7 things to remember after failing an exam
As the great Winston Churchill once said: “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” Failure is a normal part of any journey to success – and although sometimes it may feel like the end destination, it’s simply a bump in the road. How we recover and […]
Fabulous finalists!
Yesterday was a day filled with celebrations here at HQ – as we got the news that four of our grads have been shortlisted for the Professional Adviser New Talent Awards. As if this wasn’t enough to have us rummaging around to find our party hats, we also found out that as a team, we […]
Managing stress at work
It doesn’t matter how much we love our jobs – it’s inevitable that from time to time things get a little much at work, and before we know it, we’re feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. Otherwise known as, stressed. Whether it’s workload, personal challenges or other factors – it’s bound to […]
What TGS has done for me – Grant
This week, we’re looking at Grant and what The Grad Scheme has done for him. For us, Grant is the ultimate success story – from a fresh-faced Business Management graduate, to a Chartered, award-winning Paraplanner – it’s safe to say, he’s achieved great things over the last 5 years with us. Supporting Grant throughout his […]
Job or Career?
The difference between a job and career. With 2019 in full swing and the ‘New Year, New Me’ quotes filling your Instagram feed, you may be thinking about a change of direction. With that in mind, we thought a good place to start would be understanding the difference between a job and a career. It […]
What do millennials want at work?
It’s a question that baffles most employers; what do millennials want at work? As a company, we already have a good handle on what millennials want but we’ve done a bit more digging and these are the key points we have found… A clear career path Millennials are looking for employment where they can see […]
How to write the perfect cover letter
So, it’s an important part of applying for the job. It’s your chance to stand out from the crowd. It’s the first introduction a company has to you but it can also be a really daunting task. This is a short blog post with our top tips on writing the perfect cover letter and also, […]
#MyStorySoFar… by Rachael
Bringing the #MyStorySoFar episodes to a close is Rachael, yet another one of our fabulous grads! She almost has her Diploma under her belt, below, she explains why you too, should want to strive to succeed… How has The Grad Scheme improved your skills? Since joining The Grad Scheme in 2016, I feel as though […]
#MyStorySoFar… by Kate
This post is all about Kate and her journey. Kate joined us in 2015 as a graduate and is now a fully qualified Paraplanner, (you go girl!). Below, she tells us how she’s got to where she currently is and why other people should want to join her. How has The Grad Scheme improved your […]
