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The method

How we help, briefly explained.

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§01 — The Market

The job market
changed.

This is the new reality.

Fewer roles. More applications.
80% fewer graduate roles than 2018, while the number of students applying for them has increased by 229%.
Source: highfliers.co.uk
AI filtered before humans review.
73% of employers say they use AI in hiring decisions, and 65% say AI automatically rejects applicants before humans review.
Source: MyPerfectResume Survey
The hidden job market.
Around 80% of jobs are never posted online. They sit in the hidden job market, where conversations, referrals and relationships matter most.
Source: Forbes.com
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§02 — The Problem

Top grades.
Strong degree.
Still invisible.

When almost half of young people go to university, a degree alone no longer guarantees you’ll stand out.

The key is to bring the attributes employers actively look for to the surface.

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§04 — The Solution

The 10-week Career Sprint
to help you stand out before applications open.

Click to learn about each stage of the journey.

Weeks 1–2
Clarity
⚡ Students know where they fit — and why
About this stage
Choose the right target before any CV is written or application sent.
What happens
    §05 — What's Included

    What the next 10 weeks actually look like.

    Weekly Live Sessions
    Live time with Kamila every week, working through your progress and what's next. Real feedback on real work, not generic advice.
    Self paced online modules
    Structured exercises and tasks for each stage, ready when you are, building week on week. Each one feeds directly into your live sessions.
    Small Group Peer Accountability
    Ten students maximum. You see what others are doing, share progress, and keep each other on track. The kind of network that keeps working long after the 10 weeks end.
    Open Access to Kamila
    You're not waiting for the next session to get unstuck. Kamila is in the group chat throughout the 10 weeks, and students can reach her directly, however works best for them.
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    §06 — The Transformation

    10 week Transformation

    → ClarityWeek 2
    → PositioningWeek 4
    → VisibilityWeek 6
    → ConversationsWeek 8
    → OpportunityWeek 10
    Before
    No clear direction, just a list of degrees and job titles
    A LinkedIn profile that goes unseen
    Applications sent into the void
    Confidence built on hope, not evidence
    After
    A defined path, backed by a credible professional story
    A visible presence that gets noticed by the right people
    A real network of contacts, mentors and industry conversations
    Confidence built on proof: a pipeline of opportunities, not applications
    §07 — Case Study

    Oscar went from invisible applicant to five offers in six months.

    Oscar — NextGen STANDOUT graduate
    What Oscar achieved
    • Secured 5 degree apprenticeship offers from some of the most influential
      companies in the built environment.
    • Built a targeted LinkedIn network from zero to nearly 3,000 connections
    • Created content reaching over 5 million people across his target sectors
    • Received interview invitations from companies he had never applied to
    • Accepted a degree apprenticeship at Gleeds — his first-choice employer
    "Applications rarely create opportunities. Conversations do."
    Oscar Sitwell · September–January 2025/26 · Degree Apprenticeship, Gleeds
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    Posts Published
    2,978
    Connections Built
    5M+
    Impressions
    5/5
    Offers Received
    §08 — Case Study

    Nicole was at a top university and on track for a first-class degree,
    but 100+ applications got her nowhere.

    Graduation crowd — Nicole case study

    On track for a First at the University of Bath, Nicole sent hundreds of applications to secure her compulsory second internship. After being ghosted by most employers and unsuccessful in her first two interviews, she followed the STANDOUT Method through 1:1 coaching and secured a six month placement at a leading advertising agency.

    We rebuilt how she presented herself, who she reached out to, and how those conversations actually started.

    Result: secured a placement at Accord Marketing, London. Degree timeline saved.

    Industry Placement Accord Marketing, London Degree Timeline Saved
    §09 — Student Voices

    What students say.

    “
    Kamila doesn't just teach you what to do — she builds the system with you. I went from no strategy to having real conversations with people who actually hire in my sector.
    Sophie L.
    University of Exeter · Business Management
    “
    I was applying for everything and hearing nothing back. After 6 weeks I had my first industry conversation. By week 10 I had three on the go. The system works.
    Liam S.
    University of Leeds · Economics
    “
    The STANDOUT method changed the way I think about my career entirely. It's not about waiting to be chosen. It's about positioning yourself so people are looking before you've even applied.
    Jack T.
    University of Warwick · Finance
    §10 — The Founder
    Kamila Sitwell — Founder, NextGen STANDOUT™
    Founder · NextGen STANDOUT™

    Kamila Sitwell

    Kamila Sitwell is a researcher, journalist and founder of NextGen STANDOUT™.

    She developed the STANDOUT Method after watching her own son get rejected and ghosted by degree apprenticeship programmes, despite predicted A*/A grades. Instead of encouraging him to send more applications, Kamila interviewed 100+ successful candidates, early-career applicants and HR professionals to understand what actually creates opportunity in today’s market.

    That research changed everything: how he positioned himself, how he built proof of interest, who he connected with and how he opened conversations. Within 5 months, he secured 5 degree apprenticeship offers from 5 targeted applications.

    What began as a personal response soon became a structured method for other ambitious young people. NextGen STANDOUT™ combines first-hand experience, market research and practical candidate development to help students move beyond grades, CVs and applications — and become the candidate employers can’t overlook.

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    §11 — Programme & Pricing

    Everything needed to build
    an unfair advantage.

    September 2026  ·  10 places maximum  ·  Entry by assessment

    10-Week Career Sprint · Group Cohort
    NextGen STANDOUT™ Programme
    The full STANDOUT method delivered across 10 weeks, with a cohort of 10 students.
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    Applications reviewed individually · Limited cohort places
    8 of 10 places remaining · Entry by assessment
    £2,997

    Secure your spot now for the next Sprint.

    Pay in Full → Pay in 3 Instalments →
    Instalment plan includes a 5% payment-plan uplift.
    Personal Coaching · One-to-One
    Premium
    1:1 Coaching with Kamila
    The same STANDOUT method — entirely in private. No cohort, no shared sessions, no waiting. Kamila's undivided attention from start to finish, moving at your pace.
    Investment
    On application
    Enquire to discuss scope, timeline and investment. Kamila works with a small number of 1:1 clients at any time.
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    Limited availability · Subject to fit assessment

    §12 — How to Apply

    Four steps.
    Less than a week.

    1
    Take the Assessment
    Take the 3 minute assessment to confirm this career sprint is right for you.
    2
    Speak to Kamila
    A direct 20-minute conversation to discuss your circumstances, and for you to ask questions.
    3
    Secure Your Place
    On acceptance, secure your September place. 10 students maximum.
    4
    Start the Career Sprint
    Begin your journey to clarity, visibility and opportunity.
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    §13 — Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently asked questions

    No. LinkedIn is one tool inside the method, not the method itself. The programme covers direction, positioning, proof of work, networking, application strategy, and interview preparation. LinkedIn is where some of that visibility lives — it's not the whole game.
    The assessment is designed to find that out. Students who are close to a placement year, degree apprenticeship application, or graduate search get the most from the programme. If the score shows a strong fit, Kamila will have a direct conversation to confirm before any place is offered.
    No honest programme can guarantee an offer in 10 weeks. What we do build is the system: clarity, positioning, visibility, real industry conversations, and an active pipeline of opportunities. Students who complete all 10 weeks without at least one live opportunity conversation receive a follow-up 1:1 strategy session with Kamila at no additional cost.
    Kamila runs every cohort directly. Live coaching, profile reviews, and all feedback comes from her personally. Nothing is outsourced to junior coaches.
    Three steps. A short qualification assessment to confirm the programme is right for the student. A 20-minute call with Kamila to confirm fit and answer your questions. Then enrolment and payment. The whole process takes less than a week.
    The group programme delivers the full STANDOUT method with a cohort of 10 — live sessions, peer accountability, and shared momentum are part of what makes it work. The 1:1 option delivers the same method with Kamila's complete and undivided attention, no cohort, flexible timing, and everything built specifically around your child's situation. To enquire about 1:1, email kamila@nextgenstandout.com.
    September 2026 · 10 Places · Entry by Assessment

    The rules changed.
    This is how you beat the system.

    The September cohort has limited places. Applications close when they fill.

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