This document summarizes the services provided by Graduates for Growth, an organization that helps recruit graduates into enterprising companies. It outlines how graduates can register with the organization, view current job vacancies, and apply for roles. The document also provides tips for writing CVs and cover letters and highlights the career opportunities and services available to graduates through Graduates for Growth.

1. Graduates for Growth ‘ Recruiting Graduates into Enterprising Companies’

2. Who are you? Type of car Degree Colour Hobby Your ‘buzz word’ www.graduatesforgrowth.co.uk

3. Corporate Brands www.graduatesforgrowth.co.uk

4. Why is branding important? Instant Recognition Stand out from the crowd Positive Image Familiarity for the customer Builds Trust www.graduatesforgrowth.co.uk

5. Your CV Chronological time line Short , sharp and simple – 2 side’s max!! Education Work experience Key Skills Blow your own trumpet ! www.graduatesforgrowth.co.uk

6. The BAD CV

7. The GOOD CV

8. Career Success Tom Hunter University of Strathclyde Business School Graduate Began his career by selling trainers from the back of a van. In 1984, he founded the Sports Division chain of sports shops. In 1998, he sold the chain to JJB Sports , making over £250 million. Michelle Moan Grew up in the East End of Glasgow. Left school at age 15 with no qualifications to find full time employment Best known as the flamboyant creator of the equally flamboyant bust-boosting "Ultimo bra", She launched MJM International in November 1996 and went on to initiate, develop and successfully market the "Ultimo" range of bras around the world www.graduatesforgrowth.co.uk

9. The Self Reliant Graduate Relationship with work and learning Self-awareness Self-promotion Exploring and creating opportunities - Work experience - University Placements - Voluntary work Action planning Networking - (Edinburgh Junior Chamber) Matching and decision making Negotiation Political awareness Development focus Self-confidence www.graduatesforgrowth.co.uk

10. Career Opportunities in SMEs 99.1% of companies have less than 50 employees SMEs provide opportunities for Graduates to: take responsibility early; be involved in a wider range of activities; contribute ideas; grow with the company www.graduatesforgrowth.co.uk

11. GfG Success Story Suzie Macafferty - Hospitality and Tourism graduate Started franchising business in 2001 and now has 60 stores in 5 countries including UK, Ireland, Spain, Portugal and the Dominican Republic - 2nd largest in Europe in our industry - One of few Scottish female franchisors ! - Members of the British Franchise Association

12. GfG – Our Services to Graduates Who: Any degree , any discipline, any university, with our without experience! Register: Online and upload CV View current vacancies Apply for suitable vacancies by uploading a relevant covering letter addressed to the Project Manager Apply: From graduate trainee managers to sales executives, event and, operational managers, graphic designers, policy consultants, software developers, translators Aftercare: Mentoring, Networking, Training and Development www.graduatesforgrowth.co.uk

13. Register Now Website: www.graduatesforgrowth.co.uk Email: [email_address] Call: 0131 226 3775