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Your best bet for securing energetic new employees might just be turning to new graduates and interns. https://bit.ly/3UEfU6h In our New Graduate Pay and #GenZ Compensation report, we reveal what other employers are doing to attract and retain recent graduates, interns and co-op participants. #HumanResources #talent

Your best bet for securing energetic new employees might just be turning to new graduates and interns. https://bit.ly/3VNwEsd In our New Graduate Pay and #GenZ Compensation report, we reveal what other employers are doing to attract and retain recent graduates, interns and co-op participants. #HumanResources #talent

Your best bet for securing energetic new employees might just be turning to new graduates and interns. In our New Graduate Pay and #GenZ Compensation report, we reveal what other employers are doing to attract and retain recent graduates, interns and co-op participants. #HumanResources #talent

PCommers buckle your shoes -: Campus placements to drop by 33% -: Deloitte Report In the latest Campus Workforce Trends report by Deloitte, it’s revealed that the campus placement budget for FY24 has seen a substantial reduction. With a staggering 33% drop in the campus placement budget compared to the previous year, the recruitment landscape is set to face new challenges. Key insights from the report for MBA graduates: - Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs) for MBA students have declined by 26% YoY. - Compensation trends indicate a nearly 7% drop in average salary offers for MBA graduates in 2023. - Most demanded skills remain Sustainability management, DE&I, Social Selling and Risk Management. - Internship packages in Tier 1 college saw an Uptrend but Tier 2 college witnessed reverse situation. As we navigate these changes, it’s crucial for MBA students and educational institutions to adapt and strategize effectively. Developing specialized skills and staying ahead of industry trends will be key to securing successful placements. Let’s gear up to meet these evolving industry expectations and ensure our readiness for the future job market. #CampusPlacements #DeloitteReport #MBA #Pcommers #RecruitmentTrends #JobMarket2024 #FutureOfWork

How to Secure an MBB Consulting Offer with an ‘Average’ CV- Nicola’s success story Nicola Chan came to us with a commercial banking internship and a Big 4 advisory/ consulting experience under her belt. As an undergraduate student from a local Hong Kong university, her aim was to get into one of the MBB firms (McKinsey, BCG, and Bain) as she wanted to pursue her career path in consulting. However, during our initial career advisory and planning sessions, we explained how cracking these roles would be difficult considering the extremely limited headcount. In fact, Bain in the last few years has recruited barely any Hong Kong student. To top it off, she had no major case competition wins that put her at some disadvantage with MBBs since they value leadership traits and experiences, looking for more well-rounded candidates.  Despite the expectation setting, Nicola was quite determined to pursue consulting and advisory with an MBB firm. What was her preparation like? She practised over 45 consulting cases with 3 different MBB coaches, attending both in group sessions as well as some individual ones. Nicola prepared scripts for potential interview questions, undertaking multiple mock interviews with our specialists. She also participated in more case competitions to further strengthen her resume for target roles while polishing her communication and pitching skills. Nicola cracked a summer analyst offer with one of the MBB firms last year with all the persistent effort she put in. But with the strategy she built with us, it helped her secure two other offers to ensure that she diversified her risk and would have more options to choose from in the end. If you aspire for a consulting career and seem to be hitting a roadblock, you’ll need to assess multiple aspects of your application. We’ll show you how you can identify and address the weak spots and turn them into your strengths. Check out the comment below for more details 👇 #cuhk #hku #cityu #hkust #nus #ntusg #smu #warwickuniversity #lse #bain #bcg #mckinsey

Hello Network,🙋🏿♀️ As some of you already know, I’ve started my placement and wanted to showcase the things I’ve learned so far: ✅I have presented a LMI report to the rest of the group, it was scary at first but,I gained confidence as I went along. ✅ I had to use my interpersonal skills to phone recent graduates about a survey, something I was not used to. ✅The team and I went through Business Service Page and came up with ideas to improve it, making it easier to navigate. ✅The previous Employer Engagement Student showed me how to use their systems. It was a lot to learn and I’m still learning how to use it. ✅Making preparations for the events that are upcoming for example making Employer guides. These weeks has taught me a lot, and I intend to learn much more throughout my placement year. #firstcoupleofweeks #placementyear

In an era where nearly half of college graduates find themselves in jobs unrelated to their degrees, the significance of selecting the right major and securing internships becomes increasingly evident. Data tracking the career trajectories of millions highlight that the first job post-graduation plays a pivotal role in shaping long-term earnings and career paths. This underscores a growing debate on the value of higher education and the alignment between university offerings and industry demands, emphasizing the need for students to strategize their academic and professional pursuits more thoughtfully than ever before.

I believe it's crucial to create more opportunities for recent graduates. Access to meaningful work experiences not only benefits individuals but also contributes to the growth and innovation of our industries. Let's work together to foster an environment where young talents can thrive and contribute their fresh perspectives to our professional landscape. #EmpowerGraduates #OpportunityForAll Topic for discussion

Now that I’ve officially finished spring semester (or should I say at exactly 4.37am and approximately 4500 words later this morning) I’m sharing my mini vlog of the targetjobs UK Undergraduate of the Year Awards where I was a Top 10 Finalist for the Celebrating Neurodiverse Talent category BNY Mellon #UGradoftheYear Being CEP and estranged I’d never thought I’d even go to university let alone get involved in so much fulfilling projects. So many people including teachers used to tell me I’d never amount to anything particularly because of my neurodivergence so I now get the opportunity to prove them wrong. So I’m kind of a veteran at the Target Jobs events now, which is why I feel pretty confident providing this advice for aspiring finalists for next year (or ambitious returners like myself. I applied as graduate recruitment practice 5 hours before the deadline in a Wetherspoons which I don’t advise by the way but Target Jobs rung me up the day of the deadline begging me to apply 🫣😂): 👉 Transferable skills are your friend whether that’s from mentoring to pioneering your own initiative it has given you skills. 👉 Recruiters like answers that stand out and are unique 🤩 (for me that unique STAR interview technique usually comes from a on the fly answer sometimes even bringing up skills I learned farming or any number of volunteer activities). 👉 A strong network can be vital - I’d say at least 4 of the positions I’ve taken on in the last few months are a result of my network that I have spent the last year developing. 👉 Trust me when I say all the buzzwords that the recruiter wants are on the early careers website and on the awards page (that extra tailoring and attention to detail is what makes a finalist 😉).

A Story of Growth: My Journey from Intern to Executive Back in uni, in 2022, as I stepped out of the examination hall after completing my final exam, I felt a mix of excitement and anxiety. Like many fresh graduates, I was eager to start my professional journey, determined that nothing was going to get in my way, no obstacle, not even fear or uncertainty. Fast forward to 3 months later, I was welcomed back to GLG Communications , a renowned Nigerian PR firm, as a graduate intern. I embraced the role with gratitude, immersing myself in PR's intricacies, absorbing knowledge, honing my skills, and contributing to the team. Despite challenges like imposter syndrome and the realization that school doesn't fully prepare you for real-life application, I remained determined to learn and excel. I seamlessly transitioned into the role of Communications Associate, evolving with each project and client interaction, taking on greater responsibilities, and embracing new challenges. After a year of hard work and dedication, I faced a new hurdle: the "clarion call" of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program. Instead of seeing it as a hindrance, I viewed it as an opportunity to develop my skillset and expand my professional network. With the support of my boss and colleagues, I balanced my work and NYSC obligations with grace and determination. I am elated to share that today, I stand proud as a Communications Executive at GLG Communications, a testament to perseverance, dedication, and the grace of God. In just two short years, I have journeyed from intern to executive, overcoming obstacles and seizing every opportunity along the way. To my LinkedIn family, I invite you to celebrate this milestone with me. With God as my solid backing, my journey serves as a testament that having passion, resilience, and a supportive community, any dream is attainable. Let this remind us that boundless possibilities await those who dare to dream and persist in the face of adversity. Cheers to the journey ahead! #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalJourney #InternToExecutive #CareerInspiration #Leadership #NYSC #DreamBig #PublicRelations #SuccessStory #Growth