General consensus from last week’s newsletter that the #daypartymethod for networking isn’t ideal - I have to agree there.
Instead of day parties, I’m spending this weekend planning the 5 Barclays Insight events we’re hosting across the country in October (adding event planner to my skillset)
Anyways, a short one this week (well, only two key things)
Application Academy Program - last chance to pre-register
We put out the pre-registration for the Application Academy Program last week
We’ve got over 100 sign-ups already and have had a lot of questions around what it entails. So here’s a breakdown for those looking
It’s a 4-week program aimed at preparing you ahead of application season. If you’re a student or graduate aiming to secure an internship, grad job or just an entry-level role.
There will be 4 weekly sessions covering
💫 CV Preparation💫 LinkedIn + Personal Branding💫 Job Search Strategy💫 Interview Prep
We’ve brought in experts on LinkedIn, Personal Branding + Interview Prep to run these sessions, equipping you with the skills ahead of application season.
Why Join?
✅ We’ve helped over 200+ students and grads land internships + grad jobs over the past 3 years - we’ll be bringing all our knowledge and tips to you for free
✅ Put your best foot forward - we’ve worked with dozens of early career recruiters across many industries, so we know confidently what they look for in ideal candidates
✅ Tbh if you want - I can’t come and force you!
Share this opportunity with your friends who are also looking to prepare ahead of application season!
Pre-register here 👉🏾 - Sign up
Events
Graduate Insight Program from our BE friends
Our friends at Beyond Education are running a 4-day Graduate Insight Program with their partner HSBC!
During the program, you will:
👀 Exclusive invite to their London HQ 🗣️ Speak directly with hiring managers💼 Shadow experienced professionals
Then get your application fast-tracked to off-cycle internship assessment centre.
This is perfect if you...
🤧 Missed out on application season 🤑 Curious about Sales & Investment🔎 Are looking for an off-cycle internship
You don't need a finance-related degree or experience.
Deadline to apply is Sunday, 20th July 2025
Commercial Awareness Snippets 📈
UK economy unexpectedly contracts 0.1% in May - is there any good news in the UK??, BBC
Nvidia becomes the first company to reach $4trn in market value (3.5% of global GDP?!), Yahoo Finance
Revolut in talks to raise new funding from investors at $65bn valuation, FSTech
Bitcoin flies to new all-time highs, topping $118,000 - thinking of all the times I could have jumped in and been rich🥲, CNBC
Job Market News 🧳
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak joins Goldman Sachs as senior adviser - don’t blame him as corporate bag >>> public, BBC
Goldman Sachs asks its junior bankers to declare future private equity offers - The game is the game 🤷🏿, eFinancial Careers
London banking jobs appear to have fallen 80% in the past decade, eFinancial careers
Workers with second jobs at the highest level since records began - don’t blame them, have employers seen the economy?, HR Grapevine
Meme of the Week ⭐️
The Monday morning packed tube commute is tough but the job market is tougher🥲
Other Stuff 📠
Career resources hub - Access to free CV, Cover Letter and Interview Prep templates
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