Next Step Academy

What our graduates say

• “Next Ventures Academy has really pushed me to put my best foot forward and learn and progress in recruitment (something I knew little about before starting) Mark, Curtis and Kate have all been part of my academy journey and helped all of us grow into excellent resources as we have been put into our future teams to start our career here at Next Ventures.”

  Sophie Fairbrass, September 2022 Academy Graduate

• “Working in an environment with such driven and successful individuals has helped me to develop hugely as a professional.”

  Thomas Owen, September 2022 Academy Graduate

• “Having come straight out of University with no sales experience, the Next Ventures Academy (especially Curtis, Mark and Kate) helped me start my career as a recruitment consultant and gave me the training I needed to be a confident resourcer, and a clear path of progression and earning.”

  Jayda Adem, February 2023 Academy Graduate

• “The academy is a great pathway for any aspiring grad. It teaches you the necessary skills to achieve what you want.

  There is a great support system in place that will push you through every step to achieve your maximum. One of the things that stood out to me is the office environment, there is a great social aspect to the team. If you are thinking about getting started in recruitment, there is nowhere else you would want to be.

  “Coming from a sporting background,  I really enjoy the competitiveness.”

  Jude Russell, February 2023 Academy Graduate

• “I have found the Next Step Academy to be the perfect platform to embark on my journey into the recruitment industry. It immerses you into a fast-paced and rewarding environment quickly, teaching you the NV way. Supported with off-desk teaching, from industry leading coaches, the exercises bring out the best of you and prepare you to step into the office beginning your 180 role resourcing for consultants.

  Before joining your team, NV is unique in ensuring you resource for multiple consultants, empowering you with insight about several markets and learning from various specialists. A great way to integrate into the company!

  Career progression at NV is unrivalled. Based on performance and not longevity, your manager will draw out development plans based on weekly, monthly, and quarterly trigger targets that keep you on track. NV prides itself on its rewarding culture, it’s easy to be motivated here with regular lunch clubs, quarterly club trips, summer & winter events, and spontaneous team socials!

  After just four months, thanks to the Next Step Academy and the support at NV, I feel the foundations for me to grow into a successful 360 consultant, are in place. Looking around the office there are many successful Next Step Academy grads, my story at NV is a familiar one!”

  Christopher Fowers, May 2021 Academy Graduate

• “In 2019, I had graduated from University with a degree in Design. Fully aware of the recruitment lifestyle while working as a manager in a bar, I was set on joining a progressive and contemporary environment.

  After interviewing at multiple companies, it was only Next Ventures that valued your character and could determine your desire for success.

  If you’re looking to develop and mature into a working business environment, then the Next Step Academy is an amazing first step. The training is unrivalled. Our trainers were super hands-on and will work hard for you to achieve your best goals. The fact we come in as a team and have fellow grads in the same boat, made it very easy to integrate with our other colleagues.

  Now as a consultant; NV doesn’t just push you into the deep end – they maintain and encourage development and training at every level. NV truly wants you to flourish and will continue to support you to make sure you have the successful career that you are motivated for. “

  Poppy Casterton, SAP Contract Consultant

• “Next Ventures was for me the one and only. I had set my sights on this company after being introduced by a former alumni from University (that I’m now happy to call a colleague).

  It was always going to be a challenge, relocating from another country to join a company and my start wasn’t without its difficulties. I remember, despite having made the journey before, I managed to get lost on my first day.

  This didn’t matter and Holli the office manager made me feel very at ease so that I could still join the training. This is the way at Next Ventures, understanding, inclusion and above all else – bringing the best out of someone.

  Training, support and guidance are essential to development and that is something Next Ventures provides in abundance. It is a challenging environment where your hard work will be recognised and rewarded. If you have the power to self-motivate and be the driver of your success – then Next Ventures will give you the vehicle to achieve that. Hope to see you on the team soon!”

  Mike Powell, SAP Recruitment Consultant

• “Four years ago I graduated with a degree in Hospitality & Business Management, and with no clear career plan. Today, I head up an SAP Perm team of 7 in our London office. It hasn’t been easy, but it’s definitely been worth the journey. NV have truly nurtured and supported me, and I’m pretty excited to see what comes next!

  My tips for anyone starting on the Graduate Academy: Do it! The hardest part of stepping into a career in recruitment is getting the right training to provide you with a valuable knowledge base. NV’s blended learning is very dynamic; from desk training, self-learning projects and interactive workshops, you’re really set up for success before your first official day as a Consultant.”

  Jak Tompsett, SAP Perm Team Lead, UK