Gradcracker

Gradcracker

Business EN ↓ 236 episodes

Gradcracker is the UK's careers website for STEM students.

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Gradcracker

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Feb 5, 2026

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Season 5: Gradcracker webinar with CERN 16.01.2025

Key Takeaways: CERN doesn’t just employ physicists – they recruit from most STEM disciplines. You’ll be given responsibility and freedom in your role from the beginning of your career - working on exciting projects. You can expect to work with a variety of people from different countries and different backgrounds. CERN offers additional projects and seminars to further your learning and enhance yo...

Season 5: Gradcracker webinar with MathWorks 09.12.2024

Key Takeaways: MathWorks employs over 6,000 people and has 34 offices across the world. Students from any STEM discipline can apply to MathWorks. Previous knowledge of MathWorks products is not essential.  MathWorks is working to decarbonise and address climate change. MathWorks celebrated its 40th anniversary in Orlando, Florida.

Season 5: Gradcracker webinar with AtkinsRéalis 29.11.2024

Key Takeaways: As a large consultancy, you'll be spoilt for choice in terms of variety of interests and projects at AtkinsRéalis. You'll be encouraged to "put yourself out there" and ask lots of questions! Every graduate is given personal development time to work on their skillsets. You'll have the opportunity to work towards Chartership. Make sure to research all opportunities on Atkins...

Season 5: Gradcracker webinar with DNV 25.11.2024

Key Takeaways: DNV is committed to making an impact on real-world safety, saving lives and the planet. You don't need to be studying an engineering degree to apply - students from all STEM disciplines can contribute to DNV's success. If you're interested in working towards Chartership, DNV will support you in achieving this. International football tournaments, trips to the pantomime, Christmas lun...

Season 5: Gradcracker webinar with Cummins 14.11.2024

Key Takeaways: Students from all STEM disciplines are encouraged to apply to Cummins. Despite Cummins' size, there is a great family culture with opportunities to network and socialise with people across the business. At Cummins you’ll be given real responsibility with the chance to run your own projects. You'll develop both your soft and technical skills. In your application, don't forget to ment...

Season 5: Gradcracker webinar with the Royal Air Force 07.11.2024

Key Takeaways: Experience working both in the UK and overseas. Challenging (yet extremely rewarding!) responsibilities from early on, working on some of the most cutting-edge technology and equipment. Chess, wind surfing, skiing and e-gaming are just a few of the activities you can get involved in at the RAF. Continuous training and Chartership opportunities. It's no ordinary job - you'll make fri...

Season 5: Gradcracker webinar with McLaren Automotive 01.11.2024

Key Takeaways: McLaren exists to create breathtaking supercars. Challenging, exciting and fast-paced environment - there's never a dull moment at McLaren. Everybody counts - you're not just a number. You'll be surrounded by experts in their field who are passionate about what they do. Lots of opportunities to develop within the organisation, with exposure across the business.

Season 5: Gradcracker webinar with AECOM 24.10.2024

Key Takeaways: AECOM is a leading Engineering Consultancy firm with 28 locations across the UK and Ireland. Degree apprenticeships, placements and graduate roles open to all STEM disciplines. "Lots of learning" - through various training exercises and tools such as 'AECOM University'. Achieve professional qualifications such as Chartership. Show passion in your application - and be you!

Season 5: Gradcracker webinar with Caterpillar 17.10.2024

Key Takeaways: Both Caterpillar and its subsidiary business, Perkins Engines, offer opportunities open to all STEM disciplines across the UK. Make an impact from a very early stage - using both your initiative and Caterpillar's support. You'll be encouraged to learn new tools and technologies through training courses, lectures, events and much more. Friendly and relaxed recruitment process, with t...

Season 5: Gradcracker webinar with Centrica 10.10.2024

Key Takeaways: Centrica is an international company offering lots of travel opportunities. You'll work at the forefront of the energy transition doing "purpose-driven work". At Centrica you'll be surrounded by people who encourage you to develop. Plenty of social and networking opportunities - summer BBQs, Christmas parties... You get the chance to work with all the new cutting-edge tech...

Season 5: Gradcracker webinar with INEOS 07.10.2024

Key Takeaways: With 36 individual businesses within INEOS, the opportunities are endless. 5-year graduate programme with 2-3 placements. Travel nationally and internationally. Support is available to help you achieve Chartered status. INEOS' Namibian Challenge - brutal and brilliant!

Season 5: Gradcracker webinar with Bird & Bird 03.10.2024

Key Takeaways: International law firm with offices across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. Work with some of the world's most innovative companies in a variety of sectors such as entertainment and sport, life sciences, financial services and many more! STEM students are crucial to Bird & Bird's diversity of thought. You'll receive a maintenance grant and you...

Season 5: Gradcracker webinar with SSE 26.09.2024

Key Takeaways: There's something for everyone at SSE - with opportunities open to all STEM disciplines. On the graduate programme you can select rotations to suit your ambitions. Chances to work on national and international projects. At SSE you'll be joining a company which has put net zero at the top of its priorities. Opportunities to gain further qualifications, including Chartership, with a s...

Season 5: Gradcracker webinar with Stantec 19.09.2024

Key Takeaways: Stantec's roles are based in various locations across the UK. You're encouraged to progress both personally and professionally, with lots of support to enable you to achieve Chartership. Opportunities to travel nationally and, in some cases, internationally.  Stantec has a Developing Professionals Group (DPG) to help new members of the team network and gain exposure across the busin...

Season 5: Gradcracker webinar with Aston Martin Formula One 16.09.2024

Key Takeaways: You get thrown in at the deep end in the most amazing way - working on the car from day one. Placements at Aston Martin Formula One will develop your soft skills, such as time management and team working, which is crucial to both the cars' success and your final year at university. Friendly campus environment with brand-new facilities and technologies. Thoroughly read the job descri...

Season 5: Gradcracker webinar with Zurich 12.09.2024

Key Takeaways: This webinar will change any misconceptions you may have about the insurance sector. Zurich's roles are based in locations across the UK and are open to all STEM disciplines. You can gain exposure to global projects. Flexibility to choose your preferred rotations. Additional qualifications are encouraged, and funded, by Zurich.  Everyone in the company is accessible - with opportuni...

Season 5: Gradcracker webinar with Mercedes Formula One 09.09.2024

Key Takeaways: Mercedes F1 has a "no blame culture" - you're not expected to know everything. You'll have real responsibility from day one. You're encouraged to develop soft skills such as project management, communication, problem solving, networking and how to be a team player. You don't need to be a Formula One fan to apply. All the students on the webinar this year watched last year'...

Season 4: Gradcracker webinar with Martin-Baker 07.03.2024

Key Takeaways: You don't need to be from an engineering background to apply - Martin-Baker accepts all STEM disciplines. Questions are encouraged - everyone is more than happy to help. You'll develop a breadth of knowledge from different areas of the business. "At Martin-Baker you're genuinely saving lives."

Season 4: Gradcracker webinar with DNV 23.02.2024

Key Takeaways: Show motivation, curiosity, passion and above all be truthful in your application. You'll have the opportunity to travel both nationally and internationally. Contribute to, and create an impact on, real-world safety. DNV supplies a support structure to help you achieve Chartership.

Season 4: Gradcracker webinar with Atkins 02.02.2024

Key Takeaways: As a large consultancy, you'll be spoilt for choice in terms of variety of interests and projects at Atkins. Every graduate is given personal development time to work on their skillsets. You'll be encouraged to work towards Chartership. Make sure to research all opportunities on Atkins' Gradcracker Hub and carefully select the one for you - you can only apply to one opportunity. And...

Season 4: Gradcracker webinar with Experian 23.01.2024

Key Takeaways: Early Careers Development Programme is uniquely tailored to each student. Graduates are given lots of time to focus on personal development. There are opportunities for all STEM disciplines across a wide range of roles. Lots of activities to support new joiners, including a summer BBQ! Every graduate at Experian is encouraged to be an entrepreneur.

Season 4: Gradcracker webinar with CERN 22.01.2024

Key Takeaways: CERN doesn’t just employ physicists – they recruit from most STEM disciplines. You’ll meet and work with people from all over the world. There will be lots of support during the relocation process. You’ll be involved in exciting projects from the beginning of your career. Skiing at the weekend – picnicking in the Alps!

Season 4: Gradcracker webinar with MathWorks 12.01.2024

Key Takeaways: MathWorks' software is used throughout many different sectors, including the pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive sectors. Thousands of colleges and universities around the world use MathWorks' MATLAB and Simulink. Get your own tailored skills and career development plan. Lots of non-curricular activities to get involved in: learning French, playing football, making smoothies......

Season 4: Gradcracker webinar with Hymans Robertson 14.12.2023

Key Takeaways: Operates a flat organisational structure - you'll work with senior people from day-one. Offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Birmingham and London. Friendly and supportive working environment where everyone's encouraged to develop. As long as you are numerate, Hymans will teach you the rest!

Season 4: Gradcracker webinar with Mace 07.12.2023

Key Takeaways: Mace is a company with opportunities across the world. Before you apply make sure you understand Mace’s company values. You’ll be assigned a buddy to guide you through your programme. There are lots of opportunities to volunteer to work in the local communities. You’ll be working on massive multi-million pound projects.

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