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Prejoining

BUDDYING - When you accept your offer at BAE Systems, a 'buddy’ will be assigned to you. This will be someone on the second year of their GDF scheme, who will help you to find your way around and settle into your new environment.

Start of development milestones

INDUCTION - On your first day, and before you are met by your line manager, someone will take you through the local information and company benefits that are relevant to your site.

GRADUATE WELCOME BRIEFING - This short but important briefing is designed to give you specific information on the key elements of the GDF and how to make it work for you - not to be missed!

GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME - The Graduate Development Programme (GDP) complements role specific on the job training and supports your first few years with the Company. This takes you out of your normal business environment to attend three interactive residential modules. These modules are based on BAE Systems' values and include teamwork, building successful working partnerships and innovation and creativity. Not only do these modules add to your skill set, they are an excellent opportunity to network with other graduates across the business and learn more about the company.

CORPORATE MENTORING - You will be allocated a corporate mentor - typically one of the company's most senior managers who will act as a 'sounding board' during the early stages of your career. This relationship is designed to give you the opportunity to engage in open discussion, objective feedback and guidance regarding your future within BAE Systems.

GRADUATE CONFERENCE - This annual event is one that all graduates attend once. Run by graduates, it attracts senior managers from BAE SYSTEMS and outside speakers, and there are team activities covering a wide spectrum of business-related topics. There is also a formal evening event, which is always memorable. The conference offers a great chance to network with people throughout the business, and is fully supported by the company as we see it as a crucial part of graduates' learning process.

Continual support

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPING YOU PROGRAMMES - These programmes are designed to offer ongoing development and education in your chosen profession.

ON-LINE LEARNING - You will be able to access over 500 personal and professional development courses from your work computer, via our Virtual University or local learning resource centres. These include everything from language courses to e-learning packages covering a range of subjects.

STRETCH ASSIGNMENTS - There are lots of opportunities to continually stretch yourself throughout your GDF including participating in company charity events, assisting at graduate recruitment events, becoming involved in education liaison activities and lots more.

WEBSITE - There is a dedicated internal corporate website that provides lots of information about all aspects of the GDF. Local graduate websites are also used to keep you up to date with events.

GRADUATE FORUMS - Generally organised by graduates for graduates, these are designed as a mechanism where local graduates can provide feedback to the company on the GDF and organise additional activities to support their GDF.