Providing you with the skills that employers are looking for

“Make the most of the Quest experience; it is an

enjoyable time that is gone before you know it. Make the

most of the trainers, they really do know what they are

talking about and love helping. Finally, don’t be nervous;

Quest are a great support, even once you are long

gone.” Daniel, July 2012

“Quest provides you with the relevant skills and

information, equipping you for the workplace

and supporting you in the direction of your future

career.” Olivia

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6 About us

8 Our Professional Training Programmes for School Leavers

10 The Professional Diploma Programme

12 The Business Apprentice Programme

14 The Executive PA Programme

16 Your Future Career

18 Student Social Life at Quest

19 Living in London

20 Quest Alumni

22 Come and Visit Us

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Who are we?• We are a London-based professional training

organisation offering a range of exciting and dynamic business training programmes to school leavers and university graduates. We aim to equip all of our students with the skills and knowledge that they need to confidently go out into the workplace and make an impact.

Why train with Quest?• From the moment that you walk through

the doors at Quest for the very first time, we focus on the end goal – enabling you to make your first career move with confidence.

ABOUT US

Equipping you with the business skills, commercial

knowledge and career confidence that employers

are looking for.

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How do we do this?• Our training programmes are built around

the expectations of employers experienced in today’s job market. We offer you the most up-to-date training programmes, equipping you with all of the business skills and commercial knowledge that today’s recruiters are looking for.

• As well as developing your technical ability to meet the demands of today’s job roles, we also concentrate on your personal development, public speaking, presentation work, and overall career confidence.

• We have a dedicated team of careers coaches working alongside you throughout your time with us.

• Our continued support of your professional development extends beyond your training programme with us. You will become a valued member of our alumni the minute that your training programme with us ends, and will be welcome back for careers guidance and alumni events at any time!

“For me, not going to university was

the best choice that I have made.

At 22, I am working in one of the top

four financial firms, in a brilliant role

that I thoroughly enjoy, have a great

salary, benefits and great prospects

for the future!” Georgina

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OUR PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMMES FOR SCHOOL LEAVERS

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We currently offer three different professional training programmes to school leavers:

Our professional training programmes result in success stories. To ensure you are making the best possible start to working life, it is important to choose a training programme that you will enjoy and that will develop your skills, business knowledge and confidence in a way that suits you.

All of our training programmes provide great opportunities to make friends and get involved. The friendly environment is an ideal one in which you can develop your skills and confidence amongst a network of young professionals and make friends for life.

The Professional Diploma Programme (Three Terms)

The Business Apprentice Programme (Two Terms)

The Executive PA Programme (Two Terms)

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Can you see yourself working in London and in a business environment – perhaps in a creative industry, such as events, marketing or PR; or in

the city, in finance or investment banking?Over a three term period, this unique training programme will maximise your potential as an individual, giving you the confidence, knowledge and essential business skills that employers are looking for. Quest work hard to network with employers and build a range of opportunities for you. Towards the end of your training programme

If the answer to this question is ‘yes’ then The Professional Diploma Programme will be the perfect training programme for you. It has been developed based on the requirements of employers and is fully aligned to the workplace, making you stand out from the crowd by developing you into a fresh, dynamic employee or future leader who will add value to any team.

THE PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMME

We feel that we have given Charlotte

the best opportunity in sending her

to Quest and it has been wonderful

to watch her grow as a person, in

her self-confidence, and to see her

enjoyment in all that she has learnt

with you.” Jeanetta Rabey

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there is a two-week period where, subject to availability, an internship may be arranged. There is no better place to start building your experience than in the London job market, and, with the support of the Quest team behind you, making your first steps into the working world should be a fun and

Over a three term period, this unique training programme

will maximise your potential as an individual. Personal Development

Programme

Marketing

Events Management

Economics & Business Finance

Business Documentation

Introduction to Law

Professional MS Office Skills

Practical Business Workshops

Practical Advertising & PR

Media Studies

Introduction to Industry Sectors

Career Development Programme

A range of business activities and professional talks

Commercial Experience*

PA Skills

*Subject to availability

exciting challenge – one that you can embrace with confidence.If you are looking for a unique and exciting route into a successful career, the Professional Diploma Programme provides plenty of variety and interaction, is great fun and, most importantly, will open up a world of opportunity.

Programme content

Minimum requirements for the Professional Diploma Programme: A2/AS/GCSE.

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“I’m looking forward to starting my

internship with IMG next week but sad

that I will be leaving my ‘Quest family’

so soon. Quest has been amazing.

My confidence and presentation skills

have massively improved, and I have

made the best friends.”

Oliver Plummer

The Business Apprentice Programme is an extremely popular choice for

those ambitious individuals looking to progress in a commercial or

corporate environment. We also highly recommend it to those with an

entrepreneurial spirit, looking to run their own business one day.

The focus is to transform you from a young student

into a fresh, dynamic employee and perhaps

a future leader.

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THE BUSINESS APPRENTICE PROGRAMME

You will train in a supportive, workplace-aligned environment where the focus is to transform you from a young student into a fresh, dynamic employee and perhaps a future leader. You will follow a two- term training schedule consisting of a variety of trainer-led sessions, guest speakers, trips out, and bite-size courses simulating real-life working environments. The entire content of The Business Apprentice Programme has been constructed with the end result

in mind – helping you to make a successful impact within your desired job role. Once you have completed the training programme you will have the opportunity to complete a two-week internship. This may be arranged by the Quest team, or through your own networking efforts, enabling you to put all your acquired skills into practice, add to an impressive CV, get a taste of working life – and it could lead on to full-time employment!

Marketing

Practical Advertising

Leadership & Management

Events Management

Introduction to Law

Economics & Finance

Professional MS Office Skills

Practical Business Workshops

Business Documentation

Personal Development Programme

Career Development

A range of business activities and professional talks

Commercial Experience*

*Subject to availability

Programme content

Minimum requirements for the Business Apprentice Programme: A Levels. Work experience desirable.

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“Stepping into the workplace after

leaving Quest I felt mature enough

and ready to start my career. I

have become more confident in the

smallest of things and would never

have been able to achieve what I

have without Quest.” Ava

The content and method of your training reflects the nature of current PA roles, where employers require you to be multi-skilled and dynamic. As well as developing core PA skills, there is a strong emphasis on your communication and networking

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skills, and these are built into The Executive PA Programme in a fun and sociable way.

Your two terms of training culminate with a two-week internship, which may either be arranged by the

The Executive PA Programme is the ideal training programme for those wanting to start out as a PA, Executive Assistant or Team Co-ordinator.

THE EXECUTIVE PA PROGRAMME

PA Skills and Responsibilities

Working as a PA

Events Management

Economics and Business Finance

Introduction to Social and Digital Media

Introduction to Law

Professional MS Office Skills

Presentation Skills

Business Documentation

Personal Development Programme

Industry Sectors Explained

Preparation for Employment

A range of business activities and professional talks

Opportunity to gain practical office experience*

*Subject to availability

Programme content

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Quest team, or through your own networking efforts! This taster of working life is a key feature of the training programme and on many occasions leads on to full-time employment.

Minimum requirements for the Executive PA Programme: A Levels.

Do you see yourself working alongside and

supporting a Partner, Chairman, Director

or CEO?

The Executive PA Programme is a fantastic starting point for those wishing to add value to any organisation.

YOUR FUTURE CAREER

Our careers coaches are here to help you begin your career confidently.

It is highly likely that you have chosen to train with Quest Professional because of an end goal that you have in mind: to begin a successful career. At Quest, we will equip you with the skills that employers are looking for, steering you closer to achieving this goal.

“Jemma joined the team in a

pressurized environment, and

coped very well. Senior members

of staff highly rated her, and it is

to her credit that she has secured

a job with the firm.” BDO LLP UK,

Rebecca McClure, Partnership

Administration Manager

With the right training, guidance and preparation, the world is your oyster.

Our support, unbiased advice and careers coaching, combined with your proactive job hunting and determination to follow through from what you have learnt at Quest, are the key components to the employment success of Quest students. This combination currently sees a very high proportion of Quest students in employment within 6 weeks of leaving us.16

Wasserman Media GroupSheffield HaworthHermesDeverell Smith RecruitmentHSBCMirabaudManchester Square PartnersAngela MortimerJP MorganChasemore PropertyOneFineStaySavillsMatchPoint Corporate EntertainmentIcon PrintingCaspian MediaManhattan Loft CorporationLG CapitalHiho SilverWood MackenzieStamford LawArcadia PetroleumMentzendorffBlack OnyxHamlyn Williams

The Royal HouseholdPricewaterhouseCoopers LLPGoldman SachsFreeman & PartnersSavills Delek Global Real Estate Grant ThorntonJO HambroRazorfishHiscox InsuranceMorgan StanleyHogan LovellsMarsh & Parsons CamargueL.K.BennettHarper CollinsCitigroupDouglas & Gordon Ingenious Media WPPConran HoldingsPelham Bell Pottinger MIH JeansChristian DiorFormula 1

Recent leavers’ destinations

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At Quest we appreciate that your social life is important to you and the concept of a work/life balance is

something that we are strongly in favour of!There is no better place to socialise and make friends than in the heart of London. Everything, from the theatre, bars & clubs, restaurants and live music to museums and tourist attractions, is on the doorstep and easily accessible.

We also have a young, fun and dedicated events team who organise brilliant social events and aim to get you meeting and mixing with as many Quest students as possible!

STUDENT SOCIAL LIFE AT QUEST

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London social

scene…

Graduation drinks on the Thames...

Outside the famous

Goring Hotel...

Living in London is an amazing experience and one that should be approached with excitement. To make the transition to London life as easy as possible, we have a selection of accommodation options on offer to you in some fantastic locations.

Please just give us a call on 020 7233 5957 for more information!

LIVING IN LONDON

Making new friends...

Exploring London... Pigeons!...

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“A massive thank you for everything that Quest

have done for me over the past year. I could not

have got where I am now without you! I will let you

know how my first day goes! Thank you so much!”

Katharine

Student

Accommodation...

QUEST ALUMNI

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The Quest Alumni Network is here to help you stay connected to each other, expand your professional network and to offer you continued support along your career journey, whatever the time of day!

It is also an important component of the success of current Quest students too! By volunteering, in the form of mentoring current students, acting as a guest speaker, recruiting from us and referring new students to Quest, you are helping Quest towards a sustainable future and adding to your own personal CV at the same time!

Whatever direction your career and life take you, chances are there will be fellow Quest graduates who can help along the way or welcome you when you arrive.

“I would highly recommend a course at Quest to

anyone who is unsure about their future. It has

opened up so many new opportunities that I would

never have thought of before. It has definitely been

a worthwhile 6 months of my life.” Freddie

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If you like the sound of what we offer and are interested in beginning your career with us, then we would love to meet you!

Please give one of the team a call on 020 7233 5957 and we will arrange for you to come in, have a look around and chat with us further.

COME AND VISIT US

Quest Professional 5 Grosvenor Gardens London SW1W 0BD

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020 7233 5957

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