🤔 I don’t have any work experience, what do I put on my profile?

Not to worry!! You won’t be expected to have a wealth of experience at this stage, and you’ll probably be surprised how many things you have done can be really valuable additions to your profile. Check out this guide on how to create a profile as a grad!

👨🏼‍🚀 I am open to lots of different roles, does it matter that I haven't put what I’m looking for on my profile?

No not at all! The majority of people in your situation are still figuring things out and that is ok! There are a number of ways you can handle this in terms of making sure your profile works for multiple roles, as you can see here!

📄 I have never had an interview before, and I am really nervous I won’t know what to say - can you help?

Of course, we have a dedicated page here with lots of interview advice, and typical questions for you to look through. Our candidate experience team are also happy to help if you need someone to practise with!

🧦 What do I wear to an interview?

Whilst it is important to look smart, gone are the days where needing to wear a suit and tie or formal wear in interviews is the expectation! Most of the companies on Tempo are more interested in you then what you are wearing, and smart casual tends to work well! It's important to feel comfortable, and showcase your personality!

You will find each company may differ, but if you want you can always pop them a message or take a look at their Linkedin and company page to get an idea of what attire they may be wearing!

💸 What salary should I be aiming for in an entry level role?

This can be a tough one to answer, because each salary can differ based on role type, depend on different factors and change throughout your first year or two.

For example, a £22k salary with regular salary reviews and progression opportunities, could end up increasing to £27k within the first year, compared to a £25k role that doesn’t increase at all within the first year.

Or you could be in a sales role with a £20k salary but with commission incentives, your average earnings could total £30k.

On average, we see entry level roles typically offer between the £20-25k range, but we would recommend doing your research!