根据《星期日泰晤士报》的报道，英国的学费可能会降至每年7,500英镑，三年下来可以至少节省5,000英镑。拟议的上限将在政府11月份的秋季预算中公布，这是因为越来越多的人担心，大学可能没有为学生提供物有所值的教育，学生毕业后背负巨额债务。

这对于保守党政府来说是一个令人吃惊的转变，因为之前的声明承诺将从本学年开始将英国国内大学的学费提高到每年9,250英镑，然后是每年9,500英镑，这引发了学生可能会因此被吓跑的担忧。

然而，自6月的大选以来，学生财务已成为重要的优先事项，由于工党领袖杰里米·科尔宾承诺取消学费并恢复生活费助学金，该党吸引了大量年轻选民。

这个上限真的会有所改变吗？

尽管学费下降对学生无疑是个好消息，但这一变化可能只会让最富有的毕业生受益，因为他们现在可以在职业生涯早期结束还款。目前，三分之三的毕业生将永远无法偿还他们的学生贷款。

然而，《泰晤士报》报道称，财政大臣菲利普·哈蒙德也考虑将毕业生开始偿还学生贷款的门槛从目前的21,000英镑提高到25,000英镑，与通货膨胀率保持一致。这将确保任何挣得少于25,000英镑的毕业生都不需要偿还任何贷款。对学生贷款利率的削减也正在考虑中，尽管财政大臣据说对这个想法持怀疑态度。

据报道，还在考虑对特定学科的不同学费水平，以反映运行特定课程的不同成本。例如，与科学或工程学位相比，艺术和人文学科要求大学花费较少。如果英国的学费降低，政府还将为机构提供多达1,500英镑的补助款，以帮助支付运行STEM或类似课程的更高成本。

接下来会发生什么？

根据《星期日泰晤士报》的报道，这些变化可能在一年内或更短时间内实施，使学费在2018/19学年不太可能上涨到之前预期的9,500英镑。然而，哈蒙德先生和政府是否会继续推进这些建议尚不清楚，这些建议受到工党和全国学生联合会（NUS）的批评。NUS主席夏基拉·马丁说：“尽管降低学费代表着朝着正确方向迈出的一步，但政府还不够进取。

“他们没有承诺恢复助学金，这将支持最贫困的学生完成他们的学业。我们还对创造不同学费层次的想法持有强烈的保留意见，这不恰当地暗示了根据有缺陷的质量标准在机构之间存在巨大差异。”

您对这项拟议中的变革有什么看法？请在下面的评论中发表您的看法！

Concordia University and QS have joined forces to offer a scholarship to one lucky student at the Canadian institution. The scholarship, which allows its winner to be exempt from paying tuition fees at the international rate, has been awarded this year to Indian student Debdeep Chatterjee from Calcutta.

Debdeep is studying a master’s degree in supply chain management at Concordia University, having previously studied engineering in India and worked as a consultant at Schneider Electric. Drawn to studying in Montreal by the high quality of life and multicultural atmosphere, he told us about his hopes to complete a doctoral degree after his masters, something which should be more possible because of this scholarship.

He said: “I’d like to get formally trained in the art of doing research. Although I’ve done some in the past, it was limited in style and scope. During my masters, I wish to invest a large portion of my time in improving the methodologies and techniques I use in my research.”

Debdeep learned of the scholarship after attending the QS World Grad School Tour. He said: “It will definitely lessen my reliance upon a student loan or part-time job to cover my expenses. I’ll be able to dedicate more time to my studies and also find more time to be involved in different clubs and activities.”

Advice for future applicants

“My suggestion would be to spend time exploring different opportunities for financial assistance and to apply to each one, no matter how unlikely your chances of being successful. When writing a scholarship application, it’s important to develop your own ideas and spend time proof-reading to make sure you achieve the right balance of being brief, meaningful and original.”

出国留学充满了挑战，从学习一门新的语言到结交新的朋友，但最大的障碍之一往往是在第一时间获得大学的一席之地（录取名额）。由于大多数顶尖大学的大部分名额都给了国内学生，可以说你需要利用一切可以利用的优势来提高你被本科招生人员录取的机会。

要想让自己的申请脱颖而出，最成功的方法之一就是参加你所在国家的大学展(比如QS组织的大学展)，直接与招生人员见面。

直接从马嘴里了解情况

请记住，除了宣传自己的大学，招生人员也会参加这些活动，以寻找优秀的候选人。提出正确的问题并留下良好的印象，可能意味着他们会在评审申请时记住你的名字。即使做不到这一点，这也是一个机会，挑选他们的大脑任何招生的小癖好或内幕消息，从而使你的申请脱颖而出。

无论你是想了解作为国际学生必考的SAT、雅思和托福成绩，还是想知道学位课程的细节，你都有机会与来自众多大学的招生代表交流。

QS世界大学展的另一个好处是，你还会被邀请参加免费的研讨会和工作室，以学习如何完善你的大学或奖学金申请。

申请留学奖学金

参加在你所在的国家举办的QS世界大学巡回展，了解你可能有资格获得的各种留学奖学金，并在申请中取得先机。参加展会上的免费工作室或研讨会，学习简单的方法，使您的申请脱颖而出，增加您获得资助的机会。

发现你之前没有考虑过的大学

虽然QS世界大学排名在比较国外大学时是一个很好的起点，但请记住，排名永远不会向你展示全貌。考虑课程设置和阅读列表，教师的价值观和对你的领域的方法，当然，大学的位置，以确保你适合教师和校园。

QS世界大学巡展的大部分活动都会有30所左右的大学代表参加，甚至更多，来自世界各地。在展会上，尽量保持开放的心态。你可能会发现你心目中的大学根本不适合你，你会在排名较低的大学里更开心。当你的身体健康和心理健康处于平衡状态时，你不希望对大学的声誉势利，尤其是排名较高的大学。

找到你附近的展会，并在这里报名参加。

Engineering graduate Tina Taylor (pictured above, center, wearing blue) first became aware of the importance of promoting education as a teenager. At the age of 14, she was teaching math to community college students and had developed a keen interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) subjects. Unfazed by the stereotype of these subjects and their associated careers as being male-dominated, Tina went on to study engineering at university and work at General Electric. Now, she’s using the skills she learned in her previous jobs and while studying the TRIUM Global Executive MBA to set up a series of academies across Africa, opening up STEM education to a whole generation of African girls who may not have had the opportunity otherwise.

We spoke to Tina to learn more about her network of Heritage Leadership Academies, and why she feels more women should be working in STEM fields.

How did you find your university experience? Did people treat you differently as a woman studying engineering?

I enjoyed my university days. Becoming President of the Society of Women Engineers and President for of all the Presidents within the College of Engineering gave me a unique opportunity to work with students, faculty and business leaders who had a diverse voice and perspective on why it was important to include women in Engineering.

During my studies, I don’t recall feeling different studying mechanical engineering. As young promising engineers, we collectively wanted to glean as much as we could from the opportunities we were given. However, I experienced discrimination both as a woman and as an African American during the engineering competitions we attended. The level of heightened intensity in a competitive environment evoked unruly behavior at times. However, it was these distinctive moments that made me realize that my presence and capability to compete with conviction disturbed some people.  It was those who felt threatened that I was taking something away from them that gave even more confidence and conviction to help other female engineering professionals break through this invisible wall. 

When would you say you first became aware that engineering and other STEM subjects were dominated by men?

Initially, I wasn’t exposed to the limitations put on what a woman could study or do professionally as my parents supported me completely. However, once I started competing in engineering challenges nationwide, and upon entering the corporate arena, I was able to contextualize some of the things I’d noticed along the way – seeing few women holding leadership roles and being on the receiving end of some misogynist commits once individuals learned I studied Mechanical Engineering and had a love of car engines. It became clear to me the role I needed to play, which became more of a calling later in life. 

Why do you feel it’s important to broaden access to STEM subjects?

I believe that when young girls learn STEM subjects, it opens their minds to the many possibilities that will broaden and improve their lives and career choices globally. It also boosts their confidence. I choose to focus on Africa for my camps and academies first, but our efforts are global. Any global location in which girls are limited in their ability to learn, compete and participate in the growing economy is a target for us.

Why did you focus on Africa to start with?

Africa has one of youngest populations that will enter the job market, and nearly 50% of them are women. I want us to be an aide to them. Give them the tools to be successful, and help to reshape Africa’s workforce by providing a pipeline of women who can perform highly functioning roles across multiple industries. 

What challenges have you had to overcome so far?

There’s a range of obstacles I have faced in this endeavour, but I am making inroads. One example is getting parents to understand STEM skills and the benefits they can bring to their daughters has taken longer than planned, but with each child and parent that comes through our camps, we create STEM ambassadors, which is promising. Also, once people learn my background being an engineer and business corporate executive, it helps to change the perception of who can study STEM and what these students can do with their education.

How do you intend to increase interest in STEM subjects among young girls?

One of the ways we are increasing young girls’ interest in STEM subjects is through our residential camps and one day events, held together with some of our corporate and university partners, which will be announced later this year. We have a lot of programs and camps we are launching for 2018. Together, we are working to make STEM less intimidating, and expand the understanding and knowledge of the opportunities it can bring. After all STEM is more than engineering and not just for boys. It is a platform and a foundation used to deconstruct, create, or improve anything from agriculture to space. Anyone can have a STEM education that can blossom to a myriad of career options which is a great benefit. 

What are your goals for the future?

Our overall plan and goal is to reach at least 2500 children via our boarding school and our global camps by the end of 2019. We have plans to expand our camps to multiple locations in hopes of planting that seed of excitement for STEM, which will be announced later in 2017. We are thrilled and look forward to providing the tools a young girl can use to reach her potential regardless of social economic background or race.

Click here to learn more about the Heritage Leadership Academies, or here to find Tina on LinkedIn.

Aerospace company Airbus has been named the best employer to interview with in the UK by Glassdoor.

Judged on a number of factors including interview experience, duration of the recruitment process and interview difficulty, the new ranking sees Airbus finish top ahead of Yell and Hiscox, with 94% of respondents describing their interview experience at the aircraft manufacturer as positive.

The jobs website analysed anonymous feedback left by candidates who interviewed with 7,000 companies in the UK in 2017, including those who rejected an offer or were unsuccessful.

1. Airbus

Interviews with the aerospace group tend to be quite challenging, with a difficulty rating of 3.5 out of five. One respondent who interviewed for a principal design engineering post wrote of having to take technical tests: “There was a telephone interview [and a] face to face [interview] in their office. It was a full half day of tests and a final interview. The final part was a lot about skills, and there was a CAD test and a GD&T quiz.”

However, despite the difficulty and a protracted recruitment process lasting around 80 days, 84% of respondents looked back on their experience positively.

2. Yell

This year, the business directory website performed well in a number of rankings, coming in 20th place in Glassdoor’s highest rated CEOs list and 28th in Glassdoor's best places to work list.

Yell’s recruitment process is a much speedier affair than Airbus’, with an average duration of 15 days. Interviews are also deemed slightly less challenging, with an average difficulty rating of 3.3.

A digital account manager at Yell, who applied online, recalls “a professional, efficient process from the very start.” They added they were “very impressed with the entire process, well done Team Yell!”.

3. Hiscox

Next on the list is Hiscox, the business and home insurer. 86% of respondents viewed their interview experience with them favourably. Interviews tend to be quite difficult, with a difficulty rating of three, but Hiscox’s recruitment process seems to be much shorter than a few of the other employers in the list, with an average duration of just 22 days.

While most reviews tended to be positive, one respondent who interviewed with Hiscox for an analyst role felt the “process was long and confusing and the company clearly has no idea what they were doing or what they were looking for. There were far too many steps in the interview process that were unnecessary. Mixed communication was provided between the company and the recruitment agent. Wouldn't recommend people going for jobs at this company.”

4. easyJet

Like Yell, easyJet has performed well in a series of rankings this year, coming 40th in Glassdoor’s best places to work list and 30th in Glassdoor’s highest rated CEOs list. Interviews with the airline company seem fairly straightforward, with a difficulty rating of 2.9, although this is offset by a recruitment process that lasts an average of 39 days.

86% of respondents described their interview experience in positive terms, with one respondent who declined a job offer from easyJet for a cabin crew post, saying: “the whole assessment day was very professional. Most of the recruitment team staff were very friendly and approachable..”

5. Salesforce

Salesforce, which also appeared in Glassdoor’s list of the best places to interview with in the US, also came second in their highest rated CEOs list and eighth in their best places to work list. 85% of respondents agreed their interview experience with the US cloud platform was positive.

Interviews with Salesforce tend on the whole to be quite challenging, with a difficulty rating of 3.4. A business development representative at Salesforce said: “Questions [were] aligned with why sales, why Salesforce, Past prospecting/sales quotas, when have you failed, how would you prospect Facebook, etc.”

The recruitment process at the company typically spans 43 days, and 40% of interviewees were referred by an employee.

6. AllSaints Retail

84% of respondents said their experience with the British fashion retailer was positive. Recruitment here is fairly straightforward, with a hiring process of just seven days and a difficulty rating of 2.5.

One respondent who declined an offer for a sales associate post said it was a “pretty standard interview. Not very difficult at all if you have any experience with interviewing. As long as you present yourself as a friendly, fashion-forward individual you will do well. I started with a phone interview and was then asked to do an in person one.”

7. Hays

Hays, which also came fifth in Glassdoor’s best places to work list and 19th in Glassdoor’s highest rated CEOs list, is also in the top ten best places to interview in the UK. 83% of respondents felt their experience was positive. Overall, hiring at the recruitment company is a very quick, simple affair, with a process of 16 days. Interview questions tend to be fairly challenging, though, with a difficulty rating of 3.7.

60% of interviewees applied online according to Glassdoor, with the majority applying for recruitment consultant roles. One respondent, who interviewed for a recruitment position but did not get the role, said they weren’t impressed in the slightest: “Too much for a company like them to make so many interviews for a small role. If you are keen for it, or are into force selling... yes, this will be a perfect career path for you…”

8. Carphone Warehouse

Overall, the British mobile phone retailer did quite well, with 82% of respondents agreeing their interview experience was positive. The process is quite fast, spanning an average of at least 11 days. Questions tend to be simple, with a difficult rating of 2.5.

One respondent who interviewed for an order processor role said he was offered a job on the spot: “Interview was generally quite straightforward and easy, asked me the usual questions such as availability etc. The person who interviews ensured that you were kept at ease and relaxed throughout its duration.”

9. Waitrose

The British supermarket brand, which also came in 26th place in Glassdoor’s best places to work list, provides a positive interview experience according to 82% of respondents. A large majority of those applied online, usually for sales jobs. Hiring tends to be quite fast and straightforward, with a typical recruitment period of 16 days and a difficulty rating of 2.7. One supermarket assistant in London said: “The process was quite chill I think. I was taken in by one of the managers and she sat me down in her office and she asked me if I was okay... just general chit chat. The staff seemed really friendly.”

10. Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce are 10th on our list of best places to interview in the UK, despite their hiring process taking an average of 52 days and interviews receiving a difficulty rating of 3.6. A graduate manufacturing engineer at Rolls-Royce who found his interview challenging said he “could have zero complaints about the assessors present on the day, very easy to talk to during breaks and very honest during interviews and in providing feedback.

Rolls-Royce came 6th in Glassdoor’s highest rated CEOs list and 42nd in Glassdoor’s best places to work list.

最终，每个大学学生的人生都到了某个阶段，你必须承认自己不会永远学习，是时候开始寻找可能的职业选择了。一旦你开始浏览工作页面或访问你的大学就业服务，你就会开始越来越多地遇到“研究生计划”这个词。

从表面上看，什么是研究生计划似乎是显而易见的。这是一份工作，对吧？简单来说，是的。毕业生计划（通常）是雇主内部的入门级职位，也是大学毕业生进入全职工作世界最常见的第一步。这并不意味着没有细微差别、复杂性和矛盾需要注意，所以在你开始申请左右和中心的工作之前，仔细看看每个毕业生计划实际上提供了什么。

什么是研究生计划？

毕业生计划是雇主的入门级工作，兼具培训计划的功能，旨在向您介绍公司的多个领域并积累您的经验和知识。通常持续不超过两年，研究生计划的名额通常专门为刚从大学毕业的员工提供，在许多方面就像一份正常的工作。您仍然获得全职工资，并且应该获得一些（如果不是全部）工作场所福利。典型的毕业生计划通常会看到您在公司内的不同部门之间轮换，从事多个项目，甚至可能在不同的地点工作。

谁提供？

并非所有雇主都会为新员工制定毕业生计划，特别是如果他们是小型企业。毕业生计划特别普遍的行业包括人力资源、医疗保健、银行和咨询。律师事务所提供的东西非常相似，称为培训合同，我们稍后会谈到。

研究生计划什么时候开放？

您通常可以从最后一年学习之前的夏天开始申请研究生计划。不过，不要太晚才开始找工作。确定首选雇主并确保实习是个好主意，因为这将确保您的研究生计划申请获得优惠待遇。在某些情况下，公司直接从前一年的实习生中招聘毕业生计划的情况并非闻所未闻。

研究生计划结束后会发生什么？

在绝大多数情况下，成功完成毕业生计划将导致在公司内获得全职职位。虽然您以前在部门和项目之间移动，但现在您将永久绑定到一个，并且可能会表达对您所在位置的偏好。这就是为什么重要的是要了解业务的不同领域以及您尝试的每个角色的职业发展情况。如果你最终被安排在一个你不喜欢的部门或职位上，不久之后你就会开始在其他地方申请工作。

当然，也有可能不会为您提供工作。可能是公司无法全职留住所有毕业生，或者你没有给你的经理留下足够的印象来获得工作机会。不管是什么原因，如果是这种情况，您将需要开始在其他地方寻找工作。好消息是，毕业生计划将教会你很多其他雇主迫切需要的技能和信息，除非你以非常糟糕的条件离开，否则你应该得到一个很好的参考。

如果我决定不想在那里工作怎么办？

没关系。拥有研究生计划的地方并不意味着您必须对收到的任何工作机会说“是”，因此，如果您确定该公司不适合您或不喜欢您所提供的角色的声音，随意走开。不过，请确保您已经安排了其他就业来源，因为一旦您不再获得报酬，您就不想从头开始找工作。

您之前提到了法律培训合同……它们有何不同？

法律培训合同（并非在每个国家都存在，因此请注意这可能不适用）是学习成为律师和获得律师资格之间的桥梁。它们通常持续两年，并且像研究生计划一样，需要在不同部门之间移动，除非公司特别小。这段时间通常分为四个六个月的时段，称为“座位”，其中一个在国外或在该国其他地方的移动办公室度过是很正常的。

在您的培训合同结束时，您可能会或可能不会获得公司内的永久职位。因为其他公司也会从他们自己的实习生库中招聘，如果你没有得到一份工作，你可能很难在其他地方找到工作，而这种恐慌无疑助长了许多实习律师之间的激烈竞争气氛。

Got any questions we haven’t answered? Let us know in the comments below.

Harvard University has retracted its fellowship invitation to Chelsea Manning, the transgender soldier who leaked classified information while serving in the US army, after protests from the CIA.

Manning was released in May from a men’s military prison in Kansas, where she had been incarcerated for her involvement in the biggest data breach of classified information in US history. The military whistleblower had been invited to speak at Harvard’s Kennedy School as a visiting fellow, but news of this invitation caused the director of the CIA, Mike Pompeo, to cancel an appearance at the university.

Douglas Elmendorf, the dean of the Kennedy School, said: “I now think that designating Chelsea Manning as a visiting fellow was a mistake, for which I accept responsibility. I see more clearly now that many people view a visiting fellow title as an honorific, so we should weigh that consideration when offering invitations.”

While the university is withdrawing Manning’s fellowship, the invitation to spend a day on campus and speak at a forum still stands, the dean said.

Pompeo expressed outrage at the decision to award Manning a fellowship in a letter to the university, saying: “My conscience and duty to the men and women of the Central Intelligence Agency will not permit me to betray their trust by appearing to support Harvard’s decision with my appearance”.

Former deputy director of the CIA Michael Morell also resigned his senior fellow post at the university on the grounds that he “cannot be part of an organization […] that honors a convicted felon and leaker of classified information, Ms. Chelsea Manning, by inviting her to be a visiting fellow at the Kennedy School's Institute of Politics."

Manning responded to the withdrawal of the invitation on Twitter, saying she was “honored to be 1st disinvited trans woman visiting Harvard fellow. They chill marginalized voices under CIA pressure.”

Did you hear about the man in Massachusetts who made a quick stop during a police chase to apply for a job? While on the run, the man entered an Osprey Wireless shop to ask whether they were hiring and filled out an application. General Manager Jeff Moran later said the man was as "cool as a cucumber, no sweaty hands, and clean shirt”.

Most people aren’t naturally blessed with his quiet confidence however. In fact, for many of us, job interviews can be the most intimidating, nerve-racking encounters of our lives. Fortunately, some interviewers truly go out of their way to make every job applicant feel comfortable and confident, running a highly professional recruitment process from start to finish.

Want an interview experience that’s more heaven than hell? Glassdoor have published their annual ranking of the best places to interview, which takes the interview experience of applicants into account, as well as the interview difficulty and process. If you want to apply for somewhere that knows how to look after its prospective employees, here are the ten best companies to apply for.

1. Dignity Health

93% of respondents described their interview experience with the healthcare nonprofit Dignity Health positively. Interview questions tend to be fairly straight-forward, with an average score of 2.7 out of five for difficulty, while the recruitment process takes an average of 21 days.

A social worker at Dignity Health in Redding, California, said: “Panel with four people, lasted approximately one hour, they took turns reading questions that focused on my behaviors within past experiences (e.g. when x happened, how did you handle it). Very relaxed, welcoming environment.”

2. Horizon Media

91% of respondents said their interview experience with the marketing and advertising firm Horizon Media was a positive one. Questions are reasonably challenging, with a difficulty rating of 2.9, while hiring occurs fairly rapidly, with the recruitment process lasting an average of 17 days.

A QA analyst at Horizon Media in New York City described their interview in very glowing terms: “The interview process was very inviting, they try very hard to ensure you are comfortable the whole way. The communication during the process is also incredible. One of the best interview experiences I have had thus far.”

3. Cadence Design Systems

86% of people who interviewed at the Californian tech firm Cadence Design Systems rated the experience positively. Interview questions were generally fairly straightforward, with an average difficulty rating of 2.5, while the hiring process lasts roughly 23 days.

One respondent, who unsuccessfully applied for an engineering role, said: “A call was scheduled for 30-45 mins the next day. This was a kind of background check from the same person. In the following week, four calls were scheduled (as I live outside of USA), one each day for 45 mins to one hour.”

4. Salesforce

85% of Salesforce interviewees would agree their interview experience with the customer service platform was favourable. The hiring process at the company typically lasts around 35 days, and interviews are generally deemed to be quite challenging, with an average difficulty rating of 3.5.

One successful applicant said: “Seven rounds from first phone interview to last executive interview. Presentations included where I had to act out a pitch to a panel of three managers. They really get to know your personality and want to see how well you can pitch their product.”

This year, Salesforce came 17th in Glassdoor’s list of the best US companies to work for and 15th in Glassdoor’s list of the highest rated CEOs.

5. J. Crew

83% of respondents said their interview experience with retailer J. Crew was positive. Overall, the hiring process is very rapid, lasting just nine days on average. Interview questions are generally fairly simple, with an average difficulty score of two.

A stylist for J. Crew in Bloomington remembers a “brief process; Sitting down with the HR manager discussing past employment and any skills you think would help you selling product/ styling clients. Takes about 20 mins, and they are very friendly. They want responsible employees who show up on time, can connect with customers and the more open your schedule is the better!”

6. SSM Health

83% of respondents had positive things to say about the healthcare non-profit SSM Health. Overall, hiring is very rapid, with the recruitment process lasting 13 days on average. Interviews questions are deemed to be fairly straightforward, with a difficulty rating of 2.6.

A nurse technician at SSM Health living in Oklahoma City said: “I had a phone interview with HR and he decided to send me to the hiring manager of the floor. From there, the interview went really well. We talked for a really long time and it was very comfortable.”

7. General Mills

82% said their interview experience with the food manufacturer General Mills was positive, with the hiring process lasting around 22 days. Interviews questions are generally fairly challenging, with a difficulty rating of 3.3.

A marketing associate at General Mills, living in Golden Valley, Minnesota, said: “I was asked to complete a personality/behavioral assessment and a Deductive Reasoning Test. Combined they took about one hour. I recommend practicing the deductive reasoning test as it was very challenging [...] On the day of the interview I was greeted by HR and walked directly to my first of two 30-40 minute interviews. [...] After these two interviews I was given a goodie bag and sent on my way.”

8. LUSH North America

81% had good things to say about their interview with cosmetics brand LUSH. Hiring generally occurs very quickly, with the recruitment process lasting around 13 days. Interviews are generally deemed fairly simple, with a difficulty rating of 2.5.

One unsuccessful applicant for a sales associate role said: “The interview took the form of a ‘hiring party’. It was essentially a group interview - there were about 15 other people besides me. The manager in training explained some of the background on Lush, asked us a few basic questions in a group setting, and had us partner up and do a product demo on our partner while they watched and gave tips. Overall very laid-back and fun…”

9. JetBlue

Airline JetBlue scored well with 81% of job applicants, although you should be aware that the hiring process is slower than other companies featured in this list, with an average length of 46 days. Interview questions are reasonable, with a difficulty rating of 2.8.

One applicant for a talent acquisition role with JetBlue, said: “A lot of questions were personal about my education and background. Not a lot of emphasis on relevant experience.

“They 100% use the STAR approach. Know the company values, know why you want to work there, and be specific about why JetBlue stands out from its competitors in regards to how it values its employees and customers equally.”

This year, JetBlue also came seventh in Glassdoor’s list of the highest rated CEOs.

10. QuikTrip

Finally, convenience store chain QuikTrip complete the top 10, with 80% of applicants approving of the interview experience. Hiring is very rapid at this company, with the recruitment process lasting an average of just 10 days. Interview questions are also generally fairly simple, with a difficulty rating of just 2.3.

An assistant manager in Tempe, Arizona, said: “The interviewer was energetic, fun, and helped ease my nervousness. He asked simple questions about my experience and certain supervisory situations, and how I handled them. Just think back on your prior accomplishments and answer them as best as you can. Be positive and smart, and let it be known that you can handle the hard work, while making customer service a priority, that's very very important to QT. Fast and friendly customer service! They like hiring the best, so be sure to express that in your demeanor and presentation”.

This year, QuikTrip also came 48th in Glassdoor’s list of the best places to work and 28th in Glassdoor’s list of the highest rated CEOs.

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