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Graduate schemes with marketing, advertising and PR companies don’t come around often. But that doesn’t mean the jobs aren’t out there.

All sorts of companies run human resources graduate programmes, including top employers in sectors such as retail, public service, healthcare, engineering and IT.

Graduate recruiters in law expect candidates to have researched the different practice areas within their firm before applying for a training contract or vacation scheme. Recognise your character, skills and career ambitions in the careers advice below.

Warehouse managers are responsible for organising deliveries, storage and despatches of goods in warehouses.

Special educational needs teachers work with children who need extra support to fulfil their potential.

Site engineers provide technical advice, plan, organise and supervise construction projects.

Production managers are responsible for the technical management, supervision and control of industrial production processes.

Outdoor pursuits managers are responsible for every aspect of the day-to-day management of centres dedicated to providing instruction on a variety of outdoor activities including horse riding, mountaineering, caving, cycling and water sports.

Market research executives collect and analyse data for market research projects.

IT support analysts (also known as helpdesk analysts or technical support analysts) provide technical support and advice to IT users.

Agricultural consultants provide technical and financial advice to farming, environmental and public sector staff.