FAQs

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We are currently accepting applications for 2014. The deadline for submitting applications is 31 July 2012.

No, all of our vacancies for 2013 have been filled.

We usually offer between 8 - 12 training contracts each year.

We only accept online applications via our website www.mishcongraduates.com. Please note that CVs are not accepted as a means of application.

Yes, we welcome applications from undergraduates, graduates or postgraduates with any degree discipline.

Yes, we accept applications from mature students and career changers.

We expect applicants to have a 2:1 undergraduate degree minimum, with consistently strong academic results throughout their modules as well as AAB at A-Level (or equivalent).

Yes, we will review all applications and judge each on its own merit. However, competition for our vacation schemes is extremely fierce and so if there are any extenuating circumstances concerning why you may have not performed as well as you expected please ensure that you include this information on your application form.

We aim to contact applicants by end of August 2012 to let you know candidates know whether or not they have been successful.

Yes you can.

The questions are the same for both forms, but you are required to make two separate applications if you are applying for both a summer placement and a training contract. However, we would encourage you to stagger your applications by applying for the vacation scheme first (i.e. before the 31 January 2012) to see whether you are successful before making a training contract application. This will give you a chance to reassess your application in the event that you are not successful the first time around.

Yes we do. If you are successful in securing a training contract we will arrange your work permit. However, our offer will be dependent upon us successfully obtaining a work permit for you.

We do recruit on a rolling basis and while we do read all training contract applications that have been submitted up until the 31 July, we would recommend that you look to apply earlier to give you the best chance of securing an assessment day with us.

Our training contract assessment days will take place in August and September each year. Please note that should you be successful in getting through to an assessment day you will need to be able to come to London for this as it is not our policy to give telephone interviews.

We appreciate that results obtained abroad are not always in the same format as UK qualifications; however you should enter your results into the form in the best way possible. Please enter results equivalent to GCSE, A Levels and Degree (if you studied these). Any explanation of your results should be written in the ‘Additional Information’ section under the academic results part of the form.

The online application process will open in 1 October 2011 and close on 31 January 2012.

We do recruit on a rolling basis and while we do read all vacation scheme applications that have been submitted up until the 31 January, we would recommend that you look to apply earlier to give you the best chance of securing an interview with us.

Successful applicants will be invited to attend an assessment day during late January/early February.

Yes, we welcome applications from graduates and postgraduates as well as undergraduates in their penultimate or final year.

No, our summer vacation scheme is aimed at graduates, postgraduates or undergraduates in their final or penultimate year. However, as a first year student we would encourage you to attend one of our open days in December 2011 or January 2012. These days are designed to provide you with an opportunity to experience our unique culture and find out more about us.

Our vacation schemes are two weeks long and they usually run in July.

Yes, we pay £250 per week.

The amount of tax that you pay will depend upon your tax position (i.e. whether or not you are currently a student or whether you have been working etc). Before you join you will be provided with the relevant tax forms, but guidance should be sought by you from your local tax office.

No, you will not automatically get a training contract interview. You will be assessed on the vacation scheme and once you complete the scheme you will be informed as to whether you have been shortlisted for a training contract interview. Training contract offers will then be made on the basis of successful performance during the vacation scheme as well as at final interview.

Due to the high level of demand for work experience, we are unable to accommodate requests outside of our formal programmes. We would encourage you to have a look at the details for our vacation schemes or open days to see whether you can apply for one of these.