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“I felt so relieved and excited when I received an offer – a weight was lifted."
Ayomiposi secured a Technology Industrial Placement Programme at UBS through Bright Network.
“I used Bright Network to find roles that were right for me, and to monitor deadlines and keep track of applications I had made.”

"Securing this role has given me confidence in my abilities and potential."
Olivia secured a place on the KPMG Audit Social Mobility Scheme.
"I've always been interested in business but never considered audit roles until I applied to this scheme! I hadn't heard of it until I started using Bright Network. I used the advice on the site to prepare for my interview and assessment and improve my CV."

"I wouldn’t have known about this opportunity if not for Bright Network."
Naren completed a First Year Insight Scheme at Macfarlanes.
"My other friends would be having coffee and chats with family connections at other law firms, whereas I didn’t know anyone. It was really rewarding to overcome this challenge."

"With Bright Network's help, I narrowed my interests to finance and technology."
Juanita secured technology experience at Waterstons through Bright Network.
"Every application represents a new opportunity, so it’s essential to keep applying and not lose heart."

"I can’t wait to work at a company where I know I'll have an impact on others."
Damil secured a Finance Graduate position at Smiths Group through Bright Network.
“The thing that I’m most proud of is the fact that I managed to secure a role without access to professionals in my network or external help. I’m also proud of my resilience and the fact that I kept going even after dealing with rejections.”

"I had applied to over 60 jobs and was starting to give up on finding a role."
Sophie secured a Publishing Assistant role at Springer Nature through Bright Network.
"I then ended up getting invited to three interviews in the same week, I was offered two positions. I found my role through Bright Network!”

"I attended Bright Network's Black Heritage Future Leaders event."
Eliada secured an Industrial Placement as a Regulatory Licensing Undergraduate at Pfizer through Bright Network.
“I was a little nervous about the 1-2-1 interviews especially as Pfizer is such a big company. But I prepared really well using resources online and referring to the advice on what employers want to see that I received at the Black Heritage Future Leaders event.”

"I'm fulfilling my longstanding dream of working in the entertainment industry."
Sophie was a Franchise Marketing Intern at NBC Universal.
"One of the key reasons I applied for the role was that Universal is an internationally recognised, iconic name within the film industry. When I saw the job listing on Bright Network, I thought: this is my dream internship!"

“When I first started, I was nervous which led me losing my train of thought."
Simran secured a Sales and Marketing Operations Placement Year at Bayer through Bright Network.
“As this was my first time properly applying for roles, Bright Network’s advice was crucial for me in preparation for my interview and assessment centre.”

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