AGR and High Fliers survey reviewed | Banking internship profiles | Are unpaid internships legal?
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Hope you are well! Thanks to all of you who partook in our recent user survey; we’re delighted with the response! You can take a look at our findings here.
At this time of year, students should start thinking about securing some work experience or an internship before the revision rush begins. It’s certainly where our attention has shifted to, as you’ll see on our website. Elsewhere, The Boston Consulting Group have provided us with some interview and case study tips. These articles are sure to prove invaluable to aspiring consultants, who might also want to take a look at our PwC company profile. The ‘Big Four’ professional services company is taking applications for their summer internship programmes until the end of the month.
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Internship Profiles
We’ve posted new internship profiles from graduates at Goldman Sachs and RBS. Both of our interns were able to secure employment with their respective institutions, citing the completion of their internships as instrumental in their successes. We believe these accounts are relatable, informative and inspiring, helping would-be finance workers to adjust their expectations in a positive way. A new article on the legal confusion surrounding unpaid internships lets students know the rights they have whilst working as an intern.
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Latest News
Keeping you up to date with the latest industry news articles specific to the finance sector, covering current events and ‘need to know’ information. Below are some of our most recent news posts:
Employers predict a rise in graduate vacancies
The 2013 AGR Graduate Recruitment Survey suggests vacancies will increase by 8.8%…
Work experience vital for graduates
A third of new hires will go to graduates who have completed work experience for the recruiter…
Job cuts in 2012 hit banking and accountancy hardest
Entry-level vacancies for graduates lower than expected in most sectors…
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Latest graduate jobs & internships
Despite the prominence of banking and accountancy content featuring in this month’s bulletin, remember that we also specialise in advice for more niche professions of the financial industry. Check out our job listings for the Tax and Actuarial professions, amongst others.
We are always keen to hear feedback from careers professionals. Please contact us with any of your suggestions, or stay in touch via our LinkedIn group, the Inside Careers group for careers staff.