We have an exciting opportunity available, Grant Thornton and the School of Economics have teamed up to create a mentoring scheme available to Economics students. There are five spaces available for first, second or third years.
The scheme will start in the Spring Term and will involve at least two meetings with your Grant Thornton mentor one here at Kent and one at the Grant Thornton offices in London (a bursary should be available to cover expenses for your trip to London). There may be further contact between you and your mentor via telephone and email. The scheme will involve discussions with you and your mentor regarding your careers aspirations and an insight into careers.
Grant Thornton says “we are a member of an ambitious global organisation providing business and financial advice to clients that demand world-leading solutions. As an innovative, award-winning firm, we work with over 40,000 businesses in the UK across a multitude of sectors. It’s not just what we do, but the way we do it that sets us apart. Grant Thornton is a shared enterprise – meaning our people share ideas, responsibility and share reward. It’s never been a more exciting time to be a part of a firm that is passionate about its higher purpose: unlocking growth for clients and driving a vibrant economy.
Over 400 ambitious graduates, interns and placement students join Grant Thornton in over 20 of its 27 UK offices each year. They enjoy variety and responsibility from the start on exciting client assignments, from multinationals to fast-growth companies such as start-ups. The learning curve is steep. Trainees can be leading their own team or portfolio by their second year. And in the spirit of shared enterprise there are plenty of opportunities to get involved in outside of the day job.”
For more information on Grant Thornton please use the following link:
http://www.grantthornton.co.uk/
To apply please send your CV (no more than 2 pages) and covering letter to k.marshall@kent.ac.uk by Friday 6th November 2015 at 5pm. The covering letter should be no more than 300 words and should clearly outline why you should be chosen for the mentoring scheme.