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Job Title: Graduate Marketing Trainee
Department: Marketing
Location: York
Salary: £25,000
Hours: 39
Tenure: Permanent
Responsible to: Marketing Manager
Job Purpose
- To provideassistanceto the marketing team and management on all department based projects,
internally and externally.
- To apply relevantskills and knowledgeto the position within the department in order to develop personal
competencies and support colleaguedevelopment.
- To acquirea comprehensive knowledge of all processes within themarketing department and apply them
to the needs of the business.
- To engage in all company initiatives with regards to all corporatesocial responsibility;aimingto work
ethically within the community.
- To continually deliver and develop exemplary levels of customer service.
- Engage with the various teams within the marketing department to gain a full understandingof the
marketing requirements of Venture Car.
Job Responsibilities
- To provideadministrativesupport across all teamprojects.
- Effectively communicate with all members of the department.
- Build,manage and maintain strongrelationshipswith a core group of clients.
- Liaisewith clients to establish a strongmarketingnetwork.
- To report to a designated personal development mentor providing evidence of progression (in terms of
skill development, personal time management and integration into the organizational culture)
- Observe all health and safety regulations imposed by the organization.
- Attend all relevantdepartmental meetings
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Personal Specification
Requirements
that the applicantmustposses
ESSENTIAL – E
DESIRED – D
MEASURED BY:
CV – CV
Interview– I
Assessment Centre - A
Education/ Training
Degree level or equivalent E CV
CIM Qualification D CV
Knowledge and Experience
Experience usingsoftwaresystems (Windows,Apple, Adobe) E A
Workingeffectively in a team based environment. E A/I
Knowledge of the relevant industry. D I
Applyingmarketing theory to support practical application. E A
Previous experience in a structured organization. D CV/I
Skills, Attributes and Behaviours
Time management and personal organisation. E A
A high level of professionalism. E I/A
Ability to work flexibly and independently D A
Ability to communicate effectively; verbally and written E A
Critical thinking and ability to problem solve D A/I
Capacity to negotiate appropriately D A
Self-motivating E I
Prepared to acquirenew skills E I
Additional features
Able to travel independently E I
Workingoutsideof officehours D I
Interest in CSR and ethical workingpractices D I

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Interview Questions
- All interviewers must ensure that all candidates areawarethat every interview is recorded to ensure any
vital information is recorded thatmay help us to make the rightappointment.
- Allowthe applicantenough time to answer the question.
- Make the applicantawarethat they are welcome to expand their answers if they feel it will supporttheir
interview.
- Keep in mind the semi-structured nature of the interview. If there is anythingyou feel can be expanded
upon, ensure to ask the applicantto do so. (Highlightall expansions with *)
1. All roles in Venture Car require the ability to work well within teams. Can you describe to me any
experience where you feel you have worked as a crucial member of a team?
Looking for:
- Ability to work well within a team based environment.
- Experience working within a team be it academically, professionally or in spare-time
2. What knowledge do you have of the marketing industry that you believe may be relevant to Venture
car?
Looking for:
- Passionate responses based on topics related to marketing.
- Knowledge of industry roles and practices.
- Any personal interests the applicant may have with regards to particular types of marketing e.g. social
media.

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3. Have you worked within a structured organization before? If so, can you briefly describe the type of
structure?
Looking for:
- Experience of working within a structured organization
- Comprehensive knowledge of types of organizational structure.
- Describe any advantages/disadvantages of different types of structure.
4. Can you describe a situation where you believe you have acted with a high level of professionalism?
Looking for:
- Good example of professional behavior.
- Enthusiastic/Positive about the need for professionalism within organizations.
5. Explain how you would might go about dealing with a colleague that you believe is not pulling their
weight within the team?
Looking for:
- Mention of staged process; e.g. talking with colleague first, if no improvement speaking to management.
- Ability to teamwork and levels of professionalism can be inferred here.

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6. Are there any timesyou can think of when you have had to demonstrate personal time management
and organizational skills?
Looking for:
- Relevant examples of instances when the above has been used to effect.
- Ability to self-motivate.
7. A. Can you give me an example of when you believe you have gone above and beyond the call of duty?
Looking for:
- Relevant examples of the above.
- How the applicant describes the event (positively/negatively).
B. Would you therefore be prepared to work longer on a project to ensure it is completed to a high
standard?
A.
B.