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When it comes to jobs for graduates, there are several terms you’ll come across, particularly: graduate schemes, graduate jobs and entry-level jobs. A graduate scheme is a structured training programme, normally lasting one to three years. These schemes are most often offered by large employers who hire numerous graduates every year. While a graduate scheme is time limited, the ambition is usually always for you to ‘graduate’ into a full-time role at the organisation.
A graduate job refers to any job that specifies an applicant should have a degree. Graduate jobs can be full-time, permanent positions, but it is a growing trend to be offered a fixed-term contract with a view to it becoming permanent if all goes well. You may also find temporary or part-time jobs.
You will also come across suitable jobs that match your experience level but aren’t explicitly labelled as ‘graduate jobs’. As long as you match the job description and meet any stated requirements, you can absolutely apply. You are also free to apply for an entry-level job, which is suitable for anyone with no or little work experience in that area and could also be open to school leavers. When considering an entry-level job, ensure that you aren’t selling yourself short and that it will help you on your way to achieving your long-term career ambitions.

Tokyo - Graduate IT Infrastructure Consultant
Tokyo

Graduate IT Consultant - Japanese Speaking
Tokyo

Recruitment Consultant – London
London
£25,000 - £28,000

Software Development Industrial Placement 2026
Newcastle upon Tyne
£26,000

Construction Management Graduate Programme
Faslane
£35,000

Graduate Estates Engineering Trainee
London, Leicester, Torquay, Par, Cramlington, Ashington, North Shields, Hexham, Seaton Delaval
£31,049

NHS Estates Graduate Training Scheme (Engineering)
London, Leicester, Torquay, Par, Cramlington, Ashington, North Shields, Hexham, Seaton Delaval
£31,049

Embedded Electronic Systems Design and Development Engineer Degree Apprenticeship
Bristol
£23,776

Summer Internship - 2026
Dublin, Barcelona, Spain, Paris, France, Tokyo, New York, Sydney, Seoul, San Francisco, Berlin, Bangkok, Stockholm, Toronto, ON, Canada

Indirect Tax Associate ATT/CTA (Graduate Scheme) - Maidstone- September 2026
Maidstone

Tax Assistant - Placement - London - September 2026
London

Insight Operations Assistant
Birmingham
£29,000
