Graduate positions

Since our annual graduate recruitment programme began in 2009 we have recruited four graduates. Our two most recent graduates are Christopher Chan and Michael Lutterodt, who both joined us in September 2011, after a structured and demanding interview process which involved role-play situations and quick-fire tests of their knowledge of the Business Intelligence sector.

Our 2012 Graduate training programme will open on June 1st 2012. If you’d like to pre-register for this year’s scheme, please click the 'pre-register your interest' graphic on the right and we’ll get in touch in June 2012.

Best of luck and thanks for your interest in Matrix Solutions.

Useful Q&A for graduates

1. When can I apply for the 2012 graduate programme with Matrix Solutions?
Applications will be taken from June 1st 2012 until August 15th 2012. If you’d like to pre-register to be sent the 2012 application form in June then please fill out our pre-registration form by clicking on the box to the right.

2. How many graduates will Matrix be employing?
We’re unable to predict exactly how many positions will be available next year, although our intention would be to look to recruit 2 -3 new graduate starters.

3. Who can apply?
Anyone who has recently successfully completed a degree course from a recognised university and who is eligible to work in the United Kingdom.

4. What qualities is Matrix looking for in new graduate trainees?
In 2011 we were fortunate enough to receive over 250 applications from graduates seeking employment. We look for self-motivated individuals who have an entrepreneurial flair and a focused approach to their work. We tend to look for a minimum of a 2:1 from a respected university, although we realise that the right candidates can come from all backgrounds with experience and qualifications at different levels. If you have a flair for Business Intelligence and are looking for a dynamic challenge that provides responsibility very early on in your career, then Matrix could be right for you.

5. What salary does Matrix offer to its new graduate trainees?
The salary level hasn’t been set for 2012 yet, although we consult with salary guides and similar sector companies to ensure that we offer a competitive salary to attract the best.

6. What is the structure of the Matrix graduate interview process?
Following the application deadline we will create a shortlist of candidates whose applications have stood out from the rest. Following an initial phone interview we will invite around 20 graduates in for group interviews at our London offices. The strongest candidates will be invited back for one on one interviews with key members of our staff and management team. We will contact everyone and invite feedback from the interview process to ensure that we continually improve our approach to recruiting the most suitable people to work at Matrix.

7. How does the Matrix graduate training programme work?
We offer rotations in our different internal departments to help give graduates a well-rounded approach to the demands of the working world. Traditionally, graduates will spend around three months in each of our Sales, Marketing, Customer Services and Operations departments. This process helps graduates to find their natural area of expertise whilst providing a thorough grounding in all aspects of the business.

8. Where would I be working?
Successful graduates who join the programme will work in our London offices, at 55 new Oxford Street, WC1A 1BS, although may also from time to time be posted to our Wokingham office, at Ascot House, Finchampstead Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 2NW

9. Does it matter if I’ve taken a gap year, a post-graduate degree or a degree in an unrelated subject?
We’re interested in employing individuals from all backgrounds and areas of expertise so we don’t place a restriction on your degree subject or its timings. The only requirement is that you’re passionate about working for a company that seeks to build productive and profitable partnerships with our clients by helping them with their intelligence requirements.

10. Will I obtain any formal qualifications?
We encourage the development of all members of the Matrix team and we encourage all graduates to undertake the CF1 and CF2 (Certificates of Financial Planning) as early as possible to improve their knowledge of the financial service industry. Further opportunities may be made available depending upon department.

11. Am I guaranteed a job at the end of the programme?
Upon successful completion of the Matrix Graduate Programme (18 months) we will place you in the department that best suits your skills and our needs. The aim of the programme is to develop talent to allow Matrix to continue as the market leader in business intelligence and this is a long term goal.

12. How can I expect my career to progress?
Following the successful completion of the Graduate Training Programme we will expect a candidate to continuing developing. Due to the organic structure of Matrix there is plenty of scope to move between different areas of the business and progress. The opportunity is what you make of it.

13. What is the social scene like at Matrix?
There are always opportunities to socialise here at Matrix as we target outgoing ambitious people. We go out for drinks in the busy surrounds of New Oxford Street and there are opportunities to join our football team or any of the other activities that are ongoing. Our recent acquisition of Rhetorik in Wokingham has also seen a number of combined staff events in London.