Welcome to the Application Form assessment part of your PPD1.

This is designed to give you experience of completing an application form using a very common format. You will be asked to answer 3 questions which have a word limit of 200 words per question.

Use the resources available to you:

Top Tips for Success
� Create a draft in Word and have it checked by two other people for spelling, grammar and to see whether you’ve really answered the question.
Prepare, research, think
� Read the job description- Spend time reading and dissecting the job description as the clues to what the employer is looking for are there. Take notes and highlight each of the skills required for the job, how can you show you have the relevant skills required? Don�t worry if that proof is in a different sector, it�s the skill you want to show off. For example; delivering results to targets and deadlines, delivering excellent customer service etc. Try to incorporate keywords from the job description and how the company describes themselves, such as �dynamic, solution orientated�. Remember skills can come out of the most unlikely places, so really think about what you’ve done to grow your own skills.
� Take your time, applications are important documents and it’s better to spend the time to do a really good job than try and do hundreds of poor applications.
� Use the CAR approach to structure your answers, Context, Action, Result. Or STAR if you’re happier with that. Use real examples; think about situations you’ve found yourself in academically, professionally in your part time roles, or in your hobbies.
The CAR technique is an effective way to demonstrate how you apply your skills and knowledge to a range of experiences including employment, volunteering, academic work and extra-curricular activities. When answering questions, always ensure you give a concrete example to back up your claim. Use the following technique to guide you when answering.

CAR can be used at every stage of your Employment Journey, so don�t forget to implement CAR when creating your CV, Cover Letter and at the interview stage(s).

Your answers will be scored using the following scale:

Score:0 – Not addressed or no evidence relevant to the criteria
Score:4 – Few (10-20%) criteria addressed – evidence lacks detail, relevance or currency
Score:8 – Some (21%-50%) criteria addressed – evidence lacking detail, relevance or currency
Score:12 – Most (60%) criteria addressed – evidence lacks detail or relevance or currency
Score:16 – Most (75%) criteria addressed with current and relevant evidence and examples
Score:20 – All (100%) criteria fully addressed with current and relevant evidence and examples

Pernod Ricard � Placement Advert
Are you looking for an undergraduate placement year that provides opportunity, real responsibility and recognition for high achievement?
Each year we look to recruit a number of undergraduates with flair and motivation to join our Bright Futures programme, offering you a huge amount of invaluable business experience. You will have the chance to work for a world-class organisation, with world class recognisable brands in a highly exciting and dynamic industry.
You�ll work collaboratively with your line manager to set objectives at the beginning of the placement, which focus on business needs as well as your professional development. Your line manager will support you during your placement and will review your progress and development on a regular basis.
We offer a year long placement opportunity in the following business areas:
Business Area Overviews
Our Bright Futures Placement Programme currently focuses on 9 key business areas:
Finance
You will assist the Finance team in providing support to the business in addition to various other projects. The role will cover financial reporting, financial planning, analytical support and financial control.
Marketing
Working in the wider Marketing team, you will provide support for the Consumer and Business Insights team, working on both ad-hoc and continuous research projects. In addition, you will have direct involvement in day-to-day brand management working on the Havana Club Cuban rum brand.
Digital
You will support the Digital Team in the day-to-day running of Pernod Ricard UKs e-commerce platforms. You will help to execute content and eCRM strategies to support our business objectives.
Corporate Communications
You will support the team�s ultimate aim of protecting and enhancing the reputation of Pernod Ricard UK to our stakeholders: customers, consumers, journalists, Government figures and other influencers.
Customer Marketing
You will provide support within the Customer Marketing Off Trade team, working on both brand and customer activation projects. The Customer Marketeer is a key member of the channel team, contributing to all aspects of channel strategy.
HR
You will join the Human Resources department to deliver an efficient, comprehensive and professional HR generalist service, enabling the company to deliver best practice in all areas of employment.
WHAT�S IN IT FOR YOU?
We will provide you with a rewarding experience, a chance to learn new skills, and an opportunity to make a real difference every day. You�ll also get the chance to attend some of our fantastic corporate events to fully immerse yourself in our desirable brands.
� If we like what we see you�ll be invited to a pre-screening day in Birmingham, followed by online ability testing.
� The final opportunity to impress is an assessment day at our offices in West London, involving an interview, a presentation and a group exercise.

Procurement & Supply Chain Placement at Pernod Ricard UK

Duration: Placement Year (10 Months+)
Application Deadline: 16th January 2018
Regions: Greater London
Town/City: Chiswick
Salary Band: �16,000 – �17,999
Salary �16,000
Role May Involve: Purchasing and Supply

About Pernod Ricard UK
We are part of the Pernod Ricard Group � co-leader of the global wines and spirits industry. We are proud to hold one of the most prestigious brand portfolios in the sector, including 19 brands among the top 100 worldwide!
Our key brands include Absolut, Havana Club, Malibu, Lamb�s, Kahl�a, Monkey 47, Plymouth Gin, Chivas, Jameson, The Glenlivet, Martell, Perrier-Jou�t, G.H. Mumm, Brancott Estate, Campo Viejo, Graffigna and Jacob�s Creek. We are responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of these premium spirits, wines and champagnes in the UK.
We�re looking to recruit a number of undergraduates with the flair and motivation to join our bright futures programme, offering you a huge amount of invaluable business experience in a highly exciting and fun industry. You will have the chance to work for a world-class organisation, with world-class, recognisable brands.
You�ll work collaboratively with your line manager to set objectives at the beginning of the placement, which will focus on business needs as well as your professional development. Your line manager will support you during your placement and will review your progress and development on a regular basis.
A successful placement may lead to a graduate offer – Time to impress!
Procurement & Supply Chain Placement
Working within the Operations function, you will provide support to the Procurement team, on tenders and category review processes, and the Supply Chain team, working on forecasting, demand planning, and stock replenishment. The Operations team is central to all that we do in Pernod Ricard, working closely with many other teams across the business, and it�s essential we get our prestigious wine and spirits brands to our customers in the most efficient manner possible whilst delivering exceptional customer service.
What can you expect?
Here are just some of the things you can expect to get involved in:
Procurement:
� Supporting with category, supplier, and market analysis to understand the companies spend behaviours and patterns.
� Provide support to the procurement function on tenders and commercial negotiations with suppliers.
� Ongoing supplier relationship management and supplier performance monitoring/reporting against agreed KPIs.
Supply Chain:
� Supporting to plan and manage the inventory levels of our product range
� Work with customers� logistics teams to improve stock availability and sales through planning, forecasting, and replenishment.
� Proactively manage forecast changes in conjunction with our commercial team.
� Assisting with general business administration and data management tasks within the team
What�s in it for you?
You�ll gain fantastic exposure to the full supply chain operation within the business, from working with Procurement to ensure we are working with the right suppliers with the right commercial terms in place, through to supporting with the Sales and Operation Planning processes with the Supply Chain team. You�ll be able to build internal stakeholder relationships, gain exposure to commercial negotiations, and develop your analytical skills.
What do we require?
Applicants must:
� Be studying/have studied a recognised sandwich undergraduate degree.
� Be studying/have studied a recognised Business, Supply Chain or Logistics degree.
� Be on track to achieve/ have achieved 2:1 or above.
� Have a minimum of 300 UCAS points over three subjects at A Level (or equivalent).
� Have eligibility to unrestrictedly work and live in the UK for the duration of the placement.
� Be available to work for 12 months.
Placements will commence in June 2018 for successful candidates, and will be based in our West London offices in Chiswick. Current salary is �16,000 per annum, with 25 days holiday plus additional benefits.
The question is� are you ready for the challenge?

Marketing and Insights Industrial Placement at Pernod Ricard UK

Duration: Placement Year (10 Months+)
Application Deadline: 16th January 2018
Regions: Greater London
Town/City: Chiswick
Salary Band: �16,000 – �17,999
Salary: �16,000
Role May Involve: Marketing Sales

About Pernod Ricard UK
We are convivial, passionate and entrepreneurial.
As members of the Pernod Ricard Group � world no. 2 in the wines and spirits industry, we are proud to manage a prestigious portfolio of internationally recognised brands, of which 17 are counted amongst the global top 100 amongst the wine and spirits brands!
Our brands include famous names such as Absolut Vodka, Havana Club Rum, Malibu Coconut Rum, Lamb�s Navy Rum, Kahl�a Liquor, Monkey 47 Gin, Plymouth Gin, Chivas Regal Whisky, Jameson Irish Whiskey, The Glenlivet Single Malt Whisky, Martell Cognac, Perrier-Jou�t Champagne, G.H. Mumm Champagne, Brancott Estate Wine from New Zealand, Campo Viejo wine from Spain, Graffigna wine from Argentina and Jacob�s Creek wine from Australia.
Here at Pernod Ricard UK we are responsible for bringing these fantastic brands to British consumers through the sales, marketing and distribution of these premium spirits, wines and champagnes in the UK.
Marketing and Insights Industrial Placement
We�re looking to recruit a number of undergraduates with the flair and motivation to join our bright futures programme, offering you a huge amount of invaluable business experience in a highly exciting and fun industry. You will have the chance to work for a world-class organisation, with world-class, recognisable brands.
You�ll work collaboratively with your line manager to set objectives at the beginning of the placement, which will focus on business needs as well as your professional development. Your line manager will support you during your placement and will review your progress and development on a regular basis.
A successful placement may lead to a graduate offer – Time to impress!
What�s your role?
As a part of the wider marketing team, you will work directly with one of the key brand teams. You will assist the senior brand manager in strategic development and will help drive the progression of integrated and innovative programmes; this may include above the line, digital and below the line activation.
As well as acting as a support function to a brand team, you will also contribute to the insights division of the marketing team working on both ad hoc and continuous research projects.
Key Purpose
� To assist the Havana Club brand marketing team with brand management activities.
� To assist and support the Business and Consumer Insights team in providing relevant, timely and actionable insights to the business.
What can you expect?
Here are just some of the things you can expect to get involved in:
Marketing
� Assist with day-to-day brand management activities for Havana Club such as; generating and collating brand assets, assisting the commercial teams with brand requests and sending out product/brand information to key external stakeholders.
� Management of social media channels; day�to-day running of platforms and budget reconciliation.
� Helping to manage brand events, both consumer and customer facing.
� Managing the brands email campaigns (eCRM).
� Managing monthly content of our brand website.
� Assisting the customer marketing teams to help drive cross channel activations across the year.
Insights
� Compile monthly innovation tracker; monitoring of key competitor activity.
� As required to fulfil ad hoc requests, retrieve Nielsen and CGA data from the relevant databases using the Answers software.
What�s in it for you?
All marketing projects have to be rooted in a real understanding of consumers and their behaviour. This role will enable you to understand key consumer dynamics in this fast moving industry, and contribute to furthering our knowledge in this important area. You will also get a hands-on understanding of the brand management role, working on one of the sexiest brands in the Spirits category. You�ll also get the chance to attend some of our fantastic corporate events to fully immerse yourself in our desirable brands. In return, we�re looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, ambitious individual with great interpersonal skills.
What do we require?
Applicants must:
� Be studying a recognised sandwich undergraduate degree.
� Be studying a Business Management undergraduate degree, ideally incorporating analytical and statistical modules.
� Be on track to achieve 2:1 or above.
� Have a minimum of 300 UCAS points over three subjects at A Level (or equivalent).
� Have eligibility to unrestrictedly work and live in the UK for the duration of the placement.
� Be available to work for 12 months.
Placements will commence in June 2018 for successful candidates, 25 days holiday plus additional benefits.
The question is� are you ready for the challenge?

Human Resources Industrial Placement at Pernod Ricard UK

Duration: Placement Year (10 Months+)
Application Deadline: 16th January 2018
Regions: Greater London
Town/City: Chiswick
Salary Band: �16,000 – �17,999
Salary: �16,000
Role May Involve: Human Resources Recruitment

About Pernod Ricard UK
We are convivial, passionate and entrepreneurial.
As members of the Pernod Ricard Group � world no. 2 in the wines and spirits industry, we are proud to manage a prestigious portfolio of internationally recognised brands, of which 17 are counted amongst the global top 100 amongst the wine and spirits brands!
Our brands include famous names such as Absolut Vodka, Havana Club Rum, Malibu Coconut Rum, Lamb�s Navy Rum, Kahl�a Liquor, Monkey 47 Gin, Plymouth Gin, Chivas Regal Whisky, Jameson Irish Whiskey, The Glenlivet Single Malt Whisky, Martell Cognac, Perrier-Jou�t Champagne, G.H. Mumm Champagne, Brancott Estate Wine from New Zealand, Campo Viejo wine from Spain, Graffigna wine from Argentina and Jacob�s Creek wine from Australia.
Here at Pernod Ricard UK we are responsible for bringing these fantastic brands to British consumers through the sales, marketing and distribution of these premium spirits, wines and champagnes in the UK.
Human Resources Industrial Placement
We�re looking to recruit a number of undergraduates with the flair and motivation to join our bright futures programme, offering you a huge amount of invaluable business experience in a highly exciting and fun industry. You will have the chance to work for a world-class organisation, with world-class, recognisable brands.
You�ll work collaboratively with your line manager to set objectives at the beginning of the placement, which will focus on business needs as well as your professional development. Your line manager will support you during your placement and will review your progress and development on a regular basis.
A successful placement may lead to a graduate offer – Time to impress!
What�s your role?
You will join the Human Resources department to deliver an efficient, comprehensive and professional HR generalist service, enabling the company to deliver best practice in all areas of employment. You will be providing all-round support to the HR team to assist with administrative tasks such as raising contracts for new and existing employees. You will create monthly reports, maintain records within KPI�s and send regular updates to the business regarding new starters, leavers and internal employee movement. You will develop key relationships with the Learning and Development and Facilities teams, as well as other additional duties that may be required.
The Human Resources department works in partnership with key stakeholders across each function to deliver comprehensive, efficient and professional HR services throughout all business areas including the management of employee relations, recruitment, learning and development, compensation and benefits, organisational effectiveness and Corporate Social Responsibility. The HR team contributes to the business agenda and supports achievement of corporate objectives through the design and execution of the best business practices in all areas of employment, whilst complying with relevant employment legislation.
What can you expect?
Here are just some of the things you can expect to get involved in:
Recruitment
� Assisting with the recruitment and hiring process – posting job openings, helping with interview scheduling and administration.
� Starters Process – raising employment contracts, on-boarding new employees.
� Leavers Process � assisting with the administration involved.
Employee Benefits
� Assisting with employee benefits management – issues related to benefits enrolment, troubleshooting employee benefits issues, and the customer service aspect of benefits oversight.
� Provide advice to all employees on company benefits – assist employees with their Smart Choices profile and troubleshoot any issues.
Learning and Development
� Providing general administrative and ad hoc clerical duties to support the L&D Team as and where necessary.
� Contributing to the wider HR Team on delivery of key initiatives.
� Managing the scheduling of all training courses: following the end-to-end process from room booking, trainer availability, delegate invites, course confirmations and printing of materials where necessary.
� Liaising with external organisations for delegate registrations.
� Collating and reporting on training attendance weekly, with monthly report to Executive Committee.
� Using Training Evaluation software to capture and analyse data to monitor the impact of delivered training and to demonstrate ROI.
� Processing invoices and tracking and monitoring training spend.
� Supporting the trainers with production of training materials.
� Challenge administrative processes as appropriate in order to implement more effective ways of working.
Teamwork
� Working proactively with other team members.
� Prioritising activities for the best interest of the team when working on joint projects.
� Work with team to identify priority tasks and support them in achieving deadlines.
� Handling employee requests and, where able, deliver quality solutions or escalate the request to other members of the team.
� Being a point of contact for the business and field any ad hoc enquiries and refer them to the expert within the HR team.
� Openly share new ideas and information with other team members.
What�s in it for you?
We will provide you with a rewarding experience, a chance to learn new skills, and an opportunity to make a real difference every day. You�ll also get the chance to attend some of our fantastic corporate events to fully immerse yourself in our desirable brands. In return, we�re looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, ambitious individual with great interpersonal skills.
What do we require?
Applicants must:
� Be studying a recognised HR or business-related undergraduate degree.
� Be on track to achieve 2:1 or above.
� Have a minimum of 300 UCAS points over three subjects at A Level (or equivalent).
� Have eligibility to unrestrictedly work and live in the UK for the duration of the placement.
� Be available to work for 12 months.
Placements will commence in June 2018 for successful candidates, 25 days holiday plus additional benefits.
The question is� are you ready for the challenge?

Digital Marketing Placement at Pernod Ricard UK

Duration: Placement Year (10 Months+)
Application Deadline: 16th January 2018
Regions: Greater London
Town/City: Chiswick
Salary Band: �16,000 – �17,999
Salary: �16,000
Role May Involve: Marketing

About Pernod Ricard UK
We are convivial, passionate and entrepreneurial.
As members of the Pernod Ricard Group � world no. 2 in the wines and spirits industry, we are proud to manage a prestigious portfolio of internationally recognised brands, of which 17 are counted amongst the global top 100 amongst the wine and spirits brands!
Our brands include famous names such as Absolut Vodka, Havana Club Rum, Malibu Coconut Rum, Lamb�s Navy Rum, Kahl�a Liquor, Monkey 47 Gin, Plymouth Gin, Chivas Regal Whisky, Jameson Irish Whiskey, The Glenlivet Single Malt Whisky, Martell Cognac, Perrier-Jou�t Champagne, G.H. Mumm Champagne, Brancott Estate Wine from New Zealand, Campo Viejo wine from Spain, Graffigna wine from Argentina and Jacob�s Creek wine from Australia.
Here at Pernod Ricard UK we are responsible for bringing these fantastic brands to British consumers through the sales, marketing and distribution of these premium spirits, wines and champagnes in the UK.
Digital Marketing Placement
As a Digital Marketing Intern, you will be required to support the Digital Team in the day-to-day running of Pernod Ricard UK�s e-commerce platforms. You will help to execute content and eCRM strategies to support our business objectives.
This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a fast paced, exciting industry and contribute to digital marketing strategies.

Key Purpose
� To support the maintenance of Pernod Ricard UK�s digital platforms
� To review the performance of e-commerce platforms and make recommendations for their enhancement

What can you expect?
Here are just some of the things you will be required to do throughout the placement year:
Marketing
� Assist in the day-to-day running of PRUK�s ecommerce platform(s):
� Sourcing and collating assets
� Managing and uploading content (new products, articles, videos, images etc.) to the website(s)
� Ensuring brands and products information on the website is up-to-date and accurate
� Liaising with designers, agencies and internal brand teams to produce suitable assets for the campaigns
� Assisting in budget reconciliation for web development and content creation
� Execute email campaigns and content strategies
� Manage ad-hoc, exciting tactical projects across Digital and Content
� Assist with varied mini-projects including consumer journey planning and review and running mini test and learn programmes
� Produce presentations and updates for internal and external stakeholders
Insights
� To continuously review the performance of the ecommerce website(s) through Google Analytics & Hotjar; report on findings and produce recommendations
� Pro-actively suggest ways to improve consumer journeys on the website
� Produce monthly scorecard report
� Assist with varied ad-hoc projects including monitoring competition activity and wider industry trends
Other
If you have a great idea that can help us excel and over-achieve business objective, let�s make it happen!
What�s in it for you?
At Pernod Ricard UK, we are ambitious about how we use digital to engage with our consumers and partners. We have invested in a number of new exciting digital platforms to foster relationships with our business and portfolio of world class wine, spirit and champagne brands. You will get the opportunity to work with these world class brands and have a significant contribution to the way the products are marketed.
What do we require?
Applicants must:
� Be studying a recognised sandwich undergraduate degree
� Be studying a Marketing, Business or Management related degree
� Have a minimum of 300 UCAS points over three subjects at A Level (or equivalent)
� Have an understanding of marketing analytics and be familiar with tools such as Google Analytics and Hotjar
� Have an understanding of eCRM platforms (e.g. Salesforce)
� Be familiar with HTML
� Have an entrepreneurial spirit and business mind set
� Be resourceful with a �can-do� attitude
� Be inquisitive and have a desire to learn new things
� Be attentive to detail
� Be digitally savvy and have a passion for digital marketing/e-commerce
� Have eligibility to unrestrictedly work and live in the UK for the duration of the placement
� Be available to work for 12 months
Placements will commence in June 2018 for successful candidates, and will be based in our West London offices in Chiswick. Current salary is �18,000 per annum, with 25 days holiday plus additional benefits.
The question is� are you ready for the challenge?

Customer Marketing Industrial Placement at Pernod Ricard UK

Duration: Placement Year (10 Months+)
Application Deadline: 16th January 2018
Regions: Greater London
Town/City: Chiswick
Salary Band: �16,000 – �17,999
Salary: �16,000

Role May Involve: Marketing Sales

About Pernod Ricard UK
We are convivial, passionate and entrepreneurial.
As members of the Pernod Ricard Group � world no. 2 in the wines and spirits industry, we are proud to manage a prestigious portfolio of internationally recognised brands, of which 17 are counted amongst the global top 100 amongst the wine and spirits brands!
Our brands include famous names such as Absolut Vodka, Havana Club Rum, Malibu Coconut Rum, Lamb�s Navy Rum, Kahl�a Liquor, Monkey 47 Gin, Plymouth Gin, Chivas Regal Whisky, Jameson Irish Whiskey, The Glenlivet Single Malt Whisky, Martell Cognac, Perrier-Jou�t Champagne, G.H. Mumm Champagne, Brancott Estate Wine from New Zealand, Campo Viejo wine from Spain, Graffigna wine from Argentina and Jacob�s Creek wine from Australia.
Here at Pernod Ricard UK we are responsible for bringing these fantastic brands to British consumers through the sales, marketing and distribution of these premium spirits, wines and champagnes in the UK.
Customer Marketing Industrial Placement
We�re looking to recruit a number of undergraduates with the flair and motivation to join our bright futures programme, offering you a huge amount of invaluable business experience in a highly exciting and fun industry. You will have the chance to work for a world-class organisation, with world-class, recognisable brands.
You�ll work collaboratively with your line manager to set objectives at the beginning of the placement, which will focus on business needs as well as your professional development. Your line manager will support you during your placement and will review your progress and development on a regular basis.
A successful placement may lead to a graduate offer – Time to impress!
What�s your role?
Working in the Customer Marketing team, you will provide support within the Customer Marketing Off Trade team, working on both brand and customer activation projects. The Customer Marketeer is a key member of the channel team, contributing to all aspects of channel strategy. They negotiate Customer Marketing activity with customers and facilitate the flow of information between both sales and marketing to ensure brand and commercial objectives are achieved.
What can you expect?
Here are just some of the things you can expect to get involved in:
� Developing channel and customer activity based on shopper and category insights.
� Managing projects and channel marketing initiatives.
� Creating internal and external sell-in decks and presentations.
� Activity proposals and evaluations.
� Assisting with the management of the customer marketing promotional calendars.
� Assisting with the management of the customer marketing spend vs. budget.
What�s in it for you?
All customer marketing projects have to deliver desirability for the shopper, retailer and brands. This role will enable you to understand key brand, shopper and customer dynamics in this fast moving industry, and contribute to delivering exceptional plans in this important area. In return, we�re looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, ambitious individual with great interpersonal skills.
What do we require?
Applicants must:
� Be studying/ have studied a recognised sandwich undergraduate degree.
� Be studying/ have studied a recognised Business or Marketing related undergraduate degree.
� Be on track to achieve/ have achieved 2:1 or above.
� Have a minimum of 300 UCAS points over three subjects at A Level (or equivalent).
� Have eligibility to unrestrictedly work and live in the UK for the duration of the placement.
� Be available to work for 12 months.
Placements will commence in June 2018 for successful candidates, 25 days holiday plus additional benefits.
The question is� are you ready for the challenge?

Finance Industrial Placement at Pernod Ricard UK

Duration: Placement Year (10 Months+)
Application Deadline: 16th January 2018
Regions: Greater London
Town/City: Chiswick
Salary Band: �16,000 – �17,999
Salary: �16,000
Role May Involve: Banking/Finance

About Pernod Ricard UK
We are convivial, passionate and entrepreneurial.
As members of the Pernod Ricard Group � world no. 2 in the wines and spirits industry, we are proud to manage a prestigious portfolio of internationally recognised brands, of which 17 are counted amongst the global top 100 amongst the wine and spirits brands!
Our brands include famous names such as Absolut Vodka, Havana Club Rum, Malibu Coconut Rum, Lamb�s Navy Rum, Kahl�a Liquor, Monkey 47 Gin, Plymouth Gin, Chivas Regal Whisky, Jameson Irish Whiskey, The Glenlivet Single Malt Whisky, Martell Cognac, Perrier-Jou�t Champagne, G.H. Mumm Champagne, Brancott Estate Wine from New Zealand, Campo Viejo wine from Spain, Graffigna wine from Argentina and Jacob�s Creek wine from Australia.
Here at Pernod Ricard UK we are responsible for bringing these fantastic brands to British consumers through the sales, marketing and distribution of these premium spirits, wines and champagnes in the UK.
Finance Industrial Placement
We�re looking to recruit a number of undergraduates with the flair and motivation to join our bright futures programme, offering you a huge amount of invaluable business experience in a highly exciting and fun industry. You will have the chance to work for a world-class organisation, with world-class, recognisable brands.
You�ll work collaboratively with your line manager to set objectives at the beginning of the placement, which will focus on business needs as well as your professional development. Your line manager will support you during your placement and will review your progress and development on a regular basis.
A successful placement may lead to a graduate offer – Time to impress!
What�s your role?
To assist the finance team in providing support to the business covering financial reporting, financial planning, analytical support and financial control.
What can you expect?
Here are just some of the things you can expect to get involved in:
� Producing financial reports to help understand business performance.
� Supporting key finance processes, for example forecasting, budgeting and financial year end.
� Analytical project work including analysing certain lines of the P&L to identify actionable recommendations.
What�s in it for you?
Finance is at the heart of any business and this placement will provide an insight into how a finance department operates and its wider role in an organisation. You�ll build strong skills in excel and financial systems, and will play an important part in helping to deliver the finance agenda for the year. You�ll also get the chance to attend some of our fantastic corporate events to fully immerse yourself in our desirable brands. In return we�re looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, ambitious individual with great interpersonal skills.
What do we require?
Applicants must:
� Be studying a recognised sandwich undergraduate degree.
� Be studying a Finance undergraduate degree, or a Business Management undergraduate degree with a strong interest in Finance.
� Be on track to achieve 2:1 or above.
� Have a minimum of 300 UCAS points over three subjects at A Level (or equivalent).
� Have eligibility to unrestrictedly work and live in the UK for the duration of the placement.
� Be available to work for 13 months (to cover the start and end of our financial year, a key time for the Finance team!).
Placements will commence in June 2018 for successful candidates, 25 days holiday plus additional benefits.
The question is� are you ready for this challenge?

Question 1

Why do you think you are suitable for this role? Briefly outline your relevant skills and experience and how they are relevant to the role. 200 words

Helpful notes

� Be systematic when approaching questions like this. Have you answered all of the points that the employer has mentioned in their job spec? Don�t assume that they will make the right assumptions about your skills and experience unless you tell them exactly what you want them to know.

� The employer has asked you to show how your skills and experience are relevant to the role so with each example you give test it to see whether you�ve show how it will benefit the employer.

� Note that they have focussed on skills and experience not character attributes, for example, saying you�re �organised� with no example to back up how you can prove this won�t score you full marks. Saying something about how you�ve developed organisational skills through successfully managing a busy workload in xx and then explaining why this is relevant to the role would be much stronger.

� Watch your word count� there�s no space for waffle or long winded phrases, for example �in addition to� vs �also�.

� Make sure it�s typo free, especially if you�re saying you�ve a good eye for detail!

Score:0 – Not addressed or no evidence relevant to the criteria
Score:4 – Few (10-20%) criteria addressed – evidence lacks detail, relevance or currency
Score:8 – Some (21%-50%) criteria addressed – evidence lacking detail, relevance or currency
Score:12 – Most (60%) criteria addressed – evidence lacks detail or relevance or currency
Score:16 – Most (75%) criteria addressed with current and relevant evidence and examples
Score:20 – All (100%) criteria fully addressed with current and relevant evidence and examples

Question 2

Tell us about a time when you worked in a team. What was your role and what did you achieve? 200 words

Helpful notes

� Set out the context of the example clearly. Try and use as recent an example as possible.
� Make it clear what the objective of the team was and the size of the team in the �C� � Context part of your answer.
� In the �A� � Action part Talk about what YOU did, YOUR responsibilities not just what the team was doing. You�ll need to mention the other members but the focus of the answer is your work and the impact of that
� �R� � Results What did the team achieve and how were you part of that? If it�s a measurable achievement, like a target reached or a grade awarded give that as part of the answer.
� Remember that this can be from any area of your life, professional, academic, a sport, a hobby�
Score:0 – Not addressed or no evidence relevant to the criteria
Score:4 – Few (10-20%) criteria addressed – evidence lacks detail, relevance or currency
Score:8 – Some (21%-50%) criteria addressed – evidence lacking detail, relevance or currency
Score:12 – Most (60%) criteria addressed – evidence lacks detail or relevance or currency
Score:16 – Most (75%) criteria addressed with current and relevant evidence and examples
Score:20 – All (100%) criteria fully addressed with current and relevant evidence and examples

Question 3

Describe a situation where you didn’t achieve the outcome you wanted. How did you handle the situation and what would you do differently?

Helpful notes

� This is not a �trick question�! One of the reasons that employers ask this sort of question is to find out how you cope when things don�t go as they should have done, something that happens in professional workplaces and when it happens companies need people who are resilient and flexible to deal with those situations.
� Once you�ve described the situation (the Context), remember that the question is asking you to focus on what you did and what you would do differently for the �A� � Actions part. What did you learn? What did you do well? is what goes into the �R� � Results part.
Score:0 – Not addressed or no evidence relevant to the criteria
Score:4 – Few (10-20%) criteria addressed – evidence lacks detail, relevance or currency
Score:8 – Some (21%-50%) criteria addressed – evidence lacking detail, relevance or currency
Score:12 – Most (60%) criteria addressed – evidence lacks detail or relevance or currency
Score:16 – Most (75%) criteria addressed with current and relevant evidence and examples
Score:20 – All (100%) criteria fully addressed with current and relevant evidence and examples

Sample Solution