Diversity and Inclusion Undergraduate Review

I get the opportunity to see how a corporation uses interventions and strategies to reduce pay gap numbers while aiding in the maintenance and upkeep of said strategies. I led multiple projects alongside other undergraduate students as well as volunteers from a variety of different business units. I assist the D&I lead in attending and speaking at conferences. I also got the opportunity to run workshops for the initiatives.

I have developed better time management skills, while refining my ability to prioritise certain tasks ensuring I deliver on time. I have really enjoyed the opportunity to develop my public speaking skills and feel much more confident presenting my ideas.

Due to the fact that I worked directly alongside the D&I lead, I got the opportunity to network with more senior members of the organisation. I was my responsibility to recruit a team of people to aid me with my projects and to ensure we all played our part in delivering on a specific outcome. I arranged meetings with other colleagues.

I received a lot of guidance and felt I could always ask someone for help if I was ever unsure. My manager pushed me to take on roles they knew I would help my professional development. The HR team were very accommodating and friendly.

The company was very welcoming and friendly, The first day was intimidating but there was always someone who could help if there were any questions. The environment is very inclusive not only in regards to gender and ethnicity but also to age. They make sure your opinion is heard even if you sometimes feel like you're 'just the undergrad'.

I feel like my placement has really helped me figure out what values I find important in a company and realise what kind of work I am passionate about. I have been given so many opportunities to develop both professionally and personally.

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Do a bit of research about the company before the interview. Try not to feel nervous about the assessment center, and use it as a learning experience. Explain how your previous jobs have helped you develop certain skills (It's not really about direct experience in the line of work but more about what you learnt from your previous experiences).