GRADUATE
the ability and skills to do the job. through over-the-phone advice from trainers
Evolutions’ training re-builds their self- until they land the job they deserve.
SCHEMES UP FOR
assurance and teaches them how to make
GRABS FOR THE
their talents and enthusiasm shine.” EvolutionsUK.co.uk provides one-to-one
bespoke interview training simulations for
EARLY BIRDS
Evolutions’ two-day programmes are run students and graduates. Through psychometric
across the UK and candidates receive profiling, role-play and ongoing coaching,
Students encouraged to apply
feedback and role-play recordings from individuals can increase their chances of
the course. interview success by 70 per cent. Evolutions
now, play later
runs two courses – The Edge for graduates
Candidates are also provided with and job seekers and The Confidence Gap for
Thousands of hopeful students are losing Evolutions’ ongoing coaching and support sixth-formers seeking university places.
out on the chance of their dream job –
because they are not being pro-active
enough and applying now.
That’s according to interview and industry
expert David Baker, who has 15 years of
experience placing graduates in jobs.
While some companies such as BT are
cutting back on graduate employment
others, including Barclays and Microsoft,
are creating new placements.
“It is difficult to get on to a graduate
scheme,” says Baker, MD of interview
training firm Evolutions “However, with the
government backing internships and the
private sector on the up, many
companies are again seeking out top
graduates to join their teams. But it’s vital
to get in there early.”
Baker is encouraging students to apply
now rather than leave it until their
Christmas holidays.
“A common mistake students make is to
leave job applications until their essay
deadlines and exams are over,” says Baker.
“They need to realise that the majority of
graduate schemes for 2010 close in
November and December.
“The application process for these
schemes is long and gruelling and it is vital
University students learn how to stand out.”
Evolutions supplies graduates with one-to-
one bespoke interview training and
guidance ensuring they give the best
account of themselves in interviews.
“What students are lacking is confidence in
themselves,” says Baker. “They do have
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