I joined Grant Thornton in 2016 as a school leaver straight after Sixth Form. For a while, I’d known that university was not the best option for me – the thought of moving away was daunting and trying to finance a degree was unrealistic. Continuing my education was important to me but earning money and having stability was also a big driver in my decision to get a job.
As a placement student in Public Sector Audit (PSA), you soon learn that when Grant Thornton job advertisements state that your job role will entail early responsibility, they are not joking! You will be plunged straight into work after your first week of induction training, with a supportive team around to answer questions and to […]
So, you’re thinking of applying for a role at Grant Thornton- great! We’re thrilled you’re considering us. But before you do, we wanted to share with you a few hints and tips, which will help you to best prepare for the application stages and get the most out of the process. I’m a school leaver […]
We all know what it is like to ‘fail’ at something… one way or another. Firstly… let me share with you just three examples of very successful individuals who understand ‘The Importance of Being Resilient’ R. H. Macy: Most people are familiar with this large department store chain, but Macy did not always have it easy. […]
Over the course of this week, we will be sharing a number of blogs from a few of our school leavers from across the firm. In these blogs, we will be sharing some of the great experiences we’ve had since working at Grant Thornton, whilst at the same time, talking about the key themes […]
Over the course of this week, we will be sharing a number of blogs from a few of our school leavers from across the firm. In these blogs, we will be sharing some of the great experiences we’ve had since working at Grant Thornton, whilst at the same time, talking about the key themes that […]
Over the course of this week, we will be sharing a number of blogs from a few of our school leavers from across the firm. In these blogs, we will be sharing some of the great experiences we’ve had since working at Grant Thornton, whilst at the same time, talking about the key themes […]
Name: Natasha Office: Manchester Service Line: Public Sector Audit Top 3 highlights… Talent 16 Meeting and getting to know many of the faces and new starters at Grant Thornton Shadowing Carl Williams Top 3 things I’ve learnt so far… Always “Under promise but Over deliver” there’s nothing worse than setting unobtainable […]
So this week we headed up to the University of Hertfordshire to attend the Talent 16 Vibrant Orientation Event and to get the new intake of trainees engaged and informed about what joining Grant Thornton is all about… I’m currently sat in the atrium of the University’s main building, reflecting on the day gone by […]
Today’s guest blog comes from Chris, a trainee in our Manchester office who joined as a School Leaver last August… This time last year, I didn’t quite know what to expect, whether that was with my exam results, or in starting my career at Grant Thornton. Unfortunately, my exam results didn’t go the way I […]
In part 2 of our National Apprenticeship Week blogs, we hear from Declan who obtained a permanent position at Grant Thornton through an apprenticeship. Whilst at school I decided I wanted to work in accountancy and an apprenticeship would be the best way into the sector. Finishing school, I got in touch with an apprenticeship […]
Our latest guest blog comes from Jenny – a new starter in Public Sector Assurance based in the Liverpool Office. So, university seemed the be all and end all to me – the one thing that differentiated the exceptional from the good, and the deal maker when it came to securing that all important first ‘proper’ […]
