Job Opportunities / Graduate Recruitment
The Role
Although the Trainee Research Executive role will vary according to project demands, a TRE is likely to be involved in the following activities during their first year:
The Training
Through a combination of internal and external training courses, an exam, an integrated assignment and portfolio, graduates will at the end of three years achieve full membership of the MRS. TREs will also spend time at the RS Group fieldwork agency, Kudos: http://www.kudosresearch.com and are likely to work on Consensus projects on an 'as and when' basis: http://www.consensus-research.com.
How to apply
Normally we recruit Graduate Trainees once a year (in the autumn). The graduate positions are advertised each year in the first week of September in Prospects Net, a UK graduate e-magazine.
To apply please send your CV with a covering letter, stating the reasons why you would be suitable for a graduate position to: recruitment@rsconsulting.com. If you qualify in terms of the above criteria you will be sent an application form to complete and return. Please do not apply until 2nd September 2009 and wait until you see the advertisement before contacting us. We will only accept applications between this date and the 18th September 2009.
After an additional selection process, you may be invited to an assessment day. This will be held at the offices of RS Consulting and will include a numerical test, an analytical assessment, a group discussion, a presentation and individual interviews with Directors and senior members of RS Consulting and Consensus. There will also be opportunities to meet other members of staff, including recent graduates.
Further requirements
Successful candidates will need to provide documentation confirming their right to work in the UK as specified by the Home Office under laws to prevent illegal working (please refer to Sections 15-25 of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006).
The candidate
You must have:- At least a 2:1 degree and three good 'A' levels (preferably at A or B grade) or international equivalents. Please note that successful applicants will be required to provide proof of qualifications.
- Analytical ability: favoured degree disciplines include Economics, Maths, Psychology and Social Sciences. Language graduates will also be considered, particularly those who have some practical research experience.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
The Role
Although the Trainee Research Executive role will vary according to project demands, a TRE is likely to be involved in the following activities during their first year:
- Carrying out desk research, either as part of a project or to gather information for proposals /sales and marketing purposes.
- Collation of costs and details from potential partner fieldwork agencies for proposal purposes.
- Development of samples / contact lists.
- Translation and translation checking.
- Managing and briefing of UK and international fieldwork agencies
- Setting up code frames, coding and checking completed questionnaires.
- Assisting with the analysis of the research data (normally as part of a team with more senior staff).
- Supporting the process of report and presentation production with data input and the creation of charts.
The Training
Through a combination of internal and external training courses, an exam, an integrated assignment and portfolio, graduates will at the end of three years achieve full membership of the MRS. TREs will also spend time at the RS Group fieldwork agency, Kudos: http://www.kudosresearch.com and are likely to work on Consensus projects on an 'as and when' basis: http://www.consensus-research.com.
How to apply
Normally we recruit Graduate Trainees once a year (in the autumn). The graduate positions are advertised each year in the first week of September in Prospects Net, a UK graduate e-magazine.
To apply please send your CV with a covering letter, stating the reasons why you would be suitable for a graduate position to: recruitment@rsconsulting.com. If you qualify in terms of the above criteria you will be sent an application form to complete and return. Please do not apply until 2nd September 2009 and wait until you see the advertisement before contacting us. We will only accept applications between this date and the 18th September 2009.
After an additional selection process, you may be invited to an assessment day. This will be held at the offices of RS Consulting and will include a numerical test, an analytical assessment, a group discussion, a presentation and individual interviews with Directors and senior members of RS Consulting and Consensus. There will also be opportunities to meet other members of staff, including recent graduates.
Further requirements
Successful candidates will need to provide documentation confirming their right to work in the UK as specified by the Home Office under laws to prevent illegal working (please refer to Sections 15-25 of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006).