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Business Challenge

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.

Get ready to compete for a degree apprenticeship

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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

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