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Livingston James Group Welcomes First Graduate Trainee
Livingston James Group, has appointed its first graduate trainee since the launch of its Graduate Programme earlier this year.
Rachel Sim, who is a graduated from Robert Gordon University with a degree in Management and Marketing, joins Livingston James Group on a 12-month contract that will see her gain experience across all areas of the business including research, specialist recruitment, and internal operations and marketing. Rachel will spend three months with each of the Livingston James Group brands, Livingston James, Rutherford Cross, and Hamilton Forth.
In addition to gaining experience with businesses as part of her degree course, Rachel also started her own business shortly after graduating.
Founder and CEO Jamie Livingston commented: “We are very pleased to welcome Rachel to the Livingston James Group team as our first graduate trainee. Rachel impressed from the outset with her entrepreneurial attitude and willingness to learn.”
Commenting on her appointment Rachel said: “I’m really excited to have been offered this opportunity with the Livingston James Group, and look forward to widening my knowledge and understanding of the executive search and talent advisory process.”
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