Video Interviews


Anita Hague - Global Research Director - Financial Times

The role of the research department is to help other departments solve issues they don't know how to resolve. It's about providing insight into a specific issue and delivering actionable recommendations that can be used to solve the issue. The ability to tell a story with numbers and display data in a visual way is an essential skill for anyone wishing to work in research.


Tom Kinnaird - Head of Procurement - WPP

The role of procurement involves obtaining anything the company needs to function – whether it’s raw materials for manufacture, externally-sourced marketing services, or getting more value-for-money contracts in place. Soft skills are at the heart of this profession. Number crunchers may be useful in the back office, but during negotiations with suppliers, you need to possess emotional intelligence as well as numerical ability to strike the best dea...


Guy Hands - Chief Investment Officer - Terra Firma Capital Partners

Private Equity means investing in companies that are not listed on the stock markets. PE firms typically leverage junior professionals to model out transactions, perform due diligence on transactions. Most PE firms hire former investment bankers and similar corporate finance professionals (accounting, commercial banking) since these professionals' backgrounds are well suited for such positions.


Mark Hebblewhite - Digital Marketing Manager - Aviva Investors

Digital marketing is about so much more than just launching a website. It's about embracing new technologies and integrating new techniques with the more traditional approaches to effectively market your company to the right audience. A career in digital marketing is not for everybody! You have to be sharp and on the ball. Love online interaction and be quick with the ideas and plans.


Sonja Laud - Global Fund Manager - Schroders

Fund Management, also called Asset Management or Investment Management, refers to the professional management of investment funds for individuals and institutions. Effective fund management requires constant monitoring and managing. To succeed in these areas, candidates should possess excellent analytical skills as well as quick decision-making and the ability to withstand pressure.


Ross Crooke - Vice President - BTS Western Europe

Business Simulations are commonly described as 'flight simulators' for business. They allow individuals to be exposed to situations where they have to make decisions and receive feedback on those decisions in a simulated business environment. It is a growing area in the marketplace and career opportunities range from selling and growing the business to running the workshops and developing the simulations.