Resources for Business School students

AmplifyME - University Pathways

AmplifyME offers real-world simulation experiences and fast-track career opportunities in finance across Banking, Markets, and Quant. The University of Exeter Business School has unlocked the Explore tier, which means you get access to an unparalleled range of on-demand and live simulations, workshops, careers sessions and on-demand learning.

In order to access your Explore membership, please click the links below to access the platform and use the code when prompted:

• Undergraduate students: verification code 630199

• Postgraduate students: verification code 195612

 

Graduates First

Graduates First is a platform to help you practise online psychometric assessments, as well as online pre-recorded video interviews - both of which you will need to pass when applying for internships, placements or graduate schemes at large firms.

You can access practise tests including: game assessments, numerical, verbal, logical, spatial, diagrammatic, situational, personality, Watson Glasser and coding.

You can practise different types of video interviews, such as competency-based, strengths-based, and market sizing, and develop your confidence and familiarity with recording your interview 

You can select an industry package such as consulting, banking, finance, law, healthcare, or technology, which brings together relevant tests, assessments and video interviews based on the sector.

You can also view detailed Employer Job Application Guides which outline what the recruitment process will be for a specific company and what tests to practise.

Register for an account using your @exeter.ac.uk email address.

GoinGlobal

GoinGlobal has information about jobs and internships across the world and has country and city career guides which give information about what it is like to live, work and how to apply for jobs in those places.  

N.B. When accessing Goinglobal for the first time, you must use a PC on campus.  

Highered

As a student of an EQUIS-accredited Business School, Highered connects you with global opportunities. You can activate an account with Highered to find internship and graduate positions from companies around the world. There are also exclusive fairs and events just for Business School students.

The portal also has an online assessment tool which will provide you with a 17 page career report based. The report will be for your personal use only and will not be shared with the University, corporate partners or 3rd parties. It is a tool to help you understand your strengths and weaknesses.

Log in via here with your Exeter email address

Opening City Doors - Financial Careers Insight Series Guides

Business School students have access to this range of guides which have been developed by Paul McCormick of Opening City Doors. These guides are an invaluable source of information and advice to anyone considering a career in finance. Paul McCormick is the founder of Opening City Doors and is a Financial Market Specialist. He provides a unique insight, and unusually broad perspective, into the opportunities available in London Financial Markets and related sectors and how to launch your career in the ‘City’.

GUIDES
 City Careers Insights Series - see all 19 guides:

• 1. The Financial Market Career Landscape

• 2. Financial Company Target List All Sectors

• 3. Sector Focus: Investment Banking

• 4. Sector Focus: Investment Management

• 5. Sector Focus: Wealth Management and Financial Planning

• 6. Sector Focus: Vendors and Rating Agencies

• 7. Sector Focus: Careers in Insurance

• 8. Alternative Job Hunting

• 9. Financial Market CVs

• 10. Building Your Financial CV From University Day 1

• 11. Financial Market Cover Letters

• 12. Preparing For Financial Interviews

• 13. Competency Based Interviews

• 14. Strength Based Interviews

• 15. Assessment Centres

• 16. Financial Market Placements

• 17. Investment Banking and Investment Management Internships

• 18. Investment Banking Spring Weeks

• 19. Financial Careers Further Resources

 

Student Circus

Student Circus is a job search portal for international students in the UK who are currently on a Student Visa.

Student Circus only advertise jobs that they have confirmed will sponsor a Skilled Worker Visa or accept the Graduate Immigration Route Visa.

Times Top 100 Graduate Employers

You can access the Times Top 100 Graduate Employers digital edition online, or collect a hard copy from the Career Zone in the Business School (subject to availability). 

Inside Careers Series

These guides provide an introduction and overview of careers in Actuary, Insurance, and Accountancy sectors.

Actuarial Careers
Insurance
Chartered Accountancy
Chartered Patent Attorneys

 

The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is widely used by leading Business Schools as part of admission requirements to secure a place on an MBA or other PG courses.

GMAT is notoriously challenging and requires preparation.

• Prospects has some useful advice and ...

• You can take a diagnostic test by Kaplan here.