Transport for London (TfL)

Sector:

Public Sector

Ranking in Times Top 100 Graduate Employers:

2006: N/A
2007: 89
2008: 89
2009: 71
2010: 63

Link to Careers Web site

2011 Applications Opening Date

Graduate Schemes Open 5th October: see micro sites i.e. Project and general management, Technical, Engineering, Corporate

2011 Applications Closing Date

Recruitment is on a rolling basis. This means that when TfL have sufficient number of applications to fill positions for particular schemes they close that particular application track. Therefore, applying as early as possible is vital, particularly if you want to apply for your preferred scheme.

2011/2012 6-12 Month Placements

Opening shortly for: Transport Planning, Contracts and Procurement, Quantity Surveying and Project Management (posted 16th October 2009) Link to Placements Web site

2011 Summer/Vacation Internships

Opening shortly for: Contracts and Procurement, Quantity Surveying and Project Management Link to Summer Placements Web site

Competencies and Other Requirements

Analysis and problem solving skills
- You can take information and distil its key points, draw logical conclusions and recommend a course of action based on rational and logical judgement
- You can spot potential obstacles and problems
Keen on embracing change
- You see change as an opportunity, not a threat
- You welcome innovation
- You ask yourself and others: How can we do this better?
- You can reconsider your own view when presented with new information
Collaborative
- You go out of your way to build relationships with colleagues and partners outside TfL
- You share information, knowledge and skills
- You can see things from other viewpoints and appreciate the pressures that other parts of the business can experience
Good communication skills
- You’re able to explain your position clearly
- You take the views of others into account and challenge them when necessary
- You make clear what you need from a particular job
- When you’re experiencing difficulty you are comfortable saying so
- You listen
A strong customer focus
- You recognise the importance of customers and ensure their satisfaction is always your top priority
- You recognise customer needs and make sure promises and commitments are kept
- You respond constructively to customer feedback and address the issues raised
A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
- You understand, respect and meet the needs of our diverse workforce and customers
- You understand the need to challenge discriminatory, unequal or unfair behaviour and act within the principles of equality and inclusion
Motivated
- You seek out new opportunities for learning and career progression, rather than waiting for them to come to you
- You look forward to challenges
- You set goals for yourself and when you’ve met them, set new ones
Performance, drive and results
- You can see the goals of any project you’re working on and work steadily towards them
- You act quickly and efficiently on your own initiative, and only refer upwards when strictly necessary
- You take responsibility for your mistakes and learn from them
Planning and organisation skills
- You take a structured and methodical approach to any task, identifying priorities and setting deadlines
- You plan in advance, particularly to ensure any necessary resources will be available when you need them
Technical and specialist skills
- You keep up-to-date with developments in your specialist area and try to be a trusted and authoritative source of expertise to whom your colleagues can turn for advice