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How we can help you land your ideal graduate job
Give A Grad A Go take pride in being the UK’s graduate jobs and graduate recruitment experts – our goal is to help you land your ideal graduate job.
We’ve already helped to kick-start over 2,000 graduate careers, and we would like yours to be next (that’s whether you’re fresh out of university, or have a few years’ work experience).
This page should help to answer any questions you have about our placement process, from the moment you register with us right up to your first day. If you have any questions that haven't been answered below, please get in touch.
1. Create your profile
Our goal is to help you to get the graduate job that perfectly matches your career ambitions. To do this, we need to find out about you, your background, your skills and what you want to get out of your career. If you don’t know yet, that’s fine - we might be able to help you figure that out, too.
Completing your profile (which takes minutes to do) will allow us to determine your career objectives and your past experience. Once you’ve completed your profile, we will update you via email about the jobs which best match what you’re looking for.
What are you waiting for? Register with Give A Grad A Go to begin your career journey!
2. Apply
Once you’re registered, you can start your journey to a graduate job by applying for any of the opportunities on our graduate jobs board.
We’ve purposely made the application process very easy to navigate.
When you find a role you like the look of, all you need to do is select the appropriate CV (you can store as many different versions as you like on your profile), and click ‘send’. You can keep track of all your applications on your dashboard.
Once we’ve received your application to a role, we’ll assess your CV and decide whether or not it matches what that particular client is looking for. If your application is successful, you’ll get a call from a Graduate Resourcer, who will want to find out more detail about your background, skillset and career ambitions. They will pass your information on to a Consultant, who will decide whether you are a good fit for the role you’ve applied for.
3. Shortlist
If your application makes in onto a shortlist, one of our Consultants will give you a call within a few working days. During this call, they will tell you about the company and the ins and outs of the role, and you will be asked about why you think you’d be a good fit. After this call, you will be asked to go away and research the company online.
Once the Consultant is sure that you’ll be a good fit (and provided that you still like the sound of the role) we’ll send your CV and profile over to the company.
4. Interview & Feedback
It’s up to the client whether they’d like to invite you to interview. If you are unsuccessful, our team will reconvene to look for other roles you’d be a great fit for. Equally, we encourage you to apply for other roles you like the look of on the Give A Grad A Go website.
If you are successful and are invited in to interview, we’ll be on hand to help you prepare. After the interview is over, we will call to get your feedback, and let you know what the company thought of you.
If you get the job, congratulations! We’ll organise your start date, contract and references.
If you are unsuccessful, we’ll get as much feedback as we can from the company, and will keep you in mind for similar roles that come up.
We can’t promise you’ll find a job through us, but we’ll do everything we can to help you get on your way to finding the right graduate job for you.
The route to success isn't always clear, and can often take different directions. That's why we have mapped out our process, from start to finish, on your journey to a graduate job. Check it out below:
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Latest Jobs
Operations Assistant
Looking for operations graduate jobs in London, and want to join a leading media agency responsible for distributing publications like Vogue, Glamour, Stylist and The Times?
Company profile
In this Operations Assistant graduate job, you will be joining a leading media agency who specialise in magazine circulation via targeted media placements. They are responsible for distributing over 300 international publishers – working with global companies like GQ, National Geographic and Conde Nast! Headquartered in Central London, they are now looking for a charismatic, organised and adaptable Operations Assistant to join their team – could it be you?
Job description
In this Operations Assistant graduate job, you will be responsible for providing flawless support to the operations and planning teams. You will be responsible for all content distribution and order delegation to core accounts across the country. You’ll need to have exceptional attention to detail, business acumen and an adaptable approach – as this multi-faceted role will require you to get important orders from A to B, and ensure the smooth running of the operations department.
Key responsibilities
In this Operations Assistant graduate job, your tasks will involve:
- Working closely with the publishing team, managing publishing requests and copy placements
- Updating core reports on customer orders and enquiries
- Collating quotes on behalf of the sales team
- Liaising with the sales, operations and publisher teams daily
- Formulating and producing sales reports
- Checking supplier invoices
So, what are we looking for?
- A 2.1 from a top university
- A confident communicator and a good sense of humour – you’ll need to speak to everyone and anyone
- Proficiency with Excel
- Brilliant organisation skills
- A strong work ethic
- A strong background/interest in media would be a plus
- The ability to manage a busy workload – you will be spinning a lot of plates at once!
What else is on offer?
- A great starting salary of between 19,000 - 21,000
- Brilliant progression opportunities
- One-on-one training with an industry expert
- Ideally located offices in Oxford Circus
Looking for operations graduate jobs and want to work for a leading media agency? If you’re an outgoing and adaptable graduate with an interest in media, apply for this Operations Assistant job in London today!
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Junior Account Executive - Financial PR
Looking for PR graduate jobs in London and want to join a well-respected financial PR and communications agency?
Company profile
In this Junior Account Executive graduate job, you will be joining a boutique financial PR and communications agency who represent combined assets under management of over $2.03 trillion dollars. Since 2012, their team of experts have been working to help businesses gain invaluable visibility, by creating strategic campaigns and content for the press. Widely known for their comprehensive knowledge of the markets, the agency’s unique approach to financial communications has won them a host of prestigious clients - including property and fund management firms, technology providers and top pension consultancies.
Job description
In this Junior Account Executive graduate job, you will play an integral role in the growth of the agency. You will be given a range of responsibilities - including monitoring press coverage, assisting with social media and maintaining client reports, and will you need to be able to manage your time effectively to assist with the day-to-day running of the business. To be successful in this role it is essential that you are confident, proactive and professional, as you will be representing the agency at all times - setting up client meetings and attending prestigious industry events.
Key responsibilities
In this Junior Account Executive graduate job, your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering the requisite level of coverage and service in accordance with each client brief
- Monitoring expected press coverage across all clients, and reporting back accordingly
- Assisting relevant account teams and helping them to meet daily reporting deadlines
- Helping with the organisation of client events
- Assisting with the consultancy’s social media
- Maintaining client reports daily and ensure partners fulfil actions and meet objectives
- Attending industry, client and journalist events
- Constantly developing your knowledge of the financial sector, especially investment management
So, what are we looking for?
- A 2.1 from a top university
- A passion to learn more about the financial services industry
- A great relationship builder – you will be joining an incredibly close-knit team
- Business acumen – you will need to possess a comprehensive understanding of client businesses and products
- The ability to work proactively and flexibly within a team structure
- A readiness to take the day-to-day lead in supporting the wider team with account activity
- An interest in finance is absolutely essential!
What else is on offer?
- A great starting salary of 20,000
- The opportunity to work closely with senior global investment management partners
- Fantastic offices in an great central location
- The chance to join a sociable and close-knit team and learn from their wealth of knowledge
Looking for financial PR graduate jobs in London and want to join a leading financial communications agency? If you’re a personable graduate with ambition in abundance, apply for this Junior Account Executive graduate job in London today!
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Business Development Executive - EdTech
Looking for sales graduate jobs in London, and want to work for a rapidly expanding EdTech platform?
Company profile
In this Business Development Executive graduate job, you will be joining a leading arts education resource, that is already used by over 4 million students in over 1,700 schools, colleges and universities, in 80 countries across the world. One of the fastest-growing businesses within the education technology space, they have a clear corporate and social mission, with a world-class team of sector and functional specialists. Due to significant private-equity investment in 2015 and ongoing continued investment, they are looking for energetic and ambitious new business hunters to join their Central London sales team.
Job description
In this Business Development Executive graduate job, your aim will be to contribute to the new acquisition of clients, by pitching and demo-ing the platform to secondary schools, colleges and universities, and taking the current 1,800 subscriber number to 10,000 over the next few years. You’ll be assigned a designated territory and be responsible for speaking with the senior leadership team, librarians and teachers within educational institutions across the world to secure new subscriptions. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business with a unique, world-class vision and a highly successful sales team.
Key responsibilities
In this Business Development Executive graduate job, your responsibilities will include:
- Meeting and exceeding revenue target, and acquiring new customers
- Managing the end-to-end sales process from cold call to close, including prospecting / generating leads
- Setting up clients on the back-end
- Meeting daily, weekly, and monthly KPIs
- Accurate reporting of sales pipelines
So, what are we looking for?
- A university degree
- Proven experience and success of inside sales / delivering sales over the phone
- Experience working within a high-call volume environment
- Experience of owning the entire sales cycle - researching and prospecting own leads, pitching, negotiating, and closing
- A motivated self-starter
- Excellent organisation and time management skills
- Outstanding communication skills – particularly active listening and compelling, persuasive written and verbal communication
- High energy and commitment to the role
What else is on offer?
- Great starting salary of between 25,000 - 30,000, with OTE of 40k (but uncapped!)
- Annual retention bonus, increasing year-on-year
- Hands-on training and onboarding
- 25 days’ holiday, excluding bank holidays
- Incentive prizes to be won (spa days, bar tab, vouchers, dinner paid for etc...)
- Fitness Wednesdays
- Winner's Circle Lunch: Once a month if you hit your target
- Fab Fridays: Drinks and celebrating the team’s successes
- Plenty of social events (pub quizzes, dinners, drinks etc)
Looking for sales jobs in London and want to join an award-winning EdTech company in the heart of the city? If you’re an ambitious graduate with great communication skills, apply for this Business Development Executive job today!
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Meet The Team
Alan Hector
Candidate ResourcerI’m a Candidate Resourcer at Give A Grad A Go. I speak candidates about their ideal graduate jobs... More
Ben Taylor
Sales ManagerAs Give A Grad A Go's Sales Manager, it's my responsibility to lead our team of expert Graduate Recruitment Consultants... More
Camilla Clarke
Key Account ManagerAs a Key Account Manager, I work with some of Give A Grad A Go's bigger clients, managing relationships to make sure that we... More
Cary Curtis
Founder / Managing DirectorI'm the Founder and Managing Director of Give A Grad A Go. The most important part of my role is to ensure that the team here... More
Claire Donaldson
Team LeaderAs Give A Grad A Go's Team Leader, I am responsible for leading a team of four Consultants and two Resourcers... More
Dominic Boorman
Candidate ResourcerAs a Candidate Resourcer at Give A Grad A Go, I speak to graduates, find out what they’re interested in and tell them about... More
Elise Bresler
Recruitment ConsultantI'm a Recruitment Consultant, so my role involves matching talented candidates with exciting companies looking to hire... More
Grace Ellis
Recruitment ConsultantI'm a Recruitment Consultant at Give A Grad A Go, working mainly within the Retail, Fashion & FMCG sectors... More
Isabel Brehcist
Key Account ManagerAs a Key Account Manager, I work with some of Give A Grad A Go's larger clients, placing graduates ... More
Jack Harry
Recruitment ConsultantI work as a Recruitment Consultant on the Corporate desk, focusing primarily on graduate jobs within the Banking &... More
Jessica Ching
Digital Content & Marketing ExecutiveI'm Give A Grad A Go's Digital Content & Marketing Executive - my role includes things like writing content for the... More
Joe Goddard
Senior Recruitment ConsultantI'm a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Give A Grad A Go, focusing primarily on IT, Software &... More
Katie Monaghan
Candidate ResourcerI’m a Candidate Resourcer at Give A Grad A Go, so I spend my time speaking to graduates looking for jobs... More
Lizzie McFaull
Candidate ResourcerI'm a Candidate Resourcer, so I spend most of my time on the phone to candidates, learning about their experience... More
Luke Owen Edmunds
Recruitment ConsultantI am a Recruitment Consultant, working primarily on graduate jobs in the medical and healthcare sectors... More
Luke Willoughby
Client Services ExecutiveI am a Client Services Executive at Give A Grad A Go, focusing on developing new business across the FinTech and Finance sectors... More
Mark Scrine
Client Services ManagerMy role within Give A Grad A Go is to introduce our services to new businesses and demonstrate to them how we can help with... More
Nicholas Roe
Candidate ResourcerI’m a Candidate Resourcer at Give A Grad A Go, speaking to graduates looking for jobs, about their career aspirations... More
Penelope Newson
Account ManagerI'm an Account Manager, specialising in graduate jobs within IT, Software & Engineering, and Technology & Digital... More
Sally Evans
Head of OperationsI manage the operations at Give A Grad A Go so it's my job to make sure the company runs smoothly... More
Samuel Hickson
Recruitment ConsultantI am a Recruitment Consultant, working predominantly on Technology & Digital, and Marketing & Advertising graduate jobs... More
Sibylle Pilotaz
Candidate ResourcerI am a Candidate Resourcer, so I speak to great candidates about their career goals, and send their information on to a... More
William Spilsbury
Senior Recruitment ConsultantI work as a Senior Recruitment Consultant within a team who specialise in Banking & Finance and Property &... More
