FDM GROUP ADVICE


Be open, be adaptable, be employed


Being adaptable does increase your chance of success and this can and should be applied in your career, especially in the first few years


have far to fall so why not take a leap The U is one of the most expensive places


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in the world to receive a university education and the job market is notoriously competitive. The acceptance that you may have to be more versatile in your initial couple of years after you graduate could be key. So what do we mean by being flexible


There is location of course. There are still more people looking for work in London than anywhere else in the U, and a strong belief that that is where the jobs are. However, looking for employment outside of the capital can be extremely advantageous and there are many reputable companies with excellent career opportunities in the orth West and Midlands, where living costs are also more affordable. A lot of employers will also target graduates for positions


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hose first steps onto the career ladder can seem daunting, but in actual fact you are not that far up yet and so don’t


where they are required to work in various locations across the country, or even abroad. Graduates are often targeted for these sorts of positions because they generally have fewer commitments and, it is believed, will be more enthusiastic about gaining experience working in different environments. Madeline Field, global recruitment manager


at IT graduate employer FM Group, stresses the importance of seiing opportunities early in your career. She says: “Most graduates are in the fortunate position of having less attachments and can therefore afford to be more versatile, which is extremely appealing to employers. It is the candidates who are able to demonstrate that they will go above and beyond to excel in their careers who are the high achievers. Another thing to be aware of is whilst opportunities may be low in some sectors, in similar areas they are increasing. For instance, it may be challenging if your dream was


always to work in an investment bank, but the insurance industry is creating many roles this year and is a growing sector. So what should you not be flexible about


If you know what you want to do and where your strengths lie, you do not have to compromise on this. For example, if you know you want to work in marketing, then don’t be put off by the high competition for roles. However, if you are only looking for marketing positions in retail and are not having any luck,


“Looking for employment


outside of the capital can be extremely advantageous”


look into another sector, or look into marketing jobs in other locations. emember, in the first few years of your


career the most important thing is what you do within the role what you learn, what you’re responsible for and the progression you make in that period of time. The key is having a positive attitude. To find out more about FM group visit www.fdmgroup.com/uk-careers. 


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