Whether you are nearing the end of your studies and looking for your dream graduate position or getting ahead of your peers by applying for vacation work, preparation will make all the difference.
Kate Minns, our Graduate Recruitment Senior Consultant, shares her insider tips for navigating the application process below:
First and foremost, do your research to figure out what type of organisation you want to work for and most importantly, why. Almost every organisation is going to ask you the question ‘why do you want to work here?’ at some point during the recruitment process and it’s essential that you are able to articulate why you were interested in applying and why you think the organisation is the right fit for you.
When it comes to selecting which service line/division/team you will apply for, hopefully, you’ll already have some idea of where your interests lie. If not, also spend some time researching the different service lines or divisions of the organisation. Again, this is going to be a critical question you will be asked throughout the recruitment process. In my experience, the candidates who do well are the ones who are able to communicate their career interests in a well-informed and authentic manner.
When you are completing your application online, you will generally need to upload your resume or CV.
So, what is a resume/CV and what should you include in it?
A resume/CV is a document that summarises your education, details of the qualifications you have obtained, your work experience, skills and achievements to date.
These assessments are tools which are designed to measure your suitability for a role based on the required aptitude (cognitive abilities) and/or personality characteristics. There are many different types of assessments that you might encounter throughout your application journey and you may need to complete a large number of these if you apply for multiple organisations.
Don’t panic - there are plenty of practice assessments out there for you to try before you undertake the real deal. Practice won’t necessarily make perfect in this situation but can give you a significant competitive advantage.
We want you to do your best, so if your personal circumstances are such that you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, be sure to connect with us before you commence your assessment so that we can ensure that you are able to perform at your best.
Video interviews are now a very common part of the recruitment process and for your application Grant Thornton, the video interview provides you with the opportunity to tell us a little more about yourself, your experiences to date and how you approach certainly situations/tasks/projects.
As with online cognitive ability/psychometric assessments, we want you to do your best. Ensure you raise any required adjustments with us before you commence the video interview so that we can ensure that you are best set up for success.
