Don’t Touch The Biscuits!!

Having recently worked with junior candidates as well as teams needing to hire, the divergence of talent attraction strategies between the large firms and SMEs is becoming even more stark.

In the previous article we covered the benefits for the employer so let’s discuss the candidates.

The repeating theme is to not join a brand because it’s a brand!!

In a large grad scheme or associate intake you will be drip fed, focused on producing raw information without experiencing the rest of the project or deal.

You can attend meetings, but NOT speak and NEVER think about having a biscuit. No one will ask your opinion.

There is a better option

At a smaller player you will be a critical resource, overall skill sets will be much improved and you quickly be able to:

·         Apply your knowledge to deliver meaningful work.

·         Obtain real, deal experience.

·         Develop your influencing ability.

·         Really demonstrate your hard skills.

·         Grow your emotional intelligence.

·         You can have an opinion!!

BUT (and this where character and fit comes in).

You must use your initiative.

The scrutiny your work will be under will be much, much higher and there will be nowhere to hide!!

 Be Brave And Different

This should be a win win. I know the big firms have to filter huge application numbers but this is a great opportunity for the rest of the market.

In the current environment the opportunities for ambitious graduates are much more varied. If you have the right soft skills to go with your technical skills the careers are out there!!!!