Employer of the week: Boston Consulting Group

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is ranked 40 by UK humanties students, climbing from position 58 last year

At BCG, individuals can “grow further”. Flexible career paths are encouraged and employees have a lot of choice around the path that will best support their personal development.

By Michelle Boyde

Stephen Huntley - blog

Interview with Stephen Huntley, UK University Recruiting Director at BCG

“International opportunities are an element of our new branding campaign, Grow Further, which promotes personal growth.”

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Employer of the week: Google

Google is ranked 1 by UK engineering/IT students

Life at Google isn’t just about fun – ‘Googlers’ also work hard. Communicating this duality has become a focus for the company.

By Michelle Boyde

Caitlin Pantos - blog

“We’re perceived as a ‘fun place to work’ – which is certainly accurate, but not the whole story. You’ll have fun at Google, but you’ll also have to work very hard.”

Interview with Caitlin Pantos, University Programmes Specialist at Google

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Employer of the week: Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs is ranked 3 by UK business students

For senior management at Goldman Sachs, recruitment and employer branding is a top priority. Goldman Sachs considers people to be its greatest asset.

By Michelle Boyde

Sarah Crawford - blog

Interview with Sarah Crawford, Head of Recruiting EMEA at Goldman Sachs.

“Senior members of the firm think about recruiting and employer branding in day-to-day work life.”

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Employer of the week: Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is ranked 14 by UK business students

It is an exciting time for talented graduates to join Morgan Stanley. There will be great opportunities available in the future for those entering the investment banking business now.

By Michelle Boyde

Steph Ahrens - blog

“It is easy to be a star when things are good, but it’s a greater challenge working in today’s markets and it is now when the truly outstanding individuals will shine.”

Interview with Stephanie Ahrens, Executive Director in Graduate Recruitment EMEA at Morgan Stanley.

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Employer of the week: Teach First

Teach First is ranked 5 by UK humanities, liberal arts and education students

A national expansion has seen applications to Teach First increase by 63 per cent. A combination of making a difference and being professional is proving to be a recipe for success with Generation Y.

By Michelle Boyde

James Darley - blog actual

Interview with James Darley, Director of Graduate Recruitment at Teach First.

 “Teach First feels strongly about positioning ourselves as Teach First, not a charity, not a route into teaching, not a traditional graduate employer, just Teach First.”

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Employer of the week: Unilever

Unilever is ranked 23 by UK business students

Concentrating on employer branding best practices in the UK is Unilever’s focus to improve and synchronise their offer internationally.

By Michelle Boyde

Pauline McGivern

Interview with Pauline McGivern,Talent Specialist UK and Ireland at Unilever.

 

“The focus is to create best practice in the UK, here we hire 30 to 40 graduates per year, and then roll it out to other regions.”

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