I Got Hired: Business Development Executive at Sharp Business Systems

Posted on: 30 November 2023 by Richard Finch in Graduate stories

Nancy Brand is a Class of 2022 Geography graduate now working as a Business Development Executive at Sharp Business Systems.

I was contacted by a recruiter and followed the application process through. This consisted of two telephone interviews and one assessment day with 20 other applicants for 7 available positions - out of around 600 applicants.

Becoming part of Sharp has opened up exciting new opportunities for me. For example, I've featured on a radio show and become part of one of Manchester's biggest networking groups.

The most challenging aspect of life as a graduate is adjusting to the business world having only known an academic background up until now. I'm no longer assessed through essays and projects but with KPIs and targets.

My advice to current students:

Be open minded when choosing your first graduate job - it doesn't have to relate directly to your degree. Make the best first impression you can because it lasts, and don't rush into a role if you don't think it will suit you.