-The ability to be involved in projects outside of my BAU work. It's likely you'll find the answer here. We believe our new talent programmes tap into your potential and offer industry-leading career prospects. - Get excited about new upcoming niches and technology e.g. Body language and the way you present yourself is a key point. Have a clear and comprehensive answer on why you would like to work for the business and drop in some of the facts/figures you'll have picked up in your research. We’re a fair and ethical business within a regulated industry, so we think about the economic and environmental impact of every decision we make. - Fantastic people who have made me feel welcome from the outset. It didn't seem to matter whether I was talking about the environment-related placements I'd been on or my personal life or my hobbies (although I definitely weighted my examples towards the first) as long as I could explain how it made me develop. Career progression The industry is going through a lot of change, be aware of this, do your research and show your interest. Work-Life balance, good responsibilities given to me, nice colleagues. Research the role, industry & company. Show passion and do your research about the company and sector beforehand. It's worth putting a bit of effort into your answers because the job is great. This is so amazing as you watch it functioning at the end. Must then present your views and findings to one of the panellists. Plenty of opportunities to get involved with lots of different areas of the company. Some loss of really great talent due to lack of opportunities/pay increase. There is also a brilliant, supportive culture - someone is always happy to take time out of there day to take you out. level based on the role you have applied to, but generally consist of a numerical • Strategic decision making Severn Trent Plc, Severn Trent Centre, St. John's Street, Coventry, CV1 2LZ, It’s a challenge providing customers with the world’s most precious resource every day, but we’re dedicated to making sure our networks mean everyone in our regions has this amazing product on tap. Our minimum 48-week Year-long Placement will show you fluid thinking in action, as you work alongside highly-experienced Engineers, Technical Experts and Business Leaders, with the ability to approach complex challenges from multiple angles. There was the opportunity to bring in your own materials (non-electronic) so make the most of this (think posts, etc!). Give reasons why they do. It's a pretty relaxed interview process. We assess each individual application against the strengths we know are important to success within Severn Trent. Give examples of personal experience rather than generic examples. The freedom to manage my work in my own way and make my own decisions. Use those around you to develop stronger ideas and ways of working - you will be part of a team, you're not hired to be a lone wolf. Severn Trent recruit on a strength based basis so be prepared to discuss your strengths and weaknesses.