Job Title: Graduate Marketing Trainee

Department: Marketing

Location: York

Salary: £25,000

Hours: 39

Tenure: Permanent

Responsible to: Marketing Manager

Job Purpose

- To provide assistance to the marketing team and management on all department based projects, internally and externally.

- To apply relevant skills and knowledge to the position within the department in order to develop personal competencies and support colleague development.

- To acquire a comprehensive knowledge of all processes within the marketing department and apply them to the needs of the business.

- To engage in all company initiatives with regards to all corporate social responsibility; aiming to work ethically within the community.

- To continually deliver and develop exemplary levels of customer service.

- Engage with the various teams within the marketing department to gain a full understanding of the marketing requirements of Venture Car.

Job Responsibilities

- To provide administrative support across all team projects.- Effectively communicate with all members of the department.- Build, manage and maintain strong relationships with a core group of clients.- Liaise with clients to establish a strong marketing network.- To report to a designated personal development mentor providing evidence of progression (in terms of

skill development, personal time management and integration into the organizational culture)- Observe all health and safety regulations imposed by the organization.- Attend all relevant departmental meetings

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Personal Specification

Requirementsthat the applicant must posses

ESSENTIAL – EDESIRED – D

MEASURED BY:CV – CVInterview – IAssessment Centre - A

Education/ Training

Degree level or equivalent E CV

CIM Qualification D CV

Knowledge and Experience

Experience using software systems (Windows, Apple, Adobe) E A

Working effectively in a team based environment. E A/I

Knowledge of the relevant industry. D I

Applying marketing theory to support practical application. E A

Previous experience in a structured organization. D CV/I

Skills, Attributes and Behaviours

Time management and personal organisation. E A

A high level of professionalism. E I/A

Ability to work flexibly and independently D A

Ability to communicate effectively; verbally and written E A

Critical thinking and ability to problem solve D A/I

Capacity to negotiate appropriately D A

Self-motivating E I

Prepared to acquire new skills E I

Additional features

Able to travel independently E I

Working outside of office hours D I

Interest in CSR and ethical working practices D I

Interview Questions

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- All interviewers must ensure that all candidates are aware that every interview is recorded to ensure any vital information is recorded that may help us to make the right appointment.

- Allow the applicant enough time to answer the question.- Make the applicant aware that they are welcome to expand their answers if they feel it will support their

interview.- Keep in mind the semi-structured nature of the interview. If there is anything you feel can be expanded

upon, ensure to ask the applicant to do so. (Highlight all expansions with * )

1. All roles in Venture Car require the ability to work well within teams. Can you describe to me any experience where you feel you have worked as a crucial member of a team?

Looking for:- Ability to work well within a team based environment.- Experience working within a team be it academically, professionally or in spare-time

2. What knowledge do you have of the marketing industry that you believe may be relevant to Venture car?

Looking for:- Passionate responses based on topics related to marketing.- Knowledge of industry roles and practices.- Any personal interests the applicant may have with regards to particular types of marketing e.g. social

media.

3. Have you worked within a structured organization before? If so, can you briefly describe the type of

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structure?Looking for:

- Experience of working within a structured organization- Comprehensive knowledge of types of organizational structure.- Describe any advantages/disadvantages of different types of structure.

4. Can you describe a situation where you believe you have acted with a high level of professionalism?Looking for:

- Good example of professional behavior.- Enthusiastic/Positive about the need for professionalism within organizations.

5. Explain how you would might go about dealing with a colleague that you believe is not pulling their weight within the team?

Looking for:- Mention of staged process; e.g. talking with colleague first, if no improvement speaking to management.- Ability to teamwork and levels of professionalism can be inferred here.

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6. Are there any times you can think of when you have had to demonstrate personal time management and organizational skills?

Looking for:- Relevant examples of instances when the above has been used to effect.- Ability to self-motivate.

7. A. Can you give me an example of when you believe you have gone above and beyond the call of duty?Looking for:

- Relevant examples of the above.- How the applicant describes the event (positively/negatively).

B. Would you therefore be prepared to work longer on a project to ensure it is completed to a high standard?

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B.

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