Weekly Shoutouts
Sooo yeah... we haven’t been around as much in your inbox, but that’s because we just finished finalising 4 top events for you this summer + a 5-week program (don’t say we don’t work hard!)
But as always, here are our major shoutouts in our community members
to the 93 people in our community who landed offers this cycle (impact report coming soon!)
To everyone who didn’t get an offer - well done for working hard and pushing through regardless; your work won’t be in vain!)
Pelumi - for all the love at recessland and securing a consulting grad job at Moorhouse! (the content is going too local now)
This summer our events are all around application readiness!
We’ve got some really cool and beneficial events lined up, sign up now!
🎟️ FO Perspectives Mock Interview Bootcamp - July 7, Barclays Mayfair
Attendees will take part in a mock 1-1 interview with Barclays employees and receive real-time, deep and tailored feedback to help improve their interview performance.
🎟️ FO Perspectives Mock Interview Bootcamp - July 16, Barclays Mayfair
A second opportunity for students and graduates to practise in a realistic interview setting, receive personalised feedback, and build confidence ahead of application season.
🎟️ Accenture Insight Day - July 17, Accenture London HQ
An in-person insight day for university students interested in careers in consulting and technology. Attendees will gain insight into Accenture, take part in a case study, hear from professionals and learn what it takes to stand out when applying.
🎟️ FO Perspectives Mock Assessment Centre - July 23, Barclays Mayfair
A real-life, in-person simulated mock assessment centre designed to help attendees experience common assessment centre tasks and learn how to perform in group exercises and case-style activities.
Job Opportunities + Interesting Events
Some cool opportunities from employers on this summer! (something for everyone)
BCG 2026 Mentorship Programme (For anyone aiming to break into consulting)
AmplifyME Finance Accelerator Simulations (FREE + A must for all finance heads)
Google AI Student Hackathon (2 or 3rd year computer science students)
Howden released a bunch of graduate roles across credit risk, financial advisory and underwriting (closes this Friday though)
Application Academy Program is back and Better!
I’m excited to let you know that Application Academy is back this year, running from 5 August - 2 September and this year, we’ve made it even bigger - sponsored by Barclays!
The goal of the programme is simple: to help you feel more confident, prepared and strategic when applying for internships, placement years and graduate schemes
Across the 5 weeks, we’ll be covering weekly sessions:
CV + Cover Letter - how to structure and tailor your CV to land interviews
Interview Preparation - how to approach competency, motivational and strength-based questions as well as assessment centres
LinkedIn + Networking - how to build your profile and connect with professionals and employers effectively to land opportunities
Job Search Strategy - how to find opportunities, stay organised and apply more effectively in this new job market
Acing Application Season Insight Evening - an exclusive insight event held at Barclays Canary Wharf HQ focused on how to stand out in application season
You’ll also get further support and resources including
A centralised resource hub with 30+ job search resources and templates
Virtual Industry insight events across Law, Finance, Consulting and Technology led by leading employers (Hogan Lovells, Accenture etc)
a real-life Technical Finance Simulation led by Commence Careers
A graduation insight evening at Barclays Canary Wharf.
Sign up for this year’s Application Academy Program here: Sign Up
We are hosting a pre-insight event on July 29 to explain what to expect and the structure of the program: Sign Up
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Testimonials: If we’ve helped you secure a job in any way, please let us know through this form!
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