Graduate careers in Reading
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Reading is known as one of the largest business centres in the south of England and is home to the regional headquarters of many multinational corporations. For instance, global companies such as Fujitsu and the BG Group offer graduate schemes in their Reading offices. It is particularly famous for its technological industries, which are a draw for graduates of engineering, IT and finance disciplines.
The retail industry in Reading is one of the most significant in the south east, attracting large numbers of graduates. Another popular career destination is accounting and finance, with potential graduate positions in both Ross Brooke and HW Chartered Accountants.
Postgraduate study in and around Reading
The University of Reading enjoys a great reputation as a research university. It performs well in a variety of subjects at postgraduate level and a current multimillion pound investment programme is aimed at building on this reputation. The university is highly regarded in subjects such as sociology, archaeology, philosophy and mechanical engineering.
Thames Valley University also has a campus in Reading and is known for its world-leading research in nursing and midwifery.
10 local graduate employers in Reading
- Shoosmiths, Reading (Law)
- MMR Research Worldwide Ltd, Wallingford (Sales; Marketing)
- RFI Global Services Ltd, Basingstoke (Engineering; IT)
- Atomic Weapons Establishment, Reading (Science; Engineering; Technology)
- HW Chartered Accountants, Reading (Accounting and finance)
- Peek Traffic, Basingstoke (Logistics; Engineering)
- Ross Brooke Chartered Accountants, Newbury (Accounting and finance)
- House of Fraser, Reading (Retail)
- Fujitsu, Bracknell (Business consulting; Sales; HR; Finance)
- BG Group, Reading (Engineering; Logistics)
(Note: these companies may not be currently recruiting. Their names have been provided as a guideline to the type of work available and what areas to look in.)
Moving to Reading
It’s on the map for…
- Its famous old gaol where Oscar Wilde did hard labour
- Historical city, full of ancient buildings, galleries and museums
- Home of famous Reading Festival
It’s within commuting distance of…
- Basingstoke – 18 miles
- Oxford – 26 miles
- London – 41 miles
Monthly lettings costs in Reading
- Single room: £240–£300
- Double room: £280–£380
- Bedsit: £370–£480
- One-bed flat: £520–£640
- Two-bed flat: £640–£800