• How to Apply

Students must produce a paper on the following topic “Business Management in the 21st Century: the importance of developing an effective crisis management/business continuity plan”  (1,000 words).

Papers must be submitted with a CV detailing at least one academic referee and your final year marks for the 2006-2007 academic year by 25th September 2007.

Applications and enquiries should be sent to graduate@crisis-solutions.com

 

Undergraduate Sponsorship Scheme

Crisis Solutions, Europe's leading crisis readiness company is offering a grant of £1,000 and valuable hands on work experience in crisis readiness training to a penultimate or final year undergraduate. During their work experience, the undergraduate will gain an insight into Crisis Management and Business Continuity practices in several industries, interacting directly with clients and applying the theory learnt during degree studies in a real business setting.

The winning undergraduate 2007-2008 will be announced at the annual BCI Symposium dinner in Amsterdam, 18th October 2007.

Who we are

Crisis Solutions prepares large public and private organisations for dealing with crises and threats to business continuity. We work with organisations to help them understand how a crisis such as a terrorist bombing or a human flu pandemic might affect their profit, service delivery and corporate strategy. We assist companies in building resilience through business continuity and crisis management planning. Part of the most exciting work we do is in crisis simulations, which involves simulated video news, websites and even real-time market data. Please see our website for more details or our services and the team you will be joining.

Who we are looking for

We want someone who has shown enthusiasm, motivation, and above all an interest in Crisis Management in their submitted paper. They will have a strong academic record and excellent analytical skills. As much of the time spent doing work experience with Crisis Solutions will be client-facing, the chosen graduate must be articulate and confident when interacting with senior level executives.

Application rules

  • Applicants must submit a paper (around 1,000 words in length) on the chosen topic. Papers must be the sole work of the applicant and references are to be recorded appropriately.

  • Applications without a supporting CV will not be accepted.

  • If requested by the judges, panellists must be able to produce proof of study and/or results from modules taken during the 2006-2007 academic year from their university.

  • Applicants agree to be available for a minimum of 10 days work experience from November 2007 - October 2008. Dates will be made by mutual agreement with the successful applicant and Crisis Solutions.

  • Applicants may be required to attend a short interview at the request of the organisers

  • The judges’ decision is final.