Empowering growth with work experience
We are offering unique and prestigious one week work placements and insight days in a professional working environment, involving shadowing directors and tapping into their vast business experience, obtaining real life mentoring and business insight.
Current Opportunities
Come spend a week with Grant Thornton, a leader in providing consulting services to the life insurance, general insurance, health insurance and pension sectors, at their London office. You will get an overview of the work they do and the projects they deliver. You will be able to participate in interactive games and group discussions on insurance concepts and terminologies.
Who: Year 12/13 students who are looking to learn about career opportunities in insurance
Dates: 28 October - 1 November 2024
How to apply: Send your CV and cover letter to info@career-compass.co.uk, highlighting your interest in the insurance industry
Deadline: Please ensure your application is completed and submitted by 4th of October at 23:59
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Insight Day at Kennedys, a global law firm with expertise in dispute resolution and advisory services. They offer a range of training programmes for you to choose from to start your career in law, including apprenticeships and training contracts. You will be given an overview of different paths into law and various sectors within law, as well as other business areas. Kennedys will also provide you with tips on securing an apprenticeship and applying for a law degree.
Who: Year 12/13 students who are looking to learn about career opportunities in law
Date: 28 October 2024
How to apply: Send your CV and cover letter to info@career-compass.co.uk, highlighting your interest in law
Deadline: Please ensure your application is completed and submitted by 4th of October at 23:59
Black Heritage Insight Day at Linklaters offers insight into the world of law, with presentations, networking sessions, and workshops designed to help you understand the path to a successful legal career. Participants will have the chance to hear from experienced lawyers, engage with trainees, and gain valuable advice on navigating the industry.
Who: Year 13 Black-British, Black-African & Black- Caribbean students who are looking to learn about career opportunities in law
Dates: 31 October 2024
How to apply: Please fill in and submit your application form here
Deadline: Please ensure your application is completed and submitted by 7th of October at 23:59
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You will obtain a real insight into the workings of a property company. You will get the chance to shadow a Director into the workings of what types of properties are purchased for the group, learn about the daily maintenance and issues that arise managing a vast property portfolio, accompany our lettings manager and learn what lies behind the renting of a property or visit some high quality property developments.
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Arsalan Khalique, Maidenway Director
Past Opportunities
RAMISH SHAHBAZ
Work experience at Smith & Newton Architects
'I was able to find out the life of an architect, working on multiple projects. I found out that being an architect doesn't mean sitting in an office all day, but also visiting sites and analysing them to provide the best service.
Don't be shy to ask questions and make sure you keep asking questions. Try to make friends with the colleagues and keep close to your supervisor so they get to know you better.'