Graduate job requiring 2:1 but I only have 2:2, is it worth applying?

KingJohn_2

Before you waste your time doing what is likely an arduous application form, if I were you I'd just phone up the HR/Grad team and ask them?

ironlady2022

Hi, thank you for everyone's input. I shall make the call today! The problem is there are 2 posts that I am interested in, both graduate schemes, one needing 2:1 and the other doesn't state. I am more interested in the former. I'm afraid if I apply for both, I run the risk of being rejected as I applied before. I have looked at the online application, and it is a simple form plus an upload of my cv. There is a question where it states, do you have a 2:1, and when I click no, there is no information to say you are not qualified. Of course this form may be generic to all posts. Both posts have a deadline of Thursday this week, so it's not like I can apply for one, wait and then apply for the other at a later date.

Acc72

mayling03 wrote: »

I have looked at the online application, and it is a simple form plus an upload of my cv.

Simple then - apply for both roles.

There may be an immediate "no" if you tick the box regarding having a 2:1 but you never know.

As I assume you already have your cv (tweaked to the requirements specified by the company) it will only take 5 minutes of your time.

Why wouldn't you try ?

doodoot

Apply for it but be under no illusions that you will get through.

Then if you DO get invited to an interview, it is a bonus.

Good luck.

xxJudexx

Esoog wrote: »

network rail have just launched a new 2:2 scheme if you like trains! :d

I have a 2.1 and applied to the 2.2 scheme for network rail because it suited me more. I didn't even pass the first stage!!

KiKi

No, not worth applying for.

Graduate schemes are HUGELY oversubscribed for those easily meeting the requirements of the scheme, let alone applications for those not meeting them. The huge oversubscription means they haven't got time to faff around with specific circumstances or taking into account what you might have got etc.

Very very few grad schemes will take a 2:2, and due to the vast numbers your application will almost certainly be rejected outright.

Sorry
KiKi

JAYk_2

mayling03 wrote: »

Hi, thank you for everyone's input. I shall make the call today! The problem is there are 2 posts that I am interested in, both graduate schemes, one needing 2:1 and the other doesn't state. I am more interested in the former. I'm afraid if I apply for both, I run the risk of being rejected as I applied before. I have looked at the online application, and it is a simple form plus an upload of my cv. There is a question where it states, do you have a 2:1, and when I click no, there is no information to say you are not qualified. Of course this form may be generic to all posts. Both posts have a deadline of Thursday this week, so it's not like I can apply for one, wait and then apply for the other at a later date.

How did it go?

ironlady2022

I got rejected AFTER I got a job offer...so wasn't bothered lolz....they said it was too fierce a competition so can understand why they filter people me out straight away.

Wellery82

The difference between a 2:1 and a 2:2 doesn't demonstrate anything in my book. Someone may have a high 2:2 in a difficult subject, at a top university whilst working long hours to support their studies in comparison to someone with a low 2:1 who did a generic degree at a poor university and never worked throughout.

Likewise many people have great skills which aren't relevant to a degree they chose at 18, but would really work well in the workplace.

Companies use this as a way to filter out applications in an already over subscribed market place. Personaly i think there are better ways to do this, and hope more companies open up their schemes. We allow anyone at my organisation to apply, irrespective of degree level.

I would personally ring the Graduate Team, but also consider e-mailing the HR Director. An articulate e-mail explaining that you have a 2:2 degree, but have all the attributes to succeed on the scheme may see you get an opportunity. Another route would be to apply to work in a non graduate scheme role for them, and to then apply next year using the fact that you have performed well with them as a route into the scheme

Good luck

wantsajob

dizzyrascal wrote: »

If you have some mitigating circumstances as to why you got a 2:2 (such as a death in the family, long term illness) it is worth trying as you can explain your grade that way.

Universities will often be happy to hear of such mitigating circumstances if it genuinely caused difficulties. You have a better chance if your grades could be seen to have dropped over this time, and you were close to the next classification.