We know applying for a job can be stressful. But we’ve got your back. This employability hub is designed to help you feel prepared for the application process, and guide you through the decisions you will need to make throughout. 

These pages will show you what to expect at every stage and you’ll have a dedicated recruiter to help you feel confident throughout, we have also collated some useful resources and tips to help you get your career off to the best start.

Our application process

You’ll start your application by filling in a quick and easy online form. We’ve tried to keep this as painless as possible and only ask for the essentials. It shouldn’t take more than 20 minutes to complete. You can find out everything you need to know about the next stages of our application process here. 

 

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Skills we look for

We're looking for people who want to be part of something bigger. To contribute, spark fresh ideas, and go beyond expectations. People who want to proudly do what’s right, for our firm, for our people, and for our clients. But what does this mean to you, and what skills will we be looking for throughout the application process?

Commercial awareness

You might have heard companies talk about how important it is to have commercial awareness. But what is commercial awareness? We're here to help you understand what commercial awareness is, why it's important and how to become more commercially aware.

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Top 10 career tips

Everyone benefits from a little advice, especially when they’re starting out. So, we've put together our top 10 tips to help you ace your applications and kick start your career in the best possible way.

We're taking positive action

We want to make the way we recruit at Grant Thornton inclusive for anyone who wants to apply. So, if you need them, we’ll make reasonable adjustments to any stage of our recruitment process. This could be adapting the format of the application form, for example, or adapting the way we interview. To request an adjustment, or discuss the options, contact us at traineerecruitment@uk.gt.com or call one of our offices and ask to speak to a member of the trainee resourcing team.

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