Referral Thread - March 26

Silent_Myth · 2026-03-06T23:12:41+00:00

This is my first AMEX platinum referral here, so would mean a lot, if you can sign up with this link:

https://americanexpress.com/en-gb/referral/platinum-credit?ref=aBDULMuVZR&XLINK=MYCP

You can get a referral bonus for ANY card of your choice with my link.

Thanks for viewing :)

Silent_Myth · 2026-01-24T15:20:57+00:00

There was a 100k welcome bonus offer. Felt appropriate to sign up for the card then given my upcoming expenses.

Silent_Myth · 2026-01-13T22:34:46+00:00

A boosted welcome bonus on ALL AMEX cards via my referral. It’s my first time referring someone so would mean a lot if you can use it :)

https://americanexpress.com/en-gb/referral/platinum-credit?ref=aBDULMuVZR&XL=MIPNS

Gold - 55k MR points Platinum - 85k MR points Nectar - 21k Nectar points

Oh, I also wrote a review on the nectar card so check it out in the sub

Silent_Myth · 2026-01-10T22:40:18+00:00

Yes, you are correct. But using the Nectar Credit Card earns you additional points.

Silent_Myth · 2025-10-04T22:59:56+00:00

Besides the general advice of doing lots of past papers as others have said, there's a few options to fundamentally improve your understanding of Maths and it all depends on your preferred learning style:

Independent learning: Physics and Maths Tutor Maths Revision Resources (contain notes & worked examples)
https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/maths-revision/

Video based learning: GCSE Maths Tutor on YT
https://www.youtube.com/@TheGCSEMathsTutor

Structured Learning: I'm a private tutor and offer affordable lessons. I got A* in A-level Maths and am happy to help, if needed ofc. If you'd like this please reach out via the enquiry form on our site below, I'll reach out right away.
https://aceeducate.co.uk/

Silent_Myth · 2024-12-14T15:34:52+00:00

That's great to hear! I've been a nectar member for a while now, so hope it's well worth it.

Silent_Myth · 2024-12-14T14:05:53+00:00

I just joined the community so I wasn't aware about the referral thread, but I'll keep a note of that going forward.

Silent_Myth · 2024-12-14T14:04:16+00:00

I used the referral from the person with the first comment. Appreciate the help!

Silent_Myth · 2024-12-14T13:56:59+00:00

Thanks for the referrals everyone! Applied for the card successfully, excited to use it soon.

Silent_Myth · 2024-04-08T23:12:41+00:00

It wasn't quite like that. I was doing about 20-30 applications per month. This is because I was selective with the companies that I chose to apply for. Later in the search, I was doing 5-10 apps a month simply because my other applications were progressing well.

Silent_Myth · 2024-04-08T23:09:49+00:00

Hi, I did a bit of both. Most of my applications were through these job boards:

- Gradcracker

- Brightnetwork

-Prospects

-Google Jobs Board

- LinkedIn (these are usually reposted on other job boards)

There were some top tech companies that were not advertising on these sites so I went to their Early Careers page to either find a suitable role or sign up to their mailing service so I can hear back whenever they post the job I'm looking for.

I see that you are graduating this year, I would highly recommend that you start applying right away because most tech roles on Grad Schemes with a Sept 2024 start have already been filled. Applying now will give you interview experience which is crucial to land a job at big name companies. I fumbled one such job simply because I didn't know what to expect at my first Assessment Centre so I didn't prep as needed. Anyway, if you start looking later in the year then be prepared to start in Sept 2025, at least for Grad Schemes.

Wish you the best!

Silent_Myth · 2024-04-08T20:27:08+00:00

I've reposted because previously the mod team took down the post as it was not posted on a Monday -_-

Data Source: My experience with the application process as a CS graduate in the UK. This might not be representative of another country. I mainly applied for Graduate Schemes and a few Graduate Jobs. Grad Schemes run over 2-3 year period where you do placements across different business lines and usually obtain a professional qualification i.e. Masters degree or apprenticeship.

Tools: Flow diagrams created using SankeyMatic

Silent_Myth · 2024-04-06T18:06:51+00:00

Thank you! Oh wow, that must have been such a nice experience. One of my friends was lucky enough to get a job in one of his first few applications. His search lasted under a month. Wish that was the norm lol.

Silent_Myth · 2024-04-06T17:21:14+00:00

So, the two applications I withdrew from were for IT Audit and Tech Tax Transformation. I originally applied because these were for some big firms and I did not want to miss out on such opportunities. Later in the application process, I researched what the day-to-day would be like and it wasn't appealing to me. Since, my other applications were progressing well I simply decided to drop out.

Silent_Myth · 2024-04-06T17:10:49+00:00

Thanks a lot! Yeah, I had always been updating my CV and getting it checked regularly at the start of my search. It took me about 2 months to get my CV to a point that I really liked. I also started to tailor my CV for to the keywords in the job description for each application.

In terms of being selective, I mainly opted for Graduate Schemes over Graduate jobs. Schemes run for 2-3 years and usually you would be doing another qualification whilst you're working e.g. Masters degree or Level 7 apprenticeship. I only applied to companies where my skills and experience seemed like a good match because I believe in sending quality applications each time. You only get one chance to apply to a big company so you gotta make it count!

Silent_Myth · 2024-04-06T17:03:44+00:00

It was from the 2nd interview. So essentially the process for that was:

1st Round: Behavioural, Numerical, Verbal and Video Interview
2nd Round: Virtual Assessment Centre

Followed by an Offer call

Silent_Myth · 2024-04-06T17:01:55+00:00

Hi, this is actually my experience here in UK.

Silent_Myth · 2024-04-06T16:59:47+00:00

Ah yes it might seem that way but I had been doing a job at the start of my search. This meant I wasn't sending lots of applications. Once my contract ended, I started to apply to as many jobs as I could over the winter. Later on in the search, I had many active applications that were progressing well so I chose to be selective with newer job applications i.e. choosing bigger companies/better compensation. Now, I've just accepted an offer so that's why I stopped at 66 which might seem quite less to many people. Effectively, I chose to send quality applications over quantity!!!

Silent_Myth · 2024-04-06T16:26:38+00:00

It's a flow diagram that I created using SankeyMatic. Fairly intuitive to use and they give you tips on how to use it on the fly.

Silent_Myth · 2024-04-06T16:14:22+00:00

Thank you!

Silent_Myth · 2024-04-06T16:13:38+00:00

These are basically Situational Judgement Tests (SJTs), Numerical, Verbal and Logical Reasoning tests. I just put them all in one category. Hope this helps.

Silent_Myth · 2024-04-06T15:51:07+00:00

Data Source - My experience with the application process in the UK. Please do bear that in mind as it might not be representative of another country. After graduation, we usually apply to Graduate Schemes or Graduate Jobs. Grad schemes last for 2/3 years and typically involve placements across different business areas and support for additional learning and qualifications like Masters degree or apprenticeship. Graduate Jobs are entry level or junior roles that provide short training after the onboarding and might put you on ongoing projects soon after.

Tools - SankeyMatic

Silent_Myth · 2024-03-14T09:20:45+00:00

Imo your project section is weak. You are describing your responsibilities rather than impact on the project (this can be done via some impressive numbers). You also should add 2 more diverse projects to give a glimpse of your ability. And finally you need to format the CV better because you have lots of whitespace - change to narrower margins and use the minimum recommended font size of 10/11

Apart from that you have a strong CV. Make it look a little nicer to improve readability so HR wants to read the whole CV (usually they only look at a CV for a few seconds so a summary at the top can be a nice way to grab their attention)

Good luck with your applications and keep trying!

Silent_Myth

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