Application Guidance
On this page you will find a range of resources designed to support you through every stage of the application process. From step-by-step insights on interview preparation, psychometric testing, and application tracking, these materials aim to provide both practical advice and examples you can adapt to your own applications. Whether you are applying for spring weeks, internships, or graduate roles, our guidance is intended to make the process clearer, more structured, and ultimately more successful.
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For more in-depth resources, such as a bank of 500 common technical interview questions, or a guide on how to choose division, please follow the link below to our BFS Teams channel.
BFS Teams Channel
At BFS, we use Microsoft Teams as a central hub for aggregating in-depth resources to help our members.​
Hirehuub
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HireHuub, one of our official partners, provides tailored CV and cover letter screening alongside online assessment practice tools, giving students the chance to refine their applications and prepare effectively for recruitment processes.
BFS Personal Application Tracker
The BFS Personal Application Tracker is a pre-made excel or google sheets file designed to help students manage their applications more effectively, offering an organised way to track deadlines, progress, and outcomes across multiple firms in one place.
We recommend the Google Sheets as it lets you check applications anytime and anywhere as well as having more accessible features.
Trackr (Formerly Bristol Tracker)
The Bristol Tracker provides a clear and reliable overview of opportunities across the Finance sector for springs, summers, placements and more, helping students stay organised and up to date with deadlines in one accessible place.
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NB: Previous openings may or may not be indicative of future openings​
MCD
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MCD, one of our partners, offers a comprehensive resource hub to support students’ financial learning and will also be running an exciting investing competition from October, providing a practical way to apply skills in a competitive setting.
Job Test Prep
Job Test Prep, one of our valued partners, offers an excellent platform for preparing for psychometric and assessment centre tests. As part of our partnership, members can access a discount code available in our WhatsApp community bio.
Forage
Forage provides free, virtual work experience programmes created by leading firms, allowing students to explore different career paths and build practical skills. They offer a valuable way to gain insights into industries, commercial awareness and strengthen your CV and CLs.