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• It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed.• In order to succeed, we must first believe that we can.

• Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way

to succeed is always to try just one more time.

• Never give up on something that you can’t go a day without thinking about.

• You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else.

What does it take to become a top businessman mogul?

Ken Wills started with nothing and has since that grown a business empire with a turnover over £20 million. Ken´s fortune is not made by a lucky lottery win nor has he inherited his wealth. Ken grew in a modest surroundings in Ashford, were his parents were a nurse and a jobbing builder. The determination and hard work is the success factors what Ken had already since a young age that made him successful. Today his business empire consist of a jet engine maintenance shop, a helicopter firm, a fire prevention company, a restaurant, a jewellery business and a radio station on the Isle of Thanet.

“If you do what you love, you’re going to be better at it” is Ken´s wisdom words.

But since Ken got successful, he didn´t stop there. He´s still looking for new ventures and business ideas to grow his empire. The skill to be interested and willing to learn something new and search for new areas of businesses is something all the successful businessmen/women has in common. They are not willing to stop at the first successful business. They want growth and long-term sustainability.

There are still a lot of people that thinks these successful entrepreneurs and businessmen/women has just made their fortune in a blink of an eye.

`This statement is false; as actually it requires a lot of hard work for a longer time to get to the position financially these wealthy businessmen/women are today at. And the fact that these businessmen/women will continue to seek for that next idea or venture that could boost their growth even more is the factor of long-term dedication for success.

Work hard to reach the tops

Pontus Huttunen Advertising Officer

Worcester Bright Futures

What inspired Larry Kim to become an entrepreneur?

Larry Kim, founder and CTO of WordStream:Larry received a B.Sc. Electrical Engineering (Honours) from the University of Waterloo, in Waterloo, Canada.

“I was an unremarkable student throughout high school and college, so when I graduated I was excited to discover this strange place called the “real world.”

It was a magical realm where there were no assignments, professors, rules, etc.I learned that it was possible to build great things, and that the only limit was your imagination and ability to execute--nothing else mattered. So, it wasn’t as much a decision to become an entrepreneur, as it was just a realization that is what I was meant to do. Starting WordStream and growing the business were just the next steps as I explored and uncovered new possibilities. I found purpose in growing a business that produces useful things and creates meaningful jobs for people.

Also, there’s definitely an element of subconscious self-loathing, too. From time to time I feel this strange but powerful need to reassure myself that I’m not a complete failure, which in turn drives me to overcompensate by pursuing more spectacular entrepreneurial endeavours.”

WordStream develops search marketing software, provides managed PPC advertising services and shares online marketing advice through their blog. Founded in 2007, we´ve evolved from being a keyword software tool developer to a destination for paid search marketing expertise. The WordStream platform lives in the cloud, delivering customer requests on-demand and quickly adapting to changes in the industry with new customer requested features. In 2013 the Wordstream´s revenue were US$ 6,6 million.

Diana IuscoAdvertising Executive Officer

Worcester Bright Futures

2015 Insight Days Worcester Bright Futures!

Siemens Insight Event – Manchester – 4th March 2015(open to 1st and 2nd year students ideally studying Technology, Engineering, or Sciences) Register here http://www.brightfutures.co.uk/siemens-insight-event

Siemens Insight Event – London – 18th March 2015(open to 1st and 2nd year students ideally studying Technology, Engineering, or Sciences)Register here http://www.brightfutures.co.uk/siemens-insight-event-london

Lloyds Banking Group - “Women in Banking” - London - 9th April 2015(open to 1st, 2nd and final year students who are considering Summer Internship or Graduate Programmes)Register here http://www.brightfutures.co.uk/women-in-banking-insight-day

Lloyds Banking Group - “A Future in Innovation Technology” - London - 9th April 2015(open to 1st, 2nd and final year students who are considering Summer Internship or Graduate Programmes)Register here http://www.brightfutures.co.uk/a-future-in-innovation-technology-insight-day

For ALL of the below events, travel reimbursements will be offered for up to a certain amount. Ask WBFs team for specific details.

This is only available to Worcester Bright Futures Members.If you are interested in attending any of those events

1st step is to become a member now.

To Register contact Worcester Bright Futures Team on

2015 Worcester Bright Futures Events!

SECURE YOURGRADUATE & INTERNSHIP ROLE!

February 23–11:00->CH2003, City Campus, UW

What is a Sanctuary Insight Day?-You will get know about the student opportunities from closer.

-You’ll get to network with Higher Managers, Directors and current Graduates.

Who can join? EVERYONE!

Placement panic. It’s February and you’ve yet to score a placement.

PANIC TIME!...or is it? Did panic ever really help anyone? Not really. So let’s review a top 6 tips that Bright Futures has for anyone who is still struggling with this.

1)Keep an open mind! Sure, you’ve looked through the top 5-10 companies that you really love and yes, you’re still waiting for a sign from that big company you want to work for once you graduate, but have you really thought at all the possibilities? Repeat after me –SME- Small and medium companies that is. They are known to be way more rewarding than a placement for a bigger company because you actually get to see more of the spectrum of the business. And not a lot of people look for them. What’s not to love?

2)Be passionate! Yes, it is widely known that business is generally spoken with a very professional style of wording but don’t let that stop you from showing your passion the position you’re applying for.

Also, if you’re thinking about applying for a position you don’t really want, think again. In general, enthusiasm can be read even in writing. Let that passion shine and the opportunity will soon follow.

3)Be prepared! You got a CV? Great! Wrote your covering letter? Even better. However, be sure to actually know your business. Think of a few competencies you have and keep them in mind next time you go to an interview. By doing so you can avoid that dead silence that is dreaded by all and, hey, look more professional.

4)Careers services! If you pay them, then you’d better use them. They are probably the most overlooked perk that all students have for free. They’re not only there for show, so do the best with what you have! Talk to them about your CV, cover letter, future interview, anything really! As long as it’s related to careers that is.

5)Network, network and more network! If you have an opportunity to actually meet your future employer face to face, grasp it and never let it go. It’s a great chance to leave a memorable impression and while you’re at that, have a taste of the company culture and maybe some secret inside knowledge too.

6)First place | Mentors! Bright futures jumps in your aid once again! By partnering with First Place Mentors, we bring you even more tools to make you more employable.Go to www.firstplacementors.co.uk and get in touch with someone that can really help you with any question about your application process, because after all, experience beats all.

Overseas exchange An overseas exchange is something that many students consider doing during their 2nd year of their studies. I have done an Erasmus exchange and in this article I will share my experience in Belgium and say why I will always recommend everyone doing a semester abroad.

First of all, I have made friends for life and you will too. When I first arrived in Belgium, I had no accommodation, and I lived in a hostel together with over 70 students from abroad who were in the same situation as me. I did not take more than 12 hours from the arrival when I clicked with majority of people and we kept hanging out from day 1 to the very end of the exchange. And today I have friends all over Europe, which means I have a lot of places to visit and I can stay there for free.

Secondly, learning a new culture was an amazing experience. Surely, everybody has heard about the Belgian fries with mayonnaise – and no, it’s not a myth – they are awesome! Additionally Belgium has a very rich beer culture with over 1000 independent breweries across the country. On top of that despite Belgium being a small country, there is a lot to see there. The architecture of the cities is stunning and all the cities are located close to each other, which means that you don’t need to spend a lot of time on travelling. Apart from the above, Belgium is also located centrally in terms of Western Europe and therefore travelling to countries such as the Netherlands, France or Germany is easy. I have myself travelled to many of the above mentioned places and can recommend doing the same to anyone.

From academic and employability point of view doing an exchange also brings a number of advantages. When I was in Belgium I saw a different way of teaching and met many interesting Belgian students as well. It also didn’t take long before our relationship escalated from just being group partners for a school project to being good friends outside of school as well.

All in all I have met many amazing people, learnt how to live in a different culture, seen many places which I would have never seen if I didn’t go on exchange and lastly I’ve experienced a countless amount of awesome days and nights out which I will never forget. Therefore, I highly recommend doing a semester abroad to anyone in doubt. You will see something new, but most importantly you will make memories and friends for life.

Michal Sieradzki -BA Business, Marketing & Advertising

Interview with Chris WatlingPlacement Year at Bosch Group – 2013/2014

1. Where did you have the placement? For what company and what position did you have during your placement year?

Where: Worcester Company: Worcester, Bosch Group working as an intern within the

Product Management Department. Worcester, Bosch Group is the leading supplier of heating products in the UK market.

2. How long did it take for you to get used to the new workplace, colleagues, responsibilities?

In total I think it took me around one month to get used to the workplace environment, the employees were really supportive from day one; and you get to know them really quickly as you take on new

projects. You really do have to start from the ground running with projects that are given to you by the Product Managers within the department but there’s always support to help you and develop you so

you start thinking for yourself. Of course, there’s the training that took place which ran over a few months.

3. Did you face any difficulties? And if so, how did you deal with them? I attended a lot of the meetings which consisted of a lot of acronyms that employees could have entire meetings about. Therefore, getting used to what each acronym meant was vital in understanding the technical side of the job and therefore enabling me to do the jobs required to do. Support was always on hand if I ran into difficulty.

4. This whole experience - was it as you expected it? What impact did it have on you? My theory on anything that’s new, is to go with open arms, fresh eyes and be prepared to do whatever is asked of you. You start by taking in lots of information which is put into use when you start undertaking tasks, therefore it is important to try and absorb as much of this knowledge as possible. This way you get all sort of jobs put your way, this could be moving boilers, but moving boilers that could be for a directors meeting, or a meeting with key customers. On the other end of the spectrum I might have to prepare information regarding a new sector that the business may be willing to enter which could be presented to the board of directors.

Chris Watling – Careers Advisor of Worcester Bright Futures

-2014/2015-

As a result I found having this open armed approach gave me a wide exposure to a job that doesn’t just involve sitting behind a desk looking at a computer, but being active and working together in a team where you are given responsibilities and trust on live projects. As a result, the main concept of this is, you should put as much effort in to prove yourself but also develop yourself to see how far you can push your potential. Working with a department like I did, gave me a real understanding about what they do but also this is a great opportunity to network within other departments.

5. Was it hard for you to become a student again, as you re-joined university for your final year? The university organised a separate introduction day for placement students to re-introduce us back in to University life. One of the hardest areas was the writing of the assignments. Obviously to achieve a good grade you have to write certain things, and involve certain quotes but in reality business life at my placement level, you are involved in searching for different information, and referencing is something that is not required in terms of Harvard referencing, obviously this changes depending on your career path. But now I understand what is required of me, I have seen first class results in response to my assignments enabling me from placement to critique my work in a highly sophisticated way needed for third year assignments.

6. Do you think it was a helpful experience for your future career? I was lucky enough to find a placement that involved working in parallel with lots of different departments. As a result I got to understand and work shadow lots of different areas in which I was involved with and became interested in. This gave me a view to finding a job with similar characteristics for the future, in areas for example such as operations and Product Management jobs alike.

7. Would you recommend to students to go on a placement year? I recommend for every student to undertake a work placement, you learn what it’s like to be in the real world, you learn what you like doing but I think one of the most important factor is that you find out what you don’t like doing, and therefore you can change your ideas for the future.

8. If so, what advice would you give them? Like I’ve said, going into a placement with open arms, taking on any task that’s given to you, as the more tasks and the more complicated tasks you complete you gain confidence, and this builds trust and your responsibilities should expand if you deliver excellently every time.

Interviewer:Diana Iusco

Advertising Executive OfficerWorcester Bright Futures

Interview with Jacob RowePlacement Year in JP Morgan – 2013/2014

1. Where did you have the placement? For what company and what position did you have during your placement year? I undertook two placements. The first was an industrial (year-long) placement working for JP Morgan in the investment bank working in foreign exchange. The second one was working for an asset management firm called Russell Investments in private wealth sales.

2. How long did it take for you to get used to the new workplace, colleagues, responsibilities?

Similarly, for both placements I adapted within the first few weeks of joining the teams. I think this

was attributed to the fast paced nature of the industry as well as been intellectually curious. However, some of the processes and procedures took longer to acclimatise too based on the complexity, however, your manager will quickly become aware of your capabilities and should judge your responsibilities accordingly. It is important to always demonstrate enthusiasm and a willingness to learn and take on more responsibility because this will create additional value to the business and consequently you as an individual.

3. Did you face any difficulties? And if so, how did you deal with them? I found some of the tasks quite daunting initially due to the scale of the responsibility that came with them. I think the best thing to do is ask questions because colleagues don’t mind if you are trying to learn because they’ve all been at that learning stage. However, make sure you take notes because colleagues can become frustrated if they have to continually repeat themselves.

Jacob Rowe – Careers Advisor – Worcester Bright Futures 2014/2015

4. This whole experience - was it as you expected it? What impact did it have on you? There were aspects that I expected but I approached the placement year relatively open-minded as I wasn’t really too sure what to expect. I believe the placement year has made me grow up and benefitted my final year at university; whilst perhaps more importantly, given me a real insight into how competitive the graduate market is and the career opportunities available to me.

5. Was it hard for you to become a student again, as you re-joined university for your final year? Originally I thought it was going to be difficult to make the transition back to being a student again. However, I live with a few people who also took a placement year and this has made the transition easier. Although, I do miss the financial benefits of working.

6. Do you think it was a helpful experience for your future career? I would certainly recommend the experience to anyone. It provides you with a professional network and opens the gateway to future career options; especially considering how competitive the graduate market is. In addition, it also gives you a chance to establish which career path you wish to embark on and you’d be surprised as to how many people change their minds.

7. What advice would you give people when considering applying? I would absolutely recommend this opportunity to anybody who is career driven. Firstly, apply early to places where you have researched the company and make sure your skills, values and ambition are aligned with the companies. Don’t take rejection personally as the market is highly competitive for placements and internships. Just imagine what the graduate market is like!

Interviewer:Diana Iusco

Advertising Executive OfficerWorcester Bright Futures

Worcester Bright Futures Message:

The society was invisible for many until the current committee stepped forward and made the impossible - possible.

Our society is currently the TOP and Leading Best & Most Active Society across all other Societies at the UW.

We are STRONG, PASSIONATE and HARD WORKERS but with ONE VISION for aBRIGHT FUTURE!

Do YOU want to be a part of the Worcester Bright Futures Society for the next academic year 2015/2016? But before applying you might wonder how we work and how the society looks like?

Worcester Bright Futures are opening up their various trainee positions TODAY!

These include, but are not limited to:

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If you think you have what it takes to join an amazing, professional & hard-working team then contact us today:

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