The University is here to back you up

In these difficult economic times, it’s becoming increasingly difficult for businesses to justify additional spend on increasing their staff numbers. In fact, because of the financial pressures being experienced right across the country, many companies have had to let go of staff when they would rather be expanding but can’t absorb the extra cost.

If this sounds familiar, then a University of Bedfordshire graduate intern might well be the answer for your business. Since its launch last year, the University’s graduate internship scheme has provided over 100 local companies with keen-minded and enthusiastic graduates, who are given a subsidised placement in their suited industry for between eight and twelve weeks.

Some placements have even developed into permanent roles, with Bedford-based cremePR being one example. “Good quality PR graduates who don’t want to move to London are like gold dust,” said Maria Kennedy, director of cremePR. “This scheme found me exactly the right candidate locally, who has since been recruited by us. It was a very cost-effective way of recruiting and I would recommend this to anyone else looking for a graduate, or even an extra pair of hands.”

Tony Moliterno is now settled in his new position as PR executive at cremePR. “Having completed other unpaid internships in the past, it was refreshing and motivating to be paid a wage for my work and be able to put the skills I’d learned at University to good use,” he said. “The internship gave me the ideal opportunity to start my career with cremePR, where I am able to continue learning on the job in a supportive environment.”

Due to its popularity, there are few places left so this is the last chance for businesses to apply and take us up on this great opportunity. The scheme forms part of ‘Backing Young Britain’, a national initiative to help companies in these times of economic strain and support graduates seeking to boost their CV with valuable work experience.

To apply for one of our graduate interns, shortlisted on your behalf from a pool of pre-screened candidates with relevant skills, click here, call 0845 328 5334 or e-mail knowledge@beds.ac.uk.