Early Careers Launch Programme

Let us help you begin your professional journey with confidence and clarity through our Early Careers Launch Programme - expert, personalised guidance tailored for ambitious school leavers, undergraduates, and recent graduates entering today’s competitive job market.


Drawing on extensive graduate recruitment experience at Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, and Allen & Overy, we offer the insider perspective that truly sets candidates apart. Having assessed and interviewed thousands for the world’s most selective programmes, we know precisely what recruiters look for - and how to help you stand out with authenticity and impact.


Our approach is rigorous yet supportive, discreet, and always bespoke - delivering thoughtful, high-quality mentoring rather than off-the-shelf advice.

The undergraduate/recent graduate offering includes:

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One-to-One Mentoring Sessions

Personalised CV crafting, interview preparation (including competency-based questions), and strategic career guidance on topics like managing job searches, securing internships, and building an early professional brand.

Work Experience and Application Strategy

Practical advice on identifying valuable opportunities, articulating their impact, and aligning your path with your strengths and aspirations.

Digital Presence and Personal Branding

Guidance on creating a professional LinkedIn profile and online footprint that opens doors from the outset.

We also partner directly with schools and sixth forms to deliver engaging, age-appropriate workshops for students from Year 5 to Year 13.

Years 5–6

Fun, light-hearted introductions to CV building and interview skills—perfect preparation for scholarships and senior school entry.

Years 7–8

Expanded sessions supporting the Common Entrance process with early confidence-building tools.

Years 10–11

Focus on the value of work experience—why it matters, how to secure it, and how to showcase it effectively on your CV.

Years 12–13

In-depth workshops on professional CV writing, interview mastery, and developing a compelling personal brand.

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We also offer parents of individual students private one to one support with all aspects of their young person's professional CV writing, interview mastery, and developing a compelling personal brand.

Whether you're a student ready to take your first steps or a parent or institution seeking to empower the next generation, our programme equips young talent with the insight, skills, and poise to thrive from day one.

Early Careers Form