Are you worried that lacking work experience will ruin your graduate scheme applications? I explain how to leverage university activities and part-time roles to land your dream UK graduate job and ace your interviews this year.

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⌚️Timestamps:
00:00 How to get a job with no work experience
00:38 Why “no experience” is a myth (UK graduate jobs reality check)
02:36 SALE=S framework explained (recruiter assessment)
02:59 The biggest mistake students make
03:56 Stand out: What actually makes recruiters pause
05:08 Academia: Grades vs skills for UK graduate schemes
06:21 Leadership: Examples that don't require a title
07:17 Experience: What counts if you’ve never had an internship
08:36 Story: How to tie your CV together for interviews

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Hey, I’m Mary! I came to the UK in 2008 as an international student, studied Economics at Manchester, earned my MBA from Oxford, and spent 10+ years working at PwC and McKinsey in London. Along the way, I started mentoring students and early career professionals on CVs, interviews, and career decisions – something that gradually became the most rewarding part of my work. I know what it’s like to chase success, trying to meet family expectations while figuring things out alone. These days, through UKey, I share what I’ve learned to help university students navigate the same path with a little more clarity and confidence. ✨

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