Hello and welcome to episode 109 of the Graduate Job Podcast, the UK’s number 1 careers podcast, and I have a great episode for you today, a company who you probably haven’t thought of applying to, who have £27 billion to spend over the next 5 years, yes you heard that correctly, £27 billion, with a B, and who have 7 different graduate schemes on offer, yes today I am joined by Highways England. In the show, we explore their 7 different graduate schemes in turn and look at what you need to do to impress at each stage of the process. We cover why personal development is so important on the scheme and the professional qualifications you will gain with Highways England. We discuss the streamlined application process and why you won't need a CV and cover letter, but you will need to focus on Highways England’s values. We delve into top tips and hints for passing each stage of the application process and finish with what to expect in the assessment centre and how to stand out from the crowd. No matter if you have never heard of Highways England or you haven’t even thought of applying, this is an episode you won't want to miss, as with the 7 different graduate schemes they have something for everyone. As always you can find a full transcript with all the links which you can download over in the show notes at www.graduatejobpodcast.com/highwaysengland.
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MORE SPECIFICALLY IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:
The 7 different graduate schemes that Highways England have available Why personal development is so important on the scheme and the professional qualifications you will gain The lean application process to apply for a graduate job with Highways England The common themes that Highways England look for, and why you need to focus on their values Top tips and hints for passing each stage of the application process What to expect in the assessment centre and how to stand out from the crowd#90: My experience working as an IPS Employment Specialist
#89: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and your graduate job search
#88: Mastering graduate job online tests, with Job Test Prep
#87: How to get ahead in your new graduate job, with John Lees
#86: How to get a graduate job with IPS Grow as an Employment Specialist
#85: 3 lessons you can learn from my coaching calls with clients as they apply for graduate jobs
#84: The 4 things you need to be doing before you start applying for a graduate scheme
#83: A Smarter Graduate Job Search, with John Lees
#82: The Pros and Cons of a Graduate Scheme
#81: How to find a graduate job that fits, with Scott Barlow
#80: How to get a summer internship with Change 100
#79: Trying 25 jobs by age 25, with Emma Rosen
#78: How to Get a Graduate Job with Mars
#77: What to expect on the Mars Leadership Experience graduate scheme
#76: How to deal with anxiety and stress as you apply for a graduate job
#75: How to get a Solicitors Training Contract, with Sarah Cave
#74: How to find an Inspiring Graduate Job with Scott Mautz
#73: 1000 Years of Career Advice, with Paul Murphy
#72: How to get a graduate job in coding, with Jason Swett
#71: Career Coach: How to plan your career with Corinne Mills
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