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GRADUATE SCHEMES: HOW DO I GET HIRED?

We attract the brightest graduates and help them on their way to pursuing their ideal career path. We’re here to help and will guide you through the application process right through to final round interviews. We work with a range of Times Top 100 and FTSE 250 employers, having helped hundreds of graduates and interns into leading financial firms, global corporations, top consultancies and fast-growing SMEs. If you would like to see how we can help you get hired, register your CV and we’ll be in touch with opportunities relevant to your skillset.

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MEET THE HEADHUNTERS

We have 1,000+ on-campus student headhunters, students themselves, who recruit their friends for our clients’ graduate schemes. Meet Mei, Milan, Hugo, Hannah, Laalithya and Oliver; 6 of our headhunters currently active on campus.

MEI
Maths, Durham University

• 2nd year working with us • President of DUFS (Durham University Finance Society) • Member of the Women in Business and Maths societies • Captain of badminton team

RAEESA
Law, University of Bristol

• President & Founder of Canadian Society • Student faculty liaison officer on Student Staff Liaison Committee • Law department representative • Face of UoB Law School • Official photographer for Wills Hall • Member of Bristol ethnic minority group

HUGO
Engineering, Durham University

• Secretary of the Engineering society • Palatinalps representative • Rugby Social Sec • Plays football and is involved with Cheerleading

• 2nd year working with us • President of DUFS (Durham University Finance Society) • Member of the Women in Business and Maths societies • Captain of badminton team

• President & Founder of Canadian Society • Student faculty liaison officer on Student Staff Liaison Committee • Law department representative • Face of UoB Law School • Official photographer for Wills Hall • Member of Bristol ethnic minority group

• Secretary of the Engineering society • Palatinalps representative • Rugby Social Sec • Plays football and is involved with Cheerleading

HANNAH
Computer Science, University of St. Andrews

• Ambassador for Girls Can Code • President of the Lumsden Club • Plays hockey, netball • Member of snowsports society

LAALITHYA
Economics, University of Oxford

• President of the Asian society • Marketing coordinator for Hindu society • Committee member for Battle of Bollywood dance competition • Divali Ball organiser • Committee member of the Oxford Guild

OLIVER
Computer Science, Cardiff University

• Started his own computer science club • Member of snowsports club • 1st Team Cardiff University rowing club

• Ambassador for Girls Can Code • President of the Lumsden Club • Plays hockey, netball • Member of snowsports society

• President of the Asian society • Marketing coordinator for Hindu society • Committee member for Battle of Bollywood dance competition • Divali Ball organiser • Committee member of the Oxford Guild

• Started his own computer science club • Member of snowsports club • 1st Team Cardiff University rowing club

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BECOME A STUDENT HEADHUNTER

  • BECOME A
    HEADHUNTER

    To be a successful headhunter, you must be enterprising and well connected on your course or on campus generally. Links to societies, sports teams, large peer groups and departments are particularly helpful. You should also like networking, approaching people and talking to them about our clients’ schemes. Being active on social media will also help you reach the maximum audience.

  • WHAT WOULD
    I DO?

    As a headhunter, you would approach your friends, course-mates and anyone else you know, that would suit the campaign you’ve been briefed on. Think of it as networking that gets your friends hired at the same time. You will only ever work on one campaign at a time.

  • WHAT WOULD
    I EARN?

    Our top headhunters are paid a basic salary, as well as large commissions. All of our other headhunters work on a commission basis and are rewarded for every qualifying CV per campaign, as well as large cash sums per hire.

  • HOW DOES
    IT WORK?

    1. Briefing Our campus team brief you on the people we are looking for, for each campaign.

    2. Campus Search You spread the word on campus by approaching anyone in your networks that you think suits the role and the company. These can be friends, course-mates, sports teammates, society colleagues or anyone else you think is suitable.

    3. Application The people you have recommended the role to then apply using your unique referral code.

    4. Reward Our top headhunters are paid a basic salary, as well as large cash commissions for each candidate they find that is hired by one of our clients.

    All of our other headhunters work on a commission basis and are rewarded for every qualifying CV per campaign, as well as much larger cash sums for each candidate they find who is placed with one of our clients.

BECOME A STUDENT HEADHUNTER

BECOME A
HEADHUNTER

To be a successful headhunter, you must be enterprising and well connected on your course or on campus generally. Links to societies, sports teams, large peer groups and departments are particularly helpful. You should also like networking, approaching people and talking to them about our clients’ schemes. Being active on social media will also help you reach the maximum audience.

WHAT WOULD
I DO?

As a headhunter, you would approach your friends, course-mates and anyone else you know, that would suit the campaign you’ve been briefed on. Think of it as networking that gets your friends hired at the same time. You will only ever work on one campaign at a time.

WHAT WOULD
I EARN?

Our top headhunters are paid a basic salary, as well as large commissions. All of our other headhunters work on a commission basis and are rewarded for every qualifying CV per campaign, as well as large cash sums per hire.

HOW DOES
IT WORK?

1. Briefing Our campus team brief you on the people we are looking for, for each campaign.

2. Campus Search You spread the word on campus by approaching anyone in your networks that you think suits the role and the company. These can be friends, course-mates, sports teammates, society colleagues or anyone else you think is suitable.

3. Application The people you have recommended the role to then apply using your unique referral code.

4. Reward Our top headhunters are paid a basic salary, as well as large cash commissions for each candidate they find that is hired by one of our clients.

All of our other headhunters work on a commission basis and are rewarded for every qualifying CV per campaign, as well as much larger cash sums for each candidate they find who is placed with one of our clients.

  • The team at Sanctuary Graduates are very approachable and completely understand post university uncertainty. They are genuinely invested in helping graduates.

    Oscar Ratcliffe

  • Sanctuary provide an excellent, bespoke service adapted to the job seeker’s genuine preferences. Having worked with them on a few applications I was always struck by their personable, relatable and honest approach and the incredible level of service and support provided to candidates. It really is like having someone fight your case in the job market and I am really glad that my eventual job offer came through Sanctuary. Would highly recommend to any graduate.

    Jack Stephenson

  • Great service. The Sanctuary team was a great help throughout the entire application process, they were always following up and making sure I had all the information about each step.

    Susan Mancini

  • Extremely supportive and very professional! They provided a very personal service with plenty of advice and feedback at critical times during my job applications. Highly recommended.

     

    Oliver Bartlett

  • Sanctuary Graduates facilitated the interview process for a graduate scheme with a fast moving consumer goods company in which I participated. They provided an efficient and friendly service and were extremely reliable throughout.

    George Riley

  • Excellent Service – they played a large part in me securing an internship.

    Will Oliver

  • Sanctuary provide a service unlike any other recruitment firm. They are very personal, supportive and fast-paced (unlike some other recruiters who simply spam my inbox). Could not recommend enough. Thanks Sanctuary!

    Richard Dudbridge

  • I can’t recommend Sanctuary enough, as I found a great job through them at a point when I had almost given up on getting one! Even now I’ve got the job, the team is still in touch to check everything is OK and offer advice, which shows just how wonderful their services are! I’d absolutely recommend them without hesitation. Thanks, Sanctuary!

    Nayana Prakash

  • Sanctuary recommended well thought out roles according to my skills and qualifications. A great way to find a job!

    Kirstie Monnington

  • Applying for jobs was made so much easier by Sanctuary, and it was nice to feel like I had a team of people helping me to get a graduate job. Everyone I was in contact with there were very professional and yet very personable at the same time. I would definitely encourage other new graduates to use Sanctuary Graduates.

    David Creaser

  • Highly professional and supportive service. Sanctuary Graduates played a vital role in helping me to secure a place on a dream graduate programme. Over the course of a rigorous 4 month application process, they advised me every step of the way.

    Chris Finn
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FAQ’S

WHY USE SANCTUARY?

We take the time to get to know you, assess your strengths and put you forward for the roles you’d be well suited to. We also offer application tips, assessment centre preparation, interview advice & feedback.

WHY AREN’T ALL OF OUR OPPORTUNITIES DISPLAYED?

We like the personal touch and will match relevant roles to to your skills and experience. If you submit your CV to us, we will email you any relevant opportunities for which you can then apply.

WHEN WILL I HEAR BACK AFTER AN APPLICATION?

We aim to get back to you within 10 days of you applying to a scheme. If you have recently submitted your CV to us, please wait for our relevant opportunities to be emailed to you. If you haven’t heard from us yet, it might be that we’re not working on anything that matches your skillset at the moment.

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WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE SCHEME?

If you are invited to a phone interview, a full job specification will be emailed to you directly.

ARE THERE ANY SIMILAR POSITIONS TO THE ONE I AM APPLYING TO?

We will always contact you if there are any other opportunities relevant to you if you are unsuccessful with your initial application.

I NEED TO CHANGE MY PHONE INTERVIEW TIME

Please email students@sanctuarygraduates.co.uk with your full name, position applied for, current interview time and the time and date you would prefer.

WHAT WILL MY PHONE INTERVIEW CONSIST OF?

Mostly competency based questions and a few motivation based questions. We are assessing your suitability for the specific role you’ve applied for.