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Business Challenge

Prep for assessment centres

Key elements of work experience

Applying for graduate roles is competitive

Applying for graduate roles is competitive. We have designed the business challenge with the aim to support students develop all of the skills and experiences needed to be successful in an assessment centre. We recognise that not all students are successful when applying for work experience and the business challenge provides you with all the key elements of work experience. Students have commented on how useful the experience is when completing applications and interviewing.

" ...we have worked with EDI on over a dozen briefs that have challenged students to apply leading technology concepts (such as virtual reality, advanced AI, integrated apps) to solve real-world problems in a wide range of areas (including sustainability, the cost of living crisis, gender diversity and forced displacement to name a few)... " Microsoft

Real hands on and cutting edge

Get the right tools to compete

Work on a live project brief from Microsoft and develop the skills needed for success.

Business Challenge Benefits:

Critical thinking – demonstrate the ability to evaluate, analyse and rationalise an approach to problem solving
Research skills – learn to research and analyse data to support your solution
Commercial Awareness – develop an understanding of current business challenges and the vision to see opportunities
Presentation Skills – gain the ability to communicate and convey your thoughts effectively directly transferable to assessment centres
Collaboration – build team working skills, which are at the heart of all successful organisations
Creativity and Innovation – solutions for tomorrow’s world require a different perspective
Employability all of the skills developed are directly related to selection processes, so a great way to improve students ability to compete

“The challenge was so useful, during the interview process for my graduate role. I was able to use my solution and group work to demonstrate collaboration and problem solving skills. The interviewer wanted to hear more about my solution on how openai could better serve customers. I didn’t win the challenge, but I did secure my grad role, as a result of the skills I gained.”

Microsoft Business Challenge Alumni