is like for the graduates on his team.

Recruitment Advisor, Natasha, and Recruitment Co-ordinator, Gemma, run through the application process at CGG.

Carla has a chat with Sharon, Owen and Richard – all of whom are involved in graduate recruitment at CGG. Listen to their honest – and somewhat surprising – insights into what they look for during the application process.

CGG’s Recruitment Technical Advisor, Owen, tells us all about the company and who they are recruiting.

Ed and Tom are joined by Alex to tell us how to get the most out of a placement at WSP – from starting the job, to making connections.

Ed and Tom, two summer placement students, describe what first attracted them to WSP and share their experiences of the application process.

On day four of their graduate programme, the graduates tell us about their initial experiences, including the application process and what it was like to start the job.

Mike and Jamal tell us about life on the graduate programme and share their hints and tips on how to be successful at WSP.

Four of WSP’s experienced engineers - Mike, Tom, Gaia and Tom – reflect on their time with the company, describe the ideal candidate and explain how they have progressed their careers.