Graduate Recruitment
The candidate
You must have:
- At least a 2:1 degree and three good 'A' levels (preferably at A or B grade) or international equivalents. Please note that successful applicants will be required to provide proof of qualifications.
- Analytical ability: favoured degree disciplines include Economics, Maths, Psychology and Social Sciences. Language graduates will also be considered, particularly those who have some practical research experience.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
The Role
Although the Trainee Research Executive role will vary according to project demands, a TRE is likely to be involved in the following activities during their first year:
- Carrying out desk research, either as part of a project or to gather information for proposals /sales and marketing purposes.
- Collation of costs and details from potential partner fieldwork agencies for proposal purposes.
- Development of samples / contact lists.
- Translation and translation checking.
- Managing and briefing of UK and international fieldwork agencies
- Setting up code frames, coding and checking completed questionnaires.
- Assisting with the analysis of the research data (normally as part of a team with more senior staff).
- Supporting the process of report and presentation production with data input and the creation of charts.
The Training
Through a combination of internal and external training courses, an exam, an integrated assignment and portfolio, graduates will at the end of three years achieve full membership of the MRS. TREs will also spend time at the RS Group fieldwork agency, Kudos: http://www.kudosresearch.com and are likely to work on Consensus projects on an 'as and when' basis: http://www.consensus-research.com.
How to apply
We are currently recruiting for Graduate Trainee Executives to join our team.
To apply, please download and complete the application form here, and send it along with your CV and a 1-page covering letter (stating the reasons why you would be suitable for a graduate position) to: recruitment@rsconsulting.com All applications must be received by Friday the 23rd of October 2009.
We will conduct telephone interview with those candidates who meet our criteria, and then will invite 12 candidates to attend an assessment day at our office in Battersea, London at the end of November. The day will include a numerical test, an analytical assessment, a group discussion, a presentation and individual interviews with Directors and senior members of RS Consulting. There will also be opportunities to meet other members of staff, including recent graduates.
Further requirements
Successful candidates will need to provide documentation confirming their right to work in the UK as specified by the Home Office under laws to prevent illegal working (please refer to Sections 15-25 of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006).
