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Speculate to Accumulate!

Where to Start?
 
Many companies across the West Midlands are currently tightening their financial belts. However, they still have projects that are waiting on the back burner and need students and graduates like you to inject skills into their business.

This is where we come in! Graduate Advantage are able to kit you out with up to £800* to help your placement company pay for your placement. We have created this fund to encourage local businesses to take on students and graduates just like you. The £800 will help pay your wages and loosen the employer’s belt.

You may already have a company in mind; feel free to tell them the good news! However, we all know how hard it can be searching for your dream placement. This is why we have put together a useful pack to help direct you. Just follow our simple step-by-step guide and see how you can create the perfect package; you and £800 ( courtesy of Graduate Advantage).
 
  Speculate to Accumulate
Included in the pack:
  • Shine a spotlight on your new role - the best way to start a speculative approach
  • The covering letter that covers it all - how to sell yourself and the £800 subsidy for your placement
  • Where to start your research - pointers to track down your ideal company.

So, take a few moments and take control of your future!

Good Luck!

  *Full terms and conditions
Offer available to private sector and third sector organisations, based in the West Midlands region, subject to criteria.  Your graduate recruit must be in post by no later than 30th April 2010.  You must invoice Graduate Advantage for up to a maximum of £800 (this equates to £200per/wk graduate bursary for 4 weeks).  £250 per/wk is the minimum level of remuneration your company is able to offer your graduate recruit. pro rata for part-time.

Payments made by Graduate Advantage will be processed and paid by BACS transfer into the business bank account approximately 6 weeks after all paperwork is received.
For more information contact 0121 204 4767.