As graduate job applications per vacancy surge across the finance sector, the Cedarstone Internship has emerged as a critical solution for jobseekers unable to break through traditional recruitment barriers. With competition now reaching unprecedented levels, even among top-performing students from institutions such as the University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, and Imperial College London, many capable candidates are being filtered out before recruiters ever see their potential.
The Cedarstone Internship addresses this hiring gridlock by helping participants build portfolios that demonstrate real, employer-relevant skills and decision-making. Rather than relying on academic credentials alone, candidates emerge with tangible deliverables and evidence of market understanding. These assets significantly improve their chances of reaching interview stages.
The programme’s core mission is to elevate candidates who are being overlooked not because of a lack of ability, but because their CVs are lost in the noise of mass applications. By focusing on strategic portfolio creation and targeted exposure to Cedarstone’s hiring partners, the internship gives these individuals a renewed shot at the roles they are qualified for but too often miss out on.
“Many of our interns have the grades, the ambition, and even the right degree, but still find themselves stuck in a cycle of rejection,” said Janine Patel, Head of Programme Strategy at Cedarstone. “What we do is translate raw potential into employer-ready evidence. Then we make sure that evidence lands in front of the right decision-makers.”
Since launching, the Cedarstone Internship has helped candidates from more than 60 universities overcome a key systemic challenge: standing out. With application volumes reaching hundreds per role, particularly in finance and consulting, the programme’s approach focuses on building credibility through demonstrable outcomes, not just credentials.
Participants gain access to ongoing interview opportunities, structured career support, and a growing network of partner firms actively seeking talent with hands-on experience and strategic thinking. Graduates of the internship have gone on to secure roles across investment banking, data analytics, asset management, and corporate strategy, often after months or even years of unsuccessful applications.
For more information about upcoming cohorts or to view success stories,
visit: https://cedarstoneco.co.uk
Media Contact: [email protected]
