Name: Sean
Degree: Physics
University: University of Surrey
New Job Title: Graduate Software Developer - Buy Side
"Approaching the end of my PhD research project I was feeling rather anxious that I would struggle to find my ideal career in the time I had remaining; particularly with limited time available to me while working full time.
I signed up and submitted my CV on GRB and found myself receiving adverts for interesting job opportunities almost immediately. I got in touch with a GRB representative, Daniel Pidgeon - he has been great help throughout and following the application process for one of the positions. I'm now looking forward to starting my career with an excellent company.
Very thankful for the support and advice offered by Daniel during the interview process, and he has been very responsive to my many emails and calls during the applications process. Thank you Graduate Recruitment Bureau!"
Name: Lexi
Degree: Pharmacology
University: University of Bristol
New Job Title: Graduate Pharmaceutical Software Scheme
"GRB contacted me about a great opportunity and walked me through the application process very efficiently. Highly recommend applying for graduate programmes through them."
Name: Amy
Degree: Environmental Change
University: University of Sheffield
New Job Title: Graduate Implementation Consultant Scheme
"Listed to my job requirements and made multiple suggestions and recommendations. Very quick to organise interviews and helped me through the entire recruitment process. I got accepted onto a 2 year graduate scheme within a month with GRB."
Name: Rosie
Degree: Management Science
University: University of Strathclyde
New Job Title: SAP Consultant
"Professional, utterly responsive and extremely supportive!
I have expressed interest in a role with a company working with GRB. It was an amazing opportunity and I was very much looking forward to the application process. My consultant Aleks was fantastic as he contacted me to inform me more about the role and ensure I was happy with all its aspects. Aleks was extremely helpful and supportive throughout the whole process and it was great to speak to him via phone also as many agencies tend to email. I felt a great level of involvement and commitment in my own application process on GRB's side, which certainly made for a phenomenal experience. I can only give a positive feedback to GRB's team as even with registration to the website, I was contacted to talk about my aspirations. Even throughout my application process, I was contacted via email for other GRB opportunities, which I felt was a great approach as it would've kept my options open, rather than focusing me in getting this one position. I have already recommended GRB to some of my peers looking for opportunities!."
Name: Pia
Degree: Sustainable Development
University: University of St Andrews
New Job Title: PCC Analyst
"Refreshing, professional and simply great service!
I applied for a position through GRB without expecting a reply anytime soon, since I only had negative experiences with other recruitment agencies. Within a very short time, Sara Walker contacted me to talk more about the role – and after this first informal interview I knew it was the ideal job for me. Sara guided me through the whole process, was always available when I needed something and made sure that I felt confident and not just like one out of thousands of applicants. Even though I was abroad for most of the application process, Sara was extremely flexible regarding scheduling my interview slots with the company and always made sure I had a feasible amount of time to prepare myself. She pushed me to be better and helped me display my strengths. It was a pleasure to work with her and I can only recommend the GRB team to anyone looking for a job. I cannot wait to start my career and am very grateful that you made this possible - thank you Sara and the whole team"
Name: Damien
Degree: Theoretical Physics
University: University of Leeds
New Job Title: Graduate Support and Development Engineer
"GRB have been really helpful and supportive during my job search. Rebecca and Chelsea who oversaw my application and throughout each stage of the process have been brilliant, with regular updates and phone calls after interviews to see how they went. Would definitely recommend!"
Name: Sushila
Degree: Chemistry
University: University of Cambridge
New Job Title: Graduate Analytics Training Scheme
"GRB was an amazing recruitment company to work with, I expected to find jobhunting stressful and difficult while I was still in university but they made it feel so much easier. All the positions I was emailed about were relevant to my profile which gave a personal touch that many other graduate job websites lack. When I applied for the position I have now got, my consultant Gen Bell was great - she made sure I felt well supported through the entire process and answered all my questions, no matter how small. Her advice was very much appreciated since I hadn't had much experience of job applications before, and without it I doubt I could have landed such an amazing opportunity before I'd even graduated! Overall I've found GRB to be professional and highly effective, I would recommend their service to all graduates."
Name: Abraham
Degree: Theoretical Physics
University: University of Queen Mary
New Job Title: Graduate Implementation Assistant
"The most accommodating recruiters I have ever dealt with!!! I signed up with GRB 3 months into my final year at University. Unlike most of the other recruiters or websites, GRB only required the information that really mattered. I was surprised to start receiving calls from their recruiters within a few days of signing up. Every one of the guys I dealt with was very professional and yet incredibly empathetic towards you and your needs. They truly understood that final year students don't have the time to fill out 20 page applications to graduate programmes but instead they make sure to find positions and companies that would truly be a great fit for you as an individual to the best of their ability and then ask you to tailor your CV and if you are put through to an interview, they will carefully work with you in order to make sure you are prepared and armed with specifics, not just throwing generic techniques towards you hoping that will be enough. I was put forward for around 8 positions, interviewed for 5 and made an offer for one. These guys held my hand every step of the way and made me find something that truly works for me. I would like to personally thank Tim and Dan for being two amazing individuals who have really gone above and beyond and a general thank you to the whole team. I would recommend GRB without a single reservation."
Name: Aitor
Degree: Renewable Energy
University: University of Central Lancashire
New Job Title: Graduate Applications Consultant - Spanish Speaker
"Enjoying a great job thanks to GRB and Rebecca Johnson, that found my profile and offer me the opportunity."
Name: Joe
Degree: Physics
University: University of Lancaster
New Job Title: Graduate Connectivity Engineer
"Excellent guidance and support. GRB were an excellent help in landing me my first job after graduating. They were the most attentive and informative recruiters I used."
Name: Alice
Degree: Pharmacology
University: King's College London
New Job Title: Graduate Key Account Manage
"Excellent Experience. I had a really great experience with GRB. They were helpful and worked closely with me. They suggested improvements for my CV, and gave me great interview prep. They also carried out some of my phone interviews, which put me at ease, as I had already talked to them. Throughout the process I think the most valuable thing was the feedback from interviews I went to, that I wouldn't have otherwise got. This feedback made me feel better about a rejection I got, and gave me more confidence in future interviews. Another interview I thought had gone really badly turned out had gone a lot better than I thought! Overall it was a great experience and I am excited to start my new job on Monday! Thank you!"
Name: Jordan
Degree: Meteorology and Oceanography
University: University of East Anglia
New Job Title: Graduate Risk Analyst
"Incredible service. GRB provided an excellent service giving great advice when it came to the interview and helped every step of the way."
Name: Elizabeth
Degree: Environmental and Human Health
University: University of Brunel
New Job Title: Graduate Technical Support Consultant
"I had a fantastic experience with GRB. My GRB contact was very helpful, informative, easy to talk to and offered lots of resources to help with interview preparation. I would strongly recommend GRB and I am very happy with the job they helped me to secure."
Name: Jake
Degree: Theoretical Physics
University: University College London
New Job Title: Graduate Software Developer
"When I signed up for this agency I was unsure of what to expect. One of the advisers called me almost immediately to discuss my options and current jobs being offer which may be of interest to me. Once I had selected a few to apply for they gave support and advice for the interviews and assisted in keeping me informed throughout the process. It did take long for me to find a job through the agency! Overall I received an excellent and professional service."
Name: Craig
Degree: Environmental Geoscience
University: University of Edinburgh
New Job Title: Graduate Geological Consultant
"I give the highest possible rating to GRB in terms of the service they provided and in getting me the graduate job which I am extremely happy with. Leanne was outstanding in the help she gave me and really showed dedication and interest in the early phases. Rebecca was also brilliant and I would highly recommend GRB to anyone about to graduate and search for graduate employment."
Name: Gavin
Degree: Chemistry with Analytical Chemistry
University: University of Strathclyde
New Job Title: Graduate Process Technologist
"The help i received from Rebecca and Amelia when i used the graduate recruitment was invaluable. From the first call to make sure i was informed of all the details of the job before applying and helping with CV problems. To the help given right before my interview so i cant praise the team enough and would definitely recommend them to anyone who is looking for a graduate job or placement."
Name: Helen
Degree: Biology
University: Durham University
New Job Title: Graduate Consultant - Pharmaceutical
"GRB always sent through jobs relevant to my CV and interests. This made working with them much easier as I trusted their judgements and unlike some other recruitment firms they seemed to have my best interests at heart. When I sent in my CV for a job, they were very quick to get in touch and offer any advice."
Name: Charlie
Degree: Physics and Astrophysics
University: University of Leicester
New Job Title: Graduate Web Analyst
"I can't fault the team at GRB, especially Sara who I dealt with personally. Sara contacted me regarding a job she thought I would be interested in. She then gave me some tips for my CV, helping to ensure I got an interview. A few days later I got the job! I felt like I was in really good hands the entire time. I thoroughly recommend GRB!"
Name: Nishil
Degree: Physics
University: Kings College London
New Job Title: Graduate Technical Consulting Programme
"A great bunch of people - extremely good at what they do!"
Name: David
Degree: Physics
University: University of Leeds
New Job Title: Graduate Technical Sales Consultant
"GRB helped me through every stage of my post university job search. They kept me up to date about vacancies which might interest me, and helped me with interview preparation and getting settled in my new role. I would recommend them to any graduates looking for a job."
Name: Chris
Degree: Physics
University: University of Warwick
New Job Title: Graduate Development and Test Engineers
"When I signed up to GRB I got a lot of emails about potential job offers and a lot of calls to help refine the search. When I found a job that was a good fit I received a lot of help from my recruitment consultant Gen, she offered me advice on tailoring my CV to the job, interview prep and was very encouraging. In the end I found an incredible job through GRB, with a lot of help from Gen, and am very happy with the level of support I received."
Name: Matthew
Degree: Physics
University: University of Warwick
New Job Title: Graduate SAP Consultant
1. How did you hear about GRB?
"The boyfriend of a girl you placed. He set up a facebook page promoting GRB."2. What prompted your job search?
"The Careers Service were very active in promoting graduate recruitment from day one. In hindsight I applied for the wrong internships to begin with which made me take my graduate career search more seriously. I made the conscious decision to focus exclusively on non-blue chip recruiters which dominate at Warwick."3. How did you feel at the start of your job search?
"I made 30 applications and had one interview so the constant rejections were demoralising although I viewed it as a learning experience as it led me to the right employer eventually."4. What were you looking for in a job?
"A small firm. I felt I couldn't make an impact at a bigger firm and would be just a number. I wanted to specialise and focussed on graduate jobs and not schemes. I googled small IT consultancies in the South of England and skipped the first five pages to find those with good reputations in their field of research and projects. I applied to seven firms including registering with GRB in April 2015. I had an email immediately and a then a phone call with Matt."5. What support did your GRB Consultant provide?
"Great interview preparation and a morale boost. They reinforced how good my skills and abilities were and that I had a very strong chance of finding work with their clients. Aleks really cared and was always there - even at 8pm the day before the interview - and throughout the process. The whole process involved a phone interview, online test, half day assessments and HR interview and full day assessment centre. From 36 candidates at the start they hired 10 and I was one of them."6. What is your ultimate career end goal?
"I wish to grow with my new employer as much as possible."7. Why would you encourage other students to use GRB?
"The support and help from the start to the finish was exemplary. It now means I can concentrate on my studies in my final year now I have a job in the bag."
Name: Salman
Degree: BSc Medical Technology and MSc Nanotechnology
University: UCL
New Job Title: Graduate Pharmaceutical Forecasting Analyst
"Initially when I signed up to the Graduate Recruitment Bureau (GRB), I thought they were your typical recruitment consultancy, one that will only push for an investment they see worthy. How wrong I was, when I received a targeted job advert for the sector of my choice, I thought I might as well apply seeming as though I have nothing to lose.
I was suprised to receive a call back very soon from Lucy Bates, a manager at GRB who really knew what she was talking about. She interviewed me over the phone to see if I was suitable for the role. When my CV was forwarded, ai was supported every step of the way with regular phone calls and emails. GRB even gave me information that was useful for the interview showing they truly have an edge over other recruitors who claim to help graduates. To get placed in a top company very soon in this job market, I can only credit GRB for their support. Lucy and the team did a fantastic job.
I can only conclude that if you have the talent, GRB will do their best to ensure you are placed. Thanks to Lucy and the team! They are awesome."
Name: David
Degree: Physics
University: University of Leeds
New Job Title: Graduate Technical Sales Consultant
"GRB helped me through every stage of my post university job search. They kept me up to date about vacancies which might interest me, and helped me with interview preparation and getting settled in my new role. I would recommend them to any graduates looking for a job."
Name: Helen
Degree: Biology
University: Durham University
New Job Title: Graduate Consultant - Pharmaceutical
"GRB always sent through jobs relevant to my CV and interests. This made working with them much easier as I trusted their judgements and unlike some other recruitment firms they seemed to have my best interests at heart. When I sent in my CV for a job, they were very quick to get in touch and offer any advice. Throughout the application process, they were very good at communicating information to me and ensuring that I was kept in the loop. Thanks for all your help Lucy, Grace and team!"
Name: Ollie
Degree: Geography
University: University of Southampton
New Job Title: Graduate Sales Executive
"I experienced fantastic service from GRB - as a driven graduate my recruiter ensured I was regularly updated to any relevant job roles, and within a few weeks I found one which caught my eye. Sam S. did everything she could to prepare me for my interviews and settle the nerves! The advice she gave me specific to the company, where I now work, was so so useful in building confidence and understanding. Highly recommend GRB to anyone."
Name: Gavin
Degree: Chemistry with Analytical Chemistry
University: University of Strathclyde
New Job Title: Graduate Process Technologist
"The help I received from Rebecca and Amelia when i used the graduate recruitment was invaluable. From the first call to make sure i was informed of all the details of the job before applying and helping with CV problems. To the help given right before my interview so i cant praise the team enough and would definitely recommend them to anyone who is looking for a graduate job or placement."
Name: Michael
Degree: Statistics with Applications in Medicine
University: University of Southampton
New Job Title: Graduate Data Operations Analyst
"I had an excellent experience with GRB. They constantly kept in touch with a variety of different graduate jobs. Thanks to them and in particular Gen Bell I secured my current graduate job post university."
Name: Gary
Degree: Management Science
University: University of Loughborough
New Job Title: Insight Analyst
"GRB helped me find a role a few years ago. The team was friendly and I felt able to trust their advice and feedback. The process was smooth and I would recommend them to any graduates looking for work."
Name: Tuuli
Degree: Physics
University: University of Cambridge
New Job Title: Pre-Sales Consultant
"Great recruiting process and outcome! Gen Bell from GRB has skill in matching the right person and the right organisation. She's asking the right questions and thinking ahead years rather than months - still in the same place that she originally found for me a few year back. Highly recommended!"
Name: Nicola
Degree: Geography
University: Royal Holloway, University of London
New Job Title: Graduate Marketing Executive
"GRB work quickly to place you in a role - they really do have your best interests at heart, making sure they approach you with positions that match your skill set and ensuring you are fully prepared before interviews. I have recommended GRB to many friends and will continue to do so. Definitely the most professional, efficient and friendly graduate recruitment agency I have come across!"
Name: Stuart Kemp
Studied: Masters in Physics
University: Durham University
Role: Technology Consultant
1. In what ways have you benefited from attending University?
"Attending University has provided me with much more than an academic grounding. During my time at Durham I have taken on various roles, such as football club captain and member of my College Executive Committee, which has given me the additional skills that employers look for."2. How did the skills and attributes you gained from your degree help you find work?
"My employer was particularly interested in my fourth year Masters project. The work gave me lots of opportunities to show that I had the skills they were looking for, from the essentials such as programming to the more subtle such as self-motivation and logical problem solving."3. What other work experience or courses did you partake in to improve/add to your CV during university?
"I completed two summer work placements; one at Nottingham University doing astrophysics research, and one in Amsterdam doing optical research. Throughout my time at University I took part in a course run by PriceWaterhouseCoopers that provided me with generic management skills. This was useful as I was aware I had to sell myself as more than a scientist. My job is in technology consultancy for government agencies. The work will mostly involve programming in C+."4. What advice would you give to undergraduates searching for work?
"Don't get depressed by having lots of rejections (or indeed a lack of responses!). I made about 10 applications to various places, received one interview and have a job I'm looking forward to starting. Keep an open mind as you may find a job you will enjoy in a place you don't expect."5. How did The Graduate Recruitment Bureau help you in the process of looking for work?
"The GRB reviewed my CV and drew my attention to vacancies based on my key skills. This was great as they only sent me details of vacancies they knew I would be interested in, which cannot be said of many recruitment agencies. The GRB run a personal service and it was nice to have a regular person to speak to. The GRB involve themselves at every stage of the process, from first contact through to interview advice and company background."
Name: Kathryn
Degree: Biochemistry
University: Oxford
New Job Title: Trainee Medical Writer
"I didn't really have a chance to say this properly before, as I was still a little shocked (in a good way) about getting the job, but THANK-YOU SO MUCH for all your help!! GRB have been absolutely brilliant. I'm really looking forward to starting. Thanks again"
Name: Lucy
Degree: Biomedical Science With Business Studies
University: Newcastle
New Job Title: Graduate Assistant Product Manager
"I don't know how I found GRB, but once I had, I was really pleased that I did. Out of all the jobs I managed to get interviews for, 4 out of the 5 were via GRB. Once GRB had my CV, they only emailed me about jobs that were relevant to the sectors I said I was interested in and fitted the qualifications I had.
They made it all really easy - from replying to the initial email, GRB do the first phone interview. This is one of the best things, because everyone is so friendly (I spoke to quite a few people over the number of jobs I applied to) they make you feel enough at ease to express why you're interested in the job, and give you the opportunity to find out a bit more about the job, perhaps that you wouldn't necessarily ask at an interview or assessment centre.
The number of insider tips they are able to give you, like advice from graduates in past years is invaluable. They're also often able to tell you what to expect, which reduces so much of the stress when you're at an assessment centre or interview.
For the job that I'm now in, they even called me up to go over the presentation I was going to give and have me pointers on how to improve the points I was making. They also noticed that thetrains to the interview were delayed and called the company and me up to let them know I was going to be late (I'd left loads of time, but there was a cable theft) which made the inevitable panic so much less. They also called me the second they knew I'd got the job. Overall, I couldn't have asked for a better service from GRB and I love the job I'm in!"
Name: Matt
Degree: Human Geography
University: Leicester
New Job Title: Graduate Operations Leadership Scheme
"After studying at the University of Leicester, I finally graduated but hadn't really concentrated on getting a job whilst at university. It was hard enough studying! Yes I had signed up to recruitment agencies like the Graduate Recruitment Bureau, but I hadn't really concentrated on the roles they had to offer. That is until I graduated and was determined to get a proper job.
I received an email from GRB asking for Geography graduates and I was hooked, so I sent my CV across and within a couple of days I had a phone call to discuss my preferences and goals. The job on offer was with a delivery and marketing mail business, and although the interview process had closed, GRB were able to get me through the process to the assessment centre.
Along the journey I had incredible support from my recruitment consultant, Charlotte, who was absolutely terrific and ensured I had all the tools and knowledge to go into every stage of the process fully prepared.
The whole process with the GRB was absolutely amazing - if it wasn't for them I wouldn't be in a graduate job that could lead to flourishing career with one of Britain's largest employers. For anyone who is looking for a graduate job, I couldn't recommend the GRB more, particularly Charlotte, who helped me get where I am today."
Name: Helen
University: Durham
Degree: Biology
New Job Title: Graduate Consultant, Pharmaceutical
GRB always sent through jobs relevant to my CV and interests. This made working with them much easier as I trusted their judgements and unlike some other recruitment firms they seemed to have my best interests at heart. When I sent in my CV for a job, they were very quick to get in touch and offer any advice.