Your Practice Recruitment Experience
Welcome to your one-stop-shop for the University of Sheffield Practice Recruitment Experience information page; here we'll give you the lowdown on everything you need to know about the practice recruitment experience and how to be best prepared.
Curious what you'll gain from attending the Practice Recruitment Experience? Check out the video to hear from fellow students what it's all about!
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Practice Recruitment Experience Times
You are invited to apply to attend the practice recruitment experience on Wednesday 5th November. You will apply to either a morning (08:30 - 12:45) or afternoon (13:15-17:30) session. Your acceptance will be confirmed by email, followed by further details on our welcome email.
Please fill out the below application form in order to express interest in attending this practice recruitment experience. Applications will close at 10pm on Monday 27th October.
Please look out for emails from events@gradcore.co.uk and add this email address to your list of known senders.
Venue: Bramall Lane Sheffield United Football Ground
Your event will take place at Bramall Lane Sheffield United Football Ground:
John St, Highfield, Sheffield S2 4QX
The event will take approximately 4 hours. You must make your own way to the venue.
On arrival, report to the John Street Stand reception where you will be greeted by our team - you can access this by walking halfway down John Street and entering through the "Executive Entrance" (not the entrance on the corner).
- Check-in via the QR codes provided on arrival. You must attend the session you have been allocated.
- Your schedule will be available after you have completed the check-in process.
- You will be briefed by the Gradcore team on arrival, and we will be able to answer any questions you may have.
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Key Details: Your Exercises
You will take part in the following exercises where you will receive very detailed and personalised feedback that will help you when applying for future roles. There is some prework required, so please take time to familiarise yourself with what’s involved for each exercise and click here to see some of the key competencies that employers would like you to demonstrate in this process. These competencies are also reflected in the Sheffield Graduate Attributes.
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The Interview
As part of the practice recruitment experience, you'll have the opportunity to partake in an interview that will last for 10 minutes.
A real employer interview can take up to an hour; this exercise will give you a snapshot of what to expect in a real interview and give you a head start on knowing some of the ‘typical’ questions you may be faced with.
Please come prepared with a role in mind that you will be interviewed for.
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The Group Exercise
This exercise will allow you to practice demonstrating some of the behaviours and skills that are relevant when applying for roles.
It is a collaborative task, but you will be assessed individually, much as you would be for a real employer group exercise.
There is no pre-work required for this task.
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The Presentation
Within the typical ‘live’ environment of an employer’s hiring process, you may be asked to deliver a presentation that helps to showcase some of your key skills and behaviours.
There is no prework required, and you will work individually in presenting to your assessor and a small group of your peers.
Recruitment Experiences can be a nerve-wracking experience, but with the right mindset and approach, it becomes a valuable opportunity for growth.
From embracing feedback to staying flexible in the face of unexpected challenges, these insights aim to transform your practise session into a valuable learning opportunity. Click the button below to access our comprehensive tips and discover how to navigate the assessment centre with ease, embracing every challenge as a stepping stone toward your dream career.
"The feedback I received and the confidence I gained is something I look forward to utilising in my future while searching for jobs and internships. I left this experience feeling more prepared. It was an incredibly insightful and helpful day." - Student Feedback
We Are Always On Hand To Support You
If you have a learning need, adjustment or technology concern, please let us know by contacting us at events@gradcore.co.uk.
Looking for Career Advice?
For advice from University of Sheffield Careers & Employability, including an opportunity to meet with an Employability Adviser click here.