For the 124th episode of the Graduate Job Podcast, I speak with author and former investment analyst Dermot Dorgan on how to get a graduate job in the City. In this fun episode, Dermot shares his 10 commandments for exactly what you need to do to secure your dream graduate role in banking, finance, and accounting in the ultra-competitive City of London. We explore why you should get a 2:1 or go home, why you shouldn’t expect to rely on your ability as you apply for graduate jobs in the City, and why you might want to think again if you are planning on doing a master’s degree. We also explore why all work experience is so important, and how being ‘human’ can become a key differentiator through the interview process. Having worked in the City himself, Dermot has been there, seen it and got the t-shirt, and his insight will help you no matter what type of company you are applying to. Now the links to the show notes today including a full transcript you can download and links to everything we discuss can be found at www.graduatejobpodcast.com/city.
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SELECTED LINKS INCLUDE:
#50: How to get a training contract with Allen & Overy
#49: How to get a graduate job with Police Now
#48 – How to get a graduate job at Enterprise Rent-A-Car
#47 – How to negotiate your salary, with Josh Doody
#46 - How a fashion blog led to a dream job in social media, with Tamara McCleary
#45 - How to Land Any Job You Want, with Raghav Haran
#44: Cracking the Success Code with John Lees
#43: How to use a graduate recruitment agency, with Rob Blythe from Instant Impact
#42: How to pass the EPSO test and work for the European Union, with Andras Baneth
#41: How to get your first graduate job in nursing, with Annabel Smoker
#40: How to get a job in content marketing, with Chris Marr
#39: 18 ignored and unusual ways to get a graduate job, with Matt Hearnden
#38: Social media for your graduate job search, with Marielle Kelly
#37: How to Succeed at Assessment Centres, with Kath Houston
#36: How to get a job in property, with Rob Bence
#35: How to pass psychometric tests, with Ben Williams
#34: Overcoming fear in your search for a job, with Geoff Thompson
#33: How to be Gender Smart in Your Job Search, with Inge Woudstra
#32: How to get a job in mental health social work with Think Ahead
#31: How to get a job in social work with Frontline
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