Gfg Presentation

Graduates for Growth ‘Recruiting Graduates into Enterprising Companies’

Who are you?

• Type of car • Degree • Colour • Hobby • Your ‘buzz word’

www.graduatesforgrowth.co.uk

Corporate Brands






Why is branding important?

• Instant Recognition

• Stand out from the crowd

• Positive Image

• Familiarity for the customer

• Builds Trust


Your CV

• Chronological time line • Short, sharp and simple – 2 side’s max!!• Work experience • Key Skills • Blow your own trumpet !


Career Success Tom Hunter • University of Strathclyde

Business School Graduate • Began his career by selling

trainers from the back of a van.

• In 1984, he founded the Sports Division chain of sports shops.

• In 1998, he sold the chain to JJB Sports, making over £250 million.

Michelle Moan• Grew up in the East End of

Glasgow. • Left school at age 15 with no

qualifications to find full time employment

• Best known as the flamboyant creator of the equally flamboyant bust-boosting "Ultimo bra",

• She launched MJM International in November 1996 and went on to initiate, develop and successfully market the "Ultimo" range of bras around the world


The Self Reliant Graduate

Relationship with work and learning• Self-awareness• Self-promotion• Exploring and creating opportunities - Work experience - University Placements - Voluntary work • Action planning• Networking - (Edinburgh Junior Chamber)• Matching and decision making• Negotiation• Political awareness• Development focus• Self-confidence


Career Opportunities in SMEs

• 99.1% of companies have less than 50 employees

SMEs provide opportunities for Graduates to:• take responsibility early; • be involved in a wider range of activities; • contribute ideas; • grow with the company


GfG Success Story

Suzie Macafferty - Hospitality and Tourism graduate

Started franchising business in 2001 and now has 60stores in 5 countries including UK, Ireland, Spain, Portugaland the Dominican Republic

- 2nd largest in Europe in our industry - One of few Scottish female franchisors! - Members of the British Franchise Association

GfG – Our Services to Graduates

Who: Any degree, any discipline, any university, with our without experience!

Register: Online and upload CV– View current vacancies– Apply for suitable vacancies by uploading a relevant covering

letter addressed to the Project Manager

Apply: From graduate trainee managers to sales executives, event and, operational managers, graphic designers, policy consultants, software developers, translators

Aftercare: Mentoring, Networking, Training and Development


Register Now


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Call: 0131 226 3775

http://www.graduatesforgrowth.co.uk/

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