Before you apply – Research
Prepare your CV
What are we looking for?
- Full details of your education, including A-Levels (or equivalent)
- Technical skills e.g. programming languages C++, Python
- Work experiences and/or projects that demonstrate your skills
- Participation in clubs/societies/volunteering e.g. hackathons
Some tips:
- Use a clear format on no more than two sides of A4
- Provide relevant information only, determined by the role you’re applying to
Hint: get feedback! Ask your careers service, peers or tutor to review your CV before you submit
Submit your application
What do you need to do?
- Upload your CV (covering letter is optional)
- Answer all questions in full
- If you have transcripts available for your most recent modules, please upload
What are we looking for?
- Your motivation to join Graphcore
- Understanding of the role you’re applying to
- Your passion and interest in tech
- Eagerness to learn
Interviews
Always be honest about your capabilities; it’s OK not to know the answer! Be honest and consider how you might find out – your approach can be just as insightful as the answer.
Telephone; checking the details
- Make sure you have a clear connection, good signal and plent of battery!
- Have a copy of the job advert and your CV available
- Have pen and paper to hand to jot down questions/prompts
- Focus on the question being asked, listen and respond concisely
- Prepare some questions to ask
Technical; understanding your skills
- Try to keep calm and focus on the task
- Make sure you are in a quiet area away from distractions
- If you don’t understand the questions, ask for clarity
- Don’t panic if you get something wrong, move on and try again
Face to face; getting to know you
- Prepare in advance; do you know where to go? Who to ask for? Anything to take?
- What to wear? We don’t wear suits here, so smart-casual works well
- Keep calm and take time to think before answering if needed
- Show enthusiasm; consider body language
- Use STAR method when answering questions to keep on track
- You’ll be encouraged to ask your own questions
Interviews are two-way – this is your chance to get to know Graphcore too so ask questions.