What not to do when you apply to Rolls-Royce

Do you have an imminent date with a Rolls-Royce graduate scheme assessment day? Are you thinking of applying for one of its internships? If so, there’s one faux pas to be avoided at all costs. Don’t assume that the Rolls-Royce you’re applying to has anything to do with classic cars.

Rolls-Royce, the producer of engines, turbines and other power systems, separated from the car brand in 1973, so don’t expect assessors to be impressed if you mention the fantastic fittings inside the Phantom II Class automobile. If you want to get a graduate job or internship with Rolls-Royce, it’s the one thing you mustn’t do.

First know your employer

It’s a tired old cliché, but you really do need to research your employers if you want to be taken seriously as a graduate job applicant – and mistaking the type of product your potential employer manufactures is a serious no-no.

How do we know? Because each year a number of unlucky graduates let themselves down by applying to Rolls-Royce under the misunderstanding that they’re going for a job with the luxury car brand.

You’ll find this and other new tips, tactics and strategies on acing your application to Rolls-Royce and handling the crucial final assessment stage in our updated Employer Insight:

• Key things to consider – like whether you really want to work overseas.
• The dos and don’ts of filling out Rolls-Royce’s online application: selling your study, avoiding clichés, and tips for selling your leadership skills.
• Ideas on how to make sure your application is tailored instead of generic: showing that you keep up with the company’s new developments is a must, but what other ways can you show that you’re right for each other?
• What kinds of questions to expect from the Rolls-Royce technical and behavioural interviews: what recruiters are looking for, and the kind of knowledge you’re likely to need.

Rolls-Royce is hiring for a number of undergraduate roles in 2012. There are summer internships and industrial placements available in areas such as HR, supply chain planning, and various different engineering functions.

Source: Targetjobs.co.uk, Monday 19th March 2012