Hello and welcome to the 78th episode of the Graduate Job Podcast, and boy do we have a goodie for you today as have part 2 of my 2 part special delving into the exciting graduate opportunities available with global confectionery and food giant Mars. Last week in part 1 we were joined by Fabio Alings who shared his experiences on the Mars Leadership Experience graduate scheme, and his 10-year journey from fresh-faced graduate to Global Director for one of their biggest brands. After whetting your appetite last week, this week we explore exactly what you need to do to get a graduate job with Mars, as I am joined on the show by Andrew Sharp, European Head of Early Talent at Mars. In our detailed interview, we dive into all aspects of the application process for the Mars graduate schemes and exactly what you need to do to bag that graduate job. We go step by step through the application process, from the grades you need to apply to how to stand out in the online application. We cover the different stages from the Skype interview to the online tests through to what to expect in the assessment centre itself, with its case study and face to face interviews. You’ll learn insider secrets for how you can stand out and put yourself head and shoulders above the other applicants, as you learn how to avoid being one of the 40% of people who fail at each step of the process. No matter if you have listened to episode one, or not thought in the past about applying to Mars, this is an episode that you won't want to miss. Now don’t worry about trying to remember everything you hear today, as a full transcript of today’s show and all the links we discuss can be found over in the show notes at www.graduatejobpodcast.com/Mars2. From there you will also find links to all of the other 77 episodes of the show which cover every aspect of getting a graduate job, from help with interviews, assessment centres, to specific companies, to finding a job you love, to dealing with stress as you look for a graduate job. If it’s graduate job related, I have an episode on it. And If I haven’t got an episode on a subject, let me know and I will record one.
And don’t forget to check out today’s sponsor who are our friends over at CareerGym.com. Career Gym is the number one place for you to undertake all of your psychometric tests which you will face when you apply for a graduate job. No matter what graduate job you apply for you’re going to have to face some type of verbal reasoning, situational judgment, and working style tests. You can practice these at CareerGym.com. Use code GJP to get 20% off all of their tests!
MORE SPECIFICALLY IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:
How to get a graduate job with Mars What to expect throughout the application process when you apply for a graduate job with Mars How to impress in your online application The secrets for standing out in the Mars graduate assessment centre Exactly what Mars are looking for from their graduates How to impress in the Skype and face to face interviews Learn how and why 40% of applicants fall at each stage of the application process#110: How to get a graduate job with Think Ahead
#109: How to get a graduate job with Highways England
#108: How to master your emotions when looking for a graduate job, with Lauren Herring
#107: Nine job interview mistakes to avoid
#106: How to pass graduate job games-based tests
#105: The Launch of the ‘How to Get a Graduate Job’ Course
#104: 5 rules for a successful online application
#103: How to get a graduate job with Capgemini
#102: How to answer strengths-based graduate job questions
#101: A sneak peek inside the ‘How to Get a Graduate Job’ course
#100: Job search lessons from my first 100 episodes
#99: Can I get a graduate job with a 3rd class degree?
#98: Am I too old to Apply for a Graduate Job?
#97: 3 Graduate Jobs - A Coaching Success Story
#96: How to impress in video interviews, with Paul Bailo
#95: A Parents’ Guide to Helping Their Child Get a Graduate Job
#94: Dealing with Rejection from a Graduate Job
#93: How to get a graduate job with DS Smith
#92: When is the best time to apply for a graduate job?
#91: How to get a graduate job in the field of quality and regulatory affairs
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