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A day in Verity’s life on the UK R&D Graduate Scheme

Monday, August 16th, 2010

To give a true insight into the day to day life on the RB R&D graduate scheme I have created a photo diary (also available on the RB facebook page).
 
1. Generally I arrive into work just before 8am, we don’t officially start until 8.30 but I like to be nice and early so I am [...]

10 months on RBs graduate scheme in 10 points!

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

I’ve now been on the R&D graduate scheme in Hull for almost a year, and have developed countless new skills and experiences that have got my career off to a great start.
So, instead of writing a list of everything I’ve learnt so far (which would probably take all day!) I have tried to choose 10 [...]

The RB R&D ‘Year in Industry’ placement scheme – what’s it really like?

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

A few weeks back Allan gave an insight from a summer placement student he worked with in Supply at the RB Nottingham site.
I thought I would follow suit and asked our current R&D Aircare student, Mandi, to give you an insight into what it is like to work for RB as an R&D ‘Year in [...]

Do you have what it takes to be an RB Brand Ambassador?

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

Whilst at university you are constantly looking for ways to stand out, to build on your skills and to make sure you have the best chance possible of getting the job you really want at the end of it.
Recruiters are looking for the most proactive candidates, ones that show they can produce results – both [...]

Why determined and ambitous British comedian Eddie Izzard would make a perfect RB graduate

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

If Eddie Izzard ever fancied a new career direction, I’m sure he would fit in perfectly at RB!
And here is why…
In December 2009 British comedian Eddie Izzard was awarded a special prize in the UK Sports Personality of the Year Award for his outstanding commitment to raising money through running 43 - yes 43 – marathons in [...]