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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.

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Grant Thornton UK

Private Capital Audit Graduate Programme (Autumn 2026) - Oxford

Oxford

28 days to apply
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Grant Thornton UK

Public Sector Audit Graduate Programme (Autumn 2026) - Carlisle

Carlisle

28 days to apply
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Tesco

Retail Internship

Welwyn Garden City

£27,103.44

28 days to apply
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Spotlight
FTI Consulting

Graduate Programme – Register Your Interest (Class of 2027)

United Kingdom

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Spotlight
FTI Consulting

Summer Internships – Register Your Interest

United Kingdom

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WSP

2026 Summer Placements (UK)

London, Glasgow, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Manchester, Guildford, Newcastle upon Tyne, Bristol, Leeds, Belfast, Exeter, Gloucester, Basingstoke, Carlisle, Perth, Wrexham

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Forvis Mazars

11 week Summer Associate – Audit, Public Sector – Newcastle July 2026

Newcastle upon Tyne

27 days to apply
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CGI

Tech Grad – 2026

London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Reading, Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, Bristol, Liverpool, Leicester, Nottingham, Aberdeen, Belfast, Gloucester, Telford, Leatherhead, Chippenham, Bridgend, Solihull

27 days to apply
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Forvis Mazars

Audit - Audit Public Sector - School Leaver Apprentice - Newcastle - 1 September 2026

Newcastle upon Tyne

27 days to apply
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Accenture

Newcastle Software Engineering Graduate Programme 2026 - 2027

Newcastle upon Tyne

£32,028

27 days to apply
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RSM

Consulting Internship - Newcastle - June 2026

Newcastle upon Tyne

28 days to apply
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KPMG

KPMG 2026 Audit Graduate Programme - Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne

27 days to apply
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