Jacob is a Economics and Politics student from the University of Birmingham. He secured a Associate Consultant opportunity at Teneo through Bright Network.
What motivated you to apply for the role?
“The company seemed interesting and the fact that the firm is a smaller one was a motivation for me.”
What was your application journey like?
“There were two in-person interviews and I then also had a final conversation with a director.
It wasn’t too stressful and I made sure to prepare by reading through the website and looking at lots of different articles.”
How did Bright Network help you secure your role?
“I found the role through Bright Network and applied through the website.”
What have you learned from going through the process?
“Going through the application process has definitely improved my interview skills and given me more confidence when talking to new people.”
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What are your tips for people looking to follow in your footsteps?
“I’d recommend keeping a spreadsheet to track all the jobs you’ve applied for and the number of responses you’ve received so that you can keep on top of your applications.”
Tell us about the future. What’s next?
“I start work in September and I’m excited to start learning new things and taking my professional exams.”
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