{"id":2558,"date":"2022-12-08T11:00:06","date_gmt":"2022-12-08T11:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/careers\/?p=2558"},"modified":"2025-10-22T15:14:26","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T14:14:26","slug":"different-ways-to-use-graduates-first","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/careers\/2022\/12\/08\/different-ways-to-use-graduates-first\/","title":{"rendered":"Different ways to use Graduates First"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Students and alumni of the University of Bath can use Graduates First to practise employer tests ahead of an interview or assessment centre. Logging in with our Bath specific link means you won\u2019t need to pay a penny \u2013 we subscribe to Graduates First so you can practise for free.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve never used Graduates First, or if you are not sure where to start, this blog will talk you through all the different things you can do on the platform.<\/p>\n<h2>Application guides<\/h2>\n<p>Our MyFuture resources are a great place to get started with your applications. For in-depth advice on a specific employer\u2019s recruitment practice, you can search Graduate First\u2019s application guides. These are regularly updated by a dedicated team who research some of the biggest employers, and can help you better understand what to expect from start to finish.<\/p>\n<h2>Practice tests<\/h2>\n<p>You probably already know that large companies use psychometric tests in their recruitment, but it can be overwhelming to not know which ones! This is where Graduates First can help. In their application guides mentioned above, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/app.graduatesfirst.com\/bath\/#home\/employertests\">practise the psychometric tests<\/a> you are likely to come across in your assessment \u2013 whether that\u2019s numerical, verbal or something else entirely. They also have an <a href=\"https:\/\/app.graduatesfirst.com\/bath\/#Player\/2312\">Interview Question Identifier tool<\/a> to help you identify the questions that are most likely to appear in your interview. It\u2019s a good idea to do as much practice as you can, and knowing what to expect in advance can help you make the most of your preparations.<\/p>\n<p>Graduates First offer verbal, numerical and logical reasoning tests, a work style personality quiz, and the Watson Glaser critical thinking practice test, to name just a few!<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve had a go, you can check your answers, download your results or view your progress over time. Don\u2019t be discouraged if you didn\u2019t do as well as you hoped \u2013 these tests are free for you to practise as often as you need. Just make sure to log in with our Bath specific link to ensure full access.<\/p>\n<h2>Search for jobs<\/h2>\n<p>Graduates First have a jobs portal much like we do on MyFuture. However, as the name might suggest, this is specifically for graduate roles. Search by job title or location to see what\u2019s currently available. You\u2019ll be taken straight to the employer\u2019s recruitment page. Find jobs in the \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/app.graduatesfirst.com\/bath\/#home\/jobsnew\">My Jobs<\/a>\u2019 tab.<\/p>\n<h2>Video resources<\/h2>\n<p>Graduate First have produced <a href=\"https:\/\/app.graduatesfirst.com\/bath\/#home\/youtubevideos\">bite-sized YouTube videos<\/a> on graduate recruitment. These include common interview questions, job tests and other tips for succeeding in the selection process. You can find them on their YouTube channel or in the \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/app.graduatesfirst.com\/bath\/#home\/youtubevideos\">My Learning<\/a>\u2019 tab on the portal.<\/p>\n<h2>Getting started<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re a current student, you can register with your bath.ac.uk email address from our Bath specific link, which provides full access to the platform for free. If you\u2019re an alumni, you can register with your bath.edu address if you have one. If you don\u2019t have a Bath email address, you\u2019ll need to <a href=\"mailto:careers@bath.ac.uk\">email us<\/a> with some details so that we can verify your alumni status. Once we have this information, we\u2019ll create an account for you and let you know your login details.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unihub.bath.ac.uk\/s\/myfuture\/infoPages\/detail\/31\/graduates-first-psychometric-t\">Visit MyFuture to find out more about Graduates First<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Students and alumni of the University of Bath can use Graduates First to practise employer tests ahead of an interview or assessment centre. 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