Pathways into Forvis Mazars

Overview This module explores the different ways you could start a career with Forvis Mazars, from work experience and apprenticeships to graduate programmes. You'll find out how each pathway compares, what to expect day to day, and which route might suit you best. The module also walks you through the application process, the training and development on offer once you join, and how to start setting your own career goals. By the end, you'll have a clearer picture of the opportunities available and the steps you could take to get there. What's Included Through this Virtual Work Experience, you will explore the entry routes, application process, and career development opportunities at Forvis Mazars, gaining insight and skills to help you plan your next steps. You'll take part in interactive content, quizzes, and activities to help build your understanding. Lesson Overviews Introduction Get an overview of the different routes into Forvis Mazars, from work experience programmes and summer internships to apprenticeships and graduate schemes. This lesson compares each pathway so you can see how they differ in time commitment, entry requirements, and where they could lead. Whether you're at school, college, or university, you'll start to build a picture of which route might be the right fit for you. Apprenticeships Find out what it's really like to be an apprentice at Forvis Mazars, from the salary and permanent role you'll have from day one, to the Level 7 qualification, equivalent to a Master's degree, that you could work towards. This lesson covers the business areas apprentices can join, including Audit, Tax, and Accounting and Outsourcing, and the professional qualifications on offer, such as ACA, AAT, ATT, and CTA. You'll also hear who can apply and what makes an apprenticeship a strong alternative to university. Graduate Schemes Discover what to expect from Forvis Mazars' graduate programmes. You'll find out how each opportunity helps you build commercial awareness, work on real client projects, and work towards fully funded professional qualifications, including ACA, ATT, and CTA. The lesson also looks at the support graduates receive, from buddies and mentors to structured training and coaching, and where a graduate career at Forvis Mazars could take you. Internships Explore Forvis Mazars' internship programmes for penultimate year university students. You'll see what a typical day involves, from business workshops and skills sessions to meeting professionals from across the firm. This lesson explains who can apply, what you'll gain, and how work experience can help you decide whether a career in professional services is right for you. Application Process Get a clear, step-by-step guide to applying for a role at Forvis Mazars, from the online application form to the Neurosight assessment, Microsoft Teams interview, assessment centre and final round interview. You'll find out what each stage involves and pick up practical advice for making a strong first application. The lesson also covers how Forvis Mazars supports candidates throughout the process, so you can feel confident about what to expect. Training & Development Find out how Forvis Mazars invests in its people, from structured onboarding and fully funded professional qualifications to mentoring, coaching, and ongoing development. This lesson shows what career progression can look like, with real examples of colleagues, including the firm's own CEO, James Gilbey, who started his career as a graduate. You'll see how training and development at Forvis Mazars is designed to support you at every stage of your career. Goal Setting This lesson helps you think about your own career goals, using real advice from people at Forvis Mazars about what to focus on in your first few months and further down the line. You'll consider the habits and mindsets that help early-career professionals thrive, and reflect on the advice Forvis Mazars' own people would give their 16-year-old selves. By the end, you'll have started setting goals of your own for the career path ahead.