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Excellent gradireland Breakfast News event today on the topic of graduate recruitment under the title "Have we lost it (and them)? Early Career strategist Sinéad D'Arcy pointed out that it's no wonder GenZs are confused about work: aren't we all with the pace of change and advance of AI. She advises leveraging graduates entrepreneurial traits, so they become intrapreneurial, adding: "organisations are being challenged as the expectations of grads have changed – there is space for innovation and change in the process and for looking at what can we do differently. Sinead was in conversation with Brian O'Mahony of Roffey Park Institute. Kevin Hannigan of HPC focused on grad programmes with An Post's Gareth McLouglin and Applegreen's Katie Dunne where the emphasis is on experiences with the employer throughout the recruitment process, pacing development, providing mentorship and job shadowing opportunities as part of their graduate programmes. Nicky Garcea of Cappfinity shared that 78% of job seekers had ghosted an employer and spoke about the importance of psychological safety for candidates and new grad employees. She recommends that employers focus on these 3 aspects in designing effective graduate programmes: Remove Barriers, Clarity & Transparency and Provide Authentic Moments. Lastly Gavan O'Brien of @GradIreland spoke on how to reduce costly drop outs from grad programmes and highlighted the new GradSims developed over the past year that gives candidates insights into what a company and a job is really like before making an application. See more: https://lnkd.in/efSGCyHN #gradprogrammes #GenZ #mtu #Graduates #Irishgraduates #gradjobs

Eye-watering stat here re: applicants 'ghosting' their potential employers. Angela has given a short pithy summary of some key post-Covid and Gen-Z-specific recruitment trends here. Well worth a read. #employment #career #careers #GenZ #recruitment #recruitmenttrends #labourforcedata #recruitmentinsights #hiring #hiringtrends #graduates #graduaterecruitment

The 10,000 Interns Foundation urges organisations to rethink hiring practices. The 10,000 Interns Foundation has urged employers to look beyond soft skills from their recruitment processes following findings that it creates a barrier for entry for students who perform adequately when in employment. Check out Linus Uhlig's latest article 👇 https://incm.pub/3B2nLmg #investing #assetmanagement #wealthmanagement #finance

📅 Monday, 29th October 📅 Calling all Birmingham based employers who work with early talent and U18s! This October, we're hosting multi-employer, rotational Work Insights programmes, where students are hosted by a different Financial Services employer each day. On Mon 29th Vicki & Phoenix Group is generously opening up their doors to other firms to see how it works first hand. Why multi-employer? 💡 Students see a fuller breadth of roles in the sector, to help them navigate their best route into a career in finance. 💫 Employers wanting to move away from a work experience that is informal, relies on 1-1 shadowing and/or is just for friends+family, have an easy stepping on point to try a different approach. If you want to see first hand about how we're turning work experience on it's head, get in touch with Rachel Morar (If you don't work in Financial Services, you are still very welcome to attend and see the Work Insights model in action!) #DiscoverFinanace #workexperinece #workinsights #socialmobility #nationalinclusionweek https://lnkd.in/e-nk3fs2

🎓 Congratulations to all those graduating this summer! 🎓 Did you know the fastest-growing job type for new graduates on LinkedIn was a solicitor, with the biggest percentage increase in filled roles between 2023 and 2022? Research from LinkedIn’s Guide to Kickstarting Your Career showed university leavers were also looking to become finance specialists and auditors. Research analysts and investment banking analysts also made the top ten list. ⬆️ Our tip to grads: It’s important to understand how to differentiate yourself when applying for jobs this summer.    #Graduation2024 #CareerKickstart #Graduates

Five Weeks of Transformation: Inside the RBC Women’s Advisory Programme Last week we wrapped up five weeks of upskilling the young women of RBC’s Capital Markets Women’s Advisory Programme through a tailored combination of simulations and workshops. The Programme is designed to help first-year university women - all relative finance novices - build the knowledge, experience, and confidence required to land a place in their summer internships and beyond. RBC's Early Careers Team turned to AmplifyME to develop a solution to enhance participants’ skills, while simultaneously assessing their specific skills and progress. ▶ **A tailored programme** A customised programme of practical, immersive markets and banking simulations, alongside commercial acumen and soft skills training ▶ **Immersive, hands-on approach** Participants experienced roles from Junior Investment Banking Analysts to Traders to ESG Investment Managers ▶ **Incremental learning and development** We set the difficulty levels to deliberately build across the length of the programme ▶ **In-depth candidate reporting** We share individual candidate performance data highlighting strengths and weaknesses with the Early Careers Team Marc Anthony Caporiccio, Global Head of Diversity Recruitment, said: "The young women transformed in front of our eyes, and by week five were equipped with sharpened skills, heightened confidence, and a well-rounded perspective to boost their prospects and level the playing field. Practical learning at its best!" Check out what he and the women from previous years’ programmes had to say about our unique training and development programme in the video below. #RBC #WomenInFinance #Recruitment #Training #Finance

Just a few reasons to consider Westpac as your Graduate employer for 2025! Placing in the Top100 list of the The Australian Financial Review's Most Popular Graduate Employers in 2024. Featuring in the Top10 of the 'Most Popular Internship Employers Award (Large)', 'Most Popular Business & Commerce Employer Award' and 'Most Popular Banking, Finance & Insurance Employer Award' categories.

📢 Calling all my London Afro-Caribbean Societies! Application season is upon us! Come join me and my PIMCO colleagues for an insight into the world of investments, a day in the life, our open roles, and all the tips and tricks needed to be successful during the application process. Of course, we'll be on hand to answer all your questions and get valuable networking experience. It's a small world. Registration and blurb below. 👇 Spaces are limited. Still pondering? It's a no-brainer: 🔹 "This industry isn't for someone like me" --> I'm here!! 🖐 (My journey will tell you everything you need to know! Pic of where I called home for a long time) #newpostincoming 🔹 "I don't want to work in Banking" --> Asset Management isn't Investment Banking. 😉 Besides, there's a whole host of careers across front, back and middle office that require different personalities and skillsets! 🎉 🔹 Growing up with aspirations of being a Doctor, Lawyer or Accountant? --> Don't underestimate the importance of transferrable skills. Keep an open mind and take risks. 🔹 What's the worst than can happen? You stumble into an industry and you stay here? 🤣 PIMCO X London ACS Monday, Oct 14th, 2024, 18:00 - 19:30 In person: PIMCO Europe – Baker Street Register now. Places are limited: https://lnkd.in/eqbHtkHM *Please note that to qualify for our summer internships, you must be an undergraduate currently pursuing a degree with an expected graduation date between December 2025 and July 2026. We also welcome those who are graduating in 2027 and interested in a career in Investment Management.* #careers #graduateroles #investments #applications Adedeji Adefenwa, CFA Roya Bolourchi Vanessa Torgbor

Dear Young Professionals! 👨🏻💼👩🏽💼                            I've noticed a lot of engagement from Sixth Form/College students on my previous post, and it's truly inspiring to see your eagerness and ambition. It got me thinking – why not share some personal insights that might help you on your journey? Back in my Sixth Form days, I was where you are now: ambitious, unsure, and ready to take on the world. But let me tell you, opportunities didn’t just come knocking; I had to build the door first! Here's how I landed internships at J.P. Morgan, PwC, JLL and Allsop LLP: 1. I Embraced Visibility 👀 I put myself out there. Networking was my second language – I was constantly reaching out on LinkedIn, attending every event I could, and making sure I was seen and remembered. It’s not just about showing up; it's about making an impression so that when your application lands on their desk, they remember your enthusiasm, drive, and it helps if you’re the only one in the room with a man-bun (at the time) 😅. 2. I Had the Audacity 🙋🏻♂️ If you don’t ask, you don’t get! I wasn’t afraid to ask for what I wanted. Yes, it took some courage, and let's be honest, sometimes it felt like I was overstepping. But guess what? It mostly worked out. I secured shadowing opportunities, had numerous coffees with people in my desired industry and even internships, like the one at JLL – all because I dared to ask my now-mentor. Most professionals have been in your shoes; they understand and are often more than willing to lend a hand. So…ASK! 3. I Was Prepared 🫡 At 16/17, I wasn't entirely sure about what I wanted to do– I was leaning towards investment banking at JP Morgan. But regardless, I stayed ready for any possible conversation. A big shoutout to my economics teachers for pushing me to read the news every morning. Initially awful, but soon, it turned into something I genuinely enjoyed. Staying informed made those intimidating conversations with seasoned professionals more manageable, even with my (lovely) South East London accent 😁🧐. I'm not just here sharing my story – I'm here to be a part of yours. If you're navigating similar paths or have questions, don't hesitate to reach out. I'm more than happy to share insights, provide guidance, or just lend an ear. Just Ask! #FutureLeaders #YouthEmpowerment #CareerJourney #Networking #StayPrepared #AmbitionToFruition #FutureLeaders #YoungProfessionals #SocialMobility #CareerJourney